LeBron vs. Drake Beef, Diddy Trial Update, Naomi Osaka’s Mental Health Fight | To Be Clear Ep. 8

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Is this the messiest summer in Black celebrity history? 🫣 On this episode of To Be Clear, hosts Dawn Montgomery (Mississippi native + sports journalism vet) and FreddieBTV (Houston’s own culture commentator) unpack the internet-breaking feud between LeBron James and Drake, sparked by LeBron’s public support of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” What started as a courtside cosign has fans and pundits wondering: did LeBron pick a side in one of hip-hop’s biggest beefs?

Then, the duo pivots into the Diddy civil trial verdict and what it signals for power, accountability, and celebrity protection culture in Black entertainment. How is the media narrative shifting? What responsibility do legacy outlets and new creators have?

Finally, Dawn and Freddie reflect on Naomi Osaka’s emotional Wimbledon journey and her struggles with self-esteem—an honest reflection on motherhood, public pressure, and the long-term mental health impact of elite performance. From Osaka’s Olympic-era exit to her recent advocacy, the episode offers a grounded conversation on vulnerability, fame, and identity.

Timestamps :
0:30 Show Start
0:40 Diddy’s civil trial verdict and public fallout
5:00 Drake's Newest Beef isn't Kendrick It's Lebron?
10:30 Dawn & FreddieBTV Talk Blocking On Social Media
11:50 Melyssa Ford Shoutout
13:00 The Importance of Health Checks in The Black Community
16:40 Therapy is KEY: To Be Clear Discusses Naomi Osaka’s emotional moment at Wimbledon
21:00 Marriages Based On Support VS Absentee Spouses / 505/ 50 Relationships
25:00 Media Scrutiny, Signing Off



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