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The entertainment mogul hosted the Hustle Gang album release party and concert for the collective’s ‘We Want Smoke’ album, which is scheduled for release on Friday.
The event, which was held at the Gathering Spot in Atlanta and Hustle Gang members, Young Dro, Trae Tha Truth, Tokyo Jetz, London Jae, Translee, Yung Booke, Rara, Brandon Rossi and Li’l Duval all joined in the celebration.
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‘Growing Up Hip-Hop’s’ Angela Simmons played host to The Greenlight Project’s Fall/Winter fashion show this past weekend.
Dai Moda’s ‘eco-chic’ clothing line partnered with celebrity wardrobe stylist Sudi Spence of sudiSTYLE to launch its new Fall men’s collection and reveal its new women’s Fall line.
The event was held at Trees Atlanta and other notables in the audience included Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta’s Mimi Faust, Ariane Davis and Africa Miranda.
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The event, which was held at the Park Tavern, drew a ton of music industry heavyweights for a special “Motown Records Takeover” edition, featuring performances by Motown artists artist Kevin Ross and British musician Angel, who is also signed to the long-running label. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Kameron Corvet also graced the stage with a soul-baring performance.
Attendees included: Will Packer (American Film Producer), TC Carson (Living Single, Greenleaf), Terayle Hill (BET’s The Quad), Johnta Austin (singer and songwriter), Damion Hall (R&B group, Guy), Loren Lotts (American Idol), DJ Trauma (Dave Chappelle’s Tour DJ), Cannon Kent (Atlantic Records), Keinon Johnson (Interscope Records) and more.
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The couple attended Captain Planet Foundation’s annual benefit gala alongside 700 of the most environmentally conscious elite of Atlanta which included Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
The event was held at the Georgia Aquarium last Friday evening, and apparently rumors are swirling after an announcer “slipped up” and revealed some news about Phaedra.
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Nappy Dot Org is the latest offering from Nappy Roots and they enlisted Atlanta-based production trio Organized Noize to produce the new album.
Organized Noize members Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown, fellow ATLiens known for creating hits with OutKast, Goodie Mob and the rest of the Dungeon Family, took on the task producing tracks that accentuated Nappy Roots’ signature “country boy” sound.
How can we ever forget the addictive twang of “AwNaw (Hell Naw)“?
Well dem country boys are still on the rise and the quintet reaches new hights with this recent 11-track offering. Continue Reading…
Brandy and Derek J posed for a photo rocking similar attire last weekend.
Bran who was spotted arriving in Atlanta all boo’d up just a few days ago, posed with Atlanta’s own Derek Jae (who has been dubbed the “ambassador of Black Gay Pride since he was EVERYWHERE) and they both were head to toe in “ALL GOLD EVERYTHING”!
Brandy was in town last weekend (along with several other celebrities) to perform at Club Traxx and according to my boo DramaDupree:
She might not have anything new out or playing on the radio stations at the moment (but several things are in the works) and that doesn’t mean the kids at Atlanta Black Gay Pride weren’t happy to see the singer when she took the to stage for Club Traxx.
Nivea even came through to show support.
[Sidebar: I hope Nivea either stayed sober or had a designated driver…]
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