Sports agent Nicole Lynn joins Jemele to discuss becoming the first black woman to ever represent a top-5 pick in the 2019 NFL draft and also just the third woman ever in the draft’s 83-year history to rep a first rounder. She shares the story of how she landed New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, the third overall pick, as a client. She also discusses how she manages the different challenges she faces as a black female sports agent, and what it’s like working for Lil Wayne’s Young Money Sports.

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Historic hitmaker Teddy Riley joins Jemele for a deep dive into his origin story. He discusses what encouraged him to pursue music, how his career almost never happened because of an early drug arrest as a teenager, and how he came up with “New Jack Swing.” Having produced both Michael Jackson and Prince, Teddy also shares his insight into their rivalry and creative genius. Plus, he settles the debate about which was the better album: Thriller or Off The Wall?

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Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams joins Jemele to discuss why the show has resonated with people for so long, and what he’s learned from Grey’s creator Shonda Rhimes. Jesse also discusses his deep involvement in activism, why it’s important to him and whether he worried his passion for social justice issues would cost him Hollywood opportunities. 

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R&B legend Johnny Gill joins Jemele to discuss his new album “Game Changer II,” and why he’s excelled at making classic love songs. He also discusses the latest conflict within New Edition, and why he believes the iconic group will eventually reunite. 

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Actress Deborah Joy Winans joins Jemele to discuss the new season of her hit television show, “Greenleaf.” She also discusses why she chose acting over singing, despite growing up in a famous gospel family and shares the incredible story of how Oprah Winfrey discovered her.

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Actor David Oyelowo joins Jemele to discuss his new movie, ‘Don’t Let Go,’ a supernatural thriller that hits theaters on August 30th. David also discusses how he’s handled playing historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr, and Tuskegee airman Joe “Lightning” Little. He also shares the story of his royal lineage.

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Hip hop legend Luther Campbell joins Jemele to discuss his music, life, career and passions, which include sports and politics. Jemele and Luke dive into how 2 Live Crew’s landmark Supreme Court case impacted the conversation about free speech. Luke also discusses 2 Live Crew’s bitter breakup, offers thoughts on the Democratic presidential field and explains why there should be a black-owned sports network.

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Robin Thede, creator and star of the new HBO sketch series ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show,’ joins Jemele to discuss why she specifically created a comedy show for only black women, and why she believes black women in comedy often are treated as invisible. She also shares her dream list of black women she’d like to see perform in sketches on her show, and explains what life was like growing up in a trailer park in Iowa.

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The multi-talented Raphael Saadiq joins Jemele to discuss his new album Jimmy Lee, his first solo project in eight years. Raphael also discusses what it was like touring with Prince at 19 years old, and the breakup of his revolutionary R & B band Tony! Toni! Tone! Plus, he shares the backstory behind some of his most iconic love songs.

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Hip-hop artist Vince Staples joins Jemele live from Capitol Music Group's 6th annual Capitol Congress music event to discuss his upcoming project, “The Vince Staples Show.” Vince also discusses his upbringing in Long Beach, and what led him to a rap career, even though he had never listened to Jay-Z, Nas or many other rap legends before he began performing. He also shares candid opinions on why he didn’t like Kobe Bryant as a basketball player, and why he doesn’t believe Tupac’s “Dear Mama” wouldn’t be a hit in present day. 

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