Joe and Jada - Mya talks NEW ALBUM ‘Retrospect,’ Brandy & Monica tour, vegan lifestyle & male gold diggers

Maya, the Grammy-winning R&B icon, drops her 10th studio album 'Retrospect' amid a candid conversation with Joe and Jada about the brutal realities of fame, independence, and authenticity. She reveals the shocking truth behind her vegan lifestyle—how she discovered animal cruelty in fashion, makeup, and home goods, not just food—and admits she tried veganism for just hours before abandoning it, calling processed vegan food 'cardboard.' Her journey to independence, driven by her parents' entrepreneurial spirit, allowed her to own her masters and control her career, but she warns that the grind is exhausting: she's seen 80-year-old legends still touring, their bodies breaking down, while younger artists face the same pressure. She exposes the hidden cost of fame—expectations to support entire communities, even when it's not sustainable—and shares a jaw-dropping story of a wealthy female friend whose boyfriend broke up with her after she paid for everything, revealing a disturbing rise in male gold diggers. Despite the strain, Maya remains fiercely proud of her legacy, her artistry, and her ability to stay true to herself in an industry that demands conformity.