196-473: Radric Delantic Davis (born February 12, 1980), known professionally as Gucci Mane , is an American rapper. He is credited, along with fellow Atlanta -based rappers T.I. and Jeezy , with pioneering the hip hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences into the 2000s. His debut studio album, Trap House (2005) was released by the independent label Big Cat Records and entered the Billboard 200 ; it
392-456: A New York Times bestseller. The New Yorker said the book "reads like a set of liner notes that try to impose a central order on his life story." In 2019, Davis started working with Italian fashion house Gucci . The brand had previously not associated itself with the rapper due to his criminal record and image. After a few years of personal development, which included Davis getting married and improving his fitness, Gucci announced he would be
588-484: A Gold record. Run-D.M.C. was followed with the certified Platinum record King of Rock (1985), making Run-DMC the first hip hop group to go platinum. Raising Hell (1986) became the first multi-platinum hip hop record. Run-DMC's cover of " Walk This Way ", featuring the group Aerosmith , charted higher on the Billboard Hot 100 than Aerosmith 's original version, peaking at number four. It became one of
784-616: A Jewish-American factory superintendent, was convicted of the murder of a 13-year-old girl in a highly publicized trial. He was sentenced to death but the governor commuted his sentence to life. An enraged and organized lynch mob took him from jail in 1915 and hanged him in Marietta . The Jewish community in Atlanta and across the country were horrified. On May 21, 1917, the Great Atlanta Fire destroyed 1,938 buildings in what
980-447: A blacksmith shop, a grocery store, and nothing else". A year later, the area around the milepost had developed into a settlement, first known as Terminus , and later Thrasherville , after a local merchant who built homes and a general store in the area. By 1842, the town had six buildings and 30 residents and was renamed Marthasville to honor Governor Wilson Lumpkin's daughter Martha. Later, John Edgar Thomson , Chief Engineer of
1176-462: A boyfriend in Atlanta and planned to move in with him, but she decided otherwise at the last minute. They later moved in with someone Davis's mother met in church. Davis's family was kicked out of the house and did not have a stable living environment until his father set them up in a Knights Inn . Davis grew up in an area which was high in crime. Davis's mother moved Davis and Victor to East Atlanta and Davis attended Cedar Grove Elementary School. He
1372-503: A career, he was a freshman at Ronald E. McNair High School , where he got good grades and was considered popular among his peers. He did not take drugs for the first few years that he was dealing drugs, and his first experience smoking cannabis was with a high school crush. During this time one of Davis' friends was his later collaborator, OJ da Juiceman , and the two would freestyle rap together. Even though Davis had been selling drugs for nearly two years by 1995, he had never encountered
1568-614: A city of the " New South " that would be based upon a modern economy and less reliant on agriculture. By 1885, the founding of the Georgia School of Technology (now the Georgia Institute of Technology ) and the Atlanta University Center , a consortium of historically Black colleges made up of units for men and women, had established Atlanta as a center for higher education. In 1895, Atlanta hosted
1764-619: A collaborative mixtape titled Big Gucci Sosa . On Christmas Day, Gucci Mane released his 13th mixtape, East Atlanta Santa , featuring artists such as Raury , Shawty Lo and OJ da Juiceman. He capped off the year by teaming up with producer Honorable C Note for a Christmas mixtape release titled C-Note Vs. Gucci , a compilation of old collaborations between the two and new records. In total, he released over twelve projects in 2014 and made over $ 1,300,000 from prison. Gucci Mane released his 14th mixtape on January 3, 2015, 1017 Mafia: Incarcerated . On his birthday, February 12, 2015, he released
1960-453: A cornerstone of the group's sound and paved the way for the rap rock -subgenre movement of the 1990s. Run-DMC's swift ascension to the forefront of rap with a new sound and style meant that old-school hip hop artists were becoming outdated. Along with pushing rap into a new direction musically, Run-DMC changed the entire aesthetic of hip hop music and culture. Old school rappers like Afrika Bambaataa and Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and
2156-413: A county jail and then probation. Davis enjoyed writing poetry at a young age, and began rapping at the age of 14. Following his first arrest, Davis began to take music seriously and released La Flare on Str8 Drop Records. It was pressed onto about 1000 CDs and distributed throughout East Atlanta. Following the release of La Flare , and being inspired by Master P , Davis decided he wanted to start
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#17327877437432352-492: A decreasing portion of the population, from a high of 67% in 1990 to 54% in 2010. From 2000 to 2010, Atlanta gained 22,763 white residents, 5,142 Asian residents, and 3,095 Hispanic residents, while the city's Black population decreased by 31,678. Much of the city's demographic change during the decade was driven by young, college-educated professionals: from 2000 to 2009, the three-mile radius surrounding Downtown Atlanta gained 9,722 residents aged 25 to 34 and holding at least
2548-552: A distant relationship with his father, who would visit at irregular intervals; the visits stopped when Davis's father had two children with another woman and began to prioritize his children in Atlanta over Davis. Davis would later use a nickname given to his father, "the Gucci Man", as his stage name . Davis moved with his single mother to Atlanta when he was nine years old due to family problems in Bessemer. Davis's mother had
2744-1126: A documentary about his fallen mentor. In 2008 Run-DMC was nominated for 2009 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . On January 14, 2009, it was confirmed that Run-DMC would be one of the five inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . On April 3, 2009, Run-DMC became the second rap act to be awarded the honor (after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five , who were inducted in 2007). The group reunited at Jay-Z's Made in America Festival in September 2012. Simmons and McDaniels then reunited again for Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas in November 2012, and again in June 2013 and August 2014 for summer concerts in Atlanta , Georgia. Following
2940-433: A fashion statement. The reason they couldn't have shoelaces in jail was that they might hang themselves. That's why DMC says 'My Adidas only bring good news and they are not used as felon shoes.' That embrace of the look and style of the street would define the next 25 years of hip hop fashion. After the success of their first album, Run-DMC looked to branch out on their follow-up. The release of King of Rock in 1985 saw
3136-485: A fistfight with members of the East Shoals Boys, who have since then left Davis alone. Davis graduated from McNair High School in 1998 with a 3.0 GPA and a HOPE Scholarship to Georgia Perimeter College . He took a computer programming course, though he rarely attended and was kicked out in 2001 after being caught in possession of crack cocaine by an undercover police officer. Davis was sentenced to 90 days in
3332-499: A follow-up EP entitled Dessert , containing production from Mike Will Made It and Honorable C-Note. On April 6, 2015, Gucci Mane released the final installment of his Trap House series, Trap House 5 (The Last Chapter) , the first installment in the series to be released as a mixtape. Production was handled by Mike Will Made It, Zaytoven and Honorable C-Note, and it had guest features from Young Thug, Peewee Longway and Chief Keef. On May 20, 2015, La Flare released his tenth project of
3528-587: A four-year degree, an increase of 61%. This was similar to the tendency in other cities for young, college educated, single or married couples to live in downtown areas. Between the mid-1990s and 2010, stimulated by funding from the HOPE VI program and under leadership of CEO Renee Lewis Glover (1994–2013), the Atlanta Housing Authority demolished nearly all of its public housing, a total of 17,000 units and about 10% of all housing units in
3724-450: A free collaborative mixtape with Young Thug called Young Thugga Mane La Flare . He later released another collaborative project with 1017 BrickSquad artists, Brick Factory Vol. 1 , on May 24. Then, he released three digital albums on the same day, The Purple Album (with Young Thug), The Green Album (with Migos ) and The White Album (with Peewee Longway ), collectively known as World War 3D . His eighth digital album, Trap House 4 ,
3920-462: A grittier, more sample -heavy sound. Despite not selling as well as its predecessor, the album boasted several strong singles, including: " Run's House ", "Beats to the Rhyme", and "Mary Mary". Though at the time considered a disappointing follow-up to the blockbuster Raising Hell , the album has grown in stature. In the 2000 liner notes for the album's re-release, Chuck D. of Public Enemy would call
4116-690: A major role in Atlanta's economy, as the city claims the nation's third-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies (tied for third with Chicago ). It also hosts the global headquarters of several corporations such as The Coca-Cola Company , The Home Depot , Delta Air Lines , Arby's , AT&T Mobility , Georgia-Pacific , Chick-fil-A , Church's Chicken , Dunkin Donuts , Norfolk Southern Railway , Mercedes-Benz USA , NAPA Auto Parts , Papa Johns , Porsche AG , Newell Brands , Rollins, Inc. , Marble Slab Creamery , and UPS . Over 75% of Fortune 1000 companies conduct business operations in
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#17327877437434312-499: A more "street" sense of style such as Kangol hats, Cazal glasses, leather jackets, and unlaced Adidas shoes. The group's look had been heavily influenced by Mizell's own personal style. When Russell Simmons saw Jay's flashy, yet street b-boy style; he insisted the entire group follow suit. Run said later: There were guys that wore hats like those and sneakers with no shoestrings. It was a very street thing to wear, extremely rough. They couldn't wear shoelaces in jail and we took it as
4508-653: A more introspective direction. Appearing on VH1 's documentary series Behind the Music in early 2000, McDaniels confirmed that he was creatively frustrated and highlighted some songs that he was recording on his own. The continued friction led to McDaniels sitting out most of the group's recording sessions in protest. Simmons, in defiance, recorded material anyway, inviting several guest stars such as Kid Rock, Jermaine Dupri, Adrian Burley, Tony Fredianelli and Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind , Method Man , and fellow Queens MCs Nas and Prodigy of Mobb Deep to contribute to
4704-499: A music label. Davis began to manage rapper Lil Buddy in 2001. In 2002, Davis linked up with SYS Records as a member of the Sign Yourself Click. Davis also linked up with producer Zaytoven and made his own label, LaFlare Entertainment. After heading to New York in search of a distribution deal and returning home empty, he was introduced to Big Cat, the head of Big Cat Records. Ultimately deciding to form an alliance with
