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The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Guobadia Issues Press Release Regarding ‘Questionable’ Immigration Issue

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Guobadia Issues Press Release Regarding ‘Questionable’ Immigration Issue

En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)

En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)


  • Mugshot Mania – Darshelle Jones-Rakestraw aka ‘Usher’s Stalker’ Arrested in Atlanta…

    Dec, 22 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Darshelle Jones-Rakestraw is at it again.?You may recognize Jones-Rakestraw from previous posts on StraightFromTheA.com, where she once basked in the glow of being identified as?Usher Raymond‘s stalker…

    [FLASHBACK:?Usher’s Alleged Stalker Responds Via Video? ]

    The 30 year old ‘super fan’ was arrested in Atlanta, December 6, 2014 after her?actions creeped the superstar out yet again.

    As previously reported, Usher filed for yet another restraining order against Jones-Rakestraw November 21, 2014, after she made several harassing phone calls to his attorney.

    [READ: Usher Gets NEW Restraining Order Against Old Stalker… (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]

    Darshelle’s recent actions violated Usher’s 30-day temporary protection order and judging from her expression in that mugshot, Jones-Rakestraw may have finally realized it’s it’s all fun & games until they lock your azz up!

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    Details about Usher’s latest stalking petition + more about Darshelle Jones-Rakestraw’s Atlanta arrest below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Darshelle Jones-Rakestraw, Usher, Usher Raymond
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    Atlanta Celebs Attend 31st Annual #UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball… [PHOTOS]

    Dec, 22 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed? (pictured above with his wife Sara-Elizabeth) played host to his 5th masked ball at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta last Saturday (December 20, 2014).Michelle ATLien Brown - UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball 2014 - StraightFromTheA-38

    Atlanta is a thriving mecca for hip-hop culture and it’s not unusual for influential artists to join forces with the City’s vast political culture. This year marked the 31st anniversary of the United Negro College Fund’s Mayor’s Masked Ball, a black Tie and gown affair, hosted by the Mayor of The City of Atlanta.

    [FLASHBACK: 28th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball (PHOTO GALLERY)]

    The evening’s honorees were Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian and Dr. Joseph Lowery and the event was sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines and UPS.

    Comedian Chris Tucker, Ludacris, Big Boi, Producer Will Packer, Young Jeezy, Ambassador Andrew Young, and Phaedra Parks are just a few of the many Atlanta celebrities & dignitaries who contributed to the $500 a plate fundraising event. I even grabbed my masked and headed to the swanky event!

    There were over 1,300 guests in attendance, who were treated to a performance by Chaka Khan.? All played a part in donations during the 31st Annual UNCF Masked Ball surpassing over a million dollars for the organization this year!

    Photos from the 31st Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Andrew Young, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Atlanta Mayor, Chris Tucker, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, Kasim Reed, Phaedra Parks, Will Packer, young jeezy
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    In the Tweets: Nene Leakes Responds to Criticism Over New #RHOA Confessional Look… (PHOTOS)

    Dec, 22 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Nene Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta was only on episode 7 for a hot second, but her new confessional look totally stole the show!

    [READ: RECAP: RHOA Season 7, Episode 7 ‘Nice to Metria’ (WATCH FULL EPISODE)]

    The veteran housewife debuted a brand new ‘doo that consisted of a blunt cut blond wig, paired with pink lips that coordinated with her pink blouse.

    RHOA fans took to social media and totally ROASTED the Atlanta housewife’s latest confessional look and the comments were brutal!

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    Check out a few hilarious comments about Nene’s new do + her response to the backlash below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Black Hair, Fashion, NeNe Leakes, New Doo Alert, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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    Party Pics: Big Boi’s Annual ‘Big Kidz Foundation’ Holiday Party… (PHOTOS)

    Dec, 22 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton of the legendary group Outkast poses above with V-103 radio personality Staci Jae Johnson during his annual Big Kidz Foundation holiday celebration a few days ago (December 18, 2014).

    Johnson played host to this year’s event, which featured live entertainment from Miss. C.C. LaFlor, One Voice choral group.

    Big Boi and supporters Big Kidz partied the night away at the legendary Stankonia Studios in Atlanta, where a silent auction was held, featuring vacation getaways, lunch dates with elected officials, designer watches and football memorabilia.silent auction items

    Funds raised during the annual event benefited the Big Kidz Foundation “Saving Lives Through The Arts” campaign.?

    [FLASHBACK: Big Boi Hosts 2013 Big Kidz Holiday Celebration (PHOTOS)]

    Big Boi spoke of the 2014 holiday event in a recent interview stating:

    One thing about the Big Kidz Foundation is that we just don?t give back during Thanksgiving and Christmas, we give back all year round.

    Tonight isn’t just about the food and drinks but its about the kids. We are so looking forward to going into a New Year and just want everyone to have a good time. That’s why I hosted tonight?s gala here at Stankonia, where all the funky things come from. It?s such a historic monument and I feel blessed to have everyone come to the place I call home.

    Guests included: Dr. Heavenly Kimes (Married to Medicine), Jason Weaver (Actor), Rodney Perry, Kwanza Hall (Atlanta City Council), Johnathan Scott (NFL), Comedian Rodney Perry and more.

    Photos from Big Boi’s Big Kidz holiday event below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News
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    RECAP: Real Housewives of Atlanta S7, Ep7 ‘Nice to Metria’ [WATCH FULL VIDEO] #RHOA

    Dec, 22 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    The Real Housewives of Atlanta aired the 7th episode of their 7th season last night (December 21, 2014).

