Atlanta’s own Fatt Smaxk sits down with The Kid Mero on HOT97 Mornings with Mero to break down what’s really popping in ATL — from the real Atlanta (zones 1-6) vs. Gwinnett, to how “Butter Bean” and “Smack or Die” took over the city in 30 days. He opens up about his come-up from the streets of Thomasville, getting a cosign from his favorite rapper, signing to Atlantic Records, and why he refuses to let too many people in the studio. Plus: his thoughts on AI in hip-hop, selling out his first headlining show, the Atlanta artists who actually stick together, and why one inch of snow shuts the whole city down.
Topics covered:
What’s really Atlanta? The zone system explained
How “Butter Bean” and “Smack or Die” went viral
Street life, trafficking cases, and finding a way out through music
Why Fatt Smaxk stays approachable and won’t buy jewelry (yet)
Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and his father’s playlist
Atlanta’s collaborative hip-hop scene vs. New York
AI in music: “You’re cheating the game”
Smack Season 3 and what’s next
The Apollo of Atlanta: Fox Theater, Tabernacle & State Farm Arena
Atlanta vs. snow: a city in chaos
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