Cuffed 2 the Culture

Comin' in Hot: Jay-Z's Cecred Vlog, Tia Mowry's New Boo, the N-Word Debate & June’s Black Media

Rae and Nai are coming in hot this week! The week had TOO much going on, chile. They break down Beyoncé's Cécred vlog "The Blueprint," the intimate moment that had everyone talking: Jay-Z combing out his locs, the backstory behind why he grew them, and what it means to see a Black father affirm his daughter's beauty through action, not words. They also discuss what Beyoncé's brand play says about the product and whether the Cécred era might be stealing her from the stage. Then things get personal. Tia Mowry's new man sparked a whole conversation about first loves, marrying young, and what it looks like to actually manifest a partner. Rae and Nai both share their own first love confessions and what they would and wouldn't do differently. And the Twitter debate: a viral tweet about growing up in an "N-word household" had the internet split. Rae and Nai share where they stand and what it actually says about how Black families have been shaped over generations. The episode wraps with the June Black Media Roundup. Nai spotlights Elmiene and Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen musical. Rae gives her flowers to the Black women honored this month, including Chaka Khan and Kelly Rowland at the Black Women in Music Dinner. Cuffed 2 the Culture drops new episodes every Monday — wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us at @Cuffed2theCulture on TikTok & Instagram and @Cuffed2Culture on X. Consider yourself cuffed. 🧡🩷 00:00 Introduction to Cuffed to the Culture 00:39 Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Cecred Vlog 10:00 Tia Mowry's New Boo 14:01 Confessions of First Love 20:32 Parents Calling Their Children N-Word 28:56 June's Black Media Round-Up

Cuffed 2… Tay Keith, Michelle Obama, BET Show Revivals & BET Award Show Performances as Zodiacs

Cuffed 2… Tay Keith, Michelle Obama, BET Show Revivals & Award Show Performances as Zodiacs. It’s BET Awards month and we are fully leaning into it. This week for Comin' in Hot, we’re sending love to the late Tay Keith and his loved ones, gushing over Michelle Obama’s speech at the opening of Barack’s presidential library, and breaking down BET’s Comic View revival. Then we get into the main event. We’re pitching the BET shows we would bring back if we ran the network for a day. Baldwin Hills needs a franchise era. Hell Date needs Druski as a host and commentator. We have hella opinions per usual! We close it out ranking some of the most iconic BET Awards performances of all time, but make it zodiac signs! From Ciara’s jump split (Aries) to Kanye taking us to church (Pisces), we matched every sign to the performance that fits them best. The BET Awards air June 28th. Make it an event. Cuffed 2 the Culture drops new episodes every Monday - wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us at @Cuffed2theCulture on TikTok & Instagram and @Cuffed2Culture on X. Consider yourself cuffed. 🧡🩷 00:00 Condolences and Remembrance of Tay Keith 01:50 Celebrating Michelle Obama's Legacy 06:33 Reviving Comic View on BET 08:38 Revamping BET Shows 23:55 Zodiac Signs and BET Performances 24:02 Aries: High Energy Performances 25:45 Taurus: Loyalty and Luxury in Music 26:36 Gemini: Chaotic and Fun 28:32 Cancers: Nurturing and Iconic 30:50 Leos: Bold and Captivating 32:44 Virgos: Perfectionism and Critique 34:30 Libras: Collaborative and Beautiful Performances 36:18 Scorpio Sexy and Hardworking Energy in Performances 38:03 Sagittarius Storytelling 40:15 Capricorn Work Ethic and Ldgacy 41:35 Aquarius Uniqueness in Performances 43:22 Pisces Dreaminess Spiritual Performance 45:14 Celebrating BET's Cultural Impact and Upcoming Awards

Cuffed 2... Jordyn Woods’ WAG Fits; Drew Sidora’s $26K RHOA Pay; Juneteenth & Black Cookout Faves

Cuffed 2 the Culture is back and Juneteenth is this Friday, so you already know we had to show up with hella opinions and hella laughs!  This week, Nai and Rae are Comin’ in Hot with Jordyn Woods shutting down every Knicks game in a different fit. Then Drew Sidora’s divorce proceedings revealed her RHOA check and the internet has been in her business and wallet ever since. Then, with Juneteenth around the corner, Rae and Nai get into the conversation that keeps coming up every June: whose holiday is this, really? As a Black Texan with Trinidadian roots, Rae brings a perspective that is personal, specific, and not up for debate.  In honor of Black Music Month, they get into the classic cookout and a Battle of the Songs to settle some very important musical debates once and for all. Cuffed 2 the Culture drops new episodes every Monday — wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us at @Cuffed2theCulture on TikTok & Instagram and @Cuffed2Culture on X. Consider yourself cuffed. 🧡🩷

Cuffed 2... Rae’s Birthday, Latto vs. Cardi & Tyler Perry: Black Drama or Black Trauma?

It's Gemini season and we're putting Tyler Perry on trial. This week, it's Rae's birthday and we're celebrating the only way we know how for Gemini season: with gossip, debates, and a little bit of chaos. Nai and Rae kick things off with Comin' in Hot and get into the Cardi B vs. Latto drama. Then it's time for Tyler Perry's Tribunal. The charge: Black Drama or Black Trauma? The jury is in session as C2C revisits some of Tyler Perry's most iconic (and controversial) scenes to determine whether they're meaningful storytelling or a bit too much. From Diary of a Mad Black Woman to For Colored Girls and Why Did I Get Married?, the ladies break down unforgettable moments and deliver their final verdict: Drama with a D or Trauma with a T? Of course, it wouldn't be a birthday episode without a little fun. RaeDay continues with birthday games, a fun "This or That", and so much love for our favorite Gemini. Happy Birthday, Rae! Chapters 00:00 — Comin' in Hot: Cardi B vs. Latto 23:43 — Tyler Perry's Tribunal: Black Drama or Black Trauma? 44:35 — For Colored Girls Scene Analysis 51:59 — Why Did I Get Married? Scene Analysis 01:13:11 — Birthday Games 01:24:24 — This or That 01:38:29 — Closing Remarks Cuffed 2 the Culture drops new episodes every Monday — wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us at @Cuffed2theCulture on TikTok & Instagram and @Cuffed2Culture on X. Consider yourself cuffed. 🧡🩷

Comin' in Hot 6/1: Patrick Ta vs Painted by Esther, Summer House Mess & Kevin Hart Doubles Down

Comin' in Hot 6/1/2026 with… Patrick Ta vs Painted by Esther and Jackie Aina stepping in front of Patrick like a shield; the Summer House love triangle in which Amanda claimed, "You can't help who you fall for," after secretly dating her best friend Ciara's ex; Kevin Hart doubling down on his Netflix roast and the George Floyd joke fallout; and the Black Monthly Media Roundup with Is God Is, I Love Boosters, and Nemesis. Cuffed 2 the Culture drops new episodes every Monday wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us at @Cuffed2theCulture on TikTok & Instagram and @Cuffed2Culture on X. Consider yourself cuffed. 🧡🩷