Fake Robbery leads to Real Arrest in New Orleans [VIDEO]

The song is called "Heartless Sins" by Danny "Lil Dee God's Gift" Rogers.

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Curren$y - "N.O. Shit"

While New Orleans is currently one of the hottest cities in hip hop, courtesy of Lil Wayne, the city has yet to have an official anthem. Former Young Money rapper, Curren$y, is here to fix that. Earlier today, his "N.O. Shit" was leaked from his Muscle Car Chronicles album.

Listen to "N.O. Shit" by Curren$y below:

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Mannie Fresh gives opinion on New Cash Money Records

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Eighteen years ago, Mannie Fresh became a part of the local New Orleans record label, Cash Money Records. At the time, Cash Money was big, but only on a local scale. Many felt as if the label was a major success, but they did not see what would happen next.

Behind Mannie Fresh's beats, Cash Money Records gained national fame. In 1997, they were picked up, enterting a multimillion dollar deal with Universal Records, a major label. From there, things went from good to great with Cash Money Records.

However, the run would come to an untimely end, when integral members of the team left the label. Lil Wayne was left as the only remaining artist when Birdman decided it was time to put the pieces back together. But, right before recording for Tha Carter II began, there was more shocking news, Mannie Fresh was also leaving the label.

The success of Tha Carter II kept Cash Money Records going and Lil Wayne soon became the biggest rapper on the planet. Wayne used his appeal to start Young Money Entertainment and he eventually signed many talents, namely Drake and Nicki Minaj. Through the success of Young Money and the addition of the ever-popular DJ Khaled, Cash Money Records has risen to new heights. With the current success of the label, many are interested in how Mannie Fresh feels about Cash Money Records.

Previously, he said he was open to returning to the label, if the deal was right. While Mannie Fresh is happy for Cash Money's recent string of success, he has issues with their new sound. Their original sound became a staple with New Orleans hip hop, as it was crafted by Fresh. Mannie Fresh said Cash Money is still putting out original sounds, but they are also using a lot of music that sounds the same. The only problem with the current Southern hitmakers is their music all sounds alike, according to Mannie Fresh.

Mannie Fresh feels as if it is time for the South to come up with some new sounds.

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New Orleans rapper, Magnolia Shorty, gunned down

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Outside of the success of Cash Money and No Limit, New Orleans hip hop is known for tragedy. In 2003, Soulja Slim was gunned down. In 2005, the entire city was torn to pieces by Hurricane Katrina. Now, another of the city's rappers has been murdered.

Magnolia Shorty was named by Soulja Slim, as they were from the same projects. Through her connection with Slim, she was introduced to Birdman who introduced her to the game. She was signed to Cash Money Records for a short period of time.

She was only the second artist signed to Cash Money Records, but she did not remain on the label long. After her Cash Money days, Magnolia Shorty returned to the streets of New Orleans. Her legacy grew despite her not going back and trying to land another label deal. She last appeared at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.

Early reports say Magnolia Shorty was shot over 26 times in her old neighborhood.

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