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The Black Godfather

"Music. Power. Respect."

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.

Top Cast

  • Clarence Avant

    Clarence Avant

    Self

  • Quincy Jones

    Quincy Jones

    Self

  • Barack Obama

    Barack Obama

    Self

  • Bill Clinton

    Bill Clinton

    Self

  • Babyface

    Babyface

    Self

  • Jim Brown

    Jim Brown

    Self

  • Sean Combs

    Sean Combs

    Self

  • Snoop Dogg

    Snoop Dogg

    Self

  • Lionel Richie

    Lionel Richie

    Self

Overview

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.

Rating

6.6 / 10
38 Reviews
1 Popular

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