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The Breakfast Club

If You Knew Better: Jason Lee Knows the Truth About Influence and Fame

The Breakfast Club

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Comedy

4.414.4K Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2026

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

The Black Effect Presents... If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes!

In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with Jason Lee, founder of Hollywood Unlocked, for an honest conversation about personal growth, accountability, and evolving beyond public perception. Jason reflects on his journey from controversy to clarity, discussing the impact of reality TV on identity [09:09], the challenges of navigating public criticism [05:47], and how strategic chaos helped shape his business success [11:47]. He also opens up about ownership, influence, and authenticity [15:03] [17:57], while sharing insights on therapy, sobriety, and learning to regain control over his personal life [20:49].

The conversation deepens into responsibility, faith, and the importance of using influence with intention. Jason discusses relationships, accountability, and the illusion of control [29:09] [33:47], while emphasizing how resilience, purposeful partnerships, and self-awareness have transformed his outlook [37:36] [45:44]. From building a media empire to inspiring the next generation [50:00], this episode explores the balance between ambition and healing, offering a powerful perspective on growth, redemption, and becoming more intentional in both business and life. 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

This is an IHeart podcast.

0:02.6

Guaranteed Human.

0:04.4

Welcome to If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes,

0:06.5

a production of the Black Effect Podcast Network and IHart Radio.

0:10.4

Well, there's been a few times I have crossed the line.

0:12.7

I will say.

0:14.5

One, I will say that I haven't talked about.

0:16.9

The internet literally exploded.

0:18.7

And it was Cardi B who called and just said, like, now you cross the line.

0:34.3

Today's guest is Jason Lee, a media personality, entrepreneur, and founder who has built one of the most talked about platforms in culture, Hollywood Unlocked.

0:43.6

Jason opens up about becoming more intentional, how he moves, what he says, and what he truly stands on, from creating viral moments without a plan to understanding strategic chaos and building a real business behind it.

0:56.0

This is a reflection on growth in real time.

0:58.4

We talk about accountability, discipline, sobriety, and the people who've challenged him to level up.

1:04.0

Plus, what it really means to invest in yourself, your platform, and your vision for the long term.

1:09.0

And as Jason steps into his new venture with

1:11.2

BET, he's in a different season, more focused, more grounded, and clear on what actually

1:16.5

matters now. I'm so happy to have you here. I'm happy to be here. I was so taken aback when you

1:23.0

messaged me and said that you would come do the show. Of course. I saw a pop up on social media.

1:27.8

Then I went down the whole trope of what this was. And I was like, yo, I love pulling up for people who look like me and who are out here doing their thing. And so, you know, you've been doing your thing for a while in music. So I'm like, oh, I should try to take my job? Let me pull up. Never. I learned so much from you.

1:44.3

I love your interview.

1:45.3

So you were somebody who inspires me pull luck. Never. I learned so much from you.

1:44.3

I love your interview.

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