The Breakfast Club – Episode Summary

Episode Title: FULL SHOW: Kanye Faces Arrest Threat in Brazil, Juvenile on Lil Wayne Missing Verzuz, Chadwick Boseman Hollywood Star + Mike Epps Interview
Date: November 13, 2025
Hosts: Charlamagne Tha God, Jess Hilarious, Lauren LaRosa (Mimi Brown, Jessica B. also featured)
Special Guest: Mike Epps

Episode Overview

This dynamic and energetic episode of The Breakfast Club covers a full spectrum of culture, comedy, and current events. The hosts discuss breaking political news, controversy over Kanye West's Brazil performance, a wide-ranging and hilarious interview with comedian Mike Epps, Chadwick Boseman's forthcoming Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and Juvenile reflecting on Lil Wayne's absence from a recent Verzuz event. The show is rich in candid moments, laughter, quotable exchanges, and insight into both issues facing the Black community and the entertainment industry.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Ends

Timestamps: 06:02–10:41

• Mimi Brown announces the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history (43 days), with President Trump signing a funding bill to reopen the government.
• Bipartisan debate, impact on federal workers, and the future risk of more shutdowns are discussed.
• Hosts underline the toll the shutdown took on families, with listeners calling in to share their experiences handling missed paychecks.
• Quote:
  • Charlamagne: "I don’t care about either political party. I care about the people." (08:13)

2. Jeffrey Epstein Files Set for Release

Timestamps: 10:43–12:59

• The House is heading toward a vote to unseal long-suppressed Epstein files, with a discharge petition guaranteeing action.
• 20,000+ pages mention Donald Trump in relation to Epstein; hosts urge for accessible, digestible visuals to help the public make sense of the revelations.
• Quote:
  • Charlamagne: "People actually need to see visuals. I don’t know if transcripts are gonna hit like folks want them to..." (12:39)

3. Kanye West Faces Arrest Threat in Brazil

Timestamps: 21:32–25:05, continued after ad break

• Lauren LaRosa reports Brazilian authorities plan to arrest Kanye if he promotes or apologizes for Nazism during his November performance in Sao Paulo.
• Strict bans include "Heil Hitler" tracks, Nazi symbolism, and even consequences for promoters.
• Kanye’s recent apology to a rabbi is played, but hosts speculate if it’s a PR move.
• Charlamagne predicts, "They not going for you being bipolar in Brazil... Kanye, they done told you what time it is." (24:21)
• Quotes:
  • Jessica B: "It’s like that left part of the brain be fighting that right part. But it’s a lot of people’s freedom riding on what come out this man mouth..." (24:41)
  • Lauren: "This is all strategy." (24:49)
• The show discusses crowd reactions to Kanye, cancellation debates, and his ability to still sell out venues.

4. Entertainment News: Eddie Murphy’s Return & More

Timestamps: 32:51–36:05

• Eddie Murphy contemplates returning to stand-up comedy, expressing the need for it to be "fun" for him to do so.
• Quote:
  • Eddie Murphy (clip): "If I'm having fun, it’s going to work and it's going to be funny and I have to feel all of that." (34:01)
• The hosts yearn for Murphy’s one-man show rather than topical stand-up.

5. Texas Southern University Controversy

Timestamps: 36:58–40:06

• State investigation into alleged financial mismanagement at TSU has the HBCU community worried about autonomy and motives for "state takeover."
• The hosts reflect on broader attacks on diversity and Black institutions.

6. AT&T Data Breach Settlement

Timestamps: 40:08–42:24

• AT&T customers may qualify for up to $7,500 following 2024 data breaches; listeners are urged to check eligibility at attdatabreachsettlement.com.

Main Guest: Mike Epps Interview

Timestamps: 43:08–77:16

Comedian and actor Mike Epps joins in a freewheeling, wildly entertaining conversation covering:

• Touring: Announcing another year of the "We The Ones" tour, starting February 2026.
• Hollywood: Speaks on the lack of full acceptance from Hollywood for Black comedians even after success, highlighting the need for more opportunities.
  • "Even now, white people do not trust me, man. And I’ve been working on it for years." (45:44)
• Stand-up Material: Epps discusses generating new material from everyday life, not just writing:
  • "We ain’t gotta write. I ain’t gotta write. You catch me walking down the street, I’ma be funny..." (49:36)
• UpShaws Ending: Confirms the hit Netflix show ended due to creative disagreements and child actors aging out of relatable storylines.
• Community and Ownership: Epps speaks proudly about buying a block in Indiana, his hometown.
  • "You did. You bought a whole block, man. ...that’s so many Black people’s dream." (54:03)
• On Security and Celebrity: Satirical riff on celebrity security, suggesting most stars are safer than they think.
  • "Some of these people are into losing. Like you’re wasting security money. Ain’t nobody thinking about you..." (55:02)
• Interview Highlights:
  • On competition: "Our biggest competition—each other." (49:41)
  • Epps doubles down on living authentically, streaming plans, and being underestimated:
    • "I like to be underestimated. I like you to not be paying attention and I sneak up behind you, bop you upside your head." (75:25)
• Friday Sequel: Teases upcoming “last Friday” project with Ice Cube and boondocks creator Aaron McGruder on board.
  • Charlamagne: "When you say Aaron Magruder, you excite the whole goddamn Internet..." (73:41)

Other Notable Conversations

Chadwick Boseman’s Hollywood Star

Timestamps: 77:45–78:20

• Five years after his passing, Boseman is awarded a star; ceremony to feature Ryan Coogler and Viola Davis.

Juvenile on Lil Wayne Missing Verzuz

Timestamps: 78:45–80:00

• Juvenile admits disappointment over Lil Wayne missing their Verzuz event, but says Swizz Beatz convinced him to still perform.
  • Juvenile: "My deal was, if Wayne don’t come, I’m not coming... But Swizz Beatz called me... and gave me a speech I’ll never forget." (79:10)

Tory Lanez Denied Appeal

Timestamps: 110:40–113:33

• Lauren details that Tory Lanez, sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was denied in his appeal attempt and must serve out his term.

Living Single Podcast with Queen Latifah

Timestamps: 113:40–118:41

• Queen Latifah joins the "Reliving Single" podcast, reflecting on fighting for an authentic representation of Black women and for creative control.
  • Quote: "We had to fight for everything. Fight for the identity of the show, fight for the class of the show, to show four different kinds of women, two different kinds of guys..." (115:01)
• Discussion of the theme song’s creation and the role of parental support.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Charlamagne musing on Kanye:

  • "The problem with Kanye, historically, is when you tell him what not to do, he often rebels on purpose." (24:21)

• Mike Epps on comedy tours:

  • "That’s my thing. I never leave the people." (45:26)

• On real-life inspiring comedy:

  • Mike Epps: "A real comedian ain't sitting there writing. You finna get it right off the cuff." (49:36)

• Regarding the upshaws’ creative tensions:

  • "The writers Wanda Sykes and the other lady, Regina Hicks, they just couldn’t see eye to eye..." (67:31)

• Charlamagne’s Positive Note:

  • "Everything, and I do mean everything, happens for a reason. So trust the process even when you do not understand." (122:36)

Important Timestamps & Segments

| Time | Segment/Topic | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | 06:02 | Front Page News – Govt Shutdown Ends | | 10:43 | Jeffrey Epstein Files News | | 21:32 | Kanye West Faces Threat of Arrest in Brazil, apology clip | | 32:51 | Eddie Murphy's return to stand-up | | 36:58 | TSU controversy and possible state takeover | | 40:08 | AT&T Data Breach Settlement info | | 43:08 | Mike Epps Interview Begins | | 54:03 | Epps talks about buying a block in Indiana | | 67:31 | Why the Upshaws ended | | 73:41 | “Last Friday” movie & Aaron McGruder | | 77:45 | Chadwick Boseman's Walk of Fame Star | | 78:45 | Juvenile on Lil Wayne & Verzuz | | 110:40 | Tory Lanez denied appeal update | | 113:40 | Queen Latifah: Living Single podcast, theme song creation | | 122:36 | Positive Note – Trust the process |

Tone & Style

• Conversational, lively, blunt, and filled with laughter
• Interspersed with heartfelt, direct advice (especially from Jess Hilarious and Mike Epps)
• Plenty of inside jokes, playful roasting, and authentic takes on Black culture
• Charlamagne’s classic sarcasm and cultural references throughout

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is a prime display of The Breakfast Club’s mixture of sharp political discussion, playful cultural banter, and deep dives with major stars. You’ll come away with insight into government happenings (shutdown, AT&T breach), the ongoing fallout around Kanye West, the difficulties and rewards of Black achievement in entertainment, plenty of comedy, and an exclusive glimpse at Mike Epps’ comedic philosophy and future plans. Whether you want takeaways for your day, to laugh at Epps’ stories, or to reflect on Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, this one delivers.