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T.I., Killer Mike Join The New Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms Transition Team

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7 years ago

January 13, 2018

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms, who won elected office in December, has tapped Killer Mike of Run the Jewels and T.I. to be part of her transition team, as FOX 5 Atlanta reports. The rappers join executives such as David Abney (CEO of UPS) and Edward Bastian (CEO of Delta Airlines) on the team, which will consult Mayor Bottoms on carrying out policy agenda items. “I am grateful to announce this 38-strong transition team,” she said during a press conference. “It represents a tremendous amount of diversity and depth, and really the best and the brightest in the city of Atlanta.”

Killer Mike took to Instagram to share his excitement regarding the news. “Remember all those ‘ig haters saying what they wish rappers and athletes wud do with their time, Money and resources,’” he wrote. “Well now that it’s happening u can STFU complaining and get active locally to help me, @troubleman31 & our New Mayor Make Atlanta a city where all it’s citizens can do the same no matter fame or status.”

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“Pause The World For Peace” Voted Best Multiple Special Event For BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards

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1 day ago

January 20, 2025

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On September 21, 2024, a five hour concert called “Pause The World For Peace” took place in celebration of the 40th anniversary of International Peace Day declared by the United Nations in 1984. “Pause the World for Peace” was just voted Best Multiple Special Event by the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards. Performers included were EDM singer and recording star Irene Michaels, composer Randy Edelman, and THE AMERICAN RELICS, all Tribeca Record artists.

BroadwayWorld is a website that covers Broadway, off Broadway, regional and international theater. It presents news on your favorite shows in specials, provides interviews and new releases, photo reviews, ticket discounts, behind-the-scenes features, lively message boards, and fan-voted awards. It’s currently one of the leading entertainment sites with over 6 million monthly visitors and is the largest theater site on the internet.

“Pause the World For Peace” was produced by Rev. Paul Sladkus, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and OMMM. Singer Irene Michaels performed her award winning song “I Like Rain” in honor of climate week. The retro rock band THE AMERICAN RELICS performed “The Eyes of 1969” during the Woodstock anniversary segment with members John Gitano, Neal Lazar, Adrienne Dugger, Patty Jarman, Bill Gulino, Nelson Mantana and John McCann. Composer Randy Edelman opened the entire show with his performance of his “A Thanksgiving Prayer”. Randy is credited for scoring over 100 film and television soundtracks (My Cousin Vinny, Last of the Mohicans, MacGyver). John “SohoJohnny” Pasquale the President of the Tribeca Record Label also gave a speech.