Overview

• Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office said it was not involved in the presentation and noted the city has not issued a Key to the City in a very long time and currently does not offer that commendation.
• The mid-show recognition at State Farm Arena featured State Rep. Ingo Willis, Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington, and Fulton County Probate Judge Kenya Johnson onstage.
• Initial coverage and widely shared clips described the moment as Atlanta awarding a city key during the sold-out concert.
• The city’s statement said the recognition came from Fulton County and the State of Georgia rather than the municipal government.
• Social media reactions ranged from congratulations to skepticism given the artist’s violent lyrical themes, with recent tour stops also reporting tense moments such as an object thrown at a South Carolina show.