Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

This week Eboni and Dustin are back to discuss when ignorance isn’t bliss within the law, why Pieper Lewis was ordered to pay restitution to her rapist's family, and Eboni answers a juror question regarding Eddie Murphy’s baby momma club. Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t get too excited jurors, this week Eboni explains how Biden’s weed pardon works, what makes Ketanji Brown Jackson sexy, and why there is no shame in flying comfort+! Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, our hosts discuss fault and no-fault divorces and what that could mean for Neo, which states are worth getting married in, and why they are TIRED of Mr. Baby Boy! Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurors! This week, Eboni and Dustin discuss legal woes that could of most definitely been avoided. Such as, getting fired for fraternization, knowing when to hold your tongue, and why Dustin believes Tiffany caught a stray! Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, join our hosts Eboni and Dustin as they discuss the pros and cons of the new Bank Of America new home loan program, Tyrese’s real-life Baby Boy performance, and why Cam Newton is a bobblehead! Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurors! This week on Holding Court Eboni and Dustin dive into black pastors and their legal woes, when can you sue for being called a racial slur, and why Irv needs to shut up and exfoliate! Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode Eboni and Dustin discuss the Breonna Taylor case after new information has surfaced; Dwayne Wade files for a name change; California is leading the way toward reparations; and Biggies daughter is DEAD WRONG! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eboni and Dustin are BACK and in full effect. For the very first episode of the second season we’re talking student loan forgiveness and why it MIGHT NOT happen; R.Kelly’s second trial; all the details of Britney Griner’s imprisonment in Russia, and the podcast that TRIED IT with Oprah Winfrey’s name! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're still on a break but we decided to pull together this compilation episode for y'all. Every other day you - our beloved jurors - hit us up with questions about all things legal when it comes to love: prenups, postnups, settlements, divorce, child support, spousal support, ALL OF IT. So we decided to take a look back at Season 1 of Holding Court and compile the juiciest and most helpful segments into one episode. Take a listen and get your legal love life! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eboni and Dustin are getting some much-needed R&R this week but we aren't leaving you hanging. This episode is a short compilation of some of the headlines we've enjoyed covering this year that highlight the strides being made by and for Black people even in the face of opposition. Think of it as an extended Juneteenth celebration of Black resilience and positivity. We've covered everything from reparations in Illinois and Virginia, to the Black female officer who won a years-long battle for backpay, to the precedent Baltimore (namely State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby) is setting when it comes to nonviolent crimes. Check out this episode and don't forget to follow Holding Court wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an upload! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're bringing you another replay this week in case you missed this highly popular episode! As always, this episode runs the gamut of headlines: from American Idol alum Syesha Mercado’s beautiful babies being taken from her by the state; to Tory Lanez being BACK in the headlines for some f*ck sh*t; to Erica Mena just incriminating herself all up and through the courts and social media streets; to Tesla’s legacy of racism replete with N-word name-calling and...swastikas. It’s a lot and Eboni and Dustin are here to unpack it all for you. Don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe! And reach out to Eboni and Dustin on social media and let them know what legal questions you have. Your question could be featured on the next #AskAuntieE segment! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While we're still on a break, get into this episode from earlier in the season where Eboni and Dustin go straight to work dissecting the details of DMX’s unfortunately nonexistent estate plan and the controversy about who gets what now that they legendary rapper is gone. They also talk about the case of Chrystul Kizer who allegedly killed her trafficker and may now be able to use self-defense in court; and the ongoing divorce of La La Anthony and Carmelo and the reasons it’s never good to drag out a divorce. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you want to hear on the show! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey jurors! Eboni and Dustin are on a brief hiatus but that doesn't mean we're leaving you hanging. This week we've got a replay of a fan-favorite episode. Originally aired: August 4, 2021. We know that Kelly Clarkson isn’t part of The Culture but just walk with us for a moment. Her recent divorce and the exorbitant amount of spousal and child support she’s been ordered to pay her estranged husband are a cautionary tale for us all. Eboni and Dustin break down those payments and the reason marriage is so much more than romance. We also get into the DaBaby’s hateful and harmful rant, Kim Kardashian’s name embroiled in yet another copyright lawsuit, and what the entire hell is going on with the government and why millions of Americans are being faced with eviction. Get into it. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurors! This week we're bringing you a special #AskAuntieE segment in light of the R.Kelly conviction. Many of you have been asking what the conviction means, how it will play out and IF he's going to really do time. Well, Eboni has some answers for you. Please note: If you or someone you know is a survivor of any kind of sexual abuse, there are resources available to you. Please check out Therapy For Black Girls. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're covering a big question when it comes to family court and some Angelina Jolie's recent statements about her ongoing custody battle. You all wanted to know: What rights do children have when it comes to testifying in court? Well, Eboni's got a very simple answer for you in this week's #AskAuntieE. Spoiler alert: Dustin doesn't like it and you might not either but it's just the way it works in the American family court system. Keep DMing and tweeting and emailing Eboni and Dustin your #AskAuntieE questions - yours could be featured! NOTE: Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We think, we hope, we PRAY that after this episode of Holding Court y’all will get some sense and stop telling all your business in these social media streets! You already know, Eboni and Dustin have thoughts, feelings, and opinions about the Karen Civil, Jason Lee, Jessie Woo drama that erupted on Clubhouse over the weekend. But, their analysis is coming from a different angle (and NOT the messy one!). And if you know anyone who’s been scamming with these PPP loans…run for cover, the Feds ain’t playing, just ask rapper Mo Fayne of Love & Hip Hop fame - we’re covering his recent sentencing for PPP loan fraud. Hit play and get into it. Don’t forget to @ or DM Eboni and Dustin with your #AskAuntieE questions. Yours could be featured on Holding Court! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is bittersweet as Eboni and Dustin remember the incredible Michael K. Williams and discuss what irks them about how police are handling the investigation around his death. E&D also bring y’all up to speed on the Black farmers in Mississippi saying “F*ck you, pay me! to the companies exploiting their hard labor; how the Justice Department stepped up and chin-checked Texas and their unconstitutional abortion laws; and why oh why these damn ice cream machines STAY broken at McDonald’s. Let’s hold court! Don’t forget to @ or DM Eboni and Dustin with your #AskAuntieE questions. Yours could be featured on Holding Court! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurors: You asked, so we've got answers! You remember how we covered Kelly Clarkson's divorce a few episodes back? Well, some of you wanted to understand why her prenuptial agreement was upheld and why others'... (*cough cough* like Dr. Dre's) take so long to be reviewed or are thrown out altogether. Well, in this #AskAuntieE segment, Eboni breaks down the reasoning behind different prenup judgments. Keep DMing and tweeting and emailing Eboni and Dustin your #AskAuntieE questions - yours could be featured! NOTE: Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode from early May, we spoke with then-Senator, now recently named Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin about what he's doing to put an end to bad policing in New York City. The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act is toothless and wouldn’t have saved Mr. Floyd’s life. But there is another bill being presented in New York that could keep bad actor police officers from killing civilians. And today, Eboni and Dustin speak with Senator Brian Benjamin who is sponsoring the Wandering Officers Act. Ahead of that conversation Eboni and Dustin dig into the reinstatement of the cop who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks; all the important reasons fired cops should not be allowed to jurisdiction-hop; and the ins and outs of defamation, slander, and libel brought to you by the messiness of Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian and IG model, Sydney Chase. Let’s hold court! Learn more about the Wandering Officers Act and sign the petition to urge Governor Cuomo to sign it into law! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do we have a show for you this week. Eboni and Dustin are giving nothing less than their usual colorful commentary on everything from their secret weekend plans to the release of... DONDA. On the docket: We get into the landmark ruling that will allow parolees and those on probation to vote in North Carolina; why streetwear OG April Walker’s Walker Wear brand is coming for Virgil Abloh an’em (with good reason!); and the dumba*s Wisconsin school district that is refusing free lunch for all students.. Wait til you hear their ridiculous reasoning. Don’t forget to @ or DM Eboni and Dustin with your #AskAuntieE legal questions. Yours could be featured on Holding Court! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurors! We've got a special little nugget for you today. If you've ever wondered why people settle court cases or if you should settle yours, today Eboni breaks it all the way down in this quick #AskAuntieE segment. And contrary to popular belief, settling is NOT an admission of guilt. Please continue to slide in Eboni and Dustin's DMs, and tweet us with your #AskAuntieE questions and yours could be featured! NOTE: Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s nothing new, we just have more data to prove it now: The Feds have intentionally and disproportionately targeted Black Lives Matter protesters and organizers in order to stop the Black liberation movement. This week Eboni and Dustin go all the way in analyzing the report and its similarities to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination and the assassination of Fred Hampton. Plus, we get into the drama surrounding Beyonce & Jay-Z’s Basquiat debacle, Dustin explains those damn milk crates to Eboni, and the absolute dumpster fire of damning testimony about R. Kelly and Aaliyah during the first week of trial for R. Kelly. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As always, this episode runs the gamut of headlines: from American Idol alum Syesha Mercado’s beautiful babies being taken from her by the state; to Tory Lanez being BACK in the headlines for some f*ck sh*t; to Erica Mena just incriminating herself all up and through the courts and social media streets; to Tesla’s legacy of racism replete with N-word name-calling and...swastikas. It’s a lot and Eboni and Dustin are here to unpack it all for you. Don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe! And reach out to Eboni and Dustin on social media and let them know what legal questions you have. Your question could be featured on the next #AskAuntieE segment! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Please understand that we have nothing for Dr. Dre. He just keeps ending up in headlines and this week it’s because his daughter is living in her car. Eboni and Dustin strongly disagree on how the hip hop mogul should handle the situation - a conversation you’ll love. We’re also taking a good hard look at rapper Corey Miller and his hunger strike for better conditions in prison and Ezekiel Elliott’s damn ferocious a$$ dogs that keep landing him on the receiving end of lawsuits. Go ahead and jump into this episode and don’t forget to rate, comment, subscribe, tell a friend and hit up Dustin and Eboni with your #AskAuntieE questions! Your question could be featured on Holding Court! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know that Kelly Clarkson isn’t part of The Culture but just walk with us for a moment. Her recent divorce and the exorbitant amount of spousal and child support she’s been ordered to pay her ex are a cautionary tale for us all. Eboni and Dustin break down those payments and the reason marriage is so much more than romance. (Can you see a steady thread this season?) We also get into the DaBaby’s (aka DaDummy's) hateful and harmful homophobic rant at Rolling Loud, Kim Kardashian’s name embroiled in yet another copyright lawsuit - this time with a Black woman owned skincare brand, and why millions of Americans are facing eviction because the government can't seem to do it's motherf*cking job. Let's get into it. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for Robert Kelly...they did. On this episode Eboni and Dustin get straight to the new allegations against the R&B singer ahead of his already turbulent upcoming trial. Eboni also gets really real about the almost $300k per month that Dr. Dre must begin paying his estranged wife and why he’s dumb to do it. And last but not least, Eboni and Dustin discuss the big time hypocrisy of the Olympics when it comes to which cannabis products athletes can and can’t use. (Sending love to sister Sha’Carri Richardson!) It’s a damn shame and we are NOT here for it. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s docket is giving variety with everything from breaking down Richard Sherman’s unfortunate arrest (and the actual definition of domestic violence); the facts about Britney Spears’s new lawyer; and the ways a Portland police department tampered with photo evidence and how it affected a Black man’s prison sentence. If you are interested in learning more about the stats on the systemic problems with eyewitness testimony, listen to this week’s episode and check out The Innocence Project’s extensive work on the link between eyewitness testimony and wrongful convictions. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back on the mic this week! Speaking of mics... Rachel Nichols’ mic was HOT and Eboni and Dustin have thoughts on her offensive take on Maria Taylor’s (well-deserved) rise at ESPN. We also tackle the hot water Tulane University’s School of Medicine it’s found itself in due to ‘concerns about widespread racism’, why Britney Spears’ lawyers are jumping ship, Bill Cosby’s comeback tour (???), and the battle for homeownership going on NYC that we can all learn a big lesson from. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eboni and Dustin are getting some much-needed R&R this week but we aren't leaving you hanging. This episode is a short compilation of some of the headlines we've enjoyed covering this year that highlight the strides being made by and for Black people even in the face of opposition. Think of it as an extended Juneteenth celebration of Black resilience and positivity. We've covered everything from reparations in Illinois and Virginia, to the Black female officer who won a years-long battle for backpay, to the precedent Baltimore (namely State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby) is setting when it comes to nonviolent crimes. Check out this episode and join us again next week for more Holding Court. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you been listening to Dustin’s parting wisdom every week? Are you reading your terms and conditions? Better yet, do you understand them? Don’t worry. We got you. This week, Eboni and Dustin get into what you should be looking for when signing onto any agreement and the importance of heeding cautionary tales like the Britney Spears conservatorship saga. They also analyze Derek Chauvin’s sentencing and what it could mean for the future of criminal justice. Don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eboni and Dustin go straight to work on this episode dissecting the details of DMX’s unfortunately nonexistent estate plan and the controversy about who gets what now that they legendary rapper is gone. They also talk about the case of Chrystul Kizer who allegedly killed her trafficker and may now be able to use self-defense in court; and the ongoing divorce of La La Anthony and Carmelo and the reasons it’s never good to drag out a divorce. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you want to hear on the show! NOTE: As of July 24, 2019, South Carolina no longer recognizes common law marriage. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now jurors, you know Dustin and Auntie E always keep it 100% and this week is no different. We’re giving you the tea around Gary Owen’s very public divorce (and the smart move he made on The Wendy Williams Show) and what you need to be thinking about if you are trying to date while separated. We’ve also got the latest on R. Kelly’s court proceedings (it just keeps getting worse and worse); and the incredible news about Black banks in America and how you can get your money up. Open your notes app and let’s hold court! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with a new episode and trust, you won’t be disappointed. This week Eboni recaps her moving trip to Tulsa and the powerful legacy of Black Wall Street. Eboni also discusses the danger and severity of white fragility both in an angering case in Michigan and the latest episode of RHONY where Eboni eloquently handles the ladies. Later in the show, Dustin and Eboni break down exactly what “race-norming” is and how NFL wives have spearheaded the movement to get former players compensated fairly for their injuries. And lastly, we tackle the latest updates in the case of UNC Chapel Hill’s refusal to offer Nikole Hannah-Jones her rightfully owed tenure. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Eboni and Dustin are taking a quick break as Eboni visits Tulsa Oklahoma to be apart of the 100 year anniversary of the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre, but don't worry they will be back next week with a brand new episode. In addition, in replace of Holding Court we have the first episode of the documentary podcast Reparations the Big Payback with Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow who use their unique storytelling skills and experiences to explore the argument for and against the controversial topic of reparations for Black Americans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eboni and Dustin channel their Harlem Renaissance alter egos for this week’s episode (listen through the episode to catch that) and they jump right into this week’s docket covering everything from the clearly biased and racist powers-that-be blocking Nikole Hannah-Jones’s tenure at The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chrissy Teigen’s messy cyberbullying chickens coming home to roost; Rick Santorum getting the boot from CNN; and a special #AskAuntieE segment where Eboni answers an important question about getting pulled over by police. You don’t want to miss this episode. Visit the ACLU’s website for an in-depth checklist to understand your rights and options when being pulled over by police. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We just love when our episodes connect. Remember our breakdown of the Kandi/BoyzIIMen “splits” controversy? Well, it seamlessly explains the recent commotion surrounding the implosion of The Joe Budden Podcast. Eboni and Dustin expertly (and hilariously) discuss the ins and outs of business partnership and starting sh*t the way you want to finish it. Also on today’s docket: Gary Owens’ estranged wife is coming for that spousal support and Eboni explains exactly what that means; the genetic trait that law enforcement and medical officials have been using to cover murderous cops’ asses when they kill Black people; and Eboni drops knowledge on the unbelievable hoops Black people have to jump through to get a fair shake in the housing industry. This is a spicy one. Get into it! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act is toothless and wouldn’t have saved Mr. Floyd’s life. But there is another bill being presented in New York that could keep bad actor police officers from killing civilians. And today, Eboni and Dustin speak with Senator Brian Benjamin who is sponsoring the Wandering Officers Act. Ahead of that conversation Eboni and Dustin dig into the reinstatement of the cop who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks; all the important reasons fired cops should not be allowed to jurisdiction-hop; and the ins and outs of defamation, slander, and libel brought to you by the messy alleged love triangle of Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian and IG model, Sydney Chase. Let’s hold court! Learn more about the Wandering Officers Act and sign the petition to urge Governor Cuomo to sign it into law! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monica said “Don’t take it personal” and Kandi Burruss’s work ethic is in agreement, ok? This week Eboni and Dustin get to the nitty gritty of that awkward Wanya Morris IG Live, what music ‘splits’ are and why Kandi Burruss is an absolute music industry and business BOSS. But before they get to that Eboni breaks down why none of us should be worried about Chauvin getting an appeal; Dustin shares his emotional reaction to Juror #52 Brandon Mitchell’s recent interview with Gayle King; and of course, we absolutely listen to you, the jurors - Eboni breaks down why Michael Jackson’s accusers won’t be getting any kind of settlement. Let’s hold court! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re ready to jump back into all things legal as usual! But first you know Eboni and Dustin have to give their quick takes on this past weekend’s Oscars! From who never misses on the red carpet to all the (perceived) snubs...we have thoughts! This week's docket is a mixed bag including: Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s latest divorce news (you might want to take notes!); Eboni & Dustin have their picks for who should actually be running for elected office instead of Caitlyn Jenner’s a$$; NYC has decided to stop criminalizing sex workers (and we're glad about it!); and the Supreme Court’s goofy a$$ decision when it comes to juveniles and life imprisonment. We got time today! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now, jurors you know we don’t speculate. We don’t surmise. We work with facts and experience only. That being said, on this special episode of Holding Court, Eboni and Dustin offer not only their legal and cultural analysis but also their very real-time reactions to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict. Eboni shares her thoughts on the prosecution strategy, the most important testimonies and what this could mean for the future of justice in America. And this episode’s docket is short and sweet, with updates in R.Kelly’s case (and it doesn’t look good). We also take a look at the case of former Buffalo, NY officer Cariol Horne who has recently won a major ruling and has secured a new law geared toward police officers’ duty to intervene. Please take care of yourselves. If you have been triggered by the Derek Chauvin case, there is help available. The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers classes, support groups, a national hotline and many more resources. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The change we’ve been seeking for America’s criminal (in)justice system is coming to a judge’s bench near you. That change is Black women. On today’s episode we’ve got a special conversation with Judge Shamieka Rhinehart of North Carolina’s 14th Judicial District. Judge Rhinehart breaks down how important Black women are to the American legal system and how crucial it is to see the face behind each case that comes before her. Eboni and Dustin discuss the Black women who are moving and shaking in law including Suzette Malveaux, who could become the first Black woman appointed to the 10th Circuit Federal Court; Bruce Beach, the Black-owned beach that is being returned to its rightful owners 100 years after being stolen by the state; and the tragic and angering death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, not far from where George Floyd was murdered. Eboni and Dustin also dig into what they’re loving about Virginia - ( It’s the 16th state to legalize recreational cannabis!) and what they hate about Virginia (The vicious VA police officer who pepper sprayed and assaulted 2nd lieutenant Caron Nazario after taunting him for being afraid); and Utah’s new bill mandating that biological fathers pay up for pregnancy costs. Eboni also pays a beautiful tribute to Midwin Charles one of the great Black legal minds of a generation. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off of an epic weekend (did you catch Ron Isley being a whole #zaddy at the Verzuz battle?), Eboni and Dustin are amped to bring you yet another full docket. At this point, you should just keep a pen and notepad on you at all times. This week we’re breaking down the complete and total bullsh*t of these institutions and organizations not paying their athletes fairly. We’re looking at YOU NCAA and WNBA. Also on the docket, we’re digging into why the police may be investigating Saweetie and Quavo’s year-old elevator scuffle; the BOSS precedent-setting move Marilyn Mosby has made in Baltimore regarding small-time crimes; details of a new bill that mandates scholarships for descendants of enslaved people in Virginia (let’s GO, Virginia!); even more good news surrounding NYC’s new marijuana laws; and the trolling of it all with Lil’ Nas X’s Satan shoes being big-time blocked by Nike’s lawsuit. You know these companies don’t play! Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legislators came in HOT this past week and we love to see it. In this episode, we’re giving you the details of the bill that will make New York the 15th state to legalize cannabis; New York City’s push to end qualified immunity for NYPD and what that means for US (let’s go, New York!); the first steps Evanston, Illinois is taking to distribute reparations among its 16% Black population and how to know if you qualify; what Willow Smith had to do to get rid of her stalker; the latest in Halle Berry’s child support journey (good news for Miss Berry!); the lawsuit that police brutality victim Jacob Blake is leveling against the cop who shot him in the back seven times; and how the Arlo Hotel opened itself up to a lawsuit in the case of the teen who was accosted by “SoHo Karen” a few months ago. Whew! A full docket and you don’t want to miss a minute of it. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW If you or someone you know is a victim of stalking, please visit the National Center for Victims of Crime’s Stalking Resource Center. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re not even going to hold you: You already know this episode is jam-packed with important headlines and intricate breakdowns. America’s (and England’s) racist bones are being dug up and people don’t like it! Eboni breaks down just how America’s uptick in hate crimes against Asian communities happened (*cough cough* Trump’s @ss) and Dustin is absolutely, positively OVER Sharon Osbourne whose history of alleged racist remarks is coming to light in real time. We also discuss the 76-year-old Asian woman who caught her white male attacker slippin’ and gave as good as she got; the police officers Vanessa Bryant has every right to sue; the merits of “cancel culture” regarding almost-Teen Vogue EIC Alexi McCammond; the latest updates in the trial of Derek Chauvin; and who exactly owns Saweetie’s Bentley now? To learn more about how to stop anti-Asian and xenophobic hate crimes in America visit: www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention to register for their free Bystander Intervention course in partnership with Asian Americans Advancing Justice. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off the heels of the 63rd Grammys (Beyonce, Meg Thee Stallion - what a moment!), we’ve got some hot takes and hot tea! This week we’re joined by the incomparable entertainment attorney Shay M. Lawson, Esq. to get to the nitty gritty of Anita Baker’s fight to own her masters. Shay breaks down how the music industry be scammin’, what recourse Ms. Baker could have, and how we diehard fans of the legendary songstress can help! Yes, we’re screaming #FreeAuntNita! On this week’s docket we’re bringing you updates on the Derek Chauvin trial; discussing the unprecedented settlement between the city of Minnesota and George Floyd’s family; following the on-going legal (and now, music) drama between Dr. Dre and his estranged wife, Nicole Young; shaking our heads at Broncos running back Melvin Gordon talking too damn much to the police and breaking down what you should (not) be saying if you get pulled over. To learn more about your