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Welcome back to Black Out, where Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Dunlap tackle the biggest conversations in business, culture, and relationships. This episode breaks down Leopold Aschenbrenner’s costly mistake against Citadel, Morocco’s migration crisis involving Spain, Kyrie Irving’s apology, the latest Nolan Wells update, and the never-ending debate over the greatest Verzuz battle of all time.The crew also dives into whether networking begins with the clothes you wear, the viral Queen Naija conversation, whether men who sleep in late are viewed differently, social media etiquette after a breakup, and the role public admiration for others plays in relationships. Expect honest opinions, thought-provoking debates, and practical insights you won’t hear anywhere else.Let us know which topic you agreed—or disagreed—with the most in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Black Out.Timestamps:00:00 Cold Open Red Flags00:45 Mic Check And Return02:09 Invest Fest Milestones04:23 Registration And Stages05:24 Black Tie Dress Code07:25 Speakers And Vendor Hype12:42 Fake Gurus Warning16:49 Leo Citadel Blowup24:39 Morocco Spain Border Story31:31 Politics Is Dirtier36:00 Splitting The Bill Clip38:07 Who Pays The Tab39:23 Couples And Power Dynamics42:33 Last Supper Group Dinners44:08 Club Restaurant Bill Traps46:37 How Much For A Date49:20 Atlanta Date Spots51:57 Future Versus Jay Drake Debate01:02:11 Designer Networking And Profiles01:06:41 Custom Style Versus Labels01:08:51 Suit Up Perception And Pricing01:12:50 Dress Code Debate01:13:11 No Trust In Sleepers01:16:44 Comfort Is A Prison01:19:07 Circadian Rhythm Tips01:20:39 Kyrie Vaccine Apology01:27:20 Nolan Wells Justice01:29:29 Breakup Photo Rules01:34:33 Social Media Vetting01:41:24 Heart Eyes Dealbreaker01:46:11 Invest Fest Wrap Up#BlackOut #EarnYourLeisure #IanDunlap #RashadBilal #TroyMillings #Business #Culture #Relationships #Verzuz #Networking #EntrepreneurshipAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Queen Afua joins Black Out for a thought-provoking conversation on holistic health, healing, and why true wealth begins with your mind, body, and spirit. She shares lessons from more than four decades of teaching wellness, discusses Man, Heal Thyself, and explains why emotional healing is essential for Black men, families, and future generations.The conversation also dives into some of today’s biggest cultural debates, including Dr. Fauci, Nolan Wells, financial hardships in relationships, dress code standards, and whether you should stay friends with people if you’re not making money together. The panel offers honest perspectives on health, success, relationships, and personal growth.From ancestral healing and generational trauma to modern relationships and accountability, this episode is packed with insightful conversations that will challenge the way you think about wellness, community, and purpose. Watch the full discussion and join the conversation in the comments.#BlackOut #QueenAfua #NolanWells #DrFauci #ManHealThyself #HolisticHealth #BlackHealth #Relationships #MentalHealth #EarnYourLeisure #Podcast #FinancialLiteracyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Black Out, we break down everything from business and politics to relationships, sports, and culture. We start by reflecting on the biggest lessons from our conversation with billionaire attorney John Morgan, then discuss the latest ESPN layoffs, the economic energy surrounding the Jay-Z concert and the World Cup, and whether Miami has become too expensive to live in.We also dive into relationship debates that always get people talking: How long should you wait before proposing? Do you only have a certain number of soulmates in life? Should your spouse work for another man? When is the right time to bring up a prenup? Plus, we discuss what “doing too much” really means and how to respectfully show love without crossing boundaries.To close out the show, we tackle some of the biggest global conversations, including Hunter Biden, the World Cup Final, IShowSpeed’s worldwide impact, Vini Jr.’s future, capitalism vs. socialism, and the true price of war. Another episode packed with unfiltered conversations, different perspectives, and thought-provoking debates.#BlackOut #EarnYourLeisure #JayZ #JohnMorgan #ESPN #WorldCup #IShowSpeed #HunterBidenAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode of Black Out, we dive into a wide range of conversations at the intersection of music, culture, relationships, and society. We break down the debate over 38 Spesh vs. Jadakiss, revisit Jay-Z’s legendary Yankee Stadium moment, and discuss whether Ebro crossed the line with his latest comments.The conversation then shifts to relationships and personal growth as we explore whether “close” is ever truly good enough, why single women are sparking conversation online, and the importance of the messages we consume and share every day. We also tackle one of the biggest cultural questions in America today: Is the United States really a Christian nation?To close out the show, we reflect on powerful life lessons in Words From the Wise, offering perspective on purpose, discipline, and growth. If you’re looking for thought-provoking conversations that challenge conventional thinking, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Chapters:00:00 Cold Open Red Flags00:46 Show Returns Announcements02:41 Viral Takes Culture05:17 Spesh vs Jadakiss08:51 Beef vs Business13:20 Independent Money Math19:33 Music Industry Dying20:28 Jay Z Segment Setup23:08 Yankee Stadium Night One28:03 Weekend Highlights Debate34:51 Ticket Questions and Names35:19 Teyana Sound Trouble35:56 Who Should Sing It37:45 Better to Play Track38:51 Weekend Entry Chaos40:26 Sunday Shutdown Panic45:46 Outside Crowd Movie47:41 Who Failed Logistics55:02 Why Bronx Hit Different58:26 Who Can Sell It Out01:00:40 Blackout Night Vibes01:02:52 Afterparty Fallout01:03:22 Hov Concert Hype01:04:08 NYC Energy After Show01:07:18 Concert Production Breakdown01:10:12 Rehearsal Over Gambling01:13:12 Invest Fest Vendor Push01:13:53 Harsh Investing Talk01:19:14 Fort Lauderdale Debate01:27:50 Singles Lounge Rollout01:31:10 How To Approach Singles01:35:37 Approach Her Anyway01:36:41 Missed Chances Sting01:37:40 Singles Lounge Buzz01:38:15 Love Is Wealth01:39:30 Money Boundaries01:40:12 America Not Christian01:45:56 Religion As Control01:48:27 Viral Investing Clip01:51:46 Validation And Packaging01:55:29 Credit And Culture01:58:02 Pardon Scam Warning02:04:42 Making Of A Slave02:07:23 London Wrap Up02:08:40 Final Announcements#BlackOut #EarnYourLeisure #JayZ #Jadakiss #Ebro #Relationships #Christianity #Culture #HipHop #PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BLACK OUT is back with another unfiltered conversation covering everything from politics and sports to culture, media, money, and conspiracy theories. We break down the biggest stories making headlines, challenge popular narratives, and ask the questions everyone else is avoiding. From Trump’s latest controversies and the future of tech to racism in the World Cup, NBA money problems, and whether modern food is fueling a health crisis, this episode covers it all.We also discuss the viral debates around Charlamagne and Roc Nation, Austin Rivers vs. Rich Paul, the mysterious Nolan Wells case, Trevor Ariza’s financial struggles after earning over $100 million in the NBA, the psychology of success and losing friends, Argentina’s response to a viral clip, AI surveillance in new European cars, and much more. Tap in for another thought-provoking episode of Black Out.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Cold Open Red Flags00:36 Live Show Kickoff01:09 Atlanta Shoutouts Deals02:40 Announcements Health Update04:35 Charlamagne Casino Talk09:26 Jay-Z 30 Years10:48 Nas vs Jay Album Debate17:45 Jay-Z Business Lessons22:39 Bad Boy Death Row Debate26:33 World Cup Highlights27:51 World Cup Racism Colonization34:04 Stop Chasing Acceptance38:11 Spending Power Brand Callout38:48 Trump Grift Roll Call39:56 Gold Card Get Out41:39 Market Moves No Penalty45:37 Invest Fest Economic Impact46:32 Invest Fest Ecosystem Wins47:57 Hate Think Pieces50:43 Building Under Fire53:40 Big Tigger Altercation55:28 Phone Secrets And Lies58:28 Protocol For Men01:05:43 Trust And Phone Snooping01:06:55 Nolan Wells Boat Mystery01:10:42 Stay Sober Stay Alert01:13:17 Why I Avoid Boat Parties01:15:18 Recurring Tragedies Warning01:16:22 Avoiding The Trap01:17:58 Outsider Reality Check01:19:20 Call Ins Setup01:20:32 Black Tie Dress Code01:25:04 Streaming University Debate01:29:22 Dating While Building01:35:47 Church Romance Moves Fast01:41:07 Investing For Newborns01:44:30 Invest Fest Youth Access01:46:14 Rich Paul Podcast Talk01:49:12 Closing Announcements#BlackOut #EarnYourLeisure #EYL #Charlamagne #Trump #WorldCup #Mbappe #NBA #RichPaul #AustinRivers #TrevorAriza #Politics #Culture #Health #Nutrition #AI #Technology #Conspiracy #CurrentEvents #PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The market is entering a critical phase—and this episode of Market Mondays breaks down everything investors need to know.We cover Micron’s blockbuster earnings, why memory stocks continue to dominate, the next wave of AI infrastructure spending, and where institutional money is rotating next. We also discuss Western Digital, ETFs vs. individual stocks, leveraged ETFs, private equity, healthcare, software, crypto, quantum computing, and the biggest market risks investors need to watch.Special guest Bilal Little joins the show to share insights on career growth, investing, and building long-term wealth. Plus, we answer audience questions, break down Invest Fest updates, discuss SpaceX joining the Nasdaq 100, and reveal the stocks and sectors we’re watching for the rest of the year.Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you stay ahead of the market.#MarketMondays #StockMarket #Investing #AI #Micron #ETFs #SpaceX #QuantumComputing #Crypto #Stocks #InvestingTips #WealthBuilding #Finance #EarnYourLeisure #InvestFestAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ray Daniels pulled up to BlackOut for one of the most candid conversations we’ve had. We broke down the music industry’s biggest misconceptions, why so few artists become true superstars, the business behind artist deals, regional music trends, Jay-Z’s impact, and the hard truths that separate longevity from short-term success.We also covered Jalen Brunson’s place in NBA history, the future of media, Meta’s push into prediction markets, the Mamdani effect, Gil’s Arena, and the biggest stories shaping sports, business, and culture. As always, nothing was off limits.Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, sports fan, or just interested in how business and culture intersect, this episode delivers valuable insights and unfiltered perspectives. Tune in and join the conversation.Special Offer: Revolt is sponsoring 50% off 100 GA/VIP tickets and 10 vendor booths. Just enter code REVOLT at checkout.GOTO: https://investfest.com/tickets/#BlackOut #RayDaniels #EarnYourLeisure #MusicBusiness #HipHop #JayZ #Business #Sports #Culture #PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Black Out, we break down some of the biggest stories in sports, culture, politics, and relationships. From the debate over whether Rick Brunson crossed the line and who truly deserves the title of greatest Knick ever, to Floyd Mayweather’s financial controversy, Rick Ross going viral at the airport, and the latest developments surrounding SpaceX, nothing is off limits.We also tackle real-life relationship and family conversations, including whether staying together for the kids is the right move, Father’s Day appreciation, Stephen Jackson’s shocking decision to call off his wedding on the wedding day, and the age-old question: how often should you shoot your shot? These conversations sparked some of the most passionate debates of the night.Plus, we discuss Trump vs. Netanyahu, Joe Biden’s health concerns, Hunter Biden’s claims about the Trump family, Jay-Z’s partnership with Target, UFC reactions, Invest Fest 2026 excitement, and much more. Tap in for another unfiltered episode of Black Out where culture, current events, and real conversations collide.