This week, we all hail Jay's Holy Grail. Mariah Carey busted her legendary ass and your letters from home are crazier than ever! Plus, our guest Assante introduces a new segment and Stevie J stops by the show in his fuckboy bus...

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The Read: Stay Off The Bus

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Compromise vs Sacrifice in love, family and business. Sean Garrette Skin joins us during the Wellness Segment to discuss preventing and healing Maskne. 

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Jade and Keia are back together this week at the Kitchen Table to share and discuss some things they are looking forward to enjoying this Spring as outside slowly and safely opens back up again. 

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It's the holidays, so it's only right that The Friend Zone and The Read get together. Here's Part I of their mash up. 

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Starring Fran, Assante, Dustin, Crissle and Kid Fury. 

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On this week's episode of #TheFriendZone, we usher in October's spooky season with a True Crime style episode about the strange life and times of a Ukrainian child named Natalia Grace.

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They really tried to kill your favorite, famous bitch. Hi cousins, look who is back just time for the holiday season. We dissect the assassination attempt on the hottest female rapper, Saucy Santana, the latest updates in The State of Baby Mommas vs Future, and much more. 

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Hard To Kill

Actor Dustin Ross joins us on The Read this week, where we give thanks for all new Beyoncé related treats. We might be getting a new Lauryn Hill album, sponsored by the IRS. Plus, K. Michelle is getting her ashy wig shifted.



The Read: Love & Kroger Michelle

Description: Have you had a taste of Paula Deen's racism lately? Come get a bite along with lots of shade for Kaidence Donda West and Chad Johnson. Plus, Crissle reads where it hurts...for Fury. 

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