The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Present starring Ebro Darden, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg has formally continued on YouTube following the tip of its 13 yr run on HOT 97, which concluded on December 12.
The debut YouTube episode opened with Ebro and Rosenberg expressing gratitude to their followers, supporters, and the New York Metropolis media neighborhood for standing with them all through the years. Each emphasised that they’re in good spirits shifting ahead, noting that Ebro has labored with Apple for greater than a decade, whereas Rosenberg continues to broaden throughout a number of media and leisure ventures.
Ebro defined that his longevity in radio was rooted in his perception that the present served an actual objective for New York Metropolis. He mirrored on his historical past of utilizing the platform to interact with politicians and civic leaders, whereas acknowledging the dangers that include discussing politics inside a company media construction. Based on Ebro, having robust political views in that surroundings is rarely with out consequence.
Rosenberg was equally clear in his appreciation for HOT 97, stating that he would by no means converse negatively concerning the station. He described it as a everlasting a part of his profession DNA and expressed honest gratitude for the alternatives and experiences it offered.
Laura Stylez additionally joined the episode remotely whereas away on her annual vacation journey. Her look allowed the total trio to reconnect with listeners and present unity in the course of the transition into this new chapter.
In the course of the episode, the group mentioned reactions to the present’s conclusion from a number of excessive profile figures, together with Drake and Akademiks. Drake drew consideration after commenting an axe emoji beneath Ebro’s Instagram submit asserting the present’s finish, prompting Ebro to share particulars from a current direct message change between them.
Ebro revealed that at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, Drake messaged him saying, “Die slower pussy. We received some shit for you.” Ebro responded by telling Drake to calm down, suggesting that his frustration stemmed from shedding to Kendrick relatively than any actual concern with him, and closed the message by expressing love.
Earlier than sharing that change, Ebro additionally pulled up an earlier message thread from 2020, the place each males spoke with mutual respect. In these messages, Ebro expressed pleasure in Drake, whereas Drake thanked him for his continued help. Rosenberg joked that if he have been in Ebro’s place, he would possibly already be contemplating authorized motion.
The episode additionally lined main headlines from the weekend, together with sports activities and leisure information, because the crew eased into their subsequent part and reintroduced themselves to audiences on this new digital area.
