Marcus Paulk Breaks Silence On Moesha Co-star Lamont Bentley's Death: "I Was With Him A Week Before"

www.comedyhype... - In our conversation with actor Marcus Paulk, we ask his reaction to the passing of his Moesha co-star Lamont Bentley. The veteran actor would open up about the passing of several co-stars including actress Yvette Wilson known for her role as Andell on the hit sitcom starring Brandy. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_

[@sassyk471]

I appreciate him talking about Andell. You don’t hear no body talk about her loss

[@melindaanderson663]

So true.

[@blueshirt725]

Who ? 😂😭

[@donaldb93]

Facts 💯

[@vontesantos5981]

Rest well to Yvette Wilson & Merlin Santana Bernie Mac & Lamont Bentley 💙🤲😇

[@Bryuk91]

​@@blueshirt725don't be disrespectful. She was fucking awesome.

[@aGwEENapple]

Wow he lost so many people that he knew! God bless him! The way he lights up remembering his memories with them is comforting. 😊

[@jarellbrown6974]

I liked how he stayed strong talking about his past cast members from the show to cause losing all those people was very tough and it's like once you been with those people on the show for as long as they was they become more like a family then your own and that chemistry will always be there and especially if they maintain a good friendship over the years.

[@intodaysepisode...]

You see the love in his eyes!

[@cashtontvx]

😢😮 dang

[@kayonnawilson8155]

Definitely

[@lifedapoet6696]

Man it's refreshing to see a young knowledgeable young man all grown up now RESPECT!

[@otisjenkinsjr.3556]

This nigga 40 bro😂😂😂

[@smoothoperator7023]

Lil' Martin! 🤣

[@Anada-ww1ic]

Facts

[@amberfarr3562]

R.I.P. to Lamont Bentley... I met him in 1989 when my family moved to West 27th street in Los Angeles.. I think he was about 14 years old and I was 9. Lamont and his friends was so welcoming to my family coming in the neighborhood. We use to have so much fun on the block. When Lamont started acting we were so HAPPY for him. He would come to block with Merlin Santana R.I.P. and other actors. We would go crazy. So when he died my little cousin was so upset for a long time. I miss you.. We miss Lamont and never forget you. 😊

[@roselynholloway7863]

Did you get to speak to Merlin as well

[@Heathero3424]

I was born in 1989

[@RedisNotaFlavor]

i didn't realize how many people we lost from the cast of Moesha. wow.

[@devantejackson5085]

Rest up to Everyone from: King 👑 of Comedy Bernie Mac 🙏 Yvette Wilson 🙏 Lamont Bentley 🙏 Merlin Santana 🙏 Ricky Harris (JW)🙏

[@LifeIsNotorious]

Kobe Bryant too 🙏🏽

[@michaelwoods3850]

Only two

[@Havonna8253]

@@devantejackson5085 Merlin Santana was the first cast member on Moesha that died. His death is very tragic.

[@Khadiyah01]

@@michaelwoods3850Did you watch the interview or were you listening he literally listed for people who have died from the show and your replies no it’s only two

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Hold up look at the list Yvette Wilson Bernie Mac Merlin Santana Lamont Bentley 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Honestly grateful they blessed us with their talents to give us memories through tv. One of the best 90s sitcoms

[@jaeeluv]

​@sunnicalifornia15Yep. Rick was one funny dude..

[@devereauxadams9718]

Kobe was on an episode too

[@maryamaz4645]

Dont forget Kobe 😢🖤

[@mikaelTaurus]

They blessed yall???? Yall weird they acting was aight. Bernie was the shhhh tho. (Go ahead get in yall feelings)

[@isaiahedwards6586]

​@sunnicalifornia15MALVO!

[@justpepperangelique4002]

He still looks the same just older. Rest easy to everybody that passed away 🙏🏻🕊️

[@Reverend-Race-Horsey]

He looked 30 when he was 12 - 13, though!

