21 Savage took Atlanta straight back to the golden era of R&B Saturday night, turning Electric Owl Studios into a 90s Showtime at the Apollo stage for his 8th annual birthday bash. FreddyO was in the building, and we’ve got 100 photos from the night.
The Grammy winner turns 33 on Wednesday, October 22, and he wasn’t about to let the moment pass quietly. Every year Savage turns his birthday into one of the city’s most talked-about nights, and this year’s theme was a love letter to the R&B and neo-soul that soundtracked the 90s. Guests came dressed for the era, and the birthday boy and his crew pulled up as Jodeci, with Savage in a custom Jodeci-inspired look styled by Fatima.
A Stage Full of Legends
The Apollo theme wasn’t just decoration. The night turned into a full-on concert, with live performances from Xscape, Keyshia Cole, Keith Sweat, Kut Klose and Pleasure P. Atlanta’s own Xscape had the room singing every word, Keith Sweat brought the grown-and-sexy energy, and Keyshia Cole delivered the hits the crowd came for.
Savage even got in on the fun himself, serenading the crowd Jodeci-style during the celebration.
Who Pulled Up
The guest list matched the stage. Latto, Quavo, Metro Boomin and YFN Lucci were among the stars who came out to celebrate, along with a who’s who of Atlanta music, media and nightlife. The ladies came correct in their 90s best, and the dance floor stayed packed from the first set to the last.
Savage Keeps the Tradition Going
From his Cash Money-themed party at the Cascade roller rink to his Freaknik takeovers at Underground Atlanta, 21 Savage’s birthday has become a hometown tradition. This year he said he had to do it big for his 33rd year of life, and he called it the best time of the year and a night to remember.
Happy birthday, 21! Check out every moment in our 100-photo gallery, one picture per page.
Photos: FreddyO.
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