NOLA Music Showcase Contest to Spotlight Local Musicians at Essence Fest

April 3, 2019

The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) and the New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network (NOMTN) are coordinating to give New Orleans local musicians a first-of-its-kind musical showcase at the 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival. The showcase will take place as the final event during ESSENCE Festival NOLA Media day on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Musicians will compete online […]


Security “Beefed Up” for Kodak Black Show After Lil’ Wayne Diss

March 11, 2019

According to TMZ, the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts is increasing security and social media monitoring ahead of Kodak Black’s performance on Thursday. The added security measures are being taken after Kodak took to the mic at a recent show in Miami calling Lil Wayne a “fuckin’ maggot” when he apparently felt slighted […]


The Battle With Street Mentality and Rap Success

December 1, 2018

Music is culture in New Orleans. People from around the world visit the city to recognize the work of Louis Armstrong and the origination of jazz. New Orleans, however, is also home to southern rap. Major record labels (Cash Money and No Limit) have originated out of New Orleans’ projects. These labels have provided opportunity, bringing fame and fortune to some of New Orleans most impoverished residents.


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