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WQHT FM HOT 97.1 is part of the MediaCo New York radio cluster, alongside sister-station WBLS 107.5 FM. The cluster and each station reflect the diversity, culture & attitudes of the greatest city in the world, NYC! We reach trendsetters, influencers & a lifestyle-oriented audience that spans teens, college students, young adults, parents & professionals. We're small enough to be flexible to our client's needs, but large enough to have unrivaled media brands and lifestyle platforms.

WQHT HOT 97 FM is the world's first all Hip-Hop station and has held the dominant position in New York for over twenty years. HOT 97 is best known for its celebrity on-air talent, such as Ebro Darden (Asst. Programming Director, radio host for Beats1), Funk Flex (television host, multiple gold records), and Nessa (television personality and host for MTV), as well as being the world's premier source for Hip Hop music culture. HOT97 online and the Where Hip-Hop Lives app are the destinations for original web series, celebrity content, concerts, and music videos. For more information, please explore this site, and follow us on social:

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*The photographer listed on each image must be credited when using the approved press photo. If no photographer is listed on the image, credit Hot 97.