Hawks to Host Magic City Tribute Night

Event to feature lemon pepper wings, T.I. performance, and exclusive merchandise

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Atlanta Hawks are planning a special tribute night on March 16 to honor Magic City, the iconic Atlanta adult entertainment 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 are collaborating with Magic City to celebrate the club's cultural impact on the city.

Why it matters

Magic City has long been a fixture in Atlanta's entertainment and hip-hop culture, making it a meaningful institution to honor. The Hawks' tribute night aims to celebrate the club's influence and legacy within the community.

The details

The Hawks' Magic City tribute night on March 16 will include food offerings from the club, such as their renowned lemon pepper wings, including a special version named after former Hawks player Lou Williams. Atlanta native T.I. is scheduled to perform at halftime, and there will be a live pregame recording of a podcast discussing Magic City's impact on music, culture, and sports. The Hawks are also releasing exclusive merchandise for the event.

  • The Hawks' Magic City tribute night is scheduled for March 16, 2026.

The players

Jami Gertz

Hawks principal owner, filmmaker, and actor who produced the STARZ docuseries 'Magic City: An American Fantasy'.

T.I.

Atlanta-based rapper and performer who will headline the halftime show at the Hawks' Magic City tribute night.

Lou Williams

Former Hawks player who will have a special lemon pepper wing named after him as part of the Magic City tribute.

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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

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

— T.I.

What’s next

The Hawks will release details on how fans can purchase tickets and merchandise for the Magic City tribute night in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Hawks' tribute to Magic City highlights the club's enduring cultural significance in Atlanta, demonstrating how sports franchises can collaborate with iconic local institutions to celebrate a city's unique identity and heritage.