Knicks Glory, White House Controversy & Protecting Black Legacy

Summary

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The Breakfast Club – "Knicks Glory, White House Controversy & Protecting Black Legacy"

Date: June 16, 2026 | Host: The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode of The Breakfast Club, featuring Lauren LaRosa, DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, and Charlamagne Tha God, dives into a momentous time for New York as the Knicks clinch their third-ever NBA Championship, prompting city-wide celebrations and reflections on community. The conversation then shifts to controversy surrounding a UFC event held at the White House, including disrespectful comments made about Michelle Obama and the complexities of protecting Black legacy. The show wraps up on a positive note, highlighting efforts to support a New York cab driver affected by championship celebrations, and celebrates the Obamas’ new presidential center.

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Key Segments & Discussions

1. Knicks Championship: City on Fire

(02:12 – 04:14)

• Lauren LaRosa shares her non-sports fan perspective but details the contagious celebration spirit gripping New York after the Knicks win their third NBA Championship in over 50 years.
  • Friends are visiting for the upcoming parade.
  • Lauren promises exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage for listeners.
  • "Living here right now is literally like living in history." — Lauren (03:45)

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2. UFC White House Event & Trump Alliance Controversy

(04:14 – 11:43)

Dana White Interview (Replay)

• Dana White (UFC President) defends his relationship with Donald Trump:
  • Emphasizes Trump’s early support of UFC events when the brand was controversial.
  • "Trump is a good friend of mine. ... He just happened to become the President of the United States." (04:41)
  • Shares story of supporting Trump at the Republican Convention, despite warnings.

White House UFC Event Repercussions

• Lauren LaRosa critiques the optics and timing of holding a lavish event on the White House lawn amid national struggles (ceasefire talks, economic hardship).
  • Implicates the event as a tone-deaf use of public resources.

Disrespectful Remarks Towards Michelle Obama

• Fighter Josh Hokutt, after winning, makes a transphobic slur directed at Michelle Obama:
  • "Lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?" — Josh Hokutt (07:32)
• Lauren contextualizes this as part of a persistent pattern of disrespect towards Black women and the Obamas by certain groups.
  • "We can't get us. Like... nothing that you can do or say will catch us up, will stop us from speaking about Michelle Obama and Barack Obama in a way that is nothing but legacy, honor, and respect." (08:35)

Responses to the Controversy

• UFC’s Dana White attempts to distance the organization from Hokutt’s remarks:
  • "Everyone knows my position on free speech, but I hate that kind of nonsense." (09:54)
• The White House remained silent initially but reportedly tried to scrub the video.
• Trump was filmed taking off a chain after the remarks; media suggests this was him distancing himself, but Lauren casts doubt on this interpretation.
  • "You can't be a president that goes on Truth Social and posts monkey imagery of our forever first lady and then... take off a chain after a person made these comments. ... I'm not buying that whatsoever." (10:58)

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3. Celebrating Black Legacy: Obama Presidential Center

(15:08 – 20:00)

• Obamas unveil their official portrait for their new Presidential Center in Chicago.

  • The artist, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, painted a piece that encapsulates the Obamas’ life, legacy, and love.
  • Soundbites feature the Obamas reacting to their portrait and discussing its personal touches.
  • "It's us." — Barack Obama viewing the portrait (16:48)

• Lauren reflects on the symbolic importance of the Obamas:

  • Shares how much she misses their leadership, wishing she could have experienced their presidency as a fully independent adult.
  • Emphasizes the importance of honoring legacies, especially in contrast to the treatment of Black figures in the current political climate.
  • "We need to be talking about honor, legacy, impact, and inspiration." (18:30)

• Michelle Obama’s classy response on social media:

  • "Barack and I were so honored to have our portrait for the Obama Presidential Center. ... Her artistic brilliance shines through and the way she infused such life and joy into the piece is truly extraordinary." (18:45 paraphrased)

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4. Giving Back: Support for NYC Cab Driver Post-Knicks Parade

(25:47 – 29:30)

• Knicks celebration aftermath: A 59-year-old cab driver, Noradine, had his taxi severely damaged (and was reportedly assaulted) during fan celebrations.
• French Montana and MD Motivator launch a GoFundMe fundraiser to help Noradine get back to work, with support from the New York Taxi Workers Alliance.
  • Target: $25,000; Over $2,352 already raised at time of recording.
  • "Internet, let's come together and help." — Lauren LaRosa (29:01)
• Lauren encourages listeners to support, promising to amplify the fundraiser through her platforms.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Living here right now is literally like living in history."
  — Lauren LaRosa (03:45)

