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Bow Wow sets the record straight about recent shenanigans, issue with so so def tour & relationship with JD & Brat. Reginae talks about attending college, the show & her mom. They both talk relationships or lack there of! Live with Reec on Hot 107.9FM.  

The 1990s is the decade that Atlanta defined itself as a hip-hop and black mecca, and a large part of that was due to the infamous street party known as Freaknik. Atlanta magazine’s current issue takes an in-depth look back at Freaknik and examines the weekend’s birth, decline and eventual death. RELATED: Lil Wayne And […]

If you missed VH1’s excellent documentary, ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta’s Rise In The Rap Game, you can watch it right here! The documentary, which was executive produced by Ludacris, takes an in depth look into how ATL became such a major player in the rap game. The program includes interview with Ludacris, T.I., […]

  Atlanta’s own Jagged Edge is back and prepping for the release of their eighth studio album, J.E. Heartbreak Too, this fall 2014. The album’s lead single, “Hope,” premiered today! Written and produced by the group’s twin brothers Brian and Brandon Casey along with Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Bryan Michael Cox, “Hope” is a classic R&B throwback […]

Jermaine Dupri created an anthem for the city when he dropped “Welcome to Atlanta” back in 2001, but since then the city’s hip hop scene and its players has changed a lot. The Migos recruited JD, plus Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan for an updated ATL anthem called “New Atlanta.” The song reworks the […]

The untimely death of Kris Kross member Chris Kelly has shocked and saddened millions, including our own DJ Nabs. During the apex of Kris Kross’ popularity in the 90′s, DJ Nabs toured with the duo, including opening up for Michael Jackson, and maintained a friendship with Chris Kelly and Chris Smith even after they stopped […]

Jermaine Dupri and his celebrity friends hit up Compound for the after party for So So Def’s All-Star 20th Anniversary concert at the Fox Theatre! Check out photos of JD, Jay-Z, Usher, Ludacris, Monica and more! Big Boi, Lil Jon, Def Jam exec Kevin Liles and Memphis Bleek also helped JD celebrate. Check out the […]

Jay-Z performed at Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def All-Star Reunion at the Fox Theatre! JD also brought out Usher, Mariah Carey, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Nelly and others! Check out our exclusive coverage below: More from @IAmGWoods: Jay Z!!!!!!! #SosoDef via @iamgwoods Hotspotatl.com vine.co/v/bgera0g3Y7n — Hot 1079 Atl Hip Hop (@hot1079atl) February 24, 2013 MORE NEWS: […]

Last night, Jermaine Dupri kicked off the So So Def 20th Anniversary Weekend by treating his So So Def roster to an intimate dinner at a private VIP Castle Party at Summerour Studio in Atlanta. Artists such as Bow Wow, Chris Kelly (Kris Kross), Da Brat, Jagged Edge, LaTocha and Tamika Scott (Xscape), Dondria, Bonecrusher, […]

Bow Wow is blasting his former SO SO DEF label mate Kandi Burruss for being too busy to show any love to Jermaine Dupri during the label’s 20th Anniversary. Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Records being honored in Atlanta for it’s 20-Year Anniversary and their huge So So Def All-Star Anniversary Concert on February 23 […]

Although he hasn’t made a mortgage payment since 2011, Jermaine Dupri saved his mansion from being foreclosed upon for the second time in a mere four months. Originally, Dupri’s Atlanta abode was close to auction because he was accused of neglecting to pay $193,404 in mortgage payments. Before the state could sell his house, Dupri […]

Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri are in the studio continuing to work on new music for her forthcoming album! “I said MC they don’t expect you to be camera ready,she said Yes they do LOL!!” tweeted Mariah, along with this image of her and friend Jermaine. Mimi always looks fabulous, especially being that she gave […]