Press Information

Welcome to the HOT 97 Publicity page, the central location for all HOT 97 press releases, event credentialing information, approved talent photos, and more.

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.  

Official Boiler Plate

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:

Hot 97 Talent & Approved Press Photos

Approved press photos may be used for editorial use only (news articles & blog posts).  For use of these photos beyond those limitations, please email press@hot97.com.

*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.

DJ CamiloBioPhotosTwitterInstagram
DJ EnuffBioPhotosTwitterInstagram
Ebro in the MorningPhotos
EbroBioPhotosTwitterInstagram
Funk FlexBioPhotosTwitterInstagram
Laura StylezBioPhotosTwitterInstagram
Megan RyteBioPhotosTwitterInstagram
NessaBioPhotosTwitterInstagram
Peter RosenbergBioPhotosTwitterInstagram
Weekend Personalities & MixersBiosPhotos

Event Credential Information

Hot For The Holidays is BACK!

This year’s show stars Khalid, Wale, Layton Greene, and The Bonfyre! Join the entire HOT 97 Family on December 18th at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn.

Contact Us

All media inquiries regarding interviewing HOT 97 talent, event credentials, and other general press questions, please email press@hot97.com.