FULL SHOW: Megan Thee Stallion Files For Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez, Fat Joe Speaks On Remy & Papoose, Snoop Responds To KDot’s ‘Wacced Out Murals' Mention, Drake’s UMG Petition + More

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Breakfast Club – December 18, 2024

Release Date: December 18, 2024
Host: DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God
Guest: Jason Lee
Description: FULL SHOW: Megan Thee Stallion Files For Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez, Fat Joe Speaks On Remy & Papoose, Snoop Responds To KDot’s ‘Wacced Out Murals' Mention, Drake’s UMG Petition + More

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I. Front Page News

A. Sports Update: Milwaukee Bucks Clinch NBA Cup

Timestamp: [05:00]
The Breakfast Club kicks off with a congratulatory note to the Milwaukee Bucks for their decisive victory over Oklahoma City (OKC) with a score of 97-81 in the 2024 NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo was named MVP, boasting an impressive triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Charlamagne Tha God: "Salute to the Milwaukee Bucks."

B. Death of Raphael Edmond

Timestamp: [06:10]
Jason Lee shares the tragic news of Raphael Edmond, a former drug kingpin in Washington, D.C., who passed away at 60 while in a halfway house in Nashville.
Jason Lee: "Former D.C. drug kingpin Raphael Edmond has died at the age of 60... introduced crack cocaine to the district."

C. Madison, Wisconsin Shootings

Timestamp: [07:39]
The hosts discuss the heartbreaking incident in Madison, Wisconsin, where a 15-year-old girl opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, resulting in the deaths of a teacher, a student, and herself. Madison Police Chief Sean Barnes emphasized the search for online influences connected to the shooter.
Jason Lee: "Authorities say the motive... is a combination of factors."

D. Indictment of Luigi Mangione

Timestamp: [08:38]
Luigi Mangione has been officially indicted for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The charges include first-degree murder, terrorism, and weapons offenses. Charlamagne Tha God expresses strong sentiments regarding the case.
Charlamagne Tha God: "He should go to jail for the rest of his life. Brian Thompson is dead. His kids will grow up without a father."

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II. Celebrity News and Discussions

A. Megan Thee Stallion Files for Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez

Timestamp: [31:16]
Cordae breaks down Megan Thee Stallion's legal actions against Tory Lanez, highlighting allegations that Lanez is harassing Megan from prison through third-party bloggers, thereby causing her emotional distress and harming her reputation.
Cordae: "They're trying to allege... he's using third-party bloggers to spread false information."

B. Fat Joe Speaks on Remy and Papoose

Timestamp: [19:15]
Fat Joe discusses Remy Ma's relationship with Papoose, addressing allegations and emphasizing his support despite personal reservations. The conversation delves into the complexities of relationships within the hip-hop community.
Fat Joe: "I made her love him, really love him... It's my goddaughter's father."

C. Snoop Dogg Responds to Kendrick Lamar’s 'Wacced Out Murals' Mention

Timestamp: [73:04]
Snoop Dogg addresses Kendrick Lamar’s track "Wacced Out Murals," which includes references to past conflicts between the two artists. Snoop clarifies his intentions and expresses a desire to mend fences.
Snoop Dogg: "I apologize... I feel like Amy had to hold my hand."

D. Drake’s UMG Petition

Timestamp: [34:27]
Drake has petitioned Universal Music Group (UMG) regarding contractual disputes. The hosts discuss the potential implications for the music industry and Drake's future projects.
Morgan: "UMG Petition could reshape artist-label relationships."

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III. Interviews

A. Jason Lee on Raphael Edmond's Death and Community Impact

Timestamp: [06:06]
Councilman Jason Lee provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of Raphael Edmond’s death on the community, discussing the broader issues of drug laws and rehabilitation. He emphasizes the need for mental health support to prevent such tragedies.
Jason Lee: "Investigators are looking at an online document that may be connected to the shooter."

B. Cordae on His New Album "The Crossroads"

Timestamp: [42:08]
Cordae joins the show to discuss his latest project, "The Crossroads." He speaks about his creative process, the challenges of defining success beyond sales, and the personal growth he has experienced as an artist and father.
Cordae: "Validation for me is when I'm performing and people are reciting lyrics back to me."

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IV. Listener Interactions

A. Diet Coke Break Segment

Timestamp: [01:24]
Listeners share their routines of taking a moment to enjoy a Diet Coke during their busy days, highlighting moments of relaxation and personal rituals amidst the holiday hustle.
Jason Lee: "To grab an ice cold Diet Coke and take a Diet Coke break."

B. Donkey of the Day

Timestamp: [78:38]
A humorous segment where hosts assign the "Donkey of the Day" title to individuals for various reasons, blending entertainment with light-hearted banter.
Charlamagne Tha God: "Donkey of the Day for December 18 goes to Robert Langless and Tanisha eBay."

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V. Political and Social Commentary

A. TikTok Ban and Presidential Intervention

Timestamp: [33:20]
Discussion on President-elect Donald Trump’s consideration to intervene in Congress's potential ban on TikTok, exploring the platform's significance to users and the broader implications for social media in the U.S.
DJ Envy: "TikTok has something to do with that impact... we're taking a look at it."

B. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Federal Corruption Charges

Timestamp: [36:10]
The hosts delve into Mayor Eric Adams' legal battles, including the denial of his attempt to dismiss corruption charges and his discussions with Trump’s administration regarding border policies.
Jason Lee: "Adams is considering using an executive order to override sanctuary city laws."

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VI. Advertisements and Promotions

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VII. Closing Remarks and Positive Notes

Timestamp: [114:42 - 115:15]
The show concludes with positive messages urging listeners to embrace gratitude and positivity during the holiday season. Hosts encourage sharing happiness and creating meaningful memories with loved ones.
Charlamagne Tha God: "Treat today with gratitude and have a positive attitude."

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Charlamagne Tha God [11:08]: "If you don't want something to happen to me or people I love, I don't celebrate that something when it happens to other people."

• Jason Lee [06:10]: "We have detectives working today to determine where this document originated and who actually shared it online."

• Cordae [31:16]: "They're trying to allege... he's using third-party bloggers to spread false information."

• Charlamagne Tha God [73:04]: "I apologize... I feel like Amy had to hold my hand."

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Conclusion

This episode of The Breakfast Club masterfully navigates through a myriad of hot topics, from high-profile legal battles and celebrity news to in-depth interviews and listener interactions. Hosts DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God, alongside guests like Jason Lee and Cordae, provide insightful commentary and engaging discussions, making it a must-listen for those seeking comprehensive coverage of current events in the hip-hop and broader cultural landscape.

Transcript

[DJ Envy]

The holidays are about spending time with.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Your loved ones and creating magical memories that will last a lifetime. So whether it's family and friends you.

[DJ Envy]

Haven'T seen in a while, or those.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Who you see all the time, share holiday magic this season with an ice cold Coca Cola Copyright 2024 the Coca Cola Company you wake up, put on.

[Jess Hilarious]

Your Ray Ban Meta glasses. You're living all in. You realize you need coffee so you.

[Morgan]

Say hey Meta, how do I make a latte?

[Jess Hilarious]

Brew two shots of espresso after Meta AI gets you caffeinated. You're ready for some beats.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta Play hip hop music.

[Jess Hilarious]

You head to meet some friends but can't remember the place.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta Call Eva Ray Ban Meta.

[Jess Hilarious]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

You could sit there and listen to.

[Morgan]

Ads or you could take a moment.

[Jess Hilarious]

To have a diet Coke break.

[Morgan]

First grab a chilled diet Coke because.

[Jess Hilarious]

If you want it to be perfect.

[Morgan]

It needs to be crispy. Next, get a big cup of ice.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Cuz everyone knows Diet Coke is best served swimming in ice. Then sip it slowly, feel that burn.

[Morgan]

And enjoy your break for as long as possible.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

When you need a break, don't forget.

[Jason Lee]

To grab an ice cold diet Coke.

[Morgan]

And take a diet Coke break.

[Cordae]

The holidays are here. It's that time of year to think about, yes, gifts, but not only gifts. It's the guests, the party planning and the true meaning of the season. Spending time with family and friends. We know it's a lot, but we're here to ease your mind and share some tips so we'll make it through together. With the season getting underway, now is the time to shop for amazing holiday deals at Amazon. Amazon has a wide selection for all your holiday needs. Amazon Last minute deals are here. Shop last Minute deals now on Amazon and visit Amazon.com black effect podcast for my favorite picks.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Good morning, USA.

[Morgan]

Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo.

[Morgan]

Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo.

[Jess Hilarious]

Just hilarious.

[Nick]

Good morning, Charlamagne.

[Jess Hilarious]

The God.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Peace to the planet. Guess what day it is. Guess what day it is. Pump day. It's about that time, y'all. You know what I'm saying? First of all, another day to be here to serve our beautiful listeners. I feel blessed. Black and highly favored, but it's about that time, yo.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah.

[Nick]

Why did I think it was Friday?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

It's not.

[Nick]

I swear. I thought it was Friday.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Tomorrow will be off Friday, though.

[Nick]

I know, right?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Tomorrow's Thursday, and that's our last day before holiday vacation.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's right.

[Morgan]

All right.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Time to wrap this thing up for.

[Jess Hilarious]

A couple of weeks.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

A few weeks.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, a couple of weeks.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

For a few weeks. Okay. Don't say a couple.

[Nick]

Okay, A couple of downplay.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's right. I had a few. I am happy to be taking this holiday vacation.

[Nick]

Okay.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

We had a great 2024. 2024 has been a fantastic year. We're here, right? Everybody's still alive, right?

[Nick]

Definitely here.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Y'all breathing, right? Enjoy the moment, man. Even if things aren't going exactly the way you want them to go or things didn't go exactly the way you wanted them to go this year, just be happy that you alive and God still has a plan for you. Enjoy the current moment that you're in.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's right. And salute to everybody in Atlanta. I'm headed to Atlanta, actually. We're having our jingle ball for our station out in Atlanta. 96.1 to beat. So if you haven't got your tickets, get your tickets.

[Morgan]

It's.

[Jess Hilarious]

The concert is tomorrow. It's almost sold out. If you want to see Gunna, Glorilla, Sexy Red, ti, Saweetie, T. Pain, the Kid, Laroi, Tinashe, and Khalid, that goes down tomorrow. So if you haven't got your tickets, again, that's Jingle ball Atlanta. Get your tickets. 96.1 to be. I'll be out there with that. Shout out to Louis V. And the whole staff in Atlanta.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Salute to my guy, Louis V. What you pointing at, Jeff?

[Nick]

He's trying to get raised.

[Jess Hilarious]

Not yet. So we got some special guests joining us this morning. We have Corday. He'll be joining us. His album, the Crossroads is out right now.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I like Corday a lot, man. He gets busy and always delivers. Good projects good music for some reason. Some reason the music doesn't stick out the way it should, I think. But he gets busy.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, so we'll talk to Corday, and also Jason Lee will be joining us this morning.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Jason Lee, got a message.

[Nick]

Councilman.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, Councilman Jason Lee, of course, founder of Hollywood Unlocked. We'll be chopping it up with him in a little bit.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Like a councilman off power. Just like a character. That's somebody in one of them power shows, bro. This guy who turned from a messy blogger to cultural critic to councilman.

[Morgan]

That's right.

[Jess Hilarious]

So we'll be talking with Jason Lee, and let's get the show cracking. All right, now, today is the dogs, DMX's birthday, man.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So let's start off with Heavenly Born Day. Dmx.

[Morgan]

Absolutely.

[Jess Hilarious]

What we got this morning.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And you know, you know, I love this time of year because everybody always plays the dmx. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's right.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I don't think they realized that was here.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, it was at Powell.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That was after a Breakfast Club interview. And he walked into the next studio, and we used to have a social media person named Vanessa. Salute to Vanessa. And she just asked him to do that. She was like, yo, damn.

[Jess Hilarious]

He was there that day for what, like seven hours?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

No, that was another time. Oh, he wasn't there seven hours.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, that day he was eating hot dogs from the hot dog stand outside.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

No, it wasn't that day. It was another day.

[Jess Hilarious]

Another day.

[Nick]

He been up here a lot?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Actually, like three or four Breakfast Club interviews, man.

[Nick]

That's what's up.

[Jess Hilarious]

So rest in peace to the dog. Sdmx. Get at me, dog. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning. Morning, everybody. Spade and neutered Is DJ Envy. Just hilarious. Charlamagne. Tha God, we are the Breakfast Club. Let's get in some front page news now. Last night, if you follow the 2024 NBA cup, the Milwaukee Bucks won last night. They beat OKC 97 to 81. Nianis was the MVP. He finished with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. So salute to the Milwaukee Bucks. All right, Morning, boy games.

[Morgan]

Good morning.

[Jason Lee]

Good morning, Envy, Charlamagne and Jess Larius. Y'all feeling all right?

[Jess Hilarious]

Yes, ma'am.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Less black and highly favored.

[Jason Lee]

All right, I love to hear it. So breaking news out of the Nation's capital, Washington, D.C. former D.C. drug kingpin Raphael Edmond has died at the age of 60. Now, he was released from prison over the summer after serving 30 years, or, excuse me, over 30 years behind bars. And yesterday, he Died in a halfway house in Nashville. Now, Edmond was given a life sentence in 1990 at the age of 24 after being convicted on drug charges and has been identified as the person who introduced crack cocaine to the district. Now, there is no word or on his cause of death as of yet, so.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Well, I thought I saw people say it was a heart attack. It wasn't a heart attack.

[Nick]

The.

[Jason Lee]

I do not have official word as of yet.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You got, you got.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Jason Lee]

But I will continue to keep you guys posted on that and I'll take a look because you know how things develop. More news coming out about the the deadly shootings in Madison, Wisconsin. Authorities say the motive of the 15 year old girl has a combination of factors. Alth Madison Police Chief Sean Barnes, he's not yet ready to reveal those factors while the investigation continues. Now, a teacher, a student and a student at the Abundant Life Christian School were killed. And it appears the student shooter then turned the gun on herself, you know, and killed herself there. He also says investigators are looking at an online document that may be connected to the shooter. And he further described the aftermath of the situation. Let's hear more from Madison Police Chief Sean Barnes.

[Morgan]

We're looking into her online activity.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

We're asking anyone who knew her or.

[DJ Envy]

Who may have insights into her feelings leading up to yesterday to please contact.

[Morgan]

The Madison area Crime Stoppers. At this time, we cannot verify its authenticity.

[DJ Envy]

We have detectives working today to determine where this document originated and who actually shared it online.

[Morgan]

The past 24 hours have been a.

[DJ Envy]

Flurry of emotion, sadness, anger, disappointment, grief.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

For the Madison community. Yeah.

[Jason Lee]

So Police Chief Barnes, he went on to say that everyone was targeted and there was no specific target in that incident. Now investigators said the girl's family is fully cooperating and they have searched her home. Two people remain in critical condition with what is said to be life threatening injuries in regards to that incident.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Horrible.

[Jason Lee]

Yeah, absolutely terrible. Let's talk really quickly about Luigi Mangione. He is being indicted, official and officially for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the grand jury indictment on Tuesday. Now Bragg also talked about the charges included in the indictment and in addition to the timeline of the crime, let's hear more from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

This was a frightening, well planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock.

[Morgan]

And attention and intimidation. They include one count of murder in the first degree as a killing and furtherest of terrorism. Two counts of murder in the second degree. One charging the killing was done as an act of terrorism. And the second pertaining to the fact.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That the killing was intentional.

[Morgan]

For nearly an hour, we allege the defendant waited in the area near the Hilton hotel waiting for Mr. Thompson to appear. Yes.

[Jason Lee]

So Mangione is still in custody in Pennsylvania after being arrested at a McDonald's on December 9th.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

As he should be.

[Jason Lee]

You're right. He, of course, is accused of fatally shooting the New York Thompson on a New York sidewalk on December 4th. He faces 20 years to life in prison if convicted of first degree murder. The indictment also includes a dozen charges, including first and second degree murder, as well as several weapons charges. Now, he is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing take place next Monday, but I believe that has been moved up to this Thursday tomorrow upon request of parties involved. Now, that hearing will be held at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. And this comes as a Manhattan grand jury, of course, recently indicted him. Governor Kathy Hochul is like trying to issue that warrant to extradite him from Pennsylvania back to New York.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Well, he should be indicted. He should go to jail for the rest of his life. Brian Thompson is dead. His kids will grow up without a father. And the healthcare system hasn't changed. And this is not a precedent that you want to. Want to start. And I see idiots say, we don't care about. We don't care about corporate interests. This has nothing to do with corporate interests. This has to do with humanity. And yes, we wish these CEOs of these major companies thought about people's humanity, but they don't. And personally, if I don't want something to happen to me or people I love, I don't celebrate that something when it happens to others.

[Jason Lee]

Two wrongs don't make a right.

[Nick]

That's what he's saying.

[Jason Lee]

Or right. That's what you're saying.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I don't know if I'm saying that, but I'm just saying that personally, if I don't want something to happen to me or people I love, I don't celebrate that something when it happens to other people. It's quite simple for me.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, well, that is front page news. Thank you, Morgan. We'll see you next hour. All right, everybody else, get it off your chest. 800-585-1051. If you need to vent, phone lines are wide open again. 800-585-1051. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning, the Breakfast Club.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

It's a new day.

[DJ Envy]

This is your time to get it off your chest.

[Nick]

Wake.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Wake up.

[DJ Envy]

Whether you're mad or blessed, it's time.

[Morgan]

To get up and get something.

[DJ Envy]

Call up now.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

800-585-1051.

[DJ Envy]

We want to hear from you on the Breakfast Club.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Hello? Who's this, man?

[Morgan]

Top of the morning, everybody. Santos.

[Jess Hilarious]

Santos.

[Morgan]

How you doing, man? How's everybody doing? Jess, if you there, Laura Charlemagne, DJ Envy. Top of the morning. Hope everybody's good. Y'all alive.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's good.

[Morgan]

I just wanted to get off my chest, man. Look, I'm a truck driver. It is crazy out here. It's slippery.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I just need people to be careful.

[Morgan]

I need people to make sure that.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

They are available for the holidays.

[Morgan]

That's it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That is very true.

[Jess Hilarious]

You be careful out there as well, brother.

[Morgan]

You already know, man. Hey, DJ Envy. I got you, man. There you go.

[Jess Hilarious]

I ain't here. You gotta do it again.

[Morgan]

I got you.

[Jess Hilarious]

There you go.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You can't be blowing nothing, man. Blowing nothing for no man after saying, it's slippery out there, son.

[Morgan]

There you go again. Early in the morning with that type of energy, man. Have a good day, man.

[Nick]

Envy wanted it again. Jason, I ain't here. That. Do that again.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Do it again. You heard that? I thought I was the only person that peeped there.

[Jess Hilarious]

Oh, my goodness.

[Morgan]

Hello?

[Jess Hilarious]

Who's this?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Me. Twice is crazy. How y'all doing?

[Jess Hilarious]

Terrence, what's up? Broke up this morning.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Just thankful, man. I'm 52. Been married 32 years. What a blessing. First 20 years was nothing but cheating. Messing around in the street the last 20 years, Faithful Black man ain't cheated. So what I'm thankful for is for that man upstairs. Let me live long enough to change my life. Look at God.

[Morgan]

My room.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Look at God. You know what I'm saying? If he had to call me, if he had called me home 20 years ago, Charlamagne, it had been a different story. That's right. So I just want to let you know I'm thankful, bro. You gave your wife. I lost my job last month, and I got more joy in my heart than anybody at the job. I guarantee you ain't stressed, ain't worried. Straight thankful. Well, I'm glad you gave. You gave your wife them 20 good elderly years, man, them senior citizen years. You only 52.

[Nick]

My God.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You know what? You know what y'all mean. Ain't nothing better than having a wife that's not threatened by another woman that's comfortable in her marriage. I ain't know. It feels so good, man. That's a beautiful feeling. Don't make it sound like she had. She didn't have no reason to be insecure. You made it that way.

[Nick]

You just said 20 eggs, so you built that character.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Hey, but I thank y'all for taking.

[Morgan]

That card this morning.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

But I want that man up here.

[Morgan]

To know I'm not ashamed of him. I'm thankful for him.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's right. Where you from? Where you from? I'm from Detroit, man.

[Morgan]

I called y'all before.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Remember that guy y'all looked with? The dad had the picture with his sons in prison? Yes, sir.

[Morgan]

He took the picture again when he graduated.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yep.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes, sir. You know, they sent that video around so many. Five times, it's posted all over the Internet. Went viral. Took my wife out the picture and said he did. The dad did it by herself. R R E N C E E V Online, any of them. And look on my website. And they got. I got it posted.

[Morgan]

They took it off and took my.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Wife off the picture.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right?

[Morgan]

She was a deadbeat mom.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You sound like an old 50. I'm not gonna lie. This is like I'm six years from 52. But you sound like you about to do the color purple.

[DJ Envy]

That's 30 years of smoking weed while.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You at work and trying to hide.

[DJ Envy]

And trying to hide it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Okay, okay, okay, okay. You ain't gotta hide it no more. It's legal in Michigan. No, I'm good to go, baby.

[Morgan]

But thank y'all, man. This morning.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes, sir.

[Jess Hilarious]

Get it off your chest. 800 585. 1051. If you need the vent, hit us up now. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

The Breakfast Club.

[DJ Envy]

This is your time to get it off your chest.

[Morgan]

800-585-1051. We want to hear from you on the Breakfast Club.

[Jess Hilarious]

Hello? Who's this?

[Jason Lee]

What's going on, man?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

It's B from Norfolk, man. Good morning. Good morning. What up, B?

[Jess Hilarious]

What's up?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Peace to the God. What's going on, King? Peace, King. How you doing, black man? Man, I'm good, brother. Man, look, first and foremost, want to get. I mean, good morning to y'all. Shout out to Vic, man, for getting that damn job.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's right.

[Morgan]

Michael Vick.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah. Yo, yo, them young men, is they fired up, man? They fired up my son. My plan actually plays on the team, you know, so we were fired up about that, man. Also want to spend some good energy, man, for the victims. None of that shooting, man. We got to get these kids some mental health, man. Got to get them, you know, get some help for these kids, man. Some house on way. So, you know, that's all I got. For real, man. You know, my son's birthday was just the day, so, you know, spending some good energy, man, Happy belated to your son, man.

[Morgan]

Absolutely.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And you absolutely right. You know, he's got to do our part to make sure these kids are mentally and emotionally healthy so they not out here projecting that pain and that trauma that they're experiencing on the other people. On other people. Yeah, man, that's right. I talked to my son, like, like I said, he's in college, his third year in college now, so I talk to him all the time. You know, son, you need something, we need to talk, whatever, get it. I mean, let me know something, you know, so, you know, I. I firmly believe that.

[Morgan]

And.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And Charlemagne, I really appreciate you, what you've been doing, man, for the community, for the people. Y'all got a lot of listeners out here, man, so y'all don't know how much I impact the, you know, you know, society and communities and all that, so I appreciate y'all for that, man, but thank you, man. I'm listening, man. I'm listening. I go hop in this truck, get this money, man. I appreciate you safe out there, man. And we thank all our listeners, man. We. We can't. We can't do any of this without y'all, so we appreciate you wholeheartedly. Gratitude is always my attitude.

[Jess Hilarious]

Absolutely. Jasmine. Good morning. Good morning, Breakfast Club. How you feeling this morning?

[Morgan]

I could be better.

[Jess Hilarious]

I'm kind of cold right now.

[Morgan]

My car went out on me last night, and so I have to drive.

[Jess Hilarious]

My parents extra car, but it doesn't have any heat.

[Nick]

And I'm in Detroit. It's 25 degrees and I'm freezing. I got an hour drive home and I'm freezing.

[Jess Hilarious]

Jesus.

[Nick]

Damn. I'm sorry about that.

[Jess Hilarious]

I'm sorry about that.

[Morgan]

How you going? Who's calling there today?

[Jess Hilarious]

Huh?

[Cordae]

I said, who's all in the studio today?

[Jess Hilarious]

It's Jess, Charlamagne and Envy the breakfast.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Hey, Jess.

[Nick]

Hey, girl.

[Morgan]

Hey. So I'm just, you know, calling event on my ride home.

[Jess Hilarious]

Well, be safe out there. And, you know, at least you got a car because I'm sure there's some people out there, if their car broke down, they wouldn't have a car. They'd be on the bus right now. So be grateful and thankful for that. At least she got an iron drive.

[Morgan]

I absolutely am.

[Nick]

I'm like, I'm thankful.

[Morgan]

At least my parents have an extra.

[Cordae]

Car, don't have heat. But she just getting me where I need to go.

[Jess Hilarious]

No rest.

[Nick]

That's right.

[Jess Hilarious]

Well, you have a good one and enjoy your holidays. All right, Jasmine, get it off your chest. 800-585-1051. If you need to vent, you can hit us up now. We got just with the mess coming up. What we talking about?

[Nick]

Yes, Big Mouth speaks on Remy and Pap. Not call him Big Mouth because he called himself Big Mouth. Fat Joe.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Right.

[Nick]

So we're gonna see what he said about that.

[Jess Hilarious]

He said he's not supposed to speak about Remy Papp.

[Nick]

He said he wasn't, but he big mouthing, so we gonna hear what he said.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, we'll get into that next. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning, the Breakfast Club.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Morning, everybody.

[Jess Hilarious]

It's DJ Envy. Just hilarious. Charlamagne, the guy we are the Breakfast Club.

[Nick]

You sound like you just got probed. Don't ever do that. Don't ever. Please don't ever do that again.

[Morgan]

Please.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

One more day. Two more days.

[Jess Hilarious]

It's gonna be a lot of up for him. All right, well, let's get to Jess with the mess.

[Nick]

Jessica Robin Moore.

[DJ Envy]

J.

[Nick]

Don't do no lies.

[Morgan]

Don't do no lies.

[Nick]

She don't spare nobod Worldwide.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Jess Worldwide message on the Breakfast Club. She's a coach.

[Nick]

She was able to get y'all to see something and understand something that nobody could get you to see.

[Morgan]

It's time to set it off.

[Nick]

So Fat Joe was a guest on the newest episode of My Expert Opinion with Math Hoffa. Shout out to Math Hoffa. They seemingly filmed the episode the same day that that Remy exposed Papoose for his relationship with Clarissa Shields. So of course they asked Joe about it, and this is what he said.

[Morgan]

My sis never tells me her personal relationship business, but what I know is.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I left y'all last night. We went to Brooklyn Chop house. She treated 10 grown men to dinner.

[Morgan]

And I woke up in the morning and my phone was going crazy. And they was like, yo, look what's going on? I'm like, what the.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

How do you manage that?

[Morgan]

I don't even know how to manage that.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Well, because of him, she made me love him, really love him.

[Morgan]

You know what I'm saying? That's my goddaughter's father. Like, I try to tell you, I'm old school morals. I don't like none of that. You know what I'm saying? But I can't do is stop it or have that.

[Jess Hilarious]

Like, they won't listen to me.

[Morgan]

From the first time she ever asked me for advice, I said, listen, it's different. This your husband? Nobody come to my house, tell my wife. I can't get in the middle of that.

[DJ Envy]

That's y'all.

[Morgan]

You know, I wish this didn't happen.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Salute to Math Hoffa. But I'm just sitting here trying to figure out one thing out of that whole conversation. What? Why the hell did Remy have to pay for 10 grown men dinner?

[Nick]

Listen, we gonna get to that. I like the advice that he gave his sister, though. You know what I'm saying? That's different. Because, of course, this is his sister. They are very close. And like he said, he made. She made me love her husband. I had to love her husband, you know what I'm saying? Because that's my sister. That was. You know, and then that's also my goddaughter's father. That was the most adult advice that he could have ever given. And then that also tells me if she went to him and asked for advice for that, it was something still there. She didn't. She probably. I don't know, but she probably didn't want to leave her husband. She sounded like she still maybe wanted to work through it. He said, from the first time she asked me for advice, so, you know.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I actually respect all of that.

[Nick]

Yeah, same.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Why did Remy have to play 10 grown people?

[Nick]

Maybe she wanted the treat.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, maybe she wanted. Maybe it was a holiday thing. Maybe she's like, yeah, I got this one.

[Nick]

I. I doubt that she took no.

[Jess Hilarious]

Remy for a long time. You know, Remy's very generous.

[Nick]

She ain't never treat him to dinner, though.

[Jess Hilarious]

Probably not.

[Morgan]

Okay, that's probably why.

[Nick]

But it don't mean that they was broke men. Maybe she just wanted to take.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I just want to know why.

[Nick]

Maybe that she wanted.

[Jess Hilarious]

Maybe she just wanted to treat. I got this one.

[Nick]

She did say last. Last. Last week went in the midst of all the drama. She the one with the bag, you know what I'm saying? So maybe she wanted to take our peoples out.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And I do have a rule. I don't pay for nothing if I'm around somebody who's richer than me. If we have. That's right.

[Nick]

That's right. But people must have been calling Pap, who's broke, after that had circulated the conversation with Fat Joe because he posted this. He said, peace to my brother, Fat Joe. I think y'all misunderstood his interview. I was not at Brooklyn Chop House with them. I do spend. I do spend thousands of dollars there regularly. I love that place. Now, I thank you for that papoose, but I Don't think nobody thought that he was there. Because that same night, if. If it lines up, Remy said she came home and he was already there on the phone. He fell asleep on the phone with Clarissa. So, yeah, she was coming in from the restaurant, so, yeah, you couldn't have been there. You know, but thank you for that piece. We never said that she was broke. You know what I'm saying?

[Morgan]

Right.

[Jess Hilarious]

Moving forward, he said, I'm sick of this.

[Nick]

Yo, 50 Cent speaks to allegations. So he was on an episode, a recent episode, of Flagrant with Andrew Schultz.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's right.

[Nick]

And during the. All right. And during the conversation, he explained, you know. You know, that's. This friend. He said, that's right.

[Jess Hilarious]

I know.

[Nick]

That's right. All right. He explained why he's comfortable making jokes about these sexual assault cases.

[Morgan]

Bro, that's.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Why do people come to my page?

[Morgan]

Yeah, that's what they said. Well, you're next, buddy. Then you're not worried at all.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Why?

[Morgan]

Because you don't got nothing.

[DJ Envy]

I don't have it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Why?

[Jess Hilarious]

You sound skeptical?

[DJ Envy]

You know, there's some, like, opportunists.

[Morgan]

Yeah. They'll just throw out the. What's that? It would take more for them to say some of the. That you see, these people say.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Look.

[Morgan]

You met the girl in 2003. You hung out with her. You had a good time after the.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Show with 30 girls there. You just went.

[Morgan]

And y'all hung out.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Right.

[Morgan]

And y'all just part ways. Right. So there's no negative things between it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

But she could look up at the.

