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Solange is holding open auditions for new live band members.

During a conversation at Dillard University during a “I Cram to Understand: Hip-Hop, Sex, Gender and Ethical Behavior" class, Uncle Luke opens up about the genre, sexuality and his role in connecting the two.

New Orleans based rapper Tim Smooth passed away Tuesday, July 26 after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 39 years old. Smooth, whose real name is Timothy Smoot, first established himself as a teen MC in Louisiana's burgeoning '90s hip-hop scene...

While the rumormill is still buzzing about whether or not she is pregnant with boyfriend Antwuan Cook's baby, singer Fantasia hit the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on Friday (July 1) without missing a beat. Decked out in an empire-waist black sequin dress, the 25-year-old took to the stage without shoes, performing a one hour set but never making mention of her possible bun in the oven...

Several New Orleans rap luminaries were in attendance at the funeral service for slain rapper Magnolia Shorty, held earlier today. Juvenile, B.G., Mack Maine and Lil Wayne were all sighted at the private service, which was only open to close friends and family...

While family and friends continue to mourn the murder of New Orleans rapper Magnolia Shorty, local MCs have come together to raise money for her funeral. A slew of performers including rapper 5th Ward Weebie, Cheeky Black, Rude Jude and singer Kourtney Hart, hit the stage at Club Red Velvet in New Orleans on Sunday (Dec...

Lil Wayne made a surprise appearance in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, for a performance at the 37th Bayou Classic on Saturday (Nov. 27). Wayne took the stage alongside his Young Money crew members Tyga, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee and Lloyd for a rendition of 'Bedrock' at the Fan Fest held near the Louisiana Superdome...

New Orleans rapper Twelve A'Klok was shot and killed on Monday, Aug. 2. Born Argell White, Twelve A'Klok was a member of rap group/label Cut Throat Committee, which featured rappers Re-Nitty, Doubla Crossa, Logga Black and Twelve A'Klok's cousin, former No Limit rapper Soulja Slim, who was similarly gunned down in 2003...

Over the weekend rap heartthrob Drake made a stop at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival as one of the only rappers gracing the bill. Not surprising, as the Toronto native calls New Orleans his "second home." The Big Easy, after all is home to Drake's Cash Money/Young Money imprint, whose co-founder Mack Maine made an appearance during his set, as well as his currently incarcerate

Jay Electronica has the sort of sprawling roots that legendary MCs are made of, but he mostly reps his home base in New Orleans nowadays. In a recent interview with MTV News, he explained how he used to hide these southern roots because he perceived that other regions of America think of slowness and a distinct lack of intelligence coming from that part of the country...