HOT 97 Mornings with Mero

On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses a judge reprimanded after bringing a gun into court to test police security procedures, DeJohn Love’s upcoming Netflix Untold documentary, and a car crash into a Queens pizza shop.

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On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses New Jersey’s energy emergency alert amid concerns about power outages and the risk of blackouts, along with Lil Jon’s upcoming memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me. Plus, Alex Wolfe, founder of Only Funds, joins the show to discuss financial wellness and taxes for creators.

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On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Port Authority Bus Terminal renovations, a Georgia rollercoaster accident, and Keefe D’s 40-year sentence in the Tupac Shakur murder case. Plus, chances to win Wild ’N Out, Chris Brown, and Usher tickets.

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On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed NYPD "Use of Force" review and police accountability reforms.

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On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew reacts to Rihanna revealing she has over 100 unreleased songs since her 2016 album ANTI. The crew also discuss artists holding unreleased music.

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On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses a Bronx woman and her 8-month-old baby killed in a balcony fall. In addition, Barack Obama’s new podcast and Will Smith’s upcoming “215” project with DJ Jazzy Jeff.

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Mero, Miabelle, Kaz, and Shani Kulture break down Jay-Z potentially taking a 50% stake in Rihanna's Fenty Beauty and also discuss Chris Brown's custody fight with Diamond Brown.

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It's Messy Monday on Mornings With Mero with Miabelle, Kaz and Shani Kulture. The crew discusses the Spike Lee Yankee Stadium incident, while callers share why they walked out on a date, plus Hip Hop Jeopardy and SYD ticket giveaways for Brooklyn Paramount.

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Celebrity Co-Host Jim Jones talks about his early working years before music, sharing some of the jobs and experiences that helped shape his path.

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Mero, Miabelle, Kaz and Shani Kulture kick off Wine Pon It Wednesday on Hot 97. On this episode MiaBelle talks on Diddy "apparently" living his best life in prison. Mero shouts out Spanish Heritage Month & also dives into a major Brooklyn 7 train story.

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Rick Ross is reportedly taken into custody following a domestic incident, with Jasmin Kendrick sharing an alleged account of an incident involving Ross. Miabelle covers new laws in NYC, rent stabilization, SNAP changes and subscription rules.

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Joanna Grell, co-chair of the “Freeze the Rent” campaign, joins the show to discuss the rent freeze starting today, October 1st. In “Do Tell Miabelle” We learn that Mayor Mamdani joined Nas in a YouTube video and visited the Bronx School of Hip Hop.

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Mero, MiaBelle, Kaz and Shani Culture kick off Wine Pon It Wednesday on Hot 97. On this episode MiaBelle talks on Diddy "apparently" living his best life in prison. Mero shouts out Spanish Heritage Month & also dives into a major Brooklyn 7 train story.

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Miabelle holds it down with Kaz as Jim Jones steps in to help keep the morning moving while Mero takes the day off. The conversation covers relationships, breakups and the idea of people changing after they leave a relationship, along with a tragic Midtown bicycle accident and a deeper look at New York City’s e-bike and scooter culture. 

Music takes center stage with a look at Stevie Wonder and the release of previously unreleased material connected to the legendary Songs in the Key of Life era. Jim Jones also talks about his early working years before mus...

It's Power to the People Thursday on Mornings with Mero. The Kid Mero, MiaBelle, Kaz, Shani Kulture and DJ Kast One start with a City Council bill to add speed bumps, medians and barriers in residential neighborhoods. Issa Rae's viral Variety Power of Women's speech about rich white men running Hollywood, which lands right before the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger.

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The crew talks about guns found in city high schools and the tragic deaths of two Rutgers grads at Spring Street. They also back Macklemore as Ed Sheeran's tour falls apart and break down Drake's FOMO short film. Then the Hot Topic sets off a Caribbean rice war, with Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad all calling in. 

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MiaBelle keeps the chair warm with Celebrity Co-host Jim Jones for a Messy Monday. Kaz, Shani Kulture, producer J-Rod and Rainey on cameras are all in the building. The crew gets through the nor'easter, theories about the Brooklyn sewer climbers, and a Delta flight from Barcelona that filled with smoke. 

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On this Friday edition of Mornings with Mero, Mero, MiaBelle, Kaz, Shani Kulture, and DJ Kast One get the Tri-State ready for the weekend with blunt workplace talk, major New York headlines, pop-culture news, and the return of the Friday “Fry Your Opps” Hot Topic. The crew kicks off with a conversation about quitting jobs, two-week notices, workplace burnout, and knowing when it is time to walk away. 

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 The crew discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s political future, Mahershala Ali’s stalled Blade reboot, and the reality of creative projects that get developed, funded, and never make it to the public. 

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The crew recaps Monday Night Lights at Hidden Tiger, where fans, friends, and special guests came out for football, drinks, and classic Mornings with Mero energy. MiaBelle breaks down the widespread airport disruption that affected major Northeast airports after an air-traffic-control data circuit failed and a construction-related cable cut impacted the backup system. 

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On this September 21 episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew debates Drake, borough pride, Pusha T and the next crossover superstar. They also discuss Converse removing an ad.

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On this Friday episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Michael B. Jordan, Colin Kaepernick, parenting, and college and wellness. Plus Hip Hop Jeopardy, Bryson Tiller ticket giveaways and more.

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On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Macklemore, Drake’s FOMO visual project, and bringing back real-world skills in the age of technology and AI. The crew also discusses Chingy and his son’s conversation on fatherhood.

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The crew talks the NY Latino Film Festival, Tory Lanez and food cravings. Plus Victoria Monét ticket giveaways and more.

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The crew discusses Colin Kaepernick’s response to Jay-Z and the debate around accountability, business and the NFL.

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Dave East joins Mornings With Mero to talk Harlem, basketball, music, Tupac and the culture of clout. Plus Hip Hop Jeopardy, listener giveaways and snack talk.

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Chef Quie Slobert of Charles Pan-Fried Chicken joins Mornings With Mero to discuss Harlem’s fried chicken legacy, community, youth programs and taking the restaurant worldwide.

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The crew discusses newly released 9/11-era air-quality records and celebrates Stevie Wonder’s upcoming New York performance honoring Songs in the Key of Life.

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The crew debates accountability, public controversy and redemption surrounding Kanye West, Kid Cudi and Peter Rosenberg. They also discuss Fat Joe, Mark Lamont Hill, identity, language and the responsibility that comes with using derogatory terms.

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Mia Belle holds down Mornings with Mero alongside Kaz and DJ Kast One, with Harlem’s own Jim Jones joining as special guest co-host for a lively morning of headlines, hip-hop, culture, and Tri-State call-ins. Jim weighs in on social-media addiction, celebrity safety, dating debates, fatherhood, AI in music, his longevity in hip-hop, and the next phase of his creative ventures. The crew also brings listeners into the conversation with the “Heat Check,” Hip Hop Jeopardy, and classic New York energy.

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Analilia Mejia joins Mornings With Mero to discuss her path to Congress, housing, healthcare, immigration and connecting with voters.

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The crew discusses N.O.R.E.’s issues with Vlad TV and the Battle of Jollof’s Nigeria vs. Ghana rivalry.

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The crew discusses the latest developments in the Tupac Shakur murder case following Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ guilty verdict. They also get into the ongoing 50 Cent and Rick Ross feud and whether the back-and-forth is beef or good business.

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The crew debates the impact of AI and social media on hip-hop and everyday life. Mero also gets into adapting to technology, from supermarket apps to digital tickets.

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The crew debates which celebrities can actually rap, including Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, Allen Iverson and Omari Hardwick, while reacting to Odell Beckham Jr.’s return and his impact on New York football.

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Jim Jones joins as a special guest host to discuss his early hustle, basketball dreams, life in Los Angeles and hearing “Certified Gangsters” on HOT 97 for the first time. He also reflects on New York’s legendary club era and the attention it brought from the Hip-Hop Police.

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Mornings With Mero keeps the conversation going with the latest in hip-hop, entertainment, pop culture, sports, and everything happening around NYC. Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One bring their personalities, jokes, stories, and unfiltered opinions to the biggest conversations making noise. From music and celebrity culture to the headlines, viral moments, and topics everyone is talking about, the crew keeps the morning moving with plenty of laughs, debates, unexpected takes, and real conversation. Tune in to another episode of Mornings With Mero for a mix of culture, entertainment, and NYC energy.

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Maino joins the crew as guest co-host for a wild Wednesday morning on Mornings With Mero. The conversation gets straight into relationships as the crew tackles the question: would you date someone who’s already dating other people? Maino weighs in with his take while the crew debates dating, commitment, honesty and whether you can really have rules when nobody is officially exclusive. With Maino bringing his own perspective and energy to the studio, the crew keeps the conversations going with plenty of opinions, jokes and classic HOT 97 energy. It’s another morning of relationship talk, hip-hop culture and New York...

Mornings With Mero gets into a heated relationship conversation as Mero and the crew debate whether it’s okay to date someone who is also dating other people. The conversation centers on honesty, commitment, possessiveness and being upfront about your intentions. Mero explains that he doesn’t believe people own each other and says that if you’re not ready to fully commit, the other person should be free to do what they want as well. Callers from New Jersey, the Bronx and around New York City weigh in, with the conversation repeatedly coming back to one major point: honesty. Then i...

It’s Messy Mental Health Monday on Mornings With Mero! Mero, Mia Belle, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One get into a real conversation about men’s mental health and the different ways men and women are treated when dealing with mental health struggles. Mero opens up about anxiety, ADHD and the pressure men can feel to keep pushing through instead of being given space to work through what they’re experiencing. The crew also discusses how mental health can affect the way the public views celebrities and whether men are given enough understanding when they struggle publicly. Kanye West b...