[DJ Envy]

TV now, and you've been a success since then. Feel like that's my life.

[Morgan]

I was supposed to be there and.

[DJ Envy]

Be upset with you and say something.

[Morgan]

Do you remember where. I think it's your baby moms.

[Jess Hilarious]

Where it's like she was kind of.

[Morgan]

Speaking out, and then all of a sudden, the house just got burnt out. Yeah. You know, it happens.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Left eye. Well, 50s, right. But then it's also a part of it. People can just make up allegations and accusations. The beauty of it is the truth will always reveal itself. But by the time the accusations and allegations come out, think about all the things that you could potentially lose.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, you probably lost everything because people believe it. Like you said, they're quiet when you don't get convicted, but when they accuse you, boy, it's everybody.

[Nick]

Loud. Very, very loud.

[Morgan]

That's right.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's why when 50 said. What did he say? He said that he doesn't worry about things because he doesn't have anything but you don't gotta have anything.

[Morgan]

Yeah, people can make up.

[Jess Hilarious]

People make up stories every day.

[Morgan]

B.

[Nick]

And the fact that they heard him say that, that would make somebody want to come out anyway, you know, these days. But moving on, Lauren, yesterday, Megan Thee Stallion's team filed for a restraining order against Tory even though he still locked up. How can you do that?

[Cordae]

So it's. So, yeah, they did. Number one. They did. And they filed it because they're saying that he is harassing her from behind bars. Yeah. So they're alleging that he caused Meg emotional distress and he's causing more harm to her reputation while still locked up. Now I just feel like there's so.

[Nick]

Many other celebrities outside. Outside that's causing. That will be causing her more stress than him being behind bars. I mean, he just trying to come home.

[Jess Hilarious]

I'm confused with that too, because if he's not directly talking to her, why.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Did you let Lauren tell the story?

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, that's what I'm asking.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Go ahead.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's what I'm asking. Is he directly talking to her?

[Cordae]

I understand the confusion because I think a lot of people, like, well, he's locked up. Like, how. So basically what they're saying is that he's done a few different things that are basically like kind of like trolling or like, poking the bear a little bit. Right. So they're saying that he. Remember when he filed to, like, he wanted to go back in and, like, look at the gun and the fragments, and like, he was trying to say, I'm actually innocent. You guys need to revisit this. It's called, like, habeas corpus or something like that. Meg seem is saying when he did that, he did it allegedly on purpose because it was the day before her Amazon doc was about to drop. And he knew that that would make people have a conversation. It's with their legend, have a conversation about whether she was lying or not. Because you guys know that that's been, like, the big thing. It's like, a lot of people do think that Meg was shot. There are some people who think that she was lying. And then he's sitting in jail. A court ruled that, you know, according to the court, he shot the gun. Even he was found guilty of the charges. But they're saying that he did all that to start up that conversation again, which, you know, that that causes people to go in her comments. That causes people to be, you know, just at her even. They're saying that this can even cause, like, harm to her as a music artist, because then she gets in a place where she's talked about where she don't want to do music she don't want to do it causes her to distress. And she's even talked about before at one point even wanting to kind of take her own life. So all of this then piles on there. They're also saying that, well, and it was a big thing too about does the LAPD have the gun?

[Nick]

Yeah, they said they have it.

[Cordae]

Yes, but the lady. Yes, they came back out and said no, we do have the gun. Because they also alleged that when he tried to reclaim his innocence and things of that nature. But they also said he's using third party bloggers allegedly to come in and spread false information. There's one blogger that Meg has a civil suit against right now for doing such that the holidays are about spending.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Time with your loved ones and creating magical memories that will last a lifetime.

[DJ Envy]

So whether it's family and friends you haven't seen in a while or those.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Who you see all the time, share holiday magic this season with an ice cold Coca Cola. Copyright 2024 the Coca Cola Company the world is constantly changing. It's up to you to decide how to respond. Choose to be bold. To try something new. Choose to reinvent yourself. That's what Nissan did with the all new Total Rear Magic Kicks. The dynamic new exterior styling immediately announces that Nissan isn't messing around the interior. A completely redesigned cabin with premium features like wireless Apple Carplay and panoramic moonroof make driving and Kicks immersive and exciting. And with new performance and safety features like intelligent all wheel drive, the Kicks is both more fun and safer to drive than ever before. It is the dawning of a brand new era for the Nissan Kicks. Only one question remains. Is it a new era for you as well? Drive the all new reimagined Nissan Kicks Today, Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation. Nissan Safety Shield technologies can't prevent all collisions or worn in all situations. See Owner's Manual for important safety information.

[Jess Hilarious]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

You wake up.

[Jess Hilarious]

Put on your Ray Ban Meta glasses. Classic style, innovative tech. You're living all in. You realize you need coffee desperately. So you say hey Meta, how do.

[Morgan]

I make a latte?

[DJ Envy]

To make a latte, brew two shots of espresso.

[Jess Hilarious]

After Meta AI gets you caffeinated, you start walking to work and you need a soundtrack.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta, Play hip hop music with.

[Jess Hilarious]

The built in camera. You snap a pic of a dope mural on the side of a building that you think is worth sharing.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta, Text my last photo to Eva.

[Jess Hilarious]

Sending message after work you head to meet some friends.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Hey nice glasses.

[Jess Hilarious]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

Are here and it's that time of year to think about, yes, gifts, but not only gifts. It's the guests, the party planning and the true meaning of the season. Spending time with family and friends. We know it's a lot, but we're here to ease your mind and share some tips so we'll make it through together. With the season getting underway, now is the time to shop for amazing holiday deals at Amazon. Amazon has a wide selection for all your holiday needs. The reason I love this so much is because it is the holidays and there's things that I've had family members and friends ask me for throughout the year that I simply would not give them the money to get. But I will get them the actual items. So whether it's laptops, hair steamers, dining sets, makeup, better wigs for Lauren La Rosa, whatever it is they need, Amazon got it. Amazon Last Minute Deals are here. Shop Last Minute Deals now on Amazon and visit Amazon.com blackeffectpodcast for my favorite picks.

[Cordae]

They actually went in and there's Megan's lawyers Obtained Zell records from this blogger. And according to the records that Megan's lawyers have, they have payments including a three thousand dollar payment in 2020, a two hundred payment, a thousand dollar payment which they are alleging was payment for this blogger to spread false information or falsehoods as they're calling it about Megan, which again causes all the stuff that we talked about before. So basically they like, look, she needs a restraining order and it's a civil one, not a criminal one because there's laws that like you can't get a criminal order of protection after you've already been convicted of a crime.

[Nick]

So the restraining order is gonna, it, it is gonna stop him from talking about her or essentially.

[Cordae]

Essentially that's what they're trying to do because she had that before she had the, the restraining order and she had the gag order. But it was from 2020 to like 2023 and that's over now.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So saying the blogger illegal or unaff, I mean, I know it's not ethical, but is it illegal?

[Cordae]

I think if you can prove that criminally. I'm not, I can't answer that question. I don't know for sure. But I know civilly the way that they have this set up, if they can prove that what that blogger put out calls for Megan to not make money or to, you know, it was false, any harm if and because it wasn't true, then civilly. Yeah, like that's like Cardi and Tasha K. Right?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

But let me ask you a question.

[Cordae]

But they have to prove it though. There's a burden of proof there.

[Jess Hilarious]

Even with the proceedings now you, you, you have to like, I can't put out a proceeding on somebody's birthday because it might char, it might cause harm or I might put it out before her doc. Like it's a proceeding, it's a court proceeding.

[Morgan]

You should be able to put out.

[Jess Hilarious]

A court proceeding whenever you want, right? Or is that considered.

[Cordae]

They got it. But so you mean like when they're.

[Morgan]

Filing for something because you just said.

[Jess Hilarious]

That he put out a proceeding the day before her Amazon thing dropped. And if he did that, why would that be a problem now?

[Morgan]

You have to.

[Cordae]

I think they're trying to allege at the timing, he knew it would stir up these negative things because of what they're claiming and the stuff that he claimed and it wasn't true. Do you get what I'm saying? So it's like the non truth got you the burden of them proving that and then that costing them or Megan harm by Saying she can't make money, she can't think. She's being attacked.

[Nick]

This man is trying to come home. And anyway, thank you, Litigious Lawrence.

[Cordae]

You're welcome.

[Nick]

Thank you.

[Cordae]

All right, proceedings.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, well, that was just with the mess. Now, when we come back, we got front page news. And then Corday will be joining us. His album the Crossroads are out. Right now, it's the Breakfast Club Gamut. Morning, everybody. It's DJ Envy, Jess, Hilarious Charlamagne, the guy. We are the Breakfast Club. Let's get in some front page news. Now. Let's start off with some quick sports. The Milwaukee Bucks won the 2024 NBA cup last night. They won 97, 81. They beat the OKC. Nayan has had 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists. So congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks. Good morning, Morgan.

[Jason Lee]

Good morning, Envy, Charlotte and Jess. And happy Wednesday to y'all.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Peace.

[Jason Lee]

President elect Donald Trump, he is considering intervening in Congress's potential ban on TikTok. How important is TikTok to you guys? Under federal law, TikTok must cut ties with its Chinese parent company by mid January. I believe the date is January 19, right before inauguration or be banned in the United States. Now, this comes as TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to block a law that could ban the video app. The law, which requires it to be sold or shut down again, goes in effect on January 19th. Now, tick tock on Monday petitioned the high court to stop the law, arguing it violates the company's first amendment free speech rights. The company has, or the app has, around 170 million users in the U.S. now, Trump spoke to the media on Monday from his Mar A Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. And here's what he had to say about the TikTok ban and what he may do when he's in office.

[Morgan]

We'll take a look at TikTok. You know, I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok because I won youth by 34 points. And there are those that say that TikTok has something to do with that. Now, Joe Rogan did and some of the other people that were recommended by my son, Baron, whoever, he knew names. I said, who is that? Tell me, who's that? Dad, you gotta be kidding. I can't believe you don't know. And I did those interviews and it was actually sort of cute, if you want to know the truth. But we did them. And that had an impact. But TikTok had an impact, and so we're taking a look at it.

[Jason Lee]

So any thoughts on that, you guys? Is TikTok that important to you guys, people, you know, what do you think about this band?

[Nick]

I mean, it's important to my son, but it's not important to me. That's not one of my heavily engaging social medias. You know, I know it's gonna affect a bunch of kids, though. A bunch of kids and, you know, influencers, you know, who they make a lot of money. TikTok makes you more money than Instagram, you know what I'm saying?

[Jess Hilarious]

So, like you said, it doesn't affect me, but my kids, my daughters are on there because they have a little dance group where they do dances and they follow and it's short, so they watch it on TikTok. So they watch those dance groups and hashtag dance and all that.

[Morgan]

So it'll affect them.

[Jess Hilarious]

But I love one thing Donald Trump says. You could really tell that Donald Trump listened to the younger people around him.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

He listened to his son.

[Jess Hilarious]

He listened to his son, didn't know what his son was talking about, but was like, yo, you know what? I'm gonna trust my son. I don't know who this dude is, but if my son goes this way and it helped him.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Well, they don't have to ban it. They don't gotta ban it. Just sell it to. Sell it to somebody American like Frank McCord and Project Liberty. You wanna buy it. So, I mean, like, don't, don't ban it. Just sell it to somebody American.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, there's a bunch of people wanna buy it.

[Nick]

I see.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

All right.

[Jason Lee]

Well, during that same presser, President Elect Trump says Mexico and Canada are on notice over the border crisis. Now, he criticized the Biden administration over reports it's auctioning off pieces of the border wall.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

All.

[Jason Lee]

Let's hear more from Trump on the border.

[Morgan]

And what they're doing is really an act. It's almost. It's almost a criminal act. They know we're going to use it and if we don't have it, we're.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Going to have to rebuild it.

[Jason Lee]

Yeah. So he touched on, of course, the border wall. He touched on several other subjects. He said he spoke to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who once again promised all hell would break loose if Hamas doesn't release the hostages before he takes office, Trump said he's a big believer in the polio vaccine. Also speaking to reports that Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy wants to revoke its approval. So Trump is, I guess, on. He's gearing up for the job. In other news, in New York, A city judge is denying Mayor Eric Adams his attempt to dismiss one of the federal corruption charges he faces. Manhattan Federal Court Judge Dale Ho is disagreeing with Adams claim regarding the bribery count. Now, Adams lawyer had argued that the allegation doesn't meet the legal standard for bribery. Adams pleaded not guilty in September to an indictment accusing him of taking legal campaign money and bribes like airline perks from the Turkish government. Meanwhile, on Monday, President elect Donald Trump again said he would consider or look at pardon, pardoning Adams, downplaying the travel upgrades and adding that Adams was treated unfairly. And switching gears, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is considering using executive order to override the city sanctuary city laws. City sanctuary city laws in order to address criminal migrants. Let's hear from Mayor Eric Adams regarding dangerous migrants.

[Jess Hilarious]

Many dangerous gangs are in our city.

[DJ Envy]

ICE would like to go after them.

[Jess Hilarious]

We should be coordinating to go after dangerous people.

[Jason Lee]

Of course. Adams met with Trump's incoming border czar last week and he talked about how to go after violent migrant offenders. Now, critics have argued that Adams, of course he's doing all of this surrounding his federal corruption charges, of course trying to gain favor with Trump and his incoming administration.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah, it's amazing to me how those elected officials are a year too late on that rhetoric though. People in those neighborhoods were saying those things a year ago. They was telling you about the gangs in those neighborhoods a year ago and they was dismissing those folks and saying those folks were spreading MAGA messaging. But if they literally would have just listened to the people in the community a year ago and listen to what the people were saying and they would have realized these people aren't anti immigrant. They just want their communities to be safe. It's just that simple.

[Jason Lee]

Well, let's switch gears really quickly to Virginia, a high school. A principal of a high school is apologizing after a teacher passed around a piece of raw cotton. I want to hear you guys thoughts on this raw cotton. During an advanced history lesson on the invention of the cotton gin. Now Pastor Michelle Thomas, president of Loudoun county naacp, says she received a complaint about the lesson at Riverside High School. Let's hear more from Pastor Michelle Thomas from the naacp.

[Cordae]

Black students were extremely embarrassed and humiliated. In some sections of the class. We had students that were actually laughing and making jokes.

[Jason Lee]

So in a letter to parents, the school's principal said administrators, teachers and counselors will work together to support the students involved and promise to be better prepared in the future. The school district says the teacher should have realized the subject was sensitive for Some students. It adds that its policies require that parents be notified before controversial topics are discussed in the classroom. But in this case, that did not happen. Passing a piece of cotton around, is that wrong? What you guys think?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I need more context. That don't sound right.

[Jess Hilarious]

They say black people was holding. Only black people touch the cotton. They just passed cotton and say this is where it came from.

[Morgan]

Right.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

By the way, history, American history is controversial. So I need to get permission from parents to talk about history that pass out.

[Jason Lee]

Well, yeah, when you start to think about some of the schools, you know, where some subject matters are starting to be banned. Well, yeah, especially racial undertones. They.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah, but they're not being banned because black people want them banned. They being banned because these white folks don't be wanting real history taught about America.

[Jason Lee]

And the gag is sometimes those be the students that be the most uncomfortable.

[Morgan]

So I mean, I don't like, like.

[Jess Hilarious]

Like Charlamagne said, I need more context. But if they're just passing around cotton to show what raw cotton is and how it was created from the cotton gin, I don't see nothing wrong with that.

