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

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  • ATL Live On The Park Honors Atlanta Hip-Hop Pioneers: Dungeon Family, DJ Toomp & More… [PHOTOS]

    Oct, 2 2014 | Written by ATLien

    ATL Live on The Park September 2014

    Entertainment veteran Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols presented yet another incredible R&B talent showcase at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park last week (September 24, 2014).

    Middleman Fresh, Big Gipp, and Angela WattsThe September edition of ‘ATL Live on the Park’ celebrated their 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Unplugged? honoring pioneers from the Atlanta Hip-Hop music scene.

    [FLASHBACK: DaBrat, KeKe Wayett, Joe & More Perform at ATL Live On The Park (PHOTOS)]

    The crowd was treated to performances by K.P. and Envyi, DJ Jelly and DJ Nabs, Backbone, Organized Noize, and Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp.

    Kenny Burns hosted the event and kept the crowd hyped alongside DJ Trauma and in-house band Quinn and the Jukebox.

    Notables in attendance: Big Boi (Outkast), Tameka Raymond (Atlanta Exes), Peter Thomas (RHOA), Gregory Smith (Director, SESAC), Kwanza Hall (Atlanta City Councilman), Ray Daniels (VP of A&R, Epic Records), Theron Thomas (Rock City), Blackowned C-Bone, Slimm Calhoun, Mr. Collipark, CoolBreeze, Derek J (Fashion Queens), Chaka Zulu (Co-founder, DTP), Cool Breeze (Rapper), C-Bone (Dungeon Family), Ashley Reid (daughter of LA Reid), DJ Toomp, Juan Farmer and more.

    Details + photos below.. Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, ATL Live, Backbone, BlackOwned C-Bone, Derek J, DJ Toomp, Kawan Prather, Mr. Collipark, Organized Noize, Outkast, Peter Thomas, Ray Murray, Rico Wade, Slimm Calhoun, Tameka Foster Glover Raymond
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    WATCH: ‘ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta?s Rise in the Rap Game’ [FULL VIDEO] #ATLRise

    Sep, 3 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    The VH1 documentary ‘ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta?s Rise in the Rap Game’ aired last night (September 2, 2014) and it was embraced with open arms.

    ATL The Untold Story - StraightFromTheAThe show not only went through the musical history of Atlanta, it was also a Black History lesson in that the hip-hop explosion that occurred in our city also coincided with Atlanta’s civil rights legacy.

    The documentary is different in that it touches on the city?s meager, mostly overlooked hip-hop beginnings and pays well-deserved homage to frequently overlooked early musical contributors like MC Shy D, Kilo Ali, Raheem the Dream, King Edward J., Arnell Star and more.

    [FLASHBACK: Remembering Arnell Star: Atlanta’s Legendary Music Legend Laid To Rest… (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]

    The documentary also focuses on the musical groundwork laid by producers Organized Noize, Dallas Austin and Jermaine Dupri.

    By linking the city?s rap scene with its historic civil rights roots, the film sets Atlanta?s southern breed of hip-hop apart from the coasts that alternately dominated the genre before the South?s rise.

    The documentar also ties the local scene?s launch in 1982 ? when Mo-Jo became the first local rapper to release a record with ?Battmann: Let Mo-Jo Handle It? ? to the end of Atlanta?s Missing and Murdered Children case that plagued the city?s African-American community for four years before reportedly ending that same year.

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    In case you missed it, catch your ATL history lesson and watch the full episode of ‘ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta?s Rise in the Rap Game’ below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Andrew Young, Arnell Starr, Atlanta, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, DJ Toomp, Future, Kasim Reed, Killer Mike, Kilo Ali, Lil Jon, MC Shy D, Organized Noize, Outkast, Wayne Williams
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    2Chainz Hosts ‘B.O.A.T.S. II’ #MeTime Album Listening Party… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Aug, 28 2013 | Written by ATLien

    2Chainz Listening Session 5

    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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    Kevin Hart Throws Celebrity Filled Birthday Bash in Atlanta… [PHOTOS]

    Jul, 13 2012 | Written by ATLien

    It was a hot time in Atlanta last night as comedian Kevin Hart held yet another birthday bash celebrating another successful year on this earth (June 12, 2012).