• "Trump is a good friend of mine... he just happened to become the President."
  — Dana White (04:41)

• "Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?"
  — Josh Hokutt (07:32, controversial remark)

• "Everyone knows my position on free speech, but I hate that kind of nonsense."
  — Dana White (09:54, on Hokutt's comments)

• “It’s us.”
  — Barack Obama (16:48, on the official portrait)

• "We need to be talking about honor, legacy, impact, and inspiration."
  — Lauren LaRosa (18:30)

• "Internet, let's come together and help."
  — Lauren LaRosa (29:01)

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Episode Structure & Flow

• Knicks win and cultural celebration in NYC
• Political/cultural controversy: UFC event at the White House & disrespect toward the Obamas
• Preservation and celebration of Black legacy through the Obama Presidential Center
• Community support: fundraiser for harmed NYC cabbie
• Recurrent reminders of resilience and the need for mutual support within the Black community

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Conclusion

This dynamic episode of The Breakfast Club grapples with both the highs and lows of the current moment — celebrating the unity and joy from the Knicks’ historic win, condemning disrespectful rhetoric targeting Michelle Obama, reaffirming the need to honor and protect Black legacy, and spotlighting community solidarity through grassroots fundraising efforts. Listeners are left with a sense of pride in Black culture and community resilience, balanced with calls for critical engagement with current events and active support for those affected by them.

Transcript

[Lauren LaRosa]

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[Lauren LaRosa]

Hey y', all, what's up? It's Lauren LaRosa and this is another episode of the Latest with Lauren LaRosa. This is your daily dig on all things pop culture, entertainment, news and all of the conversations that shake the room, baby. Now today you know you always kick it off checking in behind the scenes of the groin. So we are going to do that before we get started. Let's do it.

[Chris Fairbanks]

Back on the grind.

[Lauren LaRosa]

So today I am feeling celebratory mood. I'm yo let me tell y'. All. I I'm not a sports girly. I've said this multiple times. I will say this multiple times again and again and again because I'm not, not a sports girly. Pay attention to sports for the pop culture of it, the excitement of it when it leads into what I do. But being in New York, I'm trying to tell you guys, during this time of the next step one, it makes you just feel like you got a team and you're celebrating something. So I have friends that are in town. You guys may hear them in the background because my studio is in my home. I got friends that are in town. I got friends coming into town for the parade that is going down this Thursday. I told you guys that I was going to try and see if I could maybe get you guys some sound or some something from that day of events anywhere in New York, whether it's the actual parade, surrounding events, whatever. Looks like I'm gonna be out there doing all the things. So I will be bringing you guys that. This, this is just feeling in New York right now. It's been 53 some years since the Knicks have won a championship. This is only the third championship that was. That is brought home in the franchise. So New York is on fire right now. Living here right now is literally like living in history. Let's get on into the latest now in other sports news, shifting gears a bit. Dana White and Donald Trump, they did The UFC Freedom250 event that went down at the White House over the weekend. And I know people have been pissed about this going down from the day that it was announced. We had Dana White on the Breakfast Club having a conversation about the event, and here's what he had to say about it then. This was about a month ago, you

[Chris Fairbanks]

know, you were on the Katie Miller podcast and you said in regards to your relationship with Trump and has it cost the UFC business, You said, I don't give a shit. I don't know the answer to that question. I've gotten to a point in my life, especially after Covid and all that nutty shit that went on during that time, that I only want to be in business with and talk to people that I'm aligned with.

[Dana White]

Well, I don't know about talk to people that I'm aligned, but I want to do business with people that I'm aligned with for sure.

[Chris Fairbanks]

So you're aligned with Trump on what exactly?

[Dana White]

Well, Trump is a good friend of mine. I mean, I've been friends with him for 25 years. Friends. I mean, he just happened to become the President of the United States. And he and I have never had a. He had us at the. At the Trump Taj Mahal. When we first bought this company, the stigma that was attached to this thing, you can imagine, think about this. It wasn't allowed on pay per view. You as a grown adult, didn't have the option to buy it on pay per view. Porn was on pay per view. The UFC was not allowed on. That was the uphill battle we had. So you can imagine, venues didn't want us because, you know, these guys were like, what kind of people will show up to watch this kind of an event? And he had us at the Trump Taj Mahal for the first two fights, you know, 30 and 31. UFC 30 and 31. And then after we did those two fights, firstly, he showed up for the first fight of the night and stayed till the end for both events. And you think the Trump brand then, and the UFC brand, and every good thing that ever happened to me in my career after that, he was always the first guy to reach out. So then when he was running in 16, he called me and asked me, would you speak for me at the Republican Convention? And everybody told me not to do it, don't do it. This is gonna be bad, and he's never gonna win and all that kind of stuff. But this was a guy that was always good to me and, you know, always treated me well, and I did it.

