The intersection of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard, located in the neighbourhood of Orange Mound, Tennessee, has been officially renamed 8Ball Boulevard and MJG Avenue.
The street naming ceremony pays tribute to 8Ball & MJG’s enduring influence on music and the community. Memphis city officials, including Mayor Paul Young and Police Chief CJ Davis, joined community members to celebrate the milestone. The Hip-Hop pioneers, whose careers took off with the 1993 release of their debut album, Coming Out Hard, were visibly moved by the recognition in the city where their journey began. For many fans, the renaming is a long-overdue tribute to the pair, whose contributions to Memphis’s musical identity are undeniable. Speaking at the event, 8Ball expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the moment’s significance.