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

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.

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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

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.

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