[Nick]

I think, I think that. Remember we've reported stories, we had stories about projects where white students, I mean white teachers are making black students slaves and stuff like that for plays and stuff like that. But this, no, I don't think it's.

[Jason Lee]

This is not so much a problem. And I think it actually to add context. If you ever held a piece of cotton that further gives you context of what maybe slaves went through.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Because if you said the teacher was under fire cause she had students picking raw cotton during, that would be different.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's what I'm saying.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

But just passing it around, touching it to talk about the invention of the cotton gin in slavery. I don't, I don't, I don't see the problem.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, that sounds crazy.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

This is literally the most sensitive, insensitive generation ever.

[Jess Hilarious]

Sensitive because.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

No, no. Sensitive and insensitive because they'll. When it comes to something like United Healthcare CEO killing, they'll be like, great. Rebel against the machine. You know, the healthcare system sucks. People should get shot down in the street. But then. Oh my God, you got us touching cotton.

[Nick]

Yep.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You're passing around rock cotton in the classroom.

[Jess Hilarious]

Come on, man.

[Nick]

Couldn't agree more with that. Insensitive and sensitive. Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah.

[Jason Lee]

All right, so yeah, that's your front page news. I'm Morgan Wood. Follow me on social at Morgan Media. And for more, more news coverage, follow Lack information network. Download the free iHeartRadio app and visit binnews.com.

[Jess Hilarious]

Thank you, Morgan.

[Nick]

Thank you, girl.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, when we come back, Cordae will be joining us. His new album is out right now to Crossroads, so don't move. It's the Breakfast Club.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Good morning, the Breakfast Club.

[Jess Hilarious]

Morning, everybody. It's DJ Envy. Just hilarious. Charlamagne deguy. We are the Breakfast Club. We got a special guest in the building.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes, indeed.

[Jess Hilarious]

We got the brother Corday. Welcome back.

[Morgan]

What's up, y'all? How y'all feeling?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

What's up, my brother, man?

[Morgan]

I feel good. I got a third Breakfast Club interview, man. That's. That's tight, man. A lot of people don't get to the third one, man.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Damn, that's true. I never thought about that.

[Jess Hilarious]

Well, how you feeling? Happy holidays, man.

[Morgan]

I appreciate y'all. I'm feeling. Feeling good, man. You know, just landed this morning, so I'm good.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I feel like the Crossroads, which is your new project, I feel like it should be in a lot of rap album of the year categories.

[Morgan]

I concur. Yeah, I agree.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Why do you think it's not? Cause all the black people got fired at Atlantic, so it ain't no Team Jesus.

[Morgan]

Oh, my goodness, look at faith. You know, what God has in store for me, no man can get in the way of.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's right.

[Morgan]

And I think post album marketing is just as important, if not more important than pre album marketing, you know what I'm saying? Like, I've had albums to where they really get their legs six months later after it comes out, you know what I'm saying? Still, you got a tour. You gotta. I mean, I was been out a month, and I'm doing this with y'all. It's gonna be a bunch of new people who may not have even known I dropped something that see this. So I think post album, post release marketing is just like super important, you know?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You know, we had a boss man, D. Lo, up here, and he said that he values reaction over sales. What do you consider success for this album or any album?

[Morgan]

I guess it depends on how you define reaction, so. But I guess how people. I don't know, because I'm an artist and I'm sensitive about my. Right, the quote, Erica. So I try not to put too much like, I guess, thought or energy into reaction, but it. I'll be. I'll be alive. I said, don't feel good when people are like, yo, I love this album. I've been getting a lot of that amongst this album. A lot of people telling me it's my best work. I'm seeing it online. A bunch of people rock with it. But for me, it's when I'm performing it. That validation for me is when I'm performing it and people are, like, reciting the lyrics to me. People are coming to see me when I'm out and about, and people are coming up like, yo, this line, like, just really, really registered with me. Or, like, this song really connected with me. You know, me and my family talked about this. And so I guess that's the validation. More so that's success to you.

[Jess Hilarious]

When people know your stuff, listen to your stuff, your chord, you don't need a number to make it successful. Or do you?

[Morgan]

No, just more so, I think, to the point we just made earlier. And even the Boss D Lo's point is just, like, people liking it, people enjoying it. It does feel good when people enjoy your music. Right. As an artist, you gotta have a sense of, like, not giving a. You gotta, like, when you in there crazy and you put it out by yo, you gotta think, like, I don't give a. People think, like, truly, that's the only way you're gonna ever put anything out, right? But it. At the same token, it feels really good when people actually do, like, the work that you put now. So that feels good to get such, like, positive, like, feedback from real people and fans that's out there that I'm meeting in real life and, like, fans online. But then also, again, that validation for me is when I'm performing it and people are rapping the lyrics back to me, coming to see me perform the music. So validation comes in a multitude of ways, for sure.

[Nick]

Why is it called the Crossroads? You said it's your third time up here. This is also your third album. Yeah, this is the crossroads. Is that. Does that have something to do with your personal life, how you feel? At what point in your life are you right now?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah, I think you're dying or something.

[Morgan]

Oh, my God.

[Nick]

This is not about bone, sex and harmony. The Crossroads can mean a number of things, sir.

[Morgan]

Well, I did sample Bonetrog.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

On the intro. But more so for me, I had to pay homage. If I'm gonna call the album to Crossroads, I gotta bring some Bone Thugs in it. But for me, just more so. It's like when I was making this, the crossroads represent for me is, like, not necessarily know where I'm going. And when I was making this album, I kept saying, I'm at a crossroads. I'm at a crossroads. I'm at a cross. I say it, like, on, like, seven different songs before I even knew the title of the project. And so I'm like, why I keep saying this in music? Am I at a crossroads? You know, Quarter Life Crisis is, like, a real thing.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Quarter Life Crisis?

[Morgan]

Yeah. You never heard of that?

[Jess Hilarious]

No.

[Morgan]

You know, I think somebody. I forgot who it was. An artist made an album called Quarter Life Crisis. I can't think of the name of it. I don't think it was, like, a really big album, but, like, I looked at. It's a thing.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

How old are you now? Like, 30?

[Morgan]

No. Oh, my God. I'm 27, bro.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

The worst thing in the world to be 30.

[Morgan]

Midlife crisis. I said corn life. I mean, I'm a fresh 27, too, but that's it. But even that 27 club, you know, not to speak, that energy. I'm gonna live a long, prosperous life. But, yeah, just more so. The. The feeling of unknowing of where I'm going next. You know what I'm saying? And that's an exciting thing, but it's also. It's scary, honestly. So that's how I came up with the cross.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I don't believe in vision boards and stuff like that. Like, I mean, because, you know, they always say you can tell you God your plans, but he might. God will laugh at you. Like, you're good playing.

[Morgan]

Yeah, we plan. God laugh. Yeah, that's a proverb, but I think it's a Yiddish proverb. But I say all this to say, yeah, I definitely make vision boards. I do, like, a planner at the end of every year. Beginning the next year, I've been doing a. I write in my little notebook while I journal at a lot. And honestly, yo, I knocked out a bunch of stuff that I wrote down. I did, like, a thought bubble of goals, more so at the end of last year, and I knocked out a bunch of those stuff. Like, one of my thought bubbles was, like, to have a song with what? Yay. Formerly known as Kanye West. That was on my thought bubble. So, yeah, I do vision boards. I write down goals and dreams and stuff, but I haven't done a vision board since 2018. So I. I literally thought about that, like, a couple days ago. I'm like, nah, at the end of this year, I'm gonna do another vision board. But I always, like, write down my goals and stuff for the next year, for sure.

[Jess Hilarious]

How has your life changed now that you have a child?

[Morgan]

Right?

[Jess Hilarious]

Cause your daughter's one years old?

[Morgan]

Yeah, one and a half.

[Jess Hilarious]

One and a half.

[Morgan]

Years. Yes, sir.

[Jess Hilarious]

So how has things changed as a young father?

[Morgan]

Yeah, for me, it's more having a respect for my time. You know what I'm saying? Being more, like, disciplined when it comes to my time and also having more respect for other people's time, you know? Cause I'm like, I want people to respect my time. Cause I got kids, I can. You know, when I leave the house, it needs to be something important or something that I love to do. Something that's fulfilling fulfillment for me is going into the studio, enjoying good times with friends. You know, my job is. I mean, you know, this is essentially part. This doesn't even feel like a job to me, though, to be honest. But I say this to say, you.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Don'T even take your coat off.

[Morgan]

Yeah, no, exactly. It's a fresh coat. But I say all this to say, yeah, when I leave the house, it has to be something important, you know? So it just really has me focused on, like, time management and versus before, like, I'll be, you know, as an artist, like, you'll be in the studio from like 9pm to 6am one day, then the next day it might be, like, from 7:00pm to 3:00am so you kind of all over the place. Versus like, when, since I had a daughter, it's like now I'm in the studio from 9am to 6pm six days a week. And then three out of those six days, I come back to the studio from like 10pm to 4am so it's more of, like, a regiment of me, like recording and stuff. And I think I'm more productive now because I don't take my time for granted, you know, that feel like work, though.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Like, if you set, like, work hours nine to six. Because creativity comes all times a day, all times at night.

[Morgan]

Yeah, that's why I do that. That's why I do three times a day. I do it at night too. But I've noticed all the most successful artists that I've talked with or linked with, they work like that. Like Pharrell, he works like, from like, 9am to like, 3. Like, he works at like a 9 to 5. I seen somewhere, Eminem is in the studio every day 9 to 5. He takes a lunch break at noon. You know what I'm saying? A bunch of other successful artists, I know, they, like, on a regimented schedule because where, I guess motivation is low. That's where discipline kicks in. Or inspiration, you know, is low. That's where just, like, discipline comes in. And what I've learned too, is, like, Every verse that I write is equity. You know what I'm saying? Whether that verse makes the album or not, that verse can be used for. Let's say somebody wants me on their song. I can use that verse for that song. I can use that verse for, like, a movie scene, a video game sink. You know what I'm saying? And so me, I really. It doesn't feel like work to me above all else, because, like, I love doing this. Like, I love, like, being in the dojo, if you would, you know, And I switch up the times and locations of where I cook at. Like, I might, like, rent out an Airbnb for, like, two months, bring all my studio equipment there, and we just creating out of there. I might, you know, I. I find creative ways to get creative.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, we got more with Cordae when we come back. Don't move. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning. Morning, everybody. It's DJ Envy, Jess, Hilarious Charlamagne, Nagal. We Breakfast Club now. We're still kicking it with Corday. So what's your relationship with Wade?

[Morgan]

Oh, Wayne is the one. I've gained so many gems from Wayne. Like, honestly, like, when it comes to creativity, when it comes to creating music, like, he gave me some gems of, like, you have to treat every single song like it's people's first time hearing you. And it sounds so simple, but it, like, lit a fire under my brain of, like, nah, son. Like, that is, yo, it's so simple, but it says so much of, like, what happens is I've been blessed. I have, like, a core audience and the core fans that, like, rocks with me no matter what I put out. But that can also become a hindrance because you in the studio, you like, yo, my fans gonna love this regardless. Like, no matter what I do versus you taking that approach of, like, I gotta make a first impression on people. I gotta treat every song like it's people's first time hearing it. It makes you, like, want to give it your all, if that makes sense. And want to make sure, like, yo, is this worth hearing? You want to make a good first impression. And the fan. And that way, the fans that you already have, they're gonna be like, oh, my God, this is the greatest thing in the world. And for somebody who's like, 5050 on you, who may be okay, I heard a song. I heard a freestyle. I don't know, like, that hear a song then or album, then they like, oh, no. Like, they legit, you know, I think that was a huge thing I learned from Wayne. And also, like, that work ethic just by. Just. He teaches by. By doing, you know what I'm saying? Like, his. I've been able to be blessed to watch him up close. And his work ethic is, like, incredible. And his love for music, it just never goes anywhere. And you understand why he sold, like, 300 million records and been. He's like hip hop's Michael Jackson, if you would. Because if you think about it, there's not that many people that were, like, child stars that went on to become superstars and more successful as they get older. You know what I'm saying? How many.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

How many songs y'all got in the vote together?

[Morgan]

One joint. We got one on, like, unreleased joint.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Okay.

[Morgan]

Yeah, that. That mentorship and that guidance is like. You can't put a price tag.

[Jess Hilarious]

How'd y'all meet?

[Morgan]

I did an interview with. He had a Young money. Not had. He has a young money. Radio. Apple Music. Yeah, so we started with that. Then I got his number. He shot me his number through there. And it's just been, like, back and forth since then, you know?

[Nick]

And the song 06 Dreaming, you talk about your mom and her musical dreams and how she tried out for making a band and American Idol.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Nick]

And you sampled one of her old songs. How she feel about that when she heard it?

[Morgan]

Oh, she liked it. She liked it a lot. Yeah, she definitely liked it because it's just like a. That's one of my favorite songs because it's. Obviously, it's close to home, but it's like a story of irony, of just like. And also a story of how, like, you can love something so much that it gets passed down to your kids, whether you like it and whether, you know, you have an influence on that, like, outwardly or not, you know? And so I love it again, because it's close to home. It's a story of irony, and it's just hip hop. Like, yo, I sampled one of my mom's old songs, and I'm telling the story. I mean, she definitely got her pub in points for show. She charged me. I made sure, you know, she in off that. You know what I'm saying?

[Nick]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

So she got to just do for show. So I say all this to say I rock with that song a lot.

[Nick]

Ain't you kind of glad she ain't make the band?

[Jess Hilarious]

I know you are static.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Say that on the record. You said. I can't remember what the line was. But you say. You basically said you think Puff is a victim of his. He made him run six miles, and your mom didn't make the ban. So do you really. Do you think that. Do you think Puff is a victim of his own karma? You said, look at Puff.

[Morgan]

Now, that's one way that it can be interpreted. It can be interpreted in a bunch of different ways. You know, it just depends on, like, what lens or what ear you listening to it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

What do you mean by the bar?

[Morgan]

You know what? To be honest, like, that bar was something I was so, like, hesitant on saying because, like, above all else. Not even above all else. Like, above all else, I'm a human being, right? But with being a human being, I. I'm super pro black. And, like, publicly, I don't ever want to speak bad about another black man. But damn, this is making it hard. You know what I'm saying? Like, honestly, like, pause. Oh, my God. Super pause.

[Nick]

Easy, yo.

[Morgan]

My goodness.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Puff is making it hard. Crazy, yo.

[Morgan]

You know what I meant by that.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

No, I don't.

[Morgan]

Do this. We ain't finna do this. The pause, the Paul pauses that you have, that's facts.

[Jess Hilarious]

He got some pauses.

[Morgan]

So I say this to say, go back to my man. Let's leave this alone, man. There's no right answer to this. I tried to juke around this, you know, but y'all some professor. But, yeah, to my point, like, I don't ever want to publicly speak down on another black man. But, like, oh, you know, you got.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

A song on the album with Kanye. You talked about it earlier. It's called no Bad Juice. Why would you do that?

[Jess Hilarious]

No Bad Juice.

[Morgan]

Yo, you crazy, man. No, yo, you're crazy. It's called no Bad News. Oh, news.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes, you're right.

[Nick]

I'm sorry.

[Morgan]

Yeah, yeah. It's called no Bad News. How was that?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Because I know he's on your Mount Rushmore.

[Morgan]

Yeah. I mean, bro. Yo, that's what I thought it was called. It might be a typo.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I'm sorry.

[Morgan]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I mean, that's definitely a dream come true bucket list. What you learned from that session, man? I mean, yo, Yay's one of the goats. Like, he. I had a different hook for that song, and he sent over notes of, like, instead of saying this, you know, say this.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's what I just said.

[Morgan]

Yeah. So let me finish. Okay, okay. My bad.

[DJ Envy]

My bad.

[Morgan]

That came up. I know. You just.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You called it no Bad News. He wanted to call it something else.

[Morgan]

No, no, that's not the title. There was no back and forth over the title. But, yeah, basically, like, yo, this. I mean, point blank, period. Ye is a genius. Creative genius at the highest level. What can I say about him creatively that he doesn't already know and that we, as the world doesn't already know, but definitely a bucket list to work with him, for sure.

[Nick]

I know that you. You said you like to be with your. Your baby girl, your daughter.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Nick]

How are you in Naomi, though?

[Morgan]

Are we good?

[Nick]

I just seen that y'all had a dick night, like, a couple nights ago at Jamie Foxx. Y'all was at something.

[Morgan]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Nah, we good, man.

[Nick]

Y'all know, because y'all don't post each other so much, people even speculate about that maybe they broke up or anything that speaks to what she was talking about, about just everything connecting negatively.

[Morgan]

Yeah, for sure. Me, honestly, like, I am a super private person. I am, like, I try my best as much as I can be, like, when it comes to my personal life, to be super private, like, as much as I can be. Because some stuff you gotta keep for yourself. And when you allow, like, outside opinion, when you let in outside opinions can be family members. You know what I'm saying? And that can get in the way of stuff that's important to you. So, man, when you add the world to that, that's a whole nother thing. And so I try to be as private while speaking on it now, but I try to be as private as I possibly can about my personal life. Like, even with my daughter and my relationship and stuff.

[Nick]

Do you still talk to the YBN crew?

[Morgan]

I talked to Almighty J. I don't really talk to Nightmare like that, to be honest. I don't know. Like, I. It's. For me, there's. No matter what Namir got to say about me publicly, there's always a level of respect and appreciation that I have for Namir that, like, nobody can ever get me to, like, talk bad about Namir, you know what I'm saying? Cause, like, yo, that dude threw me the oop, and I caught it and dunked it. She shined that light on me, and I'm like. I'm not even saying this to be, like, politically correct. It's just the God's honest truth. I'm super grateful for him. Like, he changed my life, you know what I'm saying? For lack of a better word. And so, like I said, he shined that light on me, you know what I'm saying? Threw me the oop, you know, I caught it, windmilled it, and I got so much love for him. Like, I talked to Namir, mom, more than I talked to Namir. You know what I'm saying? Like, that. That's how that is.

[Jess Hilarious]

Well, let's listen to something off the album. What you want to hear off the album, man?

[Morgan]

I don't know, man.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Let's do Saturday Morning Broadway. Let's do that one.

[Morgan]

Oh, my God. Oh, my. This is crazy.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Salute to Rock Wave. Love, Rob. Yeah, people misunderstood that line.

[Morgan]

I think, though, what is there to misunderstand?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I'm dealing with a lot of problems. I don't know if y'all can relate. Feeling like raw wave. I got a lot on my plate.

[Jess Hilarious]

He didn't mean. He's saying a lot of responsibilities.

[Nick]

Yo, when the black Skully go on, this man is crazy.

[Morgan]

Yo, what color air forces do this, man? I mean, but that goes back to, like, my, like, freedom as an art. Like, me expressing, like, my sense of humor and my freedom as a. Like, this is hip hop.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, it is.

[Morgan]

So I say this to say that goes back to the point I made earlier. Like, me just being as free as I possibly can versus me, like, worrying about what people think. But, I mean, bro makes dope music, obviously.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Absolutely.

[Morgan]

You know what I'm saying? Great artist.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So, yeah, the crossroads out now.

[Morgan]

Yeah, I know.

[Jess Hilarious]

Let's get into the joint right now. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning, Scordea. Travel Saturday Morning featuring Lil Wayne. Morning, everybody. It's DJ Envy. Just hilarious. Charlamagne, the guy. We are the Breakfast. I was gonna ask, how do you deal with social media? Are you on social media? Because between your girl yourself, if she has a bad game, they blame it on you.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

If you have a bad album, they blame it on her. So it's like, how do you deal with that as far as mentally and even in your relationship?

[Morgan]

Well, it comes down to, like, I've truly, like, I don't give a bro what people think. Because people. I've learned, too, that Internet isn't a real place. Like, it has influence, right? It does have influence, but it's not a real place. And people are always going to say something. People nitpick. Anything apart, like, literally, people always.

[DJ Envy]

The holidays are about spending time with.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Your loved ones and creating magical memories that will last a lifetime.

[DJ Envy]

So whether it's family and friends you haven't seen in a while, or those.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Who you see all the time, share holiday magic this season with an ice cold Coca Cola. Copyright 2020 for the Coca Cola Company.

[Cordae]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

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[Jess Hilarious]

You wake up, put on your Ray Ban Meta glasses. Classic style, innovative tech. You're living all in. You realize you need coffee desperately. So you say hey Meta, how do.

[Morgan]

I make a latte?

[DJ Envy]

To make a latte, brew two shots of espresso.

[Jess Hilarious]

After Meta AI gets you caffeine, you start walking to work and you need a soundtrack.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta. Play hip hop music with the built.

[Jess Hilarious]

In camera, you snap a pic of a dope mural on the side of a building that you think is worth sharing.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta. Text my last photo to Eva. Sending message.

[Jess Hilarious]

After work you head to meet some friends.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

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[Jess Hilarious]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

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[Morgan]

Started in your field, or even looking.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

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[Morgan]

Find out [e-mail] find something negative and the most positive stuff. Charlamagne. You can do a toy drive and give away a hundred thousand dollars worth of gifts. And if you got a cameraman there gonna be like, oh, you just did it for the camera. And let's just say you did. You overlook the positive part of like, yo, this just gave away $100,000 worth of gifts. You know what I'm saying? And so people always gonna have something to say, you know what I'm saying?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Do you feel like sometimes being the boyfriend of her overshadows you being Cordae?

[Morgan]

Nah. Cause I was Cordae first. And like, I'm very confident in myself as a. I don't really like to pop my. But like I'm a super successful, like young black man, bro. You know what I'm saying? Like, like, I'm wealthy, I'm blessed, I do it. And above all else, I'm a man of God and I'm a proph. Not prideful, but I am a very unapologetic black man. You know what I'm saying? And I say all that to say, yeah, no, there isn't.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Never see it with Juicy J. You say you might see me stressing over blessings that I prayed for. Yeah, and I want to talk about that line because I overstand it expound on that.

[Morgan]

Like, bro, like, this is stressful, bro.

[Jess Hilarious]

What's the most difficult thing you have to deal with? Because people look at your life and be like, you popping?

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

You got a great career.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Family.

[Jess Hilarious]

You got a kid.

[Morgan]

I'm handsome.

[Nick]

He's like, never forget that. Y'all gay. Why y'all ain't say that first?

[Morgan]

Six feet tall and, you know, super handsome. We get it, we get it, we get it. I was waiting for somebody to say.

[Nick]

It, but you handsome, yo, you handsome.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And you play gay on the radio. I'm not really gay.

[Morgan]

Honestly. It's the thing that's like, whatever's currently presently in front of me, like, it's never one constant enemy. It's always it be some solution based and, like, you know, just try to be as solution based as possible.

[Jess Hilarious]

Now, you did post a picture of yourself.

[Nick]

I was just crazy.

[Jess Hilarious]

You put hashtag freelouise.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

People mad about. Mad at you about that? They are, they assume the free Luigi.

[Morgan]

Who's people. Who is this target demographic of people? Because I didn't know that people were.

[Jess Hilarious]

Mad at Free Luigi. Because, you know Luigi, if it's the same Luigi, yeah, we don't know. He's the gentleman that killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.

[Morgan]

Yeah. I ain't know my Luigi Mario Bro was locked up, man. Yeah, yeah.

[Nick]

Okay.

[Morgan]

But anywho. But yo, I'm just in a space now. Another big thing that I've, like, the like, one crossroad I've gotten past is like, being super. I'd say I've done a lot of things that I wanted to do thus far.

[Jason Lee]

Right.

[Morgan]

And I know it's so much more that I gotta do. I'm still on this. This journey. If you look at all my albums, they all represent a journey from the lost boy to the crossroads. It's all. If you look at. It's all a journey because that's kind of what life is, right? So on this particular moment in my journey, I felt as though in the past I've been a little too, like, scared to be canceled, for lack of a better word, or fearful to say what I really feel about certain because of, like, protecting what I've built. You know what I'm saying? Like, when you build and saved up millions of dollars or like our brand or whatever the case may be a company business, like, you want to protect that. And sometimes protecting that causes fear and you to move through fear. So I've kind of entered into this space now of like, yes, I'm a creative first, I'm an artist first. And I gotta just say what's on my mind. Like, you know, don't be an idiot, you know what I'm saying? Don't, don't be dumb, you know, but like, yo, don't be as like politically correct and like scared to offend anybody because you're just going to be bland if you're just like, oh, I don't want to offend this person, or I don't want to offend this person. I don't want to make this person mad, you know what I'm saying? To where like I've been doing that hella like in my creative and so I don't think he is a monster. Like, you know what I'm gonna say this, this is, this is going to be my politically correct answer. But it's also my authentic true self. So this is the. I'm not gonna say this is a medium, but authentically me as a individual, I am not well researched enough on the monstrosities of the health care industry and what the guy that got killed had to do with it. I just know that the American healthcare industry is up. So I don't want to speak on the assassination of that particular individual without doing my proper research on what that particular individual had to do with the overall scope of the up.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You already put Free Luigi. Well, you picked the side, you know, free. That another line on never see it. You said you would never see me partying with the Michael Rubins.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Why is that so?

[Morgan]

Look, let me say this right. He has this. It's crazy because he has this program called reform that actually got that, that does amazing work, honestly. And it got a bunch of people out. It actually got like some of my closest friends out of jail, like straight up out of prison. Like got him an appeal. Like they do amazing work, right? So I will want to start off by saying that. But I mean, bro, it's just going back to that place of me being a free creative, you know what I'm saying? And say what I feel if I think some. And that includes humor, you know what I'm saying? Some of my favorite rappers had like social commentary through humor. And so like I've always done that since the very beginning. But when I got lit and to lose, I stopped doing it as much. Cause I didn't wanna burn bridges, you know what I'm saying? And so I say this to say we all. It's just me joking. I see online the behind the back hugs. I'm like, yo, that crazy. You all see me doing that. And so, funny enough, and again, acknowledging. I did want to acknowledge he has this program called Reform that does amazing thing, right? So when I said that line, I have never met this in my life. One week after that song come out, I meet this, and he's hella cool. What'd you read about At a commander's game? Did he hug you? Huh?

[Nick]

He hugged you? Nah, I ain't say behind. I just said, did he hug you?

[Morgan]

Man, look, that. I said what I said. I dapped him up. He hella. He's actually hella cool. And like I said, the work he does with Reform is amazing.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And he's put a lot of money in black. Black people's pockets. Like, I just had a. I had an interesting conversation with Lil Baby recently, and he was talking about that, and I think that, you know, sometimes people just really go where the information is.

[Morgan]

Yeah, no, exactly. And he's. He's. I only met this dude one time, and he was like. Like, I. Again, I felt kind of bad after meeting. Because, you know, you online. He just like, I'm making fun of it. But then when you actually meet the person, they become a real person, which is also what fans think of the artist. So you know what I'm saying? It's like the duality of it. So not I met him and he became a real person, but, like, when I met him, I'm like, oh, wow, you're like. You're really. You're the complete opposite of what I thought you were like.

[Nick]

That's why everybody's at your parties, because you're super cool.

[Morgan]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. So.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So you would go to one of his parties?

[Morgan]

No, I can't now. I still.

[Cordae]

I can't.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I still can't. Naomi, but not you.

[Morgan]

Then she. I don't know. I'm not gonna answer that.

[Nick]

I don't know if I commit any crimes. I'm committing it with this. Ain't gonna talk about the interview. He might rap about it, but he ain't gonna talk about it at all.

[Morgan]

Yeah, yeah, that's funny. That's worse. Now, rapping about it and talking about.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

It, I. I do have one last question.

[Morgan]

Oh, God, no, no. Come on.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

No, Your album is fantastic.

[Morgan]

Let's leave on that. No, I'm with you. Go ahead.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

As a man, what did you do to help your lady get through her postpartum?

[Morgan]

I will say I don't know. I don't want to act like I'm the perfect person and Be given advice. I'm the perfect example of what to do is just be as present as you can and be as understanding as you can and be a man. You know what I'm saying?

[Jess Hilarious]

All right. We appreciate you, brother. The album the Crossroads is out right now. It's the Breakfast Club. It's Corday. All right, and let's get to Jess with the Mess.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

World.

[DJ Envy]

On the Breakfast Club.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

She's a coach.

[Nick]

She was able to get y'all to see something, something and understand something that nobody could get you to see.

[Morgan]

It's time to set it off.

[Nick]

Thank you, Auntie Monique. All right, so Snoop addresses Kendrick lyrics. All right, he sat down with Bootleg Kev. And if we remember back when Drake and Kendrick were in the middle of that red beef, Drake dropped TaylorMade Freestyle. That was an AI generated song that uses the voices of Snoop Dogg and Tupac to insinuate Kendrick like the west coast legends down. So at the release of the song, Snoop apparently shared the post. He shared the post that had the song on it, and Kendrick wasn't too happy about that. So while bootleg have had Snoop on a song, I mean, Snoop on the show, he asked him about, you know, how he felt about that.

[Morgan]

I mean, there was like an AI transposed version of you on that song, which was crazy, right? Like, yeah, that was diabolically, like, one.

[DJ Envy]

Of the weirdest things.

[Morgan]

But the crazy part is I could say it. What happened was I did a collaborative post with someone. So when I do it, I don't listen to the music. I just see Gin and Juice because it's my brand. So when I post it, I'm thinking, I'm posting Gin and Juice. I don't know what song this is.

[Nick]

I don't.

[Morgan]

I'm not hip to everybody's music. Music, right. Then I get the word nephew. Didn't like what you did?

[DJ Envy]

What did I do?

[Morgan]

You played some music. What music? Then I had to go look at the. I'm like, oh, that's cuz.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Damn.

[Morgan]

So then I deleted it. Called Nephew. Left him a message because he didn't pick up. He was working on his. I left him a message. Nephew, this Uncle Snoop. I got the message. I apologize. I was up. My bad.

[Nick]

That's so grown up. That's so grown up.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

It is.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's real.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

But what age? The worst. The Taylor Made song Bananas are Roseanne Ball.

[Nick]

Oh, that's hard. Damn, that's hard.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That song age terrible.

[Jess Hilarious]

Well, you know, in. In the. In the. In the middle of battle Bananas.

[DJ Envy]

It was Good.

[Jess Hilarious]

And then. And then he just came back with the.

[Nick]

He just always weird to me. I thought it was weird to. To have somebody.

[Jess Hilarious]

I thought it was creative.

[Nick]

When I first still alive, AI generated song with somebody that's still here.

[Jess Hilarious]

I just thought it was. I thought it was creative the way it went down. But then just Kendrick came with the.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Shotgun age terribly cuz. He just was saying, hit me, hit me. Kendrick hit me.

[Nick]

What?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You ain't known to hit me.

[Morgan]

I dare you.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I triple dog dare you. Had a hitman and then boom. It knocked out. Ain't got up since.

[Nick]

Have not. I'm still struggling, you know. But when Kendrick released gnx, he made mention of the situation in the song Whacked Out Murals.

[Jess Hilarious]

I couldn't believe it.

[Morgan]

It was.

[Nick]

So Snoop also addressed how he felt when he heard the song.

[Morgan]

That's my nephew, man. He's a rapper, man. He's supposed to speak his mind and tell his true truth. Yeah, that's the way he felt. You know what I'm saying? And he has the right to say that I'm his big home boy. So I have to take what's given to me from his perspective because he's speaking truth. And the truth shouldn't hurt you. It should make you better. You know what I'm saying? I'm one to accept truth when it's brought to me directly. He feels that I shouldn't have played that.

[Jess Hilarious]

Damn.

[Morgan]

I was on them edibles. Gotta be more careful. You right, nephew.

[Jess Hilarious]

I love that man. That's grown up Snoop. That's him just really listening and really understanding. Most people that had ego and would have been like, who the image of me and I'm gonna come back at you, but not Snoop. And I love Snoop for that, man.

[Nick]

That's right.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I don't believe it's an edible alive that can impact Snoop.

[Nick]

But I do. But I do honestly believe that it's just a collaborative post. A lot of these people don't be paying attention to listening to the whole post or whatever. Like when somebody collaborates with you and you just know that page. He just probably accepted. He approved the invited collaboration and just later on was like, oh, crap. But he said he deleted it or whatever. Bootleg. Kev also asked him about how he felt about the lawsuit.

[Morgan]

Your thoughts on the lawsuit? Next question. I just gotta ask.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah, next question.

[Morgan]

You know, we in on the west. We hold court in the streets, girl.

[Nick]

Drake lawsuit. I meant to say Drake's lawsuit, to be more specific.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Such a lost art. Just to say next Question.

[Nick]

I know.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Nobody says that no more.

[Nick]

Y Y. He said next question is. Still answered it, though.

[Jess Hilarious]

But still. Answer question.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Bootleg. Kev. They're dropping a clues box with bootleg. Great conversation.

[Nick]

Yep. Potential Sexy Red and Glorilla Collab double XL featured Sexy Red and Glorilla as their recent cover story called Two of America's Most Wanted. I think that's really dope.

[DJ Envy]

That's.

[Nick]

That's dope because seeing how America is receiving these two young ladies. That's a play on a song by Tupac and Snoop Dogg called Two of America's Most Wanted. And honor of their collab cover double xl had the ladies interview each other. Each other. And while they were talking, they spoke about a collab album and what it would sound like. Fans have been asking us to do a joint mix type together. How would Glow and Sexy project sound to you?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Ratchet.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Nick]

It's gonna be some super rap. They don't hate us. No, I mean, love it.

[Morgan]

I think they love it because we both trench certified.

[Nick]

You know, two young ladies. You know how we talk our. Yeah, that's what I'm saying.

[Morgan]

When I first came out with Eponym, they was like.

[Nick]

Like, oh, like, yeah, you snapped out with fnf. Yeah, but I like that.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah, I think it's almost done. I. When I sat down with Gorilla for my out of Context series, I asked her about. I think. I think it's almost. I think it's there. I think it's real. I think it's a real thing.

[Jess Hilarious]

Look at you spilling some tea.

[Nick]

Yeah, you sure did.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

The conversation.

[Nick]

You did what?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I already had the conversation with her. That's not spilling.

[Cordae]

You sure did.

[Nick]

We actually had audio, but since you already said it. Okay, cool. I pulled up because I remember you asking her about that. That's what's up. And she asked you who told you? And you sat there and act like.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You didn't know because I don't remember who told me.

[Jason Lee]

You always doing that.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And I don't be remembering who be telling.

[Nick]

I just be hearing things, whatever. But I think that's dope. And I actually like what Sexy Red was saying. She, you know, Gorilla was like, we're gonna make people mad. Sexy was like, no, I think they gonna love it. I think that's how also, she's gotten so far too. She only let you know, outside people, people who hate her. She don't let that opinion weigh heavily on her success. Like, she just keep on going. I think that's what's gonna make it A really good collab.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah, but they can't drop till it's warm. Nobody would hit no Gorilla and Sexy Red when it's cold in the winter. Nah, you don't want winter weather. They got to drop spring, summertime.

[Nick]

You're right.

[Cordae]

You're right.

[Nick]

But I think it'd be dope that they. They could possibly have the. The album of the summer. The album of the summer with. With the bops that they're gonna put together if they get on tracks together.

[Morgan]

So.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, I think they. Well, besides Kendrick. I think they run the summer anyway. Yeah, yeah, absolutely.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Besides Kendrick.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, Kendrick's record. They not.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

What do you mean this summer?

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, this summer, I'm about to say.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah. No, no, this one Kendrick was running so much.

[Jess Hilarious]

No, no, I said this summer.

[Nick]

A little bit too much in the future. But a tour. Imagine what that tour would look like. Sexy Red and Glow.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

What a bunch of women out there with short shorts on, tampon strings hanging out.

[Nick]

Hey, yo, yo. But be some stanky ass stadiums.

[Jess Hilarious]

But it's gonna be cool.

[Nick]

I think that'll be cool. They should have me open up, do about 20 minutes of comedy to talk about everybody in the crowd, get them mad and then had them girls come out.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I like it.

[Jess Hilarious]

I think that'll be dope.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I like it.

[Nick]

Well, that's just for the best.

[Jess Hilarious]

And if you want to see those ladies this Thursday, if you're in Atlanta, Jingle Ball Atlanta. Both of those ladies are. Will be performing.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So are they both performing?

[Jess Hilarious]

Sexy Red's performing? Yeah, Ti's perform. I don't know how Louis V. Put this one together, but he got it together.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Ticket alone.

[Nick]

Jesus at least.

[Jess Hilarious]

So get your tickets. It's this Thursday. Jingle Ball Atlanta can't wait to see you guys. All right, we got donkey today coming up.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes, we need Robert and Robert Langless and Tanisha ebay to come to the front of the congregation. They think they Santa Claus we gonna discuss.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, we'll get to that. Next. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning.

[Morgan]

Execution on the donkey of the day is something to behold.

[Jess Hilarious]

Will be the ring.

[Nick]

He gave me Donkey of the Day and I deserve the people need to know.

[Morgan]

Well, you need to tell them I am.

[Cordae]

You have the voice.

[Morgan]

Tell them it's time for Donkey of the Day.

[Nick]

It's a read.

[Jason Lee]

But you're so good at it.

[DJ Envy]

You're trying to be a fake ass.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Charlamagne.

[Morgan]

There's only one charlamagne to gone.

[Cordae]

Damn Charlemagne.

[Morgan]

Who you give a ducky of the day to?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Well, Sexy red donkey of the day for Wednesday, December 18 goes to Robert Langless and Tanisha eBay. They are 33 and 32 years old, respectively, and they was trying to duck the law. Okay. Just like you did last night. It's okay. All right. Somebody out there listening to me right now ran from the police late last night, early this morning. It happens. I understand. All right? One of the best feelings in the world is running from police and getting away. Trust me, I know. I sold crack once. Okay? When the police come to raid your spot and you hit the woods and get away, what an exhilarating feeling. Now, you shouldn't be doing illegal things that will make the police come after you. I am not encouraging that. I'm just simply saying that when you are doing illegal things and the police come for you and you get away. Incredible. Now Robin and Tanisha don't know what that feels like. No. See, officers tried to execute a warrant on a property in Fall River, Massachusetts. And Robin and Tanisha tried to get away, but it didn't work. Let's go to NBC 10 Boston for the report, please.

[Morgan]

No, that's not Santa Claus you're looking at. Police body camera video from Fall River. It shows a man there stuck in a chimney.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Chimney?

[Morgan]

We're told officers executed a search warrant at a home on Canal street last night.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's when 33 year old Robert Langlace.

[Morgan]

Tried to evade arrests by hiding in a chimney. It didn't work. He got stuck. Police had to call in the fire department to get him out. Langlace is facing drug charges.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

See, this is what happens when you believe in Santa Claus. Every year you all get mad at me for telling the truth. Nope. Santa Claus is not real.

[Nick]

Hey.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Okay, liar. But Santa Claus is not real. Santa Claus is not real.

[Jess Hilarious]

Charlamagne is the Grinch.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Grinch.

[Morgan]

Grinch. Grinch.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Grinch.

[Morgan]

Grinch. Grinch. Grinch.

[Jess Hilarious]

Turn the radio down if you got.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Kids in the car. Okay, number one, reindeers don't fly.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yes, they do.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Number two, you don't even own a chimney. All right, number three, if you owned the chimney, why would Santa Claus be able to fit down it? Have you seen Santa Claus? He's built exactly like former governor of New Jersey Chris Christie. All right, there's no way. There's no way his big ass could fit down the chimney. But you humans have convinced yourselves that the story of Santa is real. And being that you all think Santa is real, you think what Santa does is. And you thought your dumb ass could just slide down a chimney and end up where exactly, huh? In somebody's living room eating milk and cookies? Huh? Now, Robert and Tanisha were both charged for possession of class A and B drugs. I had to look that up. Okay, class A drugs in Massachusetts are heroin, morphine, meth, ecstasy and ketamine. All right, Class B drugs. Who said? Somebody in his system. How was you? Nick. Nick said. Damn, Nick.

[Jess Hilarious]

Nick's ready for vacation.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Why should we doing drug tests up here? My God. Class B drugs are cocaine, crack, LSD and ecstasy. Ok, listen. None of this is surprising in light of the circumstances. Whoever made up the story of Santa Claus was high as hell, ok? It's the only explanation. And the fact we created this one size fits all story that doesn't even make no damn sense. Hasn't even really stood the test of time. If you think about it, we live in the era of Amazon, FedEx, UPS, dropping packages off all types of day, all times of night. But all Santa got is a bag. One bag like he a hoe who just stayed over for the night. And he got something for everybody in the world in just one bag. Dressed in all red so he don't go to Crip neighborhoods. Huh? Not to mention nobody ever questions who exactly are the elves? I don't think they are elves at all. I think Santa Claus is engaging in child labor. Okay? If he's real, he got a bunch of kids at the North Pole treating them like slaves. Either that or they are desperate migrants from Mexico and Santa Claus is benefiting from cheap illegal labor. Now, some of y'all out there are saying to yourself, charlamagne is on the radio making up things about Santa Claus. If you feel that way, then you too are on class A or class B drugs. I'm making up things about a made up thing? Yeah. The moral of the story is police described Robert's antics as Santa like, well, dis the season. Please give Robert Langless the sweet sounds of the Hamiltons.

[Morgan]

Of the day. You are the doggy of the day.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

He.

[Nick]

And be so mad at you for what? Because Santa Claus is real.

[Jess Hilarious]

Santa Claus is real. I don't even know why you'd even say that.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Santa Claus must be your ass all year long to give a fat white man the credit for taking care of your family.

[Jess Hilarious]

I didn't say Santa was white. I just said Santa's real.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Well, either way, you giving another man credit.

[Nick]

But that is crazy though, Sanders.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Exactly what type of man gives another man credit for taking care of his family?

[Jess Hilarious]

He grew up Jehovah Witness.

[Morgan]

Oh my God.

[Nick]

I mean, oh, my God. It's.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

The whole community grew up dealing with reality, so.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

So Santa is real. And so is the color of your bed being good out there. So Santa can get you. That's right. Thank you so much. So Santa could get you toys. And the Elvis watching you guys to make sure you guys are doing the right thing so you can get more toys from Santa.

[Nick]

He has children. Young children, Charlotte. Okay, Y'all living a job.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Who laugh at us because they're like, why are you trying to convince us that this entity is real?

[Jess Hilarious]

But y'all kids.

[Nick]

Yo, Your kids know more about civil rights and everything. He hasn't introduced that to them yet, so you gotta relax.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Please.

[Morgan]

She's just three.

[Jess Hilarious]

She's just three.

[Morgan]

She'S just three. Damn.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right. Jesus.

[Nick]

I ain't gonna lie. I don't know the last time I seen the chimley.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

What is a chimley?

[Nick]

What's stressed out? Stressed when you. When you make up your little words. And I know it's because you got your lisp going on, but I. It's always been chimley for me. I'm sorry.

[Jess Hilarious]

You got a fireplace?

[Nick]

I have a fireplace, but I don't have a chimley.

[Jess Hilarious]

If you have a fireplace, you have a chimney.

[Nick]

Oh, so what is it?

[Morgan]

Where is that?

[Cordae]

In the attic or something?

[Jess Hilarious]

Oh, you know what?

[Nick]

I've never seen a chimney before.

[Morgan]

I'll be honest.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I don't know if I got a chimney either.

[Nick]

Exactly.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I got an electric fireplace, though. Oh, see, now, how do you do that?

[Jess Hilarious]

You have a chimney, sir, with an electric fireplace? Yes.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I don't know.

[Nick]

Envy know about houses.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I know. But we don't got Santa Claus.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yo, shut up.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Okay? I know we ain't got that. I know that much.

[Jess Hilarious]

You know, when we come back, Jason Lee will be joining us. So we gonna kick it with Jason Lee.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Jason Lee used to be built like Santa Claus, but he's not no more. Drop on the clues for Jason Lee. So think about old Jason Lee. Sliding down the chimney. You believe that?

[Nick]

Sliding down the chimney.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's not gonna happen.

[Jess Hilarious]

I hate this place, man.

[Morgan]

All right.

[Jess Hilarious]

It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning, the Breakfast Club.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Morning, everybody.

[Jess Hilarious]

It's DJ Envy. Just hilarious. Charlamagne deguy. We are the Breakfast Club. We got a special guest in the building.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Councilman.

[Jess Hilarious]

Councilman Jason Lee.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah, it's good to be. Good to be back.

[Jess Hilarious]

How you feeling, sir?

[DJ Envy]

I'm feeling good. You know, I'm out here dodging these murderers on the streets of New York.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah, sometimes. Sometimes that happens.

[DJ Envy]

And I ain't talking about the hood, I'm talking about, you know, the healthcare.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah. Well, congratulations, first and foremost.

[DJ Envy]

Thank you.

[Jess Hilarious]

Does that change anything with Jason Lee?

[DJ Envy]

No, it doesn't.

[Jess Hilarious]

You still, it's still gonna be the same.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

No, it doesn't.

[DJ Envy]

You know, I was laughing when y'all did the Megan Thee stallion story. You have the messiest councilman. You know, the reality is politics are messy. You look at Trump, Trump has been able to win the highest office in the country, the leader of the free world, with what he's done. And so, no, I mean, I'm evolving as a person. I'm in therapy, thanks to you, of course. Sober now. 15 months. 47. Grown.

[Nick]

Yeah.

[DJ Envy]

So, I mean, I'm evolving, but I'm not going to change. I'm going to always, always just stay true to who I am.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You, what was the health care unlock?

[DJ Envy]

Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So you already. I'm not, not ahead of the curve. But you were already peeping the injustices that were helping in the healthcare system and you decided to do something about it.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[DJ Envy]

I mean, before entertainment, I worked in the Labor Movement for 11 years as the staff director, director for one of the largest healthcare unions in the world. So I was already doing the work and then, you know, part of just being active in my community, I always felt like once you build your platform, you have the influence, you have the relationships you should be doing something with that and just the evolution of my world in the entertainment industry. I just kind of felt like I was falling out of love with entertainment because it wasn't what I thought it was on the outside. And I just felt like my purpose wasn't being used. So I just, you know, found something else to do with my time. Went back home and ran and won.

