5/22: Rashan Ali leaves Hot 107.9
Rashan Ali, the mid-day host at Hot 107.9, was let go Thursday afternoon, she informed me at her fundraiser for her charity Sporty Girls tonight at the Loft in Castleberry Hill. Q from the R&B group 112 performed.
Ali was a morning host for many years at Hot and headed the “A” Team until last summer, when Hot went with syndicated Rickey Smiley. She was moved to mid days, partly because she was still under contract. But she was making morning show money and Hot, like other radio stations, is in serious cost cutting mode.
Her contract was up in February but her agent Career Sports and Management got her a three month extension. Hot, she said, did not negotiate with her. Her contract is up May 31 but they decided to let her go a week early. She has a three-month noncompete clause, she said, so she is free to look for other radio employment in Atlanta in September.
Loading ...For now, she said she can focus on her charity work. “It’s all good,” she said, with no trace of bitterness. She said she was expecting to get cut, given the economic environment.
She’s also pregnant with her second child, a girl, who is due in September.
Hot will likely hire a replacement at less than half the cost of Rashan to do mid days.
Rashan Ali (right) is joined by C.J. (left) and Emperor Searcy (center)
Her former morning cohost C.J. was there, along with Murph Dawg of 95.5/The Beat. Hot 107.9’s Emperor Searcy was there to support her as well. I’ll put up photos in the morning.
Rashan with Q of 112
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117 comments Add your comment
My 2 cents
May 21st, 2009
11:19 pm
Hey its the cost of doing business these days. All kinds of people are being laid off these days. It’s the cost of doing business these days. Watch in the coming months how some of these record labels start folding under the economic pressure.
mike
May 21st, 2009
11:46 pm
Morning shows are dead in ATL.
say what?
May 21st, 2009
11:48 pm
home grown is gone.
Steve-o
May 22nd, 2009
12:08 am
Oh no….what are we going to do? C’mon! Why is this news? Who gives a rats ass?
david
May 22nd, 2009
12:24 am
HOT 107.9 is officially garbage now,they lost when they dropped Ryan Cameron,lost when they started the “A” team,lost when Griff left,now all thats left is the ghetto fab “durrty boyz”.Enough already,its summer now,their target audience has ipods so goodbye forever hopefully.
I’ll have my Ryan on V-103,and Baisden on Magic 107.5
what_what
May 22nd, 2009
12:45 am
why are comments enabled here and not for this more important article?
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2009/05/10/morehouse_shooting.html
Hot Researcher
May 22nd, 2009
2:26 am
First of all congrats on the baby Rashan. She is very talented other than radio and I know she will emerge again. She has strong faith and family and friends that support her. She will be ok. Be blessed. Great story.
Former co-worker of Rashan
Savvy
May 22nd, 2009
2:52 am
Sometimes, a downsizing is a blessing. Trust and believe.
death to haters
May 22nd, 2009
3:09 am
I will miss you Rashan,but keep ya head up cause you are da bomb anyway!
death to haters
May 22nd, 2009
3:11 am
Also, I didn’t know she was so sexy lol!
Carlos
May 22nd, 2009
6:28 am
Maybe she can work with Ryan … again.
Mike Hunt
May 22nd, 2009
7:00 am
Please somebody, pleasssssse help get rid of Miss Sophia from V-103.
CPM
May 22nd, 2009
7:13 am
If she was pushed to mid-day solely due to her contract this should be no surprise. She could have just quit (being that the end was immanent) voiding the “no compete,” only to start the next day as some sort of “come back” story on another Atlanta station. Seems that her “agent” talked her into stay to squeeze every last penny out… and then some (the three-months).
White Male Poster
May 22nd, 2009
7:28 am
Just another example of someone “over-estimating” their value to a company and paying the price. Maybe she can go hang with Porshce Foxx and they can drown their sorrows together. Later losers.
TRUTH
May 22nd, 2009
8:13 am
Rashaan was cool peeps. Time to move on. I’m with you Mike Hunt, PUH-LEESE kick the Frank Ski Yawning Show off the air. Lawd!! Brains is in the White House and Ignorance is on V-103. C’mon people, we can do better than that janky-azz, backwards behind show.
Good Ol' Girl
May 22nd, 2009
8:18 am
why is her eye red in that last photo? girl, that’s the real problem!
Anthony Davis
May 22nd, 2009
8:18 am
What ever happened to pezo in da crib???
lynn
May 22nd, 2009
8:20 am
I agree with the comment to get rid of Miss Sophia. She and Wanda Smith really “dumb down” the show. I’m sorry but I used to like to hear intelligent discussions on the radio in the morning. Now I can’t even play their station in my office because of the garbage they discuss. Atlanta radio has really gone down the tubes. There are no local dj’s on the stations I listen to. Everyone is syndicated so they can’t tell you anything that is going on in Atlanta. That very unfortunate and unfair to the listeners. Especially the hip-hop stations. With all of the talent in Atlanta, there really should be a station to hightlight the local talent and happenings. Congratulations on the baby and best of luck to Rashan Ali. She is a beautiful person.
Nik
May 22nd, 2009
8:23 am
Ryan Cameron GO GET Rashan !!!
Nik
May 22nd, 2009
8:24 am
Enter your comments here
Pimp
May 22nd, 2009
8:24 am
Never liked her show, hope she does not go back to Ryan’s because I like Ryan’s show. Maybe she can go to Austraila with Griff so I don’t have to hear any of their voices
Nik
May 22nd, 2009
8:25 am
107.9 was DEAD when Ryan Cameron moved on !!!
Pimp
May 22nd, 2009
8:27 am
Oh yeah dumb article too, who cares….
Jennifer
May 22nd, 2009
8:32 am
Ryan getting Rashan would be fabulous! He needs a side-kick so to speak and she needs a job. Liked her with him better than Elle anyway.
IDK Y
May 22nd, 2009
8:34 am
why do people post “Who Cares” comments when you obviously had some interest to even come in the topic… IDIOTS!
I Care!!!
May 22nd, 2009
8:40 am
This is top-of-web-page important and why was this not broadcast by Jim Lerher last last night!!! This is outrageous!!!
My Rashan can enjoy her days at home collecting a gub’ment check and farting in her hand then smelling it.
The Real Fan
May 22nd, 2009
8:42 am
Anyone who thinks morning radio is dead hasn’t heard The Bert Show!
ANT
May 22nd, 2009
8:43 am
Listen to NPR in the morning and get some knowledge.Ms.Sophia,Ricky Smiley and Steve Harvey are not options,just noise.
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May 22nd, 2009
8:45 am
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Leelee
May 22nd, 2009
8:46 am
She should go to v103 with Ryan Cameron. Would love to hear them together again.
ATLpeach
May 22nd, 2009
8:48 am
I wonder if her pregnancy had anything to do with the contract not being renewed……………….hmmmmmmmmm
Leelee
May 22nd, 2009
8:52 am
Oh yea I love the Bert Show too. To be honest I actually listen to all the morning shows in Atl. V, Q, Star, Beat, Magic and Hot. Mainly its been Bert in the mornings, V has lost steam.
Decatur
May 22nd, 2009
8:52 am
And we care because…..
Leelee
May 22nd, 2009
8:53 am
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May 22nd, 2009
8:54 am
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We care because...
May 22nd, 2009
9:01 am
… this is an integral part of the black community and the African-American voice here in the ATL, the most important black city in the world!
If you are a hater then go somewhere else for your hating.
Shaking My Damn Head
May 22nd, 2009
9:09 am
I agree with What_What. I like Rashan, however I can’t understand why this has made news. Also, I am mad with myself. I am not only mad that I took time to read this crap, but more so that I am taking time to comment on this crap.
Let me get back to work before I am standing next to Rashan in the unemployment line.
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You Should Know Better
May 22nd, 2009
9:22 am
people remove the “red-eye” before posting photographs!!!
Decatur
May 22nd, 2009
9:25 am
Integral part of What? Being an Atl native and watching communities such as Greenbriar and South Dekalb deteriorate with 0 Economic Growth as opposed to N. Fulton and Fayette counties, I do not think a DJ getting the ax is of any importance to anyone’ wallet. ATL transplant! Radio sucks in Atlanta and has done so in the last 10 years, so Why do we care! And what do WE OWN in the MOST IMPORTANT BLACK CITY IN THE WORLD besides RIM SHOPS AND WING SHACKS? I AM DYING TO KNOW.
just curious
May 22nd, 2009
9:25 am
Why do people come on here and say, “Is this news?” Its listed under Access Atlanta which is the entertainment section on the website so yes this is news. If its not of interest to you then don’t click on the story. Anyway, I wish Rashaan the best of luck I never really listened to Hot 107.9 but it sucks to see people lose their jobs especially since she is expecting another baby.
Me
May 22nd, 2009
9:35 am
CPM, you don’t just quit to aviod a “no compete” clause. She’s having a baby and I’m sure could use the money. She would have been off air for a while anyway soon since she is expecting so the wait period will be nothing…By the time she’s ready to make a move that “no compete” clause will be history.
vuduchld
May 22nd, 2009
9:36 am
I listened to Hot 107.9 for the first time in what seemed like years yesterday and was rolling on the floor from laughter. Is this what black radio has become? This crap is beyond garbage. There is a bill before Congress to impose a tax for every song being played on the radio and I’m 100 per cent behind the bill. The music on radio, and especially black radio is nonsense. Heck they should PAY ME for wasting my time changing the channel.
