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YoungBoy Never Broke Again is gearing up to release his first project of 2022. The Baton Rouge rapper has announced a new mixtape, Colors, set to be released on Friday January 14.

EXCLUSIVE: Lyndon Smith (Parenthood), Zuri Reed (Flatbush Misdemeanors), Jake Austin Walker (12 Mighty Orphans), Antonio Cipriano (Jagged Little Pill) and Jordan Rodrigues (Light as a Feather) are set as series regulars opposite Lisette Alexis in National Treasure, Disney Branded Television’s TV series for Disney+ produced by ABC Signature.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is earning his status as one of YouTube's most popular artists in North America with "Emo Rockstar," yet another brand new song exclusive to the Baton Rouge rapper's channel. Like the video for "Heart & Soul/Alligator Walk," "Emo Rockstar" appears to be shot in YoungBoy's home.

Earlier this week, Rich Gang impresario Birdman announced the December 3 release date for From Tha Bayou, his four-years-in-the-making collaboration with YoungBoy Never Broke Again. The tape hasn't dropped yet and neither artist is giving an update on its status, but YoungBoy's YouTube channel has been updated with a new music video for the songs "Heart & Soul / Alligator Walk." Each song shows a very different side of the Baton Rouge rapper.

EXCLUSIVE: DGene, an emerging content creation company involved in virtual production and immersive entertainment, has raised a $20 million Series A funding round led by Alibaba.

It only took a few hours for the Baton Rouge rapper's latest album to overtake Drake's Certified Lover Boy on the Apple Music charts. His mainstream success has come without compromising the sound that landed him on the cover of The FADER a few years ago.

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The Advocate, a Baton Rouge-based newspaper. Edwards warned that any legislation seen as attacking the LGBTQ community could potentially bring an “adverse impact to the state,” such as the economic backlash experienced by North Carolina in 2016 when lawmakers there passed a bill restricting which public restroom facilities transgender people could use.New Orleans is currently scheduled to host the NCAA’s Final Four basketball tournament in 2022, and some opponents — including Edwards — worry the

The rapper also known as Luca Brasi is hot right now thanks to 2018 song "Me Too," which has resurfaced on TikTok as a viral dance challenge. So the time is perfect for a surprise album release: Only The Generals Part II is 12 tracks full of the passion, vulnerability, and grit that keeps the Baton Rouge rapper a force all these years into his career.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has scheduled a news conference for Thursday morning after the state on Wednesday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic.

The rapper Boosie Badazz was reportedly shot in the leg on Saturday afternoon during a trip to Dallas — not even a full day after he’d paid his respects to another Dallas rapper who had been shot and killed recently, as well.

Police in Louisiana arrested a local children’s doctor after he allegedly assaulted a Southern University student-athlete in what school officials said was a “racially motivated” attack.  Dr. Shane McKinney, 54, was arrested Wednesday for simple battery assault after police say he punched the victim in the chest and “verbally assaulted” her near the LSU Lakes at around 6:55 p.m.

Baton Rouge rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again dropped his second studio album Top in September, a release that debuted at No. 1 and further solidified his status in the upper echelon of rap talent.

Three police officers have been placed on administrative leave after LSU wide receiver Koy Moore released a statement on social media over the weekend alleging that he was “violated” by Baton Rouge police during a search, coach Ed Orgeron said Monday.

Louisiana police say a violent man went on a rampage and allegedy killed an innocent 2-year-old boy when he sprayed a house with gunfire, according to reports. Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul called Azariah Thomas a “beautiful soul” who didn’t deserve to die.

Garth Brooks is undeniably an icon, and now he has the Billboard Award to prove it.The country music legend was presented with the Icon Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday night — receiving the honor from Cher, no less!Brooks kicked off his epic medley performance with «The Thunder Rolls,» before transitioning into «Callin' Baton Rouge,» «The River,» «Standing Outside the Fire,» «Dive Bar,» «Friends in Low Places» and «The Dance.» «To Miss Cher, getting the award you got

An 11-year-old Louisiana boy was taken into custody by police on Sunday, after stealing a school bus and leading officers on a chase, which ended in a crash.  Around 11:30 a.m., the bus hit a gas line and then a tree before authorities surrounded it to take the boy away, according to WBRZ in Baton Rouge. Police said the bus had no keys in the ignition and only required a push-to-start button.

“Music get my mind off the streets," YoungBoy Never Broke Again told The FADER for his cover story back in 2017. "I gotta make this shit happen." Fast forward to 2020, and the Baton Rouge rapper is one of rap's biggest stars without being a household name, a stature similar to fellow Louisiana rappers (and big YoungBoy influences) Kevin Gates and Boosie Badazz.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is working some things out in the video for his trap ballad "All In." The visual for the track from the Baton Rouge-bred rapper, directed by Rich Porter, finds him hanging on a city street at night surrounded by some friends in between shots of his tweets about struggling with dark thoughts.

Emmy Awards for that work. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards, three Golden Globes and 13 Emmy Awards.

The term "take no prisoners" means being aggressive in one's pursuits and letting absolutely no one get in the way. But what if someone does? Moneybagg Yo and Fredo Bang have it handled in their latest "Spin On Em" music video from yesterday (May 4).

Life imitated art for “Paradise Lost” star Bridget Regan when she filmed the new Spectrum drama.

The pastor of the Life Tabernacle Church near Baton Rouge held services on Sunday in defiance of a stay-at-home order issued by Louisiana because of the coronavirus pandemic, telling worshippers they had "nothing to fear but fear itself."

YoungBoy Never Broke Again dropped the music video for "Drop'em" Tuesday (March 10) in a series of raw, vivid visuals that capture different sides of the rapper.Keep your day ones close and your enemies buried is the main message behind the Baton Rouge native's latest video, which was directed by Rich Porter, who also helmed his recent "Ten Talk" video, and Krispy Kam.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again's hot streak doesn't stop. Currently, he holds the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 with Still Flexin, Still Steppin (chart dated Mar. 9), and the Baton Rouge rapper stays flexing with his latest "Ten Talk" video, released Monday (Mar. 2), as he takes fans on a trippy day trip through his lavish life.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is back with his first full-length release of 2020. NBA dropped off his Still Flexin, Still Steppin album on Friday (Feb. 21). The Baton Rouge native's 14-track effort is mostly guest-free outside of a lone appearance from Never Broke Again signee Quando Rondo.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s new project, Still Flexin’, Still Steppin’, is finally here. The 14-track effort features a guest appearance from frequent collaborator Quando Rondo, while production is handled by the likes of Dubba-AA, Bans, India Got Them Beats, and many more. Pre-release singles include “Knocked Off,” “Fine By Time,” and most recently, “Bad Bad.”

Louisiana’s Bayou Country Superfest is hanging up its cowboy boots and spurs.