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Congratulations to MobBeatz for winning Hot991's producer of the year award. MobBeatz is a producer, writer, and artist coming out Albany NY, originally born and raised in Turkey until he was a young teenager and then moved to Upstate NY. MobBeatz has been on the music grind and staying consistent for quit some time now...

A video is circulating on social media with Yung Joc driving for a ride share program to make extra cash.  But you got these uppity chicks who needed a ride telling Yung Joc – “oh you must’ve fell off.”  Dude sounded like he was already feeling down when he replied “why not, just making some extra cash downtown” ...

Netflix is to release a series based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker coming to Netflix.

Up and coming artists that are looking for radio exposure in the new year send your music to Hot991. You could get your song featured on The Who’s Hot podcast that is hosted by Keisharenee every Saturday at midnight. Catch new music and  new artist on the show and exclusive interviews from your favorite up and coming artists...

Papoose had to lay down some mature relationship advice to Joe and call him out on the premiere of Love & Hip Hop.

Each family were chosen for the shopping spree has been affected by mass incarceration in the United States. $500.00 was given

Judge Paul Engelmayer made this decision this morning (12/18/19), in addition...

The Hot 991 Listener's Choice Award Show, is happening this Thursday at Sky Loft listen all day to win your way into the show. Awarding the best of the Capital Region. The show will take place at the SkyLoft inside of the Crossgates Mall...

Joining other big names like Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, and Gwen Stefani.

Justin Timberlake issues a public apology for Getting Caught Holding Hands with His Co-Star: “I Drank Way Too Much.” Oh did you now? Come through with that public apology to Janet Jackson bruh, don’t act like we forgot. Justin Timberlake has issued a public apology after he was photographed getting a little too comfortable with a woman who is NOT his wife...

12 track album would include some of Snoops classic such as; Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Gin and Juice,” and “Sensual Seduction

I agree with him! Everybody doing things these days to get Clout for what? Just to be seen?! What happened to the days of helping people in need behind the scenes? Now everybody gotta record it, do a story line behind it or even create go fund me accounts to act like they are really helping people out...

French Montana has been in intensive care unit (ICU) for several days, after a 911 call to his home, reported from TMZ. When police arrived the Bronx rapper complained of cardiac issues and nausea

With the Grammy Awards nominees being announced yesterday, I’ve thought the Grammys were trash for a long time. Some of the rappers that have won grammy’s include Will Smith, Puff Daddy, and Macklemore. These Grammy winners should tell you all you need to know about the Grammy’s not reflecting the actual Hip Hop Community or Hip Hop Culture...

Yesterday Twitter exploded when Yeezy & Dr. Dre posted a pic of themselves in the studio together. It said “Ye and Dre Jesus is King Part II coming soon.”

On Friday the icon rapper visited two Harris County jails in Houston,TX. This was a surprise performance, not for the public.

Now with social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat, and Twitter, you can watch the every day life your favorite celebrities becoming closer than ever.

Kanye West, who has spoken at length in recent months about his faith, shared his supposed spiritual journey in front of Joel Osteens huge audience on Sunday.

Meek and his billionaire friends ( as he calls them ) are rumored to buy over 30 vacant schools reported from, radio.com. 

Blurry lines between a bitter babymama or concerned mother can sometimes be looked as over stepped when involving a child.

Instagram video showing hats that read "bride" and "groom" and mugs reading "Mr." and "Mrs." With the caption - Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty 10•21•19.

All three artist hit up their own hometown - Chance from Chicago, T.I repping ATL and Cardi B keeping all the way in NYC to find the next superstar.

In my opinion When 6ix9ine return back into music he will be popular but his popularity would be short lived.

Its that time of year again for HOT 991 is to celebrate the hottest in the Capital District. The Hot Awards are everything Capital Region.

Check out Lenny Grant with DJ SHOW & Keisha Renee in the 518 tonight, Oct. 5!

This past Friday, there was a lot of heat that was dropped from Kevin Gates to Dababy to Sheff G to Layton Greene and more. Perfect weekend to thoroughly check some new projects out and see what the hype was all about. Brooklyn's rising star Sheff G dropped his debut album "The Unluccy Luccy Kid," a 14-track album with features from Mozzy and label mate Sleepy Hollow...

Get your music played by DJ SHOW himself during The HOTness!

Legendary rapper Rakim will be interviewed on stage by WAMC's Joe Donahue discussing his creative inspiration, craft and career. The Long Island rapper, would be talking about his new memoir.

Kanye pushes back the release of his new album... Or does he?

According to Forbes, West income gross $150 million over the past year, - the Chicago rapper is looking to make $1.5 billion.