Are you a fan of hip-hop? I’m talking old Outkast, Goodie Mob, T.I., and the other legends of Atlanta. If so, you’ll love the schedule of events that the city has put in place for a top Atlanta weekend event.
Atlanta this week has been hosting ATL 50 Hip Hop — a series of events from academia talks, movie series, a time capsule, a blockbuster concert and much more. The City is partnering with local businesses and engaging the community to celebrate the innovative style of music, dance and art that shaped Atlanta’s culture.
“Atlanta’s role in the evolution of Hip Hop has been outsized and indisputable. It’s only fitting the City of Atlanta joins our community in celebrating the industry and culture we helped shape and helped shape us,” said Mayor Andre Dickens. “Hip Hop goes beyond music—from fashion to art to building economic empires or political movements, it resonates beyond sound. We look forward to commemorating this milestone with the community.”
ATL 50 Hip Hop begins with the City of Atlanta and Butter.ATL launching Spirit Week on August 7th, 2023.
Monday, August 7th – Kriss Kross Day
Tuesday, August 8th – ATL Dance Day
Wednesday, August 9th – Rep Your City Day
Thursday, August 10th – Dungeon Family Appreciation Day
Friday, August 11th – Hip Hop Day, with a Live Broadcast from City Hall with Ryan Cameron
Then Sunday, August 13th, the City of Atlanta and Sprite present the ATL Hip Hop 50 Concert: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND (404)-EVER at Lakewood Amphitheater hosted by Mayor Andre Dickens, Grammy-award winning songwriter, superproducer, and CEO of So So Def Jermaine Dupri and Emmy award-winning radio personality Ryan Cameron. The free concert will feature performances by Atlanta’s hip hop icons T.I., Goodie Mob, EarthGang, Backbone, Crime Mob, Omeretta The Great, Scotty ATL and special guest appearances.
Other ATL 50 Hip Hop Events in August include:
Hip Hop 50 Skate Day
Cascade Skating Ring is hosting their 20th Annual Customer Appreciation Free Skate Day
August 5th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
3335 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Movie Series: Hip Hop 50th Edition – ATL
The City of Atlanta is partnership with the Auburn Avenue Research Library to showcase a series of hip hop inspired movies.
August 10th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hip Hop is Art: Presented by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs
The MOCA is hosting a night of art expression and hip hop, featuring:
- Iconic photographic hip hop portraits by Cam Kirk
- A curation of Atlanta hip hop album cover designs by artist DL Warfield
- Performances by dance troupes WeOnFyre and Bautanzt Here
August 10th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
ARTSCOOL Exhibition and Mural Unveiling
Guardian Studios is hosting a collection of pop-up galleries, open studios, graffiti restoration, dance performances to showcase the students of ARTSCOOL, Guardian and the Creative Project fellows.
August 12th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
785 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Amazon Presents: The Hip Hop Hooray Community Service Day
The event will feature gardening projects, a live DJ, local performances, community service activities and much more! Volunteers will be provided lunch and a branded t-shirt upon the conclusion of the event.
August 19th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Truly Living Wells for Natural Urban Agriculture
324 Lawton St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
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