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Bligeborn in Atlanta[54]B.o.B, real name Bobby Ray Simmons Jr.rapperfrom AtlantaBankroll Fresh, real name Trentavious Zamon White, Sr.rapperfrom Atlanta and died in AtlantaDavid Berkeleysinger-songwriter with four studio albums and one live album[55]moved to Atlanta for his wife to finish school[56]Big Kuntry King, real name Sean Merrettrapperfrom AtlantaBobby V, real name Bobby Wilsonrecording artist (nicknamed “Valentino” because he was due to be born on Valentine’s Day)attended North Atlanta High School and Clark Atlanta University[57]John Burkesolo pianist and composerborn and lives in AtlantaK Camp, real name Kristopher Thomas Campbellrapperfrom AtlantaCash Out, real name John-Michael Hakim Gibsonrapperfrom AtlantaCat Power, also known as Chan Marshall, real name Charlyn Marshallsinger-songwriter, actress and modelborn in AtlantaEddie Chambleejazz tenor saxophonistborn in Atlanta in 1920Clairo, real name Claire Elizabeth Cottrillsinger-songwriterborn in AtlantaRoscoe Dash, real name Jeffery Lee Johnson Jr.rapperfrom AtlantaDavidosinger, songwriter, and record producerborn in Atlanta but based in NigeriaDrumma Boy, real name Christopher James Gholsonrecord producer, songwriterlives in AtlantaFuture, real name Nayvadius DeMun Wilburnrapper, singer, songwriter, and record producerborn and lives in AtlantaCeeLo Green, real name Thomas DeCarlo Gallawayrapper, singer, actorborn in AtlantaKeri Hilsonsinger-songwriter and actress from Decaturattended Emory University[58]iLoveMakonnen, real name Makonnen Kamali Sheranrapperfrom AtlantaIndia.Arie, real name India Arie Simpsonsinger-songwriter and record producer;[59] has sold over 3.3\u00a0million records in the U.S.; has won four Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Albummoved to Atlanta[60]Graham Jacksontheatre organist, pianist and choral conductormoved to Atlanta in 1923[61]Trinidad James, real name Nicholas Williamsrapperfrom AtlantaErika Jaynesingerborn in AtlantaJID, real name Destin Routerapper, singerborn in AtlantaElton Johnsinger-songwriter, English-born entertainer whose songs include “Your Song”, “Crocodile Rock” and “Candle in the Wind”lives part-time in Atlanta[62]R. Kellysinger, songwriter, record producerresided in Atlanta[63]Khujo, real name Willie Edward Knighton Jr.rapperborn in AtlantaKiller Mike, real name Michael Santiago Renderrapper, actor and activistborn and lives in AtlantaGladys Knightsinger-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and authorborn in AtlantaLatto, real name Alyssa Michelle Stephensrapperborn in Columbus, Ohio, moved to AtlantaBrenda Leeperformer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music; had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s,[64] known for songs “I’m Sorry” (1960) and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (1958); recipient of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)born in Atlanta in 1944[65]Mable Leedancer, entertainer, 2008 inductee into the Tap Dance Hall of Fameborn in Atlanta in 1921Lil Baby, real name Dominique Jonesrapperborn in AtlantaLil Gotit, real name Semaja Zair Renderrapperfrom AtlantaLil Jon, real name Jonathan H. Smithrapper, record producer, songwriter and Grammy winnerborn and lives in AtlantaLil Keed, real name Raqhid Jevon Renderrapperfrom AtlantaLil Nas X, real name Montero Lamar Hillrapper, singerfrom AtlantaLil Scrappy, real name Darryl Raynard Richardson IIIrapperfrom AtlantaLil Yachty, real name Miles Parks McCollumrapper, songwriterfrom AtlantaBaylee Littrellsinger-songwriter and actor; son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrellborn and raised in AlpharettaLudacris, real name Christopher Brian Bridgesrapperborn in Champaign, Illinois, moved