Ratchet & Respectable

The Rod of God

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demetria is still in Ghana; The Franklins divorce amicably; the New SATC has a Miranda problem; The Orgasm Gap; Ratchet & Respectable’s third annive...

Revisiting A to Z

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Met Gala happened; So did the MTV Awards; America has been a fake Gucci belt, according to a 9/11 doc on GW Bush; and Afghanistan was destined to ...

Revisiting 360

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s back in LA; Damson Idris wants to be called “Daddy” (I think?); The Marjorie and The Cardi stunt on us from Paris; a review of The Wonder...

Revisiting Under Construction

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Internet is trying to figure out if RHOA’s Porsha Williams is engaged (yes!) to her friend’s husband (not sure); and Demi continues last week’...

Revisiting Pay for Play

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi has encounters with two exes; RIP Shock G, DMX, and Black Rob; reactions to Ma’Khia Bryant’s murder demonstrate how we’re not protecting Bl...

Can’t Win for Losing

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Big is (allegedly) a raping rapist who tapes; Author Bevy Smith discuses her latest adventure as an actress and consultant on “Harlem". Check ou...

A GD Travesty

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Thee Graduate; Simone Biles is Athlete of the Year; Sherri Shepherd pushed thru for Wendy; Kanye West has a live-in GF (while he manipulatively be...

And Just Like That….

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Juicy is foundguilty; Lamar Odom’s open letter; Kanye and Drake host a fundraiser in LA; SATC returns. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialuca...

Bonds

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s back in LA; Maxwell and John Legend in concert (but not together); Nick Cannon deals with an unspeakable tragedy; Chris Cuomo is out at CNN…...

USD, Dollars and Dineros

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi returns to New York, there’s Black Girl Magic on Amazon Prime; The murder of Jacque Avant; Jazmine Sullivan and Adele in concert, Travis Scott’...

Oft Unseen Places

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi recovers from Thanksgiving; RIP Virgil Agboh; Why Common can’t keep a woman; The Jazmine wins Album of the  Year, Rihanna is a “hero” to ...

Revisiting "What A Shame"

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi chats with Me Too Founder and New York Times Bestselling Author Tarana Burke about self work, self worth, so-called “strong” Black women and ...

Heart Health

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is allergic to wine; Iman Shumpert wins DWTS, The AMAs and The Five Horsemen; Janet Jackson doc on Hulu; Did Adele gaffle a Black woman's work on...

Take Two

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That Damn Adele Album; Stephanie Mills is the friend every person needs; Essence holiday covers; America America’s. Again.  Check out my website: h...

Reintroducing For Colored Nerds

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each week, BFFs Brittany and Eric humorously deep-dive into the uncool topic of their choice while testing the outer limits of their friendship. Liste...

Cocaine White

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adele is back, The Chaka vs The Stephanie; Maxwell drops a new single; Lil Nas X heads to Maury; CNN trolls Kamala Harris; Rolling Stone exposes Maril...

Shoot Your Shot

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Dana Chanel” faces a legal battle; Will Smith’s gift boxes (and Oprah interview); The Bachelorette is a snooze;  Kanye on Drink Champs; and N...

Corner Stores, Condolences and Courier New

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi and one of her favorite writer/author/ Mommy-besties Helena Andrews-Dyer (Bitch is the New Black) discuss new moms, bare minimum dads , thrivin...

Voices

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tabitha Brown in Essence; Kanye West goes the full Kanye (for 2.5 hours) on “Drink Champs”; Will Smith wrote War & Peace; The Harder They Fall sur...

Broken

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi Demi’s; The Venus and two other people cover EW; The Deans and their dream home land the cover of AD; Jay Z (and more) are inducted into the Ro...

Broken Diqué

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is *NOT* going to Vegas; Jada embarrasses Will, again; the Eddie Winslow story just won’t end; Insecure has an AKA problem; Lil Nas X’s fath...

Magic Cat

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is outside (in LA): The Ebony Power 100, Brunch with Cori Bush, and Jazmine Sullivan’s SoHeaux Tales; Insecure and All-American are back; Kyrie...

Moving Along

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Updates on Kyrie Irving and “Eddie Winslow”; Reviews of The Bachelorette, BMF., Queens, Ready to Love, Succession and more….  Check out my webs...

It’s Always Something

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is un-sick; Colin Powell goes Up Yonder; HU is rat-infested; Kyrie Irving is… exhausting; “Eddie Winslow” goes viral. Check out my website:...

