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Chloe stopped by to talk to Nessa before her tour stop in New York City. Having just spoken a couple weeks ago, the two picked up where they left off and talked about Chloe's debut solo album, In Pieces.The singer also talked about giving herself grace, how she handles trolls and bad comments, people attacking her character, how she deals with being over criticized, enjoying her tour. She also discussed her sold out shows during her tour and fans singing along, Cardi B's support and a message Cardi gave her recently, getting to a low where she was crying on the floor, her God mom saving her life, unconditional love, how Halle encourages her to be petty, having separation anxiety from her sister, her song "Cheat Back" and if she ever cheated on a partner. Chloe didn't leave without revealing her new crush, sharing what she believes her purpose is, her dream role, advice for her younger self and also plays a game of Would You Rather with Nessa.In Pieces is available now.

Chlöe Reveals Who Saved Her Life, Exposes Her Cheater + Explains How She Gets Petty With Halle

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Wiz Khalifa stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa and discuss everything Wiz is working on and much more!They talked about his new Kush business and learning from Berner, what the Multiverse is to him, giving out game, who he's listening to right now. Wiz Khalifa also spoke on being an OG in the game that supported him, learning from mistakes, who his voice of reason is, his biggest lesson, parenting advice, and how it keeps him on his toes. It's great to hear the Pittsburgh rapper's son Sabastian is following his footsteps making music, whether he wants more kids, and much more. His latest project <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiverse_(album)">Multiverse</a> is out now!

Wiz Khalifa Reveals 3 Songs That Represent Him, & Explains The Best Thing He Did to Co-Parent

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SZA stopped to talk to <a href="https://www.hot97.com/talent/nessa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nessa</a>, to have a great conversation and reveal exclusive details about her new <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/cant-wait-sza-confirms-a-new-album-is-coming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">album</a> SOS, which is out this Friday (Dec. 9).The New Jersey native also gives her reaction to CTRL being triple platinum, explains how she chose the 23 songs on her next album, not letting people listen to the project before it came out, and more. SZA also opens up on some of her collaborations including one with a posthumous <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/ol-dirty-bastard-now-has-his-own-bitcoin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ODB</a> who passed away in 2004, why she at times feels like she doesn't want to put out music again, working with Phoebe Bridgers, the inspiration behind her <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/sos/1657869377" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">album art </a>and more!

SZA On New Album, ODB Collab, + What Makes Her Not Want to Put Out Music Again

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Yung Bleu stopped by to talk to Nessa on 11/9/22 before his album Tantra dropped. They talked about working with Zayn, talking with Nicki Minaj for a year before they worked together and him being nervous shooting their music video, working with Lil Wayne and Ashanti, making toxic music, being heart broken, having a good convo with Kehlani, getting advice from a huge star, choosing loyalty over money, buying a jet, counting out a million dollars, his Moon Boy University and he gives Nessa parenthood advice.

