Not to be confused with Hollywood actor Jason Lee, podcast host Jason Lee has made a name for himself by befriending A-list celebrities and delving into US politics, having secured his spot at the top of a Black-owned media empire. Prevailing over the trauma of his early years, Lee has become one of the most influential Black voices in America. Here’s what you need to know.
Jason Lee’s path to fame The California native, 46, first came to attention on the reality TV series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood , which he appeared on for three seasons. In an April 2023 interview with The Pivot podcast, Lee said, “ Love and Hip Hop wasn’t the door I wanted to [enter]; it was just the only door that opened to me.” He went on to become a recurring cast member on Nick Cannon ’s improv series, Wild ‘n Out .
The roots of Jason Lee’s Hollywood Unlocked {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Jason Lee and Rihanna in December 2023. Photo: @theonlyjasonlee/Instagram","url":"https://cdn.
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Photo: @theonlyjasonlee/Instagram In 2015, Lee launched his entertainment site, Hollywood Unlocked. In January 2023, he raised US$1.7 million in seed capital, bringing the company’s valuation to US$50 million.
PR Newswire has described it as “on a mission to create spaces for Black voices”. Variety reports that it is con.
