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Demi isn’t talking about Ghana; Tiffany Haddish speaks about That Video (and lawsuit); Lizzo is literally winning (lots of awards); Tabitha Brown claps back (real classy-like); Meghan Thee Duchess does herself no favors in The Cut  (but the pics were amazing)ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Visit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today!Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchaseFind your inner detective -- DOWNLOAD JUNE'S JOURNEY TODAY!Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts!Get your money’s worth at EXPRESSVPN.com/ratchetGet started at Curology with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi visits the Nkyinkyim Museum; Great Black News; Karma’s a quick bih for Aries Spears (and Tiffany Haddish); Chris Rock (unintentionally) redeems Will Smith Thanks to our sponsors:Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first monthVisit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today!Try the Peloton Bike or Tread risk free for 30 days. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New Members only. Terms Apply.Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET 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.

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: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first monthVisit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today!Try the Peloton Bike or Tread risk free for 30 days. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New Members only. Terms Apply.Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET 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 and writer-bestie Helena Andrews-Dyer discuss Helena’s latest book, The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race From Moms Not Like MeABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasMore about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Listen to Summer of 895" on Audible now at Audible.com/Summer of 85To make Goli part of your wellness routine visit go.goli.com/RATCHETShop for better hydration at liquidiv.com and use code RATCHET at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi needs an adult… and a fan; Star Jones returns to TV; Dennis Rodman to the rescue?; Maya’s father is a DC OG; the sad downfall of The Wendy Williams Show; TRIGGER WARNING* graphic descriptions of sexual abuse in the most recent the R. Kelly trial Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code RATCHET at checkoutListen to Summer of 85 now at https://Audible.com/SummerOf85 Go to https://DailyHarvest.com/Respectable for up to forty dollars off your first box! Go to https://go.goli.com/RATCHET and you will be brought straight to the checkout page with our amazing discount already applied! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi tries new things; Tevin Campbell, LeBron James and Naomi Campbell have good Black news; prosperity pimps; updates on the LA car massacre; Kid Cudi breaks his silence on Kanye; Safareei denies d—fishing ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasMore about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchaseVisit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month.Start cancelling your unused subscriptions and save money with True Bill at RocketMoney.com/ratchetGo to MASTERCLASS.com/RATCHET for 15% off MasterClassListen to EVEN THE RICH ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.Hear Summer of '85 exclusively on Audible, at Audible.com/Summerof85 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi adjusts to Ghana; P Valley is the best show on TV; Serena Williams retires; Irv Gotti is a trash humanCheck out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.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/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchaseVisit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month.Start cancelling your unused subscriptions and save money with True Bill at RocketMoney.com/ratchetGo to MASTERCLASS.com/RATCHET for 15% off MasterClassListen to EVEN THE RICH ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.Hear Summer of '85 exclusively on Audible, at Audible.com/Summerof85 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi returns home.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.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/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:All new episodes of Love & Hip-hop Atlanta return Monday at 8/7 central followed by Love & Hip-Hop Miami at 9/8 centralSign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at ShipStation.com and start saving time with every shipment.Sign-up for a Chime Checking Account only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ratchetFind your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey today!Go to dailyharvest.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code RATCHET at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The word has gone topsy-turvy; The NYTimes trolls Black women with a horrid wedding announcement Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.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/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:All new episodes of Love & Hip-hop Atlanta return Monday at 8/7 central followed by Love & Hip-Hop Miami at 9/8 centralSign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at ShipStation.com and start saving time with every shipment.Sign-up for a Chime Checking Account only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ratchetFind your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey today!Go to dailyharvest.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at Curology.com/RATCHET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.