Omar Gooding On Tyrese Beef, Cuba Gooding Jr & Diddy Allegations, Cam'ron, Nickelodeon, & Baby Boy

BAD SPEAKERS TV EPISODE 150 | HOLLYWOOD STORIES FEATURING OMAR GOODING On this episode of BSTV, Ya Boi Shad & G. Downs sat down with one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed TV actors, Omar Gooding. Omar gave them one of the best interviews in the short history of BSTV. He shared his experiences growing up poor and homeless with his parents, who were in the band and the lead singer of Maine, Grady Gooding Sr. He also talked about being an unexpected child and the challenges of growing up as the brother of Hollywood star Cuba Gooding Jr. Omar also spoke about his first role in the movie Ghost Dad with legendary comedian Bill Cosby and the joy of working with him. He recounted how his brother Cuba Gooding Jr. was kicked off the set of Ghost by Academy Award-winning actor Sydney Portier for giving him pointers during filming. Omar then discussed how he landed the role in Wild and Crazy Kids on Nickelodeon and how he differentiated himself from other aspiring actors vying for the part. He shared his experiences as a child TV star and how he adapted to the expectations of Hollywood. Omar also spoke about his role on the hit TV show Webster with Emmanuel Lewis and the impact of his upbringing on his life. He emphasized the importance of avoiding gang activity due to the guidance of positive influences in his life. Omar concluded the interview by discussing his brother’s Academy Award win for the movie Jerry Maguire. He expressed his surprise and disbelief at the win, considering the limited recognition black actors received in the 90s. Omar then talked about his role in the hit TV show Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper and how Mark Curry inspired him with his timing and acting. He shared a story about how Curry saved him from being fired from the show due to an incident that occurred outside of filming. Omar concluded the interview by discussing his interview with Kat Williams on Club Shay Shay and Williams’ allegations against Steve Harvey regarding the originality of the Steve Harvey show compared to Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper. Then, he discussed his role on the popular TV show “Smart Guy” and the reasons behind its cancellation. He also shared insights into the life of That Mowry after the show’s end. Next, he talked about his role as Sweetpea in the movie “Baby Boy” and the pressure he faced while playing the character, especially considering his brother’s association with arguably the greatest John Singleton film of all time, “Boyz n the Hood.” He also spoke about his close relationship with John Singleton and how he was inspired by his acting prowess. He then delved into his non-existent relationship with Tyrese during the filming of the movie, revealing that they almost came to blows at his house due to their differing preferences for socializing. He also discussed a fight he had with Tyrese and Ving Rhames during filming. Afterward, he spoke about his on-screen girlfriend, Angell Conwell, whom he started dating in real life. He shared how Snoop Dogg offered him words of encouragement and how they developed a strong friendship. He then addressed the allegations against his brother, Cuba Gooding Jr., and questioned whether it was a witch hunt targeting black men in the entertainment industry. He also discussed the impact of the Bill Cosby allegations on him and highlighted how the system can reach out to anyone. He transitioned to his new career in comedy and hip-hop, mentioning the movies he’s done on Tubi and how he stays active in Hollywood. He also spoke about his collaboration with Halle Berry and how his fantasy of kissing her on screen came true. Lastly, he discussed his recent involvement in the Diddy allegations and arrest.    / badspeakerstv     / badspeakerspodcast     / badspeakerspodcast     / badspeakers     / badspeakerspodcast   Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ERuNpo...