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What’s The 411 | Entertainment News and Lifestyle Redefined

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Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. Check us out for comedy and hilarity, and seriousness, especially if you get called on the carpet. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson. And, there is info about m
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Episodes

Malik Yoba; Mariah Lopez Ebony; Paul Mooney; Richard Pryor Jr.; Richard Pryor; Azealia Banks; Lizzo; Cardi B; Beyonce; Riley Burruss; a white girl named LaKiesha, and more | What’s The 411 Podcast 43

What’s The 411’s podcast Episode 43 is taken from the television show, What's The 411, recorded on September 10, 2019. In this episode , the hosts, award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, are talking about the accusation that several years ago Malik Yoba had sexual relations with a minor; Richard Pryor Jr., the son of the late comedy genius Richard Pryor, accuses Paul Mooney of raping him when he was a teenager; Azealia Banks who took a swipe at singer Lizzo after her si...

Sep 16, 201929 minEp. 43

Jeffrey Epstein; Wendy Williams; Cassie Ventura, Diddy, and Lori Harvey; RHOA: Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley, and; Marlon Wayans on the Cancel Culture | What’s The 411 Podcast 42

What’s The 411’s podcast Episode 42 is taken from the television show, What's The 411, recorded on August 20, 2019. In this episode , the hosts, award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, comedian, Onika McLean, and; Keisha Wilson are talking about the death of Jeffrey Epstein; Wendy Williams says she wants to be friends with her estranged husband ; Cassie Ventura, Diddy , and Lori Harvey ; RHOA: Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley are back together, and; Marlon Wayans on the Cancel Culture in Comedy....

Sep 05, 201929 minEp. 42

Katrina Walker is Unbreakable | What’s The 411 Podcast 41

What’s The 411’s podcast Episode 41 is taken from the television show, What's The 411, recorded on July 23, 2019. In this episode , the hosts, award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, comedian, Onika McLean, and Keisha Wilson are talking with author, self-made millionaire, and philanthropist, Katrina Walker about her backstory which includes her early and several marriages, an impoverished upbringing which taught her the art of hustle, and rising up from domestic abuse to become an entrepreneur, aut...

Sep 04, 201925 minEp. 41

A$AP Rocky, Justin Beiber, Kylie Jenner, Ming Lee, Marliesia Ortiz, Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba, and More | What’s The 411 Podcast 40

WHAT’S THE 411 PODCAST GENERAL DESCRIPTION Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent...

Aug 10, 201928 minEp. 40

R. Kelly, Jeffrey Epstein, US Immigration Policy, Migration to Africa, Cultural Appropriation, Halle Bailey is The Little Mermaid | What’s The 411 Podcast 39

WHAT’S THE 411 PODCAST GENERAL DESCRIPTION Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent...

Aug 10, 201928 minEp. 39

Abortion Rights, Hollywood and Black Hair, Dionne Warwick and the Beyhive, XXXtentacion’s DNA, Children’s Sharing Etiquette, Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley, Porsha Williams, Dennis McKinley, Tasha K | What’s The 411 Podcast 38

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Jun 09, 201928 min

Jordyn Woods, Lamar Odom, Amazon Alexa, Magid Magid, The Notorious B.I.G. aka Christopher Wallace, Jay-Z, Serena Williams, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Jun 08, 20199 min

Irresistible Me Singer, Cindy Rainne, Says Never Give Up on Your Dreams | What’s The 411 Podcast 36

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

May 26, 201929 min

FATi, the Queen of Afropop, Takes Us on Her Journey to Imminent Stardom | What’s The 411 Podcast 35

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

May 23, 201929 min

Wendy Williams; Howard Stern; George Clooney; Meghan Markle; Paris Jackson; Prince Jackson; Prince Michael Jackson; Wade Robson; James Safechuck; Leaving Neverland | What’s The 411 Podcast 33

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson

Mar 22, 20199 min

R. Kelly; Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian, Jordyn Woods; Jussie Smollett, Lee Daniels, Queen Latifah; Robert Kraft, and; the New York City makes Black people’s hair legal! | What’s The 411 Podcast 32

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Mar 18, 201928 min

Wendy Williams, Vince Herbert, Gayle King, R. Kelly, George Stephanopoulos, Blockbuster Video, 21 Savage, Tamron Hall, and more! | What’s The 411 Podcast 31

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Mar 14, 20198 min

Filmmaker Stefanie Joshua Discusses Neighborhood Changes and Gentrification in New Documentary: Bushwick Homecomings: The Record | What’s The 411 Podcast 30

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Dec 03, 201829 min

Terra Renee, President African American Women in Cinema, talks about Michelle Obama and African American Women in Cinema | What’s The 411 Podcast 29

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Nov 26, 201829 min

DJ Prince Hakim, Son of Kool and the Gang's Founder, Talks About Royalty | What's The 411 Podcast 28

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Oct 28, 201810 min

Chance The Rapper, Tyrese, Katt Williams, Damon Wayans, the LaCroix Sparkling Water Lawsuit, Erika Alexander, Janelle Monae, T.I., Bill Cosby, Brett Kavanaugh, LaShonda Childs, Cardi B, Taylor Swift, and more! | What’s The 411 Podcast 27

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Oct 13, 201829 min

Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford, Katt Williams, Kevin Hart, Bill Cosby, Tyler Perry, Kanye, Lil’ Wayne, and more! | What’s The 411 Podcast 26

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Oct 06, 201829 min

Drake, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Kenya Barris, Chadwick Boseman, Nike, Colin Kaepernick, Tamar Braxton, Vince Herbert, Jenifer Lewis, Bella Harris, Nabate Isles | What’s The 411 Podcast 25

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Sep 22, 201829 min

Grammy Award-winning Trumpeter and Composer Nabate Isles Talks About His Debut Album, Eclectic Excursions | What’s The 411 Podcast 24

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Sep 22, 201818 min

: Public Relations Guru Angelo Ellerbee Discusses New Book, Sense of Success

Join award-winning journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Sep 22, 201829 min

Janet Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Kim Kardashian, Omarosa, Nicki Minaj and more! | What’s The 411 Podcast 22

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Aug 27, 201829 min

Kenya Barris, Shonda Rhimes, Tamron Hall, Will Smith, Meghan Markle, Beyonce, Tyler Mitchell, K. Michelle, Idris Elba and more! | What’s The 411 Podcast 21

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Aug 17, 201829 min

Whoopi Goldberg, Pat McGrath, Shonda Rhimes, Kim Kardashian, Shiggy, Michelle Williams, and more! | What’s The 411 Podcast 20

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

Jul 28, 201829 min

Middle School Students Learn to Write Books They Can Sell | What’s The 411 Podcast 19

What's The 411 Book Correspondent, Luvon Roberson, sits down with Andrew Morrison, Mentoring in Medicine’s chief operating officer, to discuss the organization’s, WRITE YOUR BOOK ONLINE SUMMER CAMP, for middle and high school students. In the Write Your Book Online Summer Camp, Mentoring in Medicine will show students techniques to create books in a variety of styles, whether it’s interview-based, Top Tips, visual, interactive, and more. The book can also be fiction or, nonfiction.

Jul 09, 201821 min

Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson, Blac Chyna, 2 Chainz, Winnie Harlow, Oprah Winfrey, James Comey, Eric Holder, and more! | What’s The 411 Podcast 18

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on celebs, people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. Our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson, connects us with authors and all things bookish. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony. Check us out for comedy, hilarity, and seriousness, and whatever else we can fit into 30 minutes.

May 20, 201829 min

Bill Cosby, Kanye West, Cardi B, Janelle Monae, Madonna, Steph Curry, The Real, Kerry Coddett, and more! | What’s The 411 Podcast 17

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on celebs, people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. Our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson, connects us with authors and all things bookish. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony. Check us out for comedy, hilarity, and seriousness, and whatever else we can fit into 30 minutes.

May 08, 201828 min

Minnette Coleman, author of The Tree: A Journey to Freedom, talks with What’s The 411 Book Correspondent Luvon Roberson | What’s The 411 Podcast 16

Join What’s The 411’s Book Editor, Luvon Roberson, as she does one of her most favorite things in the world with seriousness and humor, talking with authors and about books. Today, What's The 411 Book Correspondent, Luvon Roberson, sits down with author Minnette Coleman for a wide-ranging interview about her book, The Tree: A Journey to Freedom, and its relationship to Guilford College, Quakers, and the Underground Railroad.

May 03, 201827 min

Nina Crews: Seeing Into Tomorrow! With What’s The 411 Book Correspondent Luvon Roberson | What’s The 411 Podcast 15

Join journalist, Kizzy Cox, and comedian, Onika McLean, the hosts of What’s The 411, as they do a quick take on people and events from hip-hop and pop culture; and a fresh take on the activities of people and subjects in the news or, just because they want to. An Ebony #1 pick by someone named Ebony, What’s The 411 has interviews with celebrities and wannabe celebs, as well as, authors and information about books brought to you by our book correspondent, Luvon Roberson.

May 02, 201824 min
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