From his beginnings as a child star, Usher always knew he wanted fame and fortune and believed he had the talent to make it happen, especially under the guidance of his mom, Jonnetta Patton. Hear the story in an all-new Raising Fame

From his beginnings as a child star, Usher always knew he wanted fame and fortune and believed he had the talent to make it happen, especially under the guidance of his mom, Jonnetta Patton. Hear the story in an all-new Raising Fame

Raising Usher

Lucille gave birth to Shaq when she was just 15 years old. But, age did not deter her from being a great mother.

Lucille gave birth to Shaq when she was just 15 years old. But, age did not deter her from being a great mother.

Raising Shaq

Singer-songwriter-producer-actor John Legend earned the moniker of "legend" early in a star-studded musical career. But an unusual and complicated upbringing lies behind this man's epic success.

Singer-songwriter-producer-actor John Legend earned the moniker of "legend" early in a star-studded musical career. But an unusual and complicated upbringing lies behind this man's epic success.

Raising John Legend

Sometimes we don’t realize how much our parents have sacrificed for us. Kevin Durant reflects about how his mom raised both he and his brother.

Sometimes we don’t realize how much our parents have sacrificed for us. Kevin Durant reflects about how his mom raised both he and his brother.

Raising Kevin Durant

Raising teenagers ain’t easy! Diane Barrino-Barber, Fantasia’s mother, details what is was like as a parent when Fantasia became a teen mom. As one herself, she felt defeated and as if there was a generational curse on their family.

Raising teenagers ain’t easy! Diane Barrino-Barber, Fantasia’s mother, details what is was like as a parent when Fantasia became a teen mom. As one herself, she felt defeated and as if there was a generational curse on their family.

Raising Fantasia

Ms. Cloerinda Porter-Ford chose life every day! Though she was born with a degenerative disability, she did not let that stop her from living life. May she rest in eternal peace. Get to know her and Billy Porter in a new way on an all-new episode of Raising Fame

Ms. Cloerinda Porter-Ford chose life every day! Though she was born with a degenerative disability, she did not let that stop her from living life. May she rest in eternal peace. Get to know her and Billy Porter in a new way on an all-new episode of Raising Fame

Raising Billy Porter

Sonya and Lucille sit down with Hall of Fame basketball legend, billionaire businessman, team owner and philanthropist, Magic Johnson and his mom, Christine, who he says shaped him into the legend we've come to love.

Sonya and Lucille sit down with Hall of Fame basketball legend, billionaire businessman, team owner and philanthropist, Magic Johnson and his mom, Christine, who he says shaped him into the legend we've come to love.

Raising Magic Johnson

We probably all remember a kid like Chance in school growing up!  If it weren’t for those curse words and getting into trouble, we may have never gotten to know Chance the Rapper as we do today.

We probably all remember a kid like Chance in school growing up!  If it weren’t for those curse words and getting into trouble, we may have never gotten to know Chance the Rapper as we do today.

Raising Chance The Rapper

Award-winning actress Danielle Brooks and her parents share the extraordinary tale of her rise from a small-town South Carolina girl with big dreams to superstar of stage and screen. Dad marvels, “who knew we had a superstar in our midst.”

Award-winning actress Danielle Brooks and her parents share the extraordinary tale of her rise from a small-town South Carolina girl with big dreams to superstar of stage and screen. Dad marvels, “who knew we had a superstar in our midst.”

Raising Danielle Brooks

He was snubbed by the school he wanted. He was benched by the school he got. Instead of lying down and giving up, Joe Burrow took that chip on his shoulder and hauled it along to a national championship, a Heisman trophy, and a shot at #1 in the NFL draft. Hear his parents’ story of raising the superstar who got knocked down but keeps getting up, and up, and up.

He was snubbed by the school he wanted. He was benched by the school he got. Instead of lying down and giving up, Joe Burrow took that chip on his shoulder and hauled it along to a national championship, a Heisman trophy, and a shot at #1 in the NFL draft. Hear his parents’ story of raising the superstar who got knocked down but keeps getting up, and up, and up.

Raising Joe Burrow

Discover the behind-the-scenes journey of raising fame on TV One's new podcast, "Raising Fame," hosted by Lucille O’Neal and Sonya Curry, mothers of two NBA superstars. Join us as we delve into the lives of celebrities like Usher, John Legend, Magic Johnson, and Fantasia, alongside their parents, who share exclusive insights into their rise to stardom, with commentary that is not available in the television show. Don't miss out on this intimate perspective from the families who shaped their growth.

Discover the behind-the-scenes journey of raising fame on TV One's new podcast, "Raising Fame," hosted by Lucille O’Neal and Sonya Curry, mothers of two NBA superstars. Join us as we delve into the lives of celebrities like Usher, John Legend, Magic Johnson, and Fantasia, alongside their parents, who share exclusive insights into their rise to stardom, with commentary that is not available in the television show. Don't miss out on this intimate perspective from the families who shaped their growth.

Raising Fame

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