Demi returns from hiatus; Shannon Sharpe and Katt Williams break the Internet; a comprehensive review of the new The Color Purple  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s Africa adventure comes to a close; Jamie Foxx gives us a sign; Isaiah Washington is the new Tyrese; Eboni K. Williams won’t date just anybody; "Queen Charlotte" is solid; Demi was wrong about Andrew Gillum. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Paris; Ciara and Russell create a new life; Ashanti and Nelly are flourishing; Tory Lanez is sentenced for shooting Meg; ludicrous accusations about Jamie Foxx; the Fade in the Water. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For unapologetic Black girls (and women) who give people their *** to kiss when the racism and sexism is enough. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna’s Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites. Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi arrives in Johannesburg… without power; Dee Barnes has thoughts on that Dr. Dre award; Gina Prince Bythewood explains why “white” awards matter - and why they shouldn’t be called white; TJ Holmes is up to four (alleged) office trysts and is mad about being called a predator ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hakeem Jefferies is Black and the HPIC; Nelly loses is over Ashanti; reviews of “Riches” and “First Wives Club”; Deion Sanders leaves Jackson State, TJ Holmes is community peen. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story Demi forgot to tell; The Murder Inc doc isn’t trash (Gotti still is); Mike Tyson is rightfully mad about that Hulu series he didn’t co-sign   ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get a 30-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Get 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. Build your credit this new year. Just open a Chime Checking Account with a $200+ qualified direct deposit to get started. Go to https://chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Budapest; Juvvie's Tiny Desk was worth the wait; the Supreme Court hates America; public husbands are acting a whole mess this week; Rolling Stone eviscerates Jonathan Majors. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet and you can get an extra three months FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns home. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://apostrophe.com/ratchet when you use our code: RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi celebrates a milestone; A viral Tik Tok vid makes wild accusations against a prominent married man; Rudi Gulliani ordered to pay $148M for defamation of Black women; TRIGGER WARNING: Vin Diesel is sued for sexual assault by a former assistant; the final unofficial book club recap of Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Through Fire” aka ‘The Chronicles of Ms. Sheila and That **** Bob’ ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe dot com slash RATCHET when you use our code: RATCHET.  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiger and his cubs; The Color Purple movie turns 38; Beyoncé drops “breaking news”; Christian Keyes accuses a Hollywood billionaire of sexual harassment and assault; a thorough and complete breakdown of The Gilded Age S2 finale; Jonathan Majors found guilty… and officially dropped by Marvel. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe dot com slash RATCHET when you use our code: RATCHET.  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All the Black folks nominated for Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards; Cardi and Offset are off again; New Diddy revelations in the LA Times; Part IV of the never-ending recap of “Walk Through Fire” by Sheila Johnson. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off with bundle deals during Buffy’s Holiday Sale at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

300 vs 400; Fantasia is in her winning season; Demi finds a new home?; Ciara had the baby; Oprah makes it to the National Portrait Gallery; This Jonathan Majors trial is beyond nuts. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off with bundle deals during Buffy’s Holiday Sale at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kendrick Lamar is epic at #moveafrika; Usher celebrates 100 shows; Time snubs Beyoncé; Jeannie vs Jeezy is getting messier; Russell Simmons is next-level delusional; Diddy addresses all his sexual assault allegations; TRIGGER WARNING: a fourth lawsuit against Diddy, from a minor; Cassie’s bestie clears Sean Combs in Rolling Stone. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Start building your credit. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Get 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. So take yourself off the naughty list with the number-one-rated VPN. Visit https://expressvpn.com/ratchet, and get three extra months for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi visits Rwanda and crosses gorillas in the mist off her bucket list; TRIGGER WARNING: descriptions of extreme of violence/torture against women and children at the Rwandan Genocide Musuem; Ashanti and Nelly are expecting?!; Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick are a Kennedy Center honorees; the Jonathan Majors trial is the sh— show everyone expected it to be. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Start building your credit. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Get 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. So take yourself off the naughty list with the number-one-rated VPN. Visit https://expressvpn.com/ratchet, and get three extra months for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Renaissance” is here… for some people; Swifties live among us; The Ava’s “Origin” is almost here; “High on the Hog” Season 2 is amazing; Sheila and Bob are back, part 3. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final #seesomeworld trip comes to an end; the world premiere of Beyonce’s Renaissance film; Mama Knowles flips on er’rybody; more sexual assault lawsuits; Diddy’s out at Revolt; Bill Cosby is broke?  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trigger Warning: Shortly before the New York Survivor’s Act ended on Friday, there were a flurry of lawsuits against Black celebrity men (or men who operate in Black spaces). Demi discusses the details of several of them which include detailed descriptions of sexual abuse and assault; Also, Teyana Taylor files for divorce, alleging emotional abuse. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepod Go to https://tryfirstleaf.com/ratchet to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi hosts #seesomeworld in Ghana; Beyoncé headed to Vegas?; Issa Rae covers Marie Claire; a review of Black Cake; Will Smith’s former assistant makes shocking (and salacious) allegations; more thoughts on Puffy and Cassie; Chapters 3-6 of Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Through Fire”  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepod Go to https://tryfirstleaf.com/ratchet to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns to Ghana; the new season of The Crown drops, Cassie drops a bombshell federal lawsuit against Puff/Diddy/Love/ Sean Combs accusing him of physical abuse, rape and sex trafficking… then they settle for an undisclosed sum a day later. WTF?!  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off with bundle deals during Buffy’s Early Black Friday Sale at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Recover properly with @waterboy and get 15% off at https://waterboy.com/RATCHET! #waterboypartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre 3K releases his first album in 17 years (on Friday); Tracy Chapman is the first Black person ever to win CMAs “Song of the Year”;  Denzel lands two epic roles; The Jacksons are delulu; Sheila Johnson’s “Walk Thru Fire”, pages 1-50/chapters 1-3 (I know, I know. It will all make sense when you listen) ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off with bundle deals during Buffy’s Early Black Friday Sale at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Recover properly with @waterboy and get 15% off at https://waterboy.com/RATCHET! #waterboypartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicki Minaj lands the cover of Vogue; Missy (and Mama) in the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Lori and Damson Idris have come to an end; Keke Palmer’s ex is crazy-deranged (and his brother ain’t much better... allegedly ); Mama Palmer is about that life. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self If you want to get way more shows and save money while you’re at it go to https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Don’t forget to use my link so you can get three extra months free. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. Start building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi still in the DMV; review of “Priscilla”; Sheila Johnson’s memoir is hot tea still on the stove; New Edition heads to Vegas; Jeezy opens up to NIa Long about his divorce Ochocinco converts to Keith Lee; stop policing Yvonne Oriji (and all women) . ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self If you want to get way more shows and save money while you’re at it go to https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Don’t forget to use my link so you can get three extra months free. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Delaware for the Anne Lowe exhibition; “Priscilla” might be a good look; Ursher is a bonafide menace; Nelly and Ashanti release the molars (again); Marvel’s Jonathan Majors problem; Keith Lee is in preparation for his winning season  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Get a free trial at https://shipstation.com Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi wraps up America; the Milli Vanilli doc; The NY Times expose on Yeezy; Keith Lee causes an uproar in Atlanta; the final chapters of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 300-400. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi prepares for her next adventure; first dates have Black social media in a chokehold; Ciara is no longer the villain (she never was); Jada Pinkett Smith hits the NYT list; Will Smith launches a podcast; Jonathan Majors has a(nother) new court date; people are more concerned Dwight Howard is bi or gay than they are that he allegedly assaulted somebody’s son;  reviewing part 3 of Jada’s “Worthy”, pages 200-300. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Give your palate what it really wants with Firstleaf. Go to https://tryfirstleaf.com/ratchet to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. https://sakara.com/ratchet. Feel it for yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Perry heads to Netflix; Halle Bailey is a Gen Z Game Changer; Angel Reese signs with Reebok; Steve Harvey flips at the Grio Awards; TJ Holmes and Amy are still going; People are mad (again) about Mo’Nique being raised; Jay Z tells us (again) to take the $500k; Brian McKnight is a real life villain; Part 2 of Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Worthy”  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Give your palate what it really wants with Firstleaf. Go to https://tryfirstleaf.com/ratchet to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. https://sakara.com/ratchet. Feel it for yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi does a day of nothing; Reviews of "Beckham” and “The Burial”; Jussie Smollett heads to rehab; Jeezy addresses his divorce; Suge Knight’s podcast from prison; better for Lupita; Jada’s “Unworthy” has been grossly misconstrued. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner So get your money’s worth and get three extra months of ExpressVPN for FREE, when you go to https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

African Fashion and Spike Lee’s keepsakes at the Brooklyn Museum; Jay Z gives major inspo at the Brooklyn Library; Leslie Odom Jr. and Ossie Davis and African braiders on Broadway; too classy for The Cheesecake Factory; new memoirs from the Slutty Vegan Founder, America’s first Black woman billionaire and Brittney Spears; Mo’Nique minds her business and Will Smith DGAF. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner So get your money’s worth and get three extra months of ExpressVPN for FREE, when you go to https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in NYC; reviews of Dave Chappelle in DC, Maxwell backed by an orchestra, and Netflix’s upcoming “Rustin”; Lenny Kravitz, butt-nekkid at 59; Beyoncé stops rumors of a rivalry with Taylor Swift; everybody (seemingly) hates Jada. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet #honeylovepod Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumepodcast.com! #lumepod Get 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DMV Demi; Gen V on Prime; new trailers for The Color Purple and The Gilded Age; Black Barbie gets a documentary; “Eye-Suh” Rae at Culture Con; Spider-Man vs Spider-Man. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet #honeylovepod Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumepodcast.com! #lumepod Get 15% off RIGHT NOW at https://masterclass.com/ratchet Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in the DMV; Simone Biles and Team USA break more records; Drake pulls an Irv Gotti; Deion Sanders (and his good teeth) on the cover of Time; Michael Jordan makes the Forbes 400 List; The Obamas celebrate another anniversary; Jason Derulo is sued for sexual harassment in the workplace. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Visit https://sakara.com/ratchet for 20% off your first order.  If you want to get access to hundreds of new shows, use my link right now https://expressvpn.com/ratchet and you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free. Start building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns to East America; Renaissance comes to an end, but not really; OutKast is everlasting; Beauty as currency; another Hollywood divorce. ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Visit https://sakara.com/ratchet for 20% off your first order.  If you want to get access to hundreds of new shows, use my link right now https://expressvpn.com/ratchet and you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free. Start building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi ends her Paris adventure with a bang; the writer’s strike finally ends; Tupac’s alleged killer arrested; Brittany Renner on Club Shay Shay causes an Internet meltdown. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Visit https://sakara.com/ratchet for 20% off your first order. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi back in Paris; Opening night of Ursher in Paris; UrsherBowl in Vegas coming soon; Deion Sanders; a Black woman takes over at a British Vogue; Johnathan Majors confuses TF outta everyone; another lawsuit— and award— for Lizzo  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod https://sakara.com/RATCHET for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi (still) in Bali; Jeezy files for divorce from Jeannie; Teyana and Iman split amicably; D. Wade (accidentally?) confirms he and Gab lied about “the break baby”;? Nicki Minaj’s husband can’t go outside; Is Deion Sanders is the Beyoncé of sports?  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner Get 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s return to America; there’s a new Diddy album; Bethann Hardison’s new documentary; the best show on TV just got cancelled; an investigation into Tim Scott’s imaginary GF; Tyler Perry offers horrendous relationship advice. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner Get 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Bali; the Blackest VMAs ever; the final season of Top Boy over-delivers; the woman hit with the brick drops receipts. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet #honeylovepod https://sakara.com/RATCHET for 20% off your first order. Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET for 15% off an annual membership. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Bali; Robin Roberts gets married; Coco Gauff’s big win; Hip Hop 50 at the VP’s House; Lionel Richie DGAF; Spain’s soccer president (finally) resigns; A real life Strawberry Letter; Steve defends his girl; the $95M hand job. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet #honeylovepod https://sakara.com/RATCHET for 20% off your first order. Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET for 15% off an annual membership. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi knocks two more items off her bucket list; a new doc on Donyale Luna, the first Black Supermodel; Naomi Campbell releases her first fashion line; The stolen shoes story makes it to NYT; #brickgate is called a hoax (it isn’t); Cardi and Meg release a more tame version of”WAP”. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Secure your online activity by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/ratchet TODAY Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet #lumepod Sign up for Chime today, and make this summer the best one yet - for yourself and your wallet. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns to Paris;  Little Richard on CNN; Beyoncé and Diana Ross celebrate B-day in LA; Puffy gives Bad Boy artists their publishing back (ie, hell has frozen over); the Internet reacts to a man hitting a woman with a brick, and a man stealing a woman’s shoes. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Secure your online activity by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/ratchet TODAY Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet #lumepod Sign up for Chime today, and make this summer the best one yet - for yourself and your wallet. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s Côte d’Azur adventures continue; Method Man covers Cassius; Naomi Campbell goes off-brand?; Mitch McConnell on mute (again); The Beyoncé Industrial Complex brings joy; **SPOILERS** for “Lioness” and “BS High”. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Stop letting people keep logs of what you do online. Visit https://expressvpn.com/ratchet right now and find out how you can get 3 months free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi adventures thru the South of France; Funky Dineva apologizes; Cardi and Zendaya cover The September Issues; Whoopi Goldberg reveals she is heterosexual;  Keke Palmer turns 30; Spain’s Women’s World Cup win is overshadowed by predator behavior. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Stop letting people keep logs of what you do online. Visit https://expressvpn.com/ratchet right now and find out how you can get 3 months free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi starts her French Riviera Odyssey; We knew “William” before This Is Us;  Gilded Age — and The Peggy— return; Sally Richardson Whitfield keeps a job; The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill turns 25; the alleged Halle Bailey situation; Halle Berry takes an L on the divorce settlement (after 8 years); the finale of the new SATC. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi (finally) heads to Versailles; Lizzo’s current dancers give her a co-sign; Sha’Carri Richardson wins big in Budapest; the 4th Black Bachelorette picks a Black guy; Ron Cephas Jones goes to See The King; a misogynist podcast is demonetized. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/RATCHET #honeylovepod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get 25% off your first order at https://www.buffy.co with code RR. Thank you to Buffy for supporting the channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perfect dates in Paris; Ursher’s “Boyfriend” video featuring Keke Palmer; more wild details about the “Blind Side”; BET isn’t being sold anymore. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to get 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event. Certain exclusions apply. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [RATCHET] at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Get unlimited access to every class—and right now, as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you can get 15% off when you go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet . Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi goes chateau-hopping (ie, knocking items off her bucket list); The Abby moves to nights on CNN; the Black guy from “The Blind Side” says he was never adopted (or paid for the movie); The twice-impeached former POTUS is indicted a fourth time; Usher and Keke Palmer are trolling us. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to get 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event. Certain exclusions apply. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [RATCHET] at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Get unlimited access to every class—and right now, as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you can get 15% off when you go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet . Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi galavants around Paris; White women and trust are having a bad week; Magic and Cookie are STILL on the yacht. Still; Stale and tepid tea is poured about The Marj; a new doc about women in hip hop; “Pain Killer” is the best new thing on “TV”. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Start building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Protect your privacy TODAY and get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free. Visit https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Paris; Ciara and Russell create a new life; Ashanti and Nelly are flourishing; Tory Lanez is sentenced for shooting Meg; ludicrous accusations about Jamie Foxx; the Fade in the Water. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Start building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Protect your privacy TODAY and get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free. Visit https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s Black card is suspended, also her last London hurrah; Trump faces a fourth set of charges… and with a Black judge; Lizzo is accused of f—ery and shenanigans; Jonathan Majors and his girlfriend are back in court… again. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to get 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi takes a tour of Bath, and Bridgerton; Beyoncé in NYC FOMO; prayers for Iyanla Vanzant; Carlee’s ex-BF is attention whoring; Cardi throws a mic. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to get 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in London; Carlee’s ex-BF seeks more attention; Ms. Tina files for divorce from Uncle Richard; recaps of the latest episodes of Hijack and the SATC reboot. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi heads to the movies (twice); Jamie Foxx thanks his fans; Black women have a blind spot when it comes to trans women. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi recovers in London; tons of Black people are getting recognized on the Walk of Fame; TV recaps; the Alabama hoax. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://www.jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns to London, sick AF, waist beads falling off; Brandy makes the Walk of Fame (long overdue); the Carlee Russell hoax (?); that ice cream date. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://www.jennikayne.com/RATCHET #jennikaynepartner ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi does a bday do-over in Lisbon, and runs out of hair supplies in Porto; reviews of Survival of the Thickest, EP 4 of SATC2; and EP4 of Hijack; the actors are on strike now too. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s endless shenanigans in Lisbon; Naomi Osaka is a new Mom; Jamie Foxx re-emerges; Keke Palmer on the Cover of The Cut (and no, she’s not talking about THAT); Ursher the Menace; Jonah Hill embarrasses white men. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi's London adventures are T-30; Essence vs. the bookstore gets resolved, kinda; Meg twerking on the Essence Fest stage; Uncle Luke shames Janelle Monae; Keke Palmer’s Baby Daddy loses his GD mind on the Internet. Get unlimited access to every class - and right now, as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you can get 15% off when you go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Sign up for Chime today, and make this summer the best one yet - for yourself and your wallet. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s Fourth (in London) is miserable: The Color Purple heads to Essence Fest; Idris Elba in “Hijack” review; The Empress on Netflix review; SATC2 EP 3 review. Get unlimited access to every class - and right now, as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you can get 15% off when you go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Budapest; Juvvie's Tiny Desk was worth the wait; the Supreme Court hates America; public husbands are acting a whole mess this week; Rolling Stone eviscerates Jonathan Majors. Get 22% off @iherb with promo code RATCHET at https://iherb.com/?rcode=RATCHET #iherbpodcast This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to get 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event.  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Vienna aka “the best city to live in” on Earth; twerking at slave dungeons in Ghana; Nia Long is writing a 90s memoir; review of S2 of “And Just Like That”; Meagan Good soft launches her new boo at his court date; the purchase date for #seesomeworld trip to Ghana. Get 22% off @iherb with promo code RATCHET at https://iherb.com/?rcode=RATCHET #iherbpodcast This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to get 10% off during their Summer Refresh Event.  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Paris (again); The rich people 'under the sea'; Demi chats with author Tia Williams about her book-turned-Netflix flick, The Perfect Find. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi begins a new adventure; Yellowjackets on Showtime; the NBA shows grace to Ja Morant;  Beyonce goes on an IG posting spree; Solange has been found!; Russell Simmons has a very bad Father’s Day. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi faces eviction; Tiny Desk is on fire for Black Music Month; Anita Baker fires her “support act”; Did Tyler Perry buy BET or not?; African Mean Girls in London; John Boyega covers Ebony; Adam Silver announces Ja Morant’s punishment. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepod Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Amsterdam; Egypt is mad— again— over Black people being affiliated with Egypt; Kelis responds about Bill Murray; Nelly and Ashanti are in matching, tailored evening wear; a woman accuses “Namor” of sexual assault; D Wade explains why Gabby goes 50/50 with him; The Orange had boxes of classified documents in his damn bathroom; Auntie Anita Baker responds to Uncle Babyface (deep sigh). ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepod Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi finds Black history in Amsterdam; East America can't breathe; a new (alleged) couple wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card; Babyface and Charlie Wilson do Tiny Desk (separately); Trump indicted… again!; the lady who murdered the Mother of 4 is a lying liar who lies; The Head of CNN aka the guy who fired Don Lemon, is out. Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. If you want to get way more shows and save money while you’re at it go to https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Don’t forget to use my link so you can get three extra months free. Get unlimited access to every class—and right now, as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you can get 15% off when you go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet. Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi has FOMO for East American Summer; another random (racist?) shooting in Florida?!; Tina Turner's husband gets half; The Donna Summer documentary; Jemele Hill and Spotify clears and clears up rumors about her Spotify deal; where is Solange?; and WTF is happening in Senegal? Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. If you want to get way more shows and save money while you’re at it go to https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Don’t forget to use my link so you can get three extra months free. Get unlimited access to every class—and right now, as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you can get 15% off when you go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet. Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in London; Usher in Paris; we’re not getting a Tina Turner funeral; the SATC reboot (finally) cuts the check for “Samantha Jones”; Shannon Sharpe moves on from Fox Sports; Lizzo (rightfully) flips out; RIP to Ms. Jacky O; eventually we’ll find out what’s happening with Ja Morant. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi attends a magical Black people summation Paris, review of “The Beyonce Show”, Diddy and Careesha “Act Bad” on video. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Springtime (and Beyoncé)  in Paris; RIP Tina Turner;  Halle Bailey is everywhere; Issa Rae is a bigger boss than we knew; Rudy Gulliani is a gigantic perv, allegedly. Protect your online privacy by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet TODAY! Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/ratchet! #jennikaynepartner Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Paris; Queer Beer for all; Janelle Monae’s boobs are everywhere; Martha Stewart’s soft light on the SI cover; “The Color Purple” trailer is everything; Big Bezos makes an honest woman out of his mistress; D Wade offered to cover Gabby Union. Protect your online privacy by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet TODAY! Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/ratchet! #jennikaynepartner Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi and Mum are obsessed with Tina Turner; Mrs. Jaxson speaks (next week); Meghan and Harry are pursued by the paps; No one from the ‘burbs (or private schools) is all that surprised by Ja Morant; the Internet inexplicably goes crazy over Gabby Union; Savannah James is the wifely ideal (and is probably gonna be the next Ayesha Curry). ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi and Mum in London; The Sasha is a full adult; Usher earns a degree; Uncle Joe goes to HU; Jonathan Majors has a new boo?; Ja Morant gonna end up like Franklin Saint. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TD Jakes has a new book, “Disruptive Thinking”, DeMarco Morgan is official at GMA3; reviews of “Air” and “Citadel”; "The Little Mermaid" is almost here!; Angel Reese for Sports Illustrated; Missy Elliott heads to the Hall of Fame; George Santos faces 20 years in prison; CNN platforms a sexual predator; Jonathan Majors has his (first) day in court  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Follow Even the Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music or Wondery app. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi moves to London; The Royal Coronation; Demi finally watches “Till” (Danielle Deadwyler was robbed of an Oscar nod); review of “Queen Charlotte”; the R&B battle that may or may not have actually happened. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Follow Even the Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music or Wondery app. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s Africa adventure comes to a close; Jamie Foxx gives us a sign; Isaiah Washington is the new Tyrese; Eboni K. Williams won’t date just anybody; "Queen Charlotte" is solid; Demi was wrong about Andrew Gillum. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get your money’s worth at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code Unlocked at https://www.honeylove.com/! #honeylovepod Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Follow Even the Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music or Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s writer’s room ends (the writers are on strike); Reviews of all the TV Demi watched for the 13 hours it took to take her braids out; Reviews of (almost) all The Blacks that attended The Met Gala, plus what they wore. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get your money’s worth at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code Unlocked at https://www.honeylove.com/! #honeylovepod Go to https://shipstation.com and use code RESPECT today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Follow Even the Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music or Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave Simone Biles (and her edges) alone; Nia Long’s ex gets a new job; Jamie Foxx is still in our prayers; Tyrese gets unfairly dragged…  kinda; Martin Lawrence gets a gold star; Desiigner’s snake is out on a plane;  El Don is out at CNN. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now. Go to https://zocdoc.com/RATCHET and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi deletes her social media platforms because she is being stalked; her long-awaited trip to Mozambique is a GD disaster.  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now. Go to https://zocdoc.com/RATCHET and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi in Mozambique; God bless the child; Chance the Rapper "catches a twerk"; All these Jonathan Majors stories everywhere, all at once. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/ratchet #jennikaynepartner Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi is on the road again; Morris Chestnut got a new job; Ursher heads to Paris; Justin Jones is at it again— this time with a new friend!; Tennessee Speaker of the House has 99 problems; Andrew Gillum asks folks to donate to his legal fund… while being charged with inappropriate use of campaign funds. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code RATCHET at https://jennikayne.com/ratchet #jennikaynepartner Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi is finally back in Johannesburg; Prayers up for Jamie Foxx, Justin Pearson reinstated (and Tucker Carlson’s racist rant about him); The Meghan is skipping the Royal Coronation;  *SPOILER ALERTS* for Succession, Snowfall and Bel Air ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Head to https://masterclass.com/ratchet for 15% off MasterClass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi (in Cape Town (yes, still); New International icon Justin Jones is reinstated; Freaknik documentary will expose Daddies and Uncles too (and for way worse reasons); Variety serves (stale) vintage tea on Don Lemon; the Dalai Lama is a pervert. xpose sexual predators ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/respectable to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Head to https://masterclass.com/ratchet for 15% off MasterClass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi (still) in Cape Town; Caitlin Clark clears everybody; a Black man is going to the moon. The Stacey (Abrams) heads to HU; a recap of Mo’Nique on Netflix; Don Lemon is about to lose his job; The Tennessee 3 make good trouble (and all hell breaks loose). STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get someone who gets you. Start a conversation on eharmony today.   Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Signing up only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Get an extra three months of ExpressVPN free at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at https://honeylove.com with the code RATCHET20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For unapologetic Black girls (and women) who give people their *** to kiss when the racism and sexism is enough. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get someone who gets you. Start a conversation on eharmony today.   Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Signing up only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Get an extra three months of ExpressVPN free at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at https://honeylove.com with the code RATCHET20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi visits a township; Your Former POTUS is going to jail; Angela White’s new life; Final answer on Bey x Balmain, Gayle goes for $12M; the other Gail gets a Snowfall spin off; the Jonathan Majors texts ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/RATCHET today to get 10% off your first month. This episode is sponsored by EHarmony! Get someone who gets you. Start a conversation on eharmony today at: https://www.eharmony.com Keep growing your business all year long with ShipStation. Use promo code RESPECT today at https://www.shipstation.com to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/RATCHET And right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to: https://Sakara.com/RATCHET and enter code RATCHET at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheryl Lee Ralph is Woman of the Year; Judge Joe Brown says 'it wasn't me'; Balmain & Beyonce, Queen Charlotte on Netflix; Uganda's new ant-LGBT bill; Gayle King will save CNN?; Jonathan Majors did what now?; *SPOILER ALERT* a comprehensive recap of the big thing that happened on Snowfall. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/RATCHET today to get 10% off your first month. This episode is sponsored by EHarmony! Get someone who gets you. Start a conversation on eharmony today at: https://www.eharmony.com Keep growing your business all year long with ShipStation. Use promo code RESPECT today at https://www.shipstation.com to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at https://lumedeodorant.com/RATCHET And right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to: https://Sakara.com/RATCHET and enter code RATCHET at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi is with the animals; Adidas is out at Beyonce; Bey covers French Vogue; the return of the Stallion; Iyanla discusses masculine and feminine energy on TBC. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Take eharmony’s Compatibility Quiz today and Get Someone Who Gets You.   Go to https://zocdoc.com/ratchet and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Try Peloton Tread, Row, or Bikes risk free with a 30 day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.com/home-trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi battles a storm; ** NO SPOILER** reviews of the finales of “BMF” and “Your Honor”,  “Swarm”, and EP6 of Snowfall. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Take eharmony’s Compatibility Quiz today and Get Someone Who Gets You.   Go to https://zocdoc.com/ratchet and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Try Peloton Tread, Row, or Bikes risk free with a 30 day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.com/home-trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Kris Marsh, author of The Love Jones Cohort: Single & Living Alone in the Black Middle Class debunks myths about Black singles, examines why a growing number of Black folk are single by choice, and why we should all prioritize peace over everything (including marriage). ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code RATCHET20 at https://www.honeylove.com/RATCHET20 ! #honeylovepod #sponsored Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet now. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Signing up only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Try Peloton Tread, Row, or Bikes risk free with a 30 day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.com/home-trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi and Mum take Cape Town; Diddy explores a new business venture; Ruth Carter is a Black first, folks overreact to Angela Bassett’s loss; Halle Berry returns to the red carpet; Tems (and her halo) spark an (unnecessary) outrage; Ciara and the dress cause a meltdown among Samuelites  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code RATCHET20 at https://www.honeylove.com/RATCHET20 ! #honeylovepod #sponsored Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet now. Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Signing up only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/ratchet. Try Peloton Tread, Row, or Bikes risk free with a 30 day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.com/home-trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi and Mum take Johannesburg; Where is the rest of “”Glu”?; Drink Champs didn’t call Will Smith a “b—“; Mo’ Nique closes her marriage; Cher is having the best D ever; Madelyne Woods has a BET story; Tiger Woods is being sued for $30M; the Mexican Cartel issues a public apology. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self Follow “Baby, this is Keke Palmer” wherever you get your podcasts. Hey Prime Members, you can listen early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Stop paying full price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content. Get your money’s worth at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet now.  Try Peloton Tread, Row, or Bikes risk free with a 30 Day Home Trial at https://onepeloton.com/home-trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi selects a new home (abroad); Creed III surpasses expectations; Lori Harvey didn’t fumble the bag; BET is up for sale, plus former BET CEO Debra Lee releases a memoir and seemingly #MeToo’s her former boss (and lover) Bob Johnson; BET news investigates Black women who choose peace over partnership; a review of Creed III, Chris Rock goes live on Netflix and acts like Jada is the Smith that slapped him. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self Follow “Baby, this is Keke Palmer” wherever you get your podcasts. Hey Prime Members, you can listen early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to https://sakara.com/ratchet or enter code RATCHET at checkout. Stop paying full price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content. Get your money’s worth at https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/ratchet now.  Try Peloton Tread, Row, or Bikes risk free with a 30 Day Home Trial at https://onepeloton.com/home-trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns from safari; The rolll-out for Creed III is brilliant;  Laura Pippen addresses her young beau on Tamron;  Adidas wants Ye back; Chris Rock goes live for Netflix. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control body odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at http://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://rocketmoney.com/ratchet. Follow “Baby, this is Keke Palmer” wherever you get your podcasts. Hey Prime Members, you can listen early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi crosses a new adventure off her bucket list; MAN-ifesting (and why she'll never tell another dating story); MJB in his Calvin's, Method Man is fine AF; Mo'Nique heads to.... Netflix?! ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code RATCHET at http://lumedeodorant.com/ratchet! #lumepod Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://rocketmoney.com/ratchet. Follow “Baby, this is Keke Palmer” wherever you get your podcasts. Hey Prime Members, you can listen early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns to Johannesburg; Da Brat’s surprise pregnancy (not because of her age); the return of “Snowfall” and “Bel-Air”;  Kerry Washington has a new show (out of nowhere); R. Kelly and Weinstein get more jail time; Ebony claps back (with bass) about rose emasculation claims; Kevin Hart’s show is cancelled; Egyptians aren’t “Africans” ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code [RATCHET] at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Try Peloton risk free with a 30 Day Home Trial. New Members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.com/home-trial Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code [RATCHET] at https://www.honeylove.com/[RATCHET]! #honeylovepod Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittney Griner heads back to the WNBA, Johnathan Majors second Ebony cover gets a much different reaction; Vogue inspires *some* men to share what they really think of submission and housewives; Chris Brown is tired of y’all talking about what he did at 19 (not 17). ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code [RATCHET] at https://jennikayne.com/RATCHET! #jennikaynepartner Try Peloton risk free with a 30 Day Home Trial. New Members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at https://onepeloton.com/home-trial Visit https://carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.  Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code [RATCHET] at https://www.honeylove.com/[RATCHET]! #honeylovepod Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Ratchet and Respectable listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi heads to Cape Town; Kevin Hart in Johannesburg; Usher debuts “Glu” with a video featuring The Lori (who also upstages her new beau at his own red carpet); Pharrell heads to Louis Vuitton, Robin Givhan is unimpressed; Rhianna’s Vogue cover upsets the Samuelites. Thanks to our sponsors: Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Thrive: Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/ratchet for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Ship Station: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/respect. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com/RESPECTABLE to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi heads to Dakar, including Black Rock (!); Angela Bassett receives Glamour's Lifetime Achievement Award; Wakanda Forever (in French!); the season finale of Reasonable Doubt; recap of The Crown S5; Method Man and Johnathan Majors head to morning TV; Rocky's problem with Creed 3 (No spoilers). Sponsors: Story Worth: Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth. Go to https://StoryWorth.com/ratchet today and save $10 on your first purchase! Caraway: Visit https://Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. Peloton: Get this offer before it ends on December 25th. Visit http://onepeloton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi on safari in Kenya; Rihanna (finally) drops new music; Kendrick Sampson drinks wine with Adele; The World Premiere of Wakanda Forever; Michael Ealy trends on Twitter; Kanye West is not a genius; Herschel Walker (allegedly) pays for another abortion  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: This episode brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self Visit http://Carawayhome.com/ratchet to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Go to http://masterclass.com/ratchet now for 15% off MasterClass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this candid interview with Ashley, Kelly Rowland gets real about questions she's never been asked. She describes the moment she knew she belonged on stage and reveals how her “tumultuous” relationship with her mother changed after she passed away. Kelly also speaks about her once estranged father, childhood trauma and the therapy that has helped her survive. She says her healed wounds have helped her teach her sons how to forgive others and themselves. Kelly describes what she calls “the gift of grace to oneself.” She also talks about the early days of Destiny’s Child and how she had an “unstoppable force” of belief and talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm sharing a special preview of the new podcast, Well-Read Black Girl from Pushkin Industries. Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Glory Edim, author and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl community, sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Anita Hill, Zeba Blay, and more. You’ll also meet book club members, literacy advocates, and Black booksellers to hear what they’re reading and what it means to be well-read. In this preview, Glory talks with the one and only Gabrielle Union about her iconic role in Bring It On and the cheer movie she really wanted to be in, but didn't get cast for. You can listen to Well-Read Black Girl at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/ratchetwrbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week, BFFs Brittany and Eric humorously deep-dive into the uncool topic of their choice while testing the outer limits of their friendship. Listen to and follow For Colored Nerds right now on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi visits Chicago; an earthquake devastates Haiti— again; America treats Afghanistan like Saigon; Little Brother ((aka Chris Cuomo) is back from vacay; Britney is about to be free-er; Lizzo and Cardi’s “Rumors” are tepid tea; a lot of people aren’t bathing regularly  Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/RATCHET. Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/RATCHET and get a one-month free trial of Premium Membership. Go to Canva.me/ratchet to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Go to Amazon.com/RATCHETPOD to try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days! Go to my special URL: OnyxAndRose.com/RATCHET and use promo code RATCHET for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi has Covid arm; Tyrese Tyrese’s... again; Ursher ticket prices are offensive to my wallet; former US Senator Rick Santorum is a trash human for his comments on Native Americans; not enough Black people win big at the Oscars. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to my sponsors: If you’re ready for a streaming service that offers new stories, new characters, and breathtaking sceneries every week, do what I did and get Acorn TV! Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use my promo code ratchet. Check out Season 2 of Bigger on BET! Visit BET.plus for more. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health at betterhelp.com/ratchet. Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to shesbirdie.com/RATCHET. Go check out their website at www.usualwines.com and use my discount code “RATCHET” for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us! Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Check out American Giant. Get 15% your first order when you use promo code RATCHET at american-giant.com. More about the Show:  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inauguration is still happening; DC looks like a gigantic, federal prison; Gentleman Dougie acts like an interested man; Plies has new teeth; Demi reviews of “American Skin” and “One Night in Miami”  Get a free 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/Ratchet Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet10 and use code ratchet10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping Check out www.UsualWines.com and use discount code "RATCHET" for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s first TV film, Don’t Waste Your Pretty, has an air-date; national leaders finally want to get serious about gun control in wake of the blood-lust at the Capitol; Andrew Yang bombs at running for NYC Mayor, the twice-impeached Occupant refuses to pay his lawyer fees; Bevy Smith releases her memoir, Bevalations; Anna Wintour defends the controversial Kamala Harris Vogue cover; Lori Harvey has a new beau; and Ashley Cobb from @sexwithashley and “Hoe and Tell” offers up her sex resolutions for the the new year.  Receive $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to Feetures.com/RATCHET Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET Sign up for a $60 voice plan with Cricket Wireless and get a Nokia C2 Tava for free. Get 20% off purchases of $30 or more with code RATCHET when you order online or use the new Walgreens app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jazmine Sullivan drops Heaux Tales, French Netflix gives us "Lupin"; all Karens aren't white; Vogue doesn't deliver for Madam VP; and The First Amendment doesn't mean what... a lot of people think it does *sigh*  Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/ratchet Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/RATCHET Get a Nokia C2 Tava for free when you sign up for a $60 voice plan with Cricket Wireless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out The Salon with LaLa Milan right now in Stitcher, Apple, or your favorite podcast app and make sure to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imani State of Mind is a new podcast from Stitcher that demystifies mental health and wellness in an accessible and approachable way. Dr. Imani Walker (Bravo’s Married to Medicine) equips listeners with the right language and tools to normalize this stigmatized topic, in addition to finding laughter and light in navigating these struggles. Listen now in your favorite podcast app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices