Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Atlanta’s Classic Hip-Hop station OG 97.9 (WWWQ-H3) welcomes “The Chubb Rock Show” to weekday afternoons, bringing its signature blend of music, culture, and conversation back to its hometown of Atlanta. “The Chubb Rock Show” debuted this week and can now be heard on OG 97.9 Monday through Friday from 3:00pm-7:00pm.
Hosted by the renowned rap icon, Chubb Rock, the show captivates audiences with an engaging mix of celebrity interviews, in-depth music history, and meaningful discussions. Chubb Rock is joined by a highly entertaining on-air team that includes Lady Jae, Mo Tucker, Ed the Gemini, DJ Frost, and Marvin Dixon. Based in Atlanta, the team is dedicated to delivering authentic local content tailored for the Atlanta community. The program is syndicated by United Stations.
Melissa Forrest, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Atlanta, said: “Having Chubb in PM drive, with a Chubb mix, is guaranteed to shake things up. We’re excited for the new vibe he brings!”
Kenny Smoov, Vice President, Urban Formats, Cumulus Media, said: “It’s easy math for me: Chubb Rock (Hip-Hop Legend) + OG 97.9 = Big Things! Excited to have Chubb taking Atlanta home again!”
Chubb Rock commented: “Atlanta is my hometown and is such an important hub in the hip-hop culture. I am so happy for the opportunity to connect and entertain this vibrant community each afternoon on OG 97.9. Thanks to the good folks at Cumulus Media, especially Melissa Forrest, Kenny Smoov, and Vickki Shelton, for the trust. I can’t wait to connect with listeners in the ATL.”
