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Over the weekend, hip hop legend and our HOT 97 family member Keith Grayson, best known as DJ Kay Slay passed away at 55-years-old. His family released this statement through HOT 97: Our hearts are broken by the passing of Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay Slay. A dominant figure in Hip Hop culture […]

New music from Kendrick Lamar is on the way! It’s been rumored for some months now that K. Dot has been in the studio preparing for a new album. Nothing was confirmed, and fans also hasn’t heard much from the artist. Looks like the rumors were true as his new album is on the way. According to a statement […]

50 Cent is not here for Snoop Dogg’s recent claims. According to Snoop, 50 Cent was not initially apart of Jay-Z’s Superbowl halftime performance plan. During an interview on Drink Champs, Snoop reveals that Eminem made it clear that he would not perform at the Superbowl without 50 Cent.“I said to Jay-Z, I have to ask this […]

Chris Rock plans on talking about getting slapped at the Oscars by Will Smith. However, only if he’s getting paid to do so.  During his “Ego Death World Tour,” Chris said he doesn’t plan to speak about the viral moment until he gets compensated appropriately. Revolt points out Chris told fans, “I’m okay. I have a whole show, and I’m […]

Will Smith has reportedly been banned from The Oscars for 10 years over him slapping Chris Rock. Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a joint statement, “during our telecast, we did not adequately address the situation in the room. For this, we are sorry. This was an opportunity for us to […]

Floyd Mayweather is headed back to the ring. According to TMZ Sports, Floyd will be going up against “Dangerous” Don Moore who has a career record of 18-0-1. The flight will take place in Dubai, on May 14th. Mayweather’s return is part of an exhibition that is dubbed ‘The Global Titan Fight Series’, with an undercard featuring […]

Will Smith shocked viewers tonight during the Oscars.  While Chris Rock was on stage getting ready to present the Oscar for best documentary, the comedian decided to make a few jokes about some of the people in the audience. One of those people, in particular, was Jada Pinkett-Smith.  Rock said to the actress, “Jada, G.I. […]

This is beautiful. Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent are giving each other their flowers. During a recent interview, Snoop declares 50 a “legend” in the rap game, forever. He says, “his records, his music, his movie. The sh*t he did just changed the whole game of New York and just run New York for a minute. […]

Rihanna reacts to engagement rumors. The beauty mogul was spotted out rocking a huge diamond ring on her.. well, ring finger. When paparazzi asked her if she was engaged, she simply laughed it out. Pap said, “hey Rihanna, that’s a beautiful ring. Are you engaged?” She replied, “this old ring? You act like you ain’t never seen this […]

Ice Cube is shutting down claims that there’s a “Friday” prequel on the way. A Twitter user by the username @OhThatMarco, tweeted a false claim that immediately went viral. He tweeted, “A ‘Friday’ prequel is in the works for HBO max. Comedian druski and rapper Vince Staples are attached the lead roles..” Ice Cube caught […]