On Monday's episode of The Morning Aux, we’re serving unfiltered takes on the stories shaking the culture. Ulta cuts ties with Target, the Starbucks CEO sparks a new challenge, and we’re breaking down “the cost of having friends”—is your circle draining your wallet or fueling your growth?

In entertainment and music, we dig into the Drake vs. UMG dispute, SZA’s fresh Vans partnership, and the aftermath of the George Floyd lyric controversy—including Stephen Jackson’s response and how the beef finally got squashed. Plus, the latest updates on Ky Frost’s connection to the T-Hood murder case, Sean Kingston’s prison sentence, and two powerful new docs: Kanye West and Colin Kaepernick.

We also spotlight Pastor Mike Jr.’s latest moves and share updates from AAMU before turning up the fun with our signature games: a round of “One Gotta Go” and a special edition of “Guess the Artist.”

Our special guest this episode: TKB Melo—a founding member of The Kickback, the creative collective shaping Birmingham’s cultural landscape since 2015. From annual toy drives to KAD Fest, Melo and his team have built a brand rooted in creativity and community. He also brings his voice to the collective’s podcast, You Were Thinking It, produced right here at RJV Media Lab.

Tap in for the conversation, the culture, and the energy only The Morning Aux can deliver.