ATL rapper T.I. has signed Memphis rap veterans to Eightball and MJG to his Grand Hustle Records.

In an announcement during HOT 107.9's Birthday Bash on Saturday (June 14), T.I. said that the hip-hop duo, formerly signed to Bad Boy South, would be joining the roster with the likes of DJ Drama and Young Dro.

Eightball and MJG confirmed the announcement by rushing the stage and performing "Don't Make" in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Eightball and MJG met in middle school back in 1984. They quickly formed a bond and by 1993 had released their first record "Comin' Out Hard." Their success remained mainly at the underground level until their 1994 release, "On Top Of The World," which achieved gold status.

Both MCs have also had successful solo projects including Eightball's "Lost" which went double platinum and MJG's "No More Glory" which was certified gold.

Some other Grand Hustle artists are Rashad Morgan, an R&B singer from Detroit, and Xtaci, a pair of femcees whose album is rumored to be coming soon.

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