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'Whip/Nae Nae' rapper to perform at DeKalb back-to-school bash

By Fiza Pirani
Aug 5, 2016

N.H. Recreation Center

2230 Tilson Road, Decatur, GA 30032

"Whip" and "Nae Nae" your way back to school with Atlanta rapper Silentó at a free bash in Decatur this weekend.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs will hold the event at the N.H. Scott Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6.

According to a news release, the free family-friendly event will feature hip-hop artist Ricky Lamar Hawk (Silentó) and seeks to promote a "healthy start" to the school year, which begins Monday, Aug. 8.


RELATED: Atlanta rapper Silento whips fans into a YouTube frenzy with ‘Watch Me’

Have questions about the event? Contact public education specialist LaShanda Davis at 404-371-3643.

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