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The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs — charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution — began in May and is expected to end by the July 4 holiday. (Illustration: Jon Reyes | Source: Getty, AJC)

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Diddy trial could be turning point for women’s power in music industry

Women in Atlanta’s music scene see the Diddy trial as exposing gender discrimination — and worse — in the industry, as well as a chance to raise advocacy.

Tony-winning producer Rashad Chambers blends art and business on Broadway

Morehouse College alumnus becomes successful Broadway producer behind Tony Award winner "Purpose"

ONE Musicfest drawing crowds to its debut at Piedmont Park

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Atlanta’s Beauté Noir Fest to celebrate Juneteenth with Mariah the Scientist

Beauté Noir Fest, a celebration of Black beauty and culture, is being held at Pullman Yards on Saturday. Mariah the Scientist will headline the fifth annual event.

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Usher’s Braves bobblehead hardly looks like Usher but fans still say ‘Yeah!’

It was Usher bobblehead night Wednesday at Truist Park, and Braves fans said, "Yeah!"

How ‘Noah’s Arc’ is still celebrating stories about Black queer friendships

Groundbreaking show highlighting Black gay men celebrates its 20th anniversary with an original film on Paramount+ and Showtime.

Latin music is on the rise everywhere. In Atlanta, it could use a push

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Amid national boom, Atlanta’s Latin music scene is ‘very early stages’

While Atlanta venues have grown more receptive to Latin music over the years, the city’s Latin music scene is still a budding field.

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This Grammy-winning Atlantan’s next act? Making music with son.

Grammy-winner Theron Thomas joins with his 12-year-old son Amir in a new partnership for children's music.

Rick Ross Car Show creates community, lifts Black-owned and startup businesses

The front lawn of rapper Rick Ross’ Fayetteville estate was covered with custom lowriders, SUVs, speedboats, RVs, trailers, golf carts and motorcycles

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Lil Baby’s star-studded concert is a long — too long — love letter to Atlanta

Atlanta native Lil Baby returned to State Farm Arena for his WHAM Tour, with Rob49, Loe Shimmy and Pluto, as well as surprise performances by YFN Lucci and Sexyy Red

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On his quest to be the ‘best ever,’ Atlanta’s Marco Plus is as real as his raps

The College Park-raised artist has built momentum rhyming about tough situations with a lyrical proficiency that makes it hard to believe he can’t outrap your favorite rapper.

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Wait, was that André 3000? Atlanta legend keeps popping up around town

Rapper André 3000 made a rare appearance with Outkast partner Big Boi, the first public sighting since they were announced as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees in April.