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DAMN: Kendrick Lamar performs exhilarating halftime show

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7 years ago

January 10, 2018

Grammy winning rapper Kendrick Lamar performs at Centennial Park for the college football championship's first ever halftime show.

DAMN: The name of Kendrick Lamar’s latest chart-topping album, and the only word Atlanta could utter after the rapper’s exhilarating halftime performance at the college national football game.

“I don’t do it for the ‘gram, I do it for Compton,” boasted rapper Kendrick Lamar as he performed in front of a crowd hundreds deep at Centennial Park Monday night.

But that night, the rapper did it for more than just Compton; he did it for Atlanta, for the people, and most importantly, for the culture.

The show itself was free, so the much anticipated concert turned the park into an unrecognizable sea of college kids and teenagers. It was a bitter winter night, but even the threat of sleet and snow wasn’t enough to deter the die-hard fans.

The audience went word for word and song for song with the iconic musician, vibrating with energy as he took them through a catalog of his latest hits. Lamar wasted no time, going straight into “DNA” which was smoothly followed by “Element”, two crowd favorites from his 2017 album, DAMN.

Then came the moment everyone was waiting for: the performance of his summertime banger, “Humble”. Lamar went acapella for the first verse, but the song needed no introduction. When he paused the music to let the crowd sing, the entire city seemed to reverberate with the thumping order to “be humble.”

As a night of firsts, it was only fitting that Kendrick also performed his new single, “All of the Stars”, off of the Black Panther soundtrack. As the crowd swayed side to side with their hands in the air, it was clear the SZA featured song is bound to be his next hit. Lamar then followed his performance with the premiere of a new Black Panther preview, for which he served as the producer.

It was surely a night to remember, full of exciting firsts and crushing losses. Kendrick delivered on his promise to deliver the inaugural college national championship, and made history doing so.

So while the city mourns UGA’s loss, we should remember the wise words of a good kid in a mad city: we gon’ be alright.

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BIGGER AND BETTER: DANIEL JEAN CONTENT DAY PART 2

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4 days ago

June 16, 2025

Adavie Gutierrez

NEW YORK-NY— On June 30th, Daniel Jean, one of New York City’s top influencers, is hosting the second installment of #ContentDayNYC event. Jean is bringing the city’s hottest rappers, dancers, and influencers from the five boroughs under one roof.

Jean’s first content day, popped off on May 19th, 2025 as he packed out three floors of the Culture House store in the Herald Square section of Manhattan. In attendance were rappers Stunna Dior, Kyah Baby, Lucky Banks. Media Platforms World Star and CEO of Still got the Juice TV, Phresher Dyggs, Lite Feet dancer Xavian Sanchez, and Influencers Dupree Christopher and Devonte Rosero. Hot 97’s DJ Drewski made an entrance, when he walked in with a bird in his backpack.

Guest were able to get their teeth bejeweled and lymphatic massages to help with slimming up for summer all while showing off their talents, personalities and bodacious bods. The event, created to curate original and fresh content while cross promoting one another, provided a perfect networking and community building opportunity.

“I sat with my team and was trying to figure out what can we do to connect everyone together and while ideas started to flow , we said let’s do a content day. And there you have it, Daniel Jean presents The Biggest Content Day Ever.” said Jean.

Captured by: @_projecthenny #ContentDAyNYC #CreateCaptureConnect

If you’re a millennial or active on social media, then you may have seen the influencer Daniel Jean on your timeline in one of his many viral videos. Along side commuters, Daniel and his wife Esmerlin Valdez, stormed the already crowded train system with decorations a host of creators and cameras rolling capturing the most viral wedding reception in NYC metro history. In between recording his skits, he serves as a private chef at The Luxe Hideout, one of New York City’s hottest venues. Jean is also a philanthropist, in 2024 serving dinner to those same train riders.

For years Daniel has been developing organic relationships while aligning himself with the city’s local businesses, celebutants, artists, influencers and content creators.

Jean is partnering with Worth A Fortune, Biopic Arts Collective and Warrior Mentality Music Group to bring curated sets, professional photography and videography operations, live direction and more.

The Biggest Content Day Ever part-two is promising to be bigger and better with more activations, photo opportunities, and few special guests appearances. The first 100 tickets have sold out. With eight hours of playtime, you never know who may pull up, so don’t you miss out and get your tickets right now on eventbrite.com .