How do you live your life? 

With an eye on how you're perceived or simply for self-satisfaction? How do you balance how you're viewed with what you truly want when they are in conflict?

Plus, we delve into the ramifications of the Nigerian Government banning twitter. 

We are joined by special guest, Foluke, to discuss the best and most relevant streaming services! Which streaming services can we not live without? Which have the best shows, movies, documentaries? Is there even any debate to be had?

Also, we touch on the declining birth rate around the world and the recent split of Bill Gates and his wife. is there hope for any of us?

This episode is dedicated to all the mothers around the world. Happy Mother's Day!

Where do you stand? Do you always pick the person you're loyal to, or try to be objective even if it means standing against your people? what factors must be considered? We delve into this tricky facet of friendship: Loyalty.

Also:

The reuniting of the Joe Budden Podcast. Who was wrong or right?

Yoruba actor accused and arrested for sexual assault of a child, so why has the discourse been argumentative?

We discuss how we handle our secrets, embarrassments, and shames. Are you one to confess or take it to the grave? Can lying be an act of love for and consideration of the other party? Would you ever want to be protected by a lie?

We also discuss the most recent killing of black men at the hands of the police. And the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

We're joined by special guest Ella (Mademoisellah) to discuss the importance of romantic love. Would you rather love and lose or never love at all? How much does the pain from lost love impact your being afterwards? Is a moment of love really worth the pain of losing?

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Our thoughts and prayers are with DMX's family, friends, and fans. 

We touch on the recent passing of Prince Phillip and all royal inner workings. And who really cares about Lil Nas X music and antics? Nike and everyone else it seems. 

Caught in a "toxic" relationship, what's your next step: Cut the relationship off or talk through the issues? How do we define toxic, and what does that mean for different types of relationships? 

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Also, we touch on:

- Recent Quavo & Saweetie elevator video

- DMX hospitalized

- Don Jazzy reveals early marriage and divorce

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Prayers up for DMX

We discuss the merits and values of taking on endeavors by yourself (Solo) or with collaborators. Is there ever a right time to choose? Is it ever better to fail alone than succeed with others? And what does Society cherish more: Great team players or self-made individuals. 

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Also:

Is the Joe Budden Podcast on the verge of ending? Who's fault is it that we're here now? 

Why are we still surprised by loud hypocrites like Derrick Jaxn? 

How has Demi Lovato been able to navigate a tough family background amidst the pressures of drugs and fame?

We discuss the joys and pitfalls of sharing a romantic relationship with the public via social media. What are the boundaries? Is it a zero-sum cycle? How much caution should be taken to avoid being like Quavo and Saweetie?

We also recap the Grammy's briefly and address the heartbreaking trend of increased violence toward Asian Americans.

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Tunes of the Week: 

Twice by Little Dragon

Damages by Tems

We discuss the difficulties faced by black men and black women in America. Who has it worse? Is the system that oppresses us targeted at Black men and women equally? We delve into the similarities and differences between the black man and the black woman experience.

We also visit the protests in Senegal, and the upcoming Royal interview with Oprah.

What's a more valuable trait in today's society: Beauty or Brains? We discuss what we value more and how our family and culture affects our perspective. 

We also touch on the recent abductions in Zamfara; Tiger Woods' accident; and recent uptick in violence against Asian Americans.