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Mario’s Atlanta Connections
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Photo: John Russo
R&B singer Mario’s launch of his new foundation in Atlanta tomorrow, and his performance later that evening at Six Flags, only begin to speak to his many ties to this city.
Of course, first, there’s the musical: His most recent CD “Go” includes contributions from Polow Da Don, Akon, Sean Garrett and Mr. Collipark. Plus he’s part of the local production team, the Knightwritaz.
Then there is the not-so-obvious business tie: He co-owns a downtown boxing gym called Sweat City.
(Not to mention, he chose to celebrate his official entry into adulthood at midtown’s Verve nightclub.)
Little wonder then that the Grammy nominee would look to the metro area to launch his new Do Right Foundation, an initiative for kids dealing with drug addiction in their home.
“Having been in that place myself, I know how it felt,” Mario told us. “And one of those feelings was alone.”
(Mario’s mother battled heroin addiction and is now nine months clean).
“Now hopefully I can be an inspiration to kids that feel the way…And the Do Right Foundation can help give them the tools to deal.”
Did you see MTV’s documentary on Mario and his mom, titled “I Won’t Love You To Death” - and if so, what were your thoughts? Planning to catch him Thursday at the Michael E. Grant Boys & Girls Club in Austell, and/or Six Flags later?
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