The next local icon to be honored in the “Hometown Heroes” series is hip-hop artist Static Major. The dedication ceremony for the large format banner is Friday, May 24. The location of the banner is the Roots 101 African American Museum, and the event will take place in the parking lot behind the museum, at 1st and Witherspoon streets.
Stephen Ellis Garrett Jr. (November 11, 1974 – February 25, 2008) was known as Static and then as Static Major. A Louisville native, Static Major was a singer, songwriter, rapper, and music producer. He is most widely known for his guest appearance on Lil Wayne’s song “Lollipop,” which was released only 17 days after Static Major’s death. “Lollipop” reached the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for five consecutive weeks. The song eventually earned diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling more than ten million units and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song in 2009.