4900-814: A new album entitled Mr. GuWop later that year, featuring appearances by personal friend and industrial rock performer Marilyn Manson , who also helped him to give shape to the album's sound and musical direction. On June 5, 2013, Gucci Mane announced that 1017 Brick Squad would release their first group compilation album, Big Money Talk , in 2013. On September 7, 2013, various members of 1017 Brick Squad and Brick Squad Monopoly traded shots back and forth on Twitter, including Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, Frenchie, Wooh Da Kid, and OJ da Juiceman. Gucci Mane would go on to say "fuck brick squad" and accuse his former manager, Waka Flocka Flame's mother Debra Antney, of stealing money from OJ da Juiceman and French Montana . Frenchie also accused Gucci Mane of paying for Young Vito's lawyer,
5096-550: A new single and land a record deal, but only after he changed McDaniels's stage name to his favorite car company, DeLorean Motor Company 'DMC', and marketed the group as "Run-D.M.C.", a name that the group hated at first. DMC said later, "We wanted to be the Dynamic Two, the Treacherous Two — when we heard that shit we was like, 'We're gonna be ruined!' " The group's name used Joseph Simmons's DJ name, DJ Run. It
5292-494: A new single, "Stealing", featuring OJ da Juiceman, produced by Zaytoven . On the song he disses T.I., Jeezy, and Yo Gotti. That night he also released a new mixtape Diary of a Trap God . Following the mixtape's release his barrage of tweets stopped, and he claimed his Twitter account was hacked by his former manager Coach K for $ 5,000. Subsequently, he deleted all the controversial tweets and hours later deleted his Twitter account. On September 22, 2013, Gucci Mane admitted to making
5488-491: A pop-culture phenomenon. Although earlier artists, such as Grandmaster Flash and The Sugarhill Gang , made rap's initial strides on the airwaves, it was Run-D.M.C. that introduced hats, gold chains, and untied sneakers to youth culture's most stubborn demographic group: young white male suburban rock fans. In the process, the trio helped change the course of popular music, paving the way for rap's second generation. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked them number 48 in their list of
5684-473: A postwar suburban layout. These include Collier Heights and Cascade Heights , historically home to much of the city's upper middle-class African-American population . Northwest Atlanta contains the areas of the city to west of Marietta Boulevard and to the north of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, including those neighborhoods remote to downtown, such as Riverside, Bolton and Whittier Mill. The latter
5880-469: A priority. Despite the success of the tour and Aerosmith consequently discussing adding additional dates, Simmons abruptly announced that he was quitting. On October 30, 2002, Mizell was shot and killed at his recording studio in Queens. Fans and friends set up a memorial outside the studio with Adidas sneakers, albums, and flowers. In the aftermath, Simmons and McDaniels announced the official disbanding of
6076-473: A range of apparel, from T-shirts and hoodies to underwear. In September 2017, Davis published his autobiography, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane . The book was written during Davis's time in prison and was authored with Neil Martinez-Belkin, a former XXL Magazine editor. In the weeks before the publication, Davis released a trailer for the book consisting of a short montage directed by videographer Cam Kirk . The Autobiography of Gucci Mane went on to become
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6272-462: A reverend. He also wrote a book alongside his brother Russell. McDaniels, also married, made an appearance on the Notorious B.I.G. 's 1997 double-album Life After Death , and focused on raising his family. Though the group continued to tour around the world, over a decade of living a rap superstar lifestyle was beginning to take a toll on McDaniels. He was beginning to tire of Run-DMC, and there
6468-486: A set of turntables . Simmons convinced McDaniels to start rapping, and though McDaniels would not perform in public, he soon began writing rhymes and was known as "Easy D." Simmons and McDaniels started hanging around Two-Fifths Park in Hollis in the late 1970s, hoping to rap for the local DJs who performed and competed there; the most popular one known to frequent the park was Jason Mizell, then known as "Jazzy Jase". Mizell
6664-535: A side project called Free Bricks 2 with Future. On November 23, 2016, Gucci Mane and Lil Uzi Vert released a collaborative 7-track EP, " 1017 vs. The World ". His tenth studio album, " The Return of East Atlanta Santa ", was released on December 16, 2016. On May 26, 2017, Gucci Mane released Droptopwop , a collaborative mixtape with Metro Boomin. The 10-track mixtape features Rick Ross, Offset of Migos , Young Dolph and 2 Chainz. In August 2017, Gucci Mane announced his eleventh studio album, Mr. Davis . The album
6860-487: A solo album, Checks Thugs and Rock n Roll . He had recently discovered that he was adopted, which led him to be the center of the VH1 program My Adoption Journey , a documentary chronicling his re-connection with his biological family. McDaniels was also featured in the 2008 video game, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith , making appearances in the songs "Walk this Way" and "King of Rock". He frequently contributed to VH1 programs such as
7056-540: A son born in 2007 whom he had not known about until the child was ten months old. In April 2001, Davis was arrested on cocaine charges and sentenced to 90 days in county jail . On May 10, 2005, Davis was attacked by a group of men at a house in Decatur, Georgia . Davis and his companions shot at the group, killing one. The corpse of that attacker, Pookie Loc, was found later behind a nearby middle school. Davis turned himself in to police investigators on May 19, 2005, and
7252-413: A son, Victor Davis, from another relationship. When Davis was born, his father was on the run from the police for dealing crack cocaine and heroin, and had fled to Detroit, Michigan . Davis's father was not present to sign the birth certificate, and Davis took his mother's last name. Growing up, Davis was raised by his paternal grandmother while his mother attended college to get her degree. Davis's mother
7448-435: A strained mumble. Performing allowed McDaniels to come out of his depression and he appeared revitalized on the tour. There was even talk of Run-DMC finally signing with Def Jam, which by then was no longer held by its original founders. Simmons, however, had been growing increasingly tired of hip hop. His family was growing, and he was assisting with his brother Russell's Phat Farm clothing imprint,(cap) making Run-DMC less of
7644-696: A strategic hub for the distribution of military supplies. In 1864, the Union Army moved southward following the capture of Chattanooga and began its invasion of north Georgia . The region surrounding Atlanta was the location of several major army battles, culminating with the Battle of Atlanta and a four-month-long siege of the city by the Union Army under the command of General William Tecumseh Sherman . On September 1, 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood decided to retreat from Atlanta, and he ordered
7840-586: A strong military background. His paternal grandfather, James Dudley Sr. served in the military for twelve years, including during World War II , as a chef, and his maternal grandfather, Walter Lee Davis, served in the Pacific during World War II and on the USS South Dakota . Davis's father also served in the military, being stationed in Korea for two years. Davis's parents met in 1978; Davis's mother had
8036-531: A survey by the Williams Institute , Atlanta ranked third among major American cities, behind San Francisco and slightly behind Seattle , with 12.8% of the city's total population identifying as LGB. The Midtown and Cheshire Bridge areas have historically been the epicenters of LGBT culture in Atlanta. Atlanta formed a reputation for being a place inclusive to LGBT people after former mayor Ivan Allen Jr. dubbed it "the city too busy to hate" in
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8232-414: A teenager, Joseph Simmons was recruited into hip hop by his older brother, Russell , who was then an up-and-coming hip hop promoter. Simmons appeared onstage as a DJ for solo rapper Kurtis Blow , who was managed by Russell. Known as "DJ Run, Son of Kurtis Blow", Simmons soon began performing with Blow. Previously, McDaniels had been more focused on athletics than music, but soon began to DJ after purchasing
8428-470: A telegram to the state's Board of Regents requesting Georgia Tech not to engage in racially integrated events, Georgia Tech's president Blake R. Van Leer rejected the request and threatened to resign. The game went on as planned. In the 1960s, Atlanta became a major organizing center of the civil rights movement , with Martin Luther King Jr. , Ralph Abernathy , and students from Atlanta's historically Black colleges and universities playing major roles in
8624-473: A terminus east of the Chattahoochee River , which would be linked to Savannah. After engineers surveyed various possible locations for the terminus, the "zero milepost" was driven into the ground in what is now Foundry Street, Five Points . When asked in 1837 about the future of the little village, Stephen Harriman Long , the railroad's chief engineer said the place would be good "for one tavern,
8820-643: A violent situation. When he was 15, Davis was riding his push bicycle when a man stopped him and pointed a Desert Eagle at his head. Davis was robbed of all valuable items following the encounter and began to carry a .380 caliber handgun. Davis had numerous other life-threatening situations, including a feud with a local street gang who called themselves "the East Shoals Boys" in 1997. The feud resulted in Davis's friend Javon being beaten close to death and adult men walking into McNair High School looking for Davis. The feud resolved itself when Davis and several friends got into
9016-443: Is 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Marietta , 27 miles (43 km) southwest of Alpharetta , 146 miles (235 km) southwest of Greenville, South Carolina , 147 miles (237 km) east of Birmingham, Alabama , and 245 miles (394 km) southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina . Despite having lost significant tree canopy coverage between 1973 and 1999, Atlanta now has the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in
9212-618: Is a growing population of Mexican ancestry throughout the region, with notable concentrations along the Buford Highway and I-85 corridor, and now extending into Gwinnett County. In 2013, Metro Atlanta had the 19th largest Hispanic population in the United States. The Atlanta area also has a fast growing Asian American population. The largest groups of Asian origin are those of Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Pakistani and Japanese descent. Pew Research Center ranks
9408-425: Is also based just outside of the city in suburban Cobb County . Run-DMC Run-DMC (also formatted Run-D.M.C. , RUN DMC , or some combination thereof) was an American hip hop group from Hollis, Queens , New York City , formed in 1983 by Joseph Simmons , Darryl McDaniels , and Jason Mizell . Run-DMC is regarded as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture and especially one of
