On Monday (Jan.12), Hip-Hop celebrated the announcement of Bronx media personality Kid Mero joining Hot 97 as the station’s new morning show host, launching “Hot 97 Mornings With Mero.” Mero, whose real name is...

Legendary music executive L.A. Reid has reached a confidential settlement with Drew Dixon, resolving a federal lawsuit that accused the former executive behind superstars such as Usher and T.I. of sexual assault and was...

Freddie Gibbs didn’t mince words when asked about money and regret. He credits his biggest regret to plenty of endured life experiences. In a street interview clip shared on TikTok on January 11, the...

The West African nation of Guinea formally granted Hollywood actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good citizenship on Friday, the government announced. The couple received their new passports after tracing their lineage to the country...

Kanye West is once again navigating a legal battle, this time tied to the troubled renovation and sale of his Malibu mansion. What began as an ambitious architectural project has hardened into a courtroom...

With the release of his latest music video, “Helicopter,” ASAP Rocky delivers a clear declaration about artistry. He describes the work as “generational” and emphatically confirms it was not created with artificial intelligence. Premiering...

Pooh Shiesty is not back in prison, according to confirmation from his record label. DJ Akademiks reported that representatives clarified the Memphis rapper remains free. He is still serving home confinement until April, as...

Max B and French Montana stopped by HOT 97 to talk with Nessa about Max being home after nearly 18 years and the emotional reunion that brought them back together in person after all...

The New England Patriots’ Wild Card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers sparked celebration across the fan base, including from Cardi B, whose partner, Stefon Diggs, played a pivotal role in the win. The...

Mary J. Blige, the Grammy-winning “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” unveiled plans Monday for her first-ever Las Vegas residency. The announced run at Park MGM marks a major milestone in the singer’s decades-long career.  Blige’s...