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his week, we’re sharing what’s been keeping us glued to the TV before getting into going viral and everything that comes with it. Then it’s Nevada midterms and a question that might have you updating your résumé: could AI come for your career? We’re also debating who had the Black community in a bigger chokehold, Martin or The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, before taking it back to high school. The memories, the laughs… and a few things we probably should’ve left in the yearbook. 😂 We’ve got that and much more… This is Views From The 7!

Views is cancelled… AGAIN?! 😂 On Episode 424, “Supportive Cheating,” we get into pretty and handsome privilege, being treated like competition, and who pulled off the best rebrand after getting “cancelled.” Plus, taking one for the team sounds noble, but where do you draw the line? We also debate livestreaming executions before revisiting the first movie scenes that broke our hearts as kids. And we’ve got questions about Jenny from Forrest Gump. Was she really the villain, or does somebody else deserve that title? The takes are questionable. The laughs are guaranteed. Welcome back to Views from the 7.

The crew responds to the backlash over our Living Single discussion, then gets into unpopular opinions: movie edition. Which “classics” haven’t aged well and which weren’t that good in the first place? Some favorites might catch a stray. Then we talk exes and boundaries. Would you be comfortable with your significant other going out with an ex? If you still communicate with yours, what’s keeping that connection alive? And can a friendship truly be platonic when you’ve already slept together? We've got that and much more...This Is Views From The 7!!! Tune in and let us know: which movie gets way more praise than it deserves, and where do you draw the line with an ex?

This week we’re asking the important questions… Tomboy vs. stud — is there a difference or are we arguing semantics? 😂 We also get into the internet’s favorite response when somebody says something they don’t agree with: “Everybody doesn’t need a mic.” At this point, is that actually a response or just another played-out talking point? And since we’re already choosing violence… what’s an unpopular opinion you have that would have people ready to drag you if you said it out loud? Yeah… RAW IS WAR was the only name that made sense. 😂🔥 TUNE IN!! Views From The 7 | Episode 422

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EP 421: Long Live the Kang 👑 This week we get into making new friends as adults—or deciding you really don’t need any more 😂. We talk couples arguing in front of other people and when it becomes uncomfortable for everybody involved. Then Usher crowned himself the King of R&B, and of course we had some thoughts. Can you give yourself the crown, or does somebody else have to do it? Plus, we get into pickup lines. Have we ever actually used them? What worked? And do pickup lines still work today? Tap in with Views From The 7!

This week we kick things off with some high school memories and S.O.’s unexpected week of silence 😂. Then we reflect on 9/11, 25 years later, and 30 years since the death of 2Pac — including where we were when we first heard the news. We get into Lil Durk being found not guilty and the reaction to his acquittal. Why were so many people rooting for Durk despite the serious allegations against him? And that opens up an even bigger conversation: Do we sometimes idolize people accused of poisoning our communities more than we support the people trying to pour into them? After the killing of 22-year-old BloodHound Q50, we also talk about Chicago’s drill scene and whether someone like Durk could help change its direction — or whether the cycle is already bigger than any one artist. Then we get into the Lindsay Clancy trial and the controversy surrounding the lone holdout juror whose identity and personal information were exposed after the mistrial. Would knowing that could happen to you change how you feel about serving on a jury? Plus, reasons to go to church, accountability, community, and somehow… Diddy got off too. 😂 Views From the 7 | Episode 420

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This week we talk about older artists finding a new audience or getting a second wind in their careers through rebranding, and what it takes to introduce yourself to a different generation without completely changing who you are. We rank Donell Jones’ albums, debate Maxwell vs. Musiq Soulchild, and Skinny brings up the similarities between Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg. That leads us to comparing their debut albums, their sound and influence, and ultimately deciding who we think was better. We also revisit the story behind Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and 2Pac’s “Thug Luv” and whether it really started as a Bizzy Bone and 2Pac record before becoming the song we know today. Plus, we get into AI-generated pictures, the different artists who are currently on trial.. and much more. This is Views From The 7!!

The guys are back with plenty to address this week, starting with the backlash coming out of California and their response to everything that’s been said. From there, the conversation gets into Gladys Knight and whether there should ever be an age limit on performing, Rod Wave vs. Boosie, and a real discussion about fatherhood and what that responsibility looks like at different stages of life. They also react to the news surrounding Dolly Parton’s passing and discuss the coverage coming out of Lil Durk’s trial. Another week, another algorithm to ignore. Tap in with Fck A Algorithm.

This week on Views From the 7, the crew starts with a conversation about the “IT factor.” We all know artists who seemed to have everything it took to become a star, but is having “it” actually enough to make it? From there, we get into songs we love using for certain occasions even though the lyrics mean the complete opposite of what we’re celebrating. We also talk about our first experiences stepping into the “lion’s den,” whether online feedback has ever genuinely affected us, and why having an opinion outside of the popular consensus is so quickly dismissed as rage bait. And of course, the episode title had to come from somewhere: do all women turn into hoes after losing a lot of weight? 😂 It’s a mix of music, personal experiences, internet culture, and a question that definitely had the room talking. This is Views From The 7!

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It’s a Family Matters kind of episode! 😂 Spence and Shayna kick things off with the Aruba recap before the crew gets into Donell Jones vs. Joe and a bigger question: are we officially getting tired of Verzuz? From there, the conversation gets a little deeper as we talk prayer vs. manifestation, the realities and considerations of having children with someone who has a disability, and the family red flags you might want to pay attention to before things get too serious. We've got that and much more... this is Views From The 7!

With Spence and Shayna out of the country, S.O., Ivan and Skinny hold down the 7 and are later joined by special guest Mr. Grand Jeremy for an episode that starts with life updates and nostalgia before going completely off the rails. 😂 Before the guest conversation gets started, the guys catch up on life. S.O. talks about dealing with gout in his left foot and how one painful experience had him questioning what life is supposed to look like moving forward. Meanwhile, Ivan shares a much better life update—being on vacation from work gave him the rare opportunity to be there for his daughter’s first day of school. From there, the nostalgia kicks in as the crew remembers the days of watching low-budget Black movies during the DVD/VHS era. That somehow leads to Kevin Hart’s 72 Hours and the guys attempting to name their Top 3 Kevin Hart movies… if they even have three. 😂 Then Mr. Grand Jeremy joins the show and takes the conversation in a completely different direction. Jeremy talks about what inspired him to start hosting DJ battles, the difference between putting together DJ battles and themed parties, and which one he enjoys the most. He also opens up about how he met his husband, what married life has been like and the reality that being married definitely doesn’t stop people from shooting their shot. That opens the door to a much bigger conversation about gay sugar babies, side pieces, DL men, relationships, sex and money. The crew debates whether spending money on someone you’re sleeping with—but aren’t actually in a relationship with—is really tricking… or are those just “love tokens?” 👀 Jeremy even flips the interview around and asks Skinny a question of his own: Why do so many gangstas come home from prison and become pimps? Beyond the wild conversations, Jeremy also gets into the business side of what he’s building. He talks about receiving a county grant contract to produce five events, with three still remaining, and reflects on how he’s managed to scale his pie business over the last five years. And because this is Views From The 7, there was absolutely no chance the episode was going to end normally. The final conversation takes one last unexpected turn when Ivan hits Jeremy with a question so outrageous that it basically ends the show right there. 😂😂😂 From fatherhood, gout and Kevin Hart movies to DJ battles, marriage, sexuality, money, entrepreneurship and everything in between—S.O., Ivan, Skinny and Mr. Grand Jeremy give us one of those conversations that could only happen on Views From The 7.

Episode 415: Zemp Phi Zemp 🎙️ This week on Views From The 7, we’re going from vacation mode to R&B debates, high school nostalgia, fraternity life, and a much deeper conversation about interracial dating and race in America. S.O. kicks things off with the full recap of his Aruba getaway — from the perks of having a personal butler to off-roading adventures, vacation mishaps, and a competitive game of Mario Kart that got a little more serious than expected. 😂 We also get into some of the underrated perks of traveling and why sometimes getting away gives you a whole new perspective. Then the conversation shifts to R&B. Is Jacquees too established to take a supporting role on a Chris Brown tour? The crew debates where Jacquees currently stands in R&B and how his career compares to artists like Tank and Mario. From there, we take it back to high school. Who was actually considered “cool”? Does being popular — or unpopular — during those years follow people into adulthood? That conversation leads us into fraternity life, brotherhood, and some very different opinions about Greek culture. Finally, things get deeper as we discuss interracial dating in America — preferences, fetishization, common interracial pairings within the Black community, and some unpopular opinions that lead into a bigger question: Will we ever reach a point where race isn’t such a major part of the conversation in America? TIMESTAMPS 00:00:15 — S.O.’s Aruba Recap: Butlers, Off-Roading & Apologies 00:14:30 — Jacquees vs. R&B Giants: Where Does He Rank? 00:28:10 — High School Social Hierarchies: Who Was Actually Cool? 00:36:10 — Fraternity Life, Brotherhood & “Organized Banging” 01:13:50 — Interracial Dating, Preferences & Fetishization 01:42:00 — When Will the Conversation About Race Change? 💬 Join the conversation: Were you one of the “cool kids” in high school? And where do you rank Jacquees among today’s R&B singers?