The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast | S1E14: We Be Clubbin’! Mariah’s New Album, Khalid’s Steamy Visual, Cardi B Takes Over NYC Metro, Diddy Sentencing, Braxtons Drama & The Death of Mega Clubs!

This episode, WE BE CLUBBIN’ 🚨🕺🏾💃🏾 The POP crew is back with another packed episode full of celebrity headlines, reality TV tea, viral DMV debates, and a deep dive into clubbing culture — from the golden era of mega clubs to how we party now. From Mariah Carey’s new album, to Khalid’s steamy new video, Cardi B taking over the NYC Metro, Diddy’s sentencing, The Braxtons drama, and a full conversation on whether the clubs back in the day were really THAT iconic — Episode 14 is bringing the party and the tea 👑✨ ☕ Cup O’ Jo — Celeb News & Trending Topics: Your go-to segment for the biggest celebrity headlines, viral moments, and conversations shaping the culture. • Mariah Carey drops her 16th studio album, Here For It All, and we give our review of the new project • Khalid gets bold in his steamy “Out of Body” video with a male co-star, marking his first visual since coming out • Cardi B expands her Little Miss Drama Tour and becomes one of the voices of the NYC Metro — which leads us to ask: who should be the voice of the DMV Metro? • We run down a few DMV Metro voice contenders including Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, Big G, Donnie Simpson, Johnny Gill, and more • A lifesize Timbaland boot goes viral at The Wharf, sparking a social media debate over the official “shoe” of DC and the DMV • Diddy’s sentencing is set for October 3 after spending 13 months in jail • Young Thug says painting his nails and rocking dresses was groundbreaking, but says it wasn’t fully accepted at the time 📺 RealiTea Recap — Reality TV, Film & What We’re Watching: Where we break down what’s trending across reality TV, film, streaming, casting updates, and the shows everybody is talking about. • Apryl Jones says she and Omarion did Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood to dispel gay rumors surrounding their relationship • The Braxtons teaser brings the drama, with Toni and Tamar’s blowup reportedly stemming from a cease and desist connected to Ashley Braxton 🗣️ The Ponderosa — Deep Dive Conversation: This week’s topic: “We Be Clubbin’” — a full conversation on partying culture, nostalgia, nightlife, and whether the clubs back in the day really lived up to the hype. We discuss: • A viral clip calling out the OGs and asking whether the clubs back in the day were overhyped or truly legendary • Whether 2007–2011 were really the GOAT club years — or if another era deserves the crown • The death of the mega clubs and whether big clubs are officially a thing of the past • Remembering clubs like Dream, Ibiza, Love, and the DMV nightlife era that shaped so many memories • Whether lounges have replaced clubs as the new grown-and-sexy vibe • Our favorite party years, club memories, music moments, and how we “club” now compared to back then 👏🏾 You Did That / We Love to See It! — Shoutouts, Moments & Good News: Our end-of-show kudos and shoutouts to the people, moments, stories, and culture wins we love to see. • Rihanna shares the first photos of her baby girl, Rocki Irish Mayers 💕 • Brandon Hammond, best known as Ahmad from Soul Food, opens up about his rare disease and teases Sunday Dinner: The Soul Food Reunion, a new documentary coming in 2027 👉🏾 Watch. Like. Comment. Share. 📲 Follow on IG/FB: @ThePrinceOfPopCulturePodcast 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss your royal fix!