Lil' Bankhead Exits Nights At V103

Atlanta radio personality departs after budget cuts at Audacy's V103

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:34pm

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A striking black silhouette of a radio microphone and sound waves against a bold red background, conveying the abrupt departure of a veteran radio personality from the Atlanta airwaves.The sudden exit of a longtime Atlanta radio host signals broader changes in the local media landscape.Atlanta Today

Lil' Bankhead, the evening host at Audacy's hip-hop/R&B station V103 WVEE in Atlanta, has exited the station after over 20 years on the air in the city. In a social media post, Bankhead confirmed his departure was due to budget cuts at the station.

Why it matters

Lil' Bankhead was a longtime on-air personality in the Atlanta radio market, having previously spent eight years at another local hip-hop station before joining V103 in 2021. His exit is the latest in a series of budget-driven staffing changes impacting radio stations across the country.

The details

Bankhead took over the evening host duties at V103 in August 2022 after previously holding production roles at the station and a competitor, Cox Atlanta's Streetz 94.5 WWSZ, where he spent eight years. In his social media post announcing his departure, Bankhead thanked Atlanta listeners for over 20 years on their radios.

  • Bankhead joined WVEE in 2021.
  • Bankhead took over evenings at WVEE in August 2022.
  • Bankhead announced his exit on Friday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Lil' Bankhead

A longtime Atlanta radio personality who served as the evening host at V103 WVEE until his recent departure.

V103 WVEE

An Audacy-owned hip-hop/R&B radio station in Atlanta.

Streetz 94.5 WWSZ

A competing hip-hop radio station in Atlanta owned by Cox Media Group.

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What they’re saying

“Thanks ATL, 20 plus years On your radio Love yall”

— Lil' Bankhead, Former Evening Host

The takeaway

Lil' Bankhead's exit from V103 in Atlanta is the latest example of budget-driven staffing changes impacting radio stations, as the industry continues to navigate economic headwinds and evolving listener habits.