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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)


  • Birthday Pics: Producer Will Packer’s Celebrity Filled 40th Birthday in Bahamas… [PHOTOS]

    Apr, 17 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    NEWSFLASH!! Super producer Will Packer turned 40 this year… April 11th to be exact, and the super producer spent an entire weekend celebrating with a slew of his celebrity friends.

    The Atlanta-based filmmaker responsible for hits like?Think Like A Man, Takers,?Ride Along?and more celebrated his big 4-oh on the island of Nassau, Bahamas April 11-13, 2014 in epic fashion.

    Joined by his fianc?e Heather Hayslett, Packer played host to nearly 200 of his family and friends, several of which have starred in his film. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed joined in on all the fun!

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    Other attendees included: Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, La La Anthony, Michael Ealy, Angie Martinez, Tika Sumpter, DJ Drama, Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker, David Banner, Affion Crockett, BET President Stephen G. Hill, E! News Anchor Terrence J, Directors Tim Story (Ride Along, Think Like A Man), Jeremy Garelick (The Wedding Ringer) and Rob Hardy (Criminal Minds, Bones), Magazine execs Vanessa Bush (Editor In Chief, Essence magazine) and Mitzi Miller (Editor In Chief, Jet magazine), Angie Beyince, Jerome Bettis, Nephew Tommy, Po Johnson, Oronde Garrett, Terri Vaughn & Karon Riley, The Honorable Terrinee L. Gundy, Will Packer Productions executives Barbara Dreyfuss and Korin D. Huggins and more…

    More photos of Packer’s celebrity filled birthday bash below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News David Banner, DJ Drama, Kandi Burruss, Kasim Reed, Kevin Hart, LaLa Vasquez, Michael Ealy, Taraji P. Henson, Terrance J., Todd Tucker, Will Packer
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    Future Hosts Atlanta Listening Session For ‘HONEST’… [PHOTOS]

    Apr, 3 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Atlanta-based rapper Future played host to a slew of Atlanta area DJ’s, industry execs and tastemakers for a private listening session of ‘Honest’ last night at Atlanta’s Halo Nightclub (April 2, 2014).Future Listening Session 040214-15

    [READ: Future’s ‘You Deserve It’ Featured in Unreleased ATT Ad… (VIDEO)]

    DJ Drama, DJ Sense, DJ Don Cannon, DJ Trauma were all in the house to listen to Future’s upcoming sophomore release.

    But addition to the DJ’s there were quite a few ‘reality show’ stars in the house, including Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris and her BFF Shekinah (Family Hustle), as well as Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta) and Demetria Mckinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne).

    [Sidebar: Future’s ‘future’ baby mama Ciara is somewhere about to pop so she wasn’t in attendance last night.]

    Photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Amir Boyd, DJ Drama, don cannon, Funky Dineva, Future, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Shekinah, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle
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    Party Pics – T.I., Young Jeezy & More Party at CIAA… [PHOTOS]

    Mar, 4 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Atlanta based rappers Clifford ‘T.I.’ Harris and Jay ‘Young Jeezy’ Jenkins headed all the way to Charlotte, North Carolina to party with the same ol’ Atlanta people.

    Tip uncharacteristically left his wife at home with the kids while he partied the weekend away at CIAA.

    Jeezy joined him as they played host to a day party and popped bottles at Oak Lounge last weekend with a few friends.

    Spotted: Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), D. Woods (formerly of Danity Kane), DJ Drama, Don Cannon & More.

    Photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Clifford "T.I." Harris, D. Woods, DJ Drama, don cannon, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, Shay "Buckeey" Johnson, young jeezy
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    Rick Ross Hosts ‘Mastermind’ Listening Session… [PHOTOS + Audio Snippets]

    Feb, 21 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Rick Ross held a private listening session for his upcoming ‘Mastermind‘ release at Atlanta’s Treesound Studios last night (February 20, 2014).

    rick-ross-mastermind-deluxe-1You may have heard by now that the popular musician purchased Evander Holyfield’s southside mansion which the boxer lost to foreclosure back in 2012, well Ross has spared no expense with the project and is rumored to be creating a musical compound for he and his Maybach music group artists.

