Ratchet & Respectable

Demi does an 8 hour lunch; Black girls get married; Ciara slays on the SI Swimsuit Issue; Kendrick Lamar is disappointing; The Honey Pot crisis; Candice Owens didn’t call before she went; mass murder is American culture.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: Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases at awaytravel.com/ratchet. It’s never too late – or too early! – to start taking iwi. Go to iwilife.com/ratchet and use code ratchet to save 30% on your first purchase of any iwi product. 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 Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to modernfertility.com/ratchet. Don’t wait and check your rate today at upstart.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi’s late pass;  no (criminal) charges for Mike Tyson; Dave Chappelle attacker pleads not guilty; Tucker Carlson is racist… again; The NY Times covers BBLs.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: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Ratchet & Respectable listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet.  DON’T MISS A NEW SEASON OF BASKETBALL WIVES STARTING MONDAY MAY 16TH AT 8/7 CENTRAL FOLLOWED BY COUPLES RETREAT AT 9/8 CENTRAL. ALL PART OF VH1’S LEVEL UP MONDAYS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi returns from Accra; Nekkid Jesse MF Williams; Good Black News; Meg Pardi party;  Dave Chappelle is tackled on stage; and more… 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 with Curology just like I did with a free 30-day trial at curology.com/RATCHET. Just pay $5 for shipping and handling. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Ratchet & Respectable listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet.  Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! DON’T MISS A NEW SEASON OF BASKETBALL WIVES STARTING MONDAY MAY 16TH AT 8/7 CENTRAL FOLLOWED BY COUPLES RETREAT AT 9/8 CENTRAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi celebrates Cinco de Mayo; the cult leader expires; a sitting congressman disparages “over educated” women; white people are big mad over Kim K in Marilyn Monroe’s sexy dress; and the Ghana connect: https://katelynnandadwoa.comFollow 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: Visit carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Sign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at shipstation.com and start saving with every shipment. Listen on Audible at www.audible.com/ItTakesAWoman    So what are you waiting for? Hopefully not your paycheck. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi gets braids; A$AP guns; The Met Gala’s gilded age; The Viola claps back at critics (and becomes The Woman King); A Supreme Court leak reveals Roe v. Wade is being overturned.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: Listen on Audible at www.audible.com/ItTakesAWoman Sign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at ShipStation.com and start saving with every shipment. It's finally time to say no to censorship and take back your online privacy at expressvpn.com/ratchet And 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. Make your first good decision of the new year, and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ratchet. 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

Demi goes "Rothaniel".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 up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Ratchet & Respectable listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet. Visit carawayhome.com/ratchet to take advantage of this limited time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Sign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at shipstation.com and start saving with every shipment. It’s never too late – or too early! – to start taking iwi. Go to iwilife.com/ratchet and use code ratchet to save 30% on your first purchase of any iwi product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi has a 10 in LA; The Magic Johnson doc on Applet TV+; Viola discusses her new memoir with Oprah on Netflix, Megan Thee Stallion chats with Gayle; the batsh—t details of theJohnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. 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 iwilife.com/ratchet and use code ratchet to save 30% on your first purchase of any iwi product. Visit carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET or use code RATCHET at checkout. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Ratchet & Respectable listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/ratchet.  Go to hellofresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi is in the gym; Netflix with commercials; Future is a fuccboi for GQ; A$AP Rocky arrested at LAX;even more accusations against Trey Songz; Mike Tyson’s plane punch out; Thandiwe Newton cougars; Johnny and Amber argue over who shat their marital bed, and more...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: To get a 60-day free trial go to ShipStation.com, and use my offer code, RESPECT. 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. Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to athenaclub.com and use promo code ratchet. Listen on Audible at www.audible.com/ItTakesAWoman.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi has visitors from The East; Florida will be America’s downfall; Viola Davis caricatures Michelle Obama in #firstladies; Trey Songz is accused of abusing women… again; Child marriage— like 3 year olds—  in Afghanistan.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: Hurry and enter TODAY for your chance to win “$100k” or other life-changing prizes and experiences at omaze.com/ratchet. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code ratchet20. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. 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. Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to athenaclub.com and use promo code ratchet. Listen on Audible at www.audible.com/ItTakesAWoman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices