Jermaine Dupri is bringing Atlanta’s most iconic—and infamous—club to your screen. The Grammy-winning producer and cultural tastemaker just revealed his upcoming five-part docuseries, Magic City: An American Fantasy, during a major panel at the 2025 American Black Film Festival in Atlanta.
The highly anticipated Starz docuseries explores the untold story behind Magic City, the strip club that has shaped hip-hop, sports, and Black culture for nearly four decades.
“It’s really a Jermaine Dupri album disguised as a documentary,” Dupri said with a grin during the panel discussion, joined by executive producer Cole Brown and journalist Jemele Hill.
???? What Is Magic City: An American Fantasy?
Premiering August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Starz (right after the BMF season finale), Magic City: An American Fantasy offers an exclusive, behind-the-curtain look at one of Atlanta’s most legendary venues.
From the neon-lit stages to the celebrity-filled VIP rooms, the docuseries traces Magic City’s cultural evolution and impact across:
- ???? Hip-hop and rap music
- ???? Sports and athlete culture
- ✊???? Black cultural identity
- ???????? The economics of adult entertainment
According to the show’s synopsis, the series dives into how a strip club became a launchpad for music careers, an athlete hangout, and a cultural institution.
“The docuseries’ unprecedented insider access and history unveiled from those who built its empire is a perfect complement to Starz’s slate of adult, culture-driving shows,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming at Starz.
???? Big Names, Big Stories: Who’s In It?
The docuseries features first-hand accounts and commentary from some of the biggest names in the game—artists, athletes, and industry insiders who lived the Magic City lifestyle.
Expect appearances from:
- 2 Chainz
- Nelly
- Shaquille O’Neal
- Quavo
- Killer Mike
- Big Boi
Each star shares personal memories, wild stories, and how Magic City influenced their work, careers, and view of the world.
???? From Soundtrack to Spotlight: How the Project Was Born
On the BET Awards red carpet, Jermaine Dupri revealed how Magic City: An American Fantasy came to life.
“It started as a soundtrack,” he said.
“Then I realized—this is basically a Jermaine Dupri album, but with a bunch of artists I’ve never worked with before.”
He explained that working with Atlanta-based talent became central to the project’s evolution:
“I’m putting artists from Atlanta on this. That’s exciting to me,” he added.
“People keep saying ‘bridge the gap’—I’m just trying to put my city on. We gon’ rock out. It’s an Atlanta summer.”
???? Why Magic City Still Matters
Since opening its doors in the mid-1980s, Magic City has been ground zero for some of the most defining moments in Southern hip-hop.
It’s where:
- Future once worked on music while dancers performed in the background.
- Migos music blew up before hitting national radio.
- Major athletes celebrated championships and made headlines.
- DJs tested the next big club bangers.
Magic City is more than a strip club—it’s a cultural barometer for Atlanta and beyond.
The club’s influence is undeniable—from launching hits to shaping fashion trends to influencing hip-hop language and aesthetic. Dupri says it was important to honor that legacy with depth.
???? Exclusive Access Like Never Before
Magic City: An American Fantasy is expected to reveal:
- Never-before-seen footage from inside the club
- Exclusive interviews with dancers, promoters, DJs, and club staff
- The financial ecosystem that powers Atlanta’s strip club industry
- The crossover between rap music, sex work, and fame
“This is the kind of story only someone from Atlanta could tell,” Dupri shared.
“It’s personal, it’s real, and it’s long overdue.”
✨ Starz Bets Big on Black Culture Again
Following the success of Power, BMF, and P-Valley, Starz is once again doubling down on bold, Black-led storytelling.
“We’re proud to spotlight a project that uncovers the hidden layers of cultural influence in a way that feels both intimate and cinematic,” Busby said.
With Magic City: An American Fantasy, Starz is not just entertaining audiences—they’re documenting modern Black history in a provocative, uncensored way.
???? Release Date & Where to Watch
???? Magic City: An American Fantasy
????️ Premieres August 15, 2025
???? 10 p.m. ET/PT on Starz (U.S.)
???? Right after the BMF Season Finale
????️ What Are Fans Saying?
Social media has already lit up with anticipation after the panel and red carpet interviews.
Fans are calling it:
???? “The real story behind the music industry”
???? “Atlanta’s untold power move finally told”
???? “P-Valley meets Behind the Music… but realer”
???? Are You Tuning In?
Will you be watching Magic City: An American Fantasy when it drops on Starz?
What do you think about Jermaine Dupri’s bold move to bring Atlanta strip club culture into the mainstream?
???? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
And stay locked on The Pop Radar (TPR) for exclusive interviews, teasers, and inside scoops leading up to the premiere.
