In a World Mental Health Day conversation, psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt urges listeners to go beyond the automatic “I’m good” by asking how happy someone is, offering sincere support, and recognizing that stress may show up through isolation, irritability, poor sleep, physical tension, or overworking. He encourages short, honest check-ins, trusted community, and action alongside faith, while reminding listeners that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text around the clock for anyone in crisis. 

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Gary With the Tea then revisits Kevin Hart’s 2017 recording scandal as former assistant Miesha Shakes seeks testimony from Montia Sabbag in Hart’s ongoing lawsuit accusing Shakes of breaching a nondisclosure agreement and defaming him; Hart denies wrongdoing, Shakes disputes the agreement’s validity, and prior litigation involving Sabbag was dismissed without determining whether her allegations were true. Gary also spoke about comedian Kountry Wayne and his new girlfriend.  

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The show also tackles artistic freedom as Young Thug attorney Brian Steel argues that rap lyrics are too often treated as literal confessions while violent themes in literature, opera, country, and rock are recognized as creative expression; the debate echoes the YSL case, where a judge allowed prosecutors to conditionally introduce selected lyrics if they could connect them to alleged crimes. Steel says that uneven standard unfairly prejudices hip-hop artists and turns performance into prosecution. 

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In a World Mental Health Day conversation, psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt urges listeners to go beyond the automatic “I’m good” by asking how happy someone is, offering sincere support, and recognizing that stress may show up through isolation, irritability, poor sleep, physical tension, or overworking. He encourages short, honest check-ins, trusted community, and action alongside faith, while reminding listeners that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text around the clock for anyone in crisis. 

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Gary With the Tea then revisits Kevin Hart’s 2017 recording scandal as former assistant Miesha Shakes seeks testimony from Montia Sabbag in Hart’s ongoing lawsuit accusing Shakes of breaching a nondisclosure agreement and defaming him; Hart denies wrongdoing, Shakes disputes the agreement’s validity, and prior litigation involving Sabbag was dismissed without determining whether her allegations were true. 

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The crew celebrates Morehouse College’s new state-of-the-art Multimedia Center, funded through Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand’s more than $1 million commitment to journalism and sports-related scholarships and programming; the center gives students hands-on training in digital storytelling, sports broadcasting, podcasting, filmmaking, and emerging media. 

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From unreleased rap history and a viral manners debate to an NFL comeback and a career-defining celebration, this episode delivers music, sports, culture, and heart. Lil Wayne reveals that he and Drake are sitting on a deep vault of unheard collaborations dating back to 2014 and 2015; Wayne says he revisits the files, creates new edits, and sends them to Drake, who regularly asks, “When we dropping this?” The crew also weighs in on the online reaction to Zendaya remaining seated while greeting French First Lady Brigitte Macron at Louis Vuitton’s Paris show. Video shows Zendaya smiling, making eye contact, speaking, and shaking Macron’s hand, leaving viewers divided over whether the moment was discourteous or simply an informal greeting at a fashion event rather than a diplomatic function. 

Odell Beckham Jr. gets another NFL opportunity after joining the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, reuniting with head coach Kevin O’Connell, who was the Rams’ offensive coordinator when Beckham helped Los Angeles win Super Bowl LVI. The 33-year-old adds experienced depth as Minnesota manages injuries at receiver, and O’Connell has not ruled out a quick elevation to the active roster. The show then turns into a heartfelt celebration as Rickey Smiley broadcasts from Chicago ahead of his induction into the Radio Hall of Fame, with Da Brat and the crew honoring his leadership, work ethic, humor, and impact on generations of listeners. Smiley joins the 2026 class after selection through an industry voting process involving more than 950 professionals, recognizing a nationally syndicated career that reaches more than 60 markets. 

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During What’s Trending, Rickey Smiley and the crew spoke about setting boundaries.  

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The crew also weighs in on the online reaction to Zendaya remaining seated while greeting French First Lady Brigitte Macron at Louis Vuitton’s Paris show. Video shows Zendaya smiling, making eye contact, speaking, and shaking Macron’s hand, leaving viewers divided over whether the moment was discourteous or simply an informal greeting at a fashion event rather than a diplomatic function. Odell Beckham Jr. gets another NFL opportunity after joining the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, reuniting with head coach Kevin O’Connell, who was the Rams’ offensive coordinator when Beckham helped Los Angeles win Super Bowl LVI. 

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