Grits and Eggs Podcast - Episode 118: “Respect Black American History”

Host: Deante’ Kyle
Co-host: Big Ice Cup Cat
Date: February 3, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode, released at the top of Black History Month, is a raw and unfiltered conversation between Deante’ Kyle (“Deontay Kyle”) and co-host Big Ice Cup Cat. The pair delve into current events, the Grammy Awards, Black American history, cultural respect, conspiracy theories, and advice from the show’s community. With humor and candidness, they provide historical education, social critique, and practical guidance, all while reinforcing a message: respect the distinct history and contributions of Black Americans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Community Updates and Tour Announcements

• Deante’ and Big Ice Cat highlight “New Music Mondays” (Mondays, 10am), a free live music review and interview show.
• Upcoming “First Cousins Tour: Southeast Edition” is announced with stops in Raleigh, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Charlotte, and Nashville. They discuss possibly expanding west based on audience demand and analytics.
  • Memorable moment: Playful banter about Vegas analytics and the possibility of performing there.
  • [07:15] “Drop some jackpots in the chat… Big Cat might not make it to the show. He on the blackjack table, struck out.” – Deante’ Kyle & Big Ice Cup Cat

2. The Importance of Supporting Black American Platforms

• Emphasis on their direct website (deontaykyle.com) for merch, tickets, and Patreon ($8/mo), where listeners can get exclusive access and interact live with the hosts.
• Shoutout to their growing community and their commitment to building with authentic support.

3. 2026 Grammys: Critique and Celebration

• Fashion Commentary:
  • Hosts clown on Pharrell’s suit and the “triplet” look.
  • [09:55] Big Ice: “That made me… my skin crawl… who made that call?”
  • Deante’: “Definitely Pharrell… he just worked.”
• Off-Air Awards:
  • Celebrate Duran Bernard’s win and acceptance speech with his mother.
  • [10:33] “Mom Deuce was laying hands.” – Big Ice
• Recognition to Artists:
  • Praise for Kehlani, Freddie Gibbs (finally awarded after previous snubs), and Kendrick Lamar’s clean sweep of the rap categories.
  • [12:36] “She’s an example that you can stand on your 10 politically and still have success in that industry.” – Deante’
• Kendrick’s Sweep & Artistic Impact:
  • Discussion of Kendrick’s tendency to address politics through music/art, not always through statements.
  • “He’s always made political statements through his music, and that’s his medium.”

4. Respect for Black American History in Black History Month

• The Shaboozy Controversy:
  • Pushback on statements diluting the unique history of Black Americans and conflating forced enslavement with immigration.
  • [22:19] “Immigrants did not build America… America was built off the genocide of the native people and the enslavement of the African people. This shit is built off of slave labor.” – Deante’
  • Clear distinction: “Immigration is a choice. Kidnapping and enslavement is not a choice.”
• Centering Black American Experience:
  • Call for others not to “step on” Black American history during Black History Month; each culture has its own time to be celebrated.
  • Analogy to other group heritage months—Black History Month is for Black Americans specifically.
  • [25:06] “We don’t step on nobody’s shit… Don’t come over here stepping on our shit.”
• On Personal Identity and Internet Criticism:
  • Deante’ addresses critics who question his Black American credentials due to family adoption and biracial background.
  • Both hosts reaffirm the importance of lived experience and Black community connection, brushing aside “cult behavior” and personal attacks online.

5. Black American Achievements: Weekly Highlight

• This Week’s Focus: Inventors
  • Granville T. Woods (The “Black Edison”):
    • Inventor crucial to the development of the telephone, streetcar, third rail for subways, multiplex telegraph, and more.
    • Discussion of historical theft/appropriation—Edison and Bell buying/taking Black inventions.
    • [33:24] “He realized early on [electricity] held the key to the future.”
    • [36:50] “Y’all always try to put a white man next to a n***a accomplishments.” – Deante’
  • Dr. Marion Croak:
    • Modern inventor behind key voice and video-over-internet technologies (VoIP, FaceTime, Zoom), holding 200+ patents.
    • Her work was critical to communication during recent world events (COVID, Haiti earthquake relief).
    • [42:25] “When you got to work from home, shout out. You better thank Dr. Marion Croak for that.” – Deante’
• Larger Message:
  • Black Americans have fundamentally shaped technology, transportation, and communication in America and globally.
  • Reminder not to dilute or erase these contributions.

