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Big Boi thinks Killer Mike should run for Atlanta mayor

We chat with Atlanta rap legend Big Boi about his new album, Boomiverse, the state of hip-hop in Atlanta, and why he loves Marcel (despite the fact that he doesn't eat steak).
Jermaine Dupri

Jermaine Dupri made his name developing young hip-hop stars. With The Rap Game, he’s at it again.

Above all, Dupri says artists need an experienced industry hand that can steer their development, shape their image, offer advice on beats and lyrics. “That’s what The Rap Game is about,” he says, “that grind, that hard work.”

Ludacris’s Chicken+Beer restaurant is open, serving more than chicken and beer

Rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges's long-awaited restaurant, named for his 2003 multi-platinum album, is now open in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Rick Ross holiday

How does Rick Ross deck the halls of the former Holyfield mansion?

Music mogul and entrepreneur Rick Ross hosts a holiday party to launch his latest business venture. Here's hoping this owner of the former Holyfield mansion says "rich forever."

Meet Dina Marto, Atlanta’s latest hip-hop impresario

Dina Marto, who credits her success to “risk, work ethic, relationship building, vision, and seeking out mentorship,” left Def Jam in 2012 to open Twelve Studios and Twelve Productions. Now she’s the mentor.

Six degrees of Babyface

Atlanta became the epicenter of hip-hop and R&B thanks to hitmakers Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Antonio “L.A.” Reid (33 number one singles!). Their LaFace Records created stars, jump-started stalled careers, and spawned a web of connections—snaring even Kevin Bacon and the film Six Degrees of Separation.

Hip-hop impresario Rick Ross is moving operations to Atlanta

After city councilman Kwanza Hall presented Dina Marto with a council proclamation lauding her past contributions to the city's music industry, the crowd of eager onlookers parted for the arrival of hip-hop impresario Rick Ross. Imposing in a massive fur-collared peacoat, Ross announced that his label, Maybach Music Group, would be setting up operations in Atlanta at Twelve Studios.

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