Hawks Plan Magic City Tribute Night with Lemon Pepper Wings, T.I. and Merch

The Atlanta Hawks are honoring the iconic Atlanta strip club with a special game night featuring food, music, and exclusive merchandise.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Atlanta Hawks are planning a special 'Magic City' tribute night on March 16 to celebrate the iconic Atlanta strip club. The event will feature the club's famous lemon pepper wings, a halftime performance by Atlanta native T.I., and exclusive merchandise. The Hawks' principal owner Jami Gertz, who produced a docuseries about Magic City, said the collaboration is 'very meaningful' and that the club has made an 'incredible impact' on the city's culture.

Why it matters

Magic City is a legendary Atlanta institution that has played a significant role in the city's hip-hop and Black culture. By honoring the club, the Hawks are recognizing its cultural importance and appealing to the local community through food, music, and merchandise that resonates with Atlanta's identity.

The details

The Hawks' 'Magic City' tribute night will include the club's signature lemon pepper wings, with a special version named after former Hawks player Lou Williams. Atlanta native T.I. will perform at halftime, and there will be a live pregame recording of a podcast about Magic City's impact on music, culture, and sports. The Hawks are also selling exclusive merchandise as part of the celebration.

  • The 'Magic City' tribute night will take place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Jami Gertz

The principal owner of the Atlanta Hawks and one of the producers of the STARZ docuseries 'Magic City: An American Fantasy'.

T.I.

An Atlanta native and rapper who will perform at halftime during the Hawks' 'Magic City' tribute night.

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What they’re saying

“This collaboration and theme night is very meaningful to me after all the work that we did to put together 'Magic City: An American Fantasy'. The iconic Atlanta institution has made such an incredible impact on our city and its unique culture.”

— Jami Gertz, Hawks principal owner (atlantanewsfirst.com)

“We doin' this one for the city ... Magic City.”

— T.I. (atlantanewsfirst.com)

What’s next

The Hawks will be selling exclusive 'Magic City' merchandise during the tribute night, and fans can expect to see the lemon pepper wings and other special menu items available at the game.

The takeaway

The Hawks' 'Magic City' tribute night is a unique and meaningful way for the team to honor a legendary Atlanta institution that has had a significant impact on the city's culture, particularly in the realms of hip-hop and Black culture. By incorporating the club's iconic food, music, and merchandise, the Hawks are creating a celebration that will resonate with the local community.