Ebro in the Morning’s shocking cancellation from Hot 97 just triggered one of hip-hop’s most heated celebrity clashes. Drake sent a chilling message to the hosts right before the axe fell, and the fallout is only getting worse.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Ebro in the Morning ended after 13 years on air on December 12, 2025
- Drake sent a 3:30 AM direct message telling Ebro to “Die slower” before the cancellation
- The message surfaced during the hosts’ YouTube relaunch on December 15
- The feud escalated over Ebro’s criticism of Drake during the Kendrick Lamar battle
Drake’s Chilling 3 AM Message Exposed
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During the debut episode of The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show on YouTube, Ebro Darden revealed Drake sent him a hostile direct message at 3:30 in the morning. The message read: “Die slower pussy. We got some shit for you.” This wasn’t just an ordinary late-night text—it arrived just before Hot 97 pulled the plug on his iconic morning radio show.
The timing raised serious questions about whether Drake had any behind-the-scenes involvement or knowledge of the cancellation. Ebro later responded on the show saying Drake was upset about losing to Kendrick Lamar and taking it out on the radio hosts who criticized his performance during the feud.
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But the 3 AM message wasn’t Drake’s first response to the show’s end. When the cancellation news broke on December 12, Drake appeared in the comments of an Instagram post announcing the shutdown and dropped a single emoji: an axe (🪓). That axe emoji sparked immediate backlash and speculation.
Peter Rosenberg, who hosted alongside Ebro, fired back on X, calling out Drake’s behavior. “It’s behavior like this that has made it impossible for people to defend the wack shit that he does,” Rosenberg wrote. He continued: “Happy Hanukkah my one time pal. I truly wish you well even if you’re celebrating what you believe is our demise.”
| Timeline Element | Details |
| Show Cancellation | December 12, 2025 (13 years on air) |
| Drake’s Axe Emoji | Posted hours after announcement on Instagram |
| Drake’s DM Message | 3:30 AM (timing unclear, but before cancellation) |
| Public Reveal | December 15, 2025 on YouTube episode debut |
Ebro Fires Back at Drake’s “Right Wing” Comment
Ebro didn’t stay silent for long. The radio host responded to all the hostility by calling Drake out on his own platform. He posted on X, telling followers: “Drake is ‘right wing’ and so is SAK,” a reference to DJ Akademiks, who has long been a Drake supporter.
The accusation stung because Ebro had consistently criticized Drake during the Kendrick Lamar feud, calling him a “sickness” in the industry. Ebro questioned Drake’s commitment to social causes and suggested the rapper was more focused on commercial success than genuine artistry or community impact.
“Die slower pussy. We got some shit for you.”
— Drake, in direct message to Ebro Darden
What Does This Feud Mean for Hip-Hop Media Going Forward?
The clash between Drake and Ebro in the Morning represents a major shift in how celebrity feuds play out in the streaming era. Unlike previous decades where radio stations controlled narratives, Ebro, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg immediately pivoted to YouTube, building their own platform within hours of the cancellation.
This means they can now speak freely about the drama without corporate filters. Other radio personalities facing similar pressure may follow the same path. The message from Drake, the axe emoji, and the public responses all suggest that hip-hop media is fragmenting into independent creators who answer to audiences directly rather than corporate overlords. Superadio announced it remains committed to the Ebro brand for syndication, keeping their career prospects alive—potentially stronger than before.
The 3 AM message and subsequent Instagram emoji may have been intended to intimidate, but instead they’ve become evidence of something larger: a power struggle between artists like Drake and media figures who refuse to bend to pressure.
Jessica Morrison is a seasoned entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering television, film, and pop culture. After earning a degree in journalism from New York University, she worked as a freelance writer for various entertainment magazines before joining red94.net. Her expertise lies in analyzing television series, from groundbreaking dramas to light-hearted comedies, and she often provides in-depth reviews and industry insights. Outside of writing, Jessica is an avid film buff and enjoys discovering new indie movies at local festivals.