In this piece, HuffPost culture reporter Njera Perkins interviewed actor Nadji Jeter, who co-starred opposite late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner in BET’s “Reed Between the Lines.” Jeter shares a touching story about his relationship with Warner, who died earlier this month. This as-told-to interview has been edited for clarity.

The Atlanta Poetry Community will host “The Man. The Me.” on July 30, 2025, at City Winery Atlanta to honor the life and legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Cosby Show' alumna Keshia Knight Pulliam breaks her silence on the death of her on-screen brother, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, remembering him for more than just his acting.