Today, the Office of New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, community leaders, and family members unveiled a street sign co-naming 134th Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard as “Raymond ‘Freaky Tah’ Rogers Way,” to celebrate the life and legacy of Raymond ‘Freaky Tah’ Rogers. Freaky Tah was a pioneering hip hop artist and a member of the iconic South Jamaica-based group the Lost Boyz. Freaky Tah joined Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou to form the Lost Boyz, whose 1996 debut album was on the Billboard Hot 200. They later released two other albums in 1997 and 1999, respectively. The Lost Boyz produced hit songs including “Lifestyles of the Rich & Shameless,” “Renee,” “and “Me & My Crazy World.”
Photos from the street co-naming ceremony can be found here.
“Freaky Tah’s immense contributions to music, culture, and our Southeast Queens community are important to recognize and immortalize,” said Speaker Adrienne Adams. “Southeast Queens’ role in hip hop is well-established, and the Lost Boyz and Freaky Tah hold an indisputable place in that history. I’m proud to support the co-naming of 134th Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard as “Raymond ‘Freaky Tah’ Rogers Way,” in honor of his enduring legacy. Freaky Tah’s life will never be forgotten, and through the work of his family and friends, his memory will be uplifted for future generations to come. I thank his family, community leaders, and everyone who helped make today’s street co-naming ceremony possible.”
“We waited 26 years for this day,” said Cecilia Moody, first cousin of Raymond ‘Freaky Tah’ Rogers and the CEO of Ladies of Lost Boyz. “Freaky Tah was a loving, caring, and dedicated father who was all about community. He did so much for the community, and it’s important that we keep his legacy alive. I’m proud to carry on his legacy alongside members of the family through the work of our foundation.”
“My brother played a major part in representing Jamaica, Queens,” said James Grant, the youngest brother of Raymond ‘Freaky Tah’ Rogers. “He fought hard to make sure the kids in our community got a good education, got good grades, and stayed off the streets. To this day, young people still tell me what an impact he had on them. I’m so excited that after all these years, he’s finally getting his roses, and his name will be on a block he loved so much. I’m honored and humbled, and I appreciate everybody who made sure this exists.”
Born on May 14, 1971, and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, Freaky Tah attended PS 155, MS 226, John Adams High School, and Richmond Hill High School. He was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Queens in March 1999. His legacy lives on today through his family, including his eldest son Kahlil Emery, who later replaced his father as a member of the Lost Boyz in 2023 and goes by the name “Freaky Kah.” In addition to his contributions to music, Freaky Tah gave back to young people in the South Jamaica community through mentorship and support.
Following the street co-naming ceremony at 134th Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard near Rochdale Village, family members and community members celebrated the 2025 Freaky Tah Day Festival at nearby Springfield Park.
