Atlanta is dominating pop culture and Falcons are doing their part
There's no place in North America more relevant to pop culture than Atlanta at the moment, and the Falcons are doing their part in contributing to the city's resounding success.
The NFC Championship Game was billed as a promising matchup between the Falcons' top-ranked scoring offense squaring off against the Green Bay Packers' fourth-ranked scoring offense. In actuality, the game wasn't even close, as Julio Jones stampeded for nine receptions, 180 yards, and two touchdowns while presumptive MVP Matt Ryan went 27-of-38 for 392 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in a 44-21 victory. It's another conquest for the city that refuses to take an L early in 2017.
Atlanta's widespread influence on hip-hop has been evident for well over a decade in 2017, and the city is reaching the apex of mainstream culture. Migos and Rae Sremmurd alternated between the top-two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the past two weeks, for "Bad and Boujee" and "Black Beatles" respectively. Since the month begun, Migos released three promotional singles for their hotly anticipated album "C U L T U R E," with the video for "T-Shirt" drawing comparisons to the film "The Revenant" for its stylistic similarities. It's a triumphant era for the Atlanta music scene, where the Falcons can draw inspiration from.
Donald Glover continued to lead the city to prominence during the 74th Golden Globes, where his hit show on FX titled "Atlanta" won Best Television Series- Musical or Comedy. Glover also won Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy for his acerbic wit on the show as Earnest "Earn" Marks, and he provided Migos with a rousing shoutout for "Bad and Boujee." In the world of music and television, Atlanta is superseding Los Angeles and New York. In the world of professional sports, it's apparent that it's the Falcons' time to capture their first Lombardi Trophy.
On the political front, Donald Trump attacked Congressman John Lewis last week, stating that the civil rights hero should spend more time fixing inner cities and his own district, while accusing him of being all talk. Trump's misguided attempt backfired with many noting that Lewis was brutally beaten during the Civil Rights Movement and that his district is among the most affluent in all of Georgia. In a tumultuous political climate, Atlanta's heroes refused to back down, a mantra the Falcons could certainly rally behind.
After mercilessly routing the Green Bay Packers 44-21 in the final game at the Georgia Dome, the Falcons advanced to their first Super Bowl since 1998. If the Falcons end up victorious on Feb. 5, it would be the ultimate coronation for the continent's pop culture leader.