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Freeway Ricky on Hiring Investigator to Follow Cops Who Were Following Him

Freeway Ricky opened up about his Emmy-nominated documentary Freeway: Crack in the System, and he revealed that his name was taken off as a producer in favor of bigger name Hollywood producers. Moving along, Freeway spoke about the “Freeway Task Force” set up by police who would plant drugs and steal hundreds of thousands from […]

CONWAY, BENNY, WESTSIDE GUNN | #FREESTYLE060

Fresh out of signing a deal with Eminem on Shady Records, Benny and Conway stop by Funk Flex show off their skills! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hot97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97

Central Park 5 on Real Rapist Confessing After They Served 7 Years in Prison

Raymond Santana and Yusef Salaam, two members of the Central Park Five, who were wrongfully convicted of raping a jogger in the late 1980s, spoke with VladTV about their time in prison and later being found innocent.  Both Raymond and Yusef revealed they spent close to seven years in jail before Matias Reyes came forward […]

FBG Duck on Tooka’s Death at 15, Chief Keef Using Tooka’s Name in “3Hunna”

FBG Duck joins VladTV to speak about his upbringing on Chicago’s Low End/South Side, being a self-described “problem child,” and his relationship with the now-legendary Tooka before he passed at the age of 15. Duck explains the impact Tooka’s death had on both himself and the community, and speaks candidly about Chief Keef using Tooka’s […]

Boosie on Going Through Terrible Withdrawals Trying to Quit Lean

Boosie Badazz sat down with DJ Vlad for another classic conversation where they discuss issues within the Culture. Boosie speaks on the dangers of “Lean” and how it is actually a form of Heroin. He recalls being a heavy lean user as a teen and going through severe withdrawals trying to ween himself off of […]

Boosie on Earning Money to Support His Mom After His Dad Died

In the above clip, Boosie remembers the death of his father, who passed when Boosie was just 14 years old. Boosie says there was pressure on him to earn money to support his mom in the wake of his dad’s death. Boosie also speaks about the draconian practice of mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug […]

Professor Griff: Obama Was Elected to Lull Black People to Sleep

Public Enemy member Professor Griff spoke at length about his thoughts on presidents past and present, including how he doesn’t think Obama did enough for the black community. He also shared that he thinks President Trump will bring the best and worst out of Americans during his time in office. During the conversation, Professor Griff […]

Russ Freestyles On Flex | #FREESTYLE059

Born in Jersey and raised in ATL, self-made rapper, Russ, drops by Flex and spits for 8 minutes straight! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hot97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97

Ms. Hustle Freestyles On Flex | #FREESTYLE058

Reppin’ Harlem and holdin’ it down for the ladies, Ms. Hustle stops by Funk Flex and drops some straight heat! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hot97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97

Cassidy: Rappers Like Drake & Kanye with Ghostwriters Can’t Be on Top 5 Lists

Philadephia lyricist Cassidy here talks to Vlad about the phenomenon of ghostwriting in the rap scene and being a ghostwriter for major artists himself. Cassidy is a firm believer that any MC with a ghostwriter cannot be considered an all time great. “Any rapper with a ghostwriter cannot be in a top 5 or 10 […]

Bizzy Bone Talks Illuminati, Artists Selling Their Souls for Fame and Money

Bizzy Bone and Krazie Bone chopped it up with VladTV, revealing their thoughts on the Illuminati and the possibility of young rappers getting into the society. Bizzy chimed in by saying that a lot of young artists are going the gimmicky route for shock value purposes. Later on in the interview, Bizzy and Krayzie speak […]

Asia Monay aka Pretty Tsunami In-Studio w/Big Ooh!

