Pressure still exists on gay people and hiphop concealing their sexuality . There has been a lot of progress. We havent seen a major gay rapper on the level of jayz. The only question of when and is going to happen is when. Reporter when frank ocean revealed in 2012 that his first love was a man, some fans were shocked. Others admired his on the encouraged. Many more did not care, they just loved his music and kept him on the billboard hot 100 chart for months. I dont think that there is a problem with homosexuality. In hiphop. Especially if someone is being forthcoming. We know for a fact that there are many gay hiphop artist out there and some of them are very prominent figures have it come out. Reporter been rejected due to Sexual Orientation is a plot line on transport. The visit hiphop artist says more. The agenda is different. Its whatever it takes to get used to go viral and get to this place. To get from az as quick as possible and skip all the other letters. Reporter the fasttrack frenzy based on shock value is being mastered by young. More than 10 Million People have seen this video. He comes to mind, hes very much breaking every sort of stereotypical image. Reporter and some these young thug is rapping about a vintage mocking stereotypes. In another video he is in attire complete with guns and gang signs. His street credit is real. Prosecutors say that he is a member of a violent and then again and then you have to wonder if he is trolling the community reviews, looks, social media, media response. Tour there is definitely a generational divide. Is a Younger Generation of those even younger thats coming up in identifying differently with homosexuality. Reporter this producer sums up the attitude of the current generation i am heterosexual, but at the same time i dont have a problem with people who live a certain way or a certain lifestyle behind the closed doors or in front of them if thats what you want to do. Reporter the ceo says that what is really shocking is that no one has capitalized on the huge marketing potential of an openly gay artist. He predicts that that day will be closer than what we think. Steve now for pope francis is a historic visit. The pope kissed and hugged her. And she gave him a letter asking him to help u. S. Immigrants. Steve also the first canonization mass by the pope in the United States ever. For the pope. Reporter pope francis arrived at the white house and was greeted by the president and the first lady, that was followed by a private meeting with the president after this brief photo op. And a clear reference to the immigration controversy in this country. Reporter 15,000 gathered at the white house to hear them speak the urgency for World Leaders to address the climate change. Reporter the 78yearold leader of the church electrified the throngs of people that lined the streets to see them. Your hulmeville humility, gentleness of your words and the generosity of your spirit. Lity, gentleness of your words and the generosity of your spirit. We see a living example of teachings. Reporter his first day included a mass and making history with a pope elevated to sainthood this 18th century missionary who spread christianity in california. Dari thank you, linda. We are talking pope francis and barricades coming up for his arrival. And the nypd already has this area lockdown. This particular block. Reporter gathering at the stats where his holiness is going to be staying. Reporter at this corner of east 72nd and madison, the nypds preparations include a heavyduty blockade with dozens of officers and agents. Makes them feel a bit uneasy. Reporter it is bringing together 90 of the World Leaders. Reporter get a good nights sleep, its going to be a busy 48 hours, the cardinals responses that he would not have it any other way. Im just so eager to show you this city that i love and the church that i cherish. To be able to do that would be one of the best things of my life. And the former new york mayor donated this to the archdiocese thank you. Icon. How they are paying tribute tonight on the field and to look back at his truly legendary career. Dari pope francis is the first desolate to become the pope and why many believe that this made him the best man for the job. Oh. Steve we will take you from the lions den onto the set of empire, all of the highlights next. Dari heres tonights new york minute. Reporter a stretch of lexington avenue is now known as william soto way named after a civil rights activist and Community Leader who is currently responsible for shaping harlan residents. Reporter this selfproclaimed fat guy across america was in new york city today. In part to prove to his wife and others that he could do it. Hes also planning to lose weight and a lot of it. 567 pounds. What is your goal . I would be happy with 300. I would probably get about 200. Desolate priest. Dari his election surprise many because jesuits dont always have these rules in the church. The perfect man for the job . He is the man that no one expected to become the pope. Reporter this is the game changer that can restore the catholic church. One of the reasons hes so appealing is precisely this idea that its so obvious this is not ambitious. Reporter he is captivating believers and nonbelievers alike. But to truly understand, you must first understand the test awaits. Found in the 16th century and the society of jesus is in order of mail is in the church. Jesuits trained for a full decade or more before becoming ordained. They believe deeply in education and pursuing a career outside of the church. Which is why youll see them as doctors and lawyers, journalists and scientists. Their focus is on the poor and in the belief that they must go where no one else will. Reporter just the width are not a particularly ambitious group. At the core they are discouraged from Holding Church office. We think of ourselves not as camino, the order that could produce a pope but one that is going to serve the pope and be sent where they decide to send us. Reporter never once in 500 years has it as a weapon called in this way. Until now. You could talk to many of them, those who may have said will there ever be a jesuit pope. Reporter now choosing to be handinhand, the pope free of its exactly what you second waited years dressing and simple clothes, living in a simple apartment, speaking a clear and simple message. Reporter an outsider is now