Grits and Eggs Podcast

On this Saturday episode, I sit down and talk with Taliah Waajid, founder and CEO of the Taliah Waajid Brand Natural Hair Care. She is a tenacious entrepreneur and has worked tirelessly to build a globally recognized brand in natural hair care. As such, she is celebrated as one of the most dynamic women shaping the future of beauty and business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you live near the Birmingham, AL area? You got plans on Wednesday night? No? I think you should go to Deantekyle.com and order tickets to the Grits and Eggs First Cousins Tour at the Stardome Comedy Club. That's right. Deantekyle.com It's right there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Hill, a Baltimore multimedia journalist and podcaster known for Mr. J Hill and 1% Better, shares his rise from radio to independent podcasting. He talks persistence landing big interviews, balancing fatherhood and self-care with a public life. Conversations dive into masculinity, systemic issues, provocative storytelling, and the craft of communicating for impact.

Somebody tell Ryan Coogler that I'm trying to holla at him... for no particular reason. It's about time that we revise the standing of Hollywood, Black Hollywood, and Black folks involvement in Hollywood overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Certified Platinum records, 2 Certified Platinum Albums, A Grammy and now a New York Times Bestselling book. This week we catch up with Atlanta rap mogul 2Chainz, to discuss his autobiography, The Voice in My Head is God, at the iconic Tara Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They hype a tour and explain independent touring logistics and costs. They debate cultural representation in film and music, including critiques of Jack Harlow and why Black-centered horror matters. They tackle assimilation, colorism, and political choices across communities. Listener calls cover fundraising, abuse concerns, career pivots, and family advice.

Domani Harris, recording artist and songwriter and son of a music legend, digs into his rise, creative process, and how family shaped his sound. He talks about building audiences, resisting genre boxes, songwriting flow, balancing fatherhood with touring, short-form content strategy, and navigating scrutiny while protecting privacy.

T.I., American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur known as a Southern hip-hop pioneer, shares his pivot into comedy and the therapeutic power of stand-up. He talks building reputation versus tearing others down. He reflects on pausing retirement, planning a final album with legendary collaborators, and why killing the ego leads to humility and growth.

Tye Harris, a classically trained pianist-turned-rapper from Dallas, blends piano performance with hard-hitting rap. He discusses crafting piano-plus-DJ live shows, navigating racism and club culture, protecting entertainers on tour, and dreaming of orchestras and symphony halls. Conversations touch on teaching himself piano, surprising audience reactions, and ambitious collaborations.

They unpack what it means to call America a war machine and map steps for surviving its influence. Conversations move from geopolitics and Iran-Israel tensions to critiques of institutions like the FBI. Community, radicalization, and organizing models such as NOI and FOI get highlighted. Listeners hear practical calls about housing, careers, and local politics.