6. Conspiracies, Epstein, and American Power Structures

• Deep Dive into Government Corruption:
  • Extended discussion about the implications of the Epstein files, alleged government blackmail, and systemic abuse by elites.
  • [48:42] “Now we know that this country has never protected women or children, and human trafficking is how the West was built… The transatlantic slave trade was human trafficking.”
  • Argues that the current president (Trump) remains in power to protect the guilty and prevent collapse of the U.S. power structure.
  • Call for listeners to accept dark truths about systemic criminality and their historical roots—many things called “conspiracy” are simply the continuation of history.
  • Memorable quote:
    [56:57] “It just gets deep and dark when you gotta imagine it happening to a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed white girl. It shouldn’t be happening to anybody. It’s dark… and all these people should be jailed and prosecuted.”
• Parallel to Black History:
  • Draws direct lines between the atrocities of chattel slavery and modern abuses.
  • Reiterates the importance of recognizing the roots of American violence and exploitation.

7. Community Segment: Caller and Email Q&A

• Advice and Support:
  • Financial advice for a listener coming into “major money” (surrogacy payout): set a “nigga rich budget” (designate a splurge portion), invest the rest, and consult professionals.
    [93:41] “Don’t be afraid of spending the money, but don’t be afraid of keeping it either.”
  • Career advice for a new solo podcaster: cultivate a social media presence first; content creation will build a loyal audience before podcasting can take off.
  • Navigating friends and “planting seeds” of wisdom: it’s not your job to change everyone—put knowledge out there and let others come to it in their own time.
• Book Recommendations:
  • Shown and recommended:
    • “An African Centered Critique of European Cultural Thought and Behavior” – Marimba Ani
    • “Assata” – Assata Shakur
    • “Wretched of the Earth” – Frantz Fanon
    • “Why We Snap” – R. Douglas Fields
• Relationship Conversions:
  • Playful riff on a listener who “left the snow” (dating white women) and found Black love.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• [09:55] Big Ice Cup Cat: “That made me… my skin crawl… who made that call?” [about Pharrell’s Grammy look]
• [13:10] Deante’ Kyle: “He won in every rap category… as he should have.”
• [22:19] Deante’ Kyle: “Immigrants did not build America… This shit is built off of slave labor.”
• [28:15] Deante’ Kyle: “We not going to all-lives-matter Black History Month. We not gonna do that.”
• [36:50] Deante’ Kyle: “Y’all always try to put a white man next to a n***a accomplishments but he did all this off the muscle on his own… all this off the medulla oblongata.”
• [42:25] Deante’ Kyle: “When you got to work from home, shout out. You better thank Dr. Marion Croak for that.”
• [56:57] Deante’ Kyle: “It just gets deep and dark when you gotta imagine it happening to a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed white girl. It shouldn’t be happening to anybody. It’s dark...and all these people should be jailed and prosecuted.”
• [93:41] Deante’ Kyle: “Don’t be afraid of spending the money, but don’t be afraid of keeping it either.”

Tone & Style Notes

• The episode maintains Deante’ Kyle’s signature blend of humor, grit, unapologetic Black pride, and deep historical knowledge.
• Both hosts joke fluidly—particularly during discussions about relationships, “conversion” from “husky” (dating white) to “Doberman” (return to Black love), and the ongoing playful banter.
• Language is colloquial and direct, with moments of seriousness and vulnerability (e.g., discussions of historical trauma, personal family background).

Key Takeaways

• Black American history and contributions must be centered and respected, especially during Black History Month.
• The achievements of Black American inventors form the backbone of modern life; their erasure is a crime.
• The ongoing roots of American corruption, violence, and exploitation can be traced back to slavery and Indigenous genocide; present injustices are continuations, not aberrations.
• Building community, sharing knowledge, and planting seeds is the role of those who see the truth first—even if it takes time for others to come around.
• Celebrate Black American excellence while protecting and circulating accurate historical knowledge; don’t dilute, remix, or “all lives matter” Black History Month.

[97:54] “Take care of yourselves, take care of each other, and happy Black History Month. Ow.” – Deante’ Kyle

This summary captures the substance and spirit of Episode 118, skipping the ad, outro, and focusing on the authentic, insightful conversation that defines Grits and Eggs.