Magic City

Magic City is a prominent strip club in Atlanta, founded in 1985 and currently owned by Michael “Magic” Barney. Hip hop and rap ties Described by Dan Gartland of Sports Illustrated as a "legendary strip club that should be familiar to anyone who knows anything about rap music", Magic City has well-documented ties with the trap and hip hop scene. It was partially responsible for launching the careers of Future and Migos. DJ Esco worked at Magic City. DC the Brain Supreme of Tag Team worked at Magic City when he released the hit "Whoomp! (There It Is)". In popular culture Several rap and hip-hop songs mention Magic City, including "Strip Club" by The 2 Live Crew, "Magic City Monday" by Jeezy and "Magic" by Future. The reference to "Monday" is because Magic City is "supposedly the Holy Grail of Atlanta strip clubs on Monday nights". In July 2015, GQ released a documentary Magic City about the strip club, directed by Lauren Greenfield. Notable visitors and events In addition to the artists mentioned in the § Hip hop and rap ties section, Magic City has been visited by 2Pac and Biggie, and Michael Jordan. In November 2018, Magic City was temporarily refashioned as "Future City" to celebrate Future's thirty-fifth birthday, and was visited by him, Drake, Lil Yachty, Jacquees, Pastor Troy, and others. Drake allegedly had an armored truck deliver $100,000 in cash to the strip club. In December 2018, Atlanta United FC players celebrated their MLS Cup victory at Magic City.