Roxanne Shanté Addresses Rap Beefs, Women in Hip Hop & Motherhood
Roxanne Shanté stopped by HOT 97 to talk with Nessa about her legacy in hip-hop and her powerful new song “Roxanne the Truth” from the BOBBY DIGITAL PRESENTS: JUICE CREW ALL STARS album. She reflected on celebrating her recent birthday, the confidence that has carried her throughout her life, and why she believes in validating […]
Ryan Witherspoon on Jadakiss Feature, Jordan Brand Deal & Bridging NYC Hip-Hop
DJ Drewski sits down with Brooklyn’s own Ryan Witherspoon to talk about his evolution from R&B to rap, landing a feature with Jadakiss on “Take Money,” his Jordan Brand partnership representing Puerto Rico, and what it means to be the bridge between generations of New York hip-hop. Ryan opens up about his strategic year-long hiatus […]
J2 SOUNDS OFF ON MATH HOFFA OVER GEECHI GOTTI!
Battle rapper J2 calls out Math Hoffa for publicly breaking down Geechi Gotti’s legal situation, saying bloggers and media should stop dissecting the case online. J2 argues that discussing details publicly could hurt someone’s freedom and that sometimes it’s better to let the police do their job instead of turning legal situations into content. Do […]
B MAGIC RESPONDS TO BITING 38 SPESH FLOW DURING JAE MILLZ DISS — FULL INTERVIEW
In this interview with HipHopIsReal, battle rap legend B Magic responds to the conversation surrounding his recent lyrical back-and-forth with Jae Millz. After fans online claimed that Magic sounded like 38 Spesh during one of the diss records, Magic clears the air and explains the strategy behind the flow. According to B Magic, the delivery […]
RIP THE NO JUMPER SHOW 💀Crip Mac gets KOed, Breakfast Club in Shambles & More
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“LA FLAME” 🗣️🔥 #travisscott #youngthug #gunna
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The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 910 | Cannot Confirm
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 JBP opens its latest episode discussing Ish’s appearance on Ari Melber’s show (7:21) before he and Joe talk once again about being outside in the early 2000s (27:02). Dwight Howard files […]
Juvenile Talks New Album “Boiling Point,” Back That Azz Up Legacy, Cash Money Tour & Fatherhood
The legendary Juvenile pulled up to Mornings with Mero to talk about his highly anticipated new album “Boiling Point” dropping March 26th, the BBB remix with Megan Thee Stallion, and how his fans made that collab happen. Juvie shares the iconic (and terrifying) story of performing at The Tunnel in NYC, reveals he’s a skilled […]
3.12.26 Headlines, The Mind of Mero & Juvenile Hangs Out with the Crew
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TAY ROC READY TO CROSS OVER INTO PRO WRESTLING — “THAT CULTURE HIT DIFFERENT!”
