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It’s been almost 3 decades since Tupac was killed in a drive-by shooting in Vegas and now his legacy will be forever stamped with musical icons on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Family and friends gathered to watch as the ceremony commenced yesterday in Los Angeles, CA. His sister Sekiywa AKA “Set” accepted the honor […] The post Tupac Receives Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

R eportedly, Grandscape at The Colony will soon be home to an immersive entertainment venue designed by Cosm, a worldwide technology business that creates experiences for sports, entertainment, research, and education. Cosm’s proprietary dome and curved LED screen display technology proposes to bridge the gap between virtual and physical realities, providing guests with an immersive […] The post A Innovative Immersive Entertainment Venue is Coming to Grandscape at The Colony appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

Press play! Texas native, Britney Griner is excited to be returning home after being away for some time. In a recent press conference,  Griner expresses her joy in being able to eat BBQ and Texas eats upon her return. She describes the last time she was in Texas, which was when she was traded back […] The post This week, Brittney Griner Returns to Texas for Games in Dallas appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

We had a time in Ft. Worth, Texas connecting the community with valuable resources and getting active outside at the William M. McDonald YMCA. The day began with a fitness demonstration and smoothly transitioned to live HIV health screenings, gardening activity, and more! See how it wen’t down in FUNKY TOWN!

97 Days of Summer Ft. Worth Block Party was truly a grand time! There was plenty of food, fun, games and community resources for Funky Town to partake in at the William M. MCdonald YMCA. Special thanks to our vendors and partners for making this an amazing turnout with 300 people in attendance. Check out […] The post 97 Days of Summer Ft. Worth Community Block Party [PHOTOS] appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

Follow The Beat On Twitter:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfs9252Kon0 Sign Up For Our Newsletter! The trending Memphis rapper out of CMG Glo, can’t do too much of anything these days with out getting fans attention on the net. Check this Ig live out when she gives popular streamer Kai Cenat some single and interested energy. Is it a […] The post Glorilla May Be Off The Market Soon appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

DFW’s fashion and music scene had a major moment at the fourth annual EMERGE Fashion and Music Experience. This event was hosted by Creative Currency, a Dallas-based public relations firm that has won numerous awards. The 4th installment of EMERGE Fashion and Music Experience was a spectacular occasion, bringing out the who’s who of Dallas. […] The post Our Favorite EMERGE Fashion and Music Experience Looks [Photos] appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll died on May 24, 2023 at 83 years old, according to news reports. In a number of tweets, many famous people pay tribute to her and celebrate her long legacy of incredible work and talent. RELATED:Legendary Music Icon Tina Turner Passes Away at Age 83 Ms. Tina was a […]

Tacos and Tequila Festival and 97.9 The Beat brought out 10,000 people for a SOLD OUT show at Panther Island Pavilion in Ft. Worth, Texas this past weekend( Saturday, May 20,2023). The festival had DFW’S BEST TACO CHEFS,HAND CRAFTED MARGARITAS, LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLING,CHIHUAHUA BEAUTY PAGEANT,EXOTIC CAR SHOWCASE,SALSA & QUESO COMPETITION, ART INSTALLATIONS, PHOTO OPS AND […]

Follow The Beat On Twitter:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-8ZCUMuPU Sign Up For Our Newsletter! On behalf of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Ludacris  has been granted two things that every superstar thinks about at least once in their career. His own personal day in Hollywood , plus a golden star on the Walk of Fame. Two Decades later […]