Petey Pablo

Game on lock.

Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. XXL dives deep to discuss why everything sounds familiar.

Don't play these around the kids.

What goes around comes around.

50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Fetty Wap, Timbaland, Kid Cudi, B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar and more.

From Ice Cube's "I Wanna Kill Sam" to Jay-Z's "American Dreamin'," take a listen to hip-hop songs dedicated to the many sides of America.

North Carolina native Petey Pablo is leading the Carolina Panthers bandwagon with his new song and video for "Carolina Colors."

Another Russ Parr Recap "The Russ Parr Morning Show" is joined by two of the people behind the hit show "Empire." The great talk continues every weekday at 6 a.m. on Hot 99.1. Who knew Petey Pablo was such an influence on the character Lucious Lyon from Empire...