James Brown really had a life, didn't he? When you look at his career as an entertainer, you see a pioneer in music. But when you examine his marriages, relationships, and the families he created, you might learn a lot more. On this episode of Aisle Tell You What, we are discussing his marriages to wives Velma Warren, Deidre Jenkins, Adrienne Rodriguez, and Tomi Rae Hynie.

TW: abuse, domestic violence

References & Resources: To learn more about these couples, look into the following:

• The One: The Life and Music of James Brown by R.J. Smith - https://bit.ly/3NfWiQt

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