Atlanta has always been one of hip-hop’s most important cities. The city helped shape trap, Southern rap, club records, street anthems and melodic flows that continue to influence the world. Today, ...

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ATLANTA — As temperatures drop, several Atlanta rappers will hit the stage in concerts across the city — offering another essential reminder that Atlanta is undeniably the rap capital of the world.

ATLANTA — It all started with one song. “Whim Whamiee,” performed by budding Atlanta rappers Pluto and YK Niece was released in February. The song’s undeniable it-girl attitude, cocky flair and funny ...

The track introduced a new order in Atlanta rap, one run by Gen-Z women whose love for the city’s rich music culture is just as grand as their authentic self-expression. For the first time in the city ...