Miami-Dade Honors Hip-Hop Legends
In Miami-Dade County, iconic Hip-Hop Legends like DJ Khaled, City Girls, Trina, and Trick Daddy have been honored with streets named after them.
New Street Names in Liberty City
Last Wednesday (March 19), it was announced that the streets along 18th Avenue in Liberty City would bear names inspired by songs from some of Miami’s most famous rappers. Commissioner Keon Hardemon proposed this initiative to “encourage economic development in our community.”
“If you play this music for people who are from this area, they will be lit, as if it were the Fourth of July,” Hardemon stated (via NBC Miami). “The essence of this is… to inform people that this exists in the Miami-Dade district, and you must come and see.”
The renamed streets will honor 29 influential artists who played a crucial role in shaping Miami’s vibrant musical scene. For instance, Trick Daddy, DJ Khaled, Flo Rida, and Trina have been recognized with their own streets for their significant contributions to hip-hop.
Other street names, such as “Soul Ties Street” (Ball Greezy), “Post & Delete Street,” and “Big Money Money,” pay homage to local talents that continue to elevate Miami’s hip-hop culture.
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Hardemon also suggested a name change for a terrace originally called “Grind with Me Terrace,” named after Pretty Ricky, but was rejected by Commissioner Eilin Higgins. She remarked: “I do not want to walk on a street where someone can tell me this without my permission.”
Interestingly, although the focus was initially on hip-hop stars, Soul and R&B legends Minnie Riperton and Betty Wright also received streets named in their honor. Check the full list below.
Recently Assigned Street Names on 18th Avenue:
“What Is My Name” Street – inspired by Papa Cunning
Street “City Girl” – inspired by City Girls
Street “Souls of Communications” – inspired by Major Nine
“Post & Delete” Street – inspired by Zoey Dollaz
Chase Dis Money Street – inspired by Mike Smiffe
Born-N-RA Street – inspired by DJ Khaled with Trick Daddy, Pitbull, and Rick Ross
Big Money Baller – inspired by Piccalo
“We Are the Best” Terrace – inspired by DJ Khaled
Still Dap Street – inspired by Trina
Trick, I Love Children’s Street – inspired by Trick Daddy
“This Is Your Birthday” – inspired by Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell
Bad Boys Bad Boys – inspired by Inner Circle
Welcome to the MIA Terrace – inspired by Darling J-Shin
‘I Love My Douuga’ Street – inspired by Kase1hunnid
“I Deserve All This” Street – inspired by Ball Greezy
“Closer to My Dream” Street – inspired by Ice Million Berg
Tunnel Vision Street – inspired by Kodak Black
“Welcome to My House” Street – inspired by Flea Read
Street “You Go, Girl” – inspired by Jackie-O
“People Are Changing” – inspired by Jackie-O
Lovers and Friends Street – inspired by Lil Jon and East Side Boyz (John from Atlanta but made a song in Miami)
Street “Peace in Give Hood” – inspired by DJ Uncle Al
Run Da Yard Street – inspired by JT Money
“No Pain, No Gain” Street – inspired by Betty Wright
Avenue “Memory” – inspired by Minnie Riperton
In other news, DJ Khaled is preparing to release his 14th studio album “Aalam God” later this year. The renowned producer mentioned that his album will feature two new songs with Drake, which the Canadian artist has publicly denied.
https://www.nme.com/news/music/dj-khaled-city-girls-trina-and-more-are-to-be-honoured-with-their-own-streets-in-miami-3848257?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dj-khaled-city-girls-trina-and-more-are-to-be-honoured-with-their-own-streets-in-miami
