Atlanta’s own T.I. appeared recently on Hot 107.9’s The Rickey Smiley Show and spoke for the first time since being sentenced to 11 months in prison for violating his probation. T.I. announced that his delayed album King Uncaged will now be called No Mercy. He also discussed contraband in jail, his list of favorite MCs, […]

If you weren’t lucky enough to see Young Money’s first lady tear down DC Star over weekend, no worries, we got you. Check out the video a fan shot of Nicki Minaj giving it to DC only like she knows how. You gotta forgive the bass because they were rockin’ the entire night. Also, don’t forget to […]

Getty Images / By Frank Micelotta New Orleans rapper Mystikal has been making the rounds since his release from prison in January after serving six years. He took part in VH1’s Hip Hop Honors Dirty South tribute in June and would have performed at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash 15 that same month if his probation […]

National

MTV correspondents Sway Calloway, April Woodard and Katie Cook all took part in co-facilitating the town hall discussion with President Obama this week on the network. Highly anticipated and strategically designed to give our President an opportunity to get up close and personal with the younger demographic of potential voters nationwide, the discussion was one […]

News & Gossip

Infamous Internet starlet Kat Stacks showed up to Hot 107.9’s studios and gave an exclusive, Patron-fueled interview to The Durtty Boyz. In addition to her usual talk of bedding numerous rappers, Kat spoke in detail about being a stripper at 14 and turning tricks in Brooklyn as a teenage prostitute for her former pimp, who […]

From HOTHIPHOPDETROIT – In this game of Hip Hop, there is more to a man than the headlines report. If you base Trick Trick’s image off headlines he appears to be a rapper you do not want to run into, but I can now speak from my own experience and say that Trick Trick is […]

R&B singer, actress, business woman and new Luster Pink Brand Smooth Touch spokesperson LeToya Luckett held a Smooth Touch Homecoming Mall Takeover in Houston’s Galleria showcasing the best products of the Pink Smooth Touch brand, in conjunction with a Lady Elle fashion show, makeup consultations, hair makeovers and more! Online Editor Tami LaTrell and Go […]

Rihanna has revealed details about her upcoming collaboration with Nicki Minaj. Last week, Rihanna visited the ‘Rich & Kat Show’ on London 95.8 Capital FM to promote her upcoming album, ‘Loud’. During the interview, she spilled the beans about her and Nicki Minaj‘s new song. “She has a great buzz and she has a ‘thing’ […]

Our good friends from TheBoxHouston.com have the exclusive behind the scenes making of Pimp C’s new album “Naked Soul of Sweet Jones.”  Shout out to the crew at Shoot2Films for bringing us all the exclusive sneak peek on this footage! Watch the trailer below and let us know what you think by posting on the […]

Getty Images / By Taylor Hill We caught up with Waka Flocka Flame on the Black Carpet at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards at the Atlanta Civic Center, where the Brick Squad rapper was very excited about the release of his debut album, Flockaveli. He also talked about the Eddie Long spoof of “No […]

Drake’s “Light Dreams and Nightmares” tour made its Atlanta stop this week at the Fox Theatre and Drake shut it down! The concert had been sold out for months so it should come as no surprise that Drake had the packed crowd going crazy. Young Money’s Tyga opened up the show. Check out our exclusive […]

News & Gossip

Ashanti is going on record to squash the rumors that she dated rapper Nelly. Nelly set the internet ablaze recently when media outlets reported that he denied ever dating Murder Inc.’s former first lady. Speaking with BET.com shortly after her performance for “106 & Park’s” 10th anniversary, the R&B singer responded to rumors that Pimp […]