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On this episode of Whatever We Want, co-hosts Jay and Kay again address the pressing issue of gun violence in America, discussing recent shootings and the need for responsible gun ownership and stricter regulations. The pair also shed light on the Black maternal health crisis in the US, racial bias in the medical community and the recent case of a Texas baby girl taken from her parents by CPS in what is being described as a "state sanctioned kidnapping." The news of Dominion Voting Systems settling with Fox News for more than $787 million ending a two-year legal battle over defamation also leads this week along with  Cardi B's recent controversies, a discussion about public nudity and naked dinner parties,  plus traveling to Mississippi without warning. Key Takeaways: [00:01:29] Shootings in America [00:14:09] Black maternal health crisis [00:17:36] Racial bias in healthcare [00:20:58] Fox News, misinformation & Dominion settlement [00:21:25] Facebook owes you money! [00:25:23] Cardi B vs Tasha Kay [00:27:13] Cardi B accused of being a predator [00:32:52] Public nudity & naked vegan dinner parties [00:37:59] Driving through Mississippi [00:47:11] For the Culture: Dionne Warwick & jazz legend Ahmad Jamal Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Hulu's Our America: Trouble on Tap PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions The Rise of AI Marie Kondo is no longer Kondo'ing  Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

Join Jay and Kay in this sidesplitting episode as they dismantle Billboard's Greatest Rappers ever list while delving into the comical side of aging and navigating parenting later in life. Get in line as they conjure up alibis for '90s Freaknik-goers, just in time to dodge any fallout from Hulu's upcoming documentary on the legendary cultural event. Plus, the pair take a deep dive into Marvel's response to the dramatic allegations swirling around Jonathan Majors. As a cherry on top, these jesters of justice serve up a thought-provoking look at environmental equity, as they discuss the need for communities of color to enjoy the same standard of water and air quality as others. So, grab your earbuds and listen to your favorite podcast! [00:00:05] - Jamal's B-day weekend recap [00:00:56] - Top 50 Rappers: Billboard List [00:14:29] - Andre 3000 reflects on aging in hip hop [00:21:14] - Hoda Kotb is mom-shamed for adopting after 50 [00:21:54] - Raising children later in life [00:28:02] - Marvel considers replacing Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror [00:29:07] - Ezra Miller, Jonathan Majors & White Privilege [00:37:00] - Professional Black women suing Hulu over Freaknik film [00:44:30] - For the Culture [00:44:50] - Hulu's Our America: Trouble on Tap [00:45:09] - Toxic Water in Minority Communities Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Hulu's Our America: Trouble on Tap PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions Taraji P. Henson Brings Mental Health support to HBCUs Scam alerts!! ATMs & Charging Station  Thieves Steal Cooking Oil from Restaurants  Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

Welcome to the Easter Sunday glow up edition of Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay as our co-hosts discuss Trump's recent arraignment (and the undisputable tale of two American criminal justice systems), the expulsion of Tennessee legislators, Clarence Thomas' ongoing exploits and acceptance of gifts from billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow, a fentanyl pushing grandmother and more. Plus the pair hand out unsolicited advice on repaying debts in time for tax season! [00:02:10] Trump is arraigned in NYC [00:04:45] Tale of two justice systems [00:08:44] Tennessee Republicans expel Democrats [00:20:00] Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' ethics in question [00:24:36] YouTube prank gone wrong [00:28:55] Don Lemon accused of problematic behavior [00:33:53] John Leguizamo and the Super Mario Bros. movie controversy [00:41:29] Tax refunds and paying people what you owe them [00:44:27] Beyonce tickets  [00:49:19] Hulu's show Un-prisoned [00:52:41] Hulu's Rye Lane movie Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Hulu's Un-Prisoned Hulu's Rye Lane Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

