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.

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

Raising John Legend

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

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.

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