The “Human Highlight Film,” Dominique Wilkins was bestowed another honor several months ago when the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena unveiled a refurbished basketball court named after the NBA Hall of Famer. On April 18, the team revealed a newly renovated Good Neighbor Club at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA in southwest… Continue reading Refurbished Dominique Wilkins Basketball Court Unveiled At Atlanta YMCA
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2 Chainz Sets Up Smoothie King Kiosk In Partnership With Atlanta’s State Farm Arena
College Park, Ga. native Tauheed Epps, known by his rapper alias, 2 Chainz is now a franchise owner of a Smoothie King. According to a press release from the Atlanta Hawks, their official smoothie partner, Smoothie King, announced that the popular recording artist is its newest franchisee. The entertainer just launched a new kiosk on… Continue reading 2 Chainz Sets Up Smoothie King Kiosk In Partnership With Atlanta’s State Farm Arena
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NBA Hall Of Famer Dominique Wilkins Partners With Atlanta Company To Create Wealth For Renters
NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, who was known as the “Human Highlight Film” for his explosive play has slam-dunked an opportunity to partner with a real estate fund that creates wealth for both investors and renters. The company, Roots, has announced that Wilkins has recently joined them as an investor, spokesperson, and partner. The… Continue reading NBA Hall Of Famer Dominique Wilkins Partners With Atlanta Company To Create Wealth For Renters
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CeeLo Green Receives DeKalb County’s Highest Civilian Honor
Former Goodie Mob member and Atlanta native, CeeLo Green was just awarded DeKalb County’s highest civilian honor on June 25 in his hometown. According to 11 Alive, the ceremony took place as part of DeKalb’s African American Music Appreciation Month celebration where the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners honored the recording artist at their meeting.… Continue reading CeeLo Green Receives DeKalb County’s Highest Civilian Honor
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André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’
Former OutKast member, Andre “3000” Benjamin, who released an instrumental flute album last year was the featured and closing act at this year’s 47th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Fans were gifted with the sounds of his flute as he performed songs off his solo offering, “New Blue Sun.” According to Atlanta News First, Andre 3000… Continue reading André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’
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Andre 3000 To Headline Atlanta Jazz Festival 2024
The City of Atlanta recently announced that former OutKast member, Andre 3000, along with other musical guests will be performing at this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival 2024. The jazz festival is a free annual celebration of culture, community, and the musical genre of jazz. It will take place from Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May… Continue reading Andre 3000 To Headline Atlanta Jazz Festival 2024
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T.I. Pulled Over On Atlanta Highway After Being Caught Speeding Past Georgia State Trooper
Atlanta recording artist and reality TV celebrity Clifford “T.I.” Harris was pulled over on an Atlanta highway after speeding past a police officer and footage of the interaction was released recently. The footage shows the police car following T.I.’s Range Rover. When the officer approached his car, he asked the rapper to step outside the… Continue reading T.I. Pulled Over On Atlanta Highway After Being Caught Speeding Past Georgia State Trooper
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Judge In Young Thug Case Will Allow Lyrics As Evidence In RICO Trial
An important decision has been made in the RICO case against Atlanta rapper and label owner, Young Thug. The judge in the case has ruled that lyrics that the recording artist has said in sound recordings can be used as evidence against him and his associates. According to ABC News, after defense attorneys for Young… Continue reading Judge In Young Thug Case Will Allow Lyrics As Evidence In RICO Trial
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Big Boi Almost Flips The Bird During Performance
Big Boi is for the birds but, apparently, one wasn’t for him at a recent performance! Outkast’s Antwan Patton, known to us as Big Boi has a penchant for owls as he owns a few as pets. While on performing after a college football game, one of his owls wasn’t feeling the attention from the… Continue reading Big Boi Almost Flips The Bird During Performance
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Atlanta Proclaims October 17 Gucci Mane Day
Now, recording artist, Gucci Mane can brag about having his own official day in his hometown of the city of Atlanta. On the day of his latest album release, Gucci was given a proclamation declaring that October 17 will now be known as Gucci Mane Day. An Instagram post by DJ Akademiks confirms the plaque… Continue reading Atlanta Proclaims October 17 Gucci Mane Day
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Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club Opens FREE Creator’s Lab Within Cam Kirk Studios in Atlanta
BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB OPENS CREATOR’S LAB WITHIN CAM KIRK STUDIOS The Billionaire Boys Club Creator’s Lab within Cam Kirk Studios will provide technology resources and learning experiences to the Atlanta creative community New York, NY – October 2, 2023 – Billionaire Boys Club, the luxury streetwear brand founded by Pharrell Williams and NIGO, is… Continue reading Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club Opens FREE Creator’s Lab Within Cam Kirk Studios in Atlanta
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Forbes Announces First-Ever ForbesBLK Summit in Atlanta, November 5-6
Forbes Announces Inaugural ForbesBLK Summit In Atlanta, Convening A Global Community of Black Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders And Creators ATLANTA – August 15, 2023 – Forbes today announced its inaugural ForbesBLK Summit, bringing together the world’s top Black business leaders, entrepreneurs, entertainers and creators who are creating a more equitable world. The… Continue reading Forbes Announces First-Ever ForbesBLK Summit in Atlanta, November 5-6
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REVOLT WORLD Takes Place Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th in Atlanta
The interactive three-day event will feature top REVOLT shows, live performances, brand activations, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and more ATLANTA, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia empire, is thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind event that reimagines the intersection of culture and creativity, REVOLT WORLD. Set to take place in Atlanta from Friday,… Continue reading REVOLT WORLD Takes Place Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th in Atlanta
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DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic Live!’ Heads to State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, September 2nd
THE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY CONCERT POWERED BY THE BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY AKON, FAT JOE, JAGGED EDGE, KEYSHIA COLE, METHOD MAN & REDMAN, REMY MA, SHAGGY, THE LOX, AND SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 21ST AT TICKETMASTER.COM LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — DJ Cassidy will celebrate the unofficial end of… Continue reading DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic Live!’ Heads to State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, September 2nd
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ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival
In Celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, OMF’s Hip Hop 50 Stage Will Showcase Performances from Nelly, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Kid Capri, DJ Drama & More! Festival Dates are October 28th & 29th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA ATLANTA, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ONE Musicfest, the premier urban music festival of the… Continue reading ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival
