Join our Membership or Support our Channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yEY95beOqcUz5TUqxqVgQ/join In this explosive episode, Dr. Jamal Bryant sits down with Elijah Connor — Detroit singer, reality-TV star for a raw conversation about the dark side of fame. Elijah opens up about leaving his Pentecostal roots, walking away from a 9-to-5 at Ford, and facing Sean “Diddy” Combs on national TV in the viral moment that made him a meme. He calls Diddy “the devil,” reveals shocking industry secrets from his upcoming book "Behind the Stare", and explains why keeping your soul intact in Hollywood is the hardest fight of all. Timestamps: 01:19 — Elijah: "Diddy’s the devil" 06:26 — Why Did He Lie About a Funeral for Fame? 09:23 – Reality TV Secret: Why You Shouldn’t Win 30:12 – Was Elijah Blackballed for Saying No? 37:34 – Prince Is My Cousin: Family Ties Revealed 44:57 – Behind the Stare Book Drops This Fall #ElijahConnor #JamalBryantPodcast #LetsBeClearPodcast #Diddy #MusicIndustryExposed #DetroitArtists #ViralMoment #Controversy #EntertainmentNews #PurposeOverPopularity The Jamal Bryant Podcast "Let’s Be Clear" is a conversation that rips off the bandaid to serious relevant issues in the community and around the country. It assesses the wounds and offers prescriptions of insight, understanding and direction. No punches are pulled, but jabs are thrown to hit right between the eyes of every listener. New Episode Drops every Thursday at 12pm est. at jamalbryant.org Follow or Subscribe on our socials ~ https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryantpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jamalbryantpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jamalbryantpodcast https://twitter.com/jamalbryantpod