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2 unusual facts about Magnolia Projects


Magnolia Projects

The most well-known artists to come out of the Magnolia Projects are Birdman (rapper) magnolia shorty, Juvenile and Turk of the Hot Boys, a former rap group who started their careers on Cash Money Records, and rapper Jay Electronica.

Under the old name of "Shakespere Park" (originally commemorating New Orleans mayor Joseph A. Shakspeare) it is mentioned in the lyrics of Professor Longhair and Papa Celestin.


Anderson v. Jackson

Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) planned to demolish and redevelop four deteriorated public housing developments:  B.W. Cooper, C.J. Peete, St. Bernard, and Lafitte (collectively, "the Big Four").


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