Kirk Franklin joins Ferrari Simmons, BT, and Kayla on The Baller Alert Show. He discusses his choice to collaborate with GloRilla, defending her church background against critics who try to micromanage her spiritual process.

The conversation explores the realities of religious trauma, specifically addressing judgmental church culture, pastors driving Bentleys while members struggle, and the truth behind Druski's satirical skits. Franklin shares details of his upbringing, noting he was adopted at age four by a 64 year old widow born in 1908.

The hosts open up about their personal faith journeys, leading to an emotional discussion on the importance of Black men expressing their feelings and shedding tears.

Chapters:

0:00 Musical Impact

2:51 The Alpaca

4:34 Spiritual Pedestals

6:37 GloRilla Collaboration

8:20 Godly vs. Condemning Judgment

10:13 Parental Relationships

13:10 Religious Trauma

14:45 Mega-Churches & Druski

16:32 Leaving the Church

19:20 The Red Light Analogy

21:40 Finding God

24:37 The Power of Prayer

28:08 Black Men & Vulnerability

29:34 A Prayer for the Culture

32:25 The Future of Gospel

36:05 Bridging the Algorithm

44:50 Childhood & Adoption

47:40 Balancing Marriage & Music

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Kirk Franklin joins Ferrari Simmons, BT, and Kayla on The Baller Alert Show. He discusses his choice to collaborate with GloRilla, defending her church background against critics who try to micromanage her spiritual process.
The conversation explores the realities of religious trauma, specifically addressing judgmental church culture, pastors driving Bentleys while members struggle, and the truth behind Druski's satirical skits. Franklin shares details of his upbringing, noting he was adopted at age four by a 64 year old widow born in 1908.
The hosts open up about their personal faith journeys, leading to an emotional discussion on the importance of Black men expressing their feelings and shedding tears.
Chapters:
0:00 Musical Impact
2:51 The Alpaca
4:34 Spiritual Pedestals
6:37 GloRilla Collaboration
8:20 Godly vs. Condemning Judgment
10:13 Parental Relationships
13:10 Religious Trauma
14:45 Mega-Churches &amp; Druski
16:32 Leaving the Church
19:20 The Red Light Analogy
21:40 Finding God
24:37 The Power of Prayer
28:08 Black Men &amp; Vulnerability
29:34 A Prayer for the Culture
32:25 The Future of Gospel
36:05 Bridging the Algorithm
44:50 Childhood &amp; Adoption
47:40 Balancing Marriage &amp; Music
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Kirk Franklin On GloRilla Collab Backlash, Druski's Mega-Church Skits, & Toxic Church Culture

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In this episode of The Baller Alert Show we sit down with the one and only Yung Miami!

Ahead of her highly anticipated October 23rd debut solo album release, Yung Miami opens up about her musical journey and experiencing "tears of joy." She breaks down the massive success of her hit single "Spend That," giving a special shoutout to the International Remix featuring Shenseea. Caresha also shares her perspective on transitioning into a media personality, explaining how learning to read the room and create safe spaces has made her a better interviewer.

From detailing her unbreakable bond with Saucy Santana to explaining how she handles social media negativity and fake narratives, Yung Miami proves she is in her ultimate "lit bag" right now. Plus, she playfully dodges questions about her love life and shares her ultimate boss level purchase goals: a plane and a yacht.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Welcoming Yung Miami

2:41 Caresha vs. Yung Miami: Media Savvy & Becoming an Interviewer

7:23 Tears of Joy: Preparing for the October 23rd Solo Album Release

10:09 The Success of "Spend That" & Confronting Haters Face to Face

15:49 Navigating Social Media Narratives & Protecting Her Peace

18:17 Balancing Motherhood and the Music Industry

19:11 Discussing the "Spend That" International Remix & Goyard Bags

23:48 The Unmatched Chemistry & Friendship with Saucy Santana

26:54 Accountability, Dating Rumors & Keeping Her Private Life Private

27:56 Why the Album is Called "Watch This"

