The '90s R&B firestarter who scared BET — and changed everything.
In 1995, Adina Howard made waves in the world of music with her hit song “Freak Like Me.” Never before had a solo R&B female artist made such a bold and controlling stance sexually through song. Along with becoming one of the highest selling singles and most played music videos on MTV and BET in 1995, Adina Howard’s performance allowed young women of color and future recording artist to express their sexuality without shame. “Adina Howard 20: A Story of Sexual Liberation” shares Adina’s story through her own words as well as the impact that she made during the 1990s and thereafter. Adina speaks on her relationship with Tupac Shakur, the banning of her music video from BET, landing a cameo role in the movie “Waiting to Exhale,” her encounter with legendary vocalist Nancy Wilson, working with Hollywood giants Jackie Chan and Jamie Foxx and the sudden halt to her stardom due to her comments about record exec Sylvia Rhone.
Production
Rare archival footage of banned 'Freak Like Me' video.
Writing
Adina's unfiltered firsthand accounts — no PR filter.
Director
Gezus Zaire
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Freak Like Me' video was banned from BET after only 5 plays — making it one of the shortest runs for a hit single in network history.
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