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(L-R) ALEXANDRA SHIPP as Sasha, JESSIE T. USHER as John "JJ" Shaft, SAMUEL L. JACKSON as John Shaft and RICHARD ROUNDTREE as John Shaft, Sr. in New Line Cinema's action comedy "SHAFT," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo by Kyle Kaplan

Rolling out caught up with Samuel L. Jackson on the red carpet at the New York premiere of Shaft, where the actor discusses his return to the role of John Shaft, comparisons between himself and the character, and the father-son dynamics the play out on-screen in the film.

Michael B. Jordan‘s role model is his dad. The Creed star is “constantly” comparing himself to his father and admitted his dad Michael A. Jordan inspires him every day. Speaking to HELLO! magazine, he said: “It’s hard for me to really choose a role model, but I would have to say the closest thing…

ALEXANDRA SHIPP as Sasha in New Line Cinema's action comedy "SHAFT," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo by Kyle Kaplan

Rolling out was on the red carpet in New York City earlier this week where we caught up with actress Alexandra Shipp, who stars opposite Samuel L. Jackson in Shaft. Shipp shares why she thinks the iconic character still resonates nearly 50 years after it first hit the big screen and more. Shaft is in theaters…

Fathers are a valuable part in the lives of our children. It is important that we do our best when rearing our children. In a world full of confusion and uncertainty fathers are expected to pass on the best part of our lives to create a better community. Rolling out has provided a space for…

George Foster Jr. has spent a lifetime on the gridiron. From his high school days at Southeast High School in Macon, Georgia, to his college days at The University of Georgia, football has been a part of his life. After graduating from UGA, he was drafted by the Denver Broncos and later played for the…

Craig King has all the accolades a music producer could ever want. From majoring in jazz and classical piano at Howard University to touring with Ray Charles and working with Quincy Jones during the hay-day of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Aire” family. The accomplished musician has worked on many Grammy award-winning albums, television shows, commercials,…

The summer is a season full of important events to celebrate, from graduations to Father’s Day. Every celebration is an opportunity to let those being honored know just how much you care. We know that gift giving can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Untuckit (pictured above) — This New York-based brand was developed by Chris…

Andre L. Johnson has over 30 years of professional work experience, exemplifying a long-standing commitment and dedication to the field of substance abuse. He’s an award-winning CEO of the Detroit Recovery Project, and in 2016, the Morehouse man was chosen as a recipient of the Champions of Change Award from President Barack Obama. Johnson currently…

Grammy-nominated music artist and activist Wayne Hardnett Jr., aka “Bone Crusher” is the father of five children. Hardnett decided being a father to his kids was more important than being away from them for long spans of time. Shortly after the birth of his two youngest children and the release of his hit single “Neva…

New York native and entertainment executive Donald Jarmond is a true staple in Atlanta’s budding film and music scenes. Rolling out had the opportunity to talk with Jarmond about life and fatherhood. What legacy are you leaving for your children and the children of your community? I don’t know about Legacy but all I can…

One of a father’s main duties is to protect his children. In February, Dariel Walker lost his ability to fulfill that responsibility when both of his young children were killed by their mother in a double murder-suicide. At the time of the incident, Walker and his children’s mother, Nikita Landrum, were estranged and going through a…

Matt Lawler is the director of digital media for the Global Partnerships division of AEG, the largest sports and entertainment group in the world. Acting as an internal agency for AEG, Global Partnerships oversees worldwide sponsorship sales and activation for over 135 world-class platforms across five continents and numerous other assets, including venues, sports franchises, events, tours, festivals and…

Drake has given his dad a baby blue Bentley worth an estimated $150K for Father’s Day, June 17, 2018. The 31-year-old rapper pulled out all of the stops for his dad, Dennis Graham, on the annual celebratory occasion this year when he dropped the cash on a plush vehicle and surprised him with it over the weekend.…

Rap star 2 Chainz was in the holiday spirit on Father’s Day. The Def Jam artist, 40, shared a hilarious present that few others dads ever got on this momentous day. Last night, the College Park, Georgia-born rapper hopped on Instagram, posting a shot of a coffee mug dedicated to dads around the world. And 2…

Myron Magic Giggua has been riding the airwaves for more than 20 years, “Making the Ladies Happy.” The San Francisco native was dubbed the “gentleman of the airwaves” by the legendary Jack The Rapper. Magic started his professional radio career at the historic Carter Broadcasting station HOT 103 JAMZ in Kansas City, home of world-famous…

Bobby Brown recently spoke with rolling out and shared a powerful story about his father and fatherhood. Listen below:

As a national speaker, advocate and emcee, Rev. Julian “J.Kwest” DeShazier has appeared on ABC, FOX, NPR and Dr. Maya Angelou’s “Oprah & Friends” radio program. J.Kwest is also an Emmy Award-winning musician, featured in the video “Strange Fruit,” a commemoration of the Billie Holiday song and a meditation on racial violence. The Chicago native…

Rapper Blac Youngsta discusses fatherhood and the unbreakable bond created the moment you have a child. He also shares how he didn’t have a father growing up, and the impact that it had on him.

Kermit Royale DeLashment II’s future looked promising. He loved his family and according to and his father he was respectful and had a great sense of humor. Kermit was killed in 2008 during a drive-by shooting in Chicago. We spoke with his father and touched on the possibility of forgiveness and his feelings during Father’s Day.…

Keyon Boyd was being a teenager when his life was taken from him. His life was promising. He was raised by his stepfather Trillo Thompson Sr. We spoke with him recently about how he feels after losing a son he had been raising since the boy was a young child. He speaks candidly. Please describe…