
Kid Mero Debuts as Hot 97 Morning Host, Brings NYC Swagger to the Air
The Kid Mero begins his first day as Hot 97’s morning host with “Hot 97 Mornings With Mero,” replacing Ebro in the Morning. The piece sketches his rise from graffiti and podcasts to radio, Hot 97’s strategic move to appeal to internet-savvy New Yorkers, and Mero’s improvisational style, political sensibilities, and push to fit a PG-13 format while navigating the station’s quirks and legacy.



