“Empire” star, Taraji P. Henson, spoke in detail about how her ex-boyfriend — who’s also her son’s father — was tragically murdered some years ago. After his death, she explained in a past interview, just how difficult it was for her as a single mother to her now 27-year-old son and as a new actress at that time.

Details On How Taraji’s Son’s Father Was Violently Murdered

The late William LaMarr “Mark” Johnson (Taraji refers to him as Mark), is the father of their son, Marcel Johnson. Taraji began dating Johnson when she was attending Howard University. “I had my one bad boy,” says Taraji. “That was my son’s father, my first love, and he’s not with us, God rest his soul.”

According to reports, on June 25, 2003 William (34) went to confront a husband and wife at their apartment regarding them allegedly slashing his friend’s tires. According to court docs, the husband started beating William Johnson over the head with a lamp, while his wife stabbed Johnson multiple times. The couple was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 30 months (for the wife) and 50 months (for the husband).

Via Star Magazine: “His dad was murdered when Marcell was 9,” Taraji says of her son. “He’s had to deal with life in a way that a lot of young kids haven’t yet.” And although she and Johnson were no longer together when he was killed, “we would sit and weep about it,” Taraji reveals. “Do I mourn for him? Absolutely. I wish my son had his dad. But sometimes things line up and they have to happen and we don’t know why.”

Taraji was pursuing her acting career at the time, but times were still hard for her as a struggling actress and single mother. She was on welfare and lived in a poorer section of town, where she often worried about being recognized (from her acting roles) by her neighbors. Now, Taraji obviously found a way to keep her game face on, and just like “Cookie Lyon,” Taraji P. pulled it together for the sake of her son and is now winning! Her journey didn’t come without extreme pain and struggles, but her story is inspiring, so we tip our hat to Taraji for her resilience. It’s just like the old school saying goes ‘Where there is a will, there is a way.’

Taraji’s Son Also Starred On “Empire”

This is random, but worth mentioning. If Marcel Johnson looks familiar to any “Empire” fans out there, it’s because you’ve probably seen him on the show. He had a few guest appearances as one of “Hakeem Lyon’s” homies, who was oftentimes seen as part of the crew on the hit series.

May Marcell’s father, William LaMarr “Mark” Johnson, continue to rest peacefully.

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“Empire” star, Taraji P. Henson, spoke in detail about how her ex-boyfriend/her son’s father was tragically murdered some years ago. After his death, she explained in a past interview, just how difficult it was for her as a single mother to her now 25 year old son and as a new actress at that time. See what Taraji revealed about this.

Details on How Taraji’s Son’s Father Was Violently Murdered

The late William LaMarr “Mark” Johnson (Taraji refers to him as Mark), is the father of their son, Marcel Johnson. Taraji began dating Johnson when she was attending Howard University. “I had my one bad boy,” says Taraji. “That was my son’s father, my first love, and he’s not with us, God rest his soul.”

According to reports, on June 25, 2003 William (34) went to confront a husband and wife at their apartment regarding them allegedly slashing his friend’s tires. According to court docs, the husband started beating William Johnson over the head with a lamp, while his wife stabbed Johnson multiple times. The couple was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 30 months (for the wife) and 50 months (for the husband).

Via Star Magazine: “His dad was murdered when Marcell was 9,” Taraji says of her son. “He’s had to deal with life in a way that a lot of young kids haven’t yet.” And although she and Johnson were no longer together when he was killed, “we would sit and weep about it,” Taraji reveals. “Do I mourn for him? Absolutely. I wish my son had his dad. But sometimes things line up and they have to happen and we don’t know why.”

Taraji was pursuing her acting career at the time, but times were still hard for her as a struggling actress and single mother. She was on welfare and lived in a poorer section of town, where she often worried about being recognized (from her acting roles) by her neighbors. Now Taraji obviously found a way to keep her game face on, and just like “Cookie Lyon” Taraji P. pulled it together for the sake of her son and is now winning! Her journey didn’t come without extreme pain and struggles, but her story is inspiring and we tip our hat to Taraji for her resilience. It’s just like the old school saying goes ‘Where there is a will, there is a way.’

