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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LeBron James Seemingly Claps Back At Kevin Gates For Addressing His Wife

3 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

While LeBron James is known for his game on the court, one thing he won't play about is his wife Savannah James. Following a viral post from Kevin Gates -who declared he would never trade places with the NBA star because he doesn't like how his wife (Savannah) "looks at him"- LeBron seemingly clapped back. James shared a picture him and Savannah cozied up, looking more in love than ever.
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Tops Box Office, Debuts At 45.6 Million

3 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

Ryan Coogler's sexy, R-rated, vampire-thriller Sinners debuted at 45.6 million at the box office its opening weekend, making it the biggest film debut since Jordan Peele's "Us," released in 2019. According to Variety, Ryan Coogler's Sinners collected "a solid $45.6 million from 3,308 North American theaters." Internationally, the film made an additional $15.4 million, making it around $61 million globally.
SZA Stops By 'Seasme Street' To Hang With Elmo And The Gang

5 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

SZA recently took a trip down Sesame Street, where she got to hang out with Elmo and the rest of the show's quirky characters. During the episode, which premiered on Apr.10, SZA helped Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Gabrielle learn about being patient and kind to yourself. SZA shared with Elmo and the gang how a gratitude jar can help one remember to be grateful for what they have even if they're unhappy with their current circumstances.
Young Thug Will Not Be On The Next Blue Origin Flight, Despite Rumors

5 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

Earlier this week, rumors swirled that Young Thug was expected to join the new Blue Origin celebrity flight crew in May. However, that doesn't seem to be the case. On Wenesday (Apr. 16), a parody X account, Daily Noud, shared a post about the now-debunked flight. A slew of other celebrities - like Kendall Jenner, Tom Cruise, Angel Reese, and social media personality Druski - were also rumored to be joining the space crew. To date, the post has over 21 million views.
Doechii Tackles 'Anxiety' Head On In Track's Music Video

5 days ago | hot97.com | Alexis Oatman

On Friday (Apr. 18), Doechii finally released the highly-antcipated music video for her viral track, "Anxiety." Coming in just over four minutes, the visual offers fans a peek inside the TDE rapper's mind. Throughout the video Doechii battles against fires, SWAT teams, and even an elephant. Doechii uses the aforementioned incidents as a physical manifestation of her anxiety bubbling over.
Too Short Explains Why He Didn't Hang With Tupac Shakur

6 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Too Short recently shared why he avoided hanging out with Tupac Shakur. Appearing on the History of the Baypodcast with Dreg One, the hip-hop legend admitted he tried to "avoid" Shakur so he would lead him down a dark path. During the interview, Too Short spoke about taking a ride with Tupac and Shorty B, a member of the Dangerous Crew. "Tupac and Shorty B jumped in the truck with me, and I noticed that he had a pistol on him," Too Short said. "I was just thinking to myself, I carry guns a lot...
Lil Wayne Says The NFL 'F**ked Up' By Not Having Him Perform At The Super Bowl

6 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Lil Wayne still feels let down by the NFL.. The legendary rapper said the NFL "f**ked up" by not inviting him to perform during the Halftime show at Super Bowl LIX. In a Rolling Stone cover interview, Wayne went into detail about being left out performing at the Super Bowl, which was held in his hometown of New Orleans in favor of Kendrick Lamar. "They stole that feeling. I don't want to do it. It was perfect," Wayne explained.
Spike Lee Reveals Why He Chose A$AP Rocky To Star In His New Film

6 days ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Spike Lee's new film High 2 Lowest is a remake of Akira Kurosawa's crime thriller. For one of the starring roles, the Oscar-winning director tapped A$AP Rocky to star in the film, but Lee's decision to cast the Harlem rapper was not a conventional one. During an appearance on Wave Original's7 PM In Brooklyn featuring Carmelo Anthony, Lee shared the moment when he knew A&AP was the best choice for the role.
4 Decades of Attitude' Tour

1 week ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

The "Don Mega" is taking his talents back on the road. Ice Cube has officially announced the "Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude" tour. With dates across the country, the tour marks Cube's first domestic headlining tour in more than a decade and will celebrate his remarkable forty-year career in the game. Produced by Live Nation, the arena tour commences September 4 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and includes 22 dates across major U.S. and Canadian markets, ending on October 9 in Toronto.
Tay-K Sentenced To 80 Years In Prison For San Antonio Murder

1 week ago | hot97.com | Rashad Grove

Tay-K is likely to spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced to 80 years in prison for the murder of photographer Mark Saldivar, News 4 San Antonio reported. On Tuesday (April 15), the ruling came forth after a jury convicted him of murder but not of capital murder, which would have given him a mandatory life sentence. This is Tay-K's second murder charge in six years.