The Brooklyn, NY subway station where Michael Jackson filmed his popular 1987 “Bad” music video is getting a makeover in honor of the King of Pop.
Following Jackson’s death in June, City Councilwoman Letitia James proposed legislation to rename the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Station after Jackson. Her efforts were shut down after MTA officials cited its policy of not naming stations after people.
The Village Voice is now reporting that the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership has found a way to pay tribute to MJ in spite of that restriction. A memorial mural is now set for the H-S station entrance and will be displayed on private property adjacent to what the MTA owns. Benenson Capital, who owns the wall where the mural will be painted, will select the artist.