Yung Bleu On Making Toxic Music, Working w/ Nicki Minaj + Loyalty Vs Money

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<h2 id="h-a-night-to-remember">A Night To Remember</h2>The VMAs last Sunday (August 28) was a night to remember. From being on Jack Harlow’s VMA Flight with Fergie and other celebs as their passengers to Bad Bunny kissing both his male and female backup dancers while performing at Yankee Stadium, and HOT 97’s very own Nessa hosting the VMAs, there was a lot to cover. Here are just a few of our HOT highlights:<h3 id="h-1-irv-gotti-addressing-ashanti-backlash-during-vmas">1. Irv Gotti Addressing Ashanti Backlash During VMAs</h3>It started with the music producer commenting on the recent documentary he did about his life at Murder Inc. Irv Gotti received a lot of attention over continuously bringing up his past relationship with singer Ashanti. The backlash started off in an interview with The Shade Room where he blamed the interviewer for bringing Ashanti up in the first place and continuing by saying that people tried to “#MeToo” him. A problematic statement that interviewers at HOT 97 wanted to hear more about. When asked about his feelings after the fact, the producer said, “Ashanti, I wish you all the best.” He continued, “She was 21 when we… no comment.” Yikes. Watch this quick interview below!https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2xt1Wpm-9/<h3 id="h-2-nicki-minaj-s-unforgettable-vmas-performance">2. Nicki Minaj's Unforgettable VMAs Performance</h3>The Barbie gave an exciting ten-minute performance at the 2022 VMA’s! The beloved rapper gifted her devoted fans, The Barbz, with timeless verses from her past hits. Just to name a few, Nicki Minaj performed “Super Bass”, “Roman’s Revenge”, “Moment 4 Life”, “Monster,” and plenty more legendary songs. The stage was set as if she was living in a real-life two-story Barbie house. To further enhance the Barbie vibe, the rapper wore everything pink from head to toe. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0zvVWLqbD/<h3 id="h-3-nicki-mental-health-in-the-industry">3. Nicki & Mental Health In The Industry</h3>In addition to her iconic performance, Nicki Minaj also gave a beautiful speech thanking the artists that have inspired her, as well as the musicians and contributors that featured her in their tracks. Before giving a huge thank you to her son, Papa Bear, and the Barbz, the rapper also shed light on mental health in the music industry. “I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here.” She continued, “I wish people that people understood what they meant and what they were going through. I wish people took mental health seriously even for the people who we think have the perfect lives.” <h3 id="h-4-yung-gravy-his-obsession-with-milfs">4. Yung Gravy & His Obsession With MILFS</h3>Oh yeah, the young “Betty (Get Money)” rapper shared his *very* personal interests with Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith during the VMAs. After being asked about his obsession with MILF’s, Yung Gravy nonchalantly explained that they are “more experienced, they are an underserviced community, and deserve more attention.” Yung Gravy’s date to the VMAs was no exclusion. Addison Rae’s mom, Sheri Easterling, was seen being pretty intimate with the rapper during the ceremony. <h3 id="h-5-lizzo-reminds-her-haters-that-she-s-winning-after-her-acceptance-speech">5. Lizzo Reminds Her Haters That She’s Winning After Her Acceptance Speech</h3>Before this, Lizzo completed an incredible solo performance that channeled Beyonce’s “Run The World (Girls)” 2011 Billboard Music Awards performance. The “About Damn Time” star took on the stage in an all-pink ensemble and sang her hit song “About Damn Time” along with her latest single “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)”. The star then addressed fat-shaming comments while accepting her Video For Good award. She stated, "And now, to the bitches that got something to say about me in the press...You know what? I'm not gonna say nothing. They be like, Lizzo, why don't you clap back?" Lizzo continued, "'Cause bitch I'm winning, hoe. Big bitch is winning, hoe!"https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1LirkMlGk/

5 HOT Highlights From 2022 MTV VMA's!

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Chloe Bailey sat down with Ness Nitty for Nessa On Air, here are 10 things we learned: 1.In the "Treat Me" single, Chloe's team used the Bubba Sparxxx sample (“Ms. New Booty") because the song sounded too pop without it. The single arrived after a breakup. The video was a seven-hour shoot. Her favorite scene was with the leopard, and she was NOT scared. In the honey scene, it wasn't as messy as it looked, versus the table scene, she cut her leg on glass. 2. Chloe revealed she's critical of herself, but people are critical of her. She doesn't mind criticism, takes it as a good thing, and says she can't please everyone. 3. On hard days, Chloe runs to her family. Her favorite people to call or talk to are her Godmother and god brother, plus her sister, Halle, and her brother. She misses being with her sister, and they spend time whenever they can. 4. Chloe got personal and revealed she's on a journey to be comfortable in solitude. She admitted she finds validation in her work, so she has to learn how to "be okay with the quiet moments in between," the "Do It" singer said. Chloe said she's not there yet, but that's what she's facing now. Chloe also said that in her mind, she'd look forward to a goal and thinks it'll bring her happiness, but when she achieves it, she's still not happy. 5. To relieve stress, Chloe enjoys boxing and says it's therapeutic for her. She also enjoys playing with legos and said Alicia Keys has the same passion and saw her "lego room."6. Chloe shared her do's and don't when dating. He would have to be funny, hold a conversation, cuddle, and her family has to like them. She hates cockiness (confidence is sexy) and men who put others down to big themselves up. She also doesn't want someone who plays games. 7. Chloe believes whoever asked the person on the date should take care of the bill. She would pay after a few dates, however. 8. What can fans expect from her upcoming album? Chloe says the songs are from personal experiences. When writing the album, she said she was at a low point in life and trying to find herself. In addition, she didn't appreciate and value the person she was at the time and wasn't proud of herself. The album will be about heartbreak from relationships and family, but also a side of sexy and confidence. She's starring in a movie called Praise This. Chloe said she was - more excited than nervous because the film consisted of music and dancing. She was casted at three years old for Fighting Temptations and played the role of younger Lilly (Beyoncé's character). Chloe wants her legacy to be known as a genuine person and an incredible entertainer. What was your favorite part of the interview? Let us know!

