Class Act Radio

Ronnie Dijon is a Phoenix-based music artist. His album "Love Is Real" is set to drop in mid-September and he is hosting an album release party. Ronnie joins Class Act Radio to talk about his upcoming album and his versatile approach to music. Ronnie opens up about how he overcame his past porn addiction that affected his relationships and how it caused him to disconnect from people. We dug deep into some of the issues that black men face when expressing themselves, in music and in life.

Recently I've had one of my home girls share with me they are struggling with making new male friends. Apparently that's because majority of the time, the dudes end up wanting to hook up with her. That got me thinking, can men and women just be friends without wanting more? We are adults of course we can, however that are some lines that get blurred with friendships that can cause drama in romantic relationships. First hour features Hip Hop and R & B and the talk segement on can men and women just be friends with no feelings. Second hour features Dancehall and Soca. Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

Halle Bailey was recently cast as Ariel in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid." When the trailer for the movie was released, the video recieved over 1.5 million dislikes with people leaving racist comments. Youtube had to disable the comment section due to the number of racist comments. Tune as I break down the source of why racist folk is bothered by a little black mermaid and the portrayal of black folk in media. PnB Rock was recently killed after someone robbed him of his jewelry. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones. Gun violence in Hip Hop is all too common. Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

People who bring you down won't always do it directly. Those people who watch your stories on social media but never interact are next in line for a promotion but you get it instead or throw shade in the form of sarcasm to name a few. Recognizing shade or ill-will is an essential part of growth. I talk about three types of people who can bring you down the most, what to look out for, and more! Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

Shabree Rawls is a Cleveland therapist who was fired after her tik tok post about black men needing to go to therapy went viral. A lot of what she said was correct, more black men should go to therapy however the tone of her video was received as aggressive and abrasive by some. On this episode, I go into detail about the story of the viral post, empathizing with Shabree Rawls, and how the lack of mental health awareness affects the black community. First hour features hip hop from Llyod Banks, Young Gunz, Chris Brown, 112, Fat Joe, SWV, and more! Second hour features reggae, dancehall, and soca from Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Terror Fabulous, Mr. Vegas, Allison Hinds, Destra, Patrice Roberts, Kerwin Dubois, and more! Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

A Kansas pastor recently called out his entire congregation for being broke, poor, and busted after they failed to buy him a Mavado watch. There is more to the story however Pastor Carlton Funderburke, senior pastor at Church at the Well in Kansas City later issued an apology for his actions. Tune in as I comment on this story and go down a list of reasons why black folk begin to distance themselves from the church. First hour features Hip Hop & R&B (view chapter markers for talk segments) Second hour features Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca (view chapter markers for talk segments) Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLuve

Mental health is a hot topic of conversation. Anyone can struggle with their mental health and when it comes to male mental health, often our issues are taken out of context. Men are supposed to "suck it up" and "men don't cry." According to Mental Health America "More than 4 times as many men as women die by suicide in the U.S. In 2010, 38,364 Americans died by suicided, and over 79% of these suicides were men." Tune in as I talk about different factors that affect men's mental health and the importance of male friendships for our mental well-being. First hour features Hip Hop and R & B with the talk segment on male mental health. Second hour features Dancehall, Soca, Latin, and Afro beats and the talk segment on brotherhood bonds. Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive Mental Health Resources Mental health is extremely important. Men tend to have a more difficult time openly speaking about their mental health than women do. Use these mental health resources for men to learn how to communicate what you are feeling about your mental state. ManTherapy.org – Therapy Resources for Men Part of a multi-agency effort, including the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention and Cactus, Man TherapyÒ is giving men a resource they desperately need. A resource to help them with any problem that life sends their way, something to set them straight on the realities of suicide and mental health, and in the end, a tool to help put a stop to the suicide deaths of so many of our men. Get help National Institute of Mental Health – Men and Mental Health While mental illnesses affect both men and women, the prevalence of mental illnesses in men is often lower than women. Men with mental illnesses are also less likely to have received mental health treatment than women in the past year. However, men are more likely to die by suicide than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recognizing the signs that you or someone you love may have a mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment. The earlier that treatment begins, the more effective it can be. Get help Movember – Staying Connected In the world of COVID-19, daily life as we’ve known it has been flipped on its head. But there are some steps we can take every day to look after ourselves and others. Our focus is to provide reliable information to guide and support us all through these turbulent times. Connect Mental Health America – Mental Health For Men Mental Health America is proud to recognize June as Men’s Health Month. Check out the infographic for some quick facts about men, mental health, and mental illnesses. View the guide HeadsUpGuys – Depression in Men Health strategies for managing and preventing depression. Heads up

Stephen Shadegg is the State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Americans for Prosperity is a nonpartisan organization with a bottom-up approach to public policy. Economic opportunity, health care, and criminal justice reform are a few causes they advocate for through grassroots outreach and nonpartisan solutions. Stephen spoke on how inflation is currently hurting the country, limiting government through policy changes, and holding policymakers accountable when they do not meet the needs of everyday people. Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive Learn more about Americans for Prosperity at Americansforprosperity.org

Hot boy and hot girl summer are currently underway, however people struggle with knowing the difference between friends with benefits and casual dating. The whole point of being for the streets is to find something sweet, whether it's somebody's son, daughter or non-binary. However, it is not cool to lie to someone about your intentions to get what you want. Tune into this episode as I talk about basic examples of how an FWB or casual dating may work for you and how everyone deserves to connect with someone deep, despite the conditions or circumstances.

I struggle with making sense of politics,especially due to current events. State senator candidate Sarah Tyree truly is the people's champ on how she breaks down politics and elections. We talked about the imporance of local elections & laws, resources to learn about candidates, how people can make a difference in politics, and more! Follow Sarah Tyree at TyreeForAz.com Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

Scottsdale Police Department has been harrassing the owners and patrons of Loyalty Lounge. Loyalty Lounge is a black owned club where Scottsdale PD searches club patron cars for guns with out their consent, harass black folk in the parking lot leaving the club, and possible next steps to support Loyalty Lounge. Tune in as I talk with one of the owners of Loyalty Lounge about the inappropriate actions by Scottsdale PD since the day Loyaltly Lounge opened! View Chapter Markers For Interview Only Follow Loyalty Lounge on Instagram to stay up to date on how you can help Instagram: @Loyal.Lounge Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

People struggle with accountabilty because sometimes its attached to trauma. When you take responsibility for your mistake but people are still critical of you. Some people see that as a reason to just dodge accountability if it means avoiding conflict. Tune is as I discuss different reasons why people find it hard to hold themselves accountable and the risks of dealing with people who struggle to own their own mistakes. First hour features music by Blxst,Chris Brown, Tyga, Digital Underground,SWV,Latto, Meg Da Stallion, Vedo, Bruno Mars, and more! Second hour features music by Mr.Vegas, Terror Fabulous, Demarco, Lexxus,Notch,Teddyson John, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts , Wetty Beats, Orlando Octave and more!

Recent rises in inflation and rent costs has people thinking of differerent ways to make extra money. Bribucks is a successful entrepreneur who now coaches people on business growth, credit, and entrepreneurship. Tune in as BriBucks talks about her growth as an entrepreneur, different side hustles every day 9 to 5 people can manage, and the difference of wealthy versus rich. For more infomation on BriBucks visit brianabuckner.com Follow me on Instgram @CheeseburgerLive Follow BriBucks on Instagram @BriBucks *Disclaimer the views,ideas, and strategies expressed should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

A lot of family drama comes from generational curses. A general curse is a toxic habit or behavior that has been passed from one generation to the next. Kicking kids out at 18, living the same life our parents lived just to name a few. When you are the person that everyone in your family goes to for problems, chances are you the chosen one. Even with our own kids, we sometimes may pass on bad habits to them they can carry into adulthood. Tune in as I talk about how to recognize generational curses and how to beat them. Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

My condolences go out to the friends, family, and loved ones of those affected by the recent Buffalo shooting. Events like this make me wonder, what if anyone other than the security guard was carrying a firearm? Richardson is a licensed firearm instructor and owner of Sorich Tactical. Richardson sit down with me to talk about some of the shootings in Buffalo, NY, advice for future black gun owners, responsible gun ownership, and more! The first hour features music by Mary J Blige, Trey Songz, Amerie, Summer Walker, Chris Brown, Lil Boosie, Drake, Fetty Wap, J Cole, Kendrick Lamar and more! Second-hour features music by Mr.Vegas, Terror Fabulous, Vybz Kartel, Konshens, Popcaan, Machel Montano, Orlando Octave, Patrice Roberts, Allison Hinds, Destra, and more!

Internal work isn't easy and dealing with triggers and trauma can be challenging. Trauma is different for everyone but when not dealt with it can hold you up from living your best life. Tune in as I talk about ways to recognize your own triggers. Pink Cole of Slutty Vegan recently purchased LLDs for the 2022 graduating class of Clark Atlanta University. During her speech she emphasizes how entrepreneurship is essential for the future. First hour features Hip Hop, R&B, and New Jack Swing and talk topic of Triggers & Trauma Second hour features Reggae,Dancehall,Soca, Latin, Zouk, and Afro with talk topic on Pink Cole Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

The U.S. Supreme Court is looking to potentially overthrow Roe vs Wade, a court rulling in 1973 that ruled it unconstitutional for states to put bans on abortion. The common response to doing so is to either save tax payer dollars or that it is morally "wrong." My views on it is, not my body not my business. Women's bodies are their own and old white men making laws about what they cannot do with their bodies is outrageous. Looking to overturn Roe vs Wade could be a sign of other Supreme Court rulings like segreation in schools or voting rights rulings. Self proclaimed relationship guru and image consultant Kevin Samuels recently passed away due to a heart attack. Samuels was well know for his aggresive talk to women about relationships and delivery method that often rubbed women the wrong way. If Kevin Samuels delivery method was different, would he have been as big as he was? First hour features Hip Hop, R&B, New Jack Swing and Roe vs Wade Topic Second hour features Reggae,Dancehall, Soca, and Kevin Samuels Topic Follow Me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

Elon Musk, the richest man in the world bought Twitter for $44 billion dollars. His company Tesla, currently has a number of racial discrimination lawsuits involving former black employees. If Elon plans to run Twitter the same way he runs Tesla, what does that means for black and brown users? Tune in as I discuss the importance of Black Twitter for the culture and how it is the New Age Green Book for black resources, entertainment, and community building. First hour features 90s Hip Hop, R & B, and a talk segment on Black Twitter. Second hour features reggae,dancehall, and soca. Follow me on Instagram @CheeseburgerLive

Kanye West is many things,a producer, rapper, fashion designer, but one thing he is not is crazy. For a time I cancelled Kanye after his antics saying "Slavey was a choice" and for endorsing Donald Trump to name a few. After watching his documentary I've realized I had Kanye wrong in some instances. I wont give him a pass for his actions or statements, I will say after gaining more context about his journey, I question how would anyone handle the challenges he faced as a rapper as well as the loss of his mother Donda West. If you are a creative, involved in music, or looking for a new source of inspiration, tune in as I talk details around Kanye's journey, his mothers influence on his career, and how being yourself means being misunderstood. First hour features Hip Hop and R&B by Rihanna,Drake, Kanye West, Talib Kweli, LL Cool J and more! Second hour features Reggae,Soca, and Dancehall by Beenie Man, Mr.Vegas, Machel Montano, Allison Hinds, Beres Hammond, and more! Follow me on Instagram @ CheeseburgerLive

Getting stabbed by your friends is a difficult wound to heal from. Sleeping with your significant other, talking bad about you behind your back, or getting scammed for money will have you wanted to get back at them. As much as they deserve what is coming to them, I talk about ways to recover from this type of hurt and get back to building healthy friendships. Never apologize for caring because the people that cross you are sorry any way. There are some things that can be fixed and second chance are real,but know it is your choice to forgive or not forgive. What ever paths bring you peace, go for it! First hour features music by Vedo,Aaliyah,Chris Brown,Eric Bellinger,Meg Da Stallion, Cardi B, T-Pain, and more! Second hour features music by Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Gyptian, Jah Cure, Machel Montano,Patrice Roberts,Nessa Preppy,Terror Fabulous, Serani,Konshens, and more!