DONKEY: Charlamagne Gives Hitmaka Donkey Of The Day

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Breakfast Club – "DONKEY: Charlamagne Gives Hitmaka Donkey Of The Day"

Episode Information

• Title: DONKEY: Charlamagne Gives Hitmaka Donkey Of The Day
• Host/Authors: DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne Tha God
• Release Date: June 11, 2025
• Description: The Breakfast Club is renowned as "The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show," featuring candid conversations with artists, influencers, and thought leaders.

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1. Introduction to the Episode

The episode begins with the trio welcoming listeners to another engaging installment of The Breakfast Club. While the initial moments include promotional content, the core discussion kicks off shortly after.

2. Donkey of the Day Segment

[02:15] Charlamagne Tha God:
Charlamagne introduces the "Donkey of the Day" segment, where notable figures are either celebrated or critiqued humorously. This episode centers around Hitmaker Young Berg.

[02:18] Charlamagne Tha God:
"Is it a read?"
Charlamagne questions Angela Yee about the legitimacy of Hitmaker receiving this title, hinting at underlying tensions.

[02:25] Hitmaker (Young Berg):
"Damn you have the voice. Tell them it's time for donkey of the day."
Hitmaker playfully defends his position, emphasizing his influence and achievements.

[02:40] Hitmaker (Young Berg):
"Well, sexy red donkey of the day for Wednesday, June 11, goes to Hitmaker Youngberg..."
He lauds his own accomplishments, citing an article from Flaunt about his impressive sales and Grammy nominations.

Discussion Highlights:

• Charlamagne's Critique:
  Charlamagne challenges Hitmaker's recent statements regarding Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal situation. He emphasizes the importance of being informed before forming public opinions.
  "[04:50] Angela Yee: Why you don't. Why don't you think you should be in jail?"
  Charlamagne presses Hitmaker for why he believes Diddy should be released, pushing for a fact-based discussion.

• Hitmaker's Response:
  Hitmaker expresses skepticism about Diddy's case, labeling him as a "freak" without substantial evidence.
  "[04:52] Unknown: He just... He's just a freak. Freaky ass..."
  He admits to not having all the details but maintains his stance based on personal opinions.

• Charlamagne's Rebuttal:
  Charlamagne counters by providing factual information about Derek Chauvin's conviction in the George Floyd case, highlighting Hitmaker's lack of awareness.
  "[07:11] Unknown:
  "Yo, man, I. I just think that, you know, it's kind of crazy..."
  "[07:27] Hitmaker (Young Berg): Be quiet. Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt."

  He stresses the importance of being informed and criticizes Hitmaker for spreading misinformation.

• Naming Play:
  In a moment of humor and frustration, Charlamagne dubs Hitmaker as "Young Clueless," poking fun at his lack of knowledge.
  "[09:57] Hitmaker (Young Berg): Be quiet..."
  "I'm calling them Young Clueless from now on. Young Clueless and hit. Make it up as he go."

3. Charlamagne’s Reflections

Following the intense exchange, Charlamagne provides context about the media landscape, referencing Lauren LaRosa’s role at the BET Awards and the evolution from traditional radio to modern media platforms.

[02:25] Charlamagne Tha God:
"This past weekend was BET Awards weekend in LA... Lauren LaRosa out there interviewing, like, 30 different people."
He commends Lauren LaRosa for her efforts, highlighting her pivotal role in bridging various media formats.

4. Upcoming Interview Preview

As the segment concludes, Charlamagne teasers an upcoming interview with Zoran Kwame Mamdani, a mayoral candidate for New York City. He hints at discussing Mamdani’s grassroots campaign efforts and his rising popularity in the polls.

[10:39] Charlamagne Tha God:
"When we come back, running for mayor of New York City, Zoran Kwame Mamdani... he'll break everything all down of how he's very high up in the polls right now."

5. Conclusion and Final Remarks

The episode wraps up after the Donkey of the Day segment and the promotional content resumes. Listeners are reminded to stay tuned for more insightful and candid discussions in future episodes.