    [FLASHBACK: RECAP: RHOA S7 Ep6 ‘Makeups & Breakdowns’ + Watch Full Video]

    This week’s episode is titled, ‘Nice to Metria’ as new ‘friend of the show,’ actress Demetria Mckinney, is finally introduced to the cast by Cynthia Bailey.? Demetria’s introduction seems to bring out the worse in Kenya Moore, as she discovers the newbie’s high-profile relationship status.

    Kandi is still dealing with Mama Joyce’s manipulative antics and we watch Phaedra Parks deal with her marital issues in an uncomfortable confrontation with Apollo Nida in a crowded nightclub.

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    Recap + Watch full video below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Apollo Nida, Claudia Jordan, Cynthia Bailey, Demetria McKinney, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Mama Joyce, NeNe Leakes, Peter Thomas, Phaedra Parks, RHOA, Roger Bobb, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Todd Tucker
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    #SororitySisters Backlash Continues! NPHC Issues Statement Against ‘Sorority Sisters’ + VH1 Stands By The Show…

    Dec, 19 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities.

    Often referred to as ‘The Divine 9,’ the NPHC consists of Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta.sorority sisters

    [READ: RECAP: ‘Sorority Sisters’ Episode #1 ‘Sisterhood is Forever’ (WATCH FULL VIDEO)]

    NPHC issued an official statement denouncing VH1’s latest reality show, Sorority Sisters.

    As leaders of the four historically African-American sororities, we are united in our belief that Sorority Sisters, which aired Monday, December 15, 2014 on VH1, poses a shameful affront to our proud legacies of service, scholarship and sisterhood.

    Read full NPHC statement + find out why VH1 isn’t planning to cancel the show anytime soon… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Sorority Sisters, VH1
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        🚨 Quick recap on the Kandi vs Todd divorce dram 🚨 Quick recap on the Kandi vs Todd divorce drama 👀

📌 Kandi filed on Nov 24
📌 Todd responded Nov 26
📌 On Dec 1, Kandi amended her petition AND filed a motion to seal the case 😳

Todd says he’s got the kids, Kandi wants the prenup enforced, and she wants to keep it all hush-hush from folks like me… but you know I’m reading it anyway! 🫢 Full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/zifcIgQVA0A?si=lLU6kMnMMJJdqy_5

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        Kandi Burruss filed an amended complaint after Tod Kandi Burruss filed an amended complaint after Todd’s attorney called her out for procedural errors. She’s now asking for primary physical custody of the kids, and basically saying Bravo’s uncut footage should be subpoenaed too 👀

This ain’t reality TV — it’s real life, and it’s getting messy QUICK. And if Todd thought he was gon’ walk off with the kids? Kandi said: “Nah, I want it all.”
🎥 Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/zifcIgQVA0A
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        In case you missed it… I broke down Kandi & Todd In case you missed it… I broke down Kandi & Todd’s divorce docs 12/1/25 👀 Todd says he was pressured to sign the prenup without his lawyer and filmed by Kandi’s team on the wedding day?! 😳 Randy Kessler warned him, but love had him out here wildin’. Sounds like duress to me!

We saw it on TV — but the legal drama is next-level.
🎥 Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/zifcIgQVA0A
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        For YEARS y’all invited us into everything — t For YEARS y’all invited us into everything — the love, the prenup, the babies, the fights, the businesses… all of it on reality TV.
But NOW that the divorce is in court, suddenly it’s “seal the documents & protect my privacy”? 🤔

Meanwhile Todd ain’t trying to seal a thing.
So what changed? And what doesn’t she want the public to see?
Let’s talk about it… 👀🍿

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        They try to silence strong Black women for telling They try to silence strong Black women for telling the truth — but somehow misogyny gets rewarded with views, clicks, and applause.

What’s even more disturbing? So many women are cheering it on.
At some point, we have to ask: Why is disrespect toward Black women still profitable?

This isn’t entertainment.
This is accountability.

👇🏾 Let’s talk in the comments.

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        This was not a “read.” This was an unprovoked, This was not a “read.” This was an unprovoked, problematic rant — and it needed to be called out. Junkie Dineva went after Tamar Braxton’s parents, upbringing, and mental health for no legitimate reason, and that kind of misogyny should never be excused as entertainment.

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        Huge shout out to the incredible @elaineswann for Huge shout out to the incredible @elaineswann for inviting me to host the Atlanta stop of her Modern Etiquette book tour! ✨

It was an honor to stand beside a woman who’s dedicated her life to helping people show up with confidence, class, and grace. The conversation was rich, the crowd was engaged, and the energy inside Black Coffee Atlanta was everything. Elaine, thank you for trusting me with your platform and your vision. Atlanta showed up and showed OUT for you!  A special thank you to my livestream moderator @princessag_tv  for popping out to support.

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        Straight From the A to the Hall of Fame! This one Straight From the A to the Hall of Fame! This one hits different. 👽🛸

OutKast’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 isn’t just a win for hip-hop — it’s a celebration of Atlanta’s heartbeat. Before there was Real Housewives, Love & Hip Hop, or any Atlanta reality show, there was the Atlanta music scene — real stories, real people, and a creative energy that could only come from the Southside.

I grew up in Southwest Atlanta, and back then, it wasn’t unusual to bump into (or run with) the same circles as OutKast and the Dungeon Family. We were all just young ATL dreamers finding our voices, our style, and our lane. Somewhere along the way, I kinda inserted myself as an unofficial member of that crew, a sister to the culture, always front and center, documenting the movement before “content creator” was even a thing.

When I started blogging in 2007, Straight From The A wasn’t about reality TV or viral gossip. It was about the music, the movement, and the people who put Atlanta on the map. My blog name, my pen name ATLien, my whole digital identity was inspired by @outkast , @goodiemob , @killermike , @ceelogreen @sleepybrown , and the whole Dungeon Family - the original ATLiens who made the world respect the South. 

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