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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)


  • 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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    BMI “Live From Loews” Artist Showcase: Brandy, T-Pain, Polow Da Don & More Show Support [PHOTOS]

    Apr, 27 2012 | Written by ATLien

    Singer/actress Brandy hit the stage with BMI Exec. Catherine Brewton last night as risings superstars were spotlighted last night during BMI Presents: Live From Loews the ?Know Them Now? edition (April 26, 2012).

    Atlanta?s music community gathered for an evening of smooth sounds by burgeoning pop and R&B talents at BMI’s annual rising star showcase in Atlanta and four auspicious acts wowed a standing-room-only crowd at the Loews Atlanta Hotel.

    Kalenna (Diddy Dirty Money), India Shawn, Tiffany Bleu, and Shay Mooney were the featured acts as Brandy, as well as the ever shrinking producer Polow Da Don and multi-talented T-Pain came through to show support as they mingled at the must-attend event, which is an extension of BMI?s popular Unsigned Urban Showcase.

    BMI also presented the Legends of ATL award to super producer Mr. Collipark, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the Atlanta music community.

    Check out a few photos from the event below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip BMI, BMI Showcase, Brandy, Kalenna, Mr. Collipark, Polow Da Don, T-Pain
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    The “A” Pod ~ Trina Re-Visits The Pole in “Red Bottoms” Video Shoot… [BTS PHOTOS]

    Oct, 7 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Rapper Trina re-visits her stripper roots in her new video for “Red Bottoms,” the hot song produced by Atlanta’s own Mr. Collipark.

    AUDIO: “Red Bottoms” ~ Trina

    Photographer DerickG captured a few behind the scenes shots of the Miami bred diva, who recently snatched her swagga back in a swimsuit spread over the summer, as she hit the pole in a south Florida strip club for her latest video.

    Question: How old is too old to spin on a pole anyway?

    Hold up wait… I guess if Spyda (Atlanta’s oldest stripper) can still do it, Trina’s still in tha game!

    More behind the scenes photos from Trina’s “Red Bottoms” video shoot below: Continue Reading…

    In News,The "A" Pod Mr. Collipark, Trina
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    Video ~ “Shawty” ~ Unwrapped Vol 5.0: The Collipark Cafe Sessions

    Jul, 23 2008 | Written by ATLien

    Mike Phillips joins the ColliPark crew in Atlanta to Unwrap? the Summer with the music video for the song “Shawty.” Featuring cameos by Soulja Boy, V.I.C., Greg Street and Mr. ColliPark himself.

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    I’m a fan of all the Hidden Beach Unwrapped versions and Unwrapped Vol. 5.0: The Collipark Cafe Sessions?will go down in history as my favorite!? If you are a Mike Phillips (and a Mr. Collipark) fan…you?MUST add this one to your collection.? I love it so much that this is gonna be my top post for the remainder of the day. 🙂

    In "A" Town Favorites,Hot New Music Atlanta, Mr. Collipark, Music, Videos
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    Atlanta Hip-Hop Turns Jazzy ~ Unwrapped Vol. 5.0

    Jun, 12 2008 | Written by ATLien

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    The Hidden Beach “Unwrapped” series is one of my favorites, so I’m really?excited about this compilation! 🙂 Hidden Beach recordings has collaborated with Collipark records for “Unwrapped Vol. 5.0: The Collipark Cafe Sessions.”? It is scheduled for release June 24th and will feature the jazz versions of some of Atlanta’s greatest hits!

    The timing coincided with a hip-hop/jazz hybrid project that Collipark Studios had started on its own. “I felt Hidden Beach and its ‘Unwrapped’ series was a no-brainer,” says Mr. Collipark. “You have to do a project like this right; with someone who knows that older audience. My label knows what the youth want. So we felt this would be a great partnership to make a CD that both parents and children will enjoy.” (Source)

    Check out the tracklist after the jump…

    Continue Reading…

    In "A" Town Favorites,Hot New Music Mr. Collipark
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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! 

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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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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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