Taraji’s Son Also On “Empire”

This is random, but worth mentioning. If Marcel Johnson looks familiar to any “Empire” fans out there, it’s because you’ve probably seen him on the show. He had a few guest appearances as one of “Hakeem Lyon’s” homies, who was oftentimes seen as part of the crew on the hit series. May Marcell’s father, William LaMarr “Mark” Johnson, continue to rest peacefully.

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Two of Black Hollywood’s most revered actresses are D.C. natives, Taraji P. Henson and Regina Hall. The two talented, beautiful ladies have always come across like the kinds of sistas who can hold their own within powerful Hollywood circles; as well as at the block party, vibin’ to some ‘hood classics. During Sunday night’s BET Awards, they both proved the latter when they took to the stage during a segment, dedicated to their hometown, featuring legendary GoGo legends, EU & Sugar Bear.

Setting It Off Right

BET has always had a knack for selecting the right hosts to emcee their annual celebration of ‘All Black Everything,’ known as the BET Awards. And this year, they decided to tap the one and only Regina Hall as the hostess with the mostess. Hall is definitely one of the funniest ladies working today, and she’s been busting her behind in recent years, with roles in Girls Trip and the new update of the classic film, Shaft. But comedy is where her talent shines the most, as she showed while announcing she would be the host for this year’s ceremony:

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Regina also showcased even more of her comedic skills, during a skit where she seemingly lost an award to a fellow actress.

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Many have been praising Regina for a job well done as the BET Awards host. However, the real shining moment came when she and fellow D.C. homegirl, Taraji, lit the stage on fire during a Go Go themed segment that made Twitter lose it’s entire mind…

Next Page: Showing Love To Their Hometown, Go Go Style>>>

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Talented From The Beginning

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The film that first truly brought Taraji’s talent into the foreground is late director John Singleton’s 2001 classic Baby Boy, where she and Tyrese burned up the screen with their toxic, endearing chemistry.

Her turn in Baby Boy set the foundation for more roles to follow including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (which earned her an Oscar nomination) and the classic film Hustle & Flow (which Singleton produced). It was here where she and Empire co-star Terrence Howard began a cinematic romance that continues to sizzle. Though she’s been successful for years in a recent interview she sits down with Grey’s Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo to discuss the trials and tribulations she’s faced as an actress, and of course racism was on the menu.

Next Page: Telling It Like It Is

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ILOSM fam,’ what you’re about to learn from former NBA star, Lamar Odom, will have you saying ‘Wayment…WHAT did he just say?!!’ Well, at least that’s what it had us doing, here at ILOSM. Anywho, Lamar has a new autobiographical book out titled, Darkness to Light, where he’s publicly bringing some of the deepest, darkest secrets about his controversial life to light. And maaaaannnn…did he bring it!

We’ve already informed y’all about his reveal that an infamous Nevada brothel owner reportedly tried to murder him and “almost succeeded, according to Odom. Now, we’re fillin’ y’all in on a colossal sized secret that has managed to stay under wraps in Hollywood, about Lamar and Empire star, Taraji P. Henson.

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They Were Serious?!!
In his book, Lamar has now revealed that he and Taraji had a thing goin’ on like Billy Paul did with “Mrs. Jones.” Only difference is that based on the details Lamar is giving about them -and what he ultimately did to Taraji- it was WAY more than just a thing. Scroll down for the bombshells Lamar has now dropped…

Get The Rest Of The Scoop Lamar Revealed Abut Taraji Next>>>

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Support Before The Fall

Back in January when the alleged attack took place Taraji immediately lent her support to Jussie on her Twitter page.

I wish what happened to my baby was just one big bad joke but it wasn’t and we all feel his pain right now. @jussiesmollett is pure love to the bone AND THAT IS WHY SO MANY ARE FEELING… https://t.co/AIaBaDvx7g

— Taraji P. Henson (@tarajiphenson) January 30, 2019

She, like so many other people who were shocked by the attack, showed Jussie so much love in the aftermath. And then, as more details poured in and the narrative shifted, the support began leaning more towards skepticism. Ultimately as the whole case began to unravel many changed their minds about what they originally thought, and that strain put a lot of negative press on both Jussie and the entire situation.

And once Jussie was charged, and then the charges were dropped, people were still left with many unanswered questions. Understandably, this affected the morale of the Empire cast.

