From Southside to Power W/ Kris D. Lofton | The Underground Lounge S2 E.35

In this episode of The Underground Lounge, actor Kris D. Lofton pulls up for a raw, unfiltered, and hilarious conversation that traces his one-of-a-kind journey from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood soundstages. You’ve seen him on Ballers, Snowfall, and Power Book IV: Force, but this sit-down reveals the real story behind the grind — and it didn’t start in acting class.

Kris shares how a chance audition (that he thought was a baseball tryout) launched his acting career, and why he walked away from a full-ride college scholarship after getting emancipated at 17. From his early days filming Hardball to getting starstruck by Tommy on his first day on set of Power, Kris opens up about the highs, the humbling moments, and the real pressure that comes with landing your dream role on your favorite show.

He also talks about his cooking alter ego (“I’m not a chef, just a n***a that cooks”), his relationship with 50 Cent, and what it feels like when the ops start following you around Miami. The episode takes a hilarious turn when he breaks down his theory that entertainers are the “new bad bitches,” and why being outside sometimes overshadows talent in the eyes of the public.

And just when you think it can’t get more entertaining, the crew dives into a heated but respectful GOAT debate — Jay-Z vs. Drake, Kobe vs. LeBron, and why longevity, killer instinct, and personal style all shape how greatness is defined.

From wild club stories to behind-the-scenes gems, this episode is packed with laughs, truth, and real-life plot twists — just like Kris’s career.