A powerful community tribute to Malcolm‑Jamal Warner—anchored by Candace Kelley, Troy W. Harris Jr., and Layne Fontes—centers on the legacy Malcolm insisted we carry: that in 2025, new media lets us shape our own narrative. The conversation spans authenticity, code‑switching, cultural impact, and collective healing, with moving appearances from actor Lamman Rucker and Isaac Hayes III (Fanbase). Rucker recalls 40 years of brotherhood, stage work, and the discipline behind Malcolm’s artistry—from the National Black Theatre Festival to late‑night poetry sets. Isaac shares how Malcolm’s example—fitness, stretching, and integrity—quietly mentored him and why platforms like Not All Hood are vital for Black storytelling and ownership. The team revisits viral Buteco jam sessions where Malcolm lived on the bass, plus memories from press runs (Sway, Breakfast Club), and live callers reflect on why the Cosby era felt like home. This episode is part celebration, part blueprint: take the mic, build platforms, and program the algorithm with love, excellence, and truth. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Not All Hood (NAH) podcast takes a look at the lived experiences and

identities of Black people in America. Infused with pop culture, music,

and headlining news, the show addresses the evolution, exhilaration, and

triumphs of being rooted in a myriad of versions of Black America.

 

Hosted by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Candace O.Kelley

 

Executive Producer: Layne Fontes

Producer & Creative Director: Troy W. Harris, Jr.