Louisiana Rap

Forever 23: The Tragic Struggle of JayDaYoungan

In tribute to the late JayDaYoungan (RIP), a never-run 2018 feature on the Bogalusa rapper by Jeff Weiss.

Aug 12, 2022 • Jeff Weiss

Really, Really: Kevin Gates is Back With 'Chained to the City'

Steven Louis takes a look at the return of Kevin Gates.

May 21, 2018 • Steven Louis

I'm Just Trying to Get it How I Live: Kevin Gates' Triumphant Islah

Doc Zeus explains how Kevin Gates' found mainstream success without pandering to mainstream crowds.

Feb 9, 2016 • Jeff Weiss

A Boosie Update & "Born Thuggin"

This old picture of Boosie is everything: the jewels, the paternal love, the gap-toothed impish grin. I digress.

Feb 20, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

The Continuing Saga of Bad Azz: A Round Up of Recent Lil Boosie Tracks

2013 has regrettably arrived and vanished without a single 10-year anniversary article on Ghetto Stories, the album that broke Webbie and Boosie outside…

Nov 11, 2013 • Jeff Weiss

Lil Cali, Mystikal, and Juvenile Walk Into a Rain Forest Cafe...

There are two essential reasons why this post exists: the first is obviously Mystikal.

May 14, 2013 • Jeff Weiss

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