[Jess Hilarious]

I was gonna ask, you said you've been sold before. How many months?

[DJ Envy]

Almost 16.

[Jess Hilarious]

Congratulations.

[Morgan]

What.

[Jess Hilarious]

What got you to the point where he was like, I need to stop doing this. What was the last thing to be like, this is too much.

[DJ Envy]

Okay.

[Morgan]

Why?

[DJ Envy]

I've never told this, but I. So I had a birthday party. I have a birthday party every year. I got so wasted at my party, I was drunk for three days. But that wasn't even a thing. Cuz it was like, you know, you get older, it's harder to get sober. Whatever. I had woke up in my house, my friends, we all came back to my house after my party, had lots of people in my house, but I woke up in the morning. The holidays are about spending time with.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Your loved ones and creating magical memories that will last a lifet.

[DJ Envy]

So whether it's family and friends you haven't seen in a while or those.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Who you see all the time, share holiday magic this season with an ice cold Coca Cola Copyright 2024 the Coca Cola Company.

[Cordae]

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[Morgan]

Choose to be bold.

[Cordae]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

Today available feature Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation. Nissan Safety Shield technologies can't prevent all collisions or worn in all situations. See Owner's Manual for important safety information.

[Jess Hilarious]

You wake up, put on your Ray Ban Metaglass classic style innovative tech. You're living all in. You realize you need coffee desperately. So you say hey Meta, how do.

[Morgan]

I make a latte?

[DJ Envy]

To make a latte, brew two shots of espresso.

[Jess Hilarious]

After Meta AI gets you caffeinated, you start walking to work and you need a soundtrack.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta.

[Jess Hilarious]

Play hip hop music with the built in camera. You snap a pic of a dope mural on the side of a building that you think is worth sharing.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta. Text my last photo to Eva.

[Jess Hilarious]

Sending message after work you head to meet some friends.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Hey nice glasses.

[Jess Hilarious]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

Are here and it's that time of year to think about yes, gifts, but not only gifts. It's the guests, the party planning and the true meaning of the season. Spending time with family and friends. We know it's a lot but we're here to ease your mind and share some tips so we'll make it through together. With the season getting underway, now is the time to shop for amazing holiday deals at Amazon, Amazon has a wide selection for all your holidays needs. The reason I love this so much is because it is the holidays and there's things that I've had family members and friends ask me for throughout the year that I simply would not give them the money to get. But I will get them the actual items. So whether it's laptops, hair steamers, dining sets, makeup, better wigs for Lauren La Rosa, whatever it is they need, Amazon got it. Amazon. Last minute deals are here. Shop last minute deals now on Amazon and visit Amazon.com blackeffectpodcast for my favorite picks. Hey, fam. This is Carlos Miller from the 85 South Show.

[DJ Envy]

If you're like me, you're always thinking.

[Morgan]

About how to level up your career. Maybe you're fresh out of college, just.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Starting in your field, or even looking.

[DJ Envy]

To switch things up and find your true calling. Whatever stage you're in, remember that this.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Is your time to grow, to learn.

[DJ Envy]

And to build something that lasts.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

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[DJ Envy]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

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[DJ Envy]

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

Get the coverage you need.

[DJ Envy]

We all know that the journey to success is a marathon, not a sprint. It's all about staying focused, staying grounded.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And making sure you're protected every step of the way.

[DJ Envy]

Let's build our careers with confidence, knowing.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That State Farm is there to support.

[DJ Envy]

Us, just like they've always been.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Because like a good neighbor, neighbor, State Farm is there.

[DJ Envy]

Find out [e-mail] and there were people in my house that I didn't know and I had a gun that you didn't know that I did not know. And I had a gun in my robe. And I just thought like, if I would have woke up and went downstairs and found these people in my house.

[Jess Hilarious]

How I would have shot them all.

[DJ Envy]

I would have shot all those people. You know what I mean? So then I called my friends, like, why y'all leave these people in my house? They were like, oh, you know the part. So for me it was one, I got people around me who weren't making sure I was good. Two, the Bible says warning comes before destruction. That was a warning sign because you had a lot of fun. But that could have went south. And yeah, it just was just was a bad thing. I didn't want to go out like that. And I do feel like people be Crashing out. And if there's these signs that come before they crash all the way out and they just don't listen to them. So for me, I heard that sign and I just literally quit. And that was it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Why'd you have a gun in your robe though?

[DJ Envy]

I don't know. I don't know how I got, I mean, I got guns all over my houses and then now about, I'm back in Stockton. California is one of the most, you know, dangerous cities in the state. So like, I always keep guns on me. I'm a concealed weapons holder. I think in this country right now, it's just so unpredictable. You should be ready to protect yourself at all times.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I have been. I mean, first of all, you know, I'm very inspired by watching you run for Stockton City Council and then win. But also I just was concerned because I'm like, I know how these people play dirty in politics. That was never a concern to your.

[DJ Envy]

No, I play dirty too.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

We know. J. Yeah, you know, but.

[DJ Envy]

But I want to shout out Kevin Hart, Floyd Mayweather, Babyface, Rihanna, everybody who actually got behind us that Floyd and Kevin donated a lot of money to get behind the campaign and we all won. So now we all took control of the city and now it's going to be a different city moving forward.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Wow, you had the non profit dinner that you had Rihanna host. Do you save those type of favors for moments like that?

[DJ Envy]

No, I've never done a favor for her. I mean, you know, she, Rihanna, she gave me the photos or her first kid that we put out. She just, she just believes in what we're doing. I think she saw the person say what he said about, you know, go ask your rich friends and she actually cares about the world. And now as a, as a new mom, she really is in love with like, you know, making sure that kids are taking care of and that, you know, people are doing what they can do to help them out of the new music. Son, I haven't heard any music.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's a lie. You start smiling when you laugh.

[DJ Envy]

No, you start smiling because one, I, I, I look at some interviews when I talk about her. You know, that's one relationship I don't even want to, I don't even want to talk about it because just, you know, I do love her so much and I care about her and she's a sweet person, but she's so dialed in to what's happening. I've never asked to go to the studio because I don't want to hear anything because I Do have a problem keeping secrets sometimes. And that's one that I don't know. Yeah, I haven't heard the music.

[Nick]

Do you have anything that you regret, though, since your sobriety? Like, anything?

[DJ Envy]

I don't regret anything because I feel like everything I've done is a lesson. But I will say that when I was here, I did made that off the cuff comment about Jennifer Hudson.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's that she was illiterate and a terrible host.

[DJ Envy]

Let me say this.

[Jess Hilarious]

Let's go, let's play an audience.

[DJ Envy]

I will say this. You know, I think you can be critical of people without being mean. It was an off the cuff, unplanned comment, talking about something completely unrelated. But then, you know, after that, you know, of course I got all the flack. That wasn't why I think I want to apologize for sure. Because I don't really care when people have an opinion about me online. I saw her at the vice president's house and when I saw her, I just, I felt bad and I wanted to say something, but it was, you know, what do you do? It was the wrong setting to go up and have a conversation. Plus, Karen Civil was right there and it was like it was already too much going on.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And you couldn't pass her a note because you already said you don't think she can read, so you weren't sure.

[Jess Hilarious]

Jesus Christ.

[DJ Envy]

Back to my apology. No, because what, you know, you know the game on the mainstream. I own my own platform, so I don't play the game. I don't have to audition. I don't have to be good for anybody. I just do what I do. I leave it there and I go, go on with my business. But in this world of entertainment, all white men, like the people who own Denmar Mercury, will find a black person to market to white people because that's the advertising game. And I just felt like at the time, you know, she wasn't the best talk show host. I could have been critical of that decision and criticize them, not attack her. To say she was illiterate was wrong. Plus, she's been through a lot of traumatic stuff, like I have, and to see her in public and, you know, she gave me a lot of grace because she could have read out of me. She didn't. But I felt bad. I'm going to send her a personal note and some flowers and, you know, piece it up with her, you know, at least do my part. It's not to be friends or anything like that, but just, I just felt like it was unnecessary I was going.

[Jess Hilarious]

To ask, you know, have you ever ran into Common? Like, because you know about it or.

[DJ Envy]

No, no, I, we, me and him talked at that party too. Me and Common, we're not friends, but, you know, we were friendly and we communicate a lot. When he was dating Tiffany, so we're, we've been, been in each other's spaces, been on my show. He's cool. I like and respect him. He didn't say anything. You know, we took pictures and it was cool.

[Jess Hilarious]

So he keeps it, he keeps it separate. Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Salute the comment. But what I told Jason earlier, well, a while ago is just like to do what you do and still have the relationships with celebrities is like unheard of. Like, Wendy didn't have that. I don't know if Perez Hilton did, but I know Wendy didn't have that.

[DJ Envy]

But I think the thing that people still fail to realize is that, you know, you can not like me or hate me or hate on what I do or whatever. I still have a relationship with you. With everybody in the industry, Hollywood Unlocked has a relationship. Some just participate, some don't. I am, though, backing up from Hollywood Unlocked as much as I can. In the new year, I'm putting my staff out there more. I use Hollywood Unlocked to build my brand identity. I have it now. I really want to do things that are purpose driven. My community is important. My show, I'm in love with my show. But outside of that and my dogs, I really don't want to go nowhere. I don't want to do nothing. I don't want to really talk to nobody that don't have anything to do with what I'm on. Hollywood Unlock, that thing can go and run and my team is going to do that work. I still own it, make all the money. But yeah, the industry ain't what I thought it was.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, we got more with Jason Lee when we come back. Don't move. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning. Morning, everybody. It's DJ Envy Jess.

[Morgan]

Hilarious.

[Jess Hilarious]

Charlamagne tha guy. We are the Breakfast Club. We're still kicking in with Jason Lee. Now, I got a question. When do you decide when you're not going to tell a story or when you're going to wait?

[Morgan]

Right.

[Jess Hilarious]

So the Megan thee Stallion story, you teased it months before it was released, by the way.

[DJ Envy]

I like how you set that up. Let me tell you. Let me tell you why I intentionally did that. And I like that you pointed out that it was in July. There's so many stories that we get on a daily Basis. I don't get the grace for the stuff we don't put out. So you'll never know. Like, you'll never say, jason, man, he did that because I didn't do it, you know, you don't know what. I didn't put out a back to the make thing. The reason why I held onto that for so long, there's a couple reasons. One, you know, I love the fact that Michael Rubin has a successful career, successful businesses, and lots of privilege that he takes advantage of and that he has the White Party. The White party I thought was ours from a long time ago, right before, you know, the baby oil and start flying around.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Damn.

[DJ Envy]

But, man, they, they took that. So now that's the party that everybody wants to go to, which is great. And I've been to it. It's a good party, you know, when Michael's not hanging on your back. When I, when I heard about what happened at the party, I was like, yo, that really went down. I wasn't there. You know, I didn't get my invite. So I'm going to just hold on to that. Well, Megan and Winnie, I know both of them, but then just Megan, there's so much out there with her that people don't know. I just felt like, you know, in the party, I'm just going to drop it. But I have to win office first. That's why I had to hold on to it. I couldn't drop it while I was. I already went viral with the Jennifer Hudson thing. Now I'm going do this. I'm going just wait. So I wait till I got elected. Then I dropped it.

[Jess Hilarious]

I was also, I was also going to ask, you know, with Trump suing and winning $15 million for somebody reporting a wrong story.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Not just somebody else, George Stephan.

[DJ Envy]

We don't yet.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

We know. Yes.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's why they say last. So when it comes to your staff, do you tell them to make sure you understand what's going on? Because now if you report a wrong.

[DJ Envy]

Story, I mean, I reported the queen died.

[Jess Hilarious]

And that's my point. If you report the wrong story, they gonna be suing now. Cause the fact that Trump get 15 million and the fact that Trump's about.

[DJ Envy]

To change his whole media landscape, why.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

If you report the queen dying. She didn't die. That usually is a career end of the day.

[DJ Envy]

But here's the deal. One, we never saw her after I reported it. Two, that's not true.

[Morgan]

Oh, my God.

[DJ Envy]

No. We did not Twitter. Right now. Everybody's on Twitter. We did not see her. We saw a photo of her that, you know, she's outside in the park.

[Jess Hilarious]

Drinking coffee or something like that.

[Morgan]

Right.

[DJ Envy]

She was not. And she was. She was gone. She was gone.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

She had a Hollywood Unlocked T shirt on.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yo, shut up.

[Nick]

Stop it.

[DJ Envy]

She had a free Wendy mug. No, but you know, by the way, the. The way they've locked Wendy away is insane.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

We saw her this weekend. Well, I didn't see her.

[DJ Envy]

No, you didn't.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Well, somebody saw her this weekend. Yeah, they said they saw her.

[Morgan]

That's what I said.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's what I said.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah. Yeah.

[DJ Envy]

Okay. Anyway, the queen. We didn't see her after I said she was dead. So even though I was on vacation when I broke that, I, you know, I kind of stand behind it. But as far as I don't want to double down anymore because that was just enough. But she was dead, so. Look, I feel like I tell my writers all the time, you know, you have to have lots. We have to have insurance. We have insurance for everything. We have millions of dollars worth of insurance. So if you do stuff, we get sued, whatever. I've been sued probably more than 20 times for using images we weren't supposed to use. But I mean, yeah, they. They do their research and they make sure that they follow the rules. But sometimes you make a mistake. That was a big mistake that George made, though.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

One word.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah, but rape versus battery and defamation. I mean rape. Yeah, yeah. So we have to watch it. My show.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

We.

[DJ Envy]

On my show, we have insurance and stuff, too. But I do have to watch what I say. Cause people are suing. I'll sue. We should be suing them.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Damn right.

[DJ Envy]

Jay Z should be suing.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

But he will.

[DJ Envy]

He's suing. Is he suing right now?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I'm sure he will. I'm sure it'll be a defamation sue. I hope so. Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

Now, when you become councilman in January, what's the first thing you want to do?

[DJ Envy]

Well, one, we're going to restore order in my city. Part of the problem is that I told everybody and I think they haven't been listening to me on the campaign trail because they kind of wrote me off as he's just a rich, out of town celebrity, reality star, blogger, whatever they did. Which is fine because that was a distraction I needed to put my head down and actually win. I said, I'm going to get in there and audit all the measure A money, all the money that you all have been spending. And if I find anything wrong, you all going to jail. And I Meant that. And so the first thing on January 7th, I'm ordering an audit and I'm on the budget committee of all the money. And they know that that's coming. And I can feel the shifting happening in my community. I think just how we invested nonprofits, nonprofits led by women, people of color, really looking at how the city can partner to invest in those that are doing the real work and touching those who need it the most. And then homelessness is a big issue in my community. So we've been bringing folks from the state there. This man named Mark Fosse, who's managing a $6.38 billion budget that the city never applied for. He's now in the city meeting with the county and city officials about how to get some of that money there for homelessness. And then, you know, just creating opportunities for young people, because that's. That city is where I Met Queen Latifah 30 years ago. That inspired me to get in entertainment, and that literally unlocked everything. Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So that's telling. I'm very jealous of that. Your relationship.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah, we talk about.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

You don't lie.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah. For real. Yeah. You know, I told her, you know, what you said that how much you care about her and love her. And I love her, too. And ironically, she's never been on either of our shows. Never. Ain't that crazy.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I mean, I'm fine with it, you know what I'm saying? Because she's been inspirational from afar, her and Shaquem.

