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Memphis Intersection Renamed After 8Ball & MJG

NEW YORK – MAY 25: Hip Hop artists 8 Ball and MJG perform at the concert to raise awareness for LIFEbeats “Hearts & Voices” program, on May 25, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 8 Ball;MJG

|Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

Since debuting in 1991, 8Ball & MJG have become some of Memphis, Tennessee's most prolific and beloved artists. This weekend, the iconic hip-hop duo were bestowed with an intersection renamed in their honor, located in their native neighborhood of Orange Mound.

MJG Avenue and 8Ball Boulevard are now located at the intersection of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard in Memphis. Fans showed up in droves to witness the unveiling, and you can see photos of it below. Congrats to 8Ball and MJG!

A historic day in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, as we celebrate the excellence of rap GIANTS, 8Ball & MJG. Today they received street dedications in their honor in Orange Mound.

Congratulations, Ball & G! We love you! pic.twitter.com/XJmuj42SuY

— Jared 'Jay B.' Boyd (@JaredJayBBoyd) September 29, 2024

Congratulations To My Big Brothers #8ball & #Mjg on getting they own street named after them here in #Memphis#OrangeMound to be exactTHATS BIGGGGG pic.twitter.com/S2NRs3MX9v

— Criminal Manne (@Criminal_Manne) September 28, 2024

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