Monday, July 17
Kendrick Lamar’s show at Infinite Energy Arena is long sold-out, but don’t forget to stop by the Damn. pop-up shop at 117 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W. on Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The deadline to apply for A3C’s Action Pitch Competition is Mon., July 17. Now’s your chance to channel your brilliant ideas into a project dedicated to using “art, music, and hip-hop culture to advance social justice and civic engagement in your community.”
Tues., July 18
The July edition of A3C’s Social Club returns for an evening of artists, producers, influencers and the likes from throughout Atlanta’s hip-hop community connecting and sharing ideas. Sounds by Josh Jay. @ Noni’s Deli. 7-10 p.m. Free w/ RSVP.
Thurs., July 20
Ratchet Night: Honoring the life and music of Grip Plyaz. Tuki Carter, Slicc Pulla, #Attitude, 4-IZE, Aleon Craft, Goldyard, Go Dreamer, SoulGod, Big Cheeko, Big Chad Famous, the Wheeler Boys and BLKMJKjr. With DJ sets by Speakerfoxxx, Genesis, Durrty Martinez, Sean Falyon, DJ Dibiase, Capeeton Mudfish and J-Dirrt. Hosted by D.R.E.S. tha BEATnik and Fort Knox @ the Basement. $10 (all proceeds donated to the family of Grip Plyaz to start a college fund for his son, Zaid Hood). 8 p.m. (doors).
The Yhung Wild Nation Tour ft. SOBxRBE: OMB Peezy, Lil Sheik and Yung Pinch @ Maquerade (Purgatory). $15. 7:00 p.m.
Fri., July 21
King Lil G w/ Atlas Greene and Dead Hippie @ Masquerade (Hell). $18. 7 p.m.
Lord Narf of Awful records fame performs amid a bill filled out by industrial and experimental acts Boy Harsher, Cube, Pyramid Club and Sequoyah as part of the Irrelevant Music Festival @ 529. $12-$15. 8 p.m.
Fantastic Friday ft. DJ Fudge, the Grand Emperial DJ Majestik, MC D.R.E.S. tha BEATnik (DJ Lord of Public Enemy is back on the 28th) and DJ Cullen Cole in the Cafe @ MJQ.
All White benefit show hosted by Nelson Trimble of the F.U.S.I.O.N Movement And Victor Stringer @ Apache Cafe $15-$25. 9 p.m.
Sat., July 22
Mr. Eazi @ Center Stage. $25-$30. 7:30 p.m. (doors).
The Fundamentals of Songwriting Part II ft. Jasper Cameron who has worked with Christina Aguilera, Ciara, August Alsina and more @ Patchwerk Recording Studios. $24-$50 11 a.m. till 1p.m.
Sun., July 23
Word Is Born: Spoken word poetry open mic hosted By Queen Sheba. @ Apache Cafe. $10-$25. 7 p.m.
Check out CL’s recent reviews of 21 Savage’s Issa, Big Boi’s Boomiverse and 2 Chainz’s Pretty Girls Like Trap Music.
And don’t forget! The Legends of Southern Hip-Hop Tour comes to Wolf Creek Amphitheatre on Sat., July 29. Juvenile, Trick Daddy, Pastor Troy, Mystikal, Scarface, Bun B and the almighty 8ball & MJG are lined up to throw down.