{"id":471929,"date":"2026-10-20T20:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T20:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/471929\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T20:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T20:24:12","slug":"houston-radio-legend-breaks-silence-on-97-9-the-box-exit-after-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/471929\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston radio legend breaks silence on 97.9 The Box exit after 25 years"},"content":{"rendered":"

A popular voice on Houston radio<\/a> is off the air after 25 years, and he says the decision wasn’t his. Robert “G-Man” Guerrero, a longtime afternoon host and DJ at Houston’s 97.9 The Box (KBXX)<\/a> confirmed his departure in an Instagram video Monday, revealing that his decades-long run at the hip-hop station ended against his wishes.<\/p>\n

“It wasn’t my choice. It was a business decision,” Guerrero said. “It was a decision that they made that I cannot be mad at.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Guerrero said listeners flooded his inbox with questions about his absence from the airwaves over the past two weeks. Despite the unexpected departure, he expressed gratitude for the station, calling his 25 years there the best of his professional life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Houston native, who began his radio career in Tejano music shortly after high school, credited fellow radio personalities The Madd Hatta and Robert Scorpio with giving him his big break at The Box. He recalled being intimidated by the opportunity to host afternoons at one of the country’s biggest hip-hop stations, especially as a Mexican DJ from Houston’s Manchester neighborhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In an Oct. 13 Facebook video, Guerrero admitted he initially worried about how longtime listeners would receive him. Instead, they embraced his personality, including his annual Selena mixes commemorating the anniversary of the singer’s death.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Guerreo also thanked his family, particularly his late parents, who saw him achieve his dream to become a successful radio personality in his hometown.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Longtime<\/p>\n

Longtime 97\/9 The Box host G-Man poses with former Houston Rockets star James Harden. (Brandon Caldwell )<\/p>\n

While he hasn’t revealed his next move, Guerrero said he plans to take a much-needed break after more than three decades in radio. In his Oct. 13 video, he said he remained under contract, though he did not elaborate on his employment status.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I’m already pulling my hair out,” Guerrero joked Monday about his two weeks away from work.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Major changes at 97.9 The Box<\/p>\n

Guerrero’s departure comes amid a major shakeup at Radio One Houston, which announced several programming and leadership changes, including a new afternoon host for The Box, on Monday.<\/p>\n

Dallas radio personality Terrance “Hollyhood Bay Bay” Stewart has taken over the station’s weekday afternoon slot with The Bay Bay Show, airing from 2 to 7 p.m. Stewart, a longtime personality at Dallas hip-hop station K104, will now be heard in both markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The changes extend beyond the afternoon lineup. Former Box program director Yonni Rude has been promoted to operations manager overseeing Radio One’s Houston and Dallas markets, while DJ J-Que, host of Good Morning H-Town, has been named program director of The Box.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over at Majic 102.1, Houston radio veteran and Texas Radio Hall of Famer The Madd Hatta has been named program director while continuing his afternoon show. India “Queen Indy Bee” Brewton and Theo “Big Bink” Turner have also been appointed to programming roles spanning Houston and Dallas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“These changes reflect our commitment to delivering fresh, relevant, and engaging content that speaks to the unique spirit of the communities we serve while continuing to push our brands forward,” said Radio One Regional Vice President Doug Abernathy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Radio One’s announcement<\/a> made no mention of Guerrero’s departure or the circumstances surrounding it. Chron reached out to 97.9 The Box and Radio One for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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