New York’s WRKS, 98.7 KISS FM, is proud to announce that legendary hip-hop personality Ed Lover is joining the station,

He will host the “Friday Night Live,” a weekly event that brings together music, comedy, and a slue of celebrity guests.

The event kicks off next Friday (March 11) at 7 p.m. and runs until midnight. The New York comedian and former Yo! MTV Raps frontman is excited to join the KISS family and celebrate it every Friday night. “I am thrilled and honored to be joining the KISS FM family,” says Lover. “I admire the station, love the music and have been an avid listener for years! God is good!”

For more on “Friday Night Live” with Ed Lover, check out 987KISSFM.com.—Amber McKynzie

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