Rick Ross, Trina, Trick Daddy, and More Honored With Street Names in Miami
Miami is showing love to its hometown heroes in a major way. The Miami-Dade County Commission has officially approved new street names to honor South Florida’s music legends, from pioneers like Trick Daddy and Trina to chart-toppers like Rick Ross and City Girls.
The initiative, led by District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon, is part of a broader plan to revitalize Liberty City and celebrate the cultural identity that shaped Miami’s sound.
“If you play this music to the people who are from this area, they are going to light up like it’s the Fourth of July,” Hardemon told NBC6. “The essence of this is to encourage economic development in our community... to let people know that this exists in Miami-Dade County, and you should come and see it.”
The renamed streets will be located on 8th Avenue in Liberty City, a neighborhood rich with history and deep musical roots. “In the 1950s or so, during the time of segregation,18th Avenue was the place to be,” Hardemon explained. “It had juke joints, it had bars, it had restaurants, and it had living quarters… that’s why they named it Broadway.”
To be considered, honorees had to meet specific criteria—think Billboard hits, cultural impact, and community engagement. The new street signs will shine a light on artists who’ve repped Miami to the fullest, including the aforementioned artists as well as Ball Greezy, Mike Smiff, Uncle Luke, DJ Khaled, and City Girls. Music icons like Betty Wright, Pitbull, and Flo Rida are also on the honor roll.
For the families behind the names, this recognition hits home. “It gives you hope,” Rondo Smiff, brother of Mike Smiff, told CBS News. “It lets you know that no matter where you start, you always have a destination.” His mother added, “We’ve gone from being working homeless to now having a legacy for our grandkids and for the community.”
Along with the new street names, murals honoring local artists are also in the works—bringing the neighborhood’s musical legacy front and center. Check out the list of new names below.
Between Northwest 18th Avenue and Northwest 19th Avenue, the following names will be added to the existing designations
- What’s My Name Street on NW 62nd Street
- City Girls Street on NW 63rd Street
- Soul Ties Street on NW 64th Street
- Post & Delete Street on NW 65th Street
- Chase Dis Money Street on NW 66th Street
- Born N Raised Street on NW 67th Street
- Big Money Baller Street on NW 68th Street
- We the Best Terrace on NW 68th Terrace
- Still Da Baddest Street on NW 69th Street
- Trick Love the Kids Street on NW 69th Terrace
- It’s Your Birthday Street on NW 70th Street
- Bad Boys Bad Boys Street on NW 71st Street
Between Northwest 18th Avenue and the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Miami
- Welcome to the MIA Terrace on NW 62nd Terrace
- I Luv My Dawgs Street on NW 63rd Street
- I Deserve It All Street on NW 64th Street
- Closer to My Dreams Street on NW 65th Street
- Tunnel Vision Street on NW 66th Street
- Welcome to My House Street on NW 67th Street
- You Go Girl Street on NW 68th Street
- People Change on NW 68th Terrace
- Lovers and Friends Street on NW 69th Street
- Peace In Da Hood Street on NW 69th Terrace
- Run Da Yard Street on NW 70th Street
