Throughout the ’90s, primetime television became home to fresh young faces who quickly became fan favorites.
Unlike his fictional counterpart, actor Marques Houston was known as a heartthrob before his ascension to primetime television.
In an interview withVladTVin 2017, the singer shared how grateful he was for the opportunities given to him.
“Like, I was having fun.
Having fun being able to do what I love to do, which was entertaining.”
As his acting career began, his career as a tweenage music artist peaked.
While completing his acting obligations, Immature released two more albums from 1995 to 1997.
As a result, Houston decided to step away from the show to focus on his music career.
Luckily for Houston, this decision was met with open arms.
1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
His firm position as a label owner eventually transitioned into entrepreneurship, where he’d remain a household name.
Due to his connection with Stokes, Houston would follow him throughout his entrepreneurial pursuits.
In his interview withVladTV, Houston revealed that he was involved in forming the boy band B2K.
According to Houston, this effort was primarily due to Immature wanting to manage another music collective.
“We kind of just had a hand in helping put together B2K,” he revealed.
“Training them, and stuff like that.”
Their short-lived run as a group didn’t stop them from seeing massive success.
After releasing three albums, however, the group eventually split due to mistreatment under management.
Alongside Houston was his ex-protege, Omarion, and the entirety of B2K.
Houston went on to credit Stokes' vision for the film for why it was successful.
According toBox Office Mojo,“You Got Served” skyrocketed to the No.
1 spot in the United States.
“I don’t know, you know.
Sometimes you got to just leave those classics alone,” he responded.
“But you never know.”
In 2006, “Cuts” was canceled.
2006 was also the year UPN merged with WB to form what’s now known as the CW.
This came to a head when the singer himself unlocked a new passion he never knew he had.
This untapped interest in writing eventually led Houston to co-own a filming company calledFootage Films Studiosin 2015.
As stated before, these opportunities presented itself thanks to his connection with Chris Stokes.
“You’re just not out in the forefront.
I’ve never really been the kind of person that loves to be out in the forefront.”
This became a reality in 2015 when Houston appearedon the showto reconnect with his “poo-poo ni-ni.”
Through showcasing their friendship, it was clear that there was one missing party that couldn’t make it.
Despite it being short-lived, the three never lost their magical chemistry with each other.
“We’re all married, we all have families now.
We all continue to text each other and keep in touch,” he stated.
Houston, however, spent years not knowing if it could be done.
As of 2023, there has been no word regarding Immature going back on tour.
“Welcome to the world baby Zara.
Daddy loves you,” Marques wrote.
“And to my baby mama @iammiyahouston, I love you.”
Nonetheless, the doting father revealed that his main priority is being a supportive parent.
“I would say the inspiration definitely came from my wife and my daughter.
We miss your music.'
Just everything kind of compelled me to get back in the studio.”
“When I met my wife, she was 17,” he explained.
Instead, it caused fans and publications to accuse the R&B singer of grooming.
It’s what it is."
