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What Had Happened Was Podcast I: "What's With The Cussing?"

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Evelyn Leticia dissects Tyler Perry's frustrating pause-heavy dialogue editing in 'Beauty in Black.'
The episode opens with hosts Kennedy Lucas Patterson and Evelyn Leticia welcoming listeners to 'What Had Happened Was' on The Heat 94.6. They reveal this is the last episode in their current studio space, with plans to upgrade equipment and backdrop. Kennedy shares personal updates, including finishing taxes for his LLC, attending 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Greenville, South Carolina, and working on projects like 'Guardians' and 'City Never Sleeps.' Evelyn discusses binge-watching Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black' on Netflix. She critiques Perry's editing style, noting frustrating pauses and repetitive dialogue. The hosts debate the excessive cursing in the show, especially Debbie Morgan's character, analyzing whether it's necessary or overrated. They mention other cast members like Crystal Stewart and Amber Rain. The conversation shifts to actor Xavier Smalls, who plays Angel, and his resurfaced comments calling LGBTQ+ people an abomination. The hosts discuss freedom of speech versus consequences, speculating Smalls might be killed off in season three. They then cover music topics, including Jay-Z performing at Yankee Stadium and the Roots Picnic, and T.I. and Juvenile's new albums. Evelyn shares her love for vinyl, noting sales hit $1 billion, and describes thrifting for records by obscure black artists. Kennedy talks about his vinyl collection, including Prince and Queen. The episode moves to movie news, with excitement for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' starring Tom Holland and the Punisher, and 'Scary Movie 6' with the Wayans family returning. They discuss Marvel's phases and comedy in film. The hosts close with personal anecdotes about large families and promote their social media.

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A Beauty in Black controversy becomes a grounded discussion of public speech, faith, and consequences.

What Had Happened Was uses a Beauty in Black controversy to look at the gap between public belief and public consequence. After an Atlanta welcome from KLP Studios, Kenny Lucas Patterson and Evelyn Leticia discuss reports that Smalls made harmful remarks about the LGBTQ plus…

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For a Beauty in Black controversy with real-world fallout, press play when speech, faith, and accountability are already on your mind.

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