[Lauren LaRosa]

So they went on, of course, trudged on, did the event. And I think for people, you know, it's the timing and the optics. Like, we literally have, you know, ceasefire conversations happening with Iran. People can't afford the gas and to eat, but we can spend all of this money, thousands and thousands of dollars, to throw a UFC event on Trump's birthday in the White House. Just insane. But there was something that went down at this event that a lot of people are upset about and honestly, which has become the focus of the conversation around the event. So fighter Josh Hokutt had this to say about Michelle Obama. Yes, the attacks are still coming at the Obama family, which I think, you know, goes to show just how impactful and how important they are in our nation's histories, in our nation's history. And as the first lady, forever first lady and forever President Michelle Obama and Barack Obama. But Josh Hokitt, he had beat another fighter named Derrick Lewis on the White House lawn and decided to talk about this in Michelle Obama. Let's take a listen.

[Chris Fairbanks]

Hey, shout out to Trump for having the balls to put some shit like this on. And if I'm gonna say anything, there's only one person more incredible than. Than the Incredible Hulk, and that's my Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Now listen, Alex Pereira, I want a shama on your mama. And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?

[Lauren LaRosa]

Ladies and gentlemen, Josh Hokut. And of course, this has been getting him dragged very, very bad. Now, there are some outlets who lean the other way, and y' all know what I'm talking about, that are upset and think that it's like such a joke or a talking point to push back on or debate on that. There are people that are debating, not. They're debating. I'm sorry. There are people that are talking about this and talking about this being a perfect example of, you know, racial treatment when it comes to black women in this country. This is something that is not new with Michelle Obama. This is misinformation that they've been trying to spread for some time now. But just the treatment of Michelle Obama, since we have ever met her, from certain groups of people, this has been it. So us over here on this side who love and respect our forever first lady, we're. We're. You can't get us. Like. Like nothing that you can do or say will catch us up, will stop, you know, us from speaking about Michelle Obama and Barack Obama in a way that is nothing but legacy, honor, and respect, because we've seen it all. We went through it with them while they were in the White House. It's still happening post White House, but it's just sad. I mean, seeing it on the White House lawn was sad, but the event was very. I wasn't surprised. I'll just. I'll just say that, right? I was not surprised that rhetoric like this took place at that event. However, I will say Dana White, CEO, you know, leadership over there at within the ufc, is pushing back on this, even going down during the event. So he spoke to Time magazine, and he's trying to separate himself from these comments, him and his organization. He says, I understand that the Obamas are public figures, but I'm completely against saying nasty and false things about people's families. He says, everyone knows my position on free speech, but I hate that kind of nonsense. Now, the White House did not immediately respond to Time Magazines outreach. I will be reaching out to myself, to the White House, because now in the beginning, they didn't respond to anything, and they were getting so much backlash about this event in general. I don't know if that's why they just Said, you know, we're not going to say nothing at all. But there were reports that the White House was trying to get the video scrubbed online, like trying to get it taken down. So I don't know if that was happening because they are trying to say, like they're trying to protect Michelle Obama. But I would not, I wouldn't put money on that being the reason why. But now all of a sudden, CNN was provided this video of Donald Trump and, and as you know, the fighter is making these comments or after, actually. So he makes these comments and then you see Donald Trump take off a chain that was given to him by the fighter. Now, just me being in media and understanding how narratives and headlines and all these things work, in my opinion, this, this video was circulated, was found and circulated to outlets, trying to make it seem as if Donald Trump also had nothing to do in his distancing himself from these comments. But here's my thing. You can't be a president that goes on truth social and posts, you know, monkey imagery of our forever first lady and in the family. And, and, and then, you know, we see this video of you taking off a chain, which just so happened to happen after a person made these comments. You don't know if he, you know, really registered what the comments were at the time. You look, he'd just be waking up from some things a lot of times in these public events. So I'm not banking on the fact that he took the chain off because he was disgusted by the comments. I'm not buying that whatsoever. But that is what is circulating now.

