Uncensored
In its first season, Uncensored dives deep into the lives of these pop culture figures with the secrets, stories and scoop from the icons themselves. They speak directly and candidly about their personal triumphs and successes, the obstacles and challenges they have faced, and the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives and careers. No topic is off limits as they discuss issues relevant to today's national dialogue such as race relations, drugs and violence, and sexual harassment.
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Tiffany Haddish
Aired: Feb 18, 2018Growing 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.
- Episode 2: Tamar Braxton
Aired: Feb 25, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 3: Rick Ross
Aired: Mar 4, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 4: Nia Long
Aired: Mar 11, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 5: Charlemagne Tha God
Aired: Mar 18, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 6: Le'Andria Johnson
Aired: Mar 25, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 7: NeNe Leakes
Aired: Apr 8, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 8: La La Anthony
Aired: Apr 15, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 9: Snoop Dogg
Aired: Apr 22, 2018No summary available.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Nick Cannon
Aired: Oct 7, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 2: K. Michelle
Aired: Oct 14, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 3: Tichina Arnold
Aired: Oct 21, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 4: Lil Rel
Aired: Oct 28, 2018No summary available.
- Episode 5: Fantasia
Aired: Mar 3, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 6: Tami Roman
Aired: Mar 10, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 7: D.L. Hughley
Aired: Mar 17, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 8: Jermaine Dupri
Aired: Mar 24, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 9: Tasha Smith
Aired: Mar 31, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 10: Ne-Yo
Aired: Apr 7, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 11: Naturi Naughton
Aired: Apr 14, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 12: Kirk Franklin
Aired: Apr 21, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 13: Tisha Campbell
Aired: Oct 6, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 14: Tyra Banks
Aired: Oct 13, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 15: LisaRaye McCoy
Aired: Oct 20, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 16: Lamar Odom
Aired: Oct 27, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 17: Niecy Nash
Aired: Nov 3, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 18: Faith Evans
Aired: Nov 10, 2019No summary available.
- Episode 19: Paul Patton
Aired: Nov 17, 2019No summary available.
Season 3
- Episode 1: Larenz Tate
Aired: Sep 6, 2020Larenz Tate, best known for his role as the smooth talking, poet-reciting Darius Lovehall from the cult classic film,"Love Jones."
- Episode 2: Tyrese
Aired: Sep 13, 2020Tyrese Gibson, R&B singer, songwriter, actor, author, television producer and model.
- Episode 3: Eve
Aired: Sep 20, 2020No summary available.
- Episode 4: Yandy Smith-harris
Aired: Sep 27, 2020No summary available.
- Episode 5: Jenifer Lewis
Aired: Oct 4, 2020No summary available.
- Episode 6: Debbie Allen
Aired: Oct 11, 2020No summary available.
- Episode 7: Omari Hardwick
Aired: Oct 18, 2020No summary available.
- Episode 8: Bonus Episode: Black Girl Magic
Aired: Oct 25, 2020A 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.
- Episode 9: Bonus Episode: Scandals
Aired: Nov 1, 2020Reliving some of the most scandalous moments ever confessed from NeNe Leaks, LisaRaye McCoy, Charlamagne The God, Le'Andria Johnson, Lamar Odom and more.
- Episode 10: Bonus Episode: Hip Hop
Aired: Nov 8, 2020The lives of celebrated individuals, including firsthand accounts of their road to stardom.
- Episode 11: Bonus Episode: Black Hollywood
Aired: Nov 15, 2020A look into the life of Black Hollywood.
- Episode 12: Bonus Episode: Big Break
Aired: Nov 22, 2020Success can be a long journey.
- Episode 13: Teddy Riley
Aired: Mar 21, 2021No summary available.
- Episode 14: Mona Scott-young
Aired: Mar 28, 2021Media mogul Mona Scott Young proves she's not to be underestimated in her male-dominated field.
- Episode 15: Donnie Mcclurkin
Aired: Apr 4, 2021Donnie McClurkin has made his mark on the world as a multi-award winning gospel singer, minister and actor.
- Episode 16: Kem
Aired: Apr 11, 2021"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.
- Episode 17: Remy Ma
Aired: Apr 18, 2021Growing up in the Bronx during the '80s crack epidemic; Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma had a tumultuous childhood.
- Episode 18: Marsha Ambrosius
Aired: Apr 25, 2021Four-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.
- Episode 19: Lisa Leslie
Aired: May 2, 2021Born and raised in Compton, Lisa Leslie saw basketball as a way out.
- Episode 20: Jaleel White
Aired: May 9, 2021Acting 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.
- Episode 21: DMX
Aired: May 16, 2021No summary available.
Season 4
- Episode 1: Loretta Devine
Aired: Aug 29, 2021From 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.
- Episode 2: BeBe Winans
Aired: Sep 5, 2021Six-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.
- Episode 3: Tommy Davidson
Aired: Sep 12, 2021Tommy 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.
- Episode 4: Kym Whitley
Aired: Sep 19, 2021The life of comic actress Kym Whitley ("Next Friday," "Young & Hungry," "Sparks" and "Deliver Us From Eva").
- Episode 5: Swizz Beatz
Aired: Sep 26, 2021Grammy 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.
- Episode 6: Anthony Hamilton
Aired: Oct 3, 2021Anthony 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.
- Episode 7: Lynn Whitfield
Aired: Oct 10, 2021An 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."
- Episode 8: Raven-Symone
Aired: Oct 17, 2021After almost 35 years of acting and singing, Raven tells stories from behind the camera.
- Episode 9: Jeezy
Aired: Oct 24, 2021Grammy 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.
Season 5
- Episode 1: Keyshia Cole
Aired: Mar 6, 2022Platinum-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.
- Episode 2: Stevie J
Aired: Mar 13, 2022Stevie 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.
- Episode 3: Master P
Aired: Mar 20, 2022Southern 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.
- Episode 4: Taye Diggs
Aired: Mar 27, 2022Actor Taye Diggs makes his Broadway debut in 1994, then becomes a heartthrob in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back."
- Episode 5: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Aired: Apr 3, 2022Actress 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.
- Episode 6: CeeLo
Aired: Apr 10, 2022Whether 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.
- Episode 7: Erica Campbell
Aired: Apr 17, 2022Grammy 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.
- Episode 8: Trina
Aired: Apr 24, 2022Trina 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.
- Episode 9: Kadeem Hardison
Aired: Sep 25, 2022No summary available.
- Episode 10: Keisha Knight Pulliam
Aired: Oct 2, 2022No summary available.
- Episode 11: Tyson Beckford
Aired: Oct 9, 2022No summary available.
- Episode 12: Garcelle Beauvais
Aired: Oct 16, 2022No summary available.
- Episode 13: KeKe Wyatt
Aired: Oct 23, 2022No summary available.
- Episode 14: Mario Van Peebles
Aired: Oct 30, 2022No summary available.
- Episode 15: Deon Cole
Aired: Nov 6, 2022No summary available.
Season 6
- Episode 1: Tevin Campbell
Aired: Apr 2, 2023Tevin 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."
- Episode 2: Marques Houston
Aired: Apr 9, 2023Marques 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.
- Episode 3: Sheryl Lee Ralph
Aired: Apr 16, 2023Emmy 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.
- Episode 4: Eric Benét
Aired: Apr 23, 2023Eric 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."
- Episode 5: Meagan Good
Aired: Apr 30, 2023Actress 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.
- Episode 6: Lil Wayne
Aired: May 7, 2023Grammy 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.
- Episode 7: Vivica A. Fox
Aired: Mar 3, 2024Vivica 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.
- Episode 8: Ja Rule
Aired: Mar 10, 2024Rapper 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.
- Episode 9: Ginuwine
Aired: Mar 17, 2024Ginuwine 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.
- Episode 10: Jasmine Guy
Aired: Mar 24, 2024Jasmine 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.
- Episode 11: Tamela Mann
Aired: Mar 31, 2024Gospel 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.
- Episode 12: Christian Keyes
Aired: Apr 7, 2024Actor, singer, and author Christian Keyes is uncensored as he shares his journey from a troubled childhood in foster care to Hollywood success.
- Episode 13: Leon Robinson
Aired: Apr 14, 2024Leon 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."
- Episode 14: Raz-B
Aired: Apr 21, 2024Singer 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.
- Episode 15: Irv Gotti
Aired: Apr 28, 2024Irv 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.
- Episode 16: Kandi Burruss
Aired: Jul 7, 2024Kandi Burruss delves uncensored into her journey to becoming an award-winning singer, songwriter, reality star, and entrepreneur.
- Episode 17: Letoya Luckett
Aired: Jul 14, 2024LeToya 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.
- Episode 18: Pooch Hall
Aired: Jul 21, 2024Pooch 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.
- Episode 19: Dapper Dan
Aired: Jul 28, 2024Dapper 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.
Season 7
- Episode 1: Anthony Anderson
Aired: Feb 19, 2026Anthony Anderson opens up about growing up in Compton, chasing Hollywood dreams and more.
- Episode 2: Blair Underwood
Aired: Feb 26, 2026Blair Underwood strips away the Hollywood shine; confronting battles with stereotypes.
- Episode 3: Keke Palmer
Aired: Mar 5, 2026Keke 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.
- Episode 4: Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins
Aired: Mar 12, 2026T-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.
- Episode 5: Shaunie Henderson
Aired: Mar 19, 2026Shaunie 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.
- Episode 6: Tameka "Tiny" Harris
Aired: Mar 26, 2026Tiny 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.
- Episode 7: Kierra Sheard
Aired: Apr 2, 2026Being 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.
- Episode 8: Marlo Hampton
Aired: Apr 9, 2026No summary available.
- Episode 9: Rickey Smiley
Aired: Apr 16, 2026You'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.
- Episode 10: Laz Alonso
Aired: Apr 23, 2026Laz 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.
- Episode 11: Wood Harris
Aired: Apr 30, 2026Wood 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.
- Episode 12: Wendy Raquel Robinson
Aired: May 7, 2026Wendy 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.