Dave Chappelle is trending again after responding to the controversy surrounding his trans jokes, while fans and critics also react to a Lauren Boebert photo and his Saudi Arabia show. In this episode, we break down all the headlines, the reactions online, and what it says about the current state of comedy, celebrity, and culture. This is a conversation about more than just one headline — it’s about how public figures navigate backlash, why certain moments go viral, and how entertainment, politics, and internet culture keep colliding in real time.

Play HOT 97 Trivia: While you’re here, put your hip hop knowledge to the test at trivia.hot97.com — play now and see how you rank.

Dave Chappelle is trending again after responding to the controversy surrounding his trans jokes, while fans and critics also react to a Lauren Boebert photo and his Saudi Arabia show. In this episode, we break down all the headlines, the reactions online, and what it says about the current state of comedy, celebrity, and culture. This is a conversation about more than just one headline &mdash; it&rsquo;s about how public figures navigate backlash, why certain moments go viral, and how entertainment, politics, and internet culture keep colliding in real time.
Play HOT 97 Trivia: While you&rsquo;re here, put your hip hop knowledge to the test at <a href="https://trivia.hot97.com/">trivia.hot97.com </a>&mdash; play now and see how you rank.

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

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

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.  

<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;