9604-839: Is considered the originators of the style, and hardcore hip hop would dominate the next two decades of rap music, from the bombastic, noisy sound of Public Enemy and stripped minimalism of Boogie Down Productions to the thump of early Wu-Tang Clan and Nas . Their influence was not limited to the East Coast, however. Los Angeles' N.W.A , on their landmark 1988 album Straight Outta Compton , showed heavy influences from Tougher Than Leather -era Run-DMC, and Chicano rap act Cypress Hill were definitely influenced by Run-DMC's fusion of rap and rock. Rap rock fusion proved to be influential among rock artists, with 1980s bands like Faith No More , and Red Hot Chili Peppers adding elements of rap to alternative rock and heavy metal . Most notably,
9800-418: Is directly responsible for intentionally transforming rap music from dance-and club-oriented funk grooves like " Rapper's Delight " and " The Breaks " to an aggressive, less-danceable approach. Characterized by sparse, hard-hitting beats—as typified on hits like " It's Like That " and " Peter Piper "—this would form the foundation of hardcore hip hop (particularly hardcore East Coast hip hop ). As such, Run-DMC
9996-470: Is dominant. The eastside is marked by historic streetcar suburbs , built from the 1890s to the 1930s as havens for the upper middle class. These neighborhoods, many of which contain their own villages encircled by shaded, architecturally distinct residential streets, include the Victorian Inman Park , Bohemian East Atlanta , and eclectic Old Fourth Ward . On the westside and along
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#173278774374310192-511: Is his largest project ever, with 24 songs and 12 music videos. Gucci Mane made his acting debut in the 2012 film Birds of a Feather , co-starring with Producer Zaytoven. The same year, he was featured in Spring Breakers which also featured James Franco , Selena Gomez , Vanessa Hudgens , Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine . In May 2016, Gucci Mane began teasing images of his upcoming clothing line called Delantic, which will feature
10388-561: Is metro Atlanta's largest employer. UPS , the world's largest courier company, operates an air cargo hub at Hartsfield-Jackson, and has their headquarters in neighboring Sandy Springs . Media is also an important aspect of Atlanta's economy. In the 1980s, media mogul Ted Turner founded the Cable News Network (CNN), Turner Network Television (TNT), HLN (HLN), Turner Classic Movies (TCM), The Cartoon Network, Inc. and its namesake television network , TruTV (truTV) and
10584-624: Is now the Old Fourth Ward , resulting in one fatality and the displacement of 10,000 people. On December 15, 1939, Atlanta hosted the premiere of Gone with the Wind , the epic film based on the best-selling novel by Atlanta's Margaret Mitchell . The gala event at Loew's Grand Theatre was attended by the film's legendary producer, David O. Selznick , and the film's stars Clark Gable , Vivien Leigh , and Olivia de Havilland , but Oscar winner Hattie McDaniel , an African-American actress,
10780-427: Is one of Atlanta's designated Landmark Historical Neighborhoods. Vine City, though technically Northwest, adjoins the city's Downtown area and has recently been the target of community outreach programs and economic development initiatives. Gentrification of the city's neighborhoods is one of the more controversial and transformative forces shaping contemporary Atlanta. The gentrification of Atlanta has its origins in
10976-676: Is water. The city is situated in the Deep South of the southeastern United States among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains . At 1,050 feet (320 m) above mean sea level, Atlanta has the highest elevation among major cities east of the Mississippi River . Atlanta straddles the Eastern Continental Divide . Rainwater that falls on the south and east side of the divide flows into
11172-503: The 1996 Summer Olympics . The Games impacted Atlanta's development growth into the 21st century, and significantly sparked investment in the city's universities, parks, and tourism industry. The gentrification of some of its neighborhoods has intensified in the 21st century with the growth of the Atlanta Beltline . This has altered its demographics , politics , aesthetics , and culture . For thousands of years prior to
11368-503: The Beastie Boys , who were signed to Simmons' Def Jam label. The film was a hit in cinemas and was further proof of hip hop's continued mainstream visibility. Returning to the studio in 1986, the group teamed with producer Rick Rubin for their third album. Rubin had just produced LL Cool J's debut album Radio . They later released their third album, titled Raising Hell , which became the group's most successful album and one of
11564-511: The BeltLine on the eastside , former warehouses and factories have been converted into housing, retail space, and art galleries, transforming the once-industrial areas such as West Midtown into model neighborhoods for smart growth , historic rehabilitation, and infill construction. In southwest Atlanta, neighborhoods closer to downtown originated as streetcar suburbs, including the historic West End , while those farther from downtown retain
11760-567: The Billboard Hot 100. Gucci Mane has released sixteen studio albums and seventy-one mixtapes since embarking on his career in 2001. He founded the Atlantic Records-distributed label imprint 1017 Records in 2007, which has signed artists including Young Thug , Waka Flocka Flame , Chief Keef , and Pooh Shiesty , among others. Throughout his career, he has worked with artists spanning numerous genres, including
11956-530: The Cotton States and International Exposition , which attracted nearly 800,000 attendees and successfully promoted the New South's development to the world. During the first decades of the 20th century, Atlanta enjoyed a period of unprecedented growth. In three decades' time, Atlanta's population tripled as the city limits expanded to include nearby streetcar suburbs. The city's skyline grew taller with
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#173278774374312152-781: The Equitable Building (1892–1971), Terminal Station (1905–1972), and the Carnegie Library (1902–1977). In the mid-1970s, the Fox Theatre , now a cultural icon of the city, would have met the same fate if not for a grassroots effort to save it. More recently, preservationists may have made some inroads. For example, in 2016 activists convinced the Atlanta City Council not to demolish the Atlanta-Fulton Central Library,
12348-601: The Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta (1992). Also completed during the era is the Portman-designed Bank of America Plaza built in 1992. At 1,023 feet (312 m), it is the tallest building in the city and the 14th-tallest in the United States. The city's embrace of modern architecture has often translated into an ambivalent approach toward historic preservation, leading to the destruction of many notable architectural landmarks. These include
12544-588: The Georgia Railroad , suggested the town be renamed Atlanta , supposedly a feminine version of the word "Atlantic", referring to the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The residents approved, and the town was incorporated as Atlanta on December 29, 1847. By 1860, Atlanta's population had grown to 9,554. During the American Civil War , the nexus of multiple railroads in Atlanta made the city
12740-776: The I Love The... series, and he released the song "Rock Show" featuring singer Stephan Jenkins . Simmons also turned to television, starring in Run's House , a reality show that followed his life as a father and husband. In June 2007, McDaniels appeared with Aerosmith performing "Walk This Way" for their encore at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London. Simmons joined Kid Rock 's 2008 Rock N Roll Revival Tour, performing "It's Like That", "It's Tricky", "You Be Illin'", "Run's House", "Here We Go", "King of Rock" and "Walk This Way" with Kid Rock. They also covered "For What It's Worth" at
12936-665: The North to the Atlanta area. It has long been known as a center of African-American political power, education, entrepreneurship, and culture, often called a Black mecca . However, in the 1990s, Atlanta started to experience Black flight . African Americans have moved to the suburbs seeking a lower cost of living or better public schools. The African-American share of Atlanta's population has declined faster than that of any racial group. The city's share of Black residents shrank from 67% in 1990 to 47% in 2020. Blacks made up nine percent of new Atlanta residents between 2010 and 2020. At
13132-781: The Pew Research Center in 2014, but in recent decades the Roman Catholic Church has increased in numbers and influence because of new migrants to the region. Metro Atlanta also has numerous ethnic or national Christian congregations, including Korean and Indian churches. Per the Public Religion Research Institute in 2020, overall, 73% of the population identify with some tradition or denomination of Christianity ; despite continuing religious diversification, historically African-American Protestant churches continue prevalence in
13328-497: The Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) in the city. Around the same time, Cox Enterprises , now the nation's third-largest cable television service and the publisher of over a dozen American newspapers, moved its headquarters to the city. Notable sports networks headquartered in Atlanta include Warner Bros. Discovery Sports , NBA TV , Bally Sports South , and Bally Sports Southeast . The Weather Channel
13524-591: The double platinum -certified single " Lemonade ", it peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200, while the album's sequel, The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted (2010) peaked at number four. Following a two year incarceration between 2014 and 2016, he re-emerged with several retail projects beginning with his ninth album, Everybody Looking (2016), which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. He guest appeared on Rae Sremmurd 's single " Black Beatles " that same year, which became his first song to peak atop
13720-439: The sixth-largest U.S. metropolitan area . Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, Atlanta features unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminus of a major state-sponsored railroad, but it soon became
13916-544: The " 100 Greatest Artists of All Time ". In 2007, Run-DMC was named "The Greatest Hip Hop Group of All Time" by MTV.com and "Greatest Hip Hop Artist of All Time" by VH1 . In 2009, Run-DMC became the second hip hop group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . In 2016, Run-DMC received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award . Historically, the group achieved a number of notable firsts in hip hop music and are credited with being
14112-480: The "city too busy to hate." Desegregation of the public sphere came in stages, with public transportation desegregated by 1959, the restaurant at Rich's department store by 1961, movie theaters by 1963, and public schools by 1973 (nearly 20 years after the US Supreme Court ruled that segregated public schools were unconstitutional). In 1960, Whites comprised 61.7% of the city's population. During
