John Legend on Bringing ‘Rhythm + Flow’ to Netflix and the Controversy Over This Season’s Winner

John Legend has become such a symbol for R&B that it’s easy to forget that the EGOT got his start aligning with hip-hop artists. He emerged on the scene being a big part of Kanye West’s GOOD Music label. So to see The Voice judge producing Netflix hip-hop competition show Rhythm + Flow should come as no surprise. With the second season now wrapped, Legend and his Get Lifted Film Co. partner Mike Jackson spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about why they started the show, how it got renewed after its COVID cancellation, new and past judges, the controversy surrounding the season two winner and their new podcast Why Not Me? With Mike Jackson.

The Best ‘Big Bang Theory’ Christmas Episode Is Also the Series’ Best

The sitcom genre is undoubtedly saturated. However, only a selected few carry the charm and humor that is truly able to engross a viewer. Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady’s The Big Bang Theory, which made its debut almost two decades ago, is one such sitcom that has made its mark on the genre thanks to its heartfelt storytelling and endearing characters. The show follows its characters through multiple phases of their lives, and, in the span of its impressive 12 seasons and 279 episodes, has been able to immerse audiences into the lives of the Pasadena crew.