Atlanta Music Scene

By Sherry

February 8, 2008 1:38 AM | Link to this

I’ve been waiting on Rihanna to come to Atlanta, but since she will be with Kanye, I will have to pass!!

By Beauty

February 8, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this

Forget Rihanna, Kanyeeze will be in the A! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

By Tina

February 8, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

Who cares!!!!!! Rihanna can’t sing…it’s the beats that mak her records…and Kanye….his music stinks too.

By Lyle

February 8, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Ok, it’s official…GWINNETT ARENA ROCKS!!!

By blake

February 8, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

Tina, you must care since you posted your comments. Stop being negative, GOSH!

By jan

February 8, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Kanye is racists and can’t sing! who cares if he comes to A , most people have better taste than to waste money on him or Rhianna.. where do they get these stupid names??? They are what’s wrong with the world today!

By scotty

February 8, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

YAAAY. NOW I HAVE SOMEWHERE TO GO ON MY BIRTHDAY.

By me

February 8, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

jan…

what is a racist acutally? is it racist to call someone’s name stupid just becuase you apparently don’t like it? grow up. if you don’t like their music, then fine. everyone has an opinion. but to say most people like otherwise is… well stupid. i giess they both have a following and gone platinum by osmosis.

By misterj

February 8, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Jan

You don’t like people of color, do you? Lol, sad!!!

By CPACNUPE

February 8, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Jan stop being a “Lawry”!!!!!!!!!!

By Katie

February 8, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Gwinnett is SO the happening suburb. Between the AAA Gwinnett Braves, Gwinnett Gladiators championship hockey, Georgia Force arena football and top-notched concerts at the Gwinnett Arena, they have EVERYTHING.

By gretta

February 8, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Please do not be so negative. What the world needs now is love and more love!!!!! Why don’t you haters start loving yourself and be kind to one another. The great being made us all, no one is better than the other, regardless of your race or gender. Pray more and hate less, the world would be such a nicer place.

By Stae

February 8, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

I’m not a fan of Kanye, but I will love to see Lupe Fiasco….

By biggyB

February 8, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

N.E.R.D. is the only talent on that show. Kanye is a racist and I can’t get past Rhiana’s huge melon head…

By PerfectPeace

February 8, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

This will be a great show. Lupe Fiasco is extremely talented, he’s probably too deep for most people though. And I’m glad it’s right in my back yard, literally. Some of yall are straight haters. If you don’t like any of the artists, keep it movin!! The negativity is so unnecessary

By Matt

February 8, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

biggyB, how can you ignore Lupe Fiasco? Both his albums are on fire.

By truthfully

February 8, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

I”M THERE.. I need the Heart of the city JAY Z & MAry to make it here.

By DHD

February 8, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the warning.

Kanye West hates white people.

By matt

February 8, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

“Bush doesn’t like Black people” sounds like a racist jerk to me. Oh but since a black man said it its ok. Give me a break!

By Huh?

February 8, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

So, where’s Kanye goin’ snorkeling? I mean, wearing those big fishy-eyed goggles and all… .

Just another clownish (c)rap “artist” to be ridiculed. How can anyone take these people seriously?

By Lee

February 8, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Look at the reasons he made the statement that Bush like doesn’t black people. He saw all those mostly black people suffering and dying. And that’s what he felt. He saw what our President was doing and he say it.Maybe it’s true maybe it’s not. Wise up!!!

By Black girl who LOVES music

February 8, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

Great, but not really. Kanye is not talented. He just gets attention because he raps about something other than thug stuff. But there’s no talent there. I hated Rhianna before, but she’s ok now. I wouldnt pay more than $10 to see her. The rest are….whatever. It would have to be a free show.

And Kanye isn’t racist. He’s just angry. Like me. Its 2008 and black people are still treated like dirt in this country. And yes Bush ignores us which is just as bad as saying he hates us. No respect and no understanding. Like the past never happened. You just can’t speak on that unless you are black otherwise. Keep a silent respectful tone. Its the least you can do.

By CONCERN PERSON

February 8, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

THE DIRTY SOUTH, WHY WOULD KANYER COME TO A RACISTS A**/ COUNTY SUCH AS GWINNETT.

By ARedding

February 8, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Don’t hate on Kanye because he’s wealthy.What’s your annual salary ? What record have produced that’s a hit ? I thought so.Bush and his rascist family hates blacks.It’ll be some black nurse that takes cares of them in the end.

