HOT 97 Mornings with Mero
A weekday morning radio show on New York City's HOT 97, hosted by Mero. Broadcast from 6am to 10am, it features a mix of music, pop culture talk, and celebrity interviews. The show is part of the hip-hop station's signature morning lineup.
Episodes
10.13.26 Mamdani Calls for NYPD Review
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed NYPD "Use of Force" review and police accountability reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.8.26 Rihanna Has 100 + Songs in the Vault
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.7.26 Bronx Woman and Baby Killed in Balcony Fall
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.6.26 Jay-Z and Rihanna's Fenty move
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.5.26 Spike Lee Nearly Fights a Fan at Yankee Stadium
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.29.26 Jim Jones Addresses Lox vs Dipset Drama
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.30.26 Puff Living Life in Prison & Brooklyn 7 Train Horror
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.2.26 Rick Ross Taken Into Custody
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.1.26 Joanna Grell Speaks on Rent Freeze Starting Today
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.30.26 Puff Living Life in Prison & Brooklyn 7 Train Horror
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9. 29.26 Jim Jones Addresses Lox vs Dipset Drama + Best Rapper Fashion Line
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 Wo
9.24.26 Issa Rae Calls Out Hollywood, Mamdani's Influencer Heat
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.See omnystudio.com/listener fo
9.16.26 NYC Dropping the Regents, Guns in Schools, Drake's FOMO
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.28.26 Celebrity Co-Host Jim Jones REACTS Why Are Rap Crews Falling Apart?
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.25.26 Fry Your Opps, Quitting Your Job in NYC & UN Protests in NYC
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 tim
9.23.26 AOC’s Next Move, DoorDash Payback & Cross-Culture Dating
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.22.26 Kimora Lee, DJ Khaled’s Drake Snub & Trauma Bonding Tuesday
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. See omnystudio.com/liste
9.21.26 Drake’s Next Move & Converse Under Fire
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.18.26 Mero Talks Parenting, College & Wellness
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.16.26 Real-World Skills, Drake’s FOMO & Chingy’s Family Drama
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.15.26 Inside the NY Latino Film Festival
The crew talks the NY Latino Film Festival, Tory Lanez and food cravings. Plus Victoria Monét ticket giveaways and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.14.26 Kaepernick vs. Jay-Z & Messy Monday
The crew discusses Colin Kaepernick’s response to Jay-Z and the debate around accountability, business and the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.11.26 The Mind of Dave East
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.10.26 Chef Quie Slobert on Building Harlem’s Fried Chicken Legacy
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.9.26 9/11 Air-Quality Records & Stevie Wonder
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.8.26 Accountability & the Fat Joe–Mark Lamont Hill Debate
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.4.26 Analilia Mejia Talks Congress
Analilia Mejia joins Mornings With Mero to discuss her path to Congress, housing, healthcare, immigration and connecting with voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.3.26 Vlad TV Beef, & The Battle of Jollof
The crew discusses N.O.R.E.’s issues with Vlad TV and the Battle of Jollof’s Nigeria vs. Ghana rivalry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.2.26 Tupac's Murder Verdict + 50 Cent vs. Rick Ross
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9.1.26 AI, Social Media & Technology
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.31.26 Celebrity Rappers & OBJ Returns
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.28.26 Jim Jones on Hustle, Basketball & the NYC Club Era
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mornings With Mero – The Latest in Hip-Hop, Culture & NYC | 8-27-26
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
Maino Guest Co-Hosts + Would You Date Someone Who’s Dating Other People? | Mornings With Mero | 8-26-26
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 b
Is It Okay to Date Someone Who’s Dating Someone Else? + Hip Hop Jeopardy | Mornings With Mero | 8-25-26
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 b
Messy Mental Health Mondays | Mornings With Mero | 8-24-26
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
It's FRIED-DAY! + Donell Jones & Joe Verzuz | Mornings Wth Mero 8-21-26
It’s FRIED-DAY on Mornings With Mero! Mero, Mia Belle, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One kick off the Friday show with jokes, wild childhood stories, old-school games and another round of Hip Hop Jeopardy. The crew also talks about artists getting booed early in their careers, including Lauryn Hill’s legendary Apollo story, while Mero shares his own experiences dealing with hecklers. Plus, the sh
Mornings With Mero | Locksmith’s Oscar Napa Talks Knicks, Mamdani, & NYC | 8/20/26
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and the crew are back with another wild morning on Mornings With Mero. Mero kicks things off with a hilarious breakdown of why family vacations aren’t really vacations for parents, while the crew shares their own stories about road trips, kids, family reunions and trying to escape the chaos. The crew also gets into a study linking major music releases to an incre
Wine Pon It Wednesdays + Hip Hop Jeopardy!, Can Kids Curse? & The Gentle Parenting Debate | 08/19/26
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz and Shani Culture get into the debate over gentle parenting, strict parenting and whether kids should be allowed to curse. The crew also breaks down surrogacy, adoption, foster care and some wild stories surrounding parenthood. Plus, they dive into 2K, microtransactions and gaming culture before putting listeners to the test with Hip Hop Jeopardy! for a chance to win $100. Then
Mornings With Mero | Stephen A. Smith Called Out Over Comments About Black Women, Apologies Have Levels & R&B’s Greatest Hits | 08/18/26
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One get into a packed morning of hot takes, jokes and real conversations. The crew breaks down Stephen A. Smith being called out over his comments about Black women and debates whether he needs to take accountability and “take his licks.” They also get into the different levels of an apology, old-school CD memories, classic R&B, and whether Essence go
08/17/26 — Mornings With Mero: LisaRaye Calls Out Yung Miami + HIP-HOP JEOPARDY!
LisaRaye is calling out Yung Miami, and the crew gets into the latest celebrity drama, internet reactions, and why some OGs have absolutely no problem saying what’s on their minds. Mero and the crew keep it raw as they break down the conversation and everything surrounding it. Mero also opens up about getting older and how your guilty pleasures get guiltier, from late-night cereal and fast food to
Pitchfork SLAMS Tyga’s AI Album + Tupac Trial Update | Mornings With Mero 8-14-26
Mero and the crew are back with another wild morning, breaking down the realities of getting older and how your guilty pleasures get guiltier. From late-night cereal turning into a full-blown disaster to realizing the days of Taco Bell, White Castle, and reckless eating are officially behind you, Mero gets brutally honest about aging. The crew also gets into Russell Westbrook’s retirement, Lionel
Pitchfork SLAMS Tyga’s AI Album + Tupac Trial Update | Mornings With Mero
Mero and the crew are back with another wild morning, breaking down the realities of getting older and how your guilty pleasures get guiltier. From late-night cereal turning into a full-blown disaster to realizing the days of Taco Bell, White Castle, and reckless eating are officially behind you, Mero gets brutally honest about aging. The crew also gets into Russell Westbrook’s retirement, Lionel
Pitchfork SLAMS Tyga’s AI Album + Tupac Trial Update | Mornings With Mero Livestream 8-13-26
Mero and the crew are back with another wild morning, breaking down the realities of getting older and how your guilty pleasures get guiltier. From late-night cereal turning into a full-blown disaster to realizing the days of Taco Bell, White Castle, and reckless eating are officially behind you, Mero gets brutally honest about aging. The crew also gets into Russell Westbrook’s retirement, Lionel
Pitchfork SLAMS Tyga’s AI Album + Tupac Trial Update | Mornings With Mero Livestream 8-13-26
Mero and the crew are back with another wild morning, breaking down the realities of getting older and how your guilty pleasures get guiltier. From late-night cereal turning into a full-blown disaster to realizing the days of Taco Bell, White Castle, and reckless eating are officially behind you, Mero gets brutally honest about aging. The crew also gets into Russell Westbrook’s retirement, Lionel
08/12/26 | Mornings With Mero | Wine Pon It Wednesdays: Who Are the Caribbean Big 3?
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz and the crew are back with another packed morning on Hot 97. Mero opens up about getting unexpected advice from his son, sparking a conversation about how wisdom can come from people younger than you. The crew shares their own experiences with younger family members giving them perspective and reminds listeners that you can learn something from anybody. The conversation takes a
08/11/26 | Mornings With Mero | Hip Hop Jeopardy Brings Future, En Vogue & Leaders of the New School
The Crew! Back with another round of Hip Hop Jeopardy, putting callers from Brooklyn, Long Island, Harlem and Washington Heights to the test. The crew runs through East Coast hip hop, R&B, culture and Southern hip hop with questions about Future, En Vogue, Leaders of the New School and Silk Sonic. After a few tough misses and plenty of jokes from the crew, a caller from Washington Heights gets the
08/10/26 | Mornings With Mero | Hip Hop Jeopardy, Dating After 35 & Amanda Seales’ Insecure Comments
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One kick off Monday with Hip Hop Jeopardy, putting callers to the test with East Coast hip hop, R&B and Southern hip hop questions. The crew also debates whether it’s harder to find love after 35, with one caller suggesting arranged marriages for people over 30. Later, Mero and the crew discuss the Insecure 10-year anniversary celebrations and Amanda
08/07/26 Mornings With Mero – Video Game Spending, Hip Hop Jeopardy & Phoenix Flex AI Controversy
Mero, Mia Belle, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One are live for a Friday edition of Mornings With Mero. The crew debates spending real money in video games, plays Hip Hop Jeopardy for a Planet Fitness membership, swaps stories about events where nobody showed up, debates air fryers and fried salmon, reacts to Mero’s raccoon encounter, and breaks down Phoenix Flex’s AI controversy surrounding his
08/06/26 – Mornings With Mero: MySpace Is Back?! + Mouse Jones Talks Dead Ass Comedy
Mia Bell, Mero, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One are back for Power to the People Thursday. The crew debates whether MySpace should really make a comeback, checks out their wild social media algorithms, and plays Hip Hop Jeopardy for a chance to win a year-long Planet Fitness membership. Plus, Mouse Jones joins the show to talk about his journey in media, the importance of live entertainment, w
8/5/26 Mornings With Mero: Trina’s Relationship Debate, Hip Hop Jeopardy & Edgar Berlanga
Mia Bell takes over the Mind of Mia Bell and breaks down Trina’s comments about relationships, money, providing, and supporting your partner’s career. The crew debates 50/50 relationships, shared bank accounts, women being the breadwinners, and whether you’d be comfortable with your partner getting major attention in the public eye. Then it’s time for Hip Hop Jeopardy, with callers battling across
08/04/26 – Mornings With Mero | Hip-Hop Jeopardy, Tyrese’s Struggles & The Yayo vs. Bleek Debate
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One kick off the morning with another round of Hip-Hop Jeopardy, putting callers to the test across East Coast hip-hop, Southern hip-hop, R&B and culture for a chance to win a one-year Planet Fitness membership. The crew then gets into a heated debate over Tony Yayo and Lil’ Bleek’s albums, comparing Thoughts of a Predicate Felon to Bleek’s catalog an
8/03/26 - Mornings With Mero: Organized Fight Club, Drake & YG Rumors, Jim Jones’ Kitten Heel Take
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One kick off the morning with stories about an organized kid fight, Hip Hop Jeopardy, Drake and YG rumors, J. Cole and Dreamville, and Jim Jones’ thoughts on kitten heels in the club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/31/26 — Mornings With Mero: Rick Ross’ Album Flops, Hip Hop Jeopardy & The Grind Behind Radio
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One close out the week with another packed morning of jokes, music, culture and real talk. Mero gets into the end of summer and gearing up for youth football season, the crew debates the latest Marvel and Spider-Man buzz, and they take a trip down memory lane discussing legendary DJ drops and producer tags. Hip Hop Jeopardy brings the competition as c
07/30/26 — Mornings With Mero: BET Recap, Ray J’s Health & Another Wild Magic Hour
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One are back with another morning of nonstop energy, jokes and conversation. The crew breaks down the latest BET Experience moments, including the standout tributes and performances, before teasing a conversation about Ray J and his health. Then it’s straight into the Magic Hour with Hip Hop Jeopardy, wild caller moments, music talk and plenty of chao
07/29/26 Mornings With Mero: Mero’s Petty Tequila Revenge Gets Him in Trouble 😂 | Hip Hop Jeopardy
Mero opens up about a petty move that backfired after he drank his wife’s tequila while she was away — leading to a hilarious debate with Mia Bell, Kaz, and the crew about relationships, arguments, apologies, and knowing when to simply let somebody be mad. The crew also breaks down the difference between wanting solutions and just needing to vent. Then it’s time for Hip Hop Jeopardy, as callers ba
7/28/26 — Mornings With Mero: Summer Jam Aftermath, Young Miami’s Money & Nems’ Main Stage Debut
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One break down the wildest moments from Summer Jam with Nems in the building. The crew talks backstage chaos, Young Miami throwing real cash into the crowd, DaBaby and Fetty Wap’s performances, G Herbo, French Montana, and the biggest moments of the night. Nems also reflects on making his first Summer Jam main-stage appearance and performing “Glock T
7.27.26 — Summer Jam Recap: Nems Talks His Main Stage Debut, Young Miami’s Money & The Biggest Moments
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One break down everything from Summer Jam, with Nems joining the crew to recap his first main-stage performance, backstage stories, Young Miami throwing real cash into the crowd, The Baby’s high-energy set, Fetty Wap’s return, Jersey showing out, and the biggest Summer Jam moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.24.26 — Mornings With Mero: Snoop Dogg Biopic, Fat Joe Movie Ideas & Asking For Favors
7.24.26 — Mornings With Mero is back with Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture and DJ Kast One covering the biggest stories, wildest moments and conversations from the morning. The show talks about YG being detained by police in connection with a search warrant related to the death of Draco the Ruler, personal experiences with unexpected police stops, and how policing has changed since the ’90s. The
7.23.26 | Mornings With Mero : Snoop Dogg Biopic, Fat Joe Movie & The Right Way To Ask For Favors
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One break down the news of Snoop Dogg’s upcoming biopic and debate who could play hip-hop’s biggest legends on the big screen. The crew shares their picks for artists who deserve their own movies, including Fat Joe and his legendary stories throughout hip-hop history. Plus, Mero gives his thoughts on the proper way to ask for favors, why people shoul
7/21/26 | Mornings With Mero: Friendships, Pause Playlist Confessions & Summer Jam Trivia
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Culture, and DJ Kast One are back with another wild morning. The crew talks about when being unavailable makes you a bad friend, rebuilding friendships after falling out, and why real friends show up when it matters. They also reveal the songs men secretly sing word-for-word, creating the ultimate “Pause Playlist” featuring hip-hop and R&B guilty pleasures. Plus, Summer
7.20.26: Jay-Z's Historic Yankee Stadium Weekend, Fanatics Fest & Hip Hop Jeopardy
Mero is joined by Mia Bell, Kast One, and Shani Culture to recap Jay-Z's legendary three-night run at Yankee Stadium, breaking down the biggest guest appearances, Kanye's absence, the Jaz-O reunion, and what the performances meant for hip hop history. The crew also dives into Mero's Fanatics Fest experience, sharing stories from backstage with WWE superstars, athletes, and celebrities while discus
Odell Beckham’s Money Breakdown, The Death of Hobbies, Jacob Fatu Talks Wrestling Legacy & More
7.17.26 — Mornings With Mero breaks down Odell Beckham Jr.’s viral explanation of where his NFL money goes, including taxes, family responsibilities, and the reality behind athlete wealth. The crew discusses whether athletes are overpaid, Kyle Kuzma’s comments, and why context matters when talking about professional sports money. Mero, and the crew also talk about how the creator economy has chang
7.16.26 — Mornings With Mero: Time’s Top Creators, Hip Hop Jeopardy & Will Mills Brings The Chaos
Mero, Mia, Kaz, Shani Kulture, and special guest host Will Mills break down Time Magazine’s Top 100 Creators of 2026, celebrating names like Drewsky, IShowSpeed, Mark Phillips, Kev On Stage, and more. The crew talks about how internet creators have become the new generation of entertainers, the importance of originality, consistency, and building a real community. Mero shares a wild story from the
7.15.26 | The Mind Of Mero: Fatherhood, Food Debates & Wild Relationship Stories
Mero is joined by Brooklyn’s own Will Mills for another unpredictable episode of The Mind Of Mero, diving into fatherhood, relationships, food debates, and the wild conversations that always come up when the cameras are rolling. Mero and Will break down the realities of raising kids, with Will sharing what it’s like being a proud father of six. The guys discuss the difference between having one ch
7.14.26 — Mero Debates Favorite Kids, Nas vs. Jay-Z, and Hip-Hop’s Greatest Anniversary Albums | Mornings With Mero
Mero and the crew are back with another wild conversation covering parenting, hip-hop history, and the culture. The crew reacts to Baby Brim addressing accusations that she has a favorite child, leading into a hilarious debate about whether parents secretly rank their kids. Mero breaks down his “power rankings” theory and explains why his favorite changes depending on the week. Then the booth gets
7.13.26 — Mornings With Mero — Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Weekend, Hip-Hop’s Legacy & Separating Art From The Artist
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
7.10.26 | Mornings With Mero: Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt Celebration, Hip Hop Jeopardy & The AI Image Debate
Mero, Mia Bella, Kazeem, and Shani Kulture kick off Friday with a packed episode of Mornings With Mero. The crew talks self-awareness after Mero reflects on attending Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary listening session, the legendary hip hop conversations that followed, and why sometimes you have to know when it’s time to go home. The team dives into Phoenix Flex’s viral Summer Jam controv
7.9.26 | Young Miami’s “Spin That” Debate, Mero vs. Cat Williams Race Story & Hip Hop Jeopardy | Mornings With Mero
