Combat Jack‘s legacy will forever live on in his hometown of Brooklyn as a street has been named after him.
On what would have been his 55th birthday on Monday (July 8), a section of Bergen Street in Crown Heights was officially renamed Reggie “Combat Jack” Ossé Place in honor of the beloved Hip Hop personality.
Combat’s son, NYC council member Chi Ossé, posted a photo on Instagram of the newly-unveiled street sign along with the caption: “Today, we named a street for my dad on the block where he raised us, happy birthday @reggieosse.”
His post was flooded with positive comments from many of his father’s friends and peers, with former podcast co-host Premium Pete writing: “Love to see it! Pops would be so proud, you made that happen.
“He was many things to many people but always and I mean always told me his greatest thing is being a Dad! His Light will SHINE BRIGHT Forever…. LLCJ.”
Journalist/TV personality Touré added: “That’s so beautiful. He was a great man.”
News of Combat Jack being honored with his own street was first announced last summer by his former co-host A-King.
“Family, Friends and Community at large, please join us to a momentous occasion as we come together to celebrate the passing of a City Council resolution that will forever honor the legendary Reggie ‘Combat Jack’ Osse,” he wrote on Instagram. “His immeasurable contributions to our community and the world of hip-hop deserve to be recognized and celebrated in a special way.”
He continued: “Reggie ‘Combat Jack’ Osse was not only an influential figure in music and media but also a passionate advocate for justice, culture, and the power of storytelling. With his pioneering work as an iconic podcast host and attorney, he touched the lives of countless individuals and brought marginalized voices to the forefront.”
Combat Jack passed away aged 48 in December 2017 due to colon cancer.
Hip Hop Sends Its Condolences Following Combat Jack’s Passing
Just two months prior to his death, the Combat Jack Show host announced that he had recently been diagnosed with the condition and was undergoing surgery.
“In 7 years of podcasting, I’ve never missed an episode,” he said at the time. “I got hit with some real life shit. I was recently diagnosed with Colon Cancer. I was rushed to the hospital, had some pretty severe surgery.”
He continued: “I’m on the mend right now. I’m about to jump on this journey to health with chemo and alternative medicine. Take care of your health. Your boy aint going nowhere though. We’re going to keep doing this. Keep rocking’ with us.”
