7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony

Aldis Hodge joins pulls up to Red Hook to tap in with 7PM in Brooklyn.
He talks about stepping into his lead actor era with Cross, how he thinks about navigating Hollywood, the pressure of being number one on the call sheet, and why mentality matters just as much as talent. Aldis also opens up about fatherhood, peace, purpose, and how his daughter changed the way he sees himself and the world around him.
The conversation also gets into Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, and the weight that comes with even being mentioned in that conversation. On top of that, Aldis breaks down the physical demands of action roles and training for movies like Black Adam and Road House 2.
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Shakur Stevenson joins 7PM in Brooklyn for a wide-ranging conversation about boxing, discipline, legacy, and why he believes nobody in the sport is on his level.
He talks about his win over Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden, whether a fight with Gervonta “Tank” Davis will ever happen, the rivalry with Devin Haney, and how he sees himself in the current boxing landscape.
Shakur also opens up about the discipline it takes to prepare at the highest level, what he learned from mentors like Floyd Mayweather, Bud Crawford, and Andre Ward, and why he is already thinking about life after boxing.
On top of that, he breaks down the politics of the sport, belt fees, why boxing needs a union, and what has to change for fans to get more of the fights they actually want.
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Ali Siddiq returned to 7PM in Brooklyn to address unfinished business from his last appearance and the fallout from the viral Katt Williams episode.Ali explains why he did not appreciate his interview being led with the Katt clip, how it felt watching the rollout unfold, and responds to some of the comments and insinuations made during Katt’s time on the show.What follows is a real and unfiltered conversation. Ali, Melo, and Kaz speak their peace. They work through the tension in the room, unpack accountability, and how narratives get shaped in today’s media.Beyond that moment, Ali stands firm on building his career independently. From being one of the most streamed comics in the world to rejecting the traditional machine model, he opens up about Netflix turning down his specials, owning his platform, protecting his integrity, and why legacy matters more than industry validation.
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Wood Harris sits down with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide for a conversation that moves between basketball, acting and the discipline behind both.

He breaks down how he really landed Motaw in Above the Rim, why hooping separated him from other actors and what it was like filming The Wire in Baltimore at a time when the city felt exactly like the show. Wood reflects on stepping onto set with Denzel Washington for the first time, feeling the pressure in that moment and why he believes sports is more honest than acting.

He talks about Tupac’s presence during Above the Rim, playing Spencer Haywood in Winning Time and the mindset that carried him from the west side of Chicago to a 30-year career. Wood also opens up about being kicked out of NYU, nearly losing everything and the turning point that forced him to bet on himself.

This is a rare look at the competitor behind the characters and the perspective that shaped one of the most consistent careers in black cinema.
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DeMarcus Cousins pulls up to 7PM and this one gets honest fast.

He and Melo get into untold Team USA stories, including behind the scenes moments and personalities clashing that fans don’t really hear about, and what those experiences were actually like inside the locker room. They also talk about how close they were to teaming up in New Orleans, what was happening behind the scenes at the time, and how different things might’ve looked if that move had come together.

The conversation also gets into NBA narratives, how labels stick to players whether they’re true or not, and how reputations can follow guys for years regardless of what’s actually happening on the court. Boogie speaks on how players deal with that noise, how perspective changes as you get older in the league, and why the mental side of the game doesn’t get talked about enough.

They also look ahead to the teams they’ll be watching after All Star break.

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