MTV will be doing a documentary on the intimate life of Grammy-nominated R&B singer Mario and his personal struggle with his mother’s dope addiction.
Mario would be sharing on TV his life : a troubled childhood, his dreams and aspirations, his rise to fame, and his battle to get his mother off drugs.
Viewers are in for a very emotional journey and they will get to see Mario confront his mother on camera.
Singer, songwriter, actor Mario is known for his hit singles “Just a Friend (2002)” and “Let Me Love You” which bagged two Billboard awards.
MTV will be airing the documentary this Sunday, Oct 21, 2007. Click here for the preview.
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Steph in CT said
October 21 2007 @ 7:36 pm
I’m watching the show now and my heart goes out to Mario. Stay strong for your mom. You’re the best she got. I hope show goes into treatment and do this for her son. She shouldn’t burden him like that.
Shareena said
October 22 2007 @ 5:55 am
The whole show by far was the best thing i’ve seen. It was unbelievable. I cried the whole show simply because I know how it feels to love someone so much who does wrong or are harming them and doesn’t see it.. It hurts. I have a lot of respect for Mario. It’s not easy to let people in. and the show allowed people to know that celebrities have problems too. I wish the best for both of them and even though in my heart I don’t feel that Shawn is ready to love herself I’m glad she trying…….. Sometimes that’s all it takes…
Avis said
October 22 2007 @ 6:05 am
Hi Mario,
May I say that your mom is so truly blessed to have you as a son. With so many negative things going on in the world, especially in the African American community, it’s nice to see another side of us. I have three son’s myself, and to know that there is no greater love than the love of God and the love of a son for his mother, is such a great thing. Sometimes we as parents think we know it all, but fall short.
Thank God for Sons. You were given to your mother as a blessing from God. For you to put your personal life out here for us to see, must have been hard. If your message can help another family, then so be it.
You continue to love your mom, continue to pray for her, and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP ON HER! This is your purpose!
Be Blessed
Love
veroica said
October 22 2007 @ 8:50 am
Hey Mario,
I just want to start off by saying you have a really beautiful mom.I watched the show last night and it reall brought tears to my eyes that is a very hurting thing to go through haveing your mom on Drugs like that… You are the type of son i would love to have one day.You wouldn’t have to worry about asking me to be there when you need me. I do have 2 nephew who are going through the same thing your going through I respect you and commend in every way most people would just give up and have nothing to do with their mom but your doing your thing….
I know it’s hard sometime but trust me she will come around I hope she is still doing her and with rehab what ever you do just “DON’T GIVE UP.
Much Love
STAY BLESSED
Veronica
tasha said
October 22 2007 @ 9:37 am
dear mario,
I kept saying throughout the show, “where is the little brother?” I can’t ever understand what you trully go through, but I do know that your mother is more than blessed to have a son who is still believing in her after so many disappointments. You continue to push her and be her “strength.” Just remember to never give up on her.
tasha
kim said
October 22 2007 @ 11:44 am
will someone please tell me the name of the song that he sang about his mother Icant find it anywhere
Tezzie said
October 22 2007 @ 12:32 pm
Shawn,
I really commend your son for sharing a part of his life with millions of viewers around the world. I really think it’s important for people to see the human side of a “celebrity.” Because they are real people, but you raised such a strong, talented son who is lucky to have you around.
I have a brother who struggled with an addiction for over twenty years until my mother got sick and he made her a promise to stay clean if she passed. Well she died and he has been clean for seven years. (Thank God)
When I looked in your eyes yesterday I saw someone that was begging for a way out and I begin to pray for God to do something supernatural for you and I believe that he will! This new road will not be easy, but you have so much to live for.. Not only your son, but yourself. I know there are things that you’ve always wanted to accomplish…Well, now is the time! Take charge of your life Mighty Woman of God and take back the years the enemy has stolen from you.
