Atlanta rap music has undeniably risen to fame with the prominence of groups like OutKast, TLC and others from back in the mid-1990s to present-day rap artists like Ludacris, Young Jeezy, T.I. and Lil Jon. It is undeniable that Atlanta has produced some of the biggest names in the hip hop and rap industry. Mention Atlanta and host of artists who have sold millions of albums comes into the picture. If there is one thing that Atlanta come to be known for, is the number of multiple platinum selling artists it has produced.

Clearly, ATL is not only the home of Coca-cola Company and AT & T Mobility, but also home to some of the greatest rappers. For example the success of Ludacris and T.I as southern rappers is well attested. With his first album back in year 2000, Ludacris continues to hit air waves with album releases almost every year. T.I, another southern rapper has also proved to be a powerful lyricist with very successful albums. Southern rap is considered to be a major American hip hop genre that emerged from the hip hop culture in New York and California.

Atlanta music is however not just about the well-known rappers. Back on the ground, new rap artists are coming up and can he found in joints all over Atlanta. From crunk to snap to trap and everything else, Atlanta rap music is revitalized and birthed a new generation of music innovators.

Considered the capital of black America, Atlanta has successfully pulled the gaze of New York and Los Angeles hip hop to the south. The rap from the south however has gone beyond that. It has achieved permanence, which is evident from the never-ending list of artists as well as its influence. With the rise of OutKast and their well-named album ATLiens, the music scene of Atlanta had come to the fore and would stretch beyond the horizon.