Overview of FULL SHOW: The Breakfast Club Reacts To J. Cole's 'The Fall Off’ + DaBaby, Pastor Michael Todd & Natalie Todd Interview
This episode of The Breakfast Club (DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God, Jess Hilarious) mixes live show banter, listener calls, news reporting and three major interviews: initial reactions to J. Cole’s newly released double-album The Fall Off, a long sit-down with DaBaby about his new album Be More Grateful, and a conversation with Pastor Michael Todd and Pastor Natalie Todd about the film Relationship Goals. The show also includes field reporting from Mimi Brown in Minnesota on the ICE/federal operation and arrests, family drama coverage (Glorilla), music picks, and regular Friday segments (People’s Donkeys).
Key segments & takeaways
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J. Cole — The Fall Off
- Album just dropped (midnight) and runs ~1:41; hosts and producers urge patience — “no reviews yet” until a full, careful listen.
- Early impressions (hosts/Nyla): project leans into Fayetteville roots, conversations with younger self, storytelling-heavy — needs multiple listens. Samples include Mobb Deep on “Who the F Is You?”.
- Production/A&R discussion: some hosts think Cole could benefit from stronger A&R guidance; others praise his lyricism and commitment to storytelling.
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Mimi Brown’s Minnesota reporting (on-the-ground)
- Interviews with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison: litigation with DOJ over evidence requests, claims of federal overreach with Operation Metro Surge, and concerns about accountability for deaths of Renee Good and Alex (names from transcript: Renee Good, Alex Petty/Preddy).
- Ellison: “There is no statute of limitations on murder” and “no absolute immunity for federal agents who commit crimes in a state.”
- Interviews with journalist Georgia Ford (indicted after covering a protest) and civil-rights organizer Dr. Nakima Levy-Armstrong: concerns about press freedom, an AI-altered image circulated by the White House, ongoing local organizing and legal/financial needs (GoFundMe/ donations referenced).
- Report framing: local organizers see the federal presence as retaliation and authoritarian escalation; calls to continue peaceful protest and document abuses.
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DaBaby interview — Be More Grateful
- DaBaby describes a multi-year personal transition: “season of accountability” → “season of gratitude.”
- The album aims to re-establish him as a lyricist; he intentionally included many rap-forward tracks (“Mike Check” etc.) alongside club records — layers intended.
- Mental health & documentary: DaBaby filmed therapy sessions for an upcoming documentary (working title / theme: Should’ve Told a Therapist), describing deep emotional breakthroughs and family tragedy (father and brother deaths) and how therapy helped him heal.
- On public scrutiny/trolling: discussed a recent arena incident and social media trolls; emphasizes being more measured and calculated in responses.
- Creative notes: cleared a Kanye sample (“manifested it”), praised Kanye’s artistic genius in the studio.
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Pastor Michael & Pastor Natalie Todd — Relationship Goals (book → movie)
- Movie adaptation starring Kelly Rowland and others; and the original book was a New York Times bestseller for 13 weeks.
- Story roots: started as sermon series about real relationship work — accountability, consistency, personal transformation.
- Practical: Michael had a transformative spiritual “wake-up call” to become the man he’d want his daughters to marry; rebuilding trust was gradual (“drops in the bucket”).
- Pushback & context: responded to satire (Drewski) and broader critiques about church wealth/appearance — ministry stresses transparency, auditors, and highlights charitable giving (hosts say the ministry has given $36M+ in 11 years; donated $200K to Tulsa Race Massacre survivors).
- Call to action: watch/stream the movie to support positive Black stories; they led an on-air prayer for relationships.
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Viral / culture moments & lighter segments
- Glorilla family feud: sister Scarface Woods went to TMZ claiming lack of family support; sister requests $2,500 per sibling — viral back-and-forth.
- People’s Donkey calls: listener stories (portable bidet rave, commuter mishaps, immigration debate callers).
- Music picks: Nyla Simone highlights Sasha Keeble’s “Healing,” Brent Faiyaz project drop, Trapdotti + Key Glock collab; hosts tease J. Cole tracks between segments.
- Ads/promos interspersed (Winter Olympics, DraftKings, Shopify, Macy’s).
Notable quotes & moments
- Charlamagne Tha God: “No J. Cole reviews — that album’s an hour and 41 minutes. Give it a weekend.”
- Attorney General Keith Ellison: “There is no statute of limitations on murder… there is no absolute immunity for federal agents who commit crimes in a state.”
- DaBaby: on new record and mental health — “I’m in a season of gratitude… I filmed therapy. It rocked me to sleep… by the third day I was crying on camera.”
- Pastor Natalie Todd: “His consistency is what made me stay” — on Michael’s transformation.
- Mimi Brown: reporting the White House used an AI-altered image of a protester (Georgia Ford), raising concerns about manipulated media.
Action items & recommendations mentioned on-air
- For listeners:
- Don’t rush to post hot takes on J. Cole’s The Fall Off — listen to the whole project first.
- Support Relationship Goals (movie) — stream/watch to help positive Black content gain traction.
- If you want to support journalists/organizers in Minneapolis (Georgia Ford, Dr. Nakima’s group) look for their public donation links/GoFundMe pages (Mimi cited donation links on Instagram/official pages).
- For fans / creators:
- When sampling/clearing music: DaBaby’s experience underscores the importance of clearance and persistence (he “manifested” the Kanye clearance).
- For artists: re-establishing craft (lyrics, live performance) + mental health/work on self were credited as essential to sustainable artistry.
Quick segment timeline (approximate)
- Opening banter, Black History Month notes, promo reads
- Early front-page: J. Cole album reaction (hosts + brief clip)
- Mimi Brown Minnesota field report: Ellison, Georgia Ford, Dr. Nakima
- Listener calls / Donkey of the Day segment (portable bidet, ICE debate, shipping/late work stories)
- DaBaby interview — in-depth discussion on Be More Grateful, therapy, family, artistry
- Latest with Lauren LaRosa (celebrity/viral news) — Glorilla family drama, 50 Cent ad
- Pastor Michael & Pastor Natalie Todd interview — Relationship Goals film, ministry context, prayer
- Music picks (Nyla Simone), wrap, promos
Useful context / caveats
- Transcript contains several name inconsistencies and shorthand (e.g., Renee vs Alicia Good; Alex Petty/Preddy). For accuracy on legal cases/events, consult mainstream reporting or official statements for updated names and facts.
- The show mixes opinion, live interviews, and field reporting — separate primary reporting (Mimi’s on-the-ground interviews) from studio commentary and caller opinions.
If you want, I can:
- Produce a concise bullet-point summary for social posts (Twitter/X/Instagram).
- Pull out the DaBaby or Pastor Todd interview into a one-page highlights sheet with timestamps for sharing.