Gucci Mane speaks on working with Gucci after controversy, snitching, how his wife saved him, and his influence on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- October 19, 2019October 19, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer In many ways, Gucci Mane is hip hop's success story, and it came after a long struggle. Through his career, Gucci was written off as a mixtape rapper. Some considered him a one hit wonder, but he kept cranking out mixtapes, and these tapes included hits. His

Wale opens up on mental health, Mac Miller and Nipsey Hussle’s passing, and top 50 lists on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- October 11, 2019October 11, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer From 2011 through 2013, Wale established himself as one of the biggest artists in the game. Compared to Kanye West, at the time, Wale finally began receiving the props that matched his early hype. That span of time saw him on par with peers, Drake and

Kevin Durant talks signing with the Nets, considering Knicks and Wizards, time in Golden State, and names top five rappers on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- October 9, 2019October 9, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Arguably, Kevin Durant is the best basketball player in the world. After defeating LeBron James in two consecutive NBA Finals appearances, many felt the baton was passed. Without Kevin Durant in this past year's NBA Finals, the Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors. Since then, the makeup

Would You Be Able To Hug Your Sibling’s Killer? | Reactions To Amber Guyger Murder Case [VIDEO]

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- October 6, 20190

Hitmaka on DMX stealing a girl, mistakes made as Yung Berg, Jay-Z, and breaks down new sound on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- September 25, 2019September 25, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Truly, Hitmaka has forged his own path, to become one of the biggest names in hip hop. It was back in 2007, when Chicago rapper, Yung Berg, hit the scene. From the gate, he was a big deal, scoring his hit single, "Sexy Lady," which dominated

Fat Joe looks back at classic hits; Speaks on Cardi B’s growth, top rappers list, and new album on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- September 20, 2019September 20, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Even when Fat Joe disappears from the game, he is still right there, in the mix. In 1993, Fat Joe debuted, and he had immediate success, with a street hit. Through the 1990s, Fat Joe dominated the rap charts, dropping three albums, and then he faded

50 Cent talks Michael Jackson vs. Chris Brown, 6ix9ine, Jay-Z, The Game, and “Power” intro on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- September 12, 2019September 12, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer By 2007, 50 Cent saw his momentum cool off, after having a record-breaking debut in the game. Sensing that, 50 Cent began shifting his focus to movies. Doing the independent circuit, 50 Cent did several movies, where he either starred in, produced, or more. 50 Cent continued

Jeezy addresses retirement rumors, Jay-Z, tech ventures, and new relationship on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- September 5, 2019September 5, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Six years have passed since Jeezy last had a hit single. His subsequent albums, Jeezy have said that he is putting out for him, not necessarily to make hits. This is because, earlier in his career, Jeezy had hits, and was among the top five, in

Chance The Rapper GRILLS Ebro about top rappers list and gets VERY personal about family and life on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- August 27, 2019August 27, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer In 2016, Chance The Rapper fully took control of his career. Only doing the streaming platforms, he dropped a chart-topping album, and scored a radio hit single. Since then, Chance The Rapper has enjoyed his position as one of the hottest rappers in the game. Chance The

Rick Ross opens up on missing Pusha T verse, “Coming To America 2,” and Drake vs. Kanye West beef on Hot 97 [VIDEO]

- August 11, 20190

By Jay Rich Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer Thirteen years ago, Rick Ross signed with Def Jam, during the height of the Jay-Z era. Unproven running a major label, the Rick Ross signing helped solidify Jay-Z as a true exec. His signing, along with the signings of Young Jeezy, Rihanna, and Ne-Yo, helped reinvent