HOT 97 Mornings with Mero
Catch Mornings with Mero on HOT 97, Weekdays from 6am-10am
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August 11, 2026 • 40 mins
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 hit “Rubbers.&rd...
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August 11, 2026 • 26 mins
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, working with Tommy Davidson, and the...
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August 11, 2026 • 33 mins
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 East Coast...
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August 11, 2026 • 38 mins
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 and discussing ...
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August 11, 2026 • 32 mins
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.
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August 11, 2026 • 36 mins
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 callers battle for Ken Carson ticket...
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August 11, 2026 • 47 mins
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 chaos. Tap in for the full episod...
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August 11, 2026 • 26 mins
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 battle it out acros...
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August 11, 2026 • 41 mins
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 Talk” from his new...
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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.
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July 29, 2026 • 16 mins
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 Magic Hour gets into S...
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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 should get straight to the p...
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July 29, 2026 • 46 mins
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 Jam ticket giveaway...
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July 29, 2026 • 34 mins
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 discussing some of the weekend's biggest ...
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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 changed the way people...
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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 SPs about an older woman try...
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July 22, 2026 • 47 mins
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 child versus multiple kid...
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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 heated as Mero drops a...
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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 — ...
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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 controversy, the debate ...
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