One of Brooklyn’s finest was officially awarded a key to the city. While a long list of rappers call Brooklyn home, Foxy Brown was honored with a key to her hometown Monday, Feb. 29, during the third annual Leaders of Tomorrow Brooklyn Honors event.
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Also recognized as ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ were performers Diggy Simmons and Joey Bada$$.
Brown posted her excitement on Instagram with a photo of the citation she received. A proud Brown captioned the photo: “Wow!!!!!!!! Only ONE Chick Alone Got The “KEY” To Her HOME #BROOKLYN!!!!!!! It’s OFFICIAL! BK Is #MINE! #TheKEY”
The “BK Anthem” artist received love from friends like Wyclef, who serenaded the rapper his congratulations, and a personal shout out from Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X.
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Brown follows rap artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar, both of whom received keys to their respective hometowns, Toronto and Compton.
Congratulations, Foxy Brown!