Catch some Atlanta hip-hop icons on stage at the Lakewood Amphitheatre on August 13.
TLC , Outkast , and Ludacris are just a few of the hip - record hop legends hailing from Atlanta a.k.a . “hip - hop ’s center of gravitational attraction . ”So it only makes common sense that the metropolis will celebrate the genre ’s 50th day of remembrance in a big way .
Mayor Andre Dickens announced yesterday that he , Grammy - award winning songwriter Jermaine Dupri , and Emmy laurels - come through receiving set personality Ryan Cameron will host a plethora of events in August to memorialize the50th anniversary of pelvic girdle - hop , including a concert where Atlantans can see local hip - hop image take center stage for free .
The top - sell musical style is say to haveoriginatedat a political party in the Bronx on August 11 , 1973 . Hip - hop later traveled to Atlanta , where a copious community was cultivated through secret shows and local artists , with “ Planet Rock ” by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force , “ Rapper ’s Delight ” by The Sugarhill Gang , and “ Battmann : Let Mojo treat It ” by Mojo being some of the first songs to pave the way for the hip - hops artists from the region .
Earthgang, a hip-hop duo from Atlanta, will be performing at the free concert.|Christian Bertrand/Shutterstock
“ Hip - hop is a freedom of aspect , ” Dickens tell in his annunciation . “ It gives you the chance to partake what goes on in your biotic community , what goes on in your heart , what give out on in your dreams , and be able to be it out lyrically . ”
The highlight of the celebration will beThe ATL Hip Hop 50 Concert : Yesterday , Today , and ( 404)-Ever , featuring Atlanta ’s rosehip - hop greats T.I. , Crime Mob , and EarthGang , as well as other icons and particular guests at the Lakewood Amphitheatre from 4 to 8 pm on Sunday , August 13 .
The show is completely costless , however , you must reserve ticketsonlinein progress . Each person can book a maximum of two worldwide admission tickets , and only clear bag are permitted in the venue . check that to go far early , as there is no dubiousness Atlantans will be sputter to snag a blot so they can shake it like a Polaroid picture .
Along with the star - studded concert , Atlanta ’s month of jubilation include events like afree skate dayat Cascade Skating skating rink on Saturday , August 5 ; afilm serieswith Auburn Avenue Research Library on Thursday , August 10 ; ablock partyat The Future Gallery featuring DJs , dancers , and local graffiti artist on Saturday , August 12 ; and more , all in the name of rosehip - hop . For the full rundown of event , check out the city’ship - hop anniversary hub .
