Amid the national success of Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club,” host Charlamagne tha God has managed to secure all types of bags, from television and film to behind-the-scenes production and literature. In fact, throughout his years in the industry, Charlamagne has become one of the most important, yet controversial, voices …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Angela Yee Talks The Breakfast Club’s Eighth Anniversary, Worst Interviews and Her Dream Guests: “I Would Love To Interview Rihanna, I Think She’s The Dopest”
Back in 2010, “The Breakfast Club” premiered on Power 105.1, hosted by DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne tha God, with focus on topics such as celebrity gossip, progressive politics, and dating issues. Three years later, the show was rolled out into syndication and then simulcasted on REVOLT in 2014. …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Joins Dr. Jess for First Live Session on Mental Health In Television History
Everyone’s second favorite uncle – after Snoop, of course- is heading back to the small screen to talk mental health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to a Press Release, the Breakfast Club’s Charlamagne Tha God is teaming up with licensed M.D and psychiatry resident Dr. Jessica Clemons, aka “Dr. Jess” for the first live …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Explains To Stephen Colbert Why He Cancelled The “Times Talk” With Kanye West
The Breakfast Club’s Charlamagne Tha God appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to discuss his new book #ShookOne and why he recently canceled the planned New York Times‘ Times Talk with Kanye West. Charlamagne talked about the relationship he has with Kanye, as well as Kanye’s #bipolar diagnosis …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Set To Co-Host iHeartMedia’s First Podcast Awards
An industry where you can receive unfiltered opinions is now receiving its own award show and what makes it even better, the uncut blunt radio personality we all love to hate, Charlamagne tha God, will be co-hosting. The awards will make its debut on January 18, 2019, at the iHeartRadio …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God’s DNA Was Not Found In Rape Accuser’s Rape Kit
Back in 2001, #CharlamagneThaGod was accused of drugging and raping a 15-year-old girl in his home state of South Carolina. However, at the time, the now-radio host pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor,” and in exchange, due to the “victim’s absence and lack of evidence available” …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Addresses Recent Headlines That Claimed He Admitted To Rape: “My Tone Was All Wrong, I Should Have Never Used The Term Rape”
On Tuesday, Charlamagne Tha God took to “The Breakfast Club” to clear his name and clarify an audio clip from his Brilliant Idiots podcast, where he discussed rape culture. In the clip, which was reposted by SideConvos without context, the radio host said, “I keep telling y’all. I’ve told y’all …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Lawyers Up After His Sexual Assault Accuser Tries To Re-Open Case More Than 16 Years After He Was Cleared By DNA
On Wednesday, the then-15-year-old girl that accused Charlamagne Tha God of sexual misconduct more than 17 years ago, is looking to rehash the details of the criminal case, and have it reopened. In docs obtained by the Blast, the “Breakfast Club” host, whose real name is Lenard Larry McKelvey, was …
Read More »Kanye West Talks Mental State, Obama, Jay-Z, Trump and More in Charlamagne Interview
After weeks of speculation, controversy and backlash, a new interview has been released, detailing the mind of the creative behind the recent social media drama: Kanye West. Although the interview took place before West’s Twitter tirade, it still covered a slew of topics from family, friendship, politics, controversy and more. …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God and Joe Budden Compile Lists Of Best and Most “Trash” Artists of 2017; Ranks Nicki Minaj Top 5 Most Trash: “She Has Exhibited A Lot Of F*cking Trash This Year”
As 2017 comes to an end, the hip-hop hosts/personalities that fans love to hate and hate to love compiled lists of the best and most “trash” artists, moments and albums of the year. Although the two agreed that Jay-Z, CyHi The Prince and Rapsody took the year by storm with …
Read More »BallerAlert’s Today in Hip-Hop: 7 Years Ago ‘The Breakfast Club’ Debuted on Power 105.1
On Dec. 6, 2010, the world of hip-hop radio was changed forever by ‘The Breakfast Club.’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Coined “The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show,” ‘The Breakfast Club’ is a syndicated radio show on New York’s Power 105.1, featuring hosts DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne Tha God. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ …
Read More »Charlamagne tha God and Rolling Stone Settle Transphobic Dispute
Charlamagne tha God and Rolling Stone Magazine have settled their beef in the most unconventional way: they’ve teamed up to make a donation to the National Black Justice Coalition for an undisclosed amount. Their dispute began after the magazine printed a headline falsely accusing Charlamagne tha God of making …
Read More »Rolling Stone Publicly Apologizes to Charlamagne tha God
After publishing the July 31 article titled “Janet Mock Speaks Out Following Charlamagne tha God’s Controversial Morning Show”, Rolling Stone magazine has come forward and acknowledged that they misconstrued Charlamagne tha God’s words and painted him in a negative light. In an article posted Monday on Rollingstone.com, the magazine apologized …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Threatens to Sue Rolling Stone Over Transphobic Comments
Charlamagne Tha God is planning to sue Rolling Stone, if they don’t apologize for wrongfully accusing him of making transphobic comments. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Charlamagne drafted a legal letter to the magazine claiming that their July 31 article on Rollingstone.com, titled “Janet Mock on Charlamagne tha God’s Transphobic Comments,” is an example of …
Read More »Charlamagne Explains His Reasoning For Sitting Down With Tomi Lahren
Over the weekend, Charlamagne Tha God caught a lot of flack for hanging out with Tomi Lahren in New York. Social media had a lot to say about the two meeting, so it was only right CthaGod addressed it on air. The Breakfast Club hosts DJ Envy and Angela …
Read More »Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg Blasts Charlemagne & Trevor Noah For Being Too Friendly With Tomi Lahren
Peter Rosenberg’s beef with Charlemagne Tha God is going beyond Hot 97 and Power 105. Now we are talking social issues and Rosenberg has an axe to grind. Rosenberg took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with CthaGod hanging out with conservative talk show host, Tomi Lahren. You may recall …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Preps 2017 Book Release
Charlamagne Tha God is one of America’s favorite bad guys in media and now you can read about his journey in his upcoming book. “Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It” , set for an April release, will give readers an inside look into Charlamagne’s rise from his …
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