BIA stopped by HOT 97 to catch up with Nessa in person for the first time since their last Zoom conversation during the pandemic. She talked about finally releasing her debut album Bianca, which...

Drake took a quieter stage this week—the sidelines of his son Adonis’s elementary school soccer game. The chart-topping artist, whose name is synonymous with global hits and cultural influence, appeared in fatherly form. He...

Pooh Shiesty, the Memphis rapper celebrated for his gritty lyrics and devoted following, has returned to the public eye after being granted early release from prison this week. In 2022, he pleaded guilty to...

Sheriff Garry McFadden of Mecklenburg County is addressing public scrutiny after meeting with rapper DaBaby. The recent light rail video by DaBaby drew widespread criticism. In a statement to HOT 97, McFadden framed the...

NBA legend Allen Iverson is opening up about a powerful new chapter in his life. During a recent interview on CBS Mornings with Maurice DuBois, the former Philadelphia 76ers star revealed that he has...

A recent incident at Logic’s concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre has sparked a heated conversation online about the boundaries between performers and their audiences. Midway through his set, Logic paused to address a front-row...

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Future are making headlines after their teams reportedly got into a major fight at a Tokyo nightclub. The altercation went down on Friday, October 3rd, during the Magic...

Porsha Williams is stepping into a new chapter of her love life. During her appearance at CultureCon 2025 in New York City on October 5, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star revealed that she’s...

The swift rise of artificial intelligence has ushered in a new—and increasingly divisive—chapter for pop culture. This includes AI-generated videos that recreate the likeness of celebrities, both living and long gone. One recent viral...

Kodak Black has never shied away from controversy. But this time, he’s speaking for himself. After months of whispers about alleged drug use, the 27-year-old artist took to Instagram Live to push back. He...