2025 was LOUD — and Culture or Clickbait was right in the middle of it.

From viral moments and internet think pieces to real conversations about culture, media, and influence, this 2025 Recap Episode of Culture or Clickbait looks back at the biggest stories, wildest debates, and most talked-about moments we covered all year.

In this episode, we revisit:

• The cultural moments that actually mattered

• Headlines that broke the internet (and the group chat)

• Celebrity chaos, media moves, and viral narratives

• Which stories were culture… and which ones were straight clickbait

Whether you’ve been rocking with us all year or you’re tapping in for the first time, this episode is the perfect reset before we head into what’s next.

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What was the most Culture moment of 2025?
And what was the biggest Clickbait?

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This week on Culture or Clickbait, we’re breaking down the stories everybody’s talking about—and asking the real question: Is it Culture or Clickbait?

We kick things off with:

The Breakfast Club making a major move by signing with Netflix and what that means for radio, podcasting, and the future of media.

Ebro In The Morning getting cancelled—was it time, or is this another shake-up in the radio world?

Kandi Burruss gets her Christmas divorce

Kimora Lee Simmons speaks out about Russell Simmons leading to a public response where he accuses her of stealing from him. Yeah… it gets spicy.

Young Thug’s “Friends” concert & 21 Savage speaks on the state of Atlanta in his recent tweets and interview surrounding his new album. Can Atlanta still make up and continue running the game, or is the sound shifting?

The St. Lunatics are back in album mode and we close things out with new music releases from Fridayy and Jaydon, including a remix featuring Usher.

Tap in, drop a comment, and let us know what YOU think—Culture or Clickbait?

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**Chapters:**

0:00 – Intro

4:45: "The Boy Is Mine" tour stops at the Crib

06:57: The Breakfast Club & Netflix

13:00: Ebro In The Morning Cancelled

20:10: Kandi Burruss Divorce

29:45: Kimora Lee vs Russell Simmons

37:51: Young Thug & Friends Show gets romantic

47:00 St. Lunatics Album Talk

53:51: 21 Savage talks "What Happened to The Streets"

1:00:45 Jaydon rolls out new music feat. Usher

1:05:14 Fridayy drops another "press play" project

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Culture Or Clickbait is filmed in Atlanta, GA

Host: Daysha E. (@Bella_Dond) Dante Brown (@iamdantebrown)

Executive Producer: Travis Cochran (@donthatetrav)

Production Assistant: KShauntal Wise(@Kreadivkesh)

Director of Photography: Tony Perkins (@officially.tp)

Line Producer: Reggie Gibson (@regdidit)

Recording Engineer: EKS (@eks.wav)

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Welcome back to another episode of Culture or Clickbait, where Daysha & Dante breaks down the stories everybody’s talking about.

This week gets real:

Ray J vs. Beyoncé?! Ray J got in his feelings again and had a few words for Queen Bey. We break down what he said, why he said it, and whether he might be doing the most… or actually has a point.

The Prison Daddy-Daughter Dance — a viral moment that sparked both praise and debate. We unpack the heart, the optics, and the internet’s reactions.

Wale’s album STILL hits. We talk about why Wale’s pen ages like wine and why his catalogue quietly shaped an entire lane in the culture.

50 Cent’s new Netflix documentary about Diddy. You already know Fif is petty with purpose. We dive into what the doc reveals, how it’s landing online, and what it means for the legacy war still playing out in the spotlight.

Burna Boy snaps on a fan falling asleep at his show. Was he justified or doing too much? We dive into the performance energy, fan etiquette, and the memes that followed.

Kandi & Todd officially calling it quits. From business partners to headline makers — we unpack the divorce, the timeline, and what this means for their empire moving forward.

B2K is BACK and going on tour. Omarion, J Boog, Raz B, and Lil Fizz trying to run it back? We talk expectations, drama, nostalgia, and whether the culture is really ready for a B2K comeback tour.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Which story shocked you the most this week?📺 Subscribe to @theHBUC and hit the 🔔 to catch every new drop of Culture & Clickbait — your weekly unfiltered look at the moments moving culture.Culture Or Clickbait is filmed in Atlanta, GAHost: Daysha E. (@Bella_Dond) Dante Brown (@iamdantebrown) Executive Producer: Travis Cochran (@donthatetrav)Assistant Producer: KShauntal Wise(@Kreadivkesh)Director of Photography: Tony Perkins (@officially.tp) Line Producer: Reggie Gibson (@regdidit)Recording Engineer: EKS (@eks.wav)