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[Questlove]

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[Lauren LaRosa]

The way that the country music community accepted post Malone versus Beyonce versus Shabuzzi. Like those are very eye opening things.

[Questlove]

Hip hop visionary Fat5 Freddy, genre bending musical genius Thundercat and the always legendary revolutionary voice Chuck D. Yeah, we changed tires, man.

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[Questlove]

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[Lauren LaRosa]

But in the meantime, the Obamas are out here just living their best life as they always are. Perfect per usual going high when the people Go low. So they're going to be opening up a presidential center in Chicago later this week. And they actually popped out in Chicago to see their official portrait that will be in, like, this official library that they have now. The official library will be opening on June 14, and I'll actually be in Chicago this summer at some point. So I'm going to go by there because I'm really excited to see this portrait. The portrait was painted by internationally renowned artist Ninji D? Car. I'm probably still saying her name wrong, and I really apologize. Last name Crosby. But she is a renowned, internationally renowned painter, and she was on site when the Obamas came to see the painting for the first time. Let's take a listen to just the beauty and the essence of the Obama man. I miss them in the White House so much. Just this interaction alone made me realize what we miss so much, so much in the White House. And I wish I was older, like I was. I was an adult, but I was like a younger adult. I wish I was older, like, right now. Like, understanding really how everything is working out and how one thing affects the other. I wish I had the Obamas in the White House right now where I had even more of a better understanding of the symbolism and, like, why we needed them and what was happening versus what wasn't. But let's take a listen. I feel the energy shift. Hi, how are you? So nice to see you. Before we get any commentary in, we

[Chris Fairbanks]

just gotta soak it in.

[Lauren LaRosa]

It's us.

[Chris Fairbanks]

It is so pretty.

[Lauren LaRosa]

Of the stories within the story behind this Euclid.

[Hoda Kotb]

Oh, my God. You got everything in there.

[Dana White]

My only real question is, how come you didn't dye my hair in the photo?

[Lauren LaRosa]

It's.

[Dana White]

Don't they usually touch it up a little bit?

[Lauren LaRosa]

I thought about it.

[Dana White]

What was your sort of sequence?

[Lauren LaRosa]

So I did the drawing first of the two of you. We read all your books. We listened to all the interviews. You all have done, podcasts and videos. My whole studio got to know you. I wanted to make these decisions that tapped into those memories. So when you saw this, it felt familiar.

[Hoda Kotb]

It is beautiful.

[Lauren LaRosa]

Was there anything that surprised you? It was good. It was so challenging because it made me push myself. It took me out of my comfort zone.

[Chris Fairbanks]

Well, it looks fantastic.

[Dana White]

In fact, I'm gonna have a suit made with this.

[Lauren LaRosa]

You know how long I've been wanting this woman to do something with? And for me, it was an honor. I mean, it was an honor. We did it. And so Michelle Obama posted to her Twitter account Today, in the midst of all the noise, like, and I really commend Michelle Obama because Michelle Obama does not seem like. Like, when she decided to not go to the inauguration, you know, I was like, okay, she. Not for the whatsoever. So I know that she is a person who, you know, and I. And I watch her podcast a lot. We talk about her podcast, in my opinion, with her brother, Craig Robinson. Hear a lot on the Latest with Lauren LaRosa. She is not one to hold back her opinion or her feelings. So I know she sees everything that is happening, and I know that there are times where I'm sure she kind of, you know, like, even if it's not a lot of commentary, but wants to give a little jab here, a little jab there, because she's very slick with it sometimes when she does. But in the midst of all of the chaos and all the. The BS that was going on, she posted to her ex account in, you know, conversation about the portrait, she says, barack and I were so honored to have our portrait for the Obama Presidential Center. She talks about the artist, and she says her artistic brilliance shines through. And the way she infused such life and joy into the piece is trul. Extraordinary. We love it, and we think everyone who visits the center will, too. I'm really excited to go see this. So when you're looking at the painting, first of all, the colors are beautiful. They're brown skin, all of the colors that pop off of the canvas. The backdrop is their love, their upbringing. You have their old home in the background. You see them sitting very presidential. It's like they're sitting in the now, and it's like all of the things that led up to the point that we're looking at them in the now of. You have, you know, one of those famous photos from them. Like, back in the day during their college when they were studying, man, it's just a timeline of their life and their legacy. And, yeah, like, that's the only way I'm gonna ever have a conversation about Michelle Obama and Barack Obama. We need to be talking about honor, legacy, impact, and inspiration. Like, people are disgusting. Like, honestly, as human beings, Like, I don't agree with everything that is done by Trump and his administration and a lot of people on that side, but it just gets to a point where it's like, who are you as a human? And, like, what do you want your kids and. And children, even if they're not yours, to, like, emulate as they grow older? Like, we talk so much about, you know, these different things when they happen to children of the world and you know, just race relations and critical race theory and all of these things. But man, I just, I'm always like people as grown adults. Like I said, I wish that I had Obama and, And you know, Ms. Michelle Obama in office when this age right now where I could really, I feel like I appreciated them and I was like excited and happy and all the things. But like being an adult right now where like I'm fully, fully on my own, like the first time, like I remember the first time Obama was elected, I was still figuring out life, still living off my mom and my grandmother, like being out in the world on my own now that would have just hit so differently. And it's just how can you, how can you know there are young people in the world that are figuring out life that regardless if y' all look alike or not, need what the Obama's bring to the world and decide to get on someone's platform or on a mic. And Joe Rogan just, and he ain't provided no statement whatsoever but and just decided like down there. Well, first of all, you're a grown ass. Like you're a man, she's a woman. Just that alone, like, I feel like, you know, how I grew up, men, women and babies, they were off limits. It's just, I don't know, people are really disgusting.

