Ep. 79 | Liar, Liar, 49er

Mandii B, joined by super producer A-King and headline king Jason “Jah” Lee preview a packed episode spanning race, politics, the music industry, Target backlash, Atlanta culture, mental health, viral scammers, CTE, and celebrity news [ 00:44 ] . Joined by super producer A-King and Jason “Jah” Lee , the crew recaps a recent night out in Atlanta [ 04:18 ] , including a showcase curated by Nyla Simone and Generation Now’s Honor Roll that puts the spotlight on emerging rap talent [ 05:16 ] .

That leads into a larger conversation about the realities of music industry economics, touring costs, artist development, and why R&B tours are increasingly difficult to sustain [ 11:24 ] . For his “Ignorant Take,” Jah recounts appearing on CNN alongside conservative political operative Janelle King [ 14:26 ] , where a debate over a Kehinde Wiley painting displayed at a U.S. embassy turns into a larger argument about masculinity, race, art, and Confederate monuments [ 16:45 ] .

Jah then shares some of the off-camera conversation from the green room as the crew discusses political messaging and voting rights [ 22:27 ] , including questions surrounding mail ballot eligibility and access [ 24:47 ] and the tension that remained behind the scenes after the televised exchange [ 25:27 ] . Mandii’s own “Ignorant Thought” shifts the conversation to a Braves game in Cobb County , where the racial makeup of the crowd and noticeably relaxed stadium security lead to a discussion about race, safety, and privilege [ 27:18 ] .

The hosts revisit the Braves’ relocation from Atlanta to Cobb County and what that move represented culturally and geographically [ 30:38 ] , while Mandii reflects on how often race becomes part of the mental calculation Black people make while navigating public spaces [ 32:28 ] . Her experience sparks a broader conversation about white privilege and the freedom to move through certain environments without the same level of vigilance [ 35:52 ] , before the crew asks why baseball—and the crowds surrounding it—can still feel disconnected from Black culture [ 40:32 ] .

In “This Is America,” the hosts react to Target pulling a children’s clown costume after criticism that its design resembled blackface , along with the subsequent apology and backlash [ 44:33 ] . As Viola Davis’ response to Target enters the conversation, the crew questions whether consumers consistently follow through on corporate boycotts when convenience becomes more important than principle [ 52:40 ] .

They revisit the controversy surrounding an old Drake blackface image [ 54:39 ] to examine context, consistency, and selective outrage [ 58:19 ] , ultimately asking where boycotts should begin, where they should end, and what meaningful consumer accountability actually looks like [ 01:00:38 ] . The conversation turns heavier with the fatal Atlanta BeltLine stabbing , involving a man reportedly experiencing psychosis [ 01:01:48 ] .

The crew considers the family’s concerns about systemic mental-health failures, access to treatment, and what happens when people in crisis fall through the cracks [ 01:04:40 ] , while wrestling with one of the most difficult questions surrounding public mental-health emergencies: how can family members, bystanders, and communities intervene safely before someone gets hurt? [ 01:10:14 ] From there, the episode pivots to an alleged NFL catfishing scheme involving Javon Love , who is reportedly under FBI investigation after accusations that he posed as a professional football player to scam victims [ 01:13:01 ] . The story prompts a deeper look at why people fall for grifters, scammers, fake identities, and status-driven deception [ 01:20:00 ] before the crew tackles another viral controversy involving former NBA player TJ Ford’s criticism of a Druski CTE skit [ 01:23:21 ] .

They debate where empathy and personal choice fit into comedy involving serious medical conditions [ 01:25:28 ] , while breaking down Druski’s use of satire and whether audiences are sometimes too quick to interpret comedic characters literally [ 01:26:53 ] . The final stretch moves into sports, wealth, and philanthropy with news surrounding new San Diego Padres owner Kwanza Jones [ 01:32:16 ] .

Her reported $20 million donation to Princeton and feelings of being overlooked by the university spark a conversation about recognition, institutional respect, and what people expect when contributing significant money [ 01:33:22 ] . The crew examines the relationship between respect and spending power [ 01:37:00 ] , questioning whether navigating elite institutions is strategic “3D chess” or a form of assimilation [ 01:39:33 ] .

That ultimately leads to a bigger question about where Black wealth, philanthropy, and major donations can have the greatest impact [ 01:45:35 ] before Mandii, A-King, and Jah close out Episode 79 with final thoughts and a reminder to stay safe [ 01:49:23 ] . No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X!

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