While the other New York Hip-Hop stations are making changes in mornings, iHeartMedia has announced a contract extension with “The Breakfast Club” host Larry ‘Charlamagne Tha God’ McKelvey.
Based at “Power 105.1” WWPR-FM New York, Charlamagne will continue to anchor the Premiere Networks’ distributed morning show with DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious and Loren LoRosa and lead The Black Effect podcast network.
Charlamagne said, “When it comes to iHeartMedia, gratitude will always be my attitude. 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. To say that I’m thankful is an understatement. iHeart is the biggest and best audio company on the planet and audio is the foundation on which the whole media conglomerate will be built. Podcasting, live events, TV/film and documentaries, the sky is the limit for where we are going; and radio will always be at the core of it. Here’s to a new era of growth, impact, and prosperity.”
A native of Charleston SC, Charlamagne began his career at WWWZ Charleston and later worked at WHXT Columbia SC before becoming co-host on Wendy Williams’ syndicated afternoon show on WBLS New York from 2006-08. After a brief stint in mornings at “100.3 The Beat” WPHI Philadelphia, he joined WWPR-FM in 2010 to launch “The Breakfast Club” with DJ Envy and Angela Yee. The trio were inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2020. Charlamagne has also hosted shows for MTV2 and Comedy Central.
iHeartMedia President/COO Rich Bressler commented, “Charlamagne has been a transformative voice in audio, redefining what it means to create content that sparks dialogue and drives cultural change. Through The Breakfast Club and his growing podcast network, he’s amplified diverse voices, tackled tough conversations, and built platforms that continue to resonate with audiences nationwide. His influence has helped shape the future of audio and we’re energized by what lies ahead and appreciate his ongoing trust in iHeart.”
Charlamagne Tha God was represented by Ted Chervin at CAA, with legal counsel provided by Loan Dang of Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang. Financial strategy and advisory were led by Humble Lukanga and Laura Rutebuka of Lifeline Financial Group. The agreement was developed in close partnership with Charlamagne’s longtime business partner Karen Kinney of KK Entertainment & Media.