[@DeJota712]

Amen 2:39

[@vanessadumay5960]

Duh

[@erikalatanya8478]

Lamont was definitely going places because he was a great actor.

[@devantejackson5085]

Merlin Santana too 🙏🕊️

[@TightMoneyGripp813]

Lamont Bentley was definitely meant to Metro Boom on the big screen. His portrayal as Krazy K in ‘Tales from the Hood’ still gives me goose bumps 🤟🏾😤🤏🏾

[@mikaelTaurus]

Goose bumps lmao haha

[@cornellhartfield8731]

Definitely

[@AdrienneMoore-rr9xi]

Yep exactly 💯

[@geeaye4223]

Facts

[@Tam08-08]

Yes, I’ll never forget that.

[@h_g.b.5792]

Glad to see him alive and looking healthy. We all watched Moesha and The Parkers faithfully! Great interview CH

[@nenep1872]

I didn't see the Parkers for the actual first time til last yr🤦🏾‍♀️ like I know I seen episodes I knew before but never watched the show like that... It was good...

[@daminharris3879]

Yea n its funny wen people were bashing Monique sayin "wen was she funny" n I say 2 myself da Parkers funny af idc wut nobody say but people 4get or wanna follow others smh lol

[@JaeRocReacts]

@@daminharris3879bruh did you read what you said? 😂😂

[@daminharris3879]

@JaeThaGemini Yupp I wrote it

[@yoseflopez5141]

I'm still watching it on Netflix lol

[@ptrco5]

I still watch Moesha as it’s very sentimental for me. I always loved watching Myles (Marcus) dance. Such a talented brother. That was such a good show and it was sad when Lamont died so tragically after Merlin. Continuous rest and peace to all the ones we lost 🙏🏾

[@william3253]

That weed episode was crazy😂

[@eoniabrown8508]

Man on my momma

[@eoniabrown8508]

@@william3253 and look at his lips now 😂😂😂😂

[@william3253]

@@eoniabrown8508 like the rolling stones logo 😂

[@BDG96]

I been going back to all the classics. Roc,Wayne's bros,Martin and even homeboys in outer space

[@char_d.0908]

Good hearing his experiences with Lamont. Sad, I just noticed quite a few cast members from the show are no longer with us. RIP to them all🙏🏽

[@uwilberforce4628]

At least 3 of them.. gone.

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

R.I.P. To Them All 🙏🏽

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@uwilberforce4628 Bernie Mac & Ricky Harris aswell

[@devantejackson5085]

Rest up to Everyone from the Show such as: Lamont Bentley 🙏 Merlin Santana 🙏 Bernie Mac 🙏 Yvette Wilson 🙏 Ricky Harris (JW)🙏

[@char_d.0908]

@devantejackson5085 yes!❤️🙏🏽

[@Deedeejj]

I wish Lamont was talked about more! So talented🥺

[@kendallrivers1119]

Man, Merlin Santana and Lamont Bentley two of the first huge tv celebrity deaths of our childhoods that really hit us. If you grew up in the 90s and 2000s those losses cut deep and still do. Yvette Wilson, Bernie Mac, Ricky Harris etc too 😢

[@mindyourmess4386]

He's so Cali why don't we see him more? #rip Lamont, Yvette, Merlin & Bernie

[@dominiquejones3805]

Lamont on Tales From The Hood of said 2 myself dude has some acting chops. Merlin hadn't scratched the surface on how good he could be

[@mindyourmess4386]

@sunnicalifornia15 Yes! Thank you for the reminder ❤

[@dominiquejones3805]

@sunnicalifornia15 rest Easy King Ricky Harris

[@devantejackson5085]

Forgot about Kobe too 😞 🙏

[@mikaelTaurus]

​@@devantejackson5085 they not talking about basket fool

[@scriptflips]

The passing of these actors is difficult to accept. I, for one, grew up watching Moesha and fell in love with the entire cast. My memory of Bernie, Lamont, Andell and O'hage (sorry for the spelling) will always be fond ones.