Co-hosts Jamal and Khalilah return for the second half of Season 3 of Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay  just in time to bring in spring (and a ton of seasonal allergies)... The pals catch up on what they've been up to since the beginning of 2023, including Jamal's artistic journey and newly adopted daughter (and Kay's time spent spoiling said daughter). The pair also dive right back into the latest happenings in the world of politics and pop culture discussing their experiences and perspectives on everything from how Donald Trump's indictment,  America's values, anti-trans rhetoric taking precedence over sensible gun control, the Jonathan Majors' scandal, and the dynamics of race and power in that situation. Key Takeaways: [00:01:38] - A new year and a new baby [00:09:26] Trump faces felony charges in NY [00:14:18] Anti-trans rhetoric after Nashville shooting [00:18:21] America's priorities and values [00:24:17] Gun control in America [00:27:07] Jonathan Majors' assault case [[00:34:54] Interracial dating complexities [00:38:39] Women not being believed [00:42:23] Bill Cosby Back on tour [00:47:25] Judging people's music choices [00:49:25] Dominique Fishback's talent [00:53:06] 50th anniversary of hip hop [00:56:42] De La Soul and Hip Hop Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Amazon Prime Series SWARM The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop De La Soul Appears on The Tonight Show Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

It's a brand new year (we think) and co-hosts Jamal Sterling & Khalilah Elliott are back with an all-new episode of Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay  to kick off 2023. The pair dive right in reflecting on the hilarious political theater that was Kevin McCarthy's recent bid for Speaker of the House and the historical appointment of Brooklyn's own son Hakeem Jeffries to Minority House Leader.  Kay also makes a shocking declaration that proves that the hip hop generation continues to evolve all while the co-hosts reflect on social media challenges that go too far, the problem with the "these kids today" mentality, and the recent confrontation between a 6-year old student and a teacher that ended in gunfire.  The pair also highlight a recent lawsuit brought by a Seattle school district against tech giants that alleges that social media is causing a mental health crisis among young people and the danger of assuming we have more time to value those we love. Key Takeaways: [00:00:02] - Happy New Year!?? [00:04:44] - Speaker of the House shenanigans  [00:11:07] - The great Hip Hop debate  [00:17:00] - Best of lists suck [00:19:19] - Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vance is every Black parent [00:21:30] - Social media challenges gone wrong   [00:23:09] - The problem with "these kids today!"  [00:25:25] - Shocking shootings by young children [00:28:24] - Is social media the cause of a decline in mental health for young people? [00:33:53] - Learning to be present in the moment + relishing our relationships [00:38:45] - De La Soul's music will soon be available on streaming services [00:40:45] - Black Sheep sues Universal Music for $750M over unpaid royalties  Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Peacock's The Best Man: The Final Chapters PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions Cute Babies > Ugly Germs Everyone's having a bad season...except maybe the Detroit Lions No New / New Year Resolutions Watching Obscure Black Films in 2023 Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

It's the final episode of Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay  for 2022 and our co-hosts are wrapping up the year with the most interesting stories of the last few weeks.  This fun episode is the perfect way to end the year as it covers everything from the fall of crypto, Deion Sanders, viral dances, and even Black men and mental health.   Plus! Check out Jay & Kay's picks for best movies, music, tv, etc. for 2022! Key Takeaways: [02:00] - Kay finally caught the 'vid [03:55] - Cancelled Christmas songs [05:00] - Deion "Primetime" Sanders is leaving JSU + folks have a lot to say! [17:35] - HBCU Alumni Giving Rates [21:21] - Crypto is a Ponzi Scheme [25:48] - Brittney Griner is home! [29:35] - Democracy survived the midterms...but it's still on life support [34:40] - Why does anyone care who Pete Davidson is dating? [36:40] - How does one escape the matrix of dance memes & videos? [39:39] - Avatar is visually stunning...is it any good? [41:41] - The 110th Street / Harlem entrance to Central Park will be renamed in                       honor of  the "Exonerated Five" who were falsely convicted for the rape of                        the Central Park jogger in 1989 [45:00] - Dallas Maverick player Tyrell Terry steps away from game to care for                      his mental health [ 45:57 ] -  **SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNING**                             Stephen "Twitch" Boss dies from suicide [48:00] - Black men & mental health [50:00] - Jay & Kay's Best of 2022 Check out these references & resources mentioned: Suicide Prevention Info - Dial 988 Bastards of Soul Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: NYT 1619 Project NYT 1619 Podcast Hulu's 1619 Docuseries PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions Awkward performances of Motown standards Resolutions for 2023 The reality of entrepreneurship & freelancing Young people are a reflection of the adults who raised them LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

