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Hester Diamond — the mother of rapper Michael Diamond, otherwise known as Beastie Boys co-founder Mike D — has listed for $19.5 million, according to a StreetEasy listing update and a report in the New York Times. The residence has no fewer than 6,300 square feet of living space and more than 800 square feet of terrace space.The late Diamond, who died in 2020 at age 91, lived there for more than 50 years.

immortalized in New York history Saturday when the street corner featured on the cover of the hip-hop group’s 1989 album “Paul’s Boutique” was christened “Beastie Boys Square,” reports NME. Speaking at the ceremony, former band members Ad-Rock, 56, and Mike D, 57, thanked their fans for making their dreams come true.

In May of 2012, musician, artist, rapper, filmmaker, and political activist Adam Yauch (MCA) passed away after a battle with cancer. His influential group, the seminal hip -hop trio, The Beastie Boys, essentially died on the same day too.

By Dominic Patten

"Becoming" was read by Obama in the audiobook.

is a woman who has worn many hats in her lifetime: lawyer, First Lady, daughter, wife, mother, author. And as of tonight, January 26, Grammy winner.Obama won her first Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for the audio book of her bestselling memoir, Becoming.