Diddy is excited and rightfully so as his new music network, Revolt TV, will officially be launching this evening on Comcast and Time Warner Cable. With Cassie by his side in the studio, Diddy addressed HOT 97 listeners tuning in and promised a unique visual experience for every music enthusiast with plenty of exclusive content. The Bad Boy head honcho also informs listeners that tonight’s special launch will take place at 8 p.m. (EST) and streamed online at Revolt.TV.
The lovely Angie Martinez and long-time HOT 97 radio deejay links up with Hennessy for the latest episode in their “97 Seconds” web series. Martinez reflects on being crowned “the voice of New York” after including the phrase in a promo for Ja Rule’s single “New York.” Listen as Angie explains how the phrase organically stuck with her throughout her career, how she was able to work her way up the ladder at HOT 97 and eventually get her break with Funkmaster Flex by working the boards during his show. Angie Martinez also discusses her mother’s influence on her career, her connection with the city of New York and breaks down her Hispanic heritage.
Meek Mill paid a visit to New York’s HOT 97 for an interview with Funkmaster Flex and decided to deliver an a capella freestyle on the listeners tuned in. Watch as the MMG rapper and Philly native goes to work and effortlessly spits that slick street talk. Meek’s forthcoming projected, Dreamchasers 3, is set to release in just a few days on September 29.
For Hispanic heritage month HOT 97 and Hennessy link up with Brooklyn native Joell Ortiz for the web series “97 Seconds.” The Slaughterhouse MC speaks on his love for his hometown and explains that his upbringing in the city is responsible for his natural competitive nature. Ortiz also opens up about growing up in a single parent Puerto Rican household with his mother and tells viewers some of his Hip Hop influences such as JAY Z and Nas.
Murder Inc veterans Ja Rule and Irv Gotti sat down with Angie Martinez at HOT 97 for an exclusive interview. After finally being released from prison recently, Ja Rule took the opportunity to fill everyone in on what he’s been up to and share what life behind bars. Speaking candidly with Angie, Rule opens up on what it was like to transition from state to federal prison, slimming down after being released, using the time alone to reflect and mature and making the decision to join the general population rather than the hiding in the safety of protective custody.
King Push decides to call the In The Morning crew over at HOT 97 in New York and gives insight behind how Kanye West’s now infamous My Name Is My Name party rant came about. In fact, Pusha explains that he’s fortunate enough to hear Kanye speak that way on a regular basis and that the public is only treated to these moments when he goes off on a rant. Before getting into Pusha T’s new single “Nosetalgia” featuring Kendrick Lamar, the G.O.O.D. Music rapper lets Cipha sounds know he’s working on getting Kanye West on the Juan Epstein show. Take a listen to how it all went down live on the air.
New York DJ Mister Cee had a heartfelt conversation this morning with Ebro on HOT 97. Cee was given the platform to voice his opinion on his situation and had the courage to go on-air and admit to listeners that he’s had homosexual encounters with drag queens. Though not easily coming clean at first, Cee eventually opened up about his problems as fellow HOT 97 co-worker Ebro helped him through it. There were a few moments where Cee broke down and began crying on the air, however, at one point even Funk Master Flex who at one point made his way into the room showered Cee with support and reassured him that everything would be fine. As the conversation continued, Ebro made it a point to continuously encourage Mister Cee to reconsider his decision to resign and eventually convinced him to make his return today.
Below is Mister Cee’s comeback “Back On The Block Mix.”
Mister Cee from Hot 97 decided today was the appropriate time to resign from his position at the New York radio station after video evidence of him soliciting sex from a drag queen landed onto youtube courtesy of Bimbo Winehouse. However, it’s important to point out that only audio was recorded and Mister Cee is never actually seen. Cee has not officially confirmed that is in fact his voice just before the six minute mark. Still, the internet is running wild with this breaking news and there seems to be a general consensus that it is indeed the 20 year radio veterean. Also, towards the end of the audio portion, the drag queen can clearly be heard addressing the other voice in the video as DJ Mister Cee. Shortly after the video hit the internet on the blogger’s website, Cee took to the airwaves to say goodbye. Below is what he had to say on the matter:
“Today is my last day on Hot 97. Mister Cee, I’m resigning today. It is not a mystery that the past two years I’ve been through a lot and I’ve tried to deal with it the best way that I could deal with it and Hot 97 has tried to deal with it the best way they’ve had to deal with it. But when you’re dealing with corporate America and you’re dealing with a station you love as much as this station, I don’t want to put this station through more than what they’ve been through I’ve been thinking of this for a long long time.
I’ve been thinking about this day for a long time, I never want to be in a situation where I get pushed out anywhere. I’ve been at this station for 20 years since 1993 and if I’m gonna go out let me go out with me saying I’m gonna go out. Allow me to have that and so the station is allowing me to have that today and I appreciate that.”
In 2011, Mister Cee plead guilty to loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense with a 20-year-old male.
UPDATE 9/11/2013 10:53am – A formal statement from Alexandra Cameron, SVP/General Manager of HOT 97, has been issued:
“Due to some personal circumstances that have become public, after 20 years of service, Mr Cee has chosen to resign. We feel that this is in the best interest of both HOT 97 and Cee’s personal well-being. While we do not endorse the alleged activities, he is clearly facing a personal dilemma that is for him and only him to comment on. We are saddened by his departure; his contributions here at HOT 97 were great and we know him as a friend, a caring individual and significant hip hop advocate. We wish Mr Cee the best and will always consider him a family member of HOT 97.
Moments ago, he officially signed off, on the air and will finish out his last show today on September 11, 2013, an already sad day for New York City.”
Stalley, Rockie Fresh, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Omarion and DJ Scream sit down for a lengthy interview with Hot 97. The label collectively discusses Self Made Vol. 3, Dreamcashers 3 and Stalley gets the opportunity to talk Honest Cowboy and shares his desire for commercial recognition. Ross also speaks on their recording process in the studio while Meek gets into details on his battling roots and downplays the back and forth currently going on between him and Kendrick Lamar by reassuring fans its all in good fun.
A$AP Rocky and the A$AP Mob recently paid Funkmaster Flex a visit on HOT 97 and discussed a number of topics during a candid interview. After being asked by Flex about Kendrick’s “Control” verse, Rocky decides to brush off the TDE rapper’s “King of New YorK” line and jokes the Compton rapper is either crazy or smoking crack. A$AP Ferg also steps up to the microphone and proclaims: “What’s a king to a lord.” However, Rocky does share his thoughts on the move being good for Hip Hop and the art form’s competitive nature. All in all, the mob makes it clear they weren’t offended by Kendrick’s verse and tackle much more during their lengthy and in-depth conversation with Flex.
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