Contact Us
Music News

Music News

Nicki Minaj
Jason Merritt, Getty Images

Nicki Minaj Wins Top Rap Artist, Top Rap Album and Top Streaming Artist at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Nicki Minaj was the first winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday night (May 19). The Young Money star won the Top Rap Artist award.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
Kanye West
Michael Buckner, Getty Images

Kanye West to Drop New Album ‘Yeezus’ on June 18

Sweet Yeezus!

Instead of calling his new record 'I Am God,' as previously reported, Kanye West is naming it 'Yeezus' after, well, you know.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
kelly rowland talk a good game

New Music Releases – June 2013

The ladies of R&B are taking over the month of June with new releases.

Read More

Category: Music News
Mannie Fresh
Jemal Countess, Getty Images

Mannie Fresh Responds to Proposed Big Tymers Album With Drake, Lil Wayne

Rap fans were excited when Lil Wayne announced that a Big Tymers album was in the works with himself, Birdman and Drake. But then they were equally dumbfounded to learn that Mannie Fresh, one of the original members of the group, would not be part of the project.

Read More

Solange
Theo Wargo, Getty Images

Solange Announces New Label With Columbia

While we adore Solange for her soulful songs and indie style, it looks like she's moving on toward bigger things by signing a record deal with Columbia.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
2-Chainz-Drake-Kendrick-Lamar
Karl Walter / Robin Marchant / Gail Oskin, Getty Images

2013 BET Awards: Drake, 2 Chainz + Kendrick Lamar Lead Nominations

The 2013 BET Award nominations were announced today (May 14), and Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar garnered the most nods. However, the rest of the honorees are a stellar and diverse bunch, with nominations going to A$AP Rocky, Beyonce, Rihanna and more.

Read More

Chris Brown Aaliyah
Theo Wargo / Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Chris Brown Single ‘They Don’t Know’ to Feature Previously Unheard Aaliyah Vocals

Chris Brown is making headlines again, but this time it's not for his bratty, offstage antics. Breezy's new single 'They Don't Know' will feature previously unheard vocals from late singer Aaliyah, who tragically died in a 2001 plane crash at the age of 22. 

Read More

Category: Music News, Songs Tags: ,
GettyImages
GettyImages

Ludacris Talks New Mixtape + ‘Ludaversal’ Status

We’re about to get some new music from Ludacris! He’ll be releasing a free mixtape in conjunction with the release of the new Fast & Furious movie on May 24th.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
GettyImages
GettyImages

DJ Khaled Adds To The ‘We The Best Music Group’ Roster

Last year, DJ Khaled signed a partnership deal on behalf of his label, We the Best Music Group, with Birdman’s Cash Money Records. Khaled has been building the roster ever since, most recently acquiring the talents of Hot 97’s DJ Bobby Trends.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
GettyImages
GettyImages

Kendrick Lamar Hypes J. Cole Album Release + Speaks On Tupac Influence

Kendrick Lamar is helping J. Cole build anticipation for his upcoming album release of Born Sinner. Cole World’s website released an interview with the Compton native, where he talks about his respect for Cole and his influences growing up.

Read More

Jill Scott J. Cole Ne-Yo
Dimitrios Kambouris / Kevin Winter / Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Jill Scott, Ne-Yo + J. Cole to Headline July 4 Fireworks Concert in Philadelphia

Chart-topping superstars Jill Scott, J. Cole and Ne-Yo are among the headlining acts for the 20th anniversary of Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America July 4th festival.

Read More

Category: Concerts, Music News Tags: ,
Lil Wayne Drake
Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Big Tymers Album in the Works, Mannie Fresh Excluded From Project

The Big Tymers are looking to make a comeback! Only without one of the key members of the group.

Read More

Chief Keef Gucci Mane
Facebook / Christopher Polk, Getty Images

Chief Keef Joins Gucci Mane’s Brick Squad Roster

After kicking Waka Flocka Flame out of the group, Gucci Mane has added a new member to the squad: Chicago rapper Chief Keef.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags: ,
Twitter/Rostrum
Twitter/Rostrum

Mac Miller Is Buck NEKKIT’ On The Cover Of His New Album

Now-a-days a lot of artists take to twitter to announce their album release dates. Mac Miller did the same, but he added a little flair to his big reveal. During a live chat on Ustream, Mac was chillin’ in a bath tub while breaking the news. Then he followed up with a tweet confirming “Watching Movies With The Sound Off” will be released on June 18th.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
YouTube
YouTube

THROWBACK!! Big Tymers Reunion May Include Drake

If you’ve been dreaming of a Big Tymers reunion, you’ll be happy to know it may become a reality sometime soon. The group was active from 1997 until 2003. The Big Tymers was a duo featuring Cash Money boss man, Baby (now known as Birdman), and Mannie Fresh. Fresh left the group in 2003 after a financial dispute with Birdman and Slim.

Read More

2 Chainz Wiz Khalifa
Jason Kempin / Rick Diamond, Getty Images

2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa Premiere New Song, ‘We Own It (Fast & Furious)’

Rappers 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa have teamed up on a new song called 'We Own It (Fast & Furious),' which is the kick-off single from the upcoming 'Fast & Furious 6' soundtrack.

