The Madd Hatta, a former morning radio host from 2001 until 2019 and now Afternoon Host from 2PM - 7PM at KMJQ-FM - MAJIC 102.1, was inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame in 2013, was the founder, and president of the hip-hop label Paid in Full Entertainment and continues to curate his own music channels/radio stations one being all classic hip-hop called Klassic Joints and the other a best of yesterday and today R&B music channel/radio station. The Madd Hatta Show podcast, also streaming on all…
Kam Franklin steps into the spotlight with Land of the Neon Sun, a deeply personal solo album inspired by advice from Dave Chappelle and powered by the community that believed in her. She talks truth, resilience, and what's next for The Suffers.
Houston’s own MAJOR. sits down with Madd Hatta to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his platinum hit “Why I Love You,” share the story behind his name and journey from Houston to Grammy nominee, and introduce his new love anthem, “May This Moment Never End.”
I caught up with young author AaRon Brooks, a Duke Elementary student who turned his own experience with big emotions into the children’s book Turbo’s Big Red Switch. Inspired by his journey learning how to manage frustration and overwhelming feelings, AaRon created Turbo, a robot who discovers healthy ways to calm down and take control of his “emotion engine.” With help from his mom, Melba, AaRon…
Ms. Rachel stepped outside the toddler world and into a heated debate after suggesting the Nolan Wells investigation might have played out differently if the races were reversed. Was she using her platform to call out possible bias, or did she speak before all the facts were known? Madd Hatta breaks down both sides and asks the question: Should public figures speak up on serious issues, or stay in…
Madd Hatta talks with Houston restaurateur Marcus Davis about the 5th Annual HBCU Freshmen Send-Off Party, which gives college-bound students food, scholarships, networking, and a celebration before they leave home.
Madd Hatta sits down with Goapele to celebrate 25 years of her timeless anthem, “Closer,” and the independent journey that made her a Bay Area R&B icon. She opens up about building her career on her own terms, her latest album Colors, finding balance after years of grinding, and the advice she would give young artists about patience, teamwork, rest, and staying true to their vision.
Houston R&B artist Inayah opens up about faith, love, therapy, and the real-life relationship struggles that inspired her new album, Therapy Wasn’t Enough. She also shares how she balances success, vulnerability, and building a future with her fiancé, Jay...all while at the B.E.T. Awards where we had a chance to chat.
George Clinton Turns 85: The Madd Hatta’s BET Awards Conversation with a Funk Legend On George Clinton’s 85th birthday, The Madd Hatta reaches back to the 2026 BET Awards for a special conversation with one of the most influential figures in music history. Recorded in June during BET Awards weekend, Hatta catches up with the legendary mastermind behind Parliament-Funkadelic, whose groundbreaking…
The creators behind Gracie's Corner sat down with Madd Hatta — and this one hits different. The Hollingsworths built more than a kids' channel. They built a movement rooted in joy, representation, and education for Black families — and then landed a Disney deal to prove the industry was watching. We get into the intention behind the magic, the entrepreneurial leap it took to get there, and what it…
Soul singer Leela James joins The Madd Hatta to talk about her incredible career, musical influences, latest album 2Be Honest, and the return of vinyl. Plus, get all the details on her FREE Juneteenth performance in Baytown, Texas, on June 13, 2026. Don't miss this conversation with one of R&B's most powerful and authentic voices.
Despite a career that has sold more than 30 million records and a catalog that could allow him to retire comfortably, Keith Sweat says he keeps working to set an example for his children. He believes his work ethic teaches future generations that success comes through hard work, not entitlement. Known for helping pioneer the New Jack Swing era with his groundbreaking 1987 debut Make It Last…