Selective Ignorance: Ep. 60 | Lap Dances, Live Nation & Losers
Selective Ignorance with Mandii B
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.4 • 3.5K Ratings
🗓️ 21 April 2026
⏱️ 84 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King and headline king Jason “Jah” Leefor a wide-ranging conversation that blends music, industry politics, and social commentary. The episode opens with Mandii’s concert experience at Pretty Ricky’s “Boys For Life Tour” alongside a breakdown of the Live Nation lawsuit and Ticketmaster monopoly concerns, highlighting how corporate control impacts fans and artists alike [ 02:16]. The discussion deepens into the real-world effects of Ticketmaster’s dominance on concertgoers, including pricing, access, and industry fairness [ 24:24 ], before pivoting into festival culture and consumer awareness, with a look at scams and safety concerns surrounding events like Coachella [ 29:30 ].
The hosts then shift into music industry reflections, unpacking Lil Wayne’s perspective on his career, legacy, and the challenges artists face navigating longevity and business [ 30:29 ], before transitioning into political commentary with reactions to public figures like Caitlyn Jenner and Tina Campbell, examining how celebrity voices influence political discourse [ 41:03 ]. The conversation expands into the complexities of identity and documentation, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, and the systemic barriers individuals face in navigating acceptance and legitimacy [ 41:39 ].
From there, the crew explores the consequences of political choices and how they directly impact personal lives and communities [ 44:40 ], followed by a deeper discussion on the intersection of faith, politics, and voter accountability, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making [ 49:00 ]. The episode takes a serious turn with a candid conversation about the ongoing crisis of violence against women, addressing societal responsibility and the need for structural change [ 56:25 ], which leads into a powerful dialogue on the importance of emotional intelligence in men as a preventative measure against harmful behavior [ 01:01:45 ]. The episode closes with reflections on cultural identity through sports rivalries, highlighting how fandom, geography, and identity intersect to shape broader societal interactions [ 01:09:41 ].
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
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| 0:05.5 | Hey y'all, it's Lauren LaRosa with the latest with Lauren LaRosa on Black Effect. |
| 0:10.0 | And I cannot wait to see you guys at the fourth annual Black Effect podcast festival. |
| 0:15.3 | We're coming back to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, April 25th at Palmer Yards. |
| 0:20.0 | And it's hosted by me, alongside DJ Envy |
| 0:22.8 | and Charlemagne the Guide. |
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| 0:27.5 | We got Keep It Positive, sweetie, with my girl, Crystal Renee Hastlet. |
| 0:31.2 | We got reality with the king with my guide and my brother, Carlos King, and y'all know |
| 0:36.1 | he does reality commentary like nobody can now |
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