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Relive Atlanta Week, With T.I., Young Jeezy And More ATL Stars


We headed Down South for news from Ludacris, Big Boi, Shawty Lo and more.

by Rahman Dukes
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Young Jeezy introducing his new Corporate Thugz Entertainment crew? Check. T.I. embracing the next wave of ATL artists? Check. The re-emergence of Atlanta's next superstar Gucci Mane? Check!

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Atlanta Week. In case you missed anything, we look back at our week in the Dirty South:

Monday
» Young Jeezy unveils the newest members of his CTE crew — Boo, Bama and Screwww — in Mixtape Monday.

» Atlanta record-spinner DJ Infamous details his road to fame.

Tuesday
» Shawty Lo is back for the re-up. The Bankhead hustler offers a sneak peek of his upcoming album, I Am Carlos, with tracks featuring Mya, Rick Ross, Bun B, T-Pain and more.

» T.I. chimes in on up-and-coming artists, including Yung L.A. and B.o.B.

» It's been five years since R&B sensation Usher released the classic album Confessions. Check out what Hip-Hop Editor Shaheem Reid has to say about the anniversary.

Wednesday
» Gucci Mane takes control of the streets. Fresh out of an Atlanta detention center, the trap star talks about his new mixtape.

» Keeping it A-Town, Ludacris talks about his Battle of the Sexes album with Shawnna.

Thursday
» Shawty Lo takes us on a tour of his Bankhead stomping grounds, including a visit to the soon-to-be-torn-down Bowen Homes projects.

» On the other side of town B.o.B — er, Bobby Ray — chops it up with us about his new sound, new band and new musical direction.

» The Atlanta Hawks check in to give us their favorite hip-hop artists and Atlanta hot spots.

» Producer Shawty Redd provides us with his top five Atlanta beats.

Friday
» Do the names Dem Franchise Boyz, the Shop Boyz and Shawty Lo ring a bell? If so, DJ T-Roc is responsible for breaking their records. The Roc Harder mogul breaks down the mechanics behind Atlanta's next big things, from artists to dances.

» Outkast rapper Big Boi shares his memories of Atlanta, including where he first met partner Andre 3000.



This report is provided by MTV News




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