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Chris Stokes
Chris Stokes
	Stokes in 2020
Nationality	American
Occupations	Record executive; talent manager; film producer; director; screenwriter;
Years active	1995–present
Labels	TUG; Universal;
Website	www.chrisstokesent.com

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Chris Stokes is an American filmmaker and former record executive. He founded the record label the Ultimate Group (or TUG Entertainment) in 1997, whose roster included B2K, Omarion, Jhené Aiko, Marques Houston, IMx and NLT, among others. He has also directed the 2004 dance drama film You Got Served, as well as the direct-to-TV films House Party 4 (2001) and Somebody Help Me (2007).^[1]

Career

Stokes first became connected with film and television through the talent of whom he managed. In 1992, Marques Houston made his acting debut in the animated comedy film Bebe's Kids, and received his big break as a regular on Sister, Sister in 1994. All three members of Immature appeared in the film House Party 3 (1994).

Stokes' first film credit came in 2001 as the writer and director of House Party 4, which starred Immature, which by then had transitioned to their new name IMx. He then served as the writer and director of the 2004 dance film You Got Served,^[2]^[3] which was commercially successful and starred members of his TUG label; The cast included Houston, as well as rapper Lil' Kim.^[2]

In 2007 Stokes launched a clothing and fashion line,^[4] the Christopher Brian Collection, which debuted at Magic in Las Vegas February 2007.^[5] The line featured Kim Kardashian as the principal spokesmodel and was available at Dash, her Calabasas boutique.^[5] Promotional images for the brand featured topless pictures of Kim Kardashian wearing just the Christopher Brian pants.^[6]

He also wrote and directed the horror films Somebody Help Me and Somebody Help Me 2. The first of which made a television premiere on BET on Halloween 2007, and released to DVD the following November.^[7] Both were distributed by Vivendi. The company's second feature, No Vacancy, another horror, was completed in 2011 and the first of Stokes' films not star talent from his musical career. It was distributed by Grindstone / Lionsgate Home Entertainment.^[8]

Also in 2011, Stokes returned to the dance battle genre with the dance-drama Battlefield America, starring Houston, Gary Anthony Sturgis, and Lynn Whitfield. The film follows a young businessman whose community service obligations require him to turn a group of misfit kids into a dance team.

In 2018, Stokes signed a 3-picture deal with Viacom for his films We Belong Together, Running Out of Time, and Fall Girls.^[9] The former launched BET Network's original movie franchise by premiering simultaneously on BET and BET Her, produced by Chris Stokes' Footage Films production company.^[10] In August 2019, BET+ announced their legal thriller, Sacrifice to be written, directed, and produced by Stokes, and to star Paula Patton.^[11] In May 2020, Stokes' new musical series "Howard High", starring Marques Houston debuts on subscription-based platform UrbanflixTV.^[12]

In 2020, BET+ acquired Trigger, directed by Stokes. It is set to be released this summer as a BET Original on their streaming platform.^[13] That same year, the company released Always and Forever, directed by Stokes and starring Lauren London, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Deborah Ayorinde, Rocsi Diaz, Wood Harris and Loretta Devine.^[14] In September 2020, BET+ launched Sacrifice into a television series, ordering 10 episodes to be written, directed, and produced by Stokes.^[15]

Stokes announced in 2021 that Footage Films was greenlit to produce a new series, Foster Law, for the Black streaming network UrbanFlix.^[16] In 2023, Stokes released the third installment of The Stepmother, marking the first three-movie franchise in Tubi's history. Each film follows Elizabeth Carter (Erica Mena)'s escapades to find the perfect family and stars recurring Stokes cast members, including Houston.^[17] Tubi then released four new original Black cinema thrillers by Stokes in 2023: The Assistant, Best Friend, You’re Not Alone and No Way Out.^[18]

Sexual assault allegations

In December 2007, Stokes was accused of sexual assault by his cousin, B2K member DeMario "Raz-B" Thornton, alleged to have happened while Stokes was managing the group and Thornton was eleven or twelve years old.^[19]^[20]^[21] B2K group member Omarion defended Stokes, calling the allegations untrue.^[19] Stokes denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusation "ridiculous" and saying "all the allegations they made are false."^[19] The following day, Thornton retracted the allegation and apologized to Stokes, though Thornton's brother Ricardo implied the retraction was coerced and that Thornton will "come back around."^[22]

In July 2008, Vibe magazine published an article in which singer Quindon Tarver, once signed to Stokes' TUG label, alleged he had been sexually abused by Stokes for four years, beginning at age twelve. Stokes called the accusations from both Thornton and Tarver "a cry for attention" and denied the allegations.^[23]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2001	House Party 4	Writer, Director	Cameo appearance as "Ray Ray"
2004	You Got Served	Writer, Director
2007	Somebody Help Me	Writer, Director, Producer
2010	Somebody Help Me 2	Writer, Director, Producer
2012	Battlefield America	Writer, Director, Producer
	The Helpers	Writer, Director, Producer
	Boogie Town	Writer, Director, Producer
2016	Only for One Night	Director
2016	Boy Bye	Director
2017	'Til Death Do Us Part	Writer, Director
2018	Always & 4Ever	Writer, Director
	We Belong Together	Writer, Director	BET Television Movie
	Running Out Of Time	Writer, Director
2019	Fall Girls	Writer, Director
2019	Sacrifice	Writer, Director	BET+ Original
2020	Howard High	Director	TV Mini-Series
	Trigger	Director	TV Mini-Series
	Always and Forever	Writer, Director	BET Television Movie
2022	The Stepmother	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
2022	The Stepmother 2	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
2023	Assistant	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Best Friend	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	You're Not Alone	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	No Way Out	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	The Stepmother 3	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Picture Me Dead	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Rock the Boat	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Vicious Affair	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Still Here	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	I Hate You to Death	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Forever Us	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
2024	The Stepdaughter	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Snatched	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Rock the Boat 2	Writer, Director	Tubi Original
	Robbin	Writer, Director	Tubi Original

References

^ "Chris Stokes Retains Tobin & Associates as The Ultimate Group Prepares to Explode". PRWeb. July 26, 2002. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Kehr, Dave (January 30, 2004). "You Got Served (2004) FILM REVIEW; A Hip-Hop Dance Team Duels Some Menacing White Boys". The New York Times.
^ Bailey, Samantha (February 2, 2017). "Director Chris Stokes joins cause for film/television industry change". rollingout.com.
^ Christopher Stokes Reveals Plans Behind Clothing Line Debut. Fashion Victim, Dennicas's Place. Dennicasplace.com Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.
^ ^a ^b Take Cover: Kim Kardashian. J'Adore Magazine, November 2007. Jadoremag.com Archived July 14, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.
^ "Kim drops top, hopes you shop". EHM Productions. June 2, 2007. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
^ Who Is Chris Stokes. ChrisStokesLife.com. Chrisstokeslife.com Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.
^ No Vacancy, 2012 on IMDb. Internet Movie Database
^ Chris Stokes directing 1st of 3-picture deal with Viacom. Rollingout.com, April 2018. [1]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.
^ BET Networks kicks-off its original movie franchise with the world premiere of "We Belong Together". BET Press, June 12, 2018. [2]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.
^ BET+ press release announces Sacrifice to premiere Thursday, December 19. BET+ Press Room, August 15, 2019. [3]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.
^ 'Howard High' Trailer: This inspiring musical drama is going to be this generation's 'Fame'. Hollywoodlife.com, April 17, 2019. [4]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.
^ BET to air Chris Stokes directed Trigger this summer. ChrisStokesBlog.com, July 2020. [5]. Retrieved July 13th, 2020.
^ Chris Stokes directed Always and Forever gets picked up by [BET] on their cable channel and UMC network. July 2020. [6] Retrieved July 13th, 2020.
^ BET+ Movie ‘Sacrifice’ Starring Paula Patton Picked Up To Series. Deadline.com, September 28, 2019. [7]. Retrieved January 1st, 2021.
^ UrbanFlix greenlights new series! Footage Films & Director Christopher B. Stokes Continue To Illuminate The Screen With Brian White In The New Series “Foster Law”. September 2021. [8] Retrieved September 27th, 2021.
^ bandsaboutmovies (June 9, 2023). "TUBI ORIGINAL: The Stepmother 3 (2023)". B&S About Movies. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
^ Zee, Michaela (June 9, 2023). "Tubi to Launch Four New Original Black Cinema Thrillers From Footage Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c Kaufman, Gil (December 26, 2007). "B2K Ex-Manager and Group Member Omarion Speak Out on Allegations". MTV.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^ Carroll, Shirea L. (October 29, 2020). "Sound Off: Marques Houston Molestation Allegations". Essence. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^ Bowser, Martie (September 15, 2022). "Omarion Supports Raz B But Says It's Time to 'Speak Up, Take Accountability and Do the Work'". Yahoo!. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^ Kaufman, Gil (December 27, 2007). "Raz-B Retracts Abuse Allegations Against Former B2K Manager in New Video". MTV.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
^ Hobbs, Linda (July 2008). "Stoked". Vibe. pp. 84–86.

External links

Chris Stokes at IMDb

[1] "Chris Stokes Retains Tobin & Associates as The Ultimate Group Prepares to Explode". PRWeb. July 26, 2002. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.

[NYT-2] Kehr, Dave (January 30, 2004). "You Got Served (2004) FILM REVIEW; A Hip-Hop Dance Team Duels Some Menacing White Boys". The New York Times.

[3] Bailey, Samantha (February 2, 2017). "Director Chris Stokes joins cause for film/television industry change". rollingout.com.

[4] Christopher Stokes Reveals Plans Behind Clothing Line Debut. Fashion Victim, Dennicas's Place. Dennicasplace.com Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.

[J-5] Take Cover: Kim Kardashian. J'Adore Magazine, November 2007. Jadoremag.com Archived July 14, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.

[6] "Kim drops top, hopes you shop". EHM Productions. June 2, 2007. Retrieved April 18, 2023.

[7] Who Is Chris Stokes. ChrisStokesLife.com. Chrisstokeslife.com Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.

[8] No Vacancy, 2012 on IMDb. Internet Movie Database

[9] Chris Stokes directing 1st of 3-picture deal with Viacom. Rollingout.com, April 2018. [1]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.

[10] BET Networks kicks-off its original movie franchise with the world premiere of "We Belong Together". BET Press, June 12, 2018. [2]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.

[11] BET+ press release announces Sacrifice to premiere Thursday, December 19. BET+ Press Room, August 15, 2019. [3]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.

[12] 'Howard High' Trailer: This inspiring musical drama is going to be this generation's 'Fame'. Hollywoodlife.com, April 17, 2019. [4]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.

[13] BET to air Chris Stokes directed Trigger this summer. ChrisStokesBlog.com, July 2020. [5]. Retrieved July 13th, 2020.

[14] Chris Stokes directed Always and Forever gets picked up by [BET] on their cable channel and UMC network. July 2020. [6] Retrieved July 13th, 2020.

[15] BET+ Movie ‘Sacrifice’ Starring Paula Patton Picked Up To Series. Deadline.com, September 28, 2019. [7]. Retrieved January 1st, 2021.

[16] UrbanFlix greenlights new series! Footage Films & Director Christopher B. Stokes Continue To Illuminate The Screen With Brian White In The New Series “Foster Law”. September 2021. [8] Retrieved September 27th, 2021.

[17] saboutmovies (June 9, 2023). "TUBI ORIGINAL: The Stepmother 3 (2023)". B&S About Movies. Retrieved September 15, 2023.

[18] Zee, Michaela (June 9, 2023). "Tubi to Launch Four New Original Black Cinema Thrillers From Footage Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 4, 2023.

[mtv-19] Kaufman, Gil (December 26, 2007). "B2K Ex-Manager and Group Member Omarion Speak Out on Allegations". MTV.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

[20] Carroll, Shirea L. (October 29, 2020). "Sound Off: Marques Houston Molestation Allegations". Essence. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

[21] Bowser, Martie (September 15, 2022). "Omarion Supports Raz B But Says It's Time to 'Speak Up, Take Accountability and Do the Work'". Yahoo!. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

[22] Kaufman, Gil (December 27, 2007). "Raz-B Retracts Abuse Allegations Against Former B2K Manager in New Video". MTV.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.

[23] Hobbs, Linda (July 2008). "Stoked". Vibe. pp. 84–86.

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-'''Chris Stokes'''<!-- Valid citation required for date of birth for BLP. (WP:BLPPRIVACY) -->  is an American [[filmmaker]] and former [[music executive|record]] executive. He was the founder of [[the Ultimate Group]] record label in 2000, whose roster included [[B2K]], [[Omarion]], [[Jhené Aiko]], [[Marques Houston]], [[IMx]] and [[NLT (band)|NLT]], among others.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chris Stokes Retains Tobin & Associates as The Ultimate Group Prepares to Explode |url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/2002/07/prweb42892.htm |work=PRWeb |date=July 26, 2002}}</ref>
+'''Chris Stokes'''<!-- Valid citation required for date of birth for BLP. (WP:BLPPRIVACY) --> is an American [[filmmaker]] and former [[music executive|record]] executive. He founded the record label [[the Ultimate Group]] (or TUG Entertainment) in 1997, whose roster included [[B2K]], [[Omarion]], [[Jhené Aiko]], [[Marques Houston]], [[IMx]] and [[NLT (band)|NLT]], among others. He has also directed the 2004 dance drama film ''[[You Got Served]]'', as well as the direct-to-TV films ''[[House Party 4]]'' (2001) and ''[[Somebody Help Me (film)|Somebody Help Me]]'' (2007).<ref>{{cite news |title=Chris Stokes Retains Tobin & Associates as The Ultimate Group Prepares to Explode |url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/2002/07/prweb42892.htm |work=PRWeb |date=July 26, 2002 |access-date=April 5, 2023 |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405202551/https://www.prweb.com/releases/2002/07/prweb42892.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 ==Career==
-Stokes first became connected with film and television through the talent he managed. In 1992, [[Marques Houston]] made his acting debut in the animated comedy film ''[[Bébé's Kids]]'', and received his big break as a regular on ''[[Sister, Sister (TV series)|Sister, Sister]]'' in 1994. All three members of [[IMx|Immature]] appeared in the film ''[[House Party 3]]'' (1994).
+Stokes first became connected with film and television through the talent of whom he managed. In 1992, [[Marques Houston]] made his acting debut in the animated comedy film ''[[Bebe's Kids]]'', and received his big break as a regular on ''[[Sister, Sister (TV series)|Sister, Sister]]'' in 1994. All three members of [[IMx|Immature]] appeared in the film ''[[House Party 3]]'' (1994).
-Stokes' first film credit came in 2001 as the writer and director of ''[[House Party 4]]'', which starred [[IMx|Immature]], which by then had transitioned to their new name [[IMx]]. He was the writer and director of the 2004 dance movie ''[[You Got Served]]'',<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9406E6D91038F933A05752C0A9629C8B63|title=You Got Served (2004) FILM REVIEW; A Hip-Hop Dance Team Duels Some Menacing White Boys|author=Kehr, Dave|date=January 30, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bailey |first1=Samantha |title=Director Chris Stokes joins cause for film/television industry change |url=https://rollingout.com/2017/02/02/director-chris-stokes-joins-cause-filmtelevision-industry-change/ |work=rollingout.com |date=2 February 2017}}</ref> starring members of his [[The Ultimate Group|TUG]] record label. The cast included [[Lil' Kim]]<ref name=NYT/> and [[Marques Houston]].<ref name=NYT/>
+Stokes' first film credit came in 2001 as the writer and director of ''[[House Party 4]]'', which starred [[IMx|Immature]], which by then had transitioned to their new name [[IMx]]. He then served as the writer and director of the 2004 dance film ''[[You Got Served]]'',<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9406E6D91038F933A05752C0A9629C8B63|title=You Got Served (2004) FILM REVIEW; A Hip-Hop Dance Team Duels Some Menacing White Boys|author=Kehr, Dave|date=January 30, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bailey |first1=Samantha |title=Director Chris Stokes joins cause for film/television industry change |url=https://rollingout.com/2017/02/02/director-chris-stokes-joins-cause-filmtelevision-industry-change/ |work=rollingout.com |date=2 February 2017}}</ref> which was commercially successful and starred members of his [[The Ultimate Group|TUG]] label; The cast included Houston, as well as rapper [[Lil' Kim]].<ref name=NYT/>
 In 2007 Stokes launched a clothing and fashion line,<ref>Christopher Stokes Reveals Plans Behind Clothing Line Debut. Fashion Victim, Dennicas's Place. [http://dennicasplace.com/fashion_victim_Christopher_Stokes.php Dennicasplace.com] Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.</ref> the Christopher Brian Collection, which debuted at [[Magic (trade show)|Magic]] in Las Vegas February 2007.<ref name=J>Take Cover: Kim Kardashian. J'Adore Magazine, November 2007. [http://www.jadoremag.com/take-cover/kim-kardashian Jadoremag.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714210620/http://www.jadoremag.com/take-cover/kim-kardashian |date=July 14, 2014 }}. Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.</ref> The line featured [[Kim Kardashian]] as the principal spokesmodel and was available at Dash, her Calabasas boutique.<ref name=J/> Promotional images for the brand featured topless pictures of Kim Kardashian wearing just the Christopher Brian pants.<ref>{{cite web| title =Kim drops top, hopes you shop | publisher =EHM Productions | date =June 2, 2007 | url =https://www.tmz.com/2007/02/06/kim-drops-top-hopes-you-shop/ | accessdate =April 18, 2023 }}</ref>
-He also wrote and directed ''[[Somebody Help Me]]'' and ''[[Somebody Help Me 2]]'', two horror films. The first, ''Somebody Help Me'', was released to DVD on November 13, 2007, and made a television premiere on BET on Halloween 2007.<ref>Who Is Chris Stokes. ChrisStokesLife.com. [http://www.chrisstokeslife.com/chris-stokes/ Chrisstokeslife.com] Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.</ref> Both were distributed by [[Vivendi]]. The company's second feature, [[The Helpers|''No Vacancy'']], another horror, was completed in 2011 and the first of Stokes' films not star talent from his music career. It was distributed by Grindstone / Lionsgate Home Entertainment.<ref>No Vacancy, 2012 on IMDb. [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1854582/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_6 Internet Movie Database]</ref>
+He also wrote and directed the horror films ''[[Somebody Help Me]]'' and ''[[Somebody Help Me 2]]''. The first of which made a television premiere on [[BET]] on Halloween 2007, and released to DVD the following November.<ref>Who Is Chris Stokes. ChrisStokesLife.com. [http://www.chrisstokeslife.com/chris-stokes/ Chrisstokeslife.com] Retrieved July 3rd, 2014.</ref> Both were distributed by [[Vivendi]]. The company's second feature, [[The Helpers|''No Vacancy'']], another horror, was completed in 2011 and the first of Stokes' films not star talent from his musical career. It was distributed by Grindstone / [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]].<ref>No Vacancy, 2012 on IMDb. [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1854582/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_6 Internet Movie Database]</ref>
-Also in 2011, Stokes returned to the dance battle genre with the dance-drama ''[[Battlefield America]]'', starring [[Marques Houston]], [[Gary Anthony Sturgis]], and [[Lynn Whitfield]]. The film follows a young businessman whose community service obligations require him to turn a group of misfit kids into a dance team.
+Also in 2011, Stokes returned to the dance battle genre with the dance-drama ''[[Battlefield America]]'', starring Houston, [[Gary Anthony Sturgis]], and [[Lynn Whitfield]]. The film follows a young businessman whose community service obligations require him to turn a group of misfit kids into a dance team.
-In 2018 it was announced Chris Stokes signed a 3-picture deal with Viacom, "We Belong Together", "Running Out of Time", and "Fall Girls".<ref>Chris Stokes directing 1st of 3-picture deal with Viacom. Rollingout.com, April 2018. [https://rollingout.com/2018/04/03/chris-stokes-directing-1st-of-3-picture-deal-with-viacom/]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.</ref> "We Belong Together" launched BET Network's original movie franchise by premiering simultaneously on BET and BET Her, produced by Chris Stokes' Footage Films production company.<ref>BET Networks kicks-off its original movie franchise with the world premiere of "We Belong Together". BET Press, June 12, 2018. [https://www.betpressroom.com/press-release/bet-networks-kicks-off-its-original-movie-franchise-withthe-world-premiere-of-we-belong-together-sim/]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.</ref>  In August 2019, BET+ announced a new legal thriller "Sacrifice", to be written, directed, and produced by Chris Stokes through his Footage Films production company, and starring Paula Patton.<ref>BET+ press release announces Sacrifice to premiere Thursday, December 19. BET+ Press Room, August 15, 2019. [https://www.betpressroom.com/program/sacrifice/]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.</ref> In May 2020, Stokes' new musical series "Howard High", starring Marques Houston debuts on subscription-based platform UrbanflixTV.<ref>'Howard High' Trailer: This inspiring musical drama is going to be this generation's 'Fame'. Hollywoodlife.com, April 17, 2019. [https://hollywoodlife.com/2020/04/17/howard-high-trailer-new-show-brian-white-marques-houston-video/]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.</ref>