Chloe Bailey On Criticism, Reading Comments + Dating Dos & Don'ts

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Cardi B stopped by to talk to Nessa before the release of her new single, Hot Sh*t featuring Lil Durk and Ye and they had fun conversation! She talks about HOT 97's Summer Jam and throwing her shoes into the crowd, hew new song Hot Sh*t featuring Lil Durk and Ye, Ye's shoutout to her sister, Hennessy, working with Lil Durk, the music video, Tik Tok, doing a song with Lil Kim, working with Megan Thee Stallion, her sophomore album, proving herself and having her debut album on Rolling Stone's Greatest Hip Hop Albums of All Time, her red carpet looks, being the Anna Wintour of Playboy, working with Offset and their relationship and marriage, motherhood, advice on blended families, her struggle with postpartum, turning down the Super Bowl, what's happening in this country right now and Roe v Wade, the most money she's made at the strip club her walk out songs and the best time to go, awkward bedroom moments, biggest pet peeves and love advice!

Cardi B Talks New Single 'Hot Ish', Strip Clubs, Lil Kim Collab + More

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Bleu stopped by to talk to Nessa on June 13, 2022 on everything!They chat about changing his name, being influenced by Tupac and Lauryn Hill, how his collab with Drake came about, manifesting his collabs, like the one with Kehlani, creating relationships, singing in autotune, reading comments, fans getting tattoos of him, Young Thug and Gunna, fatherhood and tips for fathers and buying his kids things. He also gives love advice on blocking and cheating and plays a game of Who Hit That Note!

Bleu on Drake, Reading Comments + Young Thug & Gunna

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On May 3, 2022, Kehlani stopped by to talk to Nessa about her album Blue Water Road.During their in depth conversation, Kehlani talked about friendships, the stories and relationships that have inspired her music, how life and work has changed with her daughter, sharing special moments with her daughter, how to support mothers, the story of her birth, being in love, being exactly where she needs to be, her favorite song, performing at Dreamville Festival and photography.Nessa also plays a game with Kehlani of Word Association and 'Who Hit That Note?'

Kehlani On Finding Herself, Relationships & Giving Birth

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Ella Mai stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa before her album Heart On My Sleeve dropped. They talk about not seeing her family for 2 years during the pandemic, how she came up with the title, "Heart on My Sleeve", going through heartbreak and her takeaways from it, things she will and won't deal with in dating, her DMs, working with Latto, J. Cole pushing her out of her comfort zone, going on tour with Kehlani, meeting her idols and Mariah Carey, breaking down barriers being from London, how New York has shaped her and dressing up as B2K for Halloween.

Ella Mai on New Album, Mariah Carey & J. Cole

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Queen Naija stopped by HOT 97 to chat with Nessa and talked about everything from being 8 months pregnant on tour, the hardest part of being a mom, mom guilt, advice for co-parenting, her making great music, challenging herself, who she wats to work with, Kanye, Pharrell, reading comments, collaborating through DMs, being a fan of other musicians, therapy and Fivio Foreign surprises her during the interview and they meet for the first time.

