Jim Jones stopped by HOT 97 to celebrate this year’s Summer Jam announcement, where he’ll hit the stage with Jim Jones and Friends. He talked about how much this moment means to him, what fans can expect—including surprise guests—and even what outfit he might wear. Jim reflected on his earliest Summer Jam memory, when he and the Diplomats were called out of the parking lot to fill in for Nas at their very first show. He spoke on how this year feels different, the energy he wants to bring, and how proud he is to still be standing after all these years.

He got emotional when talking about his resilience, the moment he was able to buy his mother a house, and how Chrissy has been his biggest source of clarity and honesty throughout everything. Jim opened up about his relationship with Cam’ron and where they stand now, sharing one thing Cam said that he'll never forget. He also talked about how DJ Clark Kent was one of the first people to believe in him when others didn’t, and how that support kept him going. Jim reflected on being counted out, the biggest mistake he’s learned from—trusting friends—and 22 years since Diplomatic Immunity. When asked about his legacy, he said he wants to be remembered as someone who gave more than he took.

Catch Jim Jones and Friends at this year’s Summer Jam on June 20th, 2025 at the Prudential Center, and stream his new album On the Church Steps out now!