The Minstrel Show is the second studio album by Little Brother. The album was highly anticipated and touted as a probable breakthrough for the group, even before its release. The title is a reference to the minstrel shows that were popular in America during the 19th century. Its features include Yahzarah, Elzhi, and singer Daren Brockington. The album charted at #56 on the Billboard top 200 and sold over 18,000 copies in its first week, which was a lower number than anticipated by both fans and critics. It was released amongst lots of controversy, including their label Atlantic Records refusing to release any further promotional singles or records. The album has a running concept based on a fictional television network called “UBN” (U Black Niggas Network), which is a satire of stereotypical programs and advertisements.