Carl Payne It’s TIME TO EXPOSE EVERYTHING! | REVEALS The INCIDENT THAT ENDED MARTIN!
Summary
TLDRThe transcript delves into Carl Anthony Payne II's journey from his early days as a ballet dancer to his rise in fame through 'The Cosby Show' and 'Martin.' It covers his personal life, including raising Bobby Brown's biological son, Landon, and his tumultuous yet strong marriage to Malika Payne. The narrative also touches on Payne's acting career, his transition to directing and producing, and his ventures into motivational speaking and mentoring. The summary highlights Payne's resilience, versatility, and commitment to his family and community.
Takeaways
- 😀 Carl Anthony Payne II, known for his role as Cole Brown on the show 'Martin', has a long-standing career in the entertainment industry.
- 🏠 Carl Payne has been raising Bobby Brown's biological son, Landon Brown, since Landon was five years old, showcasing a unique family dynamic.
- 🎓 Payne's early beginnings were in South Carolina, where he was born and studied acting before attending Howard University.
- 💃 He started his career as a dancer, including ballet, before transitioning to acting.
- 📺 Payne's first notable TV role was on 'The Cosby Show', where he had a conflict with Bill Cosby over his hair, leading to his exit from the show.
- 😂 His portrayal of Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley on 'Martin' was well-received and he became a fan favorite for his comedic timing and character's dynamic with Theo.
- 🔍 Behind the scenes of 'Martin', there was significant tension, including allegations of drug use and sexual harassment, which affected the show's atmosphere.
- 🤝 Despite conflicts with Martin Lawrence, Payne has managed to reconnect and forgive, highlighting the importance of reconciliation.
- 🏆 Carl Payne's dedication to his family is evident, both in his personal life and his professional choices, emphasizing the value of a stable and loving home.
- 🎬 Beyond acting, Payne has ventured into directing, producing, and motivational speaking, showing his versatility and commitment to the arts.
- 💼 His net worth is estimated to be between $1.5 million and $10 million, reflecting earnings from his diverse roles in the entertainment industry.
Q & A
Who is Carl Anthony Payne II known for portraying in 'The Cosby Show'?
-Carl Anthony Payne II is known for portraying the character of Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley in 'The Cosby Show'.
What was the impact of Carl Payne's role in 'Martin' on the show's popularity?
-Carl Payne's role as Cole Brown in 'Martin' contributed to the show's revival of black TV in the '90s and its lasting impact on popular culture.
How did Carl Payne's early life and education influence his acting career?
-Carl Payne's early life in Clinton, South Carolina, and his education at the High School of Music and Art and Howard University laid the foundation for his acting career, starting with studying at the first All Children's Theater and an Off-Broadway Repertory Theater Company.
What was the controversy between Carl Payne and Bill Cosby during their time on 'The Cosby Show'?
-The controversy between Carl Payne and Bill Cosby arose over Payne's hair, with Cosby wanting it cut and Payne refusing, which eventually led to Payne's character being removed from the show.
What personal challenges did Carl Payne face in his career after 'Martin'?
-After 'Martin', Carl Payne faced challenges including a period where he stepped away from acting to sell cars in order to support his family.
How did the death of co-star Tommy Ford impact the cast of 'Martin'?
-The death of Tommy Ford brought the cast of 'Martin' together in grief after not having seen each other for 20 years, leading to a reunion and a renewed sense of unity.
What is the unique family dynamic involving Carl Payne, his wife Malika, and her son Landon Brown?
-Carl Payne has been raising Landon Brown, his wife Malika's son from a previous relationship with Bobby Brown, since Landon was five years old, creating a close-knit and supportive family dynamic.
How did Carl Payne's marriage to Malika Payne overcome challenges in 2012?
-Despite Malika filing for divorce and selling custody of their kids in 2012, the couple reconciled, renewed their vows, and have remained strong, demonstrating their commitment to their family.
What roles has Carl Payne taken on outside of acting in television and film?
-Outside of acting, Carl Payne has ventured into directing and producing, motivational speaking, and mentoring young actors, showing his versatility and commitment to the entertainment industry.
What is the estimated net worth of Carl Payne as of 2024?
