You can always expect the unexpected at Summer Jam. Papoose proved this last night when he hit the stage for an impromptu performance. This morning, Hot 97’s morning drive explained how Pap made it to the main event. Apparently, he exhausted the remaining time from Kendrick Lamar’s set. Ebro aintevenknowit.
Elliott was back at Hot 97 yesterday morning with Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg. After speaking on Rap Radar and his other brands, he shifted the conversation about my beef with the station, that damn laugh, and his bad communication skills.
Before taking his classics to the Red Bull Academy last night, Mannie joined Cipha and Rosenberg’s podcast. Aside from his exclusion from the Big Tymers project, he spoke on his early days, Kanye and more.
For the next hour and a half, Treach and Kay Gee take Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds down memory lane from their formative days to their current fall out with Vin Rock.
Video killed the radio star. But Hot 97’s Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg are taking their show on the road as The Turn Up Twinz. Here’s their debut video featuring three of the most commonly used terms in the game.
Todd recently visited Hot 97’s morning crew. In their discussion, $hort discussed his upbringing in Oakland, music career and everything else in between. Dig in, biiitch.
It’s been one helluva weekend for Hot 97’s Mister Cee. But this morning, he cracked the mic with boss Ebro and co-workers Cipha Sounds, Peter Rosenberg and Kay Foxx to clear the air. He insists that he isn’t gay and explains why he solicits prostitutes. At the end of the interview, he threw a few shots at Power 105.1’s Charlamagne Tha God. Earlier this morning, Charlamagne crowned him Donkey Of The Day.
In honor of Premo’s 47th birthday, he visited Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds at Hot 97 this morning for an hour of his greatest hits. Listen to the mix below.
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Ab-Soul sat with Hot 97’s morning crew today. The Black Hippy spoke on Kendrick’s success, weed smoking, upcoming projects, meeting DJ Premier and more. Catch him at
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.