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.

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Demi returns from New York; Kevin Gates on The Breakfast Club, Nicki Minaj’s alleged assistant spills lukewarm tea; Patti LaBelle on “Drink Champs”; Whoopi and Sunny on the guy who told everyone he settled; Beyoncé and Kelis. 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/RatchetRespectablePodcast.Thanks to our sponsors:Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts!Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/ratchetSo if you want to get access to hundreds of new shows, use my link right now EXPRESSVPN.com/ratchet and you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for freeLOVE AND HIP HOP ATLANTA RETURNS MONDAY AT 8/7 CENTRAL FOLLOWED BY LOVE AND HIP HOP MIAMI AT 9/8 CENTRALMotivation that moves you. Anytime, anywhere. Try the Peloton Bike or Tread risk free for 30 days. Learn more at onepeloton.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi’s back in Brooklyn; the Internet did what it does with the Brooklyn Bishop (told you it would); Will Smith apologizes on video.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/RatchetRespectablePodcast.Thanks to our sponsors: 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.Get started at chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi is outside in DC; Story time about the BK Bishop; the Wakanda Forever trailer; Nope is #1; The Keke; Nick Cannon spreads debunked myths about dirty women.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/RatchetRespectablePodcast.Thanks to our sponsors: 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.Get started at chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi’s Ghana adventure is postponed; Mo’Nique heads to Netflix, Kim Burrell is a villain; TD Jakes disappoints in a bizarre Father’s Day rant.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/RatchetRespectablePodcast.Thanks to our sponsors:Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet.Get unlimited access to EVERY MasterClass. Go to masterclass.com/ratchet to get 15% off an annual membership!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi is in DC; Everyone got married over the weekend; John Gray is on the mend; Tristan Thompson Tristan Thompson’s; Kevin Gates is a wild AF.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/RatchetRespectablePodcast.Thanks to our sponsors:Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout.Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet.Get unlimited access to EVERY MasterClass. Go to masterclass.com/ratchet to get 15% off an annual membership!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr. Big is (allegedly) a raping rapist who tapes; Author Bevy Smith discuses her latest adventure as an actress and consultant on “Harlem".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/RatchetRespectablePodcast.Thanks to our sponsors: Get started at chime.com/ratchet.Get started with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at curology.com/RATCHET. Just pay $5 for shipping and handling.Sign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at shipstation.com and start saving time with every shipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi’s birthday (and moving) recap; PLUS: Will Jawando, activist, attorney, and the author or what would be Demi’s Book Club pic… if she had one.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/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Thanks to our sponsors: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/RATCHET.Get started at chime.com/ratchetSign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at shipstation.com and start saving time with every shipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi dreams bigger for her birthday; Simone Biles is celebrated for her BGM, Viola redeems herself with The Woman King; The Harvey’s take Paris, The Return of Chris Cuomo;  The British Prime Minister resigns; Britney Griner’s Letter from A Russian Jail #freeBritney.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/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Thanks to our sponsors: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet.Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey today!Go to hellofresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!Don’t wait and check your rate today at upstart.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.