This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our energy forecast for 2025 and whether or not our Government’s recent stunts shifted our view of the year.

California Links + Directories:

Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN) - http://tiny.cc/malan-directory

Evacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691

The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Repairs (310) 913-2321

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory via AfroPunk - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p…/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Displaced Latin Families GoFund Me Directory via AfroPunk - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/3/…AeZ-9Om-yqNPDYeeA

Fire & Wind Storm Resources - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K…96#gid=1645970196

Zyah Belle’s Grandparents - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-reids-after-devastating-eaton-fire-loss?attribution_id=sl:ea95eb44-e85e-4e32-bc47-b7d3fbeef669&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=native_options

 Isis - https://www.gofundme.com/f/three-generations-homes-lost-to-fire

Black herbalist, Russell Harrison, who lost his business and home: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-russell-harrison-recover-after-fire-loss?qid=011375b6571d19f59d3f3c1c218a3adc

Black Business of the Week - Leroy’s Blend by Marquise Davon https://www.bvp.coffee/products/leroys-blend?srsltid=AfmBOopAjCR0UJBpzYOLdVYJHweXb9Rt-AQkME9Kq0erMdE0t0w8vk_y

#ListensLately:

Bad Bunny - Baile Inolvidable

Miguel - Always Time

G-Unit ft. Joe - Wanna Get To Know You

G3 (LiAngelo Ball) - Tweaker

DDG & PlaqueBoyMax - Pink Dreads

Spice - Good Taste

Lil Baby - I Promise

SZA - Kitchen

Zawati moon - High Priestess

Zawati moon - Meditation

Zawati moon - Palo Santo

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We're baaaaack! We're easing into a New Year of #TheFriendZone with a shoot the shit episode.

Important links for California:

Evacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691

The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Repairs (310) 913-2321

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory via AfroPunk - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Displaced Latin Families GoFund Me Directory via AfroPunk - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/3/d/1km3lEvdVY70P3875guzujp5xtoIFMr6jVZVxfpN3MeA/htmlview?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabOF-0KQvmqLSxKxZJvSRMPW0eoo6-iM1J9PfUof_d_aPdR0Y1gf16OfmE_aem_RuqMdAeZ-9Om-yqNPDYeeA

Fire & Wind Storm Resources - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/edit?gid=1645970196#gid=1645970196

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Surprise! It's a bonus episode of The Friend Zone! We asked you to share your favorite moments of the year and we put it all together to make a "Best of The Friend Zone 2024" bonus for the holidays.

The Friend Zone returns Wednesday, January 15th 2025. 

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s our last episode of the year! Half of the episode is a shoot the shit and the other half is a 2024 Wrap-Up. We’ll miss you <3 Happy Holidays!

The Friend Zone returns on Wednesday, January 15th

Black Business of the Week - YamsThePlaylist https://www.yamstheplaylist.com

YamsThePlaylist Presents “Solo & Friends” in ATL on Friday, December 20th - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00616EAC39279C

PapaPal - Social support for the elderly https://www.papa.com

Fran’s Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté gets in his gamer bag.

Drea on TV’s GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/2kejv-support-andreas-journey-to-recovery?attribution_id=sl%3Ab13eea0a-cb12-4b7b-a72c-0cbe5a158cb7&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

#ListensLately:

Monchy & Alexandra - Te Quiero Igual Que Ayer

Jhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar - Stay Ready (What A Life)

Leon Thomas, Baby Rose - I USED TO

Eem Triplin - WHAT DA OPP SAID

QUIN - irl

Bfb Da Packman - Syrup Damage

Busta Rhymes ft. Flipmode Squad

Aaliyah - I Don't Wanna

Coco Jones - Call On Christmas

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we take a deeper look into Elon Musk and the changes happening over on Twitter/X.

Black Business of the Week - Kiss Café https://www.kisscafecoffee.com

#ListensLately:

Leon Thomas - Vibes Don't Lie

Mac Ayres - somebody new

Amaarae - Princess Going Digital

Kash Doll - Nothin New

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside

TLC - 3D Intro

Armani White - TTSO.

Lil Uzi Vert - Chill Bae

JMSN - Love Me

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk mental health, community and practical resistance strategies under a Trump Presidency.

Daniel Hunter’s 10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won - https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

Black Business of the Week - The Comic Shop by Cheyenne The Geek https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cheyennethegeek/the-comic-shop-a-mockumentary-sitcom

#ListensLately:

The Sweet Inspirations - Here I Am - Take Me

Ariana Grande, The Weeknd - off the table

Tyla // PUSH 2 START

N.W.A. - Something 2 Dance 2

Tinashe - Cross That Line

Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, Stove God Cooks - Still Praying

Joseline - No Title 

Annie Tracy - Times It By Two

SahBabii - All The Way

David Sylvester - Lonely Hearts

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s our last Crime Zone episode of the season. After a harrowing home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn are accused of staging the ordeal when the woman reappears. American Nightmare.

Black Business of the Week - Loyalty Bookstores https://www.loyaltybookstores.com

#ListensLately:

Pharrell Williams, Tyler The Creator - VIRGINIA Boy

Mach Hommy, Kaytranada, 03 Greedo - #RICHAXXHAITIAN

deadmau5, Kaskade - I Remember

Timbaland, Aaliyah & Missy Elliot - John Blaze

Megan Thee Stallion, Flo Milli - Roc Steady

Coco & Clair Clair - Martini

Moxie Knox - Tonight

Summer Walker - Heart of a Woman

Leikeli47 - 450

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a Crime Zone x Bible Study mashup. Cutting Up - The Levite and the Concubine. Judges 19-21.

Black Business of the Week - Harlem Arts Dept. https://harlemqualitytees.com/products/harlem-art-dept

#ListensLately:

Larry June - Watering My Plants

Yukimi - Little Dragon

Sampha - Dancing Circles 2.0

Cordae - Mad as F*ck

Turbo & Gunna - Bachelor

Dawn Richard - Champion

Brandy - Wildest Dreams

IDK, TheARTI$t - SUPERNOVA

Zyah Belle - Lyin

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