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07/31/26 — Mornings With Mero: Rick Ross’ Album Flops, Hip Hop Jeopardy & The Grind Behind Radio

HOT 97 · Aug 11, 2026 · published to YouTube

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 tickets, before the crew gets into what it really takes to build a career in radio — including the slow grind, staying motivated and knowing when not to play yourself. Plus, they react to Rick Ross’ disappointing first-week album numbers and debate whether artists should worry about sales or simply focus on making good music. Tune in and kick off your weekend with the crew on Hot97. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy informati

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