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In this episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist Bomani Jones joins us to discuss his journey, from realizing that sports media could be a career to working with ESPN and HBO. We dive into the intersection of sports, culture, and kmedia, exploring topics such as the impact of social media on athletes, the economics of live sports, and the evolving role of sports journalism.In this episode of the YFBP, Emmy Award-winning journalist Bomani Jones joins us to discuss his journey from discovering that sports media could be a viable career to working with ESPN and HBO. We explore the intersection of sports, culture, and media, delving into topics such as the impact of social media on athletes, the economics of sports, and the evolving role of sports journalism.

Bomani also shares his insights on the current state of sports media and what fans can anticipate from his upcoming live show, "The Basketball Jones," in Raleigh on January 31st. Additionally, we get his predictions for the NFL Draft and the NBA MVP race, as well as a discussion on the biggest cultural shifts in sports.

Tickets for The Basketball Jones: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/51870656/the-basketball-jones-raleigh-the-rialto

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In this episode of Young, Funny, and Black, we kick things off by diving into the current NFL season, chatting about who's winning and who's struggling this year. From there, we shift gears to talk about the rise of "fake lives" on social media and how influencers like Kai Cenat are changing the game, especially after hitting 700,000 subscribers on Twitch. The conversation takes a turn when we discuss the recent breakup between DDG and Halle Bailey, sparking a deeper debate about the pros and cons of posting your significant other online. We also explore the fallout from YouTube couples breaking up once the views and money dried up. Then, we react to the viral clip of Offset getting jumped by French rapper Gaza's crew in France. Finally, we discuss Denzel Washington's big announcement about his upcoming retirement and what that means for the future of film.

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The Young, Funny & Black crew is back in full effect after a 2-month break! In this episode, we catch up on everything we've missed and break down why we've been gone for a minute. First up, we discuss Young Thug’s release from jail and the strict rules of his probation—what does freedom look like for him now? Then, we shift gears to Lil Durk, who’s facing life in prison over a shocking alleged murder-for-hire plot. The drama is real!

We also react to the viral moment between Gillie, Wallo, and Kodak Black. Then, things get wild as we dive into the controversial Twitter discourse about OnlyFans creators and the troubling trend known as "The Bump" that’s been spreading like wildfire among young influencers.
Next, we talk about Skai Jackson’s pregnancy announcement and the shocking details about her baby daddy's criminal past. Is this a case of drama or growth? We unpack it all.

And finally, we share our thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s new project GNX—does it live up to the hype? Tune in for our raw, unfiltered takes on this packed episode of the Young, Funny & Black Podcast!

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