HOT 97

Winter’s last shift in NYC… tomorrow the city wakes back up 🌸 layers start disappearing, parks get active, and the whole vibe changes overnight 🗽

Velina walked in and set the tone from the jump during her Who’s Next? in-studio performance of “Fun” Energy was undeniable from start to finish! @Velinagreco 🎬 Produced & Directed by @Itsyourboyjr 🎥 Shot & Edited by @_Devin_Lex Assistant Director: @Worldofjilani 📸 Photography by @Bussafits 🎞️ A @Lockedinmediagroup Production

Three years later, Lil Tjay reveals his new album “They Just Ain’t You” is set to arrive May 1st… y’all locked in? 👀👇

“WHAT’S THE WORD, NYC?!” 🎤 The Heights had the word on what kind of women/men should be avoided in 2026? 👀 How do we feel about No more Free 🚙 parking & AI Music? 🎶  Tap in to WHAT’S THE WORD? on #HOT97 🎤: @everything.aybar 🎥: @Alfonsecafilms Produced by @itsyourboyjr

Afroman Wins Civil Trial Over Use of Police Raid Footage in His Music Videos

Sonic 4: The Movie gets a first teaser and reveals the full cast

Happy birthday goes out to @queenlatifah 🎂🎉

What’s the greatest album ever made by a woman? 👀👇

On March 18, 2026, an Ohio jury found Afroman (Joseph Foreman) not liable in a civil case brought by seven Adams County sheriff’s deputies. The officers had accused him of defamation, invasion of privacy, and emotional distress after he featured home security footage from a 2022 raid on his property in music videos and social media posts.

JAŸ-Z is set to headline Yankee Stadium this July with a two-night run honoring two defining moments in his career. Reasonable Doubt celebrates 30 years, while The Blueprint marks its 25th anniversary. July 10 — JAŸ-Z 30 July 11 —JAŸ-Z 25

#PoohShiesty thinks he should be the face of Nike ski masks 👀 Y’all rocking with that or nah? 🤔👇