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Cassidy has released "Lullaby," his third diss track aimed at Tory Lanez, which garnered a response from the Canadian rapper via an Instagram comment.
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N.O.R.E. Blasts DJ Vlad, Challenges Him With Lie Detector Test To Prove He’s Never Used the N-Word
The rapper's feud with Vlad heats up as he called into Hot 97 with a proposition.
Alex Ocho5 days ago
The Kid Mero Dares Biggie’s Killer to Pull a Keffe D: ‘Go Do a Podcast. Go Snitch on Yourself’
The comedian pointed to Keffe D's conviction, built almost entirely from his own words, as a roadmap for cracking Biggie's case.
Alex Ocho6 days ago
The Kid Mero on Laura Loomer’s Racist Rant: ‘Never Got Punched in the Face and She Needs to Be’
The comedian responded to the right-wing activist calling several prominent Black female politicians "ghetto, entitled, race-obsessed, destructive black b*tches."
Alex Ocho7 days ago
Jim Jones Says He'll 'Never' Reunite With Max B: 'Get That Out of Here'
His comments arrive nearly a week after Max said he was open to collaborating with Capo again.
Alex Ocho12 days ago
Peter Rosenberg Blasts 'Cultureless' Hot 97 for Repetitive Playlist
Frustrated with his former employer, the radio host says he hears the same songs "over and over again."
Alex Ocho19 days ago
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The Kid Mero Tells Stephen A. Smith to 'Take Your Licks' After Pundit Receives 'Thumbs Down' Award
Mero broke down why Smith's scorched-earth response to the National Association of Black Journalists reads as anything but accountability.
Trey Alston21 days ago
Ice Spice Apologizes After Missing Hot 97 Summer Jam Performance
The Bronx rapper said an unfinished contract prevented her from taking the stage at Hot 97's Summer Jam, where fans were also left disappointed after Cash Cobain didn't perform and the show ended late without explanation.
Mark Elibert45 days ago
Funk Flex Accuses DJ Enuff of Secret Pay-for-Play Scheme at Hot 97: 'Take Us to Court'
The Hot 97 veteran alleged artists were charged thousands of dollars for radio promotion, while DJ Enuff has yet to publicly respond to the accusations.
Mark Elibert52 days ago
Summer Jam Taps French Montana, Ice Spice and Yung Miami for 2026 Lineup
Hot 97's annual event returns to New Jersey's Prudential Center on July 24.
Will Lavin52 days ago
Funk Flex Calls Charlamagne Jay-Z’s 'Groupie,' Says He Was ‘All Over His Gumbo’
Flex claimed that 'The Breakfast Club' host is ‘riding another man's machine.’
Jaelani Turner-Williams63 days ago
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Young M.A on Whether She Was Nervous to Have Tory Lanez on Her Album: 'Hell No'
Young M.A responded to whether she was nervous about having Tory Lanez on her album: 'Hell no.'
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The Kid Mero Calls Out Those Celebrating Megan Thee Stallion’s Breakup ‘Like a Sporting Event’
The Hot 97 morning show host is the latest to weigh in on the highly publicized breakup between the rapper and NBA star.
Alex Ocho132 days ago
Funk Flex Confuses Fans By Teasing Unreleased Drake and Kanye West — Then Not Playing It
Flex posted about the music on Instagram.
Trey Alston137 days ago
Ebro, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg Claim Hot 97 Still Owes Them Money
The trio was let go from Hot 97 following the sudden cancellation of 'Ebro in the Morning' last year.
Joe Price151 days ago
Ebro Says Booking Guests Is Harder Without Hot 97: 'People Are Acting Different'
Ebro opens up about the challenges of booking guests in the digital era, saying artists and longtime contacts “act different” now that he’s no longer backed by Hot 97.
Mark Elibert158 days ago
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The Kid Mero Trolls Akademiks After Army Raises Enlistment Age, Says He Can ‘Absorb Some Rounds’
The feud between the Hot 97 morning show host and the streamer recently intensified.
Alex Ocho167 days ago
The Kid Mero Rips Akademiks Live on Hot 97: ‘You Don’t Want No Smoke With Nobody, Especially Me'
Mero addressed Akademiks live on the air following a heated social media exchange over the weekend.
Alex Ocho168 days ago
The Kid Mero Responds After Akademiks Calls Him a ‘DEI Hire’: ‘Fat F*ckin Loser Dog’
Akademiks recently criticized Mero and his Hot 97 predecessor, Ebro Darden, during a livestream.
Alex Ocho170 days ago