Nasty-Nes Rodriguez Remembered for Impact on Hip-Hop Culture
Nasty-Nes Rodriguez, legendary hip-hop DJ and radio personality, is remembered for his pivotal role in New York's hip-hop scene during the 1990s....
Onyx: The Hard-Hitting Sound of East Coast Rap (video)
Onyx revolutionized East Coast rap in the early 1990s with their aggressive style and breakout hit 'Slam,' paving the way for harder rap styles in...
Def Jam Artists Light Up Empire State Building
Def Jam artists Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Jadakiss light the Empire State Building gold to celebrate Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary on August 11....
J.I. Announces One Way or Another EP Release on February 10
Rising New York rapper J.I. announces his 14-track EP 'One Way or Another' dropping February 10th via G*Starr Ent, featuring collaborations with 2Rare, RealestK and...
J.I. Releases Black Roses Single and Video in New York
Platinum rapper J.I. releases 'Black Roses' single and music video, paying homage to The Fugees' 'Fu-Gee-La' with a Brooklyn anthem filmed in New York....
HDBeenDope Releases Debut EP with New Sound
HDBeenDope drops his debut EP 'What Can They Say' on Roc Nation, featuring standout track 'Mamba' and collaborations with east coast rappers....
Fivio Foreign Gets Honest in New Self Made Video
Fivio Foreign releases his first video of the year with 'Self Made,' an honest reflection on fame and personal growth from the Brooklyn rapper....
Curly J Debut EP KINGDOM & New Video
New York rapper Curly J releases his major label debut EP KINGDOM on Warner Records, featuring 5 tracks and a new video for 'No Hoodie'...
Boogie Soundtrack: New Music from Pop Smoke
The Boogie movie soundtrack features new Pop Smoke tracks 'AP' and 'No Cap' remix, plus songs from Polo G, Jacquees, and Sheff G representing NYC's...
Hip Hop Museum & Mass Appeal Partner With YouTube
Universal Hip Hop Museum partners with YouTube for Hip Hop Loves NY benefit concert featuring Ice T, De La Soul, and more to honor COVID-19...
BMIs Hip Hop Showcase Highlights New Yorks Finest Talent
BMI presents Know Them Now showcase at SOBs featuring Chris Rivers, son of Big Pun, plus emerging NYC hip-hop artists on November 26th....
Casanova Releases New Track “So Brooklyn” Feat. Fabolous
Brooklyn rapper Casanova releases new track 'So Brooklyn' featuring Fabolous via Roc Nation. The collaboration showcases authentic New York rap....
Legendary DJ Big Kap Found Dead – RIP
Legendary hip hop DJ Big Kap (Keith Carter) was found dead at age 45 in New York. Known for working with Notorious BIG, he performed...
Diddy Claims He’s a Superhero Ready to Revive Soul and Dance
Sean Combs discusses his mission to revitalize soul and dance in black music, calling himself superhero 'Black Man' in new Ebro interview....
ROB BASE To Hold Memorial Concert For DJ E-Z ROCK
Hip-hop legend Rob Base will hold a New Year's Eve memorial concert honoring his late partner DJ E-Z Rock, who co-wrote the classic hit 'It...
50 Cent Faces Off with the HOT97 Morning Show
50 Cent sits down with HOT97's Ebro, Cipha Sounds, and Laura Stylez for an intense interview featuring tough, straight-forward questions....
Troy Ave Signs with BMI
New York rapper Troy Ave makes history as first independent artist to perform on Hot 97's Summerjam main stage while signing with BMI....
HOT 97 & Footaction: Who’s Next Live with Audio Push
HOT 97 and Footaction present Who's Next Live featuring Audio Push with special cypher performances by Bodega Bamz, Troy Ave and Smoke DZA at SOBs...
Radio’s Role in Stale Music Trends – Breakfast Club
Swiss Beatz discusses how radio's strict rules force artists to compromise their craft on The Breakfast Club, explaining why New York struggles with new music...
Ebro Discusses Music Selection for Airplay with Papoose
Hot 97's Ebro discusses music selection criteria with rapper Papoose, addressing concerns about regional hip-hop representation on radio....
Peter Rosenberg: Did Lil Wayne Disrespect NY?
Peter Rosenberg discusses whether New York should feel disrespected by Lil Wayne's comments. The Hot 97 host addresses the ongoing tension between the New Orleans...
Troy Ave Speaks on Hustling Before Doing Music
Troy Ave opens up about his street hustling background before transitioning to his rap career. The Brooklyn rapper discusses his journey from the streets to...