[Hoda Kotb]

Joy is essential and it's also elusive. You can't order it, you can't borrow it or simply hope it into life. But now there's a new and exciting way to start your journey toward a more joyful existence. Joy101 It's a new podcast hosted by me, Hoda Kotbi. Together, guys, we'll have meaningful conversations with the world's most fascinating people. And our entertainment legends, sports icons, wellness experts and everyday people will share how they find, allow and experience joy. And I'll offer some of my own tips and takes on seeking a more balanced and harmonious life. If you're craving inspiration, support and useful tools to maximize your joy, tune into these candid, uplifting and moving on air chats. Joy after a breakup. Joy as an empty nester. Joy after a loss. Joy as a caretaker. This new podcast will speak to you. Listen to Joy 101 on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Questlove]

This Black Music Month. The Questlove show celebrates the artists, innovators and cultural voices who continue to redefine music. We're sitting down with a groundbreaking country

[Lauren LaRosa]

artist, Mickey Guyton the way that the country music community accepted post Malone vs Beyonce vs Shaboozy. Like those are very eye opening things.

[Questlove]

Hip hop visionary Fat5 Freddy, genre bending musical genius Thundercat and the always legendary revolutionary voice, Chuck D. Yeah, we changed tires, man. I had 18 jobs before this became my occupation, man.

[Theo Henderson]

Okay, I wrote.

[Questlove]

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[Chris Fairbanks]

Hi, I'm Chris Fairbanks.

[Karen Kilgariff]

And I'm Karen Kilgariff. We host do youo Need a Ride? The mobile comedy podcast that answers the question what does it sound like when we drive our comedian friends around the wild streets of Los Angeles?

[Chris Fairbanks]

Yes, every week we pick up a hilarious guest, maybe run some errands, share some laughs and our dreams.

[Karen Kilgariff]

Like when Martha Kelly shared her career pivot. I want to become a influencer of divorced moms whose kids have gone off to college, who have decided they're going to start living life for themselves.

[Chris Fairbanks]

Or the time Baron Vaughn got distracted by the majestic scenery. Then there's a freaking deer right there on the side of the road.

[Lauren LaRosa]

Holy shit.

[Theo Henderson]

Eating freaking glass.

[Chris Fairbanks]

Road grass. Road glass. I wish you said glass.

[Karen Kilgariff]

New episodes drop every Monday on the Exactly Right network.

[Chris Fairbanks]

Listen to do youo Need a ride? On the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Karen Kilgariff]

Thank you.

[Chris Fairbanks]

You're welcome.

