STR8FWD with Ms. B

On Episode 52, Ms B talks the winners and the losers from the past week. LSU women’s basketball team beat Iowa to take home the championship. Trump was indicted on fraud charges. Blac Chyna tries to rebrand in a positive way. Or is the socialite pulling a PR stunt? FedNow digital payment system has the conspiracy theorists in an uproar and much more.

The R&B girls are fighting! On Episode 51, Ms. B gossips a bit about the feud between singing groups SWV and Xscape, which is being aired out on their new reality show on Bravo TV. The Xscape sisters, Tamika and LaTocha are at odds over $30K in stolen money. While Kandi Burruss finds herself potentially serving Tamar Braxton with a defamation lawsuit. Chile, it’s a whole mess outchea…

On Episode 50, Ms. B and guest, WendyM., continue their deep dive into mental health with the recent kidnapping and murders in Mexico. Four Americans traveled to Matamoros for an alleged tummy tuck procedure, to only end up at the wrong place at the wrong time. How did this incident impact their psychological wellbeing? Is PTSD and trauma on the onset? Was the female dealing with body dysmorphic d...

On Episode 49, the act of “snitching” is the hot topic. Ms. B talks about Boosie and T.I’s recent back-and-forth and Tip’s vow to prove everyone wrong with paperwork. Also, Gunna, YSL artists, 6ixNine, and others has endured major public scrutiny, and being labeled a snitch is affecting their careers. So, the question is…should artists be subjected to street code, when they don’t live the street l...

On Episode 48, the tragic death of Tyre Nichols is center stage. With the details of this story, Ms. B dive into the culprits and investigation updates surrounding the incident. Five Memphis Police Department officers took it too far and now the family of Mr. Nichols are mourning. What does this means for black men and the boys in blue? Turn up the audio and let’s get into some things…

On Episode 47, Ms B talks how people actively finesses the system. For starters, Congressman George Santos has been the talk of Washington because of his alleged hypocrisy and web of lies. Recently, news sites reported that this anti-LGBTQ politician formerly pranced around as a female impersonator back in the late 2000s. In the tech world, ChatGPT could become a breeding ground for fraudulent beh...

On Episode 46, Ms. B take a minor deep dive into meaning of the blind leading the blind. For this discussion, the drama surrounding Gucci Mane, 1017 Record label, and the recent death of his protege Big Scarr is at the forefront. As leaders, should you be more cognizant of how you lead others? Should the main focus be upholding an image or creating wealth? Let’s get into some things…

Happy New Year!! Ms. B is back from a mini-vacation and ready to get into Episode 45. It’s now 2023 and this means we all have 365 days to make the most of it. So, what are your plans for the year? Is there a business idea you’ve wanted to start? Or an awful habit you’ve tried for years to break? No matter what it is…the time is now for the glow up!

On Episode 44, everyone’s life seems to be in flames to some capacity. Ms. B review the latest in pop culture news surrounding 90’s R&B group, Xscape. While the girls try to mend fences with one of their members, reality TV stars Todd & Julie Chrisley received long sentences for bank fraud. Also, this episode bring up Good Morning America co-anchors alleged affair and Kanye West’s “Hitler” obsessi...

On Episode 43, Ms. B talks the mysterious death of Shanquella Robinson. Six friends traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for a fun-filled weekend, but the 25 year old had no idea that this was her last vacation. What really happened? Why was she attacked and left in a foreign country along? This incident inspired a discussion on “friendships” and why it is important to treat them accordingly.

On Episode 42, the University of Kentucky and many other schools have an emerging issue. Racism is prevalent among students and it is disheartening. What happened to building camaraderie and getting to know others outside of your race? Why do we see more white on black hatred versus black on white? What’s up with the “Karen’s”? Whether it’s at college or high school, this deep rooted problem need...

On Episode 41, Ms. B discuss the unfortunate and untimely death of Migos group member, Takeoff. The Atlanta rapper’s humble and quiet nature was adored by many, and garnered the following of millions of fans. But, was it a set up or an accident? Is hip hop music the blame? Why are so many young men dying in the Black community? Why aren’t we holding ourselves accountable? There are so many questio...

