Getty OG Maco, the Atlanta rapper best known for his 2014 hit “U Guessed It,” died at the age of 32. The musician, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital on Dec. 12 after apparently shooting himself in the head. His family shared news of his death on his social […]
Since September of 2021, artist Carl Janes has been a regular face at Underground Atlanta. He opened his studio there, intending to use the space to create his own visual artwork. It didn’t take long for his deep love of the DIY music scene to seep in, and so he created the Innerspace, a sort […]
Playboi Carti has mysteriously postponed his upcoming tour … again. The North American leg of the Antagonist Tour was slated to begin next week, with a stop at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Jan. 27. However, the rapper’s website now lists all dates for his tour as “TBD,” and the event page on State Farm Arena’s website confirms that […]
Welcome to Heat Check, a biweekly music column where AJC culture reporter DeAsia Paige explores the temperature of Georgia’s buzzing, expansive music scene. The column includes music news, trends and any Georgia-related music that DeAsia is listening to. If you’re a Georgia artist and have music you want to be considered for this column — […]