Multiple Promotions At Emmis/New York
Emmis New York announces multiple executive promotions across WBLS, WLIB, and Hot 97, including Skip Dillard and Pio Ferro moving to VP and SVP roles....
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Radio Facts at WBLS in New York
Radio Facts visits WBLS New York, celebrating Skip Dillard's FCC appointment and reconnecting with urban radio industry professionals....
DJ Magic’s 6th Annual Car, Bike & Lifestyle Show
Hot 97's DJ Magic hosted his 6th Annual Car, Bike and Lifestyle Show featuring exotic cars, Hip Hop performances, and family entertainment at South Shore...
Industry Vet Bob Slade has Died
Bob Slade, legendary NYC radio personality who served WBLS, Hot 97, and WLIB for over 40 years, has died after battling kidney disease. The Harlem...
Apple Music Appoints Ebro Darden Global Hip-Hop Head
Apple Music appoints Hot 97's Ebro Darden as global editorial head of hip-hop and R&B while he continues hosting morning show and Beats 1....
Ebro on Anderson.Paak’s Mom’s Prison Time & Black History
Ebro educates Rosenberg about why some Black people have issues with dogs during Anderson.Paak interview discussing his mother's background and new Atlanta home....
Tracy Cloherty Exits As VP/Talent & Music Programming At BET
Tracy Cloherty announced her departure from BET after nearly 7 years as VP of Talent & Music Programming. The former Hot 97 programmer is seeking...
Summer Jam 2017 Set to Ignite MetLife Stadium This Sunday
HOT 97's Summer Jam 2017 hits MetLife Stadium June 11th with Chris Brown, Migos, DJ Khaled, Trey Songz and more hip-hop stars performing live....
Global Hip-Hop Day Launches June 8 with Proclamation
NYC launches Global Hip-Hop Day on June 8th with official proclamation and unveiling of Hip-Hop Boulevard at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, hip-hop's birthplace....
Jay Pharoah Says He Was Fired from SNL for Not Being a Yes Man Jay Pharoah: Fired from SNL for Not Being a Yes Man
Jay Pharoah reveals he was fired from SNL for speaking up about lack of black talent and refusing to be a yes man during Hot...
DJ Enuff: Breaking Barriers with Music
Hot 97's DJ Enuff discusses breaking barriers in music and his Spanish influence in the original series 97 Seconds. The Brooklyn-raised DJ shares his journey...
Swizz Beatz on Police Brutality, Kanye & Art
Swizz Beatz discusses his revolutionary No Commission Art show, working with Kanye West, and shares personal encounters with police brutality on Hot 97....
Harlem Week 2016: Emmis New York Radio
Emmis New York radio stations WBLS, WLIB, and HOT 97 serve as official sponsors of Harlem Week 2016's 42nd annual celebration featuring Eddie Levert, Eric...
Circle of Sisters Expo Coming Soon
Circle of Sisters, NYC's largest expo celebrating women of color, returns Oct 15-16 at Jacob Javits Center with vendors, panels, fashion shows and concerts....
Police Officer Admits to Cult Code Among Law Enforcement
Anonymous police officer calls Hot 97's Nessa to discuss Alton Sterling case, admitting to a strict code among law enforcement that officers must follow....
T.I. Has a Little Advice for Troy Ave and America
T.I. offers advice to Troy Ave and discusses his daughter's gun charge during HOT 97 interview at 2016 BET Awards. The rapper also shares his...
Hot 97 Summer Jam: Star-Studded Performances
Hot 97's Summer Jam delivered star-studded performances at MetLife Stadium featuring Kanye West, DJ Khaled, Terror Squad reunion, and surprise guests despite weather delays....
Best Radio Shows in the Country?
Comprehensive list of the top local radio shows across the country featuring popular urban and hip-hop stations. Includes hosts from V103 Atlanta, Hot 97 New...
HOT 97 and FilmOn TV Launch Contest for Summer Jam Stage
HOT 97 partners with FilmOn TV for 'Making the Stage' contest giving one winner a chance to perform at Summer Jam 2016 and receive a...
Radio Facts 21st Anniversary Full Issue #1 PDF – Ebro Darden
Radio Facts celebrates its 21st anniversary with a new magazine featuring Ebro Darden on the cover, marking a fresh direction for the urban music brand....
HOT 97 SUMMER JAM #SUMMERJAM STADIUM STAGE ANNOUNCED!
HOT 97 Summer Jam announces stadium stage lineup featuring Big Sean, Pusha T, DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, Bryson Tiller, Young Thug and more at MetLife...
HOT 97 SUMMER JAM FESTIVAL STAGE ANNOUNCED
HOT 97 announces Festival Stage lineup for Summer Jam 2016 at MetLife Stadium featuring Chance the Rapper, Tory Lanez, Curren$y, and more on June 5th....
HOT 97 Expands Summer Jam Brand with Tokyo Festival Launch
HOT 97 announces Summer Jam Tokyo launch in July 2016, marking the first international expansion of America's biggest Hip-Hop festival....
Rickey Smiley Appearing in Hot 97’s April Fools Comedy Show
Hot 97's April Fools Comedy Show features Rickey Smiley, Tracy Morgan, and top comedians at Madison Square Garden on April 1st. Tickets available now....
Hip Hop Veteran Calls Out Radio’s “Unannounced Agenda”
Hip hop veteran Masta Ace calls out radio's unannounced agenda in programming soulless hip hop playlists. He argues hip hop's soul remains intact but needs...