(Video) Meet Hot 97’s Newest Mid-Day Host/DJ: Megan Ryte

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After the addition of Ness Nitty on the afternoon drive earlier this year, Hot 97 has added another dope chick to the team – Megan Ryte! Megan is a DJ and on-air personality who comes to Hot by way of Houston radio station The Box, and she will be holding down mid-days from 10am to 3pm, Monday through Friday.

Get to know Megan Ryte below! Welcome to the family, boo!
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Hosting: OSAU x Montclair State University Rap Showcase [Upper Montclair, NJ]

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My best friend Kiana’s little sis Jenelle is all grown up, and currently attends my alma mater – Montclair State University!

She asked me to judge a showcase for OSAU so of course I said yes, and had the pleasure of meeting tons of eager, upcoming talent and giving them advice! Shout out to the winners Kaizen Kirk, Freakquencee, Leesy and Jae Crawford. Thank you for having me, MSU! Go Redhawks!
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Rosenberg Radio Presents: Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 9]

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And we’re back with episode 9! Rory randomly popped up again, so he joined Joe and I to discuss a whole bunch of random stuff this week, from the Rihanna allegations, to Drake and Madonna, the difference between “dating and seeing” and more. Plus, after missing it last week, we welcome the return of “It Might Be Over For…”

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Rosenberg Radio Presents: Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 8]

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It’s that time of the week, guys! It was a little different this week as we had a specific topic to discuss, so Peter joined us in the main room, as well as Rob Markman from MTV, Lowkey from YouHeardThatNew and our guy Rory. No “It Might Be Over For…” or any crazy stories this week, but we (mostly they…LOL) dissect whether “weirdos” and “nerds” are taking over hip-hop.

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Rosenberg Radio Presents: Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 7]

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Disclaimer: This is a picture of me and Juelz Santana when I was 15 that I made the mistake of mentioning to Joe during the podcast and here we are. DON’T JUDGE ME!

After last week’s childhood redemption; Joe, Marisa and Rory discuss the Summer Jam line up, a weekend full of shots (or lack thereof,) and Jay Z’s new streaming service “TIDAL.” Did Joe close with Alma?

Spoiler alert: No.

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(Video) Kehlani Drops By Hot 97 To Announce New Mixtape + Drops New Track “How That Taste”

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Earlier this week, the Tsunami Mob leader Kehlani stopped by Hot 97 to chat with Nessa, and revealed some major news: she has a new mixtape coming at the end of April titled You Should Be Here. (The cover art is above.) The project is the follow-up to 2014’s Cloud 19, which spawned hits like “FWU,” “Get Away,” “First Position” and more.

Shortly after the interview (where she also discussed crazy fan stories from her recent tour, her family life and more,) Kehlani dropped YSBH‘s first release, the Jahaan Sweet-produced “How That Taste.” Get into both the track and the interview below!
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