Big Tigger Talks ‘Rap City’, His Favorite Hip-Hop 50 Moments, the 2023-24 Atlanta Hawks Season & More

On Monday October 16th, Earvin “Magic” Johnson hosted a VIP reception celebrating the reintroduction of Atlanta Life Insurance Company, the lone remaining Black-founded and owned life insurance company. Johnson’s EquiTrust Life Insurance Company has entered into an agreement with the company, which was recently acquired by Atlanta Life Holdings.

The moves are part of an effort to build upon the legacy and mission of a company with more than 100 years of history in providing financial security and protection for underrepresented and underserved communities. Originally founded by Alonzo Herndon, a former enslaved man and savvy entrepreneur who became Atlanta’s first Black millionaire, the company has protected many at-risk citizens while advancing social and economic equity for all.

During the event, some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment joined Magic Johnson to celebrate the reintroduction of Atlanta Life Insurance Company. To begin the night, Magic Johnson joined a few members of the Atlanta media to discuss his involvement in the reintroduction of Atlanta Life Insurance Company, building wealth in the African-American community and more.

TheseUrbanTimes Terrell Thomas caught up with entertainment great Big Tigger to discuss an array of topics. We discussed his history with “Rap City”, His favorite Hip-Hop 50th anniversary moments, being named to the National Black Radio Hall of Fame, the 2023-24 Atlanta Hawks season and more.

The interview was shot and edited by LiveHipHopDaily.

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