I’ll be looking for you on the screen and can’t wait to see the change that is coming forth through you! You are truly a testimony to many others! Remember the old saying, “Whatever does not kill you can only make you strong.” Well you’re still here for not just a reason, but a great purpose!
Take Care and may God Bless and Be with you always,
Tezzie
GOD is GOOD said
October 22 2007 @ 9:50 pm
DEAR MARIO
IM 20 YRS (MALE) OLD MY MOM JUST DIED FROM AIDS SHE WAS ALSO ADDICTED TO HEROIN
THAT “SHOW” DISTINCTIVELY CAPTURED MY LIFE EXPERINCES AND ALLOWED ME TO VIEW FROM THE OUTSIDE
ITS LIKE TORTURE ESP WHEN UR MOM IS BEAUTIFUL AND SEEMS SO INTELLIGENT
SIMILAR TO U
MY MOM WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND VERY SMART AND WITTY THEN ONE DAY YOUR MOMS RELEASED FROM JAIL BUT HAS SWOLLEN UP SURPRISINGLY FROM THE TOLL OF THE DISEASE U NWERE TOO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND SHE HAD AND SHE NEVER LOOKS THE SAME AGAIN THEN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS HER LIFE B/COF HER REFUSAL TO DIE UNTIL SHE MAKES PEACE WITH ALL HER KIDS YOU HAVE TO WATCH YA MOM CONTINUOUSLY GET SICK OFF AND ON UNTIL SHE SLOWLY WITHERS AWAY WHILE AT THIS TIME U ABANDON HER B/C UR TOO WEAK TO ACCEPT THE FACT BUT U CANT RUN B/C U LOVE YA MOTHER SO UR WITH HER IN THE IN HER LAST DAY UNTIL SHE DIES WHILE UR HOLDING HER HAND IN THE HOSPITAL
IM JUST SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU NOT HAVE TO GO THRU THAT AND
THROUGH THE GRACE OF GOD ATLEAST YA MOMS NOT SICK ,IS VERY STRONG AND YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO HELP HER MINIMIZE HER STRUGGLE B/C THE BATTLE IS NEVER OVER
GOOD LUCK BRO
Erica said
October 24 2007 @ 5:05 pm
Dear Mario,
I am the mother of a nineteen year old son who is a really big fan of yours. After watching your show I too am now a (50 year old) fan, and I fully understand why my son admires you and your music so much. The strength of your inner being just shines through and I believe that a lot of your strength comes from your mom. Despite her addiction you can see that she has the potential to be a powerful woman. I pray that your mom will be able to fight her illness each day and I wish you both only the best.
D-ana said
October 24 2007 @ 6:42 pm
hey mario,
I’ve been watching your show and im very sorry about whats going on.I hope evertthing goes well with your mom. I can relate to the whole drug addiction thing in your family. You’re a very talented guy and i know that the addiction is takeing a tole on you and your career. its really hard for you and i know it. I’ve been there.. For me, there was nothing i can say or nothing i can do for that person to stop. The drug was controlling that person and it seemed as if he/she didn’t notice that the drug was not only hurting him/her, but hurting the ones that love and care for him/her.
As for your mom, she needs you just as much as you need her.
I noticed that in the show. Any ways, i hope things get better for you and for her. keep your head up. Be strong. Take care.
D-ana H.
Tanya said
October 25 2007 @ 8:44 am
does anyone know that song at the end when they are showing the picture of mario and his mom.. please tell me
Eneshia Turner said
October 26 2007 @ 6:04 am
Mario, hi. I can relate to the way you feel when you have a relative on drugs. My aunt has been addicted for many many years now and she doesn’t intend to stop. My heart went out to you and I will continue to keep you and your mother in my prayers. Know that with God all things are possible and that without him nothing is possible. I know that your mother loves you and I know that you love her as well. I hope that for your sake she will try her best and take the help and advice she is given. GOOD LUCK! I love you and God loves you. Eneshia, KY
Teresa B. said
October 30 2007 @ 6:58 am
Mario, you keep holding on for your mom that’s All YOU can do. I believe that she will come through this long drawn out ordeal. Continue to PRAY for you mom, because without an intervention from god she wont heal.But when you pray dont keep asking god to heal her from her addiction Thank Him and claim her healing when you pray,Because anyone can pray but if you dont have that faith that is’s going to be done then what so just Continue to say “Thank You”.
