DJ Vlad’s 53rd Birthday Dinner
Thank you to everyone who came to my birthday dinner last night. Johnny Gill, John Salley, Judge Mathis, Edi I Mean, TK Kirkland, Adam22, Riemoh, Freeway Ricky, Trap Lore Ross, Karl Kani, Wack 100, Dean Lemon, and everyone else who came. I’m truly honored to have such great people in my life.
Mornings With Mero Livestream | 6-30-26
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ARSONAL REVEALS SIT-DOWN WITH TSU SURF AFTER COMING HOME & WHAT SURF IS FOCUSED ON?
Arsonal sits down with Rude Reid of HipHopIsReal after Arsonal & Friends and reveals what happened when he recently linked up with Tsu Surf after Surf came home. Arsonal says he went to see Tsu Surf two weeks ago, and the two sat down on the curb “like old times,” having a real one-on-one conversation […]
KNOWLEDGE RESPONDS TO KYD SLADE & REVEALS THEIR OHIO FACE-TO-FACE
Kyd Slade told HipHopIsReal to stop posting him… Knowledge Tha God responds and breaks down their face-to-face moment in Ohio. Knowledge breaks down hia Kyd Slade history and what really lead up to this moment of him falling out of odds with URL battle rapper, KYD SLADE Was Knowledge wrong, or is this fair media […]
Dawgface on Chinese Store Owner Avoiding Jail for Shooting 14-Year-Old Black Boy in Back (Part 4)
Become a VladStocks Member now: https://www.youtube.com/vladtv/join Part 3: https://youtu.be/yh13ILyh5TI Part 1: https://youtu.be/uM97JFHtUI0 ——– In a recent discussion, Dawgface weighed in on the controversial case involving an Asian store owner, Mr. Chow, who fatally shot 14-year-old Black teenager Cyrus Carmack Belton. The incident sparked outrage as many believed the shooting was unjustified. However, legal nuances complicated […]
Young M.A Addresses Health Scare & Sobriety, Explains Straight Women Comments & Tory Lanez Support
Young M.A stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about her new album, Kween, and why this project was one she felt she needed to make. She opens up about taking time away from music, the personal challenges that changed her life, spending a month in the hospital, how her health journey strengthened her […]
HOT 97 National News Live! 6/29/26
Today, HOT 97 cuts through the noise on the biggest national headlines, giving you the unfiltered context and street-smart takes on the stories impacting our world and the hip-hop community. We’re diving deep into the culture, from global conflicts to tech’s impact, live from the HOT 97 studio. Stay locked in daily for the raw […]
HOT 97 Atlanta News Live! 6/29/26
Atlanta’s pulse beats different, and HOT 97 is on the ground, cutting through the noise with raw, unfiltered takes on the city’s hottest debates. This live session dives deep into the Georgia political landscape, unexpected local issues, and the community concerns shaping ATL culture right now. 🔔 Subscribe for more HOT 97 Atlanta News & […]
Dr. Angela Zeng On The Health Benefits Of Karviva, The Importance Of Collagen, GLP-1s + More
Catch the FULL EPISODE right now on Netflix! Get MORE of The Breakfast Club: ► DISCORD: https://discord.gg/wsfddVFqZQ ► LISTEN LIVE: https://bit.ly/3r17qJm ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/BreakfastClubAM/ ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BreakfastClubAM ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastClubAM/ Executive Producer: Eddie F. Senior News Producer: Loren LoRosa Video Director: Nick Ciofalo Lead Editor: Elijah Lugo Assistant Editor: Haley Morales Social Media Manager: Sydney […]
Jimmy Easy: Sammy the Bull Isn’t the Killer He Claims He Is, He Only Shot 1 Guy Himself (Part 6)
Become a VladStocks Member now: https://www.youtube.com/vladtv/join Part 5: https://youtu.be/LOytCcmkThg Part 1: https://youtu.be/hrxmLYcPi54 ——– In a revealing interview, longtime mob figure Jimmy Easy sheds new light on infamous mobster Sammy “The Bull” Gravano’s reputation as a prolific hitman. Jimmy recounts his complex dealings within the Gambino crime family, including conflicts with John Gotti Sr. Over loan […]
Mornings With Mero Livestream | 6-29-26
