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For 2020, McDonald’s, Hot 96.3, and WTLC have come together to celebrate Black History Month in a unique way. Through our Black History Month Podcast, we will highlight those who are learning from our past to help shape the future. On this week’s episode of McDonald’s Black History Month podcast, Wildstyle DaProducer sat down with […]

Want to be the first to know about our contests, breaking news, new music & more? Join our text club by texting SQUAD to 60796. The NAACP announced that fashion icon and singer, Rihanna, will receive the coveted President’s Award at the 51st annual NAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award is given as a recognition of […]

For 2020, McDonald’s, Hot 96.3, and WTLC have come together to celebrate Black History Month in a unique way. Through our Black History Month Podcast, we will highlight those who are learning from our past to help shape the future. On this week’s episode of McDonald’s Black History Month podcast, Owner and Operator of The […]

According to the Indy Star, retired NASCAR and IndyCar driver, has lost his battle with cancer and died at the age of 56. Andretti was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in April 2017. In November of that same year, he announced that he finished Chemo. But, In May 2018, he shared on social media […]

After the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna “GiGi” Bryant, and 7 others in a tragic helicopter crash, many began sharing their memories with the NBA legend. While most talked about his talent on the court, some had stories of his character off the court. Especially his role as a dad. See Also: Where Does […]

At the 62nd annual Grammy Awards Tyler, The Creator won Best Rap Album for his 2019 project IGOR. Despite this being his first Grammy win, the 28-year-old artist is conflicted about his award. Want to be the first to know about our contests, breaking news, new music & more? Join the Hot 96.3 text club by […]

It’s a new decade and social media is the way to get discovered. With apps like TikTok and Triller, new artist are turning into viral sensations fast and that is exactly what happened to Chicago rappers Ke Millie and SBG Kemo–known as the rap duo, Heavy Steppers. See Also: TikTok Gives New Meanings To Tracks We […]

On Thursday night, music lovers and Eminem fans were gifted with the rapper’s 11th album, Music to be Murdered by. In a tweet with the album artwork, Eminem said, “It’s your funeral…#MusicToBeMurderedBy out now.” The Detroit native modeled his cover art after an Alfred Hitchcock album of the same name. He also features a track […]

21-year-old Indianapolis rapper Troy Ward–known by his rap name T Ward– is facing serious time after being convicted of robbery and murder charges from a triple murder incident in 2017. Prosecutors used cellphone records and other evidence to convict the rapper including  rap lyrics from Ward’s song, “Im Different.” The story began in 2017 when […]

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Insecure fans, get ready and mark your calendars for the return of the hit HBO show. On Wednesday, the official trailer for Season 4 was released and of course it shows Issa spitting some bars in the mirror. Related: Issa Rae Provides A Promising Update About The Return Of “Insecure” Season 3 ended with a lot […]

Want to be the first to know about our contests, breaking news, new music & more? Join the Hot 96.3 text club by texting SQUAD TO 60796 Wale and Bryson Tiller teamed up for “Love (Her Fault)” on his 2019 album, Wow…That’s Crazy. Before starting his North American Tour, Wale released the visual to accompany […]