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Vic Mensa released his new project, Hooligans, at midnight. He was in Detroit for Hot 107.5’s Who’s Next Showcase Series and made his way to the studio. The Chicago native talks new music, his upcoming clothing line and producing music. Related: Watch: Vic Mensa Rates Bars From J. Cole, Chance The Rapper, And Kash Doll Warning :Content May […]

We had Icewear Vezzo on The Morning Heat when he announced his major deal with Motown Records. In that interview he also shared that new music was coming soon. Today, Clarity 6 dropped and before the highly anticipated release, he came back to the studio to chop it up with Ally. Related: EXCLUSIVE: Icewear Vezzo Makes […]

Leikeli 47 drops in to give a little inspiration, saying ” life is an inspiration in itself. I was one of those kids that grew up not hearing , you could be anything you wanted to be.” She says with the lack of inspiration she experienced , she’s glad it was something from within that […]

Gucci Mane has an unbelievable story of overcoming the odds and making it out of bad situations in life.

Text DFW to 24042 to join 97.9 The Beat’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions). Follow The Beat On Twitter: Atlanta rapper 6LACK recently stopped by 97.9 The Beat to rock out with P-Skillz on the Night Show Flight Show to talk: SEE ALSO: 6LACK On How Battle Rapping Prepared Him For Songwriting [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] J. […]

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Entertainment journalist &on-air talent Gia Peppers made history as the very first presenter for Urban One Honors! Peppers presented Honoree Jade Novah with the Viral Sensation award and as Gia will tell you, it’s a well-deserved honor. Peppers talks about presenting at the inaugural Urban One Honors event, chatting it up with stars such as […]

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April Ryan‘s exceptional coverage of the White House, withstanding attacks from #45 and republicans along the way has been remarkable, to say the least.  The bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks received the well-deserved Media Personality Of The Year award at the Inaugural Urban One Honors celebration on Sunday, December 9th at The Anthem. Ryan’s strength and […]

LGP Qua is considered the “Voice of the Youth”, and he lets his actions speak louder than words. He sat down with DJ Caesar to talk about his latest record with Zah Sosaa, and gives us a timeframe for 2019 for when we can see his debut album. Related: Philly Stand Up: 18-Year-Old Spits Facts About […]

One of the biggest young acts in the city right now, Bry Greatah had the venue rocking during his performance at Boomin Holidayz 2018. He’s got a bright 2019 ahead of him, and him and DJ Caesar discuss that and more. During our interview with Meek Mill, Meek said Bry Greatah was one of the […]

The SiAngie Twins made a special appearance at Boomin Holidayz 2018 and joined DreamDoll for their collaborations “Splash”. Related: SiAngie Twins Tease New Song featuring Dreamdoll with Mina SayWhat on #MinasHouse On Air With Sir caught up with them backstage to discuss why they love making music, how “Splash” is one of their biggest records to […]

Z1079 White Out featured nothing but iced out ladies and Kashdoll as the headliner did not disappoint. Not only did she light up the stage with her performance but she also got close and candid with Incognito. She tells us what she loves about the midwest, what she has in store for 2019 and her […]

Join our newsletter club for more exclusive news and contests: Young Miami from City Girls slid through Cleveland to takeover the stage at Z1079 White Out concert. She chops it up with Incognito backstage on everything from Southside, JT, the new album, performing in the Land and more. The Latest: