106 Power Players: Terrence J

Get to know more about the complex, talented man.

Carrying the Torch - Terrence J's super energetic, likeable personality made a whole new generation fall in love with 106 & Park. Now the correspondent/actor has taken Hollywood by storm; and this is only the beginning. Take a look at a few fun facts about the personality we just love.   (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Carrying the Torch - Terrence J's super energetic, likeable personality made a whole new generation fall in love with 106 & Park. Now the correspondent/actor has taken Hollywood by storm; and this is only the beginning. Take a look at a few fun facts about the personality we just love. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

Aggie Pride - Terrence J was president of A&T’s student government association and was a disc jockey for the school’s radio station, WNAA-FM.

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Aggie Pride - Terrence J was president of A&T’s student government association and was a disc jockey for the school’s radio station, WNAA-FM.

Son of Thunder and Lightning - Terrence J is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.  (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Son of Thunder and Lightning - Terrence J is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

If At First You Don't Succeed... - Terrence J's first audition for 106 & Park was unsuccessful, but he persevered and tried again.  (Photo: Marion Curtis/PictureGroup)

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If At First You Don't Succeed... - Terrence J's first audition for 106 & Park was unsuccessful, but he persevered and tried again. (Photo: Marion Curtis/PictureGroup)

Changing Lanes - Terrence J worked in the diversity office of a Florida-based sports company.  (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Changing Lanes - Terrence J worked in the diversity office of a Florida-based sports company. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Think Like a [Giving] Man - Terrence J made it his duty in 2010 to visit Haiti after an earthquake devastated the country. He even wrote a passage in his book about his experiences there.  (Photo: Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Entertainment)

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Think Like a [Giving] Man - Terrence J made it his duty in 2010 to visit Haiti after an earthquake devastated the country. He even wrote a passage in his book about his experiences there. (Photo: Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Entertainment)

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More Tricks Up His Sleeve - Not only is he an actor, but he's also an author, writing his first book, The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom, in 2013.  (Photo: Fernando Leon/PictureGroup)

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More Tricks Up His Sleeve - Not only is he an actor, but he's also an author, writing his first book, The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom, in 2013. (Photo: Fernando Leon/PictureGroup)

Grind in His Blood - While you may see Terrence J's Aggie pride as a graduate from North Carolina A&T State University, he's originally from Queens, NY.   (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup).

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Grind in His Blood - While you may see Terrence J's Aggie pride as a graduate from North Carolina A&T State University, he's originally from Queens, NY.  (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup).

Terrence J and Rocsi  - Terrence J and Rocsi return to host 106 and Park tonight. Tune in at 5P/4C. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Momma I Made It - The first thing he did with his first major paycheck was pay off his mom's house in North Carolina and give her new floors. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Hot Stepper - Terrence J rocks bright red sneakers to represent Team West in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.   (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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He's Got More Sole Than You Know - Terrence J's first job ever was at Foot Locker. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Suited and Booted - Former 106 & Park host turned E! correspondent Terrence Jenkins attends the E! 2013 Upfront at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center in New York City. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Can't Stop, Won't Stop - These days, you can catch Terrence J interviewing your favorite celebrities as a corresponent for E! News and we're pretty sure you'll see more of him in the coming years. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)