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Beasley Media Group staff reductions continue, as APD and morning host Mean Jean Fremont have departed Classic Hip Hop station 105.1 The Bounce in Detroit.
Fremont posted on Instagram, “They say all good things come to an end, and that includes my time at the BOUNCE and in Detroit. My position with Beasley Media was eliminated, and Thursday was my last day with the company. Over the last two years, we laughed, we cried, we celebrated, and did a lot of really dope things. Shoutout to Shannon Renee for being a star, welcoming me (when the first day we met was my first day on the job), and helping make my job easy every day by being such a pro! Doing a Morning Show was never a goal of mine, but I’m glad I had the opportunity to do it in this city with Shannon as my partner in crime. I never would’ve thought I’d go from doing Afternoon’s in Knoxville to mornings in Detroit, but it happened and still blows my mind. Shoutout to the amazing city of Detroit for embracing me, tuning in to the show, and positive feedback. Thank you to all of my co-workers for embracing me and helping making me better in every aspect of my job. I got to do a lot of really things (I never thought were in the cards for me) and connected with a lot of dope people, who I’ll never forget. I’ll be around most of the month, but I’m excited to spend more time with my family in Florida while I figure out what’s next. With how 2024 has played out, it’s needed, for sure. All love, always.”
Fremont joined WMGC-FM in October 2022. He began his career at the Rhythmic CHR 102 Jamz WJHM, later rebranding to CHR 101.9 Amp Radio WQMP in Orlando.
In addition to his time at WQMP, Fremont spent time at Cox Top 40 Power 95.3 and had two separate tenures at SummitMedia’s Hip Hop Hot 104.5 WKHT in Knoxville, TN.
He initially served as the night host from 2014 to 2018 and returned in November 2019 to take on the roles of Music Director and afternoon host. He eventually ascended to Assistant Program Director and then Program Director before relocating to Detroit.
Co-host Shannon Renee continues to hold her role in mornings.