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In this episode of The Baller Alert Show we sit down with the one and only Yung Miami!
Ahead of her highly anticipated October 23rd debut solo album release, Yung Miami opens up about her musical journey and experiencing "tears of joy." She breaks down the massive success of her hit single "Spend That," giving a special shoutout to the International Remix featuring Shenseea. Caresha also shares her perspective on transitioning into a media personality, explaining how learning to read the room and create safe spaces has made her a better interviewer.
From detailing her unbreakable bond with Saucy Santana to explaining how she handles social media negativity and fake narratives, Yung Miami proves she is in her ultimate "lit bag" right now. Plus, she playfully dodges questions about her love life and shares her ultimate boss level purchase goals: a plane and a yacht.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro &amp; Welcoming Yung Miami
2:41 Caresha vs. Yung Miami: Media Savvy &amp; Becoming an Interviewer
7:23 Tears of Joy: Preparing for the October 23rd Solo Album Release
10:09 The Success of "Spend That" &amp; Confronting Haters Face to Face
15:49 Navigating Social Media Narratives &amp; Protecting Her Peace
18:17 Balancing Motherhood and the Music Industry
19:11 Discussing the "Spend That" International Remix &amp; Goyard Bags
23:48 The Unmatched Chemistry &amp; Friendship with Saucy Santana
26:54 Accountability, Dating Rumors &amp; Keeping Her Private Life Private
27:56 Why the Album is Called "Watch This"
Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/olz-iA6ZqQc">https://youtu.be/olz-iA6ZqQc</a>
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Yung Miami Talks Debut Solo Album, Dating Rumors, "Spend Dat" Success, & Saucy Santana Friendship

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Hoodrich Pablo Juan returns to The Baller Alert Show to talk with Ferrari Simmons, BT and Kayla about coming home after five years in prison. He explains how he flipped a switch the day he walked out, what he promised himself while he was locked up, staying discouraged but positive while his streams kept growing, and going celibate for 34 days to stay focused.

Pablo also talks about being on a case with 45 other people, what Lil Durk and YellowBeezy's situations say about choosing your circle, why he's big on accountability, and why he barely hangs out anymore. Plus, his new project The Bloprint, released on 9/11 to honor the 25th anniversary of Jay Z's The Blueprint, with a feature from Lil Baby.

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Hoodrich Pablo Juan returns to The Baller Alert Show to talk with Ferrari Simmons, BT and Kayla about coming home after five years in prison. He explains how he flipped a switch the day he walked out, what he promised himself while he was locked up, staying discouraged but positive while his streams kept growing, and going celibate for 34 days to stay focused.
Pablo also talks about being on a case with 45 other people, what Lil Durk and YellowBeezy's situations say about choosing your circle, why he's big on accountability, and why he barely hangs out anymore. Plus, his new project The Bloprint, released on 9/11 to honor the 25th anniversary of Jay Z's The Blueprint, with a feature from Lil Baby.
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Hoodrich Pablo Juan Speaks Surviving 5 Years in Prison, Going Celibate, & Why He Left Lean Alone!

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Chicago rapper Vi City sits down with Ferrari Simmons and BT on The Baller Alert Show to talk about growing up in the Gardens on the South Side, the mom who kept him from getting lost in the streets, and the dope and gun charge that had him facing 25 years to life before he beat it on a technicality.

Vi City also reflects on how many talented people Chicago has lost, why the Lil Durk situation is a lesson in discernment and protecting your circle, working on himself with a therapist, going vegan, the story behind his name, and his Chicago Mount Rushmore.

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Chicago rapper Vi City sits down with Ferrari Simmons and BT on The Baller Alert Show to talk about growing up in the Gardens on the South Side, the mom who kept him from getting lost in the streets, and the dope and gun charge that had him facing 25 years to life before he beat it on a technicality.
Vi City also reflects on how many talented people Chicago has lost, why the Lil Durk situation is a lesson in discernment and protecting your circle, working on himself with a therapist, going vegan, the story behind his name, and his Chicago Mount Rushmore.
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Vi City On Beating 25 To Life, Chicago's Lost Talent & His Chicago Mount Rushmore

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The hosts of the Atlanta Culture podcast cross over to The Baller Alert Show for a heated conversation with Ferrari Simmons and BT about the state of Atlanta media and hip hop. They debate whether streamers are actually talented or just using technique, why artists are giving their power and their fans away to streamers for free, and why stars like Playboi Carti stay bigger by staying mysterious.

