R&B icon Mario sits down with Cam Newton for an unfiltered conversation about fame, faith, and finding peace after pain. From childhood struggles and family challenges to reclaiming his creative independence, Mario opens up like never before. The two dive deep into what it means to rebuild yourself, stay grounded in purpose, and keep real music alive. Tap in — this Funky Friday is all about truth, growth, and timeless soul. 00:00 –"... That Wasn't What My Life Was" - Mario00:48 – A Real R&B Legend Enters the Room02:58 – How the Music Chose Him, Not the Other Way Around06:26 – Adoption, Pain & Power: Mario Gets Real About Family and Forgiveness17:53 – How Success Shaped Mario’s Growth45:00 – Why Mario Fights for Creative Control & Independence in the Industry45:43 – “Is Stevie Wonder Really Blind?” — Cam and Mario Go There47:12 – The Truth About Heightened Senses & Athlete Intuition50:20 – God-Given Gifts vs. Hard Work: What Really Makes a Star Shine?01:02:09 – “Can They REALLY Sing?” Cam & Mario Debate Today’s Vocal Talent01:22:00 – The Art of Selling Dreams: Energy, Image & Authenticity in Music01:22:16 – Dirty Mackin’ & Game Talk: The Universal Language of Love01:22:58 – Mario on Black Women: Respect, Love, and Representation01:27:22 – Interracial Relationships & How Culture Shapes Perception02:02:05 – The Essence of R&B: Why Timeless Music Still Hits the Soul📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cameron1newton📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/👤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/SUPPORT THE SHOW Get Eight Premium Cigars for only $8 using promo code ‘CAM’https://www.famous-smoke.com/promo/cam🎩Shop all my hand made hats:https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop🎞️ Host / Executive Producer:Cam NewtonProducer:Jauné Jackson📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/Director:Omari Collins📸https://www.instagram.com/ogcollinsTalent ProducerAlaitra Mcgrone📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgroneCamera:Jean-Pierre Chapoteau📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteauVashon Revils📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_filmsEditors:Richard Steward II📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dotJean-Pierre Chapoteau📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteauLocation Sound / Sound Mix and Master:Troy Hermes📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermesDigital:Brendan Cole📸https://www.instagram.com/brendan_coleProduction:: 🎬: Iconic Saga📸https://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram