Ed Lover Makes Brief Return on Hot 97

Already known for his rapping career, Ed Lover began life in a different way with a microphone. From 1993 to 1998, Lover was co-host of the highly rated Hot 97/WQHT morning show with Dr. Dre’.

Also in the 1990s, Lover and Dre’ teamed up each afternoon on Yo! MTV Raps.

Today, though, Lover came full circle, hosting Hot 97’s Throwback at Noon. Making the appearance even more special, Lover ushered in the return of his beloved Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts on MTV2 Sunday.

The MTV Throwback-themed live broadcast had Lover spinning music dedicated to the people who fell in love with hip-hop.

“It’s

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