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After a typically energetic performance in Seattle, Waka Flocka Flame sat down for an interview with Casey Carter and gave his uncensored opinion on XXL Magazine’s choice for the 2011 freshman class. “I’m beyond a freshman,” the ATL rapper said. “I came in a veteran.” XXL’s annual Freshman Class list showcases the rappers the magazine […]

Join the Radio-One family and the Bobby Tillman Family (BFAM) in a “Stop the Bullying” event, Saturday, March 5, 2011. Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares someone and usually the victims have a difficult time of defending themselves. Bullying comes if many forms. The most obvious is physical bullying such as hitting, punching or […]

We recently told you about NeNe Leakes and Star Jones having issues with each other on this season’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” Well, we just found out what started the drama. Viewers will get a glimpse of the drama that took place between these two when the show kicks off on March 6, but sources say the […]

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Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances. ~Wayne W. Dyer Try to be kind to everyone you encounter because you never know what a person is going through. Sometimes we may perceive someone as a mean when their behavior is merely a reflection of a painful experience they’ve gone through.

As we previously reported, Queen Latifah is teaming up with country legend Dolly Parton for the film “Joyful Noise,” which centers around two women who join forces to prevent a small-town gospel choir from shutting down. With Atlanta quickly becoming a go-to site for TV and film productions, we’re excited to announce that “Joyful Noise” […]

With “Racks” (featuring Future) burning up the clubs and catching on outside of Atlanta, we knew it was only a matter of time before YC (Young Chris) signed a major record deal. YC broke the exclusive news with Hot 107.9’s Emperor Searcy that he has officially signed a deal with Universal Music Group! He even […]

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A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it -F.Bacon Whatever you focus your attention on is what you will get. Sometimes people don’t understand why they are struggling when really the answer is simple: You are giving your attention to the things you DON’T want. Feelings of insecurity and fear will only […]

Hip hop veteran Lil Kim called into the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and provided lots of fascinating background info about her feud with Nicki Minaj. Refusing to call the feud a beef, the Queen Bee said the problems began years ago when Kim was close to being signed to Cash Money through her longtime friendship […]

The one and only Diddy was on Hot 107.9’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show today being his usual boastful self. Ebony Steele brought up Diddy’s past as a dancer and asked him if he would ever do “Dancing with the Stars.” He was also asked about Cassie and the Nicki Minaj / Lil Kim feud. Listen […]

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The more you worry, the more your troubles GROW…-Anon Worry will never enhance your life, it only makes things worse. Heavy thoughts aren’t good for you, when your mind is oppressed, so is your spirit. Enjoy the moment and stop worrying about the things you cannot change.  The more you worry, the more your troubles GROW. […]

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. Busta’s protege Reek Da Villain was also in the studio. Stay tuned, as we’ll be running […]

The drama between Royce Reed and Dwight Howard isn’t over yet. Dwight has reportedly closed her bank accounts and seized her car, according to MediaTakeOut. The reason? Well, the estranged former couple had previously signed a confidentiality agreement which, as we can all tell from watching “Basketball Wives,” prohibited Royce from ever mentioning the Atlanta […]