[@vontesantos5981]

Yea rest easy to Ricky Harris (jw) Merlin Santana ( ohaji) Bernie Mac & Yvette Wilson ( andelle) & also Lamont Bentley ( Hakeem) 🤲😇💙

[@NASAWHITE]

Dude is genuine. It’s all in his face.

[@CaliCool91]

I did commercials as a kid out here in South Central. Lamont and I had the same agent. I never got any big roles or anything, we never got to move out of the hood from my acting career lol but Lamont was like a big bro to me no matter my success or not. He was in movies and TV shows every week and still looked out for me like I was as big a star as him. We lost contact once I turned like 13, I wish I could dap him up one more time. RIP soldier.

[@roselynholloway7863]

Did you guys get to hang out much

[@asuite6426]

As sad as this interview is, I love every bit of it 😢. RIP to all of those REAL ACTORS!! EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM WERE PHENOMENAL.

[@Queendomcruz]

I will never forget how naturally talented he was, he just had IT, he was a special one that left us way too soon 🙏🏼❤️

[@charlesconner9044]

Moesha was such a great show. Brings back sweet memories. Great to see Marcus doing well

[@ajsassy788]

I'm so glad to see this! None of the other actors from Moesha ever talk about those that have passed on. Every last one of them made a impact on that show as supporting actors and should be remembered.

[@dathanjohnson4087]

Lamont and I Went to Pulaski H.S. In Milwaukee Wisconsin 198-89. I Remember the day He Told Me He Was Moving to L.A. RIP 🙏🏾💪🏾👑

[@AKAE47]

So beautiful to see him smiling as he speaks on some of those shared memories🥺

[@dangerusscurvs4709]

Shout out to Yvette, Bernie, Lamont & Merlin.. missing them all.

[@devantejackson5085]

Don't forget Ricky Harris (JW)🙏 and Kobe Bryant 🙏

[@kenrickeason]

And I thought Different Strokes was a show that was cursed.. Damn..

[@rmensah453]

And Kobe ! He used to hang out on set regularly with them 😭

[@cassiusmakle9446]

Marcus T. Paulk aka Myles really reminds me of my oldest cousin’s middle son that was my little cousin at first when he was a little kid. But I’m still kinda hurt when Lamont Bentley died from auto mobile accident in 2005. 😢💔🕊️👼🏾

[@sickkicksalwaysglobal1433]

I Met Him At The Slauson Swapmeet Few Yrs B4 He Passed R.I.P

[@lizbklyn]

Aww the way he smiles when he talks about them. You live life not realizing the affect you can have on people . May they rest .

[@sweetlikez]

I am glad that Comedy Hype interviewed Marcus Paulk. I felt that we fans need closure to understand how the cast felt being on the set of Moesha and felt about the passing of the fellow co-stars. That show was such a classic show. It was so different and it stood for the culture. It's hard to speak about a costar when they're no longer living and so this is special interview. I'm glad that they did this in 2023. I find it sad that it's 2023 and there's no full 6 seasons of Moesha on DVD. It was great to hear his perspective working on the set of Moesha and I'm happy that it was a positive workplace experience for him.

[@tuddawuddabentley8638]

I appreciate everyone sending my cousin love he definitely deserves his flowers I miss him so much rest in power Lamont I was on the phone with my cousin the night he died I’ll never forget him❤❤

[@carlissapowell7069]

They were trying to say that the set of Moesha was cursed because of how many people from the show died. RIP to all of them.

[@devantejackson5085]

Everyone gone from then: Bernie Mac 🙏 Yvette Wilson 🙏 Merlin Santana 🙏 Lamont Bentley 🙏 Ricky Harris (JW)🙏 Kobe Bryant 🙏

[@macbaeboi]

lol nigga no Bernie was sick a LONG time before he died. that man been having health issues since he was In 30's. Ricky Harris wasn't a cast regular (died almost 15 years after the show ended) Kobe Bryant was in one episode that's it Yvette Wilson literally died damn near 2 DECADES after the show. people die and get killed everyday buy your logic the whole planet is cursed lol even if somebody die in they 70's, 80's and 90''s makes them "cursed" too huh?

[@Redd16]

Very sad how a lot of the cast past away. But Lamont's death was definitely the most devastating. Prayers up 🙏🏽

[@jus3278]

Glad to see him doing well and opening up about this.

[@ladytaylor4299]

Rip to all of those beautiful talented people we've lost who graced our televisions for the time we had them ❤️🕊️

[@trusno7751]

These bodies that we are in, are only TEMPORARY! Enjoy life out here ladies & gentlemen, tomorrow is not promised...Rest Easy to all of the people that we've lost over the years, even your own family members, loved ones, & friends....Rest Easy 🕊🙏🏿🕯

[@ShawnDemarcoEntertainment]

I love hearing stories like that I always wonder if certain characters was cool after the show over.. Sad some of them actors who pass don’t even get as much recognition or at least a tribute from the culture Lamont Bentley , Merlin Santana , few more RIP to all them 😥

[@unklelew5514]

His interviews are easy to tune into cause he’s well spoken, you can feel what he’s saying

[@jaelenrandolph2030]

Before people die, they literally make room to say good bye to those who their spirit is lead to. Happened with my family member, it’s like the spirit knows and will reschedule things that align in ways you don’t realize until afterwards

[@hannahevans8193]

RIP to Lamont, Yvette, Bernie, and Merlin. But I love the fact he mentioned Wesley Jonathan. City Guys was my show back in the day.

[@vontesantos5981]

& Ricky Harris 🤲😇💙

[@hareemobduljawon]

" uh uh cuz see I ate twice before I came." Adele when she played on Friday lol

[@devantejackson5085]

I watched "Friday" last Friday too😂 and I'ma watch "Next Friday" this Friday 😁

[@MoMotivation0304]

WoW, he would have celebrated his 50th Bday this year if he was still alive...time truly flies! I pray he & the others are at peace 💝

[@rashidregiste-charles5514]

This is another really upsetting one because me and my sister watched 'Moesha' all of the time growing up!!! I didn't know how much crazy talented funny special individuals passed away from this iconic t.v. show. Rest. in. Peace. To Lamont, Bernie, Yvn. Anyone else I missed who no longer with us. Xx :'( :-(

[@iluvmyboba]

I'm glad this clip ended with Marcus talking about Yvette Wilson. I thought she was a breath of fresh air to whatever she was involved in. Thanks, Comedy Hype for giving a platform to celebrate her and Lamont Bentley.

[@undriaw.995]

I remember the night I heard he died. It was on this news channel that premiered late night and stated his death. It was so sad and terrible how he passed. May he rest in peace! If y’all haven’t watched “Tales From The Hood”, please watch it. His acting as “Crazy K” is phenomenal. I feel like he and 2Pac would have made an excellent onscreen duo. Imagine them being here 😢. RIP Bernie RIP Yvette RIP Lamont RIP Merlin 🙏🏾

[@DjmadnassScrewed]

I was just thinking about Moesha and how many 90s actor and actress that passed away Rip great talent

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

You know you're getting old when Miles has rasclart beard 😭😭😭...nah but R.I.P. Lamont Bentley aka Hakim 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊🕊🕊

[@tsistrun]

I remember that episode of Martin where Marcus Paulk played Martin's kid. They was like that's your kid look at the earsssssss.

[@PTIYP]

“Lips purple, He smoking then grape swisher sweets” -Mike Epps

[@lilliancastillo8579]

🤢🤢🤢

[@nickelbus7596]

Da best kind back in HS in da 2000's 🤣

[@deenad3562]

🙌🏾 *Solid words from this brother!....Comedy Hype, yall need to stop playing and get the pictures up as people talking, its not hard.* 🙄

[@vanityfair001]

Wow Marcus is all grown up! This was a good interview.