By ARedding

February 8, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Don’t hate on Kanye because he’s wealthy.What’s your annual salary ? What record have produced that’s a hit ? I thought so.Bush and his rascist family hates blacks.It’ll be some black nurse that takes cares of them in the end.

By ARedding

February 8, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Don’t hate on Kanye because he’s wealthy.What’s your annual salary ? What record have you produced that’s a hit ? I thought so.Bush and his rascist family hates blacks.It’ll be some black nurse that takes cares of them in the end.

By ARedding

February 8, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Don’t hate on Kanye because he’s wealthy.What’s your annual salary ? What record have you produced that’s a hit ? I thought so.Bush and his rascist family hates blacks.It’ll be some black nurse that takes cares of them in the end.

By ARedding

February 8, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Don’t hate on Kanye because he’s wealthy.What’s your annual salary ? What record have you produced that’s a hit ? I thought so.Bush and his rascist family hates blacks.It’ll be some black nurse that takes cares of them in the end.

By ARedding

February 8, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Don’t hate on Kanye because he’s wealthy.What’s your annual salary ? What record have you produced that’s a hit ? I thought so.Bush and his rascist family hates blacks.It’ll be some black nurse that takes cares of them in the end.

By ARedding

February 8, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Don’t hate on Kanye because he’s wealthy.What’s your annual salary ? What record have you produced that’s a hit ? I thought so.Bush and his rascist family hates blacks.It’ll be some black nurse that takes cares of them in the end.

By Monique T.

February 8, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Why all the hatin’. If you don’t like, then don’t buy it.

By Bubba

February 8, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Oh…I remember. George Bush blew up the levees in New Orleans to kill black people. He also sent those planes into the WTC. He caused global warming too. That’s so the waters will rise in NY and kill more black people. Somebody needs to tell him that he has more blacks in his administration than the “first black president” Bubba….you know the guy who slept through the MLK service?

It’s funny that nobody complained about the black democratic mayor of NO who was too stupid to fill those school buses and get people out of a city where people were too ignorant to realize they were living below sea level. And what party was the governor? Yep, she was a Democrat who did nothing either.

By kutiee

February 8, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Dang that is 1 day b4 my freakin baby due date! p**

By Lizzie

February 8, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

People do not comment to posts made by Jan and Matt. They go from blog to blog on the AJC.com making racist comments. Race-baiting all day should be tiring. If they hate blacks so much why read posts about them? I actually think Jan and Matt are the same sick person.

By Robert

February 8, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

I like Kanye a lot but lupe and NERD all together this concert is gonna be the years best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By yeah

February 8, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

well i guess no white people are going to see them. great!!! us black people can bash bush all night!!! LOL!! pick your battles people, it’s not that serious! either buy a ticket or don’t. there are no racist comments on any other blogs concerning “white” bands coming to town by black people. thanks for the reassurance that racism is dead.

By yeah

February 8, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

well i guess no white people are going to see them. great!!! us black people can bash bush all night!!! LOL!! pick your battles people, it’s not that serious! either buy a ticket or don’t. there are no racist comments on any other blogs concerning “white” bands coming to town by black people. thanks for the reassurance that racism is dead.

By V-19

February 8, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

Awesome Concert. I’ve been waiting for Kanye to come to the A, but he has Lupe and NERD with him. I’m buying my two tickets the first day on sale.

P.S.- Racism is indeed alive. One thing that I have noticed ever since I arrived in this city is that in the public, not many are forthcoming, but in many of the comment post that come from Atlanta, that is where the racist choose to voice their opinion because it is a more safe approach. Some things will never change. I just accepted it and moved on.

By Kanye's Future Wifey <3

February 8, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! GTFOH!!! You’ll see ME in the front row, baby1 I’m starting my countdown to the fourth right now…=D

By Tamika

February 8, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

Idiots.

By Patty

February 8, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

I am a middle aged “white” person and all I listen to is Kanye and Chris Brown and 95.5 if I choose to have the radio on. Sure, I catch slack from all my friends but you have to brush it off, keep the racism out of your life and be happy to even be alive on this earth, breathing and enjoy yourself. Life is too short not to.

By ODOG

February 8, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

“WHY DOES EVERY BLOG ON AJC HAVE TO DIGRESS INTO A RACIAL RANT?”

“CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?”

“BE THANKFUL THAT WE HAVE THE FREEDOM TO DISAGREE. JUST DO SO RESPECTFULLY. AFTER ALL, WE HAVE MORE IN COMMON THAN OUR PETTY DIFFERENCES.”

