Atlanta's Largest Drug Bust

More than $9 million worth of marijuana was seized Monday; it could be the biggest marijuana bust in Atlanta history, according to narcotics officers with decades of experience fighting drugs on the streets.

It was a tip that led to the nearly 6,000 pounds of marijuana. A call came in around 5 p.m. Monday to report a shipment of drugs moving through the city.

Atlanta Pimps Make Huge Profits

The survey revealed that 65 percent of the pimps in the Atlanta study group were black as well as 33 percent of the sex workers. This figure was second only to the Latino pimp population of 11 percent of the pimps and 10 percent being Latino sex workers. The report also stated that pimps are technologically savvy and use social networking to stay ahead of law enforcement.

An Urban Institute study of sex trafficking from 2003–2007 ranks Atlanta as the No. 1 city in the nation for sex trafficking. The study estimates that pimps in Atlanta make as much as $33,000 a week. The study examined sex trafficking in eight cities: Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Miami, Seattle, San Diego, Calif., and Washington, D.C., to try to determine the size and scope of human trafficking and its economic impact. The results are startling and offer a dark view of Atlanta, the home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Blo5k Lil A (@Blo5k_LilA) & Trouble (@TroubleDTE) - "Atlanta"

Last Supper Music Group (LSMG) presents Atlanta artist's Blo5k Lil A & Trouble official music video for "Atlanta" under Last Supper Music Group (LSMG). Upcoming Atlanta LSMG recording artists Lil Blo5k fresh off the release of mixtape "Tha 5" mixtape, Featuring Bloody Jay & Blo5k Fatt. You can catch production from super-producer Zaytoven, J Reid, B Rackz, Brand Da Beast & Murda On Da Track. 

Emoni - "Talk It"

Recently Atlanta rapper Emoni released his new single, "Talk It." After years of being behind the scenes and frequenting some of the most talked about circles in ATL, Emoni has emerged as the next big artist primed to expand his brand to stardom in 2021. "Talk It is one of the first songs I ever did that I felt comfortable pushing musically. I've been making music for a long time but I never put anything out," Emoni explained. "Talk It is one of the first songs where I really liked the vibe and it's a real Atlanta song. It's the type of stuff that goes on where I'm from and it's a song where no matter what anyone else thinks I really like the song." 

 Playing his role behind the scenes Emoni began putting in the work as manager but transitioned to an artist after his friend and client PNF Rocky was killed. "I wasn't always an artist, I started off behind the scenes and everywhere I went people would always say I look like an artist. Paid In Full Rocky is dead now but that was one of my homies that I would always do music with, and I was more on the management side of things working with him." Emoni explained. "Then I started recording the music but I wasn't putting it out and I was just working at it for the last year and a half and I just been pushing the HighEnd brand." Idolizing Jay Z with aspirations to become a CEO, and respecting Nipsey Hussle with hopes to have an impact on his community, Emoni has always focused on putting in the work to be great.

The Corduroy Blue - Could it be?

Retro-Inspired, The Corduroy Blue, Defines Alt-Rock with “Could It Be?”  

ATLANTA – A rising alt-rock band, The Corduroy Blue is taking fans on a nostalgic journey to some of the best sounds from the 90s to 2000s, coupled with today’s cutting lyrics and electric performances with flashes of Elton John and The Beatles.

What Happened To 'Freaknik' In Atlanta?

 

'Freaknik' is considered one of the most talked about festivals to happen in Atlanta. Universities and historically black colleges would mostly attend and help grow the event's popularity. The last official Freaknik would be in 1999, but why?

2 Chainz Opens New Studio In Atlanta

+2 Chainz is starting to live up to his standards. Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz and Street Execs Management unveiled their new recording studio downtown earlier this week, and also introduced their new record label, The Real University Records (also known as TRU Records).

The Atlanta-based facility opened Jan. 1 and houses artists including 2 Chainz, Travis Porter, Young Dolph, CAP 1, Bankroll Fresh, Grammy award-winning engineer Wonder Arillo, and DJ E Sudd. Among the artists on TRU Records are CAP 1, Skooly and Fresh aka Short Dawg. With 2 Chainz’s leadership they released their debut mixtape “T.R.U. Jack City” in late January.

“I want to give upcoming artists from Atlanta an opportunity to be heard,” said Tauheed Epps also known as 2 Chainz, who intentionally arrived late to the showcase. “I have faith in the people I’m working with. These guys have outstanding personalities, we really support each other and we’re planting a lot of seeds and continuing the movement through the summer.”

2 Chainz To Perform At Atlanta Hawks Game

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Chris Vivlamore reports the first 5,000 fans through the door will be given copies of 2 Chainz’s newest mixtape “T.R.U. Jack City.” The rapper will give player introductions after a pregame show, perform at halftime and give an encore performance after the game.

