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#1 For Hip Hop & Entertainment HOT 97 has become a nationally recognized brand spawning a number of sister stations across the country.

HOT 97 was born in 1992 and has been the premiere outlet for the hottest music and news in the Hip Hop and R&B community for 17 years. DJ Funkmaster Flex, arguably the face of the franchise, leads a world-renowned roster of on-air personalities and DJ’s who have become celebrities well beyond HOT 97’s walls. These include Cipha Sounds, Dennis Rivera, Mister Cee, Angie Martinez, DJ Enuff and numero

us other personalities who have interviewed and enhanced the artistry of legends from all facets of current culture such as Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry, Chris Rock, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and many more. Along with legendary personalities, HOT 97 has become famous for trendsetting lifestyle events. The annual sellout of events such as HOT 97’s On Da Reggae Tip, HOT 97’s April Fools’ Day Comedy Show and our signature lifestyle event – HOT 97’s Summer Jam – validate the power and influence of the HOT 97 brand. Beyond lifestyle extensions, HOT 97 has had a strong presence in the community through its philanthropic contributions to different charities, support of local charitable events and insightful programming addressing issues throughout New York’s multicultural community. As entertainment, media and the music industry continue a transition into the digital age, HOT 97 stays ahead of the curve offering listeners numerous opportunities to connect with the brand at home, at work or on the go through our various Digital capabilities including HOT 97.com. These tools offer listeners exclusive audio & video content, news & event updates, contests, texting & SMS communication with our personalities and client partners, podcasts, videos and more.

Looks like   is finally hopping on the foldable phone train.Allegedly, the almost $2,000 device will be a part of the iP...
08/07/2025

Looks like is finally hopping on the foldable phone train.

Allegedly, the almost $2,000 device will be a part of the iPhone 18 line-up and will be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold series that opens up like a book.

This isn’t the first time that Apple has been inspired by a pre-existing device and created its own more popular version. But hopefully it won’t suffer from the same problems that the Samsung foldable did. Would you cop or no? 👇

  plans to build a nuclear reactor on the   by 2030 as part of its ambitions to establish a permanent human base on the ...
08/07/2025

plans to build a nuclear reactor on the by 2030 as part of its ambitions to establish a permanent human base on the lunar surface. However, budget cuts and geopolitical motivations raise questions about the feasibility of the goal. Thoughts? 👇👀 🌖

  talks about the first time meeting   👀
08/07/2025

talks about the first time meeting 👀

  speaks on   dropping his new album soon! 👀😳
08/07/2025

speaks on dropping his new album soon! 👀😳

Happy Birthday to DEMAR DEROZAN 🎂
08/07/2025

Happy Birthday to DEMAR DEROZAN 🎂

Don't Miss This Today! “Keys to the City”   Birthday Celebration, 5PM Doors Open at “Orchard Beach Bronx.” See You There...
08/07/2025

Don't Miss This Today! “Keys to the City” Birthday Celebration, 5PM Doors Open at “Orchard Beach Bronx.” See You There! 🔥

Smoothie King and Heinz are teaming up for a limited-edition ketchup smoothie, launching August 6th. The mix includes ac...
08/07/2025

Smoothie King and Heinz are teaming up for a limited-edition ketchup smoothie, launching August 6th. The mix includes acai sorbet, berries, apple juice, and Heinz Simply Ketchup—available only at select Smoothie King spots.

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