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It seems as if CeeLo Green often finds new ways to evolve as an artist. Most hip-hop purists’ first introduction to Green came when he was an outspoken teenager and a member of the überpolitical group Goodie Mob. The four-man group, which also features Khujo, Big Gipp, and T-Mo, redefined Southern rap with thought-provoking lyrics…

The annual Rondo Days celebration honors the history of the Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota. Rondo was a well-established African American community in the mid-1960s that was split with the construction of Interstate 94. The daylong festival and community celebration is hosted by Rondo Avenue Inc., the organization dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately…

Cory Andrews, aka BlackOwned C-Bone, is a member of the hip-hop crew the Dungeon Family and the trio Konkrete. He has made notable appearances on OutKast‘s “Gangsta S—” in 2000, and on “Kryptonite,” the lead single from 2006’s Got Purp? Vol 2, Purple Ribbon Records‘ first major album release. Why is it important to expose…

Big Boi hit the stage wearing his signature General Patton military jacket, aviator sunglasses, a dookie rope gold chain and a baseball cap. The veteran wordsmith took no time getting into the mix. He immediately ripped through the song catalogue from his group Outkast, including “Rosa Parks” and “So Fresh, So Clean,” among others, before launching…

Kawan Prather

Dungeon Family legend, record executive and Craft Syndicate judge Kawan Prather tells rolling out what it takes to be a master of his craft.

Cee Lo Green was recently honored at the BMI “Know Them Now” showcase. Edit: Asia Comans

Influential artist CeeLo Green is backing a new and eclectic music group called Swagu Style House. Medulla (CeeLo’s son), Stranger and Deep are energetic and driven young men who’ve mastered creativity and alternative hip-hop. Their new single, “Pick it Up” is edgy and has a good vibe. Rolling out got the chance to talk with Swagu…

All members of the Dungeon Family reunited at the 2016 ONE Musicfest for a show that proved to be historic. It was the first time that all members shared the stage together in over a decade. During the Dungeon Family Reunion show, rolling out was on hand to capture every moment. Photos: Jamie Thompson and…

To understand why Atlanta is so important to American culture, it’s important to take a look back to a time when most of America ignored the cultural significance of Atlanta. The 1980s and early ‘90s were an era that saw the youth of Atlanta searching for their collective voice in the wake of the Civil…

In the fall of 2014, J. Carter became inspired to make hip-hop history while witnessing a historical moment. After a nationwide festival run to celebrate 20 years in rap, OutKast made their way back to Atlanta and performed three shows at their own curated festival, ATLast. The energy exuded by Andre 3000 and Big Boi…

Atlanta’s thriving hip-hop and entertainment scene may have never happened without Organized Noize. The production trio (Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Pat “Sleepy” Brown) crafted Atlanta’s hip-hop sound while exposing the city’s culture to the national scene. The story of Organzied Noize is highlighted in the new documentary The Art of Organized Noize. The film,…

“World-class cities have world-class arts and culture.” –Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed Fahamu Pecou really is the –ish, as stated on his social media handles. An internationally-recognized scholar, visual and performing artist, Pecou was selected by the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs to be this year’s curator of ELEVATE Atlanta. Pecou, whose work has been…

Dallas Austin, Sleepy Brown, Killer Mike, Kandi Burruss and more celebrated the 20th anniversary of Joi’s groundbreaking debut album, The Pendulum Vibe, at Center Stage Theater in Atlanta. Check out more photos in the gallery. Photo credit: Gudrun Hughes

The Goodie Mob recently threw a private listening party for their new album Age Against the Machine. Held at Vinyl in Atlanta, the group discussed several songs from the new album and also performed their past hits, “Cell Therapy,” and “Soul Food.” The event was hosted by Maurice Garland with sounds by Moetown Lee. Click continue…

Cee-Lo was asked about his Dungeon Family associate’s unwillingness to return to recording music

Cee-Lo hopes his Dungeon Family affiliate finds something positive in his painful loss.

Cee Lo Green is one of the most colorful and provocative personalities and multitalented artists in the entertainment industry and has been for the better part of two decades. Cee Lo, 38, first rose to fame through the Dungeon Family back in Atlanta, that included the likes of Andre 3000 and Big Boi, when…