This week’s episode dives straight into the chaos of culture, politics, and celebrity life:

🔥 Topics we cover:

• Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
• Rod Wave's Arrest
• Rest In Peace to Dallas Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland death
• Creator of AI Artist speaks with Gayle King about not being a singer but creating one
• Paul Pierce says Cheat for Proof of Love
• We dominated the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Special shoutout to Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott

• Summer Walker is Finally Over It
• Legacy Versus Character: Separating The Artist from Art
• Raven-Symone speaks on the forever impact of The Cosby Show

No fluff. No bias. Just real conversation about what’s shaping headlines and shifting culture. We’re breaking down what’s hype, what’s truth, and what it means for our communities.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Which story shocked you the most this week?

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Culture Or Clickbait is filmed in Atlanta, GA

Host: Daysha E. (@Bella_Dond) Dante Brown (@iamdantebrown)

Executive Producer: Travis Cochran (@donthatetrav)

Assistant Producer: KShauntal Wise(@Kreadivkesh)

Director of Photography: Tony Perkins (@officially.tp)

Line Producer: Reggie Gibson (@regdidit)

Recording Engineer: EKS (@eks.wav)

This week’s episode dives straight into the chaos of culture, politics, and celebrity life:

🔥 Topics we cover:

* Meek Mill detained in New York — what really went down?

* Diddy sentenced to 50 months in prison — how the industry’s reacting

* VP Kamala Harris opens up about her strained relationship with President Biden

* The impact of SNAP benefits being cut during the government shutdown

* The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes that shut down the internet this year

No fluff. No bias. Just real conversation about what’s shaping headlines and shifting culture. We’re breaking down what’s hype, what’s truth, and what it means for our communities.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Which story shocked you the most this week?

📺 Subscribe to @theHBUC and hit the 🔔 to catch every new drop of Culture & Clickbait — your weekly unfiltered look at the moments moving culture.

#CultureAndClickbait #TheHBUC #MeekMill #Diddy #KamalaHarris #SNAPBenefits #GovernmentShutdown #Halloween2025 #BlackCulture #HipHopNews

Culture Or Clickbait is filmed in Atlanta, GA

Host: Daysha E. (@Bella_Dond) Dante Brown (@iamdantebrown)

Executive Producer: Travis Cochran (@donthatetrav)Assistant

Producer: KShauntal Wise(@Kreadivkesh)Director of

Photography: Tony Perkins (@officially.tp)

Line Producer: Reggie Gibson (@regdidit)

Recording Engineer: EKS (@eks.wav)

Today’s Topics: • Soulja Boy has been ordered to pay 4.25 million • Ari Fletcher had special guest Bhad Bhabie on ‘Dinner with the Don’ • Viral Sensation -Pluto & YKniece in trouble with Lululemon• Nicki Minaj Was Named Billboard's Best Female Rapper Of All Time Over • NFL hopeful Quaydarius Davis had been arrested for Domestic Abuse• Coachella first leg kicked off April 11-13th • Missy Elliot recent performance shows why she’s an Icon• Lola Brook release music video to “Disguised”• Loe Shimmy releases new single “Off My Mind”• 4 Batz - “N Da morning”Culture Or Clickbait is filmed in Atlanta, GAHost: Daysha E. (@Bella_Dond) Dante Brown (@iamdantebrown) Executive Producer: Travis Cochran (@donthatetrav)Director of Photography: Tony Perkins (@officially.tp) Line Producer: Reggie Gibson (@regdidit)Recording Engineer: EKS (@eks.wav)

Today’s Topics: • Cardi B is back and this time she making money moves!• Damon Wayans sits down on Club Shay Shay • Raven Symone sat down with Jason Lee for an overdue conversation about her experiences in the industry• Bow Wow recently did an interview with Cam Newton on Funky Friday Podcast• The Millennium Tour stopped in Atlanta to celebrate the city on 404 Day• The State of GA attempted to revoke Young Thug probation • Kevin Gates & Brittany Renner maybe a new couple on the block• Ciara dropped her new visual to “Ecstasy” • Tory Lanez release “Dear Kai” on April 4th • Rod Wave drops his single “Sinner”• GloRilla released “Opp Shit” visual ft Skilla Baby Culture Or Clickbait is filmed in Atlanta, GAHost: Daysha E. (@Bella_Dond) Dante Brown (@iamdantebrown) Executive Producer: Travis Cochran (@donthatetrav)Director of Photography: Tony Perkins (@officially.tp) Line Producer: Reggie Gibson (@regdidit)Recording Engineer: EKS (@eks.wav)