The Shop Season 6, Episode 1: "I put everything on the line"

“You can fire me whenever you want”

Grab a seat for Season 6 Episode 2 with agent and founder of Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul, comedian and internet personality Druski, rapper Cordae, businessman and record executive Steve Stoute, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Rich Paul drops some serious knowledge on how he negotiates max contracts and what it actually takes to be a max player, Cordae talks about why longevity and real fans in the rap game are most important, Druski discusses convincing his family of his dream to do comedy, and Steve Stoute gives insight on why corporations, conversely, need artists and creators, and that all money isn't good money. Plus, Cordae explains why he said no to working with Maroon 5 on a #1 record.

"Father time is inevitable"

It's time to talk shop with 2x NBA champion and NC A&T golfer J.R. Smith, singer and actress Chloe Bailey, WNBA star and ESPN Basketball Analyst Chiney Ogwumike, producer, director and actor Kenya Barris, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. J.R. talks about his growth and mental health struggles during his NBA career and his decision to attend an HBCU after retirement, Chloe speaks on her upcoming projects and the first time she felt separated from her sister, Halle, Chiney explains how she earned her respect on and off the court as a broadcaster, and Kenya shares why he gets backlash for telling Black stories.

41 min

"Success is the greatest revenge"

Season 6 Episode 4 features legends singer, actress and director Teyana Taylor, recording artist and 12x Grammy-winner Babyface, track star and 7x Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix, actress and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown, co-founder of The Hundreds Bobby Hundreds, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Teyana shares how she balanced pain and motherhood while filming A Thousand And One and how returning to Harlem allowed her to be vulnerable, Babyface breaks down the process of using emotion to create music for artists over different generations, Allyson explains her fight for maternal protection guarantees in women's track and field contracts, Tabitha takes us through the practice of healing and grace and how she always stays true to herself, and Bobby shares his vision behind the creation of The Hundreds and the community it represents.

45 min

"I'm getting love from the GOATs"

Tap back into The Shop with actor and producer Damson Idris, rapper DaBaby, artist Hebru Brantley, gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Damson describes the influences that helped shape his character Franklin Saint on the critically acclaimed TV series Snowfall, DaBaby reflects on his recent trials, tribulations and mistakes, and why he sees them as blessings, Hebru shares the story on his rise as an artist, including how he got one of his first major pieces in Jay-Z's hands, and Katelyn recounts the pressure of the social media spotlight after her viral 2019 Collegiate Challenge floor routine. Plus, the crew gives The Shop its flowers!

43 min

“With us, the hustle start early”

For Episode 6, we've got undisputed lightweight champion boxer Devin Haney, rapper Tee Grizzley, actor Amin Joseph, comedian HaHa Davis, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Devin shares how he got put into boxing as a punishment, but wound up being the one doing the punishing, Amin explains how playing Uncle Jerome in Snowfall mirrored the Black experience, Tee Grizzley discusses his start and passion for gaming, and HaHa puts everyone on game about the Detroit mentality. Plus, Devin weighs in on Gervonta Davis' KO over Ryan Garcia.

50 min

"You got to be Jordan or LeBron"

Featuring actor Wood Harris, comedian and actor J.B. Smoove, dancehall artist Shenseea, actress Dominique Fishback, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Wood recounts starring in cult classic films like Remember The Titans and Above The Rim, as well as working on the LeBron James biopic Shooting Stars, JB Smoove explains the unorthodox, yet brilliant, improvisation that makes Curb Your Enthusiasm must-see TV, Shenseea talks creating an entirely new genre within dancehall, and Dominique shares how she was determined to challenge herself as an actress by taking the lead role in Swarm.

43 min

"[In] the NBA, you become a man fast"

To close out Season 6, 12-time NBA All-Star point guard Chris Paul, rapper & activist Killer Mike, NBA head coach Ty Lue, actor & producer LaKeith Stanfield join marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. CP3 describes the emotional rollercoaster of publishing his book and the life lessons he learned from his late-grandfather, Ty Lue talks what it actually means to be a "player's coach" in the NBA, Killer Mike explains the importance of mentorship to influence the Black community, and LaKeith illustrates why activism today hinges upon being active. Plus, the crew weighs in on Ja Morant and the responsibility they have to inform, educate and lead the next generation.

45 min