HOT 97'S SUMMER JAM 2006

More Than 50,000 Expected To Turn Out For Most Anticipated Summer Concert Event of the Year

New York, NY April 28, 2006 - NYC's #1 Hip-Hop and R&B radio station, HOT 97 FM (WQHT), announced that it will present its 13th annual Summer Jam concert on Sunday, June 4th at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Queen of R&B and Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige along with Jamie Foxx, Busta Rhymes, Sean Paul, Chris Brown, NeYO, T.I., Young Jeezy, Mobb Deep, Dem Franchize Boys, Jermaine Dupri, Three 6 Mafia, Remy Martin and The Dipset are among the star-studded lineup of Hip Hop and R&B artists who are scheduled to perform with additional performers to be announced shortly.

Now in its 13th year, Summer Jam has become the biggest Hip Hop concert in the world and the longest running urban radio station concert event. Since 1994, HOT 97's Summer Jam concert has grown by leaps and bounds, outgrowing the New York arenas and moving into the areas largest venue, Giants Stadium, for the fourth consecutive year to accommodate fans.

With a consistent record of delivering chart topping acts, Summer Jam has become a historic staple in the music community and is attended by more than 50,000 people each year. Past performers have featured a whos who of hip hop and R& B royalty including Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G, P. Diddy, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott and others.

Tickets for Summer Jam 2006 will go on sale tomorrow, April 28 at 10 AM EST at all Ticket Master outlets, by calling 212-307-7171 or www.TicketMaster.com