Nems REVEALS Summer Jam Backstage: Natalie Nunn, Fat Joe, Young Miami & The Wildest Stories
We’re breaking down everything that went down at Summer Jam — from backstage chaos with Fat Joe, French Montana, and Young Miami, to Natalie Nunn stealing the show, to the legendary history of Summer Jam freestyles (shoutout to Prodigy, 50 Cent, and DMX). We debate what makes a Summer Jam set legendary — surprise guests […]
Nems On Summer Jam: Backstage Fights, DaBaby’s Wild Set & Fetty Wap’s Comeback
We break down the wildest backstage moments and legendary performances from Summer Jam — including rumors of a backstage fight involving the Dream Chasers, tight security from the Nation of Islam, and the untouched energy backstage. Plus, we dive deep into DaBaby’s high-energy performance despite mic issues, Fetty Wap’s redemption arc post-incarceration and his humble, […]
HOT 97 News Live! 7/27/26
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 […]
Only 4 Rappers Have Achieved This in 2026 😳👏
The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 949 | Appointment Viewing
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 episode 949 with their thoughts on The Game and YG Verzuz (22:01) before turning to the latest celebrities that have earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame […]
Bozo on Lefty vs Drake, Foo Community Beef Explodes, Norteños in LA & More
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His reaction says it all 😭✌ #dontoliver #germany #shorts
Don Toliver confronts paparazzi during his trip to Germany in this tense interaction. Watch the rapper express his frustration after spending hours dealing with cameras outside his location. This clip captures the reality of celebrity life and the constant attention artists face while traveling abroad. Let us know your thoughts on how artists handle the […]
SWAVE SEVAH ON WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO BRING HIM BACK TO BATTLE RAP!
Swave Sevah breaks down the growing disconnect between the URL app and YouTube—and explains why some casual fans believe battle rap disappeared when major battles stopped dropping publicly. In this interview with Rude Reid of HipHopIsReal, Swave discusses fans growing tired of monthly subscriptions, why battle rap needs more visibility on YouTube and whether the […]
TONY YAYO & UNCLE MURDA PT.2 – MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 389
Another classic Million Dollaz Worth of Game episode with Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda. Gillie & Wallo took a trip up 95 north to link with Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda to discuss their issue with Memphis Bleek’s comments, how expanding into podcasting is going, and they defend NY against the Gillie. This is an […]
YG & The Game’s Corporate Sponsored Blood Summit was CRAZY! YG K*lled Drakeo? Moose vs Smac & More
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NY Tri State of Mind | 7-25-26
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KYD SLADE TAKES SHOTS AT T REX, EAZY, JJDD, A WARD, CHESS & MORE!
🚨KYD SLADE GOES NUCLEAR IN THE RED ROOM & CALLS NAMES!! HE SAID WHAT ABOUT EAZY?! Check out @FORLENAVISUALS YouTube to see the full video!!!! https://youtu.be/8cGaT2BBQNI?is=tyKfc30NMlbmLUQK #hiphopisreal #battlerap #lenavisualedits #hhir #bars
IS TSU SURF REALLY WORTH $200K TO BATTLE MURDA MOOK? 👀
DNA sits down with Rude Reid and gets straight into one of battle rap’s biggest money debates. But that’s not all—he also breaks down Loaded Lux vs. Hitman Holla and explains why both legends could make a major mistake by trying to beat the other at his own style. Can Lux’s pen overcome Hitman’s performance? […]
K SHINE QUESTIONS THE ENTIRE STATE OF BATTLE RAP! 😲
K Shine says battle rap isn’t delivering enough must-see battles right now—and challenges fans to name the last matchup that truly shook the culture. IS BATTLE RAP LOSING ITS SPARK, OR IS SHINE OVERLOOKING A CLASSIC? WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/m2-IykmyRb4 #KShine #BattleRap #HipHopIsReal #URLTV
JOHN JOHN DA DON ADDRESSES HIS NEW BEHIND THE PEN SERIES, PENDULUM & THE URLTV APP
John John Da Don sits down with Knowledge Tha God of HipHopIsReal to break down his new Behind the Pen series and address the ongoing conversation surrounding the URLTV app. John John Da Don explains why Behind the Pen is more than another battle rap event. The documentary series follows the real process of producing […]
J. COLE MAKES STATE FARM ARENA ERUPT WITH “MIDDLE CHILD” LIVE!
J. Cole makes State Farm Arena erupt as he performs “MIDDLE CHILD” live during The Fall-Off Tour in Atlanta! Cole commands the stage with one of the biggest records of his career, delivering sharp bars about standing between two generations, rejecting fake rap beef, putting his people in position and understanding that money cannot erase […]
BENZINO: THE BOSTON POLICE SUED US, TOMMY BOY DROPPED US—THEN J PRINCE SIGNED US!
Benzino reveals his group was preparing to shoot a video and potentially secure an album deal when “One in the Chamber” sparked a Boston Police lawsuit. He says Tommy Boy dropped them without even calling—and they found out through the newspaper! Then, during a tense encounter with label founder Tom Silverman, J Prince arrived, embraced […]
Ming Luanli on Nicki Minaj Beef with Meg Thee Stallion, if Tory Shot Her
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Black Label on Being the Blackest White Man in America, 15 Years in the Feds & More
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Nobody Talks About This Travis Feature! 😮💨
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NY vs ATL ft Lily Aybar
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BENZINO THOUGHT ICE-T WAS GONNA STOMP HIM OUT—BUT ICE T SAID THIS! 😲
Benzino says a comment he made about Ice-T’s “Cop Killer” was taken as disrespect—and eventually reached Ice-T. When someone approached him backstage at a massive Los Angeles show and said, “Ice wants to talk to you,” Benzino thought the situation could turn ugly. He warned his entire crew not to run if anything happened and […]
Eye Witnesses Claim They Saw YG K*ll Drakeo his Own Hands
In a shocking update, Drakeo The Ruler’s security claims he witnessed YG swing a knife at Drakeo while wearing a mask on the night that he lost his life. Here’s an update. Original article: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-07-24/drakeo-security-guard-says-yg-had-knife-during-festival-brawl —– Shout out to all our members who make this content possible, sign up for only $5 a month https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNTZgxNQuBrhbO0VrG8woA/join […]
Mariah The Scientist serenading the crowd at HOT 97 Summer Jam
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Welcome Home Celebration for Fetty Wap at HOT 97 Summer Jam
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Spend Dat with Yung Miami 💸
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JOHN JOHN DA DON RESPONDS TO TSU SURF SAYING BATTLERS GOT TOO CLOSE TO FANS
John John Da Don responds to Tsu Surf’s statement that battle rappers have become too close and too accessible to fans. Speaking with Knowledge Tha God of HipHopIsReal, John John breaks down how constant interaction, fan friendships, social media access and battlers appearing on every league may be removing the mystique that once made major […]
Ming Luanli on if She Thinks Donald Trump is Sleeping with Nicki Minaj
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Shady Avalon on 53 Avalon Crip, Doing 6 Years for a Body, Ant Jefe & More
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Travis Scott Met the Target Dog 😭🐶
Travis Scott Has Bigger Plans Than Music… 🍿🎬
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Kocky Ka on Summer Jam, Growing Up in Brooklyn Church, & His Confidence Origin Story
Brooklyn’s own Kocky Ka stops by Hot 97’s Mornings With Mero ahead of his Summer Jam performance! In this raw and honest conversation, Kocky Ka opens up about: How growing up singing in church choirs shaped his soulful sound The real meaning behind his stage name (hint: it’s not what you think) Using the studio […]
Mornings With Mero Livestream | 7-30-26
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JOHN JOHN DA DON: BATTLE RAP’S CURRENT CROWD ISN’T ENOUGH—“WE NEED A WHOLE NEW AUDIENCE!” 😲
John John says posting a flyer and waiting for fans is OVER. He’s taking Pendulum directly to the streets of New York to bring new people, new excitement and real event energy back to battle rap. Watch the full interview: #johnjohndadon #pendulum #battlerap #bullpenbattleleague #hiphopisreal
Mornings With Mero Livestream | 7-23-26
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BEASLEY KEEPS IT 💯 ON MOOK VS SURF & LUX VS HITMAN—SM16 UPDATE!
Beasley keeps it 💯 on the business behind Mook vs Surf, Loaded Lux vs Hitman Holla and URL’s potential SM16 blockbuster battles! Speaking with Rude Reid of HipHopIsReal at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, Beasley explains why URL cannot simply open the safe, meet every superstar’s asking price and immediately announce the culture’s biggest matchups. […]
J. COLE PUTS ATLANTA FAN ON THE SPOT—SHE GOES BAR FOR BAR ON “JOHNNY P’S CADDY!”
J. Cole puts an Atlanta fan on the spot during an unforgettable “Johnny P’s Caddy” concert moment at State Farm Arena! After having her shown on the arena screen, Cole makes sure she can hear the music and challenges her to follow his verse word for word, bar for bar—with the entire building watching. J. […]
YG vs THE GAME VERZUZ BATTLE LIVE! YG Arrested for Drakeo & More!
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Quando Rondo Free?! Lil Wayne Went PC & Drake Takes Shots At A$AP
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where do u wanna see him perform? #travisscott
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HOT 97 National News Live! 7/23/26
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 […]
Hollow Da Don SNAPS “Dissin The Whole” Industry 🔥
Hollow Da Don SNAPS “Dissin The Whole” Industry 🔥
JOHN JOHN DA DON: THE OLD BATTLE RAP FORMULA IS DEAD—REVEALS HIS PLAN TO REBUILD THE CULTURE!
John John Da Don says the old battle rap formula is dead—and reveals his plan to help rebuild the culture through Pendulum. In this exclusive interview with Knowledge Tha God of HipHopIsReal, John John breaks down why the energy surrounding battle rap events has reached one of its lowest points, why leagues can no longer […]
JC: “I HAVE TO TANGLE WITH LUX!”—PLEADS WITH FANS TO RESTORE BATTLE RAP
JC says he and Loaded Lux **have to tangle** before it’s all said and done—but makes it clear that Lux will not be the end of his battle rap career. JC also delivers a powerful message to the fans, calling on the culture to stop rewarding unnecessary drama and put the focus back on the […]
Future had EVERY Girl in California pull up for this 😳🎥 #travisscott #future
Mornings With Mero Livestream | 7-22-26
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Charleston White Shot At?! Blueface Arrested, Pooh Shiesty Bon Denied & More
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Section 8 Baby on Being from the IE, Having Bricks, Not Gangbanging & More
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Travis Scott Was Blown Away by His Co Stars 😳 #theodyssey #film #shorts
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Odell Beckham’s Money Breakdown, The Death of Hobbies, Jacob Fatu Talks Wrestling Legacy & More
7.17.26 — Mornings With Mero breaks down Odell Beckham Jr.’s viral explanation of where his NFL money goes, including taxes, family responsibilities, and the reality behind athlete wealth. The crew discusses whether athletes are overpaid, Kyle Kuzma’s comments, and why context matters when talking about professional sports money. Mero, and the crew also talk about […]