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The Power Shift That Changed New York Radio Forever


For over a decade, mornings on Hot 97 were defined by Ebro Darden. His voice, opinions, and presence shaped New York radio culture and hip-hop conversation nationwide.

Then, almost overnight, the chair was empty.

In this in-depth breakdown, Grand Nègre examines what many are calling a “hostile takeover” — not through rumors, but through confirmed events, industry context, and radio power dynamics — and explains how Funk Flex ended up holding down the most powerful time slot in hip-hop radio.

This video explores:

Why Ebro in the Morning ended after 13 years

Why Funk Flex was the immediate choice to step in

How radio politics really work behind the scenes

The difference between an official replacement and a power shift

Why this moment represents a major cultural change for Hot 97


No clickbait.
No fake beef.
Just the real mechanics of power, influence, and legacy in New York radio.

🎙️ This is not gossip — this is context.

If you care about hip-hop history, media power, and how institutions really move, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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