949 The Beat

On September 15, 2014, WVKS-HD2 started broadcasting on 94.9 W235BH, which used to be a relay for WSPD. After a brief day of playing Christmas tunes, it switched to playing urban contemporary music under the name "94.9, The Beat." Before this change, WVKS-HD2 featured a pre-recorded EDM format supplied by iHeartRadio.

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#532 - Shoreline Mafia

2 weeks ago | 949thebeat.iheart.com | Bootleg Kev

Interview with Shoreline Mafia on The Bootleg Kev Podcast. Full video version of the episode is available on YouTube!
Prosecutors Show Video Of MO3 Shooting During Yella Beezy's Bond Reduction Hearing | 94.9 The Beat

3 weeks ago | 949thebeat.iheart.com | Tony Centeno

Photo: Getty ImagesProsecutors showed the court footage of the shooting that claimed MO3's life during a hearing for Yella Beezy's bond reduction. The Dallas rapper, born Markies Conway, appeared in a courtroom on Wednesday, March 26, to seek a reduction in his $2 million bail. Conway was arrested last weekin connection to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Authorities accused the 33-year-old of ordering a man named Kewon Dontrell White to kill MO3, born Melvin Noble, in November 2020.
#524 - Pardison Fontaine

1 month ago | 949thebeat.iheart.com | Bootleg Kev

Interview with Pardison Fontaine on The Bootleg Kev Podcast. Full video version of the episode is available on YouTube!
Coyote & Ab-Soul Are “Runnin’ All Fades” with Their Latest Drop

1 month ago | 949thebeat.iheart.com | Chuck Dizzle

Coyote and Ab-Soul just dropped off some heat with Runnin’ All Fades, and if you haven’t tapped in yet, now’s the time. Produced by Python P and Sharp, this joint brings that raw energy, laced with sharp bars and a beat that knocks. The video matches the vibe—gritty, cinematic, and straight to the point. Coyote and Soul deliver in their own lanes while keeping the synergy tight, proving once again why they’re a problem in the game.
Michael Jordan's Son Marcus Breaks Silence After Arrest

2 months ago | 949thebeat.iheart.com | Jason Hall

Photo: Orange County Sheriff's OfficeMarcus Jordan, the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, broke his silence after being arrested for DUI earlier this week. "I appreciate everyone reaching out. I'm focusing on @trophyroomstore right now and won't be making my comments on recent media stories and my personal life," Jordan wrote on his social media accounts, along with photos of his Trophy Room store.
#512 - Belly Gang Kushington | 94.9 The Beat | The Bootleg Kev Show

2 months ago | 949thebeat.iheart.com | Bootleg Kev

Interview with Belly Gang Kushington on The Bootleg Kev Podcast. Full video version of the episode is available on YouTube!
IN BLANKSTARE NEWS: Want to avoid a hangover after Super Bowl Sunday?

2 months ago | 949thebeat.iheart.com | T Roy

Eat cheese. Dr. Neena Chandrasekaran, a pulmonary critical care doctor, shares in a now-viral TikTok that the secret to dodging a hangover might just be the cheese plate. She advises that before you start sipping on those cocktails, munching on some cheese – which is high in protein, fat, and complex carbs – can coat your stomach, slowing down alcohol absorption and helping your body metabolize it better.
BEYONCE: Major Tour Announcement

2 months ago | 949thebeat.iheart.com | T Roy

TeeRoy's 2 Cents:It’s been two years since her Renaissance tour wrapped up. The tour announcement came just hours ahead of Grammy night, where Beyonce is a favorite with 11 nominations for Cowboy Carter. Any real fan has been saving their coins for precisely this moment. When you're down bad enough for Beyonce, you keep an emergency fund. Time to get in formation.
KANYE: Drops Vultures the Movie Trailer

Jan 13, 2025 | 949thebeat.iheart.com | T Roy

TeeRoy's 2 Cents:He’s also been teasing a solo album called Bully,which will apparently be fully self-produced. I miss when Kanye would bet on his own creativity and vision instead of just outsourcing the work to computers. Seems like that Ye is long gone. It’s a bummer to see genuinely creative people tap into lazy and uninspired gimmicks. Like a lot of Kanye's visions and dreams, there's a good chance he's already forgotten about this and moved on to the next one. What’s Yeezy teasing this time?
BEYONCE: $2.5 Million to LA Fire Relief

Jan 13, 2025 | 949thebeat.iheart.com | T Roy

Beyonce just made a massive donation to support those affected by the California wildfires. Yesterday (Sunday), her BeyGOOD foundation announced a $2.5 million contribution to the LA Fire Relief Fund. The caption reads, “Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars.