Scotty ATL Hip Hop collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 1069

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Content Description

This archival collection includes Scotty ATL's grill molds from actor, writer and producer Issa Rae; rapper, producer, and actor Big Boi; Atlanta rapper T.I.; and an oral history interview with Scotty ATL, by Corey Garrett, CERCL Community Archives Affiliate (https://digitalcollections.rice.edu/Documents/Detail/scotty-atl-hip-hop-oral-history-interview/373940).

Dates

Creation: 2022

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from this material must be handled through the copyright holder. Contact woodson@rice.edu for assistance.

Biographical / Historical

Walter Scott Williams, known professionally as Scotty ATL, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. His musical journey began in his native Atlanta, GA when a friend encouraged him to rap and he quickly gained popularity. In 2015 he released his debut album, and the following year, he embarked on a tour with B.O.B. Scotty ATL was chosen by Houston-based Chinara Butler, Pimp C’s widow, to be a headlining performer at both Pimp C tribute concerts held at SXSW in 2016 and 2017. His talent for business and networking led him to open Grillz By Scotty, a custom jewelry and grillz shop popular among many high-profile clients such as Issa Rae, Flo Milli, Big Boi, the Atlanta Hawks, and more. In 2023 his business will be featured in Diddy's Empower Global Shop, he will create grillz for the "Rock the Bells Cruise," commemorating hip-hop's 50th anniversary. His "Show Ya Grill" tour begins in September 2023 along with the release of his album "Legend In My City".

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This archival collection includes rapper and entreprenuer Scotty ATL's grill molds from actor, writer and producer Issa Rae; rapper, producer, and actor Big Boi; Atlanta rapper T.I.; and an oral history interview with Scotty ATL, by Corey Garrett, CERCL Community Archives Affiliate.