Read More

Category: Music News, Songs Tags: ,
Justin Timberlake
Instagram

Justin Timberlake Reveals ‘The 20/20 Experience Vol. 2′ Release Date [Pic]

Justin Timberlake revealed the release date for the second part of 'The 20/20 Experience.' He shared the news by posting a photo of himself in the studio on his Instagram feed.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
Vince Bucci, Getty Images
Vince Bucci, Getty Images

Run-DMC’s ‘Down With the King’ Remembered 20 Years Later

'Down With the King' was the end of a decade-long reign by the legendary hip-hop trio Run-DMC.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
2 Chainz Chris Brown Asap Rocky Miguel
Jason Kempin / Jamie McCarthy / Ben Gabbe / Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images

Hot 97 Summer Jam XX Lineup Welcomes 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, A$AP Rocky + More

Hot 97 Summer Jam XX, one of hip-hop and R&B's most beloved concert events, welcomes a slew of big name performers this year.

Read More

J. Cole
Anna Webber, Getty Images

J. Cole, ‘Truly Yours 2′ – EP Review

After dropping the soulful song 'Cole Summer,' J. Cole follows through with the sequel to his 'Yours Truly' EP he released back in February.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
GettyImages
GettyImages

Hip Hop Album Sales – Snoop LION Debuts In Top 20

Snoop Dogg scored a Top 20 finish with his latest album under his new moniker, Snoop Lion. Snoop’s Reincarnated is part of his re-imaging as a reggae artist.

Read More

kriss kross

Chris Kelly aka Mac Daddy of Kriss Kross dead at age 34

One half of the "Kriss" in the old school hip hop group Kriss Kross has died.  Chris Kelly aka Mac Daddy, was found dead last night in his Atlanta home.  He was unresponsive & the cause of death is yet to be determined.  An autopsy will be performed today.

Read More

Pusha T
Pusha T

Pusha T Tells Story of Passing on Jay-Z and Kanye West’s ‘N—-s in Paris’ Beat

It's hard to believe that Jay-Z and Kanye West's super hit, 'N----s in Paris,' was never a scorcher, but rapper Pusha T passed on the beat because he didn't think it was hot.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags: , ,
TLC
Shirlaine Forrest, Getty Images

TLC to Reunite at 2013 Mixtape Festival

Famed R&B group TLC will reunite this summer at the 2013 Mixtape Festival. Singers Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas will perform at the event on July 27 at Hersheypark Stadium.

Read More

Category: Music News Tags:
GettyImages
GettyImages

Hip Hop Album Release Dates

The hip hop album release date calendar is starting to fatten up! It looks like there’s something for every hip hop fan to look forward to.

Read More

Ray J
VEVO

Ray J Teases With Kim Kardashian Look-Alike in ‘I Hit It First’ Video

Ray J is stretching out his tacky song 'I Hit It First' for all it's worth. The singer premiered his video this morning (April 29) on TMZ.

Read More

J. Cole
Kevin Winter, Getty Images

J. Cole Debuts Soulful ‘Cole Summer’ Track

Rapper J. Cole is almost done recording his second album, 'Born Sinner.' But before he wraps it up, the Roc Nation artist released a soulful new song called 'Cole Summer.'

Read More

Category: Music News, Songs Tags:
GettyImages
GettyImages

TLC Reunion – T-Boz + Chili Performing At 2013 Mixtape Festival

The living members of TLC will appear on stage together for the first time in over a year at the 2013 Mictape Festival. The eclectic lineup also features Rev Run, The Jonas Brothers, Boyz II Men, One Republic, New Kids On The Block and more.

Read More

Category: Concerts, Music News Tags:
Jennifer Lopez Chris Brown
Stephen Lovekin / Charley Gallay, Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez + Chris Brown to Transport Back to 2002 for Her New Album

When we first heard that Jennifer Lopez and Chris Brown were working on new music together, we thought the fruits of their labor would bring us EDM-inspired club hits, but we couldn't be more wrong.

Read More

Ludacris
Dave Kotinsky, Getty Images

Ludacris Debuts New Song, ‘If I Ain’t F—ed Up’

Ludacris dropped a new song today (April 26) that should satisfy those who like to overindulge in libations on the weekends.

Read More

Category: Music News, Songs Tags:

It appears that you already have an account created within our VIP network of sites on . To keep your points and personal information safe, we need to verify that it's really you. To activate your account, please confirm your password. When you have confirmed your password, you will be able to log in through Facebook on both sites.

Forgot your password?

*Please note that your points, prizes and activities will not be shared between programs within our VIP network.

It appears that you already have an account on this site associated with . To connect your existing account with your Facebook account, just click on the account activation button below. You will maintain your existing profile and VIP program points. After you do this, you will be able to always log in to http://hot991.com using your Facebook account.

*Please note that your points, prizes and activities will not be shared between programs within our VIP network.

Please fill out the information below to help us provide you a better experience.

Register on Hot 99.1 quickly by logging in with your Facebook account. It's just as secure, and no password to remember!

Not a Member? Sign Up Here.

Sign up for an account to comment, share your thoughts, and earn points to get great prizes.

Register on Hot 99.1 quickly by logging in with your Facebook account. It's just as secure, and no password to remember!