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In a new interview, SZA opened up about the art behind her long-awaited new album, telling Hot 97 she wanted to convey a sense of isolation with the cover.

In a new interview, SZA opened up about the art behind her long-awaited new album, telling Hot 97 she wanted to convey a sense of isolation with the cover.

BY TRACE COWEN

SZA on How Princess Diana Photo Inspired Cover Art for New Album ‘SOS’

The ATL rapper appeared on the episode alongside Ye and Salehe Bembury. It was pulled after Ye allegedly used the platform to "reiterate more hate speech."

The ATL rapper appeared on the episode alongside Ye and Salehe Bembury. It was pulled after Ye allegedly used the platform to "reiterate more hate speech."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Jeezy Asked About 'The Shop' Episode He Was Featured on Being Pulled Due to Kanye's 'Hate Speech'

During an appearance on Hot 97's 'Ebro in the Morning,' 50 Cent shared his thoughts on former nemesis Kanye West's recent string of antisemitic remarks.

During an appearance on Hot 97's 'Ebro in the Morning,' 50 Cent shared his thoughts on former nemesis Kanye West's recent string of antisemitic remarks.

BY BRAD CALLAS

50 Cent Speaks on Kanye West's Antisemitic Remarks: 'I Think He's in a Dangerous Area'

As Lil Baby gears up to drop 'It's Only Me,' he turned to Hot 97 with Funk Flex to once again drop a fiery freestyle, this time tackling a Wheezy instrumental.

As Lil Baby gears up to drop 'It's Only Me,' he turned to Hot 97 with Funk Flex to once again drop a fiery freestyle, this time tackling a Wheezy instrumental.

BY MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY

Watch Lil Baby's New Funk Flex Freestyle Over a Wheezy Beat

G Herbo stopped by Hot 97 on Friday to chop it up with 'Ebro In The Morning,' where opened up about depression, the loss of his brother, and more.

G Herbo stopped by Hot 97 on Friday to chop it up with 'Ebro In The Morning,' where opened up about depression, the loss of his brother, and more.

BY BRAD CALLAS

G Herbo Opens Up About Battling Depression: 'There's People Out There Who Understand What You're Going Through'

In a new interview on 'Ebro in the Morning,' DJ Drama said that he would be down to face off against DJ Khaled in a potential 'Verzuz' battle.

In a new interview on 'Ebro in the Morning,' DJ Drama said that he would be down to face off against DJ Khaled in a potential 'Verzuz' battle.

BY JOE PRICE

DJ Drama Says He Would 'Love' to Do a 'Verzuz' Against DJ Khaled

Joyner Lucas paid Hot 97 a visit to drop a freestyle for Funk Flex, which saw the rapper spit bars in forward and reverse over beats from Nas and Biggie.

Joyner Lucas paid Hot 97 a visit to drop a freestyle for Funk Flex, which saw the rapper spit bars in forward and reverse over beats from Nas and Biggie.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Joyner Lucas Accepts Funk Flex's Challenge to Freestyle Backwards Over Beats by the Notorious B.I.G. and Nas

Fresh off releasing his first post-prison project 'Bodboy,' Bobby Shmurda stopped by Hot 97's 'Ebro In The Morning' to discuss being an independent artist.

Fresh off releasing his first post-prison project 'Bodboy,' Bobby Shmurda stopped by Hot 97's 'Ebro In The Morning' to discuss being an independent artist.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Bobby Shmurda Reveals How His Career Has Changed Since Going Independent

In a special message that aired during Hot 97's Summer Jam event on Sunday, Young Thug told fans to throw their support behind the Protect Black Art petition.

In a special message that aired during Hot 97's Summer Jam event on Sunday, Young Thug told fans to throw their support behind the Protect Black Art petition.

BY TRACE COWEN

Young Thug Urges Fans to Sign ‘Protect Black Art’ Petition in Special Summer Jam Message

Roddy Ricch expressed his disdain for the NYPD while he performed at Hot 97 Summer Jam, leading a 'fuck NYPD' chant with his audience 24 hours after his arrest.

Roddy Ricch expressed his disdain for the NYPD while he performed at Hot 97 Summer Jam, leading a 'fuck NYPD' chant with his audience 24 hours after his arrest.

BY MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY

Roddy Ricch Chants ‘F*ck NYPD’ at Hot 97's Summer Jam After Gun Charges Dropped Following Arrest