The 1990s is the decade that Atlanta defined itself as a hip-hop and black mecca, and a large part of that was due to the infamous street party known as Freaknik. Atlanta magazine’s current issue takes an in-depth look back at Freaknik and examines the weekend’s birth, decline and eventual death. RELATED: TRAILER: T-Pain’s “Freaknik: […]
If you missed VH1’s excellent documentary, ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta’s Rise In The Rap Game, you can watch it right here! The documentary, which was executive produced by Ludacris, takes an in depth look into how ATL became such a major player in the rap game. The program includes interview with Ludacris, T.I., […]
Atlanta natives and R&B vets Jagged Edge are working on their new album J.E. Heartbreak Too and stopped by Majic 107.5 / 97.5 to talk about the project, the state of R&B music, their new single “Hope” and a lot more. Twin brothers Brian and Brandon Casey, Kyle Norman and Richard Wingo reflected on how they […]
Atlanta’s own Jagged Edge is back and prepping for the release of their eighth studio album, J.E. Heartbreak Too, this fall 2014. The album’s lead single, “Hope,” premiered today! Written and produced by the group’s twin brothers Brian and Brandon Casey along with Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Bryan Michael Cox, “Hope” is a classic R&B throwback […]
The untimely death of Kris Kross member Chris Kelly has shocked and saddened millions, including our own DJ Nabs. During the apex of Kris Kross’ popularity in the 90′s, DJ Nabs toured with the duo, including opening up for Michael Jackson, and maintained a friendship with Chris Kelly and Chris Smith even after they stopped […]
Jermaine Dupri and his celebrity friends hit up Compound for the afterparty for So So Def’s All-Star 20th Anniversary concert at the Fox Theatre! Check out photos of JD, Jay-Z, Usher, Ludacris, Monica and more! Big Boi, Lil Jon, Def Jam exec Kevin Liles and Memphis Bleek also helped JD celebrate. Check out the photos […]
Hip-hop and R&B’s hottest stars converged in Atlanta to help Jermaine Dupri celebrate So So Def’s 20th anniversary. The historic event took place in Atlanta’s Fox Theater with performances by Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Usher and Ludacris. The event jumped off with a performance of “Jump” by Kriss Kross and X-Scape members LaTocha and Tamika Scott treated […]
Although he hasn’t made a mortgage payment since 2011, Jermaine Dupri saved his mansion from being foreclosed upon for the second time in a mere four months. Originally, Dupri’s Atlanta abode was close to auction because he was accused of neglecting to pay $193,404 in mortgage payments. Before the state could sell his house, Dupri […]
Da Brat and Jermaine Dupri performed their classic hit “Give It To You” on The Mo’Nique show last night. Da Brat is on a mission to get her rap career back on track since being release from prison. She recently covered Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now” and received great reviews . Da Brat delivered […]
Things are not looking good for Jermaine Dupri these days. After reportedly losing Janet Jackson due to his love of strippers, the music-producer-turned DJ may lose his home. Word on the street is JD’s Paces Ferry home and studio are headed toward foreclosure. Jermaine laid off his entire staff at So So Def Records. OUCH!!! […]
We recently told you the reason why Janet Jackson and Jermaine Durpi broke up was because he allegedly got a Magic City stripper pregnant. Well today the folks over at mediatakeout.com got a hold of a pic of the woman, who works at the hottest strip club in Atlanta, Magic City. Her name is Sheree, […]
