What Happened To Jason Weaver? | The Jacksons, The Lion King & Why His Singing Career Never Took Off

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American actor and singer Jason Michael Weaver, also known as J-Weav, was born in Chicago, Illinois. Jason's mother would play an integral role in not only helping her son get his foot in the door in Hollywood but, also in preventing him from being used and abused.
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@beaniegee5129 2 года назад

Jason Weaver definitely deserves his flowers while he's still here

@tinyking11 2 года назад

Definitely 💯 he’s put in hella work in the 90’s. 💐

@anthonytaylor7928 2 года назад

Why do people say that ain't nobody going anywhere soon who came up with that phrase

@ccrdcd38 2 года назад

Absolutely

@jamesrussell6123 2 года назад

Yes he do

@leelohaskin7941 2 года назад

@@anthonytaylor7928 we never know when we're gonna go so it makes sense

@StaticPlaya 2 года назад

Jason's story of taking royalties for Lion King instead of a big cheque always amazes me when I hear about it. He gets paid every time it gets played. Now that is great business management.

@postivevibes3030 2 года назад

Thank God for his mom being smart about the decision

@TheJrakeEffect 2 года назад

Know how many times it probably been played on Disney plus!!!!!

@iamlost2 Год назад

everyone does that, most of them anyway

@kalync.8232 Год назад

@@iamlost2 No, not two people who have no experience in the film industry. Most new & young actors dont know they can negotiate for royalties.

@silence6813 Год назад

I remember that from his vlad interview. Instead of taking the 2 million, him and his mom renegotiating for the royalties.

@Hains22 2 года назад

The impact of Weaver to your childhood: The Lion King, Jackson’s movie, Smart Guy, and “One Call Away,” a definite 03, Summer Jam. Whole legend.

@sw01237 2 года назад

Yes!!!!🙌🏾

@AggravatedMan365 2 года назад

Don't forget Thea. The show was only one season but the show was still classic

@mizzjacquettaxx6974 2 года назад

And ATL and Love For Sale.

@andrewbloom7637 2 года назад

"One Call Away" became popular in spring 2004, not in 2003.

@cammmmm2942 2 года назад

@@andrewbloom7637 doesn’t matter…

@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552 2 года назад

I remember that Vlad interview... He's STILL eating off the lion king.. His mom was definitely a visionary in playing the long game and not being blinded by the two million because that's alot of money in and of itself.. Love Ambition I still have it on CD single lol.. He has a beautiful voice and for me he made that Chingy track bearable lol he was amazing on the hook.. He was dope in drumline and ATL and I'm super happy about him coming to the "Chi" ... That's a dope show he's helped to make better.

@danavixen6274 2 года назад

His mother is a SKILLED strategist! Much respect to her! 🤑

@courtneypalmer53 2 года назад

I'm going to be honest, until now I didn't even know that was him singing the chorus in "One Call Away". 😮 That was one of the few songs I liked by Chingy.

@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552 2 года назад

@@courtneypalmer53 lol that's OK... But he definitely made the song tolerable.. He killed the hook

@keshaharrington5847 2 года назад

I’ve always been a fan.. his voice is underrated, and the collab with Chingy was heavy.. def one of my favorites.

@MsTbe23 2 года назад

“Bearable” 😂😂😂 I get it. his vocals are definitely the only reason I still listen to that song

@ccrdcd38 2 года назад

The fact that MJ picked him personally to play his in the Jackson's an American dream he actually looked like MJ the motown years

@mewesquirrel6720 2 года назад

Michael was not that black😂

@ccrdcd38 2 года назад

@@mewesquirrel6720 rhe the motown years MJ had brown skin

@siantelove 2 года назад

MJ said his mother chose Jason because he reminded her of Michael when he was a child. It was more about his mannerisms & talent than his color

@jamesrussell6123 2 года назад

I agree with you Chris Davis

@colossus112785 2 года назад

Actually Katherine was the one chose Jason to play MJ and MJ chose the other kid to play him who sung on the scene Climb Every Mountain cuz he impressed with his singing voice

@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris 2 года назад

Proud of Jason for all of his accomplishments. Shout-out to Mom!

@beaniegee5129 2 года назад

He killed it on the hook on the song One Call Away with Chingy

@dariushall4551 2 года назад

The solo version is better imo

@asiahwalker7940 2 года назад

He has a smart and amazing mom. I know he is glad that he took her advice about that Lion King deal!

