Memphis’ Yo Gotti hopes to reach the fame level of Rick Ross, Young Jeezy and Plies with his first major label release Live From The Kitchen, and we have the full tracklist below. Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Nicki Minaj, Jadakiss, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Ciara, Rick Ross and Young Jeezy are the featured artists. Hip-Hop […]

New Music

Houston native Tami LaTrell is from the city brought us Beyonce and Destiny’s Child, and like her predecessors, she’s poised to become famous outside of H-Town. Tami’s already achieved multi-platinum success as a songwriter, and now she looking to do the same as a singer. Check out Tami’s latest music video for “Coastin'” featuring Propain […]

Sports

When LeBron James announced that he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat in July of 2010, it seemed like Cavs fans in Ohio would never forgive him. LeBron recently returned to his hometown of Akron, and if the response he received from these young fans is any indication, it looks like […]

Looking for some new Houston artist? Check out Doughbeezy. The homey from the Southeast side has been grinding. (Touring with MGK, Dom Kennedy, even getting some attention from XXL). Check out “Light You Up”. S/o Be El Be for the dope video. Follow us on Twitter. @979TheBox @kiotti @doughbeezy

One of the R&B groups I not only grew up listening to, They were the FIRST legitimate PLATINUM SELLING group from Houston. Check out H Town working the new single #1 Friend ft 97.9 the Box’s own Kiotti. Follow us on Twitter. @979TheBox @kiotti @htown4life

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz spent Christmas on the court with their son Egypt. The happy couple made a public appearance with the 14-month-old at the New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics game at Madison Square Garden. VIEW STORY

Kanye West and Lil Wayne welcomed back the Lakers at their first home game of the season on Christmas Day in Los Angeles. VIEW PICS

Beyonce‘s latest single proudly states “We like to party,” and that’s what the possibly seven-months-pregnant singer and Jay-Z were doing during the holidays in New York City. Instead of sitting home, they were recently spotted hanging out at NYC club Greenhouse. Beyonce danced while Jay got his drink on, and Q-Tip was spinning when they […]

H-Town

Cee Lo is one of the hardest working artists in the music industry. Along with judging NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ performing around the country and appearing in 7-Up commercials, Cee Lo Green is adding reality television star to his resume. The New York Times reports that the Atlanta rapper turned Pop star signed a contract with Mark Burnett […]

Rick Ross graces one of the covers of the year end issue of The Source Magazine as its Man of the Year. Rozay’s year was full of highs and lows. While his Maybach Music Group’s music was a staple on the charts and built anticipation for his forthcoming God Forgive I Don’t album, back in October he suffered […]

Photos

Basketball games began yesterday after folks weren’t sure there would even be a season! Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz took son, Eygpt, to his first Knick game. Swizz wore a Knicks hat while baby Egypt wore the classic blue and orange colors! Alicia Keys Talks About Her DJ Skills [VIDEO] World AIDS Day: Alicia Keys […]

If you’re looking to tap into your inner grrl power, the Pariah soundtrack is just up your alley.  Artists from nasty girl Khia (“My Neck, My Back”) to indie rock star Tamar Kali make up an eclectic rainbow of strength and sexuality.  Pariah is the powerful debut film of director Dee Rees, who tells the […]