rights when approached by law enforcement visit ACLU.org. You can follow Shay M. Lawson on all social media platforms: @shaymlawson or visit her website: www.shaymlawson.com Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all the traumatic headlines we’re forced to see, roles we have to take on in the workplace, and the work we do for the culture, sometimes our own mental health takes a back seat. That’s got to stop. No more stigma. No more shame. On today’s episode we sit down with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford - licensed psychologist, speaker and the host of the wildly popular podcast Therapy for Black Girls - to discuss the merits and myths of seeking the mental and emotional help we need. Our docket also includes updates in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the case of the Black police officer who was fired for using the n-word, and what officials are ruling in the case against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend. Plus, Eboni and Dustin’s take on Meghan and Harry’s audience with the Queen... Oprah. To learn more about mental health in America and to find help, you can visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-NAMI. Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s never too late for justice to be served and that’s why we’re diving deep into the murders of the Honorable Malcolm X and Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton this week. We’re looking into the details and legal implications surrounding their assassinations in the 1960s. We’re also looking into the new evidence that has recently come to light in both cases and what we can do today, in 2021 to help get justice for these revolutionaries. And don’t forget our diverse docket this week, covering everything from the Ohio mom who was arrested for leaving her children home to go to work, to Tiger Woods most recent car crash (c’mon Tiger!), to the latest updates on T.I. and Tiny’s sexual allegations, and Derek Chauvin’s trial which is set to begin next week. Let’s go! If you’re an NYC resident and would like to vote in the upcoming district attorney election, The NYC Board of Elections has resources on how to register to vote here. You can find important NYC election and voting deadlines here. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Very little turns our stomachs like false accusations, false convictions, and false imprisonments. It’s time up for that sh*t. And we’re getting to the nitty and the gritty of it on this episode of Holding Court with Jimmy Dennis who was exonerated after spending 25 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. We’ve also got some insight into what just happened to “Central Park Karen” Amy Cooper’s misdemeanor charge (you won’t like it), who’s suing R&B darling H.E.R. for copyright infringement, Kim and Kanye’s pending divorce and how those assets will split, and the Powerball winner from North Carolina whose ex is now suing her! For every nine people executed, one person on death row has been exonerated. Learn more at Equal Justice Initiative and race and the death penalty by the numbers. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off of an eventful Valentine’s Day weekend, we are getting down to the business of the money whether it’s who's handling Britney Spears’ estate; Virginia’s decision to abolish the death penalty due in part to the high cost of state executions; how Kevin Hart got got for over $1 million; Halle Berry’s steeeeeep child support payments; or the measly $4.5 million being offered to the family of murdered Louisiana entrepreneur, Alton Sterling - we’ve got some insight for you. We also dive a bit deeper into the case of Alton Sterling with Louisiana State Representative and Eboni’s longtime friend, Ted James. Mr. James lends his expertise and insight as a political leader into the pros and cons of settlements in criminal cases. He also walks us through his life-threatening battle with COVID-19 and his thoughts on vaccination. For every nine people executed, one person on death row has been exonerated. Learn more at Equal Justice Initiative. Stay up on the latest and most accurate information regarding COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine by visiting The Center For Disease Control’s website. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quick Sidebar to dig into the nitty gritty of all this Britney Spears conservatorship legal mess! Learn more about legal issues and resources related to conservatorship/guardianship situations from the American Bar Association website. Mental illness is not a joke and there is no shame in seeking help. If you or someone in your life is struggling, go to the National Institute of Mental Health's 5 action steps for helping someone in emotional pain resource page for help. Also here’s a great podcast Therapy for Black Girls to add to your routine from our friend Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances. For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices