Charlamagne Tha God Opens Krystal’s Location in Orangeburg, S.C. Near HBCU

Charlamagne Tha God returned to his home state of South Carolina, bringing a special gift to the community— a Krystal burger chain in Orangeburg. The well-known radio and TV host celebrated the restaurant’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday morning.

Hundreds of excited people gathered for the event, with city leaders praising the new business for creating over 40 jobs and bringing millions of dollars into the community. Charlamagne, who was born in Moncks Corner, expressed his deep connection to South Carolina, sharing, “I was raised in Moncks Corner, but I did radio in Charleston, I did radio in Columbia, I did parties in Orangeburg all the time, so it’s all just home.”

The restaurant’s opening isn’t just about business for Charlamagne. “I want to inspire the next generation of people in South Carolina,” he said. Beyond creating jobs and generating revenue, the radio personality views the restaurant as an investment in the future of the community.

Three local cheerleaders were particularly inspired by meeting Charlamagne. “It’s very inspirational because we get to meet someone very successful, and it gives us confidence on what we can do when we get older,” said Skyy Blair. Her teammate, Lon’dyn Washington, also expressed gratitude for more fast food options in the area, while Willow Brown shared how thankful she was for Charlamagne’s contribution to the community: “We’re very thankful that somebody from this community came and gave back to us, and it just gives us a bunch of opportunities on how we can be in life.”

Charlamagne emphasized the importance of the Krystal location’s design, noting that it represents the success of many notable individuals who started their journeys in South Carolina.

In closing, Charlamagne shared his motto for success: “Keep God first, stay humble, and keep working,” leaving the crowd, especially the younger attendees, with words of encouragement to carry with them as they continue to pursue their dreams.