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Following a weekend in Atlanta that saw 49 people shot, Quavo’s Rocket Foundation has launched a Therapy Support Fund to provide trauma-informed care to affected youth and families. Two of the victims, Deshawn Johnson and “Coach Ball” Hines, were part of the foundation’s extended community. The fund will support access to licensed mental health professionals […]
GloRilla, the Grammy-nominated rapper, was arrested after police investigating a burglary at her Atlanta home found marijuana and controlled substances. The artist, whose real name is Gloria Woods, turned herself in and was released on bond. While she was performing at the WNBA All-Star Game, three intruders attempted to rob her residence. A family member […]
Two members of Beyoncé’s creative team—choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue—reported the theft of sensitive materials including unreleased music, show footage, and set lists after their rental SUV was broken into in Atlanta. The incident occurred on July 8, with items stolen including hard drives, designer sunglasses, laptops, and AirPods Max headphones. The stolen […]
Vice President Kamala Harris is energizing voters in key swing states with the support of celebrities like Usher, Lizzo, and Stevie Wonder ahead of Election Day. On October 19, Usher spoke at a rally in Atlanta, encouraging Georgians to vote for a brighter future, while Lizzo joined Harris in Detroit, emphasizing Michigan’s crucial role as […]
The cause of death for Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away on September 5, 2024, has been revealed as an accidental overdose. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office found multiple substances in his system, including fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine, and THC. Quan, best known for his 2013 hit “Type of Way,” was discovered […]
Jamie Foxx is returning to the stage with a new one-man comedy show, “One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx,” where he will open up about his 2023 health scare. The show will run from October 3 to October 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. In an Instagram post, Foxx teased the event, inviting audiences […]
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who burst onto the hip-hop scene in 2013, died in Georgia, authorities said. The artisMusict, whose given name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, scored a big hit more than a decade ago with the song “Type of Way.” He followed it up in 2015 with “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).” The Fulton […]
A shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left four people dead and at least nine injured on September 4, 2024. The incident occurred in the morning, prompting students to seek safety in the football stadium. Law enforcement quickly responded, and a suspect is in custody, though it is unclear if the shooter was […]
In his latest album, Songs for Sinners and Saints, Atlanta rapper Killer Mike reimagines several tracks from his Grammy-winning album Michael by delving deeper into the church music of his childhood. This album serves as an epilogue to Michael, blending new tracks with reworked songs enriched by gospel influences, including church organs and choir vocals. […]
Keturah Orji, a two-time Olympian and 10-time U.S. track and field champion, aims to make history at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by becoming the first American woman to medal in the triple jump. Orji, who was the top American finisher in the women’s triple jump at the Prefontaine Classic this year, has a […]
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