spearing the vote in a new direction. Tour lets talk about the weather and the best news of all. We were up around 80 degrees today. Friday is a big day for the popes visit on friday as well, two more crowds and cooler with nice weather on tap. 80 degrees, low 59. Somewhere around there the northwest in the 40s tomorrow morning. And so right now 66 and the wind is calm and we take a look at the sky guardian with nothing to track, just some false return coming in from eastern pennsylvania showing you the highs for the day. Eightyone in allentown, 77 north and many nine in poughkeepsie. Upper 70s and then 50s north of town. Fiftythree poughkeepsie. And a light northwind tonight on the northeast wind as we head into tomorrow. Temperatures in the northeast with 50s to the lower 60s from boston to washington dc and a clear sky with high cloud across the sky there thats of whether that is in control. One thing we will watch as this area to the south that may eventually turn into a little bit of a storm system that could drift north and affect the area the sunday or monday timeframe. We could have some showers. And showing a great day, 80 in the afternoon and then future cast showing that we are all clear and we will be watching these clouds and we will see a few more on saturday. Last night clear, 50s in the suburbs area did sunny and warm at about 80. Here comes your sevenday forecast and we are going to be telling about the nice weather. Breezy. Seventytwo, and a few early monday in the 70s and back to i have your toyota traffic tracker. Normally closed between third avenue and 135th street for construction. York starting at 4 30 a. M. And commute. A new report showing 30 million americans tapping this retirement for an emergency another 21 million thing that they are not saying for their golden years at all. And calling it quits over the company is the mission scandal. Installing secret technology to trick tests that measure emissions and the company could face up to 18 billion in fines in the United States. And retail sales growing and forecasted to rise less than last year. At Holiday Shoppers could shell out up to 965 lm dollars altogether and that is a lot of gifts. And fewer treats this halloween and the new surveys aimed at 150s 7 million americans will spend nearly 7 million to celebrate halloween next month. That is down from last year. Its not about hugging trees. Its not about being wasteful either. You just gotta find that where taking care of yourself takes care of more than just yourself. Lease an mkz hybrid for 299 a month jim how are you doing come everyone. Sport. Our beloved yankee yogi berra passed away last night of Natural Causes at the ripe old age of 90. Have no fear, he left us all a lifetime of wonderful memories. I suggest they Pay AttentionCenter Located in new jersey. Telling a story of one of the alltime great lives of sports and history. The conference speaks for itself but i think that the museum is a testament to the kind of person that he has been and the choices that is made. Hes really oneofakind. Reporter 15 consecutive seasons, three Times American league mvp and 14 times a pennant winner and a world series champion. The most by any player in the history of the game. He always made it sound like it was just no big deal. We had a lot of fun. Jim i was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with him celebrating his 90th birthday and reminiscing about the wonderful memories that he had to share. And who could say it better than yogi berra himself. Russ and i got an email this morning saying that its not over until the election dies and this legend will never die. An alltime great a player but a better person. Hes wonderful. The yankees now three and a half games back after being bumped by the blue jays. Quenching and dropping it down to five. That is it. Steve that will do it for the news portion of the show, but we are not done just yet. That is in the house. We are getting ready for the Dunkin Donuts is deliciously roasted for a bold start and smooth finish. 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Im good. I think that we are the best because there is no filter for any of us. Reporter meet the Players Behind this ultimate hiphop station. And one of the most influential this dj is with us tonight. Steve empire is back. Take a look at this. We have dances, we are doing it up full steam ahead tonight. He is dancing in our studio. Right now. Steve we are celebrating everything empire. Once again. We have dj trans marley marl. And of course, this hot 97 dj, megan wright is with us. Were going to be best friends. We should have coordinated this. Steve earlier tonight, the great thing is we get to watch the episode ahead of the rest of the world. Thats right. Dari lets take a look at the recaps. Steve lets talk about this. Marisa tomei is also a character i love this character that she plays. This episode for me was a bit of every reintroduction that i needed. I think that people caught on slowly to it and all of a sudden it was like inyourface. Fox had a recap and they had a marathon and then a new audience is coming. So they were showing you the different characters and i never would have expected the twerk to be in there. Oh, i know. She doesnt surprise me in this episode at all. Steve we know that this season is all about the cameos and the guest stars. And this was definitely, i think, the biggest one of episode number one for season are how you paint all of this . All of these people. Chris rock playing against the tide. I did not expect that role from him. I did not either. Funny guy, you know, its going to be interesting to see what happens. We are going to leave it at that. The thing that is so funny, we all expected this. Chris rock is the ultimate ironic median. He played the opposite of a standup comedian and i was convinced after a wild. Cannonball type. I did my research. They had a soft edit and apparently he plays a cannibal and it sounds like it could have been like that. And this is one of the great things of the night come we were all ruling when we sought is. Steve why are you all looking you know, she had a long day. And lucious stole the show with the oneliners tonight. You said that for sure. You did notice that and he was running away. Tonight was all about tomorrow. We really get to see his transformation and if you look at what he mightve been like as a young man, he seems to be picking up some of his tendencies. He was a big part of one of shes a hairstylist celebrity hairstylist from atlanta. And all of these cameos, like who is going to be next. And i think that mariah carey is coming on. And im waiting for that episode. Absolutely. Along those lines it is the place for hiphop in new york city. Dari coming up next simone boyce takes us behind the scenes. Steve and dj marley marl here on this dance studio with this legendary career and what hes wow, Time Warner Cable really upgraded their network. 