This spring, rapper A$AP Rocky will kick off his world tour for his newest album, Don’t Be Dumb, his first studio album in eight years. The world tour is set to launch on May 27 in Chicago. The 42-date tour will travel across North America and Europe before ending in Paris in September 30. The […]
Rapper Kanye West has plans to travel to India to perform in the spring of this year. According to PinkVilla, they learned that the rapper is set to visit India in April 2026 for a massive concert tour, making it the first time the artist will visit the country to perform. It is unclear whether […]
This Black History Month, we are honoring the people who are making Black history right here in our community. We invite you to nominate a Local Black History Maker—a leader, innovator, or change-maker whose impact deserves to be recognized and celebrated. Nominations start January 19 until January 23. Voting is from January 24 until January […]
Nearly 25 years after her untimely death in a plane crash at the age of 22, Aaliyah is still considered a major songstress in R&B with an unwavering influence on pop and music culture. When people reminisce about the late singer, the conversation often centers around her songs that have influenced a generation, from “Try […]
Did you know that K97.5 is now on your Amazon Alexa and Echo? Yes, that’s right. You can now listen to us on your home speaker. But do you know how to get your favorite Hip-Hop and R&B from K97.5 on your Amazon device? It’s simple!
Issa Rae is moving her talents over to Paramount. The Insecure creator and actress has signed a three-year first-look film and television producing deal at the studio. Under the deal Rae and her Hoorae Film & Television will work with Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, Paramount Television Studios president Matt Thunell and Motion […]
![J.Cole Closes Out The Dreamville Festival With An Unforgettable Performance [Photos]](https://ronehiphopnc2.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/04/1649049822236.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=1680&crop=0,0,100,960px)
Hip-hop mogul J. Cole’s long-awaited album, The Fall-Off, is set to release in early February. On Wednesday, the Dreamville founder and NC native shared a cinematic teaser video of his highly anticipated release on Feb. 6. “Everything is supposed to go away eventually,” a voice says over shots of J. Cole throughout the video. “You […]
Stay Informed On Your Favorite Artists, Community Events, & More By Signing Up For Our Newsletter!
Late rapper DMX will be posthumously ordained as a minister on Saturday, Jan. 10, in a ceremony that will honor his faith journey and impact on the community. The ceremony will be held at Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, a 164-year-old historic church that was once a stop for the Underground Railroad, at 3 p.m. […]
2025 gave us several iconic, memorable moments in music. It marked several musical returns, like the highly anticipated Clipse reunion, a Cardi B comeback, and even legendary songstress Mariah Carey ended her sabbatical with her first album in seven years. As we get well into 2026, there are several artists that we hope to bless […]
1996 was a pivotal year for rap. Hip-hop had already cemented itself in culture, shifting the sound within regions, be it East Coast, West Coast, or Southern rap. The genre was experimental with its sound, adding unique layers of soul blends, funk and deep and harsh storytelling. And from any region, hip-hop was everywhere and […]
Contestants will be called to play and have 60 seconds to answer 10 questions correctly. HOW TO ENTER CLICK TO SIGN UP HERE or go to TheMorningHustle.com and sign up to play. OR you can test CASH to 71007 to receive a sign up link to play. Listen and play along Monday through Friday from […]