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

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

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  • Andre 3000 Speaks on Style + Featured in Gillette “Masters of Style” Commercial… [VIDEO]

    Feb, 4 2012 | Written by ATLien

    No one can deny that Andre 3000 has a style of his own.

    Dre’s always has that ‘something’ that gives him a leg up on fashion. It doesn’t matter if he’s rocking a turban, “A”town fitted or a lil raspberry beret, he’s still got the style game on lock.

    And it doesn’t go unnoticed. Mr. Benjamin was recently called a “Master of Style” by Gillette and is featured in their recent marketing campaign for their new razor.?

    In a promo clip for the company, Dre speaks on Style and what it means to him, stating:

    Style is taking what you have… kinda what you’re given and playing with it. That’s what style is.

    It’s just kinda finding what’s in you and pulling it out.? It’s something that you have that nobody else has and you kind of just have to love it… nurture it… and say ‘this is me and I’m just gonna blast it out to the world’.

    Dre also goes on to answer a few other questions about style and explains why grooming is so important.

    Andre 3000’s “Masters of Style” interview clip + new commercial… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Andre 3000, Outkast
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    Quick Quotes: ATLien on Why We LOVE Atlanta…

    Nov, 30 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Creative Loafing recently revealed the top 157 Reasons Atlantans love ATL in their “We ? ATL” edition and looky who they hit up for a quote.

    Of course, y’all know I’m always hyped about reppin’ the home team, so the number #1 reason I personally love Atlanta is…

    Because we have our own terminology:

    “ATL, SWATS [South West Atlanta Too Strong], Old NAT’L, and, of course, ATLien ? all invented by Dungeon Family artists. Also, true Atlantans also know that the only ‘T’ found in ‘Atlanna’ comes in a glass with lots of sugar and a lil lemon.”

    ~ Michelle “ATLien” Brown, hip-hop/gossip blogger, StraightFromTheA.com

    [Sidebar: Yeah… I took it waaay back with that pic of me, T-Mo and Khujo Goodie! 😆 ]

    Please feel free to share reasons you LOVE and/or HATE the great city of Atlanta…

    If you LOVE Atlanta you’ll LOVE reading these articles:

    We ? ATL ~ 157 Reasons We Love ATL
    Why Notable Atlantans Love ATL…



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    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Ceelo Green, Creative Loafing, Dungeon Family, Goodie Mob, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Outkast
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    Did You Know It’s The 15th Anniversary of Outkast’s “ATLiens”? [VIDEOS]

    Aug, 29 2011 | Written by ATLien

    You may have noticed that #ATLiens was trending on the social networking site twitter all weekend, well it’s because this week marked the 15th anniversary of that historic release!

    On August 27, 1996, my future online nickname (and every Atlantans favorite moniker) was born with the release of OutKast’s ATLien album on LaFace Records, the 2nd album from Big Boi and Andre 3000. After we’d gotten a taste of Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, us ATLiens craved more from the 18 year old duo and “ATLiens” was their gift to us and to the world.

    ATLien (pronounced Ay-Tee-Alien), is a combination of “ATL” (the airport code for Atlanta, Georgia) and “aliens” (creatures from another world). [Sidebar: Who can possibly forget Dre’s naked lady ATLien rendition.]

    Atlanta has always been “another world” to those on the outside looking in and the title perfectly fit the hometown flavor of Outkast’s album and the group’s overall flavor.


    VIDEO: “ATLiens” ~ Outkast (Official)

    Join me… as I take a walk down memory lane with a more videos from Outkast’s ATLiens album: Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Andre 3000, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Outkast
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    I Heard: Andre 3000 Wasn’t On Beyonce’s “Party” Video Set Because…

    Aug, 4 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Yesterday I asked the question “Where is Andre 3000?” when no photos of Dre’ showed up from Beyonce’s video shoot for “Party” .

    [READ: Beyonce Recruits Kelly Rowland for “Party” (Where is Andre 3000?) PHOTOS]

    But then I remembered! *light bulb moment* Andre 300 wasn’t on Beyonce’s video set because…. Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Andre 3000, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Beyonce, Outkast
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    When Big Boi Was 17… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Sep, 21 2010 | Written by ATLien

    …his girlfriend dumped him and he didn’t know how to drive.

    Antwan “Big Boi” Patton aka Daddy Fat Sacks aka my future ex-husband joins in on MTV’s “When I Was 17”, where he reminisces about the days when he was a cute lil chubby cheeked teen at Tri City High School in East Point, Georgia.

    Is that a paisley shirt & overalls Twan? *giggles*

    Several of the crew, including Kawan “KP” Prather and Cee Lo Green, reflect on his Big’s unique style, while Sir Lucious Left Foot shares stories from the days he spent working at Foot Locker in Underground Atlanta, as well as his first time doing open mic with Dre’ back in the day.

    Andre 3000 & Big Boi

    Check out Big Boi’s “When I Was 17” episode below + photos of Twan and the crew from early ?90s: Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Big Boi, Outkast, When I Was 17
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    The A-Pod ~ “Ride” (Remix) ~ Ciara ft. Andre 3000 & Bei Maejor

    Jun, 11 2010 | Written by ATLien

    Ciara gets a lil help from labelmate Andre’ 3000 on her hot new remix for “Ride.”

    Dr? wasn’t cleared by Jive to appear on his patnah Big Boi?s solo album, but he did get a permission slip to spit a few bars for Ciara. He also remixed a classic Beatles tune for an NBA Final’s commercial featuring Kobe.

    Dre now lends his classic vocals to CiCi, who’s back on the saddle again with assistance from the reclusive OutKast member, along with producer/singer Bei Maejor, who reworks the beat.

    “Ride” (Remix) ~ Ciara ft. Andre 3000 & Bei Maejor

    I swear Dre’s verse just made my day!? Happy Friday…

    Download: Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites,The "A" Pod Andre 3000, Ciara, Outkast, The "A" Pod
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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. 

And Killer Mike — I’ll never forget how you encouraged me to keep pushing nearly 20 years ago when blogging was still that “weird internet thing.”

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        🚨 UPDATE: Kenya Moore’s Hair Spa is still clo 🚨 UPDATE: Kenya Moore’s Hair Spa is still closed as of today *Nov 7, 2025! 

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        The Kenya Moore Hair Spa drama just got even MESSI The Kenya Moore Hair Spa drama just got even MESSIER, chile! 
The landlord has officially clapped back in court — filing their answer to Kenya’s counterclaim, and whew, they brought receipts on receipts! 

According to the filing, Kenya hasn’t paid a dime in rent or utilities since December 2024, which technically makes her a squatter! 😬 And about that $80K tenant improvement allowance she’s been fighting for? The landlord says she’s in default and violated several terms, meaning that deal is void.

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