Now I know there are idiots out there who will say: IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT DON’T LISTEN TO IT, and I agree with that assessment. That is why I have my cds, tapes, etc. Hot 107.9 is a complete waste of anyone’s time and whoever is listening to that crap are the walking dead!
a team fan
May 22nd, 2009
9:40 am
Atlanta morning radio really sucks..i really miss the A Team..hopefully they can come back together again in the near futre. In the meantime, please remove Rickey Smiley and Frank Ski.
kendall meeks
May 22nd, 2009
9:59 am
im glad that rashaan has a chance to team back up ryan on V-103 because the eggshell head girl EL made ryan’s show so dumb founded. i wish her the best because she is fairly well and she does have the listners. we all know that it was her that carried that A-TEAM bull. Grif was so annoying with his voice and korny jokes that it made him look even more stupid and Emperor Searchy don’t know what he’s talking about ever,best thing happening was Rashaan good luck to you and congrats on the new baby thats coming
carolinaboy74
May 22nd, 2009
10:00 am
well any other time i would be happy cause i really don’t like her as a radio person but with the way the economy is i don’t want to see no one without a job. Well I guess Miss. Sophia because he just make Frank and Wanda so hard to listen to in the morning. Even Reggie Rouse know it cause when Frank not there Ryan sit in bacause Wanda and Sophia are really, really,hard to take. Rashaan you need to beg Ryan for Ella old spot y’all be good again.
kendall meeks
May 22nd, 2009
10:03 am
i agree please get Frank Ski and Wanda Smith along with Ms. Sophia you wasting everyone time and your topics are so stupid. bring on Ryan Cameron and Rashaan Ali to thee morning show and turn them lose. watch the ratings pick and ATL. will once again have show that we can listen toa and hear from our listens
ebony
May 22nd, 2009
10:03 am
it’s news because this is a website for atlanta news and she is a popular radio personality in atlanta…duh
Jodi
May 22nd, 2009
10:14 am
Good Ol Girl – that red eye is just Rodney’s cheap camera (just kidding RH)…anyway, this is not surprising and like everyone else they are cutting back costs. I am interested to see what station she goes to next and if she will continue to do things with the sports world.
mugglemikki
May 22nd, 2009
10:14 am
Yes, Rashan is married. I agree–get rid of the Frank Ski Morning Show. Frank is self-righteous and condescending, Wanda is ghetto and tries to speak in a proper voice that sounds fake as heck, and Miss Sophia? Where do I even begin? Thank goodness for the Tom Joyner Morning Show or there wouldn’t be a decent morning show in ATL!
Mr Magic's Super Blast
May 22nd, 2009
10:26 am
Mrs. Anns for lunch.. I want a juicy hamburger..
Constable Jones
May 22nd, 2009
10:27 am
JESSE SPIKES FOR MAYOR OF ATLANTA… Check it
Mark
May 22nd, 2009
10:28 am
Take all black “music” stations off the air. They’re all ear garbage.
AKALady
May 22nd, 2009
10:29 am
I hate to hear that my Soror is leavin the air completely, but she’s bound to get something even better. It’s Hot’s lost & not hers. When she left the morning show, I completely stopped listening to HOT107.9 because Rickey’s show is boring & lame.
Pimp
May 22nd, 2009
10:30 am
At least the v103 cres has some type of personality, not saying they are the best because I dont like Frank neither but Wanda is pretty funny. The only people that listen to Rashan Ali are the few people in this article that’s why she got fired. Forgot she was still on the radio. When she was on Ryan’s show all she was was a YES girl she didnt have an opinion and when she did it was because Ryan gave it to her. And then the A-Team please. Atl radio is not bad, she is though. All 107.9 ever had was Ryan and when he left they had nothing.
Radio Watcher
May 22nd, 2009
10:51 am
Rashan has already agreed to work with Ryan at V. That’s why she was let go early. Radio One found out she was going to the competition. So sick of ATL reusing the same talent over and over. V103 has turned into the old Hot 97.5 from back in the day. Everybody from Ryan, DJ Dock, Akene, Ramona and now Rashan. Can we get some originality please!
DJ
May 22nd, 2009
10:54 am
GOT A QUESTION..wHO CARES???
Listen to the Regular Guys-Atlanta’s only good readio morning show!!
Uncle Tom
May 22nd, 2009
11:17 am
This is about as important as John & Kate Plus 8
LL46
May 22nd, 2009
11:43 am
I totally agree with mugglemikki….Frank Ski is very condescending. His show is full of his OWN self righteous BS. Wanda is cool, but she tries very hard to use correct grammar, but she can’t…it’s just not in her. Mr. Sophia (yes, I meant, Mr. Sophia) is funny in my opinion but can just over do it at times. The TJMS may not be local, but you can definitely learn a thing or two.
LL46
May 22nd, 2009
11:47 am
BTW, Yep. The worst thing that Hot 107.9 ever did, other than hiring annoying azz Griff, was getting rid of Ryan. Rashan is OK. She probably would be good with Ryan again. The question is, can she handle being a side kick again after having her own morning show? Anyway, I wish her the best and congrats on the baby! What God has for you, He has for you!
Jermaine
May 22nd, 2009
11:59 am
Wonder if I can get Rashan to do a guest spot one day a week on 8am Maine – 8amaine.com – she’d have to audition like anyone else though
Thoughts? 
MR JEFF@PHILIP
May 22nd, 2009
12:02 pm
HOTT 107.9 Radio has just lost a large group of listeners as a result of releasing Rashan Ali. She was great for this station. But, one thing in life we have to always remember, sometime we have to go through to get to the next phase in our life. Now, sit back and watch her blossom. HOTT 107.9 will lose in the long run.
Mr. GA Boy # 2
May 22nd, 2009
12:18 pm
I love Rashan and I wish her the Best. How many times must people say that the Frank Ski show sucks? I guess a million times is not enough as long as they are on the radio and on TV? WT2? The fact of the matter is, Ryan doesn’t want to do a morning show! I don’t blame him at all. One day soon V-103 will go the route of 107.9. . . meaningless.
Stephanie
May 22nd, 2009
12:40 pm
she is a great host, but i think she would do great at acting or with her own tv show. Good luck and congrats!
mark
May 22nd, 2009
12:41 pm
Tough break. She should have left Radio One when Ryan left and should have seen the writing on the wall when all of her buddies were leaving the station. Ryan told her to get her ducks in a row, but she’s hard-headed and didn’t listen. Now she’s pregnant again and unemployed. Sucks to be her. Maybe she can do entertainment with The 2 Live Stews.
Stephanie
May 22nd, 2009
12:42 pm
no, I don’t think her and ryan cameron should work together. Both of those individuals have strong personalities and they will do better without each other:)
Typically wouldn't, but compelled to do so...
May 22nd, 2009
12:43 pm
It is a shame that Rashan was let go, but the lack of of a good program director is the problem with Atlanta radio period. They run all of their music and can not engage in any conversations that will stimulate the mind in the morning. Some of the afternoon show are good, but they get good after you are home already. Mix the old school with the new. Play some old school R&B with new R&B, and make people think.
shaka zulu
May 22nd, 2009
12:52 pm
Was her child born out of wedlock? BIG SURPRISE THERE!
The Duchess
May 22nd, 2009
1:00 pm
Ryan has a ’side kick’…Frankie!!!!! Love them together! It needs to be EVERYDAY!
Li
May 22nd, 2009
1:04 pm
The station is garbage, wanda (i love her), but with sophia she is garbage, and Decatur’s comment should have ended the comment section.
Hotlanta
May 22nd, 2009
1:04 pm
I guess Frank Ski was happy to let us know yesterday that he has a Porsche and Wanda ia drivng a Mercedes. As if no one has one but him, AGAIN. Wanda looks a hot ghetto mess. Mr. Sophia looks better than she does. I wonder who the man she is engaged to look like. When she said that when she met this man he didn’t care nothing about her job at V-103 I was ROTFLMAO and said that she has got to be kidding because she is not easy on the eyes. I am glad she finally took that gold tooth out. Nina please stop talking your voice is annoying. Your facial expressions on television is worst. We all know you got a man as well and if she says he is big one mo time I am gonna scream. How is he gonna be so big you are online looking for him a discount plane ticket? Putting him on your my space page/who he is/where he works is silly. You can tell when folks ain’t use to men or material things. Frank kills me thinking that he is an authority on relationships. Stop the madness please.
Jami
May 22nd, 2009
1:42 pm
I agree with a lot of the comments on this thread.In the mornings I do not listen to the radio at all, I watch the local news/national morning shows then on the short drive to work I listen to my C.D.s Black radio has become a joke, a money making machine based on monopolies making the most money from syndicated shows instead of local on air personalities.It’s quite sad that every station plays the same 10 songs every day and I have to turn to the internet to hear new music.I loved the Tom Joyner show when I was a kid because my mom listened to it on th way to work. Too bad Steve Harvey is pushing him out in so many market, Steve Harvey’s show is BORING!
ATalien96
May 22nd, 2009
1:43 pm
I hate to see Rashan go but maybe its a blessing in disguise. She should have gotten V103 middays. I like Elle but she is young and clueless about alot and her show is lacking. I would love, love, love Ryan and Rashan in the morning on V103! Frank is getting old and his opinions and show topics reflect that. They need to give him an exec position in an office somewhere. Miss Sophia is a train wreck but every morning show has one nowdays..
Donna
May 22nd, 2009
2:10 pm
i would rather pop a cd in then listen to ANY radio station
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Oh Well
May 22nd, 2009
2:40 pm
Aren’t Steve Harvey and Rickey Smiley just awful???
jcw
May 22nd, 2009
2:46 pm
To Shaka Zulu, Rashan Ali is married and has been for some time now
BB
May 22nd, 2009
2:49 pm
I never listened to Rashan – I can’t take her voice. And no she shouldn’t take midays from Elle on v103 cuz Elle is smokin her in the ratings – at least according to Rodney.
EC
May 22nd, 2009
2:56 pm
Warren Ballentine – WOAK 1380 from 10AM-1PM. Great intellectual radio.
AtlSouthside
May 22nd, 2009
3:08 pm
She got good money though… She was gettin money from the Hawks for about 3-4 years too
Simone
May 22nd, 2009
5:38 pm
While I hear she’s talented (in other areas)she definately needs to give up radio. The tone of her voice in unbalanced and a nuisance to those of us who can hear. I wish her much success but please do not bring the ghetto fabulousness to the other Atlanta radio stations (because I’m a flipper, lol).
Jesse Jackson
May 22nd, 2009
10:44 pm
Rashan had the worst voice in radio. I never liked her Decatur accent. Ryan, please do not allow her on your show. Please, I beg you, don’t do it.
Lisa
May 22nd, 2009
11:00 pm
I’m agree with those about the Frank and Wanda morning show. I listen when one or the other is on vacation. Frank never lets anyone finish a question. He always over talks all the guest. Wanda is always crying about something. I personally think they should break those two up. The show is fine when Ryan comes to visit. Rashun is a great person! I think she should be added to the V-103 morning show. After Rickey took over the morning show, I started listening to Steve Harvey.
Rod
May 22nd, 2009
11:20 pm
I agree I hate the Rickey Smiley show I stopped listening the day I learned the A-team caught the ax I did not like it that much but some mornings it was able to be listened to,but any show that calls people in another city I can’t take it I’m sorry “hand me my IPOD please”!I hate to say it but TJMS is for old folks I’m sorry,I’m 29 and I want to hear about relationships,health,and a little scandal everynow and then,not about old people jokes and stuff that happened in the 70’s I can’t relate to it just being real I was a baby for heavens sake.
sexxxxywarren
May 23rd, 2009
1:03 am
O.K. lets get it straight 107.9 has been dying every since Ryan has left.When Griff was put on the show…..it officially DIED! Rashan is alright,but she cant handle a show by herself. Ryan needs to get her and get rid of Mr.Know it all,boring,Diddy stalking,daily bread quoting,Bishop Longs Biggest Groupie and ADVERTISER, FRANK SKI.Yeah Im tired of listening to Wanda hoarsed voice who thinks just because she makes a lil money now and has taken out her gold grill that she is all that (OMG! I never realized how big she was until 69 put that stupid show on.)Sophia is boring!Face it the only option is to have Ryan and Rashan morning show.
ANTI FRANK-SKI
May 23rd, 2009
1:27 am
By the way, Frank Ski stop giving Ms.ANN shout outs.She makes it very clear she cant stand your “HIGH YELLA ARROGANT ASS”. Somebody tell Wanda to stop eating the burgers..only so much of her can fit onto the televison screen.Can some one please tell Sophia that she, I meant HIM, should maybe wear foundation that matches the rest of his manly looking body.The Rickey Smiley show SUCKS!!!!!!How many crank calls can you do? Is having he/she wanna be the “new” thing. Garey wit the tea or whateva he is SUCKS as well.Radio one trying to save money by doing syndication…BIG MISTAKE! Rickey darling stick with the stand up. U and your nuts SUCK!!!! P.S. FRank the s-curl look has beeen out of style since the late 90’s.
just me
May 23rd, 2009
1:57 am
Atlanta radio is awful. I was enjoying Rev. Sharpton, then they took him off. I’m glad he is back on WAOK. After his show, I turn the radio off.
Patrick
May 23rd, 2009
4:28 am
It does not suprise me it took this long. Let’s face it Bruce (No Talent Demps) will not start until he mahes HOT a Clear Channel loser the the others on his resume. He has terminated more Super talent in Atlanta than most markets will ever see. Perhaps that IDIOT Alfred Liggins will see what has happened to his once poewreful medial empire. All he will have left will be ET, Emperor Sercy and J-Nix. Brainless Liggibngs lets to let fat-boy Demps go right now. (Not, however that letting No-Nuts WAyne Brown go)
Heather
May 23rd, 2009
8:04 am
She is a beautiful woman!!! I think she should get a t.v. show here in Atlanta. When one door closes, another opens. Good luck to you momma!
sobreezy1
May 23rd, 2009
11:01 am
Morning radio in the “A”, overall sucks, with the exception of talk radio. Frank Ski is surrounded by “village Idiots”, he makes a vialant effort, but its starting to wear on him. Wanda is proof positive that you can totally ignorant and still make money. Ms Sophia (”cousin it”), is a disgrace, inarticulate and a bufoon. They are an insult to those of us who know what’s real. Atlanta deserves better. The management there needs to go. The numbers maybe there, but listen to the quality- or lack there of. Rashan will land on her feet. This market is ripe for a progressive morning show that gives a balance on current issues music and withtasteful humor.
Tabasco
May 23rd, 2009
11:15 am
Heres a thought. I am 48 and I run a warehouse in Atlanta. My employees are 18 to 70 years old. Ms Ali is well liked and most important, she is good for Atlanta. The younger guys listen to be updated on where to go and the older guys listen to be informed. Its all entertainment to get through the work day. Its not that serious trust me and she will resurface as she should.
Mark
May 23rd, 2009
11:45 am
Maybe she can work alongside of that racist “Frank Ski”.
Mark
May 23rd, 2009
11:49 am
DJ
May 22nd, 2009
10:54 am
Right on!! TRG are the best team on the airwaves.
Mrs. Winna
May 23rd, 2009
2:10 pm
Well, maybe now she can apply for a job over at V103 since Frank’s gonna be lookin’ for a new, more glamorous co-host once he finally figures out a way to boot Wanda, gap-tooth, Smif from the show! You gots to know it’s comin’, right? Specially since Frank and Wanda hate each other with a “Purple-Passion”. What’s more, it’ll be a good time to get rid of that abomination of a human being, “It’s Sophia”. My god, I can’t wait till September when the world will be allright with the world on V103 again without those two.
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May 25th, 2009
3:42 am
First, to those of you who have posted, could you please read and edit your posts before you push the button? Some of the comments are completely a mess. Either learn to form a complete sentence, thought or spell, or just dont post.
Now, its unfortunate that 107.9 has been reduced to what it is now. Despite how much some of you may have hated the A team, that was the only forum where young people could really voice their opinion on the various topics. You could hear some kids with real problems who were looking for help. I think the A-Team provided that outlet to them. Now they have nothing. Definitely get rid of the dirty boys…I dont listen to v103 because of how some of the hosts brag on their haves versus recognizing their audience (mostly disadvantaged). I do agree, you need local talent to keep things fresh. Syndicated shows are very robotic and cant or dont address the issues of a community.
This is not that serious
May 25th, 2009
9:36 am
OK.Atlanta radio sucks..this is TRUE. I am a 46 yr. old female and I tried to give Frank a chance, but I can’t stand the arrogant know it all attitude that he exudes when he is on the air. It’s like people in the South can’t think for themselves. Did he act like that in Baltimore when they told him to get to steppin’? No, he didn’t. He picked his stuff up and ran to the South thinking that everybody here was slow and would love him because he is from the North with an accent and an overbearing attitude. Guess what Frank, most people here with an ounce of brain don’t like you. Everytime your name comes up in a social setting among a diverse group of people, once the smoke settles, there is a consensus that you are not saying s**t. Generally, everybody agrees that you are just a DJ with a moderate education and you don’t need to be THE morning man for black radio in Atlanta. Although syndicated shows are not the greatest, in my humble opinion, if you are going to listen to a decent syndicated show, I would select the TJMS (Tom Joyner Morning Show) at least you can learn something. Steve Harvey is too loud and is a hypocrite. Rickey Smiley’s show is very weak with the same old stuff (prank phone calls, old hip hop news, etc). But, you as the consumer, can make the right choice. Do we stay with the same old stuff???
But, I did digress, this is about Rashan Ali. Girl, got get yourself some voice lessons and keep it movin’. Congrats on the baby. God bless you and your hubby!!
Positive Change
May 25th, 2009
10:24 pm
I’m glad that Rashan was let go-it’s about time! I’m amazed she lasted as long as she did; I never liked her attitude or voice & feel she never really brought anything to the table. Luckily, I really don’t listen to Hot 107.9 now, it’s for the younger set. She’s not the only 1 who needs to go; maybe it’s time to write letters to the CBS Radios, Radio Ones, etc. & tell who all you want to see off or on.
The only black talk radio here WAOK-PLEASE get rid of Lorraine Jacques White! She’s pitiful to have in the morning. I don’t want to hear those lame reused topics she has over & over, I want to hear about local, state, & national news-imagine that, I actually want to be informed. Hell, I’ve started to listen to a mix of WGST, WABE, & WCLK in the mornings.
Lastly, I wish WRFG would finally get rid of Wannique Shabazz. With his voice all he could get on is community radio. Some of y’all on here talkin’ about Frank Ski, Wannique is another 1 of those “Northern Negroes” who’s come down here with the attitude. Dude, you’re not enlightening us, & many of us Southerners aren’t as backwards as you think, we really don’t need you to tell us anything! IMO, he abuses his position. Anyway, hopefully more changes are to come, cause alot of these folks have gotten too comfortable in their position & bring nothing fresh & new to the table.
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May 26th, 2009
12:21 pm
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She was trash anyhow, please do us a favor and LEAVE Atlanta!
This is for "Positive Change"
May 26th, 2009
1:37 pm
Amen! Great post!
ATL RADIO IS GARBAGE
May 27th, 2009
12:23 am
Rashan is pretty intelligent but the radio stations are not concerned with with keeping their listners informed on real life issues nor do they care about rotating real music now a days….
By the way…..Rashan is very much Married and has a daughter already…..All Black woman do not have babies out of wedlock!!!
asudst1992
May 28th, 2009
9:16 pm
Who is the awful chick who has taken over Ali’s time spot? She sucks BIG time. I sure hope she’s from a temp agency!
Dione Jackson
May 28th, 2009
11:16 pm
Going to miss you Rashan – you added a special flavor to radio.
MiMiMi
May 28th, 2009
11:47 pm
Rashaan was very judgmental and I turned the dial every time I heard her voice. She thinks she is better than people and used the airways to justify being a hypocrite. Not that I am one for blasting someone without a job. I think she does great when broadcasting for the Hawks (she’s not allowed to talk about herself.)
May be she can find work scrapping gums off desks during summer break!
Karma
May 29th, 2009
9:34 am
Wow, someone lost their job and you’re happy. Hmmm. Let’s see how you feel when it’s your turn.
Fan of Rashan
May 29th, 2009
6:29 pm
Congratulations on the baby Rashan. I know that you and Smitty must be excited. Listening to you through the years has been great! I am a Decatur native as well and you represented well!!! This is 107.9’s loss. You are an amazing, inspiring young lady and I know that there is something better for you out there. Be encouraged and don’t let the haters get to you if you are reading this. Sometimes people are just not happy with themselves and look to put everyone else down. I really enjoy you as a side line reporter for the Hawks; perhaps TNT or ESPN could benefit from you.
TYANNA
May 30th, 2009
3:34 pm
WOW!!!! SOME OF YOU ON HERE REALLY HAVE SOME VERY HARSH WORDS FOR SOMEONE YOU PROBABLY NEVER MET . RASHAN WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO RADIO IN A WHILE. SHE WAS ALWAYS HERSELF AND DIDN’T LET NO ONE CHANGE HER AND FOR THAT I GIVE HER THE UP MOST RESPECT. I DON’T THINK YOU SHOULD HOOK BACK UP WITH RYAN CAMERON CAUSE V103 HAS CHANGED HIM AS WELL. HIM AND FRANK SKI ARE BOTH REALLY FAKE AND HAS LET THE SO-CALLED SPOTLIGHT GO TO THEIR HEADS. RASHAN IS A GREAT WOMAN WHO HAS A LOT OF TALENT UNDER HER BELT AND TRUST ME SHE KNOWS GOD HAS SOMETHING ELSE IN STORE FOR HER. SHE WAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PAID FEMALE RADIO PERSONALITIES OUT THERE AND THEY COULDN’T AFFORD TO PAY HER WAHT SHE DESERVES. BY THE WAY TO ALL OF YOU HATERS SHE IS MARRIED AND HAS BEEN FOR A WHILE WITH A OLDER DAUGHTER AS WELL AND I AM SURE HER KIDS WILL BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND I KNOW SHE DON’T NEED NO ONE PITY. MANY OF YOU ALSO FAIL TO REALIZE THAT SHE IS A TALENTED ACTRESS WHO HAS DONE QUITE A FEW MOVIES AND I AM SURE SHE HAS PLENTY MORE LINED UP SO SHE WILL BE FINE. SHE IA ALSO A GOD FEARING WOMAN SO SHE WILL BE JUST FINE.
