A Royal Welcoming

What needs to be addressed first and foremost is that a brunch is typically held before lunch and after breakfast, hence the term "brunch". This event should have been classified more as an exclusive day party. But whatever you would like to call it, it was certainly an event fit for a king.

I was privileged enough to have been in attendance of this celebration for someone I respect highly, and who has been through enough to deserve this. I will now take you through the event being dubbed as "T.I.'s $100,000 Brunch.

Upon pulling up to the entrance to valet your vehicle, you can''t help but notice all the extravagant cars parked that are parked amongst each other already. However, this is a good omen, it let's one know exactly what to expect and what type of event this is. Continuing through the entrance and getting to the check-in point, heavy security is highly visible and vigilant. Tip has taken proper precautions to ensure that no one ruins his celebration with his 150 close friends and family. Once checked in we know what table we'll be sitting at, it's time to mix and mingle as we all wait for the guest of honor to arrive.

Lil Duval, Ryan Cameron

As we all sip mimosas or personal Ciroc concoctions, hors d'oeuvres are continuously floating throughout. It's obvious there will be a shortage of nothing(including Ciroc; thanks Diddy). Among those in attendance range from Hannah Kang(obviously), Josh Smith, Ryan Cameron(my Big Homie), Lil Duval, to Mayor Kasim Reed and even Heavy D showed up. As soon as T.I. arrived the entire mood changed; the place was instantly electrified. I knew he was there way before I saw him. Ok, ok, the media kind of let everyone know as they rushed the man of the hour.

Needless to say, as any star studded event goes, even one as personal as this(everyone there knew everyone else; except me) everything about it was fancy(no pun). However, with it being so personal, it was highly down to earth and everyone there had a genuine good time as the kingdom welcomed back it's king. WELCOME HOME TIP!!!!!  

Ryan Cameron, ME, Tip

My City

About a year ago people were telling me, "Atlanta is Black Hollywood". I paid no mind until time proved them wrong. Atlanta is not the Black Hollywood, but the new Hollywood.

While most people don't know this that actually live here....well they don't actually live here. I happen to live in the city of Atlanta, not a suburb or section of the city. I went to sleep last night with lights shining in my room from a movie, starring Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz.  Getting back to the point, I have to give credit to someone that I don't particularly favor, Tyler Perry, for bringing the film industry to Atlanta. His studio is the only one in the city, and the only one outside of LA, that is just like one that resides in California.

Living in the city has afforded me to witness various films being filmed here. Not even a mile from my townhouse, Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman filmed a scene for their upcoming comedy, The Change-Up, at Joe's on Juniper. In addition to that, a mansion in Ansley Park(also not a mile from my residence) was used to film something recently. All of these movies do not star black actors. Atlanta, the third fastest-growing city in the country, is definitely becoming Hollywood Jr.  Sure New York is a great place to film on location(if you can). But Atlanta is the new place to be when it comes to films. Spending my first part of my life here and coming back, I would have never thought this would happen. Glad to see it happening though. On top of that, many music videos have been shot here. Curren$y shot 'She Don't Want A Man" here, as well as, "Super High(Sativa Remix)" by Rick Ross. As many would like to say that ATL is known for gays, fake balling, and the hub for music, it's more than that. Atlanta is now, not only the place for young professionals, but the film industry as well.