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From The Timeline To The Stage: GU Kickback Is Where The Culture Pulls Up

Experience the GU Kickback this July 4th at The Fillmore in New Orleans, featuring rising stars Moliy, T99ZY, and Chxrry.
From The Timeline To The Stage: GU Kickback Is Where The Culture Pulls Up
Essence Festival of Culture
By Danielle Wright · Updated July 1, 2025

This Fourth of July, forget the fireworks—because the real spark is happening at the Fillmore in New Orleans, where the GU Kickback is bringing the heat. It’s more than a party—it’s a celebration of vibes and the voices shaping what’s next. With a stacked lineup of emerging artists who are already moving the culture, don’t miss your chance to be part of the summer’s most unforgettable hotspot.

Whether you’re dancing in the crowd, screaming lyrics with your besties, or catching a new favorite before they blow up, this day party was made for the nieces. With performances from Moliy, T99ZY, and Chxrry, GU Kickback is set to be the ultimate link-up. Get to know the artists taking on The Fillmore stage and your tickets before they sell out.

Moliy

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Moliy’s sound feels like sunlight in motion—effortless, radiant, and globally rooted. The Ghanaian-American artist first made waves with the viral hit “Sad Gurlz Luv Money,” and now she’s back with “Shake It To The Max,” a dance-ready anthem that blends Afropop, R&B, and infectious joy. Her music is a reminder that softness can still be powerful—and fun.

T99ZY

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T99ZY is putting on for New Orleans with a sound that’s sharp, energetic, and 100% his own. He’s the mastermind behind the Trip Out dance that’s been taking over timelines—and his stage presence is just as electric. With every bar and beat, he brings the kind of energy that makes the crowd move and the internet watch.

Chxrry

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Chxrry makes music for the late-night thinker, the overlover, and the fly girl in her feelings. Her alt-R&B sound is soft, cinematic, and completely immersive—especially on tracks like “Main Character,” a confessional anthem about taking up space and owning your narrative. She’s not just singing about the moment—she is the moment.

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