

The Breakfast Club
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
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Mar 27, 2026 • 42min
INTERVIEW: Fetty Wap on Returning To Music, New Perspectives, Fatherhood + More
Fetty Wap, American rapper and singer known for melodic hooks and breakout mid-2010s hits, discusses his return to music and new album Xavier. He talks about adopting a more mature mindset, reclaiming his signature vocal sound, balancing fatherhood and co-parenting, and how time away shaped his creativity and goals.

Mar 27, 2026 • 14min
From Sold-Out Dreams to Real-Life Scares (Cardi B in College and King Combs Break In)
A look at Cardi B’s MSG moment being studied in a university marketing course and what album rollouts teach about teamwork and strategy. Then a tense report on an attempted home break-in involving Christian Combs and Raven Tracy, with discussion about surveillance, safety, and the risks of visibility on social media.

Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 40min
FULL SHOW: Kandi Burruss Speaks Out For The First Time After Divorce Settlement+ Tiny & Zonnique Interview
Kandi Burruss, R&B singer and reality TV star, clarifies her divorce settlement, custody and sealed filings in a sit-down with Lauren LaRosa. Tiny and Zonnique discuss Tiny’s Uncensored interview, songwriting hits like No Scrubs, Xscape group tensions, and family reactions to public beefs. Quick news bites and a viral Donkey of the Day round out the conversation.

Mar 26, 2026 • 9min
DONKEY: Florida Man Runs Over Tire Shop Worker After Skipping Payment
A shocking true-crime headline about a fatal tire shop hit-and-run sparks outrage. Hosts debate the motive behind a $95 dispute and question pricing and choices. Surveillance footage, arrest details, and the driver’s past violations are unpacked. The segment mixes grim facts with incredulous, darkly humorous reaction.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 42min
INTERVIEW: Tiny & Zonnique Talk TV One’s ‘Uncensored’, Xscape, Motherhood, 50 Cent, Biggie + More
Tiny, Grammy-winning R&B singer and Xscape alum who later moved into songwriting and TV, dives into her life and career. She talks about reclaiming her narrative on TV One’s Uncensored. Short takes cover Biggie’s apology and its fallout, family and motherhood, songwriting wins like No Scrubs, blending fame with parenting, and repairing strained relationships.

Mar 26, 2026 • 33min
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Kandi Burruss Breaks Silence on Divorce Settlement
Kandi Burruss, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and entrepreneur, speaks about her finalized divorce and how she managed settlement privacy. She addresses custody arrangements, debunks viral rumors and AI fakes, and hints that more personal details will appear in her upcoming one-woman show.

Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 37min
FULL SHOW: Jay-Z Opens Up About Dismissed Lawsuit, Drake vs Kendrick + More + Claressa Shields Interview
Claressa Shields, two-time Olympic gold medalist and pro boxing champion, talks her boxing career and recent fights. She addresses internet beef, trolling from figures like 50 Cent and Papoose, and how real-world support counters online hate. She also teases new music as Ressa the Globe and teases next steps in and out of the ring.

Mar 25, 2026 • 7min
DONKEY: Lawyer Steals $4.4M In COVID Funds for Romance... Breaks Down During Sentencing
A shocking theft of $4.4M in COVID relief funds tied to a romance sparks a heated courtroom reaction. The hosts replay the confession and debate motives, privilege, and consequences. A lively discussion questions whether funding creates romance or just experiences.

Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 8min
INTERVIEW: Claressa Shields Talks Boxing Career, Internet Beef, 50 Cent, Papoose, Laila Ali, New Music + More
Claressa Shields, two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed boxer now branching into music and promotion. She discusses sold-out fights and choosing opponents, handling online trolling and high-profile feuds, balancing business ambitions with family and healing, and why music became her creative outlet.

Mar 25, 2026 • 21min
JAY-Z Breaks His Silence
A deep look at a rare, revealing celebrity interview and why it mattered beyond the headlines. Discussion of the personal toll of public allegations and the human hurt behind silence. Exploration of a realist worldview, discipline in processing pain, and long-term thinking about legacy. Reflections on media responsibility and choices that shape public narratives.


