Episodes

  • 4.16.26 Dave Chappelle Responds to Trans Jokes Controversy, Viral Lauren Boebert Photo & Saudi Arabia Show

    4.16.26 Dave Chappelle Responds to Trans Jokes Controversy, Viral Lauren Boebert Photo & Saudi Arabia Show
    Apr 16 2026
    Dave Chappelle is trending again after responding to the controversy surrounding his trans jokes, while fans and critics also react to a Lauren Boebert photo and his Saudi Arabia show. In this episode, we break down all the headlines, the reactions online, and what it says about the current state of comedy, celebrity, and culture. This is a conversation about more than just one headline — it’s about how public figures navigate backlash, why certain moments go viral, and how entertainment, politics, and internet culture keep colliding in real time. Play HOT 97 Trivia: While you’re here, put your hip hop knowledge to the test at trivia.hot97.com — play now and see how you rank.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 4.15.26 Uber Eats Driver Goes Viral for Sneaking Toe Pics in Delivery Photos?! + Dave Chappelle & Hot Headlines

    4.15.26 Uber Eats Driver Goes Viral for Sneaking Toe Pics in Delivery Photos?! + Dave Chappelle & Hot Headlines
    Apr 15 2026

    This episode is wild. We break down the viral Uber Eats story after a driver was accused of sneaking toe pics into delivery photos, get into the latest on Dave Chappelle show, and run through today’s hottest headlines making noise online. If it’s trending, funny, messy, or has the internet talking, we’re covering it.

    And before you go, play Hip Hop Trivia now at trivia.hot97.com and see if your hip hop knowledge is really official.

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    1 hr
  • 4.14.26 Pastor Mike Remakes Travis Scott’s “FE!N”?! NYC Debates $30 Minimum Wage + Honest Parenting Talk

    4.14.26 Pastor Mike Remakes Travis Scott’s “FE!N”?! NYC Debates $30 Minimum Wage + Honest Parenting Talk
    Apr 14 2026

    Pastor Mike has the internet talking after putting his own spin on Travis Scott’s “FE!N,” and we break down the reactions. Then we get into a heated debate on whether minimum wage should be $30 an hour, with NYC callers sounding off on what it would really mean for workers, businesses, and everyday life. We also tap into some honest parenting talk and ask a real question: should you ever lie to your kids about their talents, or is brutal honesty the better move?

    Plus, think you really know hip hop? Play Hip Hop Trivia now at trivia.hot97.com and put your knowledge to the test.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 4.13.26 LaRussell Says WHAT?! Bieber Shocks Coachella + NYC Streets Go In on Soft Men & Hard Women

    4.13.26 LaRussell Says WHAT?! Bieber Shocks Coachella + NYC Streets Go In on Soft Men & Hard Women
    Apr 13 2026
    LaRussell has the internet talking after comparing himself to Jesus and Martin Luther King Jr., and we break down why his comments sparked so much debate. We also get into Justin Bieber’s surprise Coachella moment, tap in on the latest with Young Thug and Wizkid, and hit the streets of NYC to ask a real question: are men getting softer while women are getting harder? The answers were honest, raw, and all over the place. Plus, think you really know hip hop? Play Hip Hop Jeopardy now at trivia.hot97.com and put your knowledge to the test. @HOT97 @TheKidMero

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 4.10.26 It’s Fryday! Diddy Might Be Home Sooner?! New Music Friday, Hot Topics + Play Hip Hop Jeopardy at trivia.hot97.com

    4.10.26 It’s Fryday! Diddy Might Be Home Sooner?! New Music Friday, Hot Topics + Play Hip Hop Jeopardy at trivia.hot97.com
    Apr 10 2026

    It’s Fryday! We’re getting into the latest on Diddy as questions grow around whether he could get out sooner after an appeals court reportedly challenged parts of his sentence. We break down the legal drama, tap into New Music Friday, and run through the biggest hot topics making noise right now.

    Plus, keep the energy going with Hip Hop Jeopardy and test your knowledge now at trivia.hot97.com

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 4.9.26 No Wave? Jermaine Dupri Sounds Off on Hip Hop’s Dry Spell + Beyoncé’s Lemonade Reimagined for Babies

    4.9.26 No Wave? Jermaine Dupri Sounds Off on Hip Hop’s Dry Spell + Beyoncé’s Lemonade Reimagined for Babies
    Apr 9 2026
    Jermaine Dupri got the internet talking after saying there’s no real wave in music right now. From Afrobeats to Detroit rap, drill, and Atlanta, we break down whether the game is really dry or just shifting into a new era. Is hip hop in a commercial slump? Are regional sounds taking over again? And is having no clear frontrunner actually better for creativity? Then we get into one of the wildest stories of the week: Beyoncé’s Lemonade just got turned into a lullaby album for babies.

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    46 mins
  • 4.8.26 The Professor Returns to AND1 + Is Marriage Legalized Slavery? + Gambling Debt Talk

    4.8.26 The Professor Returns to AND1 + Is Marriage Legalized Slavery? + Gambling Debt Talk
    Apr 9 2026
    On this episode, The Professor returns to AND1 in a true full-circle moment, reflecting on the legacy, culture, and next chapter of the brand while also revealing a new show. The conversation also dives into the gambling debt discussion nobody wanted to have, unpacking risk, pressure, and the realities behind the lifestyle. The episode also explores Leslie Jones’ viral hot take asking whether marriage is “legalized slavery,” sparking a bigger conversation around relationships, commitment, and modern expectations. From sports culture and personal finance to gender debates and entertainment, this episode brings together bold opinions and real conversation.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 4.7.26 Bill Bellamy Speaks on Comedy Today + Offset Shot at Casino? + Dirty Mackin’ Explained

    4.7.26 Bill Bellamy Speaks on Comedy Today + Offset Shot at Casino? + Dirty Mackin’ Explained
    Apr 9 2026
    On this episode, Bill Bellamy reflects on 30 years in comedy, opening up about how the industry has changed, the impact of social media, and why comedians must continue to adapt to stay relevant. The conversation also takes a serious turn with prayers up for Offset following reports that he was shot at a Florida casino, sparking concern across the culture. The episode also dives into the conversation around “Dirty Mackin’” — what it is, who does it, and whether it’s ever justified. From comedy and culture to street politics and relationship debates, this episode brings together humor, real talk, and the trending topics everyone is talking about.

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    44 mins