+In 2018, Stokes signed a 3-picture deal with Viacom for his films ''We Belong Together'', ''Running Out of Time'', and ''Fall Girls''.<ref>Chris Stokes directing 1st of 3-picture deal with Viacom. Rollingout.com, April 2018. [https://rollingout.com/2018/04/03/chris-stokes-directing-1st-of-3-picture-deal-with-viacom/]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.</ref> The former launched BET Network's original movie franchise by premiering simultaneously on BET and BET Her, produced by Chris Stokes' Footage Films production company.<ref>BET Networks kicks-off its original movie franchise with the world premiere of "We Belong Together". BET Press, June 12, 2018. [https://www.betpressroom.com/press-release/bet-networks-kicks-off-its-original-movie-franchise-withthe-world-premiere-of-we-belong-together-sim/]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.</ref> In August 2019, [[BET+]] announced their legal thriller, ''Sacrifice'' to be written, directed, and produced by Stokes, and to star [[Paula Patton]].<ref>BET+ press release announces Sacrifice to premiere Thursday, December 19. BET+ Press Room, August 15, 2019. [https://www.betpressroom.com/program/sacrifice/]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.</ref> In May 2020, Stokes' new musical series "Howard High", starring Marques Houston debuts on subscription-based platform UrbanflixTV.<ref>'Howard High' Trailer: This inspiring musical drama is going to be this generation's 'Fame'. Hollywoodlife.com, April 17, 2019. [https://hollywoodlife.com/2020/04/17/howard-high-trailer-new-show-brian-white-marques-houston-video/]. Retrieved April 30th, 2020.</ref>
-In 2020, [[BET+]] acquired "Trigger", directed by Stokes. It is set to be released this summer as a BET Original on their streaming platform.<ref>BET to air Chris Stokes directed Trigger this summer. ChrisStokesBlog.com, July 2020. [https://www.chrisstokesblog.com/bet-to-air-chris-stokes-directed-trigger-this-summer/]. Retrieved July 13th, 2020.</ref> Also this summer, BET picked up thriller "Always and Forever", directed by Stokes and starring [[Lauren London]], [[Cynthia Addai-Robinson]], Deborah Ayorinde, Rocsi Diaz, [[Wood Harris]] and [[Loretta Devine]].<ref>Chris Stokes directed Always and Forever gets picked up by [BET] on their cable channel and UMC network. July 2020. [https://www.chrisstokesblog.com/chris-stokes-directed-always-and-forever-gets-picked-up-by-bet-and-umc/] Retrieved July 13th, 2020.</ref> In September 2020, BET+ announced that it would turn its original film "Sacrifice" into a series, ordering 10 episodes to be written, directed, and produced by Stokes.<ref>BET+ Movie ‘Sacrifice’ Starring Paula Patton Picked Up To Series. Deadline.com, September 28, 2019. [https://deadline.com/2020/09/sacrifice-paula-patton-series-picked-up-bet-legal-thriller-movie-bet-plus-1234585592/]. Retrieved January 1st, 2021.</ref>
+In 2020, BET+ acquired ''Trigger'', directed by Stokes. It is set to be released this summer as a BET Original on their streaming platform.<ref>BET to air Chris Stokes directed Trigger this summer. ChrisStokesBlog.com, July 2020. [https://www.chrisstokesblog.com/bet-to-air-chris-stokes-directed-trigger-this-summer/]. Retrieved July 13th, 2020.</ref> That same year, the company released ''Always and Forever'', directed by Stokes and starring [[Lauren London]], [[Cynthia Addai-Robinson]], Deborah Ayorinde, Rocsi Diaz, [[Wood Harris]] and [[Loretta Devine]].<ref>Chris Stokes directed Always and Forever gets picked up by [BET] on their cable channel and UMC network. July 2020. [https://www.chrisstokesblog.com/chris-stokes-directed-always-and-forever-gets-picked-up-by-bet-and-umc/] Retrieved July 13th, 2020.</ref> In September 2020, BET+ launched ''Sacrifice'' into a television series, ordering 10 episodes to be written, directed, and produced by Stokes.<ref>BET+ Movie ‘Sacrifice’ Starring Paula Patton Picked Up To Series. Deadline.com, September 28, 2019. [https://deadline.com/2020/09/sacrifice-paula-patton-series-picked-up-bet-legal-thriller-movie-bet-plus-1234585592/]. Retrieved January 1st, 2021.</ref>
