“HOT 97 is the voice of the streets, the soundtrack of New York, and the heartbeat of Hip Hop culture,” said Kudjo Sogadzi, EVP, Growth and Content at MediaCo Holding. “This lineup reflects the best ...

While both label’s have accounted for timeless music, moments, and artists, the battle for New Orleans Hip-Hop supremacy will ...

New York City radio mainstay Funkmaster Flex is reportedly not leaving his longtime gig at Hot 97, despite seemingly announcing his exit after 33 years on the station’s airwaves. The veteran rapper ...

Ebro Darden reveals how he defied corporate politics, bet on himself, and now juggles roles at both Apple Music and Hot 97 while watching Hip-Hop media chase drama over music. Ebro Darden isn’t just a ...

Burna Boy lands a career milestone on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, as the superstar picks up his first top 10 through his featured role on Gunna’s “wgft.” The track climbs 11-10 on the ...

BigXthaPlug and Jelly Roll have linked up for a new music video for "Box Me Up," a track off the Dallas musician's new country-inspired album, I Hope You're Happy. Directed by Jerry Morka, the ...

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Veteran rapper and DJ Funkmaster Flex announced on Thursday he’s leaving Hot 97 after 33 years with the New York radio station. Funk Flex — who began hosting the station’s first-ever hip-hop show in ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. After spending five years operating out of Downtown bazaar ...