14308-420: The 11th-largest economy among cities in the U.S. and the 22nd-largest in the world. Its economy is considered diverse, with dominant sectors in industries including transportation, aerospace, logistics, healthcare, news and media operations, film and television production, information technology, finance, and biomedical research and public policy. Atlanta established itself on the world stage when it won and hosted
14504-400: The 1950s–70s, suburbanization and White flight from urban areas led to a significant demographic shift. By 1970, African Americans were the majority of the city's population and exercised their recently enforced voting rights and political influence by electing Atlanta's first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson , in 1973. Under Mayor Jackson's tenure, Atlanta's airport was modernized, strengthening
14700-586: The 1960s (referring to racial relations). Atlanta has consistently scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index that measures how inclusive a city's laws, policies and services are for LGBT people who live or work there. Religion in Atlanta, while historically centered on Protestant Christianity , now encompasses many faiths, as a result of the city and metro area's increasingly international population. Some 63% of residents identified as some type of Protestant according to
14896-498: The 1970s, after many of Atlanta's neighborhoods had declined and suffered the urban decay that affected other major American cities in the mid-20th century. When neighborhood opposition successfully prevented two freeways from being built through the city's east side in 1975, the area became the starting point for Atlanta's gentrification . After Atlanta was awarded the Olympic games in 1990, gentrification expanded into other parts of
15092-465: The 24-track So Icy Summer compilation album, marking his first project of 2020, following East Atlanta Santa 3 in 2019. On July 30, he collaborated with rapper Mulatto for the single " Muwop ", a play on his moniker "Guwop." On October 16, 2020, a day before October 17, Gucci Mane released another compilation album with his label 1017 Records , titled So Icy Gang Vol. 1 , and credited as Gucci Mane & The New 1017, indicating that new members of
15288-587: The Atlanta area among the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas by Indian population in 2019. Early immigrants in the Atlanta area were mostly Jews and Greeks . Since 2010, the Atlanta area has experienced notable immigration from India, China, South Korea, and Jamaica. Other notable source countries of immigrants are Vietnam, Eritrea, Nigeria, the Arabian gulf, Ukraine and Poland. Within a few decades, and in keeping with national trends, immigrants from England, Ireland, and German-speaking central Europe were no longer
15484-681: The Atlantic Ocean, while rainwater on the north and west side of the divide flows into the Gulf of Mexico . Atlanta developed on a ridge south of the Chattahoochee River , which is part of the ACF River Basin . The river borders the far northwestern edge of the city, and much of its natural habitat has been preserved, in part by the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area . Atlanta
15680-658: The Attic . The original intention was to just rap over a sample of the song, but Rubin and Jay insisted on doing a complete cover version . Members of the group Aerosmith (including Steven Tyler and Joe Perry ) were called to join Run-DMC in the studio to add their vocals and guitars. The song and video became one of the biggest hits of the 1980s, reaching No. 4 on the Hot 100, and cemented Run-DMC's crossover status. It also resurrected Aerosmith's career. The single " My Adidas " led to
15876-548: The Beastie Boys; seemingly overnight, rappers were wearing jeans and sneakers instead of rhinestones and leather outfits. From Adidas tracksuits and rope chains to baggy jeans and Timberland footwear, hip hop's look remained married to the styles of the street. According to the Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll : Run-D.M.C. took hardcore hip-hop from an underground street sensation to
16072-689: The Beltline has stimulated new and related development along its path. Under the Köppen classification , Atlanta has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) with generous precipitation year-round, typical for the Upland South ; the city is situated in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a, with the northern and western suburbs, as well as part of Midtown transitioning to 7b. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures somewhat moderated by
16268-670: The Civil War ended in 1865, Atlanta was gradually rebuilt during the Reconstruction era . The work attracted many new residents. Due to the city's superior rail transportation network, the state capital was moved from Milledgeville to Atlanta in 1868. In the 1880 Census, Atlanta had surpassed Savannah as Georgia's largest city. Beginning in the 1880s, Henry W. Grady , the editor of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper, promoted Atlanta to potential investors as
16464-489: The Def Jam label which led to the common misconception that the group was signed to the label. They were , however, managed by Russell Simmons, produced by Rick Rubin (who founded Def Jam, along with Simmons), and often shared concert tour spotlight with acts on the label's roster. Amidst the changing times and sliding sales, Run-DMC released Back from Hell in 1990. The album was the worst-reviewed of their career, as
16660-527: The Elan Mansion, an Atlanta club. On June 25, 2016, he announced his ninth studio album and first since his release from prison, Everybody Looking , which was released on July 22, 2016. One day later he headlined the "Gucci & Friends" concert at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta; the show featured Fetty Wap, 2 Chainz, Future and Drake. In September 2016, Gucci Mane collaborated with Rae Sremmurd on
16856-402: The Furious Five tended to dress in the flashy attire that was commonly attributed to glam rock and disco acts of the era: tight leather, chest-baring shirts, gloves and hats with rhinestones and spikes, leather boots, etc. Run-DMC discarded the more glam aspects of early hip hop fashion (which were later readopted in 1990 by more "pop" rappers like MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice ) and incorporated
17052-546: The R&;B charts. The trio performed the single on the New York Hot Tracks video show in 1983. Emboldened by their success, Run-DMC released their eponymous debut album Run-D.M.C. in 1984. Hit singles such as "Jam-Master Jay" and "Hard Times" proved that the group were more than a one-hit wonder , and the landmark single " Rock Box " was a groundbreaking fusion of raw hip hop and hard rock that would become
17248-579: The Rap albums chart and #8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. He also released a collaboration album with Waka Flocka Flame named Ferrari Boyz on August 5, Gucci Mane's first collaboration album. Its first single was "She Be Puttin On" featuring Brick Squad labelmate Slim Dunkin. Ferrari Boyz debuted at #21 on the Billboard 200. Gucci Mane released another collaboration album, this time with rapper V-Nasty , called BAYTL , on December 13. The album's first single
17444-561: The US). Atlanta's dialect has traditionally been a variation of Southern American English . The Chattahoochee River long formed a border between the Coastal Southern and Southern Appalachian dialects. Because of the development of corporate headquarters in the region, attracting migrants from other areas of the country, by 2003, Atlanta magazine concluded that Atlanta had become significantly "de-Southernized". A Southern accent
17640-481: The United Kingdom and Germany. Bosnian refugees settled in Atlanta. Vietnamese people, Cambodians, Ethiopians and Eritreans were the earliest refugees formally brought to the city. Of the total population five years and older, 83.3% spoke only English at home, while 8.8% spoke Spanish, 3.9% another Indo-European language, and 2.8% an Asian language. Among them, 7.3% of Atlantans were born abroad ( 86th in
17836-474: The United Kingdom, Germany, and many other European countries. A video was made for "It's Like That", although no new footage of Run-DMC appeared in it. In 1999, Run-DMC recorded the theme song for WWF wrestling stable D-Generation X entitled "The Kings", which appeared on the WWF Aggression album. They also made an appearance in a rare version of the music video " Bodyrock " by Moby . Soon after,
18032-546: The United States and is often called "City of Trees" or "The City in a Forest". Most of Atlanta was burned in the final months of the American Civil War, depleting the city of a large stock of its historic architecture. Yet architecturally, the city had never been traditionally "southern": Atlanta originated as a railroad town rather than a southern seaport dominated by the planter class, such as Savannah or Charleston . Because of its later development, many of
18228-664: The Weeknd , Drake , Lil Wayne , Chris Brown , Selena Gomez , Mariah Carey , Usher , Bruno Mars , and Marilyn Manson . His regional influence has earned him the titles of "[an] avatar of East Atlanta," and "the most influential underground rapper of the 2000s". He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2020. Radric Delantic Davis was born on February 12, 1980, in Bessemer, Alabama , to former U.S serviceman and power plant worker Ralph Everett Dudley (born 1955), and social worker and teacher Vicky Jean Davis (born 1955). Davis's family had
18424-492: The ability to relocate to the suburbs. As a result, the city began to make up an ever-smaller proportion of the metropolitan area's population. African-American veterans returned from World War II seeking full rights in their country and began heightened activism. In exchange for support by that portion of the Black community that could vote, in 1948 the mayor ordered the hiring of the first eight African-American police officers in
18620-457: The accused murderer of former 1017 Brick Squad artist Slim Dunkin, which Gucci Mane denied. Frenchie would release a diss record towards Gucci Mane the following day. During the following days, it was revealed that OJ da Juiceman, Young Dolph, Frenchie and Wooh da Kid were no longer, or in some cases had never been, signed to 1017 Brick Squad Records. It was also revealed that 1017 Brick Squad had lost their distribution deal with Atlantic Records, and
18816-519: The act most responsible for pushing hip hop into mainstream popular music, initiating its musical and artistic evolution and enabling its growth as a global phenomenon. Run-DMC is the first rap act to have reached a number of major accomplishments: However, the's group legacy of being staunchly anti-drug, which included participating in an anti-drug public service announcement , holding anti-drug shows, and even including an anti-drug message in their song " It's Tricky ", would be called into question during
19012-471: The album "...a spectacular performance against all odds and expectations". Later in 1988, the group made their second film appearance in Tougher Than Leather , a would-be crime caper that was directed by Rick Rubin and featured special guest performances by the Beastie Boys and Slick Rick . The film bombed at the box office, but strengthened the indirect relationship between Run-DMC and
