Purse First

In this week's episode:For the first time ever, Pierre and Sesali are talking about white women of female rap, including: Iggy Azalea, Bhad Bhabie, Kreayshawn, Tay Money, MariahLynn, and Fergie.For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, they discuss the girls with white moms.They also have a huge announcement about the future of Purse First.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@Badfatblackgirl) and “Prince” Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP). Join our Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes.Follow the show on socials @pursefirstshow

In this week's episode:Sesali and Pierre discuss new singles: “Spend Dat” by Yung Miami and “GOMF” by Latto featuring GloRilla. TS Madison had finally released her sit down interview with Lil Nas X. Does this conversation humanize or hurt our nephew?They recap the impact of Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama tour, which wrapped this monthIs Sexyy Red in a one sided beef with Megan thee Stallion?What actually happened with Ice Spice fighting at McDonald’s?For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, they are diving into the breaking news that Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson have broken up.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@Badfatblackgirl) and “Prince” Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP). Join our Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes.Follow the show on socials @pursefirstshow

In this week's episode:Sesali and Pierre celebrate DreamDoll’s new freestyle “Clockin It”They also recap the rap girls at Coachella including, BIA, Natalie Nunn, and the surprising link up between Sexyy Red and Lizzo.They also touch on Remy Ma’s freestyle that has the internet in a frenzy.Monaleo is recovering and returning to the road to tour. She also posted up on Instagram with fellow Houstonian, Beyoncé.Lil Nas X was granted a mental health diversion program in his ongoing legal battle. Will he come out better on the other side?For this week’s main course, Sesali went to see Moulin Rouge on Broadway, starring Megan Thee Stallion, and she’s giving her honest review of the theater hottie’s performance.For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, Pierre and Sesali talk about Latto’s presence since announcing her pregnancy and the ongoing beef between Remy Ma, her ex Papoose, and his new girlfriend Claressa Shields Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@Badfatblackgirl) and “Prince” Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP). Join our Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes.Follow the show on socials @pursefirstshow

In this week's episode, Sesali and Pierre are in the studio together! They discuss:Sesali’s review of Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama tour after attending a show in person. Is she an underrated performer?JT got to perform with her hometown boyband, Pretty Ricky, in Miami and documented it like a real social media girlie.Whatever happened to the album Nicki Minaj was supposed to drop?Caresha sat down with Charlamagne tha God for an in depth interview about her career and new music. Pierre and Sesali have a lot of thoughts.For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, they wonder about the nature of Caresha’s relationship with Diddy.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@Badfatblackgirl) and “Prince” Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP). Join our Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes.Follow the show on socials @pursefirstshow

In this episode:Bay area legend Kamaiyah made history as the first female rapper to headline the Fox Theater in Oakland. Staying local might be the key to longevity for female rappers.Nicki Minaj claims to be neurodivergent, while Doja Cat admits to a borderline personality disorder diagnosis and Lil Nas X addresses fans after court for a battery charge related to his own alleged mental health crisis. Female rap’s decline is sending the girls overseas. Despite becoming the first female rapper this year to surpass 700 million streams on spotify this year, Doja’s biggest booking yet is in Rwanda for Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Festival. Similarly, industry veteran Lil’ Kim is headlining two shows in Australia, Vivid Sydney and Melbourne's Rising. This is her first time in Australia in 15 years.Has public opinion finally turned against GloRilla? Some are accusing her of being a Pick Me.For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, we are following up on a theory about Doja Cat and congratulating the latest expecting mom in female rap.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and "Prince" Pierre Phipps (PrinceCharmingP).Join our Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes.Follow the show on socials @pursefirstshow

On this episode:The hosts discuss Caresha a.k.a. Yung Miami’s recent solo rollout. The former city girl dropped two singles, “Tea Time” and “News Flash”. Do we see a future for her in music or should she pursue other avenues?Sesali is loving Megan Thee Stallion’s feature verse on Juvenile’s “BBB”. Both she and Pierre are so happy to hear that the Hot Girl Coach is headed to Broadway, becoming the first woman to play Zindler in Moulin Rogue The Musical.In February, for the first time this decade there wasn’t a single female rapper on the Billboard Hot 100. Is this a sign that female rap is officially dead? Are we losing our rappers to their relationships?Da Brat sat down for an interview with Angie Martinez and Sesali is frustrated that the legendary rapper’s sexuality is still the topic of discussion. She and Pierre also discovered that she did prison time in the early aughts.Ice Spice shut down rumors that she was on Ozempic, claiming that depression contributed to her weight loss. Is this a result of her career making a decline?GloRilla’s sister doesn’t understand how the media works and tried to charge the Breakfast Club $5,000 for an interview.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen @badfatblackgirl and "Prince" Pierre Phipps @PrinceCharmingP. Join our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content!Follow us on socials: @PurseFirstShow

In this episode of Purse First:Sexyy Red's sampling of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" caused a stir. Is it a disrespectful take on a legendary song or the Sexyy's playful side at work?Sukihana's socia media presence is strong and multifaceted, Pierre and Sesali put their marketing hats on and suggest some branding moves that could take her Coochie World brand to the next level.Against their will, the hosts provide a couple of updates on Nicki Minaj, since the queen of rap has fully embraced MAGA and several conspiracy theories. During the 2026 Grammys she tweeted about blood rituals and attempted to out the hosts. Nicki claims that her album is delayed while she renegotiates her contract, but Pierre and Sesali doubt there was ever an album. The Barbz are also still active, as they attacked comedian Mike Epps for jokes he made about her affiliation with Trump.On a lighter note, Sesali is very excited about Cardi B's Little Miss Drama tour.For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, the duo discuss Cardi's Super Bowl cameo and breakup. They also talk about Coi Leray's stance that liking pictures on Instagram is cheating.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen @badfatblackgirl and "Prince" Pierre Phipps @PrinceCharmingP. Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!Follow us on socials: @PurseFirstShow

It's our Dirty 30th episode, the Season 3 finale, and the first ever Purse First Best Of the year awards. We are honoring the female and queer rappers that carried this year!

The rap girls stopped beefing to enjoy Halloween and Purse First is not mad at it. RIP Takeoff. Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen and Pierre Phipps. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can get bonus content, like album and music video reviews by supporting us on Patreon.

We're giving Glorilla her flowers, celebrating Baby Tate's Mani/Pedi, running down the women and queer artists nominated for BET Hip Hop Awards, and then giving a history of female rap beefs in the wake of Cardi B vs. JT. Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen and Pierre Phipps. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can get bonus content, like album and music video reviews by supporting us on Patreon.

On this episode we are joined by Bay Area rapper, Lil Kayla. We also discuss GloRilla's new single and visuals, Ice Spice's viral hit "Munch," Gutta K signing to 1501, and Nicki Minaj's MTV Vanguard performance and acceptance.  Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen and Pierre Phipps. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram. You can get bonus content, like album and music video reviews by supporting us on Patreon.

In the Season 3 premiere of Purse First, Pierre and Sesali discuss GloRilla and friends, Nicki Minaj being exposed, Saucy Santana's glow up, HBO's Rap Sh!t, and the rollout and controversy surrounding Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE album. They are joined by Queens native, Dai Burger to talk about creativity and hip-POP. Check out our write ups in ESSENCE and HelloBeautiful! https://www.essence.com/entertainment/how-purse-first-is-breaking-up-the-boys-club-of-hip-hop-commentary/ https://hellobeautiful.com/3664440/sesali-bowen-purse-first-podcast/ Support the show by joining our Patreon! Follow Purse First on Instagram | Twitter

In this episode, Pierre and Sesali address why they've chosen not to cover Megan Thee Stallion's ongoing personal and legal issues with a certain Canadian. We also celebrate her receiving the key to Houston, and talk about what the rap girls wore to the Met Gala.  Make sure you support Purse First at patreon.com/pursefirstshow Follow us on Instagram & Twitter  @pursefirstshow @PrinceCharmingP @BadFatBlackGirl