#BlackOut #EarnYourLeisure #EYL #InvestFest #JayZ #Trump #Netanyahu #JoeBiden #HunterBiden #RickRoss #FloydMayweather #NBA #Knicks #SpaceX #ElonMusk #Fatherhood #Relationships #Culture #Politics #PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Cold Open Red Flags00:44 Live Show Kickoff02:02 Events And Announcements03:21 Knicks Watch Party Recap04:21 Underdog Team Culture07:56 Brunson Franchise Debate10:15 Confidence And Environment13:16 Small Things Win Games14:50 Life Insurance Risk Lesson16:24 Compounding Mistakes19:18 Ego And Timeouts21:19 Trump Iran Market Whiplash26:14 Oil Intel And IPO Talk29:17 SpaceX IPO Rules29:44 Karmelo Anthony Case35:24 Self Defense Laws Explained37:49 Fan Violence And Clout41:22 Clutch Players Debate45:19 Socialize Not Isolate46:52 Community Check Ins50:00 Healthy Isolation Doses53:45 Dr Umar School Update56:55 Youth InvestFest Launch01:00:55 Life Insurance Wealth Plan01:08:49 Griselda Equity Debate01:26:37 Sauce Walka Drake Drama01:30:01 Tricking And Ratios01:31:05 Financial Kink Power01:32:13 Nightlife Safety Warnings01:32:46 Mans Garden Rules01:33:53 Baby Mama Attachment01:36:14 Vetting And Home Safety01:40:50 Call In Rules01:42:44 Vetting Partners And Women01:50:34 Networking Follow Up Systems01:58:10 Building Your Inner Circle02:02:45 Marketing Never Deliver Loop02:07:31 Closing Announcements And JokesOn this episode of Black Out, we break down the New York Knicks’ big win and debate whether Jalen Brunson has earned a spot among the top three guards of the last 25 years. We also discuss the biggest mistakes made in the game, what’s next for the Spurs if they fall short, and whether this has been one of the greatest years in sports history across the board.We take a deeper look at business, culture, and ownership, including Pat McAfee’s reported $60 million-per-year negotiations with ESPN and what it will take for Black creators to secure deals at that level. We also discuss the opening of Dr. Umar’s school, the ongoing Griselda drama involving Westside Gunn, Benny, and Conway, and whether being more social is truly one of the keys to success in life and business.The conversation also gets personal as we discuss men’s mental health and whether people recognize when men are struggling. We share thoughts on Apple’s new privacy update, the rising cost of attending the NBA Finals, the recent EYL insurance conversation, the nicest things women have done for us, what we’d like to see at Invest Fest this year, and Trump’s statement that the war with Iran is over. As always, Black Out delivers unfiltered conversations at the intersection of culture, business, sports, and real life.#BlackOut #EarnYourLeisure #Knicks #JalenBrunson #NBA #PatMcAfee #ESPN #InvestFest #DrUmar #MentalHealth #Griselda #WestsideGunn #BennyTheButcher #ConwayTheMachine #Apple #Trump #Iran #SportsTalk #CultureAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tonight on Black Out, Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap are joined by special guest Ace Metaphor for an unfiltered conversation on relationships, success, influence, business, and personal growth. From dealing with haters and recognizing real love to earning a good woman and navigating relationship red flags, this episode covers the conversations everyone is thinking about but few are willing to have.Ace Metaphor shares his journey, lessons learned through adversity, thoughts on marketing, signing talent, and what it takes to build a powerful personal brand in today’s digital landscape. The crew also dives into Jay-Z’s message, dry snitching, the pursuit of success, and how people evolve during life’s toughest moments.Plus, they discuss Invest Fest, the importance of networking, Google’s latest technology developments, and whether you should collaborate with people who overlooked you when you were still building. This is one of the most honest and insightful Black Out conversations yet.#BlackOutPodcast #AceMetaphor #EarnYourLeisure #InvestFest #Relationships #Marketing #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #IanDunlap #RashadBilal #Success #Networking #BusinessMindset #SelfGrowth #PodcastClipsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy