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Split images. Left: The Kid Mero in a leather jacket. Center: Megan Thee Stallion in a black dress. Right: Klay Thompson in a basketball uniform.
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The Kid Mero Calls Out Those Celebrating Megan Thee Stallion’s Breakup ‘Like a Sporting Event’

The Hot 97 morning show host is the latest to weigh in on the highly publicized breakup between the rapper and NBA star.

Alex Ocho5 days ago
Three people smiling at an event. The man on the left, Ebro, wears a beige cap, the woman in the middle, Laura Stylez, wears a silver jacket, and the man on the right, Peter Rosenberg, wears glasses and a "USA" t-shirt.
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Ebro, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg Claim Hot 97 Still Owes Them Money

The trio was let go from Hot 97 following the sudden cancellation of 'Ebro in the Morning' last year.

Joe Price24 days ago
Ebro Darden with a beard, glasses, and a cap smiles at an event with a sunset background.
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Ebro Says Booking Guests Is Harder Without Hot 97: 'People Are Acting Different'

Ebro opens up about the challenges of booking guests in the digital era, saying artists and longtime contacts “act different” now that he’s no longer backed by Hot 97.

Mark Elibert31 days ago
Split image. Left: The Kid Mero poses in front of a backdrop, wearing black baseball cap, a chain, and a "República Dominicana" jersey. Right: Akademiks wears a black baseball cap, chains, a black t-shirt.
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The Kid Mero Trolls Akademiks After Army Raises Enlistment Age, Says He Can ‘Absorb Some Rounds’

The feud between the Hot 97 morning show host and the streamer recently intensified.

Alex Ocho40 days ago
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Split image. Left: The Kid Mero wearing in a black hat, hoodie, sitting at the Hot 97 studio while speaking into a microphone. Right: a still from DJ Akademiks' livestream, sitting in a gaming chair and in front of a microphone.
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The Kid Mero Rips Akademiks Live on Hot 97: ‘You Don’t Want No Smoke With Nobody, Especially Me'

Mero addressed Akademiks live on the air following a heated social media exchange over the weekend.

Alex Ocho42 days ago
Split image. Left: Akademiks wears a black t-shirt and cap. Right: The Kid Mero on the right wears a black jacket and cap.
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The Kid Mero Responds After Akademiks Calls Him a ‘DEI Hire’: ‘Fat F*ckin Loser Dog’

Akademiks recently criticized Mero and his Hot 97 predecessor, Ebro Darden, during a livestream.

Alex Ocho43 days ago
(L-R) N.O.R.E., Peter Rosenberg and The Kid Mero.
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Peter Rosenberg Believes N.O.R.E. Sent 'Shots' at Him With The Kid Mero Take

"It's the first time in a long time that New York radio sound like New York," the 'Drink Champs' host and rapper said of Mero's new Hot 97 show.

The image shows the Hot 97 FM logo in bold white letters against a background of a cityscape at night.
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Hot 97 Pulls Receipts on Jim Jones' Remix of Kid Cudi's "Day 'N' Nite"

Radio hosts say the song was already buzzing online before Capo got on it, but his remix helped take it to another level in New York.

Mark Elibert97 days ago
Joe Budden and The Kid Mero in casual attire and hats, standing against different backgrounds. One wears a white shirt and red cap, the other a black shirt and cap.
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Joe Budden Reacts to Mero Replacing Ebro on Hot 97 Mornings: 'Where the F*ck Everybody Else?'

Budden called Mero a real New Yorker who “speaks to the city."

Mark Elibert110 days ago
The Kid Mero; Hot 97 logo.
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The Kid Mero To Take Over Hot 97’s Morning Slot After ‘Ebro in the Morning’ Cancellation

Mero succeeds 'Ebro in the Morning,' which was cancelled in December after a nearly 13-year run.

Alex Ocho112 days ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: (L-R) Ebro Darden and Candis Grace attend The Vince Staples Show S2 NY Tastemaker Screening at Crosby Hotel on November 04, 2025 in New York City. 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 02: Charlamagne tha God speaks onstage at day 2 of the 2025 HOPE Global Forum at Signia by Hilton Atlanta on December 02, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Ebro Darden Appears to Criticize How Charlamagne Tha God Secured $200 Million Deal With IHeartRadio

Ebro suggested that 'The Breakfast Club' personality was "willing to do things" he wouldn't do for a $200 million iHeartRadio deal.

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Logo of Hot 97 FM, a prominent radio station, displayed on a backdrop with a cityscape in the background.
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Hot 97 Announces New Hosts Following 'Ebro in the Morning' Axing

Hot 97 introduced Ronndell Smith, Lana Harris, and Million as new hosts but stopped short of confirming their roles or time slots.

Mark Elibert136 days ago
50 Cent, wearing a patterned shirt and cap, smiling on stage. Ebro Darden, in a black T-shirt and cap, speaking at an event.
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50 Cent Gets Response From Ebro After Saying He 'Put a Word in to Have Your Show Taken Off the Air'

Ebro has since launched a new show with Laura Stylez and Peter Rosenberg.

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Funk Flex Alleges Kimora Lee Simmons Had an Affair With Birdman Due to His Wealth

Kimora Lee and Russell were married from 1998 to 2009; they share two daughters.

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