Fans of the popular Hot 97 radio show, “Ebro in the Morning,” were sent into a frenzy after the long-running program abruptly came to an end. Since 2012, co-hosts Ebro Darden, Peter Rosenberg and Laura Stylez provided listeners with their hot takes on celebrity gossip, national news and hip-hop culture. While Darden has publicly aired his theories about the cancellation, the station has yet to officially confirm the reason for the sudden decision, leaving the internet to speculate on the shocking end of an era.
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As we wait for more news to trickle in, here’s what we know about the end of “Ebro in the Morning” so far.
End of an Era
After an amazing 13-year run, “Ebro In The Morning” aired its final show on Dec. 12. Host Ebro Darden confirmed the news in post on X the same day, writing, “It’s done. More to come. #EbroInTheMorning.”
Co-host Laura Stylez posted her own farewell message on Instagram.
“We had the best time… the most beautiful listeners and got to work with legends I love. I’m so proud of the work we did together… I lived so many of my dreams at Hot97 and got to work with my best friends! ….and best friends don’t let go… trust me, @oldmanebro @rosenbergradio and I have plans and more coming next year! ❤️❤️❤️,” she captioned a Dec. 12 post.
What Went Wrong
Although the station hasn’t provided a reason for cancelling the show, Ebro Darden believes the show was targeted because of his progressive views, particularly how outspoken he has been against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a recent video post, Darden alleged that the corporate powers that be made their decision based on their own economic interests.
“The guy that owns the sh*t owns one of the casino licenses. He gotta raise half a billion dollars. They need my sh*t talking, anti-Netanyahu, anti-government, progressive sh*t out the way, bro,” he claimed. “They trying to get to these bags that these VCs got and raise some capital.”
Darden ended his rant accusing executives of not caring about what’s best for their loyal listeners.
“They don’t give a f**k about hip-hop or Black music or [the] Black community…They give a f**k about access, they give a f**k about going with their little nerdy friends to the concerts because that helps them raise money,” he accused.
For One Day Only
The internet has been buzzing about what’s next for the coveted time slot on one of the hottest radio stations in New York City, but one popular DJ is making it clear that he has no plans to take over for Ebro permanently.
Funkmaster Flex took to social media to respond to a Hot 97 social media post reading, “Flex in the Morning?” He clarified, “So we are clear! I’m only covering tomorrow only! (One day),” on his Instagram stories. He went on to give Ebro his props for his impressive career in radio.
“I PHONED EBRO BEFORE I AGREED TO FILL IN TODAY! 20YRS PLUS! MD, PD, VP OF PROGRAMMING AND MORNING SHOW HOST! @oldmanebro. YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC AND WORK ETHIC IS UNMATCHED!” he captioned a Monday (Dec. 15) Instagram post. “IM NOT A MORNING MAN BUT DOING THE BEST I CAN TODAY!”
In August, we told you that Flex announced on social media that Labor Day would be his last show on Hot 97.
“ALL THINGS COME TO AN END! END OF AN ERA THAT I ENJOYED VERY MUCH!,” he wrote in part on X.
While we don’t know what’s next for the “Ebro in the Morning” team, the hosts say they aren’t planning on leaving anytime soon, encouraging fans to follow them on YouTube, We’ll keep watching.
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