Tyrese opens up like never before. In this raw, unscripted moment, the R&B legend and “Baby Boy” star reflects on his journey filming 1992, a movie that no studio wanted—but became a passion project after deep personal loss. With emotion in his voice, Tyrese shares how he chose a virtually unknown actor, Chris Emmanuel, over Hollywood’s big names. Why? Because Chris reminded him of his own son—and because talent doesn’t need fame to shine.
He speaks on grief, his divorce, raising a daughter, and trusting instinct over popularity. Chris, now a rising star with six Best Actor wins, gets his flowers as Tyrese talks fatherhood, the struggles behind the scenes, and believing in raw, authentic energy over social clout. This is about legacy, mentorship, and what happens when the industry says no—but you still say yes.