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Notable Quotes

• Charlamagne on Being Informed:
  "If you're going to express that opinion publicly, let it be rooted in something real, some type of factual information."
  [05:22] Charlamagne Tha God

• Hitmaker’s Admission:
  "Damn you have the voice. Tell them it's time for donkey of the day."
  [02:25] Hitmaker (Young Berg)

• Charlamagne’s Sarcasm:
  "I'm calling them Young Clueless from now on."
  [09:57] Charlamagne Tha God

• Charlamagne’s Emphasis on Facts:
  "Seeing police officers going to prison for killing black men is a rarity in this country."
  [08:15] Charlamagne Tha God

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Key Takeaways

• Accountability in Public Discourse:
  Charlamagne emphasizes the importance of being well-informed before forming and expressing public opinions, especially on sensitive legal matters.

• Media Evolution:
  The podcast highlights the shift from traditional radio to a more diverse media landscape, including podcasts and blogs, through the work of Lauren LaRosa.

• Upcoming Content:
  Listeners can look forward to an in-depth interview with Zoran Kwame Mamdani, offering insights into his mayoral campaign and strategies.

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Note: This summary intentionally excludes promotional content, advertisements, and non-discussion segments to focus solely on the substantive discussions of the episode.

Transcript

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[Unknown]

Your execution on the donkey of the day is something to behold.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Is it a read?

[Angela Yee]

They gave me donkey of the day.

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

And I deserve the people need to know.

[Angela Yee]

Well you need to tell them.

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

Damn you have the voice. Tell them it's time for donkey of the day.

[Angela Yee]

It's a read.

[Unknown]

But you're so good at it, you're.

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

Trying to be a fake ass. Charlamagne. The only one. Charlemagne.

[Angela Yee]

Damn Charlemagne. Who you give a donkey of the day to now?

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

Well, sexy red donkey of the day for Wednesday, June 11, goes the hit maker Youngberg. You know who I'm talking about? Renowned producer, okay? I saw an article this morning on a site called Flaunt, and they did a story on him, and the headline was 77 million sold. Nine Grammy nominations, nine billion streams. So congratulations to that young man. Drop one. Include bombs for young bird. He is a super producer in every sense of the word. But as you all know, the donkey of the day does not discriminate. See, this past weekend was BET Awards weekend in LA, okay? The Breakfast Club sent our very own Lauren LaRosa. LL Cool Bay. She was out there working what we call the media room, okay? I was born in 1978, been doing radio for 27 years. So I'm old enough to remember when it was just called the radio room, okay? All the different radio stations and radio shows from across the country would be in there interviewing various artists. Well, times have changed, okay? The landscape has evolved. So now it's radio and podcasts, blog sites, all types of media. So we had Lauren LaRosa out there. She interviewed, like, 30 different people. Yeah, 30 different people within two days. And I was catching up on some of the interviews this week. I saw Jermaine Dupree, I saw Ciara, I saw Buju Banton. All great conversations dropped on the clues. Bombs for Lauren LaRosa. Great job. But it was the interview with Youngberg Hitmaker that I wish I was present for. See, Hitmaker sat down and he was expressing the fact that he believes Diddy should be free. Nothing wrong with that opinion. I'm sure Diddy is praying that there are people on the jury who feel just like Hitmaker. Now, none of us are legal experts, but when someone says to me they think Diddy should be free, I ask, why. When somebody tells me they think Diddy should be locked up, I also ask why? Because if you make statements like that, they should be rooted in some information about the case. If they are rooted in your own personal feelings. You know, just because no Way out is your favorite album, that's not a good enough reason. I know you had some great nights on Ciroc. I enjoyed making the band, too. You cannot erase what Diddy bought to the world of entertainment and lifestyle. But none of that has any bearing on his case. But let's listen to what Hitmaker's reasoning was.

[Unknown]

But what is he really guilty? I don't think he should be in jail.

[Angela Yee]

Why you don't. Why don't you think you should be in jail?

[Unknown]

He just. Just a freaky. He's a freak. Freaky ass, you know, Nword. He's just a freak. Free him. I ain't gonna lie. Free him. I don't approve of nothing that he did or whatever, but I just think that he was just doing some. Some nasty stuff, bro. From what I heard, I might not have all the intel. You got all the intel, but I think he was just high and tripping, like that's all it really is. But in my personal opinion, Lauren, I think that I don't have enough details, but I honestly think that he should be in these streets.

[Angela Yee]

Be in these streets.

[Unknown]

He should be. He should be at home. He shouldn't be like. I think that. What if you think about the Epstein and all the other different people, whatever, they didn't they get house arrest or something like that?

