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Martin Lawrence's "Martin" Characters, Ranked

Martin Lawrence's

On August 27, 1992, Martin debuted on Fox. Comedian/actor Martin Lawrence was the show’s main protagonist and namesake. Lawrence plays Martin Payne, a Detroit radio personality who encounters comically bizarre situations with his girlfriend, Gina (Tisha Campbell-Martin), and their friends Tommy, Pam, and Cole (Thomas Mikal Ford, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II). Not […]

5 Great Black Dads from TV Sitcoms

5 Great Black Dads from TV Sitcoms

Before his shameful fall from grace, Bill Cosby redefined the role of Black fathers on television. Cosby’s portrayal of Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on The Cosby Showwas groundbreaking. Cliff’s occupation as a doctor was a refreshing departure from blue-collared blowhards like Fred Sanford and entrepreneurs with a Napoleon complex like George Jefferson. Today, the role of […]

The 10 Best Rappers Turned Actors

The 10 Best Rappers Turned Actors

Hip-Hop has always consisted of larger than life personalities. Rappers have unique backstories and ways of storytelling that essentially make them into characters, so the fact that many of them have made the transition from music to film and television is a no brainer. While some should stick to their day job, others have flourished […]