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TSU FLAMES BATTLE RAPPERS & SPACES VOICES TAKING SHOTS AT DNA 😳
Surf said some people in battle rap got it all backwards… Instead of jabbing at DNA, they should be following the blueprint. DNA is one of the most accomplished battle rappers ever, but people who can’t even get on a Volume got the nerve to tell him how to move. Battle too much? Y’all complain. […]
Kyd Slade Spazzes on Eazy… Then Eazy Responds IMMEDIATELY 😳
Kyd Slade went off on Eazy The Block Captain on Being Black Is GHETTO, and Eazy wasted no time responding in the comments. Knowledge The God reacts to the viral back-and-forth and asks the real question: do we need Eazy vs Kyd Slade next? Watch the full HHIR blog: Who wins if this battle happens? […]
How T-Pain Handled ‘Auto-Tune’ Criticism
SUBSCRIBE ▶︎ https://bit.ly/expediTIouslySubscribe Listen to expediTIously on all podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/expeditiouslypodcast Follow expediTIously and Tip on social media: IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/expeditiouslyti X ▶︎ https://x.com/expeditiouslyti Tip IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/tip Tip X ▶︎ https://x.com/Tip expediTIously merch now available🔥 🔥 ▶︎ https://titrapstore.com/ The multi-hyphenate rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist and activist, Tip “T.I.” Harris is bridging the […]
TSU SURF VS MATH HOFFA FULL HISTORY EXPLAINED… THIS GOES WAY DEEPER THAN RAP
Math Hoffa & Tsu Surf’s history goes WAY deeper than battle rap. This full compilation breaks down the back-and-forth between Math Hoffa and Tsu Surf — from Surf saying Math “don’t count,” calling him more of a blogger than an active battle rapper, questioning his place in the culture, and explaining why he feels Math […]
JAZ THE RAPPER SET TO DECLARE WAR ON HITMAN HOLLA WITH “RAIN CHECK” DISS! 😲
Jaz The Rapper is set to declare war on Hitman Holla with her upcoming “Rain Check” diss, and the warning shot already has battle rap talking. After Hitman Holla’s “Letter To The Culture” sparked a new wave of diss-track energy, we’ve already seen Swamp jump in, Loaded Lux fire back, and now Jaz The Rapper […]
TAY ROC REALLY HAD A PRO WRESTLING MATCH… AND GOT BUSY 😲
Battle rap legend Tay Roc steps into the wrestling ring and puts on a wild match filled with crazy moments. Roc flies off the ropes, gets hit with a chair, pulls off a backflip pin, shows real athletic flashes, and even gets hurt trying to jump over the ropes in one of the craziest crossover […]
BET AWARDS / HOT 97
Day 1 at BET Awards Weekend. 🎤🔥 LA, we’re here! HOT 97 brings you exclusive access from BET Awards. We’re catching up with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and culture before they hit the HOT 97 Summer Jam stage. 🎟️ Get your tickets now at: SummerJam.hot97.com
TSU SURF NEARS RETURN TO BATTLE RAP??? SPOTTED JEWELRY SHOPPING 😲
Tsu Surf has battle rap fans asking questions after posting IG Stories showing him jewelry shopping and saying “Almost Movie Time.” Is Surf hinting that his battle rap return is getting closer, or is this just fans reading into the moment? Knowledge reacts to Surf’s latest IG stories, the jewelry shopping clip, and why the […]
Boosie: Adrien Broner was a Street N**** Before He was a Boxer, That Messes with People (Flashback)
In this clip, Boosie reacted to Adrien Broner recently being arrested and held in contempt of court. When Vlad told Boosie that Adrien told the judge in his case that he only has $13 to his name, Boosie said he hopes that it’s not true. Boosie went on to speak about seeing Adrien spend a […]
T-Pain Reacts to Jay-Z’s ‘Death of Auto-Tune’
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T-Pain’s Voice Is Too Recognizable
SUBSCRIBE ▶︎ https://bit.ly/expediTIouslySubscribe Listen to expediTIously on all podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/expeditiouslypodcast Follow expediTIously and Tip on social media: IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/expeditiouslyti X ▶︎ https://x.com/expeditiouslyti Tip IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/tip Tip X ▶︎ https://x.com/Tip expediTIously merch now available🔥 🔥 ▶︎ https://titrapstore.com/ The multi-hyphenate rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist and activist, Tip “T.I.” Harris is bridging the […]