Next Page: Taraji Tells What JUST happenned With Jussie Smollett >>>

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For Mother’s Day, Taraji P. Henson received quite a surprise when her man, Kelvin Hayden popped the big question. Needless to say, Taraji was absolutely elated when the NFL baller decided to take their relationship to the next level. But since the announcement of their engagement, Taraji and Kelvin have kept their wedding details under wraps. However, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating. In fact, there’s a new rumor going around about the couple and fans have been dying to know if it’s true or not.

Baby On Board?:

If you haven’t heard the latest about Taraji, there’s a rumor circulating about her being pregnant. Since Taraji is engaged to be married, it would be pretty typical if she were, right? Well, there’s just one problem with all the talk: Taraji’s not pregnant. Now, she’s finally speaking out about the rumors that have been spread and she’s explaining why people can stop talkin’ about her gettin’ pregnant.

Taraji Claps Back:

Although most fans think a new baby would be the icing on the cake for Taraji and Kelvin, she’s makin’ it very clear there is no baby right now. When the Empire star appeared on Extra TV, she was asked about the baby rumors and she immediately shut them down.

“I am not pregnant, ya’ll, please cut it out.” After clearing the air, Taraji went a step further to explain how the rumor started. Apparently, the chatter began after the couple shared a questionable photo that captured Kelvin touching his fiancee’s stomach.

After the photo began circulating, it didn’t take long for the rumors to take off. She admitted she found the rumor laughable. Referencing a quote from one of the reports Taraji said, “Her fiancé kept coddling her and holding her.” She added, “So that makes me pregnant? He does that to me all the time.”

Reports also surfaced about Taraji drinking around the time of the U.S. Open. While some news outlets claimed she wasn’t drinking alcohol because of the so-called “pregnancy,” she’s set the record straight on that too. Taraji confirmed she did have alcohol; another indication that she’s not pregnant. “I was drinking a wine spritzer so yes, there was alcohol — I was just pacing myself.”

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Now that Taraji has shut down the rumors, there’s a new question looming: will a baby be next on their agenda after they officially tie the knot?

Taraji quickly shut down that idea, as well. For those who don’t know, Taraji has a 24-year-old son and Kelvin also has three children. Since they both have children from previous relationships, they agree that’s enough. The famed actress revealed Kelvin’s children are still relatively young so that’s more than enough for them.

“No, we’re done.,” she confirmed. “He still has three little ones that aren’t teenagers yet. We’re good.”

She went on to discuss their upcoming wedding. Taraji didn’t offer a specific date but she did reveal they’re planning a “simple” wedding next summer. The wedding will reportedly be “one year from when he proposed — late June, early July.”

She continued, “As for the wedding location, it’s probably gonna be home, somewhere with his family and my family, a nice meeting ground where everyone can get to… We’ll find some mutual ground.”

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Details on How Taraji’s Son’s Father Was Violently Murdered

The late William LaMarr “Mark” Johnson (Taraji refers to him as Mark), is the father of their 23 year old son, Marcel Johnson. Taraji began dating Johnson when she was attending Howard University. “I had my one bad boy,” says Taraji. “That was my son’s father, my first love, and he’s not with us, God rest his soul.”

According to reports, on June 25, 2003 William (34) went to confront a husband and wife at their apartment regarding them allegedly slashing his friend’s tires. According to court docs, the husband started beating William Johnson over the head with a lamp, while his wife stabbed Johnson multiple times. The couple was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 30 months (for the wife) and 50 months (for the husband).

Via Star Magazine: “His dad was murdered when Marcell was 9,” Taraji says of her son. “He’s had to deal with life in a way that a lot of young kids haven’t yet.” And although she and Johnson were no longer together when he was killed, “we would sit and weep about it,” Taraji reveals. “Do I mourn for him? Absolutely. I wish my son had his dad. But sometimes things line up and they have to happen and we don’t know why.”

Taraji’s Son Also On “Empire”

This is random, but worth mentioning. If Marcel Johnson looks familiar to any “Empire” fans out there, it’s because you’ve probably seen him on the show. He plays one of “Hakeem Lyon’s” homies, who’s oftentimes seen as part of the crew on the hit series. May his father rest peacefully.

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