Hot 97 Finally Finds Its Angie Martinez Replacement

Renowned radio station Hot 97 has hired hip-hop personality Nessa to take the driver's seat in the afternoon slot previously held by ex-host Angie Martinez.

According to a press release, Nessa is slated to cover afternoon radio with Angie’s former co-host DJ Enuff.

After a thorough search for the next leading Afternoon Drive host, HOT 97 welcomes Nessa from KYLD in San Francisco. Nessa will take over the 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. time slot alongside DJ Enuff, whose mixes reign supreme in providing listeners with the hottest hits in Hip Hop. Current host, Cipha Sounds, will remain with the station, transitioning into other on-air responsibilities. (Press Release)

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After leaving Hot 97 for rival station Power 105.1, Angie teamed up with rap mogul Jay Z‘s Roc Nation company.

Roc Nation welcomes multimedia personality and spokeswoman Angie Martinez to the family! Find out more about Angie on her website and her culinary website Healthy Latin Eating. (Roc Nation)

Last summer reports claimed Angie’s new salary would double since joining Power 105.1.

Music insiders are buzzing that when popular disc jockey Angie Martinez jumped ship to Power 105. 1 two weeks ago, after 15 years at Hot 97, she doubled her pay. Sources tell Page Six that Clear Channel, which owns Power 105.1, offered Martinez a figure in the “high six figures.” Martinez, who was a co-host of Hot 97’s “Afternoon Drive” broadcast with DJ Enuff, will be hosting two four-hour shows in New York and Miami (Martinez’s rep had no comment). (Page Six)

While brief with his words, music mogul Dame Dash applauded Angie for packing her bags after decades at Hot 97 a few months back.

“Big shout-out to Angie Martinez,” Dame said in an interview. “I knew she could do it one day. I’m glad she did that. It’s time for her. She’s talented. I don’t know what happened but freedom is beautiful. She’s gonna love that.” (VLAD TV)