We Playin' Spades

Wassam Baby! This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome New Orleans icons Juvenile and Mannie Fresh to the backyard. The Cash Money duo pull up with that undeniable bounce—reminiscing on the days of cookin’ up platinum in the studio, making the world say “Ha,” and changing the sound of the South forever. Juvenile reminds us why Back That Azz Up is still the cookout anthem of all cookout anthems, w...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome social media superstar Ari Fletcher and celebrity stylist Arrogant Tae to the backyard. Friends since high school back in Chicago, Ari and Tae bring that Windy City slick talk, as they swap stories about loyalty, hustle and the price of staying real on the internet, when everyone has something to say. Tae reminds everyone why he’s crowned the king of 50-i...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee welcome their Wild N’ Out colleague and 85 South star Karlous Miller to the backyard. The hilariously ornery standup and actor doesn’t hold back – everything from sharing the stage with unfunny people, not lending money to friends, and jumping into relationships when the time ain’t right. Karlous and his partner, comedian Chris “Sett It Off” Jones, also spit some...

It’s a spicy one on We Playin’ Spades this week, because we’ve got breakout stars of Love Island USA, Nic Vansteenberghe and Taylor Williams in the backyard! Our hosts Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee drill the new besties on island beefs, spinning the block on old flames, and life after reality TV. Nick gives the Island boys some veteran wisdom on dealing with overnight fame, and we’re introduced to Nic’s alter ego, Marcel. A...

Pull out the fancy lawn chairs because we’ve got real music royalty blessing the backyard this week on We Playin’ Spades! R&B legends Charlie Wilson and El DeBarge join Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee to dive deep into their impressive careers and catalogs, all with a little bit of falsetto along the way. Charlie spills the tea about friendly rivalries with Earth, Wind & Fire, helping write “Computer Love,” and the ef...

It’s a family affair this week on We Playin’ Spades, because Atlanta’s own O.G. YouTubers Emmanuel and Phillip Hudson hit the Backyard Boogie to show off their homegrown spades skills in front of Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee. The hilarious brothers sit down at the turquoise table to break down some of their first viral hits, that one time they faked their own deaths, and explain what had happened when they bought those col...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, we’re crying laughing with one of brilliant behind-the-scenes minds from Wild N’ Out. Comedian and writer Tyler Chronicles squares up against Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee in the Backyard Boogie. Tyler dives deep into his comedy GOATS, some questionable O.G advice and bombing in front of college kids. Plus, he gets some serious side-eye from Courtney for standing on business when it comes to ...

This week on We Playin’ Spades, it’s giving jokes and joy as viral sensation Pretty Vee slides through the backyard for a couple of rounds of laughs and spades slaps with Nick and Courtney. From dating industry dudes to navigating the pressures of plastic surgery in the public eye, Pretty Vee keeps it silly, soulful and seriously unserious in the best way. She dishes on her mom's vision for her future, the moment she first...

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...