Jason Weaver: Hollywood Raised Me, But the Game Taught Me | Shad Vs Everybody

On this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with actor, singer and certified entertainment veteran Jason Weaver for a conversation that travels through decades of Black television, film and music—and still finds plenty of road ahead. You know the résumé. Jason portrayed a young Michael Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream, became the unforgettable singing voice of young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King, starred as Marcus Henderson on the classic sitcom Smart Guy and appeared in films including Drumline and ATL. And if you grew up in the 2000s, you DEFINITELY know that voice from Chingy’s “One Call Away.” 🎶 But Jason Weaver ain't living in the past. Today, he's bringing another layer to his career as Rashaad “Shaad” Marshall on The Chi, and he joins Shad to talk about stepping into that character, the evolution of his acting career and what it means to still be doing meaningful work after decades in the business. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 🔥 Jason breaks down his role as Shaad on The Chi 🎬 The journey from child actor to Hollywood veteran 🦁 Becoming the singing voice of young Simba in The Lion King 📺 Memories from The Jacksons: An American Dream and Smart Guy 🎵 His music career and the story behind the voice millions remember from “One Call Away” 💯 Surviving, evolving and staying relevant in the entertainment industry 🚀 What's next for Jason Weaver—and why there's still more he wants to accomplish This isn't just a trip down memory lane. It's a conversation about longevity, reinvention, music, acting, maturity and what happens when somebody who grew up in the business is STILL hungry enough to create the next chapter. Jason Weaver has been part of the culture for more than three decades. And apparently…he ain't finished yet. 👀🔥 ▶️ Tap in with another can't-miss episode of SHAD VS EVERYBODY! 👍 LIKE 💬 COMMENT 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 📲 SHARE THE EPISODE #ShadVsEverybody #JasonWeaver #TheChi #Shaad #SmartGuy #TheLionKing #YoungSimba #TheJacksonsAnAmericanDream #MichaelJackson #OneCallAway #Chingy #ATL #Drumline #BlackHollywood #BlackActors #90sTV #BlackTelevision #Chicago #PodcastInterview #DetroitPodcast #EBlockRadio #JasonWeaverInterview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.