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On this episode of Cousins, legendary actor Larenz Tate joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady for a candid conversation about playing Berry Gordy in the highly anticipated Michael biopic. He discusses what it was like working alongside Jaafar Jackson and the pressure of portraying one of music’s most influential figures.

He also reflects on his iconic career, including landing his breakout role in Menace II Society, working with Nia Long in Love Jones, and becoming one of the defining actors of the ’90s.

Plus, Larenz takes fans inside the Power universe, discussing his role as Rashad Tate, working with Courtney Kemp and 50 Cent, viral Power memes, and the surprising story behind originally being cast as Ghost’s lawyer, Terry Silver.

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00:00: Intro

02:16: Best Role: Menace II Society

02:15: Famous Lines That Were Improvised

09:48: Collaborating With Producers And Directors 

16:08: First Acting Job On Twilight Zone

17:58: Actors Larenz Looked Up To

19:35: Redd Foxx As A Mentor

21:00: Gaining Confidence As An Actor

23:38: Preparing For Dead Presidents 

29:02: Why Do Fools Fall In Love 

31:03: Love Jones

33:00: Councilman Tate And The Power Universe 

38:17: Memes From Power

41:39: New Biopic ‘Michael’

49:08: Will The Knicks Win The NBA Finals

50:10: Longevity In Acting

53:18: Denzel As Malcolm X or Jamie Foxx As Ray

56:10: On-Screen Chemistry

58:34: VC Signature Move

59:54: Mentorship & Ownership

01:14:55: Playing Pickup At T-Mac House

01:09:55: Who Raised You?

01:17:03: Wrap