-As of 2024, Carl Payne's net worth is estimated to be between $1.5 million and $10 million, reflecting his earnings from acting, directing, producing, and other business ventures.
What recent projects has Carl Payne been involved in?
-Carl Payne has been involved in several projects including starring in the MTV show 'Binge to Death', participating in 'Martin: The Reunion' on BET Plus, and being nominated for an NAACP award for his role in 'Binge to Death'.
Outlines
🎭 Carl Payne II's Early Life and Career
This paragraph delves into Carl Payne II's journey from his childhood in South Carolina to his acting career. It highlights his beginnings as a ballet dancer and his education at various performing arts institutions. The summary touches on his first TV appearance in 'The Cosby Show,' where he played the character Cole Brown but had disagreements with Bill Cosby over his hair, leading to his departure from the show. It also mentions his iconic role as Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley in 'Martin,' a popular '90s sitcom that revitalized black TV and his significant contribution to its success.
💥 Behind-the-Scenes Drama of 'Martin'
The second paragraph uncovers the off-screen turmoil during the production of 'Martin.' It discusses the personal struggles of Martin Lawrence, the lead actor, and his conflicts with Carl Payne II. The summary addresses the tension between the cast members, including a lawsuit filed by Tisha Campbell against Lawrence for sexual harassment and abuse. It also explores the impact of these issues on the show's dynamics and the eventual reconciliation of Payne and Lawrence after two decades of estrangement, catalyzed by the death of their co-star, Tommy Ford.
👨👧👦 Carl Payne II's Personal Life and Family Values
This paragraph focuses on Carl Payne II's personal life, particularly his role as a stepfather to Landon Brown, Bobby Brown's biological son, whom he has raised since the child was five. It outlines his marriage to Malika Payne and the strong family bond they share, including overcoming challenges such as a custody battle and divorce rumors. The summary emphasizes Payne's commitment to being a hands-on dad and the importance of a stable, loving home, as well as his public appearances with his family, showcasing their close-knit relationship.
🎬 Carl Payne II's Versatility and Continued Success
The final paragraph showcases Carl Payne II's diverse career beyond acting, including his ventures into directing, producing, and motivational speaking. It highlights his appearances in various TV shows and films, his work in theater, and his recent projects such as 'Tyler Perry's Young Dylan' and 'Martin: The Reunion.' The summary also notes his nomination for an NAACP award and his net worth, reflecting his enduring presence and influence in the entertainment industry.
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Keywords
💡Carl Anthony Payne II
💡Martin
💡The Cosby Show
💡Bobby Brown
💡Onset Drama
💡Tisha Campbell
💡Motivational Speaking
💡Philanthropy
💡Net Worth
💡NAACP Nomination
💡Family Dynamics
Highlights
Carl Payne II raised Bobby Brown's biological son, Landon Brown, since he was five years old.
Payne's first TV fame came from 'The Cosby Show', where he had a public spat with Bill Cosby over his hair.
Payne's character was removed from 'The Cosby Show' due to disagreements with Cosby.
He played the memorable role of Cole Brown, also known as 'Cockroach', in the popular 'Martin' TV series.
Payne's role in 'Martin' was significant in bringing back black TV in the '90s.
There were serious tensions between Carl Payne and Martin Lawrence on set, leading to Payne's departure from the show.
Martin Lawrence faced allegations of sexual harassment and abuse from Tisha Campbell, which affected the show's dynamics.
Payne revealed rumors about Martin Lawrence's alleged drug use, which caused off-screen drama.
The cast of 'Martin' reunited after 20 years, prompted by the death of co-star Tommy Ford.
Payne experienced a career low, stepping away from acting to sell cars to support his family.
He is married to Malika Payne, with whom he shares a strong bond and has two kids.
Payne and his wife faced a rough patch with a divorce petition, but they reconciled and renewed their vows.
Payne ventured into directing and producing, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.
He became involved in motivational speaking and mentoring young actors, giving back to the community.
Payne is currently starring in the MTV show 'Binge to Death' and received an NAACP nomination for his role.
As of 2024, Carl Payne's net worth is estimated to be between 1.5 million and 10 million dollars.