7.9.26 | Mornings With Mero dives into Young Miami’s “Spin That” reaching the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20, Rihanna showing support, and the conversation around the song’s impact. The crew debates the culture, controversy, and whether people are judging the music or the story behind it. Mero gets reflective during the “Mind of Mero” as he talks about his kids having completely different summer experie
7.8.26 — Will & Jada Are Back?! Tiger’s Phone Drama Takes a Wild Turn + Summer Jam Tickets
The crew reacts to new footage in the Tiger cellphone drama, discussing the latest legal updates, shifting narratives, and why public opinion often moves faster than the facts. Cast Uno’s “Mind of Cast” explores a major tech lesson: knowing how to use your phone could save you from a lot of trouble. From privacy settings and location tracking to AI misinformation, the team talks about why it’s tim
7.7.26 — Mornings With Mero | New Hip Hop Sounds, Hip Hop Jeopardy Fails & Taco Bell Temptations
Mero and the crew kick off the morning breaking down the latest sounds in hip hop, including artists bringing back the 80s-inspired aesthetic, new alter egos, and the debate over whether AI is changing the future of music. The team reacts to Tiger’s new Starface persona, Phoenix Flexing’s viral “Rubber” track, and the return of nostalgic synth-heavy production. The crew also gets into celebrity he
7.6.26 — Mornings With Mero | Hip Hop Jeopardy, Summer Jam Tickets & The Real Future
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,
7.2.26 Chris Brown Dog Attack, Is New York Getting Soft?, Lupe Fiasco's Kendrick Take & Hip Hop Jeopardy | Mornings With Mero
Mero, Mia Bell, Kaz, Shani Kulture, and DJ Kast One kick off another hilarious edition of Mornings With Mero. Mia Bell's Do Tell covers the shocking lawsuit involving Chris Brown after a reported dog attack left a woman seriously injured, leading the crew to debate responsibility, dangerous pets, and the bizarre details surrounding the incident. Later, Mero's Mind of Mero asks whether New York Cit
7.1.26 | Mero Talks NYC Housing Crisis, Rent Stabilization & The Reality Behind Affordable Housing
Mero sits down with Kenny Burgos from the New York Apartment Association for a conversation about one of New York City’s biggest issues: housing. They discuss the ongoing housing crisis, rent stabilization, the challenges facing both tenants and landlords, the need for more affordable housing, and possible solutions to help everyday New Yorkers. The conversation breaks down the realities behind r
6.30.26 | NYC Rent Freeze Debate, BET Awards Highlights & Housing Talk | Mornings With Mero
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew recaps some of the biggest moments from the BET Awards, including Lauryn Hill's tribute, memorable performances, and Mia Belle's entertainment headlines. The conversation then shifts to New York's housing crisis as Kenny Burgos of the New York Apartment Association joins the show to discuss the city's rent freeze, rent-stabilized apartments, Housing
6.29.26 | James Carville Debate, Ray J Boxing News + Hip Hop Jeopardy | Mornings With Mero
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew reacts to comments from longtime Democratic strategist James Carville, sparking a lively conversation about the direction of the Democratic Party and democratic socialism. The show also dives into entertainment headlines, including Ray J preparing for a celebrity boxing match after his recent health scare, along with plenty of laughs and commentary f
6.26.26 | Trump & Senate Clash, Rent Freeze Talk, NBA Trades + Entertainment Headlines | Mornings With Mero
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew breaks down political tension between Senator Bill Cassidy and Donald Trump as they argue over votes and political direction in Washington. In New York housing news, the Rent Guidelines Board moves toward a potential rent freeze for stabilized apartments, sparking conversation about affordability and the cost of living in the city. Sports headlines h
6.25.26 | World Cup Heats Up + Hip-Hop Headlines | Mornings With Mero
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew gets into World Cup action as the tournament starts tightening up and every match begins to feel like a must-win. They also react to hip-hop headlines and whatever’s trending online, breaking it down in real time with their own takes and jokes. Listener call-ins keep the energy unpredictable, with people chiming in and steering parts of the conversat
6.24.26 | NYC Politics, World Cup Coverage + Hip-Hop & Culture Talk | Mornings With Mero
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew talks through NYC politics and how people across the city are reacting to the current political climate and local conversations. They also get into World Cup coverage, breaking down recent matches and how the tournament is shaping up as teams push toward the knockout stage. The show moves into entertainment and hip-hop culture, with reactions to tren
6.23.26 | Julie Won Runs for Congress, Messi Monday, World Cup Updates + MSG Concert Tragedy | Mornings With Mero
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Julie Won announcing her run for Congress and what it could mean for New York City politics. The conversation continues with another edition of (Messi Monday), celebrating Lionel Messi's latest World Cup performance and the excitement surrounding the 2026 tournament. The show also covers updates in the Luigi Mangione case, as his legal team
