The Read – "Diary of a Mad White Man"

Date: September 11, 2025
Hosts: Kid Fury & Crissle West
Network: Loud Speakers Network

Overview

In this week's episode of The Read, Kid Fury and Crissle cover the latest pop culture news, celebrity drama, and offer their signature irreverent takes on viral topics, hip-hop, and social justice. This episode dives into messy celebrity parenting controversies, viral interview fails, the never-ending antics of hip-hop's most chaotic men, the problem with bad therapists, and the fallout (and receipts) from Trump’s Epstein-related birthday “art.” True to form, the hosts balance humor, shade, and heartfelt commentary, providing a cathartic “on-air therapy session” for both each other and listeners.

Black Excellence & VMAs

[02:22–07:24]

• Mariah Carey Receives Vanguard Award
  • Mariah finally gets her first MTV VMA, which shocks both hosts. Presented by Ariana Grande, Kid Fury celebrates, “Congratulations to her. Well deserved. Icon. Legend moment.” [03:16]
• Spotlight on 12-year-old Poet Shannon Wright
  • Viral for her moving spoken word “I Don't Have a Dad.” Kid Fury breaks down the poem’s empowering, not pity-based message and its anime protagonist-like energy.
    • "The energy is not like it's called I don't have a dad, but it has the energy of like an anime protagonist." [06:30]
  • Crystal adds, “I'm glad that she has what seems to be a really healthy and positive outlook... paying attention to what she does have instead of lamenting what she doesn't.”
• Praise for Shannon’s Mom, Ashley Wright
  • Highlighting parental dedication as a contrast to later parenting controversies.

Parenting Mess and Keke Wyatt Controversy

[07:24–15:03]

• Keke Wyatt Dragged for Alleged Homophobia
  • Discussion about her son Raja’s viral claims that Keke used his cancer for attention, blamed his sexuality, and threatened to withhold care.
  • The hosts roast her “I love all people” defense.
    • Kid Fury: “Who the fuck does? Who loves all people? Who? None of us.” [10:47]
  • Crissle calls out large families and emotional neglect: “Anytime a bitch have 11 kids, I'm already looking at you a little bit sideways. Cause who all is raising them kids?” [12:01]
• Contrast with Ashley Wright’s Parenting
  • Praised for keeping promises by playing Mario Party at 6am.

Hip-Hop Hot Mess: Young Thug, Colorism, & Relationship Drama

[19:35–38:19]

• Young Thug’s Disastrous Jail Leaks
  • He gets exposed for colorist remarks about Glorilla vs. Mariah Buckles and for dissing and cheating on women while still locked up.
    • "You supposed to be 100% with your kids, 100% with your bitches...Every now and then, two times a day, the clock right." – Kid Fury [23:52]
  • Crissle: “Don’t call me twin, bitch. Who you talking to? That's more disrespect.” [24:40]
• Colorism Debates
  • Crissle argues that neither Glorilla nor Mariah are unattractive, challenging Young Thug’s standards.
    • “Who's ugly? Young Thug.” – Kid Fury [24:38]
• Commentary on Relationship Choices
  • Crissle: “Now you over here tee heeing and about and setting Glow up for these stupid ass jokes...” [26:04]
  • Hosts agree that cheaters will cheat anywhere, even in prison: “That man was not only fucking in prison, right? He was on the phone laughing about cheating on you in prison. So, Sweets, where won't he cheat on you?” – Kid Fury [27:37]

Russell Wilson’s Public TMI & Rom-Coms

[34:33–40:15]

• Russell Wilson’s Embarrassing Public Question
  • At Ciara’s album event, Russell publicly asks her when their next baby (“Cinco”) is coming.
  • Both hosts cringe; Crissle: “When is Cinco come in? Is basically when you gonna let me nut in you...Nasty.” [36:11]
  • Still, both affirm love for present stepfathers.
• Favorite Rom-Coms Tangent
  • A light-hearted, nostalgia-filled debate about iconic Black and mainstream romantic comedies.

Drag Race The Movie? & Media Adaptations

[44:09–53:50]

• RuPaul's Action Comedy Announcement
  • The hosts react to a new RuPaul film set on a runaway train in the “Drag Race universe.”
  • Kid Fury: “Big budget Drag Race sketch. I'm very much looking forward to seeing who's gonna be in it.” [47:08]
• 50 Cent Acquires “Paid in Full” Rights
  • Initial skepticism voiced about turning the cult classic into a TV show.
    • Crissle: “Do you have faith in his ability to do this?” Kid Fury: “No. No.” [48:01–48:09]
  • Debate on whether Cam’ron’s involvement helps or is a vanity credit.
  • Both hosts express “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” energy: “I've always loved that it's just sat there as a single thing and still good.” – Kid Fury [50:31]

The Tyler Perry Lawsuit & Hollywood Accountability

[58:23–73:16]

• Recap of Tyler Perry Assault Lawsuit

  • White male actor’s ABC News interview covered; the hosts discuss the evidence, Perry’s inappropriate persistence, and the “jet ski photo” meme.
    • Crissle: “God, you old man, right? You thirsty old nigga. Who talks like this? Ew.” [62:14]
    • Both scathing about power, coercion, and “guiltless sex” manipulation.
  • Both unimpressed with Perry’s PR; support for the lawsuit’s exposure and sense of justice.
    • “You can shoot your shot... but accept the no and go on about your billionaire business, right?” – Crissle [63:10]

• Boondocks as Prophetic

  • Reference to the prescient Boondocks episode satirizing Perry and its enduring relevance.
  • Riff about fast food fads and the “Luther burger”—comparing cultural obsessions then and now.

Letters Segment – Workplace & Therapy Drama

[75:47–112:10]

Letter 1: Office Love Triangle Chaos

[75:47–90:15]

• Nolandria, a Black woman, details an affair with a white male coworker, only to get caught in a triangle with his other lover (who is both married and on her team).
• Both hosts urge keeping boundaries, not creating more drama:
  • “The fewer people at work who know that you fucking somebody at work, the better off you will be.” – Crissle [85:59]

Letter 2: Therapist Ethics Disaster

[90:22–112:10]

• Jay, a Black queer writer, is shocked when his therapist asks if she can use/purchase his story idea—right after a depressive breakdown.
• Both hosts are appalled; Crissle’s clinical expertise draws a hard line:
  • “This is a real therapist? ...I’m shocked that a therapist.... Their client is crying, talking about how much they hate themselves, and she asks to buy their story. That is deeply inappropriate.” [100:54, condensed]
• Kid Fury: “That's just so weird. ...I would absolutely leave that session and be like, this bitch was like, if this hoe dies, I'm taking that idea.” [105:10]
• Crissle encourages reporting the therapist if licensed; both stress not to give up on therapy entirely.

The Viral “Mad White Man” Interview & Social Media Backlash

[132:28–144:42]

• Italian Journalist Blunder
  • Journalist Frederica Polidaro, promoting the film After the Hunt, asks, “Now that the MeToo era and the Black Lives Matter are done, what do we have to expect in Hollywood?”—but only to the white stars.
  • Ayo Edibri expertly corrects her: “Yeah, I know that’s not for me... It’s not done.”
• Hosts Roast the Journalist’s Tone, “Not For Me” Exclusion
  • Kid Fury, quoting Polidaro’s defense: “I don’t give a fuck about what you’re talking about... We can all evaluate what you say in public.” [138:32+]
  • “It’s not like the McRib, you stupid bitch. It’s not seasonal.” [141:35]
• No Accountability, Only Excuses
  • The journalist’s defensive social media posts are demolished.

Trump/Epstein Birthday Book & Political Accountability

[115:40–130:11]

• Trump’s Creepy Birthday "Art" for Epstein
  • The hosts read and analyze the released “birthday book” letter in Trump’s handwriting.
    • Crissle: “‘May every day be another wonderful secret.’ What the fuck do you mean by that?” [119:52]
  • Trump denies it’s his signature or art; receipts show otherwise.
  • Both hosts call for equal accountability to all named (Clinton, Democrats, anyone).
    • “If they are participating in the sex trafficking of minors... throw them all up. Ain’t no locks, ain’t no keys. Let them whores rot for all eternity, bitch. No salvation, no mercy for none of them.” – Crissle [124:05]
• Jezebel/Etsy Witch Coincidence
  • Jezebel's editor’s note on paying Etsy witches to curse Charlie Kirk before his shooting—both hosts joke about “who did the spell.”
    • Jezebel: “Jezebel condemns the sleeping [shooting] of Charlie Kirk in the strongest possible terms. ... Okay, technically we did pay for it.” [130:55]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Who are you racing? Who are you racing?” – Crissle on Keke Wyatt’s big family [14:03]
• “Telling your child that cancer is a punishment for being gay. ... When you pass on and you are held accountable for the things you have said... what are you even talk—what do you bitches even be talking about?” – Crissle & Kid Fury [14:08–14:32]
• “Don't call me twin, bitch.” – Crissle [24:40]
• “I've always loved that it just sat there as a single thing and still good. I watch it today, I enjoy it. I don't need this.” – Kid Fury [50:31]
• “You could have went out to any club. You could have went on any of the apps... but you want power, you want to coerce somebody.... That’s what you want.” – Crissle, on Perry [64:03]

Episode Tone & Takeaways

• Balanced blend of comedy, cultural commentary, and empathy for those harmed by power, prejudice, or workplace dynamics.
• Quick to highlight hypocrisy—whether from celebrities, old-school institutions, or clueless journalists.
• Ever-present advocacy for therapy, boundaries, self-care, and addressing one’s own feelings honestly.

Timestamps of Important Segments

• [02:22] VMAs Recap, Mariah Carey, Shannon Wright’s Poem
• [07:24] Parenting Segment / Keke Wyatt Drag
• [19:35] Young Thug Drama
• [36:11] Russell Wilson Overshare at Ciara’s Event
• [44:09] RuPaul Action Comedy & TV Adaptations Segment
• [50:31] “Paid in Full” TV News/Discussion
• [58:23] Tyler Perry Lawsuit & Boondocks Connection
• [75:47] Letters: Workplace Affair
• [90:22] Letters: Therapist Ethics
• [132:28] Journalist Fails at “After the Hunt” Press & Social Media Backlash
• [115:40] Trump’s Epstein Letter Breakdown
• [144:45] Outro: Final Reads, Jezebel/Etsy Witch Coincidence

Conclusion

This episode stands out for its incisive pop culture criticisms, sharp takes on public accountability (from celebrities to therapists to politicians), and real talk on boundaries, self-respect, and healing. Crissle and Kid Fury’s banter is as biting and insightful as ever, making “Diary of a Mad White Man” a must-listen for fans of The Read’s unique mix of “shade, therapy, and tea.”