This week on We Playin’ Spades, Van Lathan steps in with Nick and Courtney—and he’s coming with heat and honesty. The media powerhouse and cultural commentator gets into everything from his days at TMZ to finding his voice in the chaos, and why speaking truth—even when it’s uncomfortable—is non-negotiable. Van opens up about having more time, what slowing down has taught him, and how he's learning to move with intention instead of just momentum. He talks about winning an Oscar, what that moment meant for him personally and culturally, and how legacy is built one choice at a time. Mental health, purpose, and staying real in a world full of noise—it’s all on the table. Don’t miss this one. Tap in!

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, the one and only Michael Blackson pulls up to the table with Nick and Courtney—and things get hilarious real quick. The comedy king talks about his grind from cracking jokes in Philly to becoming an international star with his unfiltered, no-holds-barred humor. He opens up about staying true to himself in an industry full of copycats, what it meant to bring his Ghanaian roots to the big stage, and how laughter became his passport to the world. It’s raw, it’s wild, and of course, it’s funny as hell. You already know what time it is. Tap in!

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, Rapsody slides through to chop it up with Nick and Courtney—and she’s bringing gems. She opens up about her journey in the rap game, launching her own record label, and why building something for the next generation matters just as much as bars. She speaks on staying grounded, pushing through industry noise, and how her love for all kinds of music shapes her sound. From hip hop to soul to the unexpected, Rapsody’s taste is wide, and her insight is even wider. It’s real, reflective, and straight from the heart. Don’t miss it. Tap in!

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It’s a wild one at the Spades table this week! Comedy king Affion Crockett and the beat-droppin’, joke-crackin’ DJ D-Wrek pull up on We Playin’ Spades with Nick and Courtney, and the energy is off the charts. From wild stories to improv voices, these two bring the laughs, the vibes, and a whole lotta trash talk. They dig into the hustle behind the humor, their long-standing friendship, and what it really takes to stay fresh in the game—whether it's comedy, film, or cards. Will their chemistry translate to Spades domination, or will the jokes cost them the win? Tap in cause this is one you don’t want to miss. 

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It’s ladies first at the Spades table this week! Hip-hop legend and trailblazer MC Lyte joins Nick and Courtney on We Playin’ Spades, and she’s bringin’ the wisdom, the bars, and the spades heat. From her early days breaking barriers in rap to her work empowering the next generation of artists, Lyte shares stories that span decades in the game. They chop it up about her evolution from emcee to entrepreneur, her voiceover and acting work, and what it takes to stay sharp—on the mic and at the card table. Will her strategic mind and lyrical finesse help her come out on top in this week’s game? Pull up and watch a real one play!

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, we have our “Girlfriends” Golden Brooks & Jill Marie Jones at the table. Golden and Jill tell stories about terrible outfits, having good skin and running out of an awards show. They share stories about their life behind the camera, favorite curse words & OG wisdom. The energy is high and these two kiki their way through this crazy game. This episode is wild and you don’t want to miss it. Tune in! 

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"This week on We Playin’ Spades, DeStorm Power and Don Benjamin chop it up with Nick and Courtney. DeStorm talks about how he started making content before social media was a thing. He talks about his decision to not drink or smoke, which confirms that all his crazy decisions are made sober. DeStorm also shares wild stories from a time in history when he was an exhibitionist and escort! This episode is wild and you don’t want to miss it. Tune in! 

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In this wild episode of We Playin' Spades, Pimpin Ken pulls up to the spades table, but he doesn’t come alone. Pimpin Ken talks about how he started in the game and ended up in jail. Nick and Courtney also talk to him about his transition from the wild lifestyle, to being an author and businessman. He talks about being the “OG” Offering Game and says he’s married to the game! This game gets so good that Nick and Courtney get massages at the table. This is one you don’t want to miss. Tune in! 

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, Eric Bellinger chops it up with Nick and Courtney. Bringing all of his talents, hustles, trash talking and vibes to the spades table. Eric talks about his family, writing for artists for too long as well as his favorite song he’s written. Eric touches on how he got into writing and shares that he’s written more than music. The game gets serious as the stakes are high! You don’t want to miss this one! 

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, Jack Funny slides on Nick and Courtney! He talks about working at a plant, forever Reppin’ Detroit and pooping his pants. Jack Funny discusses his process for making skits and when he realized he’d “Made It”. Courtney was excited to have someone from her hometown visit the spades table. Tune in to see which side of Detroit got the Win. You don’t want to miss this one! 

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