The Breakfast Club — Full Show Summary

Episode Air Date: December 10, 2025
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee
Guests: Marlon Wayans, Jeezy, Owning Manhattan Cast (Ryan Serhant, Tricia Lee, Jeffrey St. Armand), Swayvo Twain

Episode Overview

This energetic episode of The Breakfast Club packed in topical discussions, exclusive interviews, and real talk about everything from pop culture beefs and real estate to grief and personal growth. Notable segments included Marlon Wayans addressing Diddy/50 Cent controversy, Jeezy reflecting on divorce lessons, in-depth talk with the cast of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and an emotional conversation with Swayvo Twain (son of Angie Stone & D’Angelo) about loss and his music journey.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Morning Vibes, Real Talk, and Call-ins

• Hosts bantered about the “holiday slack” at work and the realities of staying motivated during the season. (03:05)
• Teyana Taylor’s birthday was acknowledged, with a short tribute segment and a reflection on her impact. (06:04)
• Front page news covered affordability in politics, highlighting Donald Trump’s campaign rally and the disconnect felt by many voters between economic reality and political messaging. (07:50–11:39)
  • Quote: “You can't lie to people about what they are feeling in their pockets… go stand in front of some working class people and try to convince them the economy is good.” — Charlamagne Tha God (08:35)
• Multiple listeners called in sharing views on race, work, community, and on-the-ground experiences, including a memorable “Irritated Uber driver” story about navigating race and politics with passengers. (12:35–15:32)

Marlon Wayans Addresses 50 Cent Backlash & Diddy Drama

• Marlon Wayans responded to online backlash for his comments about Diddy, clarifies he is not defending anyone, emphasizing freedom of thought and speech.
  • Quote: “I'm not here defending Diddy. I am here because I got dragged into this because somebody asked me a question and I had an opinion.” — Marlon Wayans (21:28)
• The hosts and Lauren LaRosa dissected the 50 Cent–Diddy–Marlon loop, poking fun at the trolling culture and exposing the influence of narratives spun on social media. (20:44–25:19)
• Discussion on the new Diddy documentary and 50 Cent’s distance from his own online persona during production. Arguments emerged around accountability and the lasting rumors in hip-hop.
  • Memorable exchange about old stories resurfacing:
    • “Most of these stories, probably all 95% of these stories we've heard about Diddy before, we just never saw them packaged together…” — Charlamagne (26:12)

Owning Manhattan — Real Estate, Reality TV & Representation

(Segment begins at 40:24)

• Ryan Serhant, Tricia Lee, and Jeffrey St. Armand discussed ‘Owning Manhattan’ Season 2:
  • Realness of the show vs. traditional, overproduced real estate TV.
    • “TV is like the last thing. I'm a real agent.” — Ryan Serhant (40:52)
    • Shows now have to deliver more than just luxury—“the real estate is actually the bookends… it's the skeleton.” — Ryan (42:53)
  • On how to build wealth amid high prices:
    • “The best help personally… is to buy together and to get creative about it.” — Tricia Lee (45:44)
    • “Co-ownership for younger generation is becoming a thing that we do now that we've never done before.” — Ryan (46:16)
  • The pressure to be authentic on global TV and balance personal identity, vulnerability, and business.
    • “Someone said to me yesterday, the show is uncomfortably authentic.” — Ryan (47:17)
    • “For season one, for me, it was like, I am showing up as the black woman, and I created this pressure for myself that I had to… really give myself that freedom, and then obviously, I felt that it gave other black women that freedom. I was like, I'm just gonna show up as me, and y' all are gonna love it or leave it.” — Tricia Lee (48:26)
  • Discussing the grind required before the glamor—a theme for young agents and those entering real estate.
    • “There are times when you work for months to two months to three months without getting paid.” — Angela Yee (51:41)
  • Memorable deal stories, heartbreaks, and lessons in tenacity (Ryan’s $990 million deal that fell through due to COVID is a highlight). (55:31)
• Advice on time management and mental health:
  • “You have the time. Everyone's got the same amount of hours… Do a time audit… My screen time? Wow. I did open TikTok 72 times today. What if I didn't do that?” — Ryan (54:07)
• Notable Moment:
  • “If you take care of the work, the work will take care of you.” — Ryan (64:09)

Jeezy on Divorce, Growth, and Community

(64:48–69:57)

• Jeezy opened up about his divorce, discussing self-reflection, learning to listen, and prioritizing friendship and community in relationships.
  • Quote: “I learned I was a great husband... But I learned a lot about myself... I was selfish in my prior life… it just taught me how to like give someone else grace and actually listen to understand, rather than just to listen to reply.” — Jeezy (65:05)
• He stressed the difference between hearing and understanding, and the importance of emotional presence.
• The hosts engaged in playful debate on the cultural meaning of his comments and community expectations.

Swayvo Twain: Grief, Music, and Legacy

(77:05–93:36)

• The rising artist, Swayvo Twain—son of Angie Stone and D’Angelo—delivered a moving, vulnerable interview about losing both parents this year and forging his own path.
  • Quote: “They in a better place than me, man. They ain't paying no bills no more. They good, man. But I'm good, man. Just taking the moment by moment, for real.” — Swayvo Twain (77:19)
  • Discussed how he learned discipline and mentorship from his parents, and that his mother’s resilience taught him by example.
    • “My mama... She'll be in the hospital and get out the hospital that night and go do the show and nobody know.” (80:06)
  • Finding his own identity outside of a legendary family: “When you hear my music, it's like you can hear them in it, but it's still me…. I'm on my own journey, you know, swayvo Twain. And I can't run from who I am.” (84:22)
• He spoke to the power of faith and the daily process of healing: “If you can look at me and think you can get through because I'm getting through, then you know what I'm saying, man, that's fine.” (93:10)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Affordability and Political Messaging:
  “You can't lie to people about what they are feeling in their pockets. Go stand in front of some working class people and try to convince them the economy is good. I bet that crowd reaction will be a lot different.” — Charlamagne (08:35)
• On Media Narratives in Hip-Hop:
  “I'm not here defending Diddy… Don't let the narrative fool you.” — Marlon Wayans (21:28)
• On Real Estate TV:
  “TV is like the last thing… I’m a real agent.” — Ryan Serhant (40:52)
• On Black Representation:
  “I am showing up as the black woman… I’m just gonna show up as me, and y'all are gonna love it or leave it.” — Tricia Lee (48:26)
• On Grief & Determination:
  “I just always try to keep it light, man... Even at funerals, you know, not for nothing, the funeral be for the living. It don’t be for the dead.” — Swayvo Twain (80:47)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening & Front Page News — 03:05–11:39
• “Get it off your chest” Call-ins — 12:35–19:11
• Marlon Wayans/50 Cent/Diddy Segment — 20:44–29:10
• Owning Manhattan: Real Estate Roundtable — 40:24–64:09
• Jeezy Interview on Divorce & Growth — 64:48–69:57
• Swayvo Twain Interview — 77:05–93:36

Tone & Style

Informal, candid, humorous, and at times deeply emotional. The hosts kept the energy lively with jokes, playful digs, and authentic engagement, balancing heavy subjects with light touches.

For Listeners Who Missed It

This episode was a microcosm of everything The Breakfast Club stands for: unfiltered culture commentary, honesty, laughter, and a platform for important personal stories.

• If you’re interested in the latest hip-hop controversies, real estate realities, personal success in entertainment, or finding light after loss, there’s a segment for you.
• The interviews cut past the hype to offer actionable insight—whether you’re an aspiring agent, an entrepreneur, or anyone navigating personal or societal transformation.

Catch Season 2 of Owning Manhattan on Netflix & check out Swayvo Twain’s single “Dove Soar.”

“If you take care of the work, the work will take care of you.” — Ryan Serhant (64:09)