RASHAN KEEP YOUR HEAD UP BOO AND DON’T LET THE COMMENTS FROM ALL OF THESE IGNORANT PEOPLE AFFECT YOU. THEY ARE UNHAPPY WITH THEMSELVES AND NEED SOMEONE ELSE TO TAKE IT OUT ON. I WILL TRULY MISS YOU AND I KNOW I WILL NOT BE LISTENING TO 107.9 ANY LONGER.
Radio Watcher
June 1st, 2009
3:50 pm
Radio One is known for firing women while their pregnant. You got a lawsuit girl. You should seek an attorney. In this economy, it is flat out wrong, to fire someone just a few months before their baby is due. I heard Smitty aint workin right now. So, I hope you get an attorney and don’t rely on Ryan to come to your rescue. He looks out for him and him only.
Angie B
June 2nd, 2009
4:38 pm
Rashan is a beautiful person who is immensely talented…ALWAYS HAS BEEN! She will be greatly missed on the radio. I’ve known her since high school and she is destined for great things. When one door closes, another opens. Rashan, God is about to bless you above and beyond your wildest imagination! I just know it. You know how it goes…there are haters all around you, but God will make them all your stepping stones! Hold your head up high in the midst of this storm and wait for your blessing to come down!
Eric
June 2nd, 2009
11:27 pm
I agree with you all about Frank Ski….The know it all needs to get kicked off the air….Sophia is cool, Wanda is about as fake a three dollar bill. It needs to be Ryan Cameron, Sophia, and Rashan Ali…..Do like I do, and turn him off…….I hate hearing that bs, inspirational garbage. Dude need to humble himself…..V-103 fire him….
maroontiger
June 10th, 2009
8:34 pm
She was great on the “A-Team”.. i still dont know why they destroyed the A’Team show… even if Ricky Smiley is a good catch.
In my honest opinion, she was a fish outta water on her own show… That ELLE DUNCAN girl can run miles around her in terms of entertainment value, topics and music selection… Rashaan has a great personality, but it showed that her personality/swag wasnt enough to carry a 2/+ hr long show every day……. she would be great to replace some of the old people on the Altanta news stations… she could also look at acting, reporting for sports events, or start a women’s talk show.
She needs to leave hip hop radio alone… no offense, but shes getting kinda old and she’s got basically 2 kids, promoting filth on the radio isnt a good look.. Hot 107.9 HAD BETTER keep emperor searcy… if they let him and the dirty boyz go, its a wrap, and they might as well file for bankruptcy..
the future is bright for rashaan, but she needs a career change/refresh… but her future is def. bright..
RASHAAN, please DONT JOIN RYAN CAMERON… he is a certified clown/coon… you’re better than that… dont sell out…virtually all Radio DJ’s are these days, playing the same 15-20 song rotation for 4 months
nicole
June 14th, 2009
8:36 pm
Rashan Ali you belong on the screen. You are a beautiful young woman and the camera loves you. Change is always better. Change stretches those tired muscles and makes us more flexible. Maybe this will be your opportunity to meet Jada Pinkett-Smith. I want her to be my best friend, too.
I look to see you in the movies.
love ya,
your home girl/Southwest Dekalb graduate 1987
tanika
July 18th, 2009
10:48 am
I was wondering what happened to my girl. I miss her and the rest of the morning show crew becuz i am not so feeling that rickey smiley crew. Well its their lost and I hope that Rashan go on to do bigger and better things. And congratulations on your new baby!
frazier
October 6th, 2009
7:36 am
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Rashan made hot107.9
Le Le
October 12th, 2009
1:53 pm
Well, I thought Rashan was cool! Rashan just keep your head up and everything will be ok because everything happens for a reason. Once one door closes another opens. Be Blessed!!
Why so mean
December 1st, 2009
5:08 pm
I can’t beleive how mean some of you all comments are. No matter how bad I may dislike someone, I would never want the worst for them, I don’t like V-103’s, or Hot’s morning show, but my life is good because I wish the best for others even people that I no don’t care for me. Q-100 B98.5 and Kiss 104.1 has the best morning shows, and that’s where I go to listen, I don’t talk bad about the one’s I don’t care for. Us Black People are so dam hard on eachother, but I beleive mostley because alot of us are so nhappy we feel better when we HURT OTHERS!!!!!!!!! I don’t no how that can make you feel better but us black people get a thrill out of calling eachother Country and Getto.