KBFB-FM (Dallas, TX)

KBFB, also known as "97.9 The Beat," is a radio station serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area with an Urban Contemporary music format. The station is owned by Radio One and shares its ownership with sister station KSOC-FM. Both stations operate from studios situated in the Galleria Area of North Dallas, while the transmitter for KBFB is located in Cedar Hill.

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#430691

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#118749

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Win a Trip to Houston To See Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour

5 days ago | thebeatdfw.com | Nia Noelle

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE The Morning Hustle wants to send you and a friend to H-Town for Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour! Register below for a chance to win the Beyonce “Cowboy Carter” Grand Prize, including flights for two, hotel for the weekend, and tickets to Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Tour in Houston on Saturday, June 28th.
Teacher Appreciation: Black Educators Who Saved Us

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Shannon Dawson

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE Throughout history, Black educators have played a vital role in shaping minds, breaking barriers, and fighting for equal access to education. Their dedication went far beyond the classroom, often intertwining with activism, leadership, and community empowerment.
Westside Gunn Taps Doechii For “EGYPT” Remix, The Culture Approves

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | D. L. Chandler

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE Westside Gunn recently dropped his Heels Have Eyes EP, and the closing track “EGYPT” was one of the standout cuts from the quick project. After sampling Doechii‘s 2024 interview with Ebro Darden for the opening portion of the track, Westside Gunn tapped the TDE lyricist for the remix, and the verse is a show-stopper.
Quavo, Key Glock, Coco Jones & Benny The Butcher Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Davonta Herring

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE New Music Released This Week (April 28th – May 2nd): Quavo, Key Glock, Coco Jones & Benny The Butcher Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup was originally published on globalgrind.com French producer, DJ, and Ed Banger mainstay Myd returns after locking himself in his studio for seven days straight of 24/7 broadcasting while he re-created two lost tracks. Today, he releases a new single, “All That Glitters Is Not Gold”, out now via Ed Banger/Because Music....
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy And Rumi Celebrate Mama Tina Knowles’ ‘Matriarch’ On ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Stop

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Shannon Dawson

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE The iconic glam-mother, Tina Knowles, 71, has hit a huge milestone with her new book Matriarch, which hit shelves in late April.
Kanye West, Bianca Censori To Sue Dentist For Malpractice

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | D. L. Chandler

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, joined forces to sue a Beverly Hills dentist for malpractice earlier this week. According to the complaint, Kanye West alleges that the dentist supplied the producer and rapper with high amounts of nitrous oxide, causing him to become addicted.
Gregg Popovich Steps Down As San Antonio Spurs Head Coach

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Bruce Goodwin II

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE After nearly 30 years at the helm of the San Antonio Spurs, head coach Gregg Popovich is officially stepping down. But as ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed, Popovich isn’t going anywhere just yet as he takes on a new, more behind-the-scenes role.
How Long Does The Kentucky Derby Last?

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Nick Cottongim

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE When it comes to iconic sporting events, few can rival the Kentucky Derby. Yet, for all the grandeur and fanfare, the actual race itself is surprisingly fleeting. Covering just 1 ¼ miles (or 10 furlongs), the Derby typically lasts around two minutes.
Gabriella Zuniga Identified in $50M Lawsuit Against Shannon Sharpe

2 weeks ago | thebeatdfw.com | Matty Willz

97.9 The Beat Featured Video CLOSE Gabriella Zuniga, a 20-year-old OnlyFans model, has been identified as the plaintiff in a $50 million civil lawsuit filed against former NFL star and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe.
Happy Earth Day! Get Your Sustainability On With These Easy Tips

3 weeks ago | thebeatdfw.com | Jazzi Black

In most underrepresented or marginalized communities, Earth Day is not one of those holidays we take a lot of pride in. In a lot of ways, minorities have been excluded or undermined in environmental research and conversations. It wasn’t until 1989 when Kimberlé Crenshaw, a civil rights activist and scholar, introduced the term intersectionality to the world that environmental advocates begin to dive deeper.