Hot 97's Who's Next 2025

The Who’s Next 2025 Polls are Now Open

Watch, Listen, and VOTE for your favorite 🔥 artists.

Looking for someone you know? Use the SEARCH box above to find your favorite artist by name.

You may cast up to one vote per day for each artist. Cast your votes by tapping the VOTE NOW button. Important: Once your vote is locked in for today, you won’t be able to vote for that artist again until tomorrow. But you can vote for multiple artists every day, so check out some more tracks. (Artists with questions can contact support@whosnext25.com).

Voting ends on May 11 and all results will be shared with the OFFICIAL HOT 97 JUDGES. The judges will identify three (3) winning entries based on originality, composition, singing ability, and votes. Three winning artists will be invited to perform LIVE at the Who’s Next Showcase on May 27, 2025, at the legendary S.O.Bs.

After the Showcase, judges will pick the official winner of Hot 97’s Who’s Next 2025. The winner will receive mentoring by a music industry professional and a chance to perform live during Hot 97’s Summer Jam Festival on June 20, 2025.

Good luck to everyone who entered and thanks to our 🔥 sponsors, T-Mobile and Western Beef for making it all possible.


Who's Next 2025 Showcase


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