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Source: Radio One Atlanta / Radio One Digital CLOSE Offset brought energy and authenticity to the stage at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash 2025, delivering a performance that celebrated Atlanta’s rich hip-hop legacy. Speaking backstage with Fly Guy DC, the rapper expressed his deep connection to the city and how performing at the iconic event felt like coming full circle. RELATED: “I’m So ATL” Young Dro Celebrates Sobriety and Atlanta Pride […]

Source: Radio One Atlanta / Radio One Digital CLOSE Bankroll Ni, one of Atlanta’s rising stars, lit up Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash 2025 with her energy, pride, and undeniable talent. Speaking backstage with Moran Tha Man, the rapper shared her excitement about performing in her hometown at such a major event. RELATED: Trinidad James Talks Performing, Style, and Memories at Birthday Bash 2025RELATED: “I’m So ATL” Young Dro Celebrates Sobriety […]

Source: Radio One Atlanta / Radio One Digital CLOSE Saint Lamaar, one of the most talked-about names in the digital space, brought his vibrant energy to Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash 2025. Backstage, in an insightful conversation with Moran Tha Man, Saint Lamaar shared his excitement about connecting with Atlanta fans and performing on such a high-profile stage. RELATED: AMG Twinz Bring the Heat at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 2025 RELATED: […]

Source: Radio One Atlanta / Radio One Digital CLOSE Young Dro lit up the stage at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash 2025, marking an important milestone in his career and personal life. Speaking with Kyle Santillian from the Morning Hustle backstage, the rapper reflected on his unwavering love for Atlanta, his cultural roots, and his triumph over past battles. RELATED: Trinidad James Talks Performing, Style, and Memories at Birthday Bash 2025RELATED: […]

Source: Jason Armond / Getty Who Is Lecrae? Lecrae Moore, known mononymously as Lecrae, is a GRAMMY-winning rapper, producer, and entrepreneur whose career has reshaped the landscape of Christian hip-hop and beyond. Born in Houston and raised in a variety of cities, Lecrae’s music carries the weight of his personal journey—one rooted in faith, redemption, and community uplift. Lecrae’s 2013 GRAMMY win for Best Gospel Album with Gravity marked a […]

Source: Courtesy of Featured / Courtesy of Featured As the nation pauses to honor Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation—Black Americans continue to infuse the day with meaning, reflection, and joy. It’s more than a commemoration. It’s a celebration of culture, a resistance against erasure, and a radical assertion of freedom […]

CLOSE In a candid and inspiring interview on Chosen Journey with Trendsetter Sense, Pastor Scott Free shared his remarkable journey from a troubled past to becoming a beacon of hope and transformation in his community. Known for his work with City Takers, a movement dedicated to urban ministry and outreach, Pastor Scott Free’s story is one of redemption, faith, and purpose. Born and raised in Miami, Scott Free’s early life […]

Roots & Rhythm: Celebrating the Connection Between Black Music and Professional Athletes June is Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound influence of Black musicians on the global soundtrack of our lives. This year, the theme “Roots & Rhythm” highlights how music deeply intertwines with diverse cultural elements—including the world of professional sports. One of the most fascinating links is the tradition of artists naming songs after athletes, […]

Source: Timothy Norris / Getty One year ago today, (June 19th) the world watched as Kendrick Lamar performed for the first time since his public feud with Drake. Continue reading to refresh your memory and see how everyone reacted to the epic night! Unless you live under a rock, you know that last year the hip hop community was enthralled with the beef between rap giants Kendrick Lamar and Drake. […]