The Breakfast Club – December 3, 2025
Episode: FULL SHOW: Ray J Goes Off On Jay-Z & Beyoncé, Diddy Accused of Charging Biggie’s Estate for Funeral Costs + Lamont Roach Interview
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God
Special Guests: Lamont Roach Jr., Lauren LaRosa, Mimi Brown
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts – Power 105.1
Episode Overview
Today's Breakfast Club episode tackled headlines in music and pop culture, centering on Ray J’s comments about Jay-Z & Beyoncé’s support (or lack thereof) for his sister Brandy, explosive allegations from the new Diddy documentary (including accusations about Diddy charging Biggie’s estate for funeral costs), and a guest interview with boxer Lamont Roach Jr. The crew also dived into news stories—from immigration raids to Southwest's controversial airline changes—keeping its signature mix of humor, honesty, and audience engagement.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Ray J's Criticism of Jay-Z & Beyoncé’s Interactions with Brandy
- Timestamps: [28:20–31:19]
- Ray J expressed frustration that Beyoncé and Jay-Z attended Brandy and Monica's "The Boy is Mine" tour performances without acknowledging Brandy.
- Ray J: “For y’all to come to every one of Brandy and Monica shows and never say what’s up to B... I don’t like it and I love you, Jay. I love you, B.” [28:44]
- The hosts debate whether Bey and Jay are obligated to make public appearances with Brandy or if they might have greeted her privately.
- Jess Hilarious: “He being a little brother... but I don’t got no problem with what he said... it’s his sister’s tour.” [29:36]
- Charlamagne: Highlights there may be behind-the-scenes context missing—“Are they ignoring her on purpose? Cause if Brandy’s not around, I’m not gonna go hunt Brandy down and take a picture.” [30:24]
2. Brandy’s Instagram "Hack"
- Timestamps: [31:28–32:24]
- Brandy's account posted playful comments under Beyoncé's photo which her team later claimed were due to a hack—sparking more rumors that it might have been Ray J.
- Charlamagne: “Ray J got my phone. That’s it.” [32:11]
3. Front Page News with Mimi Brown: Immigration, Mass Shootings, and Airline Changes
- Timestamps: [34:30–44:17]
- Immigration Raids in Minnesota:
- Trump administration directing “ICE surge” in Minneapolis’ Somali community.
- Charlamagne: “All of this is because of Rep. Ilhan Omar. I feel like he doesn’t like her and is against all Somalians because of her.” [35:47]
- Local officials stress the risk of profiling and promise not to cooperate with ICE.
- Stockton, CA Mass Shooting:
- Four dead (three children). Burna Boy offers to cover funeral expenses after hearing about it on The Breakfast Club.
- Mimi Brown: “It gives these families one less burden to carry.” [39:53]
- Southwest Airlines Policy Change:
- Ends open seating and implements stricter rules for plus-size travelers, requiring the purchase of an extra seat with only possible refunds.
- Charlamagne: “If you’re too big for one seat, then you gotta buy two seats. Don’t act like the plane is doing something to you.” [41:57]
- Spirited debate about body size and travel fairness with the usual irreverence.
4. Ray J, Diddy, and the 50 Cent-Produced Netflix Documentary (“Diddy Doc”)
- Timestamps: [63:05–74:39]
- New Allegations Against Diddy:
- Accused of reaching out to subpoenaed witnesses after years of no contact.
- Voice memos to Kalina Harper suggest pressure on her testimony; recordings are played.
- Charlamagne: “Why is this nigga recording himself doing all this?” [67:42]
- Claims Diddy used Biggie's estate to pay for Biggie’s funeral, not out of his own pocket.
- “He was going to make the funeral be a recoupable charge to Biggie in death.” [71:39]
- 50 Cent’s response to criticism: unfazed and planning more exposés.
- Lauren: “In the midst of everybody questioning, I think 50’s saying, ‘I hear y'all but it doesn’t matter—I’m doing what I’m doing regardless.’” [72:31]
- Diddy’s team allegedly sent Netflix a cease-and-desist, but Netflix denies any wrongful action.
- Hosts reflect on Diddy’s documented arrogance, ego, and self-destruction; discuss how people are finally speaking up about industry abuses.
- DJ Envy: “Watching that doc, he seems very selfish, very greedy, all about himself.” [73:35]
- Charlamagne: “If that man don’t take the time to clean up his soul, what happens to him gonna be worse than what’s happening right now.” [73:35]
5. Lamont Roach Jr. Interview – Keys to Title Fight Success
- Timestamps: [44:45–54:50]
- Discusses his upcoming fight against Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and the fallout from the unavailable Tank Davis rematch.