    Hart recently shared his comedic talent on the mainstage during the 2012 Essence Music Festival and held a celebrity filled bash during his stay in New Orleans.

    [PHOTOS: Kevin Hart Hosts Celebrity Filled Birthday Bash in New Orleans]

    This one was different though. Hart spends quite a bit of time in Atlanta and all of his A-Town homies came through to show support.

    T-Pain, T.I. and Tiny, Polow Da Don, Nelly, Eddie Winslow Darius McCrary, Gucci Mane, DJ Toomp, Chaka Zulu and Atlanta Falcons RB Roddy White all partied the night away alongside the miniature chocolate drop.

    Photos below… Continue Reading…

    In News Clifford "T.I." Harris, Darius McCrary, DJ Toomp, Kevin Hart, Nelly, Polow Da Don, Roddy White, T-Pain
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    The “A” Pod ~ “Complicated” ~ Latocha Scott (formerly of Xscape) ft. Wale (Prod. DJ Toomp)

    Jun, 27 2012 | Written by ATLien

    Remember Latocha Scott?

    [FLASHBACK: Where were you when you first heard Xscape’s “Understanding”? VIDEO]

    Well, the former Xscape front woman is back with a new single entitled, “Complicated,” featuring Wale.

    The track is from Tocha’s forthcoming mixtape Truth N’ The Booth and the song attempts to take us back to old school R&B with the vocalist singing about how the feelings she has for her man are “Complicated.”

    The song was written by Lundon & Chef Tone & produced by friend Grammy Award winning DJ Toomp (Heeeey Toompie!).

    Take a listen below and let me know what you think… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,The "A" Pod DJ Toomp, latocha scott, xscape
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    Ciara Rolls Over Hunger Literally as Atlanta Celebs Host Thanksgiving Skate Party… [PHOTOS]

    Nov, 24 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Ciara was the star of the skate party as she LITERALLY rolled into Atlanta?s historic Cascade Skating Rink in a wheelchair!

    I don’t know the deal about CiCi and roller rink wheelchair, but I noticed she was rocking an orthopedic boot on both feet, so maybe she decided to get both bunions removed at both times (y’all know those Loubous are hell on the feet!) *shrug*

    Just about every musical powerhouse in the city came through to taok a trip down memory lane, renting skates and hitting the rink on Thanksgiving Eve as DeVyne Intervention presented Roll Over Hunger: Celebrity & Charity Skate Jam.

    The Roll Over Hunger event allowed Atlanta?s A-list to join forces with the community and have some good old- fashioned holiday fun, all in the name of helping the less fortunate.

    Toya Wright and her hubby MempHitz brought out the entire fam! [Reginae was sporting all of the goodies she received from her birthday bash.]

    Under the leadership of music mogul DeVyne Stephens and his DeVyne Intervention Foundation, thousands of dollars were raised to help feed Atlanta?s homeless. Funds for the evening benefited the Hosea Feed the Hungry Foundation Holiday Dinner Program; an annual program providing four major meal service events that support Atlanta homeless by serving over 200,000 hot meals each year. Charity efforts were especially needed this year as the foundation has continued to lose donations due to a struggling economy.

    It was like a Bunche Middle School, Therrell/Doug/Mays High old school reunion as Big Boi and wife Sherlita Patton,? DJ Nabs, Polow Da Don, Raheem the Dream, DJ Toomp and all of my favorite A-town homies set up shop to chop it up.

    Ludacris and his boo Eudoxie, T.I., Young Jeezy, Demetria McKinney, Toya, daughter Reginae and hubby Memphitz, Jazze Pha, Atlanta Hawks Josh Smith, Diamond, Producer Lil Ronnie, and Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall also came through for the worthy cause.

    More photos… Continue Reading…

    In Featured,News Antonia "Toya" Carter, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, Ciara, Devyne Stephens, DJ Toomp, Eudoxie, Jazze Pha, Memphitz, Polow Da Don, Raheem The Dream, Reginae Carter, Sherlita Patton, Thanksgiving 2011
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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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        🚨 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! 

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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! 
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