Afroman Wins in Court. Cops Raid His Home, Find Nothing, Then Lose Big
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Afroman Wins in Court. Cops Raid His Home, Find Nothing, Then Lose Big

Afroman successfully defended himself against a defamation lawsuit from sheriff's deputies he parodied, turning a wrongful raid into a viral sensation and a significant financial opportunity.

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SAVE Plan Tossed. Trump Admin Sued Over College Race Reporting. Black-Owned Music Royalties
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SAVE Plan Tossed. Trump Admin Sued Over College Race Reporting. Black-Owned Music Royalties

This episode unpacks major legal and political developments, including the termination of the SAVE student loan plan, challenges to voter ID laws, and a new platform empowering artists in the music industry.

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Isaac Hayes III x Noah Washington Talk: The Falcons, Don Lemon, Nicki Minaj, and Tenderism
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Isaac Hayes III x Noah Washington Talk: The Falcons, Don Lemon, Nicki Minaj, and Tenderism

Hosts Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington dissect the Atlanta Falcons' controversial coaching hire, the Don Lemon vs. Nicki Minaj feud, Trump's Greenland ambitions, cultural appropriation in 'Tenderism,' Kai Cenat's career diversification, and Druski's mega-church parody, all while lamenting the state of modern R&B and hip-hop.

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#RolandsBookClub: Richard Smallwood talks “Total Praise” autobiography
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#RolandsBookClub: Richard Smallwood talks “Total Praise” autobiography

Gospel music icon Richard Smallwood reveals the raw, personal struggles—including abuse, illegitimacy, and mental health battles—that fueled his legendary career and inspired his most beloved songs, including the unexpected origin of 'Total Praise.'

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In Memoriam 2025 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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In Memoriam 2025 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

This special New Year's Eve episode honors the lives and enduring legacies of prominent Black figures who passed away in 2025, spanning music, politics, sports, and civil rights.

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