Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One kick off Monday with Hip Hop Jeopardy, putting callers to the test with East Coast hip hop, R&B and Southern hip hop questions. The crew also debates whether it’s harder to find love after 35, with one caller suggesting arranged marriages for people over 30. Later, Mero and the crew discuss the Insecure 10-year anniversary celebrations and Amanda Seales being left out of the reunions, including her comments about having to be her own biggest cheerleader.

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>

08/10/26 | Mornings With Mero | Hip Hop Jeopardy, Dating After 35 & Amanda Seales’ Insecure Comments

The Crew! Back with another round of Hip Hop Jeopardy, putting callers from Brooklyn, Long Island, Harlem and Washington Heights to the test. The crew runs through East Coast hip hop, R&B, culture and Southern hip hop with questions about Future, En Vogue, Leaders of the New School and Silk Sonic. After a few tough misses and plenty of jokes from the crew, a caller from Washington Heights gets the final question right and takes home a one-year Planet Fitness membership. Plus, Mero and the crew keep the morning moving with Hot 97 News, Flex and Nessa TV promos, Bridging Cultures, music and plenty of classic Hot 97 energy.

08/11/26 | Mornings With Mero | Hip Hop Jeopardy Brings Future, En Vogue & Leaders of the New School

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.

08/10/26 | Mornings With Mero | Hip Hop Jeopardy, Dating After 35 & Amanda Seales’ Insecure Comments

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