Jabari Banks teases the new season of 'Bel-Air' at the NAACP Image Awards, saying there are "a lot of cameos." Plus, he reveals how Usher inspired him.
00:00So we are here at the NAACP honoring the fellow black creative, and obviously you are a multi-talent.
00:05So what does that mean to be here today?
00:09You know, it's an honor. That's the simple way to put it.
00:11But it's really surreal. It's hard to put into words to be put in category with these monumental artists
00:17that have, you know, shaped me into the artist I am today.
00:20I look up to them, and I hold them to the highest regard.
00:23So it's just an honor is the word.
00:26And specifically Usher, he came off a very big year, Super Bowl, his residency, and I know you also sing.
00:33Yeah, man.
00:34And so how has he inspired you, if at all, and what's your favorite song of his?
00:39Oh, man. Usher's like, from when I was a little boy, I just remember, I don't remember a time before Usher.
00:45You know what I mean? He's been in my household on Sundays, cleaning music every Sunday.
00:49So, yeah, I mean, I like, you got it, you got it, man. I like that song. Yeah.
00:54Classic. Yeah. Classic song. Classic.
00:57Um, Bel-Air, I read that it has gotten approved for a new season.
01:02Yeah, we're shooting right now.
01:02Oh, my gosh. I'm so excited. I'm a big fan of the show. So what can you tease?
01:07Tease? Well, it's summer.
01:09You should know that a lot of stuff goes down in high school in the summer.
01:13So, uh, there's a lot of dope cameos this season. I'm excited for the, for the artists that have come onto the show.
01:21And, uh, yeah, I'm, yeah, this season is going to be, when I, when I read the script every day for this season, it shocks me.
01:27So I'm very excited for you all to see it.
01:29Now, when it comes to the growth of this season, what can we expect of your character Will?
01:34Hmm. A lot of hair growth. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, uh, you know, he's really coming into his own in Bel-Air, uh, and really finding his footing and he's kind of pivoting.
01:46That's, that's the, that's the hint I'll give you for the season. Pivot. That's the word. Yeah.
01:50Because from the previous seasons, he was going through a lot. He was angry at everyone.
01:55Yeah, he's still kind of angry.
01:56And heartbroken. So are we going to see some happy moments with Will this season?
02:00For sure. For sure. There will be, uh, more moments of levity than they were in the next, last, past seasons. Yeah.
02:06Okay. Sounds good. And then what about working with Queen Sylvia? Are you guys still working with her?
02:11Oh, I love Queen Sylvia. She's amazing. Yeah. Yeah. She's, she's like, this is me and Queen Sylvia like this. Like, I'm so, I'm so happy and proud of what the work that she's done on the show.
02:19So the fashion then, if you're still working with her, I know the fits are going to do what they need to do.
02:24Very fitting this season. Like it's, yeah, she's in her bag this season for sure.
02:27Is it reminiscent of any Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season at all? Like, are we going to see specific Jordans or specific bomber jackets?
02:36Um, I can't say too much right now, but it'll be worth waiting.
Be the first to comment