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

Hit maker, you should have stopped that. I don't have all the intel. You said out of your own mouth. You didn't have all the details, yet you kept talking. Listen to me. If you ever thought to yourself the opinions you read on social media couldn't possibly exist in real life, then you now have exhibit A. Okay? Hitmaker gave us all the YouTube lawyers greatest hits. I don't approve of what he did, but he shouldn't be in prison. He was just freaky. And what about Epstein? What about him? Did Epstein get house arrest? That's the question you asked. The answer is no, okay? Not for his 2019 federal sex trafficking charges. Okay? He requested release on bail. He offered to wear an ankle monitor and stay posted up at his Manhattan mansion, but the judge denied him. Said he was too big a flight risk and a public danger. These are just simple facts that one can research if they choose to, once again can have your opinion on whether Diddy should be free or not. But if you're going to express that opinion publicly, let it be rooted in something real, some type of factual information. Now, none of what you heard just now is the reason I chose to give hit make a donkey of the day. Okay? It was this statement he made as him and Lauren LaRosa were going back and forth on the Diddy situation in regards to the man who killed George Floyd, Derek Chauvin. Let's listen.

[Unknown]

Yo, man, I. I just think that, you know, it's kind of crazy. And it's very, like, insane what he got going on. But, like, I've seen like, it's people that. The guy on George Floyd neck, is he in jail? I think. No, I don't think he was in jail.

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

What? Play that one. One more. Just one more time. Play that one more time.

[Unknown]

Yo, man, I. I just think that, you know, it's kind of crazy and it's very, like, insane what he got going on. But, like, I've seen, like, it's people that. The guy on George Floyd neck, is he in jail? I think. No, I don't think he was in jail.

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

Damn. You know, Hitmaker said he didn't have much information on the Diddy case. Hitmaker, you don't seem to have much information on anything. Okay, I don't understand how people speak about things they don't know anything about with such confidence. What do you mean? Is the guy who killed George Floyd in prison, Derek Chauvin, got 43 hits, okay? 22 and a half years in state prison for unintentional second degree murder. I don't even know how it was ruled unintentional, but descendants exceeded the standard guideline due to Derek's abuse of authority and the cruelty displayed. Then he got sentenced federally to 21 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights, including kneeling on his neck even after he became unresponsive. And no sentences will run concurrently, adding up to 43, 43 years. Hit maker. You don't even know. You don't even need to know all those details. But the fact you didn't even know Derek Chauvin, George Floyd's killer, was in prison is exactly the reason why I don't talk to niggas after 5pm okay? And he said it like we were playing spades. And he had nine in a possible. Like he just knew he had a winning hand when he said that. Like, he said it like he had the big joker, the little joker, the deuce of diamonds, ace of spades. I mean, is the guy who killed George Floyd in prison? Yes, he is. Okay, look, if you're going to use the double standard argument, then find some cases that are the equivalent of Sean Combs, okay? The former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitz, who was charged with sex trafficking and interstate prostitution is a way better example. But that's not the debate. Hitmaker, how you don't know Derek Chauvin is in prison, okay? Seeing police officers going to prison for killing black men is a rarity in this country. So you should know Derek Chauvin was in prison. There was a $27 million civil settlement reached in the George Floyd case, the largest pretrial civil rights settlement in US History. The George Floyd case sparked one of the largest protest movements in US History. But you didn't know the man who killed Derek Chauvin was in prison. Reg, you gotta let me hear it again. Just one more time. One more time.

[Unknown]

Yo, man, I. I just think that, you know, it's kind of crazy, and it's very, like, insane what he got going on, but, like, I've seen, like, it's people that the guy on George Floyd neck. Is he in jail? I don't think he was in jail.

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

Be quiet. Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. You know how to make hits, but you don't know how to make sense. Okay, I have another name for you now. How about Young Clueless are hit. Make it up as he go. He's got a new album. 808s and bad takes coming soon. Please give Young Berg, aka Hitmaker, aka Young Clueless, the biggest he haw. Yeah, that's crazy. I'm telling you. I'm calling them Young Clueless from now on. Young Clueless and hit. Make it up as he go. That is his new name. Oh, God.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

All right. Well, thank you for that donkey today. Now, when we come back, running for mayor of New York City, Zoran Kwame Mamdani. He'll be joining us this morning. He was. He's basically started from the ground up, knocking on doors. He'll break everything all down of how he's very high up in the polls right now. So we'll talk to him next. Don't go anywhere at the Breakfast Club. Good morning.

[Hitmaker (Young Berg)]

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[Unknown]

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[Angela Yee]

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