Affion Crockett on Family, Trust & Comedy | DMC with Na’im Lynn

Welcome to DMC with Na'im Lynn, where comedians, actors, artists, athletes, and creators have honest conversations you won't hear anywhere else. In the very first episode, Na'im Lynn sits down with legendary comedian, actor, impressionist and entertainer Affion Crockett for one of his most personal interviews ever. Host: Na’im Lynn @itsnaimlynn https://instagram.com/naimthestar Guest: Affion Crockett @affioncrockett https://www.instagram.com/affioncrockett 00:00 Intro 1:11 Why Na'im Started This Podcast 3:08 The Questions Affion Hates Answering 9:00 Are We Really Friends? 13:07 Why Affion Is So Introverted 15:06 Growing Up in Germany 17:29 TV Became His Best Friend 18:13 Meeting His Biological Father 24:12 Finding Out His Dad Wasn't His Biological Father 30:17 Losing His Father 31:51 Trust, Therapy & Dating 35:33 Performing vs. Real Life 39:15 Returning to Stand-Up Comedy 45:12 Social Media & Missed Opportunities 48:30 Why Affion Doesn't Drink 53:48 Dating Deal Breakers 56:08 Wanting Children 57:54 Being Called "OG" 1:00:39 What Fame Really Feels Like 1:05:27 Success, Purpose & Divine Timing 1:14:21 What's Next 1:15:58 Outro If you enjoy authentic conversations with entertainers, creators and cultural voices, subscribe and turn on notifications.