Payne continues to engage with audiences through live performances and media appearances.
Transcripts
your stepson Landon Landon Landon yeah
is Bobby Brown's biological
son you've raised him since he was five
yep do you remember your first time on
stage and talk about that yeah oh my god
um talking a little bit about this that
the other you know and literally it must
have been 3 minutes in there's a Dude
down front like yeah now I'm at the show
right now we here guess who
starred in The Cosby Show married Bobby
Brown's ex-wife and fathered his son
that's right Carl freaking Payne with
his public spat that revealed dark
secrets and his music video cameos that
popped out of nowhere this is the dude
who hasn't duck the smoke in all his 55
years a sweet lovable personality but
they don't call him cockroach for
nothing
cockroach what dark secrets are hidden
in plain sight Carl Anthony Payne sent
on the 96c Martin was a massive success
that's cool that's cool I thought y'all
was my peeps y going to have cold to
kick around no
more yes Martin was a huge Commercial
Success during its original run and has
maintained a last Legacy in popular
culture Martin was one of the highest
rated shows on Fox during its 5 season
run from 1992 to 1997 consistently
attracting a large audience and
Incredibly popular among
African-American viewers but our boy did
not just appear as Cole Brown he started
somewhere and you can trace his Origins
back to South Carolina where he was born
although it's at Harlem that things get
juicy for him Carl Payne was born in
Clinton South Carolina on May 24th 1969
not much is known about his parents or
family background but he studied acting
at the first All Children's Theater an
Off Broadway Repertory Theater Company
he graduated from FY yellow H Loria High
School of Music and Art and Performing
Arts in New York in Howard University
zulanda is GL there but you started as a
dancer this is so embarrassing oh no
that is God oh my God I mean as I said
Legend then Legend now you are so
stylish but to know you were a dancer as
well what kind of dance ballet you did
ballet M yep did you know that he used
to dance ballet that's right cockroach
got that pouette R boy was a
[Applause]
steer and an amazing actor too our
passion for fitness and you completely
inspired her to take her whole mind and
and body uh to a whole another level
well apparently you had can you tell me
something if I hadn't known that I
didn't have to bust my all he needed was
some red paint his first taste of TV
Fame came with The Cosby Show the hit
Family series but things weren't all
smooth with Bill Cosby Carl pain clashed
with Cosby especially over his hair
Cosby wanted it cut Carl said no drama
brood and Carl got the boot his
character acts from the show someone
that you looked up to kind of manipulate
all I'm saying is you know I learned a
lot and I'm appreciative of all the
lessons that I learned and see the thing
about me
I take everything and turn it into
something positive so if you're a hater
if you're if you come at me with if few
spew negativeness if you spew whatever
that is I'm going take that Carl Payne's
turn as Walter cockroach Bradley was
straight fire even if he wasn't the main
dude from 86 to 87 cockroach had us
rolling with his comedy chops and that
tight bun with Theo hugable fans
couldn't get enough of their dynamic duo
he may not have been the star but
cockroach stole plenty of scenes and
hearts
you can almost taste the chemist stre
like they survive us they going they're
going to be the one that's inherit you
know so it was like a flip there's also
he said as a name that like people will
remember it's going you going that's
going to stick who does that what kind
of nickname you going to want to know
what this kid is like you know crazy
Carl Payne was a fine young man in his
early 20s when he snagged the role of
Cole Brown on the Martin show this show
wasn't just any sitcom it brought black
TV back back to life in the '90s and
still slays today Martin had that Vibe
iconic comedic style catchphrases and
Unforgettable characters many played by
Martin Lawrence in Crazy disguises sure
Lawrence gets most of the props but Carl
Payne held it down too so why did the
show get the boot there's some dirty
laundry here ready for the drama grab
your vodka and a puke bucket you'll need
him pain dish that he and Lawrence had
mad beef on set Lawrence Total Drama
King
behind the scenes dude was battling some
serious personal demons leading to all
those onset blowups you know Martin you
get to a certain place and start them
where you know okay he was no longer
part of cast but he was the executive
producer and now he's so that distance
started being created you know between
the two and you know the network has a
lot to do with that as well you know
they take care of the star then
everybody else is a piece of that's just
how it goes down and you know you
Embrace being a piece of
but Martin unfortunately you know show
