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Young Thug and Birdman Dismissed from Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Lawsuit

Young Thug and Birdman Dismissed from Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Lawsuit

Young Thug and Birdman have been officially dismissed from a civil lawsuit filed by Alvin Lewis, the former tour bus driver for Lil Wayne. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2015 shooting incident involving Lil Wayne's tour bus in Atlanta. Georgia court orders issued on November 10, 2026, confirmed the dismissal of both artists and their respective labels, Cash Money Records, from the case. The judge's ruling indicated that Birdman was not present in Georgia on the night of the shooting, and Lewis failed to provide admissible evidence linking either Birdman or Cash Money Records to the incident. Lewis initially filed the lawsuit in 2017, accusing Birdman, Young Thug, PeeWee Roscoe, and others of assault and battery, racketeering, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The shooting occurred on April 26, 2015, when gunfire targeted Wayne's tour bus on Interstate 285. While no one was struck by bullets, the incident led to charges against PeeWee Roscoe, who was Young Thug's road manager at the time. PeeWee...

Birdman Dismissed from Lil Wayne Bus Driver Lawsuit

Birdman Dismissed from Lil Wayne Bus Driver Lawsuit

Birdman Dismissed from Lil Wayne Bus Driver Lawsuit

Atlanta Solidifies Influence as a Modern Hip-Hop Capital, Shaping Genre's Sound and Culture

Atlanta Solidifies Influence as a Modern Hip-Hop Capital, Shaping Genre's Sound and Culture

Atlanta Solidifies Influence as a Modern Hip-Hop Capital, Shaping Genre's Sound and Culture

Big Boi and Sons Launch New iHeartPodcasts Series 'Bloodlines Basslines'

Big Boi and Sons Launch New iHeartPodcasts Series 'Bloodlines Basslines'

Big Boi and Sons Launch New iHeartPodcasts Series 'Bloodlines Basslines'

Usher and Chris Brown Cancel Upcoming Tour Dates Following Turbulent Atlanta Shows

Usher and Chris Brown Cancel Upcoming Tour Dates Following Turbulent Atlanta Shows

Usher and Chris Brown Cancel Upcoming Tour Dates Following Turbulent Atlanta Shows

Usher and Chris Brown Cancel Additional Shows on R&B Tour

Usher and Chris Brown Cancel Additional Shows on R&B Tour

Last month, a string of performances in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Columbia, South Carolina, on the R&B tour were also canceled

Gamma Dismissed Without Prejudice from French Montana and Ye Sample Lawsuit

Gamma Dismissed Without Prejudice from French Montana and Ye Sample Lawsuit

Gamma Dismissed Without Prejudice from French Montana and Ye Sample Lawsuit

Atlanta City Council Advances Resolution for Dedicated Veterans Affairs Office

Atlanta City Council Advances Resolution for Dedicated Veterans Affairs Office

The Atlanta City Council has advanced a resolution calling on Mayor Andre Dickens' administration to establish a dedicated Office of Veterans and Military Affairs. This proposed office aims to streamline city services for Atlanta's more than 16,000 veterans and their families. Councilman Jason Dozier, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, spearheaded the initiative. The resolution garnered significant support from his colleagues, with most signing on to the measure. It unanimously passed the council's finance committee on the eve of Veterans Day and is now slated for a final vote next week. The establishment of such an office is intended to provide a centralized point of contact and support for the veteran community within the city.

Atlanta City Council Considers Establishing New Office of Veterans Affairs

Atlanta City Council Considers Establishing New Office of Veterans Affairs

The Atlanta City Council is currently reviewing a resolution to create a Mayor’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs. The Finance/Executive Committee has unanimously approved this resolution, which requests Mayor Andre Dickens to establish the office by November 11, 2027. Councilman Jason Dozier, a veteran and the primary sponsor of the resolution, highlighted that Atlanta is home to 16,000 veterans. While existing programs assist veterans, they are fragmented across various departments and organizations. The proposed office aims to centralize these efforts, providing a clear point of contact for veterans and their families seeking support in areas such as housing, employment, entrepreneurship, and access to critical services. The resolution does not specify funding mechanisms or estimated costs for the new office, but Councilman Wayne Martin suggested potential federal funding. Gabrielle Slade, Chief of Staff for Mayor Dickens, noted that the city's human resources department already assists veterans ...

East Coast Braces for 15-20°F Temperature Drop by Friday

East Coast Braces for 15-20°F Temperature Drop by Friday

A significant cooldown is expected across the eastern United States this week, with temperatures forecasted to drop by 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit (8 to 11°C) in cities such as Atlanta, Nashville, and New York. Highs that are currently in the 60s and 70s (15-26°C) midweek will plummet to the 40s and 50s (4-15°C) by Friday. This sharp drop in temperatures may result in the first frosts and freezes of the season for many areas. Residents are advised to prepare for colder conditions as the week progresses. The shift in weather is part of a broader pattern affecting the region, signaling the arrival of colder, late-autumn air.

Georgia will continue to get more diverse — and older, report shows

Georgia will continue to get more diverse — and older, report shows

Georgia became a majority-minority state for the first time last year, and now a new population report says the state will continue to diversify.

Hip-Hop Legend Big Boi Launches New iHeartPodcasts Series 'Bloodlines Basslines' with Sons

Hip-Hop Legend Big Boi Launches New iHeartPodcasts Series 'Bloodlines Basslines' with Sons

Hip-Hop Legend Big Boi Launches New iHeartPodcasts Series 'Bloodlines Basslines' with Sons