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Ne-Yo has confirmed that his girlfriend, Monyetta Shaw, is indeed pregnant with their first child. Click here to see what Ne-Yo told Ebony.
Ludacris had a bit of a homecoming this past Saturday when he returned to Hot 107.9 and rocked the Birthday Bash 15 stage. Luda's come a long way since his days as an intern at Hot 97.5 (now Hot 107.9), where he eventually became a radio personality known as Chris Lova Lova. Watch Maria More talk to 'Chris about his radio days, as well as his love for Trojan Magnum condoms!
Ciara made a triumphant return to her hometown last Saturday at Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash 15! Ludacris brought Ciara out during his set. Check her out lookin' good!
Hot 107.9 caught up with Shawty Lo backstage at Philips Arena after he rocked the Birthday Bash 15 stage! The Bankhead Ambassador spoke about his recent engagement as well as new music he's working on. Check it out here!
As we previously reported, Ludacris brought out some very special guests during his set at Birthday Bash 15 last Saturday. One of his guests was Atlanta's own Diamond, formerly of Crime Mob. Check out Maria More's interview with Diamond here!
Soulja Boy has finally dropped the video to his new single, "Pretty Boy Swag." The video's got hot chicks in a pool and lots of jewelery. Check it out!
Atlanta's own Sean Garrett continues his evolution of songwriter to full fledged artist with his latest, "Get It All" featuring Nicki Minaj. Let us know what you think.
juke (of West African origin, akin to Wolof dzug, to live wickedly) – a roadside drinking establishment that offers cheap drinks, food and music for dancing, often blues music.
Big Boi stopped into our affiliate station 92Q Jamz in Baltimore and spoke about his new solo album, "Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty," as well as OutKast and VH1's Hip Hop Honors. Check it out here!
As we previously reported, yesterday would have been Tupac Shakur's 39th birthday. In recognition of Pac's born day, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain held their second annual 2nd Annual 2Pac Birthday Celebration. Check out our exclusive coverage right here!
Ever wonder how artists like Waka Flocka Flame and Roscoe Dash got their songs on the radio without having record deals? Hurricane Dave, programming director of Atlanta's Hot 107.9, sat down with Hip Hop Wired and spilled the beans on how unsigned artists can get their songs played on the radio!
Atlanta's own India.Arie will be among the 2010 inductees into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, organizers have announced. The annual awards show moves to a new home this year. It’ll be Sept. 11 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and will be broadcast live at 8:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Television.