@diancialauren1 2 года назад

Jason weaver was that guy coming up! I had the biggest crush on him. Good to hear he’s still doing well. Incredible talent

@lrs1519 2 года назад

I have always enjoyed Jason’s voice. He MADE one call away, do you hear me? He’s also a very good actor. It’s always a treat to see him pop up in things.

@cleftheart1969 2 года назад

Glad he's doing well. He didn't get into drugs like most child stars .... proud of him 👏🏾 ❤️

@danavixen6274 2 года назад

Thank God he was protected alot more than his peers.

@laurenreneebrittany1797 2 года назад

Me too! Hes classy, continues to collect coins and be lowkey. Thats the way to be.

@angelyumyum9248 2 года назад

He definitely used to smoke heavy w33d daily. Not sure about the other stuff.

@gbear285 2 года назад

Glad to hear he’s doing well. Also glad to hear disney at least offered him the speaking role of Simba. That whole deal always left a bad taste in my mouth but glad to hear he and his moms played it smart.

@iamlost2 Год назад

@@danavixen6274 a lot! He was lucky to have good parents too

@StruggleReviewzTV 2 года назад

Thea was canceled way to soon I love that both Thea and Smart Guy allowed Jason to display his musical talents! ♥️

@iamlost2 Год назад

too* soon

@therealmarlonbellamy Год назад

I lot of those forgotten short lived sitcoms didn’t get a fair shake due to low ratings. As soon as the network saw the ratings were low they pulled the plug.

@JadedJassy21 2 года назад

Playing the long game is the best way to do things! Kudos to his mom!

@Locd4life707 2 года назад

He was so talented! I always said they couldn't use him & spit him out because his Mom was very hands on!!!!!! His mom was much like Brandys mom. I applaud his Mom. THIS kid should of been bigger than all of the male singers at that time! Period! But thank God he didn't fall for the Hollywood trap! 🙏

@lexkanyima2195 2 года назад

Because he is smart

@christines1821 2 года назад

I always used to wonder why brandy’s mom was so strict now that I’m older (38) I completely get it

@AmoMe2009 2 года назад

SMART GUY was one of my favorite 90s sitcoms! The second theme song was 🔥 ! UPN and the WB was everything!

@nwsmgquis 2 года назад

The first theme was fiya too!

@mutantx2372 2 года назад

I LOVE the second theme song . I wish there was a longer version of it .

@AmoMe2009 2 года назад

@@mutantx2372 SAME!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍 That second theme song was the epitome of that cool dope swag that the 90s gave. Such uplifting vibe and lyrics on top of go-hard beats!!!!

@christines1821 2 года назад

Ahhhh bring back the 90s we didn’t have satellite I would always hear about upn and wb networks here in Toronto Canada from word up magazines. Then randomly we would see Steve Harvey on a Canadian station Friday evenings. Somehow we ended up watching smart guy, moesha, in the house etc on a regular basis.

@TheRetroWoman80 2 года назад

He sounded exactly like young Michael in The Jacksons: An American Dream. Love Ambition was a dope song too.

@lonelyenchantress2172 2 года назад

I always thought that was Michael Jackson was singing the background vocals to Love Ambition but I heard ppl said that it was Jon B instead.

@TheRetroWoman80 2 года назад

@@lonelyenchantress2172 Unsure but it could be true. Jon B was breaking through around that time.

@tamarastone141 2 года назад

Love ambition is a Chi town steppers classic!!! Dope💃💃💃🕺🕺🕺💃💃

@mochap19 2 года назад

He is very talented and a great singer as well as an actor. I'm glad he's acting again, I wish he would do more music as an independent artist. I'm still a fan. Its always been something about Jason they made me crush on him. Now I well definitely watch The Chi.

@jaeypaschal 2 года назад

The Chi is soooo good!

@mochap19 2 года назад

@@jaeypaschal thank you

@AquariusSoul 2 года назад

Glad to know he's still thriving☺️

@Nay089 2 года назад

I loved just about everything he worked on. Glad to hear he’s still active and doing well

@Profess84 2 года назад

Great video. Jason Weaver is one of the coolest actors to talk to on IG and he was one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood in the 2000s.

