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NewsMiami New TimesSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Junigar Herrera announces departure from DJ role for Miami Hurricanes

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Junigar Herrera, known as DJ Volume, announced he is not returning as the DJ for University of Miami Hurricanes football and basketball games after six seasons. Herrera stated that he lost control over stadium music selections last season, leading to fan confusion regarding unfamiliar playlist additions like "Sweet Caroline."

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Why It Matters

A long-serving stadium DJ departs after losing creative control over game-day music, highlighting tensions around local cultural representation at university sporting events.

Key Facts

  • Junigar Herrera (DJ Volume) served as the DJ for University of Miami Hurricanes football and basketball games for six seasons.
  • Herrera announced he will not return for the current year and stated the departure was not his choice.
  • Last season, Herrera stopped controlling all of the music played throughout the games.
  • The inclusion of songs like "Sweet Caroline" in the stadium soundtrack prompted fan complaints on social media directed at Herrera.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationUniversity of Miami“Institution where Herrera worked as a DJ.”locationWatsco Center“Venue for Miami Hurricanes basketball games.”PersonDJ Laz“Miami DJ and musical influence.”Organization99 Jams“Miami radio station.”PersonToni Morrison“Nobel Prize-winning author referenced in the article.”PersonJana Wendt“Australian journalist.”OrganizationY-100“Miami radio station.”locationHard Rock Stadium“Venue for Miami Hurricanes football games.”PersonUncle Luke“Miami musical influence.”PersonJunigar Herrera“DJ Volume, former DJ for University of Miami Hurricanes.”PersonTrick Daddy“Miami musical influence.”PersonPitbull“Miami musical influence.”OrganizationPower 96“Miami radio station.”