Raising Fame

Raising Usher

From his beginnings as a child star, Usher always knew he wanted fame and fortune and believed he had the talent to make it happen, especially under the guidance of his mom, Jonnetta Patton. Hear the story in an all-new Raising Fame See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Raising Shaq

Lucille gave birth to Shaq when she was just 15 years old. But, age did not deter her from being a great mother. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Raising John Legend

Singer-songwriter-producer-actor John Legend earned the moniker of "legend" early in a star-studded musical career. But an unusual and complicated upbringing lies behind this man's epic success. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Raising Kevin Durant

Sometimes we don’t realize how much our parents have sacrificed for us. Kevin Durant reflects about how his mom raised both he and his brother. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Raising Fantasia

Raising teenagers ain’t easy! Diane Barrino-Barber, Fantasia’s mother, details what is was like as a parent when Fantasia became a teen mom. As one herself, she felt defeated and as if there was a generational curse on their family. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.