Hosted by Robin J and Jameer, the late night concert kicked off with sets from upcoming Brooklyn based rappers including, Lafayette Stokley, Wordsmiff, and Kris Kassanova.

Lafayette took the stage with all confidence during his powerful set.

First up is Lafayette Stokely #takeova@SOBspic.twitter.com/JFYzdBKH25

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While Wordsmiff brought the party ( and his best milly rock) to the stage during his energetic set.

The party is on stage right now. @_WordSmiff_ #takeova pic.twitter.com/YFN73EK4Gi

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Once Dave East hit the stage, it was over . The hype crowd and the Harlem rapper went bar for bar as he performed his hits including “Momma’s Working”.

Harlem’s in the building ! @DaveEast pic.twitter.com/FkyERDH3UP — RESPECT. MAGAZINE (@RESPECTMAG) December 18, 2015

With a cup full of Henny in hand, Raekwon took the stage to close out the show with a melody of his hits. He even gave a brief tribute to the late ODB by performing his hit, “Shimmy Shimmy Ya”. The chemistry between Rae and Scram Jones was dope as Jones played the samples to some of Raekwon’s hits during down time. Raekwon closed out the concert with “C.R.E.A.M”. All in all Thursday night’s Takeovah was one for the books.

“Y’all niggas got love for Wu-Tang?!” –@Raekwon has touched down and is not playing #takeova pic.twitter.com/PCrvI91EcR

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C.R.E.A.M @Raekwon #wutang #takeova pic.twitter.com/Nh5QtdqIzX — RESPECT. MAGAZINE (@RESPECTMAG) December 18, 2015

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The stars came out to support the official screening of the creative new Hip-Hop documentary, The Takeover: What You Really Know About the Dirty South? A slew of celebs were spotted at the mixer and documentary screening in Atlanta that took place during the week of A3C and the BET Hip-Hop Awards, including award-winning super producer and the documentary’s soundtrack executive producer Drumma Boy, Atlanta’s own Trinidad James, rising star Vedo the Singer, L.A. Hair star Lisa B., rap artist Kia Shine, indie Hip-Hop star Lucci, Think It’s A Game Entertainment CEO Fly, rising R&B star T’Melle, the documentary producer, director and writer Andre “Jack Frost” Stephens, and hosted by XXL Magazine Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten.

Guests enjoyed Hip-Hop trivia, prizes, a photo booth and complimentary popcorn with an up close and personal Q&A session featuring Drumma Boy, Jack Frost and Satten immediately following the screening.

The star-studded event celebrated the The Takeover’s success since its recent release, made possible by Frost Vision Films in association with eOne Distribution and N.S.U.C. Entertainment Group. The 90-minute groundbreaking documentary follows the significant rise of southern Hip-Hop music, featuring some of the industry’s biggest stars including Rick Ross, Scarface, Rich Homie Quan, Gucci Mane, Trick Daddy, Mannie Fresh, Lil Jon, Master P, Killer Mike, DJ Drama and more.

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The film traces the history of the five major hubs in the South — Miami, New Orleans, Memphis, Houston and Atlanta — and how each region impacted Hip-Hop culture and the significant artists who rose to fame. Exclusive never-before-seen interviews from a star-studded cast of artists, producers, DJs, CEOs and music industry professionals, make this film a MUST SEE!

WATCH THE TRAILER: The Takeover: What You Really Know About the Dirty South?

The 90-minute documentary is co-produced, directed and written by industry heavyweight Andre “Jack Frost” Stephens, with a film score by Memphis-based DJ Jus Borne and film soundtrack by executive producer and multi-platinum music producer Drumma Boy.

Find out where to watch it at www.thetakeovermovie.com.

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