Ron deCastro Named VP and Market Manager at Beasley
Ron deCastro, former Hot 97 and WBLS executive, joins Beasley Media Group as Market Manager for Tampa Bay radio properties including WLLD-FM and WQYK-FM....
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Ebro Hot 97: N.O.R.E. Apologizes for Kanye’s Anti-Semitism
N.O.R.E. apologizes for Kanye West's anti-Semitic comments and George Floyd remarks on Drink Champs. The controversial interview was removed from REVOLT TV....
Hip-Hop DJ Brings Gaming Passion to Radio
HipHopGamer brings gaming news to radio with 'The Sic 60' on Superadio, reaching 35 million listeners nationwide as the first video game journalist on syndicated...
Steve Smith Tribute At Republic Records Studio (pics)
Hip-hop pioneer Steve Smith was honored at Republic Records Studio in NYC. The former Hot 97 Program Director (1993-2003) was celebrated by industry legends....
Ebro in the Morning: PnB Rocks Baby Mom Shouldnt Be Blamed
Ebro defends PnB Rock's baby mother from blame in rapper's tragic murder, criticizing those pointing fingers at her location tagging while calling for society to...
Ebro in the Morning: Rickey Martin Sues Nephew for 0 Million
Ricky Martin is suing his nephew for $20 million after withdrawn incest allegations, claiming extortion and harassment through social media threats....
Ebro in the Morning: Phone Return Reward
Ebro in the Morning discussed how much to reward someone for returning lost items after giving $100 to a man who found his dropped phone....
Ebro Analyzes Kanye’s Kardashian Comments
Ebro in the Morning analyzes Kanye West's controversial social media comments about the Kardashians, discussing his custody battle with Kim Kardashian....
Ebro in the Morning: Stacey Dash Unaware of DMX’s Death
Ebro in the Morning discusses Stacey Dash's surprising TikTok video where she claimed to be unaware of DMX's death. The hosts debate whether her delayed...
Ebro in Morning Discusses Triller’s Financial Issues
Ebro in the Morning discusses Triller's ongoing financial troubles, including unpaid fees to Verzuz creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, plus Sony's lawsuit over licensing....
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Welcome Baby
Hot 97 radio host Nessa and Colin Kaepernick welcomed their first child together. The couple announced the birth on social media after keeping the news...
Ebro Calls Def and Bad Boy Showcase Weak Battle
Ebro in the Morning criticized a proposed Bad Boy vs So So Def showcase as weak without competitive battle elements. Diddy and Jermaine Dupri discussed...
Ebro & Ben Crump: Menthol Ban’s Impact on Black Communities
Ebro and civil rights attorney Ben Crump discuss how the proposed menthol cigarette ban could disproportionately impact Black communities and lead to increased police enforcement....
Ebro in the Morning: Iman Shumpert’s Drug Arrest
Ebro in the Morning discusses Iman Shumpert's arrest at Dallas airport for marijuana possession. The NBA player was caught with over 6 ounces and missed...
J.I. Discusses New Album and Life Lessons
Brooklyn rapper J.I. discusses his new album Young & Restless Vol. 1 Baby Don with Ebro, sharing insights about surviving the streets and his music...
Ebro Questions Beyonc� Ableism Claims (VIDEO)
Ebro in the Morning discusses Beyonc� removing a controversial lyric from 'Heated' on her Renaissance album after disability advocates labeled it ableist....
Ebro in the Morning: Overstepping Cultural Boundaries
Ebro in the Morning discusses Tyga's controversial 'Ay Caramba' video removal after Latino community backlash over cultural stereotypes and insensitive content....
Ebro in the Morning Questions if Verzuz has Gone Too Far
Ebro in the Morning questions if Verzuz has gone too far after controversial moments during the Omarion vs Mario battle. The show discusses potential Chris...
DJ Kay Slay has Died (video)
Hip-hop legend DJ Kay Slay has died at age 55 after a four-month battle with COVID-19. The Hot 97 DJ was instrumental in the station's...
Audacy central promotions and experiences team update
Audacy announces major promotions in their central promotions team, including new directors for music initiatives, country promotions, and sports entertainment....
Mediaco to Acquire WBLS and HOT 97 from Emmis
Mediaco Holding will acquire New York's legendary urban radio stations WBLS and HOT 97 from Emmis Communications in a $91.5 million deal....
MediaCo’s HOT 97 & WBLS Names Kristin Roderick VP of Sales
MediaCo names Kristin Roderick as Vice President of Sales for iconic radio stations HOT 97 and WBLS. The industry veteran returns to HOT 97 where...
CJ Performs Latin Hip Hop at Hot 97 Summer Jam
Rap star CJ made history at Hot 97's Summer Jam 2021 as the first Spanish-speaking artist to perform at the iconic Hip-Hop event, joined by...
Lizzo On Rumors, Cardi B, Meeting Prince, Genre Bending +
Lizzo discusses her new single 'Rumors' with Cardi B, her career journey between pop and hip-hop, and meeting Prince during her HOT 97 interview....
Verzuz: Kanye & Jay-Z Next? Certified Loverboy Soon
Hot 97's Ebro discusses potential Kanye West vs Jay-Z Verzuz battle and Drake's upcoming Certified Loverboy album release date speculation....