TWUM Talks Unheard 2 Chainz Moments

"The Wrap-Up Magazine" would like to invite its viewers to their hottest +2 Chainz moments. Below you will find some of the hottest post from us about the artist. Tauheed Epps, better known by his stage name 2 Chainz, is an American rapper from College Park, Georgia.

Jermaine Dupri Visits Atlanta Tech

In front of an intimate crowd of students at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business, Dupri began by discussing the current state of social media. “With all the apps that we have today, social communication is actually lost,” he bemoaned. Although he currently has over 1.04 million followers on Twitter, “no one really talks to me.” 

Sauvi DuVin (@SauviDuvin) - "No Tomorrow"

A humble R&B singer and songwriter with a unique, powerhouse voice, Sauvi DuVin is far from new on the music scene. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Sauvi DuVin began singing at the tender age of nine (9) years old. Her parents and grandparents kept her in church every Sunday, and it was only natural for her to begin using her gift to give glory to God in the church choir. 

Look Out Atlanta, Look Out World

An explosion of HIV cases among African Americans in Atlanta has reached that of some third world countries, but it's happening everywhere.

There is an epidemic in the United States that has reached epic proportions and one ever-growing city in the Southeast has reportedly gotten so bad, that doctors are urging its residents to take preventative medicine to prevent its wildfire-like spread.

Porsche Opens Headquarters In Atlanta

A $100 Million dollar headquarter has been opened in Atlanta for Porsche. Porsche North America, which has called Atlanta home since 1998, has opened up its new U.S. headquarters at the northeast corner of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 

One Side - Boss Up

 

One Side offers different perspective on life with energetic new track ‘Boss Up’ 

ATLANTA, GA – One Side is an up-and-coming Atlanta-based hip-hop artist who is bringing his “more than one side of life” movement to the forefront of the music industry. This young artist has been on the grind for years but has recently been creating a buzz in the industry with his bevvy of new releases. With singles like “Pressure” – which has racked up more than 150,000 views since its release late last year – and “Set It Up” – which also has 100,000-plus views – this hot young artist is quickly making a name for himself as one of the top Atlanta artists.

DotCom: One of the best unknown recording/mixing engineers in Atlanta

Stephen Farrow, who goes by the musician name “DotCom,” is a GRAMMY-nominated recording and mix engineer, music industry veteran. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, he has since become a part of the Atlanta music scene, getting his start within the hip-hop genre in the early 2000’s.

His original interest in the music world began at a young age. Having grown up surrounded by music, and with a gospel musician uncle who would let him experiment on mixers and sound-boards, he first began creating his music with friends in high school. Around this time, an experience in a Birmingham, Alabama studio left him hooked and determined to pursue music for a living. From that first taste, he fell in love with the different knobs, buttons, and faders, and all of the effects that they could achieve. He began a deep-dive into music creation, learning about beats, vocals, mixing, and everything in-between. From there he went on to go to Omnitech for digital media, and in 2014 became a recording engineer for Quality Control Studios. He has since worked with artists such as Cardi B, Nick Cannon, Lil Yachty, Migos, and more.

Skinny-C - Get Down

Atlanta rapper Skinny-C presents the music video for "Get Down", the first single from The Commencement, his new EP produced entirely by ATL beatsmith Nobody Famous. The video was shot in front of Atlanta's Turner Field - formerly the Atlanta Braves Stadium - by Norris Gresham a.k.a. GA Slim Films.

Bill Gates Buys Four Seasons Hotel

Bill Gates has purchased Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta from Host Hotels & Resorts. The +Microsoft Developer Bill Gates is showing interest in international property as well. Last month, he purchased a 6 percent stake in the Spanish construction company Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A., for 113.5 million euros.

Gucci Mane Rated The Best MC Of Our Time

This is not the first time Gucci Mane has been rated the best MC. Gucci Mane has been sculpting talent, and promoting new artists since the beginning. Gucci Mane has emerged as one of the most divisive rappers for quite some time now.

Gucci Mane music and levels has progressed in major ways. In so many ways, Gucci can't be touched. He has worked with artists such as Drake, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey and Marilyn Manson.

Outkast Top 5 Music Videos

If you know anything about how Atlanta music scene got built up, then you know Outkast should be in the mix. Outkast is an American hip hop duo formed in 1991, in East Point, Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Atlanta-based rappers André "André 3000" Benjamin and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton.

Kendall Day - Fallback

 

 R&B artist Kendall Day drops bouncy new groove ‘Fallback’ to kick off the summer 

ATLANTA, GA – A lot of professional musicians can recall the moment in their lives when they found music, but for Kendall Day it was the other way around.