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HOT 97

97.1 FM Hip-Hop / Urban Contemporary New York
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About the station

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HOT 97 is New York City’s hip-hop station on 97.1 FM. The WQHT broadcast mixes current hip-hop and R&B, New York artists, DJ sets, interviews and culture news. Start the HOT 97 live stream above and see recently played songs below.

The weekday HOT 97 schedule includes HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, DJ Drewski, Nessa On Air and Funk Flex. DJ Bobby Trends, Mike Medium, Shani Kulture and other station DJs anchor weekend mixes. Published times use Eastern Time.

The HOT 97 identity arrived on 97.1 FM in 1988 and evolved into a hip-hop-focused station in the early 1990s. Its artist interviews, freestyles, DJ culture and annual Summer Jam made the brand an influential platform for New York and global hip-hop.

WQHT is licensed to New York, New York and owned by MediaCo. Its sister station is WBLS 107.5. HOT 97 broadcasts on 97.1 FM/HD1; the 97.1 HD2 channel carries MediaCo’s Spanish-language La Buena service.

On the air

Recently played on HOT 97

Track history appears when the station supplies reliable now-playing metadata.

Last 10 played on HOT 97

  1. What You NeedTems
  2. Hold YuhGyptian
  3. RaindanceDave & Tems
  4. Loyal [feat Lil Wayne & French Montana]Chris Brown
  5. 30 For 30 (feat. Kendrick Lamar)SZA
  6. What You NeedTems
  7. What You SayingLil Uzi Vert
  8. Work (feat. Drake)Rihanna
  9. Janice STFUDrake
  10. Ever Since U Left Me (I Went Deaf)French Montana & Max B

Top songs on HOT 97

  1. What You NeedTems36 plays
  2. RaindanceDave & Tems32 plays
  3. Janice STFUDrake30 plays
  4. What You SayingLil Uzi Vert20 plays
  5. It Depends (feat. Bryson Tiller)Chris Brown20 plays
  6. Ever Since U Left Me (I Went Deaf)French Montana & Max B16 plays
  7. Spend DatYung Miami15 plays
  8. ShabangDrake14 plays
  9. Is It A CrimeMariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis14 plays
  10. FoldedKehlani12 plays

On-air guide

HOT 97 program schedule

Selected regular programs · ET

TimeProgram
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, Miabelle, Shani Kulture and DJ Kast One
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–DJ Drewski
–Nessa On Air
–Nessa On Air with DJ Camilo
–Funk Flex
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
TimeProgram
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, Miabelle, Shani Kulture and DJ Kast One
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–DJ Drewski
–Nessa On Air
–Nessa On Air with DJ Camilo
–Funk Flex
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
TimeProgram
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, Miabelle, Shani Kulture and DJ Kast One
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–DJ Drewski
–Nessa On Air
–Nessa On Air with DJ Camilo
–Funk Flex
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
TimeProgram
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, Miabelle, Shani Kulture and DJ Kast One
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–DJ Drewski
–Nessa On Air
–Nessa On Air with DJ Camilo
–Funk Flex
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
TimeProgram
–HOT 97 Hip-HopOn now
–HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, Miabelle, Shani Kulture and DJ Kast One
–HOT 97 Hip-Hop
–DJ Drewski
–Nessa On Air
–Nessa On Air with DJ Camilo
–Funk Flex
–DJ Bobby Trends
–Funk Flex
TimeProgram
–HOT 97 Weekend Hip-Hop
–HipHopGamer
–World Wide Wake Up with Shani Kulture
–Tri-State of Mind
–Mike Medium
–DJ Bobby Trends
–Funk Flex
TimeProgram
–HOT 97 Weekend Hip-Hop
–Funk Flex
–HOT 97 Weekend Hip-Hop
–Mike Medium
–HOT 97 Sunday Hip-Hop

Named host times are based on the current official HOT 97 talent directory. Hours without a published fixed host are shown as general HOT 97 music blocks rather than assigning an unverified presenter. Special events, live mixes and broadcasts may change the lineup.

Schedule reviewed September 3, 2026

Station network

HOT 97 sister stations

Other stations connected to HOT 97 through the same local radio group.

WBLS 107.5 FMWBLS107.5 FM · New York · Urban Adult Contemporary

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Contact details

Station address48 W 25th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10010
Office phone(212) 229-9797
Studio / request line(800) 223-9797

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