The crew also gets into why Gen Z would rather watch a party than go to one, East Atlanta versus the East Side, fake ATL rappers and hometown haters, and a hot take on whether LeBron James is a bad teammate.

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The hosts of the Atlanta Culture podcast cross over to The Baller Alert Show for a heated conversation with Ferrari Simmons and BT about the state of Atlanta media and hip hop. They debate whether streamers are actually talented or just using technique, why artists are giving their power and their fans away to streamers for free, and why stars like Playboi Carti stay bigger by staying mysterious.
The crew also gets into why Gen Z would rather watch a party than go to one, East Atlanta versus the East Side, fake ATL rappers and hometown haters, and a hot take on whether LeBron James is a bad teammate.
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Is LeBron A Bad Teammate? Atlanta Culture On Streamers Ruining Hip Hop And Fake ATL Rappers

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Orlando's I4 Records pulls up to The Baller Alert Show with label artists Tony Boy and Richie Rich for a conversation with Ferrari Simmons and BT. The crew talks about Rolling Loud landing in their side of Orlando, why locals hate when you call Disney World "Orlando," and the street rules that come with being from the city.

They also break down why a two artist roster lets the label focus, staying independent versus signing to a major, and how labels make you turn in music 21 days early. Plus, the story behind getting Rick Ross on a country song, the upcoming tribute album to the late Bigga Rankin called Bigger Than The Program, and the new album Rich Season.

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Orlando's I4 Records pulls up to The Baller Alert Show with label artists Tony Boy and Richie Rich for a conversation with Ferrari Simmons and BT. The crew talks about Rolling Loud landing in their side of Orlando, why locals hate when you call Disney World "Orlando," and the street rules that come with being from the city.
They also break down why a two artist roster lets the label focus, staying independent versus signing to a major, and how labels make you turn in music 21 days early. Plus, the story behind getting Rick Ross on a country song, the upcoming tribute album to the late Bigga Rankin called Bigger Than The Program, and the new album Rich Season.
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I-4 Records Reveal How They Got Rick Ross on a Country Song & Orlando's Untold Street Rules

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The Princess is back! Kaliii stops by The Baller Alert Show to catch up with Ferrari Simmons and BT after nearly two years away. She opens up about becoming a mom to her independent little girl, how her whole mindset changed, and why she put her own music on hold to support her ex's pro football career.

Now newly single and focused on herself and her daughter, Kaliii breaks down her new single "Girls Want Boys to Shut the F Up," what she wants from a man who leads, why a relationship should be 100/100, and why she's having fun with music again.

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The Princess is back! Kaliii stops by The Baller Alert Show to catch up with Ferrari Simmons and BT after nearly two years away. She opens up about becoming a mom to her independent little girl, how her whole mindset changed, and why she put her own music on hold to support her ex's pro football career.
Now newly single and focused on herself and her daughter, Kaliii breaks down her new single "Girls Want Boys to Shut the F Up," what she wants from a man who leads, why a relationship should be 100/100, and why she's having fun with music again.
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The REAL Reason Kaliii Disappeared: Dating Pro Athletes, Being A Single Mom & Why Men Need To STFU!

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Lil Duval brings the cast and producers of his new movie Camp Duval to The Baller Alert Show, joined by comedian Erica Duchess, Eric Tomasunas and Keith Neal. They sit down with Ferrari Simmons and Kayla to talk about the film, which is shot at Lil Duval's real Camp Duval retreat and features comedians like Jay Ski and Money Bag Mafia playing versions of themselves.

Duval explains why he's taking a page out of Tyler Perry's book to build his own ecosystem for comedians, actors and creators without Hollywood, why everyone on the crew has back end on the movie, and how the 2022 accident that nearly took his life tested everything he believed. Erica also opens up about what it means to have someone in the industry who actually looks out for her.

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Lil Duval brings the cast and producers of his new movie Camp Duval to The Baller Alert Show, joined by comedian Erica Duchess, Eric Tomasunas and Keith Neal. They sit down with Ferrari Simmons and Kayla to talk about the film, which is shot at Lil Duval's real Camp Duval retreat and features comedians like Jay Ski and Money Bag Mafia playing versions of themselves.
Duval explains why he's taking a page out of Tyler Perry's book to build his own ecosystem for comedians, actors and creators without Hollywood, why everyone on the crew has back end on the movie, and how the 2022 accident that nearly took his life tested everything he believed. Erica also opens up about what it means to have someone in the industry who actually looks out for her.
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Lil Duval Is Coming For Tyler Perry's Throne With "Camp Duval" And Zero Hollywood Help

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Quavo pulls up to The Baller Alert Show with Ferrari Simmons and BT for his first interview in a long time. He opens up about why he stepped away from media after the loss of Takeoff, how he's grown by learning to let things be, and confirms a new Migos album is coming.

Quavo also breaks down his new solo album produced entirely by Pharrell, recording on a boat and at Louis Vuitton headquarters, the creative battle he lost to Pharrell, bringing back Huncho Day, which features fans can expect, and what it's like running his Atlanta restaurant V12 with Vinny.

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Quavo pulls up to The Baller Alert Show with Ferrari Simmons and BT for his first interview in a long time. He opens up about why he stepped away from media after the loss of Takeoff, how he's grown by learning to let things be, and confirms a new Migos album is coming.
Quavo also breaks down his new solo album produced entirely by Pharrell, recording on a boat and at Louis Vuitton headquarters, the creative battle he lost to Pharrell, bringing back Huncho Day, which features fans can expect, and what it's like running his Atlanta restaurant V12 with Vinny.
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Quavo Announces New Migos Album Is Coming

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Atlanta entrepreneur Vinny (Mr. AOA) stops by the Baller Alert Podcast studio with host BT to chop it up about his journey through the hospitality industry. Vinny opens up about his past life as a professional Blackjack player, using his winnings to launch his first venue, Sovereign Sweets, and eventually linking up with Quavo to launch V12 Restaurant. He breaks down the truth behind going viral, the story behind his security carrying him over a puddle in Rick Owens shoes, strict rules for his restaurant employees, and plans to expand V12 to Miami.

Atlanta entrepreneur Vinny (Mr. AOA) stops by the Baller Alert Podcast studio with host BT to chop it up about his journey through the hospitality industry. Vinny opens up about his past life as a professional Blackjack player, using his winnings to launch his first venue, Sovereign Sweets, and eventually linking up with Quavo to launch V12 Restaurant. He breaks down the truth behind going viral, the story behind his security carrying him over a puddle in Rick Owens shoes, strict rules for his restaurant employees, and plans to expand V12 to Miami.

Vinny(Mr. AOA) On Starting V12 with Quavo, Security Carrying Him Over Puddles, & Real Meaning of AOA

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Pop culture news, hot gossip, fresh perspectives and belly laughs are all on tap on "The Baller Alert Show." The latest innovation from the mega-successful Baller Alert Brand, “The Baller Alert Show” is hosted hot party host/ broadcasting personality Ferrari Simmons and tv personality You Know BT. This dynamic dream team’s high-energy interplay will have viewers engaged from start to finish.

Pop culture news, hot gossip, fresh perspectives and belly laughs are all on tap on "The Baller Alert Show." The latest innovation from the mega-successful Baller Alert Brand, “The Baller Alert Show” is hosted hot party host/ broadcasting personality Ferrari Simmons and tv personality You Know BT. This dynamic dream team’s high-energy interplay will have viewers engaged from start to finish.

The Baller Alert Show

The Baller Alert Show delivers the latest in celebrity news, entertainment, culture, music, sports, and trending conversations with the signature voice that has made Baller Alert one of the most recognized brands in digital media. Hosted by Ferrari Simmons and You Know BT, each episode features exclusive interviews with celebrities, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and cultural tastemakers, along with unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories shaping pop culture. Whether it's breaking entertainment news, viral moments, or conversations that move the culture forward, The Baller Alert Show keeps listeners informed, entertained, and connected to what's happening now.

The Baller Alert Show delivers the latest in celebrity news, entertainment, culture, music, sports, and trending conversations with the signature voice that has made Baller Alert one of the most recognized brands in digital media. Hosted by Ferrari Simmons and You Know BT, each episode features exclusive interviews with celebrities, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and cultural tastemakers, along with unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories shaping pop culture. Whether it's breaking entertainment news, viral moments, or conversations that move the culture forward, The Baller Alert Show keeps listeners informed, entertained, and connected to what's happening now.

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