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Drink shop with hip-hop vibes plans to move into Charlotte’s Camp North End
By Heidi Finley,
4 days ago
Hip Hop Smoothies — known around Charlotte for musically named drinks like I Got Five On It, Get Low and Regulate — is expanding to a third location this fall.
By mid-September, you’ll be able to get one of the popular Charlotte smoothies at Camp North End, where Hip Hop Smoothies is leasing a vintage Airstream in the Boileryard District, ATCO Properties & Management announced in a news release.
Hip Hop Smoothies’ I Got Five On It. Alex Cason/CharlotteFive
Husband and-wife team Shamika and Roberto (Carlos) Brooks opened the smoothie shop as a mobile trailer in 2018. Since then, their small business has grown to two local brick-and-mortar locations and two mobile units, blending fruity drinks with hip-hop vibes.
At Camp North End, expect to see smoothies, acai bowls and other health-focused options, plus outdoor seating with — what else? — hip-hop music setting the tone.
“We are over the moon to be expanding to Camp North End, which has demonstrated its commitment to supporting and uplifting local businesses,” Carlos Brooks said in the news release. “We can’t wait to join the dynamic mix of local businesses and creatives and serve our favorite blends to both longtime fans and new friends.”
Hip Hop Smoothies co-owners Roberto (Carlos) and Shamika Brooks. Alex Cason/CharlotteFive
The opening comes after a period of change at Camp North End, which has seen some food and beverage tenants leave and others struggling with a lack of business.
“We are delighted to welcome Hip Hop Smoothies to Camp North End,” said Tommy Mann, Development Director of Camp North End. “Their family-owned business and unique fusion of fresh, vibrant smoothies and hip-hop culture is a perfect match for our creative and eclectic community.”
At Camp North End, look for Hip Hop Smoothie’s popular beverages, along with acai bowls. Alexander Barrymore
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