[@KalikMoore-yd9wb]

We lost a lot of people from Moesha 💔🕊🕊

[@wandarodgers5052]

Didn't know he passed, sad to hear that, RIP Lamont Bentley, and to sll the rest of one's who also passed.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vontesantos5981]

Where have you been 🤔 he's been dead for a while but rest well to Ricky Harris Bernie Mac Yvette Wilson Lamont Bentley & Merlin santana

[@mstamara9988]

He passed yrs ago had a car accident making cars run him over

[@Megatron_James_Brady8121]

It’s so crazy he mentioned Wesley Johnathan because I been tryna remember that show City Guys all week... like literally tryna find what the name was .... I couldn’t remember his name or the show name but I could see his face and tonight about two hours before watching this video randomly I found it and Wikipediad him and now bro Is talkin about it

[@lolabunny1157]

Man I’m still devastated about his death! One of my favorite actors especially Krazy K role

[@definerich5462]

Lamont Bentley One of Milwaukee 414 finest to do it He made many proud from this city he made us believe … Much love rest in heaven

[@LaCrystalHendrix]

I still watch Moesha on Hulu ❤

[@sparkle3000]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's not often you meet good people in Hollywierd or in life period.

[@Im-wd6tx]

yeah I remember him and Merlin Santana death, was very sad and unfortunate deaths, as I was a big fan of Moesha and Steve Harvey Show RIP to both

[@ninocrown3247]

People don’t know Lamont Bentley was caked up. He invested a lot of his money in real estate and had the bag. Him and Merlin Santana, left us too soon.

[@crishnaholmes7730]

Where did you hear that

[@Breyyya]

We don’t care how much money he had .. what does that have to do with anything

[@trinodelpino1]

I was an extra on Moesha for years and he's right we the extras and cast were wild. We were kicked out of Gower Studios and went over to Paramount. Lamont was cool as can be. We used to kick it with him in his trailer. Good memories.

[@True.crimeestoriess]

Wow what was a normal day on set like?

[@roselynholloway7863]

Did you hang with the others of cast as well

[@tmack7563]

Congrats to this young man growing up in Hollywood and being able to stay level headed. Rip to the cast that has transitioned and on a lighter note ill always remember the episode My dude played Martin son, they was twins for real. Lol

[@SuperSmithAdventures]

What a tragedy.... Love this interview... It's sobering! Thank you for sharing a part of your story!

[@Danreael]

I love what he said about life. So true🙏🏽❤️

[@HotGurlSummer]

Look at Myles. 🥰💕

[@generationalcursebreaker5397]

I love you Miles!!!! You are a legend in my eyes

[@thecliff4670]

If he shave off that facial hair he would look 12 years old. Great interview. RIP to our brothers and sister. 🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@fredfells209]

Remembered seeing both these guys back in the day at Virgin Mega Store.. when this guy was a kid he was very cocky and Lamont r.i.p was very flamboyant and very loud wanted to be seen always had a small entourage. I remembered the night he died i was work at the Beat Big Lez was devastated.. That was her Boy

[@arthurm.358]

I had a HUGE crush on Marcus as a kid 😩😩 his eyes and lips were everything ❤️❤️❤️ nice to know he still looks good 👌🏾💯

[@carllee9479]

He took over the episode of Martin he starred in. That was a great casting choice.

[@IvanZavala-e2m]

Even though he is gone he will be remembered I know how the cast of the show feel about some cast members dying but they will always be remembered they will never go away

[@ThePresentTimeNow]

Lamont’s passing really hurt me. I’m still hurt by it. I hated it. I hate it. He really did seem like a great wholesome person. Edit: It was said that Lamont actually fell asleep at the wheel. He just attended a table reading for a new role or something like that. I don’t think he was arguing with anyone. Just fell asleep.