    [FLASHBACK: Rick Ross Parties w/Justin Bieber, Diddy & More in Atlanta… (PHOTOS)]

    In the meantime, Ross has been working on ‘Mastermind’, his sixth studio album, which is set for release March 4, 2014. Mastermind’s official single, “The Devil Is a Lie” ft Jay-Z has already hit the airwaves, but the highly anticipated project has quite a few bangers to look forward to.

    Executive produced by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, ‘Mastermind’ features guest appearances from Jay-Z, Jeezy, The Weeknd, Kanye West, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, French Montana, Diddy, Scarface, Sizzla, Mavado, and Z-Ro.

    Music Exec Lyor Cohen, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, DJ Drama, Big Tigger, RL of Next, Shanell and many more came out in support of Ross’ latest project.

    Check out photos from Rozay’s Atlanta listening session + audio snippets from ‘Mastermind’ below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip Big Tigger, DJ Drama, Lil Wayne, Mali Hunter, Michelle "ATLien" Brown, Rick Ross, Sarah Vivan, T-Pain, Terri J. Vaughn
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    2Chainz Hosts ‘B.O.A.T.S. II’ #MeTime Album Listening Party… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Aug, 28 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Rapper 2Chainz played host to a slew of industry insiders and fans during his ‘B.O.A.T.S. II’ #MeTime Album Listening Party Monday evening (August 26, 2013).

    [READ: Mugshot Mania: 2Chainz Arrested in Oklahoma, Responds via Twitter… ]

    At the ripe age of 34 years old, 2 Chainz has suddenly became one of the hottest stars in the Hip Hop genre, in large thanks to his name change (from Tity Boi), and critical collaborations with Kanye, Drake and Nicki Minaj.

    His new album, “B.O.A.T.S. II” aka ‘Based On A TRU Story 2,’? follows his successful 2012 solo debut of the same title and is scheduled to be released September 10th.

    The popular rapper has had a hard go of it with the law in other states recently but being home in Atlanta around friends, family & supporters seemed to lift his spirits quite a bit.

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    Attendees to included: Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez, Lil Scrappy, DJ Babey Drew, DJ Tracey Steel, (of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Bu Thiam, Sean Garrett, Yung Joc, Don Cannon, DJ Toomp, DJ Drama, Princes (Crime Mob), CyHi The Prynce, Cap 1 and more.

    Photos from 2 Chainz epic listening event + video below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News 2Chainz, DJ Drama, DJ Toomp, don cannon, Drummaboy, Joseline Hernandez, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, STEVIE J, Yung Joc
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    Quick Pics: Big Sean, Ice Cube & Bun B Hosts Invite Only Concert in Atlanta… [PHOTOS]

    Jul, 22 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Coors Light has been traveling the country all Summer searching for the coldest MC and made it down south to Atlanta last Thursday (July 18, 2013).

    The beer company sponsored the second round of semifinals with battles between winning MCs from Dallas, Charlotte and New Orleans who performed in front of celebrity hosts and judges Ice Cube, Bun B and DJ Drama.

    Big Sean was an added bonus as the popular rapper performed for the invite only crowd during the event held at Atlanta’s Prive nightclub.

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    Attendees included, DJ Don Cannon, Ice Cube, Bun B, Big Sean, Radio personalities Kenny Burns and Big Tigger, Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson (Love & Hip Hop) and more.

    Check out photos from the event below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Big Sean, Big Tigger, Bun B, DJ Drama, don cannon, Ice Cube, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, Shay "Buckeey" Johnson
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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! 

After all that eviction tea, the doors are locked and lights out. Big shoutout to @millichun for sliding by to check out the scene! 

Is Kenya really Gone With the Rent? Or is Friday her off day? 👀

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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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