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The Comedy Game Changed. DeRay Davis Explains Why Sep 25, 2026

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Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/funky to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. Comedian, actor, and entertainer DeRay Davis joins Cam Newton on Funky Friday for an unfiltered conversation about the evolution of comedy, cancel culture, and what it takes to stay relevant in the entertainment industry. DeRay opens up about comedy cliques, industry rivalries, Katt Williams, the Kevin Hart roast backlash, and his experiences with Dave Chappelle. From his early hustle in stand-up to working with Kanye West and navigating the changing comedy landscape, DeRay shares untold stories, career lessons, and his perspective on the next generation of comedians. Nothing is off-limits as Cam and DeRay break down the business of being funny, staying authentic, and keeping it funky! 00:00- DeRay Davis: The First Time He Hit the Stage 00:52- Cam Newton Welcomes DeRay Davis to Funky Friday 05:21- DeRay Davis Reveals His Hustle & Success Blueprint 12:00- Old School vs. New School: The Evolution of Comedy 32:05- Cancel Culture: Is Comedy Becoming Too Sensitive? 32:32- Sponsor Break | Upside & Macy's 34:13- DeRay on Cancel Culture, Reading the Room & Speaking Freely 59:16- Comedy Cliques, Industry Rivalries & Katt Williams 01:04:37- The Katt Williams Interview & Its Aftermath 01:07:50- Dave Chappelle's Unexpected Improv Mic Moment 01:12:24- Stand-Up vs. Improv: What's the Hardest Comedy Skill? 01:19:32- Who's Funny Enough to Follow DeRay Davis? 01:33:08- DeRay Addresses the Kevin Hart Roast Backlash 01:38:49- Behind the Scenes: Comedy Lineups & Wild Tour Stories 01:41:47- DeRay's Roach Sex Album & Working With Kanye West 01:58:44- Jerry Springer, Saturday Night Live & Final Thoughts 📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funkyfriday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam X (formally twitter): https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/camnewton Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meandallmyk1ds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-newton 🎩Shop all my hand made hats: https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop 🎞️ Host / Executive Producer: Cam Newton Producer Jauné Jackson 📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/ Director Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Talent Producer Alaitra Mcgrone 📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgrone Camera Operators Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Director of Photography Vashon Revils 📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_films Editors Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes 📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermes Production Iconic Saga 📸https://www.instagram.com/iconicsaga

Jordyn Lucas on Winning Drake’s 20 vs 1, the $100K Bag & Being “Besties for Life” Sep 18, 2026

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Jordyn Lucas pulls up to Funky Friday and keeps it all the way funky with Cam Newton, breaking down her viral Drake “20 vs 1” experience, the $25K, the Birkin, and what Drake was really like off camera. Jordyn opens up about turning viral moments into real opportunities, her experience at Streamer University, the true cost of building a successful streaming career, and navigating parasocial fans. She also gets candid about dating, relationship boundaries, acting goals, dream collaborations, and what’s next for her career. From viral moments to building something that lasts, Jordyn is focused on turning her biggest year yet into a legacy. 00:00- Showtime! Jordyn Lucas Brings the Energy 01:00- Meet Jordyn Lucas 01:53- The Truth About Being Drake’s “Bestie” 03:52- How the Drake Stream REALLY Happened 13:37- The Birkin, $25K & Marriage Talk 34:52- What Drake Was REALLY Like Off Camera 36:41- Turning a Viral Moment Into Money 37:56- What Streamer University Taught Jordyn 45:33- The REAL Cost of Being a Streamer 57:19- Parasocial Fans, Fame & Setting Boundaries 01:15:27- Deshae, Dating & Relationship Advice 01:17:26- Jordyn’s Biggest Relationship NO-NOs 01:19:23- Acting Goals & What’s on Her Watchlist 01:22:58- Dream Collabs, Prom & What’s Next 01:42:52- Legacy, Building Wealth & One Love Shop Online or In Store Today www.macys.com 📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funkyfriday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam X (formally twitter): https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/camnewton Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meandallmyk1ds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-newton 🎩Shop all my hand made hats: https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop 🎞️ Host / Executive Producer: Cam Newton Producer Jauné Jackson 📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/ Director Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Talent Producer Alaitra Mcgrone 📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgrone Camera Operators Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Director of Photography Vashon Revils 📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_films Editors Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes 📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermes Production Iconic Saga 📸https://www.instagram.com/iconicsaga