19208-603: The area from 1802 to 1825. The Creek were forced to leave the area in 1821, under Indian Removal by the federal government, and European American settlers arrived the following year. In 1836, the Georgia General Assembly voted to build the Western and Atlantic Railroad in order to provide a link between the port of Savannah and the Midwest . The initial route was to run southward from Chattanooga to
19404-536: The arrival of European settlers in North Georgia , the indigenous Creek people and their ancestors inhabited the area. Standing Peachtree , a Creek village where Peachtree Creek flows into the Chattahoochee River , was the closest Native American settlement to what is now Atlanta. Through the early 19th century, European Americans systematically encroached on the Creek of northern Georgia, forcing them out of
19600-522: The best-known songs in both hip hop and rock. Run-DMC was the first hip hop act to have their music videos broadcast on MTV , appear on American Bandstand , be on the cover of Rolling Stone , perform at Live Aid , and be nominated for a Grammy Award . In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Run-DMC at number 48 in its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In 2007, they were named The Greatest Hip Hop Group of All Time by MTV and Greatest Hip Hop Artist of All Time by VH1 . In 2009, Run-DMC became
19796-446: The best-selling rap albums of all time. The album was certified double-platinum and peaked at number three on the charts. They were almost done with the album, but Rubin thought that it needed an element that would appeal to rock fans as well. This spurred the lead single " Walk This Way ", a collaboration with the group Aerosmith , who years earlier had done their original version of the classic hard rock song on their album Toys in
19992-586: The church, with Run becoming especially devoted following his legal troubles and the toll it took on his finances. After a three-year hiatus that seemingly saw rap music move on without them, the rejuvenated Run-DMC returned in 1993 with Down with the King . Building on the gritty sound of Tougher Than Leather , and adding some subtle religious references, the album featured guest appearances and production by several hip hop notables (including Pete Rock & CL Smooth and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest ). Buoyed by
20188-433: The city approved the $ 2.8 billion BeltLine project. It was intended to convert a disused 22-mile freight railroad loop that surrounds the central city into an art-filled multi-use trail and light rail transit line, which would increase the city's park space by 40%. The project stimulated retail and residential development along the loop, but has been criticized for its adverse effects on some Black communities. In 2013,
20384-468: The city in the following decade. During the 2000s, the city of Atlanta underwent a profound physical, cultural , and demographic change. As some of the African-American middle and upper classes also began to move to the suburbs, a booming economy drew numerous new migrants from other cities in the United States, who contributed to changes in the city's demographics. African Americans made up
20580-480: The city limits, Atlanta is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 37th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 U.S. census . It is the principal city of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area , the core of which includes Cobb , Clayton and Gwinnett counties, in addition to Fulton and DeKalb. Metro Atlanta is home to more than 6.3 million people (2023 estimate), making it
20776-402: The city's economy to this day. In 2021, major freight railroad Norfolk Southern moved their headquarters to Atlanta, and the city hosts major classification yards for Norfolk Southern and CSX . Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport , and the headquarters of Delta Air Lines . Delta operates the world's largest airline hub at Hartsfield-Jackson and
20972-629: The city's elevation. Winters are overall mild but variable, occasionally susceptible to snowstorms even if in small quantities on several occasions, unlike the central and southern portions of the state. Warm air from the Gulf of Mexico can bring spring-like highs while strong Arctic air masses can push lows into the teens °F (−7 to −12 °C). July averages 80.9 °F (27.2 °C), with high temperatures reaching 90 °F (32 °C) on an average of 47 days per year, though 100 °F (38 °C) readings are not seen most years. January averages 44.8 °F (7.1 °C), with temperatures in
21168-615: The city's landmarks share architectural characteristics with buildings in the Northeast or Midwest, as they were designed at a time of shared national architectural styles. During the late 20th century, Atlanta embraced the global trend of modern architecture , especially for commercial and institutional structures. Examples include the State of Georgia Building built in 1966, and the Georgia-Pacific Tower in 1982. Many of
21364-409: The city's metro area, and the region hosts offices of over 1,250 multinational corporations. Many corporations are drawn to the city by its educated workforce; as of 2014 , 45% of adults aged 25 or older residing in the city have at least four-year college degrees, compared to the national average of 28%. Atlanta was born as a railroad town, and logistics continue to represent an important part of
21560-617: The city's role as a transportation center. The opening of the Georgia World Congress Center in 1976 further confirmed Atlanta's rise as a convention city. Construction of the city's subway system began in 1975, with rail service commencing in 1979. Despite these improvements, Atlanta lost more than 100,000 residents between 1970 and 1990, over 20% of its population. At the same time, it developed new office space after attracting numerous corporations, with an increasing portion of workers from northern areas. Atlanta
21756-443: The city's uptown district, is eight miles (13 km) north of Downtown and the city's third-largest business district. The district is marked by an urbanized core along Peachtree Road , surrounded by suburban single-family neighborhoods situated among woods and rolling hills. Surrounding Atlanta's three high-rise districts are the city's low- and medium-density neighborhoods , where the craftsman bungalow single-family home
21952-495: The city, stimulated by infrastructure improvements undertaken in preparation for the games. New development post-2000 has been aided by the Atlanta Housing Authority 's eradication of the city's public housing. As noted above, it allowed development of these sites for mixed-income housing, requiring developers to reserve a considerable portion for affordable housing units. It has also provided for other former residents to be given vouchers to gain housing in other areas. Construction of
22148-480: The city. After reserving 2,000 units mostly for elderly, the AHA allowed redevelopment of the sites for mixed-use and mixed-income, higher density developments, with 40% of the units to be reserved for affordable housing. Two-fifths of previous public housing residents attained new housing in such units; the remainder received vouchers to be used at other units, including in suburbs. At the same time, in an effort to change
22344-634: The city. Much controversy preceded the 1956 Sugar Bowl , when the Pitt Panthers , with African-American fullback Bobby Grier on the roster, met the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets . There had been controversy over whether Grier should be allowed to play due to his race, and whether Georgia Tech should even play at all due to Georgia's Governor Marvin Griffin 's opposition to racial integration. After Griffin publicly sent
22540-526: The construction of the Equitable , Flatiron , Empire , and Candler buildings. Sweet Auburn emerged as a center of Black commerce. The period was also marked by strife and tragedy. Increased racial tensions led to the Atlanta Race Riot of 1906, when Whites attacked Blacks, leaving at least 27 people dead and over 70 injured, with extensive damage in Black neighborhoods. In 1913, Leo Frank ,
22736-470: The convergence point among several railroads, spurring its rapid growth. The largest was the Western and Atlantic Railroad , from which the name "Atlanta" is derived, signifying the city's growing reputation as a major hub of transportation. During the American Civil War , it served a strategically important role for the Confederacy until it was captured in 1864. The city was almost entirely burned to
22932-453: The culture of those receiving subsidized housing, the AHA imposed a requirement for such residents to work (or be enrolled in a genuine, limited-time training program). It is virtually the only housing authority to have created this requirement. To prevent problems, the AHA also gave authority to management of the mixed-income or voucher units to evict tenants who did not comply with the work requirement or who caused behavior problems. In 2005,
23128-462: The destruction of all public buildings and possible assets that could be of use to the Union Army. On the next day, Mayor James Calhoun surrendered Atlanta to the Union Army, and on September 7, Sherman ordered the city's civilian population to evacuate. On November 11, 1864, Sherman prepared for the Union Army's March to the Sea by ordering the destruction of Atlanta's remaining military assets. After
23324-463: The end of March, Gucci Mane released three more mixtapes – Free Bricks 2 with Young Scooter , Trap Back 2 and EastAtlantaMemphis with Young Dolph . Gucci Mane announced in February 2013 that he was releasing a new studio album entitled Trap House III , the third installment of his Trap House series. It was released on May 21, 2013. On May 31, 2013, Gucci Mane also announced he was releasing
23520-543: The end of the show. In 2007, Mizell's wife, Terry, Simmons, and McDaniels also launched the J.A.M. Awards in Jay's memory. Jay's vision for social J ustice, A rts and M usic was promoted by many recording artists, including Snoop Dogg , LL Cool J , Raekwon , Jim Jones , M.O.P., Papoose , Everlast , DJ Muggs , Kid Capri , De La Soul , Mobb Deep , EPMD , Dead Prez , Biz Markie and Marley Marl . In October 2008, Mizell's one-time protege 50 Cent announced plans to produce
23716-532: The face of their Gucci Cruise 2020 Campaign. Following his release from prison in 2016, Gucci Mane became the subject of an internet conspiracy theory that stated he was a clone of the "real" Gucci Mane, citing the rapper's new slim physique, a slight change in his voice and his shift towards a healthier lifestyle as supposed proof. Gucci Mane denied that he was a clone and poked fun at the theory in an Instagram post. Davis discussed his newfound sobriety with The New York Times in 2016. Davis married Keyshia Ka'oir,
23912-470: The follow-up digital album to the mixtape Brick Factory Vol. 1 , Brick Factory Vol. 2 , on September 3. On September 13, Gucci Mane released a free mixtape called The Return of Mr. Perfect , the follow-up to his mixtape Mr. Perfect . Following his September releases he started promoting Trap God 3 , which was released on October 17, 2014, and became the highest-charting release during his prison sentence. On October 31, 2014, Gucci Mane and Chief Keef released
