Atlanta stayed outdoors on a college night time as celebrities, athletes, and changemakers supported the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Basis whereas mixing group, tradition, and a shared dedication to uplift the subsequent era.

From Grammy-nominated artists to NFL professionals and rising actors, the town’s most recognizable faces pulled as much as “Movie star Topgolf: An Night of Affect“, hosted at Topgolf Midtown. The fundraiser, benefiting youth initiatives underneath the basis, shortly turned much less about formality and extra about fellowship.

Whereas the inspiration’s title was on the banner, the actual highlight shone on the celebs who confirmed up, confirmed out, and reminded the group that Atlanta doesn’t simply entertain, it empowers.

Stars, Swings, & Southern Power

The bays had been stuffed with a vibrant mixture of athletes, entertainers, and media personalities together with T.I., David Banner, Roscoe Sprint, Pastor Troy, Brownstone, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Tyrell Adams, Josh Powell, Ty McGill, Chubb Rock, Landstrip Chip, Casey Hayward, Tim Jennings, and Ambassador Chanita Foster.

Town’s personal Mayor Andre Dickens additionally made a quick look, dapping up visitors and displaying help for initiatives that pour into Atlanta’s subsequent era.

The environment wasn’t simply energetic—it was deliberately curated with experiential moments that mirrored fashionable youth tradition and innovation. Ornamental signage adorned the walkways from ATL Plus Journal, creating an upscale ambiance. Tunes from Majic 107./97.5 and DJ Castronovaa had people on the dance flooring. A silent public sale occurred all through the night, providing sports activities memorabilia offered by A-City Authentics, with proceeds supporting nationwide youth mentorship and management applications.

The venue additionally featured cutting-edge activations designed to spark curiosity: attendees bought up shut with robotic canine, a part of a tech-forward initiative showcasing the sort of modern studying instruments the children concerned in these applications are being launched to. Close by, a photograph sales space activation utilizing AI allowed visitors to pose for an image and obtain a customized baseball card with their picture and enjoyable stats—fusing nostalgia and next-gen tech in a single interactive second.

OMB Peezy Talks Goal and Endurance

Rapper OMB Peezy was available and instructed BOSSIP that giving again to youngsters is at all times a precedence.

“Something serving to the children, you recognize, as a result of the children are the long run. I do know it might sound cliché, however the youngsters actually are the long run. Something for the children—I’m for it,” he mentioned.

When requested what he’d inform youth attempting to determine life out, Peezy saved it genuine.

“Simply be affected person… For those who want someone to look as much as, learn some books. The books gon’ educate you sh*t a human can be scared to inform you or preserve to themselves. The fitting books gon’ get you there—you’ll be aight.”

Roscoe Sprint Displays on Staying True to Your self

Roscoe Sprint, considered one of Atlanta’s early 2010s hitmakers, confirmed like to BOSSIP for supporting his profession throughout early Twitter days and leaned into the night time’s theme of development and giving.

“I’m large on camaraderie, fellowship, assembly of the minds—mental stuff. I’m all for that,” he mentioned. “So something that provides again or practices reciprocity, I’m right here for it.”

His recommendation to as we speak’s youth? Don’t mix in.

“Don’t be afraid to be totally different and go in opposition to the grain… More often than not, the individuals following what everyone else is doing are doing simply that—following. The extra photographs you stand up, the extra left-hand layups you soak up life, the higher off you’ll be.”

Atlanta Strikes with Coronary heart

Regardless of the glitz and VIP bays, the night’s heartbeat was clear: pour into the long run, have fun the tradition, and have a rattling good time whereas doing it.

From former NFL gamers like Karon Riley, Tyson Jackson, and Mike Davis, to acquainted media voices like Shirley Strawberry, Jazzy McBee, and Kier Spates, the visitor record was a who’s who of ATL delight.

The true flex? Being in a room filled with Black excellence, working, not simply enjoying, for affect.