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<h2 class="has-text-align-center" id="h-free-shows-at-roy-wilkins-park">Free Shows at Roy Wilkins Park!</h2>This weekend is your chance to see hip-hop and R&B legends perform live in Queens absolutely free of charge! This Saturday, August 13th at Roy Wilkins Park, New Yorkers have the opportunity to see Ja Rule, The LOX, and Rakim in a special free performance curated by HOT 97’s Funk Flex. If you miss the opportunity to see those New York legends, the very next day at Roy Wilkins Park there will be yet another free Rise Up NYC concert! On Sunday, August 14th music fans are welcome to come and enjoy the talents of PJ Morton, Marsha Ambrosius, Raheem DeVaughn. Alison Hinds, Montell Jordan, 112, Dahved Levy, Screechy, and Red Fox! Sunday’s show has something for everyone, whether you love Reaggaeton, R&B, or old school hip-hop! <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/3lhqlD0bJjv806UANAyMBm/1a562bda4bc52818e7b50280379da78d/RiseUpNYC-NA-1060x1080-08-All-Flex-1005x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84431" width="462" height="469"/>In the spirit of unity Rise Up NYC is hosting concerts for all of New York to enjoy this weekend. These shows are the fourth and fifth out of a ten show concert series taking place throughout New York City to promote unity and respect citywide!All Rise Up shows are free of charge and meant to uplift the communities they take place in. When else will you have the chance to see artists like Rakim and The LOX absolutely free of charge on a Saturday night or Marsha Ambrosius, Montell Jordan, and Red Fox all on the same stage! Roy Wilkins Park is accessible via the Long Island Railroad to Jamaica with a quick transfer to either the Q5 or Q84 bus to 120 Av & Sunbury Rd stop; you could also take the LIRR to St. Albans. Saturday’s hip-hop show starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm, whereas Sunday’s show goes from 3pm to 8pm. Bring your friends and family out to Queens for a weekend of music, community, and family fun! Save your money and come check out a free concert featuring some of the most iconic names in music today. As mentioned earlier this is just the beginning of a series of shows being thrown throughout New York by Rise Up NYC. Check out <a href="https://www.riseupnycconcerts.com/">https://www.riseupnycconcerts.com/</a> for news about upcoming concerts! August 20th and August 21st free concerts are coming to Harlem - stay tapped in with Rise Up NYC to know when free concerts are coming to your neighborhood!

Rise Up NYC Is Throwing Two Legendary Free Concerts In Queens

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It is officially Summer Jam season!&nbsp;
The HOT 97 team came together from the Edge in Manhattan to announce the Summer Jam 2024 lineup on Monday, June 18 for a celebration only we can bring to the team.
It all goes down Sunday, June 2 at UBS Arena.&nbsp;
Performing this year is, Doja Cat, Offset, Sexyy Red, we'll be celebrating the legacy of Method Man &amp; Redman live on stage, Sleepy Hallow, Davido, Tee Grizzley, &amp; 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, &amp; Tata).&nbsp;
<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/2OuvqqKravvAbf59GGxanH/3b582c3189d951e8605681acc4175289/SummerJam2024_LineUpCard_Social_Graphics_PreSale1920x1080.png?fit=fill&amp;w=1024&amp;q=80" alt="Summer Jam 24 Presale" width="1920" height="1080" data-contentful-id="2OuvqqKravvAbf59GGxanH" data-original-width="1920" data-original-height="1080">
Get your tickets on sale now at <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/hot-97-summer-jam-belmont-park-long-island-new-york-06-02-2024/event/3000606CD6331850" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ticketmaster</a>!&nbsp;

HOT 97 Summer Jam 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

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Pusha T joins the chat.
 
Drake has been trending lately as it seems some of his previous friendships are no longer. The Canadian rapper, however, is no stranger to rap beef.
 
We&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/kendrick-lamar-seemingly-take-shots-at-drake-and-j-cole-in-new-song">previously reported</a>&nbsp;that Kendrick Lamar joined&nbsp;Future and Metro Boomin on their new album&nbsp;We Don&rsquo;t Trust You.&nbsp;In his verse on the single "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bKBAA22Go">Like That</a>", he gave the internet something they were not expecting as he raps, &ldquo;Yeah, get up with me, f*ck sneak dissing/&rsquo;First Person Shooter,&rsquo; I hope they came with three switches,&rdquo; on the single &ldquo;Like That&rdquo; taking direct shots at Drake and J. Cole.
 
