Ne-Yo Says Quarantine & “Being Able To Sit Still” Helped Save His Marriage [VIDEO]

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While we are still in somewhat of a Quarantine, Ne-Yo joined Ashmac on Instagram live to talk about everything from relationships and love to some of the current issue we are facing as a nation. He even shares how being in quarantine saved his marriage.

Earlier this year the 40-year-old singer songwriter and wife Crystal Smith were headed for a split. They began rebuilding their relationship prior to lock down orders, but Ne-Yo says “being locked away from the world” ultimately helped save their marriage.

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During the interview Ne-Yo shared advice for those struggling in their relationship, his songwriting process, and how love songs will always be relevant. Check out the full interview and stay tuned to the end to the hilarious moment when Ne-Yo’s son crashed the interview.

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Black Restaurant Week Aims To Shine A Light On Black Culinary Arts [VIDEO]

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Black Restaurant Week is committed to the education and awareness of the Black Culinary Industry. The company got its start in Houston but are branching out to other cities to highlight more people of color in the culinary industry. This is the first year that they have brought the model to Indianapolis and they teamed up with the National Urban League Conference to make it all happen.

Related: Good Burger Pop-Up Restaurant to Open This Summer

Ashmac sat down with two of the founders–Warren Luckett & Falayn Ferrell— of Black Restaurant Week to discuss the company, why they are passionate about the Black Culinary Industry, and their favorite Indiana restaurants.

See Also: Indiana Black Expo 2019

Check out more from Black Restaurant Week here. Also, take a look at the full National Urban League Conference schedule here.

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King Combs Talks Rap Beefs: “When It Gets To Personal It Should Stop” [VIDEO]

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King Combs, the son of Sean Diddy Combs, grew up on on the set of music video and listening to his father’s music and music from his father’s label, Bad Boy Records and now he is looking to carry the family torch.

The younger Combs star recently stopped by Hot 96.3 to chat with Ashmac, where he revealed details about how Chris Brown ended up on his latest single “Love You Better,” while also dropping hints about the music video they just shot in Los Angeles. Plus, he talked about his upcoming projects, possible tour options, the pros and cons of hip-hop beef and much more!

Watch the full interview on the video player below.

Clarence White Loves An Independent Woman Who’s Got Her Own [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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Social media star Clarence White is best known for his where over 1.5 million followers but he is also business man with his clothing company Designed By White, which combines streetwear with high fashion. Plus, his ClarenceNYC TV YouTube channel boasts to over 1.2 million subscribers and while he is Indy, we sat down with Mr. White and took him to the Deep End of the pool when it comes to what he looks for in the ladies.

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Ro James & BJ The Chicago Kid Predict Who Will Be The First To Get Married [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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Earlier this year, both Ro James and BJ The Chicago Kid, release separate EPs to tease fans with new music and the promise of even more music. BJ’s EP, The Opening Ceremony, was collection of three songs that will later appear on his In My Mind follow-up. While Ro’s released his new EP, Smoke which included 4 news tracks that o bring us into his world of music, sexiness and originality.

Now, they are currently on a joint tour, providing fans with the the ultimate R&B duo and on Wednesday they hit Indy. However, before they hit the stage, they stopped by Hot 96.3 studio, where they played a fun game of Who’s Most Likely,” watch the full video above!

Also, check out their full interview below, as they chat it up with Hot’s own B-Swift.

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Preme On Kanye West: ‘His Thought Process Is A Lot Different Than Ours’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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After hitting us with songs like “Can’t Hang” with PartyNextDoor, “No Defeat,” & “Hot Boy” featuring Lil Wayne, OVO affiliate and Drake’s right-hand man Preme decides to come through Hot 96.3 and sit down in studio to talk with Ashmac about his long awaited debut album Light Of Day, which also features Offset, Ty Dolla $ign, YG, and Post Malone.

Plus, he got real deep about his opinion on Kanye West, saying that these recent rants we are seeing on Twitter and hearing in interviews, he heard back in Wyoming when him and Drake were all in studio together. He also alluded to the fact that even though he doesn’t fully agree with Kanye West’s recent rants but he does understand him better than most. See the video clip above.

Watch the full interview below!

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Dani Leigh Reveals What Female Artist She Is Obsessed With & Who’s Tour She Might Join [VIDEO]

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After the release of her debut EP, Summer With Friends, newcomer Dani Leigh became known for leaving you with a sexy, cool, and catchy the tune in your head and this week she stopped by Hot 96.3 to play a fun game of Finish This Sentence, so that you get to know her a little better! See the clip above.

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Plus, the Dominican starlet talked about her latest single Life and her upcoming debut album, which she plans to release in August of this year. Not to mention, possible tours she might be joining this year and what female artists she is obsessed with and admires!

Check out Dani Leigh’s full exclusive interview with Hot 96.3’s own Ashmac below!

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Tee Grizzley Talks Meek Mill & Gives Advice To Those Recently Released From Prison [VIDEO]

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It seems just like yesterday that Tee Grizzley was released from his jail cell and recorded the hit song “First Day Out, which change his life forever, since in the last year Grizzley has quickly risen to the top and become one of the top names in hip-hop.

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That being said, he is never one to forget where he comes from and what it’s like being locked up. So when he stopped by Hot 96.3’s backstage studio to chat with Dani D, she couldn’t help but ask him about rapper Meek Mill, who was in the remix of his “First Day Out” record and  is currently locked up violating his probation.

Check out the clip above, to see what he had to say about speaking to Meek Mill and his own experience with prison.

Plus, it doesn’t stop there, he also talks about being on Cold Summer Tour with Jeezy, his upcoming debut album, Activated and he even played fun game of Dani’s Goodie Bag, where he answered some intriguing questions!

Watch the full video interview below!

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Famous Dex Talks ‘Lean’ Addictions In Hip-Hop: ‘Nobody’s Perfect, But Watch What You Put In Your Body’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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Over the last few months, we have seen a number of young rappers get honest about doing battle with depression, suicide and drug addiction particularly with prescription drugs like Xanax or “lean” (a codeine-laced cough syrup drink).

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Back in November, rapper Lil Peep died at age 21, of a suspected overdose, after a short career where he wrote openly about his suicidal impulses and drug addiction. Then last week, the news was filled with reports of Chicago native and rapper Fredo Santana death, who has been publicly open about his lean addiction over the years, which causes severe seizures.

Nevertheless, despite the controversy surrounding the subject of drug addiction and death, fellow Chicago native and rapper, Famous Dex was visiting Indy on Wednesday and he spoke with Hot 96.3’s own Dani D about the lost of Fredo as well as the on-going problems with lean and other drugs. See the clip above!

Plus, if that’s not enough, Dex is also on all-time high right now with his latest single “Hit It Up” featuring ASAP Ferg. During his sitdown with Dani D, he revealed that he has another upcoming collaboration this time with NBA YoungBoy, plus he will be releasing a new song called “Japan” soon, which he says is for the lady. Check out the video clip below!

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Devvon Terrell Says ‘R&B Has Become Cool Again’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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R&B singer Devvon Terrell recently turned up the heat in his new music video for his latest single “Temperature”, a record from his newly released project, ‘Weird Nights” and early next year he will be hitting the road early next year for his national headline tour.

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However, before he settles down for the holidays and hits the road for his tour, Terrell stopped by Hot 96.3 to chat with B-Swift, where they talked about his start in the business by uploading videotaped renditions of Billboard hits to YouTube and branding himself as “The Living Weirdo.”

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Plus, he also talked about his brand new album “Weird Nights” and the resurgence of R&B.

Watch the full interview above!

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Devvon Terrell Plays A Sexy Game of ‘This or That’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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R&B singer Devvon Terrell recently turned up the heat in his new music video for his latest single “Temperature”, a record from his newly released project, ‘Weird Nights” and he wasted no time turning up the temperature at Hot 96.3 when he played a fun sexy game of “This or That.”

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Whether he was being asked about pancakes and waffles or handcuffs and blindfolds, he had all the ladies grinning by the end of the game!

So watch the full video above to see what his answers were and don’t forget to check your temperature afterward!

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WATCH: Waka Flocka Plays ‘Never Have I Ever’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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Waka Flocka, who undoubtedly commands your attention when he is on stage, can actually be a pretty private guy when it comes to his personal life.

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However, this weekend he stopped by Hot 96.3 and we decided to play a fun game of “Never Have I Ever” so we could learn some interesting truths about the rapper, including whether he has joined the mile high club before with his girl Tammy Rivera!

Watch the full video of Waka Flocka playing Never Have I Ever” with B-Swift above!

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Kid Ink Talks 7 Series EP, Upcoming Album, Ariana Grande, LeBron James & More! [VIDEO]

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Fresh off the release of his 7 Series EP last month, and a brand new visual for his Starrah-assisted single “No Strings,” rapper Kid Ink stopped through Naptown to chat it up with Hot 96’s own Dani D.

Throughout the interview, he talked about his recent mixtape 7 Series EP, working Ty Dolla Sign and his upcoming album, which will be his third album with RCA Records. He also revealed, some of the artists he would like to work with next including Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber along with the some other EDM artists to help expand his sound and reach as an artist.

Keep in mind, it’s not all music with Kid Ink, he also gave his thoughts on the NBA Finals, showing love to LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Plus, he also revealed his thoughts on fatherhood and his plans for Father’s Day.

Watch the full interview above!