Authorities took Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Derrick Banks, into custody in Miami, Florida, on October 24. They claim he participated in a murder-for-hire plot. This charge could have serious c…
Make It Right: A List of Black Artists Who Deserve Grammys
Once Jay-Z voiced his critique of The Grammy Awards that highlighted the Album of the Year snubs against his wife, Beyoncé, the debate over The Recording Academy’s recognition of Black artists i…
All Aboard to Nicki Minaj’s Utopia: ‘Gag City’
Welcome to “Gag City!” The ultimate, vibrant pink metropolis where all the Nicki Minaj stans (Barbz) and brands come to play. Ahead of the release of Nicki Minaj’s fifth studio album…
All the Disses in Drake’s Latest Album, ‘For All the Dogs’
Drake’s highly anticipated eighth studio album, “For All the Dogs”, dropped on October 6th and has caused quite a stir. Beyond the album’s reviews and public opinions, Drake has stirred controve…
Revolt World: Was It Worth It?
The first-ever Revolt World was held this past weekend and gave the culture so much to talk about! The event was held in Atlanta, GA, and came at the perfect time of year. The event, organized by Didd…
Has Hip Hop Truly Evolved for the Better?
Since the 1980s, hip-hop has wielded its dominance over the music industry and spurred many trends within popular culture. Born in 1973 through the groundbreaking efforts of visionaries like DJ Kool H…
Meet Pap Chanel, Female Rap Captain of the Pretty and Paid Movement
PAPTIVITIES A star that shined beyond the border of Milledgeville, Georgia, has a new purpose, but with the same motto: PAP; Pretty and Paid. The duality of Pap Chanel is revealed through her body of …
Hip-Hop: Are the Lyrics on Trial?
When the news of rapper Young Thug’s arrest was made public, shockwaves were sent through the rap and hip-hop communities. It was even more shocking when news broke that he was being charged wit…
Flo Milli Drops Debut Album, You Still Here, Ho? Featuring Rico Nasty AND Tiffany Pollard (aka New York)
It really is a hot girl summer! With recent releases from many of our fave female rappers, we can’t help but turn up this summer with some of the best lyricists in the game soundtracking our sum…
Kidd Ken & Baby Tate Are Bossed Up In A New Single Titled – “Want Not A Need”!
Kidd Ken and Baby Tate want you to get your priorities straight and STOP PLAYIN in their new single called “Want Not A Need”. The 19-year-old Chicago Rapper released the new single on Wedn…
From Lil Kim to Latto, Our Favorite Hip Hop Freestyles
Not only is hip hop the biggest genre in the United States, but its impact is felt globally. Born in the streets of the Bronx, hip hop has grown immensely. In the inner city, kids would repurpose what…
Brandy Responds to Jack Harlow with Diss on His Own Track
In a recent HOT 97 interview, Jack Harlow admitted he didn’t know Brandy and Ray J were related. Social media users flamed Jack for the blunder, blaming it on youth, lack of industry awareness, …