On Fox Friday, the Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg show calls Lena Waithe in Baltimore to discuss her stage and playwriting debut, “Trinity,” at Baltimore Center Stage, an 80-minute, no-intermission three-hander about how parental, platonic, and romantic relationships shape love, including a childfree-by-choice “what if we had a baby” scene. Waithe shares the play’s strong audience reactions, curated “Trinity” playlist, and why theater demands presence, while also noting they’re filming the final season (season 8) of “The Chi” and expressing gratitude to mentors and longtime supporters. The show then shifts to “Family Matters” with Ebro’s daughter Isa, who recaps a Florida flag football world tournament (including an ESPN game), discusses balancing sports with future goals, and tells a story about navigating crowd conflicts at a Fray Sky concert before choosing a better view from the back.

00:00 Fox Friday Kickoff

00:29 Lena Waithe Joins

01:41 Inside Trinity Play

03:38 Why Theater Now

05:01 Performance Pressure

07:12 Workshopping The Script

09:00 Shy Final Season

13:58 Family Matters Intro

15:12 Isa Flag Football

16:54 Sister Life Updates

19:52 Olympic Dreams Talk

19:59 Flag Football Future

20:44 Creative Side Hustles

22:01 Chef Dreams and Risks

22:23 Fray Sky Concert Recap

25:21 Crowd Drama and Safety

28:23 Parents Blocking the View

29:58 Growing Up Too Fast

30:23 Throwback Photos and Memories

32:18 Merch Updates and Ebro Roast

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Key Moments:

00:00 – Texas primaries

00:43 – TikTok, Oracle, media ownership, and conservative content suppression

03:00 – Who really controls mainstream media? Disney, Kim, Kimmel, and narrative wars

04:28 – Stock prices, midterm elections, shaping the political narrative

07:56 – Trump, COVID offices, presidency expertise, and government gaps

09:01 – China, Iran, risk of global conflict, political accountability

11:16 – The Dream on songwriting, Beyoncé, and "Cowboy Carter" creative process

13:00 – Dream’s golf journey and wellness routines

14:52 – Collaborations with Beyoncé, in-studio chemistry, and process details

20:25 – Creative boundaries, Grammy trophies, and mailbox money stories

24:00 – Dream’s thoughts on Rihanna’s musical stockpile and release strategy

26:02 – Grammy chase, Quincy Jones, and Dream’s ambition for Thriller-level albums

27:02 – "Ultralight Beam," keeping track of hits, and SCAD creative collaborations

29:03 – New album tease: Love Hate 2 and mastering the art-life balance

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Grammy-winning legend T.I. sits down with Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg for an essential conversation on fame, family, hip-hop beefs (TI vs 50 Cent), and why his upcoming album "Kill the King" might mark his final bow as an MC. Get rare insight as T.I. reflects on balancing music with fatherhood, generational wealth, and how viral moments (and memes) shift the state of rap today.

Key Topics:

- T.I.'s evolution from rapper to comedian and back to MC

- The real reason "Kill the King" could be his last album

- Hip-hop beefs, social media drama, and the cost of viral promo

- Family dynamics, raising kids in the spotlight, and generational lessons

- T.I.'s thoughts on internet narratives, wealth, and protecting his peace

- Behind-the-scenes stories on classics like "Live Your Life," "Whatever You Like," and "No Scrubs"

Key Moments:

00:00 – T.I. returns to talk the internet going crazy, new music, and family life

00:27 – From rap to stand-up: T.I.'s creative journey

01:15 – Why "Kill the King" is T.I.'s 25th-anniversary statement

02:17 – Multigenerational parenting: T.I. on his 7 kids, grandkids, and changing priorities

03:47 – Instagram beefs, viral promo, and respecting family lines

07:34 – The art of rapping vs. social media: do fans want bars or memes?

13:16 – Wealth lessons, lawsuits, and "No Scrubs" mailbox checks

17:00 – "Live Your Life" origins, Rihanna, and breaking radio records

21:00 – Family Hustle: how reality TV changed T.I.'s family and career

27:05 – T.I. on raising kids under fame and the Waffle House teachable moment

29:59 – T.I. focuses on peace and positivity, previews new music direction

31:03 – Gratitude and the future of T.I.'s legacy

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