An Atlanta legend and the founder of rappers Killer Mike and T.I.'s Bankhead Seafood has died just weeks after reopening the popular restaurant.

Atlanta is mourning the death of Helen Brown Harden, founder of the city's historic Bankhead Seafood restaurant.

The historic restaurant in Atlanta's Grove Park neighborhood reopened on Nov. 17. Operated by Helen Harden for a half-century on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (née Bankhead Highway), the restaurant is now owned by Atlanta rappers Michael "Killer Mike" Render and Clifford "T.I." Harris.

Helen Brown Harden, the founder of legendary Westside restaurant Bankhead Seafood, has passed away, just weeks after the restaurant's reopening under the ownership of Atlanta rappers Michael "Killer Mike" Render and Clifford "T.

Helen Brown Harden, who founded Bankhead Seafood over 50 years ago, died this week. The restaurant posted a tribute video and statement in Harden’s memory on Monday.