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We wanted to share this really cool shot of Raekwon at Summer Jam XX. Check out more of Karl Ferguson's Summer Jam portraits here:

Miss out on tickets to see Lil B at Village Voice's 4Knots Fest afterparty? No worries - you can still enter to win tickets to the show, plus VIP treatment during the fest:

HOT 97 Presents the In Studio Series with Wale, hosted by Angie Martinez! Wale's 3rd studio album "The Gifted" is set to drop on June 25th but he's giving HOT 97 listeners a sneak peek they day before! Watch, listen and discuss on June 24th at 6pm on

Check the line-up and pre-sale for On Da Reggae Tip 2013! Get tickets here:using exclusive PRE-SALE CODE "reggae". See Beenie Man, Mavado, Gyptian, I-Octane, Damian and Stephen Marley, Konshens and Baby Cham on August 30th at Hammerstein Ballroom!

Last night Jay-Z announced his 12th studio album titled Magna Carta Holy Grail which will drop on the 4th of July! Jigga Man teamed up with Samsung for the announcement. Check the video here: By the way, the first million Samsung users to download HOV's new app on 6/24 will get the album for FREE...

Happy Birthday to Kendrick Lamar! The Compton rapper turns 26 today! Drop you b-day wishes below!

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Are you ready to get down and dirty with Out-Fit Challenge on June 29th? Out-Fit Challenege is making history as the first state to state mud run to benefit LGBT family equality. Both members of the LGBT community and non-members are encouraged to come out and show your support. Participate in their 5K mud run made up of fire, water, mud and ice and party hard at the end with food, drinks and awesome music. Tickets are $55 to participate and $10 for spectators. Make sure you sign up today atand enter BPMPR5NYC for $5 off your ticket!Out-fit Challenge: LGBT Events & Adventure Challengeout-fitchallenge.comJust look at Out-Fit Challenge, the first ever LGBT Mud Run and mud races that contain 5K course with 17 obstacles. We support charity events...

Happy #FlagDay America! What do the stars and stripes mean to you?

Announcing the line-up and pre-sale for On Da Reggae Tip 2013! Get tickets here: using exclusive PRE-SALE CODE "reggae". See Beenie Man, Mavado, Gyptian, I-Octane, Damian and Stephen Marley, Konshens and Baby Cham on August 30th at Hammerstein Ballroom! #ODRT

Shout out to Gunplay for coming through this morning! Watch his interview with BlackRicanJew onnow!

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J. Cole's long awaited sophomore album "Born Sinner" will hit shelves on Tuesday June 18th and we want to lace you with your copy. The critically acclaimed project features hit singles "Power Trip" featuring Miguel and "Crooked Smile" featuring TLC. Enter to win here:

Pepsi's Road to Summer Jam Ep 7: RTSJ Winner Hits The Stage + Artist Wrangling Woes At Summer Jam XX:#HOT97 #SJXX

In Episode 6 of Pepsi's Road To Summer Jam, Miguel & Ebro Plan His Surprises For SJXX: #LiveForNow

On Da Reggae Tip 2013 is right around the corner and the pre-sale begins TOMORROW @ 10 am! Access tickets at Ticketmaster.com using the code "reggae". Tag a friend because this show always sells out. #HOT97 #ReggaeTip #ODRT

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Pepsi'sRoad to Summer Jam Ep 5: Ebro Snags Miguel For #SJXX + Artist Announcement w/Wale & Joe Budden: #LiveForNow

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HELLO COACH: Brooklyn Nets hire Jason Kidd as the new head coach in a bold move:While Kidd played very well for the team, he has no prior coaching experience. Do you think this was a good or bad move?

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Damn, they caught footage of 2 Chainz getting robbed at gunpoint. Watch the video here:It looks like he tried to get away but wasn't successful. What would you have done in this situation?

To all the Father's out there! We hope you're enjoying your special day! Milk it! Haha.

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest, Tupac Shakur! Today would've been his 42nd birthday. Drop your favorite Tupac lyrics below.

Are you ready to get down and dirty with Out-Fit Challenge on June 29th? Out-Fit Challenege is making history as the first state to state mud run to benefit LGBT family equality. Both members of the LGBT community and non-members are encouraged to come out and show your support. Participate in their 5K mud run made up of fire, water, mud and ice and party hard at the end with food, drinks and awesome music. Tickets are $55 to participate and $10 for spectators. Make sure you sign up today atand enter BPMPR5NYC for $5 off your ticket!Out-fit Challenge: LGBT Events & Adventure Challengeout-fitchallenge.comJust look at Out-Fit Challenge, the first ever LGBT Mud Run and mud races that contain 5K course with 17 obstacles. We support charity events...

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J. Cole's long awaited sophomore album "Born Sinner" will hit shelves on Tuesday June 18th and we want to lace you with your copy. The critically acclaimed project features hit singles "Power Trip" featuring Miguel and "Crooked Smile" featuring TLC. Enter to win here:

Hey y'all! What Snapple flavor are you? Got toclick on the Snapple banner and take the test! You could be Half & Half, Lemonade or better yet Iced Tea! Find out:

See Ryan Leslie LIVE at Webster Hall on Thursday July 25th! Tickets are on sale now. Click here:to purchase.

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Happy Birthday Ice Cube!

Hang with HOT 97 at Lincoln Technical Institute - Queens Campus Father's Day BBQ and Car Show in Whitestone, NY! We'll be blasting music and giving away prizes from noon to 2pm. Made HOT by Lincoln Tech, careers that build America.

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