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Send us a Text Message. Mississippi news anchor Barbie Bassett gets fired after quoting Snoop Dogg's "fo-shizzle my nizzle". Was it racism, ignorance, or just a case of the tone-deaf society that exists. Topics Discussed: Anchor Barbie Bassett removed from air for Snoop Dogg slang Is being tone deaf a form of racism? Jonathan Majors arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman People who post everything on social media Nobody lives in the moment anymore Is artificial intelligence replacing ra...

Send us a Text Message. On the wake of biracial rapper, Logic, getting heat for saying the N word, we pose the question; who's allowed to say the N word? Should anybody say it? Are there any exceptions? Topics Discussed: Logic being bashed for saying the N word in a video with his Black father Can biracial people say the N word? Should the actual color of your skin play a role? Is there colorism involved? Does any person get a pass for saying the word? Does the N word have too much power? ...

Send us a Text Message. Miracle Mike Mchale is an aids victor, a sexual abuse survivor, a celebrity children's entertainer, a children's book author, an elder advocate and the first openly gay guest on the show. He shares his story and discusses all things LGBTQ+ with The Culture. Topics Discussed: How he overcame aids Less stress prevents diseases Apple cider vinegar to cure warts and aids His relationship with Bruce Jenner and the Kardashians Trans people being allowed to participate in ...

Send us a Text Message. The aftermath of Chris Rock's latest comedy special, Selective Outrage, lends itself to some social commentary and who better than to have the conversation than The Culture. Topics Discussed: Creed 3 Chris Rock's comedy special Will Smith Is selective outrage warranted? Featured Song: Raekwon, Ghostface Killah - We Ain't Came to Lose Check out The Culture's official website: www.theculture.one For more content sign up to our Patreon to become a Culture Crew member ...

Send us a Text Message. Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. As the month comes to a close, we discuss how some Blacks don't care for BHM the same way they don't care for the BLM movement. D.A.I. (diversity, and inclusion) in the workplace and in big business. Getting racism out of your mind as a first response. Topics Discussed: The Roots picnic Lauryn Hill's chronic tardiness Rosa Parks Black History Month at wor...

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. We continue the discussion we started on episode 127 of the podcast, regarding Billboard and Vibe's top 50 greatest rappers list. We start off where we left off counting down the rest of the list from 11 to 50 in what is a very passionate conversation. Thanks for listening! Please follow us on all our socials! YouTube Facebook Twitter TikTok Pinterest Instagram

Send us a Text Message. Lebron James becomes the NBA's all-time leading scorer but does that make him the G.O.A.T? Beyonce is shoehorned into winning the Grammys. Billboard and Vibe reveal their 50 greatest rappers of all-time list. Also, tax expert and killer IRS CPA Joe Mastriano details how tax companies take advantage of the underprivileged and tells us what we can do to maximize our returns. Topics Discussed: Is Lebron James the greatest of all time now that he has the most points in NBA h...

Send us a Text Message. On the wake of yet another Black man getting beat and killed at the hands of police, we dissect the after math of the Tyre Nichols incident and brainstorm some of the possible resolutions to this epidemic. Topics Discussed: Super Bowl gambling Six Memphis cops beat and kill Tyre Nichols Is this still considered racism? Police officers should be required to take psychological evaluations. Police reform Reparations Black History Month cop car is tone def. Featured S...

Send us a Text Message. We are living in a backlash culture where every agenda is being pushed. Aretha Franklin trying to get cancelled. Backlash over a Dr. King monument. Black history is being erased, and king Jaffe Joffer is being referenced as a fashion statement. Where do we go from here? Topics Discussed: Aretha Franklin's Natural Woman deemed offensive by trans community? or is it all just an agenda being pushed? Bill Maher and William Bar compare the trans movement to the civil rights ...

Send us a Text Message. The boys celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by exploring different racism themed topics. The guys also discover a podcast cheat code that they are willing to implement. Topics Discussed: The Culture's 2022 stats Boston is the most racist sports town. The new Scooby Doo cartoon is racist. Why Dominicans hate Haitians. Anthony explains why he hates having guests on the show. Why family is usually the last to support you. We explain why marriage is the only lice...

Send us a Text Message. Cal "Gameface" Lee is a creator, producer, media correspondent, sports analyst, blogger, co-host and creator of The Baseline NBA Podcast. He joins the guys to talk about the fusion between the culture and sports. He touches on the differences between today's athletes and those of yesteryears. Also, how athletes in the NBA and NFL have to brand themselves to be on equal footing. Topics Discussed: Demar Hamlin's cardiac incident and how it was handled by the NFL Why is th...

Send us a Text Message. This is The Culture's year in review. The guys discuss their favorite verses of the year, the best Hip Hop albums of the year, and the most memorable moments of the year in what is the final episode of 2022. Topics Discussed: New year's resolutions Best rap verses of 2022 Best rap albums of 2022 Most memorable moments of 2022 Celebrity deaths What does 2023 have in store Reverenced Links: 611 Mass Shootings Recorded So Far In 2022—Second-Worst Year For Gun Violence...

