Photo: Provided by Ciara Suesberry Rapper T.I. is no stranger to the hip-hop game, launching his rap career in 1999. However, the Atlanta native is expanding his profession beyond the rap scene by pushing toward the technology industry. T.I., born Clifford Harris announced his new investment Tech Cypha on Jan. 18 at Beta Works
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Recap Friday: Chad Johnson’s Celebrity Super Slam brings out Atlanta’s biggest stars
What's up CeeSoDope readers? I have another exciting recap for ya'll. During Super Bowl weekend, Chad Johnson, former NFL player for the Cincinnati Bengals, hosted his Celebrity Super Slam on Friday, Feb. 1, in Atlanta. Held at Morehouse College Gymnasium, Johnson brought out some of Atlanta’s finest for his Celebrity Super Slam to kick
21 Savage’s possible deportation sparks support and a deactivated Twitter account from Demi Lovato
Recap Friday: Brian Hamilton Foundation helps returning citizens start their own business
Brian Hamilton Foundation is a beacon of hope for returning members of society. Hamilton and Reverend Robert J. Harris started working at prisons to teach inmates how to become entrepreneurs. Twenty-six years later, an act of service is now a national non-profit. On Saturday, January 26, Inmates to Entrepreneurs held a
Grammy-nominated producer Kevin “Khao” Cates talks “Bad Brains” hip-hop album
In hip-hop, producers have become just as famous as the rappers. Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated super producer Kevin "Khao" Cates is one of the producers who is making his way from behind the scenes to the limelight. After years of producing for heavy-hitters in the game such as T.I., Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Busta
Recap Friday: Annual march keeps MLK’s dream alive
(Photo: Citizens march along historic Auburn Street in downtown Atlanta) The annual Martin Luther King Jr. March and Rally celebrated the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader on Monday, January 21. Several organizations such as the National Pan-Hellenic Council or D9, Teens Against Justice and more joined thousands
Future talks ‘Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD’ project with Genius
Photo: Pitchfork.com Future is one of the most talked about MC’s today whether it involves his music or personal drama with ex-fiancee R&B singer, Ciara. The Atlanta rapper recently called out her husband NFL player Russell Wilson for “not being a man" in their relationship. Despite his comment putting a sour taste
Founders of the Rap Plug app talk entrepreneurship and technology
Photo: Lighthouse Entertainment LLC Rap Plug is an online platform that provides networking and resources to the members of the hip-hop community. With over 11,000 downloads and 200 users daily, the app consists of artists, labels, producers, entrepreneurs, and more. Founded by Rico Morton, Branden Criss, and Craig King, the businessmen wanted
Recap Friday: Press conference held for 12-year-old rapper restrained by Cobb County police officer
On Monday, January 7, a press conference was held for 12-year-old rapper Corey Jackson after being detained by police on Oct.6. Alongside him for support was Attorney M. Davis, his mother Laura Johnson, father Cornell Jackson, Lil Boosie, and several community leaders. The young MC who also goes by Corey
