Kazeem, Mero, Mia Bell, and the crew break down a historic weekend in hip-hop as Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium residency comes to a close. From Beyoncé opening night with “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” Blue Ivy on piano, Nas performing “The World Is Yours,” Eminem joining for “Renegade,” Pharrell, Slick Rick, Rihanna, Usher, DJ Khaled, The-Dream, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Teyana Taylor and more — the team discusses the unforgettable moments and the production behind one of the biggest shows in hip-hop history.

The crew debates whether younger generations are finally appreciating Jay-Z’s legacy, the difference between intimate concerts and massive stadium productions, and whether a filmed version of the event could become a classic hip-hop documentary experience.

Plus, the conversation gets deeper as Mero, Mia, Kazeem, and the crew discuss separating an artist’s work from their personal actions, where fans draw the line when supporting controversial musicians, and which legendary artists would be hardest to see fall from grace.

Later, the crew reacts to discussions around Kanye West, Drake, R. Kelly, Stevie Wonder, Andre 3000, and the complicated relationship between culture, accountability, and music history.

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>