&ldquo;Think I won&rsquo;t drop the location? I still got PTSD/Motherfuck the Big 3, n***a, it&rsquo;s just big me&rdquo; dissing J. Cole as he rapped, &ldquo;Love when they argue the hardest MC/Is it K-Dot? Is it Aubrey? Or me?&rdquo;
 
&ldquo;We the big three like we started a league, but right now, I feel like Muhammad Ali&rdquo; rapped Cole on Drake&rsquo;s chart-topping single,&nbsp;First Person Shooter.&nbsp;Obviously- Kendrick disagreed.
 
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Although Pusha T is not directly involved in the "beef" this time, he is still somehow being mentioned. Over on X, a fan shares, "I just wanted to point out that after all these years of mob talk from Drake, nobody ever laid a finger on @pusha_t.."
 
Push replies, "Not a pinky nail&hellip;"
 
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Pusha T Reacts To Drake’s ‘Mob Talk’; Seemingly Reignites Beef

Uncle Luke

In a recent interview with Stephen Smith, Uncle Luke shared more thoughts on Diddy's recent <a href="https://www.hot97.com/news/diddys-la-miami-homes-raided-sex-trafficking-probe/">home raids</a> and <a href="https://www.hot97.com/news/diddy-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-following-multiple-sexual-assault/">allegations</a> and compared them to Kanye West's controversies.
 
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Uncle Luke expressed doubts about Diddy's ability to bounce back, saying, "Literally take the handcuffs off me and then you better P. Diddy you, I brought a P Diddy."
 
He also brought up Kanye West, suggesting that in the music industry, there's always a chance for a comeback. However, he seemed more skeptical about Diddy's prospects, mentioning issues with sample clearances.
 
According to Uncle Luke, Kanye is struggling with getting records cleared and finding artists willing to collaborate. He emphasized the importance of features in today's music landscape, noting that artists often rely on collaborations for success.
 
Regarding Diddy's raid &amp; legal issues, Uncle Luke expressed concern that the legal issues could tarnish his reputation. He speculated that Diddy might need to mend relationships and seek support from allies to make a comeback.
 
Uncle Luke also highlighted the challenges of dealing with law enforcement, especially on a federal level. He suggested that Diddy's past statements and controversies could complicate his situation further.
 
In conclusion, Uncle Luke's interview sheds light on the complexities of Diddy and Kanye's situations. While Kanye may face challenges in the music industry, Diddy's legal issues &amp; recent raid present a different set of obstacles to overcome. Only time will tell how both artists navigate their respective challenges and whether they can make successful comebacks.

Uncle Luke’s Take On Diddy’s Raid And Kanye West’s Controversial Remarks

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<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lizzo-wants-to-be-a-supermodel-instead-of-a-singer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lizzo</a> is clarifying remarks she made about quitting her music career, causing a stir on social media.
 
On Tuesday (April 2), the 'About Damn Time' singer revisited her comments, prompted by an outpouring of support from fans, who urged her to reconsider.
 
&ldquo;I wanted to make this video because I just need to clarify when I say &lsquo;I quit,&rsquo; I mean I quit giving any negative energy attention,&rdquo; Lizzo begins in a new video shared on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5RWyNRvD91/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>. &ldquo;What I&rsquo;m not going to quit is the joy of my life, which is making music and connecting to people. And I know I&rsquo;m not alone. In no way shape or form am I the only person experiencing that negative voice that&rsquo;s louder than the positive.&rdquo;
 
She continued, &ldquo;If I can just give one person the inspiration or motivation to stand up for themselves and say they quit letting negative people, negative comments win then I&rsquo;ve done even more than Icould&rsquo;ve hoped for. I&rsquo;m going to keep moving forward and keep being me.&rdquo;
 
Check out her latest statement below.
 
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We previously reported that the Detroit-bred entertainer shocked fans following what appeared to be a retirement announcement. On Friday (March 29), amid her ongoing,<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lizzo-sexual-assault-lawsuit-put-on-ice-by-california-judge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;jaw-dropping sexual assault and harassment lawsuit</a> aired her grievances online, prompting her to take a step back from the music industry.
 
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m getting tired of putting up with getting dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet,&rdquo; she begins in&nbsp;the statement.
 
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout &amp; views &hellip; being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look &hellip; my character being picked apart by people who don&rsquo;t know me and disrespecting my name.&rdquo;
 
&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t sign up for this shit &ndash; I QUIT,&rdquo; she declared.
 
Last August, Lizzo was sued by three former backup dancers &mdash; Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez &mdash; alleging a &ldquo;toxic work environment.&rdquo;
 
Despite the case being temporarily stayed, she's vigorously maintained her innocence, challenging a January ruling that denied her motion to dismiss.