- Roach: “My career ain’t ever gonna be based on just one fight.” [46:15]
- Insights on fight politics: rematch clauses, boxing’s business side, and maintaining discipline across weight classes.
- “I got 10 ways to win. He got one. So it’s cool. We gonna exploit that.” [48:04]
- Discusses the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight, calling Paul crazy for taking it and predicting a short, brutal bout.
- “Jake Paul is crazy. He gonna get his ass murdered.” [53:24]
6. Listener Calls: Diddy Documentary, Caregiving, and More
- Timestamps: [14:32–22:21, 84:31–101:24]
- Listeners react to Diddy doc, debate whether “entertainment industry rules” excuse past abuses.
- Charlamagne: “It don’t take that kind of behavior to be in the entertainment business. That is not part of the game.” [95:20]
- One caller (caregiver from Queens): Reflection on the challenges and rewards of caregiving, and light debate with Jess about Puerto Rican/“Spanish” identity [18:32–22:21].
- Another caller: “Diddy gave them too much ammo. Putting too much on camera.” [96:28]
7. Quick Hits: Comedy, Missy “Teu” Elliott, and Rap Wrapped
- Jess Hilarious plugs her upcoming shows in Hartford, CT [114:08].
- Crew shares top artists for 2025: Jess (Chris Brown, Kendrick, Trey Songz), Lauren (Drake, Kierra Sheard), Envy (Mary J. Blige) [109:44–110:55].
- Shout-out to Sim (Samantha Wilson), now music director for Power 105.1—a feel-good “climb the ladder” story [111:01–112:26].
- Inside jokes: Lauren as “Teu Missy” after chat pokes fun at her fashion [114:35].
Notable Quotes & Moments
- Ray J, on Brandy being snubbed:
“As a brother and a fan of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, we want to take some pictures with y’all too... Please pull up and say what’s up to B.” ([28:44]) - Charlamagne, on Diddy’s documentary choices:
“Why is this nigga recording himself doing all this?” ([67:42]) - Lauren LaRosa:
“The documentary just leans into the whole, like, power, money, control. He does what he wants and doesn’t care about anybody’s regard.” ([74:26]) - Charlamagne, on airline seating controversy:
“If you’re too big for one seat, then you just gotta buy two seats. Don’t act like the plane is doing something to you. You know how big you are.” ([41:57]) - DJ Envy, on Diddy’s documentary:
“He seems very selfish, very greedy, all about himself through that doc.” ([73:35]) - Listener’s perspective:
“For the first time, I feel like 50 Cent got it right... the documentary really let us hear from everybody’s mouth directly.” ([94:07]) - Charlamagne’s final philosophical note:
“For success, attitude is equally as important as ability. I actually think the right attitude will get you farther than ability.” ([115:18])
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Segment | Time (MM:SS) | |----------------------------------------------|----------------------| | Ray J calls out Jay-Z & Beyoncé | 28:20 – 31:19 | | Brandy’s Instagram ‘hack’ | 31:28 – 32:24 | | Front page news: Immigration, Southwest, etc.| 34:30 – 44:17 | | Lamont Roach Jr. interview | 44:45 – 54:50 | | Diddy documentary allegations & reactions | 63:05 – 74:39 | | Listeners discuss caregiving, Diddy doc | 14:32 – 22:21, 84:31–101:24 | | Rap 2025, Sim promoted, final good vibes | 109:44 – 112:26 | | Positive Note (Charlamagne) | 115:18 |
Tone & Flow
The episode was lively and unfiltered, with plenty of signature Breakfast Club ribbing and banter. Charlamagne’s irreverence was on full display (“Why is this nigga recording himself doing all this?”) while Jess Hilarious and DJ Envy balanced jokes with thoughtful discussion, especially when unwrapping listener experiences and controversial headlines. Lauren LaRosa provided credible industry analysis on the Diddy doc and handled pop culture stories with insider knowledge.
For Listeners Who Missed The Show...
This episode captures a Breakfast Club in classic form—rapid-fire pop culture commentary, a major music industry scandal (Diddy doc), honest conversation about community tragedies, and a peek into boxing’s business through Lamont Roach Jr. It’s an essential listen for fans of hip hop, celebrity culture, and provocative morning radio.
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