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Waka Flocka Flame feels humbled by his success and performing at home in Atlanta. He sees his confrontation with Jake Paul as an opportunity to enlighten, not just check him. Waka shares his political views but emphasizes he is not a politician, just an American. Waka Flocka Flame Checks In With The Morning Hustle At Birthday Bash XXXBackstage at Birthday Bash XXX, The Morning Hustle’s Kyle Santillian and Lore’l sat down with Waka Flocka Flame, a performer the crowd already knew would send the energy through the roof. Waka joked that at 40 he might need an introduction, but fans…

The Las Vegas Strip has always been the capital of “more,” but this past weekend, the energy shifted into a whole new gear. I was invited out to the desert for the grand opening of the most anticipated addition to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino: Tailgate Beach Club. This isn’t your standard poolside lounge. Tailgate Beach Club is a next-generation, sports-driven dayclub experience that merges the adrenaline of a championship game with the luxury of a premier Vegas hotspot. Opening just in time for the heat of the NBA and NHL playoffs, the venue is a massive 2,000-capacity destination…

MJ THE GREAT IS BUILDING HIS OWN LANE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY Coming straight out of Pompano Beach, Florida — representing Broward County with undeniable energy, charisma, and star power — Michael Johnson, professionally known as MJ The Great, is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about independent artists rising from the South. Backed by powerhouse partnerships through Rich Nation Entertainment LLC alongside Universal Music, Roc Nation, Virgin Music Africa, Vydia, and White Label, MJ The Great is proving that independent artists can compete at the highest level of the music industry without compromising their vision. Known for blending raw street…

Nicki Minaj rejected Ted Cruz’s desperate plea for a photo at the White House, leaving the senator chasing her down hallways. When Nicki Minaj showed up to the White House Trump Accounts event ready to handle business, Ted Cruz had other plans for the day: fame. The Texas senator and his staff literally sprinted down the hallway screaming her name, desperate for a photo opportunity that never came. According to Alex Bruesewitz, the Trump adviser managing Minaj’s schedule, the rapper was moving fast to get into the Oval Office and didn’t have time for every request that came her way.…

The Western Conference finals tightened up Tuesday night after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs, leveling the series at one game apiece before the matchup shifts to Texas. Gilgeous-Alexander once again sat at the center of the conversation, both for his production and the ongoing criticism surrounding his ability to draw contact. The Thunder star finished with 30 points and nine assists while shooting 12-for-24 from the floor. He also converted all six of his free-throw attempts. The MVP’s style of play has fueled constant debate online throughout the…

Backstage at Hot 107.9’s sold-out Birthday Bash XXX, rising artist Hooper James is still soaking in the moment after being named this year’s Athlete of the Mic winner. The Atlanta hip hop staple turned all the way up for its 30th year, and Hooper’s performance proved he was ready for the big stage energy. Interviewed backstage by Hot 107.9’s Miasia Symone, Hooper shared how it feels to take home the title and step into one of the city’s biggest spotlight moments. Ready For The Big StageWhen asked if performing on such a major stage was intimidating, Hooper didn’t hesitate. He…

Drake becomes the first artist ever to simultaneously hold the top three Billboard 200 positions with his surprise triple album release. Drake just made history by becoming the first artist ever to hold the top three positions on the Billboard 200 simultaneously, and the numbers are absolutely massive. His surprise triple album drop landed Iceman* at No. 1 with 463,000 equivalent units, while Habibti and Maid of Honour claimed Nos. 2 and 3 with 114,000 and 110,000 units respectively. This isn’t just a chart flex, it’s a complete takeover that rewrites the record books. What makes this even more significant…

Source: Atlanta Prince Williams/ / iOneHot 107.9’s Birthday Bash has never been just another concert on Atlanta’s calendar. For 30 years, it has been one of the city’s biggest annual Hip-Hop homecomings — the kind of stage where legends get celebrated, rising stars get stamped, surprise guests become major parts of the story, and Atlanta reminds everybody why so much of the culture runs through the city. From the days when Southern Hip-Hop was still fighting for national respect to now, when Atlanta’s sound is one of the most influential forces in music, Birthday Bash has grown into a yearly…

Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer brand takes the runway at Miami Swim Week with an inclusive 20-piece collection. Megan Thee Stallion is taking her Hot Girl Summer brand straight to the runway at PARAISO Miami Swim Week this Thursday night, and the second collection she’s bringing is nothing like what you’d expect from a typical fashion drop. The 20-piece lineup features bold colors, shell-inspired prints, and silhouettes designed to fit every body type, with pieces ranging from $18 to $32, so the Hotties movement can actually afford to get in on it. Doors open at 10 P.M. ET for…

The “Wave” has officially reached a high-tide mark. This New Music Friday, the architects of a sound that redefined the New York street aesthetic have returned. French Montana and Max B have unleashed their highly anticipated joint project, Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers, via Coke Boys Records in partnership with Defiant Records/EMG. Nineteen years since they first joined forces to bridge the gap between the Bronx and Harlem, this 26-track odyssey proves that their chemistry isn’t just intact—it’s celestial. As the “Cosmo Skit” suggests, this reunion is less of a comeback and more of a “realignment of the universe.” The…