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About Matty Willz

Matthew 'Matty Willz' Williamson a Regional Online Editor for Radio-One. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Willz is an avid sports fan, hip-hop enthusiast, and BBQ pit master... at least, in his opinion. For article edits please email mwilliamson@radio-one.com.

The Polish Boy, a Cleveland food icon, combines kielbasa, fries, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce, reflecting the city's diverse heritage.

2nd Annual Rock The Boat: Old School vs New School Summer Cruise Purchase tickets below! We’ll be partying on the Lady Caroline with Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae music! Saturday, August 1st | 12pm – 4pm | 1153 Main Ave, Cleveland Hosted by Sam Sylk + Ro Digga + Crisis + Kenya Brown Music by […]

Dave Chappelle is bringing his Pulling Up show to Cleveland’s Rocket Arena! Tuesday, June 16th! Tickets go on sale Friday, June 5th @ noon at RocketArena.com!

The Cincinnati Music Festival returns July 23-25! Featuring Charlie Wilson, Mary J. Blige, Nelly, Tyrese, Ledisi, Trey Songz, SWV and many more! Tickets are available now @ cincymusicfestival.com. WZAK is giving one lucky winner a pair of premium passes to the event! Register below for your chance to win!

Television legend and comedian Sherri Shepherd stopped by The Sam Sylk Show on WZAK last Saturday and quickly turned the studio into a comedy club. You can watch the entire interview below. Joined by host Sam Sylk, co-host Kenya Brown and comedian Special K, Shepherd discussed everything from upcoming projects to the grind that helped […]

Popular Black-led TV shows that viewers still miss in 2026 after being canceled or ending their runs.

Cleveland has seen some major headlines in 2026. Some stories sparked national attention. Others deeply impacted Northeast Ohio communities. This running list tracks the biggest news stories across Cleveland and beyond as the year unfolds. Editor’s Note: This story updates regularly as major news develops across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio throughout 2026. #1 — Brutal […]

Instagram's 2026 bot purge caused major follower drops for celebrities, revealing inflated followings.

Usher and Chris Brown will bring The R&B Tour to Huntington Bank Field on July 7. Event Details: Ticket Info: Fans can sign up for presale access now at raymondandbrowntour.com.

Radio-One Cleveland is bringing local entrepreneurs together for a major community event this spring! The Black Business Vendor Expo is set for Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Another Place Banquet and Event Center. This is a free event. Vendors can register below. The expo will […]

Sherri Shepherd is coming to Cleveland’s PlayHouse Square! Saturday, May 9th! WZAK has your chance to win an exclusive dinner and meet & greet with Sherrie Shepherd! Register for your chance to win below! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States residing within the Cleveland, OH metropolitan area, […]

DL Hughley is bringing a new live experience to Cleveland, built around conversation, comedy, and perspective. During a recent interview with WZAK’s Sam Sylk, Hughley discussed teaming up with Don Lemon for a national tour that blends humor with real dialogue. You can view the entire interview below. Hughley explained how the partnership did not […]