The Best of 'The Breakfast Club’: Big Moments From the Show That Made Our Mornings Better

As one of the most influential radio shows in the world of hip-hop, The Breakfast Club has consistently delivered memorable moments. The syndicated radio program, hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious, has become known for producing shocking moments that have become a part of pop culture.

From candid conversations with celebrities to controversial discussions about societal issues, the show is a favorite amongst hip-hop fans across the country.

The Breakfast Club went through some changes in 2022. Angela Yee, who hosted the show for more than a decade, left the group to host her own radio program. However, Angela’s time on the show is cherished – as she contributed largely to the show’s success.

Following Angela’s exit, iHeartMedia cycled through a series of guest-presenters before naming Jess as the third co-host.

It’s clear that the impact that The Breakfast Club has on the culture is undeniable. Their unfiltered opinions and no-nonsense approach to interviews contributed to some hugely viral moments. Here are the best Breakfast Club interviews, ranked in order of popularity.

Birdman’s appearance on The Breakfast Club in 2016 may go down as the most viral moment in the show’s history. The interview clip, which saw Birdman storm into the studio and slam the hosts for speaking ill of him during previous segments, was less than three minutes long.

“Put some respeck on my name,” Birdman exclaimed before asking, “Are y’all finished or are y’all done?”

When Soulja Boy visited The Breakfast Club in 2019, no one was prepared for the antics that ensued during the interview. The moment has been replayed more than 20 million times on YouTube because fans cannot get enough of the “Crank That” rapper’s outlandish personality.

During the conversation, Soulja addressed his problematic past, plugged his business ventures, and notoriously yelled “Drake,” after Charlamagne suggested the Canadian MC was “the biggest rapper in the world.”

In 2018, Tekashi 6ix9ine appeared on The Breakfast Club twice and both interviews did numbers. During his first appearance in March, the Florida rapper spoke candidly about his controversial behavior while admitting he likes to troll others. He returned that November to give the team an update on his legal woes, album, and the reasons why he fired every member of his publicity team.

Following his death in 2019, Nipsey Hussle’s interview on The Breakfast Club went viral.

The sitdown, which was recorded a year before the rapper was shot in Los Angeles, serves as a fitting indicator of Nipsey’s influence on hip-hop. Nipsey opened up about his relationships with musicians like Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z and he also shared advice for those looking to break into the music business.

When civil rights activist, comedian, and author Dick Gregory graced the set of The Breakfast Club, listeners knew they were in for a thought-provoking conversation.

During his interview, Dick discussed a wide array of topics like systemic racism and social injustice.

Michael Blackson dragged Kevin Hart on The Breakfast Club when he stopped by the show in 2018, and he did not mince words.

Their beef started after Michael took a jab at Kevin on Instagram following the actor’s cheating scandal, which Kevin took issue with. Michael addressed the drama and suggested that Kevin was simply being too sensitive.

“That’s what Michael Blackson do. Michael Blackson makes fun of everybody from Bill Cosby to Birdman when he came here,” Michael exclaimed.

In 2021, the comedian proposed to his girlfriend, Miss Rada, on the show.