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>