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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#61149

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#14401

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#155

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Kanye West Backpedals On Past Antisemitism: 'I Love All People'

1 week ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

Kanye West is back peddling from his past discriminatory remarks against the Jewish community and claims he's "done" feeding into Antisemitic propaganda. On Thursday (May 22), in a series of X posts, the controversial rapper and mogul revealed that he's not only "done" with antisemitism, but he has "love for all people." The rapper also makes an emotional plea to God, asking for forgiveness. Kanye also claimed that he'd forgiven all the people who've "caused him pain" in the past.
Ja Rule Goes On Daddy Duty, Walks Daughter Down The Aisle

1 week ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

On Saturday (May 24), TMZ reported that Ja Rule traded his gritty bars for tears while walking his daughter, Brittney Atkins down the aisle. Atkins is the eldest child of Ja's three children, whom he shares with his wife Asia. In the touching photos and videos shared by TMZ, dozens of family and friends gathered at the lavish affair to celebrate Brittney's happy union. During a 2019 interview with PEOPLE, Ja Rule opened up about what parenthood looks like for him.
Lizzo Offers Her Own Spin On 'Whim Whammie,' Drops Remix

1 week ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

On Saturday (May 24), Lizzo dropped her remix to PlutoNotDaBratt's viral "Whim Whamie" track. The Grammy Award winner also shared a short visual on her Instagram. The clip starts with Lizzo outside her home, rocking flowy, blond tresses and a two-piece from her Yitty brand. Along with showing off her slimmed-down frame, she offers some fiery bars. "B*tch its Lizzo/Call me Lizzy/" she raps.
Shaquille O'Neal Shares Why He Ran Off The Set Of 'Inside The NBA'

1 week ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Shaquille O'Neal has explained why he had to run off the set during an episode of TNT's Inside The NBA. During a live broadcast of the show, Shaq suddenly ran off the studio set with a bathroom emergency. Co-hosts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson shared a good laugh at Shaq's expense as the clip went viral on social media. In an appearance on T he Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Shaq gave his side of the story.
Jamie Foxx Says Bobby Brown Searched His Closet For A Whitney Houston Tape

1 week ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Jamie Foxx said that Bobby Brown once went through his closet in search of a tape. Appearing on the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter'sStand-Up Roundtable, Foxx, who was joined by Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyers, Roy Wood Jr., and others, shared an unbelievable night he spent with Brown and a group of friends.
Legendary Hip-Hop Journalist Sacha Jenkins Passes Away

1 week ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Sacha Jenkins, one of the most renowned and beloved creatives in hip-hop culture, has passed away. Jenkins' passing was confirmed by several posts on social media. "WTF.....Dammit. Sacha was one of the writers who influenced my era of writers and journalists in the late '90s. May he rest in power," wrote noted journalist Keith Murphy on X (formerly Twitter). WTF.....Dammit. Sacha was one of the writers that influenced my era of writers and journalists in the late '90s. May he rest in power.
BeyoncĂ©'s Cowboy Carter Tour Reaches Major Milestone

1 week ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

It hasn't even been a month since Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter tour and she's already making history. On April 28, the singer kicked off her tour in Los Angeles, CA at the Lofi Stadium, where she performed five shows, with the last ending on May 9. While the tour stop was brief, it was historic nonetheless. According to Billboard, the singer has earned 55.7 million and sold 217,000 tickets - making it the biggest reported single-venue engagement in Boxscore history by a woman.
Megan Thee Stallion Signs Open Letter In Support Of Planned Parenthood

1 week ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

As the war on women's reproductive rights continues, Planned Parenthood with the support of over 250 high-profile celebrities -with one being Grammy-Award winning rapper, Megan Thee Stallion- is fighting back. The Houston native was just one of the hundreds of celebrities, activists, and entertainers who signed their names to a statement that reads, "I'm for Planned Parenthood," in a letter published as a full-page ad in The New York Times and shared on the nonprofit's website.
Joe Biden Speaks Out After 'Aggressive' Cancer Diagnosis

1 week ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

Earlier this week, Joe Biden opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis in a social media post. The former president took to Instagram, sharing a photo of himself snuggling up next to his wife, former First Lady Jill Biden. The pair appeared cozy on the couch with their pet cat in tow. "Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support," Biden wrote in the caption.
2 Chainz Says Birdman Asked For $100K To Reach Out To Lil Wayne For A Verse

1 week ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

2 Chainz recently shared that Birdman wanted a lot of money just to approach Lil Wayne for a guest verse. During an appearance on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay, 2 Chainz revealed how his interaction with Birdman went down. "If anybody wanted Wayne, [Birdman] would be like, 'I need 100 too,' and people would obviously do it," 2 Chainz said. But 2 Chainz found a way around Birdman's demands.