For the Fellas

Michael Rainey Jr. reflects on the finale of Power and the end of his character Tarick, Jermaine Dupri debates the highs and lows of spending in Magic City, and Julian Horton discusses building beyond his character Roy to leave a lasting legacy. Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The concept of reality TV has always been questioned — where does the real end and the performance begin? In this thought-provoking episode of For The Fellas, host Brian McIntosh sits down with three men who live their lives in front of the lens to unpack the cost, the pressure, and the truth behind what we call “reality.From the lights and edits to the real emotions that can’t be scripted, this episode holds up a mirror to how Black men are portrayed, perceived, and positioned in today’s entertainment landscape.Joining Brian on the couch are:Mendeecees Harris — a Love & Hip Hop legend, father, husband, and entrepreneur who’s kept it real through thirteen seasons of one of TV’s biggest reality franchises.Karlous Miller — comedian, podcaster, and cultural voice of the South known for bringing raw truth and humor to every stage, screen, and mic.Ollie Sutherland — the UK’s own Love Is Blind star, proving that Black love knows no borders and that vulnerability can be global.Together, these men go beyond the headlines and social clips to have a real conversation about fame, family, love, and the blurred lines between reality and real life.00:00 - Meet the Fellas: Living Life On Reality TV01:56 - The Business Behind Reality TV02:53 - Why Our Culture Is Drawn to Reality Television04:36 - The Appeal of Drama & Conflict On-Screen06:38 - Reality TV Across the Pond: The U.K. Perspective07:51 - Mendeecees’ Journey into Love & Hip Hop11:41 - How Reality TV Shapes & Selects Relationship Storylines21:24 - Being the “Supporting Cast” in a Woman’s Story27:01 - Fatherhood & Fame: The Stakes of Being Seen28:27 - Online vs. Real Life: Cancel Culture in Today’s Climate30:37 - Rebuilding Trust in the Public Eye32:57 - Growing With Your Partner While the World Watches38:47 - The Weight Black Men Carry in the Spotlight40:48 - Love Languages: Do Men Need Affirmation Too?47:16 - How Much Influence Should Your Partner Have on Your Confidence?52:41 - Protecting Your Mental Health as a Public Figure Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join BET in celebrating the father figures in our lives. Iman Shumpert, Trinity Whiteside of #Sistas and Bow Wow of #HouseOfBET get real about their experiences in the deep conversation. Happy Father's Day Y'all! Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful, unfiltered episode of For the Fellas, we’re diving deep into what Black men carry — and what it takes to let go. From why so many of us avoid therapy, to how trauma gets passed down like family recipes, this conversation is raw, eye-opening, and overdue. We talk fatherhood without the fronting. Healing without the shame. Vulnerability without losing strength. G Herbo shares his journey of balancing family and fame. Kier Gaines delivers perspective-shifting insights that’ll challenge how you think. Rome Flynn, who who showed up with honesty and heart that shared his own feelings about healing, manhood, and breaking generational patterns. And host Brian McIntosh closes it out with the kind of truth that sticks. Whether you’re a father, a son, a partner, or just trying to figure it out — this one’s for you. Tap in and stay for the whole ride. You’re not alone in this. Chapters you don’t want to skip:00:00 - Meet the Fellas: Real Talk Begins 02:01 - “Therapy Ain’t for Us?” – Unpacking the Stigma 09:09 - Generational Trauma: What Are We Still Carrying? 20:01 - How Pain Shapes Us – And What We Do With It 28:02 - Break the Cycle: Our Kids Deserve Better 34:05 - Fatherhood Remix: Tough Love vs. Real Patience 43:12 - Black Dads in the Spotlight: Changing the Narrative 51:09 - G Herbo’s Prayer: Holding Down a Blended Family 53:37 - Love + Healing: Where Mental Health Meets Relationships 57:07 - Rebuilding from Within: The Real Goal of Therapy 1:01:23 - Investing in Healing: How We Afford Therapy 1:02:08 - Healing Together: The Power of Brotherhood in Therapy 1:05:37 - G Herbo Speaks From the Heart 1:06:23 - Kier Gaines Speaks: Wisdom from Your Favorite Therapist 1:07:48 - Brian McIntosh Closes It Out: Bars, Truth & Breakthroughs Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.