WUKS-FM (St. Pauls, NC)

WUKS (107.7 FM) is a radio station that plays classic hip hop music. Based in St. Pauls, North Carolina, it caters to listeners in the Fayetteville region. Beasley Media Group owns the station, operating it through Beasley Media Group Licenses, LLC, and it includes shows from ABC Radio in its lineup.

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Wale Ends WaleMania After 10-Year Run

1 week ago | 1077thebounce.com | Kayla Morgan

Wale has officially wrapped up WaleMania, his annual concert event that became a staple of WrestleMania weekend. After ten years of blending hip-hop and pro wrestling culture, the artist is closing the curtain on what became a fan-favorite tradition. Before this year’s event—which is being livestreamed on Netflix—Wale took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news. “I hope everybody has a great time tonight. This will be the final Walemania,” he wrote. “Ten years lots of memories..
Chris Brown Adds Raleigh Show To Stadium World Tour with R&B Stars

1 week ago | 1077thebounce.com | Brandon Plotnick

Singer Chris Brown has expanded his Breezy Bowl XX Tour to include stadium shows in East Hartford, Birmingham, Raleigh, New Orleans, and Memphis. Popular artist Bryson Tiller is joining the lineup, while Summer Walker and Jhené Aiko will alternate as special guests. The Raleigh show will be October 14 at Carter-Finley Stadium at NC State. You can register for artist presale until 10 p.m. Wednesday night. Register here at ChrisBrownWorld.com. Tiller and Aiko will be at the Raleigh show.
Doja Cat & Doechii Exchange Love, Spark Collab Hopes

2 weeks ago | 1077thebounce.com | Kayla Morgan

Doja Cat and Doechii have a lot of mutual respect—and fans are here for it. Over the weekend, Doja Cat took to X (formerly Twitter) to show love for the rising Florida rapper, who opened for her on the Scarlet Tour in 2023. “Doechii is MY inspiration. Doechii is here to STAY,” Doja wrote. Doechii didn’t hesitate to respond with just as much admiration:“I love you I love you I love you. You maintain EXCELLENCE in RAP!” she said. “You are an ICON.
Tina Knowles Celebrates Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 17th Anniversary

2 weeks ago | 1077thebounce.com | Kayla Morgan

Tina Knowles is celebrating a love story that has stood the test of time — the marriage between her daughter, Beyoncé, and son-in-law, Jay-Z. On Friday, the couple marked their 17th wedding anniversary, and Knowles shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram to honor the milestone.
Ronald Isley Reveals 'Choosey Lover' Was About Bobby Womack

2 weeks ago | 1077thebounce.com | Kayla Morgan

Let’s be real — some of the best songs in Black music history are the ones that leave us scratching our heads, wondering, “Wait… who were they really talking about?” One of those mystery-filled songs? The Isley Brothers’ 1983 ballad “Choosey Lover.” If you’re drawing a blank, no worries — or maybe you know the 90s remake by Aaliyah. Either way, the song has Ronald Isley pouring his heart out to a woman, grateful she picked him… even though she’d been with “someone else” first.
This Day in Hip Hop and R&B History: April 3

3 weeks ago | 1077thebounce.com | Bianca Barratt

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: Tyler, the Creator attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)April 3 is associated with significant events in Hip-Hop and R&B history. One of Hip-Hop's most iconic artists of the 2010s, rapper Young M.A, was born on this day in 1992. Best known for her 2016 hit single "Ooouuu," the New York-hailing rapper has released two albums.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: April 1

3 weeks ago | 1077thebounce.com | Bianca Barratt

April 1 has been the backdrop to some memorable moments in R&B and Hip-Hop history. One of the industry's hottest artists, American rapper and singer Kid Ink, commemorates his birthdate on this day. The Los Angeles-born Hip-Hop artist, born in 1986, is best known for hits "Show Me" with Chris Brown, which reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "Body Language" featuring Usher and Tinashe, which peaked at No. 72 on the same chart.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: March 31

3 weeks ago | 1077thebounce.com | Bianca Barratt

March 31 witnessed pivotal events that shaped Hip-Hop and R&B history. This day marks the birthday of the American rapper Jay Rock, born in 1985. The West Coast rapper's 2018 lead single, "King's Dead," from his third studio album, Redemption, was his first to chart and won him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
This Day in Hip Hop and R&B History: March 28

4 weeks ago | 1077thebounce.com | Bianca Barratt

Throughout the history of Hip-Hop and R&B, few dates stand out as much as March 28. This day has seen some of the most significant events in the development and evolution of these genres. One artist born on this day in 1972 is the American R&B and Soul singer-songwriter and producer Ledisi. Over the course of her three-and-a-half-decade career, she has released 11 studio albums, the most successful arguably being her sixth, Pieces of Me (2011), which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart.
This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: March 27

4 weeks ago | 1077thebounce.com | Bianca Barratt

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson winner of Documentary (Feature) award for ‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’ award poses in the press room during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)March 27 is a remarkable date in music, having hosted some of Hip-Hop & R&B's most important events.