Charlamagne Tha God Inks Five-Year Deal Renewal With iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia extended its relationship with multimedia mogul Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of hit radio show “The Breakfast Club” and founder of The Black Effect podcast network, for five more years.

Since 2010, Charlamagne has co-hosted the “The Breakfast Club,” which airs on iHeartMedia New York’s Power 105’s and is syndicated nationally.

In announcing the deal, iHeart called him “one of the world’s most well-informed, authoritative and distinctive media personalities,” who has “become a crucial and influential voice in American culture.” Under the new multiyear agreement, Charlamagne will continue his “uninhibited” trademark interview style on the award-winning “The Breakfast Club” radio show, weekdays from 6-10 a.m. ET, as well as “Weekends With The Breakfast Club,” alongside co-hosts DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious and Loren LoRosa.

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Starting in 2026, Netflix will exclusively stream video versions of “The Breakfast Club,” one of more than a dozen iHeartMedia shows covered under the companies’ recent licensing pact. Audio-only episodes of “The Breakfast Club” (and the other iHeart programs) will continue to be available on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

“When it comes to iHeartMedia, gratitude will always be my attitude,” Charlamagne Tha God said in a statement. “They’ve created space for me to grow not just as talent, but as an executive and true partner through The Black Effect Podcast Network.”

He continued, “To say that I’m thankful is an understatement. iHeart is the biggest and best audio company on the planet and audio is the foundation on which the whole media conglomerate will be built. Podcasting, live events, TV/film and documentaries, the sky is the limit for where we are going; and radio will always be at the core of it. Here’s to a new era of growth, impact, and prosperity.”

“The Breakfast Club,” celebrating its 15-year milestone this month, has become “the bullhorn for modern culture” and is widely regarded as “the most informative and entertaining top-rated contemporary Hip-Hop/R&B morning show today,” according to iHeartMedia. Guests who have appeared on the show over the years include President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Jay-Z, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, Snoop Dogg, Future, 50 Cent, Lizzo, Will Smith and Alicia Keys. The crew’s “Weekends With The Breakfast Club” is a three-hour weekly program featuring a countdown of the top 20 songs on the charts along with signature interviews. Charlamagne Tha God and “The Breakfast Club” were inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2020.

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“Charlamagne has been a transformative voice in audio, redefining what it means to create content that sparks dialogue and drives cultural change,” said Rich Bressler, iHeartMedia’s president and COO. “Through ‘The Breakfast Club’ and his growing podcast network, he’s amplified diverse voices, tackled tough conversations, and built platforms that continue to resonate with audiences nationwide. His influence has helped shape the future of audio and we’re energized by what lies ahead and appreciate his ongoing trust in iHeart.”

iHeart and Charlamagne will continue to partner on the joint venture, The Black Effect Podcast Network — the world’s largest podcast publisher dedicated to Black listeners, bringing together leading voices in Black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, mental health, news, comedy and more. Launched in 2020 and curated by Charlamagne, The Black Effect has debuted more than 60 shows, generating about 11 million monthly downloads and featuring a roster of marquee talent.

Earlier this year, “The Breakfast Club” replay podcast — which served as the flagship show for the launch of The Black Effect Podcast Network — surpassed 1 billion downloads, joining a very short list of podcasts to reach the milestone.

Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” McKelvey also founded Southland Stories, a film production company created to spotlight authentic, impactful storytelling. Outside of media, Charlamagne established the Mental Wealth Alliance to advance mental health awareness and provide resources in underserved communities.

In the deal with iHeartMedia, Charlamagne Tha God was represented by Ted Chervin at CAA, with legal counsel provided by Loan Dang of Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang. Financial strategy and advisory were led by Humble Lukanga and Laura Rutebuka of Lifeline Financial Group. The agreement was developed in close partnership with Charlamagne’s longtime business partner Karen Kinney of KK Entertainment & Media.