Charlamagne Tha God signed a multi-year iHeartMedia deal after rival Ebro Darden exited Hot 97, squashing rumors about his firing.

Charlamagne Tha God locked down a multi-year contract extension with iHeartMedia simply days after rival radio host Ebro Darden’s abrupt departure from Hot 97.

The timing highlights the stark distinction between two of Hip-Hop radio’s most distinguished voices.

iHeartMedia introduced Thursday that Charlamagne Tha God will proceed internet hosting “The Breakfast Club” alongside DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious and Loren LoRosa. The present reaches over 7 million month-to-month listeners and celebrated its fifteenth anniversary this month.

“When it comes to iHeartMedia, gratitude will always be my attitude,” Charlamagne stated in a press release. “They’ve created space for me to grow not just as talent, but as an executive and true partner through The Black Effect Podcast Network.”

The extension comes as Charlamagne’s podcast community generates 11 million month-to-month downloads. His “Breakfast Club” replay podcast surpassed one billion downloads earlier this 12 months.

Meanwhile, Ebro Darden noticed his “Ebro in the Morning” present canceled by Hot 97 on December 12. The veteran radio host theorized his firing stemmed from his progressive political opinions and criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

“Hot 97 has a culture vulture vision,” Ebro stated after his exit. He recommended the station wished to maneuver away from his outspoken political commentary.

The contrasting fates replicate completely different approaches to controversial content material. Charlamagne has confronted criticism for political statements however maintains robust company backing. He just lately sparred with Donald Trump on social media over Jeffrey Epstein recordsdata and authorities shutdown politics.

Ebro’s departure adopted tensions with artists like 50 Cent, who claimed credit score for getting the host fired. DJ Drewski defended Ebro in opposition to 50’s assaults, however the injury was accomplished.

iHeartMedia President Rich Bressler praised Charlamagne as “a transformative voice in audio” who “redefined what it means to create content that sparks dialogue.”

No comparable statements had been made by Hot 97 concerning Ebro’s contributions.

The Black Effect Podcast Network partnership provides Charlamagne government management over content material that includes various Black voices. This enterprise relationship extends past conventional radio internet hosting into media possession.

Charlamagne’s deal contains continued work on “Weekends with The Breakfast Club” and enlargement into reside occasions, TV, movie and documentaries.

Meanwhile, Hot 97 has not introduced Ebro’s alternative, leaving the station’s morning programming course in uncertainty.

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