Only Black Kids in the Class

Classmates, we’re back with a special episode straight from Atlanta!This week, we dive into real talk with our Classmates, addressing everything from mental health support and navigating adulting struggles from the USA to South Africa. We also share our love for the diaspora and dreams of taking OBK on a World Tour to connect with Classmates everywhere.In this episode, we’ve got:💬 A classmate asking for tips on getting her husband to help more with adulting🌍 A South African Classmate wondering if she’s doing too much for a friend💸 A surprising twist about tax refunds and child support🍽️ And we’re looking for the best eats in ATL (drop your suggestions!)Plus, as always, we read some Toxic Confessions and tackle this week’s Homework Assignment: What’s the pettiest reason you’ve ever cut off a friend?🎧 Tap in, laugh, learn, and share your thoughts!Send us your relationship questions & stories of pettiness: asktheblackkids@gmail.comYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@onlyblackkidsInstagram | https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyblackkidsTikTok | https://www.instagram.com/onlyblackkids00:00 Homeroom02:55 ATBK- Thanks for Your Help06:00 ATBK- My Husband Refuses to Help with Adulting17:38 ATBK- Am I Doing Too Much29:02 The World Tour30:16 Cherry Blossoms32:00 AITA for Being Angry My Tax Refund Paid off My Husband's Child Support39:01 ATL41:46 Homework- What's the Pettiest Reason You've Ever Cut Off a Friend?43:15 Toxic Confessions- The Cop Made Me Call My Wife45:36 Toxic Confessions- How Do I Know if My Girlfriend will Leave Her Husband for Good?47:08 Toxic Confessions- She received Her Retirement Benefits and Left me and Our Sons49:32 Soul Food

I don't know why the people in these stories got married at all. Listen for the shenanigans.Send us your relationship questions & microaggressions: asktheblackkids@gmail.comYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@onlyblackkidsInstagram | https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyblackkidsTikTok | https://www.instagram.com/onlyblackkids00:00 Intro00:19 Homeroom05:21 The Modern Perspective of Marriage11:28 Do What Works For YOU15:18 Ask The Black Kids:15:50 Response19:04 Snorkeling23:49 Cards Against Humanity25:36 I Accused my Fiance of Cheating on Me and Left the House28:40 Comments32:26 Edit #332:45 Update34:58 Response39:44 My Daughter is Having an Affair with the Married Neighbor. I told her She needs to Move out of My House41:02 Edit43:26 Response46:44 AITA for Getting it Elsewhere since my Wife Didn't Want to Have Sex any More?49:50 Response52:58 Dead Bedroom57:53 My Brother in law Just Told my Wife he is in Love with Her01:01:28 Response01:02:26 Update #101:06:20 Response01:08:40 Update #201:11:05 Small Update01:11:32 Final Update (#3)01:14:01 Response01:16:52 Outro

Class is back in session… and this one got real.In this episode of Ask The Black Kids, the Classmates came through with stories that hit on family, culture, responsibility, and some straight-up chaos.One Classmate opens up about their brother’s behavior crossing a line so serious, they don’t even know how to move forward.Another is asking the question a lot of people are afraid to say out loud:“Is my relationship with my family… over forever?”Then the conversation goes even deeper as we unpack the reality of Black Tax and the pressure that comes with it, break down Susu and Ubuntu and what community really means, and hear from a Classmate who needed to ask their question completely anonymous. We also get into OBK in the Neighborhood and a Shenanigan Shirt moment you didn’t see coming, another round of School Snacks submissions, and Robert shares an update on his weight loss journey 👀. And of course… the Toxic Confessions that probably should’ve stayed in the drafts.Some of these stories are funny. Some are uncomfortable. And some are going to have you sitting there like…“…what would I do?”Welcome back to Only Black Kids in the Class.Got a situation you want us to react to?Submit your story to Ask The Black Kids (you can stay anonymous 👀):👉🏿 onlyblackkids.com