“LETS UNITE, NOT FIGHT.”

“PEACE, LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ALL.”

“ODOG”

By Dictator

February 8, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

yes yes yes!!! I am so glad Lupe is coming back to ATL. I missed his last show but wouldn’t miss this one for the world. With some Kanye too? That’s wassup.

By Tia

February 8, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

It sounds to me most of you all are nothing but “SEASONED HATERS”!!! I can tell that most of the people calling Kanye racist are white and probably racist your damn selves. You all are just mad because Kanye West has the nerves and money to say what alot of the black communtiy says. Kanye is not racist, he is the BOMB!!! To the chic that said he cant sing, learn the difference between rapping and singing. Rihanna can sing…it’s no different than people saying that Britney Spears sounds like crap and it’s only because of Justin and her producers that she got as far as she did or that Madonna is only popular for her wild and outspoken behavior in the 80’s and 90’s. It’s a new world and you dumb a**es need to wake up and realize it. Black people are going to rule the world—OBAMA!!!

By Sugar

February 8, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Kanye started it!

By Shawn

February 8, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

WOW… Sad. Every blog the AJC has from cookies to athelete’s to the water ban always turns into a racist sparring match by like the 3rd or 4th comment in. And I’m from Georgia and it’s really sad to see how racist people really are. If you dont like the artist or their music is it really necessary to comment negatively about it??? We gotta do better as a people black, white and all in between in general and get away from that. Negative energy or insults dont do anyone any good.

By Ken

February 8, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Black, White, Mexicans, who cares. Either you go and support the artist or not. The dead guys made the laws, Freedom of speech, so everyone has the right to express there fillings. Hell! i don’t like chicken noodle soup with a soda on the side, doesn’t mean I’m gone dwell on it. Keep it moving people. Go or sit at home and watch Smurfs. -Yee Yee!

By Me

February 8, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Jan…you are ignorant. First of all Kanye doesn’t sing. He’s a rapper…althought I wish he would stick to producing. I do agree with you in saying that Rhianna cannot sing. However, just because someone’s name is a little different from yours doesn’t mean that they are a threat to the world. Get a life!!

By THESTREET

February 8, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

By CONCERN PERSON

THE DIRTY SOUTH, WHY WOULD KANYER COME TO A RACISTS A**/ COUNTY SUCH AS GWINNETT.

For the luv of money$$$$

By THESTREET

February 8, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

By CONCERN PERSON

THE DIRTY SOUTH, WHY WOULD KANYER COME TO A RACISTS A**/ COUNTY SUCH AS GWINNETT.

For the luv of money$$$$

By BK

February 8, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

Joke right?

KAnye = Artist ?

Reverse racist, but no press. No Sharpton, No Jesse.

WHAT UP INDA CRIB?

LMAO

By srappertraveler

February 8, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

“Freedom of speech, so everyone has the right to express there {sic} fillings {sic}.”

Sorry, just had to point out the average government educated mentality roaming the world. My fillings hurt daily when I chew on ice or cold foods.

By Najeh Davenpoop

February 8, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Lupe’s flow is fire but his beats are wack. Kanye’s flow is wack but his beats are fire. Combine them into one person and you have a great hip hop artist. Rihanna is the female version of Akon (her voice I mean), and that’s not a good thing. NERD is OK.

Saying George Bush doesn’t care about black people doesn’t make you a racist. If he had said Al Sharpton doesn’t care about white people, it would be equally correct and nobody would be complaining.

By TIRED

February 8, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

It never ceases to amaze me that some people can turn ANYTHING into a racial issue. Like Kanye or don’t but DON’T bring race into it. Those that do are so much of what is wrong in today’s society. End of story so for those of you that will respond negatively to this comment - WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Tisha

February 8, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

I will definitely be there. Kanye will be well worth the money!!! Why Rhiana…ewwww!!!

By Justin

February 8, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

ALL THESE RACISTS COMMENTS FROM BOTH BLACK AND WHITE’S IS SO IRONIC. AND I’LL BET MANY OF YOU (AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) VOTED FOR OBAMA “THE CHANGE KING”

By genie

February 8, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

thank-you patty and odog, gretta 4 helping me not to respond to the likes of huh,jan stae, biggy b,dhd,sugar,matt! i made a promise this year to stay positive,and not fight with ignorant people too draining! the least amount of attention they get the better, maybe they’ll just disappear.(that was not nice) sherry and tina you all are sad as well, so sad. concerned be glad that gwinnett is trying to change, you should try too. justin you do not have a clue, really! matt, what???

