The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast

🎆✨ NYE SEASON 1 FINALE — A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT ✨🎆We made it to the finish line! 🥂🎉For our New Year’s Eve Season 1 Finale, The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast takes a moment to pause, reflect, laugh, and celebrate an incredible first season — and we couldn’t think of a better way to close it out than by bringing our producer, Ryan Greene, from behind the scenes to center stage 🎙️👏🏾🎙️ MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE BOARDS: RYAN GREENEFor the first time this season, Producer Ryan joins us on the mic to:✨ Look back on Season 1 highlights & favorite moments✨ Reflect on how the show evolved from concept to community✨ Share behind-the-scenes stories, challenges, and wins✨ Talk about what surprised him most this year and what he’s proud ofWe also get personal — learning more about Ryan’s journey into media, his creative background, and how his path led him to producing The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast.🎶 A FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT:One of the most fun revelations of the episode?JoJo and Ryan bond over the fact that they BOTH once dreamed of becoming R&B artists 🎤❤️ — sharing laughs, throwback stories, and how music ultimately guided them into storytelling, media, and creating culture in a different way. Also, things get emotional and tears flow when Nichelle reflects on her journey on the podcast and love for Jojo.🍵 CUP O’ JO — THE FINAL SIP OF THE YEARBecause we wouldn’t be us without it, we close out 2025 with one last round of Cup O’ Jo ☕🔥, breaking down the stories everyone’s been talking about:⚖️ Tyler Perry’s latest lawsuit — what’s being alleged and why it’s making waves💔 Mendeecees & Yandy’s separation — Tamar Braxton says she wants vindication and reminds folks she’s been sounding the alarm🎬 Christian & Justin Combs announce a Zeus docuseries — reactions, questions, and what it means in the current climate👀 Plus other trending headlines that had us shaking our heads, laughing, and side-eyeing our phones🎧 Stream Episode 26, our Season 1 FINALE TONIGHT!🔥 ⏳ Comment, like, subscribe & share! Binge the entire season and we’ll see you in March! 📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🎄✨ EPISODE 25 — HOLIDAY SPECIAL w/ CeCe Peniston! ✨🎄It’s our FESTIVE Holiday Episode, and we’re closing out the year with a TRUE icon! 🎤👑This week on The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary CeCe Peniston for an EXCLUSIVE sit-down you don’t want to miss!🎶 From club anthems to cultural impact, CeCe gives us ALL the tea, the laughs, and the legacy vibes 🥂✨🍵 CUP O’JO — Holiday Tea Edition:📻 Charlamagne update: After rumors he was leaving The Breakfast Club, Charla shuts it DOWN by signing a 5-year, $200 MILLION deal with iHeartMedia 💰🔥 — expanding Black Effect Podcast Network & locking in his media legacy🥁 Backyard Band drama: Big G claims the band was removed from a Commanders game after canceling other gigs & prepping for the show — replaced by Plug N Band 👀 Cookie (RHOP) gets name-dropped & our girl Teena steps in with some intel and tea.🧊 Nicki Minaj backlash: The rapper goes viral for all the wrong reasons— social media reacts FAST 😬🎤 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CECE PENISTONCeCe dishes on:💥 The MEGA success of “Finally” and how it changed her life forever🎶 Fan favorites that still hit the dance floor🎬 Her upcoming documentary & biopic — and who she wants to play her 👀📺 The reality show she almost joined 👀🎧 New music, performances, and more on the way!🎄 Holiday album plans & what Christmas looks like for her now😂 A hilarious voiceover moment and other hilarious stories you have to SEE to believe!🎧 Stream Episode 25 NOW!🔥 ⏳ Comment, like, subscribe & share! Only 1 episode left this season. Thank you for rocking with us all season👑Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🎄✨ EPISODE 25 — HOLIDAY SPECIAL w/ CeCe Peniston! ✨🎄It’s our FESTIVE Holiday Episode, and we’re closing out the year with a TRUE icon! 🎤👑This week on The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary CeCe Peniston for an EXCLUSIVE sit-down you don’t want to miss!🎶 From club anthems to cultural impact, CeCe gives us ALL the tea, the laughs, and the legacy vibes 🥂✨🍵 CUP O’JO — Holiday Tea Edition:📻 Charlamagne update: After rumors he was leaving The Breakfast Club, Charla shuts it DOWN by signing a 5-year, $200 MILLION deal with iHeartMedia 💰🔥 — expanding Black Effect Podcast Network & locking in his media legacy🥁 Backyard Band drama: Big G claims the band was removed from a Commanders game after canceling other gigs & prepping for the show — replaced by Plug N Band 👀 Cookie (RHOP) gets name-dropped & our girl Teena steps in with some intel and tea.