ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta hip-hop superstar Lil Baby is bringing his hometown energy to State Farm Arena as the Atlanta Hawks prepare for a special night combining NBA basketball and live entertainment.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper is scheduled to headline the halftime performance on Saturday, November 7, when the Hawks host the Brooklyn Nets.
The matchup is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will feature several notable musical appearances throughout the evening.
Atlanta R&B singer Nivea will perform the national anthem before tipoff, while Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Eric Bellinger is scheduled to deliver a special pop-up performance.
Lil Baby’s appearance adds another major hometown performance to his career, which has included chart-topping albums, platinum-selling records and billions of streams worldwide.
The upcoming performance is also part of a larger entertainment initiative by the Atlanta Hawks highlighting Georgia’s contributions to music.
The team’s November lineup includes Southern hip-hop artist Bubba Sparxxx performing during the November 6 matchup against the Washington Wizards, followed by Atlanta-based group Yacht Rock Revue on November 9 when the Hawks face the Los Angeles Lakers.
For Lil Baby, performing at State Farm Arena represents another opportunity to connect with the city that helped launch his music career.
The rapper is also preparing to release his upcoming album FRESH on November 6, just one day before his Hawks halftime appearance.
With a hometown superstar, additional R&B performances and an exciting NBA matchup, the November 7 event is expected to bring together Atlanta’s basketball and music communities for a memorable evening.
Fans interested in attending can find tickets and additional event information through the Atlanta Hawks’ official website.
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