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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis 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/ #oneskinpodGet Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodGet Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepodGo 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! #lumepodVisit 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasGet 15% off OneSkin with the code RATCHET at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodGet Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ratchet! #honeylovepodGo 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! #lumepodVisit 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best selfIf 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 #jennikaynepartnerOur 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best selfIf 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 #jennikaynepartnerOur 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasVisit 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.