[@True.crimeestoriess]

Awww 😢❤… you could tell the chemistry was real between “Myles and Hakeem”. I’ve heard multiple times from other actors/celebs that he was a real one from Milwaukee. The chill talk 💩 and smoke a blunt with you type. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤

[@Mimi89_7]

He always gave me good Tupac vibes just so vibrant ❤ RIP LB 🙏🏾

[@BLOXKAFELLARECORDS]

Me too. *I AM RISING RAP STAR J X 100*

[@Ebelllas]

His eyes are so dark but bright at the same time! 🖤

[@TamFam-o3n]

Seeing his face light up 🤎

[@chitownbuck6389]

You mean this not my son and i spent all my money on shorty 😂 MARTIN....

[@jodeciluvah]

Thanks for sharing these memories with us 🥹

[@cookingwithhlee]

People don’t talk about the toll that this can have on you. I know this is not about Brandy but a lot of people she worked with and had bonds with passed on. To top off your own personal life struggles with that….this video makes me give her and Countess more grace.

[@sarahjones3210]

Wow Miles lookn grown yet still the same as when he was a child, his looks never really changed.Good interview as well.

[@realaliciacinnamon]

Thank you for this I just followed him I've always loved him and wonder where he been!

[@freemoneyjames1421]

R.i.p to everyone who passed from the cast of moesha, I grew up watching that show....

[@francisturner2482]

Beautiful memories 😍 RIP all the beautiful ones that passed away 💔😭🙏🏿

[@johnydang23]

You can tell talking about them sparks emotions they felt like a real family because they were a real family arguments and all they even had the two siblings that don't like each other 😢

[@MisterLowrider]

This ain’t no dunkin donuts, get to steppin' and cut the corner!! 😂😂

[@gregorychatman5316]

Rest in Peace God bless your souls forever Yvette Bernie Merlin and lamont Bentley much Love God bless the others 🙏🏿❤♥🙌🏿🌷👊🏾🌎🕊💙🤲🏾

[@codychristian9741]

You can tell this dude smokes a lot of weed

[@DJReyzor357]

That's Martin Payne almost son... 😆 🤣 😂

[@Kings_Honesty]

"ya smoke a lil weed don't you?" "Damn unc how you know?" "Ninja cus ya lips black!" 😂

[@Smoothoperator89]

He did AMAZING on TAKE THE LEAD Movie he is a True Talent!! I Wish Him all the Best Success

[@BlackGirlMagic90]

Bruh every time I see him I think about the episode when he was on Martin. “I’m sorry I lied to you Martin, I just didn’t wanna go to Arizona” 🤣🤣🤣

[@SalomeBMedia]

Miles was so cool he has really grown up ❤

[@GT-RTData9]

Was hanging out with Krazy K.

[@keevanwilliams4499]

Go figure 😂 who would’ve thought, crazy K would be so chill to hang out with?

[@donmarquis08]

Dope he mentioned Wesley

[@jspurs22]

This dude worked with great ppl he lost you can tell he learned a lot

[@cliftonhicks9736]

A Lamont quote "My mama woulda kill me if I let em kill me" South Central sitcom

[@michellew157]

Yvette was a wonderful person!!! 💔❤️❤️❤️

[@FierceTatiana]

Lamont was a FINEEEEEE BEAUTIFUL MAN!!!! GOD BLESSSSS YOU😑😑😑

[@carlajthompson]

I loved Lamont we lived on the same street growing up. High energy is correct. I was so sad when he passed away. Really really truly the homie. RIP Lamont

[@roselynholloway7863]

Did you ever hang out

[@roderickarina]

His face reminds me of those funny art pictures they draw at Disney land.

[@crishnaholmes7730]

Do you think he is ugly

[@coreysmith_92]

Man what happened to merlin santana was so sad dude that girl Is really wrong for fabricating that story he got murdered for nothing man the way lamont bentley died was tragic that was In early january of 2005

[@crishnaholmes7730]

Yep the girl is now on social media

[@BlackGreedy18]

I’m literally watching Moesha right now and then this video pop ups on KZbin.