Dive into Mornings With Mero as the morning crew breaks down yesterday’s biggest hip hop, music, and pop culture headlines — from Tyla’s Rihanna moment to the latest conversation around the U.S. potentially revoking passports for thousands of people behind on child support payments.

Plus, the crew taps into HOT 97’s Hip Hop Trivia, testing music knowledge, debating classic moments, and bringing fun back to the culture conversation.

Watch for the culture, the headlines, laughs, and the real New York perspective only HOT 97 can bring
Hip Hop • Culture • NYC Headlines • Viral Moments • Trivia • Real Talk
Play Hip Hop Trivia: trivia.hot97.com￼.

 

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>

5.8.26 Tyla’s Rihanna Moment, Music Headlines & U.S. Passport Crackdown on Child Support | Mornings With Mero 5.8.26

HOT 97 Mornings with Mero breaks down a packed episode covering major global and local headlines. The team discusses U.S. and Iranian negotiations with reports of a tentative ceasefire agreement, along with ongoing concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. Back in New York, Penn Station is thrown into chaos after a train fire disrupts NJ Transit, LIRR, and Amtrak service, causing major commuter delays across the city. 
In tech news, AI company Anthropic continues its rise as one of the most valuable players in artificial intelligence, reshaping the industry conversation around competition and innovation. The crew also taps into culture and music with FRYDAY energy, as Young M.A opens up about her creative process, writer’s block, and realizing she can return to music anytime she’s ready.

From global politics to NYC transit chaos, AI breakthroughs, and hip hop culture, this episode brings it all together with unfiltered takes, humor, and real talk.

5.29.26 Penn Station Chaos, Iran Ceasefire Talks, Anthropic AI Surge & Young M.A on Music Return

Mia Belle dives into major headlines including reports of President Biden and the Justice Department amid legal discussions, updates on public schools returning to normal scheduling, and new Federal Reserve Bank of New York stats showing many New Yorkers struggling to afford groceries. Mero brings the humor and nostalgia, sharing stories about growing up playing manhunt in Bloomingdale’s, while the crew breaks down music and culture news. Cam and J. Cole reportedly settle a lawsuit over the track “Ready 24,” Action Bronson stops by to talk about being in his creative stride and making music at a high level, and K Camp breaks down his process working with Zaytoven. Tap in for news, hip hop, and unfiltered conversations on HOT 97 Mornings with Mero.

5.28.26 Biden DOJ Lawsuit Talk, Federal Reserve Stats, Cam & J. Cole Settle & Action Bronson on His Run

The energy is high as the NBA Finals conversation continues and Kaz and Mero break down everything happening on the road to the championship. From New York basketball pride to behind-the-scenes stories like their trip to Ohio, the crew brings their signature humor and takes on the culture. Plus, HOT 97 is giving listeners a chance to win Summer Jam tickets, and Mia Belle joins the discussion to talk about recent headlines involving NDA proposals and reporting around the Trump administration. Tap in for sports, entertainment, and unfiltered culture talk on HOT 97 Mornings with Mero.

5.8.26 Tyla’s Rihanna Moment, Music Headlines & U.S. Passport Crackdown on Child Support | Mornings With Mero 5.8.26

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