Tyrese is back in court—this time trying to slash his child support payments while allegedly owing over $100k. Meanwhile, his ex is like, “Run me my money.” But the real drama? Congressional Republicans are out here plotting to gut the federal court system as we know it. We’re unpacking deadbeat antics, power plays, and what happens when people try to rewrite the rules that keep justice intact.

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.

Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound

Diddy’s pulling pages out of every playbook—trying to shape his defense team, subpoena Cassie’s private writings, and keep that assault footage off the record. But will it all hold up when trial kicks off May 2? And in a separate saga of law meets tech, a New York man tries to let an A.I. lawyer represent him… and gets swiftly shut down. We're talking celebrity strategy, legal boundaries, and the wild future of courtroom tech.

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.

Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound

This week, the gavel came down with some side-eye. Trump’s bid to dodge a defamation case from the Exonerated Five? Denied. Meanwhile, Tashera Simmons—first lady of Ruff Ryders past—wins back child support but loses out on the music rights. We’re talking justice, legacy, and how Black folks keep fighting for what’s rightfully ours. From respect to residuals.

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Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.

Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound

We’re talking about legacy, labor, and control—on every level. Wendy Williams, once the queen of daytime talk, is now facing a judge who allegedly told her she’s done. But is that the court’s call to make? And in Texas, a new law says child support should start from conception—raising big questions about who carries the cost of parenthood before birth. From Black women’s autonomy to reproductive justice in red states, this episode is all about who’s allowed to thrive, and who’s being told to sit down.

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.

Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.

Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Music license: Epidemic Sound

Kandi Burruss said "you not finna blame me PERSONALLY" and countersues her Blaze Steakhouse landlord. And Trump’s back on his "dictator for a day" talk—but is it still a joke and could he really get a 3rd term in office? Eboni and Dustin unpack the lawsuits, the laws, and what all this mess really means. Tap in.

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.

Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.

Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Music license: Epidemic Sound

Cassie is naming names. No more Victim 1 — she’s testifying in Diddy’s upcoming sex trafficking trial, out loud and in full. Meanwhile, Young Thug just barely dodged a probation violation over a social media post that had prosecutors heated. Eboni and Dustin break down what Cassie’s testimony could mean for Diddy’s defense and what kind of legal leash Thug is really on. Get into it.

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.

Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.

Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Music license: Epidemic Sound

Actor Jesse Williams gets his kids'...heathcare. Donald Trump is testing his limits with the courts on his heels. This episode gets into the specifics of divorce and why Jesse Williams was seeking FULL custody of his children's heathcare. Eboni and Dustin break down just what is at stake and what the ramifications MIGHT be if Trump is held in contempt of court. Get into it.

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.

Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.

Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Music license: Epidemic Sound

Lawsuits, paternity suits, thieves in suits, OH MY! Anthony Edwards' latest legal battles regarding paternity and his exes, and Black voters of Louisiana using their collective power to fight for their representation and rights... Eboni and Dustin dig IN!

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.

Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.

Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Music license: Epidemic Sound