2020-present · east-coast

08/04/26 – Mornings With Mero | Hip-Hop Jeopardy, Tyrese’s Struggles & The Yayo vs. Bleek Debate

HOT 97 · Aug 11, 2026 · published to YouTube

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 who would have the advantage in a potential Verzuz-style battle. Later, the crew breaks out some “group therapy” for Tyrese after he takes to Instagram asking fans for prayers while dealing with a difficult and overwhelming period in his life. Mero and the crew talk about mental health, having people you can rely on, checking in on your loved ones and knowing when to reach out for support. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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