A$AP Ferg talks A$AP Mob controversy, A$AP Rocky, and shares a CRAZY Marilyn Manson story on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

September 28, 2020September 28, 20200

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Recently, A$AP Ferg was the center of some shocking news. Members of his own crew said Ferg was kicked out of A$AP Mob. This news came as a total surprise, seeing how Ferg has consistently been the most-relevant member of the crew, music-wise, for years. A$AP Ferg

Ray J talks Princess Love divorce, returning to “Love & Hip Hop,” Brandy Versuz, and business ventures on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

September 23, 2020September 23, 20200

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Through his career, Ray J has played many roles, figuratively and literally. The bulk of his career, Ray J has been known as "Brandy's brother," which he is. However, he had his own sitcom, which predated his sister's "Moesha." Whatever the case, Brandy put the family on

DJ Jazzy Jeff talks “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” reunion, DJ legacy, and COVID-19 on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

September 21, 2020September 21, 20200

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer What put Philadelphia on the map, in hip hop, was DJ Jazzy Jeff. He was partnered with The Fresh Prince, a well-known rapper in the city. A duo, the two were DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, with the two makin numerous hit records, winning

Big Sean gets raw and honest on mental health, Nipsey Hussle, Jhene Aiko, and Dave Chappelle on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

September 19, 2020September 19, 20200

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer There was a time when it seemed as if Big Sean would never release his debut album. In 2011, Big Sean finally released his debut album, releasing alongside J. Cole. He finally debuted, joining the likes of Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Wale as the leaders of

Paul Wall breaks down his Grillz business, Houston rap scene, story behind “Drive Slow,” and new album on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

September 16, 2020September 16, 20200

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer For whatever reason, the year of 2005 saw Houston explode onto the hip hop map. To be clear, Houston has been a fixture, in hip hop, since the 1980s. But, 2005 saw an explosion, with Mike Jones, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall, later Chamillionaire, all having

Brandy talks Versuz, relationship with Monica, “The Boy Is Mine,” “Moesha” intro, and new album on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

September 9, 2020September 9, 20200

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer In her career, Brandy has had some major hits, but always stuck out from the rest, due to having "Moesha," her sitcom. Within the hip hop world, the culture thrives off battles, though. Through most of her career, Brandy has been pit against Monica. There were times

Nas shares classic stories on 2Pac, Foxy Brown, Amy Winehouse, + Speaks on new rappers and album with Hot 97 [VIDEO]

August 21, 2020August 21, 20200

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Never in his career has Nas not been considered one of the best rappers. Early in his career, Jay-Z said it, inserting himself into the conversation, "who's the best emcees, Biggie, Jay-Z, or Nas." 50 Cent also gave props, "I can go at Nas and Jigga

Megan Thee Stallion talks label issues, what really happened with G-Eazy, twerk stories, and new EP with Hot 97 [VIDEO]

March 7, 2020March 7, 20200

By Bossyy Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Last year, Megan Thee Stallion turned all the way up, going from being a relatively popular regional rapper to being one of the game's biggest names. Her success stole the spotlight from the brewing Nicki Minaj/Cardi B beef. Instead, it was a "Hot Girl Summer." Megan Thee Stallion

50 Cent claims Floyd Mayweather asked him for help to launch the TMT brand and that he owns all the trademarks; Fif also claims Floyd is broke and would do a nightclub hosting [VIDEO]

February 14, 2020February 14, 20200

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer The king of petty, 50 Cent, wasted no time responding to Floyd Mayweather. On "Drink Champs," N.O.R.E. asked Floyd where he and 50 Cent went wrong. When asked this, Floyd said he was trying to figure out the same thing. Floyd Mayweather went onto say it likely

Lil Nas X ft. Nas – “Rodeo”

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January 27, 20200

Lil Nas X made a huge impact, when "Old Town Road" first came out. Some hip hop heads, mainly Hot 97's Ebro, had a lot to say about his name, with his name including Nas and DMX's signature names in his. As his success grew, clearly neither legend cared, as