The Read
Episodes
The Grammy Heist
30 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Macklemore received all of Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy awards, but don’t worry…he’s awful sorry about that. Is T.I.’s family hustling backwards?...
TooOld 4Instagram
23 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Madonna and does something stupid for attention…again. Drake wins at Saturday Night Live. Plus, Sherri Shepherd shade and much more. Kid Fury | Cris...
The Fall Of House Bieber
16 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Bieber and friends are finally looking at doing time. Ciara reveals her pregnancy that we all knew about. Plus, Kid Fury sets a new goal for 2014. Kid...
Break Babies
09 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Young Jeezy makes terrorist threats, SNL adds some color to their mix and Dwyane Wade has a new baby mama. Plus…girl, it’s cold Kid Fury | Crissle...
The Mailbag*
31 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2014! The Read is dedicating this episode to you and your letters from home. Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.comPatreon: patreon.com/ther...
Beyoncé Holiday Spectacular
17 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What was once meant to be a holiday special filled with friends, champagne and shade turned out to be a full stan moment after King Beyoncé snatched ...
#AskYourPublicist
12 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
R. Kelly may dress like a thirteen year old Chief Keef fan, but he sure doesn’t know Twitter very well. Plus, Michelle Obama gets these girls togeth...
Trina Appreciation Day (feat. Freshalina)
05 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for The Read to get loose (with more punch than a bowl of juice) as we keep it trill with special guest and blogging godmother, Freshalina. Ki...
Turkey Day
27 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Have your honey ham with a side of shade this week when we discuss Rihanna’s doobie wrap, Flo Rida’s “good fortune,” and t...
Race-Themed
20 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Keri Hilson is still enjoying her basketball boo and box braids, Oprah has requested that a certain group of people die, and USA Today tried the hell ...
Sistah Wives
14 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Akon has the answer to love and hip-hop while Pebbles won’t give up the answers we care about. All this plus talk of Mariah Carey, dati...
Space Pop
07 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Eminem is back on the train of controversy while Gaga has booked a ship to outer space…literally. Plus, New York’s MTA is still living hell on Ear...
Blackface (feat. Charlamagne Tha God)
30 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Breakfast Club’s own, Charlamagne Tha God, joins the show this week to talk Chris Brown, Young Jeezy, Rich Dollaz’ forehead and more. Plus, Ju...
Raggedy Pebbles
24 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who knew that Lil Mama was such a good actress? Nobody. Who knew that Kanye and Kim would have a widely publicized engagement? Everyone. All this and ...
America's Grape Juice
17 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Madonna is fighting the power one text at a time, while Drake and Chris Brown continue to exhibit extreme lightskinned behavior. Plus, vine videos and...
Everyday People (feat. Roblé Ali)
10 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Khloe and Lamar were seen together since Kris and Bruce Jenner are not. Miley Cyrus catches another swift read and Slim Thug can't control his hoodism...
Sideshow Bras
03 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Kanye is being stalked, Lamar Odom may have been set up and Lebron James got a virtual read. Plus, Kid Fury thinks buying bras on the hood sidewalk is...
The Read – My Auntie Jenifer
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Please pray for Kieran James Romney and while you’re at it tell Rihanna and Teyana to go be rich and quiet. Then get into the moment when The Read g...
The Read – Hide Your Kids, Hide Your Sexuality
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Antoine Dodson is playing another publicity game and Miley’s man is over her. Plus, we’re tired of you cheeky queens touching Beyoncé. The Read –...
The Read – The Mailbag
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In an effort to get our lives and schedule together, The Read is dedicating this episode to you and your letters from home. (Yes, there is still a ...
The Read – Gucci This, Gucci That
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Keyshia Cole has apologized in hopes of salvaging what’s left of her edges. Bruno Mars is performing at the next Super Bowl and Gucci Mane has lost ...
The Read – The VMA Review
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
From Lady Gaga to NSYNC to Miley Cyrus, we’re breaking down all our thoughts on the 2013 Video Music Awards. Also, we have a word on stans and agree...
The Read – Big Gay Ice Cream
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
So many celebrity stunt queens have been pulling it this week, so tell Perez Hilton, Miguel and Raz B to get their acrylic nails out of your pocketboo...
The Read – Friendly Reminders
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, some chick in Switzerland tried our dear Queen Oprah, Kendrick Lamar turned the entire hip-hop industry upside down…and Beyoncé got a ha...
The Read – The Mrs. Carter Show
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Beyoncé. King Bey. Motha. BGKC. Mrs Carter. This week we recap the snatching that took place at Barclays Center for the Mrs. Carter Show. The Read –...
The Read – Sweet And Meat
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our good friend Chescaleigh is back to help us discuss Dwyane Wade’s typo name, DJ Khaled’s publicity stunt and much more. Your listene...
The Read – Luna Vs Serena
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Kanye went black skinhead on some jerk paparazzi and we at The Read are perfectly okay with that. The royal baby is here and Beyoncé’s weave has be...
The Read – Well Deserved Laughs
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This past week has been an especially sucky one, but the show must go on. Grab a few deserved laughs as Kid Fury & Crissle talk Chris Brown, Keri ...
The Read – Stay Off The Bus
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we all hail Jay’s Holy Grail. Mariah Carey busted her legendary ass and your letters from home are crazier than ever! Plus, our guest Ass...
The Read – The Black Entertainment Episode
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kid Fury & Crissle review the BET Awards before the holiday. Talk of George Zimmerman gets pretty heated and your letters from home are...
The Read – What’s In A Name?
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Blue Ivy has officially muted the name North West on Twitter. Paula Deen might be sorry for calling you all the N-word, but she’s still b...
The Read – Paula’s Best Dish
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had a taste of Paula Deen’s racism lately? Come get a bite along with lots of shade for Kaidence Donda West and Chad Johnson. Plus, Crissle...
The Read – Law & Order: FU
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been legal hell for a few celebrities as of late. This week, Kid Fury and Crissle bang the gavel on these famous fools. Plus, Miley Cyrus and h...
The Read – Say No To F**k Boys
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Have you asked Draya Michele any tough Twitter questions yet? This week, Kid Fury and Crissle are reading deadbeat parents and destroying the fuckboys...
The Read – Pray For The Dancing Lobsters
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Crissle lets you know how she feels about a drugged out rapping Amanda Bynes! Everyone is judging Miguel, Beyoncé will having escort you o...
The Read – The Petty Betty Show
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kid Fury & Crissle gag over the leaked version of Beyoncé’s “Grown Woman” single. As anticipation for the tour kicks back up, Mi...
The Read – There’s Something About Fury
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Lord, Beyoncé has postponed a show for the first time. Is the King Bey knocked up? Also, Tyler Perry’s wig gets snatched and Kelly Rowland bares he...
The Read – New York Appreciation
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Read returns this week with more soap opera games from Chris & Rihanna. Kim Kardashian looks like a couch, Lauryn Hill is going away and Wade ...
The Read – Love & Kroger Michelle
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, Dustin Ross, joins us on The Read this week, where we give thanks for all new Beyoncé-related treats. We might be getting a new Lauryn Hill al...
The Read – Who Raised You
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Have you said a prayer for DMX and Amanda Bynes this week? Join in our circle of hope for those two. Also, has Beyoncé made a huge mistake…and who ...
The Read – The Scandalous Episode
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Read, popular Youtube sensation, Franchesca Ramsey, joins in on the shade. LL Cool J doesn’t care about slavery as l...
The Read – The Grown Episode
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Read, Fury & Crissle have another Beyoncé appreciation moment… sponsored by Pepsi. Keyshia Cole’s career is over, Rick Ross ...