INAUGURATION ED.: EVENTS // T.I., YOUNG JEEZY, AKON PRESIDENTIAL PARTY

Wrap-Up:
With limited connections and trickle-down cash flow, I passed on some of the mega-balls and opted for a Presidental celebration at Love. Hosted by T.I., Young Jeezy, and Akon, what was planned to be a budget-friendly event, turned out to be one of the hottest parties during presidential week. I arrived around 1 AM, and the place was just starting to get crowded. By 1:30 AM it was jumpin'. The "Small Money" line was down the block, but the VIP line was relatively short. At the door, VIP started at $200 and General was $100. With a flash of my VIP ticket, I rolled in right after Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy) and right before the Wire Cast.

Once inside, the crowd was an interesting mix of different flavors: Black; White; Asian; Suited; Street Wear; Preppy; and so on. The main DJ was S&S (nYc)and each level presented different music. The scheduled performances included T.I., Young Jeezy, with Akon hosting. Other celebrity guest and talent included Beyonce, Kevin Lyles, Tracy Edmonds, Nelly, Jalen Rose, Trey Songz, Lola Luv, Bow Wow, Teanna Taylor, and Kenny Burns. It was a lot of money in the building.

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