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After 20+ years, BMF founder Big Meech shares his prison lessons, family ties, and plans to build a legitimate legacy.

Atlanta's own Usher is teaming up with fellow R&B heavyweight Chris Brown for a joint tour this year.

Houston showed up in a major way this weekend as Mariah The Scientist took over Bayou Music Center for a sold out night filled with emotion, vocals, and undeniable energy. Fans packed the venue from wall to wall, singing along to every word as Mariah delivered a performance that felt both intimate and electric. Before […]

Houston basketball history is coming full circle as the Houston Comets are officially set to return to the WNBA in 2027, marking one of the most anticipated comebacks in women’s sports. The announcement reignites a legacy that once made Houston the epicenter of women’s professional basketball and brings back a franchise that helped define the […]

T.I is back with new music, dropping his latest track “Trauma Bond,” which samples Big Pokey’s classic “Ball N’ Parlay.” Originally released in 1999, the record became a staple in Southern culture, especially at HBCUs like Tuskegee University, where it still rings off during football games and homecoming celebrations. Nearly two decades later, the sound […]

Celebrate the first day of spring 2026 with freebies and deals from Rita’s, Dunkin’, Carvel, Yogurtland and more. Here is what to know before you go.

The annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has long been a Houston tradition, but in recent years it has grown into something much bigger. What once felt like a regional celebration has now evolved into a national event, drawing visitors from across the country to NRG Park every spring. With the surge in attendance comes […]

Listeners of 97.9 The Box got a funny and relatable moment recently when comedian and radio legend Rickey Smiley stopped by Good Morning H Town. During the conversation, cohost J-Mac shared a personal update that had everyone in the studio reacting. The Houston personality revealed that he has a new lady in his life and […]

As gaming and technology continue to evolve, more women are stepping forward as innovators, creators and leaders. Among them is Jessica Washington, a technology professional working with tools surrounding Unreal Engine, one of the most widely used game development platforms in the world. Recently, Washington caught up with DJ Tae Boogie, a music lover and […]

For Southern hip hop fans, hearing “Still Tippin” live is always a moment. But hearing it performed by all three artists who made the song a classic rarely happens. That’s exactly what fans experienced during Lizzo’s Black Heritage Day performance at RodeoHouston, when Paul Wall, Mike Jones and Slim Thug reunited on stage to perform […]

Black Heritage Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the most anticipated and culturally significant nights of the entire three week event. The annual celebration honors the legacy and contributions of Black cowboys, cowgirls, and Western pioneers while highlighting the deep connection between Black culture and rodeo history. Since its creation […]

The buzz around Cardi B’s Am I The Drama Tour has been building for months, and fans across the country are showing up in full force to see the Bronx superstar live. Known for her larger than life personality, chart topping hits, and unforgettable stage presence, Cardi has turned the tour into one of the […]