HOT 97’s Summer Jam 2026 Returns With Fetty Wap, Da Baby, G Herbo, 38 Spesh & Many More.

July 16, 2026

The countdown is on for HOT 97’s Summer Jam 2026, as Hip Hop’s biggest stars prepare to take over Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday, July 24 for the culture’s most anticipated night in live music. For more than three decades, Summer Jam has delivered the unforgettable moments that define Hip Hop, from surprise reunions and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations to career-making performances that become part of music history. The evening will feature two experiences with the 7 PM and 8 PM stages.

Summer Jam has remained a stage for Hip Hop’s biggest artists, generating countless viral moments, surprise performances, historic reunions, and unforgettable collaborations that have become woven into the fabric of Hip Hop culture. Year after year, it remains one of the most anticipated nights in live music.

“Summer Jam continues to be the ultimate celebration of Hip Hop culture and the heartbeat of New York,” said Kudjo Sogadzi, EVP, Content & Growth, MediaCo. “This year’s lineup reflects the sound of the moment while honoring the artists and communities that continue to move the culture forward. From legends to the next generation, Summer Jam 2026 is built to create unforgettable moments.”

This year’s event reflects every era of Hip Hop, from legendary hitmakers and hometown heroes to today’s chart-topping stars and the next generation of artists redefining the culture.

Curated by Lit Digital DJ Funk Flex and Katrina B, Assistant Program Director, HOT 97 and hosted by Nessa, Mornings with Mero Team, and DJ Drewski, the lineup features French Montana, Mariah The Scientist, Ice Spice, and New Jersey’s own Fetty Wap, who returns home for a special performance expected to be one of the night’s most memorable moments. The lineup also includes Da Baby, G Herbo, Natalie Nunn, Cash Cobain, Zeddy Will, Omah Lay, Honey Bxby, Sleepy Hallow, 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata, & Dee Billz), Conway The Machine, Stove God Cooks, 38 Spesh, Albee Al, Nems, Kocky Ka, Djany Dior, Ryan Witherspoon, Breannie, JDymonds, Chase Belly, BTB Dezz, Fergie Baby, NTG, King Beamo, and McVertt. Additional artists and surprise guests will be announced in the days leading up to Summer Jam.