Gail Bean Gets REAL About Hollywood, Snowfall, Money & Making Her Own Rules Sep 11, 2026

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Gail Bean joins Cam Newton on Funky Friday for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey through Hollywood, becoming Wanda on Snowfall, and stepping into a new chapter with The Drop. She opens up about boundaries in the industry, pay and negotiations, the importance of theater, and why staying grounded outside of acting matters. Gail and Cam also get into Atlanta culture, Spades, Magic City, Black storytelling, relationships, purpose, and the lessons that shaped her along the way. 00:00- Funky Friday with Gail Bean 01:22- Gail Bean & Cam Newton’s Card Game Rivalry 07:10- Why Spades Runs Deep in Black Culture 10:52- How Gail Bean Became Wanda on Snowfall 20:44- Gail Bean on Boundaries & the Dark Side of Hollywood 43:07- Inside Gail Bean’s New Horror Role 45:38- The Black Stories Hollywood Refuses to Tell 48:04- Why Atlanta’s Black Culture Hits Different 50:03- Gail Bean on Snowfall, The Drop & Wanda’s Next Chapter 59:12- Inside Atlanta Strip Club Culture 01:30:18- Gail Bean’s Advice for Parents of Young Actors 01:33:51- Why Gail Bean Chooses Challenge Over Comfort 01:37:30- Why Theater Makes Better Actors 01:48:09- The Truth About Hollywood Pay & Negotiations 02:01:04- Relationships, Purpose & Giving Back Shop Online or In Store Today https://macys.com 📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funkyfriday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam X (formally twitter): https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/camnewton Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meandallmyk1ds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-newton 🎩Shop all my hand made hats: https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop 🎞️ Host / Executive Producer: Cam Newton Producer Jauné Jackson 📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/ Director Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Talent Producer Alaitra Mcgrone 📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgrone Camera Operators Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Director of Photography Vashon Revils 📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_films Editors Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes 📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermes Production Iconic Saga 📸https://www.instagram.com/iconicsaga

Master P Gets Real About No Limit, Birdman, Lil Wayne and the Cash Money Rivalry | Funky Friday Sep 04, 2026

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Master P joins Cam Newton on Funky Friday for a powerful conversation about faith, ownership, business, and building a legacy that lasts beyond music. From growing up in the projects to building No Limit Records, Rap Snacks, and multiple businesses, Master P breaks down the mindset and strategy behind his success. He also speaks on Cash Money, Lil Wayne and the Super Bowl, family, mental health, and the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation. This conversation is about more than success—it’s about purpose, ownership, giving back, and making an impact. 00:00 — Faith, Purpose & Giving God the Glory 01:03 — Cam Newton Welcomes Master P 04:52 — Master P: From the Projects to Building an Empire 09:37 — How Basketball Saved Master P’s Life 22:01 — Master P on Code-Switching: “That’s Called Being Smart” 42:32 — Why Black-Owned Brands Struggle to Get Support 45:26 — Master P’s “No Headache Money” Rule 46:39 — Giving Back Is Bigger Than Money 57:21 — How Master P Built Rap Snacks Against the Odds 01:05:00 — How No Limit Dropped 20+ Albums in One Year 01:23:04 — Master P Reveals the Truth About Cash Money Rivalry 01:23:58 — No Limit & Cash Money Come Together to Make History 01:26:48 — Master P on Lil Wayne & the New Orleans Super Bowl 01:38:06 — Why Master P Put His Entire Family in Business 01:46:30 — Family, Healing, Faith & Breaking Generational Cycles Download Cash App Today: LINK: Send, Receive, Invest, & Manage Your Money with Cash App #CashAppPod. ● Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Don’t sleep on [@ultrapouches]. New customers get 15% Off with code FUNKY at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches Shop Macys Online or In Store Today http://macys.com 📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funkyfriday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam X (formally twitter): https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/camnewton Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meandallmyk1ds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-newton 🎩Shop all my hand made hats: https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop 🎞️ Host / Executive Producer: Cam Newton Producer Jauné Jackson 📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/ Director Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Talent Producer Alaitra Mcgrone 📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgrone Camera Operators Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Director of Photography Vashon Revils 📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_films Editors Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes 📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermes Production Iconic Saga 📸https://www.instagram.com/iconicsaga

“I Needed Chains Broken Too” | Tasha Cobbs Leonard on the Story Behind Her Music Aug 28, 2026

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Tasha Cobbs Leonard joins Cam Newton for a powerful conversation about faith, purpose, grief, marriage, and the journey behind her music. She opens up about battling depression while inspiring millions through “Break Every Chain,” growing up in the church, and learning to separate faith from the pressure to be perfect. Tasha also shares how loss shaped her relationship with God, the importance of discernment and boundaries, and the grace she’s found in marriage and family. From the person behind the praise to the purpose behind her biggest records, this episode reveals a side of Tasha Cobbs Leonard that many have never seen. 00:00- Funky Friday Intro 04:30- The Real Story Behind “Break Every Chain” 08:47- How Tasha Cobbs Leonard Found Her Voice 12:30- Growing Up in Church: Rules, Pressure & Identity 34:10- Why Church Produces So Many Great Singers 35:49- Nicki Minaj, John Legend & Collaborating With Purpose 39:47- Has Today’s Music Lost Its Soul? 59:17- Repentance, Grace & What Real Faith Looks Like 01:09:14- Who Encourages the Encourager? 01:12:37- Discernment, Boundaries & Protecting Your Peace 01:21:26- Losing Loved Ones, Grief & Choosing Gratitude 01:34:58- The Church, Judgment & Learning to Have Empathy 01:49:53- Why Friendship Came Before Marriage 01:52:49- The Favor, Grace & Reality of Marriage 01:55:14- Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s Adoption & Family Story 02:06:14- Her Fitness Journey, Discipline & What’s Next

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Akeem Ali Had $10.71... But Never Lost Faith | Funky Friday Aug 21, 2026

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Akeem Ali joins Cam Newton for a raw conversation about faith, karma, confidence, and the journey from Jackson, Mississippi, to building his own lane in music. Akeem opens up about hardship, independence, label deals, money, and the audacity it takes to bet on yourself when the support isn’t always there. Things get even more unfiltered as they debate relationships, kids, commitment, sexuality rumors, fashion, and dealing with hate. From sharp bars to real-life lessons, Akeem shows exactly why he’s never been afraid to stand apart. 00:00- Meet Akeem Ali 02:20- Karma Is REAL: Faith, Energy & Discernment 06:40- From Jackson, Mississippi to Chasing Music 17:28- Hard Times Built the Confidence: Mentors & Believing in Yourself 37:21- “Jackson Loves Me… But Do They Support Me?” 39:13- Tickets, Money & Who REALLY Shows Up 47:39- When Fame Changes Your Accessibility & Identity 59:19- Musical Influences, Studio Lessons & Going Independent 01:16:53- Talent vs Ticket Sales: What REALLY Matters? 01:17:29- The Audacity to RAP: Bars, Wordplay & Pen Game 01:19:21- How Far Can You REALLY Go Independent? 01:26:07- The Kimmie Persona & Making “Money Long” 01:46:54- The Bougie Store Debate 01:47:28- Kids, Marriage & the Commitment Debate 01:49:25- Sexuality Rumors: Can Controversy Become Branding? 01:54:34- Fashion, Getting Roasted & Handling the Hate New customers get 40% off with code **FUNKY** at [https://gld.com/](https://gld.com/) Shop Now: www.macys.com 📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funkyfriday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam X (formally twitter): https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/camnewton Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meandallmyk1ds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-newton 🎩Shop all my hand made hats: https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop 🎞️ Host / Executive Producer: Cam Newton Producer Jauné Jackson 📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/ Director Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Talent Producer Alaitra Mcgrone 📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgrone Camera Operators Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Director of Photography Vashon Revils 📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_films Editors Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes 📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermes Production Iconic Saga 📸https://www.instagram.com/iconicsaga

