When it comes to hip hop culture, Atlanta has long been considered the center of gravity. Home to artists such as T.I., Gucci Mane, Ludacris and Young Thug, the city has spawned a rich musical legacy that can be found around the world.
Trump has recently added a new attorney to his legal team. The former Florida solicitor general, Chris Kise, has joined the team to represent him in the case regarding classified documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate by the FBI.
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Rich Homie Quan
The Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Lamar on October 4, 1989, has been a major force in the city’s hip hop scene. He broke through to fame in 2011 through the power of his live show and the dedication of his fans.
He’s also been successful in real estate, with revenue coming from rentals and flips on houses. He recently sat down with Trapital’s Dan Runcie to talk about the new partnership he has with Venice Music and how it’s giving him more creative control.
MC Shy D
As the gang war in Atlanta continues, rappers are becoming the central focus of the city’s most serious criminal cases. That’s why former president Trump hired a top lawyer who has represented Cardi B, Migos and Gucci Mane to defend him against a special grand jury investigation into his campaign’s alleged efforts to tamper with the 2020 election.
Atlanta’s top prosecutors have been leaning into the controversial practice of using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal indictments, a strategy that has prompted some legislative pushback. But Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she plans to continue doing so.
Hitman Sammy Sam
Trump’s new criminal defense attorney, Drew Findling, is an Atlanta-based hip-hop legend who has represented a star-studded list of rap artists including Cardi B, Migos and Gucci Mane. He’s also a criminal lawyer who has handled a variety of cases involving public officials and gang investigations.
The YSL indictment is the latest of many prosecutors have used a law called Georgia RICO (the Racketeering Influenced and Corruptions Act), originally designed to take down the mafia, against rappers. It cites Thug’s “Halftime” video in which his former tour manager Jimmy “PeeWee” Winfrey is shown allegedly shooting up Lil Wayne’s tour bus and prosecutors say the footage shows Thug “intent to commit a crime.”
Yung Ralph
The rap scene in Atlanta grew in the 1990s and early 2000s, with a new breed of rappers putting Southern culture front and center. OutKast, Goodie Mob and other groups from the Dungeon Family made music that was unapologetically Atlanta.
While rap artists on the East and West coasts battled for superiority, rappers in Atlanta stayed true to their roots and became nationally known. Yung Ralph, an Atlanta-based rapper, has been a consistent presence on the scene for several years.
Yung Ralph has collaborated with many of the top rappers in Atlanta including Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman. He has also released numerous mixtapes throughout his career.
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Trump has hired a prominent Atlanta criminal defense attorney who is known for defending famous rappers, such as Cardi B, Gucci Mane and Migos. His Twitter bio: #BillionDollarLawyer. Instagram: posing with famous clients.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has received death threats from members of the Bloods street gang for her prosecutions of Atlanta trap artists, including rapper Young Thug, who was arrested in May. The arrest led to a broader gang case that prosecutors say was co-founded by Thug and affiliated with the Bloods.
Yung LA
Yung LA is no stranger to hardship and has had to fight for his dreams. This is what drove him to pursue a career in music again.
During a time when it was hard to find true talent in the hip-hop industry, Yung LA was able to rise above. With an improvisational style Yung LA quickly started to gain recognition and respect.
As a result, the artist became signed to Grand Hustle. With an aggressive rap style, Yung LA is ready to take his music to the next level.
Yung Atlanta
Atlanta is a city whose hip-hop culture has been resurging since the early 2000s, and rappers are taking their game to new heights. Yung Booke, a rapper born and raised in Southwest Atlanta, is one of the city’s rising stars.
His style and talent are unmatched in the genre. With an ear to the streets and eyes on the prize, he’s showcasing his lyrical ingenuity and undeniable talent.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has built her reputation as a tough-on-crime prosecutor, eager to fill the city’s prisons with sweeping indictments. She also has a penchant for using gang prosecutions and state RICO charges to take down criminal organizations, a strategy that can be difficult for a defense attorney to beat.