Send us a Text Message. WNBA player Brittney Griner, who was held for months in Russian prisons on drug charges, was finally released in a one for one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor "merchant of death" Bout and the guys react to the trade that made it happen. Topics Discussed: Kanye's new song "Someday we'll all be free" that dropped Kanye's obsession with his ex-wife How many votes is Kanye getting in 2024? Kanye banned from Twitter Is posting another man's business a v...

Send us a Text Message. On the wake of Jason David Frank's apparent suicide, we discuss why mental health has been stigmatized within the culture. Why is Hip Hop the only genre where the new breed doesn't respect the ones that came before them? Also, Tony Yayo is trying to steal from The Culture. With special guest Mikey-She. Topics Discussed: The Green Ranger Jason David Frank Anthony complains about Thanksgiving Dealing with depression Suicide prevention 21 Savage says Nas is "not relevan...

Send us a Text Message. Twitter Blue and the impact on this generation and society as a whole. Eminem gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Jeff gets emotional. The boys also discuss the new Nas album and the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie. Disclaimer: Includes Spoilers. Topics Discussed: Eminem thanks the Fresh Prince in Hall of Fame speech This era is the land of make believe Hip Hop continues to keep Aerosmith relevant Elon Musk charging Twitter users $8 to prete...

Send us a Text Message. On the wake of Migos rapper Takeoff getting fatally shot, the boys dissect why so many rappers are getting shot at an early age. Is it the lyrics? Is it the lifestyle? Is it a societal and systemic issue? It might just be a little of everything. Topics Discussed: 51% of Rap deaths are murders Majority of killed rappers are under 30 years old Since 2018, at least 1 rapper has been gunned down per year Rappers attract death via their lyrics Referenced Links: Migos rapp...

Send us a Text Message. Amid Kanye's antisemitic and controversial comments, Addidas drops Kanye and other companies followed. Kanye's net worth drops below billionaire status leaving us all wondering if he is crazy. Ant calls Kanye a megalomaniacal narcissist. Jeff says Kanye's complex has reached Trump level ungodly status. Topics Discussed: Pauly, the character from the Rocky franchise, is racist Kanye rejected by Skechers and others Is Kyrie Irving a bigot or just dumb? Russell Simmons s...

Send us a Text Message. Anthony is done with Kanye and Drink Champs. At which point do we cancel him? Also, should you work a 9 to 5, or should you own your own business? Topics Discussed: When does the Culture finally cancel Kanye, or do we seek to get him help? Pros and cons of owning a business The freedoms of working a 9 to 5 Sponsors and Affiliates: Buy us a Beer! Like our show? Go ahead and buy us a coffee....Or a Beer! Audible get a 30-day trial and an audio book absolutely FREE! Di...

Send us a Text Message. The boys just ramble on about WWE, Marvel and DC movies, evolution, dinosaurs, and whether Jesus was Black. Also, Kanye West says Planned Parenthood is "our holocaust" Topics Discussed: WWE - Bray Wyatt Horror movies - Anthony says the New Halloween movie is trash Black Panther - who is the new Panther? Posting your lavishness on social media and getting robbed Kanye West is crazy Was the first humans on Earth Black? Jeff seems to think so Buy us a Beer! Like our s...

Send us a Text Message. It is still Hispanic Heritage Month as Kanye West and Candace Owens rock "white lives matter" shirts and the backlash that ensues. If Latinos lives matter was a movement, would we support it? Also, President Joe Biden pardons everyone convicted of marijuana possession under federal law, will review how the drug is classified. What are the pros, cons and what ramifications might this have on society? Topics Discussed: Did Joe Biden think things through before pardoning ma...

Send us a Text Message. California restricts the use of Rap lyrics in criminal trials. Jeff thinks you should let people incriminate themselves while Ant thinks it's a slippery slope. A new "is that racist", with Jeff being the culprit. The guys also touch on life insurance, funeral costs, and the preparation for death. Topics Discussed: Rest in peace to Coolio Jeff's racism towards an Arabic name? New Posthumous Prodigy album Rap lyrics can no longer be used in court in the state of Califo...

Send us a Text Message. In the wake of the NBA's Ime Udoka affair and suspension situation, the boys talk about Udoka dropping the bag. Why did he cheat with the teams travel planner? Jeff asks, "why is Nia Long wasting her time with Ime Udoka"? and Ant suggests, "don't sleep with the help". Topics Discussed: Celtics coach Ime Udoka suspended for a year Meghan Peace becomes the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street LL Cool J's comments on DJ Akademiks and the culture's pioneers Math H...

Send us a Text Message. This entire episode is an "is that racist" moment. The boys break down the Little Mermaid backflash over Ariel being portrayed by a black Halle Bailey. NBA owner suspended for racist comments, and monkeys going berserk. Topics Discussed: Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver suspended and fined for racist, sexist comments Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey backlash Racist AI scientist blasted for "fixing" Black Ariel Is this all a Disney conspiracy? Is it ever ok for non-blacks...

Send us a Text Message. It has been 21 years since the events of September 11th and the boys are talking about being on time. Anthony talks about "cp time", and Jeff says, "tardiness is not tolerated". Is it worse to show up late or empty handed? Topics Discussed: Nine eleven Queen Elizabeth dies, but do we care? Kanye says Kim has diarrhea all the time Kanye vs. Addidas New Mufasa movie Kodak Black not allowed to perform due to being late CP time Can tardiness be tolerated? Method Man ...