Waka Flocka Starts Debate: Atlanta Has "Been Running Rap Longer Than Any Coast"

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Waka Flocka had hip hop fans trading opinions after he said the ATL has been reigning in rap longer than any other coast.

A debate has been launched, thanks to Waka Flocka. The rapper has often taken to social media to share brief tidbits of motivation, inspiration, or just to share a few thoughts about life, in general. Just a few hours ago, he posted a message on Instagram that got tongues wagging. "Atlanta been running rap longer than any coast!! Say it ain't so," Waka wrote in the text image.

In the caption, Waka added, "Let's debate this," and readers certainly did. Many hip hop fans were quick to point out that rap originated in New York while die-hard fans of the ATL rap reign agreed with Waka's remarks. It's undeniable that Atlanta has become hip hop's hotspot as artists continue to come out of the Peach State's capital. T.I., Ludacris, Outkast, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Gunna, Lil Scrappy, The-Dream, Jermaine Dupri, Young Thug, Jazze Pha, Yung Joc, Lil Yachty, Lil Jon, Soulja Boy, Goodie Mob, Childish Major, Lil Nas X, Killer Mike, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Xscape, Migos, Mulatto, and a host of others have made names for themselves in Hotlanta and beyond.

Hip hop and rap fans may not agree on this topic, but we're curious as to how our HNHH readers feel about this one. Do you agree or disagree with Waka Flocka?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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