What To Watch TV: The Greatest Musical Guests On Black Sitcoms

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Our weekly ‘What To Watch’ TV list celebrates Black Music Month with our favorite musical guests on these popular Black sitcoms. From classic “Martin” episodes to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” these artist appearances will make you smile. Check out clips from our ‘What To Watch’ TV list celebrating Black Music Month inside.

This week’s list feels nostalgic. All star artists and groups like Biggie, Stevie Wonder, Destiny’s Child, Tupac Shakur, Jodeci, Usher and Snoop Dogg showed off their many talents. Some of these musical guests performed and offered their acting chops to these classic Black TV sitcom episodes.

One of our favorite moments is when the Notorious B.I.G. appeared on “Martin” as himself. He guest starred on Season 4, Episode 3 titled “Blow, Baby, Blow.” The fallen star stopped in Detroit, looking for background singers. Biggie quickly discovered everyone was looking for their big break. It’s hilarious thanks to Gina (Tisha Campbell) and Pam’s (Tichina Arnold) antics.

Another exciting episode that lives rent free in our minds is when Destiny’s Child guest starred on “Smart Guy.” This was when there were four members of the group early on. Members Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett appeared in Season 3, Episode 10 titled “A Date With Destiny.” TJ (Taj Mowry) steals the spotlight when the girl group asks him to star in their “No, No, No” music video instead of his sister. Destiny’s Child also performed an a cappella version of “Amazing Grace.”

So many great moments to revisit. There are countless other episodes and artists who supported these beloved Black sitcoms at the height of their successes. Comment some of your favorite musical guests in Black sitcoms below.

Check out a round up of our favorite musical guests on these hit Black sitcoms below:

1. Destiny's Child – 'Smart Guy'

2. Biggie – 'Martin'

3. Snoop Dogg – 'The Bernie Mac Show'

4. Boyz II Men – 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'

5. Stevie Wonder – 'The Cosby Show'

6. Heavy D & The Boyz – 'A Different World'

7. Outkast – 'Martin'

8. Jodeci – 'Moesha'

9. Mariah Carey – 'The Proud Family'

10. Ron Isley and Mary J. Blige – 'The Jamie Foxx Show'

11. Busta Rhymes – 'The Steve Harvey Show'

12. Tupac Shakur – 'A Different World'

13. Brian McKnight – 'Living Single'

14. Mýa and Blackstreet – 'Sister, Sister'

15. Tweet – 'The Parkers'

16. Rhona Bennett of En Vogue – 'The Jamie Foxx Show'

17. Usher – 'The Parent Hood'