PJ Morton Gets REAL About Church, Sex, Fatherhood, Judgment & Finding Freedom Aug 14, 2026

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PJ Morton sits down with Cam Newton for a candid conversation about growing up as a preacher’s kid, finding his own faith, and learning to separate God from the judgment and traditions of church culture. From his unlikely journey with Maroon 5 and Young Money to navigating R&B, relationships, sex, and the expectations placed on him as Bishop Paul Morton’s son, PJ opens up about becoming comfortable with being himself in every room. He also reflects on his father’s mental health struggle, marriage, fatherhood, and the lessons he had to unlearn along the way. This is PJ Morton beyond the Grammys—a conversation about faith, freedom, family, and finding peace in who you are. 00:00- Faith, Church & Judgment 00:59- Meet PJ Morton 02:37- Growing Up in Church 11:06- How PJ Morton Joined Maroon 5 28:36- From Maroon 5 to Young Money 37:29- The First Time His Dad Let Him Miss Church 38:24- The Side of Bishop Morton People Don't See 40:05- From St. Aug to Morehouse 43:12- Saturday Night, Sunday Morning 50:05- Church, Sex & the Rules He Questioned 01:17:12- The Judgment Problem in Church 01:20:15- Finding Faith for Himself 01:29:39- No More Proving Himself 01:34:02- His Father's Mental Health Struggle 01:38:14- Marriage, Fatherhood & What He Had to Unlearn Download Cash App Today: LINK: Send, Receive, Invest, & Manage Your Money with Cash App #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. 📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funkyfriday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam X (formally twitter): https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/camnewton Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meandallmyk1ds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-newton 🎩Shop all my hand made hats: https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop 🎞️ Host / Executive Producer: Cam Newton Producer Jauné Jackson 📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/ Director Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Talent Producer Alaitra Mcgrone 📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgrone Camera Operators Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Director of Photography Vashon Revils 📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_films Editors Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes 📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermes Production Iconic Saga 📸https://www.instagram.com/iconicsaga

"No Sex. No Fried Food. No Excuses." Claressa Shields Gets Real Aug 07, 2026

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Claressa Shields joins Cam Newton for one of her most honest conversations yet. The undisputed champion opens up about making history, the discipline it takes to stay on top, building generational wealth, leaving MMA, and the mindset that made her the GWOAT. She also addresses the headlines surrounding her relationship with Papoose, her plans for motherhood, and what life after boxing looks like—all while keeping it completely funky. 00:00- Claressa Shields Is Living Unbothered 01:06- Meet the GWOAT: Why She's One of One 02:30- Making History in Atlanta & Chasing Title No. 21 04:02- The Champion's Mindset & Why Trash Talk Never Starts With Her 05:58- Losing 30+ Pounds: The Brutal Reality of Fight Camp 19:06- Inside Claressa's Fight Night Routine 30:00- Why She Left MMA & How She Built a Multi-Million Dollar Career 35:03- Would Claressa Ever Fight a Man? 37:28- How She Really Met Papoose 43:20- Love, Breakups & Ignoring the Internet 45:27- Claressa Responds to the Homewrecker Narrative 48:21- Papoose, Divorce & Her Relationship Non-Negotiables 50:14- Baby Plans, Retirement & Life After Boxing 56:16- How Papoose Changed Her Soft Girl Era 59:30- Who Loves Who More? Claressa Doesn't Hesitate 01:01:56- Music, Papoose & the Viral "Upstairs" Meme 01:06:44- Jab or TKO? The Funky Friday Finale

