HOT 97 Mornings with Mero
HOT 97 Mornings with Mero
HOT 97 Mornings with Mero is a weekday morning radio show on New York's Hot 97 (6 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST), hosted by The Kid Mero (Joel Martinez) starting January 2026. The show features Mero's signature Bronx energy, comedic commentary, current events with a focus on New York City and hip-hop culture.Social links:
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10.8.26 Rihanna Has 100 + Songs in the Vault
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew reacts to Rihanna revealing she has over 100 unreleased songs since her 2016 album ANTI. The crew also discuss artists holding unreleased music.
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10.7.26 Bronx Woman and Baby Killed in Balcony Fall
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses a Bronx woman and her 8-month-old baby killed in a balcony fall. In addition, Barack Obama’s new podcast and Will Smith’s upcoming “215” project with DJ Jazzy Jeff.
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10.6.26 Jay-Z and Rihanna's Fenty move
Mero, Miabelle, Kaz, and Shani Kulture break down Jay-Z potentially taking a 50% stake in Rihanna's Fenty Beauty and also discuss Chris Brown's custody fight with Diamond Brown.
51:20Clean
10.5.26 Spike Lee Nearly Fights a Fan at Yankee Stadium
It's Messy Monday on Mornings With Mero with Miabelle, Kaz and Shani Kulture. The crew discusses the Spike Lee Yankee Stadium incident, while callers share why they walked out on a date, plus Hip Hop Jeopardy and SYD ticket giveaways for Brooklyn Paramount.
56:54Clean
9.29.26 Jim Jones Addresses Lox vs Dipset Drama
Celebrity Co-Host Jim Jones talks about his early working years before music, sharing some of the jobs and experiences that helped shape his path.
47:30Clean
9.30.26 Puff Living Life in Prison & Brooklyn 7 Train Horror
Mero, Miabelle, Kaz and Shani Kulture kick off Wine Pon It Wednesday on Hot 97. On this episode MiaBelle talks on Diddy "apparently" living his best life in prison. Mero shouts out Spanish Heritage Month & also dives into a major Brooklyn 7 train story.
53:20Clean
10.2.26 Rick Ross Taken Into Custody
Rick Ross is reportedly taken into custody following a domestic incident, with Jasmin Kendrick sharing an alleged account of an incident involving Ross. Miabelle covers new laws in NYC, rent stabilization, SNAP changes and subscription rules.
46:14Clean
10.1.26 Joanna Grell Speaks on Rent Freeze Starting Today
Joanna Grell, co-chair of the “Freeze the Rent” campaign, joins the show to discuss the rent freeze starting today, October 1st. In “Do Tell Miabelle” We learn that Mayor Mamdani joined Nas in a YouTube video and visited the Bronx School of Hip Hop.
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9.30.26 Puff Living Life in Prison & Brooklyn 7 Train Horror
Mero, MiaBelle, Kaz and Shani Culture kick off Wine Pon It Wednesday on Hot 97. On this episode MiaBelle talks on Diddy "apparently" living his best life in prison. Mero shouts out Spanish Heritage Month & also dives into a major Brooklyn 7 train story.
53:20Clean
9. 29.26 Jim Jones Addresses Lox vs Dipset Drama + Best Rapper Fashion Line
Miabelle holds it down with Kaz as Jim Jones steps in to help keep the morning moving while Mero takes the day off. The conversation covers relationships, breakups and the idea of people changing after they leave a relationship, along with a tragic Midtown bicycle accident and a deeper look at New …
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