business at a certain point in his life
got the best of and when that happens
you see it happening and there's nothing
you can do about it you know you just
you pray for that person it's almost
like watching a car crash that you can't
stop one of the most serious Bombshells
pain dropped was the rumor swirling
around Martin Lawrence's alleged drug
use yeah that could have tanked
everything no wonder it stirred up so
much offscreen drama these tensions and
Lawrence's wild Behavior avior made life
onet A total nightmare for everyone
straining professional relationships
left and right then there was a shocker
Tisha Campbell filed a lawsuit hitting
Lawrence with allegations of sexual
harassment and abuse Martin called me
the day after I uh separated to just
reconnect the te they settled out of
court but that didn't erase the scars or
the Scandal you know when the show ended
there was tension between you and Mar
you had f a lawsuit against him and he
said it wasn't true how were you able to
get back on track with him cuz clearly
you guys have worked it out we are we
worked really hard to reconnect to
forgive and it's really this reunion is
about a celebration the beat between
Lawrence and pain got so bad it
practically poisoned the atmosphere
you'd never guess from watching the show
but pain went through the ringer and
still took it like a true champ when
Martin wrapped up the two didn't lay
eyes on each other for another 20 years
it wasn't until the heartbreaking loss
of their co-star Tommy Ford that the
cast found themselves United in grief I
didn't know this but you were like there
when when Tommy passed that you was at
the hospital yes I was it was deep you
know not to get into it cuz it's a
sensitive subject for me you know what I
mean but I got a call you know Tommy and
I we spoke daily if not daily every
other day um he was really a true friend
he was a good friend he was going
through knee surgery he had knee surgery
at the time and he was going through
rehab and I just spoke to him I was like
yo cuz cuz I was like no you call
somebody don't call you back hey I
called you pick up the phone
I hit him with that and he was like man
I'm going through this knee surgery I
just I'm going through rehab and that's
the thing too cuz I seen it on his like
he brought us back together sadly at his
funeral they soon put all that aside oh
man that was that was surreal because it
literally was the first time that we
we're all in the same place and space in
30 years you know and so it really felt
like are we getting ready to go back to
work
and and you know just having all those
reminiscing all those moments and it
definitely was uh it was needed you know
it was very cathar pay faced some rocky
times in his career after M can you
believe it at one point he even stepped
away from acting to sell cars just to
support his family talk about keeping it
real he's never been too proud to hustle
and do what it takes to make ends me
Carl Payne II has been raising Bobby
Brown's biological son Landon Brown
since Landon was 5 years years old your
stepson Landis Landon Landon yeah is
Bobby Brown's biological
son you've raised him since he was five
Y Pay is married to Malika Payne who had
Landon with Bobby Brown before marrying
Carl despite this unique family Dynamic
he and Bobby Brown developed a great
friendship over the years focusing on
Landon's will be Bobby are friends and
have mutual respect and you share this
great kid together oh yeah he used to
come over all the time and I'd be like
oh it's your turn to take him to school
not man like I'm I'm sleeping in today
Carl Payne and Malika pay had that right
or die love from 92 but come 2012 things
got real messy Malika faler sold custody
of the kids and divorce was on the table
drama right but hold up she dropped that
petition and they became stronger
renewing their vows they got two kids
and have been holding it down in the
wild world of Showbiz for over 20 years
their marriage is Rock Solid and their
dedication to their kids is straight up
admirable pains all about being a
Hands-On dad while preaching the
importance of a stable and loving home
his deep commitment to his family shapes
everything he does both personally and
professionally though Carl likes to keep
it low-key he and his fan pop up at
events and on social media every now and
then showing just how tight they are
these appearances offer fans a glimpse
into their family Dynamics often
highlighting the close Bond and mutual
support within the family such moments
provide insight to the personal side of
pay's life which he values deeply pay
has opened up on how his experiences as
a husband and father has shaped his
personal growth it's about communication
and you got to learn how to grow
together and learn how to argue you know
and a lot of the times you know what
it's is something small this is not you
know not worth it your batt you got to
let it go you got to pick your battles
