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#LongLiveBankroll: Fans remember slain Atlanta artist Bankroll Fresh on birthday

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Aug 2, 2017

Wondering what the #LongLiveBankroll hashtag is all about? It's a tribute to slain Atlanta rapper Bankroll Fresh, who would have turned 30 years old today.

»RELATED: Rapper Bankroll Fresh killed in shooting at Atlanta studio

Famous for his 2014 "Hot Boy" record and his affiliation with 2 Chainz, the artist was killed in a March 2016 shooting in Northwest Atlanta. He was just 28.

Nearly a year-and-half after his death, fans are still honoring his legacy to celebrate his contributions to the hip-hop industry.

And today those tributes are heightened as celebs and supporters flood social media to honor him on his birthday.

»RELATED: Deadly Atlanta rap studio shooting featured on A&E’s ‘The First 48’

»RELATED: Man charged with murder of Atlanta rapper; victim’s dad sues security

»RELATED: 2 Chainz Pink Trap House redefines Atlanta ‘ratch’ with hip-hop monument

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Najja Parker is a video and news correspondent for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture team. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.

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