By MIKE

February 9, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

When are you people going to stop hiding behind that computer? This blog was started to announce a coming concert, and you have turned it into a vehicle to spew hate and show your ignorance. If you don’t like the artists or their music, then don’t buy it or listen to it!

By Denise

February 9, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Evidently there are a few million people who enjoy Kanye West because he’s a superstar! And I really don’t think calling him names or a racist is going to change that fact, so if it makes you feel better have at it. I’m sure Kanye will be crying on his Grammy’s that you don’t like him…poor multi millionaire that he is…For those of us who are fans, I’ll see you at the concert! I can’t wait to hear “Good Life” and “Champion”…Peace

By M.P.H.

February 10, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

Everybody should stop hatin on these talented artist. If you don’t like them, don’t by their cd’s. PLAIN AND SIMPLE. You don’t have to bash them. Keep your oppinions to yourself because Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco (and Jay-Z) are the 3 best rappers on Earth!!!

By dre scott

February 10, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

i’m really over some of the things that are being said in this blog. true enough everybody entitled to their opinion but the negativity is bull. just because u have to actually listen to what they are saying and u can’t understand it don’t make ‘em racist and all dat. they aren’t platinum for nothing. hell lupe said it best, these guys have to dumb it down for the weak to accept them in hip hip. their albums sound better than a whole lot of cd’s that came out ib the last 2 years. grow up people!

By dre scott

February 10, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

i’m really over some of the things that are being said in this blog. true enough everybody entitled to their opinion but the negativity is bull. just because u have to actually listen to what they are saying and u can’t understand it don’t make ‘em racist and all dat. they aren’t platinum for nothing. hell lupe said it best, these guys have to dumb it down for the weak to accept them in hip hip. their albums sound better than a whole lot of cd’s that came out ib the last 2 years. grow up people!

By dre scott

February 10, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

i’m really tripping over some of the things that are being said in this blog. true enough everybody is entitled to their opinion but the negativity is bull. just because u have to actually listen to what they are saying and u can’t understand it don’t make ‘em racist and all dat. they aren’t platinum for nothing. hell lupe said it best, these guys have to dumb it down for the weak to accept them in hip hip. their albums sound better than a whole lot of cd’s that came out in the last 2 years. grow up people!

By Eric

February 10, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Lupe’s the superstar, actually.

By cece

February 10, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

great can’t wait! rihanna is beautiful, and kanye… amazing:)

By derrick

February 11, 2008 1:15 AM | Link to this

Yup I’ll be there!! Should be a nice show! Free parking and also in gwinnett like me!! Straight for me, if you don’t like, comment on artists you DO like on their blog..

By www.JASON804.com

February 11, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

I opened up for Lupe in Richmond, VA and even with the flu dude gave an incredible show. Kanye’s “Touch the sky Tour” was incredible!! so I know this one is going to be a smash. Its going to be one hell of a night!!

Support Hip Hop Music…BUY RECORDS!!! “Born to Motivate…Raised to Succeed” available on Itunes.

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By zahir jooma

February 11, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

definitely gonna be there, even if the cheapest tickets are $300. beeeen waitin’ on seeing pharrel and kanye, and rihanna/lupe are a great plus.

can’t wait… now i gotsta find me a date, son!

By zahir jooma

February 11, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

definitely gonna be there, even if the cheapest tickets are $300. beeeen waitin’ on seeing pharrel and kanye, and rihanna/lupe are a great plus.

can’t wait… now i gotsta find me a date, son!

By zahir jooma

February 11, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

definitely gonna be there, even if the cheapest tickets are $300. beeeen waitin’ on seeing pharrel and kanye, and rihanna/lupe are a great plus.

can’t wait… now i gotsta find me a date, son!

By zahir jooma

February 11, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

lol @ you lames hatin’ takin’ up half these posts.

please keep hatin’… it’s funny how he’s like, the most hated artist, and he’s one of the best selling artists.

definitely in son.

By ebony

February 12, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

~to all the negative comments: SHUTUP! Kanye West dispite his arrogance is one of the few talented rappers who has emerged in the past 1o years. If you don’t like him, then don’t go to the show. I appreciate his music and find it a waste of time for you to chump on him and the things he do. Nobody said you have to go to the show [duh]

By Miranda

February 14, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!I LOVE RIHANNA AND EVERYTHING ABOUT HER!!!!!!!YOU ARE DEFENITELY GONNA SEE ME THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!