HOT 97

HOT 97 Home of Hip Hop
#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.

North West samples Chief Keef’s “Love Sosa” on her latest beat 👀🔥
01/10/2026

North West samples Chief Keef’s “Love Sosa” on her latest beat 👀🔥

Apple rolled out iTunes 25 years ago today, reshaping how people consumed music. The platform made digital downloads sim...
01/10/2026

Apple rolled out iTunes 25 years ago today, reshaping how people consumed music. The platform made digital downloads simple and legal, allowing listeners to buy individual tracks, build custom playlists, and discover music without relying solely on radio.

While iTunes is still used to purchase songs and albums, Apple pivoted in 2015 with the launch of Apple Music, creating a separate experience for fans who prefer streaming versus owning individual releases.

Trump told oil executives on Friday that Russia and China would not make any moves on Venezuela or Greenland while he is...
01/10/2026

Trump told oil executives on Friday that Russia and China would not make any moves on Venezuela or Greenland while he is in office. He emphasized his stance during the meeting, saying, “We are going to do something on Greenland i, whether they like it or not,” adding that failure to act would allow rival powers to step in. Trump warned that if the U.S. does nothing, “Because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor.”

Celina Powell alleges that Offset has been threatening her and still owes her $15,000. She shared the claims on her Inst...
01/10/2026

Celina Powell alleges that Offset has been threatening her and still owes her $15,000. She shared the claims on her Instagram and X accounts on Friday Jan. 9.

Powell also posted a recorded FaceTime call in which Offset can be heard saying, “Think s*t sweet… The s*t ain’t sweet, mama.”

She went on to say that she fears for her safety, writing in her IG Story, “If ANYTHING happens to me OFFFSET did it,” followed by, “Tired of this grown man threatening me almost everyday and got me living in fear cuz he owes me 15K+.”

The accusations surfaced just one week after Powell posted a video showing her and Offset in bed together.

Boosie Badazz Avoids Prison Time in Federal G*n Case Outcome👇 Check Comments for the link 👇
01/09/2026

Boosie Badazz Avoids Prison Time in Federal G*n Case Outcome

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JAY-Z was seen wearing the first Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5308G to arrive in the U.S., a watch valued at rough...
01/09/2026

JAY-Z was seen wearing the first Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5308G to arrive in the U.S., a watch valued at roughly $2.5 million 👀🔥

A new ‘Jackass’ movie is on the way. Johnny Knoxville confirmed on IG that it drops June 26, 2026 👀🔥
01/09/2026

A new ‘Jackass’ movie is on the way. Johnny Knoxville confirmed on IG that it drops June 26, 2026 👀🔥

01/09/2026

- Do y'all agree or what's y'all Hot Take on it? 👇👀

Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Fires Back After Troll Accuses Her of Skin Bleaching👇 Check Comments for the lin...
01/09/2026

Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Fires Back After Troll Accuses Her of Skin Bleaching

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French Montana & Max B Drop New Album, Promises More Music On The Way👇 Check Comments for the link 👇
01/09/2026

French Montana & Max B Drop New Album, Promises More Music On The Way

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HOT 97 has a BIG announcement on Monday January 12th!
01/09/2026

HOT 97 has a BIG announcement on Monday January 12th!

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