The Read | Episode: “Mugshot Lace”
Date: October 16, 2025
Hosts: Kid Fury & Crissle
Network: Loud Speakers/LoudSpeakers Network
Episode Overview
Main theme:
In this week’s episode, Kid Fury and Crissle serve their signature blend of cultural commentary, shade, and Black excellence. From celebrity drama and legal woes to therapy, therapy, and more therapy, Kid Fury and Crissle go in on hip-hop/pop’s messiest news, inject real talk on relationships, and break down viral scandals with biting humor. Listeners also get heartfelt, real-world advice on love and self-worth, capped off with scathing, cathartic “reads.”
Show Structure
- Black Excellence [02:30]
- Pop Culture/High Tops [05:24]
- Listener Letters [65:50]
- The Read [98:59]
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Black Excellence [02:30–05:22]
- Tributes to lost legends:
- Kid Fury opens with a heartfelt shoutout to D’Angelo, mourning his recent passing:
“Yeah, R&B soul. Great, amazing voice, amazing performer and iconic as a sex symbol. If you don’t know, you better ask somebody.” —Kid Fury [02:40]
- Crissle highlights Ms. Major as a true trans icon, urging listeners to learn about her revolutionary work at Stonewall and beyond [03:27].
- Sadness and frustration over greats being lost, and a playful side-eye to the "ones we wish death would come for" instead [03:27–04:17].
- Kid Fury opens with a heartfelt shoutout to D’Angelo, mourning his recent passing:
- Celebrating the Living:
- Coco Gauff's tennis victory:
“This is her 11th career single title… her Wuhan Open in China, she is the 2025 champion. I don’t know where you’re gonna put this trophy, girl… congratulations to you, tennis diva!” —Kid Fury [04:47]
- Coco Gauff's tennis victory:
Pop Culture / High Tops
Drake vs. Kendrick UMG Lawsuit & Diss Track [05:47–13:57]
- Drake’s Lawsuit against Kendrick/UMG thrown out:
- Judge ruled Kendrick's diss (“Not Like Us”) was non-actionable opinion and not defamation. Drake announces plans to appeal, which both hosts find pathetic.
- “You literally begged for this shit. You begged for it, nigga. So sit there and take it. You lost in every conceivable way.” —Crissle [07:48]
- “Euphoria and Programs would have been enough to have me on suicide watch…” —Crissle [10:56]
- Both hosts roast Drake’s failure to let it go, urge him to “talk to your journal,” and highlight the brilliance of Kendrick's diss tracks.
- Judge ruled Kendrick's diss (“Not Like Us”) was non-actionable opinion and not defamation. Drake announces plans to appeal, which both hosts find pathetic.
Adonis' 8th Birthday [11:17–16:41]
- Drake’s son Adonis
- Praise for Adonis’ “black haircut” and wholesome cowboy-themed birthday, but jokes about how even his birthday is tinged with Kendrick’s legacy:
- “My first thought when I saw Adonis’ birthday party was when Kendrick called Adonis a…” —Crissle [16:20]
- Jokes about Drake needing therapy to process Kendrick "eating him alive" [15:45–16:20].
- Praise for Adonis’ “black haircut” and wholesome cowboy-themed birthday, but jokes about how even his birthday is tinged with Kendrick’s legacy:
DDG & Halle Bailey Drama [18:30–26:11]
- DDG’s new song “17 More Years” about co-parenting/losing Halle Bailey:
- Crissle reads lyrics where DDG fails to show accountability for alleged abuse.
- “I hope that Halle pays him a lump sum of Dusty.” —Kid Fury [20:21]
- They drag DDG for centering himself and trying to sabotage Halle’s career.
- “This song would have been better served if it were directed at you and NOT at Halle. …You need to be demanding stuff out of yourself.” —Kid Fury [23:23]
- “If you had treated that girl right, I’m sure y’ all would still be together to this day.” —Crissle [25:29]
- Crissle reads lyrics where DDG fails to show accountability for alleged abuse.
Nicki Minaj Financial Mess & Meltdown [29:45–44:47]
- Nicki Minaj at risk of losing her LA home to settle a lawsuit; public meltdown online:
- Talk of her financial disarray, credit card fraud/theft, and erratic tweets blaming everyone.
- “You just be in that house, out your fucking mind on whatever substances wild…” —Crissle [34:08]
- “Cardi was correct. You don't know what's going on with that card… That man you're married to is ruining your fucking life.” —Crissle [34:34]
- “It seems like you are disheveled and in disarray…” —Crissle [37:03]
- Kid Fury & Crissle lament Nicki’s denial, urge her to “let go of that man and take care of your mental health,” and note the irony of her airing her own drama.
- “You posted proof that Cardi was right…” —Crissle [42:06]
- Talk of her financial disarray, credit card fraud/theft, and erratic tweets blaming everyone.
Wendy Osefo (Potomac Housewife) Mugshot & Fraud Charges [45:10–63:27]
- Scandal involving Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie—arrested for felony insurance fraud:
- The Osefos reported luxury items stolen in a burglary that didn't happen; police allegedly found items on social media and in their home.
- Jokes and commentary about how every Housewives franchise has at least one felon.
- Explores the social/cultural pressures behind the fraud, but stresses the couple’s “accomplishment” makes the fall even sadder:
- “I've always felt Wendy's had a sort of elitist tone to her approach...” —Kid Fury [45:31]
- “...it would just be a damn shame if you threw away all of this for...what people might think of you.” —Crissle [54:48]
- “It sounds like y’all are going to prison.” —Crissle [55:51]
- Cultural Note:
- Nuanced breakdown of “keeping up appearances,” the immigrant success story pressures, and how the trap can be self-imposed.
- “As accomplished and badass as you are… look at the lengths y’all went to.” —Crissle [62:27]
- Nuanced breakdown of “keeping up appearances,” the immigrant success story pressures, and how the trap can be self-imposed.
Listener Letters [65:50–97:53]
Letter 1: “Being Happy and Single” [65:50–76:56]
- Ashley, dissatisfied with life, dates men despite glaring red flags, wants to know how to be happy single.
- “How are you investing and fulfilling your relationship with yourself?” —Kid Fury [69:19]
- “Trying to patch [your life] over with a nigga is never gonna work… Even if you meet a good nigga… he can't fix the dissatisfaction with your life. It can’t.” —Crissle [70:19]
- Both advise pausing dating, focusing on self-compassion, and getting serious about hobbies, friendships, possibly therapy.
Letter 2: “Should I Stay With My Sick Partner?” [77:45–87:17]
- Adrian is unhappy in a 6-year relationship with a now chronically ill partner who refuses therapy or self-work.
- “Outside of this unfortunate illness… I'm not going to continue to build a life with someone...when they're not interested in doing any work TO preserve it.” —Kid Fury [80:44]
- “We can’t cure other people. We can’t fix them.” —Crissle [84:40]
- Advice: Don’t sacrifice your mental health for guilt, only stay if there’s real effort and change.
Letter 3: “Negativity During PhD Applications” [87:17–97:53]
- Anissa has a friend who projects her own academic rejection onto her, undermining her confidence.
- “She’s projecting her story onto mine and it pokes hard at my imposter syndrome.” —Letter [87:28]
- “Sometimes people think they’re prepping us for disappointment when all they’re doing is taking the wind out of our sails… Let me be excited.” —Crissle [92:44]
- Suggests honest but gentle communication (“Your feedback doesn’t feel loving—it feels like you don’t believe in me”), and boundary-setting.
The Read [98:59–END]
Kid Fury’s Spooky Movie Read: “Rosemary’s Baby” [99:00–105:00]
- A tongue-in-cheek read dedicated to the film’s protagonist and absurd logic:
- “I just gave birth to the devil. I can do whatever the fuck I want. Get out my way, bitch…” [102:35]
- General theme: Using horror movie stupidity as a lens to vent about agency.
Crissle’s Read(s): Furry Fury, Mama Dee, and Stephen A. Smith [105:31–130:59]
- Lainey the puppy breaks her laptop—“You on my shit list! Start bringing in some money in this bitch!” [109:46]
- Mama Dee (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta) giving her 14-year-old son strippers at his birthday:
- “Some people really do not deserve kids… You was. So you would rather… that’s what we're doing at this party…” [113:58]
- Calls for accountability for damaged Black boys, denounces homophobia, and calls out hypocrisy in the culture [116:53–123:39].
- Stephen A. Smith “House Nigga” Moment:
- After criticizing Jasmine Crockett and being dragged by plies:
“Not everybody is trying to appease their corporate overlords like you… some of us have enough… without having to shut the fuck up.” —Crissle [129:44]
- Encourages viewers to “watch your mouth” and stop disparaging bold Black women.
- After criticizing Jasmine Crockett and being dragged by plies:
Notable Quotes & Highlights
- “You begged for it, nigga. So sit there and take it. You lost in every conceivable way.” —Crissle, on Drake’s defeat [07:48]
- “This song would have been better served if it were directed at you and not directed at Halle…” —Kid Fury, to DDG [23:23]
- “Cardi was correct. You don’t know what’s going on with that card… That man you’re married to is ruining your fucking life.” —Crissle, on Nicki Minaj [34:08]
- “It sounds like y’all are going to prison.” —Crissle, on Wendy Osefo [55:51]
- “We can’t cure other people. We can’t fix them. We’re not their doctors.” —Crissle, on leaving a depressed partner [84:40]
- “Sometimes people think they’re prepping us for disappointment when all they’re doing is taking the wind out of our sails… Let me be excited.” —Crissle, on unsupportive friends [92:44]
Timestamps of Key Segments
- [02:30] Black Excellence—D’Angelo, Ms. Major, Coco Gauff
- [05:24] High Tops Pop Culture Roundup
- [05:47] Drake v. Kendrick/UMG Lawsuit
- [11:17] Adonis’ Birthday
- [18:30] DDG/Halle Bailey Mess
- [29:45] Nicki Minaj Home/Fraud/Meltdown
- [45:10] Wendy Osefo Mugshot/Lawsuit
- [65:50] Listener Letters Begin
- [98:59] The Read (Rosemary’s Baby / Real World Draggings)
- [110:58] Puppy Ate My Laptop
- [112:09] Mama Dee Hires Strippers for Scrappy
- [124:43] Stephen A. Smith Dragged (by plies)
Tone & Style
- Language: Real, unvarnished, with Black cultural inflections, humor, and expletives.
- Tone: Unapologetic, sarcastic, empathetic, with sharp wit and a flair for the messy, memeable, and emotional.
Takeaways
- Let go of public feuds YOU initiated and learn to move on (Drake).
- Don’t air your own mess online—sometimes the call is coming from inside the house (Nicki Minaj).
- True self-worth can’t be patched by relationships—prioritize self-care.
- Set boundaries with unsupportive friends, even those with good intentions.
- Not every “successful” lifestyle is real—don’t let outside pressures drive you to ruin.
- And sometimes, if someone pushed a damn demon out their body, get out their way—a lesson for horror movie heroines and for life.
No celebrity is safe… except Beyoncé and Blue Ivy.