Hot 97 cancels 'Ebro in the Morning' with host claiming his progressive views were the reason.

Fans of Hot 97 radio will have to bid farewell to one of its long-standing shows. According to Billboard, the station has officially ended its run of "Ebro In The Morning," hosted by Ebro Darden. The final episode aired on December 12, marking the end of a 13-year stint on the popular New York-based station. In a surprising move, Funkmaster Flex will be taking over the morning slot previously held by Ebro.

The cancellation of the show came as a shock to many listeners, and the hosts themselves were also taken aback. Ebro, along with his co-hosts Laura Stylez and Peter Rosenberg, all released statements about the unexpected end of their show. Ebro briefly mentioned the news on social media, telling fans to stay tuned for more updates.

The cancellation has been confirmed by representatives for Rosenberg, who also commented on the situation. However, the trio of hosts has reassured their loyal fanbase that they have new projects in the works to keep them entertained. Stylez, who joined the show a year after its debut, shared a heartfelt tribute to her time on "Ebro In The Morning," hinting at their continued collaboration in the future.

"We had the best time... the most beautiful listeners and got to work with legends I love," she wrote on Instagram. "I'm so proud of the work we did together... I lived so many of my dreams at Hot 97 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!"

There has been speculation about the reason behind the show's cancellation, and Ebro has his own theories. He believes that his progressive views, including his vocal opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, may have played a role in the decision. He recently spoke about how his political opinions and anti-government stance may have caused the show to be taken off the air.

"They need my shit-talking, anti-Netanyahu, anti-government, progressive shit out of the way," Ebro theorized, referring to the owner of the media company. "They need me out of the way because they gotta raise half a billion dollars. They care more about getting to the bag with these venture capitalists than they do about hip hop or black music or the black community."

Ebro also alleged that the station's ownership is more concerned with making a profit than catering to their listeners. He believes that they have been trying to silence him for years and that the cancellation of his show was a part of their ongoing efforts.

While Hot 97 has not provided a clear explanation for their decision, Ebro will still have a presence on the airwaves. Syndication distributor Super Radio Networks has announced their plans to continue working with Ebro in some capacity.

"While the distribution of 'Ebro in the Morning' in its current form is ending, Superadio remains fully committed to the Ebro brand," a spokesperson for Super Radio Networks stated. "We look forward to bringing Ebro's voice and talent to new platforms, and we will be sharing more details about that very soon."

As fans say goodbye to "Ebro In The Morning," they can look forward to seeing what lies ahead for the popular radio host. Meanwhile, Funkmaster Flex will have some big shoes to fill as he takes over the coveted morning slot on Hot 97.

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