300 meg internet, clearer picture. I know, we get almost 20,000 movies and shows on demand. Our new dvr records six shows at once. Why didnt we switch sooner . Right . Everythings better. [bad violin playing] were making things better. Enhanced dvr, nearly 20,000 on demand titles, and up to 300 meg internet. Including free wifi at home and on the go. Switch today and ask how you could get a 300 reward card. Steve when you think about hiphop radio you obviously think about hot 97. Steve and simone boyce takes us behind the scenes. Reporter thats right, even knows the business of having worked as the Program Director handpicked by apple music and of course he is the voice many new yorkers work with. Its funny because as soon as we turn on the mic its just like this. I think that we are the best because theres no filter for any of us. Somebody is lying. That the hefty title that you put there. You have one a lot of hats. I have always been part of this. When you think that you identified with this. I remember the first ndebele release. Who do you think are the most exciting voices in hiphop right now . You know, drake, others, quickly lots of toptier artist on the generation by now. It feels like you are on a mission right now. Im glad you said that and i feel like when you are interviewing people its almost like going on a date. Youre going to give a summer hirst answers about whatever agenda yuan or whatever. So you would say, what would you say if they said it was an impostor. Weathering the storm, been a lot of battles. Created opportunities for artists to be superstars as well as getting into issues with artists and im someone that people can count on. What is the conversation that overall . I would say that the most frustrating thing of all is the lack of diversity in music on its entertainment and those people want them to digest things. We want them to engage too. We played this on the people want. And somebody that knows what is going on in their lives. It is fascinating to talk to him where we have been with hiphop and where we are now. Dari thank you. Empire fans, have you ever thought about what it would be like to step into the lyons den . Simone boyce is going to take us there coming up. Dari and again, we have dj marley marl spinning for us tonight. And we have a legendary international sensation. Geico motorcycle, [ female announcer ] Business Travel isnt just about the going. Its also about the going home. And being connected all along the way. Whether youre working or recharging, do Business Travel on your terms. Steve welcome back come everyone to our Empire Special. Our legendary dj is with a and we need to be fair because you are also a legendary producer and you have been behind some outstanding heads over the last how many years . I would say over 40 years. I mean, you were there for the birth of hiphop. One of the interesting things is that you never know what is going to be a hit. The public has to hear it. We are always in the studio and you never really know, but when the public gets that thats when you know where it is going. If you can think of what was something that became a hit they werent sure was going to be a hit. What really surprised me was a lot of things. When we made the record, you know, we were coming out with a album. When we made back, it was like hey, maybe it is much ahead. But when the public heard that it was phenomenal. Steve it also goes back to james brown. And this includes a sampling. When you sample a james brown record, its wonderful. You take some of that energy. Know you produce a lot of songs for a lot of reputable artists. And i mean, everybody. Yes, everybody. What is your take on empire . I think that it is a great season and im happy to be here and i definitely want to come back next time. It goes down and you can see them in lower manhattan. Dari we should always say that you are on the radio and with someone that is also the person that he made famous. Yes, whenever she is in town she comes through. And im here every day with scheele on the number one show. And it goes down every day at 12 00 oclock noon. Steve dj marley marl, it is an appreciate you being with us. You are an institution and still going. Its just like that energizer bunny. Keep it rolling. Okay, going behind the scenes next on the set of empire. And also in cookies closet. We know that you want to see that. Next. Selling 18 homes . Easy. Building them all in four and a half months . Now that was a leap. I was calling in every favor i could, to track down enough lumber to get the job done. And i knew i could rely on American Express to help me buy those building materials. There are always going to be unknowns. You just have to be ready for them. Another step on the journey. Will you be ready when growth presents itself . Wire you over there crying . I am telling you. Im watching empire. I am telling you, watch this season, its very exciting. You ever wonder what it was like to be behind the scenes of the set of empire . Simone boyce got a lucky chance to get access. The fox publicist probably want to kill me because i didnt want to leave and i didnt leave any stone unturned making myself at home all over the empire headquarters. This is the living room a. K. A. Lyons den were all of the family drama goes on. Does living life with glimmering gold splendor. This is lucious carpet and what he doesnt know will not hurt him. You guys know this room. Does the layout of this platform kind of reflects things. Welcome to the hit factory. This is where all of the magic happens. We see his platinum record on the wall. Right there. Its amazing how real they make it. Very good. That is going to do it for our Empire Special tonight. And of course, have a grea mmmmmm yoplait oh good news everybody there is now 25 less sugar in yoplait original. 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