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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Odell Beckham’s Money Breakdown, The Death of Hobbies, Jacob Fatu Talks Wrestling Legacy & More
7.17.26 — Mornings With Mero breaks down Odell Beckham Jr.’s viral explanation of where his NFL money goes, including taxes, family responsibilities, and the reality behind athlete wealth. The crew discusses whether athletes are overpaid, Kyle Kuzma’s comments, and why context matters when talking …
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7.16.26 — Mornings With Mero: Time’s Top Creators, Hip Hop Jeopardy & Will Mills Brings The Chaos
Mero, Mia, Kaz, Shani Kulture, and special guest host Will Mills break down Time Magazine’s Top 100 Creators of 2026, celebrating names like Drewsky, IShowSpeed, Mark Phillips, Kev On Stage, and more. The crew talks about how internet creators have become the new generation of entertainers, the imp…
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7.15.26 | The Mind Of Mero: Fatherhood, Food Debates & Wild Relationship Stories
Mero is joined by Brooklyn’s own Will Mills for another unpredictable episode of The Mind Of Mero, diving into fatherhood, relationships, food debates, and the wild conversations that always come up when the cameras are rolling. Mero and Will break down the realities of raising kids, with Will sha…
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7.14.26 — Mero Debates Favorite Kids, Nas vs. Jay-Z, and Hip-Hop’s Greatest Anniversary Albums | Mornings With Mero
Mero and the crew are back with another wild conversation covering parenting, hip-hop history, and the culture. The crew reacts to Baby Brim addressing accusations that she has a favorite child, leading into a hilarious debate about whether parents secretly rank their kids. Mero breaks down his “p…
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7.13.26 — Mornings With Mero — Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Weekend, Hip-Hop’s Legacy & Separating Art From The Artist
Kazeem, Mero, Mia Bell, and the crew break down a historic weekend in hip-hop as Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium residency comes to a close. From Beyoncé opening night with “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” Blue Ivy on piano, Nas performing “The World Is Yours,” Eminem joining for “Renegade,” Pharrell, Slick Rick, …
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7.10.26 | Mornings With Mero: Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt Celebration, Hip Hop Jeopardy & The AI Image Debate
Mero, Mia Bella, Kazeem, and Shani Kulture kick off Friday with a packed episode of Mornings With Mero. The crew talks self-awareness after Mero reflects on attending Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary listening session, the legendary hip hop conversations that followed, and why sometimes yo…
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7.9.26 | Young Miami’s “Spin That” Debate, Mero vs. Cat Williams Race Story & Hip Hop Jeopardy | Mornings With Mero
7.9.26 | Mornings With Mero dives into Young Miami’s “Spin That” reaching the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20, Rihanna showing support, and the conversation around the song’s impact. The crew debates the culture, controversy, and whether people are judging the music or the story behind it. Mero gets refl…
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7.8.26 — Will & Jada Are Back?! Tiger’s Phone Drama Takes a Wild Turn + Summer Jam Tickets
The crew reacts to new footage in the Tiger cellphone drama, discussing the latest legal updates, shifting narratives, and why public opinion often moves faster than the facts. Cast Uno’s “Mind of Cast” explores a major tech lesson: knowing how to use your phone could save you from a lot of troubl…
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7.7.26 — Mornings With Mero | New Hip Hop Sounds, Hip Hop Jeopardy Fails & Taco Bell Temptations
Mero and the crew kick off the morning breaking down the latest sounds in hip hop, including artists bringing back the 80s-inspired aesthetic, new alter egos, and the debate over whether AI is changing the future of music. The team reacts to Tiger’s new Starface persona, Phoenix Flexing’s viral “Ru…
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7.6.26 — Mornings With Mero | Hip Hop Jeopardy, Summer Jam Tickets & The Real Future
Mero, Erica, and the crew kick off the week with a wild conversation covering everything from controversial moments in hip hop to the rise of influencer culture. The crew reacts to a rapper’s shocking Rolling Loud comments, discusses internet personalities like Jack Doherty, and debates whether tod…
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