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Hip-Hop in Atlanta

• About the Hip-Hop Scene in Atlanta
• Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Hip-Hop Shows
• Upcoming Hip-Hop Concerts in Atlanta
• Atlanta-Based Rappers and Hip-Hop Artists
• Venues Known for Hip-Hop Music
• ATL Untrapped by Joshua Robinson
• Explore More Atlanta Music Genres

About the Hip-Hop Scene in Atlanta

From the pioneering days of OutKast and Goodie Mob to today’s trap titans and underground innovators, Atlanta has long stood at the forefront of hip-hop. The city’s influence can be heard around the world — and seen on stages, in studios, and on street corners throughout the ATL. Whether you’re searching for the next breakout artist, catching a big-name concert, or digging into local culture, this guide is your gateway to Atlanta’s vibrant hip-hop scene.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Hip-Hop Shows

See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations

Upcoming Hip-Hop Concerts in Atlanta

See the full concert and live music listings on our Hip Hop Music Events Calendar

Flau'Jae

07/30/2025 8:00 PM

Aisle 5

Flau'jae

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Aj Mcqueen

08/24/2025 8:00 PM

Aisle 5

AJ McQueen

Ariel J.

—See Event

Scarface, 8Ball&MJG, Too Short, YoungBloodz, Devin The Dude, MC Eiht

08/30/2025 7:00 PM

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

No description provided

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Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee

08/31/2025 7:00 PM

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

No description provided

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Kirko Bangz

09/14/2025 7:00 PM

Aisle 5

Kirko Bangz

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Atlanta-Based Rappers and Hip-Hop Artists

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

ATL Collective

This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.

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2 Chainz

Atlanta-based rapper 2 Chainz has been a local celebrity since 2010, originally making the scene as Tity Boi before going solo and changing his name t...

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J.I.D.

No description provided

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Hanzō

No description provided

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Playboi Carti

No description provided

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Linqua Franqa

literary wordplay. social commentary. personal confession. boom bap.

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Kaddy Kobain

Kaddy Kobain is an Atlanta-based artist and producer. His self-produced tracks offer an original sound influenced by Southern style trap artists incl...

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Playglenthomas

No description provided

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Vernon Harris

Native to East Atlanta, Vernon Harris is a artist with a knack for versatile perspective. His natural storytelling ability allows him to vividly quilt...

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Nkosi Kamal

No description provided

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4-IZE

Tony Hayes III p.k.a; 4-IZE

Well recognized for his animated character & incredible rhyme flow, 4-IZE stands out from the plethora of rap artists. T...

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Illastrate

Atlanta producer, beat-maker, truth seeker

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Dillon

Dillon currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia in America. He makes food & music & thinks he is a lot funnier than people actually think he is. He had l...

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LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON

LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON is a highly skilled rapper known for his sharp lyricism, raw storytelling, and unflinching honesty. Hailing from Charlotte, he br...

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TUAMIE

No description provided

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EarthGang

EarthGang is an American hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Olu and WowGr8 . They are co-founders of the musical collective Spillage Villa...

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Venues Known for Hip-Hop Music

For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

529 Bar

In the central East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by retro soul bar the Village, you'll find 529 — a tiny, smoky space that oozes cool. Despite being...

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Apache XLR

Eclectic venue for hip-hop, spoken-word poetry, and up-and-coming soul artists. Home to Wednesday night jam sessions featuring a live band and open mi...

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Havana Club ATL

The Havana Club has been a fixture on the Buckhead nightlife scene since it's opening in March of 1996. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs, The Havana ...

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Josephine Lounge

International lounge just North of Buckhead. Catch the game, enjoy food, music, and dance at Josephine.

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Lyfe ATL

"Restaurant by day! Nightclub when the sun goes down! A bar at all times! This upscale establishment caters to all walks of life thus the name! Come i...

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Mixx Atlanta

The friendly nightclub staff knows its cocktails. The space features a video lounge, roomy dance floor, and large outdoor area. The club hosts live en...

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MJQ Concourse

The tiny, shacklike entrance reveals an eclectic and loyal late-night crowd. Music at this underground clubber’s club ranges from hip-hop and Brit-pop...

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Opium/SPK

Modern, neon-lit nightclub with lounge-like seating for bottle service & an energetic dance floor.

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Royal Peacock Lounge

The historic club and live music venue that was the backdrop in the video for "Rosa Parks," OutKast's lead single off Aquemini, reopened to much excit...

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SOHO (Compound)

This mega-nightclub feels kind of like a resort, with several indoor and outdoor environments, including a pool area (swimming, not billiards). A grea...

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The Basement

This (literally) underground club, located below the Graveyard Tavern in East Atlanta, hosts local and touring indie rock and hip-hop shows (T.I. and ...

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The Music Room

This cave-like underground bar is located below Pizzeria Vesuvius. A wide flight of stairs ushers you into a moderate-size venue that features live mu...

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Tongue & Groove

Relocated from Peachtree Road to a stylish new home in the still-growing Lindbergh City Center, Buckhead's long-running nightclub for grown-ups partie...

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Union EAV

Formerly known as Union EAV, this East Atlanta spot hosts local and regional indie-rock bands, live hip-hop, and dance music nights. Budget-conscious ...

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ATL Untrapped by Joshua Robinson

Joshua Robinson's AL Untrapped

ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: Afropunk provides a platform for the mainstream and the misfits

10/12/2017 5:50 PM

The annual music, arts, and cultural gathering is an act of protest

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ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: The transformation of Gucci Mane

10/20/2017 3:19 PM

Since his release from prison, the rapper has unveiled several new albums and mixtapes, an autobiography, and gotten married live on television

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ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: Separating the art from the artist

10/27/2017 10:36 AM

Are we obligated to praise someone for getting one thing right if they?۪ve gotten something else terribly wrong?

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ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: Southern hip-hop old and new shines brighter than ever

11/03/2017 1:00 PM

21 Savage, Offset, and Metro Boomin' dropped a new album 'Without Warning,' and the Dungeon Family still rules

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ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: This is not strip club music

11/09/2017 4:10 PM

East Atlanta rapper J.I.D looks beyond trap music

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ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: It's time to discuss concert safety

11/16/2017 11:17 PM

Recent events have given me the jitters when going out to see live music

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