THE PEOPLE'S DONKEY: Callers Give J Prince Jr & Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Donkey Of The Day + More

Summary

Donkey of the Day: THE PEOPLE'S DONKEY – Callers Give J Prince Jr & Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Donkey Of The Day + More

Podcast: Donkey of the Day (Power 105.1 FM, WWPR-FM)
Host: Charlamagne (with co-host)
Date: April 13, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of “Donkey of the Day” features the rare “People’s Donkey,” in which Charlamagne hands over the floor to listeners. Because the hosts were off the previous week, there was, as Charlamagne put it, a “lot to catch up on.” Listeners call in to deliver their own Donkey of the Day awards, most notably targeting J Prince Jr. and Pooh Shiesty’s dad, reflecting ongoing controversies and public reactions within the hip-hop community.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The People's Donkey: Listeners Take Over

• Charlamagne opens the lines for listeners to nominate anyone for Donkey of the Day, referencing the previous week’s backlog.
  • “I lost track of all the people y’all wanted me to give donkey to last week, so I’m giving you all the opportunity to call in and get us up to speed.” (02:45)

2. Caller 1 – Light-Hearted Banter

• First caller playfully teases Charlamagne about the way he says “yo, yo.”
  • “I want to know why your mouth move like that when you say ‘yo, yo’” (03:14)
• Charlamagne responds in his signature comedic style, flipping the script:
  • “You think I’m cute, don’t you? Calling up here early in the morning worrying about how another man mouth move? That’s crazy.” (03:19)

3. Caller 2 – Serious Allegations Against J Prince Jr.

• Second caller, Shamika from Detroit, nominates NBA YoungBoy’s affiliates and J Prince Jr., referencing an alleged robbery attempt involving a Detroit rapper in Houston.
  • “I want to give the biggest hee haw to NBA YoungBoy’s affiliates and J Prince Jr... They had an altercation over the weekend with a local Detroit rapper in Houston, and they tried to rob him. It was like eight people jumping him ... and one of them ended up in the hospital.” (03:54)
• Charlamagne cautions the caller about making public allegations:
  • “I don’t want you calling up here, putting accusations on people if...” (04:28)
• The caller responds by saying “allegedly,” highlighting awareness of possible legal repercussions.

4. Caller 3 – Critique of Pooh Shiesty’s Dad

• A caller from Brooklyn nominates Pooh Shiesty’s father, referencing his alleged actions upon being released from prison.
  • “We as fathers, over to our children to guide them in the right direction, no matter how old they are. This man just came out of prison, and the first thing you say to your son is, hey, let’s do this to an exec. You even said it yourself, you wouldn’t do it to a white exec.” (04:58)
• The discussion turns to breaking generational curses and personal responsibility:
  • “If you love your son and you see the opportunity that’s presented to your son ... you just gonna bring him back to what just got him out of prison?... He just went to prison for that. And you gonna take him right back to that now?” (05:36)
• Caller and Charlamagne agree that this represents “the blind leading the blind.”

5. Reflection on Generational Cycles

• The segment closes with a broader point about accountability in the Black community, especially among fathers, and how cycles of poor decision-making hurt progress:
  • “We wonder why we can’t break generational curses. Because ... you just gonna bring him back to what just got him ... out of prison? That’s crazy to me.” (06:03)

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Charlamagne (teasing a caller):
  “You think I’m cute, don’t you? ... worrying about how another man mouth move? That’s crazy.” (03:19)

• Caller on J Prince Jr.:
  “They had an altercation... tried to rob him ... and he was able to get them off of him. Now one of them ended up in the hospital.” (03:54)

• Caller on Pooh Shiesty’s father:
  “We as fathers ... over to our children to guide them in the right direction, no matter how old they are... you just gonna bring him back to what got him... out of prison? ... That makes no sense whatsoever.” (04:58)

• Charlamagne reflecting:
  “It don’t make any sense. It’s the blind leading the blind. And we wonder why we can’t break generational curses.” (05:36)

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Important Timestamps

• 02:45 — Charlamagne introduces the “People’s Donkey” segment.
• 03:14 — First caller’s humorous question about Charlamagne’s mannerisms.
• 03:54 — Allegations against J Prince Jr. and NBA YoungBoy’s affiliates.
• 04:46 — Caller nominates Pooh Shiesty’s father and criticizes his guidance.
• 05:36 – 06:03 — Discussion on generational cycles and personal responsibility.

