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Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and EGOT winner John Legend joins J. Valentine on the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about music, creativity, longevity, and his incredible journey through the entertainment industry.John reflects on his rise from a young musician to one of R&B's most celebrated artists, the success of his debut album Get Lifted, and timeless records like “Ordinary People,” “All of Me.He also discusses his new album, MUSE, his evolution as an artist, and continuing to create meaningful music while balancing family, business, and life in the spotlight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk Franklin pulls up to the R&B Money Podcast and Tank and J. Valentine take church all the way back.From making $25 a Sunday as a church musician in Fort Worth to plugging a jam box into a hotel bathroom to get his demo heard, Kirk breaks down the hustle behind one of the most important careers in gospel music. He opens up about being adopted by Gertrude, giving his life to Christ in 1985, signing away 100% of his publishing for a $7,000 deal, and why he didn't start making real money until his late 40s.Kirk also tells the real story behind "Stomp" and the Jimmy Iovine remix, why churches banned his music, the "Imagine Me" moment that changed how he sees worship, and why he refuses to water down the Black gospel experience. Plus the new album with GloRilla, praying with Chris Brown, Usher and Mario, his Top 5, his R&B Voltron, and an "I Ain't Saying No Names" story you have to hear to believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R&B legend Montell Jordan joins the R&B Money Podcast to reflect on his incredible journey from '90s superstar to pastor, cancer survivor, and children's book author. Montell takes us behind the music, sharing stories about signing with Def Jam, creating the timeless anthem “This Is How We Do It,” and delivering hits like “Get It On Tonite,” “Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz,” and “Let's Ride.” Beyond the music, Montell opens up about his battle with cancer and recovery, how faith and family helped him through one of life's toughest challenges, and his transition from entertainment into ministry. He also discusses his new children's books and his mission to inspire the next generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R&B legend Montell Jordan joins the R&B Money Podcast to reflect on his incredible journey from '90s superstar to pastor, cancer survivor, and children's book author. Montell takes us behind the music, sharing stories about signing with Def Jam, creating the timeless anthem “This Is How We Do It,” and delivering hits like “Get It On Tonite,” “Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz,” and “Let's Ride.” Beyond the music, Montell opens up about his battle with cancer and recovery, how faith and family helped him through one of life's toughest challenges, and his transition from entertainment into ministry. He also discusses his new children's books and his mission to inspire the next generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entertainment personality, actress, and podcast host Melyssa Ford joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about her journey from one of the most recognizable faces of hip-hop and R&B's golden era to becoming an established voice in media and entertainment. Melyssa takes us back to the golden age of music videos, working with artists like Jay-Z, Usher, and Alicia Keys, and becoming one of the most sought-after video models of the late '90s and early 2000s. She shares stories from behind the scenes, the realities of being a sex symbol, and navigating an industry that often defined women by their appearance. She also opens up about reinventing herself beyond modeling, transitioning into television and podcasting,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Khris Riddick-Tynes joins the R&B Money Podcast to break down the craft, relationships, and creative decisions behind some of modern R&B’s biggest records. As one-half of The Rascals alongside Leon Thomas, Khris has built an extensive catalog working with artists including Ariana Grande, Kehlani, SZA, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Zendaya, Rick Ross, Drake and more. Khris takes us inside the creative process behind records like Ariana Grande’s “Honeymoon Avenue” and “Tattooed Heart,” SZA’s “Snooze,” Rick Ross and Drake’s “Gold Roses,” and his extensive work with Kehlani. He also breaks down his evolution from producer and songwriter to taking on a larger role in shaping entire projects, including executive producing Kehlani’s self-titled album, and what it takes to build the trust necessary to help an artist bring their vision to life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood icon Morris Chestnut joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about more than three decades of film, television, music, and longevity. Morris takes us back to the role that changed everything—Ricky Baker in Boyz n the Hood—and reflects on working with John Singleton, becoming a leading man in Hollywood, and building a career that would eventually include classics like The Best Man, The Brothers, Two Can Play That Game, Think Like a Man and The Best Man Holiday. Navigating Hollywood as a leading man, being labeled a sex symbol, staying disciplined, and what it takes to remain relevant for more than 30 years. And there’s an R&B Money connection happening right now: Morris returns as attorney Corey Cash for Season 4 of Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt, while Tank makes his debut as a series regular, playing wealthy R&B artist Eric Cropper—a longtime client of Jax whose problems become central to the new season. #RnBMoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blxst joins the R&B Money Podcast to talk about his journey from South Central Los Angeles to becoming one of the defining voices of a new generation of West Coast R&B—and the personal evolution behind his new album, Labor of Love. Blxst takes us back to the early grind: teaching himself to produce, developing his sound, building independently, and creating the music that eventually led to No Love Lost and the Platinum-certified “Chosen.” Now, he’s returning to his roots with Labor of Love—his first full-length album in two years and one of his most personal projects yet. The 13-track album is entirely written and produced by Blxst, with appearances from Sasha Keable, Cheyenne Wright, Big Sad 1900, and Love Rich TT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter Naomi Sharon joins the R&B Money Podcast to talk about her journey, finding her sound, signing with OVO Sound, and stepping into a new chapter with her sophomore album, No Sleep In Paradise. The Rotterdam-born artist became the first female artist signed to OVO Sound, introducing audiences to her atmospheric blend of R&B, soul, electronic music and Caribbean influences. Naomi breaks down the evolution from her debut album Obsidian to No Sleep In Paradise, released June 26. The new project explores love, emotional surrender, personal rebirth and finding yourself again, while pushing her sound into new territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entertainment executive, producer, and entrepreneur Mona Scott-Young joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about her journey from the music business to building one of the most successful franchises in reality television. Mona takes us back to her years working alongside at Violator Management, helping navigate the careers of artists including Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, and LL Cool J, and shares what she learned about artist management during one of hip-hop and R&B’s most influential eras. She also breaks down the transition from music executive to television producer, the creation and evolution of Love & Hip Hop, and how she turned an idea centered around the women behind hip-hop artists into a franchise that changed reality television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.