7. Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy may have released the greatest mixtape of all time with Trap Or Die. He followed with the excellent debut, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation. His music told a story of the grittier side of Atlanta’s underworld and the people who were trapped and intrigued by the drug game.
6. Ludacris
Ludacris provided the nation with a glimpse of Atlanta’s thriving party scene. He’s always known how to craft a hit single and has earned three Grammy Awards. Ludacris has also found success as an actor.