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It’s been quite the week for Rob49. Yesterday (June 21), the 24 year-old New Orleans native was revealed as one of the members of the
2023 XXL Freshman Class. Last weekend (June 15th through June 17th) before that exciting news dropped, the renowned rap star brought a wave of excitement to his hometown with a series of captivating events for fans of all ages. This celebration marked the 2nd annual Vulture Weekend Experience. It was in conjunction with the highly anticipated release of his latest musical masterpiece, “4 God II.” The weekend-long series of events served as a testament to Rob49’s deep-rooted love for the city of New Orleans and his fans throughout.
The festivities kicked off last Thursday, June 15th, with a pop-up fan experience in partnership with iconic New Orleans restaurant – Cafe Du Monde. Rob49 and the Cate Du Monde food truck collaborated with New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) to invite kids attending the youth summer camp at Milne Rec Center out to meet Rob49 and receive complimentary beignets. The energy at the fan experience was palpable as the young fans sang along to their favorite tracks while meeting the hometown star.
The following day, on Friday, June 16th, Rob49 demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the youth of the city by organizing his annual celebrity basketball game at McDonogh 35 high school, the rapper’s alma mater. Celebrities, musicians, influencers and more joined forces to face off in a friendly yet competitive match up for the Vulture Weekend trophy. The Choppa City team, led by Rob49 took on the Vultures, led by emerging artist Neno Calvin for a double overtime game naming Rob49 and the Choppa City team as this year’s champions. Highlights include Gillie Da Kings game winning free throws, as well as a dedicated performance by Rowdy Rebel on the Vultures team. Fans were able to see their favorite talent play including Fredo Bang, Gillie Da King, Yungeen Ace, Sleazy World Go, Rowdy Rebel, BenDaDonnn, Landstrip Chip, Zaire Rouege, FCG Heem, Loe Shimmy, Shoebox Baby, Larry Morrow and more.
The weekend culminated with a spectacular concert on Saturday, June 17th. Rob49 took over the Fillmore NOLA, performing fan favorites and new music off his recently released “4God II” album. He was joined by a lineup including G Herbo, Nardo Wick, Sleazy World Go, Treety, Anti Da Menace and more. Fans danced and rapped along to the tracks while completely immersing themselves into the infectious rhythm of Rob49’s music. The burgeoning bayou rapper kept fans overjoyed, shocking them with surprise guests including Florida rap star Yungeen Ace, and viral act Fresh X Reckless. The concert showcased the city’s rich culture and the unity that Rob’s music can bring to his hometown.
Reflecting on the success of the weekend’s events, Rob49 expressed his gratitude to his fans and the New Orleans community. “This celebration was about more than just the music,” he said. “It was an opportunity to give back and uplift the place that has shaped me as an artist and as a person. I am humbled by the support and love I receive from my hometown.” Closing out the weekend, New Orleans Mayor, LaToya Cantrell, honored Rob49’s Vulture Weekend with an official proclamation from the city.
Congrats to Rob49 on all of his recent accomplishments! Check out some photos from the weekend below!
