Lil Durk is facing escalating legal trouble as federal prosecutors build a case alleging his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting fellow artist Quando Rondo. The charges have drawn national attention, especially after the...

Cardi B opens up about battling depression in an recent interview. the Grammy-winning rapper opened up about one of the most difficult periods of her life: battling depression while pregnant. During her appearance on...

The simmering feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B reignited this week on social media platform X, drawing their children into a very public confrontation. Years of tension resurfaced in the wake of Cardi...

In a move that bridges hip-hop legacy and modern innovation, 50 Cent announced plans to harness artificial intelligence to reimagine his unreleased catalog. The rapper broke the news on Instagram, unveiling “1960s soul” renditions...

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...