The Breakfast Club – "Donkey of the Day: Teen Faces Murder Charge After Baptism Celebration Turns Deadly"

Date: September 2, 2025
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God
Podcast: The Breakfast Club (iHeartPodcasts)

Overview

This episode centers on the "Donkey of the Day" segment, featuring a tragic story out of California where a 19-year-old, Asis Campos Torres, fatally shot a 35-year-old man, Christian Gabriel Montez, during a baptism celebration. Charlamagne Tha God unpacks the incident, explores generational divides, and reflects on the dangers of mixing different age groups at social functions. The show also briefly touches on a viral tennis story involving a player’s emotional disruption caused by her ex-boyfriend being present at the US Open.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Incident Recap: Tragedy at a Baptism (02:38)

• The Crime:
  Charlamagne reports that 19-year-old Asis Campos Torres has been charged with murdering 35-year-old Christian Gabriel Montez at a baptism for Christian’s son.
• Context:
  The incident began when Christian confronted Asis for firing a handgun near his parked vehicle earlier in the evening. The confrontation escalated into a fight, after which Asis retrieved a pistol and shot Christian.
• Self-defense Claim:
  Asis claimed self-defense, but medical evidence suggests otherwise. Christian sustained at least two gunshot wounds: "one to his upper chest and one to his back, which suggests he was shot more than once and possibly tried to turn away or fell." (05:23)

2. Generational Divide and Social Functions (03:30)

• Behavior vs. Age Segregation:
  Charlamagne reflects on the dangers of not segregating social functions by behavior or age, quipping:

  "Segregation was a great concept that was poorly executed, okay? It should have never been based on race. It should have been based on behavior." (03:00)

• Risks of Mixing Age Groups:
  He raises concerns that young adults in their late teens/early 20s often act out impulsively, their "frontal cortex hasn't developed yet." (03:15)
• Family Dynamics:
  Even family events, like the aforementioned baptism, aren’t safe if people invite younger relatives who could be volatile.
• Social Commentary and Humor:
  Charlamagne contrasts generational preferences and behaviors, emphasizing the disconnect through comedic comparisons:

  "Mixing these youngins with us older folks is like mixing chicken with pork. And I don't eat swine, okay?" (03:24)

3. Reflections on Conflict and Safety (04:10)

• Handling Dangerous Behavior:
  He muses about the wisdom of removing problem individuals from events, stating he would have told the whole family not to let Asis attend:

  "If I saw him fire a gun near my vehicle earlier that day and I didn't call the police, I'm telling the whole family. I don't want Asis at my son's baptism. Keep that foolishness away from me." (04:22)

• Permanent Decisions/Temporary Emotions:
  Emphasizes the tragedy of "a young man who made a permanent decision based off a temporary emotion." (06:48)
• Moral:
  The only "blood" that should have been referenced at the baptism was "the blood of Jesus." (06:12)

4. Generational Humor and Relatability (05:20)

• Charlamagne riffs on generational differences:
  • Young people debate "Yeet and Ice Spice," old heads still on "Nas and Jay-Z."
  • "These kids be saying Riz and Gya gya. Meanwhile, I'm over here being gay for my bidet..."
  • Jokes about needing people who can sing Mary J. Blige and name Wu-Tang Clan members.
• Message:
  Social gatherings should be age- or maturity-appropriate; if people can’t relate culturally or behave peacefully, they shouldn’t mix.

5. Closing the Donkey of the Day Segment (07:23)

• Charlamagne gives "the biggest hee-haw" to Asis Campos Torres, calling the incident "very sad as an understatement."
• DJ Envy thanks Charlamagne and moves to the next segment.

Notable Quotes

• Charlamagne Tha God:
  • "Stories like this is why I believe segregation was a great concept that was poorly executed… It should have been based on behavior." (03:00)
  • "Mixing these youngins with us older folks is like mixing chicken with pork. And I don't eat swine, okay?" (03:24)
  • "[About confronting young people:] If I saw him fire a gun near my vehicle earlier that day and I didn't call the police, I'm telling the whole family. I don't want Asis at my son's baptism." (04:22)
  • "The only blood we should have been thinking about in this moment was the blood of Jesus. But instead, the poor brother's Christian blood was spilled because of a young man who made a permanent decision based off a temporary emotion." (06:08)

Important Timestamps

• [02:38] – Donkey of the Day begins: Introduction of Asis Campos Torres and the murder charge.
• [03:00] – Commentary on segregation and behavior-based decision-making.
• [04:10] – Details of the incident as reported by witnesses.
• [05:20] – Charlamagne’s reflection on generational differences and dangers of mixing age groups.
• [06:08] – Closing remarks about the spilled "blood" at the baptism.
• [07:23] – Segment wraps with the "biggest hee-haw" given to Asis Campos Torres.

Secondary Segment: Tennis Star Disrupted by Ex (07:41)

Quick Recap

• The hosts pivot to a lighter story: Tennis player Karolina Muchova was distracted during a US Open match by her ex-boyfriend’s appearance in the stands.
• Her emotional reaction was noted by commentators and explained post-match as stemming from his unexpected presence.
• Jess Hilarious and Charlamagne comment on trauma and the power of emotional triggers.

Notable Commentary

• Charlamagne: "We also don't know what she's been through with this young man. That’s my thing. So when you see a person, you… start reliving all that trauma and all the things that this person put you through." (08:56)

Summary

The episode’s main focus is the "Donkey of the Day," dissecting a tragic, senseless murder at a family baptism and what it reveals about generational divides and personal boundaries at social events. Charlamagne blends biting social commentary, humor, and heartfelt advice, urging listeners to take safety – and the selection of which family members to include in events – seriously. The show ends on a lighter note reflecting on emotional baggage and unexpected encounters, further emphasizing the unpredictability of human behavior at major life moments.