Tay Roc opens up about his growing passion for wrestling and reveals he’s serious about stepping inside that world the RIGHT way. Not as a culture vulture — but as someone willing to put in the work, take bumps, manage talent, and earn respect. In this interview, Tay Roc explains why wrestling fans show a […]
Rooga says Fivio Foreign is Lying About Disrespecting Him at Kanye’s Studio
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Boosie Snaps on Kodak Black, Ray J Calls Out Snoop Dogg
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Travis lowkey got moves 😅😂
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Yooo our guy Franklin dropped the ball 😂😂
Hip Hop Jeopardy FAILS + Harvey Weinstein’s First Jail Interview
Mornings With Mero brings you Hip-Hop Jeopardy trivia, Harvey Weinstein’s shocking first interview from Rikers Island, and a heated debate about content creator responsibility ft. Jasmine Ruiz. 🎯 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Hip Hop Jeopardy Intro 0:27 – First Caller: Science, South, Bars & Dead Presidents 1:15 – “Real Gs Move in Silence” FAIL 😂 2:31 […]
Ayra Starr On a Rihanna Collab, Kim Kardashian & Sneaky Links
Ayra Starr stopped by HOT 97 to talk with Nessa about her new song “Where Do We Go.” She opened up about the real-life inspiration behind the track and the complicated situations that can come from “sneaky link” relationships. Ayra also talked about recently moving to New York, what the cold winter was like for […]
My Apple Music After A Bad Day.. 😤😅
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Mornings With Mero | HOT 97 Livestream 3-11-26
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3.11.26 A Moment with Mero – Not Wearing Deordorant & Dating AI
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Rooga on Wooski Banning King Yella from Chicago
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Berner on Beating Cancer, Who Owns Cookies, Josh from RAW Beef & More
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CyHi Calls Out Travis Scott on his new Single 😮
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Rihanna’s Stalker Goes To Jail, Dr. Dre x T.I. Collab + Uber’s New Women Driver Feature
☕️ MORNING VIBES with the crew! We’re breaking down the hottest stories you need to know: 🔫 RIHANNA STALKER ARREST – Woman with AR-15 fires 10 shots at Rihanna’s home while the singer was inside! Bail set at $10.2 MILLION. We discuss parasocial relationships and when fandom goes TOO FAR. 🎤 DR. DRE x T.I. […]
Are men suffering in silence? 🥺
T-TOP DEFENDS URL’S SHIFT FROM PPV — CALLS OUT THE CULTURE FOR SUPPORTING BOOTLEGS
After SMACK VOL. 12, T-Top speaks out on URL’s decision to move away from the traditional pay-per-view model and addresses the real reason behind it — piracy. In this powerful moment, T-Top calls out the culture for supporting bootlegs and explains how illegal streams directly impact battlers’ pay. He even reveals he’s seen people selling […]
Footage of Travis Scott making his Debut Mixtape 💿
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Mornings With Mero | HOT 97 Livestream 3-10-26
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3.10.26 Rihanna’s Stalker Talking Crazy & Do Men Suffer in Silence
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RUM NITTY SOUNDS OFF ON EAZY — 😩 “DON’T USE GEECHI FOR VIEWS”
Rum Nitty sits down with HipHopIsReal to recap his SMACK battle with Mike P, speak on what’s next in his career, and address some of the biggest conversations currently shaking the battle rap culture.
RUM NITTY DARES JAE MILLZ TO MAKE IT REAL
Rum Nitty responds after Jae Millz throws a subliminal warning, making it clear he’s ready for whatever comes next. Instead of backing down, Nitty openly welcomes the moment — inviting Millz to turn words into action. After hearing that Millz may have something “in the tuck,” Nitty doubles down with confidence, reminding everyone that battle […]
BFD on Going to Prison and Thinking He Was Bigger than the Program
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Wack 100 Goes Off On Black Sam, Crip Mac Gets Knocked Out
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Papoose DISSED 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj’s Controversial Women’s Day Message + Biggie Smalls’ Legacy
We’re remembering the Notorious B.I.G. 24 years after his tragic passing – discussing his incredible impact on hip hop culture at just 24 years old, his legendary freestyles, and the upcoming Big Poppa Steakhouse opening by his daughter Tiana in Brooklyn this fall. 💥 Papoose vs. 50 Cent Beef: Papoose dropped a freestyle dissing 50 […]
Papoose Disses 50 Cent: Hot or Flop? 😭⬇️
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From Intern to VP: How Brianna Harrison Shapes Global Music Careers | Queens Of Culture
Meet Brianna Harrison – VP of Marketing at 10K Projects and Atlantic Records, who’s spent 14 years shaping the careers of global artists like Burna Boy, Sabrina Claudio, and Rico Nasty. In this inspiring Women’s History Month feature, Brianna shares: ✨ Her journey from college intern to VP of Marketing 🌍 How she earned the […]
TSU SURF FUNNIEST MOMENTS EVER CAUGHT ON CAMERA 😭
Tsu Surf has delivered some of the most unforgettable personalities in battle rap — and sometimes his funniest moments happen outside the ring. In this throwback compilation, HipHopIsReal brings together some of Tsu Surf’s funniest moments ever caught on camera, featuring classic HHIR interviews where Surf jokes with the room, breaks down battle rap in […]
A WARD ADDRESSES AYE VERB GHOSTWRITING ACCUSATIONS & MT RUSHMORE STATUS
A. Ward speaks on the ongoing ghostwriting conversation surrounding Aye Verb after recent claims involving Mickey Factz and Danja Zone. During this HipHopIsReal interview before his battle at SMACK Volume 12, Ward addresses the integrity of battle rap and why ghostwriting accusations can impact how the culture views legends. Ward explains why battle rap has […]
IF DANJA ZONE WROTE FOR VERB… THAT PEN AIN’T HIS 😲
Rum Nitty sits down with HipHopIsReal to recap his SMACK battle with Mike P, speak on what’s next in his career, and address some of the biggest conversations currently shaking the battle rap culture.
Good Times 😅🔥 #travisscott
The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 909 | Trash Day
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 of the JBP opens with a quick conversation on science and faith (3:41) before turning to new music which includes a project from Ty Dolla $ign (27:58). 50 Cent […]
Mornings With Mero | HOT 97 Livestream 3-9-26
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DILLON BROOKS – MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 369
NBA villain and defensive menace Dillon Brooks pulls up to the couch with Gillie Da King and Wallo267 for a hilarious and insightful episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game. Dillon talks about his journey from Canada to becoming one of the most talked-about players in the NBA. He breaks down the mindset it takes […]
Crip Mac UNLOADS on Adam & Accuses Him of Destroying his Relationship
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Wack Exposes Blacc Sam, Rooga Can’t Fight Blueface, Crip Mac and Adam Fall Out & More
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Anything is possible. 💯 #travisscott
HEAD ICE SAYS SERIUS JONES DRAMA EXPOSED WHO REALLY ROCKS WITH HIM… SHOUTS OUT ALASKA
Head ICE speaks on his past tension with Serious Jones and makes it clear — the situation never shook him. Instead, he says the backlash and noise revealed something more important: who truly stood with him when support went quiet. In this HipHopIsReal interview, ICE reflects on loyalty, perception, and how public pressure can expose […]
TAY ROC & ILL WILL ADMIT THEIR SMACK VOL. 12 REMATCH HAD NO CLEAR WINNER
After 13 years, Tay Roc and Ill Will finally met again at SMACK Vol. 12 — and both veterans admit this rematch may have been too close to call. Following their long-awaited return to the URL stage, Tay Roc and Ill Will break down the battle, reflect on how much they’ve evolved since their first […]
TAY ROC RESPONSE TO HASSAN CAMPBELL’S SUPPORT — CALLS GEECHI SITUATION HEARTBREAKING
Tay Roc speaks candidly on Geechi Gotti’s situation and shares why it truly hit him on a personal level. While calling the moment heartbreaking, he also weighs in on the idea that watching battle rap or buying PPV equals real support — especially as voices like Hassan Campbell speak on the culture during difficult times. […]
TAY ROC SHUTS DOWN HASSAN’S CAMPBELLS BATTLE RAP SUPPORT 😮
Tay Roc speaks candidly on Geechi Gotti’s situation and shares why it truly hit him on a personal level. While calling the moment heartbreaking, he also weighs in on the idea that watching battle rap or buying PPV equals real support — especially as voices like Hassan Campbell speak on the culture during difficult times.
ILL WILL: “GHOSTWRITING IS WRONG… BUT VERB’S LEGACY STANDS”
Ill Will speaks on the controversy surrounding Aye Verb and the Danja Zone ghostwriting situation — making it clear that while ghostwriting goes against battle rap’s code, it doesn’t erase what Verb has already built in the culture.