Shaq, Tamron Hall, Tyrese join Keisha Lance Bottoms at Mayor’s Masked Ball

Shaq, Tamron Hall, Tyrese join Keisha Lance Bottoms at Mayor's Masked Ball
Derek Bottoms and Keisha Lance Bottoms (Photo by A.R. Shaw for Steed Media)

The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Atlanta has become a staple in the Atlanta community. For 36 years, the city’s mayor serves as host of the event which seeks to give back to the community.


Shaq, Tamron Hall, Tyrese join Keisha Lance Bottoms at Mayor's Masked Ball
Shaquille O’Neal and Killer Mike (Photo by A.R. Shaw for Steed Media)

With the United Negro College Fund serving as a key institution that supports Black college students seeking higher education, the annual gala raises funds from a diverse group of corporate sponsors, local businesses, professional organizations and celebrities.


Shaq, Tamron Hall, Tyrese join Keisha Lance Bottoms at Mayor's Masked Ball
Morris Chestnut and Tyrese (Photo by A.R. Shaw for Steed Media)

Held at the Marriot in downtown Atlanta on Dec. 21, the gala was hosted by Atlanta’s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and featured celebrity guests such as Shaquille O’Neal, Tamron Hall, Tyrese, Morris Chestnut, Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, Kandi Burruss, and Chris Tucker.

Charlie Wilson served as the headlining musical guests as he performed a slew of his hits spanning over four decades.


Shaq, Tamron Hall, Tyrese join Keisha Lance Bottoms at Mayor's Masked Ball
Charlie Wilson (Photo by A.R. Shaw for Steed Media)

Atlanta producer Jermaine Dupri was this year’s Masked Award honoree.

“Anybody who is new to Atlanta and people who don’t understand the synergy that is in this city, we love each other,” Dupri said. “And that’s how this city continues to grow. The energy will continue to keep going. This is my second time coming here to the Mayor’s Masked Ball. I’m here to give people an opportunity.”

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