MEDIA ADVISORY
August 15, 2023
MARTA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan
Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of
hip hop with a customer event at Five Points Station on Friday, Aug. 18 from 3
p.m. to 6 p.m.
MARTA, like hip hop is an integral part of
Atlanta’s history, and the system has served as a muse or been featured on many
prominent hip hop tracks.
Friday’s celebration will include a hip hop
inspired photo booth, MARTA merchandise, and of course lots of great hip hop
music (the radio edits, so bring the kids!) spun by DJ Sed the Saint Sed The Saint |
International DJ and Startup Founder (djsed.com) and @sedthesaint
on Instagram.
Also, spin the popular MARTA prize wheel
for a chance to win a Breeze card branded with the images of hip hop legends
and Atlantans Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, Killer Mike, and OutKast.
WHAT: MARTA
Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop
WHEN: Friday,
Aug. 18
3 p.m. – 6
p.m.
WHERE: Five Points
Station
Forsyth St.
Atlanta, Ga.
30303
MARTA: Take the train
on any rail line
Bus routes
that service Five Points: 3, 21, 26, 40, 42, 49, 55, 186, 813, 816
Connecting
partners: CobbLINC
GCT
The event is free, and everyone is welcome!
Join us as we pay tribute to the rich history of hip hop and its impact on
culture and music in Atlanta.
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