Live Nation Urban and Culture Creators will debut Lil’ Weezy Con, complementing Lil Weezyana Fest on Nov. 2 in New Orleans. The convention, held at The Fillmore from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers networking opportunities with industry leaders, creators, artists and young professionals.
The event welcomes college students, community organizations and high school seniors. Industry professionals in entertainment and entrepreneurship will share their expertise. Students from Dillard University are producing the event, with volunteers from Louisiana State University, Xavier University and neighboring institutions supporting community outreach.
“We knew we wanted to do something special with this year’s festival, and tapping the Culture Creators Foundation to help us create Lil’ WeezyCon felt like the perfect way to engage the community and bring college students into the mix,” said Brandon Pankey, vice president of Live Nation Urban. “This partnership allows us to expand beyond music and create an experience that leaves a lasting impact on young professionals and emerging creators.”
Representatives from Amazon, Ebony and SoundExchange will lead panel discussions and workshops focusing on music industry trends and media representation.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with LiveNation Urban to create Lil’ WeezyCon, where we can bring together the brightest minds and most influential voices from across the industry to inspire and uplift future generations,” said Joi Brown, Founder and CEO of Culture Creators Foundation. “This is an incredible opportunity for our community to connect, share knowledge, and build meaningful relationships while celebrating the culture that drives us all.”
The convention celebrates acclaimed rapper Lil Wayne’s 30-year entertainment career. Lil WeezyAna Fest, launched in 2015, returns for its eighth year following a pandemic hiatus. The festival will be held at the Smoothie King Center on Nov. 2.
Admission is free, with VIP access for college students with valid ID. The weekend concludes with the Lil WeezyAna Fest Thank You Brunch on Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at the House of Blues.
Registration: lilweezyanafest.com
