Grammy-winning changemaker, Killer Mike, is teaming up with DJ Greg Avenue and the Atlanta Hawks for a particular halftime efficiency through the franchise’s Black Historical past Month Recreation on Thursday, February 26, at State Farm Enviornment in Atlanta.
Fueled by Georgia Pure Fuel, the evening will rejoice the affect, achievements, and enduring legacy of the Black group by a high-energy halftime tribute, in-arena storytelling, and group activations that mirror the Hawks’ and GNG’s ongoing dedication to honoring Black excellence and cultural affect.
“I’m extremely proud to hitch the Hawks for his or her Black Historical past Month recreation and rejoice the profound legacy of our Hip-Hop group,” mentioned Killer Mike.
“Atlanta is the heartbeat of Black excellence, and there’s no higher place to honor our historical past and future than proper right here at heart court docket with the followers.”
The Hawks, who will put on their Nike NBA Peachtree Metropolis Version uniforms, are set to play the Washington Wizards at 7:30 p.m.
At halftime, 4-time Grammy-winning Hip-Hop legend and Atlanta native Killer Mike and Atlanta radio icon DJ Greg Avenue–host of The Greg Avenue Present on Audacy’s V103 The Folks’s Station–will honor the historic evolution of Atlanta Hip-Hop.
Greg Avenue will curate a particular DJ set celebrating the long-lasting sounds and eras from early innovators like DJ Mojo and M.C. Shy-D to the groundbreaking affect of the Dungeon Household, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, T.I. and extra whereas Killer Mike guides followers by the highly effective legacy of Atlanta’s pioneers and cultural leaders.
“Black Historical past Month is a time to mirror on the impactful contributions and achievements which have formed each our nation and our metropolis,” mentioned Melissa Proctor, Govt Vice President and Chief Advertising and marketing Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Enviornment.
“Our Black Historical past Month Recreation is an opportunity to rejoice the creativity, management, and affect of the Black group right this moment and the subsequent technology. The Hawks are dedicated to creating areas that elevate numerous voices, spark alternative, and honor Atlanta’s wealthy Black tradition.”
Through the recreation, Atlanta-based muralist and modern artist Charity Hamidullah who blends artwork and modern abstraction to discover id and human connection will do a reside portray on the concourse.
The Hawks may even honor Lonnie Johnson, the inventor of the Tremendous Soaker, whose groundbreaking innovation and contributions to science, creativity, and tradition have impressed generations.
However that’s not all!
Finest-selling father and son writer duo, Michael and Matthew Carson, shall be giving out copies of their books African American Ladies Who Started A Motion and African American Musicians That Modified Music Ceaselessly.
Along with the particular visitors, Georgia Pure Fuel will showcase the profitable video from the Morehouse Faculty Cinema, Tv, and Rising Media Research (CTEMS) movie competitors.
“At Georgia Pure Fuel, we’re proud to rejoice the wealthy cultural historical past of our group,” mentioned Aimee Henderson, Director of Mass Markets for Georgia Pure Fuel.
“Black tradition performs a vital function within the story of Atlanta. That’s why we’re so thrilled with this chance to raise so many superb present artists and assist the establishments which can be empowering the subsequent technology.”
All followers in attendance will obtain a protracted sleeve t-shirt designed by native Black inventive Charlie Palmer, courtesy of GNG. To cop tickets for the sport, click on right here.