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Tone and Style

Charlamagne and his co-host maintain their trademark blend of biting humor and social commentary, oscillating between playful banter and genuine concern over the issues raised by callers. The episode showcases both the comedic spontaneity and community-oriented seriousness that defines “Donkey of the Day.”

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Summary

This “People’s Donkey” episode hands the power to the audience, spotlighting recent hip-hop controversies and broader questions about leadership, accountability, and long-standing cycles. The candidness of callers and Charlamagne’s mix of humor and sincerity make for a lively, thought-provoking listen, giving fans a voice in shaping the day’s donkeys.

Transcript

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Call in now 800 DOL at 5851051. Yes, donkey today for Monday, April 13th. It's going to whoever y' all wanted to go to see. I usually do the people's donkey on Friday, but we were off all last week. A lot has happened, so we need to catch up. I lost track of all the people y' all wanted me to give donkey to last week, so I'm giving you all the opportunity to call in and get us up to speed. So. Good morning. Who you want to get a biggest he hard to Shaquille Charlamagne? Yes, sir. He will give it to you. Oh, you want to give it to me? Okay, go ahead.

[Caller 1]

Yeah, yeah, man. I was watching a podcast and I want to know why your mouth move like that when you say yo, yo,

[Main Podcast Host]

yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo. I think he flirting. That sound gay. I think he flirting. Why you can't help my mouth move, sir. Hello? Don't try to laugh it off now. You think I'm cute, don't you? Calling up here early in the morning worrying about why another man. How another man mouth move? That's crazy. Anything else? No, that's all badassing. Oh, my God, he is blushing.

[Podcast Host 2]

He wa.

[Main Podcast Host]

He waited the whole week for that one. Yes. Now listen, don't start this because we've been gone all week, and as I just said, a lot happened. So I want to catch up. Good morning. Who's this?

[Caller 2]

Shamika.

[Main Podcast Host]

Shamika who you want to give the biggest hee haw to? Shameka.

[Caller 2]

I want to give the biggest hee haw to NBA young boys affiliates and J. Prince Jr. I'm calling from Detroit, by the way. They had an altercation over the weekend with the local Detroit rapper in Houston, and they tried to rob him. It was like eight people jumping him. And they tried to rob him of his chain, and he got a hold of one of their guns and he was able to get them off of him. And now one of them end up ended up in the hospital.

[Main Podcast Host]

Now who are you now? Who? Who. First of all, I don't want to. Who are you accusing of this now?

[Caller 2]

No, it's a video.

[Main Podcast Host]

Oh, it's a video. I don't know. I've seen the headlines, but I really don't know what you're talking about, so I don't. You know, I don't want you calling up here, putting accusations on people if.

[Caller 2]

Okay. Allegedly. I put allegedly.

[Main Podcast Host]

Oh, okay. Okay. Well, thank you for calling.

[Caller 2]

All right. You're welcome.

[Main Podcast Host]

Good morning. Who's this?

[Caller 1]

Yo, D from Brooklyn.

[Main Podcast Host]

What's up, D from Brooklyn? Who you want to get a biggest. He hard to.

[Caller 1]

I'm going to give it to Po's dad.

[Main Podcast Host]

Oh, okay. Now, that's a good one.

[Caller 1]

Who?

[Main Podcast Host]

Tell me why. Me?

[Caller 1]

Why?

[Main Podcast Host]

I mean, I know why, but I want. I want you to tell. I know why, but you go ahead.

[Podcast Host 2]

Talk.

[Caller 1]

All right, cuz, listen. We as fathers, because I'm a father myself, we as fathers, over to our children to guide them in the right direction, no matter how old they are. This man just came out of prison, and the first thing you say to your son is, hey, let's do this to an exec. You even said it yourself. You wouldn't do it to a white exec.

[Main Podcast Host]

That's right.

[Caller 1]

And now all of a sudden, you're gonna do this to this man. And that just. That makes no sense whatsoever. And it's just like you said, that Edward logic. But even you, as a father should like, you know, cut through that n word logic and be able to guide him in the right direction.

[Main Podcast Host]

I agree with you. 100.

[Caller 1]

Makes no sense.

[Main Podcast Host]

It don't make any sense. It's the blind leading the blind. And we wonder why we can't break generational curses. Because if you. If you love your son and you see the opportunity that's presented to your son, and you see how your son has the opportunity to change everything about your bloodline, you just gonna bring him back to what got him back. What just got him out of prison? He was. He just went to prison for that. And you gonna take him right back to that now? He back in there and you with him. That's crazy to me.

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Yeah, man.

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