S2E12: BET Black & Iconic 2026 Recap, DC Black Pride, Roots Picnic, Lizzo Hits DMV, Eric Benet Reacts to the Gays Hitting on Him & More | The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast

S2E18: Nichelle’s Birthday Celebration ft. Lonnie Bee—Surprises, Tears, Hilarious Moments, “Quiet on the Creek” + Gems on Betting on Yourself, Building Your Empire & DC Culture

Kings & Queens!! This isn't just anotherepisode...it's a CELEBRATION! 🎉🥳 This week's episode is one you DON'T want tomiss! It's full of surprises, laughter, heartfelt moments, inspiration,tears, amazing food, and plenty of DMV love as we celebrate Nichelle'sbirthday with family, friends, and one of her dream guests—DMV's ownLonnie Bee! And trust us...Lonnie kept it REAL like only Lonnie can, andstayed with us for the ENTIRE show! 📍Down in the DMV — Birthday Celebration We kick off the party with: 💐 A surprise luxuryfloral presentation from one of our longtime supporters, Tear, celebrating thelaunch of her new floral business. 🍗 Chef Tony caters anincredible birthday spread while we also celebrate the continued growth of DMVDog Grub. 🚗 We recap Chelle'sbirthday weekend...which somehow ended with our car getting TOWED! 😂 🏆 Cathy Hughes receivesthe Key to the City of Washington, DC for her groundbreaking contributions toBlack media. 🎉 And then...Nichelle'sdream guest Lonnie Bee surprises her and joins us for the rest of theshow! ☕ Cup O' Jo— Celeb News & Trending Topics This week we're talking: 💿 R&B & Hip-Hopalbums celebrating milestone anniversaries from 702, Jay-Z, Aaliyah, ToniBraxton, The Fugees, Maxwell, Nas, OutKast, Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, Missy Elliottand more. 🥪 The viral Jersey Mike'sbirthday reward confrontation. ✈️ Pretty Ricky's Spectacularcalls out Southwest Airlines after a boarding dispute. 🎣 Saucy Santana's viral "Quieton the Creek" trend. 🎮 Kai Cenat's StreamerUniversity, the Saucy Santana controversy, Wardrobe's breakout moment, andthe viral drama that had social media talking. 📺What We Watching!? We're discussing: 🎬 Jennifer Lewis sharesan update on a possible Jackie's Back sequel and musical. 🎤 Britney Spears'upcoming biopic. ✨Kelly Rowland addresses the long-running Donna Summer biopic rumors. 🏆 Beyond the Gatesscores an impressive 16 Daytime Emmy nominations in its first year. Plus...what we're watching this weekend! 👑Crown Convos — Lonnie Bee The DMV's own Lonnie Bee joins us for anunforgettable conversation! He opens up about: Plus, we put Lonnie through our hilarious DMVRapid Fire Game, where he reveals his favorite Go-Go bands, carryout spots,childhood memories, DMV legends, dream cast members, and much more. ❤️ We wrap the show with onefinal birthday surprise that'll definitely pull at your heartstrings. 👉 New episodes everyweek covering pop culture, music, entertainment, and everything happeningin the DMV. 🎥 Watch now on ThePrince of Pop Culture Podcast 🎧 Streaming on PrinceofPopCulture.com,Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts & iHeartRadio

S2E17: Chris Brown x Usher DMV Takeover, Jay-Z's Historic Anniversary Concerts, Porsha vs. Shamea, Girlfriends Movie Update, Luenell's Radio Clash & More!

Kings & Queens!! July is in FULL swing and we're backwith another action-packed episode! 🔥 From the viral Netflix "Surviving" trend takingover social media to Jay-Z's historic anniversary concerts, major TVannouncements, Bravo drama, and a spirited Group Chat debate—you already knowwe're covering it ALL!     📍 Down In The DMV —Events, Culture & Community We kick things off with: 🎤 Shoutout to Vontaefollowing his inspiring interview with us and his appearance on WUSA 9. ❤️ Coko receives the jacket andhat JoJo sent after their viral interview and shares them on her InstagramStories. 🎶 JoJo, Ryan & Chellerecap the Chris Brown x Usher tour when it stopped in the DMV, including Mario,Eric Bellinger, Dave Chappelle, Jermaine Dupri, and more. 📺 Behind-the-scenes fromJoJo's latest FOX 5 appearances, including Celebrity Dish, The Marissa MitchellShow, FOX 5 Live Zone, and meeting viral creator Tamia Jones. 🎉 Chelle shareshighlights from her weekend and upcoming birthday plans. Plus, a spotlight on DMV events with Love Jones Eventz.     ☕ Cup O' Jo — Celeb News &Trending Topics This week we're discussing: 🎬 The viral Netflix"Surviving..." social media trend—and what OUR documentaries would becalled. 👑 Jay-Z celebrates the30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and 25 years of The Blueprintwith three sold-out concerts featuring Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Nas, Alicia Keys,Eminem, Rihanna, Pharrell, Usher, Teyana Taylor and more. 🦊 Is Foxy Brown planninga comeback? 🎶 702 celebrates 30 yearswhile reflecting on their legacy, sisterhood, and honoring Irish.   📺 What We Watching!? This week we're talking: 🐆 Disney officiallyannounces The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen 🍑 The latest explosivefallout between Porsha and Shamea on RHOA 🎬 Mara Brock Akil sharesan update on her vision for a Girlfriends movie.     🗣️ The Ponderosa — GroupChat Luenell's heated radio interview has everyone talking. Did the station disrespect her by failing to promote herappearance... or did she overreact? We're breaking down both sides and opening the floor for ourviewers to weigh in.     👉 New episodes weeklycovering the latest in pop culture, music, entertainment, and DMV culture. 🎥 Watch on PrinceofPopCulture.com 🎧 Streaming on Spotify,Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts & iHeartRadio.

