Posts by Christian Johnson
Suffering in silence: J. Cole condemns behavior that many rappers promote
We are living in a time where drugs and violence are glorified at every turn. We see it all over television and hear it in lyrics. In a culture where…
Read MoreRapper 2 Chainz takes over the Havana Club with Franky Mafia
Rapper 2 Chainz took over the Havana Club in Atlanta, jump-starting the BET Hip Hop Awards weekend. Recording artist, promoter, and CEO of Godfather Recording, Franky Mafia, hosted the event. Guests…
Read MoreATL Live on the Park with Glenn Lewis, Algebra, and Curtis Fields
The ATL Live on the Park All White Affair hosted by the Lifestyle Specialist Kenny Burns took place Tuesday evening at Park Tavern in Atlanta. Partygoers enjoyed the sweet sounds…
Read MoreAtlanta concert guide: August 2013
Justin Bieber Saturday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Philips Arena 1 Philips Dr.
Read MoreKeith Sweat and Rob Base perform in Atlanta
The Affordable Old School Concert Series featuring K-Ci & Jo-Jo took place in Atlanta at Wolfe Creek Amphitheater. Hip-hop and R&B artists such as Dru Hill, Keith Sweat and Rob…
Read MoreTaliah Waajid presents Natural Hair Summer Celebration
Taliah Waajid’s Natural Hair Summer Celebration, sponsored by Three Sisters of Nature, was held at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center. Waajid’s team of stylists held workshops where they…
Read More‘Sister 2 Sister’s’ Jamie Foster Brown celebrates 25 years in journalism with celebrity friends
Egypt Sherrod, host of HGTV’s “Property Virgins” and V-103 Atlanta on-air personality; Jamie Foster Brown, editor and brand ambassador of Sister 2 Sister magazine; along with celebrity chef Ray Stallings, took over Aurum…
Read MoreHip Hop Weekly ‘Style Experience’ hosted by Cynthia Bailey and ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Kirk and Rasheeda Frost
Hip Hop Weekly and The Cobb Show present the “Style Experience” hosted by reality TV stars Cynthia Bailey of “Real Housewives of Atlanta”, and “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s” new…
Read MoreDawn Norvell discusses Walmart’s partnership with 2013 Essence Festival
Walmart was well represented at the 2013 Essence Festival, with appearances from Nicole Ari Parker, Boris Kodjoe, Chante Moore, and Lil Mo. Rolling out got the opportunity to speak with…
Read MoreKevin Hart Essence Festival 2013 Best Instagram and Twitter Moments
Kevin Hart was definitely a hit at the 2013 Essence Festival events, as he hosted an empowerment panel with Will Packer, Laz Alonso and Jill Scott. Hart shut the city…
Read MoreHotel review: Hilton Garden Inn-New Orleans
For those looking for a comfy affordable hotel to stay in while visiting the lovely city of New Orleans, the Hilton Garden Inn should definitely be on your list. For about…
Read MoreNatural hair divas at 2013 Essence Music Festival
The 2013 Essence Music Festival is underway in New Orleans and Rolling Out got a chance to catch up to some natural hair divas. You can find everything from…
Read MoreAtlanta Concert Guide: July 2013
Live Nation Presents Mac Miller – The Space Migration Tour Tuesday, July 02, 8:00 p.m. The Tabernacle 152 Luckie St NW
Read MoreJay-Z to give away 1 million copies of new album, ‘Magna Carta’
Rapper Jay-Z is a marketing genius. The hip-hop mogul recently inked a lucrative deal with Samsung, now he’s promoting an app that will give away 1 million free copies of his…
Read MoreMichael Mauldin discusses the Scream Tour
As the Scream Tour stopped at Cascade Family Skating for the kick off of the tour, rolling out got a chance to chat with the legendary Michael Mauldin. Mauldin, the…
Read MoreGet familiar with singer, rapper Velous
Singer/rapper Velous is one of music’s newest faces. The release of his new single “Large than Life” has created quite a buzz in the industry. The 21-year-old Kingston, New York…
Read MoreNick Cannon and his new group Four Count hit the 2013 Scream Tour
Rollingout got the chance to catch up with Nick Cannon and his new group Four Count during the Scream Skate and Dance tour, held at Cascade Family Skating. Four Count…
Read MoreInterior design director Crystal Windham takes you inside the 2014 Chevy Impala
Crystal Windham is the current interior design director at Chevrolet for General Motors Cars. She recognized her talent for the arts early with the help of her 10th grade teacher, who…
Read MoreAtlanta concert guide: June 2013
Kings of the Mic Tour: LL Cool J, Kings of The Mic, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul Tuesday, June 04, 7:30 p.m. Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE
Read MoreMan on a mission: Atlanta’s next City Council leader Andre Dickens
Atlanta native Andre Dickens was born and raised in southwest Atlanta. He is a product of the Atlanta Public School system. He earned a degree in chemical engineering at the…
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