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Charlamagne Debunks Hot 97 Ratings Claim
Charlamagne says Hot 97's morning show hasn't beaten The Breakfast Club despite claims.
In brief
Charlamagne says Hot 97's morning show hasn't beaten The Breakfast Club despite claims. Charlamagne tha God states Hot 97's show has never beaten The Breakfast Club in ratings, debunking Kazeem Famuyide's claim. Originally reported by Complex.
Kazeem Famuyide claims Hot 97 beats The Breakfast Club
Kazeem 'Kaz' Famuyide of Hot 97's Mornings with Mero said their show beats The Breakfast Club with fewer resources.
“Go check the ratings for the last three months. We've been beating The Breakfast Club, we've been beating Power 105 with maybe like an eighth of the resources that they have.”
Charlamagne responds to ratings claim
Charlamagne tha God says New York City made The Breakfast Club number one in 18 to 34, 18 to 49 and 25-54 demographics.
“I want to say thank you to New York City because New York City has once again made Breakfast Club number one. 18 to 34, 18 to 49 and 25-54.”
Charlamagne denies Hot 97 ratings lead
Charlamagne states Hot 97's show has never beaten The Breakfast Club in ratings despite claims.
“I don't know who told y'all y'all been beating us the last three months.”
Hot 97's Mornings with Mero details
Famuyide joined Hot 97 as Mornings with Mero co-host in January 2026 after Ebro Darden left the show in December 2025.
“Famuyide joined Hot 97 as a co-host of Mornings with Mero in January 2026. The Kid Mero-led morning show succeeded Ebro in the Morning after the station parted ways with its longtime hosts Ebro Darden, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez in December 2025.”
The Breakfast Club ratings
Power 105.1 beat Hot 97 in September 2026 with a 3.1 Average Quarter Hour Share versus Hot 97's 2.3.
“Power 105.1 beat Hot 97 in the ratings overall in September, 2026, with a 3.1 Average Quarter Hour Share (definition is here), as opposed to Hot 97’s 2.3.”
What matters most
Charlamagne tha God states Hot 97's show has never beaten The Breakfast Club in ratings, debunking Kazeem Famuyide's claim.
