Isaiah Washington on Michael Jai White, Aaliyah, Suge Knight, Spike Lee, "P-Valley" (Full Interview)

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Description: In this full-length interview, actor Isaiah Washington sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off by speaking about growing up in Houston. He explained that his grandmother was Jewish, so he grew up eating collard greens and gefilte fish. Isaiah added that he was always performing around the house as a kid, and he went on to speak about growing up “country,” which he said was a lot like the hit show “P-Valley.” When asked about an incident that happened when he was 13, Isaiah explained that he saw his father’s name on the TV after he was killed, and Isaiah added that he never had a relationship with his dad. Isaiah explained that his father was abusive, and he recalled getting in between his parents when they had an altercation. As the interview continued, Isaiah Washington spoke about being the captain of the football team in high school, and he explained that he was clever but never got in trouble as a teen. He added that he was more afraid of his grandmother and mother, and Isaiah detailed not getting a college scholarship. Isaiah explained that he was unknowingly caught up in a scandal where people were getting kickbacks for putting athletes in “lesser programs,” and he was one of those students. Isaiah added that he was surprised that he didn’t get better offers, and he knew that he was better than that. This led Isaiah to join the Air Force, and he revealed that after joining, it was revealed that he was being scouted by some of the biggest universities. Moving along, the 59-year-old reflects on his friendship with the late R&B singer Aaliyah, being cast in a film called "Hollywood Homicide" and the behind-the-scenes role the LAPD and Suge Knight played in the overall presentation. From there, he talks about co-starring in classic films like "Strictly Business," "Clockers," and "Menace II Society." The native Texan also looks back on collaborating with the Hughes Brothers and their uncanny working relationships with certain actors on set. Lastly, Isaiah shares his thoughts on the "Slap Heard Around the World" before stating he didn't like seeing Will Smith bully Chris Rock.