
Welcome to Melanin Mysteries True crime with a twist of truth, tea, and a touch of comedy — but never at the victim’s expense or the tragedy's discussed. We cover real-life cases affecting Black and Brown communities with raw honesty, unfiltered commentary, and just the right amount of sass. We laugh to keep from crying. Sensitive ears beware: This podcast is unapologetically real, occasionally ex... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | a year ago |
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Whewww baby… Dexter “Sosa” Hussy done slid his way right into the Snitch Hall of Fame, and we’re unpacking EVERY messy detail. This man was out here moving like he forgot the streets take notes — and the cousins? Oh, they BEEN waiting on this file.
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In this week’s episode, we’re diving head-first into the tragic and chaotic case of Sherri Jackson and DeCarlo Bennett — a story full of red flags, heartbreak, and the kind of relationship danger we do not play about. Buckle up, cousins, because this... more
Cousins… we’re spinning the block on one of our earlier cases today. Y’all been in our DMs asking if we ever covered Clarence & Carman Jenkins — YES baby, we sure did. And since some of y’all missed it (or need a refresher), we’re bringing it back fo... more
Harlem’s “Mister Untouchable” done snitched his way into history, y’all. Nicky Barnes went from kingpin to the feds’ favorite tattletale, and we’re breaking down EVERY petty detail. Tap in, cousins — this one is messy.
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Willie has to grow on me. Aside from mispronouncing names he reads remedial period🤣🤣and the man definitely has PTSD from BV every episode he slides that in some way somehow. I want you to go talk to the lady about whoever scarred you with BV! Content is great and not repetitive of other black true crime, a lot of these melanated unalivers I’ve never heard of..love yall mean it❤️
I Love this podcast!!! I work from home I listen to ya’ll daily trying to catch up. Ya’ll get me through my day. I love you guy’s chemistry and if no don’t care what you say
was a person it will be you Willie. I love keep up the good work
I’m a Navy veteran and Midwest native (From Chicago and now living in Austin, TX). I love listening to you guys especially Willie and his mispronunciations😆. If you ever host a meetup in the south, I’m there!
I don’t know how I just found this podcast last week. I’m an avid podcast listener and search for Black true crime content pretty frequently. Y’all never popped up on my radar. Idk how I found y’all but I’m glad I did. The chemistry is awesome and I love the storytelling style.
It’s the woman from the Garage Podcast I’m binging it know and she was praising the guy and how it was a blessing for him to be moving into transition housing
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Content focuses on true crime narratives that highlight real-life cases impacting Black and Brown communities, offering a blend of humor and raw honesty. The hosts provide unfiltered commentary while emphasizing the importance of the stories told, ensuring they are shared with integrity and sensitivity to the victims. Notable topics include the exploration of tragic relationships and the complexities of loyalty, snitching, and the societal issues surrounding crime. The comedic elements intertwined with serious themes allow for engagement while maintaining respect for the gravity of the cases discussed.
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Melanin Mysteries launched a year ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Melanin Mysteries include:
1. Buddha Badass
2. Jaquavia Jackson
3. Taylor Jones
4. Tamela Brockes
5. Ricky Jackson
6. Kadejah Brown
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