Tyrin Turner

Menace II Society Cast: Where Are They Now?

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The hood classic Menace II Society debuted in 1993 and the cast included many legendary and now accomplished actors. Instantly, the movie became a beloved film for black families all over the globe. And the actors became household names. The movie tells the story of a teenage drug dealer who commits horrific crimes with his friends. But by the time he decides to leave his life of crime, it’s too late. Let’s take a look at the cast then and now 31 years later. 

Tyrin Turner

Tyrin Turner has made guest appearances on television shows such as Chicago Hope. You might also remember seeing Turner in Hype Williams’ 1998 film Belly, where he played a perm wearing hustler named Big. For over twenty years, he’s written comedy material for Jamie Foxx and Affion Crockett.  He currently has a role in the Hulu series Missing Persons Unit.

Larenz Tate

Larenz Tate made an impression in our hearts from many roles. His classic characters have showed his widespread ability across the acting spectrum; from playing a socially ackward teen finding his sexuality (The Inkwell) to portraying a mentally unstable Vietnam vet turned bank robber (Dead Presidents.) And who could forget his portrayal of Frankie Lymon in the biopic Why Do Fools Fall in Love? (1998) and most recently as Councilman Rashad Tate in 50 Cent’s Power Book franchise.

Jada Pinkett -Smith

Best known at the time as Lena James from A Different World, Jada Pinkett-Smith went on to star in numerous feature films as well. Pinkett Smith executive produced and starred in the television medical drama Hawthorne. She also received an Emmy for her Facebook podcast called Red Table Talk. Jada released her autobiography, Worthy in 2023, where she speaks on her life and controversial marriage to Will Smith.

Samuel L. Jackson

One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, Samuel L. Jackson is one of the highest grossing actors of all time. His films have grossed over $27 billion worldwide. In 2022, he received the Academy Honorary Award. The highly prolific actor has appeared in over 100 films; many of them classics that we’re sure you’ve seen.

Clifton Powell

Clifton Powell was born in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the Duke Ellington School of Arts. Powell primarily plays supporting roles in films. He received a nomination for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture in the biopic Ray in 2005.

MC Eiht

At the time of Menace II Society, cast member and rapper MC Eiht was known for being one-fourth of the rap group Compton’s Most Wanted. His song Streiht up Menace would become the movie’s theme song, and his two subsequent albums would inflame his infamous beef with DJ Quik. He’s also known for playing the character Ryder in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. 

Khandi Alexander

Although you may not know her by name, Khandi Alexander is definitely a familiar face in numerous films and TV shows. Alexander has had significant parts in What’s Love Got to Do With It?, Scandal and played Dr. Alexx Woods in CSI: Miami. She is also a dancer who worked with and choreographed Whitney Houston’s international tours.

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton has retired from acting, but is best known for his role in the television series Roc. He also had a memorable role in the film A Time to Kill in 1996. His accolades include three Primetime Emmy Awards and three NAACP Image Awards. 

Glen Plummer

Glen Plummer has quite a long acting resume that spans over three decades. His most memorable roles were in Colors (1988) and in the compelling drama South Central (1992) where he played “O.G.” Bobby Johnson. He is currently working on a film entitled Alien Storm.

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Tyrin Turner Speaks On Suge Knight’s Jamie Foxx “Gay Lovers” Comments

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Tyrin Turner has denied accusations from Suge Knight that he and Jamie Foxx are secretly gay lovers, while also blasting Suge for making such comments in 2024. “Me and Jamie have been like brothers and best friends for years. What people don’t understand is that we do a lot of business together. So you may have seen us a lot,” Tyrin Turner explained during his interview. When you’re dealing with people, people want to throw the little gay rumor [on you]. Somebody always gotta be gay in the world. I know what I like. I would’ve never thought in a million years that Suge would put something out there like that of somebody being gay, especially in the time that we’re living in where it’s okay,” Turner told The Art of Dialogue.

Elsewhere in the interview, Turner revealed that he has a new project coming out that was created in collaboration with Foxx. Alert: Missing Persons Unit will air on Fox this year.

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Tyrin Turner Claims He Confronted Diddy At Jamie Foxx’s House

It’s not the first time that Turner has dropped bombshells for the interview series. Last May, Turner spoke about defending Foxx from Diddy’s wrath. “It was a total misunderstanding,” he explained. “I think Puff almost fell and tripped — you know, we was at Jamie [Foxx]’s house. I think he kind of tripped or something. And brother, you know, he kind of laughed. And I guess it wasn’t funny to Puff. You know what I mean?” Turner said. “So Puff kinda put, you know, like — ‘Hey, come here.’ What’s funny, or whatever. And I see it from my peripheral. And I’m like, that’s my brother. Puffy don’t know my brother. This is weird. That ain’t — this don’t look cool. So I’m like — I pushed my brother out the way, and I’m like, hold on.” Turner continued.

So Turner, a long-time friend of Foxx’s, confronted Diddy about it. “And I asked Puff, ‘you know him?’ And Puff is like, ‘Nah, playboy,’ and I’m like, ‘Aye, n-gga, that’s my brother. I’ll touch everything in here for my brother. Period.’ So me and Puff, we end up having a conversation, as men, we shook hands and everything was great.” According to Turner, the confrontation did not go any further than an exchanging of words, with the pair able to squash their temporary beef. While the story is nothing more than a tense interaction many years ago, it’s an interesting story behind two 90s heavyweights.

