On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the tenth and final episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Lost," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on the season finale, our overall thoughts for the season and predictions for season 5.

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the ninth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Trying," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season finale!

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the eighth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Happy," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season!

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the seventh episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Trippin'," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the remainder of the season!

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the sixth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Done," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season!

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fifth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Movin' On," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the second half of the season!

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the fourth episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Losin' It," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the rest of the season!

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the third episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Thankful," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the  rest of the season!

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the second episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Distant," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the season!

INSECURE SEASON 4, EPISODE 1 RECAP: LOWKEY FEELIN' MYSELF On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I recap the first episode of Insecure’s Season 4, “Lowkey Feelin' Myself," with my best friend, Bianca. Check out our thoughts on this episode and our predictions for the new season!

Are you stressed out? Of course you’re stressed out. We’re ALL stressed out. But, did you ever consider that you may actually be addicted to stress? On this episode, I'm joined by Vaughn N. Gay, LPC of Holistic Atlanta (@the.atl.lpc), a Master Addiction Counselor who helped break down our addictions to stress. We discuss how stress tricks our brains into thinking it’s actually pleasurable, the fear of being happy, and breaking the addiction. Email us your comments at...

What Hot Boy/Girl Summer would be complete without a sip of rosé? On this episode, I am joined by Donae Burston (@thurstonburstoniii), CEO of La Fête du Rosé (@lafeterose), and we discuss what got him into the wine industry, whether being labeled a “Black owned business” can negatively impact opportunity, and what fast food item pairs well with rosé. Listen and give us your opinion! Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On this episode, I am joined by Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR (@richandREGULAR), the financial power couple featured on CBS This Morning, the NY Times, and Essence Magazine to talk about F.I.R.E., the aggressive financial lifestyle many are turning to so that they can retire early. We discuss the basics of F.I.R.E. and whether or not everyone needs a side hustle. Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

This episode is something I recorded in 2017 for the 3rd season of the podcast “You Had Me at Black.” The story didn’t make the season, but show creator Martina Abrahams Ilunga, graciously gave me the files from our recording, and I’ve taken the story I shared about my first trip to Dubai and created a bonus ep for you. After listening to the episode, check out You Had Me Black, where they’re reclaiming the Black narrative by passing regular people the mic to share their stories in their own wo

On this episode, I am joined by Michael “Mr. ColliPark” Crooms (@realmrcollipark), super producer & DJ, and we talked about his career and the impact he’s had on the music industry. We discuss the origins of “twerk,” how his first hit, the Ying Yang Twins’ “Wait (The Whisper Song),” almost didn’t happen, discovering Soulja Boy, and being responsible for a song played at every Black function, “The Wobble.” ungentrifiedpodcast.com Email us your questions/comments at ungentrified

In this bonus mini-cast of UNGENTRIFIED, DJ B-Hen (@djbhen) and I sit down and try to put each other on to some new music. Check out our picks and let us know who had the best choices. Kent’s Picks: 1. Batuk - Just To Touch 2. Avelino - 1 in a Million 3. Da Capo - Thando Lwami feat. Miss Dippy DJ B-Hen’s Picks: 1. Burna Boy - PH City Vibration 2. Robert Glasper feat. Alex Isley - No One Like You (KAYTRANADA Remix) 3. Tropkillaz - Disbroqueia a Tela ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod

What happens to #BlackBoyJoy when that boy becomes a man? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jason Rosario (@jason__rosario), creator of the digital platform "The Lives of Men," and host of the new Yahoo show, "Dear Men," and we try to find the answer to that question by breaking down what factors give Black men a chance to be their authentic selves. ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I review Jordan Peele’s second horror film, “Us,” with my best friend, Bianca. We work our way through the movie and discuss our pre-viewing theories, our spoiler-filled opinions on the film as a whole, Lupita’s performance, the symbolism throughout the movie, and the ending. NOTE: This recap is not for people who have yet to view the film. ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On this episode, I am joined by Julius Tillery (@blackcotton.us), one of the youngest Black farmers in the country and owner of Black Cotton, a cotton farm based in North Carolina . We talk about what Black farmers go through within the industry, our community’s history with cotton farming, and whether or not “Queen Sugar” gets it right about the lives of Black farmers. ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On this episode, I am joined by Vaughn Dabney (@mrdabney), founder of Empty Box Media and man on a mission to build his own tiny home within a truck. We talk about who inspired him to make a home out of a delivery truck, the one thing he didn’t consider about not living in a traditional home, what dating looks like to tiny home owners, and where the resources are for Black people looking to live the tiny home life. Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On this episode, I'm joined by Rondel Holder (@kingronthedon), founder of Soul Society 101 and documentarian to chat about the pilgrimage he took to Africa after taking a DNA test. We discuss his experience in Benin & Togo after learning his DNA results, the Black community's view on DNA testing, his perspective on Black people traveling back to Africa, and whether the trip “home” has changed him. ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod Email your questions/comments to...

Ndaba: a Zulu word, meaning “a meeting of the minds to discuss a very important topic.” On this episode, I'm joined by Bheki Dube, owner of Curiocity Hostels and Vuyo Mpantsha & Fhatuwani Mukheli of I See A Different You, a marketing firm dedicated to sharing uniquely South African stories to chat about exposing the world to Johannesburg’s buzzing creative scene. We discuss how media often negatively influences the world’s view of Africa, and what defines the creative pulse of...

On this episode, I am joined by Kellita Smith (@kellitasmith1), Peabody Award winning actress for her role on the Emmy award winning Bernie Mac show, and current lead actress on SyFy’s Z Nation to chat about being the first Black lead actor (male or female) in a series on the network and the weight of being "the first." ungentrifiedpodcast.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On this episode, I am joined by Chris Classic (@mrchrisclassic), the American Music Award winner, creator of the fragrance Savoir Faire & social media maven to chat about the ups & downs of being a social media “influencer” in the Black community. We discuss how the Black community creates & consumes media, his perspective on social media as an individual with a massive following, and the moment when people share a little too much online. Email your questions/comments to...