HOT 97 Names Comedian & Media Personality The Kid Mero As New Morning Show Host After “Ebro In The Morning” Cancellation

Hot 97 is moving forward with some major changes.

via: Hot 97

NEW YORK (WQHT) – HOT 97, New York’s #1 multicultural station regardless of language, today announced the launch of its brand-new morning show, HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, premiering Tuesday, January 13, airing weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST. The show will be hosted by The Kid Mero, one of New York’s most recognizable and authentic voices in media and culture.

Hailing from the Bronx, The Kid Mero is a New York Times best-selling author, Writers Guild Award winner, and a Variety “Comic to Watch.” He currently hosts Victory Light with The Kid Mero and co-hosts 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony. Now, Mero brings his unmistakable energy, humor, and cultural perspective to mornings on HOT 97.

“HOT 97 has always been about representing the culture of New York, and Mero is New York,” said Kudjo Sogadzi, EVP of Content & Growth at MediaCo. “He’s authentic, hilarious, fearless, and deeply connected to the community. HOT 97 Mornings with Mero is going to set the tone for the city every morning and create must- listen moments for our audience.”

The announcement comes on the heels of a historic 2025 for MediaCo, a year marked by surging revenue and performance that outpaced every broadcaster in the nation, underscoring the company’s momentum, growing cultural influence, and continued investment in premium talent and franchise brands like HOT 97.