Aaron Pierre "Mufasa" vs. Cooking w/ Kya, Dwight Howard's "Diss Track", & DJ Akademics Allegations

This week’s Mental Man Monday brings a mix of humor, deep dives, and serious truths, featuring Tay from the Talk With Tay podcast. Tay's back to catch us up on what he’s been up to since his last visit in Season 8, before we jump straight into some of the week’s wildest topics that everyone’s talking about.First up, we’re tackling the debate around Aaron Pierre vs. Cooking with Kya. Women have been swooning over Aaron Pierre for months now, but when men started hyping up Cooking with Kya, it became a whole issue. Why is it cool when women fangirl, but when men do it, the internet loses its mind? Tay and I break it down, discussing double standards in fan culture and how to keep these conversations fun without crossing lines. If you’ve been in a similar debate, you’ll want to hear this one.Next, we shift gears to Dwight Howard and his so-called “positive diss track.” Yeah, you heard that right—Dwight dropped a diss track aimed at healing and forgiveness. This comes amidst some drama with his ex, Royce Reed, and the internet is buzzing about whether this is genuine or just another PR move. Tay and I go back and forth on whether you can even call something a diss track if it’s rooted in positivity, and whether this could be a new way to handle conflict or if it’s just corny.Finally, we get real about the allegations against DJ Akademics. He’s facing accusations of trying to groom a 15-year-old, and while it’s a heavy topic, it sparked a necessary conversation about how these situations happen in black communities, especially among men. We talk about the generational cycles of this behavior, why it’s so normalized in some spaces, and how we can break those patterns.This episode is packed with laughs, hard truths, and real talk, so tune in and let’s unpack it all. Whether you’re here for the debates, the drama, or the deeper messages, we’ve got something for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space.