We Playin' Spades

This week on We Playin’ Spades, we’ve got true Black comedy royalty in the backyard boogie! Legendary standup Gary Owen pulls up to the turquoise table to test his military spades skills against Nick and Courtney. The former “best Black comedian in San Diego” reminisces about meeting a young rapping Nick Cannon in Hush Puppies, the lengths he would’ve gone to get fired from the Navy to pursue his dream, and landing a gig a...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, the Bald Brothers are in the building! Comedy kings KevOnStage and Tony Baker pull up to the backyard for a laugh-packed showdown with Nick and Courtney that’s equal parts slick talk and side-eyes. From roasting each other’s card skills to divulging which celebrities stay ashy and a little bit musty, these two keep the table hot with jokes and jabs just petty enough to keep Nick and Courtney...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, two ATL queens take over the backyard as Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey join Nick and Courtney for a wild ride full of well-steeped tea, twerking techniques, and reality TV realness. From Nick and Cynthia's steamy photo shoot to the age-old question of who’s most likely to toss a cocktail during an argument, these two keep it playful and petty in the best way. Cynthia breaks down her tra...

Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee are back at the turquoise table with Part 2 of our Season 2 wrap-up—doubling down on the chaos, the comedy, and the clutch plays that defined the backyard this year.

This episode brings even more unforgettable moments from a season packed with trash talk, twist endings, and table-turning energy. From viral one-liners to the loudest reactions, it’s all here—plus more never-before-seen clips that ...

Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee are back at the turquoise table for Part 1 of our Season 2 highlight reel—serving up the best moments, wildest plays, and most unfiltered laughs from the Backyard Boogie.

This episode features a stacked lineup of some of the funniest comedians, actors, singers, and internet stars who sat down, shuffled up, and showed out. From surprise wins to roast sessions that had folks rethinking friendships...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick and Courtney welcome Long Beach’s own DW Flame to the table—and things get real, real quick. The rapper and community voice pulls up with heart, heat, and a whole lot of game. DW opens up about his journey through music, what loyalty looks like in and out of the streets, and how he’s using his platform to speak life into the city that raised him. He talks rebuilding after pain, staying ...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, DoBoy slides through with Nick and Courtney—and you already know the energy is high and the laughs are loud. The comedian, actor, and all-around creative chops it up about his journey through comedy, the ups and downs of fame, accountability, and the work it takes to grow in public. He opens up about getting healthy—physically and mentally—and what it really took to make lasting changes. DoB...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Van Lathan steps in with Nick and Courtney—and he’s coming with heat and honesty. The media powerhouse and cultural commentator gets into everything from his days at TMZ to finding his voice in the chaos, and why speaking truth—even when it’s uncomfortable—is non-negotiable. Van opens up about having more time, what slowing down has taught him, and how he's learning to move with intention in...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, the one and only Michael Blackson pulls up to the table with Nick and Courtney—and things get hilarious real quick. The comedy king talks about his grind from cracking jokes in Philly to becoming an international star with his unfiltered, no-holds-barred humor. He opens up about staying true to himself in an industry full of copycats, what it meant to bring his Ghanaian roots to the big stag...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Rapsody slides through to chop it up with Nick and Courtney—and she’s bringing gems. She opens up about her journey in the rap game, launching her own record label, and why building something for the next generation matters just as much as bars. She speaks on staying grounded, pushing through industry noise, and how her love for all kinds of music shapes her sound. From hip hop to soul to th...

It’s a wild one at the Spades table this week! Comedy king Affion Crockett and the beat-droppin’, joke-crackin’ DJ D-Wrek pull up on We Playin’ Spades with Nick and Courtney, and the energy is off the charts. From wild stories to improv voices, these two bring the laughs, the vibes, and a whole lotta trash talk. They dig into the hustle behind the humor, their long-standing friendship, and what it really takes to stay fres...

It’s ladies first at the Spades table this week! Hip-hop legend and trailblazer MC Lyte joins Nick and Courtney on We Playin’ Spades, and she’s bringin’ the wisdom, the bars, and the spades heat. From her early days breaking barriers in rap to her work empowering the next generation of artists, Lyte shares stories that span decades in the game. They chop it up about her evolution from emcee to entrepreneur, her voiceover a...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, we have our “Girlfriends” Golden Brooks & Jill Marie Jones at the table. Golden and Jill tell stories about terrible outfits, having good skin and running out of an awards show. They share stories about their life behind the camera, favorite curse words & OG wisdom. The energy is high and these two kiki their way through this crazy game. This episode is wild and you don’t want to mis...

"This week on We Playin’ Spades, DeStorm Power and Don Benjamin chop it up with Nick and Courtney. DeStorm talks about how he started making content before social media was a thing. He talks about his decision to not drink or smoke, which confirms that all his crazy decisions are made sober. DeStorm also shares wild stories from a time in history when he was an exhibitionist and escort! This episode is wild and you don’t w...

In this wild episode of We Playin' Spades, Pimpin Ken pulls up to the spades table, but he doesn’t come alone. Pimpin Ken talks about how he started in the game and ended up in jail. Nick and Courtney also talk to him about his transition from the wild lifestyle, to being an author and businessman. He talks about being the “OG” Offering Game and says he’s married to the game! This game gets so good that Nick and Courtney g...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Eric Bellinger chops it up with Nick and Courtney. Bringing all of his talents, hustles, trash talking and vibes to the spades table. Eric talks about his family, writing for artists for too long as well as his favorite song he’s written. Eric touches on how he got into writing and shares that he’s written more than music. The game gets serious as the stakes are high! You don’t want to miss ...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Jack Funny slides on Nick and Courtney! He talks about working at a plant, forever Reppin’ Detroit and pooping his pants. Jack Funny discusses his process for making skits and when he realized he’d “Made It”. Courtney was excited to have someone from her hometown visit the spades table. Tune in to see which side of Detroit got the Win. You don’t want to miss this one! 

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Conscious Lee & Franchesca Ramsey pull up to We Playin’ Spades to chop it up with Nick and Courtney. Conscious spits facts about black culture, while Franchesca stays zoned in on her game. They discuss their podcast “Black History, for Real”, loving cornbread and not knowing much Aretha music. This game gets serious as a twerk lesson is on the line. You don’t want to miss this one! 

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This week on We Playin’ Spades, Baby Tate chops it up with Nick and Courtney. She discusses friendship, losing love and how she responds to social media comments. Baby Tate shares her thoughts on doing more musicals, nepotism and being independent. She also discusses her Reality TV past and If she’ll ever circle back on that. The energy and vibes were high, but somebody might lose their Black Card. Don’t miss it!

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