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Right in the heat of the summer, former President Barack Obama shares some of his favorite songs that him keep him cool…literally. The playlist features major hip-hop artists like 2Pac, 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj, and Babyface Ray! He also lists some OG artists like Janet Jackson and Otis Redding’s “Sittin on the Dock of the […]

Yesterday, the State Fair of Texas held the first round of judging for the 19th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards! This competition has dubbed the Lone Star State as the #1 Fair for outstanding food creations since 2005. Last year’s mystery judges included community staples like Hiawatha Williams – Founder, Williams Chicken; Lance Barrow – […]

Ice Cube's Big 3 touched down in Dallas over the weekend, check out our exclusive recap of all the action!

It’s that time of year again where friends and families across the DFW metroplex gather to celebrate America’s Independence, while on the other hand many of Black America is celebrating the finale of Juneteenth. Either way, this weekend was extended for two more days of fun, BBQ and of course fireworks! Lucky for North Texans, […]

The Big3 returned to Dallas for season 6, game 2 at American Airlines Center July 1, 2023. The 3on3 basketball games brought the HEAT to the BIG D as basketball legends went head-to-head in multiple games. This anticipated event brought basketball lovers and star studded guests to sit courtside and witness the special celebration of […]

Coach Prime is an incredible athlete and a phenomenal father first. The post Who Are Deion Sanders’ Children? A Gallery Of The Famous Coach’ Incredible Brood appeared first on NewsOne.

Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Cardi B has no patience for trolls and anyone else who wants to see negative energy revolving her relationship, with Offset. press play and prepare yourself to perhaps a new side of the Cardi. The internet grew more aware of perhaps trouble in paradise when […]

So much to unpack from the 2023 Bet Awards ceremony last night! Between Beyoncé breaking records for most wins by an artist EVER to Busta Rhymes winning the Lifetime Achievement Award , the network truly did it for the culture! The program, which lasted almost 4 hours, brought out some of the BIGGEST names in […]

It just got Real REAL, Real FAST in Texas with temperatures climbing above 100 degrees every single day this week!  According to the Ready Campaign, “In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death. Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among […]

Women already run the world, and now they’re taking over football! If you haven’t heard about the #1 Women’s Football team in America then you’re missing out on the Texas Elite Spartans! The ladies are getting ready for their big championship weekend and what better way to Bring The City Out For Her than by stopping […]

If you thought you were headed to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles today…think again. The DMV released a statement via Twitter stating that all 16 DMV offices including Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Longview, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Pharr, San Antonio, Waco, and Wichita Falls would be closed due […]

97.9 was OUTSIDE this past weekend at Beckly Saner Parks & Recreation for the annual 97 Days of Summer/ Summer of Majic Community Block Party. We kicked off summer the right way with tons of music, food,water activities and fun! We had community resources and vendors for Sunny South Dallas! Related: 97 Days of Summer Block […]