On Episode 40, Ms. B and special guest, Wendy M., dive into the mental straits of Waukesha Christmas Parade attacker Darrell Brooks and artist Kanye West. With her expertise as a Mental Health Counselor, Ms. M discuss the fundamentals of common mental health issues. During Part 1 of this series, we explore these two peculiar individuals, try to understand how their minds work, treatments, and how...

Ms. B took a solo mission on Episode 39 to get into the intricacies of Freedom of Speech. Kanye West is the latest celeb to be sued for defamation after his remarks about George Floyd’s death. Ye has quickly followed in the footsteps of Alex Jones and others, where he had to learn the hard way on why “free speech” comes with consequences.

On episode 38, Ms. B and AG recap their weekend at ASU’s homecoming. Head coaches Deion Sanders and Eddie Robinson Jr post-game antics goes viral. Was this media moment good for HBCU sports? Rapper T.I and comedian Charleston White go back and forth on social media regarding King Harris. However, no one seems to be standing up for the Harris family.

On episode 37, Ms. B and AG talks NFL icon Brett Favre and his alleged involvement in the state of Mississippi welfare fraud scandal. Keeping it in the sports arena, Ime Udoka had an affair and it has rocked the Celtic’s community to its core…or has it??

On episode 36, Ms. B and AG discuss the strange, infectious need to go viral. With social media making it so easy for people to become “famous,” we wonder if everyone is even worthy of fame. Also, does the people who go viral even know what to do with the opportunity??

R.I.P PNB Rock! On episode 35, Ms. B and AG discuss another senseless death involving rap artist, PNB Rock. As it happened with a bit of controversy, the cold-blooded murder left us wondering why society like to place blame on the wrong person. The man’s girlfriend should not be blamed. Also, we talk about Cardi B’s recent school visit. It’s good to see Cardi using her wealth and life experience t...

On episode 34, the Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears scandal is the main topic. It seems that both comedians don’t want to take the blame. So, Ms. B and AG check California laws to see if their extortion claims will hold up in court. Also, does Kanye West even own his designs at Adidias and Gap? Then, we talk about Tory Lanez and what he said about preachers. Tune in and enjoy!

On episode 33, Ms. B and AG question Nick Cannon’s ability to be a consistent father to his ten kids. Is it even possible for busy celebrities like Nick to be a full-time dad? Also, Tyrese Gibson is in the news frustrated with his divorce judgement. It may be time for Tyrese to put out new music to help with child support payments. Lastly, we update listeners on the ICU nurse and her mental health...

On episode 32, Ms. B and AG discuss the Nicole Linton case and share what the prosecution reveals about her mental health history. We also dive into a new murder case that involved a Black woman in Midtown Atlanta. Is paranoia the cause of Raissa Kengne’s murderous rage? Lastly, the virtual rapper FN Meka get the boot from Captiol Records. Is society ready for AI in the music industry?? Hhmmm…

On episode 31, Ms. B and AG is back with more hot topics and foolery! Nicole Linton kills six people and now faces up to 90 years. The IRS spending plan may cause more audits on the middle class. Elder woman involved in Emmitt Till’s death found after 70 years. Lil Baby and 21 Savage gives back to the hood. And, to end the pod, we discuss Irv Gotti’s “Drink champs” interview where he shows his F**...

On episode 30, Ms. B talks about her high school reunion and recaps the latest judicial news while AG is away. Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years, Mystikal charged with sexual assault…again, Will Smith offers an apology and much more. Tune in and enjoy!

On episode 29, Ms. B and AG discuss the monkeypox outbreak and important steps to take to prevent from catching it. We share news about a water boy and a female shooter at a Dallas airport, and try to understand why crimes by young people keep happening. Old dude Nick Cannon is expecting more babies and says women have bad hygiene. Beyoncé’s new album is on the way. Are we ready?

On episode 28, Ms. B and AG talks the Greenwood Park Mall incident, Beyoncé’s forthcoming album, and Kylie Jenner’s spending habits. Also, we keep it in the family and speak on Khloe’s decision to have a second child with Tristan Thompson. To end the pod, we try to regenerate ourselves by learning to positively position our thoughts. Hope you enjoy!