US EditionEbro Darden, Laura Styles And Peter Rosenberg Take Their Platform to YouTube After 13 Years on HOT97
After 13 years on Hot 97, Ebro and co-hosts relaunched their show on YouTube seeking independence amid concerns about political expression in corporate media.
- On Dec. 15, MediaCo confirmed Funk Flex will take over mornings at Hot 97 and be on during the day 'until further notice'.
- Ebro in the Morning, which began in 2012, is ending after a long run as Ebro Darden, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez plan a renamed show moving to YouTube amid pressure tied to political commentary and licensing renewals.
- On social media, Laura Stylez thanked listeners in a lengthy Instagram note writing `We had the best time`, Peter Rosenberg wrote on X `I lived out a childhood dream and it was amazing`, and Funk Flex clarified on Instagram 12/14 that `I'm only doing one day!`.
- According to hosts, pressures over political commentary and station owners seeking casino licenses and needing to raise $50 million prompted the move, Darden said.
- Updated 12/14, Funk Flex clarified his schedule ahead of his Dec. 15 start at Hot 97 mornings, while a renamed show moves to YouTube as hosts shift from terrestrial radio.
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Funk Flex Holding Down The AM Slot For “One Day,” Social Media Reacts
Johnny Nunez / Ebro Darden / Funk Flex New York City and New Jersey, get ready, there will be bombs dropping during your morning commute for only “one day.” Following the shocking news that the Ebro In The Morning show had been unceremoniously sent to the radio purgatory, everyone immediately wondered who would fill the time slot. Well, according to multiple reports, Funk Flex was tapped to take over the morning position “until further notice,” …
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