The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Carlos King On The Impact Of Black Reality TV, New Production Company, OWN Partnership + More
Jul 1, 2025
Carlos King, CEO of Kingdom Rain Entertainment and creator of 'Love and Marriage Huntsville,' dives deep into the impact of Black reality TV. He discusses the importance of authentic representation and emphasizes mentorship in the industry. The conversation touches on navigating personal relationships in the public eye and the role of social media in shaping narratives. Carlos also reveals his exciting partnership with the Black Effect Network, aiming to empower genuine Black stories across various platforms, all while sharing humorous anecdotes from cultural experiences.
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Creating Love and Marriage Huntsville
- Carlos King shared how he created 'Love and Marriage Huntsville' to highlight black couples equally, inspired by the lack of such shows.
- He found and cast couples through introductions, emphasizing authentic relationship dynamics.
Purpose Meets Passion in Storytelling
- Carlos sees his career as storytelling driven by purpose, thriving by sharing authentic, real people's stories.
- He felt his calling the moment he stepped on set producing Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Casting Requires Authenticity
- Carlos says authenticity and vulnerability are key when casting reality TV stars.
- He values messy, exciting real-life moments that audiences connect with.