Ed Lover Bio | Wiki
Ed Lover (Real Name: James Roberts) is a popular American rapper, actor, musician, radio personality, and retired MTV VJ. Lover hosted “The Ed Lover Show” on SiriusXM’s old-school hip-hop station, BackSpin. Since April 12, 2018, Lover hosts the morning show at classic hip-hop “104.3 Jams” WBMX in Chicago. Currently, Lover works as the host of C’Mon Son! Podcast.
He is best known for saying “C’mon, son!” and is the co-host of the weekday version of MTV’s hip hop music specialty program Yo! MTV Raps Today with colleague André “Doctor Dré” Brown. (The main weekend version was hosted by hip hop pioneer “Fab Five Freddy” Brathwaite) On Yo! MTV Raps Today, Love created his own dance titled the Ed Lover Dance which became somewhat popular in the 1990s and became performed to the track “The 900 Number” by DJ Mark the 45 King.
Lover appeared as a guest on MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber on June 1, 2018, alongside h Yo! MTV Raps co-host Dr. Dré. In their segment, they promoted the re-boot of the show. He also worked as a radio personality on New York’s Hip-Hop Radio Power 105.1 FM starting in January 2003 to January 2010 and was reprimanded by Oprah Winfrey for his use of the word “bitches,” leading to an Oprah show on the subject of disrespect in hip hop. Lover also appeared on the VH1 program 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders in 2002.
Ed Lover Age
Lover was born on February 12, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States. He is 60 years old. Lover celebrates his birthday on February 12, every year.
Ed Lover Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Lover stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (Approx. 1.75 m).
Ed Lover Family
Lover was born and brought up in Brooklyn, New York, to his parents. Lover holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Presently, Lover has not mentioned any details concerning either his parents or if he has siblings.
Ed Lover Wife
Lover is now married to his wife Vanessa Roberts. Prior to marrying Vanessa, Lover was previously in a marital relationship with a woman named Kim. Lover’s eldest daughter, Jasmine Simone was born on 10 August 1995, while his second kid, a son named Zyaire, was born on 8 January 1996. Lover’s third child, a daughter named Summertime, was born in 2000.
Ed Lover And Dr Dre
He and Dré—who hosted the high-rated Morning Show with Ed, Lisa, and Dré on New York’s Hot 97 FM from 1993 through 1998—released only one album, 1994’s poorly received Back Up Off Me! In the initial year, the two starred as a pair of hapless barbers turned police officers in the New Line Cinema feature film Who’s the Man? which was perfectly received and was hailed as the hip hop whodunit.
Ed Lover Morning Show
Since April 12, 2018, Lover hosts the morning show at classic hip-hop “104.3 Jams” WBMX in Chicago. He is also the co-host of the morning show on WWPR-FM (Power 105.1) in New York City until he was released from the station on Friday, November 19, 2010. In 2011, he became the host of his own show named “Friday Night Flava” on WRKS (Kiss FM) in New York City.
On June 21, 2014, he became part of the Old School 100.3 FM family in Philadelphia with his own “The Ed Lover Show”. He afterward joined 107.9 in Philadelphia on a show with Monie Love.
Ed Lover Dance
Love created his own dance titled the Ed Lover Dance which became somewhat popular in the 1990s and became performed to the track “The 900 Number” by DJ Mark the 45 King.
Ed Lover Come On Son
Lover works as the host of C’Mon Son! a Podcast of hip-hop hall-of-fame inductees and Yo! MTV Raps legend Lover’s take on pop culture. Raw, rugged, and unfiltered, this podcast gives listeners a break from “the expected,” and will leave them wondering (while laughing hysterically), “what the f*** is wrong with Ed Lover?”
Ed Lover Songs
– Who’s the Man?
– Bahama Hustle
– Double Platinum
– Juice
– Roast of Denis Leary: Uncensored
– Death of a Dynasty
– Ride
– Undisputed
– Gunmen
– Backstage
– Come Sunday
– Spring Broke
– A Cool Like That Christmas
– American Rap Stars
– The Hustle
– The Day It Came to Earth
– You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Kills You
– Slip N Slide: All Star Weekend
Ed Lover Yo Mtv Raps
He is best known for saying “C’mon, son!” and is the co-host of the weekday version of MTV’s hip hop music specialty program Yo! MTV Raps Today with colleague André “Doctor Dré” Brown. (The main weekend version was hosted by hip hop pioneer “Fab Five Freddy” Brathwaite) On Yo! MTV Raps Today. Love created his own dance titled the Ed Lover Dance which became somewhat popular in the 1990s and became performed to the track “The 900 Number” by DJ Mark the 45 King.
Lover appeared as a guest on MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber on June 1, 2018, alongside h Yo! MTV Raps co-host Dr. Dré. In their segment, they promoted the re-boot of the show.
Ed Lover Back Up Off Me
Lover and Doctor Dré host the only studio album Back Up Off Me!. Back Up Off Me! was released on November 8, 1994, through Relativity Records. Back Up Off Me! features guest appearances from Erick Sermon & Keith Murray of Def Squad, Lords of the Underground, Naima Bowman, Notorious B.I.G. of Junior M.A.F.I.A., Todd-1, as well as T-Money of Original Concept.
Ed Lover Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a host of the morning show at classic hip-hop “104.3 Jams” WBMX in Chicago and is the host of C’Mon Son! Podcast. Lover’s average salary is $98,746 per year.
Ed Lover Net Worth
Lover gets his wealth from his work as a rapper, actor, musician, radio personality, and retired MTV VJ who hosts the morning show at classic hip-hop “104.3 Jams” WBMX in Chicago and is the host of C’Mon Son! Podcast. Therefore, Lover has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Lover’s estimated net worth is $4 million.
How Old Is Ed Lover
Lover is a 60-year-old who was born on February 12, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States.
Who Is Ed Lover
He is a rapper, actor, musician, radio personality, and retired MTV VJ. Lover hosted “The Ed Lover Show” on SiriusXM’s old-school hip-hop station, BackSpin. Since April 12, 2018, Lover hosts the morning show at classic hip-hop “104.3 Jams” WBMX in Chicago. Currently, Lover works as the host of C’Mon Son! Podcast.