Ratchet & Respectable
Demetria L. Lucas & Studio71
It's a kiki for the culture!!! Journalist and author Demetria L. Lucas brings the group chat to life on her weekly podcast where she-- and the occasional guest-- muses on pop culture shenanigans, global galavanting, political insanity, everything worth watching on any size screen, her favorite reads, dating/marriage/divorce chronicles and whatever else has captivated the zeitgeist AND her inner circle.Ratchet & Respectable is published EVERY WEDNESDAY. Listen wherever popular podcasts are heard. #ratchetandrespectableFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 22min
The Tyler Perry Lawsuit: Sugar Daddies, Side N%#*%, and no NDAs.
Actor Derek Dixon (The Oval) sues global media mogul Tyler Perry for $260M American USD Dollars and Dineros for sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual battery and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 18min
BONUS EPISODE: Diddy Trial: RRRIIIIICCOOOO! (as explained by an actual prosecutor, not a podcaster)
Former Cook County State's Attorney, Kim Foxx, who led prosecutions against R. Kelly, Jussie Smollett, Black Souls Gang (and more) answers our pressing legal questions about the Diddy trial: What exactly is RICO, and is the prosecution proving it? What is the Defense’s strategy going to be? Why exactly did the Prosecution put Jane on the stand, again? If convicted, how much of Diddy’s money is the government after?
And our non-legal questions: why is Diddy so cheap? Why is Jane hugging people?! How many other Diddys are there? Why does everyone think distribution is only what they saw on Power?
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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 19min
Bonus Episode: Diddy Trial, Part Three— Crack Pipes, Cucks, Koalas, and Kanye West!!!
Jane is a not a “crack pipe”. She is conundrum who deserved Chanel. Diddy is a whoring, cheap degenerate (according to me), a cuck (according to Jane), and a drug addict (according to own Defense). And yes, he does look like a koala (according to the court sketch artist.) Kanye West shows up at the courthouse the day after the Internet suspects he does Freak Offs too. WTF is even going on?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 8min
BONUS EPISODE: Diddy Trial Recap,"Jane" (a/k/a Part Two)
“Jane” aka Victim 2 was in a relationship with Diddy-- one of many girlfriends-- from 2021 until he was arrested in 2024.
90% of Jane’s relationship with Diddy was sex with other men, according to Jane’s testimony. She only wanted to have sex with him.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 10min
Diddy Trial Recap: RICO, RICO, RICO: Part One
RICO includes bribery, arson, witness tampering, kidnapping, narcotics with intent to distribute, transportation of prostitutes, and forced labor, NOT JUST SEX TRAFFICKING. Y'all can't possibly think RICO hasn't been proven.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h
Crashing Out: Offset, Patti LuPone and Vanessa Bryant Haters are Having the Worst Week Ever
Black + Iconic at BET; New York is overflowing with Black Excellence: Superfine and Lorna Simpson at The Met; Audra McDonald and Latanya Richardson Jackson on Broadway, Amy Sherald at The Whitney; And Just Like That returns with a whimper; The Handmaid’s Tale ends without closure; The Gilded Age is coming; leave Vanessa Bryant alone; Offset hits up his estranged wife for spousal support; Cardi makes it IG official with Steffon Diggs, Broadway drama from Patti Lupone aka a woman Audra McDonald hasn’t seen in 11 years.
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May 29, 2025 • 1h 37min
BONUS EPISODE: What RICO? This RICO. Diddy Trial Recap, Days 6-11
Diddy’s trial reveals shocking testimonies from former assistants and associates, detailing a disturbing criminal enterprise including serious allegations of abuse and intimidation. A forensic psychologist discusses why victims like Cassie endure such toxic situations. Intriguing elements, like a never-ending supply of baby oil and bizarre anecdotes, add a peculiar twist to the otherwise heavy narrative. This gripping account sheds light on the dark side of fame and the psychological toll of manipulation and control.
May 28, 2025 • 1h 10min
Spoiler Alert: Forever (Ever) on Netflix
Demi chats with Thembi Banks, a talented director and NAACP award-winner known for her work on 'Forever'. They dive deep into the complexities of parenthood, especially through the lens of Dawn's character, and discuss how societal pressures challenge personal identity. Thembi shares insights on the importance of authentic Black representation in storytelling and critiques the misogyny surrounding the character Keisha. Their candid discussion also highlights the nuances of teenage experiences and the emotional support systems within Black families.
May 21, 2025 • 58min
Diddy is Not Mentioned Once on This Entire Episode
Denzel, Spike and Rocky wow at Cannes; Tory Lanez makes another feeble attempt at freedom; Chris Brown locked up abroad; Drake plays Captain Save a …; Meg responds to her industry colleagues supporting the man who was convicted of shooting her. Also, she needs an Auntie team. Bad; Halle Bailey files a restraining order; RG3 makes Niece Angel Reese a target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2025 • 1h 9min
Bonus Episode: “Dirty & Grimy”: Diddy Day 4 + 5 Recap
The actual charges against Diddy, as per the actual grand jury indictment and whether the prosecution is making its case in the first week of an eight week trial; Cassie is cross-examined; the defense argues Diddy was a vindictive lover who beat Cassie out of jealousy and drug use, not to force her into Freak Offs; Cassie’s husband says he didn’t rescue her; a Homeland Security Investigator finds Freak-Off evidence— and a woman!— in Diddy’s hotel room the day he was arrested; Dawn Richard of Danity Kane/Dirty Money testifies Diddy tried to hit Cassie with a skillet and threatened Dawn to remain silent; And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
