Uncensored

Anthony Anderson opens up about growing up in Compton, chasing Hollywood dreams and more. 

Blair Underwood strips away the Hollywood shine; confronting battles with stereotypes.

Keke opens up about how she once envisioned her child's father, Darius Jackson, as her future husband. She imagined a life that felt stable and aligned, only for things to unravel publicly when Jackson criticized the outfit she wore to a Usher concert. Keke said she proudly showed off her "Jessica Rabbit" curves in the Givenchy dress and even asked her friend for assurance about the outfit. 

T-Boz opens up about the impact of her health on her personal and professional life. She shares the struggles she faced growing up, including the physical pain and emotional toll of living with a chronic illness. T-Boz's candid reflections will resonate with many who have faced adversity, offering a message of hope and strength. 

Shaunie Henderson explores the truth behind basketball wives, her divorce from Shaq, rebuilding life with five kids, and finding unexpected love and purpose as a First Lady. 

Tiny Harris opens up about her rise from Atlanta girl to Xscape star and the fame that followed; discussing the highs and lows of life with T.I.; balancing marriage, motherhood, music, and finding her own identity along the way. 

Being born into gospel music royalty sounds glamorous, but for Kierra Sheard, it came with a mountain of expectations. The pressure to live up to a legendary name while forging her own path is at the heart of her story. This episode goes beyond the stage persona to dig into the serious personal struggles that shaped her. Sheard is candid about the immense strain she was under, particularly when her mother faced a terrifying health crisis that nearly ended her life. 

You've laughed with Rickey Smiley for years… but you've never heard him like this. From the jokes that made him a household name to the real-life moments that shaped the man behind the mic, he opens up about his journey, loss, purpose, and everything in between. 

Laz Alonso‘s path to Hollywood is the kind of story that doesn't follow the expected route. Born and raised in Washington D.C. to Cuban immigrant parents, he graduated from Howard University's School of Business, then went straight to Wall Street as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch. Not exactly the standard acting origin story.

Wood Harris has spent over thirty years moving between projects with a consistency that doesn't always get its due. The Chicago West Side native got his start in Above the Rim alongside Tupac Shakur in 1994, held his own in Remember the Titans opposite Denzel Washington in 2000, and then landed the role that defined him: Avon Barksdale in The Wire, the Baltimore drug kingpin whose controlled, deliberate menace became one of the defining performances of the HBO era. He's been alongside Michael B. Jordan through all three Creed films as trainer Tony "Little Duke" Burton. 

Wendy Raquel Robinson grew up in South Central Los Angeles, which meant navigating gang culture from an early age before dance and acting pulled her toward a different path. That contrast, between the environment she came from and the career she built, is at the center of her Uncensored episode.Most people know Robinson as Principal Regina "Piggy" Grier from The Steve Harvey Show, a role she held for six seasons on The WB, or as sports agent Tasha Mack across the long run of The Game. Those are comedy parts, and Robinson has been consistently nominated and eventually won an NAACP Image Award for her work in the genre. But the Uncensored format gives her room to talk about the setbacks that don't make it into the highlight reel, the parts of the journey that don't fit neatly into the success story version.

Tevin Campbell describes growing up in the spotlight as a child star, talks about being only 12 when he signed his record deal, working with star producers like Quincy Jones and Babyface, and releasing hits like "Can We Talk" and "I'm Ready."

Marques Houston recalls his journey as a multi-talented entertainer, from joining the group Immature at 8, to his extensive career with 13 albums, and his acting roles in movies and TV shows.

Emmy Award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph shines every week on the hit series "Abbott Elementary," but this original Dreamgirl was a star way before that; she's uncensored as she details her illustrious career, from Broadway to Hollywood.

Eric Benét discusses the ups and downs of his career as a Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, and how he had a record deal with his sister before starting his solo career with his debut album, "True to Myself."

Actress Meagan Good, known and loved for her characters in favorite television shows and films, reveals lessons learned from 30 years in Hollywood and how she manifests the roles of her dreams.

Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Wayne is uncensored in a special sit-down interview with Missy Elliott to talk about growing up in New Orleans, signing his first record deal as a child, and starting his own Young Money Entertainment record label.

Vivica A. Fox sits down with LisaRaye McCoy to talk about her journey in Hollywood; Vivica is sincere as explains how she became a powerhouse actress, director and producer.

Rapper Ja Rule dominated the charts under the notorious Murder Inc. Records label; he is sincere about his journey from being a hustler in Queens to becoming a hip hop artist.

Ginuwine is uncensored as he details creating his platinum selling albums, working through grief at the height of his career, and going viral in the age of social media. He is known for his hit records like Differences, In Those Jeans, and Pony.

Jasmine Guy is loved for her portrayal of Whitley Gilbert on the beloved sitcom, "A Different World"; she opens up as she explains her 30 year journey as a performer is bigger than one role.

Gospel singer and actress Tamela Mann is known for her soul-stirring performances and uplifting spirit; she's uncensored as she shares her journey from humble beginnings to Grammy-winning success, with stories of faith, family, and resilience.

Actor, singer, and author Christian Keyes is uncensored as he shares his journey from a troubled childhood in foster care to Hollywood success.

Leon discusses his 40-year journey as an actor, playing iconic roles in award-winning series like "The Temptations" and films including "Waiting to Exhale," "Cool Runnings" and "The Five Heartbeats."

Singer Raz B, former teen heartthrob as a member of the platinum-selling boy band B2K, reflects on his rise to fame, struggles with the music industry, and getting the group back together once again.

Irv Gotti rises from Hollis DJ to A&R at Def Jam and founder of his own record label; he discusses his journey creating Murder Inc. Records, fighting to launch hip-hop stars, and becoming a force in music, film and television.

Kandi Burruss delves uncensored into her journey to becoming an award-winning singer, songwriter, reality star, and entrepreneur.

LeToya Luckett is uncensored as she discusses her rise from girl group stardom to solo success, including her chart-topping albums, acting in hit television series, and the joys of motherhood.

Pooch Hall, the Brockton boxer turned actor, fought his way from adversity to Hollywood fame; Pooch is Uncensored as he delves into his rise, from a troubled past to iconic roles in shows like The Game and Ray Donovan.

Dapper Dan is uncensored as he reveals tales of outfitting hustlers turned trendsetters and crafting iconic looks for hip-hop legends; his journey from street life to high fashion is a saga of style and innovation.

Platinum-selling R&B singer Keyshia Cole is known and loved for her transparency and authenticity; she has shared her life with the world through top-selling albums and highly rated television shows; now, she's back with much more to say.

Stevie J breaks down why there should be no discussion of '90s R&B and hip-hop without mentioning his name; most known for his iconic appearances on reality TV, Stevie J also produced a long list of musical hits during his run with Bad Boy Records.

Southern rapper Master P grows his "No Limit" brand to one of the most successful independent labels in the music industry, emerging a millionaire before the age of 30 thanks to his emphasis on ownership, generational wealth, and philanthropy.

Actor Taye Diggs makes his Broadway debut in 1994, then becomes a heartthrob in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back."

Actress and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield discusses starring in classic films and taking her talents behind the camera to direct some of television's most popular shows.

Whether he's with Goodie Mob, Gnarls Barkley, or just CeeLo Green, the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist is a master of creativity and reinvention.

Grammy award winning singer Erica Campbell is best known for being one half of the gospel duo Mary Mary, but she's getting uncensored to discuss growing up in a faith filled family along with the highs and lows of striking out on her own.

Trina never planned to be a rapper, but she has 20 year's worth of hits that prove it was meant to be; Trina gets "Uncensored" to talk about life after losing her biggest supporter and playing the game by her own rules.  

From Broadway to the box office, Loretta Devine details her illustrious career in Hollywood which includes more than 100 roles in films and series like Dreamgirls, Waiting to Exhale, This Christmas, Grey's Anatomy, Blackish, and more.

Six-time Grammy Award winning gospel artist BeBe Winans is one of the industry's first true crossover artists. He's best known for his work as a gospel duo with his sister, but his talents are seen across genres in music and on screen.

Tommy Davidson's comedic genius has been seen across film and television for more than 30 years; he began his career performing stand-up in D.C. clubs before starring in television shows and films.  

The life of comic actress Kym Whitley ("Next Friday," "Young & Hungry," "Sparks" and "Deliver Us From Eva").

Grammy Award-winning producer and rapper Swizz Beatz has been known for his music since he was a child; he was just a teenager when he began producing hit records for the Ruff Ryders music label, including Eve, The Lox, and his close friend DMX.

Anthony Hamilton's soulful upbringing can be heard in his music; he began in his church choir and now he is a Grammy Award-winning artist.

An Emmy-nominated actress who has worked for more than three decades; best known for her roles in "Greenleaf," "A Thin Line Between Love & Hate," and "The Josephine Baker Story."

After almost 35 years of acting and singing, Raven tells stories from behind the camera.

Grammy nominated rapper Jeezy used his talent along with his passion for business to take his life and his music from the streets to mainstream; he began his career in 2001; 20 years later, his music has helped him pursue his true purpose in life.

Larenz Tate, best known for his role as the smooth talking, poet-reciting Darius Lovehall from the cult classic film,"Love Jones."

Tyrese Gibson, R&B singer, songwriter, actor, author, television producer and model.

A retrospective look around some of the favorites such as Tamar Braxton, LisaRaye McCoy, Nia Long, LaLa Anthony, Niecy Nash, Tisha Campbell, K. Michelle, and more.

Reliving some of the most scandalous moments ever confessed from NeNe Leaks, LisaRaye McCoy, Charlamagne The God, Le'Andria Johnson, Lamar Odom and more.

The lives of celebrated individuals, including firsthand accounts of their road to stardom.

A look into the life of Black Hollywood.

Success can be a long journey.

Media mogul Mona Scott Young proves she's not to be underestimated in her male-dominated field.

Donnie McClurkin has made his mark on the world as a multi-award winning gospel singer, minister and actor.

"Love Calls" singer Kem is a three time Grammy-nominated artist; his journey to success wasn't easy; he struggled with addiction and homelessness before using music to help him find his way through.

Growing up in the Bronx during the '80s crack epidemic; Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma had a tumultuous childhood.

Four-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Marsha Ambrosius formed the group Floetry with a childhood friend, releasing hit records like "Say Yes" and "Floetic" before starting her solo career in 2011.

Born and raised in Compton, Lisa Leslie saw basketball as a way out.

Acting since the age of three, Jaleel White quickly stole the show on the classic sitcom "Family Matters," turning what was meant to be one guest appearance into an iconic starring role.

Growing up in South Central in the 80s and 90s, Tiffany Haddish saw more than her fair share of violence both outside and within the home. Even before she was a teenager, Tiffany dealt with everything from teen bullying, to being in a nearly fatal car accident with her family that caused her mother to suffer brain trauma, to being put in foster care away from the rest of her siblings. Despite this, Tiffany persisted in her comedy career dreams and has now experienced a meteoritic rise as Hollywood's funniest foul-mouthed diva.