-Chris Stokes announced in 2021 that Footage Films was greenlit to produce a new series, Foster Law, for the emerging black streaming network UrbanFlix.<ref>UrbanFlix greenlights new series! Footage Films & Director Christopher B. Stokes Continue To Illuminate The Screen With Brian White In The New Series “Foster Law”. September 2021. [https://www.chrisstokesblog.com/urbanflix-greenlights-new-series-footage-films-director-christopher-b-stokes-continue-to-illuminate-the-screen-with-brian-white-in-the-new-series-foster-law/] Retrieved September 27th, 2021.</ref>
+Stokes announced in 2021 that Footage Films was greenlit to produce a new series, Foster Law, for the Black streaming network UrbanFlix.<ref>UrbanFlix greenlights new series! Footage Films & Director Christopher B. Stokes Continue To Illuminate The Screen With Brian White In The New Series “Foster Law”. September 2021. [https://www.chrisstokesblog.com/urbanflix-greenlights-new-series-footage-films-director-christopher-b-stokes-continue-to-illuminate-the-screen-with-brian-white-in-the-new-series-foster-law/] Retrieved September 27th, 2021.</ref> In 2023, Stokes released the third installment of ''[[The Stepmother (2022 film)|The Stepmother]]'', marking the first three-movie franchise in [[Tubi]]'s history. Each film follows Elizabeth Carter ([[Erica Mena]])'s escapades to find the perfect family and stars recurring Stokes cast members, including Houston.<ref>{{Cite web |last=bandsaboutmovies |date=2023-06-09 |title=TUBI ORIGINAL: The Stepmother 3 (2023) |url=https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2023/06/09/tubi-originals-the-stepmother-3-2023/ |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=B&S About Movies |language=en}}</ref> Tubi then released four new original Black cinema thrillers by Stokes in 2023: ''The Assistant'', ''Best Friend'', ''You’re Not Alone'' and ''No Way Out''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-09 |last=Zee |first=Michaela |title=Tubi to Launch Four New Original Black Cinema Thrillers From Footage Films (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/tubi-black-cinema-thrillers-footage-films-1235486168/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Variety |language=en}}</ref>
-In 2023, Stokes released the third installment of The Stepmother, marking the first three-movie franchise in [[Tubi]]'s history. Each movie follows Elizabeth Carter ([[Erica Mena]])'s escapades the find the perfect family and stars a recurring Stokes cast, including [[Marques Houston]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=bandsaboutmovies |date=2023-06-09 |title=TUBI ORIGINAL: The Stepmother 3 (2023) |url=https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2023/06/09/tubi-originals-the-stepmother-3-2023/ |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=B&S About Movies |language=en}}</ref>. Tubi released four new original Black cinema thrillers by Chris Stokes in 2023, “The Assistant,” “Best Friend,” “You’re Not Alone” and “No Way Out.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-09 |last=Zee |first=Michaela |title=Tubi to Launch Four New Original Black Cinema Thrillers From Footage Films (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/tubi-black-cinema-thrillers-footage-films-1235486168/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Variety |language=en}}</ref>
 ==Sexual assault allegations==
-In December 2007, Stokes was accused of sexual assault by his cousin, B2K member DeMario "Raz-B" Thornton, alleged to have happened while Stokes was managing the group and Thornton was eleven or twelve years old.<ref name="mtv">{{cite web |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ea1zh8/b2k-ex-manager-denies-sexual-molestation-allegations-omarion-comes-to-his-defense |title=B2K Ex-Manager and Group Member Omarion Speak Out on Allegations |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=2007-12-26 |website=[[MTV|MTV.com]] |access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.essence.com/news/sound-off-marques-houston-molestation-allegations/ |title=Sound Off: Marques Houston Molestation Allegations  |last=Carroll |first=Shirea L. |date=2020-10-29 |magazine=[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]] |access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/wsdivt/raz-b-retracts-abuse-allegations-against-former-b2k-manager-in-new-video |title=Omarion Supports Raz B But Says It's Time to 'Speak Up, Take Accountability and Do the Work' |last=Bowser |first=Martie |date=2022-09-15 |website=[[Yahoo!]] |access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref> B2K group member [[Omarion]] defended Stokes, calling the allegations untrue.