Through Well, Abdur-Rahman
October 28, 2025
The musicians have gained fame and support through their platform on Dirty Luxury.
Homeless musicians in Atlanta have a new opportunity to showcase their artistry during outdoor studio sessions.
Through music, local artists have found a way to showcase the talent within Atlanta’s unhoused community. A group of four called Dirty Luxury decided to take their studio to the streets of Atlanta. Putting unhoused people on the microphone has led to advocacy and awareness of their situation. In some cases it has even changed their lives financially.
Dirty Luxury creators Demetrius Worthy, Jahquez McKenzie, Kino Lewis and Cedric Brown began the impromptu studio sessions in May. Since then, they’ve gained traction with their viral sessions, unlocking the talent within this niche community.
“We change people’s lives day by day, and not just in that moment,” Worthy said to Fox 5. “We had one person that we registered went from no followers on Instagram – I’m not saying Instagram is a big place – but to 100,000 followers plus just by being on our page. Not only was he able to gain followers, but he also raised over $13,000 through GoFundMe.”
The setup includes the microphone and an open invitation for those living in these unhoused sectors to demonstrate their skills. With more than 40 homeless artists spotlighted to date, the team is using its platform to help new fans directly support these struggling artists. This direct involvement often leads to further listening and donations.
The Unlikely Cause helps others recognize themselves in these artists’ situations, creating compassion and empathy for these unhoused musicians. The affected artists also expressed their own gratitude for the opportunity with Dirty Luxury. They said it offers a glimpse into their entire humanity from a charitable perspective.
“It was a blessing because you don’t meet that many people here,” said one artist, Ivery Molden, after stepping up to the microphone. “Especially by the people who go unnoticed every day.”
Atlanta has also faced an ongoing homelessness crisis. According to Capital B News, the Point-In-Time count of homelessness revealed a third year in a row of increased homelessness in the city. Given Atlanta’s diverse population, the majority of local homeless families also identify as Black.
Worthy’s goal is to ensure that Atlanta remembers the unhoused members of the creative community and that their art matters, too.
“We are not in a position to choose the cards we are dealt,” he added. “And the cards we are most often dealt end up with these people in the positions they are in today, so you have to treat everyone with humility.”
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