Atlanta came out to celebrate one of its own. Q Parker, one-fourth of the legendary Bad Boy group 112, brought his birthday in the only way the A knows how, with a packed party at Justin’s, and FreddyO was in the building for all of it. The cameras were rolling, the vibe was right, and Q was surrounded by the very people who have been rocking with him since 112 first helped put Atlanta R&B on the map.
If you grew up on 112, you already know what this group means to the culture. These are the voices behind the records that still shut down any party the second they come on, and Q has always been right at the heart of that sound. Seeing him celebrate another year in his hometown, at a spot carrying the Bad Boy family name from Puff himself, is a full-circle moment for anybody who remembers when Atlanta groups were fighting just to be heard.
The night was pure Atlanta from start to finish: good people, good energy and that family feel this city does better than anywhere else on the map. Q worked the room, showed love to everybody who came through to celebrate him, and proved that real talent and real ones only get better with time. Happy birthday, Q. The A appreciates you, and so do we.
Press play to step inside the party with us, then tell us in the comments what your all-time favorite 112 record is, because we know you have one.
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