24108-574: The founder of Ka'oir Cosmetics and Ka'oir Fitness, in Miami on October 17, 2017. The wedding was paid for by BET which produced an accompanying 10-segment TV series, The Mane Event , depicting wedding preparations and the ceremony. Davis had proposed to Ka'oir after performing at an Atlanta Hawks basketball game. On December 23, 2020, Ka'oir gave birth to their son, Ice Davis. On February 8, 2023, Ka'oir gave birth to their daughter, Iceland Ka'oir Davis. Davis disclosed in his 2017 autobiography that he has
24304-565: The ground during General William T. Sherman 's March to the Sea . However, the city rebounded dramatically in the post-war period and quickly became a national industrial center and the unofficial capital of the " New South ". After World War II , it also became a manufacturing and technology hub. During the 1950s and 1960s, it became a major organizing center of the American civil rights movement , with Martin Luther King Jr. , Ralph Abernathy , and many other locals becoming prominent figures in
24500-469: The group embarked on a worldwide tour with their "Walk This Way" compatriots, Aerosmith . The tour was a rousing success, celebrating the collaboration between the two acts and acknowledging the innumerable rap and rock acts that had been influenced by their seminal hit 15 years prior. Even though he had little to do with the album, McDaniels was relishing the stage; he had been suffering from an inoperable vocal disorder that had rendered his once-booming voice
24696-481: The group finally returned to the studio, but in an increasingly tense environment, as Simmons and McDaniels' differences had begun to show. In the wake of the exploding popularity of rap-rock artists like Korn , Limp Bizkit , and Kid Rock , Simmons wanted to return to the aggressive, hard rock-tinged sound that made the group famous. McDaniels – who had become a fan of thoughtful singer-songwriters like John Lennon , Harry Chapin , and Sarah McLachlan – wanted to go in
24892-400: The group furthering their rap rock fusion on songs like "Can You Rock It Like This" and the title track ; while "Roots, Rap, Reggae" was one of the first rap/dancehall hybrids. The music video for the single "Rock Box" was the first ever hip hop music video to be broadcast on MTV and received heavy rotation from the channel. The song was the group's most popular hit at that point and the album
25088-414: The group signing a $ 1,600,000 endorsement deal with athletic apparel brand Adidas. Adidas formed a long-term relationship with Run-DMC and hip hop. This has been described as the "beginning of what we have come to know as hip hop fashion ". The success of Raising Hell is often credited with kick-starting hip hop's golden age , when rap music's visibility, variety, and commercial viability exploded onto
25284-463: The group tried to re-create itself musically with ill-advised forays into new jack swing (a then-popular style of production that sonically merged hip hop and contemporary R&B ) and sometimes-preachy lyrical content. The two singles released, the anti-drug, anti-crime song " Pause " and street narrative "The Ave", had little success, and the group began to look outdated. Reeling from their first taste of failure, personal problems began to surface for
25480-463: The group. Mizell's murder remained unsolved until August 2020, with the arrest of Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. Washington and Jordan Jr. would later be convicted for the murder in February 2024. A third suspect, Jay Bryant, was charged in May 2023, but later arranged to have a trial which would be separate from Washington and Jordan Jr. The accusation of Bryant being the murderer is consistent with
25676-684: The hit single " Freaky Gurl ", which peaked at number 12 on the Hot Rap Tracks , number 19 on the Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Songs , and at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 . He also shot videos for the tracks "Street Nigazzz" and "Pillz." The official remix of "Freaky Gurl" featuring Ludacris and Lil' Kim was included on his 2007 commercial debut album, Back to the Trap House . Gucci Mane appeared on OJ da Juiceman's " Make Tha Trap Say Aye " and began working on various mixtapes. Following
25872-582: The iconic group appeared in The Show , a Def Jam-produced documentary that featured several of hip hop's biggest acts discussing the lifestyle and sacrifices of the industry. Over the next few years, the group did very little recording. Mizell produced and mentored up and coming artists, including Onyx and 50 Cent , whom he eventually signed to the JMJ label. Simmons got divorced, remarried, and began to focus on his spiritual and philanthropic endeavors by becoming
26068-507: The label are featured. In 2021, he released his fifteenth studio album, Ice Daddy . On November 15, 2022, the rapper released the track and video "Letter to Takeoff", dedicated to the rapper Takeoff . Through 2023, Gucci released about ten singles including '' King Snipe ", '' 06 Gucci ", " Pissy ", " Bluffin ", and " There I Go " which all had guest features, along with other non-guest feature songs that appeared on his sixteenth studio album, Breath of Fresh Air released on 10/17/23 and it
26264-488: The label might be disbanded. On September 9, 2013, Gucci Mane advertised on Twitter that he sold the recording contracts of what he considered his main artists: Waka Flocka Flame, Young Scooter, and Young Thug . During his Twitter tirade he dissed many rappers and producers such as Nicki Minaj , Plies , Drake , Rocko , Polow da Don , 2 Chainz, Rick Ross , Jeezy, T.I. , Yo Gotti, Frenchie, 808 Mafia , Waka Flocka Flame and Tyga among others. The following day he released
26460-540: The label that brought Khia to prominence, Davis released the song "Black Tee", a response to the Dem Franchize Boyz hit record, " White Tee ", as well as a collaboration with fellow rising local rapper Young Jeezy with "So Icy." Securing a distribution deal with Tommy Boy Records, Davis continued to work the underground while preparing for the release of his debut album. In 2005, Davis released his independent debut album entitled Trap House , which featured
26656-430: The last building designed by noted architect Marcel Breuer . Atlanta is divided into 242 officially defined neighborhoods . The city contains three major high-rise districts, which form a north–south axis along Peachtree : Downtown , Midtown , and Buckhead . Surrounding these high-density districts are leafy, low-density neighborhoods, most of which are dominated by single-family homes. Downtown Atlanta contains
26852-400: The latter three appearing on the third studio album of Jeezy (who had removed the "Young" from his name) Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition . The first single was the mixtape's title track. Music videos were filmed for the songs "Quiet", "Face Card", "In Love With a White Girl" featuring Yo Gotti, "Chicken Room" featuring Rocko, the title track, and "Sometimes" featuring Future. Trap Back
27048-428: The lead up to the trial of Jam Master Jay's suspected killers Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, with prosecutors revealing that Jam Master Jay himself would secretly become a high-kilo cocaine dealer in 1996. It was also revealed that his murder was connected to these dealings. However, his family still maintained that he didn't use drugs and the business was used to pay his expenses. The band's song " My Adidas "
27244-604: The longest paved trail surface in the U.S. totaling about 300 miles (480 km). Atlanta's cultural offerings expanded during the 2000s: the High Museum of Art doubled in size; the Alliance Theatre won a Tony Award ; and art galleries were established on the once-industrial Westside . The College Football Hall of Fame relocated to Atlanta and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights museum
27440-490: The majority of Atlanta's foreign-born population. The city's Italians included immigrants from northern Italy, many of whom had been in Atlanta since the 1890s; more recent arrivals from southern Italy; and Sephardic Jews from the Isle of Rhodes, which Italy had seized from Turkey in 1912. Europeans from Great Britain , Ireland and Germany settled in the city as early as the 1840s. Most of Atlanta's European population are from
27636-655: The media began to blame the group for the incidents. In the wake of the violence, Run-DMC would call for a day of peace between the gangs in Los Angeles. In 1987, following on from the Raising Hell Tour, Run-DMC embarked on the Together Forever Tour with the Beastie Boys . After spending 1987 on tour supporting Raising Hell , Run-DMC released Tougher Than Leather in 1988. The album saw the group discarding much of their rap rock leanings for
27832-535: The most famous hip hop acts of the 1980s. Along with Beastie Boys , LL Cool J , DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince , and Public Enemy , the group pioneered new-school hip hop music and helped usher in the golden age of hip hop . The group was among the first to highlight the importance of the MC and DJ relationship. With the release of Run-D.M.C. (1984), Run-DMC became the first hip hop group to achieve
28028-789: The most notable examples from this period were designed by world renowned Atlanta architect John Portman . Most of the buildings that define the downtown skyline were designed by Portman during this period, including the Westin Peachtree Plaza and the Atlanta Marriott Marquis . In the latter half of the 1980s, Atlanta became one of the early homes of postmodern buildings that reintroduced classical elements to their designs. Many of Atlanta's tallest skyscrapers were built in this period and style, displaying tapering spires or otherwise ornamented crowns, such as One Atlantic Center (1987), 191 Peachtree Tower (1991), and
28224-425: The most office space in the metro area, much of it occupied by government entities. Downtown is home to the city's sporting venues and many of its tourist attractions. Midtown Atlanta is the city's second-largest business district, containing the offices of many of the region's law firms. Midtown is known for its art institutions, cultural attractions, institutions of higher education, and dense form. Buckhead ,
28420-454: The most severe occurring on January 7, 1973. Tornadoes are rare in the city itself, but the March 14, 2008, EF2 tornado damaged prominent structures in downtown Atlanta. The 2020 United States census reported that Atlanta had a population of 498,715. The population density was 3,685.45 persons per square mile (1,422.95/ km ). The racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta (including Hispanics)
28616-421: The movement's leadership. In the modern era, Atlanta has remained a major center of transportation, with Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport becoming the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic in 1998 (a position it has held every year since, except for 2020), with an estimated 93.7 million passengers in 2022. With a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $ 473 billion in 2021, Atlanta has
28812-479: The movement's leadership. While Atlanta in the postwar years had relatively minimal racial strife compared to other cities, Blacks were limited by discrimination, segregation, and continued disenfranchisement of most voters. In 1961, the city attempted to thwart blockbusting by realtors by erecting road barriers in Cascade Heights , countering the efforts of civic and business leaders to foster Atlanta as
