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Atlanta Rapper Gunna Denied Bond, Will Remain in Jail Until 2023 Trial

A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor - July 7, 2022

Gunna will have to remain behind bars until his trial. On July 7, Fulton County Judge Ural Glanville denied bond for the Atlanta-based rapper,...

Killer Mike Enlists Dave Chappelle, Young Thug for New Video on American Race and War

A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor - July 5, 2022

Killer Mike stands as an emcee who often draws on history to shed light on present-day issues. In his new video, "RUN," the Atlanta-based...

How Usher’s ‘Watch This’ Meme Became a Viral Hit

A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor - July 4, 2022

Usher closed out Black Music Month with an epic performance on NPR's "Tiny Desk" series. In honor of Black Music Month, the Atlanta-based R&B...

House and Dance Music Festivals Produced by BIPOC Curators Come Together in Partnership

Danielle Sanders - June 3, 2022

Charivari Detroit, WestCoast Weekender, The Chosen Few Picnic, and House in the Park are four dance music festivals that are produced and curated by...

Mayor Andre Dickens Celebrates 404 Day With A Personalized Playlist

Site Editor - April 4, 2022

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Celebrates 404 Day With A Personalized Pandora Mode and Playlist Mayor Dickens Gives A Shout-Out to His Former High School Classmates...

Kanye West Booted from Instagram

Danielle Sanders - March 17, 2022

Kanye West is facing a small repercussion for his latest antics. West was locked out of his Instagram account and will be unable to...

The Tragedy of ‘jeen-yuhs’

Danielle Sanders - March 15, 2022

The incredible documentary presented by Chicagoan, Clarence “Coodie” Simmons, and Chike Ozah, and co-written with Chicago poet, J Ivy, “ jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’...

Omeretta the Great Sparks Debate Over Who Has the Right to Represent Atlanta

A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor - March 7, 2022

Omeretta The Great caused a stir with the release of her latest single, “Sorry Not Sorry.” The Atlanta-based rapper sparked a heated debate about...

Women in Music Atlanta Founder Hadley Poole Steps Down, Passes Baton to Deu Almeida

Site Editor - February 7, 2022

Women in Music Atlanta (WIM Atlanta) Chapter Chair Hadley Poole has stepped down and appointed musician, businesswoman and health professional Deu Almeida as her...

For the Culture: Veteran R&B Group, New Edition Return with New Tour

Danielle Sanders - February 4, 2022

Veteran R&B group New Edition headlines an iconic lineup with the legendary Charlie Wilson, along with special guest Jodeci, the bad boys of R&B. The Culture Tour kicks off...

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