In lieu of receiving lavish gifts for his 3oth birthday, rapper Lil Wayne gave a huge gift to the city of New Orleans. Weezy opened…
FROM NEWS92FM.com — Forecasters Tuesday upgraded Tropical Storm Isaac to a Category 1 hurricane just hours before it’s expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast, while warning that the biggest threat will be the rainfall and storm surge, not the wind. Isaac, a massive and slow-moving storm, will make landfall as early as Tuesday night, […]
Louisiana evacuees fleeing from the wrath of Tropical Storm Isaac were hunkered down in many Houston area motels and hotels Monday evening. As many families…
Rick Ross received a hero’s welcome when he rolled through New Orleans to shoot the TAJ-directed video for his latest street anthem “Hold Me Back.” The Bawse caused a commotion as he posed for photos with the locals. Swizz Beatz, Mia X, and Wale also stopped by the set to show love. WATCH VIDEO
Some of music’s biggest voices are headed to New Orleans. Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, and Fantasia have been announced as performers for this year’s ESSENCE Music Festival. READ MORE
via: wdsu.com NEW ORLEANS — A 36-year-old social worker from New Orleans has been recognized by the Guinness World Records organization for her huge hair. Read more: http://www.wdsu.com/news/29197872/detail.html#ixzz1Yho4ST00
VIA WWW.HIPHOPDX.COM Rapper Timothy “Tim Smooth” Smoot passed away yesterday morning at the age of 39. According toNoLa.com, the New Orleans, Louisiana native succumbed to his long battle with cancer. READ MORE
via cnn.com (PEOPLE.com) — After 30 years of albums, turmoil and solo projects, New Edition is finally reuniting July 3 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. The last time all six members of the group stood harmoniously onstage was in 1996 for the release of their album “Home Again.” Read More
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Odyssey Records1012 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-2506 When: 1992 What: Using a “call and response style” party vibe, Mardi Gras Indian chants and dance call-outs, TT Tucker and DJ Irv’s single helps to launch the N’Awlins sound known as “Bounce.” « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black […]
Peep the interview as Juvenile makes it known that the holdup is not with him. READ MORE
Today Mardi Gras carnivals are major events. Thousands of people participate and millions more watch it on TV. In New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, they are major tourist attractions.