29008-425: The national stage and became a global phenomenon. Their success paved the way for acts like LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys. The group toured in the wake of the album's success, but the Raising Hell Tour was marred by violence, particularly fights between rival street gangs in places like Los Angeles. Though Run-DMC's lyrics had been angry, confrontational and aggressive, they typically denounced crime and ignorance, but
29204-593: The population was living below the poverty line in 2022. Circa 2024, of the Atlanta residents, 391,711 of them lived in Fulton County and 28,292 of them lived in DeKalb County. In the 1920s, the Black population began to grow in Southern metropolitan cities like Atlanta, Birmingham , Houston , and Memphis . The New Great Migration brought an insurgence of African Americans from California and
29400-604: The project received a federal grant of $ 18 million to develop the southwest corridor. In September 2019 the James M. Cox Foundation gave $ 6 Million to the PATH Foundation which will connect the Silver Comet Trail to The Atlanta BeltLine which is expected to be completed by 2022. Upon completion, the total combined interconnected trail distance around Atlanta for The Atlanta BeltLine and Silver Comet Trail will be
29596-524: The project. The resulting album, Crown Royal , was delayed due to the personal problems, and when it was finally released in 2001, it featured only three appearances by DMC. Despite no major singles, the album initially sold well. However, many critics blasted the lack of DMC's involvement. Some positive reviews were published: Entertainment Weekly noted that "on this hip hop roast, new schoolers Nas and Fat Joe pay their respects with sparkling grooves...Run's rhymes are still limber." After Crown Royal ,
29792-414: The proportion of whites in the city had strong growth. In two decades, Atlanta's White population grew from 33% to 39% of the city's population. Whites made up the majority of new Atlanta residents between 2010 and 2020. The Hispanic and Latino populations of metro Atlanta have grown significantly in recent years. The largest Hispanic ancestries in Atlanta are Mexican , Puerto Rican and Cuban . There
29988-581: The rap rock genre became popular in the late 1990s, with bands like Rage Against the Machine , KoRn , Kid Rock , Limp Bizkit , and Linkin Park . Aesthetically, they changed the way rappers presented themselves. Onstage, old school rappers had previously performed in flashy attire and colorful costumes, typically had a live band and, in the case of acts like Whodini , had background dancers. Run-DMC performed with only Run and DMC out front, and Jam-Master Jay on
30184-401: The same time, Atlanta is home to a sizable foreign-born Black population, notably from Eritrea , Ethiopia , Ghana , Somalia , Liberia , and Nigeria . With many notable investments occurring in Atlanta initiated by the 1996 Summer Olympics , the non-Hispanic white population of Atlanta began to rebound after several decades of white flight to Atlanta's suburbs. Between 2000 and 2020,
30380-627: The second hip hop group (after Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five , 2007) to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . In 2016, the group received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award . In 2018, Raising Hell was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The three members of Run-DMC grew up in Hollis, Queens . As
30576-539: The single " Black Beatles ", which in November 2016 reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 , Gucci Mane's first number-one single as a featured artist. The song was described by Billboard as the "unexpected commercial high point for Gucci" as it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 7 non-consecutive weeks between November 2016 and January 2017. He released Woptober on October 14, 2016, and released
30772-679: The single " Icy " with Young Jeezy. Disputes over the rights to this single caused a rift between the two artists. Trap House was considered a success for an independent artist. The album crept into the Top 20 of the Billboard R&;B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and landed at the top spot on the Billboard Heatseekers Album chart. Guest appearances include Bun B , Killer Mike , Lil Scrappy , Jody Breeze and Khujo of Goodie Mobb . Hard to Kill followed in 2006. It included
30968-485: The single's failure, Run's enthusiasm for hip hop was growing. Simmons soon wanted to record again—-this time with McDaniels, but Russell refused, citing a dislike for D's rhyming style. After they graduated from high school and started college in 1982, Simmons and McDaniels finally convinced Russell to let them record as a duo, and they recruited Mizell (who was now known as Jam Master Jay) to be their official DJ. The following year, in 1983, Russell agreed to help them record
31164-413: The suburbs slightly cooler due largely to the urban heat island effect. Lows at or below freezing can be expected 36 nights annually, but the last occurrences of temperatures below 10 °F (−12 °C) were December 24, 2022 , and January 2014 , eight years apart. Extremes range from −9 °F (−23 °C) on February 13, 1899 to 106 °F (41 °C) on June 30, 2012 . Average dewpoints in
31360-420: The success of Notorious , it was announced in 2009 that a Run-DMC biographical film was in the works, with the screenplay by Notorious writer Cheo Hodari Coker . The film was rumored to depict the life and story of the group beginning from their inception in Hollis, Queens, and leading up to the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay . However, the project has yet to go into production. In September 2021, McDaniels
31556-491: The success of his mixtapes Bird Money and Writing on the Wall , Gucci Mane signed to Warner Bros. Records in May 2009. He appeared on remixes of the songs " Boom Boom Pow " by The Black Eyed Peas , " Obsessed " by Mariah Carey and " 5 Star Chick " by Yo Gotti and made a guest appearance on Mario 's "Break Up." He made a total of 17 guest appearances in 2009. Gucci Mane's second studio album, The State vs. Radric Davis ,
31752-661: The summer range from 63.7 °F (17.6 °C) in June to 67.8 °F (19.9 °C) in July. Typical of the southeastern U.S., Atlanta receives abundant rainfall that is evenly distributed throughout the year, though late spring and early fall are somewhat drier. The average annual precipitation is 50.43 in (1,281 mm), while snowfall is typically light and rare with a normal of 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) per winter. The heaviest single snowfall occurred on January 23, 1940, with around 10 inches (25 cm) of snow. However, ice storms usually cause more problems than snowfall does,
31948-519: The testimony of a neutral witness Yarrah Concepcion. Concepcion testified about a fight before the shot and a hat with the DNA of Bryant was found next to Mizells body. In 2004, Run-DMC was one of the first acts honored on the first annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors , alongside legends like 2Pac and The Sugarhill Gang . The Beastie Boys paid tribute. Simmons did not attend the show; he was recording his first solo album, Distortion . McDaniels also released
32144-529: The third installment of his Brick Factory series, Brick Factory 3 . Soon after, on February 18, 2015, Gucci Mane released a surprise EP titled Views From Zone 6 . The title is a play on words on the upcoming album from Drake Views From The 6 . Gucci Mane released a triple digital album for the third time on March 20, 2015: Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner . It includes guest features from iLoveMakonnen , Waka Flocka Flame, Chief Keef, Rich The Kid , Andy Milonakis and others. Four days later, Gucci Mane released
32340-406: The time the murder charge was dropped, he was serving a six-month county jail sentence for this. Davis was released from jail in late January 2006. In September 2008, Davis was arrested for a probation violation for completing only 25 out of 600 community service hours following his 2005 arrest for aggravated assault. He was sentenced to a year in the county jail but was released after six months. He
32536-471: The title track and first single, the album entered the charts at No. 1 and No. 7 on the pop charts. Even though the album went platinum, the song proved to be their last hit. Jam Master Jay also found success on his own; he had founded his own label JMJ Records , and discovered and produced the group Onyx , which had tremendous success in 1993 following the release of their hit single, "Slam". Later that same year, Run became an ordained minister, and in 1995
32732-522: The trio. McDaniels, who had been a heavy drinker in recent years, was losing control to alcoholism. Jay was involved in a life-threatening car accident and survived two gunshot wounds after an incident in 1990. In 1991, Simmons was charged with raping a college student in Ohio, though the charges were later dropped. With so much personal chaos and professional uncertainty, the members turned to faith to try to steady their lives. Both Simmons and McDaniels joined
32928-524: The turntables behind them, in what is now considered the 'classic' hip hop stage setup: two turntables and microphones. They embraced the look and style of the street by wearing jeans, lace-less Adidas sneakers, and their trademark black fedoras . The group shunned both the over-the-top wardrobe of previous rap stars like the Furious Five and Afrika Bambaataa , and the silk-shirted, jheri curled , ladies' man look of rappers like Kurtis Blow and Spoonie Gee . Followers of their style included LL Cool J and
33124-539: The tweets, and claimed he was binging on codeine and promethazine during the time. He went on to apologize to the fans, his family, and the music industry members he offended. Gucci Mane also said that he would be going to rehab while incarcerated on his gun charge. Plans to release his album Mr. GuWop were scrapped indefinitely, and Gucci Mane would go on to release his tenth studio album, The State vs. Radric Davis II: The Caged Bird Sings , on Christmas Day 2013. Gucci Mane released his first music of 2014 on April 20,
33320-406: The whole metropolitan area alongside historic Black Catholic churches. The larger non-Christian faiths according to both studies are Judaism , Islam , and Hinduism . Overall, there are over 1,000 places of worship within Atlanta. With a GDP of $ 385 billion, the Atlanta metropolitan area 's economy is the 8th-largest in the country and the 15th-largest in the world . Corporate operations play
33516-456: The year, King Gucci , with appearances from Fetty Wap , Migos , PeeWee Longway and RiFF RAFF and production from Chief Keef, TM88, Metro Boomin , and Zaytoven. On December 25, 2015, Gucci Mane released a mixtape titled East Atlanta Santa 2 . On April 26, 2016, Gucci Mane released a 36-track compilation album on iTunes consisting of his Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , and Dessert projects called Meal Ticket. On May 26, 2016, Gucci Mane
33712-605: Was certified platinum . Run-DMC performed at the legendary Live Aid benefit shortly after Rock Box was released. In late-1985, Run-DMC were featured in the hip hop film Krush Groove , a fictionalized retelling of Russell Simmons ' rise as a hip hop entrepreneur and his struggles to get his own label, Def Jam Recordings , off the ground. The film featured a young Blair Underwood as Russell, along with appearances by old-school legend Kurtis Blow , The Fat Boys , teen pop act New Edition , LL Cool J , Prince protegee Sheila E. , and hip hop's first successful White rap group,
