Overview
- The new show debuted January 13 and airs weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET.
- The Kid Mero, known from Desus & Mero and the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, now anchors the morning slot.
- MediaCo executives called the move the start of a new era, while Mero vowed to uphold Hot 97’s cultural legacy.
- Hot 97 set its weekday lineup around the show: DJ Drewski 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Nessa 1 p.m.–5 p.m., Funk Flex 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
- Early reaction included a public congratulations from Ebro Darden and podcast commentary from Joe Budden praising the choice.