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DDG Asks To Visit Son During Custody Battle With Halle Bailey

DDG is asking a judge for permission to visit his son, Halo, in Italy, where the child is currently staying with his mom, Halle Bailey.

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Zohran Mamdani Upsets Cuomo In NYC Primary, Supports Reparations

Zohran Mamdani upset Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary, thanks to an inclusive platform including support for reparations.

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Diddy Decides Not To Take The Stand, Closing Arguments On Deck

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Tyler, The Creator Wants Podcasts To Be Banned

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26.06.2025

3Blackdot Acquired By Revolt's Parent Company Offscript

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Get Your #BirthdayBashATL 2025 Jersey Here!

Introducing the Official 2025 Birthday Bash ATL Jersey (Sunrise Edition), designed by Jo Jo Stephens of Stargazer Jerseys and created in partnership with Hot 107.9 for their annual celebration.

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26.06.2025

Trump Loses It Over Reports Iran Nuclear Program Only Delayed

The president went on a rant blasting CNN, MSNBC, Iran and Israel.

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26.06.2025

Jussie Smollett Announces His Engagement

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26.06.2025

Don Toliver & Ken Carson Beef On Social Media

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25.06.2025

Rémy Martin Announces 'This Is My City' Microgrant

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25.06.2025

Jon Bernthal's The Punisher Cast In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'

Marvel has finally called The Punisher up to the big leagues...

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25.06.2025

Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV While Talking Israel & Iran War

We still can't believe tens of millions of Americans voted for this clown show...

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25.06.2025

Prayers Up: Battle Rapper T-Rex Suffered Seizure Mid-Battle

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25.06.2025

Mahmoud Khalil Drags Trump Administration After Release

Activist Mahmoud Khalil called out President Donald Trump after his release from federal detainment by a judge.

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25.06.2025

Big Boogie Brings Big Energy to #BirthdayBashATL

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25.06.2025

Clipse Leak Kendrick Lamar's Verse Amid Label Fallout

Clipse have just dropped a snippet of Kendrick Lamar’s verse on their upcoming track “Chains & Whips,” and it’s already turning heads.

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25.06.2025

Nicki Minaj Calls Out Roc Nation For Alleged Smear Plot

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25.06.2025

50 Cent Denies Fat Joe Put A Hit On Him

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25.06.2025

XXL Freshman 2025 Cover Breakdown For Old Heads

Most OG's are saying WHO?! We got you, don't trip.

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25.06.2025

Florida Building "Alligator Alcatraz" Prison For Migrants

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25.06.2025

Highlights From #BirthdayBashATL’s “Bash & Brunch”

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25.06.2025

Cardi B Announces New Album 'Am I The Drama?'

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25.06.2025

Kevin Durant Claps Back At Lil B, X Asks What Year Is It?

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Social Media Calls Out Trump Over "Regime Change" Doubletalk

President Donald Trump's social media statement seemingly promoting "regime change" in Iran has many online irate over his words.

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24.06.2025

Birthday Bash 2025's "Mic Drop Moments!"

The Law Office of Brandon Dixon is a proud supporter of Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash, helping us bring Mic Drop moments throughout the night!

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24.06.2025

'Shinobi: Art of Vengeance' Is Stylistically In A Class All By Itself

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Data Breach Exposing 16 Billion Passwords

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24.06.2025

Damson Idris Teases He Could Be The Next 'Black Panther'

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24.06.2025

Birthday Bash ATL Honors Young Dro, Yung LA & More

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Eminem’s Stalker Sentenced To Decades Behind Bars

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Drake Slammed For Guest Appearance At Morgan Wallen Concert

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Jim Jones Stands On His Nas Claim On Shannon Sharpe's Pod

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Jay-Z & Beyoncé Perform Together, Hov Sends Shots At Kanye

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Kevin Durant Reacts To Trade During Fanatics Fest Interview

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King Yoshi Shines as Who's Hot Winner at Birthday Bash

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AMG Twinz Bring the Heat at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 2025

AMG Twinz light up Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 2025 with energy, style, and gratitude for Atlanta’s hip-hop scene.

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DJ Mustard's Limited-Edition HEINZ Mustard Hits Shelves

Teen Arrested In Tragic Shooting Of Bronx Drill Rapper

DDG Asks To Visit Son During Custody Battle With Halle Bailey

Jussie Smollet & Boyfriend Jabari Redd Are Engaged

Zohran Mamdani Upsets Cuomo In NYC Primary, Supports Reparations

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Diddy Decides Not To Take The Stand, Closing Arguments On Deck

Tyler, The Creator Wants Podcasts To Be Banned

3Blackdot Acquired By Revolt's Parent Company Offscript

Get Your #BirthdayBashATL 2025 Jersey Here!

Trump Loses It Over Reports Iran Nuclear Program Only Delayed

Jussie Smollett Announces His Engagement

Don Toliver & Ken Carson Beef On Social Media

Rémy Martin Announces 'This Is My City' Microgrant

Jon Bernthal's The Punisher Cast In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'

Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV While Talking Israel & Iran War

Prayers Up: Battle Rapper T-Rex Suffered Seizure Mid-Battle

Mahmoud Khalil Drags Trump Administration After Release

Big Boogie Brings Big Energy to #BirthdayBashATL

Clipse Leak Kendrick Lamar's Verse Amid Label Fallout

Nicki Minaj Calls Out Roc Nation For Alleged Smear Plot

50 Cent Denies Fat Joe Put A Hit On Him

XXL Freshman 2025 Cover Breakdown For Old Heads

Florida Building "Alligator Alcatraz" Prison For Migrants

Highlights From #BirthdayBashATL’s “Bash & Brunch”

Cardi B Announces New Album 'Am I The Drama?'

Kevin Durant Claps Back At Lil B, X Asks What Year Is It?

Social Media Calls Out Trump Over "Regime Change" Doubletalk

Birthday Bash 2025's "Mic Drop Moments!"

'Shinobi: Art of Vengeance' Is Stylistically In A Class All By Itself

Data Breach Exposing 16 Billion Passwords

Damson Idris Teases He Could Be The Next 'Black Panther'

Birthday Bash ATL Honors Young Dro, Yung LA & More

Eminem’s Stalker Sentenced To Decades Behind Bars

Drake Slammed For Guest Appearance At Morgan Wallen Concert

Jim Jones Stands On His Nas Claim On Shannon Sharpe's Pod

Jay-Z & Beyoncé Perform Together, Hov Sends Shots At Kanye

Kevin Durant Reacts To Trade During Fanatics Fest Interview

King Yoshi Shines as Who's Hot Winner at Birthday Bash

AMG Twinz Bring the Heat at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 2025

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