“Magic City: An American Fantasy,” which debuts Friday on Starz, is billed as explores “the untold stories behind Atlanta’s most influential Black cultural hub, Magic City.” The five-part docuseries features Shaquille O’Neal, rappers T.I., Killer Mike and Drake, as well as and producer/songwriter Jermaine Dupri, among other prominent names.

Atlanta holds a distinct place in the American cultural landscape. Beginning in the 1970s, it became a hub for the Black elite, and has only grown since then. Within Atlanta’s confines, Magic City, one of the most popular strip clubs in the country,