Former “93.9 MIA” WMIA-FM Miami morning host Kimmy B is moving across the hall to join iHeartMedia Hip Hop “103.5 The Beat” WMIB Fort Lauderdale as afternoon co-host alongside ‘Papa Keith’ Walcott.
Kimmy first joined iHeart in February 2022 as co-host of the “DJ Laz Morning Show with Kimmy B” reuniting her with DJ Laz. Following Laz’s exit last April, she continued in mornings solo until WMIA-FM dropped its Hot AC format in November. She began her career as ‘Miss Kimmy’ at Cox Hip Hop “99 Jamz” WEDR in 2004 before moving to Cox CHR “Hits 97.3” to co-host DJ Laz’s morning show there in 2014 before moving to afternoons from 2016 until September 2021.
iHeartMedia Miami’s 103.5 The Beat (WMIB), announced the debut of the new “Papa Keith Live with Kimmy B” in afternoon drive, effective immediately.
“Papa Keith Live with Kimmy B” will broadcast weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m., featuring the latest hip-hop music along with live, local, and relevant conversations about the black entertainment industry.
Vice President of Hip Hop and R&B Programming Strategy and 103.5 The Beat Program Director, Abdul ‘DJ A-OH’ Hashem says, “We are excited to announce “Papa Keith Live with Kimmy B” in afternoons on WMIB! Kimmy brings a well-respected voice, view, and talent to PK’s established legacy in the afternoons in the South Florida community. As PK’s co-host, Kimmy will also handle different elements of social media, content, and more for WMIB, and l can’t think of anyone more qualified to do so.”
“I’m thrilled to join a fantastic team at a station committed to the community, making my return to Hip Hop and R&B even more exciting,” says Kimmy B. “Plus, I’ll be working with Papa Keith, a talented radio personality and a mentor since my career started. We’ve long anticipated this show, and now that it’s here, we’re ready to run it up.”
Miami Market President Shari Gonzalez continued, “Papa Keith Live with Kimmy B, is a testament to their deep connections and roots within the South Florida community and entertainment industry, making them an indispensable part of our team. We are incredibly lucky to have PK and Kimmy on board for what we believe will be the top hip-hop afternoon drive show in South Florida.”
Kimmy B has been a popular Miami drive-time personality for over twenty years. She is also a Podcast and TV Host; currently working with the Miami Dolphins as Host of Dolphins Today which airs on Bally Sports. Kimmy grew up in Boston and studied at the University of Miami.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com