to AtlantaVivek Maddalacomposer, producer, multi-instrumental performerattended Georgia TechMadeinTYO, real name Malcolm Jamaal Davisrapperoriginated in AtlantaGucci Mane, real name Radric Davisrapper, actorlives in AtlantaChina Anne McClainsinger-songwriter and actress (Jasmine Payne on TV series Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Chyna Parks on A.N.T. Farm)born in Atlanta[66]Big Maceo Merriweatherblues singer-pianist, made many recordings in the 1940s for Bluebird and Victorborn in Atlanta in 1905Eric NamKorean-American singer-songwriter, television host, entertainer and entrepreneur currently based in South Koreaborn in AtlantaOJ da Juiceman, real name Otis Williams Jr.rapperfrom AtlantaPastor Troyrapperfrom AtlantaDuke Pearsonjazz pianist and composer, noted for work on the Blue Note labelborn in Atlanta 1932, died in Atlanta 1980Playboi Carti, real name Jordan Terrell Carterrapper and songwriterborn in Riverdale, AtlantaRich Homie Quan, real name Dequantes Devontay Lamarrapperfrom AtlantaJerry Reedcountry-music singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor who appeared in more than a dozen films; signature songs include “Guitar Man”, “East Bound and Down”, “A Thing Called Love” and “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot”born in Atlanta[67]Rockorapperfrom AtlantaKelly Rowlandsinger-songwriter with Destiny’s Child and as a solo artist; actress and television personality; two-time Grammy Awards winnerborn in AtlantaRussrapperfrom Atlanta[68]SahBabii, real name Saaheem Valderyrapper and songwriterborn in Chicago, raised in AtlantaCappriccieo Scatesdrummer and record producer; won Phoenix Award in 2011lives and works in Atlanta[69][70]Natalie Lauren Sims, also known as Suzy Rockmusician, songwriter, graphic and art designer, and music executivemoved to Atlanta in 2007[71]Skooly, real name Kazarion Fowlerrapperfrom AtlantaMusiq Soulchildsinger, songwriterresides in Atlanta[72]Soulja Boy, real name DeAndre Cortez Wayrapperfrom AtlantaSouthside, real name Joshua Howard Luellenrapper, record producerfrom AtlantaAngie Stonesinger and record producermoved to AtlantaT.I., real name Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.rapper, actor and businessmanborn in AtlantaRozonda “Chilli” Thomassinger-songwriter, dancer, and actress from TLCborn in AtlantaChris Tomlincontemporary Christian music artist, worship leader and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texasmoved to Atlanta and began churchDJ Toomprecord producer, songwriter and Grammy winnerborn and lives in AtlantaTrouble, real name Mariel Semonte Orrrapperfrom AtlantaUnk, real name Anthony Plattrapperfrom AtlantaUsher, real name Usher Raymondsinger-songwriter, dancer and actor; rose to fame in late 1990s with release of second album My Wayattended North Springs High School[73]Summer Walkersingerfrom Atlanta[74]Florence Warnersinger-songwriter; best known for her appearance on television commercials and local television image campaignsborn in Atlanta[75]Tionne “T-Boz” Watkinssinger-songwriter, dancer, and actress from TLClived in Atlanta[76]Kanye Westrapper, singer-songwriter, record producer and fashion designer; one of the best-selling artists of all timeborn in Atlanta, raised in ChicagoYC, real name Christopher Daniels Millerrapperfrom AtlantaYFN Luccirapperfrom AtlantaYoung Dro, real name D’Juan Montrel Hartrapperfrom AtlantaYoung Nudy, real name Quantavious Tavario Thomasrapperfrom AtlantaYoung Scooter, real name Kenneth Edward Baileyrapperfrom AtlantaYoung Thug, real name Jeffery Lamar Williamsrapper, songwriterborn and lives in AtlantaMigos (Quavo, Offset,Takeoff)rap groupall born in atlanta, Quavo and Offset still live in atlanta. 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