@philmoe5392 2 года назад

Salute to this Brother. Dope actor and “Love Ambition” is one of my favorite songs from the 90’s.

@untrainedtalent 2 года назад

They really could do a Smart Guy reboot and the twist is that his character's child is the 'smart' guy/girl.

@kacey5324 2 года назад

His mom was really smart for doing what she did....Disney ain't sh*t for that one,and because of her move,he's still probably getting paid to this day🙌🏽🙌🏽

@teriewilliams8614 2 года назад

YES he does!! He gets PAID every time either song is PLAYED, DOWNLOADED, or when Disney releases a NEW version of Lion King!! He’s MADE way more than the 2 million dollars Disney originally offered him!!

@13thAssassin 2 года назад

We all know how Hollyweird works. Thank God for a great mom like her.

@danavixen6274 2 года назад

He had me at The Jacksons: An American Dream! Used to have a crush on Jason! 😍

@lala40121 2 года назад

His mom is super smart for not allowing her son to take that first offer from Disney! Some people see millions upfront and jump, but this is a classic that will be around longer than our lifetime he def deserves wayyy more plus those royalties.

@lexkanyima2195 2 года назад

Don't rush like that

@jm2307 2 года назад

I spent my formative years in awe of his work. He’s that guy!

@ronblair_ 2 года назад

I love Jason , he sat at my bar a year or 2 ago and was THE nicest guy ever. I told him he was my childhood & you can tell he was so appreciative ☺️

@asiablackgrl6482 2 года назад

Jason Weaver a whole legend in the game 🙌🏿 love this guy and he’s unproblematic ♥️

@jacquettediggs4633 2 года назад

Always loved Jason Weaver and his singing voice. This man deserves his flowers I feel like we grew up together.

@veerodriguez1751 2 года назад

I am a huge fan of Jason Weaver. I love to hear him sing. "One call away" has been one of my favorites since I was 16. His role as Michael Jackson was on point.

@mizzjacquettaxx6974 2 года назад

I’m forgot about him. He is super amazing talented actor/singer in the world. He deserves sends more flowers of him. 💐

@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 2 года назад

"What's Attitude" lol Jason Weaver definitely played a major part in my childhood to be a kid in the 90s was everything. He definitely deserves his flowers 💐 ❤

@nwsmgquis 2 года назад

Yooo this was my guy from playing Mike Jack in the movie, Smart Guy was my favorite show as a kid & my song One Call Away! Jason Weaver is one of them ones!

@nehsangbong7259 2 года назад

Underrated legend is what he is

@Grannyknowsbest 2 года назад

Same❤️🔥💯

@ladiiblue2u634 2 года назад

So happy he's doing well

@AmoMe2009 2 года назад

The WB did the same sh•t that FOX did. Capitalize off the gifted Black entertainment and then shifted promotion to what they call “mainstream audience” or should I say Dawson’s Creek, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Popular, Reba, Jack and Jill, Everwood, Safe Harbor. Girl one of these things is not like the other. ☕️

@leelohaskin7941 2 года назад

UPN did that too in the early 00s as well. smh

@ADyani6 2 года назад

Looove him! He killed every role he’s ever heard. He carried Thea. I watch episodes on YT frequently

@AmoMe2009 2 года назад

How was Houston more relevant than Jason Weaver? ONE CALL AWAY came out in January 2004. Houston didn’t come out until that summer(of 2004). They wrong for that and wrong for not giving him the credit that was due for his name in the title.

@JuicyPopEntertainment 2 года назад

I think the main push for Houston was because he was signed to Capitol.

@BiancaMH 2 года назад

I've never even heard of Houston

@GE0RGECREWS 2 года назад

Respect this man's hustle. How come we dont call him a child actor though?

@patone2184 2 года назад

This guy is a legendary in my eyes!

@mizzjacquettaxx6974 2 года назад

That’s facts🙌🏽

@shaylah2725 2 года назад

love him. Jason is a legend- from playing young MJ, to Simbas singing voice, Smart Guy, Drumline, ATL, the hook on One Call Away w/ Chingy, && hes a CANCER 😍😍♋

@chocolatethunder192 2 года назад

Such an important part of my childhood! And he kills it on the hook of "One Call Away" -- I love his vocals.

@thebrownbaldy 2 года назад

Hakuna Matata really is a wonderful phrase cuz that boy got no worries for the rest of his days still eating g off of those ROYALTIES.... His mom is the real MVP

@shaybar93 2 года назад

Mama was smart and protective ❤️ I really love stories of longevity and humility. This man is someone that has been acting through many generations like Raven Symone.

@SSin-er4jy 2 года назад

Thank you so much for doing a video on Jason Weaver. Loved him since day 1. I still have his Love Ambition Album. Jason is an amazing individual. Remained humble throughout his career.

@jessj1 2 года назад

His mama got him eating for life with that Lion king contact 😫.

@beaniegee5129 2 года назад

Hated that Smart Guy ended on a cliffhanger

@prettyuniquell2011 2 года назад

My dude is soo underrated. Love Ambition is my FAVORITE album. I love how Jason is still so humble and sweet 😊❤️❤️❤️

@beaniegee5129 2 года назад

The movie ATL is still a great movie to watch!!

@Kiddynamite432 2 года назад

Jason is so talented! I heard "Love Ambition" sampled in a hip-hop, so I bought his album on Amazon recently and it is so good! He had so much potential, but I'm glad he's still doing good! I loved his voice on Lion King!

@BelDyesMedia 2 года назад

Literally grown up with him!! Such a talented guy!!

@rogersmith8542 2 года назад

Jason Weaver,He’s A Legend In My Book🏆

@beaniegee5129 2 года назад

The show Thea was so underrated

@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 2 года назад

Facts

@TheNewgreatlife 2 года назад

Wow! The fact that he was the singing voice of young Simba is INCREDIBLE! That is an iconic part of classic Disney and millennials' childhoods!!!! I love Smart Guy!!! Back in 2010, I watched the entire series here on RU-vid. I was literally addicted for a while. Such a cute, yet unappreciated show. They even had the original Destiny's Child in a two-part episode. I'll be honest though, his character as Marcus on Smart Guy made me always think of him as a joke. Marcus was the super corny big brother who thought he was waaaay cuter than he actually was. This video helped me see Jason Weaver as more of a person instead of just a character on a sitcom. There are next to NO videos out there shedding light on him as a person and his career. Thanks for giving under the radar and thrown away by the mainstream artists and actors their flowers Let's Get To The Root!

@SteInsixiengmay Год назад

Glad to hear that Jason's doing well. Usually, with these types of stories, you get a sad and tragic ending. But not with Jason. He's still thriving and doing relatively well for himself. I'm so glad that one of my childhood favorites didn't get eaten alive by the game and continues to thrive till this very day 💙

@jeromewhite2360 2 года назад

Haven't heard from him a long time. Glad he's doing good.

@roshelltannen9698 2 года назад

Triple threat: Jason can dance, sing, and act. I'd rather he never gets another mainstream deal if they're going to make his music crap. And he made Chingy's song. Good video. I didn't know he was from Chi-town.

@stellank7931 2 года назад

That one call away song will always be Chingy ft Jason Weaver! I had a fit when it came out and saw him in the video back then😍😍

@-slicklilashley9018 2 года назад

Love him! Could Lil Corey aka Bando Jones be an upcoming video? He was also a fave in growing up, would love to see what he’s up to!

@abellewis3062 2 года назад

I love Jason Weaver! He did a good job in Smart Guy.

@roecalloway5928 2 года назад

I just fell in love with his talent. There's something about his singing and acting that blows my mind.

@tameashajanaye3200 2 года назад

I got a Disney plus membership just to watch smart guy he’s funny af on that show and very talented

@mechajay3358 2 года назад

I watch the Lion King before The Jackson's American Dream so I always why the song "Can't Wait to be King" sounded like something Michael Jackson would sing when he was little, later realized because Jason played him in the Biopic. Pretty interesting that like Michael, he would also leave Motown because he didn't get the artistic freedom to make his own music.

@MzReka 2 года назад

I always like his works. So glad he’s doing well.

@ThisIsJ.Nicole 7 месяцев назад

Jason Weaver was literally my childhood. The Jacksons biopic, Lion King, Thea, Smart Guy, ATL...dude is epic 🤌🏿

@tonyabdeals6219 2 года назад

He is so talented and his mom ain't play no games when it came to him!

