Hi, I’m Christina Lee.
I’m an award-winning storyteller and sought-after producer with a deep expertise in entertainment and culture—changing the conversation whether I’m on the mic, on camera, or behind the scenes.
Jeremy Jennings (2014)
The Tamron Hall Show (2024)
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"There is a high level of work coming from her side, and it's really satisfying to be able to collaborate with someone like her."
Shiva Bayat, showrunner and producer for media and entertainment company Complex NTWRK
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"She’s a super talented and whip-smart journalist who just gets stuff done. And when it’s done, it will blow you away."
Tommy Andres, founder of podcast production company Airloom Media
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"I have seen, and frequently have been inspired by, Christina’s traits as an emerging editor and newsroom leader."
Kamille Whittaker, co-founder of community journalism nonprofit Canopy Atlanta
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"Christina goes so far beyond just covering the fun celebrity aspect of music. ... Basically punk rock for journalism—work that is definitely worth a read."
Raman Sehgal, co-creator of the Modern Minorities podcast
When a podcast needs a culture reporter who can speak to all sorts of audiences, they call me—to work as a host, writer, producer, or all of the above.
Atlanta Is...
King Slime: The Prosecution of Young Thug and YSL
All Songs Considered
Pop Culture Happy Hour
Racket: Inside the Gold Club
Bottom of the Map
Sum'n to Say
As a storyteller, I’ve gone above and beyond to produce journalism that moves the needle and content writing that feels authentic.
In 2025, Atlanta Hip-Hop Got Its Swag Back
The Bitter Southerner, "The Best Southern Albums of 2025"
The Bitter Southerner, "Kacey Musgraves: The Feminine Spirit"
How I'd Fix Atlanta, "Christina Lee: Pay Our Jurors More"
Atlanta, "Water spinach, a staple of Asian cuisine, is finally legal in Georgia"
The Guardian, "‘Takeoff was the glue’: Atlanta’s rap scene mourns murdered Migos member"
Vulture, "How Atlanta Created a Gang Stereotype of Its Hip-Hop Artists"
The Bitter Southerner, "Killer Mike's More Perfect Union"
Allure, "A Brief History of Atlanta's Booming Beauty Industry"
Canopy Atlanta, "How Bankhead became a hip-hop landmark"
Atlanta, "One year later, 7 Asian American community members reflect on the Atlanta spa shootings"
Mic, "20 years later, Generation 'YELL-OH Girls' is still revolutionary"
NPR Music, "K-pop star CL finishes what she started on her debut album 'ALPHA'"
NPR Music, "BbyMutha's 'Muthaland' is Teaching Me That Status Isn't Everything"
Inked, "Playboi Carti: My Way"
Thrillist, "How Atlanta Strip Clubs Are Surviving During the COVID-19 Pandemic"
Red Bull Music Academy, "Roundball Rap: The Hip-Hop Influence on Sports Library Music"
Red Bull Music Academy, "How Atlanta’s DJ Speakerfoxxx Championed Trap’s Crossover Success"
Topic, "Can a Dance Sensation's Viral Moment Disappear?"
The Washington Post, "Atlanta rappers are backing Stacey Abrams. And it all goes back to Young Jeezy."
Complex, "Lil Baby is Quality Control's Reluctant Rap Star"
The Guardian, "Young Dolph, the Rapper Dodging Death: 'I've Been Targeted Since I Was 17'"
Pitchfork, "How a Strip Club DJ's Death Marked the End of an Era in Atlanta Hip-Hop"
Creative Loafing, "Straight Outta Stankonia"
SPIN, "Bando Brothers: Migos Make Their Move"
As an editor, I love figuring out how brands and organizations can produce meaningful work, in any medium and at any stage of the publication process.
Community Issues
As an editor for two years at news nonprofit Canopy Atlanta, I assigned stories that drew feedback from over 300 residents with ties to the metro Atlanta neighborhoods South DeKalb, Lakewood Heights, Norcross, and Tri-Cities.
Stories were either co-reported or co-published with Atlanta Intown, Capital B, Decaturish, Reckon News and Atlanta’s NPR affiliate WABE.
One year later, 7 Asian American community members reflect on the Atlanta spa shootings
As a frequent contributor to Atlanta magazine, I interviewed two family members of victims from the Atlanta spa shootings and co-edited this series of reflections with Atlanta’s editor-in-chief.
The Sound of Atlanta
For The Guardian’s week-long series on Atlanta, and with help from local journalists, I curated a list of artists and tracks that were defining the city’s scene—spanning rock, gospel and of course, Future.
And as a guest expert, I've brought facts and high energy to documentary, network TV, and YouTube audiences alike.
The Tamron Hall Show, "We’re Diving into Young Thug’s Trial & The Fight for Freedom of Speech"
Dateline, "Sound and Fury"
First of All with Victor Blackwell, "Attorney for Former YSL Trial Defendant Arrested, Charged with Street Gang Activity"
Switched on Pop, "In Defense of Crunk"
NPR Music, "Records That Changed Our Lives: Santigold and 'Muthaland'"
Résiste!, "Atlanta"
NPR Music, "NPR Music's Listening Party for the Top 5 Songs of 2020"
Atlanta Press Club, "Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop Artist & Author Lecrae for a Discussion About His Latest Book, I Am Restored"
WABE, "Bottom of the Map Live!" at the High Museum of Art
Red Bull Music Festival Atlanta, "A Convo with Coach K"
Unladylike, "How to Be Da Baddest Bitch in Hip-Hop"
Dead End Hip Hop, "Megan Thee Stallion - Fever Mixtape Review"
BBC Newsbeat, "Maroon 5, Travis Scott and the Super Bowl half-time show controversy"
Red Bull Music Festival Atlanta, "Sleepy Brown on The Vinyl Room and OutKast"