NGL Bruh

In this episode of NGL Bruh, we're checking in mentally and emotionally before diving into a real and necessary conversation about mental health—especially for Black men.    We talk about how society claims to value mental health, but when it comes to Black men, the expectation is still to stay silent, stay strong, or struggle in isolation. There's rarely space for anything in between, and even le...

In this episode of NGL Bruh , we're checking in mentally and emotionally before diving into an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about gender, power, and division. We talk about how society subtly pits men and women against each other—and why women often end up carrying the weight of that manufactured tension. From performative empowerment to unspoken competition, we're unpacking how these...

In this episode of NGL Bruh , we're digging into what it really means to hold your homie accountable — and why it's not always as simple as calling somebody out. From understanding the true definition of accountability to recognizing when silence is the more strategic move, we're unpacking the difference between intention and impact in real friendships. We break down the moments when holding someo...

In this episode of NGL Bruh, we're diving deep into what it really means for Black men to be creative. From cultural and family expectations to the weight of masculinity and vulnerability, we're unpacking why creativity doesn't always feel "safe" — and how that impacts how we show up in art, expression, and everyday life. We sat down with our artist Armand to talk about his journey, his thought pr...

In this episode of NGL Bruh, we're checkin' in—on our friendships, our definitions of connection, and what it really means to be  known . Just because we kick it, chill, or laugh together... does that mean we're actually close? Or are we just familiar strangers in each other's lives? We dive into the difference between real friendships and performative closeness, and why so many of us settle for s...

In this episode of NGL Bruh, we're diving into what real representation looks like in Black communities. From the visibility of celebrities to the everyday impact of teachers, lawyers, and fathers, we're asking the real questions: Do we really need more famous role models—or do we need more present ones? We break down why celebrities, while visible, aren't always accessible—and how that creates a...

On this episode of NGL Bruh, we bring Terinn and Breze into the mix to tackle the age-old question: Can men and women really just be friends?  From hidden feelings to platonic boundaries to how we'd feel about our partners having opposite-sex friends, nothing's off the table.  Plus, in our "Ask ya Bruh" segment, we dig into whether a friendship can stay real if someone secretly wants more.  Ngl br...

In this episode of NGL Bruh, we're getting real about love in today's world. From confusing comfort and attention for actual connection, to the performative mess that modern dating has become — we're breaking it all down.  We talk about how social media is twisting expectations, why people might want to be chosen more than they actually want to choose wisely, and how poor communication has pushed...

In this episode of NGL Bruh, we're diving deep into the college experience.  From the hype of "campus life" to the harsh reality of debt, we're asking the real questions: Is college really worth it? Or is it just a scam unless you network and use the experience the right way? We break down how degrees are losing value, why schools feel more like businesses than places of learning, and why real-wor...