J Soulja

Event ID: MS63958

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 12:30 AM - 12:45 AM

Venue: The Pershing

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Summary

J Soulja is a powerhouse in Austin’s hip-hop scene—known for his sharp lyricism, electric performances, and trailblazing hustle. He’s rocked stages alongside stars like Wale and members of TDE, toured Texas with Curren$y, and headlined his own sold-out show in Austin. His music caught major attention after he created the official theme song for comedian Brian Simpson’s Netflix Special “Live From The Mothership,” now surpassing 100,000 streams and 10,000+ Shazams across platforms. Beyond the mic, J Soulja is the founder of The Pre-Roll ATX, the city’s premier open mic and artist development platform that’s launched countless local talents onto major festival stages like SXSW, ACL, and even Roskilde Festival in Denmark. With brand collaborations from Swisher Sweets to Adidas & even including receiving a Proclamation for his own day in Austin Texas - J Soulja stands as both an artist and architect of Austin’s next hip-hop era—turning independent grind into global momentum..

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