The Divine Feminine

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi returns to LA; Grown Black Men are having the best week ever; Adele drops a new single, Wu Tang on HULU is tear-jerker TV; Demi has an encounter ...

Superheroes

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s in Mexico; Adele is back after a five year hiatus; Ratchet & Respectable merch is on the way; Kim K does SNL; Dave Chappelle is dead ass wron...

Cut the Check

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s braces are finally off; a George Floyd statue is defaced, again; The Bruces get their beach back; Tesla  and the FDNY have a racism problem...

360

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s back in LA; Damson Idris wants to be called “Daddy” (I think?); The Marjorie and The Cardi stunt on us from Paris; a review of The Wonder...

Beautiful Gowns

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Belle in Brooklyn; Bethann Hardison is writing a memoir; Tarana Burke is a 2x NYT bestseller; Tabitha Brown is on book tour; BMF has been renewed (a...

Cascade

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s back in DC; "BMF" is friggin’ amazing; Black folks head to the opera; Kelly Price is lost and found; Simone Biles should have bailed on To...

Downward Spiral

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Cuomo is a groping groper who gropes; Jeannie Mai’s ex husband is salty; The Fugees are back; Method Man is The Prototype; the woman Nicki Min...

F*** Around & Find Out

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LeVar Burton (finally) flips; Overall, the Emmys were awful (and white); Jeannie and Jeezy are preggers; Lori Harvey speaks in full sentences;  Tara...

Vexed

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lil Nas X just wants to be loved, Cookie and Magic blow a bag on their 30th anniversary; The Time 100 List is here; The Emmys are coming; Gabrielle Un...

A to Z

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Met Gala happened; So did the MTV Awards; America has been a fake Gucci belt, according to a 9/11 doc on GW Bush; and Afghanistan was destined to ...

65 More Summers

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is Demi-ing; Damson Idris is in his draws, Chloe Bailey goes solo; Queen Sugar returns; #uncancelchrisette + more. Check out my website: http://w...

Life of the Party

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi does a block party; Why you should be watching Clickbait; reviews of Kanye and Drake albums; Andre 3000 might have imposter syndrome; Paul Pierce...

Holy Trollers

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is still in braces; New York is in crisis (again); Mama Tina clapsback; Only Fans is uncancelled; the Taliban takes Texas; Kanye- Tonex/BSlade- ...

Clusterf***

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is a nervous wreck; Candyman wins at the Box Office; the rollout for “Donda” is a disaster— or is it?; Spike Lee has a new doc; the Jeopard...

Chubby Cheeks

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi waits for network feedback on her first TV treatment; Reviews of “Beckett” and “Really Love” on Netflix; Dame Dash’s interview about th...

iDunno

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is “home” in LA; Lizzo + Cardi live in the Top Ten; Jay + Bey break the Internet with a Tiffany campaign; Winona de Jong is knocked off by Ba...

Matching Thighs

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaliyah’s “One In A Million” is (finally) available; Kanye is having the most lucrative promo tour ever; Only Fans is no longer selling sex (sta...

Fur

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi visits Chicago; an earthquake devastates Haiti— again; America treats Afghanistan like Saigon; Little Brother ((aka Chris Cuomo) is back from v...

Uninvited

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi does nothing (but work); “Respect” may have a timing issue; details on Forever 44's birthday bash in The Vineyard; The September Issues are...

Fish

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi drinks red wine in LA; LeVar Burton is denied his rightful spot on Jeopardy; the math ain't mathing on a high-profile Manhattan divorce; Twitter...

Fanciful Negro

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi heads to Vegas to see a Ursher; Rihanna is a billionaire baddie; the person currently known as Love, covers Vanity Fair; Nas’ new album might b...

Trick Questions

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s Odyssey continues. (Yes, still.) The publicist for DaBaby apologizes after her client is dropped from festival lineups; Simone Biles returns ...

Veruca Salt

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Belle” is back in Brooklyn; “Donda” still isn’t out; You too can dine with Bevy Smith;  Copper-diggers are on the loose; Michael Che lose...

No More F***s to Give

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s DMV Odyssey; a ton of good Black news, including Simone Biles leaving the Olympics; Da Baby is an idiot and so is TI. Check out my website: h...

The Odyssey Pt.3

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi sees some Atlanta, answers more travel questions (solo travel? Budgeting?) and talks about knowing your worth , being an all-purpose friend and w...

The Odyssey Pt. 2

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi and Davida Selby, founder of Katelynn & Adwoa Skincare and KLA Goes to Ghana, share their travel tips for the ultimate vacation. Check out my web...

Draycarus

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Lovecraft Country” gets 18 Emmys noms despite being cancelled by HBO; Oprah shouts out Tarana Burke’s new book, “Unbound”; Cynthia Erivo is...

THE ODYSSEY

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi sees some Miami, but has NYC FOMO; a sermonette about settling; thoughts and prayerS to the HU communications team; Demi talks about Black women ...

Birthday Behavior

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Demi’s birthday! The Blacks are winning more than usual this week; Mr. and Mrs. Owen are at it again; Sha’Carri Richardson and Mike Phelps ...

Legal Tender

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s birthday behavior begins; Lovecraft Country isn’t returning to HBO; Nikole Hannah-Jones displays self-love and aspirational pettiness (at t...

Harpo?!

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi head’s back to therapy; UNC asks Nikole Hannah- Jones ‘are you happy now?’; The Tabitha  delivers the sweetest ‘f— you’ to Wendy; A...

Do No Harm (aka FUPA)

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi goes “outside” for Essence Fest LA, a review of “the Mary doc”; recapping the BET Awards, including MF Method Man; Wendy is hitting on ev...

Apparently

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is embarking on an Odyssey (see: Homer); the universe strikes back at the disgraced former Mayor of New York; Sha’Carri Richardson is the lates...

Snip

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi goes “outside”; Sha’carri Richardson vs. Everybody; Nick Cannon fathers 4 kids in 1 year; Weaponizing communion; Kevin Hart seeks redemptio...

I Guess...

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why men hate your dog (it’s not jealousy); Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Yay?; WTF is Critical Race Theory?; Living Legend Rita Moreno fumbles in...

Going High

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ATL is a lawless city; CNN has an ethics problem; “In the Heights” doesn’t meet expectations; The Host of “High on the Hog” loves his “c...

Sure In the Hell Well

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

‘In the Heights’ is finally here!; K. Michelle has a clone; Kwame Kilpatrick gives his first post-prison interview. Check out my website: http://w...

Allegedly

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi hunts for reasonably priced Usher tickets; Simone Biles is the GOAT; Teyana Taylor is the sexiest woman alive; A reunion for A Different World co...

Just the Tip

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Re-framing Robin Givens; Mary J. Blige and Anthony Bourdain documentaries are coming soon; there’s a du-rag festival occurring in the middle of the ...

Old is New

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Black woman takes over the WH briefing room for the first time in 30 years; Blair “MF” Underwood is returning to the dating landscape; Fiddy add...

African Angels

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The new Bachelorette is bisexual; “Mr. Big” isn’t returning to the SATC reboot; Liz Cambage is a “big body Benz, baby”; CNN fires Rick Santo...

Double Standards

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is recovered from her second vaccine shot; Mare of Easttown is amazing TV; Naomi Campbell is a new Mama at 50; Nick Cannon is for the streets; J....

Revisiting Fix Your Face

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi heads to Palm Springs to celebrate a birthday? white people are really mad about Aunt Jemima, Cousin Gary Chambers Jr. goes AWF on Connie; Bubba ...

Cut the Check

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pose is leaving too soon; Reviews of The Underground Railroad and The Upshaws; Bill Gates is a cheating cheater who cheats; and Olivia Dope reveals w...

Shared Values

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is groomed by a sub— and offered coke as a quick fix for Covid weight; Janet Jackson is getting a Lifetime doc; Tamika Mallory and Coco (SWV) a...

Under Construction

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Internet is trying to figure out if RHOA’s Porsha Williams is engaged (yes!) to her friend’s husband (not sure); and Demi continues last week’...

What A Shame 

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi chats with Me Too Founder and New York Times Bestselling Author Tarana Burke about self work, self worth, so-called “strong” Black women and ...

Single Husbands

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi dedicates May to Movement; America *is* a racist country; a church “creative director“ is caught DM-ing d*** print pics ; Pose EP and direct...

(Finally) Home Again

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi moved— yes, again; The Black Bachelor returns to The Racist; and “Bigger” Executive Producer— he has a few more titles too— Will Packer...

Backfield in Motion

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi has Covid arm; Tyrese Tyrese’s... again; Ursher ticket prices are offensive to my wallet; former US Senator Rick Santorum is a trash human for...

Pay for Play

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi has encounters with two exes; RIP Shock G, DMX, and Black Rob; reactions to Ma’Khia Bryant’s murder demonstrate how we’re not protecting Bl...

