N.Y. Hip Hop Station Hot 97
Excerpt:"Hip Hop Station Too Hot For Landlord
Shootings, rowdy posses, threats trigger "Hot 97" eviction suit
MAY 2--A who's who of rap world luminaries has contributed to the wild west atmosphere at New York's leading hip hop radio station, according to a lawsuit filed today seeking the eviction of Hot 97 from its Manhattan offices. In a blistering State Supreme Court complaint, the District Council of Carpenters alleges that WQHT is responsible for a series of episodes "that have shocked, offended, repulsed, or threatened the safety of other tenants" in the 10-story West Village building. The lawsuit ticks off various shootings and other incidents involving stars like Jay-Z, P. Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Cam'ron, 50 Cent, The Game, and Lil' Kim, as well as assorted posse members. A typical incident, according to the complaint, occurred in January, when DMX confronted a security guard who had barred a pal of the rapper's from entering the building. "F*** you, $8.50 an hour f****t."