The Netflix special follows a young artist named Jabari (Mescudi) as he attempts to balance love and success as he moves into his dream apartment, catching the attention of his new neighbor Meadow (Jessica Williams). The animated event has an ensemble cast including Ty Dolla $ign, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Harrier, Vanessa Hudgens, Christopher Abbott, 070 Shake, Jaden Smith, Keith David, Teyana Taylor, Arturo Castro and Macaulay Culkin.
BET.com chatted with Mescudi and Williams about the special, the best part that makes people fall in love with them, and one story Mescudi is looking forward to sharing with fans in his new memoir.
BET.com: The reoccurring theme in this television event centers around love; the best love is self-love. What part of yourselves would you say is the best part that makes people fall in love with you?
Williams: When I’m out and meet strangers, many women tell me their secrets [laughs]. There’s something about me that does that, and I appreciate it. I can be at a bar, and a lot of women tell me how I remind them of their best friend, and then they tell me about their business, like the guy their dating, their period, and I love that because it’s something nice and warm about it — it could be way worse. Read More