Mero, Erica, and the crew kick off the week with a wild conversation covering everything from controversial moments in hip hop to the rise of influencer culture. The crew reacts to a rapper’s shocking Rolling Loud comments, discusses internet personalities like Jack Doherty, and debates whether today’s generation has changed how entertainment works.

The crew also talks moving plans, summer vibes, and Mero’s upcoming free crib takeover before diving into Hip Hop Jeopardy with legendary hip hop questions, Summer Jam ticket giveaways, and a celebration of true music knowledge.

Later, the team debates the strangest collectibles people would buy, from celebrity memorabilia to historic sports items, and gets into “Crazy Crazy” stories including a shocking child safety incident. Mia Bell’s Do Tell segment covers Future’s thoughts on love, marriage, and open relationships ahead of his upcoming album.

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>