Drake reacted to the unexpected news that Ebro Darden’s Hot 97 show is coming to an end. Even though he replied with just an emoji, it still counts as a response to a radio figure he’s had tension with for years.
After Darden shared a video explaining why the show might be shutting down, Toronto media outlet Keep6ixSolid reposted the clip on Instagram with the caption “RIP Ebro in the morning.” Drizzy slid into the comments and dropped the axe emoji.
See Drake’s reaction below.
On Friday (Dec. 12), Ebro revealed on X that his Hot 97 show with Peter Rosenberg and Laura Stylez had come to an end. “It’s done. More to come. #EbroInTheMorning,” he wrote. Rosenberg later shared his own message about the show’s finale.
“I lived out a childhood dream and it was amazing,” Rosenberg posted. “Very excited for what’s next #ebrointhemorning #reallate.”
Ebro in the Morning had been a staple on the airwaves since 2012, when Darden returned to the morning slot after previously holding it from 2004 to 2007.
In the video reposted by Keep6ixSolid on Instagram, Darden suggested the show’s cancellation had to do with his commentary. “They need my shit talking, anti-Netanyahu, anti-government, progressive shit out the way,” he said.
Part of why Drake didn’t seem too bothered by the end of Ebro’s run is the long history of criticism he’s received from the radio host. During a recent rant on Apple Music, Darden addressed whether artists he’s critiqued—Drizzy included—would welcome him at their events.
“All the artists that I’ve critiqued through the years and have opinions about their music, I’m cool with everybody,” Darden said.
He then launched into a lengthy speech about hip-hop coverage, sparked by his ongoing issues with Drake. “I’m not just talking about rando fans on the internet, bro. Listen, a lot of these fans and a lot of people on the internet, y’all don’t even love hip-hop like that,” he said.
“You’re just fans of an individual. We are having hip-hop conversations about something that has literally saved our lives, put food on people’s plates, and a culture that has been inclusive of all different types of ideas, music, and expression for 50 years,” he continued.
“We’re talking about something that we love and care about. I’m not just talking about comments and fans and fucking trolls and all this other stupid ass shit,” Darden added. “And even during the whole rollout — and I hate going back to the beef — but guess who keeps bringing the fucking beef up? Who said we wasn’t gonna be talking about this this summer? But guess what the fuck we’re talking about, man? So, we’re not supposed to bring that up either? We’re just supposed to ignore, we’re supposed to act like these things don’t happen because you’re popular? Come on man, that’s wack.”
Bas later stepped in to support Drake after seeing the rant circulate online. Sharing his “two cents,” he wrote, “Drake is among the most, if not the most, inclusive of artists our culture has put forth. Pushed countless rappers to the forefront, dancehall artists, afrobeats artists, R&B artists, reggaeton, older artists, newer artists etc.”
