Tom Hardy’s unexpected rap career has the Mornings With Mero crew debating which celebrities can actually spit, with Idris Elba, Allen Iverson and Omari Hardwick also getting brought into the conversation. The crew also reacts to Odell Beckham Jr. making his return, his impact on New York football and why OBJ remains one of the biggest names in the game.
Plus, Mero explains why getting older has him choosing the crib over black-tie events, the crew gets into a heated political conversation involving Laura Loomer and Hassan Piker, and Hip Hop Jeopardy puts callers to the test for a chance to win tickets to see A Boogie. It’s another Friday packed with sports, hip-hop, culture, wild takes and plenty of laughs.

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>