ATL Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Doesn't Want People Coming To City For All-Star Weekend

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Still, flyers for events are popping up featuring Future, 2 Chainz, Tory Lanez, Lil Durk, and more.

America is slowly easing into post-quarantine life as many businesses have opened once again, but there are a few cities that never seemed to have closed. People have been traveling to various parts of Texas, Florida, and Georgia for months as they enjoy fancy dinners, nightclubs, strip clubs, and the all-around vacation lifestyle. There have been videos posted of celebrities hosting club nights and artists performing at concerts, and while there has been criticism about their maskless gatherings, it hasn't slowed down the appearances.

In just over two weeks, NBA All-Star Weekend touches down in Atlanta. There have been mixed reactions about holding an All-Star game during these unprecedented times, but the city's Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms is happy to have the attention—but not the parties. "Under normal circumstances we’d be grateful for the opportunity to host the NBA All-Star game, but this isn’t a typical year. I’ve shared my concerns w/
@NBA & @ATLHawks & agree this is a made-for-TV event only & people shouldn’t travel to Atlanta to party."

The Mayor may not want to get the party started, but it doesn't look like her request is being taken seriously. There are already dozens of flyers floating about highlighting events in the ATL that weekend including appearances by Future, Tory Lanez, 2 Chainz, Lil Durk, and Pooh Shiesty. Check out a few flyers below and let us know what you think about partying during NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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