Park Hill is where Wu-Tang Clan got its start and now one of those streets will bear the name of the iconic Staten Island bred hip-hop group.

"To be respected by our community, the borough of Staten Island and the city of New York, to recognize that even through the struggles we had to go through to get out of the community, there is value in the community," said Wu-Tang Clan member RZA.

The intersection of Targee Street and Vanderbilt Avenue was renamed the Wu-Tang Clan District, honoring the group for their years of giving back to the community that raised them.

"They were the ones who believed in us, they always stayed on top of us and told us, ‘Look, get your life together, you can do it,’ and that is what we want to instill in these kids," said Raekwon, another member of the infamous group.

Many members of the Wu-Tang Clan grew up in Park Hill and Stapelton at a time when crime, drug abuse and gun violence was rampant.

The neighborhoods were used as a backdrop for the group’s music videos and many of their songs reflected the challenges of the time. This all made the renaming ceremony emotional for some.

"Just being able to accomplish something like having a district named after us,that was so out of my wildest imagination,” said Cappadonna. “So I am just so thankful for all of the fans that believed in us and all of the people that supported us over the years."

It wasn't just the district naming; a mural honoring the work the music group has done in the community was also unveiled.

Not only has the group made its mark on the music industry for the past 25 years, they also started the Wu-Tang Foundation, which works to help better the lives of children living in their native neighborhood.

"We'll inspire another young man or another generation of young men to know that this community can be a starting point, not the end," said RZA.

It’s work they hope continues to remind others to never forget where the come from.