A heavy start to today’s episode of Mornings With Mero as the crew discusses 14-year-old Devorous Carter, an autistic teen who went missing during a school trip in Jersey Shore. The conversation centers on awareness, urgency, and the role of community when something like this happens. On the sports side, Kaz breaks down the Knicks staying red-hot on a 12-game winning streak and what it means as they push toward a potential 2-0 series lead. The city is fully locked in as the playoff energy keeps building. We also tap into a major Summer Jam announcement shaking up NYC, updates around Power: Legacy, and a conversation on GLP-1 drugs and new health research. Geezy also opens up about self-love and closing a chapter after finalizing his divorce. Singer Inayah joins Mornings With Mero to talk about her album process, dating life, and the reality of navigating the music industry. From Knicks playoff momentum to real-life headlines and culture talk, this episode is New York in real time.

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The New York Knicks take Game 1 on the road, 105–95, behind a dominant 31-point performance from Jalen Brunson and a relentless 15-rebound effort from Josh Hart. In this episode, we recap highlights from our Harlem Watch Party, where Mayor Mamdani pulled up and addressed the crowd, and discuss the electric energy across New York City as the Knicks lock in on a deep playoff run. We also celebrate our 100th episode, give a shoutout to NYC Sanitation after a major night in Midtown, break down the Trump-Iran military debate taking place in Congress, test our knowledge with Hip Hop Jeopardy, and dive into the latest Sauce Walka and Drake drama. Don't miss this packed episode covering sports, politics, culture, and everything happening in NYC.

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Mornings With Mero is outside in full NYC playoff energy—Harlem lit for the Knicks Game 4 watch party at SNIPS, with the city locked in. VIBE taps A$AP Rocky for a new cover, Rihanna’s name hits headlines after a serious security scare, and the culture is moving fast as always. “Friend or Foe,” and Mamdani jumps in with a viral Knicks “executive order” moment that has the timeline talking. NYC, hoops, hip-hop, and chaos—tap in.

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The Morning Show is in full NYC mode—fast, loud, and everywhere at once. Today the crew dives into a wave of breaking headlines: political fallout tied to January 6 discussions, a wild story of alleged “treasure hunters” caught on video crawling out of sewer systems, and OBJ making noise again with a reported return to the New York Giants. Mia Belle breaks down Boosie’s legal situation and the internet debate around it, while the culture side lights up over Jay-Z’s viral locs conversation and Beyoncé’s “Sacred” influence. Plus, Google’s mosquito plan in Florida and California has people calling it science—or insanity.

From NYC streets to global chaos, sports, hip-hop, and headlines—you already know the vibe. Tap in.

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A federal judge hits President Trump with a major legal roadblock, the Knicks and Spurs are locked in and about to tip off Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and the countdown to the FIFA World Cup is officially on with just 10 days to go. Kaz sets the stage for Game 1 in San Antonio, breaking down what fans should expect in this high-stakes Finals matchup. Mia Belle dives into Latto’s candid comments on postpartum depression and shares a throwback roots photo that sparks conversation across the crew. Meanwhile, a disturbing hantavirus exposure story raises concerns as passengers may face a six-week quarantine. In music and culture, Jay-Z sends the internet into a frenzy with a viral freestyle everyone’s decoding bar by bar, while actress Zazie Beetz stops by for a standout moment. From breaking news and NBA Finals pre-game energy to hip-hop, celebrity talk, and global headlines—this episode is locked, loaded, and trending. Tap in.

 

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HOT 97 Mornings with Mero breaks down a packed episode covering major global and local headlines. The team discusses U.S. and Iranian negotiations with reports of a tentative ceasefire agreement, along with ongoing concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. Back in New York, Penn Station is thrown into chaos after a train fire disrupts NJ Transit, LIRR, and Amtrak service, causing major commuter delays across the city. In tech news, AI company Anthropic continues its rise as one of the most valuable players in artificial intelligence, reshaping the industry conversation around competition and innovation. The crew also taps into culture and music with FRYDAY energy, as Young M.A opens up about her creative process, writer’s block, and realizing she can return to music anytime she’s ready. From global politics to NYC transit chaos, AI breakthroughs, and hip hop culture, this episode brings it all together with unfiltered takes, humor, and real talk.

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Mia Belle dives into major headlines including reports of President Biden and the Justice Department amid legal discussions, updates on public schools returning to normal scheduling, and new Federal Reserve Bank of New York stats showing many New Yorkers struggling to afford groceries. Mero brings the humor and nostalgia, sharing stories about growing up playing manhunt in Bloomingdale’s, while the crew breaks down music and culture news. Cam and J. Cole reportedly settle a lawsuit over the track “Ready 24,” Action Bronson stops by to talk about being in his creative stride and making music at a high level, and K Camp breaks down his process working with Zaytoven. Tap in for news, hip hop, and unfiltered conversations on HOT 97 Mornings with Mero.

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The energy is high as the NBA Finals conversation continues and Kaz and Mero break down everything happening on the road to the championship. From New York basketball pride to behind-the-scenes stories like their trip to Ohio, the crew brings their signature humor and takes on the culture. Plus, HOT 97 is giving listeners a chance to win Summer Jam tickets, and Mia Belle joins the discussion to talk about recent headlines involving NDA proposals and reporting around the Trump administration. Tap in for sports, entertainment, and unfiltered culture talk on HOT 97 Mornings with Mero.

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On this episode of HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, Mero breaks down the latest buzz surrounding the New York Knicks, Memorial Day celebrations on 5/26, and the biggest headlines dominating hip hop culture. Plus, Drake makes history with another major milestone, sparking conversations across music and social media. Mero also puts his hip hop knowledge to the test with a hilarious round of Hip Hop Jeopardy, delivering the unfiltered takes, laughs, and cultural commentary fans have come to expect. Tap in for the latest on sports, music, entertainment, and everything happening in the culture. Knicks fans won't want to miss this episode.

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In this episode of Mornings With Mero, it’s Fried on Friday and nobody is safe. Mero and the crew get into Haqueen from Paterson’s Section 8 nightmare after months of displacement, hotel hopping, and being forced into a neighborhood she never signed up for. Sherrelle Bradley and Barbara Friday get put on the grill as the conversation turns into a real callout about housing, accountability, and how families are being left in limbo. The crew also hears from Kathy in Harlem, who gives love to the real fathers doing the work while putting toxic, salty exes on notice. DJ Cocaine checks in to defend his city and plug Four Fathers: No Filter, a podcast featuring four active dads speaking raw truth about child support, co-parenting, fatherhood, and family pressure. Plus, a 9-year-old caller puts her class bully on the grill, the crew steps up with protective energy, and the Knicks-Cavs talk gets spicy as Mero says Cleveland might be headed for a choke. Happy Memorial Day Weekend — grill responsibly. Play along with the crew and test your hip-hop knowledge at trivia.hot97.com.

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