Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Branford Marsalis shares some of the benefits of children studying music at the institution named after his father, Ellis Marsalis, or any other
The historic Dooky Chase’s restaurant in New Orleans has reimagined its legendary upstairs dining room, reported Southern Living and Black Enterprise, transforming a former civil
The US faces a watershed moment in early 2025 as heightened security concerns collide with significant political transitions, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty across the nation.
The vibrant spirit of New Orleans faces one of its darkest moments following the devastating New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street. In response, New
The evolution of travel in 2025 transcends traditional tourism, emphasizing authentic cultural immersion and meaningful experiences. Recent studies show two-thirds of experienced travelers are investing
A joint task force of federal and local law enforcement agencies descended upon a north Harris County residence on Jan. 2, marking a pivotal development
The potential sale of New Orleans’ Couvent School complex signals another loss for a community that has witnessed the steady erosion of Black cultural landmarks.
Five-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste will perform the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans, marking a homecoming for
In the neon-lit landscape of contemporary hip-hop, where excess often overshadows essence, New Orleans native Dee-1 has carved out an unprecedented path: one that leads
Despite not being selected to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl, New Orleans has shown its unwavering love for native son, Lil Wayne. The city
Drake could be legally maneuvering to prevent Kendrick Lamar from performing the culture-quaking song “Not Like Us” at the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans
In recent weeks, New Orleans has been at the center of a heated debate regarding the treatment of its homeless population. As the city prepares for
Lil Wayne was emotionally crestfallen when he was snubbed from performing in the Super Bowl Halftime Show, but the “Lollipop” rapper has been showered with
Southern hip-hop icons the Hot Boys delivered a landmark performance at the Lil Weezyana Festival in New Orleans, marking their first complete reunion since 2000.
Lil Wayne won’t get to perform for the Super Bowl halftime show in February, but he got something even better on Saturday, Nov. 2. Weezy,
Hip-hop veteran Juvenile addresses recent controversy surrounding the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show selection, emphasizing his criticism targets NFL decision-making rather than performer Kendrick Lamar.
Shaquille O’Neal proffered advice to aggrieved Lil Wayne on how to counter the fact that he wasn’t chosen to perform for the Super Bowl Halftime
Nicki Minaj ripped the decision to exclude Lil Wayne from the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Minaj, who was an artist under Wayne at Young
Stephen A. Smith ripped into raptress Nicki Minaj for going off on Jay-Z after he selected Kendrick Lamar as the featured halftime performer at the
The anticipation for Super Bowl LIX is building — but not everyone is thrilled about the lineup. Recently, Juvenile, the iconic rapper from New Orleans,
