Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One close out the week with another packed morning of jokes, music, culture and real talk. Mero gets into the end of summer and gearing up for youth football season, the crew debates the latest Marvel and Spider-Man buzz, and they take a trip down memory lane discussing legendary DJ drops and producer tags. Hip Hop Jeopardy brings the competition as callers battle for Ken Carson tickets, before the crew gets into what it really takes to build a career in radio — including the slow grind, staying motivated and knowing when not to play yourself. Plus, they react to Rick Ross’ disappointing first-week album numbers and debate whether artists should worry about sales or simply focus on making good music. Tune in and kick off your weekend with the crew on Hot97.

Catch Mornings with Mero on HOT 97, Weekdays from 6am-10am

<p>Catch Mornings with Mero on HOT 97, Weekdays from 6am-10am</p>

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.  

<p><a href="https://hot97.com" data-ved="2ahUKEwi00rqp6cKSAxWJFFkFHQ8FKYoQgK4QegQIARAB" data-hveid="CAEQAQ" data-processed="true">HOT 97 Mornings with Mero</a>&nbsp;is a weekday morning radio show on New York's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rap-up.com/article/the-kid-mero-new-hot-97-morning-show-host" data-processed="true">Hot 97</a> (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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

07/31/26 — Mornings With Mero: Rick Ross’ Album Flops, Hip Hop Jeopardy & The Grind Behind Radio

Mero, Mia Belle, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One are live for a Friday edition of Mornings With Mero. The crew debates spending real money in video games, plays Hip Hop Jeopardy for a Planet Fitness membership, swaps stories about events where nobody showed up, debates air fryers and fried salmon, reacts to Mero’s raccoon encounter, and breaks down Phoenix Flex’s AI controversy surrounding his hit “Rubbers.”

08/07/26 Mornings With Mero – Video Game Spending, Hip Hop Jeopardy & Phoenix Flex AI Controversy

Mia Bell, Mero, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One are back for Power to the People Thursday. The crew debates whether MySpace should really make a comeback, checks out their wild social media algorithms, and plays Hip Hop Jeopardy for a chance to win a year-long Planet Fitness membership. Plus, Mouse Jones joins the show to talk about his journey in media, the importance of live entertainment, working with Tommy Davidson, and the return of Dead Ass Comedy to New York City.

08/06/26 – Mornings With Mero: MySpace Is Back?! + Mouse Jones Talks Dead Ass Comedy

Mia Bell takes over the Mind of Mia Bell and breaks down Trina’s comments about relationships, money, providing, and supporting your partner’s career. The crew debates 50/50 relationships, shared bank accounts, women being the breadwinners, and whether you’d be comfortable with your partner getting major attention in the public eye.

Then it’s time for Hip Hop Jeopardy, with callers battling across East Coast Hip Hop, R&B, Culture, and Southern Hip Hop for a year-long Planet Fitness membership.

Plus, Brooklyn and Puerto Rican boxing star Edgar Berlanga joins the show after his huge Madison Square Garden victory. Berlanga talks about getting knocked down and coming back stronger, representing New York and Puerto Rico, his championship ambitions, working with Zuffa Boxing, meeting Jay-Z, his growing presence in entertainment, his music, and his plans to expand into wrestling and other ventures.

07/31/26 — Mornings With Mero: Rick Ross’ Album Flops, Hip Hop Jeopardy & The Grind Behind Radio

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