After a short mental break away from the pod J & Bun are back in the home studio. We catch up to what the two of them have been up to while away. They dig in on the self work performed and revelations that were made internally and we must say it shows. Per usual J & Bun tackle tough conversations and topics and living in America there are very few subjects tougher than race. Is America “a racist country “? The ongoing everyday struggle between police and the black community. This episode touches all of them on the heels of the Derick Chauvin verdict. Tune in and check out the vibe at the top.

In the episode J&B are at yet another Trap, with young Entrepreneur and hood chef Darius Jackson. They not only spotlight the various businesses Chef Darius has started but discuss the differences that create the gap and disconnect between generations and their ideals on how to bridge that gap. J, Bun and Chef Darius also send a salute to the great DMX who embodied an entire generation and has recently recently transitioned.  This episode had a little of everything as they dive into Easter and their views on Jesus and religion and even dabble briefly in the flat earth theory. Tune in at the top for yet another great interview with many Trap blessings.

This episode J&B take the pod on the road, to Union Community Church, to sit down with pastor Edlexus Coffee. Pastor Lex is a wife, a servant of God, a life coach, as well as the author of the book “The Called Girl”.  In the sit down with her we learn about her background, what lead her to the church and and writing her book. They also put a spotlight on her entrepreneurial side as a life coach. We thank Pastor Lex for her transparency and energy. Tune in as we celebrate this exceptional Black woman entrepreneur.

This episode, with the stimulus checks finally passed and on the way, J & B dive into Black businesses and the history and journey it’s been to for Black people to gain ownership and even become accessible to information and knowledge in becoming entrepreneurs and business owners. In the spirit of Black business they plug they’re own business venture. That’s right it’s finally here after many delays official Top of the Tree merchandise! So stop on by to the instagram page @Topxofxthextree and join the movement and cop yours.

This episode of Top of the Tree w/ J&B  is for the lovers. On the heels of Valentine’s Day Bun tells us about her Non valentines- valentines getaway. J talks about how he spent the day for lovers. In the main discussion of this episode J&B unpack interracial relationships and the stigma behind them. Which lead to a deeper discussion of preferences and even further colorism. Bun and J are very well versed in all of these topics and have very interesting perspectives and insight. Tune in at the top this weeks is for all the lovers. Love is Love!

Take Risk And Prosper! In this episode we salute those who endure he struggle, and have gotten “straight out of the mud”. At the Top of the Tree we firmly stand and believe that as humans we all are only as strong as our weakest links, people of the trap are viewed as those who could use the most assistance but are truly some of the strongest spirits in our society.  So we big up and pay homage to hood classics and staples of Trap culture. J&B also discuss the sensationalism of the Trap and how it at times more often than not is problematic and the true struggles of the people is no where near as glamours as you might see or listen to. Top of the Tree resides in Trap culture and Trap culture resides in us here at the Top of the Tree, tap in for a whole vibe viewer discretion is advised.

In this episode on the heels of Capital Hill being stormed, in Washington D.C. January 6th, J&B discuss white privilege. Particularly in reference to the difficulties it’s plays when it comes to defending  white people in situations and conversations that they are targeted in harshly. They also keep it lighthearted and fun with a game of “Welcome to the Cookout”  spotlighting a few personal relationships and other notable white people and qualities that may or may not be accepted and welcomed into Black culture aka “the cookout”. Tune in to catch the jokes and the vibes at the top for this weeks episode!

In this episode we dig into the importance of keeping up with your health, and the health risks we the black community face. We touch on the keys to awareness of your body. This gas get a little heated with a friendly debate over the vaccine dropping. Being aware of the ways for prevention will help with long terms effects and severity. Prevention and early detection could save your life.

This episode hits close to home for J&B as they get into their personal stories of survival as it relates to dealing with loss during the holidays. Join them at the top to talk it out 

In this episode we dive deep into the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries in not so agreeable situations and circumstances. Realistically there are just some things we can not just agree to disagree on but not everything is worth losing a lover friend or relative over. Tune in to find out a few of those things we can or can not agree to disagree on.