@beaniegee5129 2 года назад

The movie Drumline will be turning 20 in December

@MsTbe23 2 года назад

I follow him on ig and even after all these years in the industry p, he’s still such a sweet n humble person. So happy he’s still prospering, he deserves it and so much more ❤️❤️❤️

@Ebizzill 2 года назад

damn.. this dude was my whole childhood

@ashleyplunkett8963 2 года назад

Jason, as a 33 year old black woman, who grew up watching you, I just wanna tell you how great you are and how greatly appreciated you are🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@jessicajackson2438 2 года назад

I love Jason Weaver He's a Chicago kid just like me...

@selemawit9411 2 года назад

He’s the definition of a black king out here. Very talented, classy, and funny. We really grew up with him. I love Jason weaver !

@darianlynch2687 2 года назад

My boy J Weave. He was killing it back in the day. #RealTalent

@eugenedantzler4485 2 года назад

His Vocals on One Call Away was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. He needs to go ahead a drop another album

@beaniegee5129 2 года назад

The Lion King (the 1994 version) will always be a classic!!

@Ilovemusickc 2 года назад

I love Jason Weaver! I've been a fan since childhood. I especially enjoy his acting. For me, there are only a few actors/actresses that give off this honest, genuine vibe in their delivery. And he is one of them. When he is starring in a movie/show I know it will be solid, at least during his scenes lol. Also, I didn't realize that about Chingy's song. It was obvious who it was to me. But I understand it would have helped him reach new fans and grow his following. This is why I love these videos!

@christines1821 2 года назад

This man has worked with and been in the presence of some of the greats. He needs to get all his flowers. Capital records did him wrong sorry he made that song, guess this proves his point as to why he left the industry

@jambro1583 2 года назад

Great review 👏

@nafiysamuhammad4208 2 года назад

I’m glad him and his mother made that choice for him!! Longevity is important… p.s Smart Guy was my show

@KK1UNIQUE 2 года назад

Love ambition is one of my favorite songs

@seanjon1435 2 года назад

J Weave The LEGEND 💯 Music, Movies, Sitcoms Etc. You had to be there..

@LYJmusic 2 года назад

Jason is so multitalented 🦋

@mefman9 2 года назад

Please keep up the great work 🙏

@hoodhippie7117 2 года назад

J Weave! Lol I remember on the sister sister episode he was like “Paula, when I see you in the Hall-a… don’t you know that you are all of- THAT! “ LMFAOOOOO childhood crush

@TheDawnofVanlife 2 года назад

Jason’s Weaver’s mom was so smart. She was like ‘I want that Royalty bag’.

@vellabme 2 года назад

🎶” I don’t know why I feel the way I do I don’t know why I can’t prove my love to you” lol that’s was the jam on smart guy. All the tracks him and macadocious did were the ish.

@smallsda1 2 года назад

Love Jason weaver and the projects he has worked on!

@beyondthefamecelebritystories 2 года назад

His mom did a great job raising him

@crencottrell7849 2 года назад

I hope his production company takes off

@yo81 2 года назад

"Love Ambition" was everything to me!!!

@Machelle3200 2 года назад

Very talented guy....Handsome too. His mother really looked out for him!

@traquilasmith831 2 года назад

Good to hear he doing great. Great actor and singer. God continue to bless him in his life journey 🙏👏😊

@viclove3180 Год назад

He has made my childhood so iconic. He Definitely deserve all the flowers 🌹🌺

@abiola33 2 года назад

Nice video on Jason Weaver.

@AshleySpeaks09 2 года назад

Ahhh Jason Weaver. I still think about him all the time. Beautiful black man, he was a beautiful boy too. That voice! He had a song back in the day called “I Never Thought” and I cannot find it anywhere smh. I would pay $10 just for that one track. I still watch “Summertime Switch” every summer w him and Rider Strong. It’s here on YT, watch it he’s adorable. I was so lucky to grow up watching such good looking black men on TV.

@Shayoyeye5223 2 года назад

Happy for him 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💥

@vashtikelly6837 2 года назад

I LOVE HOW JASON DID ALL HIS OWN SINGING FOR THE JACKSON MOVIE......I LOVE THE LION KING SOUNDTRACK.....AT 0:24 THAT WOMEN BELOW LOOK LIKE GLADYS KNIGHT.....