J-Mac

About J-Mac

Entertainer, comedian, musician and award-winning radio personality J Mac is expanding his reach in the new millennium. A fixture on Houston’s airwaves for nearly two decades, first at KMJQ and now as a key player on the highly-rated Madd Hatta Morning Show at KBXX – Mac has conquered radio, television, film and now has his sites set on the Internet.

Crime

You can’t make this up. A Detroit police officer showed up to a virtual court hearing with his uniform shirt on and no pants. Business up top, party down below. It all went down during a Zoom session at Detroit’s 36th District Court. The judge looked up, saw the officer on screen, and asked, “You […]

Sports

Houston is officially getting ready for one of the biggest sporting events on the planet — the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With matches set to take place right here at NRG Stadium, the city is stepping up in a major way. From stadium upgrades to transportation improvements and fan zone planning, Houston is making sure […]

Halloween is all about the candy! Costumes are fun, but let’s be honest — the real excitement comes from digging through that bag at the end of the night. From fruity favorites to chocolate classics, here are the 10 candies every kid hopes to score while trick-or-treating. The List: If you want to be the […]

Movies

Halloween is almost here, and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than with a marathon of terrifying urban horror films? From street legends to supernatural mysteries in the city, these ten movies mix suspense, scares, and a touch of the urban experience that will keep you on edge all October. The List:

Crime

A tragic scene unfolded in Houston after two women were fatally struck by a vehicle while reportedly fighting in the middle of the street. According to KHOU 11 and Houston Police, the women were involved in a physical altercation when a driver hit them late Wednesday night. Investigators say both women were pronounced dead at […]

Yo, so Khloé Kardashian just dropped a bomb on everybody — she says she’s been celibate and hasn’t had sex in three years. The Neighborhood Talk posted it, and social media has been cutting up ever since. Khloé said her “goodies” have been locked up tight. No key, no access, just peace and self-love. Some […]

Yesterday was one for the books! I had the chance to catch up with the legendary Patti LaBelle at Kroger in Kingwood, where she was promoting her famous Buttermilk Pancakes.

H-Town, our guy Maxo Kream just did something wild — he stepped straight out the studio and into the wrestling ring!  This weekend, the Houston rapper made his pro wrestling debut at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling “Bases Loaded” event in Katy, Texas. The show went down at Home Run Dugout, blending hip-hop and wrestling […]

H-Town, get ready for a legendary moment!  Your boy J-Mac from 97.9 The Box is linking up with none other than the Queen of Soul herself — Ms. Patti LaBelle — and you’re invited to join the celebration! On October 21, it’s all going down at Kroger in Kingwood (25651 US Hwy 59 North) from […]

Music

Looks like R&B vet Brian McKnight just scored a major W in court!  The singer hopped on Instagram to share the news that he’s been awarded $8.8 million in damages and punitive costs. In his post, McKnight wrote: “Breaking news — $8,800,000.00 awarded in damages and punitive damages. Thank you to our legal team at […]

Music

Music fans didn’t see this one coming—Akon is taking it to the country. The Grammy-nominated artist confirmed he’s been quietly working on a major project for the past five years, re-recording his entire music catalog in a country music style. The reimagined versions will feature Akon as a guest artist, with top country singers stepping […]

This is a Sunday morning miracle like no other. A Texas resident, rolling through Fredericksburg, made a quick stop at Big’s 103 and grabbed a Powerball ticket—and just like that, $1.8 BILLION hit his life. The craziest part? He realized he was a billionaire while driving to church the next morning. One of the numbers […]