The former New Orleans mayor who was in office during the city’s devastating Hurricane Katrina disaster has been found guilty of corruption for taking thousands of dollars in bribes. A jury deliberated for six and a half hours before passing down the guilty verdict to Ray Nagin, 57. Although there has not been a date […]

I know LeBron James doesn’t care to participate in the Slam Dunk contest during All-Star weekend but I wish he would reconsider. LeBron has repeatedly said that he has no interest in the contest because he is only an “in-game dunker”. Well Monday after practice with the Miami Heat he gave a little reminder of […]

Paul Walker’s death has dominated headlines in recent weeks – everything from how it happened to how his costars and friends are honoring his memory.…

August Alsina throws a party for his new single and music video ‘Numb’.  The visual includes B.oB, Yo Gotti, and room full of women in lingerie.  We are sure this is nothing short of the New Orleans rising star’s real party life. Check out the video below: Related: EXCLUSIVE: August Alsina Talks Music Career, Strippers […]

(THEBOXHOUSTON.com) — August Alsina stops by 97.9 The Box to talk to Kiotti on “Late Night Hype“. He shares a little about music career and working with Chris Brown and Trey Songz.  Also, he tells us what is his ‘Late Night Hype’.     Get The Latest Music and Entertainment News On Your Phone Related: EXCLUSIVE: Jhonni […]

When you think of the word ‘Twerk’, Miley Cyrus or Nicki Minaj may be the first people that pop up in your head.  Maybe you think about the Vine and YouTube videos of girls and guys showing off their moves for the world to see.  You may even imagine your local twerk team performing at […]

  Woke up this morning to an email from my homey, August Alsina. When you’re the hottest new R&B sanger in the game, how do you make your buzz BIGGER??? Drop a song with the hottest upcoming rapper. In comes Rich Homie Quan. Enjoy “Ghetto”.             Follow Us On Instagram […]

Black Music Month

  Rapper Dee-1 just announced that he just inked a deal with RCA Inspiration. A New Orleans native, Dee-1 burst onto the national scene with…

  Popular New Orleans rapper Mystikal made a name for himself in the late 90s when he was a No Limit soldier. Many consider his…

New Orleans isn’t just known for Mardi Gras, spicy cooking and Cash Money Records. The city also spawned its own regional brand of music known as “bounce,” and Big Freedia is considered one its most important contributors. This September on FUSE, Freedia will star in her own reality series, Big Freedia: The Queen Of Bounce.   Source

H-Town

You can call me the “local music guy”. I want to know EVERYTHING & EVERYBODY in Houston, that has ANYTHING to do with music! Over the past weekend, I saw a lot of tweets about #E36. Well Tuesday, Le$ (Boss Hogg Outlaws/$x$) dropped his 11th mixtape. (E36) With features from from Smoke DZA, Slim Thug, […]

Breaking News!!! The old T.I. is BBBAAAACCCCKKKK!!! Check out his latest single “Wit Me” ft Lil Wayne. Vintage sound and right in time for summer. America’s Most Wanted tour hits town Aug 18th. You ready??? Follow Us On Twitter!!! @979TheBox @Kiotti Follow Us On Instagram!!! 979TheBox / HardbodyKiotti