Rapper Saucy Santana will be making a special in-game performance during the Atlanta Hawks' fourth annual 'Pride Night' Saturday, November 20. The Atlanta Hawks will host the event as they take on the Charlotte Hornets at the State Farm Arena.
Rashad Spain, known professionally as Saucy Santana, started his career as a makeup artist for the City Girls before he released his debut single, "Walk Em Like a Dog". He later gained notoriety as a comedic social media influencer in addition to releasing more hit songs such as 'Walk" and "Here We Go". Now the openly gay rapper can add an NBA performance to his résumé.
The 'Pride Night" celebration will be focused on the theme ‘Allyship Teaches Love’, which spells out A-T-L, and will feature a special rainbow lighting of the State Farm Arena's ‘ATLANTA’ letters during the halftime performance from Lips Drag Queen Show. featured guests during the halftime performance will include Cici Nicole , Lala Ri and Meetya Makuh.
"We are committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels and creating a memorable experience where everyone is welcome at each game, but especially during our annual PRIDE Night," said Hawks’ Executive Vice President and Chief People, Diversity and Inclusion Officer Camye Mackey.
"This year’s Pride Night amplifies the importance of allyship, and we want the Atlanta community to know that we are allies to the LGBTQIA+ community."
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