S2E16: Yung Miami “Spend Dat” Debate, Beyoncé Drops New Music, ESSENCE Fest Recap + Crown Convos with Vontae

Kings & Queens!! We promised NO breaks in July, and we’re back with another action-packed episode! 🔥 This week we’re talking music, culture, viral debates, and welcoming DMV’s own singer, actor, and creative Vontaeto the group chat for an inspiring Crown Convos interview. 📍 Down In The DMV — Events, Culture & Community 📺 Our latest FOX 5 recap — including the wild cartrouble that almost stopped the show (but couldn’t stop us 😂) 🎉 Holiday weekend recaps, DMV updates, and what’scoming next! ☕ Cup O’ Jo — Celeb News & Trending Topics This week we’re getting into: 💰 Yung Miami “Spend Dat” Debate The viral summer anthem has sparked a major conversation after India.Arie, Nicci Gilbert, LisaRaye, Trick Daddy, Uncle Luke, Monica and more weighed in. Are critics being fair, or isCaresha being held to a different standard? 📻 Big Tigger Update Tigger steps away from his V103 radio show amid ongoing legal drama, new footage surfacing, and Francesca Amiker’s defamation lawsuit. 🐝 Beyoncé Drops “Morning Dew(Donk)” Queen Bey surprises fans with new music while Mathew Knowles responds to criticism about his role in Beyoncé’s career. 🎤 Chris Brown x Usher Tour Update The highly anticipated tour hits the DMV with Mario and Eric Bellinger officially added to the lineup. ⚜️ ESSENCE Festival Recap We’re breaking down: • Brandy & Monica taking the stage together • Missy Elliott, Brandy, Monica, Kandi & Mona Scott Young being honored • Monica’s emotional speech honoring her father and thanking Brandy & TheNorwood family • Missy Elliott’s Aaliyah tribute featuring Mýa, Normani, Chlöe, Sevyn Streeter, Ryan Destiny & more 📺 What We Watching!? 🎬 Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?gets a premiere date with Taraji P. Henson joining the cast 📺 Chelle recaps Netflix’s Worst Neighbor Ever 👀 JoJo dishes on his guilty pleasure watch: Bad Boyson Zeus 🚨 Chelle Crime Line Chelle breaks down the heartbreaking Nolan Wells story 👑 Crown Convos: This week we sit down with DMV’sown Vontae! From growing up in foster care tocreating his own lane as an independent artist, actor, and creative, Vontae opens up about: ✨ His inspiring journey and overcoming adversity 🎶Building his music career independently 🎤Performing with Tamar Braxton in a viral moment seen by millions 🎧Getting his music heard by Timbaland & Kandi Burruss 🎭His transition into theater with RAISIN and The Wiz-ard Musical 🏆His Wammie nomination 🎥Upcoming music, film projects, and potential international opportunities andmore! 👉 New episodes weekly covering popculture, music, entertainment, and DMV culture. 🎥 Watch now on The Prince of PopCulture Podcast 🎧Streaming on PrinceofPopCulture.com, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts& iHeartRadio

S2E15: BET Awards Recap, B2K x Pretty Ricky Verzuz Recap, Our Giant BBQ Battle Exclusive with Chuck Brown’s Son Wiley Brown, Oprah vs. Whitney Houston’s Estate & More

🔥 S2 E15 IS LIVE! 🔥 Kings & Queens!! We’re BACK after a week off and kicking off the magical month of July✨ Join 🇺🇸! We’re recapping an incredible weekend and diving into all the biggest stories in music, entertainment, and pop culture! 📍 Down In The DMV 🍖We take you behind the scenes of the 34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle, where weserved as onsite coverage collaborators! 🎤Exclusive interviews with Teddy Carpenter, Malik Dope, Trina Boo, Kim Michelle,Sharrell Duncan & more 👑Wiley Brown (Chuck Brown's son) drops a MAJOR update on the long-awaited ChuckBrown biopic 🏳️‍🌈 Plus recaps from Pride, AFRAM& Juneteenth celebrations around the DMV ☕Cup O' Jo 🎶B2K vs. Pretty Ricky Verzuz recap... who REALLY won?! 🔥Chris Brown & Usher kick off their highly anticipated joint tour 🕊️Remembering Clive Davis and unpacking the complicated conversations surroundinghis legacy 👀Oprah vs. Whitney Houston's estate... was Oprah out of line? 💜Missy Elliott honors Aaliyah while receiving a major honor herself 🙏Kirk Franklin's viral confrontation with a fan 📺 What We Watching!? 🍑RHOA reunion tea—Andy says ATL is BACK! 🥂RHUGT: Roaring 20 trailer finally drops... and NeNe is BACK! ❄️ Snowfall's The Drop getsa premiere date 🏆Our full BET Awards recap, including Janet Jackson surprising Teyana Taylor,Lauryn Hill's Living Legend tribute, D'Angelo's tribute, Cardi B, Leon Thomas,Kehlani, Clipse, Doechii & all the night's biggest moments! 🎥 Plus, don't miss our FOX 5 update and what's comingup next! 👇🏾 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who won B2K vs. Pretty Ricky?And what was YOUR favorite BET Awards moment? 🎧Watch & stream now on PrinceofPopCulture.com, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts & iHeart+ Facebook Live

S2E14: Our Website Launch, Major Media Collab & Ticket Giveaway, Mýa Responds, FOTS Quentin Meets Beyoncé, B2K x Pretty Ricky Verzuz, Cash Money x No Limit Tour+ Love to the Obamas & More!

🔥 S2E14: WE’VE GOT BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS!! 🔥 Including a special ticket giveaway to several viewers—tune in for your chanceto win! 🎟️👀 Kings & Queens!! We’re kicking off Father’s Day Weekend, Juneteenth Weekend &the first official weekend of Summer ☀️✊🏾🏳️‍🌈 Here’s what we’re covering this week:   📍 Down In The DMV — Events, Culture& Community 🎂 Our 1-Year Anniversary Month 🌐 The official launch of PrinceofPopCulture.com— your new home for episodes, interviews, BTS, photoshoots, media galleries,exclusives, event submissions, booking inquiries & our mailing list. 🎓 Graduations 🎤 Family of the Show, Quentin joins us and disheson meeting Beyoncé at Roots Picnic, Front Porch Live's sold-out MGM show, Lizzo pulling up to the Porch & more!   PLUS:   ❤️Mýa Update: After JoJo’s FOX 5 campaign and social media push, Mýaresponded and connected him with her team. Could a birthday month interview bein the works? 🧥 Coko Update: After our interview with Coko andJaye Michael went viral, Coko revealed she loved JoJo’s jacket—so he trackeddown the LAST one and is sending it to her, along with some POP merch. 🔥 BIG NEWS: The Prince of Pop Culture Podcasthas landed a major brand coverage collaboration as the official on-site coveragepartners for the livestream for Giant BBQ Battle, June 27-28 in Washington, DC! The event features: Junkyard Band, Rare Essence, TCB, EU featuring Sugar Bear, Raheem DeVaughn & The Crank Crusaders, Chuck Brown Band, Tito Puente Jr.,The Kim Michelle Experience, and more! And because it’s our birthday month… we’re giving away tickets! 🎟️🔥   ☕ Cup O’ Jo — Celeb News & Trending Topics Your go-to segment for the biggest celebrity headlines, viral moments & conversations shaping the culture. 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month recaps from Philly, Baltimore & LA,including Patti LaBelle honored for her LGBTQ advocacy, Trina, Wes Moore’sPride festivities 🎶 DMV’s own Raheem DeVaughn scores his second BillboardNo. 1 with “You (20th Anniversary Edition)” ⚖️Tyra Banks files a lawsuit against Netflix over the America’s Next Top Modeldocumentary 📻 Big Tigger returns to radio and addresses theallegations and controversy surrounding his marriage 👀 Diddy’s projected release date moves up to February2028 — can he successfully return to entertainment? 🎤 B2K vs Pretty Ricky Verzuz is OFFICIALLY happening 💸 Cash Money & No Limit release joint tour dates   PLUS: 📺 What We Watching!? — TV, RealityTV, Streaming, Film & More Need something to binge if you’re not outside this holiday weekend? We do a quick recap of some things to watch and wanna hear from you on what you’re watchingover the holiday break. ❤️ Love To See It The Obamas unveiled a breathtaking new portrait of themselves titled The Obamas: Springing Forth, 2026 We discuss the meaning behind the artwork, the symbolism woven throughout the piece, and its permanent home at the Obama Presidential Center opening thisJuneteenth weekend in Chicago.   👉 New episodes weekly covering the latest in popculture, music, entertainment & DMV culture. 🎥 Watch now on The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast 🎧 Streaming on PrinceofPopCulture.com, FacebookLive, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts & iHeartRadio.