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Reuben Vincent: From the Ground Up — His Path in Hip-Hop & Welcome Home
On this episode of BET Talks, host Miabelle sits down with hip-hop standout Reuben Vincent for an honest, high-energy conversation about growth, purpose, and the grind behind the music.
From breaking the ice with a fun This or That to unpacking the moments that pushed him toward his career, Reuben opens up about finding his path, staying self-aware, and drawing inspiration from the legends who shaped his sound. He also takes us inside the making of Welcome Home—sharing the mindset, manifestation, and wisdom guiding this next chapter.
Real talk, quick gems, and insight from an artist fully in his zone! Tap in and don’t miss this one.
00:00 – Meet Reuben Vincent: Rapper, Producer & Songwriter
00:58 – This or That: Quick Icebreaker
02:26 – Finding His Path: Reuben Vincent’s Journey Into Music
11:23 – Welcome Home: The Story Behind the Project
13:34 – Sampling the Greats: Learning From the Legends
16:49 – Staying Self-Aware
17:12 – Words From The Wise
18:03 – Manifesting the Album: *Welcome Home*
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22 Dec 2025
Kalan.FrFr Gets Real on Being a “California Player,” Brotherhood & What’s Next
On this episode of BET Talks, rapper Kalan.FrFr sits down with Miabelle for an honest conversation about life, growth, and purpose. From breaking down what it really means to be a true “California Player” to opening up about growing up in Compton and staying deeply connected to his community, Kalan shares the experiences that shaped him.
The two dive into the importance of accountability in male friendships, surrounding yourself with the right circle, and how being single has fueled his creative process. Kalan also reflects on family, faith, spirituality, and the qualities he values in a partner, while speaking candidly about prison reform, community awareness, and paying attention to politics beyond the music.
Plus, Kalan looks ahead to what’s next, new music on the way, and how he’s balancing life while exploring passions outside of music. It’s a thoughtful, real, and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.
00:00 – Meet Kalan.FrFr
01:21 – This or That: Getting to Know Kalan.FrFr
03:31 – What “California Player” Really Means
05:09 – Trial & Error: Choosing the Right Circle
06:05 – Accountability & Growth in Friendships
08:01 – Beyond the Image: Who Kalan.FrFr Really Is
08:54 – Single Energy: Channeling Life Into Creativity
10:11 – What’s Next for Kalan.FrFr
12:12 – Giving Back: Staying Aware of Community & Politics
14:46 – Exploring Passions Beyond Music
16:32 – Finding Balance in Life
17:35 – Family, Foundations & Influence
19:19 – What Kalan.FrFr Looks for in a Partner
20:34 – Faith, Spirituality & Perspective
21:45 – Closing Thoughts
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15 Dec 2025
Coco Jones: From Child Star to Grammy Award–Winning Artist Owning Her Next Chapter
Grammy Award–winning artist and actress Coco Jones pulls up to BET Talks with host Loren LoRosa for a candid, inspiring conversation about growth, purpose, and owning every chapter of her journey.
From her early days in the Disney spotlight to stepping fully into her power as a chart-topping artist and breakout star on Bel-Air, Coco opens up about navigating fame, protecting her peace, and trusting the timing of her evolution. She breaks down the meaning behind her album Why Not More?, teases what music she’s working on next, and reflects on the influences that shaped her sound and confidence.
The two also get into Coco’s mindset shifts, lessons learned along the way, and the importance of staying grounded while leveling up and proving that success looks different when it’s built with intention.
This episode of BET Talks is proudly sponsored by Ally, a brand that believes in showing up with confidence, making smart moves for your future, and supporting every step of your journey forward.
Tap in for real talk, self-reflection, and a powerful reminder that your next chapter is always worth betting on.
00:00 – Meet Coco Jones: Grammy Winner, Actress & Certified It Girl
01:48 – This or That? Coco Jones Keeps It Real
04:31 – Inside “Why Not More?”: The Music, The Message, The Moment
07:41 – What’s Next? Coco Teases New Music
09:42 – From Disney to Now: Growing Up in the Spotlight
11:02 – Walking in Purpose and Owning Her Power
13:17 – Becoming Hilary Banks on Bel-Air
14:16 – The Artists Who Shaped Coco’s Sound
16:47 – Logging Off to Protect Her Peace
17:45 – Coco’s Journey: Disney Breaks to Adult Wins
18:21 – Coco’s Message to the Fans
18:49 – Outro
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