Newcomer Asia Monay aka Pretty Tsunami out of Trenton NJ, hooks up with fellow hometowner Big Ooh! to cook up something a lil’ “Different”. Be on the lookout for that street heater as well as debut project from Ms. Monay.. Shot by SmitPics @ HDE Studios live from Philly PA.. Follow on Instagram: @Asia_Monay93 @5Boi_Ooh […]

Steve Rifkind on Signing Wu-Tang, Only Label That Let Members Get Solo Deals

Legendary music executive Steve Rifkind spoke openly about starting Loud Records by signing Twista, followed by Madcap. He revealed that Twista only had two songs out when he signed him, but Rifkind explained that he thought Twista was a cool, young artist who could spit. After having success with Tha Alkaholiks’ debut, Steve went to […]

Tee Grizzley Freestyles On Flex | #FREESTYLE057

Tee Grizzly stops by HOT 97 to freestyle on Funk Flex show. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hot97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97

J.I.D. FREESTYLES ON FLEX | #FREESTYLE056

Reppin’ Dreamville and ATL, J.I.D. stops by Flex and lets loose! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hot97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97

Boosie on Spending 3.5 Years on Death Row: I Kept Smiling, I’m a Strong Person

Back on VladTV, Boosie here talks about his experience in the criminal justice system and the system at large. Boosie explains that he spent three and a half years on death row and took a plea deal to avoid his third strike. Speaking about the criminal justice system’s broader issues, Boosie says, “The system just […]

Vado Freestyles on Flex | #Freestyle055

Vado came through and represented for Harlem real quick. Click the play button if you want to hear some bars… And don’t forget to subscribe to receive updates on the next Flex Freestyle we release. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hot97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97

Fab on CD Skipping During Milli Vanilli Performance, Lip Syncing Rumors

Fab Morvan, one-half of the immensely popular duo Milli Vanilli, sat down with DJ Vlad in this exclusive interview where he discusses the rise and fall of the former super group. Fab discusses refusing to Lip Sync the second album after being forced to do so on their debut album and the backlash that came […]

Arsonal Freestyles on Flex | #Freestyle054

Battle Rapper, straight outta Newark, NJ, came through Funk Flex ready to spit HOT fire! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hot97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97

Tay 600 on Rondo & Cdai Getting 40 Years, Durk & Reese Calling Him a Snitch

Tay 600 sat down with DJ Vlad t to discuss some of the controversy surrounding him and some of his associates who were recently convicted of murder and sentenced to jail. Tay talks about being labeled a snitch despite there being no paperwork, and opposition continuing to spread lies about him. He also discusses his […]

Tali on Funk Flex | #Freestyle053

Tali stop by HOT 97 to freestyle for Flex. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hot97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97

Casanova on Funk Flex | #Freestyle051

Casanova stop by HOT 97 to freestyle for Flex. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL

TK Kirkland: Do Men Love the Woman They’re Lying To or Telling the Truth To?

“Who do men love more?” TK Kirkland asks, “The woman he’s lying to or the woman he’s telling the truth to?” In the above clip, TK and Vlad discuss men and women’s behavior, relationships, openly gay rappers, and more. “I don’t give a f**k,” TK says, referencing iLoveMakonnen, “Let them live their lives.” Watch the […]

Cardi B: Money Doesn’t Always Make Me Happy, I Understand Suicidal Celebs

In this exclusive clip, Cardi B stops by to talk about her career and life before the fame. She discusses people expecting her to fail but investing wisely with her money. She says she wants to expand her brand and having a lot of business ideas. She discusses questioning people who really love her, instead […]

Wiley Explains the Events Around His Face Getting Slashed

In the above clip from Wiley’s interview with VladTV, the UK grime legend tells the story behind the scar running down the side of his face. “There are old school gangsters in London,” he says, telling Vlad about the incident that left him scarred for the rest of his life. Wiley then explains that even […]

Wiley on Getting Stabbed 7 Times Twice within 3 Weeks by the Same Person

UK artist Wiley is a prolific, hardworking MC–and he has a unique background, starting out chasing record deals and leaking music for free before he was finally signed to a major label. He’s also not unfamiliar with violence–the scar running down his cheek is difficult not to notice–and here, he tells Vlad about the many […]

Big Ooh! – No Hook [Freestyle Video]

Big Ooh! Drops a vid for “No Hook” Freestyle, shot by Quest God. “Slick” pt.2 (freestyle mix cd) dropping soon!! Big Ooh!’s Ten Toes Down 2 Out Now!!!! Instagram: @5Boi_Ooh Twitter: @BigOoh TEN TOES DOWN 2 OUT NOW!!!!! D/L LINK: http://tinyurl.com/jezphcz

