NWO SPARROW
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NWO Sparrow — The New Voice of NYC
I cover hip-hop, WWE & entertainment with an edge. Urban journalist repping the culture. Writing for Medium.com & Vocal, bringing raw stories, real voices & NYC energy to every headline.
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Do Artists Get Paid to Perform at Hot 97 Summer Jam? Here's the Real Deal. By NWO Sparrow
Every June, the tri-state locks in on Hot 97 Summer Jam like it’s the Super Bowl of hip-hop. Artists fly in, fans flood wherever the big show will be hosted that year between New York and New Jersey. Surprise guests pop out, and the culture gets its annual fireworks show. But behind the lights, the social media recaps, and the flexed out setlists — one question always lingers among the casuals , Do the artists actually get paid to perform at Summer Jam?
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Beat
Ja Rule’s Emotional Tribute, Monique The Star’s Breakout Moment & More: Summer Jam’s Biggest Highlights
Summer Jam 2025 Was a Heatwave of Nostalgia & New Vibes—And I Was There Let me tell you something—Summer Jam 2025 came back different. The energy, the lineup, the return of the festival stage—this wasn’t just a concert, it was a moment for hip-hop and R&B. And I was right there in the mix, sweating in the 90-degree heat but too damn hype to care.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
CHAMPS DON’T SLOW DOWN: Liberty Crush Chicago, Extend Undefeated Streak
Liberty Dominate Sky, Extend Historic Undefeated Streak to 9-0 By NWO SPARROW NEW YORK — The New York Liberty continued their scorching start to the 2025 season, dismantling the Chicago Sky 85-66 in a Commissioner’s Cup matchup at Barclays Center on Tuesday night. With the win, the Liberty improved to a league-best 9-0, setting a new franchise record for the best start in team history.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Unbalanced
Summer Jam 2025 Opens with Newark Artists, Thanks to DJ Drewski and Mayor Baraka’s Vision
When Politics Meets the Pavement: Why Mayor Baraka and DJ Drewski’s Summer Jam Play Is Bigger Than Music There are moments in hip-hop where the culture, the community, and the political class intersect in a way that feels like history not headlines. That’s exactly what happened when Mayor Ras J. Baraka and HOT 97’s DJ Drewski announced the return of the Summer Jam 2025 Festival Stage in Newark, NJ, as the official kickoff to Summer Jam 2025.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE - The Curator's Touch: How DJ Drewski's Festival Stage Enhances Summer Jam's Legacy
When DJ Drewski's face popped up on our call screen, there was an instant energy, the kind you only get from someone who's lived hip-hop culture from every angle. As we dove into conversation, he took me through his incredible journey from an Elizabeth Jersey kid hustling as a HOT 97 intern to becoming the official curator of the Summer Jam Festival Stage—a position that puts him at the forefront of shaping hip-hop's future. "You gotta understand," he told me, leaning in with that signature Drewski passion, "this station isn't just a job—it's a legacy. And now, I'm helping write the next chapter."
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
WWE Meets High Fashion: Zenni Drops Eyewear Inspired by Wrestling Superstars
WWE AND ZENNI OPTICAL TEAM UP IN MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP, BRINGING BOLD STYLE TO THE WWE UNIVERSE WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings , and Zenni Optical, the world’s leading online eyewear retailer, are stepping into the ring together. Today, the two powerhouses announced a multi-year partnership, making Zenni the Official Eyewear Partner of WWE.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Styled
Next Up, No Cap: Matthew Stokes Got Game Beyond His Age in Terror Squad Elite Invitational
I didn’t need a box score to know Matthew Stokes was special. You could feel it from the first whistle. Uniondale High School was buzzing that afternoon—kids chasing NIL dreams, coaches scribbling on clipboards, parents holding iPhones like ESPN cameras. But in the middle of all that noise, a 14-year-old freshman with a calm face and confident footwork was quietly controlling the game like a vet. No flash, no ego , just fundamentals, IQ, and a jumper so pure it barely grazed the rim. You know that “all water” sound when a shot splashes clean? Stokes delivered that.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Unbalanced
