Words by Christina Lee
...The first-ever A3C was held in 2005 for three days in just one location, and featured 30 acts. Today, A3C strives to be the most comprehensive in hip-hop, its name standing for “All Three Coasts” — so, the East Coast, West Coast and the South. This year’s event featured headliners like 8 Ball and MJG, 9th Wonder and B.o.B. among over 500 other artists, producers and panelists, spread across 15 venues in three Atlanta neighborhoods. Planning can be crucial. Atlanta is built around its highway system, so driving or riding the provided shuttles from one ‘hood to another is a must...
