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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Chaos, Combat & Charisma: Prime Video Releases The Final Electrifying Trailer For ‘Heads Of State’ Starring Idris Elba & John Cena

2 days ago | thebeatdfw.com | Davonta Herring

Today (June 4th), Prime Video shared the second and final trailer for one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer.
Former Black California Mayors Supply $1M In Wildfire Relief To Black Altadena Residents

4 days ago | thebeatdfw.com | Danielle Jennings

The last few months have been a true testament to the resilience and strength of the residents of Altadena, whose community was forever changed after the Eaton wildfires ravaged through the area back in January. The rebuilding process is still in its early stages five months later, but a recent relief aid hopes to speed up the process and lessen the financial burden, specifically on Black residents who are finding it hard to secure the funds necessary to rebuild.
Op-Ed: Misogynoir Is Why Many Black Women Don’t Care That Telvin Osborne’s Killer Won’t Be Charged

5 days ago | thebeatdfw.com | Zack Linly

Last week, a grand jury in Burke County, Georgia, dismissed charges against 25-year-old Hannah Cobb, who, in February, was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend, 30-year-old Telvin Osborne.
Meek Mill, G Herbo, Clipse & Leon Thomas Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup

5 days ago | thebeatdfw.com | Davonta Herring

New Music Released This Week (May 26th – May 30th): Meek Mill, G Herbo, Clipse & Leon Thomas Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup was originally published on globalgrind.com Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, producer, and global superstar Joe Jonas drops the deluxe version of his new solo album, Music For People Who Believe In Love, out now via Republic Records. The deluxe version of the critically acclaimed record includes a brand-new track “Water Under the Bridge”...
Plano Student Wins National Spelling Bee!

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Jazzi Black

Everything is bigger in Texas, even our bees! According to NBC, out of 243 spellers competing in this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, 22 were from Texas and four were from North Texas. After the 10th round ended Wednesday, only one of the nine spellers who remained was from Texas: Plano’s Faizan Zaki. 13-year-old Zaki who is a 7th grader at Plano’s C.M. Rice Middle School, has competed four times for the cup.
Wisconsin Democrat Plans To Reintroduce Bill For Missing Black Women Task Force After GOP Rejected It Twice

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Zack Linly

For years, NewsOne has published various stories regarding the discrepancy in attention given to cases of missing Black women and women of color in comparison to the media coverage and law enforcement attention missing white women receive. For the last four years, in Wisconsin, where Black women were 20 times more likely to be murdered than white women in 2019-20, according to research from Columbia University, state lawmakers led by Rep.
Bring Da Ruckus: Wu-Tang Clan Enlists Dave Chappelle To Unveil Their Time Capsule At Secret Ohio Show

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Davonta Herring

We’re about one week away from the start of one of the most anticipated tours of the year. Ahead of it, Wu-Tang Clan has unveiled the Wu-Tang Forever Time Capsule, a one-of-a-kind vault that will accompany the world’s most iconic hip-hop group on their final tour Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, kicking off in Baltimore, MD on June 6th. “From the basements of Staten Island, we created something timeless.
NFL Star Myles Garrett And Gold Medalist Chloe Kim Spark Dating Rumors After Award Show Appearance, Social Media Salutes

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Bruce Goodwin II

If sports power couples like A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo or Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird weren’t enough, there’s reportedly a new one brewing. This weekend at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett hit the orange carpet with Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim by his side. While at the event in Tokyo, Garrett stood off to the side while Kim did a rapid-fire “this or that” interview and smiled when she talked about romance.
Kevin Liles Calls Lady Luck's Grooming Claims "Extortion"

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

Kevin Liles, a longtime music executive who previously worked for Def Jam Recordings and The Island Def Jam Music Group, is speaking out against one of his former artists.
Warning: Shocking Video Shows Tory Lanez Stabbing in Prison

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | Matty Willz

Tory Lanez was stabbed multiple times in a California prison yard—and the attack was caught on surveillance video. The Shade Room released footage showing the moment Lanez was assaulted at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. Inmate Santino Casio has reportedly been confirmed as the man who stabbed Lanez during recreational hours. Reports say the two exchanged words before Casio attacked.