Emmanuel Hudson on Facing off with Kevin Hart

When Emmanuel Hudson was chosen for Wild ‘N Out, the actor says he had to learn the hard way after his predecessor tried him before even hitting the stage. Even though the show appears easy to fans, the YouTube sensation says there’s a lot of digging for good content, and sometimes there are restrictions on […]

Arab on Soulja Boy Kicking Him Off SODMG After BB Gun Hotel Incident

A longtime friend of Soulja Boy and former SODMG artist Arab recently sat down with VladTV to explain his history with Soulja’s label and how he and Soulja eventually fell out of touch. “I wanted to start my own label, my own path…I didn’t wanna be SODMG anymore, but I did want to remain friends […]

Cardi B on Body Image Issues, Self-Esteem, and Cosmetic Surgery

In the above clip, reality star Cardi B talks to VladTV about the body image issues and insecurities she experienced when she was younger. “It puts your self-esteem down and made me feel like I was never good enough,” Cardi says. She continues to talk about the necessity of certain types of cosmetic surgery and […]

Millyz Freestyles on Flex | #Freestyle049

Millyz from Cambridge comes through to freestyle at HOT 97 for flex. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL

TK Kirkland: I Was Locked Up with 2Pac, Rick James, and the Menendez Brothers

VladTV veteran TK Kirkland is back for another interview–here, Vlad and TK discuss a few of the subtle but insidious aspects of being incarcerated. “The most degrading part of being locked up is putting on someone else’s underwear,” TK says. TK goes on to tell Vlad about being in jail with 2Pac, Rick James, and […]

Cory Gunz Freestyles on Flex | #Freestyle048

Cory Gunz stops by HOT 97 to freestyle for Flex. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL

Big Ooh! ft. Wiz Gamb – Who Want da Work? [Official Music Video]

Big Ooh! & Wiz Gamb link up for their banger “Who Want da Work?”, from Big Ooh’s latest project “Ten Toes Down 2”, produced by Gibbs & directed by Quest God.. Instagram: @5Boi_Ooh @WizGamb TEN TOES DOWN 2 OUT NOW!!!!! D/L LINK: http://tinyurl.com/jezphcz

Casanova 2X on Stabbing 12 Inmates, Beating Cellmates, Doing 7.5 Years

While his time in prison, Casanova 2X talks about spending nearly seven years getting into bloody fights, being forced into solitary confinement for three years and meeting his good friend Taxstone on Rikers Island. In this in-depth interview with DJ Vlad, the rapper says, though, he was written up for stabbing 3-4 people, he says […]

Corey Finesse Freestyles on Flex | #Freestyle047

Reppin’ Haiti, Corey Finesse comes through Funk Flex to spit some bars! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL

Lil Bibby: All of My Homies Were High When They Got Killed

When Malia Obama was caught on camera smoking weed during a festival, most of us didn’t care, but being the President’s daughter; Right-wing conservatives took every chance to dig at the former first family and their teenage daughter. While recreational weed is legal in several states, there’s still a tug-of-war when it comes to legalizing […]

Ladies Night w/Big Ooh! & Chromie

Live from the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Trenton NJ, Big Ooh! & Chromie Present Ladies Night. Shot & directed by Konsc! Filmz.. Instagram: @5boi_Ooh @5boi_Chromie

Mysonne Freestyles on Flex | #Freestyle046

The NY General himself, Mysonne, came through Funk Flex to spit some knowledge and facts! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL

Professor Griff on House Burning Down, Passport Stripped, FBI, Illuminati

In the following clip from Professor Griff’s interview with VladTV, Vlad and Griff get into a discussion about the Illuminati in the music industry. Eventually, Griff reveals that he thinks 2Pac’s death wasn’t straightforward, and that the FBI was connected to it. The Public Enemy Minister of Information then tells Vlad about having his passport […]

G Herbo Freestyles on Flex | #Freestyle045

G Herbo comes through Funk Flex and freestyles off of a Dipset instrumental! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL

Desiigner Freestyles on Flex | #Freestyle044

Desiigner freestyles a cappella on Funk Flex. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb HOT97: http://www.hot97.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HOT97 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL