Atlanta, written and starred in by Donald Glover, is a story of an aspiring rapper, Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry) and his manager/cousin Earn (Glover) trying to make their way up the hip-hop ladder. The show's experimental humor creates a hilarious base, and the serious issues in the show Atlanta, written and starred in by Donald Glover, is a story of an aspiring rapper, Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry) and his manager/cousin Earn (Glover) trying to make their way up the hip-hop ladder. The show's experimental humor creates a hilarious base, and the serious issues in the show combined with the tasteful soundtrack collaborate to make an excellent show. Atlanta takes place in it's namesake, which is also Donald's hometown. Earnest needs to make money to support his homeless self, his ex-girlfriend Vanessa, and his daughter Lottie. Paper Boi is on his "grind" and wants to make it big as a rapper. Darius, his roommate and friend, just lives life and takes everything in. All in all, the trio combines for some funny moments and a meaningful show. … Expand