Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for Robert Kelly...they did. On this episode Eboni and Dustin get straight to the new allegations against the R&B singer ahead of his already turbulent upcoming trial. Eboni also gets really real about the almost $300k per month that Dr. Dre must begin paying his estranged wife and why he’s dumb to do it. And last but not least, Eboni and Dustin...

This week’s docket is giving variety with everything from breaking down Richard Sherman’s unfortunate arrest (and the actual definition of domestic violence); the facts about Britney Spears’s new lawyer; and the ways a Portland police department tampered with photo evidence and how it affected a Black man’s prison sentence. If you are interested in learning more about the stats on the systemic pro...

We’re back on the mic this week! Speaking of mics... Rachel Nichols’ mic was HOT and Eboni and Dustin have thoughts on her offensive take on Maria Taylor’s (well-deserved) rise at ESPN. We also tackle the hot water Tulane University’s School of Medicine it’s found itself in due to ‘concerns about widespread racism’, why Britney Spears’ lawyers are jumping ship, Bill Cosby’s comeback tour (???), an...

Eboni and Dustin are getting some much-needed R&R this week but we aren't leaving you hanging. This episode is a short compilation of some of the headlines we've enjoyed covering this year that highlight the strides being made by and for Black people even in the face of opposition. Think of it as an extended Juneteenth celebration of Black resilience and positivity. We've covered everything from r...

Have you been listening to Dustin’s parting wisdom every week? Are you reading your terms and conditions? Better yet, do you understand them? Don’t worry. We got you. This week, Eboni and Dustin get into what you should be looking for when signing onto any agreement and the importance of heeding cautionary tales like the Britney Spears conservatorship saga. They also analyze Derek Chauvin’s senten...

Eboni and Dustin go straight to work on this episode dissecting the details of DMX’s unfortunately nonexistent estate plan and the controversy about who gets what now that they legendary rapper is gone. They also talk about the case of Chrystul Kizer who allegedly killed her trafficker and may now be able to use self-defense in court; and the ongoing divorce of La La Anthony and Carmelo and the re...

Now jurors, you know Dustin and Auntie E always keep it 100% and this week is no different. We’re giving you the tea around Gary Owen’s very public divorce (and the smart move he made on The Wendy Williams Show) and what you need to be thinking about if you are trying to date while separated. We’ve also got the latest on R. Kelly’s court proceedings (it just keeps getting worse and worse); and the...

We’re back with a new episode and trust, you won’t be disappointed. This week Eboni recaps her moving trip to Tulsa and the powerful legacy of Black Wall Street. Eboni also discusses the danger and severity of white fragility both in an angering case in Michigan and the latest episode of RHONY where Eboni eloquently handles the ladies. Later in the show, Dustin and Eboni break down exactly what “r...

This week Eboni and Dustin are taking a quick break as Eboni visits Tulsa Oklahoma to be apart of the 100 year anniversary of the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre, but don't worry they will be back next week with a brand new episode. In addition, in replace of Holding Court we have the first episode of the documentary podcast Reparations the Big Payback with Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow who use the...

Eboni and Dustin channel their Harlem Renaissance alter egos for this week’s episode (listen through the episode to catch that) and they jump right into this week’s docket covering everything from the clearly biased and racist powers-that-be blocking Nikole Hannah-Jones’s tenure at The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chrissy Teigen’s messy cyberbullying chickens coming home to roost; R...

We just love when our episodes connect. Remember our breakdown of the Kandi/BoyzIIMen “splits” controversy? Well, it seamlessly explains the recent commotion surrounding the implosion of The Joe Budden Podcast. Eboni and Dustin expertly (and hilariously) discuss the ins and outs of business partnership and starting sh*t the way you want to finish it. Also on today’s docket: Gary Owens’ estranged w...

The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act is toothless and wouldn’t have saved Mr. Floyd’s life. But there is another bill being presented in New York that could keep bad actor police officers from killing civilians. And today, Eboni and Dustin speak with Senator Brian Benjamin who is sponsoring the Wandering Officers Act. Ahead of that conversation Eboni and Dustin dig into the reinstatement of th...

Monica said “Don’t take it personal” and Kandi Burruss’s work ethic is in agreement, ok? This week Eboni and Dustin get to the nitty gritty of that awkward Wanya Morris IG Live, what music ‘splits’ are and why Kandi Burruss is an absolute music industry and business BOSS. But before they get to that Eboni breaks down why none of us should be worried about Chauvin getting an appeal; Dustin shares h...

We’re ready to jump back into all things legal as usual! But first you know Eboni and Dustin have to give their quick takes on this past weekend’s Oscars! From who never misses on the red carpet to all the (perceived) snubs...we have thoughts! This week's docket is a mixed bag including: Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s latest divorce news (you might want to take notes!); Eboni & Dustin have their picks...

Now, jurors you know we don’t speculate. We don’t surmise. We work with facts and experience only. That being said, on this special episode of Holding Court, Eboni and Dustin offer not only their legal and cultural analysis but also their very real-time reactions to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict. Eboni shares her thoughts on the prosecution strategy, the most important testimonies and what this...

The change we’ve been seeking for America’s criminal (in)justice system is coming to a judge’s bench near you. That change is Black women. On today’s episode we’ve got a special conversation with Judge Shamieka Rhinehart of North Carolina’s 14th Judicial District. Judge Rhinehart breaks down how important Black women are to the American legal system and how crucial it is to see the face behind eac...

Coming off of an epic weekend (did you catch Ron Isley being a whole #zaddy at the Verzuz battle?), Eboni and Dustin are amped to bring you yet another full docket. At this point, you should just keep a pen and notepad on you at all times. This week we’re breaking down the complete and total bullsh*t of these institutions and organizations not paying their athletes fairly. We’re looking at YOU NCA...

Legislators came in HOT this past week and we love to see it. In this episode, we’re giving you the details of the bill that will make New York the 15th state to legalize cannabis; New York City’s push to end qualified immunity for NYPD and what that means for US (let’s go, New York!); the first steps Evanston, Illinois is taking to distribute reparations among its 16% Black population and how to...

We’re not even going to hold you: You already know this episode is jam-packed with important headlines and intricate breakdowns. America’s (and England’s) racist bones are being dug up and people don’t like it! Eboni breaks down just how America’s uptick in hate crimes against Asian communities happened (*cough cough* Trump’s @ss) and Dustin is absolutely, positively OVER Sharon Osbourne whose his...

Fresh off the heels of the 63rd Grammys (Beyonce, Meg Thee Stallion - what a moment!), we’ve got some hot takes and hot tea! This week we’re joined by the incomparable entertainment attorney Shay M. Lawson, Esq. to get to the nitty gritty of Anita Baker’s fight to own her masters. Shay breaks down how the music industry be scammin’, what recourse Ms. Baker could have, and how we diehard fans of th...

With all the traumatic headlines we’re forced to see, roles we have to take on in the workplace, and the work we do for the culture, sometimes our own mental health takes a back seat. That’s got to stop. No more stigma. No more shame. On today’s episode we sit down with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford - licensed psychologist, speaker and the host of the wildly popular podcast Therapy for Black Girls - to...

It’s never too late for justice to be served and that’s why we’re diving deep into the murders of the Honorable Malcolm X and Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton this week. We’re looking into the details and legal implications surrounding their assassinations in the 1960s. We’re also looking into the new evidence that has recently come to light in both cases and what we can do today, in 2021 to he...

Very little turns our stomachs like false accusations, false convictions, and false imprisonments. It’s time up for that sh*t. And we’re getting to the nitty and the gritty of it on this episode of Holding Court with Jimmy Dennis who was exonerated after spending 25 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. We’ve also got some insight into what just happened to “Central Park Karen” Amy Coop...

Coming off of an eventful Valentine’s Day weekend, we are getting down to the business of the money whether it’s who's handling Britney Spears’ estate; Virginia’s decision to abolish the death penalty due in part to the high cost of state executions; how Kevin Hart got got for over $1 million; Halle Berry’s steeeeeep child support payments; or the measly $4.5 million being offered to the family of...

A quick Sidebar to dig into the nitty gritty of all this Britney Spears conservatorship legal mess! Learn more about legal issues and resources related to conservatorship/guardianship situations from the American Bar Association website. Mental illness is not a joke and there is no shame in seeking help. If you or someone in your life is struggling, go to the National Institute of Mental Health's...