89. Cultural Baggage

The gang’s back together for Episode 99 of Witcha Black Ads, and we’ve got plenty to get into.This week, we’re talking Druski’s new Netflix deal, Jay-Z taking on the Super Bowl halftime show, and the rap girls getting to it with some major brand moves. From Megan Thee Stallion linking up with Gymshark to JT’s Ottolinger collab, and a few other campaigns that caught our attention.Tap in. 🎙️

A few weeks ago, the squad took the stage at Clios on Culture to talk through some of our favorite pod topics, from Queen Bey to Zendaya to Pharrell. Big shoutout to the good folks at 14th And Market for helping us show up the right way. 🖤

From the US Open to brand fumbles and a few decisions that definitely need discussing. This week we’re getting into everything happening on and around the court, Target’s Halloween costume mess, Mary J. Blige linking up with Suno AI, and Beyoncé selling us a wooden box for $1000. Yes, a wooden box… We have thoughts. 🎙️Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

A new logo here, an unexpected collab there, and Beyoncé handling business as usual. This week, taking a closer look at Wemby putting his stamp on Nike with a new logo, Angel Reese's overdue partnership with Barbie, and Beyoncé handling big business as usual. Plus, a few linkups that had us asking... now, how exactly did we get here?Some moves make perfect sense. Others make you say, "here goes nothing". Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

We've got plenty to unpack in this week's episode. We get into Ebony taking Mowalola to court over alleged trademark infringement, Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium moments, and we're pouring one out for the Nissan Altima a car that somehow became an icon in Black culture and a character in its own right, now officially discontinued.That and a whole lot more. Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

We’re back in the swing of things for Episode 94 of Witcha Black Ads.The mics are hot, and this week we're talking GOATs. From LeBron leaving the Lakers and Serena's return to the court to Jay-Z's summer rollout, Coco Gauff’s Miu Miu partnership, and the latest sneaker shakeups. That and a whole lot more. Tap in. 🎙️Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

We’re back with another episode of WBA and this time we’re asking some real questions. Like what were the deal points behind the Zendaya and Law Roach x On collab? Is there any slowing Cardi down? Y’all really buying into this Kanye redemption arc? And when do we stop policing Black women’s hair?That and a whole lot more.

This week we break down the Virgil Abloh Archive Alaska 1 release, Jacquemus linking with Solange, more Creative Director roles... Then we zoom out: what happens when AI enters creative spaces that have always been driven by feel, taste, and human experience?Tap in for a conversation on creativity, culture, and the things you just shouldn't automate.

This week, we break down Kevin Durant x CeraVe, Cardi B’s Grow-Good beauty launch, Jordan Brand’s “All or Everything,” and  DoorDash turning 50-cents beef into a brand moment.We also talk Super Bowl: safe ads, AI normalization, body politics, and more!Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

Steph’s out at Under Armour, Wale finally gets his Nike moment, Fenty Beauty’s changes hands, LV’s rips off the Ghana Must Go bag, and much more.