We gave you the weekend, now it's time to get into it with the Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay review of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever! *****WARNING:  SPOILER ALERT***** Our co-hosts are diving in and talking all things Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever this week. If you have not seen the film yet, then you may want to come back to this episode since this is spoiler-filled review of the most anticipated sequel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Public Enemy PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions More Black Panther 2!! LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

It's Election Night and we're bringing you all things politics to keep you entertained while you watch election results pour in... This SPECIAL EDITION of Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay our co-hosts discuss the 2022 mid-term elections, term limits, the power of the press, the Supreme Court, and much more including holding friends accountable, the fallout from Kyrie Irving's comments, Drake's new album, and random thoughts of anti-Blackness. Key Takeaways: [00:02] - Kay is heading to workout! [00:32] - Holding Friends Accountable + Being Mature in Friendships [02:22]  - Jamal's an @$$hole [02:58] -Midterm Elections Coverage [09:00] Death of Affirmative Action [10:28] Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recuses herself from Harvard case [11:37] Clarence Thomas is anti-Affirmative Action (unless it benefits him) [13:20] Term Limits [14:26] Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg & other liberal justices should have retired [16:24] Isaiah Washington's controversial remarks about 12-year old Aaliyah [22:05] - Kyrie Irving's Controversial Tweets & Subsequent Fallout [24:32] - Supporting Anti-Blackness...as a Black Person [ 27:03 ] - Drake Sucks                        Source: CNN [32:49] - The Cross Connection Cancelled by MSNBC days before Midterm Elections [34:52] - Cable News, Twitter/Tik Tok + Disinformation Campaigns Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Netflix's Wendell & Wild Black Panther Opens!!! PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions Kay's Southern Accent Advertisers Pulling Clients' Ads from Twitter Dusty Baker's World Series Triumph SAULT's new album(s) LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

This week on Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay our co-hosts discuss work/life balance and its impact on relationships, the immediate negative effect of Elon Musk owning Twitter, and lamenting kids growing up too fast.  The pair also dig into various sports' topics, the surprising porn "problem" at the Vatican, a hilarious exploration of puberty, and Jamal eliminates himself from yet another director's casting consideration.   Heading into mid-term elections, the pair also connect the villanization of the left that has resulted in violent consequences and remind their voters:  GO VOTE!!! Key Takeaways: [00:01:14] - The Detroit Lions still suck [00:02:22] - Tom Brady + Gisele Bündchen's divorce + work/life balance [00:7:03] - Brittney Griner loses appeal in Russia drug case [00:9:40] - Elon Musk owns Twitter [00:12:54] - Jamal adjusts to his daughter no longer trick or treating [00:13:59] - Jamal's baby girl goes to her first dance   [00:14:44] - School for Good & Evil [00:16:33] - Snoop Dog's Massive Smoke Habit [00:19:35] - Even nuns watch porn [00:21:44] - Khalilah & Jamal discover Big Mouth + re-visit puberty [00:23:23] - Are superhero movies real movies? [00:26:40] - Terrell Owens loses $80M! [00:30:03] - Paul Pelosi attacked in his home [00:32:56] - History is made by Black Head Coaches in professional hockey [00:34:55] - Laila Ali is being prevented from using her own name Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Lena Horne has Broadway theater named in her honor Netflix's The School of Good & Evil Resources & Sites Mentioned Support Brittney Griner PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions Jamal's busy life + drunk hosting Where in the world is Khalilah Parenting one's Parents Jamal & Khalilah's Marathon Training Our Kung Fu movie LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

This week on Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay our co-hosts tackle incidents of internal racism and poor customer service experiences, Khalilah's travel adventures (and subsequent delirium), and dissect how Val Deming's annihilation of Marco Rubio is being used against her in the form of the "angry Black woman" stereotype.  The pair also discuss protecting your energy and understanding friendship levels, Netflix's controversial series about Jeffrey Dahmer, Ron DeSantis' deliberate effort to disenfranchise voters in Florida and  Kay's Broadway review of The Piano Lesson starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington & Michael Potts. Key Takeaways: [00:01:00] - Jamal watches his Detroit Lions lose to the Dallas Cowboys [00:03:22] - Black staff members who treat Black customers differently [00:9:58] - Jamal's emotional reparations while at SMU [00:12:58] - Val Demings + the Angry Black Woman Trope [00:15:22] - Kay's refusal to continue to code switch [00:17:09] - Jamal's fetish for strong Black women   [00:18:40] - Friendship has levels; who's in your circle? [00:22:09] - Learning to give ZERO f**** [00:25:05] - Netflix's Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story [00:31:09] - Khalilah's exhaustion & bad memory [00:31:55] - P-Valley is renewed for Season 3 [00:34:00] - Cass Tech (& NYU) Alum Michael R. Jackson's                              A Strange Loop [00:35:12] - Kay's Review of The Piano Lesson   [00:40:26] - Is Russell Wilson Corny/Lame? [00:46:00] - Ron DeSantis arresting FL people for alleged voter fraud to                              disenfranchise Black & Brown voters + former felons $#!+ You Should Know  {New Segment Alert!} Samuel L. Jackson's Theatrical Career Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: The Hair Tales Series on OWN Network & Hulu Resources & Sites Mentioned Can I Vote? Voting Rights for People with Felony Convictions PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions Jonathan Majors' Men's Health Photoshoot Social Experiments Should Jamal listen to Taylor Swift? Parenting 101 LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!  Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

This week on Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay our co-hosts dive deep into the controversy surrounding Jackson State Head Coach Deion Sanders, HBCUs and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The pair also debate whether actors who are not overweight should wear fat suits, a celebrity parent fighting with their kid online, as well as reflect on the tragic loss of Asia Womack and the recent sentencing of the Parkland shooter. Key Takeaways: [00:01:11] - "He Ain't SWAC," Deion Sanders & HBCU football  [00:09:43] - Brendan Fraser’s comeback & The Whale Controversy [00:14:06] - Student loan forgiveness forms have been delayed [00:16:59] - The Parkland gunman is sentenced [00:20:16] - Jury Duty + the 2 different legal systems at play [00:22:19] - The death of 21-year-old Asia Womack [00:24:34] - Parents who fight with their kids online $#!+ You Should Know  {New Segment Alert!} Octavia E. Butler Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Set the Record Straight: The Jam Master Jay Case (2021) Resources & Sites Mentioned Fiasco Theater Double Jeopardy PLUS!! Catch the Bonus Content on YouTube @ChiefDisruptorProductions Jalen Rose Controversy + Entitled Family Members The Infamous Album Generating Elevator (Beyonce/Jay-Z/Solange/The Carters) Lillias White & Patti Lupone Controversy LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!  Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions

Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay is back with a brand new season and the third time's the charm! In the season’s first episode, Jamal and Khalilah get caught up on all the latest news in pop culture and talk about how the system is rigged against people of color and the importance of jury duty, the upcoming midterm elections and Biden’s recent executive order overturning lower level federal cannabis offenses. The pair also break down Kanye West’s recent antics while discussing mental health and accountability.  Plus! We ask if  single people & married people can truly be friends and Kay’s recent brush with the FBI.  Key Takeaways: [00:00:08] - It’s Season 3…and we’re back! [00:04:09] - Khalilah reflects on the Congressional Black Caucus &                              the impact of community power building [00:11:42] - Speaking of black conservatives… What's up with Kanye? [00:17:42] - Fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson comments on                              Kanye’s  ‘White Lives Matter’ shirts [00:19:40] - Jada Pinkett Smith’s new memoir [00:25:10] - Viewer Topic!  {New Segment Alert!}                       The Cardinal Divas’ dancers at USC & the HBCU Majorette tradition [00:33:58] - What are the rules for married people with single friends? [00:42:54] - Khalilah & the saga of the FBI [00:48:55] - For the Culture! Check out these For the Culture Shout Outs: Salt + Cleo Soul's new album Charles Fuller Skip Gates’ Making Black America on PBS Kid Cudi’s Netflix movie, Entergalactic Key Quote: “...it's helpful for people to sometimes know… especially younger people... to let them know, ‘Oh, no! I struggle too….’ transparency and being open and being willing to be vulnerable with people is helpful.” - Khalilah “... if it weren't Kanye West, they'd be sending the police after him. You'd be restrained, or you would go to somebody's jail.” - Jamal Follow the show! YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions