Yung Miami is trending weekly since the debut of her podcast, Caresha Please. The 28-year-old City Girl member hosts her own show on Revolt, a network owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, who she’s currently dating. She’s interviewed Diddy, her City Girl group member JT, self-proclaimed hot girl Meg Thee Stallion, “Icy” rapper Saweetie, and Kevin Gates thus far. Since the podcast’s debut, she and her subjects have been viral memes and clips spread across all social media platforms. Views are in the millions per episode. And now, she has her sights set on taking the daytime talk show and/or podcast space by storm.
In an interview with XXL, the south Florida native was asked what her next goals in terms of elevating her interview skills. “I want to take it to the next level,” she answered. “I’m dreaming big. I want to go to the highest of the highest. I want to be the Black Oprah.” On how the show came together, she says it was due to fans’ requests because of her continued viral moments.
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“People just loving to hear me talk, you know? Whenever I talk or whenever I go on [Instagram] Live, it go viral,” she explained. “One day I was talking with Diddy and he was like, ‘Yeah, [you] should do a podcast. It would be good for you,’ and that’s how it came out. It was just a conversation of me just always going viral off the way I talk and the engagement that I used to get off of Instagram Live.”
While she has fans, many are perplexed by her “Black Oprah” statement. Social media users are going crazy with their reactions.
We know girl
Others knew exactly what she meant. And for some, that’s all that matters.
History-making
Others joined in on the jokes, noting it’s an impossible feat. It’s good to see some not take things too literal.
Let’s explain it all
Others came to her defense. Knowing Miami’s lingo, it’s easy for her diehard fans to dissect what she’s truly trying to convey.
She could be a comedian
Miami is known for going viral, and many consider her to be a comic of sorts. After the “Black Oprah” comment, some say she should take her show on the road.
Where’s the love?
Some took offense to the comment. Oprah’s accomplishments and contributions to Black culture and the world are unmatched.
Can she see?
Oprah is Black. Enough said.
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