On this Friday edition of Mornings with Mero, Mero, Mia Belle, Kaz, Shani Kulture, and DJ Kast One bring the Tri-State a high-energy mix of entertainment, culture, money talk, and wellness. The crew reacts to Michael B. Jordan’s plan to step back after a major run of acting and directing work, then dives into the conversation around Colin Kaepernick’s new book and his account of the NFL, Jay-Z, and the legacy of his protest.

In “The Mind of Mero,” Mero gets candid about parenting, saving for college, and whether the traditional college path will look different for the next generation. The show also features Hip Hop Jeopardy and Bryson Tiller ticket giveaways, plus a powerful Voices From the Towns conversation with Nike trainer and House of Zeus founder Zeus Epolite.

Zeus previews the House Party Wellness Festival, a Black-centered celebration of fitness, music, mental health, community, and Black-owned vendors. He explains how the event brings culture into wellness through R&B yoga, empowerment Pilates, live-choir training, therapy and breathwork resources, competition, and community connection. The crew also talks training discipline, body confidence, and the impact of creating a fitness space that feels authentic to New York culture.

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>