Class is in session… and this one might have you rethinking who people REALLY are before the ring.This man thought he knew his girlfriend. Two years in, everything felt aligned, same values, same energy, no red flags. So he does what makes sense… he proposes.She says yes.And then almost immediately, everything shifts.New friends he’s never heard of suddenly popping up in his home, acting like they run the place. His space turns into their hangout. He’s getting treated like staff in his own house. And the woman he thought he knew? Now she’s agreeing with opinions she used to shut down without hesitation.It’s not just the behavior either. It’s the energy. The dismissiveness. The subtle disrespect that keeps getting brushed off as “stress.”Then it escalates into something you can’t really ignore or explain away.So now the real question is… did she actually change?Or did she finally feel secure enough to stop pretending?Because once people think you’re locked in… sometimes the real version shows up.Yeah… we had a lot to say about this one.FOLLOW THE CREATORS!https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1feqg71/aitah_if_i_break_up_with_my_fiancee_after_she/

The Classmates came through with this one…and we probably should’ve screened these first.In this episode of OBK Reacts, we dive into a wild mix of submissions that go from relationship drama to straight-up chaos:– A husband caught with a secret second phone 👀– Dating stories that take unexpected turns– Barney parodies that got us crying laughing– And those “you can’t park here” pranks that somehow escalate every timeThis episode is everything:messy, funny, questionable, and a little concerning.🎓 Classmates… y’all might’ve outdone yourselves.💬 Be honest:If you found out your partner had a second phone… what’s your next move?

Class is back in session… and the Classmates sent in some wild situations this week.In this episode of Ask The Black Kids, we’re reacting to listener stories that honestly left us speechless.One Classmate just discovered their husband is sleeping with his own aunt.Yes.You read that correctly.But that’s just the beginning.We also get into:• Someone whose therapist suddenly passed away and now they’re struggling with what to do next• A Classmate wondering if they’re wrong for not wanting to visit someone who keeps inviting them over• A husband worried that his wife might be emotionally invested in her coworker• Someone questioning whether it’s time to switch therapists• A listener who’s torn between logic and following their heart• A wild Poetic Justice story that had us shaking our heads• And of course… another round of School Snacks and toxic confessionsSome of these stories are messy.Some are heartbreaking.And some… we honestly didn’t know what to say.But as always, the Classmates brought the chaos.

He helped his neighbor with her car.Now her son calls him dad.In today’s Principal’s Office, a mechanic offers to help a single mom next door: fixing spark plugs, sharing video games, teaching her son about tools...and slowly becomes part of their everyday life.Groceries when he’s sick.Dinner every night.A kid who looks up to him.And then one sentence changes everything.“You’re basically my dad.”Now he’s going on a date with the mom… and realizing he might’ve accidentally built a family.So let’s talk about it.Is this fate?Or is this way too much way too fast?🎓 Welcome to Principal’s Office.Drop your verdict.

Dating apps promise love…but sometimes they deliver chaos.In this episode of OBK Reacts, we break down TWO TikTok storytimes that prove the dating pool might actually be a swamp.First story:A woman meets a guy on Tinder and instantly believes she’s about to get wifed up.The chemistry is there, the vibes are right, and the date starts off amazing…until things suddenly take a turn she did not see coming.Second story:A woman proudly lists the 30 things she did to make her ex-boyfriend’s life miserable after their breakup.And let’s just say…the list starts petty and ends straight up terrifying.We’re talking:obsessive behaviorrevenge tacticsand the kind of energy that makes you rethink dating entirely🎓 Classmates, be honest…What’s the craziest thing someone has ever done after a breakup?CREDITS - FOLLOW THE CREATORS!https://www.tiktok.com/@tonishayyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@semajinfocus

