Exclusive Interviews

Get The Latest Music and Entertainment News On Your Phone Southern Rap Legend Mystikal came through the 97.9 The Beat  Dub Car Show and showed why he is still one of the hottest rappers on the mic, but before going through a slew of classic hits for the audience, The Man Right Chea had a […]

Rising Star Kirko Bangz came through the 97.9 The Beat’s Dub Car Show and showed why he is one to watch for in 2014, and also chopped it up to talk about his upcoming album.  Check it what he reveals here! Follow @979beat on Twitter and @979thebeat on Instagram TEXT 979THEBEAT to 24042 to join […]

After being gone from the game for several years, Houston’s one and only rapping sensation Mike Jones is making a come back to the music industry.  Before getting on stage at 97.9 The Beat’s Dub Car Show, the rapper disccused his return to the industry.   Follow @979beat on Twitter and @979thebeat on Instagram TEXT […]

Rich Homie Quan is one of the hottest artists our right now, and came through the DFW for the 97.9 The Beat’s Dub Car Show to give them a taste why.  Prior to his putting the crowd into a frenzy, Quan talked it up with 97.9 The Beat and discussed a variety of topics- including […]

The world better get ready for Tinashe!! After turning heads with her hit single with School Boy Q, she has made it clear that she has no interest in slowing down.  During her interview at the 97.9 The Beat’s Dub Car Show, the singer spoke about her acting aspirations and new album! Follow @979beat on […]

1 time for King Of The Dot Entertainment repping 4 REAL HIPHOP and the Culture!! & s/o to Dizaster & everyone else who came through  to the 97.9 FM studio to chop it up and break us off with some EXCLUSIVE freestyles!! #WeKruzin  

Jkruz talks with Wiz Khalifa’s Wifey Amber Rose and Co-Hosts on 97.9 The Beat.

Maybach Music Group’s Gunplay stops by 97.9 The Beat to talk about his deal with def jam and maybach music. Also, he talks about his future project called H.U.S.H. and more. Check it out! Exclusive Photos… Courtesy of Kathy Tran @KathyTran

Rick Ross is gearing up for the release of sixth studio album Mastermind on March 4. In a few promotional videos, he unveils the artwork for both the album cover and the deluxe version. He also gives us a sneak peak at one of the songs on the new album he says the streets have […]

From our sister site THEBOXHOUSTON.com: CNN news Anchor, Don Lemon, asked the question is the word “thug” a racist term? He posed the question after seeing a video of a black toddler swearing, saying the “N” word, sexual suggestive comments and flipping the bird while being pushed to do so by adults off camera. When […]

Webbie stops by 97.9 the beat and talks about his new album “Savage Life IV” and Lil Bossie.