Exclusives
As we reported earlier, T.I. and Tiny were caught engaging in a sex act at the Arkansas prison where TIP is incarcerated. T.I. was immediately punished and sent to a “special housing unit.” Click here to see what Tiny said about the situation on the "Rickey Smiley Morning Show!"
A video surfaced on World Star Hip Hop that showed ET of the Durtty Boyz talking about artists who try to give him money to get their music played on Hot 107.9. ET mentions Young Jeezy in the video clip, but in this exclusive interview with fellow Durtty Boy J Nicks, ET explains exactly what he was talking about.
Rumors began to swirl yesterday suggesting that Keyshia Cole’s mother, Frankie Lons died. Fortunately, Frankie called into the Maria More Midday Show. Click here for more!
"Syllables," the rumored track featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z & 50 Cent, has leaked. The track also features Ca$his and Atlanta's own Stat Quo, who was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath at one point then seemingly disappeared.
Keyshia Cole dropped by Hot 107.9 recently and spoke with Emperor Searcy about her new album, "Calling All Hearts." She also discussed Twitter and her fans, being a new mother and how she misses her son when she's on the road, and whether she can really be a b*tch as some folks have asserted. Check it out!
We told y'all earlier about a rumor that "Real Atlanta" Housewife NeNe Leakes may be pregnant. Word was NeNe doesn't know who the possible father is, and because NeNe was rumored to have dated NFL player Charles Grant while separated from husband Greg, Grant's name came up as the possible daddy. Charles Grant called into Hot 107.9 and spoke exclusively with Emperor Searcy and Mizz Shyneka about the situation!
TMZ recently reported that Atlanta singer/songwriter Ne-Yo was urging people to boycott the new Michael Jackson album. Ne-Yo, back in Atlanta for the holidays, stopped by Hot 107.9 to clear up the rumors. He also talked about his newborn daughter, Madeline, and whether or not he'll ever release a Christmas album!
In this exclusive interview on Hot 107.9's Gangsta Grillz Radio, Lil Wayne discusses his new song "6'7," what he thought about President Bill Clinton's comments about him and his disappointment at being ranked number seven on MTV's Top 10 MCs list.
Hot 107.9 would like to thank everyone who came out in the icy weather to join Keri Hilson for a "Very Keri Christmas!" Decatur's own Keri Hilson was in the house at Harlem Nights downtown playing exclusive tracks from her new CD, No Boys Allowed, due in stores on December 21st! Check out our exclusive coverage here!
Lil Wayne just dropped the first single, "6' 7," from his forthcoming album The Carter IV which features Cory Gunz. Young Money president, Mack Maine first mentioned the song last week to MTV News saying that the song was like "'A Milli' on steroids." Check it out here!
Beginning this week, we'll be showcasing some of the ATL's most talented DJs and giving y'all some of their hottest mixes! First up is DJ A Plus! Check out A Plus' mix right here!
Our very own Rickey Smiley had the honor of being invited to the White House for a special meeting with President Barack Obama and several others prominent figures, including senior White House advisor Valerie Jarrett, Al Sharpton, Warren Ballentine and Yolanda Adams. Things were going smoothly until comedian and Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew member Special K tried to enter the White House with Rickey.
