WQHT-FM (New York, NY)

WQHT, commonly referred to as Hot 97, is a radio station located in New York City and is owned by Emmis Communications. It operates at a frequency of 97.1 MHz FM. While it is categorized as a Rhythmic CHR station by Mediabase and Nielsen BDS, WQHT mainly features popular urban music, occasionally including some pop tracks. It stands as one of the two primary radio stations under Emmis, alongside KPWR, known as "Power 106," which is based in Los Angeles.

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English

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#61149

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#14401

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#155

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Michelle Obama Talks Grief And Impact Of Her's Mother Death

3 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

During a recent episode of Michelle Obama's IMO podcast with her brother Craig Robinson, she reflected on her dealing with grief after her mother's death. Her mother, Marian Robinson, passed away last May.
Lizzo Doesn't Want Friends, Says Fame Makes People 'Weird'

3 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

Lizzo recently opened up about why she's had trouble making friends since breaking into the industry in a new interview with comedian and host Ziwe. "I used to have so many friends, but when you get famous, it gets really [sic] weird [sic]," the Grammy winner says. "Everyone makes it weird for famous people." Lizzo continued, "I'm still a normal person...You're still you. Everything around you changes.
Tina Knowles Talks Family, Motherhood, and 'Matriarch' With Michelle Obama

3 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

Earlier this week, Tina Knowles sat with Michelle Obama for a special live episode of her IMO podcast to discuss the journey of creating her new memoir, Matriarch, her family's history, and what motherhood means to her. Despite her fierceness, Tina Knowles reveals to the former first lady she had second thoughts about the reception of her memoir, Matriarch. Knowles is famously known as the mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. "It was scary," she says.
Shaquille O'Neal's 'Power Moves' Chronicles The Return Of Reebok

4 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Don't call it a comeback: Reebok has been here for years. Shaquille O'Neal's Jersey Legends is set to release Power Moves, a new six-episode docuseries featuring the return to prominence of the footwear and apparel brand Reebok. The series will be available for streaming across the globe on Netflix on June 4.
Fat Joe Celebrates The Launch Of Sonrisa Rum

4 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Fat Joe is looking to make waves in the liqueur industry. The legendary rapper recently celebrated the official launch of his new spirit, Sonrisa Rum. As a proud partner in the brand, Joe hosted an unforgettable night at Bleau Bar at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Along with being served signature cocktails from Joe, he gave a surprise performance of two of his classic songs, "What's Luv?" and "All The Way Up."Read NextTaking to Instagram, the brand shared its excitement about partnering with Joe.
Ras Baraka Released After Being Arrest During Visit To NJ ICE Facility

4 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

After being arrested earlier on Friday (May 9) while conducting a congressional visit to a NJ ICE facility, Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark has been released from custody. According to NBC New York, Baraka was released shortly after 8 p.m. He stepped out of an SUV and addressed his concerned supporters: "The reality is this: I didn't do anything wrong," Baraka said.
SZA Hosts First Pop-Up Event For Not Beauty

5 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

SZA recently hosted a pop-up event to promote her new beauty brand, Not Beauty. The two-day event - spanning from Thursday (May 8) to Friday (May 9)- took place in her hometown, East Rutherford, New Jersey at the American Dream Mall. Before the event, the singer shared the news with her fans via Instagram: "JERSEY and NEW YORK WE DOING IT MAJORRR . MEET ME AT AMERICAN DREAM MALL TOMORROW AND FRIDAY !! ( there's a pathway that connects to the stadium ) .
Fat Joe Says No Other California Artist Has Dominated Like Kendrick Lamar

6 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Fat Joe believes that no other West Coast rapper dominated the game like Kendrick Lamar has over the past year. On the premiere episode of Joe and Jada, his new podcast series that he co-hosts with fellow rap legend Jadakiss, Joe shared his thoughts on Kendrick's unprecedented run of success. Jada started the conversation by stating he was amazed that it's been a year since Kendrick took on Drake. "One year since the Kendrick and Drake discrepancy.
Vic Mensa Praises Kehlani For Supporting Palestine

6 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Vic Mensa is throwing his support behind Kehlani for her stance on the war on Gaze. Taking to Instagram, Mensa lauded Kehlani for her bold support of Palestine following two of her shows being cancelled. "Few artists, and even fewer at your level of success, have chosen to center humanity and courage as boldly and uncompromisingly as you have, let alone at the peak of their popularity," Mensa wrote in an open letter to Kehlani.
Chris Gotti Says Ashanti Is Denying Being In A Relationship With Irv Gotti

6 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Chris Gotti, Irv Gotti's brother, is not feeling Ashanti. The Murder Inc. co-founder says she is lying about not being in a relationship with his brother in the early 2000s. During an interview on the Lets Keep it 100 Podcast, Chris shared why he believes the former "Princess of Murder Inc" has not been honest about her past with Irv. "For her to act like it ain't Murder Inc. that made her is f**king bullsh*t-or Irv made her, it's crazy," Chris explained.