Cryptogambling Scandal INCOMING, Jay-Z’s IMMACULATE Hair & Obama Living in Trump’s Head Rent Free
Whole bunch of nonsense today – Jay-Z’s luscious hair – Charlamagne is being paid by Roc Nation – Crypto-scandal that’s gonna gobble up OVO? And much, much more – PEACE InsideWire article: https://inversewire.com/pay-no-attention-to-the-grand-wizard-behind-the-curtain Wall Street Journal article: https://apple.news/Axio9d_V2Tfil1szcIl5yYQ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro + Alexx getting MONEY 02:46 Obama rent free in Trump’s Head + Dems freaking […]
TSU SURF SET TO RETURN! 😲
TSU SURF NEARS RETURN? 👀 Surf was spotted jewelry shopping after posting “Almost Movie Time”… and now battle rap fans are asking if the return is getting closer. Is Surf really getting ready to come back, or are fans reading too much into it? WATCH FULL VIDEO: #TsuSurf #BattleRap #HipHopIsReal
CHESS KEEPS IT REAL ON HOW TAY ROC & EAZY, SMACK & REMY COULDA SQUASHED THE BEEF
Chess keeps it real in this throwback HipHopIsReal interview with Noo Barzz on how Tay Roc & Eazy, Smack/URL and Remy coulda squashed the beef before ego and the internet made it bigger. Chess breaks down loyalty, business tension, fan influence, and why one real conversation could have changed everything. Do you think ego stopped […]
Mornings With Mero Livestream | 6-26-26
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SMACK SAID MATH HOFFA WAS A LIABILITY… THEN MATH BROUGHT UP MOOK 😳
In this classic throw-back Smack and Math Hoffa clear the air on Math’s URL history, past stage issues, and why the Mook/Brizz situation came up in the conversation. Watch the full interview: Was Math Hoffa treated fairly by URL? #MathHoffa #SmackURL #URLTV #BattleRap #HipHopIsReal #MurdaMook #BrizzRawsteen #SeriousJones #BattleRapCulture #HHIR #throwback
Lavar Ball on Staying with His Wife After She Had a Stroke, Before She Divorced Him (Flashback)
In this clip, Lavar Ball compared his son Lonzo to Magic Johnson but with better shooting skills, making everyone else on the team better. He reflected on an unsuccessful game for UCLA, where Lonzo had suffered a hamstring injury. Lavar navigated through a tough period during this time when his wife had a stroke, which […]
T.I. & T-Pain React to Ridiculous Rap Trends
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Why T-Pain Got Bullied in School
SUBSCRIBE ▶︎ https://bit.ly/expediTIouslySubscribe Listen to expediTIously on all podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/expeditiouslypodcast Follow expediTIously and Tip on social media: IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/expeditiouslyti X ▶︎ https://x.com/expeditiouslyti Tip IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/tip Tip X ▶︎ https://x.com/Tip expediTIously merch now available🔥 🔥 ▶︎ https://titrapstore.com/ The multi-hyphenate rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist and activist, Tip “T.I.” Harris is bridging the […]
6.26.26 | Trump & Senate Clash, Rent Freeze Talk, NBA Trades + Entertainment Headlines | Mornings…
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew breaks down political tension between Senator Bill Cassidy and Donald Trump as they argue over votes and political direction in Washington. In New York housing news, the Rent Guidelines Board moves toward a potential rent freeze for stabilized apartments, sparking conversation about affordability and the cost […]
HOT 97 National News Live! 6/26/26
Today, HOT 97 cuts through the noise on the biggest national headlines, giving you the unfiltered context and street-smart takes on the stories impacting our world and the hip-hop community. We’re diving deep into the culture, from global conflicts to tech’s impact, live from the HOT 97 studio. Stay locked in daily for the raw […]
HOT 97 Atlanta News Live! 6/26/26
Atlanta’s pulse beats different, and HOT 97 is on the ground, cutting through the noise with raw, unfiltered takes on the city’s hottest debates. This live session dives deep into the Georgia political landscape, unexpected local issues, and the community concerns shaping ATL culture right now. 🔔 Subscribe for more HOT 97 Atlanta News & […]
Beenie Man Delivers Fire Freestyle After Charlamagne Suggests Rap Clash Against Safaree
Catch the FULL EPISODE right now on Netflix! Get MORE of The Breakfast Club: ► DISCORD: https://discord.gg/wsfddVFqZQ ► LISTEN LIVE: https://bit.ly/3r17qJm ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/BreakfastClubAM/ ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BreakfastClubAM ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastClubAM/ Executive Producer: Eddie F. Senior News Producer: Loren LoRosa Video Director: Nick Ciofalo Lead Editor: Elijah Lugo Assistant Editor: Haley Morales Social Media Manager: Sydney […]
Daz on Snoop Going to Jail for Selling Crack, Dr Dre Teaching Him How to Produce at 16 (Part 2)
Become a VladStocks Member now: https://www.youtube.com/vladtv/join Part 1: https://youtu.be/5WVdmfTrh2A ——– In a recent interview, Daz Dillinger opened up about his early years with Snoop Dogg and how their paths intertwined before fame. He revealed that around age 16, Snoop was sentenced to about nine months to a year in jail for selling crack cocaine, shortly […]
The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 940 | Good Kids
Download the PrizePicks app or visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JBP today and use code JBP to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. The latest episode from the JBP begins with reactions to Mona going viral over the weekend (15:07) before turning to Clive Davis’ passing at 94 (31:21). Earth, Wind & Fire’s documentary hits […]
Baby Chief Do It Keeps It 100 on Chicago Street Life, Going Mainstream & Chance the Rapper Collab
Baby Chief Do It pulls up to HOT 97’s Mornings with Mero with Kid Mero, Miabelle, and Kaz for a real, unfiltered conversation about his journey from the streets of Chicago to becoming a 2025 XXL Freshman — and beyond. In this interview, Baby Chief breaks down: 🎵 His debut album “Rise Against My Broken […]
TSU SURF CRASHES DNA’S LIVE & ERUPTS: “Y’ALL ****** UP THE CULTURE!” 😳
Tsu Surf pulled up in DNA’s Twitter Space and the whole conversation went LEFT fast Surf ERUPTS on what he feels is really hurting battle rap — fans, bloggers, battlers, and people inside the culture tearing down the same names who helped build it. While DNA is getting clowned for stepping outside the box, Surf […]
JAKKBOY MAINE PRESSES: WHY WAS BAD NEWZ CONFRONTATION RECORDED 😳
Jakkboy Maine reacts to the viral Bad Newz confrontation clip and asks the real question: why was it even recorded? Full video: https://youtu.be/Yi59v6G7r5k?si=TesYOzBYu7PMXQdq Was recording this moment wrong, or is everything fair game once it hits the internet? #JakkboyMaine #BadNewz #BattleRap #HipHopIsReal #URLTV #BattleRapNews #TwitterSpaces #ViralClip #HHIR
T-Pain Only Did Masked Singer Because He Was Drunk
Watch The Full Episode ▶︎ https://youtu.be/IIpJ1jqwApw SUBSCRIBE ▶︎ https://bit.ly/expediTIouslySubscribe Listen to expediTIously on all podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/expeditiouslypodcast Follow expediTIously and Tip on social media: IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/expeditiouslyti X ▶︎ https://x.com/expeditiouslyti Tip IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/tip Tip X ▶︎ https://x.com/Tip expediTIously merch now available🔥 🔥 ▶︎ https://titrapstore.com/ The multi-hyphenate rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist and activist, […]
T.I. Vs Tip Explained
