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Clear Channel Communications is a mass media company that owns over 800 radio stations in the United States, so when they push a song, it gets heard.

Angie Martinez's move from Hot 97 to station rival Power 105.1 was a bold move that came under fire from many of the radio personality's biggest fans. Now, her motives have been made all the more clear. 

With Angie Martinez's sudden departure (at least, to us) from Hot 97, her daily 3 PM slot is open for the taking.

Out of the blue (or at least it seems that way to us), Angie Martinez has announced her resignation from popular hip-hop radio station Hot 97.

Iggy Azalea is a divisive artist. So divisive, that one radio host was compelled to express his distaste for her record, after playing it on air. That DJ was Funkmaster Flex.

Russell Simmons talks about his book, "Success Through Stillness" as well as the history of Def Jam with HOT 97.

Watch Sean Falyon On Hot 97's The Hot Box

Watch Ty Dolla $ign Performs "Paranoid" Live At Cali Christmas

 Weeks after Trinidad James bashed New York's radio stations for not playing enough local artists, Brooklyn rap veteran Talib Kweli decided to back James' comments and say the same thing.

In a Shade 45 interview with DJ Whoo Kid this morning, 50 Cent discussed Nelson Mandela's legacy, Ja Rule, his latest projects and much more. During a G-Unit tour of Africa in 2008, 50 visited Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa, an experience he describes as "amazing" and enlightening. 

Watch Kanye West Speaks On Jimmy Kimmel & How He "Likes" Being Sued

Watch Childish Gambino "Tim Westwood Freestyle" Video

Give BOOM Freestyle (Radio Rip) a spin - it's a new offering from Emilio Rojas. It was dropped on Wednesday, November 6th, 2013. Emilio Rojas's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on BOOM Freestyle (Radio Rip) .

Bump Criminal Minded Practice Sessions (Radio Rip) , the latest cut from KRS-One . It was released on Sunday, October 27th, 2013. Things are improving for KRS-One with each new offering, and Criminal Minded Practice Sessions (Radio Rip) is certainly no exception.

J. Cole's Born Sinner album is doing consistently well on the charts, and he's looking to have the same success with his single "Crooked Smile." While it may not be a traditional single in terms of content for radio and pop standards, the rapper is nonetheless hoping it will get a lot of airplay at Pop radio stations.

Get a load of A$AP Ferg "Talks New Music, Weed, Fashion & More" Video, a new visual from A$AP Ferg that saw the light of day on Sunday, August 11th, 2013. A$AP Ferg's movement grows stronger with each new release, and A$AP Ferg "Talks New Music, Weed, Fashion & More" Video has further strengthened that fact. It's a solid addition to the commendable body of work A$AP Ferg has been creating since stepping foot in the rap game, and we're definitely looking forward to what A$AP Ferg has on d