The Breakfast Club – March 26, 2026

Episode: FULL SHOW: Kandi Burruss Speaks Out For The First Time After Divorce Settlement + Tiny & Zonnique Interview
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God, Lauren LaRosa
Guests: Kandi Burruss (via interview), Tiny Harris, Zonnique Pullins
Notable Topics: Kandi Burruss’s divorce, Tiny & Zonnique's interview, viral front-page news, J. Cole/Kendrick/Drake, social media lawsuits, Lotto’s Allure cover

EPISODE OVERVIEW

This episode of The Breakfast Club delivers a heartfelt and revealing interview with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss as she publicly addresses her divorce settlement for the first time. Tiny Harris and her daughter Zonnique join in-studio to discuss Tiny’s new “Uncensored” episode and the ongoing saga of the group Xscape. The hosts also cover trending front-page news, social and celebrity commentary, iconic hip-hop moments, and community-driven relationship advice. The tone balances serious social awareness with trademark humor and candid discussions.

MAIN SEGMENTS

1. Early Show Banter & Life Updates (03:17 – 07:10)

• Morning greetings and banter about the surprising number of people out early in NYC.
• Jess Hilarious shares nerves about her upcoming book release and conversations with her son about the memoir's contents.

  “I am nervous for him to read. It’s things about me and his dad that we never talked to him about… but it’s an accomplishment and he’s proud of me.” — Jess Hilarious (04:23)

• DJ Envy recounts an awkward sex talk his wife had with their 12-year-old daughter, sparked by a Charlie Sheen documentary.

  “For the longest time she thought a baby came out the butt.” — DJ Envy (05:28)

• Brief mention of Tiny & Zonnique’s upcoming interview and Tiny’s “Uncensored” airing.

2. Front Page News with Mimi Brown (07:45 – 13:01, 30:56 – 38:31)

Government Shutdown & TSA Crisis (07:48 – 12:21)

• No deal to fund Homeland Security; workers (especially TSA agents) unpaid, resulting in real hardships.

  “Some are sleeping in their cars, selling their blood and plasma and taking on second jobs to make ends meet.” — Acting TSA Director (09:07)

• Both parties in Congress blamed; summarized impact on workers’ lives and growing travel delays.

U.S. & Iran News Briefs (10:44 – 12:32)

• Tensions in Congress over the war with Iran; Republican frustration about goals, plan, and costs.

  “Have we thought about the consequences?” — Rep. Nancy Mace on White House's war approach (11:34)

Social Media Lawsuit! (31:00 – 34:45)

• Jury finds Meta & YouTube liable for negligence leading to social media addiction/harm in teens; $6M award.

  “The lawsuit argued features like endless video feeds were intentionally designed to keep young users on the apps longer—even if it hurt their mental health.” — Mimi Brown (31:00)

• Hosts debate: Are all addictive products (caffeine, sugar) legally comparable? What about parent accountability?

Other Headlines (35:10 – 38:31)

• Missing person case of Savannah Guthrie’s mother: emotional plea, frustration over lack of progress.
• USPS raising package prices due to fuel costs.
• Venezuelan ex-president in court.

3. Kandi Burruss Divorce Settlement – Exclusive Interview (19:28 – 29:54)

• Lauren LaRosa interviews Kandi about her divorce from Todd Tucker, public narratives, custody, and property splits.
• Kandi clarifies: Todd wanted the proceedings unsealed to prove he wasn't after money.

  “He wanted it to be clear he wasn’t trying to take me for everything I had.” — Kandi Burruss (21:51)

• The divorce and custody split are amicable: “Everything is 50/50. We had properties together that we split equally. Because I ended up with more, I just paid the difference.” — Kandi Burruss (23:23)
• Kandi expresses frustration with public scrutiny and rumors, especially given her family's reality TV presence.
• Discusses the impact on children, and the importance of leading difficult conversations before the internet does.

  “You gotta try to rush to have the conversation with the kids before anything hit the Internet.” — Kandi Burruss (27:41)

• Takeaways from hosts: Mind your business, have compassion for reality stars facing public divorces.

4. Tiny & Zonnique In-Studio Interview (39:02 – 63:45)

Tiny’s "Uncensored" & Reflections on Xscape

• Tiny discusses the challenge and importance of telling her story on TV1’s “Uncensored,” with daughter Zonnique as interviewer.

  “My daughter, she interviewed me, so it was real natural, real good.” — Tiny Harris (39:27)

• Recalls Biggie’s public diss and his private attempt to apologize on the night he died.

  “He apologized… told me y’all are beautiful, I’m ugly my damn self, had no business [dissing you].” — Tiny Harris (41:37)

• Explains why she and Kandi gave "No Scrubs" to TLC rather than keeping it, and how the royalties have enriched them.

  “I’m still living eating off that record.” — Tiny Harris (45:57)

Family, Industry, and Group Drama

• Tiny talks candidly about the hardships for women in music—including being pressured by Jermaine Dupri not to have a baby at the start of Xscape’s career.
• On the current situation with LaTocha Scott: group separation is due to business/management issues, not a dramatic “kicking out.”
• Zonnique describes interviewing her mother, her worries about honesty, and how production handled candid family storytelling.

Family Loyalty and Social Media

• Tiny discusses her sons defending her online and their response to 50 Cent’s comments, revealing the "family first" mentality.
• Both Tiny and Zonnique touch on navigating constant public opinion:

  “People love to attack my mom… I can’t beat the whole internet.” — Zonnique (49:51)

5. Hip-Hop Headlines: J. Cole, Kendrick & Drake, Masters, G-Unit (64:15 – 71:45)

• Recap of viral Revolt interview: J. Cole reflects on Kendrick Lamar’s dis track, fallout, and unreleased collaborations.
• Candid about peer pressure, authenticity, and how he secured his masters with Jay-Z’s help.

  “Roc Nation did the right thing and like overly blessed me by switching... to a distribution deal.” — J. Cole (69:01)

• Humorous debate on why Cole never fit with G-Unit (“Jeans too tight”), and the strange “respect the mulatto” phrase from Cole.
• Commentary on hip-hop as a business and male artists navigating industry “image.”

6. Relationship & Life Advice: Jess Fix My Mess (80:49 – 90:23)

• Listeners call in for relationship help; Jess Hilarious offers blunt but empathetic advice on sensitive situations:
  • A side chick with a baby by a now-deceased man, wants her child to meet his siblings: “You can’t expect his girl to act like he wasn’t cheating... but the kids are siblings and deserve to know each other. Give it time.” (83:59)
  • “How do I leave my cheating boyfriend without the ‘bitter baby mama’ label?”: Jess advises, “Stop worrying about the label... focus on you and your baby. If being ‘bitter’ gets me your peace, then so be it.” (89:44)

7. Pop Culture Updates: Latest with Lauren (90:36 – 98:14)

• Coverage of Rihanna’s home shooter pleading not guilty, predicted defense will leverage mental health history.
• Updates on Lotto’s Allure cover, pregnancy announcement, and relationship with 21 Savage:

  “I have no rumor to clear up. I’ve been with my man for years now… when it comes to female rappers, we’re told to put so much of our life out there.” — Lotto (95:01)

• Cardi B’s sold-out MSG shows: special guests (Lil Kim, Cash Cobain), audience energy.

NOTABLE QUOTES & MOMENTS

• On divorce, privacy, and public life:

  “It’s a shame they have to explain any of this because none of it is our business. We’re not receiving none of the money.” — Charlamagne Tha God (23:44)

• On female artists and family:

  “The more we know about these stars, when everything unravels, we stop paying attention to the music and start paying attention to their business and real life.” — Jess Hilarious (96:03)

• Classic humor:

  “We used to have to kill a buffalo for food—Oregon Trail was a game, Envy!” — Charlamagne Tha God, on childhood computer games (18:12)

TIMESTAMPS FOR IMPORTANT SEGMENTS

• 04:23 — Jess Hilarious discusses her book, family nerves
• 05:28 — DJ Envy’s sex talk story
• 09:07 — TSA Director on shutdown hardship
• 21:51 — Kandi Burruss clarifies divorce settlement
• 23:23 — Kandi on 50/50 custody and property
• 39:27 — Tiny Harris on being interviewed by daughter
• 41:37 — Tiny recalls Biggie’s apology night
• 45:57 — Tiny on No Scrubs royalties
• 69:01 — J. Cole reveals Jay-Z & Roc Nation gave him masters back
• 83:59 — Jess Hilarious gives side-chick-turned-single-mom advice
• 95:01 — Lotto on keeping relationships private as a female artist

FINAL WORD

This episode spotlights the intersection of fame and real-life struggles—be it navigating divorce in the public eye, enduring career challenges as women in music, or facing online scrutiny as artists and parents. The show balances exclusive interviews, humor, and candid social analysis, offering listeners genuine insights and always a bit of irreverent fun.