Memphis does it different, and once again, one of our legends is showing the world how culture, creativity, and community collide.
This week, Memphis hip-hop icon 8Ball officially launched 8 Ball Brand Coffee, a premium, limited-edition coffee collaboration with Cxffeeblack, the groundbreaking Black-owned coffee company with roots stretching from Ethiopia to Memphis.
Cxffeeblack’s grand opening of their new headquarters starts with a bang today. Located at 3386 Bowen Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
Peep the lineup:
FRIDAY, DEC 12
10:00 AM — Ribbon Cutting
(8 Ball, Chamber of Commerce, special guests)
2:00 PM — Coffee Ceremony + Live DJ
5:00 PM — After Hours Cypher
SATURDAY, DEC 13
9 AM–4 PM — Day Party + Weird Is Normal Pop-Up
(DJs all day, food truck)
7 PM–Midnight — Evening Event
(performances + open cyphers)
SUNDAY, DEC 14
1:00 PM — Community Brunch
(food by Kale, live music by Eillo)
Which Day Are You pulling up?
A Memphis Legend, Brewed Fresh
8Ball, one half of the legendary duo 8Ball & MJG, helped shape Southern hip-hop as we know it. Decades later, he’s still investing in culture, still building, and still finding new ways to represent Memphis on a global stage.
“I wanted to create something that reflects where I come from — the grind, the culture, and that first cup of coffee that gets you going. This isn’t just coffee — it’s a vibe, it’s history, and it’s for the people.”
Why CxffeeBlack Makes This Hit Different
8Ball teamed up with Cxffeeblack, a Memphis-based company nationally recognized for building an all-Black coffee supply chain, from African farmers in Ethiopia all the way to roasting and distribution in the U.S.
Cxffee Black is known for:
- Honoring coffee’s African roots
- Empowering Black baristas and entrepreneurs
- Creating world-class coffee with cultural intention
This collaboration brings together hip-hop history and global Black excellence.
What’s in the Limited Edition Bundle?
Only 800 autographed bundles of 8 Ball Brand Coffee will ever exist. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Each bundle includes:
☕ A specially curated coffee blend celebrating Memphis culture
✍🏽 Autographed, limited-edition packaging
🌍 A collectible release with worldwide availability but extremely limited supply
This one’s for the coffee lovers and the hip-hop heads.
Community at the Center
True to both partners’ missions, this launch also supports ongoing efforts to uplift Black communities, educate people about coffee’s African origins, and invest in the next generation of Black-owned businesses.
It’s not just about what’s in the cup. It’s about who it benefits.
What’s Next?
The coffee is available now through the official brand website, and fans should move fast. These 800 bundles are expected to sell out quickly.
Even better?
An 8 Ball Brand Coffee tour is already in the works, bringing the experience directly to fans in select cities.
