In this episode, I’m joined by the always thoughtful and hilarious Aminata. We start things off with a weekend catch-up, but things quickly get serious when I share two unsettling experiences of being followed in New York City—both within 72 hours. It sparked a deeper conversation about the growing sense of danger in the city and what it’s really like navigating public spaces right now.

From there, we dive into the world of music and live performances, starting with SZA and Kendrick Lamar’s new tour. We ask the tough question: does lip-syncing ruin the concert experience? Spoiler alert—we think it does. We also unpack the larger issue of new artists skipping the fundamentals like vocal training and breath control, and what that means for the quality of live shows today.

The conversation shifts to Tyla, her recent controversial tweets, and whether she’s really stepping into her diva era—or still finding her artistic identity. We talk about how often she’s compared to other artists and whether that’s a sign that her brand isn’t fully formed yet. Then there’s Justin Bieber, who was seen partying with Sexyy Red and Sukihana. While it looked fun on the surface, we share our honest thoughts about the potential of him doing drugs again.

We wrap up with a deep (and honestly hilarious) discussion about NYC life, including how Brooklyn is changing, the realities of living here, and how all of that somehow led us into a full debate on prenups and the wild clauses we’d include. It’s a packed episode full of real talk, music industry hot takes, and honest moments you don’t want to miss.