B.o.B. spits a freestyle over Notorious B.I.G.'s "Warning" beat and spoke to Flex about his new single featuring 2 Chainz called "Headbands." Check it out and let us know what you think.

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Mister Cee's RIP Biggie Smalls mix is available for download now:

Anyone checking out the live stream for the new XBox One? If not check it out with us @What do you think?

Thumbs up to wish Biggie Smalls a Happy Birthday! Tune in at noon for a special Throwback at Noon with nothing but Notorious B.I.G. classics. Listen at

Do you know which artist had the most cameos at one Summer Jam concert? Here's a hint: She hit the scene in 2007 with a couple DVDs. Drop your answers below. Get your tickets to Summer Jam XX here:

We're live now with French Montana for a private HOT 97 In-Studio Series where we listen to his new album "Excuse My French" before it drops. Made HOT by VEVO.Montana "EXCUSE MY FRENCH" - Hot97 In Studio Serieswww.youtube.comFrench Montana sits down with Angie Martinez to premiere his album the day before it drops!

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In an hour we'll be sitting down with French Montana for the private HOT 97 In-Studio Series where we listen to his new album "Excuse My French" before it drops. Join us atWatch as the audience asks him about the project, hear his feedback and more!

Yall have no chill. Laugh break! See Miguel LIVE at Summer Jam! Get tickets here:

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Thumbs up to wish Busta Rhymes a Happy Birthday! He turns 41 today. Drop your birthday wishes below! Get more on Busta Rhymes here:

Hurry! Time is winding down for you to cast your votes in the @BoostMobile MC Battle! Click here:to decide which mcs should advance to the next round. The chosen few will compete at Who's Next Live on May 23rd for a once in a lifetime chance to perform at the Summer Jam Festival Village! Presented by Boost Mobile. Be heard.

VEVO TV Presents the HOT 97 In-Studio Series with French Montana hosted by our very own Angie Martinez. Watch today at 6pm onHear his entire album "Excuse My French" before it drops tomorrow!

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Be Heard! @BoostMobile wants you to vote for your favorite MC Battle contestant! Click here:to decide which mcs advance to the next round. The chosen few will compete at Who's Next Live on May 23rd for a once in a lifetime shot to perform at the Summer Jam Festival Village!

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The big day is almost here! See 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, A$AP Rocky, Wu-Tang, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Wale, French Montana, Fabolous and Joe Budden LIVE! Get your tickets to Summer JamXX going down on June 2nd at Met Life Stadium NOW: Can you guess that rapper? Hint: He's a member of Wu-Tang*

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Team HOT 97 joins #LUPUSWALK2013! Walking to End LUPUS Now!

Join us for AIDS Walk New York on Sunday when we will walk as a united COMMUNITY, ready to love, uplift, and care for others. Help us make HIV/AIDS history. Sign-In opens at 8:30 a.m. on 59 Street and 5 Ave. Register at

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Today is the day! We're lacing someone with a brand new car from Millennium Honda! Meet us at Millennium Honda on 286 North Franklin Street in Hempstead Long Island from 11am-1pm to join in the festivities! More info:

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HOT 97 & Blink Fitness Murray Hill Bar Hop @ 5:30 tonight! Get to two of Murray Hill's hottest bars tonight for your chance to win Summer Jam tickets, Blink Fitness swag, and even a free bar tab! We're hitting up Rio Grande on 39th and 3rd @ 5:30pm and Duke's on 38th & 3rd @ 6:30pm. See you there! Made HOT by Blink Fitness.

Did you know that ten years ago, it rained like hell at Summer JamX and no one seemed to care? That's how good the show is. Were you there? Get your tickets to Summer Jam XX here :

Congrats are in order for Jay-Z and Beyonce'. Rumor has it that the couple is expecting their second child. Sources say that Blue Ivy will be a big sister before the end of 2013!

VOTE NOW for your favorite @BoostMobile MC Battle contestant! Click here:to decide which mcs should advance to the next round. The chosen few will compete at Who's Next Live on May 23rd for a once in a lifetime shot to perform at the Summer Jam Festival Village! Presented by Boost Mobile. Be heard.

Think you’re a Strongman? Come by the United States Marine Corps booth at Summer Jam Festival Village to prove it for your chance to win upgraded tickets! Click the link and enter to win:

We're broadcasting live from @BoostMobile at 823 Broad Street in Newark today from 3-7pm w/ @DJEnuff! Come out and have some fun with us!

New Photo Album: Ghostface Killah at Gramercy Theater:

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Come out and watch these Boost Mobile MC battle semi-finalists go toe to toe for the chance to hit the Summer Jam Festival Village stage alongside Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, A$AP Ferg, Troy Ave, Kid Ink, Bodega Bamz, Vinny Chase, Smoke DZA and Radamiz. Tickets:

Ladies, Tank, Genuwine and Tyrese are teaming up to form TGT! A triple force panty-dropper album is on the way. Lol. Hear all about in the interview with the HOT 97 Morning Show:

How far are you traveling to get to #SummerJamXX? One state over, two states over, out of the country? Let us know! If you haven't gotten your tickets to the show, click the link:and get them NOW!

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Flashing Lights: Kanye West Crashes His Lambo + Drake Planning To Sign Shyne To OVO? [AUDIO] Do you think Shyne would be a good addition to OVO?

Wow, Kobe Bryant posted pics of his achilles tendon operation on Instagram. Its graphic so if you'd like to see the image click here: He says he WILL be back next season...what do you think? Chime in below.

Get ready for the XXL Freshmen show in New York City on Tuesday, May 21st at Best Buy theater. The whole 2013 Freshmen class will be performing plus a bunch of special guests. Buy your tickets now before they're sold out! Go toXXLMag.com for more info.

Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Discusses Being Homeless & Not Letting Negativity Overshadow Her Success On The HOT 97 Morning Show [VIDEO]

Hot New Hip Hop is taking this Festival Village Stage to the next level. Word is Action Bronson & ASAP Ferg will both be in their tent – uh-oh! Keep checkingfor a chance to win tickets. It’s going to be a HOT summer!

We have 18 days to go until Sumer Jam XX where Chris Brown, Wu-Tang, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Fabolous, Joe Budden, Miguel, Wale and 2 Chainz will be hitting the stage with SURPRISE GUESTS! Get your tickets to the show here:

LOL: Rosenberg went in on K. Foxx's hair "What Is On K. Foxx's Head?" Check out The Realness here:

C'Mon Son: Look at what you all did to Kim Kardashian! Jodi Arias is found guilty, Charles Ramsey becomes a hero while an escalator stunt goes bad. Do you know what an Instadamn is? Watch episode 55 and find out:

If you know the lineup for the First Summer Jam in 1994 email us at 20things@hot97.com for your chance to win Summer Jam 2013 tix! BTW: Don't tell everyone the answers below, you'll lose that way.