🧊 Nicki Minaj backlash: The rapper goes viral for all the wrong reasons— social media reacts FAST 😬🎤 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CECE PENISTONCeCe dishes on:💥 The MEGA success of “Finally” and how it changed her life forever🎶 Fan favorites that still hit the dance floor🎬 Her upcoming documentary & biopic — and who she wants to play her 👀📺 The reality show she almost joined 👀🎧 New music, performances, and more on the way!🎄 Holiday album plans & what Christmas looks like for her now😂 A hilarious voiceover moment and other hilarious stories you have to SEE to believe!🎧 Stream Episode 25 NOW!🔥 ⏳ Comment, like, subscribe & share! Only 1 episode left this season. Thank you for rocking with us all season👑Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🚨 EPISODE 24! 🚨The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast drops an EXCLUSIVE with Day 26 straight out of DC!We were invited to attend and co-host the Q&A for their SOLD-OUT DC listening lounge + meet-and-greet, and you already know we had to bring it ALL back to the pod. 🎙️🔥⏰ Tonight at 7PM, we’re dropping the full interview + event recap during our Ponderosa segment, where the fellas opened up about:✨ New music—and the songs they wish got MORE love✨ Their upcoming documentary (which we’re part of it 👀)✨ How they’ve grown as men and as a brotherhood over 18 years✨ Their thoughts on the Danity Kane reunion tour✨ A powerful, heartfelt moment giving Que his flowers for his strength, truth, and breakthrough 💙PLUS—our signature shenanigans you love:➡️ 🍵 Cup O’Jo➡️ 📺 RealiTea Recap➡️ And MORE chaos per usual 😏🚨 Special announcement 🚨: JoJo returns to Good Day DC AND co-hosts LION Lunch Hour on New Year’s Eve with Chef Tony in the kitchen 👨🏾‍🍳🔥🎄 COMING UP NEXT:✨ Episode 25 — our festive holiday episode featuring the LEGENDARY CeCe Peniston🎉 PLUS our Season Finale with another special guest… 👀🎧 Stream Episode 24 NOW🔥 ⏳ Comment, like, subscribe & share! Only 3 episodes left this season… buckle up! 📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🚨 EPISODE 23 — The Boy Is Mine Tour & The Brunch Is Mine Recaps, Ray J x Brandy x Beyonce Drama, Tamar vs. Dineva & more🎙🔥We’re back from a post–holiday reset, counting down to the final 3 episodes of Season 1 — Let’s kick the finale countdown off with a all the tea we missed while we were gone, and some HILARIOUS moments ESPECIALLY an ending you don’t want to miss! 🍵 Cup O’Jo — Celebrity & Trending News Recap:– Ray J x The Carters x Brandy x Monica drama: Ray J inserts himself into the TBIM Tour convo after his comments about Beyoncé & Jay-Z + Brandy go viral, stirring up the hive AND the starz 😭 – Funky Dineva vs Tamar Braxton Drama Reignites— allegations of an affair with Mendeecees, lawyers involved, parents dragged, and MORE mess 😬– 50 Cent’s ‘The Reckoning’ Diddy doc hits #1 in 49+ countries —Marlon Wayans & Ja Rule chime in and exchange shade & shots at 50 😭–Danity Kane RETURNS! Aubrey, Aundrea & D. Woods reunite for the Untold Chapters tour after 10+ years 💃🏾 🤯📺 RealiTea Recap:– Kandi & Todd Divorce Explodes: Todd files for primary custody, challenges the RHOA prenup & cheating rumors swirl 💔– RHOP: Monique Samuels addresses Cookie beef, Chris Samuels rumors, & leaked Jason Weems clip+ Addresses reconciling with Gizelle Bryant but NOT Candiace Dillard Bassett! 🌸 🍾 The Ponderosa — The Brunch Is Mine x The Boy Is Mine Tour:– FULL recap of The Brunch Is Mine — our fave moments, highlights & more! ✨– The Boy Is Mine Tour DC stop — Jojo recaps his b-day finale at the show, Michelle Obama, Michelle Williams, Ari Lennox & more showed up and Brandy, Monica, Mya, & Kelly Rowland showed OUT! ✨👏🏾 You Did That/Love to See It! — End-of-Show Highlights:– Michelle Williams jokes that she’s never seen Life or Dead Presidents, and things go HILARIOUSLY left when Jojo reveals a black cult classic he hasn’t seen😂 What Black cult classics have YOU missed?– A beautiful spotlight on autism advocacy: Tye (@CheckMyFreshh) and his mom share their journey with love, humor & honesty.🎧 Stream Episode 23 NOW!🔥 Comment, like, subscribe & share! Only 3 episodes left this season… buckle up! 📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast #PrinceOfPopCulturePodcast #POPPodcast #RayJ #PrincessLove #Beyonce #JayZ #TamarBraxton #FunkyDineva #50Cent #DiddyDocumentary #Diddy #TheReckoning #Kandi #ToddTucker #DanityKane #TheBrunchIsMine #Brandy #Monica #TheBoyIsMineTour #Mya #RHOP

🚨 S1 EPISODE 23 — The Boy Is MineTour & The Brunch Is Mine Recaps, Ray J x Brandy x Beyonce Drama, Tamar vs. Dineva & more🎙🔥We’re back from a post–holiday reset, counting down to the final 3 episodes of Season 1 — Let’s kickthe finale countdown off with a all the tea we missed while we were gone, andsome HILARIOUS moments ESPECIALLY an ending you don’t want to miss!

🍵 Cup O’Jo — Celebrity& Trending News Recap:
– Ray J x The Carters x Brandy x Monica drama:Ray J inserts himself into the TBIM Tour convo after his comments about Beyoncé & Jay-Z + Brandy go viral,stirring up the hive AND the starz 😭
– Funky Dineva vs Tamar Braxton Drama Reignites—allegations of an affair with Mendeecees, lawyers involved, parents dragged,and MORE mess 😬
– 50 Cent’s ‘The Reckoning’ Diddy doc hits #1in 49+ countries —Marlon Wayans & Ja Rule chime in and exchange shade &shots at 50 😭
–Danity Kane RETURNS! Aubrey,Aundrea & D. Woods reunite for the Untold Chapters tour after 10+ years 💃🏾 🤯

📺 RealiTea Recap:
– Kandi & Todd Divorce Explodes:Todd files for primary custody, challenges the RHOAprenup & cheating rumors swirl 💔

– RHOP: Monique Samuels addresses Cookiebeef, Chris Samuels rumors, & leaked Jason Weems clip+ Addressesreconciling with Gizelle Bryant but NOT Candiace Dillard Bassett! 🌸

🍾 The Ponderosa — The Brunch IsMine x The Boy Is Mine Tour:
– FULL recap of The Brunch Is Mine — our fave moments, highlights &more! ✨
– The Boy Is Mine Tour DC stop — Jojo recaps his b-day finale at theshow, Michelle Obama, Michelle Williams, Ari Lennox & more showed up andBrandy, Monica, Mya, & Kelly Rowland showed OUT! ✨

👏🏾 You Did That/Love to See It!— End-of-Show Highlights:
– Michelle Williams jokes that she’s never seen Life or DeadPresidents, and things go HILARIOUSLY left when Jojo reveals a black cultclassic he hasn’t seen😂 What Black cult classics have YOU missed?
– A beautiful spotlight on autism advocacy: Tye (@CheckMyFreshh) and his momshare their journey with love, humor & honesty.

🎧 Stream Episode 23 NOW!🔥 Comment, like, subscribe &share! Only 3 episodes left this season… buckle up! 📲Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🚨 EPISODE 22 — RAY J IN DC, KANDI’S DIVORCE & THANKSGIVING GRATITUDE! 🎙🍗HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Y’all!! We’re back with a little holiday fun, and gratitude as we celebrate Jojo’s birthday and the countdown to #TheBrunchIsMine, dish on the trending stories, and more! 🎉🦃🍵 Cup O’Jo — Celebrity & Trending News Recap:– Ray J’s DC Takeover: From “F--- DC” to a full apology tour — Ray has been all over the DMV for 2 weeks 👀– Dawn Robinson reacts to Rhona’s En Vogue exit calling Cindy & Terry “mean girls.”– Mario groped on stage by a fan during a show 😳– Ja Rule sucker punched at The Boy Is Mine Tour at Barclays – TBIM Royal Link-Up: Beyoncé, Solange, Patti LaBelle backstage with Monica & Kelly Rowland 😍– Patti ALSO popped up at Noochie’s Front Porch Live.– Lloyd falls on stage during the Cuffing Season Tour.– Muni Long vs. Mariah Carey (again?) — uses a Mariah impersonator while promoting “Delulu,” denies throwing shade.📺 RealiTea Recap — Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker’s Divorce:– Kandi announces split from Todd after 11 years of marriage.– Todd posts cryptic messages & is spotted out partying.– Old finance arguments resurface as fans speculate.– Kandi goes live on Amazon Live, says the divorce was “a long time coming.”💬 The Ponderosa — JoJo’s Birthday & Thanksgiving Gratitude:We’re talking favorite Thanksgiving traditions, and what we’re grateful for this year✨Also! – The viral chosen family Wanda & Jamal celebrate 10 years of Thanksgiving together 🧡– DC resident Tyreek Drew goes viral after Shamari Stone interview🎟️ Reminder: Get your tickets NOW for The Brunch Is Mine 🍾 — Saturday, Nov. 29 | 12–5 PM | via Eventbrite (links in bio)📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🚨 EPISODE 21 — BRAVOCON, B2K IS BACK, EN VOGUE DRAMA, OUR FOX5 THE BRUNCH IS MINE TAKEOVER & More! 🎙🔥We’re back with episode 21, dishing on all the trending and hot stories from the week, Bravocon recap, our official FOX5 takeover recap in honor of #TheBrunchIsMine event next weekend, and MORE! Get into it below, and be sure to tune into the new episode tonight at 7pm via YouTube, and streaming! 🍵 Cup O’Jo — Celebrity Tea:– Rhona Bennett exits En Vogue after 20+ years 👀– B2K officially launching the Boys 4 Life Tour 🎤– Michelle Obama says America still ain’t ready for a woman president– Stefon Diggs files a major defamation lawsuit over viral assault claims– Cardi B enters the chat amid the drama 😬📺 RealiTea Recap — BRAVOCON 2025:– RHOP midseason trailer drops: Monique’s return, Karen’s release, Wendy & Eddie’s legal drama– Karen gets a standing ovation from fellow Bravolebs– Kandi receives the Wifetime Achievement Award– RHOA & RHONY casting scoops– Andy announces Real Housewives Ultimate Road Trip & more! 🔥 The Ponderosa — FOX5 Takeover:We recap JoJo hosts Celebrity Dish & LION, Chef Tony making his TV cooking debut, and EatThisCaterYou.com officially launches & more!🎟️ Reminder: Get your tickets NOW for The Brunch Is Mine 🍾 — Saturday, Nov. 29 | 12–5 PM | via Eventbrite (links in bio)📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🚨 EPISODE 20 — AI Artists taking over the charts, ICONS get their flowers, & THE BRUNCH IS MINE COUNTDOWN! 🎶✨ 🚨It’s Episode 20 of The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast! 🎉We’re back and we’ve got LOTS to discuss! It’s just TWO WEEKS until The Brunch Is Mine!🍾👑so we had to have friend of the show Levar Ramzie return to tease the brunch, recap his Sarah’s Oil screening, what’s going on over Snubb3d Magazine, and more 🔥Get into that all the tea below!🎙 Cup O’Jo — Celebrity & Trending News🏆 Salt-N-Pepa & Outkast inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — André 3000 gets emotional as legends take the stage 🎤⭐ Sherri Shepherd receives her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, celebrated by Tyler Perry & Niecy Nash 🙌🏾🧠 Wendy Williams update: neurologist confirms she does not have dementia — legal team files to end her guardianship & request a jury trial 🗞️⚖️ Jay-Z paternity case dismissed after 10 years — judge rules “with prejudice,” officially closing the case 🚫💔 TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard hit with $1.75M judgment for alienation of affection — one of the few cases of its kind in NC ⚖️😬 Kevin Gates under fire for calling women his age “washed up” while defending his younger girlfriend 😒🎤 The Boy Is Mine Tour LA Night 2: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Queen Latifah & more pull up 🔥🎰 Kris Jenner’s 70th Birthday Casino Bash brings out EVERYONE — Beyoncé, Mariah, Tyler Perry, Oprah & more 💅🏾👑 Michael Jackson makes history again — “Thriller” re-enters the Top 10, making MJ the first artist with Top 10 hits in six decades! 🕺🏾