**** You, Pay Me

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bethann Hardison slays in British Vogue; Auntie Maxine says what we were all thinking; “Pay Pigs” in The New York Times; David Johns (National B...

Revisiting Snack Ministry

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Bearded Black Men Who Read (On Clubhouse) swing by for a very special V-Day reading; and singer Omar Wilson serenades Demi with a verse from his ...

The American Nightmare

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another murder in Minnesota; Black horror isn’t just for “Them”; Kid Cudi wears a dress on SNL; people are mad BLM co-founder Patrice Cullors ai...

What Was The Reason? 

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi celebrates her 2nd LA-versary; remembers #MidwinCharles and Henry Stewart; St. Louis has a mayor named Tishaura; Amanda Gorman covers Vogue in ke...

Zaddy

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi appreciates your concern— and she’s fine (now); congratulations to Jeezy and Jeannie; prayers for DMX; updates on Michael Starhan and Tameka ...

The Last Hurrah

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi has an update on that date (that y’all have been harassing her about); Niecey Nash gushes and glows on the season premiere of Red Table Talk; a...

Good Riddance

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Glover and Malia Obama pair off for a new show; Weatherman Alex Beresford replaces Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain; Sharon Osbourne is (fi...

I’m Sorry, Mrs. Jaxson

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Issa Rae, Jamie Foxx and Kim Jayney are having the best Black week ever; Derrick Jaxson has infinite shenanigans and zero shame; Wife “Effie” nee...

Under Duress

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ghostface’s Verzuz fur Bokeem Woodbine’s Queen & Slim fur; Teen Vogue’s EIC-to- be resigns, Derrick Jackson takes a hostage; and John Gray does...

Plantations

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Viola Davis makes Oscar history; The Bachelor Finale and after show were unintentional comedy; Tina Turner says farewell on her own terms; the Sharon ...

Miss Millie 

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

J.Lo and A-Rod ain’t over; Beyoncé breaks a Grammy record; Meg and Cardi scissor on CBS; Sharon Osbourne weaponizes white womanhood; Kirk Franklin...

For Filth 

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cardi B breaks another record; Buckingham Palace responds to Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview; Piers Morgan is drop-kicked by the weatherman; Teen...

Family Business

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A review of Coming 2 America; The Daily Beast does an exposé on Nicki Minaj and her husband; and Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry fire warning shots a...

Scammers

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Z levels further up; On second thought, we do know the new host of The Bachelor; The Texas Governor is trying to kill his constituents; Cousin Meg...

The Night’s Watch

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi’s film, “Don’t Waste Your Pretty” premieres on TV One; Sister Souljah drops a sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever; D’Angelo and just a co...

About A Week Ago

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Booby Shmurda is free; Tiger Woods defies death; Snowfall and Queen Sugar are back— and triggering AF; Why I stopped caring about The Bachelor… I...

Magnum Opus

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Bigger” is the best of TV; “Married at First Sight” is a sh—show; Serena Williams is already the GOAT; Ted Cruz is even worse than you thou...

City Miles

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Cuz abandons Texas in an emergency; Nick Cannon doesn't have the same 24 hours in a day; Ayesha Curry gets nekkid and the ‘gram goes wild; the $...

Too Little, Too Late

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is caught in a tantric sex tryst; New York Governor Andrew Cuomo may have blood on his hands; Justin Timber...

Snack Ministry

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Bearded Black Men Who Read (On Clubhouse) swing by for a very special V-Day reading; and singer Omar Wilson serenades Demi with a verse from his ...

Go The F*** to Bed

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Cannon got his old job back; Ish is getting real for TI and Tiny; Van Jones gets lit up on The View; the NFL boycott is apparently over; the Gold...

One Night in Miami

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tamron Hall lists Ratchet & Respectable among America’s Favorite podcasts; Michael “Bae” Jordan is the new Alexa; the whole gated community k...

Big Dicktion Energy

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demi is the 2021 Ambassador for Pantene Gold Series; Jordyn Woods and Chloe Bailey break the Internet; Wendy Williams captivates America for four hour...

Ascension

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A legend dies; remembering Whitney Houston; Harriet Tubman dubs are back, Tyrese pulls a Tyrese. Again; Dr. Hermès kills what’s left of her reputat...

Erasure

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Outside is opening in LA; Biden’s Rollie makes the New York Times, The Occupant’s final act; VP Harris gets a new Vogue cover (for print); the Sal...