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HOT 97’s Summer Jam, one of the most anticipated events in Hip Hop, is set to return on June 20, 2025, bringing an all-star lineup to the Prudential Center. Produced by The Black Promoters Collective and part of the Prudential North to Shore Festival, the annual concert remains a defining showcase of the genre’s biggest…
ATLANTA — Rap superstar Gunna is set to embark on a fall tour to promote his latest album One of Wun, offering fans an exclusive “Wun of Dem Nights” experience. The highly anticipated run of shows, produced by Live Nation, kicks off Oct. 19 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., and will stop in major…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The anticipation for a musical and cultural extravaganza unlike any other is building as GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum hip-hop luminaries The Roots and Live Nation Urban announce the 2024 edition of “Roots Picnic.” The two-day festival is set to return to its traditional venue, The Mann in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday…
People have taking news of hip-hop star Gunna’s recent plea arrangement as cause to label the recording as a snitch. As part of his deal, he had to acknowledge that his label YSL was also a gang whose members participated in criminal activity. However, doing so may substantiate the RICO case against fellow artist and…
Joe kicks things off by recapping his time at Summer Jam (6:51) and giving an update on Gunna since his arrest (27:53). Joe also speculates on Verzuz battles, including Mario vs. Omarion and Juelz Santana vs. Lloyd banks (1:01:32). Then, the Lobby Boyz (Maino and Jim Jones) join the J.B.P. to discuss their new album…
Joe kicks this episode off, discussing the most introspective rappers of all time (17:05). The crew also discusses Gunna being denied bail (32:01), albums of the year (1:08:30), billionaire conspiracies (1:27:00), and Juneteenth (1:35:13). Lastly, the guys cover Katt Williams’s latest Netflix standup (1:53:35), the Part of the Show segment (2:28:21), and MORE!
Kendrick Lamar is praised for his latest release, and the guys share their anticipation for his upcoming album (16:40). Joe also reacts to Jack Harlow’s album (49:15), Young Thug and Gunna named in a R.I.C.O. case (1:08:10), and Joe mentions the latest documentary he’s watched (1:36:49). Lastly, the guys chat with the fans during the…
Young Thug and 27 other people including his artist Gunna have been charged in a sweeping R.I.C.O. indictment for alleged gang related activity. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (R.I.C.O.) laws were created for sole purpose taking down members of organizations or groups that continuously engaging in crime. It allows every person in the organization to…