33908-403: Was " Gucci Time ", produced by and featuring Swizz Beatz . It premiered on Gucci Mane's MySpace page on August 6 and was released to US urban radio stations on August 24, 2010. On March 18, 2011, Gucci Mane released his 10th EP, The Return of Mr. Zone 6 , mostly produced by Drumma Boy . It debuted at #18 on the Billboard 200 , and is his highest charting EP. The album also debuted at #2 on
34104-460: Was " Lemonade ." The fourth single was " Bingo ", featuring Waka Flocka Flame and Soulja Boy . On October 2, 2009, Gucci Mane was listed at number 6 on MTV's annual Hottest MC in the Game list . After being released from jail, Gucci Mane stated that he would start or change the label name from So Icey Entertainment to 1017 Brick Squad Records. The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted , was released on September 28, 2010. The first single from this release
34300-424: Was "Whip Appeal" featuring P2theLA. Three days after BAYTL ' s release, while traveling to the video shoot of "Push Ups", Slim Dunkin, who was featured on the song, was shot and killed after an argument at an Atlanta recording studio. On February 5, 2012, Gucci Mane released his Trap Back mixtape. It features guest appearances from Yo Gotti , Rocko , Waka Flocka Flame, Jadakiss , 2 Chainz , and Future ,
34496-410: Was 51.0% Black or African American, 40.9% non-Hispanic white, 4.2% Asian and 0.3% Native American, and 1.0% from other races. 2.4% of the population reported two or more races . Hispanics and Latinos of any race made up 6.0% of the city's population. The median income for a household in the city was $ 77,655 in 2022. The per capita income for the city was $ 60,778 in 2022. Approximately 17.7% percent of
34692-463: Was a teacher who taught him to read at a young age, and spent most of her time teaching him scriptures from the Bible . Davis's first school was Jonesboro Elementary, where he attended kindergarten and the first several grades of elementary school. His older half-brother Victor introduced Davis to hip hop when Davis was six years old by bringing Davis to a Run-DMC , Beastie Boys and LL Cool J concert. Before moving to Atlanta with his mother, Davis had
34888-480: Was barred from the event due to racial segregation laws. Atlanta played a vital role in the Allied effort during World War II due to the city's war-related manufacturing companies, railroad network and military bases. The defense industries attracted thousands of new residents and generated revenues, resulting in rapid population and economic growth. In the 1950s, the city's newly constructed highway system, supported by federal subsidies, allowed middle class Atlantans
35084-430: Was combined with several letters from Darryl McDaniel's name. (DMC can also stand for "Devastating Mic Controller" and in one instance, Darryl rapped in King of Rock “People always ask, "DMC, what does it mean?" D's for never dirty, MC for mostly clean.”) After signing with Profile Records , Run-DMC released their debut single " It's Like That /Sucker MCs" in late 1983. The single was well received, peaking at No. 15 on
35280-456: Was compiled into an Amazon.com page titled "Young DMC" which is a wordplay on the name of the former hip-hop trio. Stephen Thomas Erlewine , editor of AllMusic , has written: "More than any other hip hop group, Run-D.M.C. are responsible for the sound and style of [hip-hop] music." Musically, they moved hip hop and rap music away from the funk and disco-oriented sound of its beginnings, into an altogether new and unique sonic imprint. Their sound
35476-452: Was considered a handicap in some circumstances. In general, Southern accents are less prevalent among residents of the city and inner suburbs and among younger people; they are more common in the outer suburbs and among older people. At the same time, some residents of the city speak in Southern variations of African-American English . Atlanta has a thriving and diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. According to
35672-424: Was constructed. The city of Atlanta was the subject of a massive cyberattack which began in March 2018. In December 2019, Atlanta hosted the Miss Universe 2019 pageant competition. On June 16, 2022, Atlanta was selected as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Atlanta encompasses 134.0 square miles (347.1 km ), of which 133.2 square miles (344.9 km ) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.2 km )
35868-564: Was followed by Hard to Kill (2006), which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with its 2007 single, " Freaky Gurl ". That same year, he released his third album, Trap-A-Thon before signing with Atlantic Records to release his fourth album, Back to the Trap House (2007). During this time, he continued to release a number of independent mixtapes to regional acclaim. Davis signed with Atlantic's sister label, Warner Bros. Records to release his sixth album and major label debut, The State vs. Radric Davis (2009). Preceded by
36064-407: Was generally good in school and considered himself athletic although he did not participate in school sports. Davis dealt drugs, mainly selling cannabis with his older brother. Davis sold cannabis on his own and ended up using his Christmas money to acquire crack cocaine while in the eighth grade, starting his career as a drug dealer. By the time Davis began taking his side hobby as a drug dealer as
36260-420: Was incarcerated in the Fulton County jail for probation violation and released on May 12, 2010. Atlanta Atlanta ( / æ t ˈ l æ n t ə / at- LAN -tə ) is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia . It is the seat of Fulton County , and a portion of the city extends into neighboring DeKalb County . With a population of 510,823 living within
36456-577: Was increased friction between him and Simmons, who was eager to return to recording (Simmons had at this time adopted the moniker Rev Run in light of his religious conversion). While on tour in Europe in 1997, McDaniels' ongoing battle with substance abuse led to a bout of severe depression, which spurred an addiction to prescription drugs. McDaniels' depression continued for years, so much so that he contemplated suicide. In 1997, producer and remixer Jason Nevins remixed " It's Tricky " and " It's Like That ". Nevins' remix of "It's Like That" hit number 1 in
36652-448: Was known for his flashy wardrobe and b-boy attitude, which led to minor legal troubles as a teen. Thereafter, he decided to pursue music fame and began entertaining in the park soon after. Eventually, Simmons and McDaniels rapped in front of Mizell at the park, and the three became friends. Following Russell's success managing Kurtis Blow, he helped Run record his first single, a song called "Street Kid". The song went unnoticed, but despite
36848-768: Was met with positive reviews, scoring a 7.8 from Pitchfork Media , a 7.5 from AllHipHop , and an "L" from XXL . On May 25, 2012, Gucci Mane released another mixtape, I'm Up . Music videos were released for the songs "Supa Cocky", "Kansas" featuring Jim Jones, "Wish You Would" featuring Verse Simmonds, and "Too Damn Sexy" featuring Jeremih. Gucci Mane released yet another mixtape, Trap God , on October 17, 2012. The mixtape included features from Brick Squad affiliate Waka Flocka Flame and frequent collaborators Rick Ross, Future, Meek Mill and Birdman, among others. On September 13, 2012, he appeared on Waka Flocka Flame's mixtape Salute Me Or Shoot Me 4 on two tracks. On February 12, 2013, Gucci Mane released his mixtape Trap God 2 . By
37044-407: Was released by Warner Bros. Records on December 8, 2009. Its first single, " Wasted " featuring Plies , was originally from Gucci Mane's 2009 mixtape Guccimania . It peaked at number 36 on the Hot 100, number 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 3 on the Rap Songs , making it Gucci Mane's most successful single to date. The second single was " Spotlight " featuring Usher . The third single
37240-521: Was released from prison five months early: it was ruled that the five months he had spent in prison waiting for his trial had not yet been deducted from his sentence when they should have been. The next day, Gucci Mane released the first single under his new deal with Atlantic Records, " First Day Out tha Feds ". On June 3, 2016, Gucci Mane appeared on "Champions", the first single off of GOOD Music 's Cruel Winter album. On June 17, 2016, Gucci Mane made his first performance since being released from prison at
37436-529: Was released on July 4, 2014. The album features guest appearances from Chief Keef , Young Scooter, K Camp and Fredo Santana . On July 17, 2014, he released a collaborative album with Young Dolph and PeeWee Longway (labeled as Felix Brothers) called Felix Brothers . On July 22, 2014, Gucci Mane announced that he would release a new album, titled The Oddfather , on the day he would go back to court, July 28, 2014. On August 15, 2014, Gucci Mane released his tenth digital album, Gucci Vs Guwop . Gucci Mane released
37632-632: Was released on October 13, 2017. It includes " I Get the Bag " featuring Migos, which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 , his most successful single as a solo artist to date. Two months later, Gucci Mane released his twelfth studio album El Gato: The Human Glacier , produced entirely by Southside . A week after its release, in similar fashion to the announcements of previous projects, Gucci Mane announced his thirteenth album, Evil Genius , released on December 7, 2018. In 2019, he released two studio albums, including Delusions of Grandeur and Woptober ll . On July 3, 2020, Gucci Mane released
37828-458: Was selected as the site for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games . Following the announcement , the city government undertook several major construction projects to improve Atlanta's parks, sporting venues, and transportation infrastructure; however, for the first time, none of the $ 1.7 billion cost of the games was governmentally funded. While the games experienced transportation and accommodation problems and, despite extra security precautions, there
38024-544: Was signed to Nickelodeon to perform the music for the NOGGIN SVOD series ‘’What's The Word?’’ a 15-episodes series which featured an animated version replica of McDaniels teaching children reading and vocabulary skills. The soundtrack for the short-form program was released on January 13, 2022. At the same time, Nickelodeon collaborated with McDaniels for a consumer products line deal. On January 4, 2022, McDaniels published his first children's book called ‘’Daryl's Dream’’ and since then, all of McDaniels’ preschool content portfolio
38220-401: Was subsequently charged with murder. Davis claimed that the shots fired by him and his party were in self-defense. The DeKalb County district attorney's office dropped the murder charge in January 2006 due to insufficient evidence. The previous October, in an unrelated matter, Davis had pleaded no contest to a charge of aggravated assault for assaulting a nightclub promoter the previous June; at
38416-428: Was the Centennial Olympic Park bombing , the spectacle was a watershed event in Atlanta's history. For the first time in Olympic history, every one of the record 197 national Olympic committees invited to compete sent athletes, sending more than 10,000 contestants participating in a record 271 events. The related projects such as Atlanta's Olympic Legacy Program and civic effort initiated a fundamental transformation of
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