Radio One Exclusives
As Houston gears up for the Been Ridin’ Dirty Concert, DJ J-Que sat down with Slim Thug for a conversation about the lasting impact of UGK’s legendary album Ridin’ Dirty. Celebrating the project’s 30th anniversary, Thugga explains why the album was such a major influence on him as an aspiring rapper and how it helped […]
2026 saw the passing of many influential figures, from actors and musicians to activists and pioneers, leaving behind lasting legacies.
Academy Award winning actress Brenda Fricker has died, leaving behind a celebrated career that spanned decades on stage and screen. RELATED: Remember These? Black ’90s Sitcoms We Grew Up Watching RELATED: Houston Texans Co-Founder Janice McNair Dies at 89 For many fans, Fricker will always be remembered as the compassionate Pigeon Lady in Home Alone […]
Disgraced R&B hitmaker R. Kelly is pleading for President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year prison sentence for child sexual abuse.
The Houston Texans organization is mourning the loss of co-founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. The team announced that McNair died peacefully with her family by her side. RELATED: Texans Bring Back Original Stadium Name RELATED: Houston Texans 2026 Schedule Released McNair played a pivotal […]
Hip-hop icon Jay-Z has officially released his deeply personal 2012 track “GLORY” across all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. RELATED: [VIDEO] Our Favorite Clips from Night 1 Of Jay-Z’s NYC Concert Series RELATED: Jay-Z Celebrates ‘The Blueprint’ Anniversary With Pharrell, Eminem & Slick Rick Originally dropped exclusively on his website Life+Times just […]
Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actors. Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at the age of 78. RELATED: 30 Celebs Who Lost Major Weight [Photos] RELATED: 30 Celebrities Lost to Drug Related Deaths Neill became a global star in […]
More than two decades after “Back Then” became one of Houston’s biggest Hip-Hop anthems, Mike Jones’ iconic phone number has found a new home. Sprite has launched a new campaign featuring 281-330-8004 on its cans, immortalizing one of the most recognizable numbers in rap history. RELATED: 97.9 The Box and Bun B Debut the Ridin’ […]
Few events can stop New York City in its tracks, but Jay-Z’s three-night run in the Big Apple has done just that. Taking over Yankee Stadium for one of the year’s biggest live music announcements, Hov’s weekend theme is an ambitious, multi-night homage to his most foundational albums. RELATED: Jay-Z Drops Rare Interviews, Clips & […]
Comedian Gary Owen has performed all over the country, but there’s something about Houston that keeps him coming back. During a recent appearance on the Still 400 podcast with Juvenile and Mannie Fresh, Owen reflected on his connection to the city, explaining that after marrying a Houston native, Texas has become an even bigger part […]
Jermall Charlo knows there’s one fight boxing fans continue to ask about, and he isn’t avoiding the conversation. During a stop on 97.9 The Box’s The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man, the former super middleweight champion addressed his long-running rivalry with fellow former titleholder Caleb Plant, making it clear that a showdown between the two remains […]
Former undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo has accomplished what few fighters ever do, but he says even a résumé packed with championship victories doesn’t guarantee universal respect. During a conversation with G-Man on 97.9 The Box’s The Afternoon Sauce, Charlo opened up about the impossible expectations that often come with competing at boxing’s highest […]