SUBSCRIBE ▶︎ https://bit.ly/expediTIouslySubscribe Listen to expediTIously on all podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/expeditiouslypodcast Follow expediTIously and Tip on social media: IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/expeditiouslyti X ▶︎ https://x.com/expeditiouslyti Tip IG ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/tip Tip X ▶︎ https://x.com/Tip expediTIously merch now available🔥 🔥 ▶︎ https://titrapstore.com/ The multi-hyphenate rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist and activist, Tip “T.I.” Harris is bridging the […]
Michael Rubin Reveals Fanatics Fest 2025 Lineup, Knicks All-Time Sales Record & More
Michael Rubin, CEO and founder of Fanatics, pulls up to HOT 97’s Mornings With Mero to break down everything about Fanatics Fest (July 16–19, Javits Center, NYC). He reveals the insane 2025 lineup — LeBron, KD, Wemby, the championship Knicks, Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne — plus the Fanatics Games returning with Serena Williams, Kevin […]
HOT 97 National News Live! 6/25/26
Today, HOT 97 cuts through the noise on the biggest national headlines, giving you the unfiltered context and street-smart takes on the stories impacting our world and the hip-hop community. We’re diving deep into the culture, from global conflicts to tech’s impact, live from the HOT 97 studio. Stay locked in daily for the raw […]
HOT 97 Atlanta News Live! 6/25/26
Atlanta’s pulse beats different, and HOT 97 is on the ground, cutting through the noise with raw, unfiltered takes on the city’s hottest debates. This live session dives deep into the Georgia political landscape, unexpected local issues, and the community concerns shaping ATL culture right now. 🔔 Subscribe for more HOT 97 Atlanta News & […]
TSU SURF ERUPTS OVER DNA HATE: AFTER TIC TOK MONKEY NOSIES GOES VIRAL
DNA went viral for the TikTok monkey noises… and battle rap started clowning him heavy. But Tsu Surf wasn’t having it. Surf said battle rap picks and chooses who they let level up — because when other names do outside moves, it’s “smart business,” but when DNA does it, everybody wants to laugh. Is DNA […]
SMACK PULLS UP ON MATH HOFFA TO CLEAR THE AIR ON HIS URL HISTORY | THROWBACK
Smack pulls up on Math Hoffa for a real conversation about Math’s URL history, past issues, stage fight controversy, business, respect, and why things had to be right for a possible return. In this HipHopIsReal throwback interview with Knowledge Tha God, Math Hoffa and Smack clear the air on some of the biggest questions battle […]
JARON “BOOTS” ENNIS & EDDIE HEARN – MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 385
We sat down with the COLDEST BOXER right now, Philly’s own, Jaron “Boots” Ennis” & legendary boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. The duo sat with us ahead of the year’s biggest fight – Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs Xander Zayas live on DAZN. Boots talks about his mentality going into the fight, what he thinks will happen, […]
Dr. Sesha Joi Moon & Team Talk New Doc. ‘Declarations: Black Americans And The Revolutiuonary War’
Catch the FULL EPISODE right now on Netflix! Get MORE of The Breakfast Club: ► DISCORD: https://discord.gg/wsfddVFqZQ ► LISTEN LIVE: https://bit.ly/3r17qJm ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/BreakfastClubAM/ ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BreakfastClubAM ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastClubAM/ Executive Producer: Eddie F. Senior News Producer: Loren LoRosa Video Director: Nick Ciofalo Lead Editor: Elijah Lugo Assistant Editor: Haley Morales Social Media Manager: Sydney […]
Jessie Reyez on Getting the FIFA Call! #WorldCup ⚽️
This Episode is a special part of our Big Boy 2026 Season! Big Boy is celebrating 2026 with over 30 years as a Legend in Hip Hop Culture and Entertainment and all the stars come here to chat and have fun with Big!! Thanks for watching Big Boy TV on YouTube and for more clips, […]
Ludacris SPEAKS OUT on Being Called UNDERRATED in Hip Hop 🎶
This Episode is a special part of our Big Boy 2026 Season! Big Boy is celebrating 2026 with over 30 years as a Legend in Hip Hop Culture and Entertainment and all the stars come here to chat and have fun with Big!! Thanks for watching Big Boy TV on YouTube and for more clips, […]