[DJ Envy]

Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Because I just always believe in building institutions, especially with black women, you know what I'm saying? And Shaquem was one of the first brothers I saw do that. Really? Say, yo, me and this black woman right here, we gonna build something. And look what they've built.

[DJ Envy]

But you know what I learned in therapy? I respect you so much for encouraging me to go to therapy, but I also don't like that you encourage me to go to therapy. I'll tell you why. I think therapy, in many ways, has made me soft.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

What's wrong with that?

[DJ Envy]

I don't like that.

[Jess Hilarious]

What's wrong with that?

[DJ Envy]

I don't, you know, because I think it's okay to have feelings. Like, I have feelings.

[Morgan]

Right.

[DJ Envy]

I do have. I. Believe it or not, I have feelings. But I also feel like when people feel like you're vulnerable, they then try to take advantage of you even more. And I have had more people trying it, but at least with sobriety and clarity, you see it now, and I'm like. And I call it out. What I learned in therapy, though, with Queen Latifah, is that I feel like I had abandonment issues from my mom because my mother, when she was on drugs, would come to the group home and visit me or foster home, and then she would never take me home with her. And it wasn't because she didn't want me. She just was on drugs and couldn't. She just wasn't well, you know, and she had mental health issues and stuff, so. Because I wanted her to show up for me and she didn't. Now that I've become Jason Lee and Hollywood unlocked all that, and Queen Latifah not showing up and my fans asking where she is, it was triggering. And it wasn't until I was in therapy, I was like, well, I got abandonment. So I had to really, like, compartmentalize that relationship and say, I do have access to her. I love her. She gave me inspiration to pursue my dreams. She gave me the support when my brother was murdered and spent time talking to me through that. And I love which is more important, which is. That's all the more important stuff. And I also know she don't want to come on my show because when she does, she bring her ass up there. We gonna really talk, and we. When you talk to your friend, ain't no telling what to come out.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah, absolutely.

[Jess Hilarious]

I appreciate you for joining us, brother.

[DJ Envy]

Of course.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Councilman Jason Lee.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's right, It's Jason Lee, ladies and.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Gentlemen, Councilman Jason Lee.

[Jess Hilarious]

Councilman.

[DJ Envy]

Councilman.

[Jess Hilarious]

Councilman Jason Lee. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

The Breakfast Club.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, well, let's get to Jess with the mess. Y'all.

[Nick]

Just don't do no lies. Don't do.

[Jason Lee]

She don't spare nobody worldwide.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

J.

[DJ Envy]

Worldwide mess on the Breakfast Club.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

She's the coach of.

[Morgan]

She was able to get y'all to.

[Nick]

See something and understand something that nobody.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Could get you to see.

[Morgan]

It's time to set it off.

[Nick]

Chance the Rapper wife finally files for divorce. So it's a sad day in the chat in the shy, y'all, his wife and the mother of his two baby girls, Kristen, has filed for divorce after five years of marriage. They got married in March 2019, and they've been together since 2013. She actually filed last Friday, but the. The news just broke. They announced their separation back in eight. April. Damn. She waited eight months to actually file. That's the crazy thing. So she might want it to reconcile or anything, but we don't know that. So announcement from April. This is just going back. It says this is a statement after a period of separation. This is what she posted. Her and Chance posted this together, that it was a joint decision after a period of separation. The two of us have arrived at the decision to part ways. We came to this decision amicably and with gratitude for the same time we spent together. God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together. So the full docs, they're not available yet, so there's not much detail on what. Who's getting what, what she's asking for, if she's asking for anything at all. And his marriage has always been a big thing in his music. There had been an incident before they got married earlier in the relationship they had. They was thinking about splitting up, but they got through it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

And.

[Nick]

And that was before their second child. Right. She had went to the court to prove that he was the dad because she was trying to put him on child support. So I guess that there was a situation. We don't know what the situation was, but that kind of like went away because they got together and had another baby after that. And then if y'all remember back in 2023, when he was outside. Outside, remember it was the. It was a viral video of Chance getting danced on when he was at Carnival, his 30th birthday.

[Jess Hilarious]

I remember. Yeah.

[Nick]

Shorty was backing it up on him. Sis wasn't feeling that, you know, when she saw Kristen, she didn't. She wasn't feeling that. But after that is when everything got a little crazy and she's finally filed.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

For divorce or the big day was a project that Chance put out. And that's why if you're going to make an album about your significant, significant other, you have to make sure it's really, really good. Yeah, you have to make sure it's really good so it's received by the public. Well, because if it's not received by the public, well, then it could have an impact on your marriage. I just made all of that up just now.

[Jess Hilarious]

You did, but you did. Yes, you did. No, he did make an album pretty much about his wife and. And people made fun of him and I commended him. I thought that was my wife.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I think I love my wife.

[Nick]

I remember people making fun of him.

[Jess Hilarious]

I thought it was dope, the fact you doing it.

[Morgan]

But that.

[Jess Hilarious]

That's his wife, that that's his soulmate.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That what you thought is the music should have been Stella, is what I'm saying.

[Jess Hilarious]

I see you saying, I don't remember.

[Nick]

It, cuz I don't remember Hearing. I don't remember hearing it. I remember the backlash she got from it, how he was saying he was corny and all of that type of crap, but I didn't hear it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So, yeah, it wasn't. It wasn't. The music wasn as bad as people tried to say it was. But I. But it did get a lot of backlash. I just think it was that one. That woman. I love my wife. I love my wife. I think it was that one part that really, really threw people off. I gotta go back and revisit that album.

[Nick]

Imagine that song over top of the video of the girl dancing with him on Car at Carnival. She was backing it up on him.

[Jess Hilarious]

See, that's what people do. Probably got him in trouble. But, see, I like Chance, and I love the fact that he wasn't afraid to share his love, his love and his emotions and everything.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

The music got a hit, like, it got a hit.

[Jess Hilarious]

So you're saying it flopped out.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Somebody made an album about you, and the album was whack. How would you feel?

[Nick]

I'll be mad. I'll be mad as hell because it's about me.

[Jess Hilarious]

But you're gonna break up with him. The album's trash.

[Nick]

I'm not gonna break up with him. Especially if we married. I'm not gonna. That's not. That's not why I'm gonna divorce you. But, I mean, I'm gonna be one of them critics, too. Like, damn, you could have came better. Now you got to make another album to make up for this trash. And that one might be trash, too. So. Look, don't sing about me. Don't. Don't make no tracks about me.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

He might come out with his best music now. He might get on. On his Mary J. Blige, Keisha Cole, heartbreak. You know what I'm saying?

[Nick]

I get it. I get it.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I doubt it. Anyway.

[Nick]

Yeah, we ain't hear from Chance in a while.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Oh, wow.

[Nick]

He's probably going through it, man. We don't know. But I'm not putting that on him. But it's, you know, Dylan being as though there's a divorce on his hands right now. We don't know.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Nice guy, though. Chance is a great guy.

[Morgan]

Great guy.

[Nick]

Yep. Kanye West. All right, so A. E is launching the third season.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's another problem with Chance, too.

[Nick]

Kanye.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That whole Life of Pablo album took all chances in energy. That was Chance's energy.

[Nick]

Yeah.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes.

[Nick]

Damn. So it's a show called Interrogation Raw, Celebrity Under Oath. And the show dives into what really happens when a list Celebrities go to court. The new season is airing the day after Christmas, December 26, and will feature footage from Kanye west deposition, which was part of his 2020 tech lawsuit. For those who don't know, Kanye was accused of stealing technology to advance his Yeezy brand and launch his Sunday service. The deposition was done virtually, so it's not like it was in a real courtroom. It was actually on like a zoom or whatever. And. And when the deposition starts, Kanye has a head on that reads rooted in ignorance. And he's wearing it very low, like over his eyes. You can't see his eyes at all. And an attorney on a virtual deposition asked Kanye to get off his phone. And this is how it played out.

[Morgan]

I see that you're looking down at probably a device. Are you on your phone?

[DJ Envy]

Yes.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I'm gonna ask as a ground rule that you not be on your phone during the exam. Can we agree to that?

[DJ Envy]

Well, is that legally.

[Morgan]

What is. I'm not going to advise you as to the law. That's why your lawyers are here. But that is my ground rule due to my mental geniusness. In order to focus on this bull, I need to be on a phone. Council, do you want to speak to.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Your client before we continue?

[DJ Envy]

Kanye, in terms of. You can listen to the questions and answer them, right?

[Morgan]

Okay, I get off the phone.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Mr. West, why have you gone to mass to start this deposition?

[Morgan]

Because you. You don't have the right to see my face. And is it your intention to wear that mask for the entire duration of your examination?

[DJ Envy]

Perhaps.

[Nick]

In the clip you hear him ask why you donned a mask. Right? That's because when he took his head off, he pulled the. Quickly whipped the mask out his pocket. Pulled it out, and it has a. He put it on, and it has a picture of Jesus on it. Right? So it's a Jesus push Shiesty. You know, he put it on real quick and. And he don't feel like they should be able to see his face, but he also started going off. This is another clip from the deposition. I think y'all should hear this.

[Morgan]

Okay.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Where are you currently giving the deposition from? Where is that room?

[Morgan]

I'm not gonna tell you.

[Nick]

You never gonna see me again.

[Morgan]

Madam court reporter, same thing. Mark the transcript. And who is in the room with.

[Nick]

You, if anyone notice the show?

[Morgan]

No one wants this actual room with me.

[Nick]

Okay.

[Morgan]

And what other things do you have.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

In the room besides the phone that you've identified?

[Morgan]

Are you stupid?

[Nick]

I'm not going to tell you other things.

[Morgan]

I don't have the time to be talking about. I got a chair in the room. I'm talking. You're talking to. You are talking to the richest black.

[DJ Envy]

Person in the history of America.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

No, that's not true. That was just a big ass lie. Just a big, bold faced lie. I will say, though, Kanye really gives a 80s 90s celebrity energy. Like he was the last celebrity who gave that ridiculous 80s 90s energy. Because you think. I think about who we came up on, you know, the Michael Jacksons and the Dennis Rodmans. Just these people who just created these spectacles. That was Kanye.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yo, that would be dope if he would. If he had his own music while he was talking.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Because he's that one.

[Nick]

Yeah, I know, right? No, that.

[Jess Hilarious]

You ain't got the thing to talk to me. You want to know what's in this room?

[Morgan]

Room, right? A chair.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yeah. Oh, that would have been dope.

[DJ Envy]

That.

[Nick]

That was the clip from the show. So the show did all that, the dramatics and everything like that. That's gonna be a good show, though. So we need to catch that again. It comes out the day after Christmas.

[Jess Hilarious]

I don't think that's gonna help. His deposition. I don't think that that helped.

[Nick]

Well, the season airs. You don't think this is gonna help us?

[Jess Hilarious]

Well, I mean, I don't think that would help, but it was entertaining.

[Nick]

It's definitely entertaining. I'm gonna watch that episode for sure. But that is your jest with the mess for the day.

[Jess Hilarious]

All right, well, I just want to send a happy heavenly birthday to dmx. Today is DMX birthday.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes, indeed.

[Jess Hilarious]

And we're going to start the mix off with some dmx. All right, get your request in. It's the Breakfast Club. Good morning, everybody. It's DJ Envy. Just hilarious Charlamagne, the guy. We are the Breakfast Club. We got a suit. Corday for joining us this morning, man.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Make sure you check out Corday's new album. The Crossroads is out right now. I like that dude a lot, man. Cordae can rap. He's a great artist, but he's also a great person.

[Morgan]

Yes, he is.

[Jess Hilarious]

And Jason Lee for stopping through as well.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Salute to my guy, Councilman Jason Lee. The. The evolution of Jason Lee needs to be studied, and it will one day. He's a whole different person. If I showed y'all Jason Lee 10, 15 years ago, you'd be like, who's this?

[Nick]

Oh, you're talking about, like, the weight of it.

[Jess Hilarious]

Everything mentally.

[Nick]

Yeah, mentally, everything. Definitely.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

He's a councilman now.

[Nick]

Yeah, that's right. That's. That's a flex.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That is definitely.

[Nick]

That is a big flex. So congratulations.

[Jess Hilarious]

Salute to Jason Lee.

[Morgan]

Yeah, that's right.

[Jess Hilarious]

And when we come back, we got the positive notice. The Breakfast Club. Good morning. Morning, everybody. It's DJ Envy.

[Morgan]

Jess.

[Jess Hilarious]

Hilarious Charlamagne. The guy. We are the Breakfast Club. And salute to our camera guy, Nick. Nick's birthday is on the 30th. We won't be here for the 30th because we will be on vacation, but Nick's birthday is on the 30th, so just want to send Nick some love.

[Nick]

Happy birthday, Nick.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Salute our guy, Nick. Very important piece of the Breakfast Club. You know, before there was even a big staff here at the Breakfast Club, it was the personalities, the producer and Nick. And, you know, one reason Breakfast Club has had so much success is because of what we do online. And, you know, big. I mean, Nick is a intricate. Intricate part of that.

[Morgan]

That's right.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

He is the part. Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

He's the only part for a while, but, yeah. Salute to Nick.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Everybody want to take credit for having a big digital team now. It was not always like that, okay?

[Jess Hilarious]

It was just Nick.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes. And we can even take it a step farther and said, I heart wouldn't have a digital team if it wasn't for Breakfast Club.

[Jess Hilarious]

Yes, you can say that.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

That's true. He's the blueprint. Nick is the blueprint for what this whole company does, man. So salute to guys like Nick. Salute our guy Jamie, too. Remember we had Jamie?

[DJ Envy]

Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

Jamie was the originator. The first person to start recording our interviews.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Jamie's still here. He does not. I don't. He just. Not here. No.

[Jess Hilarious]

He won't deal with us no more.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

No, it wasn't us. It's something else.

[Nick]

What is it? Not you. Show.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

It's always me, ain't it?

[DJ Envy]

Yeah.

[Jess Hilarious]

Always you. All right. Positive note.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes, I do have a positive note, man. And what I want to tell everybody on this beautiful Wednesday, you're awake, you're alive. You get to go to work. You get to go to school. You've been given another day to live, another opportunity. A gift, a blessing that should not be taken for granted. Okay? I want you to treat today with gratitude and have a positive attitude and just see how much better everything feels when you do that. Have a blessed day. Are you happy, Jess?

[Nick]

You already know. I'm happy with the. Whatever. I'm ready to go.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Okay. She doesn't sound like she has gratitude. Breakfast Club. You all finished or y'all done? The holidays are here. It's that time of year to think about, yes, gifts, but not only gifts. It's the guests, the party planning and the true meaning of the season. Spending time with family and friends. We know it's a lot, but we're here to ease your mind and share some tips so we'll make it through together. With the season getting underway, now is the time to shop for amazing holiday deals at M Amazon. Amazon has a wide selection for all your holiday needs. I don't care if you want to get your people's laptops, gaming screens, whatever it is they need. Amazon got it. Amazon Last minute deals are here. Shop Last minute deals now on Amazon and visit Amazon.com black effect podcast for my favorite picks.

[Jess Hilarious]

You wake up, put on your Ray Ban Meta glasses. You're living all in. You realize you need coffee so you.

[Morgan]

Say hey Meta, how do I make a latte? Brew two shots of espresso?

[Jess Hilarious]

After Meta AI gets you caffeinated, you're ready for some beats.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta. Play hip hop music.

[Jess Hilarious]

You head to meet some friends but can't remember the place.

[Morgan]

Hey Meta.

[Jess Hilarious]

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[Morgan]

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[Jason Lee]

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[Morgan]

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[Morgan]

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