Ex factor
Former lames Justin Bettis and Maurice Smith, from Philadelphia, reveal why they put their split behfind them to host a new podcast that makes sure black queer voices are heard
Words Thomas Stichbury
SPEAKING OUT: Justin, left, and Maurice
What makes your podcast Category Is… stand out from the crowd?
Maurice: We’re black. We’re gay. We’re intelligent without being pretentious. We can talk about everything, from dating woes to Donald Trump, from careers goals to Cardi B. Our podcast is different because we speak with unique voices. At the core, we also have a great friendship that has lasted more than 10 years. That chemistry can’t be feigned — and, yes, we happen to be exes.
How did you meet?