📺 RealiTea Recap — TV, Film, & Streaming🎬 Michael Jackson Biopic trailer hits over 200M views— starring Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo ⚖️ All’s Fair premieres on Hulu: Niecy Nash, Kim Kardashian, Teyana Taylor & Sarah Paulson lead the cast📚 Netflix greenlights A Different World spinoff! Centered on Dwayne & Whitley’s daughter — produced by Debbie Allen, with Tichina Arnold’s daughter Alijah Kai in the cast 🎓💬 The Ponderosa — AI Artist Takeover 🤖🎶• Meet Xania Monet: the first AI artist to chart across multiple Billboard categories 😱• Created by Mississippi poet Telisha “Nikki” Jones — now signed to a multimillion-dollar record deal 💰• Jones speaks to Gayle King about creativity, ownership & backlash from artists like K. Michelle & Kehlani 🎤• Music legends like Elton John & Dua Lipa push for AI regulation ⚠️• Meanwhile, new AI country artist Breaking Rust hits #1 with “Walk My Walk” — is this the future of music? 👀👏🏾 Also! 🏨 Home Alone fans can now stay at NYC’s Plaza Hotel with the ultimate Kevin McCallister package — limo, pizza, and 16-scoop sundae included 🍕🍨📺 FOX5 Takeover Alert! JoJo returns Weds, Nov 19 for Celebrity Dish & LION Lunch Hour — Chef Tony will be in the kitchen previewing The Brunch Is Mine menu 👨🏾‍🍳🎟️ Reminder: Get your tickets NOW for The Brunch Is Mine — Saturday, Nov. 29 | 12–5 PM | via Eventbrite (links in📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @theprinceofpopculturepodcast

🎙✨ EPISODE 19: It's TIIIIME🎅🏾or Nah!?🤔We kick the show off recapping our hilarious Halloween show, AND have you had Yak, or Yakamein!? We hit up Baltimore’s POPULAR food spot Jimmie’s Carryout after seeing it blow up on TikTok. We dish on the hype around the Yak in B-more🔥Meanwhile🛵 Chelle shares her wild experience with a DC scooter driver 😅You don’t want to miss this story! And of course, all the week’s celeb tea, trending stories, and we wanna know: is it too soon to celebrate the holidays? 🎅🏾check out E19 deets below! 🎙 Cup O’Jo — Celebrity & Trending News🔥 Halloween 2025 fave celeb looks👑🔥 BG confirms No Limit x Cash Money Tour💥🔥 New Edition & Boyz II Men hit The Breakfast Club to talk about The New Edition Way Tour, past issues, legacy, new B2M biopic🎶and clap back at TLC’s Chili💥🔥 Soulja Boy visits Kandi’s Podcast after calling her out online and clears the air🤝🏾🔥 Mario weighs in on who can really sing amongst Chris Brown, Ray J, Omarion, & more😤 🔥 Deon Cole reacts to Kai Cenat not knowing music legends & says today’s hosts need a “history lesson” 🎤📺 RealiTea Recap — TV, Film & Reality News✨ The Braxtons sit-down explodes — Tamar vs. Toni & Towanda gets physical 😳✨ LHHMIA final season trailer drops — Shay, Bootz, Michael Blackson, Claudia Jordan & more 🌴✨ RHOBH S15 trailer drops — Rachel Zoe joins the cast 💎✨ Bel-Air final season trailer out — Tyra Banks, Snoop & OG Aunt Viv, Janet Hubert guest star 👏🏾✨ Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane returns to E! after 10+ years 💅🏾💬 The Ponderosa — “Is It Too Soon to Celebrate the Holidays?” 🎄Mariah Carey says “It’s Time!” — but the people are pissed and said nah🤔🎅🏾 Her new Sephora collabo for her annual Christmas trailer faces backlash for being “tone-deaf” amid layoffs, government shutdown & financial strain🕯️ JoJo & Nichelle discuss whether it’s appropriate to celebrate, given the current climate. Are people being too sensitive, or is it insensitive for others to be festive now when people are struggling? 🗓️ Also, when do YOU start decorating — after Halloween or after Thanksgiving? Christmas Day? 👏🏾 You Did That/We Love to See:🎢 RIP Six Flags America — officially closed after 51 legendary years 😢🎤 The Boy Is Mine Tour hits ATL & B-More — Brandy and Ray J reunite after months of being estranged+ Tank, Missy Elliott, Summer Walker & more hit the stage🔥and Mýa slays her final show but the tour promoter hints she may be back👀👏🏾🎟️ Reminder: Get your tickets NOW for The Brunch Is Mine 🍾 — Saturday, Nov. 29 | 12–5 PM | via Eventbrite (links in bio)📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast