ATL’s own 2 Chainz just signed with Def Jam Records and he called into Hot 107.9 to talk about the deal! In addition to his new deal, the College Park native told MZ Shyneka and Emperor Searcy that Kanye West will be executive-producing his next album with him! Congrats 2 Chainz! Listen to the exclusive: […]

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Rumors traveled quickly Friday evening that T.I. was arrested leaving NYC, allegedly for having weed on him. IAmGWoods ran into the Hot 107.9 studio to ask Mz Shyneka, whose a close friend, to get the direct information. T.I. says he’s in Atlanta preparing for the new show, music, and more. He goes on to say […]

The King is back home! T.I. stopped by Hot 107.9 and spoke with Emperor Searcy and MZ Shyneka about being free, his plans for the future and much more! T.I. — who also brought his son Major with him — also premiered his new single “I’m Flexin'” featuring and produced by Big K.R.I.T.! Check out […]

Big Sean is currently touring with his friend Wiz Khalifa and dropped by Hot 107.9 while in town on the Atlanta stop. The Detroit MC spoke to Emperor Searcy and Mizz Shyneka about his first meeting with Kanye West and the road to making his debut album, Finally Famous. He also talked about his ties […]

A spokesperson with the Fulton County Jail has confirmed to Hot 107.9 that Gucci Mane has been released from jail. “He’s left the Fulton County Jail,” the spokesperson said. “He left at 4:30 this morning.” Several reports surfaced saying Gucci (real name Radric Davis) had been transferred from the Fulton County Jail to Jackson State […]

Radio One Atlanta would like to congratulate our very own Emperor Searcy of Hot 107.9 for winning the Simon Kornblit Community Service Award! The award was presented last night at the March of Dimes Achievement in Radio Awards at the Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta.

Hot 107.9's Emperor Searcy and his Emperor Searcy Foundation held its second annual event at Leaping Lions this past weekend. The event, Leaping Into The Summer, featured a performance by Atlanta's Rich Kids. In addition to the performance, Emperor Searcy handed out over $3,000 worth of gift cards, bicycles and other goodies.

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