Coco Jones & Teddy Swims On Club Shay Shay

Coco Jones Dating Donovan Mitchell, SZA's BBL, Disney, Lil Wayne, & Special Performance By Teddy Swims In this special episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe sits down with Coco Jones and Teddy Swims for an unforgettable conversation about music, life, and perseverance. Teddy Swims, the Grammy-nominated powerhouse vocalist, reflects on his journey from a small-town Georgia kid to a global music sensation. He shares his excitement about becoming a father, how he started out as a cover artist in a band, and the importance of vulnerability in his career. Teddy also opens up about his admiration for Lil Wayne—he has Tha Carter III lyrics tattooed on his eyes—and reminisces about his first tattoo experience. He touches on his interracial relationship with singer Raiche Wright, how she helped him heal and seek therapy, and the influence of his grandfather, a minister. Before wrapping up, Teddy delivers a heartfelt performance of “Bad Dreams” from I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy. Coco Jones takes center stage as she details her rise from child star to one of R&B’s most respected artists. A Grammy and NAACP Image Award-winning singer, platinum-selling songwriter, and accomplished actress, Coco reflects on her early love for performing—balancing sports with the arts—and how her mother played a pivotal role in building her confidence and career. She shares her experience moving to L.A. alone at 17, learning to manage her finances, and navigating the pressures of the entertainment industry as a dark-skinned woman. She opens up about the struggles of being a young Black actress, from attending a predominantly white high school to losing Disney’s Next Big Thing. She candidly discusses her eight-year career drought, the harsh reality of being labeled a “has-been,” and how therapy helped her heal from a toxic relationship. Coco also dives into Hollywood beauty standards, thoughts on plastic surgery, and reacts to SZA’s comments about regretting her BBL. She recalls working with Victoria Monét at 14, landing a starring role in Bel-Air as Hilary Banks, and sharing the screen with Tyler James Williams in Let It Shine. She also discusses her experiences with auditions, handling rejection, and why telling her truth was the key to her success. Coco reflects on working with industry titans like Tabitha Brown, Kountry Wayne, and Ms. Pat. When it comes to relationships, Coco shares her views on 50/50 partnerships, dating Donovan Mitchell, and what an ideal first date looks like. She also clears up common celebrity mix-ups—being mistaken for Jennifer Hudson and Gabrielle Union—and weighs in on whether she will play Princess Tiana. Coco treats the audience to an a cappella snippet of her upcoming single “Taste” from Why Not More, her newest album. This conversation is filled with insight, vulnerability, and powerhouse performances—don’t miss it!