Charlotte, NC is going up this Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, AND Saturday! This week, Charlotte is hosting this year's CIAA conference at the Time Warner Cable Arena. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association aka CIAA was created over 100 years ago and is recognized as the nation's oldest collegiate athletic conference for Division II men's and women's basketball teams from historically black colleges and universities. This week will be full of many tournaments and of course, star-studded events and parties!
Wednesday, February 25th, TalkoftheTown Media & Events, Digital Divas, and Mingleberry present Frolic: The Social Climb, which is one event that is currently the talk of the town and social media. The party sets a sexy tone with good vibes coming from DJ Flemingo.
Thursday, February 26th, the CIAA will be hosting the "Legends of Hip Hop" concert at Charlotte's Convention Center featuring some of the hottest and influential MC's of all time such as MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, and Chubb Rock
Right after the "Legends of Hip Hop" concert, is the official "Legends of Hip Hop" after party presented by the Urban League. The proceeds go toward the CIAA's scholarship fund and help aid in job placements for African-American college students.
This year's CIAA fan fest is presented by Toyota. The fest will take place from February 26th-February 28th. It will include free giveaways, interactive games, three on three basketball tournaments, Gospel performances, R&B, Rap, and Hip Hop performances, vendors, and celebrity appearances.
From Thursday, February 26th-Saturday, February 28th, Young Millionaire Team presents Charlotte Takeover, which is a host of parties featuring some of the hottest Rap, Hip Hop and R&B artists. On Thursday, Tank and Ginuwine will be blessing Oasis Tent with their soothing, sensual voices. On Friday, Rich Homie Quan and Yo Gotti hit the stage, follow by the new "it" couple, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill.
Thursday, February 26th, Legacy Promotions brings Jaacquees to Charlotte to perform live at Noir. This all black affair will be hosted by Famous Los and Jose Montana, with music coming from DJ K Grady and DJ Jayy Hawk.
Friday, February 27th, Sport E Odie, Russell Payton, and Presidential Movement Entertainment presents another event partnered with Revolt and Ciroc. Diddy and Lil' Kim will be in the building!
Saturday, February 28th, The Garner Circle presents a beauty bar pop-up hosted by Amanda G.
Saturday, February 28th, Dej Loaf will be at the Northlake Mall signing fan's CD copies of her mixtape "Sell Sole"
Just to name a few of many events going down in Charlotte. One things for sure: Charlotte, NC is definitely the place to be at this week!
Saturday, February 28th, A G Entertainment presents BLOW, the biggest day party hosted by Young Jeezy, T.I., and Yo Gotti!
Saturday, February 28th, Sport E Odie, Russell Payton, and Presidential Movement Entertainment presents Tournament Main Event featuring Fabolous, T.I., Rich Homie Quan, and Troy Ave.
Saturday, February 28th, Sport E Odie, Russell Payton, and Presidential Movement Entertainment presents another event hosted by Diddy and Kenny Burns.
(Photos: Twitter, CharlotteTakeover.com, Instagram, and CIAA official website)
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