Posts Tagged ‘Atlanta’
‘Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)’ rapper Silento denied bond in cousin’s shooting death
Atlanta rapper Silento, who made a name for himself with the 2015 smash, “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was denied bond on Wednesday, June 9, during a hearing in DeKalb County,…
Read MoreWoman arrested after accidentally shooting her sister while on vacation
An Atlanta woman visiting south Florida is behind bars facing major charges after accidentally shooting her 18-year-old sister, according to WSVN-TV Channel 7. Taniyria Holt, 24, is facing charges of…
Read MoreEntrepreneur and cancer survivor Elise Smith needs you to help save her life
Entrepreneur and cancer survivor Elise Smith needs you to help save her life by registering for Be The Match®. Smith, a baker, recipe developer, food writer and the owner of…
Read MoreHow fashion and beauty entrepreneur Veronica Noriega made her dream a reality
Fashion, beauty and lifestyle entrepreneur Veronica Noriega is stepping firmly into her role as a leader in 2021 as the owner of the House of Stash fashion & glam bar…
Read MoreCreative thinking helped Josh ‘J1’ Raiford advance his career in music
With a reputation as one of the hottest club DJs and on-air mixers in Atlanta, Joshua “J1” Raiford, quickly rose through the ranks at Radio One. He is now changing…
Read MoreRapper busted for making it rain at his high school graduation (videos)
Rapper Metro Marrs, like most high school seniors, wanted to make his graduation ceremony a memorable one. Well, he and his family will never forget what went down when he…
Read MorePastors John and Aventer Gray excited about upcoming Relentless ONE Conference
Pastors John and Aventer Gray of Relentless Church in Greenville, South Carolina, agree that the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was an awakening. “I think the pandemic has literally forced us…
Read MoreProducer Whymen Grindin shares why there’s more to music than just the beat
Music producer Whymen Boyd, known professionally as Whymen Grindin, was born in San Francisco and raised in the Bay Area community of Union City. He began his musical career in…
Read MoreDJ Scream gets next-level exposure for ‘Big Facts’ podcast
Behind some of the biggest mixtape projects dropped by hip-hop and rap greats, Atlanta’s own DJ Scream reflects on his start in the music industry and cultivating his “Big Facts”…
Read MoreCam Newton on sippin’, smokin’ and livin’ life his way
Cameron Jerrell Newton has established his bona fides as an elite athlete. The current quarterback for the New England Patriots has racked up an enviable amount of hardware, including a Heisman…
Read MoreThe honorable C.T. Martin laid to rest leaving behind a legacy of service
Former Atlanta City Council Member C.T. Martin died earlier this month surrounded by his family at his home in Southwest Atlanta at the age of 84. The Atlanta community came…
Read MoreDJ Spinz discusses how he spun deejaying into producing
Multitalented turntablist DJ Spinz shares how he perfected his craft on the 1s and 2s and became a producer, creating hits with some of the top names in hip-hop. Tell…
Read MoreThe Black Hair Experience is the new beauty space for women
In an era when Black women embrace a variety of hairstyles and express themselves through their crowning glory, two friends who started with just an idea and a dream have…
Read MoreAtlanta’s top bridal consultant ready to make wedding dreams come true
Bridal season is in full bloom. Atlanta’s top bridal consultant, Tawanna Y. Dorsey, is conducting business as usual, although weddings look different in this current climate. The former Ebony Fashion…
Read MoreAntione Design colors the luxury streetwear scene with Roy G Biv trucker hats
Antione Design emerged from the “luxury sportswear” scene in Atlanta as a creative, street-smart fashion designer who successfully crossed over from his Southern origins to a global fashion platform. During…
Read MoreRapper Breadwinner Kane bringing his authentic sound to Southern hip-hop
Breadwinner Kane is making it his mission to uphold the legacy of Southern hip-hop. The Huntsville, Alabama-bred rapper, whose given name is Deshun Cain, realized music was his calling after…
Read MoreInternational Nova makes it known that distinction is his superpower
International Nova is a billboard charting rapper, songwriter, producer, actor and model. Nova’s nostalgic sound has drawn listeners in with a total of 137,000 streams on Spotify. Nova has experience…
Read MoreTop 7 Black-owned restaurants that offer fun food in Atlanta
If you’re looking for fun food while you’re in Atlanta, the city hosts numerous chef lead establishments that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Check out these top 7…
Read MoreDavis Chris and Shane Foster are the dynamic duo of DFD Music
Chris Davis, also known as Davis Chris, is a six-time multi-genre Billboard charting artist, songwriter, producer and engineer who hails from Houston. His partner, Shane Foster, aka “Mr. Foster” is…
Read MoreKissie Lee shares how her love for the theater prompted her musical journey
Kissie Lee discovered her musical career in the heart of Atlanta. Her writing and singing talents led her to tour alongside songstress Keke Wyatt. Then the journey, which she was…
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