BKE Podcast (Black Kings Empowerment)
CJ Lurid·22 episodes·Infrequent·No new episodes since Dec 2025
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From the show
Black Kings Empowerment hosts roundtable talk on mental health, relationships, and Black culture. Where Black men come to think, heal, and level up.
Episodes
Latest Episode
December 8, 2025 · 1h 12m
This week on the BKE Podcast, hosts CJ Lurid and StepGotJokes bring you a powerful conversation about living empowered in the present moment. Empowerment in Real Time is about the choices we make today—the words, actions, and connections that shape our legacy right now.Tune in as we dive into:🏆 Real-Time Wins – celebrating Black excellence happening this week🤝 Conflict to Connection – turning disagreements into growth and brotherhood💻 Digital Hustle – using technology to amplify brilliance, not distract from it🎁 Community Care – showing up for family and community during the holiday season🎤 Plus, we’ll hear YOUR stories of empowerment live—because this movement isn’t tomorrow, it’s happening in real time.👉 Don’t miss it! Join CJ Lurid and StepGotJokes at 7PM EST on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Like, share, and subscribe to keep the empowerment flowing.
More Episodes
Nov 30, 2025 · 1h 9m
BKE PODCAST LIVE TONIGHT | Thankful for Black ExcellenceStreaming LIVE at 7PM EST #RespectTheCrown 👑Join us for a powerful night of celebration, reflection, and unapologetic Black excellence. In this special episode, we’re giving thanks for the trailblazers, creatives, leaders, and everyday heroes who continue to shape our culture and uplift our communities.🎤 Tonight’s Highlights Include:Beyoncé’s historic Grammy win & Cécred beauty awardKeith Lee’s Thanksgiving generosity feeding 4,200+ familiesMichael Jai White honored with the Bruce Lee AwardPatti LaBelle’s timeless legacyHBCU wins and rising enrollmentT.I., Megan Thee Stallion, and Rod Wave giving backReal talk on what it means to be thankful for Black excellenceWhether you’re tuning in for the culture, the conversation, or the crown — this episode is for YOU.💬 Drop your thoughts in the live chat 📢 Share this stream with your crew 👑 Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empowerSubscribe, like, and hit that 🔔 to stay connected. #BKEPodcast #BlackExcellence #LiveStream #RespectTheCrown #ThankfulVibes #CommunityPower
Nov 23, 2025 · 1h 21m
🎙️ BKE Podcast – Episode 1: Mental Health Among Black MenHosted by Cj Lurid | Cohosted by StepGotJokesLive Saturday at 7PM EST on YouTube, X, and Facebook#RespectTheCrownTonight marks the official launch of the BKE Podcast — a space built for truth, healing, and unapologetic empowerment. In this first episode, hosts Cj Lurid and StepGotJokes dive deep into the mental health of Black men, confronting the silence, the stigma, and the systems that shape our emotional lives.We’ll be discussing:• 🏈 NFL Player Commits SuicideA tragic loss that raises urgent questions about mental health support in professional sports and beyond.• 🧨 Patrick Beverley Assaults SisterThe disturbing allegations and what they reveal about unresolved trauma, accountability, and the need for healing.• 💔 Are Men Inherently Worthy of Love — or Must He Earn It?A raw conversation about emotional value, masculinity, and the conditions society places on male vulnerability.• 🧭 Is It as Simple as “Go Where You Are Valued”?We unpack this popular phrase and explore what it really means for Black men navigating relationships, careers, and community.This episode is about breaking silence, building strength, and reclaiming our emotional truth.👉🏾 Tune in Saturday at 7PM EST on YouTube, X, and Facebook.#RespectTheCrown
Dec 15, 2024 · 1h 44m
WE BAAACK!!! Ya boy CJ an StephGotJokes are back with a brand new episode of the BKE Podcast. Same s**t, same attitude, different vibes. We also welcome our new cohost Twan Diggy. Join us tonight as we tackle some of the current events as we catch up with yalll. Tonight at 7PM!!!
Sep 15, 2023 · 1h 50m
Man the time fo feelings is over... GET OVER IT... We are here with another episode of the BKE Podcast talking about some interesting topics thats gonna have folks in their feelings. Might even see a few cohosts go at it tonight lol. Tune in tonight at 730PM as we take this Friday and turn it into a lit fest!! Joined by StepGotJokes as cohost and a special cohost Jah Logic
Aug 27, 2023 · 1h 32m
WHAT IT IS MY BKE FAM!! WE BACK WITH ANOTHER EPISODE AND TONIGHT... THE GLOVES ARE COMPLETELY OFF... WE WILL BE RESPECTFUL... BUT DONT TAKE IT PERSONAL....LIVE AT 7EST TONIGHT ON FBOOK TWITTER AND YOUTUBE!!