Forever I Love Atlanta Set: Birthday Bash ATL Honors Young Dro, Yung LA & More
The biggest moment of the night? No doubt the 'Forever I Love Atlanta' set. It was a full-on tribute to the OGs who laid the foundation for the city's rap game. When Young Dro, Yung LA, Roscoe Dash, and Shop Boyz hit the stage, the whole arena went crazy. ATL showed love, and the legends gave it right back. Roscoe Dash came out first, getting the crowd lit with his classics, followed by Shop Boyz who brought the house down with 'Party Like a Rockstar.'
The real turning point was when Yung LA stepped up and dropped his verse on 'Ain't I.' The second that beat dropped, State Farm Arena sang word.for.word.
Phones were in the air, people rapping every line, the energy was too lit. Then came Young Dro, cool as ever, with that signature polo on, and rocked the stage. Dro kept the momentum rolling, reminding everybody why he's still one of ATL's finest. The whole set was a salute to all the legends that put a stamp in southern Hip-Hop. The 'Forever I Love Atlanta' wasn't just a set name; it really is a lifestyle for those from the Peach State. Birthday Bash ATL 2025 embodied that slogan loud and clear. ATL pulled up for its legends, and the city stood tall.
Being the 29th Birthday Bash, this year was a serious preview of what's to come. With the 30th anniversary on deck in 2026, fans are expecting even more surprises, epic reunions, and historic moments. If this year was fire, next year's gonna be legendary.
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- Refinery29
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Buzz Feed
05-08-2025
- Buzz Feed
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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Yahoo
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The cadence and rhythm of this track feel eerily similar to many other, stronger entries on A Futuristic Summa, making it hard not to draw comparisons — especially since 'Overly Trimm' doesn't appear until the closing moments of the project. 20. 'I Like That' 'I Like That' admittedly features so many different vibes that it all becomes a little overwhelming. Roscoe and 2 Chainz come through and do their thing, but by the end of the song, the glitchy beat, combined with Waka's signature 'Waka Flocka' screams, feels a bit suffocating. With its bloated four-minute run time, I can't help but let out an exhale by the end of the track. 19. 'Make It Make Sense' Rocko's relaxed swagger pairs effortlessly with Zaytoven's slightly menacing piano trills on 'Make It Make Sense.' With the track sounding like a polished throwback to a 2010s classic, Metro and Zay step away from the high-energy party anthems of A Futuristic Summa to craft a slow-burn hustler track. 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