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MANILA, Philippines – On Saturday morning, March 28, rapper Tauheed “2 Chainz” Epps will take over the Philips Arena when the Atlanta Hawks host the Miami Heat.
2 Chainz, an Atlanta native, will perform three times throughout the game beginning with the pre-game show prior to the introduction of the starting line-ups. The rapper will then perform again during halftime and after the match.
The first 5,000 fans to get to the Philips Arena will be given copies of his latest mixtape, “T.R.U. Jack City.” Those present will also get the chance to purchase Hawks gear inspired by 2 Chainz.
“As an Atlantan, I’m excited to collaborate with my beloved Hawks on March 27 as they face off against the Miami Heat,” 2 Chainz said through an Atlanta Hawks press release. “The Hawks have been ‘TRU to Atlanta’ this season so it’s only right that we come out to support.”
This past offseason, former Hawks controlling owner Bruce Levenson sold his interest in the franchise after self-reporting to the NBA that he sent a racist email in August 2012.
The email, which was sent to former Hawks President Danny Ferry, indicated that Levenson believed Atlanta’s fan base was heavy on African-Americans.
Ferry was also let go by the Hawks this offseason due to racist comments said about current Heat forward Luol Deng.
“I wrote an e-mail two years ago that was inappropriate and offensive,” Levenson said in a Hawks press release.
“By focusing on race, I also sent the unintentional and hurtful message that our white fans are more valuable than our black fans,” he later added.
The Hawks, who lead the Eastern Conference with a 53-17 record, are currently on sale. – Rappler.com
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