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.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner died during a holiday trip. He was laid to rest in a quiet funeral attended by invitees only, and fans shared emotional tributes in his honour.

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.