Curren$y is a New Orleans born rapper who grew out of the city’s hip-hop scene forwarded by the hit-making labels Cash Money, Master P’s No Limit, and Young Money. Curren$y, whose real name is Shante Scott Franklin, was a member of the 504 Boyz, appearing on their song “Get... Read more

Boyfriend exploded on the New Orleans scene in 2012, and her self-styled “rap cabaret,” laden with themes of empowerment, sexuality, and gender, resonate with mostly young, mostly female audiences. Her signature curlers, giant glasses, and vintage lingerie are hard to miss,... Read more

Big Freedia emerged after Katrina as one of New Orleans’ most dynamic performers, specializing in the energetic hip hop variant known as bounce music. The Third Ward native caught stardom by the tail, and now has a string of hit collaborations, their own reality show, and a... Read more