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Maybach Music rapper Meek Mill is one of the hottest newcomers out right now so there’s obviously a demand for his debut album. The Philly rapper called up Hot 107.9′s Gangsta Grillz and spoke with fellow Philly native DJ Drama about his upcoming debut and working on another Dream Chasers mixtape with Drama.

Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are currently on their “Mac + Devin Go To High School” tour. The two stopped by Hot 107.9 and chopped it up with DJ Drama and Gangsta Grillz Radio before their show at the Tabernacle. Check it out!

Atlanta’s own Future has been grinding for months now and his grind recently paid off when he signed a deal with L.A. Reid, becoming the first urban artist signed to the label since L.A. became chairman of the label. Future stopped by Hot 107.9 recently and spoke to DJ Drama about the deal and as well as his ties to ATL’s legendary hip hop crew the Dungeon Family.

Big Sean was on Hot 107.9′s Gangsta Grillz recently talking to DJ Drama about his recent arrest for sexual assault. The Detroit MC also discussed his peers now being competitors, his verse on DJ Drama’s “Oh My” remix, Kanye West and working on a possible Gangsta Grillz mixtape with Drama.

Maybach Music Group rapper Meek Mill is on one of the hottest records in the country right now, “I’m A Boss” with Rick Ross, and the Philly MC called Hot 107.9′s own DJ Drama to talk about the track. Meek also discussed his “Dream Chasers” mixtape with DJ Drama, how far he’s come from being in jail, plus the upcoming “I’m a Boss” remix, which is rumored to feature Jay-Z!

For all those wondering when Gucci Mane will be released from the Fulton County Jail, the wait will soon be over. Gucci called Hot 107.9′s DJ Drama and Waka Flocka Flame and told Drama he’s scheduled to be released today (July 5). Gucci gave his word to Drama and his fans that he’s done going to jail.

Gucci Mane was on Hot 107.9′s Gangsta Grillz Radio and talked to DJ Drama about his new album, “The Return of Mr. Zone 6.” Of course everyone wants to know more about Gucci’s ice cream cone tattoo on his face. Gucci said he was surprised at the reaction he got from friends and fans. See what else Gucci had to say about Wiz Khalifa, plus a movie he’s doing with Waka Flocka!

You may not know who Kirko Bangz is yet, but chances are you’ve heard his surprise hit song “What Yo Name Iz.” The Houston rapper and former Prairie View University student was in town recently and dropped by Hot 107.9′s Gangsta Grillz Radio to speak with DJ Drama. In the interview, Kirko explains the origins of his name and how “What Yo Name Iz” started out as a 6-minute freestyle. Listen to the exclusive interview here!

Legendary MC Busta Rhymes visited Hot 107.9′s Gangsta Grillz Radio recently where he spoke with DJ Drama about longevity in hip hop, his new album and how he got on Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now” with Lil Wayne. Listen to the exclusive here!