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

The Atlanta Hawks are honoring the iconic Atlanta adult entertainment club with a special game night.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Atlanta Hawks are planning a tribute night to Magic City, the city's famous adult entertainment club, on March 16. The event will feature the club's signature lemon pepper wings, a halftime performance by Atlanta native T.I., and exclusive merchandise. The Hawks are also hosting a live pregame podcast recording about Magic City's impact on music, culture, and sports.

Why it matters

Magic City has long been an iconic institution in Atlanta, known for its influence on hip-hop culture and Black culture more broadly. By honoring the club, the Hawks are recognizing its significance and celebrating the city's unique cultural heritage.

The details

The Hawks' Magic City tribute night will include the club's famous lemon pepper wings, a halftime performance by Atlanta rapper T.I., and exclusive merchandise inspired by the club's brand. The team is also hosting a live pregame recording of a podcast that will explore Magic City's impact on music, culture, and sports in Atlanta.

  • The Hawks' Magic City tribute night is scheduled for March 16, 2026.
  • T.I. is set to perform at halftime of the game.

The players

Jami Gertz

The Hawks' principal owner, filmmaker, and actor who was a producer of the STARZ docuseries 'Magic City: An American Fantasy'.

T.I.

An Atlanta native rapper who will perform at halftime of 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, filmmaker, and actor (kob.com)

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

— T.I. (kob.com)

What’s next

The Hawks will host the Orlando Magic on March 16, 2026 for the Magic City tribute night.

The takeaway

The Hawks' tribute to Magic City highlights the iconic Atlanta club's enduring influence on the city's culture, particularly in the realms of music and entertainment. By honoring this institution, the team is recognizing Atlanta's unique cultural heritage and the role that venues like Magic City have played in shaping the city's identity.