<ref name="mtv" /> Stokes denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusation "ridiculous" and saying "all the allegations they made are false."<ref name="mtv" /> The following day, Thornton retracted the allegation and apologized to Stokes, though Thornton's brother Ricardo implied the retraction was coerced and that Thornton will "come back around."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/wsdivt/raz-b-retracts-abuse-allegations-against-former-b2k-manager-in-new-video |title=Raz-B Retracts Abuse Allegations Against Former B2K Manager in New Video |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=2007-12-27 |website=[[MTV|MTV.com]] |access-date=2023-11-04}}</ref>
+In December 2007, Stokes was accused of sexual assault by his cousin, B2K member DeMario "Raz-B" Thornton, alleged to have happened while Stokes was managing the group and Thornton was eleven or twelve years old.<ref name="mtv">{{cite web |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ea1zh8/b2k-ex-manager-denies-sexual-molestation-allegations-omarion-comes-to-his-defense |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809085547/https://www.mtv.com/news/ea1zh8/b2k-ex-manager-denies-sexual-molestation-allegations-omarion-comes-to-his-defense |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 9, 2022 |title=B2K Ex-Manager and Group Member Omarion Speak Out on Allegations |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=2007-12-26 |website=[[MTV|MTV.com]] |access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.essence.com/news/sound-off-marques-houston-molestation-allegations/ |title=Sound Off: Marques Houston Molestation Allegations  |last=Carroll |first=Shirea L. |date=2020-10-29 |magazine=[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]] |access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/wsdivt/raz-b-retracts-abuse-allegations-against-former-b2k-manager-in-new-video |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130173347/https://www.mtv.com/news/wsdivt/raz-b-retracts-abuse-allegations-against-former-b2k-manager-in-new-video |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |title=Omarion Supports Raz B But Says It's Time to 'Speak Up, Take Accountability and Do the Work' |last=Bowser |first=Martie |date=2022-09-15 |website=[[Yahoo!]] |access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref> B2K group member [[Omarion]] defended Stokes, calling the allegations untrue.<ref name="mtv" /> Stokes denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusation "ridiculous" and saying "all the allegations they made are false."<ref name="mtv" /> The following day, Thornton retracted the allegation and apologized to Stokes, though Thornton's brother Ricardo implied the retraction was coerced and that Thornton will "come back around."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/wsdivt/raz-b-retracts-abuse-allegations-against-former-b2k-manager-in-new-video |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130173347/https://www.mtv.com/news/wsdivt/raz-b-retracts-abuse-allegations-against-former-b2k-manager-in-new-video |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |title=Raz-B Retracts Abuse Allegations Against Former B2K Manager in New Video |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=2007-12-27 |website=[[MTV|MTV.com]] |access-date=2023-11-04}}</ref>
 In July 2008, ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]'' magazine published an article in which singer [[Quindon Tarver]], once signed to Stokes' [[The Ultimate Group|TUG]] label, alleged he had been sexually abused by Stokes for four years, beginning at age twelve. Stokes called the accusations from both Thornton and Tarver "a cry for attention" and denied the allegations.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Hobbs |first=Linda |date=July 2008 |title=Stoked |magazine=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] |pages=84–86 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AdgiAQAAMAAJ}}</ref>
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