As part of the ongoing layoffs at iHeartMedia, the “Rise & Grind Morning Show” has come to an end at Hip Hop “Power 99” WUSL Philadelphia.
Hosts Mikey Dredd and MuthaKnows have both announced their exits from the station as part of the layoff. Co-host Roxy Romeo remains and will move to another daypart at the station.
Mikey Dredd had been with WUSL for 30 years originally co-hosting nights on “The Hot Boyz” before moving to mornings in 2011. As part of a lengthy message on social media Dredd wrote, “After 30 unforgettable years at Power99, today I say goodbye to a place that became much more than just a job. From nights and mornings on air for 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of connecting not only with an incredible audience but also with friends and colleagues who became family. The deep relationships I’ve built, both inside and outside the station, have filled my life with true joy and love.”…