God Bless!
Teresa
Carla said
November 2 2007 @ 4:43 pm
the name of the song he wrote for his mom is called Do Right featuring AKON
Angela said
November 18 2007 @ 9:07 pm
Hello Mario and Mom,
First of all I would like to say to your Mom, You go girl! Easy does it and one day at a time. Mario you are such a blessing to your mother and to all of us for telling your story. I cried and I sympatised with you. I too am a recovering addict, my drug of choice was crack. I used for 15 years and as of this date I have been clean for twelve years. I have three sons, whom my 17 year old looks like you. He’s a big fan of yours and a very good dancer, football and basketballl player. I too am a fan of yours. Since God has given me the gift of recovery I’ve gone from homelessness to homeowner, I’m in school getting my bachelor’s degree in business and I’m studying to become an addicitions counelor. One day I hope to open my own treatment facility which will strictly cater to woman and their children. God Bless you and your mom. If she’s ever in Washington, DC I would be glad to go to a meeting with her. My email address is ladiang1@hotmail.com, again God bless and I’m so proud of the both of you!
Simone george said
January 27 2008 @ 12:36 pm
wow…i never realised wat a person hu is addictd to drugs was like, or hw it effects the way they r.
im frm london n da only time i c drug addicts r in da movies and sometimes dey even glamourise it!!!
i gt angry at my mum for havin one or two many drinks coz i dnt like seeein her act differntly bcoz of da alcahol, bt wat uve seen mario…i cnt even say coz im nt in ur position.
im glad u did choose ur voice n nt da fast money coz at da end of da day, its nt the fact that life is short…it da fact that life is precious and since we hav it we may as well tke da mst out of it whether were here for 20yrs or 100!!
i jst hpe things wrk out for ur mum…i cnt imagin hw shes feelin tryna gt thru dis…but wid a son like u im sure she will.
n mario…stay straight plz….ur a good role model n i wud hate to hear anything negative dat ur doin or involvd wid. as a yung black male an example needs to be set to shw da othas dat there is anotha way!
just b strong n focused….love ur mum love urself n da rest shud b a breeze.
Bless, Simone, London
mariah said
January 27 2008 @ 8:43 pm
dont worry about your mom just try to be a better person
Shantae said
January 29 2008 @ 1:49 pm
This was the most powerful show that I have ever seen. My husband and I are huge mario fans and this documentary just goes to show why. Unfortunately my husband missed the show. I would really like to know when mtv will air it again.
ade said
February 23 2008 @ 2:53 pm
What drugs have joined together let no man put asunder.this man is throwing his money away.i feel so sorry for mario,i cant feel sorry for a junkie.God bless you Mario,you are a good person,but hey she is your mum,as your mum,you must stick by her through thick or thin.my own opinion is that she is just another junkie,knocking on hells door and all the sympathy and help is not going to stop that junkie from killing herself.God bless you boy and i hope you find happiness,men i cant advice you,damn,you have got a problem.i hope you find happiness.hope for the best,but prepare for the worst.Man i feel for you,my heart is so heavy for you.
sylviah said
March 3 2008 @ 2:36 am
dat waz trully touching may GOD bless u n ur mum just know dat n’ ave faith dat she’ll come thru
Christia said
May 6 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Dear Mario,
I’m a big fan of all your music , i enjoyed watching you on dancing of the stars i though you were the best out of all of them. Everytime when i heard your song on the radio i would tell my mom that was the amazing dancer from last night
Mario.
Love your biggest fan,
Christina