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More than Grillz Paul Wall on Marriage, Fatherhood, Grief & Taking Care of His Mother Jul 31, 2026

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Paul Wall sits down with Cam Newton for one of his most honest conversations yet. From building Houston's legendary hip-hop culture and the rise of Swishahouse to navigating race, fatherhood, marriage, grief, and success, Paul shares the lessons that shaped the man behind the music. This isn't just a conversation about rap—it's about legacy, faith, family, and what truly matters when the spotlight fades. 00:00- The Debate That Divides Rappers & Athletes 01:48- Why Texas Is Unlike Anywhere Else 04:48- The Houston Culture That Changed Hip-Hop Forever 11:28- How a Side Hustle Made Paul Wall a Millionaire 28:22- The Dream That Was Taken Away 31:25- The Real Reason Houston Is So Different 35:33- Paul Wall Gets Candid About Race, Identity & Respect 54:00- How They've Stayed Married for Over 20 Years 01:04:17- The Woman Who Changed Paul Wall's Life 01:07:12- Paul Wall Finally Addresses the N-Word Conversation 01:14:24- The Truth About Marriage in Hip-Hop 01:21:04- What Really Happened During the Chamillionaire Era 01:37:17- The Untold Story of Swishahouse 01:39:21- Losing His Father Changed Everything 01:46:02- The Hardest Chapter of Paul Wall's Life 01:52:48- How Paul Wall Built Wealth Beyond Rap Shop Macys Today www.macys.com www.baskandlatherco.com use code FUNKYFRIDAY for 20% off. 📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funkyfriday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam X (formally twitter): https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/camnewton Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meandallmyk1ds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-newton 🎩Shop all my hand made hats: https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop 🎞️ Host / Executive Producer: Cam Newton Producer Jauné Jackson 📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/ Director Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Talent Producer Alaitra Mcgrone 📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgrone Camera Operators Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Director of Photography Vashon Revils 📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_films Editors Richard E. Steward II 📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dot Jean-Pierre Chapoteau 📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteau Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes 📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermes Production Iconic Saga 📸https://www.instagram.com/iconicsaga

Ashton Hall on Going Viral, Making Millions & Why He Turned Down Big Deals Jul 24, 2026

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Ashton Hall joins Cam Newton on Funky Friday for an honest conversation about the discipline, faith, and mindset that helped him go from working at LA Fitness to becoming one of the biggest creators in the world. He opens up about turning down brand deals for ownership, his viral 3:50 AM morning routine, the truth behind his physique, and the strategy that's fueled his massive growth across social media. The two also dive into football, CTE, celebrity boxing, relationships, and what it really takes to build a lasting legacy. 00:00 – Natural Physique Debate 00:55 – Funky Friday Intro 02:33 – Why He Turned Down Saratoga Water 04:30 – From LA Fitness Employee to Global Creator 10:26 – Why He Pivoted From Fitness to Lifestyle 11:19 – Is Ashton Hall Really Natural? 15:53 – Why Football Wasn't His Calling 18:28 – The Truth About Going Viral 20:31 – Why Faith Drives Everything 24:54 – Why He Walked Away From Coaching 26:41 – The Videos That Changed Everything 29:06 – Is His Lifestyle Actually Real? 32:41 – The Work Behind His Viral Content 37:46 – Diet, Pizza Cheat Meals & Staying Lean 38:31 – Would He Fight Jake Paul? 40:15 – Cam Newton on Football, Hits & CTE 52:44 – Ashton Hall's 3:50 AM Morning Routine 55:03 – Is Waking Up at 3:50 AM Worth It? 01:00:24 – Dating Standards & Modern Relationships 01:11:39 – Why You Have to Own Your Struggle 01:12:29 – The India Trip That Changed Everything 01:18:46 – How to Beat the Algorithm 01:24:03 – Building a Brand That Lasts 01:37:25 – Faith, Discipline & Legacy

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