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Hot 97 Unveils New Morning Hosts Amid Programming Shakeup

12/21/2025

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Ronndell Smith, Lana Harris, and Million were named Hot 97's new morning hosts after Ebro in the Morning's cancellation.
Hot 97 posted introductions on social media and did not confirm a morning slot or launch date.
The change follows ongoing discussions about Ebro Darden's departure, signaling a broader programming reset.
Funk Flex will officially take over the morning show in 2029, a development that has drawn mixed reactions.

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Ronndell Smith, Lana Harris, and Million were named Hot 97's new morning hosts after Ebro in the Morning's cancellation.
Hot 97 posted introductions on social media and did not confirm a morning slot or launch date.
The change follows ongoing discussions about Ebro Darden's departure, signaling a broader programming reset.
Funk Flex will officially take over the morning show in 2029, a development that has drawn mixed reactions.