Class is back in session… and today the Classmates brought pure chaos.In this episode of Ask The Black Kids, we break down listener submissions that had us questioning EVERYTHING.One Classmate is considering going full no-contact with their 65-year-old mother.Then things get messier.Two friends find out they’ve been dating the SAME pastor… at the SAME time.Another Classmate wants to know if they’re wrong for blowing up their workplace relationships after calling out some shady behavior.We also get into:• A microaggression situation that left someone questioning everything• A relationship where someone is realizing they may never be the priority• A Classmate submitting a potential School Snacks theme song 👀• And of course… a batch of toxic confessions that should probably stay in the group chatAs always, the Classmates showed up with stories that made us laugh, gasp, and ask: “Who raised y’all??”Welcome back to Only Black Kids in the Class.

She paid for her sister’s wedding dress.She paid for trips. Bills. Cars. Kids.Then life hit.In today’s episode, a woman who’s been carrying her family financially for years finds herself escaping domestic violence with nothing. No safety net. No savings. Just survival mode.While selling everything she owns to get by, she realizes the wedding dress she bought for her sister is now worth double. So she sells it.Her sister’s response: “That was supposed to be my daughter’s heirloom.”Now she’s being treated like the villain.So let’s talk about it, Classmates.Is this about a dress…or is this about how people get real comfortable when you’re always the strong one?OBK has THOUGHTS and we are not holding back today.

Living with friends sounds fun… until it isn’t.In this episode of OBK Reacts, we break down TWO TikTok roommate horror stories that will make you grateful for your lease.Story #1: A roommate suddenly announces she can’t pay rent anymore and casually says,“Well… we’ll just have to get evicted.”Meanwhile?Her paycheck is still being deposited into her account.Story #2: Another roommate spirals because she wasn’t “hooked up” with her roommate’s best friend — and turns the apartment into emotional warfare.

The Ask the Black Kids inbox is different now. The Classmates are growing, and the stories are getting deeper.This month, one listener says his girlfriend broke up with him over debt and called him a “bum.” Another went no contact with her father after he refused to attend her wedding. A truck driver writes in about WW3 happening at home. Someone else asks the hardest question of all — how do you know when it’s time to leave?We also shout out the Classmates, unpack anonymous submissions, debate ashy elbows, and read more stories from people who had entire lives before marriage.School Snacks are in session. The community is strong. And the inbox is wild.If you’re a Classmate, you already know. If you’re new, welcome to class.

OKAY. Everyone take a seat.A woman moves in with her boyfriend and immediately notices the butter is disappearing. She thinks she's miscounting. Then one night she watches him sneak a stick of butter out of the fridge and disappear into the bathroom for over an hour. No butter comes back out. This happens again. And again. She starts tracking it. She hears moaning...When she finally confronts him, he doesn't explain a thing. He just asks her to promise to never bring up his "butter activities" again and offers to buy his own "separate, private butter."Sir. SIR.We have so many questions and zero answers and OBK is getting into ALL of it today. Because this man owes us an explanation even if his girlfriend isn't getting one.WHAT IS HE DOING IN THERE?!?

She had trust issues… and he helped her heal.She thought she was going to marry him.Then one day, while he was on yet another “international trip,” she got a call from an unknown number overseas.It was his other girlfriend.From Brazil.And she had been with him for TWO YEARS.In this episode of OBK Reacts, we break down one of the wildest double-life stories we’ve seen.When exposed, he didn’t argue, he just walked out of both of their lives. And she's still got a key to his apartment and HIS DOG!🎓 Classmates… let’s talk about:💬 If you found out your partner had a whole other relationship in another country… what are you doing?

Y'all sent us the worst of the worst and we READ every single one. We kick things off with a powerful Ask The Black Kids email from a Black woman searching for truth, honesty, and guidance in her marriage — and whew… that conversation went places.This week we're diving into:A man who committed actual crimes against a 6-foot party subA kitchen meltdown for the agesA husband who fumbled a family emergency AND a bedroom lockA restaurant run-in gone sidewaysA brother-in-law who needed to be physically removed from the premises.We've also got School Snacks (now with LESS CHEWING — you're welcome), Toxic Confessions from people who should probably log off, and if you're an Honor Roll member, buckle up because we kept the chaos going for a full bonus hour just for y'all.Subscribe. Tell your messy friends. They need this.Join the Honor Roll to watch Bonus episodes: https://onlyblackkids.comWant advice? Leave us a message: https://onlyblackkids.com/pages/ask-the-black-kids-in-progressREDDIT https://www.reddit.com/r/onlyblackkidsIG https://www.instagram.com/onlyblackkidsTT https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyblackkids

Oh. OH. We are starting this episode with a story that made my jaw hit the floor and STAY there. A 27-year-old woman comes home after a lovely day of Christmas shopping with her sister — hot chocolate, cookies, the whole thing — opens up her wedding dress bag to try it on… and finds a crusty stain on the corset. And she knows exactly what it is. The only two people in that house all day? Her fiancé. And his brother.She can't afford a new dress. She doesn't know who did it. She doesn't know how to bring it up. And the brother is apparently the golden child of the whole family. So what do you even DO with that?OBK is going to walk through every layer of this disaster, because there are MANY, and none of them are okay. This is the kind of story that makes you want to sit down, take a deep breath, and reconsider everything.Let's get into it.

If you watched Part 1, you already know this story was bad.Part 2?It’s unhinged. But, like, not how the Internet says everything is unhinged. This is actually off the rocker wild.In this episode of OBK Reacts, we break down the continuation of the viral Atlanta story where things go from reckless… to life-threatening.After moving to Atlanta and trusting a so-called friend named Dreka, the situation spirals completely out of control:Weapons are drawn. He’s nearly run over by a truck. Dreka goes missing for FOUR DAYS, and he becomes the prime suspectThe cops show up to his apartment multiple times.He ends up in a physical fight with a random man in his building.And every new detail somehow makes Dreka look even worse.Just when you think the chaos can’t escalate anymore…the ending happens.And it is so Dreka.🎓 Classmates:Have you ever trusted a friend who put you in situations you never would’ve chosen for yourself?Because this story is exactly why you have to move smarter.

This week, Classmate Nana from Ghana sent us a batch of Reddit stories that are fully therapy coded... and the ethics violations are unreal.From someone sleeping with their therapist, to a couples therapist marrying a former client’s boyfriend, to a psychiatrist asking to move in… this episode is packed with crossed boundaries, broken trust, and professional lines that should’ve never been touched.We also break down therapy that backfired in relationships, a therapist who allegedly shared private info with a step-parent, a text meant for a therapist that went to the girlfriend instead, plus Classmate questions about therapy expectations.And of course School Snacks and Toxic Confessions are in session.If you’ve ever wondered what actually counts as inappropriate in therapy… you’re about to find out.

She tried for years to be accepted. He told her to be patient.In today’s Principal’s Office, a wife moves closer to her husband’s family while he struggles with depression and unemployment, only to realize she’s being quietly iced out at every turn. Dinners go silent when she speaks. Gifts are dismissed. And eventually, she’s told she’s not welcome at Christmas… while her husband still goes without her.That’s when everything clicks.She stops trying. She stops spending. And she starts planning her exit.So let’s talk about it. Was this petty… or was this survival?🎓 Welcome to Principal’s Office.Drop your verdict.

This might be one of the wildest TikTok story times we’ve seen.In this episode of OBK Reacts, we break down a viral story from a woman who says she started dating a man she met on a prison inmate app.After months of talking, she finally visits him, and according to her, on the first and only time they ever met, she got pregnant.With twins.Now she’s on TikTok telling people not to call her stupid, because “we all make mistakes like this.”🎓 Classmates… be honest:Is this just a mistake, or a series of reckless decisions?Either way, this one will have you staring at the screen in disbelief.