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In this episode of The 12 Hub, we unpack some of the most talked-about moments in culture, music, and current events.

We start with Target's move away from its DEI commitments and how that could impact Black-owned brands. Then we dive into the ongoing Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef — what it means for hip-hop, who's really winning, and how fans are reacting. We also touch on Kanye’s recent public appearances and behavior, as well as the fallout from Jonathan Majors’ court case.

Later, we get into how RICO charges are shaping rap narratives, the role of social media in public opinion and snitch culture, and how celebrity culture has shifted. We close the episode discussing class divides within the Black community, dating dynamics, and generational views on fashion and self-expression.

Time Stamps:
0:00 – Episode 10 intro
1:23 – Target ends DEI programs
2:54 – Black-owned products not selling
4:00 – Scalability issues in Black businesses
6:01 – Market for general vs. niche products
8:24 – Support vs. commercial success
10:27 – Drake vs. Kendrick
13:40 – Still shopping at Target?
14:40 – Playboy Carti album review
16:18 – Kendrick's hypocrisy
17:00 – Drake’s global impact
18:04 – Drake vs. Chris Brown chart debate
21:55 – Streaming vs. physical album sales
28:05 – Impact of streaming on charts
33:02 – Intentional music listening then vs. now
36:04 – Music discovery and generational impact
37:25 – Kanye disrespects Jay & Bey's kids
42:59 – Kanye’s spiral & media attention
45:02 – Kanye’s influence vs. responsibility
46:03 – Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good
48:00 – Abuse allegations resurface
49:44 – SpaceX returns astronauts
50:32 – Big U RICO case
51:32 – Extortion, check-ins, gang culture
52:50 – Snitching on podcasts
53:55 – Social club rebranding for gangs
54:43 – Kanye's immunity to backlash
56:00 – Anti-Semitism & double standards
58:43 – Historical trauma and hypocrisy
1:00:01 – Celebrity kids and backlash
1:02:10 – Celebrity family chaos
1:03:06 – Beehive vs. Kanye
1:04:48 – Pop culture: fake rich guy on dating show
1:08:10 – Class divides in Black communities
1:12:05 – Dating types & bringing people home
1:14:14 – Fashion norms across generations
1:16:00 – Parental expectations in dating
1:17:29 – Final reflections on culture & image
1:20:01 – Relatability in mixed spaces
1:22:01 – Lauren’s perspective
1:25:29 – Wrap-up and social dynamics
1:26:05 – Comments on YouTube backlash

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