Ted Williams Tells Mo'Nique About Going From Homeless To Famous: May 25, 2011

Ted Williams sheds light on his recovery.

Bouncin' In - New Orleans rapper Mystikal makes a grand entrance into the Penthouse and gets the party started with his 2001 hit single "Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against The Wall)". (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Bouncin' In - New Orleans rapper Mystikal makes a grand entrance into the Penthouse and gets the party started with his 2001 hit single "Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against The Wall)". (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Mystikal Returns - After years behind bars, Mystikal returned and performed a couple of classics from his catalog. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Rare Appearance - Since his release from prison Mystikal has begun working on his next album. His performance on TMS is one of the few media appearances he's made since his release.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Helping Others - While serving time, Mystikal tried to be a positive influence and keep other prisoners going through worse circumstances strong.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Not Your Average Camp - Before he left to serve his six year sentence, Mystikal told his children that he was going away to "camp." Despite his circumstances he knew there were other prisoners with worse situations than his, and he did his best to help keep them strong. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Inspired by a Legend - Little known fact: Mystikal was inspired to become a rapper by listening to LL Cool J.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Inspired by a Legend - Little known fact: Mystikal was inspired to become a rapper by listening to LL Cool J.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

A Golden Moment - Nicknamed "The Man with the Golden Voice," Ted Williams became an internet sensation after a video was of him begging for change was posted online. During the short video, Williams divulged a little bit about his troubled past and how he was trying to make things right. His story made national headlines and Williams was soon being booked for commerical and radio work.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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A Golden Moment - Nicknamed "The Man with the Golden Voice," Ted Williams became an internet sensation after a video was of him begging for change was posted online. During the short video, Williams divulged a little bit about his troubled past and how he was trying to make things right. His story made national headlines and Williams was soon being booked for commerical and radio work.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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It Was All A Dream - Williams is tremendously grateful for his good fortune. "This is like a dream come true," he says of his recent gigs. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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It Was All A Dream - Williams is tremendously grateful for his good fortune. "This is like a dream come true," he says of his recent gigs. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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More Than Just Radio - Along with his recent success in voiceover and commerical work, Williams is also working on a reality show and a book deal. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Signing Off - Williams plans to auction off the sign that he used to display while he was homeless. The sign reads "I Have A God Given Gift of Voice."(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Signing Off - Williams plans to auction off the sign that he used to display while he was homeless. The sign reads "I Have A God Given Gift of Voice."(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Got Jokes? - A seasoned comedic talent, Sherman Golden has appeared on Def Comedy and BET's Comic View.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Got Jokes? - A seasoned comedic talent, Sherman Golden has appeared on Def Comedy and BET's Comic View.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

ATL's First Rule - "The first rule in Atlanta: don't ask no person from here for directions." Coming from Ohio, Golden had to learn the hard way. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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ATL's First Rule - "The first rule in Atlanta: don't ask no person from here for directions." Coming from Ohio, Golden had to learn the hard way. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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The Golden Years - Comedian Sherman Golden initially started on the comedy circuit doing shows with Mo'Nique.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Grab the Mic - Mo'Nique and Golden started together on the comedy circuit looking to work any open mic night event they could find. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Comedic Journey - When Golden first broke into comedy, he was a single father raising three daughters. Golden chronicles his whole journey in his new book, Diary of a Comic.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Comedic Journey - When Golden first broke into comedy, he was a single father raising three daughters. Golden chronicles his whole journey in his new book, Diary of a Comic.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Can I Get An Encore? - Mystikal hits the stage again for another lively performance. This time he's accompanied by some dancers.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Can I Get An Encore? - Mystikal hits the stage again for another lively performance. This time he's accompanied by some dancers.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

Another Classic - Mystikal's choice of song this time around is another classic: "Shake It Fast."(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Another Classic - Mystikal's choice of song this time around is another classic: "Shake It Fast."(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Farewell to Another Great Episode: May 25, 2011\r - It's a wrap! From left: Rodney Perry, Mystikal, Mo'Nique, Ted Williams and Sherman Golden.\r \r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Farewell to Another Great Episode - It's a wrap! From left: Rodney Perry, Mystikal Mo'Nique, Ted Williams and Sherman Golden.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)