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[Lauren LaRosa]

But let's Go over to some more positive news because French Montana is doing something really positive in relation to the Knicks. So the Knicks have been celebrating here in New York and I talked a lot about that in the opening of this podcast. But French Montana had posted because there was a taxi driver whose taxi was getting liberated by the Knicks fans. They were all on top of the, you know, the, the, the, they were all on top of his taxi. The taxi organization came out and said that like he was removed from the taxi and you know, they pay to work because you got to keep upkeep your car and there's fees and there's all these things. So French Montana decided to collaborate with MD Motivator, who is a guy that does a lot of like give back stuff, viral give back stuff, giving out cars and different things across social to help the NYC cab driver. So they are working with GoFundMe to help a taxi cab driver. His name is Noradine. So he's a 59 year old New York cab driver who has spent years working hard behind the wheel and they're helping him get support for himself and his family. So they say that his cab was severely damaged during the recent celebrations in New York for the Knicks. And the vehicle, he relies on it to create a living and he works solely off of commission. So French Montana, along with New York Taxi Workers alliance have launched a fundraiser to help restore Nordine's business and get him back on the road. And now they're hoping that like, you know, other New Yorkers will support everywhere come together and helping everybody get back on his feet. And he handled it so gracefully, like he wasn't upset in the video I saw at the people that were on top of his cap. I think it's like being a New Yorker, you understood the excitement, but it was like, damn, like you don't want to put somebody out of work and put them out of the way that they provide for their family. So it's good to see this happening now when I. They're trying to raise a hundred thousand dollars for him. I haven't seen on this gofundme yet the actual amount that French Montana himself has donated. But I do believe French Montana getting involved will mean something. I'm sorry, they're trying to raise $25,000 for him. Yeah, they're trying to raise $25,000 for Him. At this point. It is June 15th at 6:29pm They've raised 2, 502,352. And this is just from everyday citizens and it reads you know what I mentioned to you guys? He's a 59 year old cab driver. His life was turned upside down recently during the celebrations of the Knicks. His cab was vandalized and was reportedly. He was. Oh wow. He was reportedly assaulted and dragged from his vehicle by the crowd in a matter of moments. The vehicle he was driving was severely damaged, leaving him facing an incredibly difficult situation. The championship is an historic moment for New York and Knicks fans everywhere. It's been special to see New York come together to celebrate this title. But they say that their goal, insurance fundraising is to ask for help to get him back on his feet. So MD the motivator, he says French Montana sent him the story and they partner with the taxi union, the New York Taxi Workers to help restore the business and change his life. Internet, let's come together and help. So if you guys want to go and help out, I'm posting it to all of my socials. I'm Lauren LaRosa. L O R E N L O R E N L O R O S A everywhere. So you guys can find it on my socials. I just posted it to my Twitter account and I'll also be posting it to my Facebook and my Instagram. If you guys want to go and support every little bit matters. $5, $10, $20, whatever you can do. I'm sure every little bit matters. So listen, people of the community, it's a great time. We're celebrating the Knicks have won. You know, we want to keep the positive vibes going because there's so much negativity in the world. But this cab driver and probably others like like him saw some issues following the Nick Swin. Let's get together and figure it out. I'm Lauren the Rosa. This has been another episode of the Latest with Lauren LaRosa. I tell you guys every single episode, y' all could be anywhere with any old body. But y' all choose to be right here with me, my low riders. I appreciate you guys and I'll catch you in my next episode.

[Hoda Kotb]

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[Chris Fairbanks]

CBS June is Black Music Month, and on the Drink Champs podcast, we're speaking with the hottest names in the culture, like Swae Lee. Do you realize how legendary you are? I appreciate that I be seeing it, but I'm like, man, I still got, like, so much more to do. Like Prince, he dropped like 30 albums. We dropped like five right now. That's the rate we gotta be going. Yep, that's a good attitude. No matter the era, Drink Champs brings you the biggest names and the most unfiltered conversations. Listen to Drink Champs from the Black Effect Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Every family has its secrets. But what happens when you discover that your dad has been living a double life? That is not the look of an innocent man.

[Hoda Kotb]

Is everyone lying to me about who they are?

[Chris Fairbanks]

I felt such desperation. I felt it was what I had to do. Listen to Deep Cover the Family man on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Lauren LaRosa]

Here's something that should not be as complicated as it is getting a racist statue removed. And here's something that should be a whole lot easier than it getting a new one put up in its place. I'm Akilah Hughes, and Rebel Spirit Season 2 is about both of those things.

[Theo Henderson]

As I was watching these statues come down, I was thinking about what it

[Questlove]

meant that I grew up in a majority black city in which there were more homages to enslavers than there were to enslaved people.

[Lauren LaRosa]

Listen to Rebel Spirit Season 2 on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human.