FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/30/18 CONTACTS: Garin Narain or Janet Smith, Hawks Communications, (404) 878-3800 MULTI-PLATINUM AWARD-WINNING HIP-HOP DUO RAE SREMMURD ARE NEXT UP TO PERFORM FOR ATLANTA HAWKS IN-GAME CONCERT SERIES ON DEC. 29 VERSUS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS “Black Beatles” Hit Makers to Play Halftime and Postgame for the Final Hawks Home Game of 2018 ATLANTA – Multi-platinum, award-winning hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd announced today via their social media, that they will be performing two sets, halftime and postgame, at the Atlanta Hawks’ Dec. 29 game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The group, comprised of real-life brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, has been a fixture on the music charts since they debuted with their hit “No Flex Zone” in 2014. “We're really excited to be performing at the Hawks game and celebrate Slim Jxmmi's birthday all in one night! Pull up,” said Rae Sremmurd. Rae Sremmurd, whose 2016 No. 1, mega-hit “Black Beatles” helped spawn a social media phenomenon with the “mannequin challenge”, has garnered a number of major award wins, taking home both Billboard Music Awards for Best Rap Collaboration and BET Awards for Best Group. Known for their lively stage presence, the duo also counts platinum singles “Throw Sum Mo”, “No Type”, and “This Could Be Us” among their most popular songs. “We’ve created a great tradition by bringing some of music's hottest acts to perform at our games, “said Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. “It’s been an incredible year at State Farm Arena and it’s only fitting to close 2018 with a great Rae Sremmurd show.” Artists who have previously performed at the Hawk in-game concert series include Future, Gucci Mane, Migos and 2Chainz. To get tickets for the game, go to Hawks.com/rae-sremmurd. Attachment: Rae Sremmurd – Hawks Graphic.jpg # TrueToAtlanta # About the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club With a bold identity and strong new ownership, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and State Farm Arena remain committed to making Atlantans proud on the court and off. The 2014-15 Southeast Division Champions, the Hawks made the postseason in 10 consecutive seasons and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2015. Off the court, the organization has built a culture of inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of Southern Hospitality. It continues into the community where the organization builds bridges through basketball, whether by constructing and refurbishing courts in Atlanta neighborhoods, providing scholarships to our basketball camps, or surprising and delighting our fans with unique Atlanta Hawks experiences. Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game for the 2018-19 regular season, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by calling 866-715-1500! For more information on the Hawks, log on to www.hawks.com today or follow us on twitter @ATLHawks. # # # .