A music video is being shot in downtown Meridian.

Meridian native, Big K.R.I.T. (King Remembered in Time) has become pretty well known in the hip hop world in recent years. He has released several albums, and shot a number of music videos.

The crowd lining the street to watch steadily got bigger as the afternoon has worn on.

Big K.R.I.T., whose real name is Justin Scott, was busy but took some time out to say hi to fans as well.

Shirts worn by many of the production staff feature the state of Mississippi.

Big K.R.I.T. told Newscenter 11 he wanted to shoot his latest video in his hometown to make sure the nation knows about his roots.

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