he has shared the lessons learned from
both the successes and challenges he
faced in family life these exper
experiences have guided his choices and
actions underscoring the significant
impact of his family on his overall
Journey so it's clear that his role in
the family has a huge impact on who he
is today paint appeared in Bobby Brown's
music video girl next door in
1987 eight years later he married his
wife I'm just sharing the facts guys
nothing personal pay made guest
appearances on various TV shows
including the game George Lopez and the
Ricky Smiley Show when you see Carl
Payne on the screen you know you're in
for a good time this allowed him to
remain a familiar face on TV in addition
to television pay appeared in several
films such as 1995's The Walking Dead
Feast 3 the happy finish in 2009 and
Night Tales the movie the year before
while his film work was not as prominent
as his television roles it shows you how
versatile he is as an actor Payne also
performed in theater Productions what's
up everybody check it out it's your main
man car pain better known as I'm feeling
my feeling my yeah yo check it out akan
Ohio coming to you live and direct
October 17th sweeties day baby so bring
all your sweeties out to see J mcan's
play the lies they told even in a live
setting our boy still got it theater
allowed him to connect with audiences in
a different way and broaden his
performance repertoire expanding his
career pain ventured into directing and
producing I also direct a lot of the
episodes for the the show that I'm doing
and I direct uh I got I did a movie
that's coming into theaters I directed a
film that's coming to theaters in
October he directed several independent
films and produced projects that
reflected his Creative Vision behind the
camera this move into directing and
producing highlighted his versatility
and ambition within the entertainment
industry Beyond acting and directing
Payne became involved in motivational
speaking and mentoring young actors he
shares his experiences and provides
guidance to those looking to enter the
entertainment industry demonstrating his
commitment to giving back to the
community we are bringing the onet film
Camp to uh Houston htown you know that's
like htown has been really good to me
it's been uh like kind of like my
backyard you know if you will um for
quite a long time and so there's a ton
of talent in Houston but I figured this
is also one of those things where you
know it brings me back to when I was
younger I found my career I found you
know life in the art so you know to be
able to have a safe space a place where
kids can come maybe learn and find out
if this is something that they want to
do as well you know it's you know it's
one of those things where it's it's a
part of giving back to the community but
it's also providing currently Carl Payne
is involved in several exciting projects
He stars in the MTV show binge to death
maybe they still can a dark comedy where
he plays a huge role pay continues to
engage with audiences through his live
performances for instance he had a
comedy show at the Uptown Comedy Corner
in Atlanta in February 2024 pay
frequently appears on talk shows and
other media platforms he recently
featured in an episode of Tamron Hall
where he discussed his career and the
Martin reunion at the 20124 Emy then and
Legend now Carl Anthony Payne II has
kept us laughing through the decades
with his standup comedy and this year he
earned an NAACP nomination for
outstanding supporting actor in a TV
movie Limited series or dramatic special
for his role as Terry Lonnie loves BFF
and cousin and MTV's binge to death
let's get it going with our friend who's
in the house please welcome Carl Anthony
P the
[Applause]
second oh my
God thank you
welcome Bud head no business dripping so
hard but that's Carl Payne for you is
pay a great actor check a born comedian
double check as of 2024 Carl pay's net
worth is estimated to be between 1.5
million and 10 million the variance and
estimates is due to different
evaluations of his earnings and assets
from acting directing and business
ventures pays will primarily stems from
his roles in popular sitcoms as The
Cosby Show in Martin along with his
involvement in and various film and
television projects in addition to that
pay has also ventured into production
and made investments in real estate
further diversifying his income streams
he has remained active in the
entertainment industry with roles in
shows like Tyler Perry's young Dylan
just finished shooting third season
young Dyan and uh which is a show a kids
show on Nickelodeon that I do um it's
called actually it's called Tyler
Perry's young Dy but it's on Nickelodeon
and participated in Martin the reunion
on BET Plus Martin the reunion action
this's for you Tommy man's actively
chasing the bag and his philanthropic
efforts also highlight his commitment to
giving back to the community don't
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