Read More: Tyrin Turner Admits He Tried To Sabotage Belly

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Tyrin Turner Claims He Confronted Diddy At Jamie Foxx’s House

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Diddy and Tyrin Turner both had their spotlights in the 90s. Diddy was the hop hop mogul helping define the genre in the decade alongside the likes of Suge Knight. Meanwhile, Tyrin Turner found success with roles in films like Menace II Society and Belly. Despite this, it’s safe to say that Diddy has had a more successful and consistent career.

However, according to a new interview with Turner, it turns out that the two of them might have had a not-so-positive interaction. Diddy was famous for his 90s beefs, primarily the one stemming from his fall out with Suge Knight. According to the actor, he confronted the rapper and businessman at none other than the house of Jamie Foxx.

Turner Opens Up About Diddy Confrontation

Speaking on the Art Of Dialogue show, Turner spoke about defending Jamie Foxx from Diddy’s wrath. “It was a total misunderstanding,” he explained. “I think Puff almost fell and tripped — you know, we was at Jamie [Foxx]’s house. I think he kind of tripped or something. And brother, you know, he kind of laughed. And I guess it wasn’t funny to Puff. You know what I mean?” Turner said. “So Puff kinda put, you know, like — ‘Hey, come here.’ What’s funny, or whatever. And I see it from my peripheral. And I’m like, that’s my brother. Puffy don’t know my brother. This is weird. That ain’t — this don’t look cool. So I’m like — I pushed my brother out the way, and I’m like, hold on.” Turner continued.

So Turner, a long-time friend of Foxx’s, confronted Diddy about it. “And I asked Puff, ‘you know him?’ And Puff is like, ‘Nah, playboy,’ and I’m like, ‘Aye, n-gga, that’s my brother. I’ll touch everything in here for my brother. Period.’ So me and Puff, we end up having a conversation, as men, we shook hands and everything was great.” According to Turner, the confrontation did not go any further than an exchanging of words, with the pair able to squash their temporary beef. While the story is nothing more than a tense interaction many years ago, it’s an interesting story behind two 90s heavyweights.

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[WATCH] Actor Tyrin Turner Reveals He Tried To Sabotage The Cult Classic ‘Belly’ After Losing Role To DMX

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Actor Tyrin Turner who appeared in the 1998 cult film “Belly,” recently revealed that he tried to sabotage the movie after director Hype Williams gave his role to DMX. Turner sat down with Dub C and CJ Mac and shared he was promised the lead role of Tommy “Buns” Bundy in the film, but Williams changed his mind and gave it to DMX instead. Turner was instead cast as Big Head Rico and feeling angry and disappointed so he revealed he attempted to bring the film down by delivering an intentionally silly performance. 
Ironically, his plan backfired as it had the opposite effect. In the interview, Turner explained that he met Hype Williams and was offered the role of DMX’s character in the movie. However, a few months later, Williams informed Turner that DMX would be taking on the role instead. Feeling irritated and upset, Turner decided to sabotage the movie by playing his character in a ridiculous and over-the-top manner. Despite his intentions, the movie went on to become a cult classic and was a commercial success, raking in $9 million at the box office on a $3 million budget.
Turner’s character, Rico, had a memorable scene where he was sloppily munching on a banana while admitting how he was going to “drop a dime.” Despite Turner’s intentions, this scene became an iconic moment in the movie.
“Belly” was Hype Williams’ directorial debut and starred DMX, Nas, Method Man, and other notable hip hop artists. The movie was released in 1998 and had a successful box office run. A sequel, “Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club,” was released in 2006.
Fast forward to the 33:16 mark for the tea.

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Tyrin Turner Admits He Tried To Sabotage “Belly”

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1998’s Belly is a cult classic. The film focuses on “Buns” (DMX) and “Sin” (Nas), two young criminals in Queens and their growing criminal empire in Nebraska. While it holds a 27% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences loved the film. It holds an 87% audience rating and tripled its budget at the box office.

Tyrin Turner plays a small but memorable part in the film. Turner plays Big Head Rico, an Omaha-based drug dealer who attempts to take Bunds and Sin down for taking over his turf. However, in a recent interview, Turner revealed that his iconic performance was something completely different.

Big Head Rico Was Supposed to Sabotage “Belly”

Appearing on the DUB C And CJ Mac Show, Turner revealed that he had originally been offered the part of Buns in Belly. “I met Hype Williams, I did the ‘Mary Jane’ video for Scarface, and then Hype was like, ‘I got this movie called Belly, I want you to be DMX’s character.” However, a few months later, Williams recast the role with the New York-born DMX. After finding out that he had been replaced, Turner vowed to ruin the film. “I’m young, I’m mad I didn’t get the character I wanted so [I was like], ‘I’m gon’ fuck this movie up. I’ma put on some glasses, I’ma be the worst country snitching dude that I could ever be.’”

However, Big Head Rico turned out to be one of the most-loved parts of the film. Turner’s portrayal of the milk bottle glasses wearing, banana-eating drug dealer was seen as a hilarious caricature rather than taking away from the film. “I’m thinking that I’m sabotaging the movie, but I’m thinking I’m irritated. I’m thinking that I’m just gon’ fuck the movie up. It was iconic. I couldn’t even fuck up what I wanted.” Turner said. What unintentionally sold the character further was that it was seen as a departure from type for Turner. In 1998, Turner was best known for starring in the lead role in 1993’s Menace II Society. Thus, the ridiculous appearance and self-seriousness of Big Head Rico was a complete change for audiences already familiar with Turner.

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