This year’s HOT 97 Summer Jam had plenty of standout moments but Travi$ Scott ran away with the event’s most viral moment. No, it wasn’t for the debut of an incredible track from his upcoming album. It was because he literally put a cameraman on that Summer Jam scream, calling him “a nerd” and kicking […]
After Summer Jam, most of the talk about 50 Cent surrounded either G-Unit’s surprising reunion or the quick skirmish on stage that resulted in a chain snatching. However, those watching closely scrunched up their faces in disgust at the Queen’s rapper’s Ralph Lauren x Air Jordan hybrid snapback hat.
The annual Hot 97 Summer Jam line up was announced today (April 2) and mainstream Hip-Hop fans surely won’t be disappointed. Among the headliners are Nas, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj and Wiz Khalifa.
Papoose is an interesting fellow to say the least. In 2005 The Brooklyn native was touted to be one of New York’s next crown holders. But since an alleged million plus dollar deal with Jive Records, Pap’s career has taken a turn for the worst, landing himself in the struggle rapper category.
Summer Jam isn’t necessarily the best venue to break a new record, but 2 Chainz was daring enough to do so. The Hair Weave Killer debuted a Pharrell-produced jam called “Feds Watching.”
2 Chainz will deliver his second solo album September 10. At the moment, not much is known about the project (this includes the title), but the Def Jam rapper did debut his first single at Hot 97’s Summer Jam concert last night.
After much anticipation, the 20th annual Hot 97 Summer Jam is here. If you couldn’t make it out to the Met Life stadium in New Jersey to watch the show in person, we got the live stream for you here.
With Summer Jam just days away, Wale stopped by NYC a few days early to connect with the Hot 97 morning crew to discuss a bevy of topics. Among them was his situation with Tiara Thomas, the songstress that assisted him on “Bad.”
Troy Ave celebrates being named a performer on the festival stage at Summer Jam 2013 with this freestyle over Rocko’s smash “U.O.E.N.O.” As per usual, Young Powder lets a few potent co-caine epithets run rampant over the melodic beat.
After the much ado’d debacle involving Hot 97’s Summer Jam and Nicki Minaj, the singer/rapper is finally ready to make amends with the fans who were looking forward to her performance. A free show which was promised after she refused to take the stage after being insulted by morning show host, Peter Rosenberg, has now […]
Make no mistake about it; Nasir “Nas” Jones is still one of the most formidable talents to ever emerge in Hip-Hop. From his classic 1994 debut Illmatic to his upcoming summer opus Life Is Good, Nasty Nas has given fans and listeners plenty of mental sustenance over the years. However, being savvy in the media hasn’t […]
The esteemed, Shaheem Reid and Ciroc took over Summer Jam and got to chop it up with the likes of 2 Chainz, Big Sean, J. Cole and much more. Hit the jump to check it all out.
Nicki Minaj can add another plaque to her collection. The rapper’s sophomore effort, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded has been certified gold, selling a total of 508,000 units since its April release. Minaj has been at the center of a musical firestorm, after she was dissed by Hot 97 radio personality, Peter Rosenberg, just before she was […]
Just when you thought the Hot 97 Summer Jam war of words regarding Nicki Minaj was over, Peter Rosenberg added more fuel to the fire. Since Minaj opted not to speak with him directly, and go to Funkmaster Flex , she may have left him no choice but to speak on the matter. During his morning […]
You knew this was coming. The Internet has been occupied with all things Nicki Minaj and Hot 97 for the last few days, so it only makes sense that Lil’ Kim weigh in on the performance that never actually happened. As we reported, Minaj was scheduled to headline Hot 97’s Summer Jam, but pulled out because […]
CIROC and Shaheem Reid take you behind the scenes of Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2012 with Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, DJ Khaled, French Montana and more. Check it out after the jump.
The talk of social media this past weekend aside from Hot 97’s Summer Jam was Joe Budden’s pool party at his house. Joe opened his doors (and his megaphone) to his friends and a seemingly endless array of lovely ladies. If you weren’t there, the most you might have saw on Twitter were friends taking […]
Nicki Minaj‘s no show for Hot 97’s Summer Jam put a monkey wrench in the plans of the show. Minaj’s planned set included special appearances from Cam’Ron, Foxy Brown, Nas and Lauryn Hill. However, Lauryn Hill was a guest but no for Ms. Minaj. After the jump, you can read Ms. Hill’s entire diatribe about […]
Irv Gotti wants to find the next DMX or someone to bring Hip-Hop back to hits hardcore roots.
One of Los Angeles Lakers' superstar LeBron James' most sought-after kicks will finally be available to the public.
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