T.I. hosted a VIP screening of the new comedy "Keanu" this week at Regal Atlantic station. The rapper-actor, who's appeared in locally filmed projects including the Marvel movie "Ant-Man" and comedy "Identity Thief," was joined by "Keanu" stars Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Method Man and Jason Mitchell.

Celebrity guests included Keri Hilson, Kelly Price, Egypt Sherrod, Robert Riley, Clifton Powell, Demetria McKinney, Beautii J, Jasmine Burke and others. The crowd enjoyed an after-party at T.I.'s restaurant in downtown Atlanta, Scales 925.

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The movie, out April 29, stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, the comedy duo known as Key & Peele, as cousins Clarence and Rell, who must infiltrate a dangerous street gang to save Rell's kitten, Keanu. Here's the trailer:

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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