Ebro Darden is a prominent radio personality and music executive known for his work on Hot 97 in New York City and his role as a host on Apple Music's Beats 1 radio. Born and raised in California, Darden began his career in radio at age 15. He later moved to New York to work for Hot 97, where he eventually became the station's Program Director. Darden is also known for his influential music taste and his willingness to engage in social and political discussions on air. He has interviewed numerous high-profile artists and is regarded as an important figure in the hip-hop and urban music scenes.