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T.I. Partners With Atlanta’s Jail Task Force to Find Positive Uses for City’s Jails

July 5, 2019

T.I. has been an advocate for his people for a long time. He recently partnered with Atlanta's city jail task force to find better use for the city's jails, which houses low offense violators. Tip is one ou... Read Article

One Musicfest 2019 Unites the Eras of Rap With DMX, Wu-Tang, Tory Lanez, Pharrell & More

Keenan Higgins

June 6, 2019

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After a stellar show in 2018, One Musicfest returns to Atlanta for its 10-year anniversary with an even bigger lineup of rap, R&B and reggae superstars hitting the stage. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByVK... Read Article

Teen Killed for Knocking on the Wrong Apartment Door

Symone Daniels

April 3, 2019

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An Atlanta teen is dead after being shot for accidentally knocking on the wrong apartment door at The Retreat Apartment Complex in Atlanta. WSBTV reports, Omarion Banks, 19 caught a Lyft home and was dropped... Read Article

YOU HEARD THEM RIGHT!!!! Uncle Luke Bringing Freaknik Back To ATL

NDSmith

March 29, 2019

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Originally organized by a group of students from the AUC (Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta University and Morris Brown), Freaknik was basically Mardi Gras mixed with Hood Block Parties and a dash of Ace of Diamonds.

In My Bank Account: 21 Savage Partners with Nonprofit to Help Develop Youth Financial Literacy

Zoe Zorka

March 26, 2019

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It’s been quite a year for hip hop artist 21 Savage. Despite dealing with immigration issues, the 21 Savage, real name, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, has managed to remain at the top of the charts and has soli... Read Article

Cliff Dixon Fatally Shot Outside of His Birthday Party

Miss2Bees

March 21, 2019

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Cliff Dixon was shot and killed outside of an Atlanta club while his close friends were gathering to celebrate his 32nd birthday. The shooting occurred outside of SL Lounge within the borders of the Chamblee... Read Article

Young Dolph Takes Ambulance to the 2017 Rolling Loud Fest Stage

Young Dolph Isn’t Mad at the People Who Robbed Him

Symone Daniels

March 6, 2019

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Young Dolph is taking the when they go low, we go high approach when it comes to the people who robbed him while at a restaurant. In an exclusive with TMZ, Young Dolph, real name Adolph Thornton Jr. says that h... Read Article

RBE Announces ‘Blood, Sweat And Tiers 6’ Battle Rap Event in Atlanta

The Lesson w/ DJ Sanchez

February 25, 2019

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Rare Breed Entertainment have built off the back of their successful Pearly Gates 3 event last week which featured the mega-grudge match of Hollow Da Don vs. Math Hoffa with the newly announced Blood, Sweat &am... Read Article

21 Savage Jumps on Private Jet to Atlanta Following Release From ICE Detention

Miss2Bees

February 13, 2019

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As soon as he was released from ICE detention center, 21 Savage jumped on a private jet heading to Atlanta. https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1095749578056294400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwt... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy Arrested on Drug, Disorderly Charges in Atlanta Hotel

Sha Be Allah

February 13, 2019

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Baton Rouge rap mainstay NBA YoungBoy is on the hook with authorities again after being arrested today at the Hyatt House Hotel in Atlanta. Around noon, Young Boy, whose given name is Kentrell Gaulden, was c... Read Article

[WATCH] Elevator Surveillance Footage Of Bow Wow Leaks, Shows Him In Jealous Rage

Sha Be Allah

February 9, 2019

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After mugshots of Bow Wow and his girlfriend Kiyomi Leslie surfaced online, showing Bow Wow with multiple scratches on his face from an obvious physical altercation, many people believed that the veteran rapper... Read Article

Third Season of FX’s ‘Atlanta’ Delayed, Will Not Return in 2019

Shawn Grant

February 5, 2019

If you were looking to mark a date on your calendar for the return of Atlanta, you might want to put your pen away. FX chief John Landgraf has detailed the hit series starring Donald Glover is behind schedule a... Read Article

Colin Kaepernick to be Inducted in Hall of Fame at his High School

A Mural of Colin Kaepernick in Atlanta Was Destroyed Days Before the Super Bowl

Jason Cordner

February 4, 2019

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Colin Kaepernick has been an inspiration to many and well worthy of praise and admiration. So much so, that a mural to honor his sacrifice was created. The mural was painted on a building that sits directly ... Read Article

BullPen Battle League Hosts Stacked ‘Superbowl’ Event in Atlanta

The Lesson w/ DJ Sanchez

January 31, 2019

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BullPen Battle League continues to start 2019 with a bang with their stacked “Superbowl” card going down this afternoon in Atlanta, showing and proving why it is widely regarded as the number one rap battle lea... Read Article

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal is Ready to Bring His ‘Fun House’ to Super Bowl Weekend

Jason Cordner

January 25, 2019

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With the Super Bowl being in Atlanta this year, you can expect some crazy and wild parties. One in particular party could stand out from the rest. NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has partnered with JBL to t... Read Article

T.I. Calls Travis Scott ‘Selfish’ for Accepting Super Bowl LIII Halftime Stage

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2019

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The self-proclaimed "King Of The South" has some words for Travis Scott and his controversial decision to perform at this year's Super Bowl. In an exclusive interview with TMZ's Raq Rants, T.I. suggests that... Read Article

50 Cent Announces Open Casting Call in ATL For ‘BMF’ Movie

Sha Be Allah

January 22, 2019

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Mr. Jackson is officially the hardest working man in show business. Steadily on his business detail, Fif announced that he and writer Randy Higgins will be having open auditions for the highly-anticipated "B... Read Article

Jacquees Stands On Comment and Call Keith Sweat the King ‘Of Back Then’

HesAlwaysWrite

December 17, 2018

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Last week Cash Money artist Jacquees sent the music world an in uproar with his claim as the King of R&B. Since then, artists such as J. Holiday, P.Diddy, Tyrese and Usher all have weighed in on the debate.... Read Article

YFN Lucci, Denzel Curry & Maxo Kream Help Roll Out Nike’s “Home & Away” Collection at Foot Locker

Keenan Higgins

December 4, 2018

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The sneaker world is comprised of countless cities, states and communities all over, and it looks like Nike and Foot Locker are heading to three in specific — Houston, Miami and the ever-blazing Atlanta — to se... Read Article

SOURCE EXCLUSIVE: A Day In The Life of Lil Baby

Ricky Beatty

November 27, 2018

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Atlanta native, Lil Baby never expected his troubled past would lead to a place in the southern Hip-Hop music game.Once he understood the power of his voice, he “put Atlanta on his back” and hasn't looked back ... Read Article

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