Spitta crash landed over to Funk Flex‘s spot and handles his flow over Raekwon and Ice-T’s instrumentals. Muscle Car Chronicles and Covert Coup coming soon.

Funk Flex invited Pusha T to his show tonight and let him get his freestyle on. The edited version is below and underneath that is the visual aid.

[vodpod id=Video.5797628&w=540&h=350&fv=] Chris Brown kept his radio promo going and stopped by Hot 97 for a chat with Angie Martinez. Aside from discussing the album, he touches on his nude pics, his blonde hair and more. F.A.M.E. in stores March 22.

Like he always does at this time, Hot 97’s Mister Cee paid homage to his dear friend, the Notorious one. So many classics. So little time. Salute to Francis MH Phenomenal. Link

Before Rozay takes the stage tonight at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, he stopped by 395 Hudson St. with the MMG crew and talked to Angie Martinez on Hot 97. Here’s what you missed. Break 1: Meek Mil explains how got down with MMG. Ross then speaks on blowing a million at King of Diamonds. Break 2: Wale chimes in. Angie and Ross talk basketball. Break 3: Ross and Angie talk about actor Charlie Sheen. They then discus […]

I promise you, he’s only 16! Ah, memories. During Grammy Weekend last Saturday, Young Chris took a step back and reflected on his 2001 freestyles on Hot 97. Man, those were the days when you actually had to get your tapes ready.

  In rememberance of the 12th year of his passing, Big L was paid tribute today by Hot 97’s Mister Cee. Like The Finisher said, you kids better do your research if you don’t know how dope dude was. Harlem in the house. Put your L’s up! Link Previously: Guru Tribute

With today marking the 11th anniversary of Big Pun’s death, Angie Mar dug in her archives and found an old interview with Big Pun and N.O.R.E. on Hot 97. Pun talks about being nominated for a Grammy and wanting to be the first rapper to release a quadruple album. Ha! Rest In Peace, Punisher.

Not again. Flex was arrested this morning for allegedly assaulting his wife, Monica at his Westchester home. Police charged the Kingpin with harassment, aggravated harassment and criminal mischief.  He was arraigned at Greenburgh Town Court after posting $500.00 bail. tmz

Juelz Santana was released from Bergen County jail in New Jersey today after posting $125,000 bail. This afternoon, he called Angie Martinez on Hot 97 and pleaded his case. He also gave an update on his long-delayed  “Home Run” video.

People can’t be this naive. Earlier this afternoon, popular video site worldstarhiphop was taken offline. Most likely due to a technical glitch or oversight. Soon after 50 Cent claimed responsibility for the shutdown via Twitter. I don’t know why people underestimate me. I just shut down WORLDSTAR for future advertising contact thisis50.com suckers lol. I put worldstar to bed, you don’t believe try me I will shut your sh*t down. Lol. I predict 2 more web sites will shut down […]

Last night at Paradise Theater in the Bronx, Hot 97 held its Christmas concert. Performances included Nicki Minaj, Fabolous & Lloyd Banks. Above is some footage from the event last night courtesy of Industry Muscle. Sidebar: Soundcheck

[vodpod id=Video.5173621&w=425&h=350&fv=%26skin%3DMP1ExternalAll-MFL.swf%26embed%3Dtrue%26adSizeArray%3D300x240%26adSrc%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fad%252Edoubleclick%252Enet%252Fadx%252Ftsg%252Ewnyw%252Fnews%252Fmetro%252Fregion%255F1%252Fdetail%253Bdcmt%253Dtext%252Fxml%253Bpos%253D%253Btile%253D2%253Bfname%253Dhaitian%252Dcommunity%252Dto%252Drally%252Dagainst%252Ddj%252Dcipha%252Dsounds%252D20101221%252DAPX%253Bloc%253Dsite%253Bsz%253D320x240%253Bord%253D913434292655568100%253Frand%253D0%252E28805929323363544%26flv%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Emyfoxny%252Ecom%252Ffeeds%252FoutboundFeed%253FobfType%253DVIDEO%255FPLAYER%255FSMIL%255FFEED%2526componentId%253D133997068%26img%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fmedia2%252Emyfoxny%252Ecom%252F%252Fphoto%252F2010%252F12%252F21%252FdjhaitiDPP%255Ftmb0001%255F20101221183100%255F640%255F480%252EJPG%26story%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Emyfoxny%252Ecom%252Fdpp%252Fnews%252Flocal%255Fnews%252Fnyc%252Fhaitian%252Dcommunity%252Dto%252Drally%252Dagainst%252Ddj%252Dcipha%252Dsounds%252D20101221%252DAPX%26category%3Dnews%26title%3Ddjhaiti%252Emov%26oacct%3Dfoximfoximwnyw%2Cfoximglobal%26ovns%3Dfoxinteractivemedia%26headline%3DHaitian%2520Community%2520Protests%2520DJ%26] Outside of Hot 97 yesterday morning, community leaders called for the termination of Cipha Sounds for his on-air joke about Haitian women and AIDS last week. Although he apologized, Ciph was subsequently suspended from the station indefinitely. kc Sidebar: Power 105.1’s Charlamange Tha God disses Hot 97 as a staff, station, and a muthafuckin’ crew.

It was Lil’ Kim’s turn to converse with Angie Martinez on Hot 97 this afternoon. Here’s what you missed: Break 1: Kim speaks on her relationship with Faith Evans and penning her autobiography. Break 2: Discusses Nicki Minaj. Break 3: Discusses Diddy and new endeavors Previously: Nicki Minaj Ethers Lil’ Kim UPDATE: 7 Milli? FOH!

A few days ago, the clip above surfaced of Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex saying he “don’t fuck with 2Pac.” Naturally, Pac fans called for Flex’s head. Tonight, he addressed the hoopla on air. Whether or not you agree, props to the Kingpin for sticking by his word and not hopping on the bandwagon after ‘Pac’s death. D-I-C-K riders ain’t whoa.

Image: Mel D. Cole Nicki Minaj has no time for Lil’ Kim. During her Hot 97 VIP Lounge session with Angie Martinez, Nick stings the Queen Bee. Might be time to get a new social security card, ma.

Earlier today Wiz stopped by Hot 97 to talk with Funk Flex about his recent arrest, album, plans with Diddy, and more. Of course he couldn’t leave without dropping off a few bars. UPDATE: Now with video

Photo: igerren Looks like Hov’s on a full press day to push Decoded and thankfully, for you hip-hop heads, he stopped by the Hot 97 Morning Show. Cipha and Rosenberg got to grill him on a garden variety of rap geek topics for their podcast. Grab an afternoon snack and dig in.

[vodpod id=Video.4838779&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here’s footage of Kanye and Pusha T freestyling acapella during their Hot 97 Takeover a few days ago with Funk Flex. Miss Info has clips of the interview portions.

Kanye West and Pusha T made their selves at home during Funkmaster Flex’s evening drive tonight on Hot 97. Take a listen below. Break 1: Introduction. Kanye mentions some people he looks up to. Break 2: Kanye talks signing Pusha to G.O.O.D. Music. Break 3: Kanye talks about Taylor Swift. Break 4: Kanye speaks on Joell Ortiz and the leaked nude pics. Break 5: Kanye talks about his album artwork, the Cam’ron & Jim Jones’ diss and Dame Dash. Break […]