Queen Naija sits with Nessa to chat, Co-Parenting, Mom Guilt, Future Collabs & More

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Fivio Foreign & Chlöe sit down with Nessa to celebrate the announcement that the Brooklyn native will be closing out Summer Jam!Will Chlöe join him? Find out June 12, at Metlife Stadium!Tickets on sale: http://hot97.com/summerjam

Fivio Foreign & Chlöe Celebrate Summer Jam Season W Nessa!

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DreamDoll sits down with Nessa as HOT 97 announces the Summer Jam line up for the first time! She talks about her growth as an artist, and hints at plans for her Summer Jam set.

DreamDoll On Evolution + Says She's 'Setting The Tone' On The Summer Jam Stage

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<h1>Dream Doll Is Back At Summer Jam!</h1>Dream Doll went from being in the stands to being on stage.The Bronx rapper performed at Hot 97 Summer Jam last year for the first time. Initially, she was supposed to hit the festival village state, but that part of the concert got canceled due to a hurricane. The bad weather didn't stop thousands of hip-hop fans from attending.Staten Island's CJ brought Dream out on the main stage to perform their collaboration on CJ's "Freak." Dream also performed her hot 2020 banger "Ah Ah Ah," produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dizzybanko/">Dizzy Banks</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lorealluchi/">L'Orèal LUCHi</a> one of the hosts on-air for Ladies' Night (every Saturday 2 am - 4 am on Hot 97), sat down with Dream last year for an exclusive interview. Dream spoke about performing at the concert for the first time during the conversation. She was humbled by the fact only a few years ago; she was "in the crowd," finessing her way closer to the stage with friends. Now she can say she performed at the biggest hip hop concert in the world. Dream also kept it 100 and said before she performed "Ah Ah Ah," she told her manager, Brooklyn Johnny, that she was going to engage with the crowd. He warned her that things could go wrong if the crowd didn't repeat her "Ah Ah Ah" lyrics back to her. A fearless Dream decided to do it anyway. She yelled to the crowd, "WE IN THE BUILDING, WE IN THE PARTY, WE IN THE," and then she put the mic to the audience, and they screamed "AH AH AH!" Fans went berserk, and it was EPIC!Dream is having an incredible 2022. She released "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjrPZeMb2Lw">Try-Outs</a>," and revealed to fans her sexuality. Dream let it be known that she's bisexual, and the single was seemingly an ode to the ladies in hip hop. Dream shouted out people like the City Girls, Coi Leray, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/NickiMinaj/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicki Minaj</a>, and more in the song. Dream spoke about wanting to try women during the Ladies Night interview, even if it was just for fun. A few months later, she dropped "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyOLdiFydYs">You Know My Body</a>" ft. Fellow Bronx native Capella Grey. The <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dream-doll-drops-cuffing-season-anthem-you-know-my-body-ft-capella-grey/">cuffing anthem</a> heated up the streets and the airwaves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyOLdiFydYsRecently, Dream teamed up with legendary BX rapper French Montana for her single called "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeYt-ICLnoI">Ice Cream Dream</a>." <a href="https://www.complex.com/music/dreamdoll-french-montana-ice-cream-dream">Complex</a> points out it was produced by Tarik Azzouz, STREETRUNNER, and Uneek. In addition, it samples Raekwon's 1995 classic "Ice Cream," featuring Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Cappadonna. "My ice cream dream, n***as ain't gettin money like they seem," she raps. "Don't hit me if it ain't about the C.R.E.A.M./I'm sharin' all the flavors on my team."Let us know what songs you want Dream Doll to perform! <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/hot-97-summer-jam-east-rutherford-new-jersey-06-12-2022/event/00005C87ABC3348F">BUY TICKETS NOW!</a></h2>

Ah Ah AH: DreamDoll Returns To Hot 97 Summer Jam Stage

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Vince Staples came to HOT 97 to talk to Nessa on 3/14/22 about his upcoming album Ramona Park Broke My Heart. They talked about the difference with the rats in New York City vs California and being on tour with Tyler the Creator, being in studio with DJ Quik, the most important thing to success, his mother, his friendship with Joe Budden, how thoughts on the industry, his influences, Tupac and not liking excuses.