Kamaru Usman Explains Being Starstruck On The Set Of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"

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Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on before a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Kamaru Usman will have a role in the new "Black Panther."

Kamaru Usman is one of the best UFC fighters in the entire world. While he recently lost to Leon Edwards, Usman is still one of the most beloved fighters out there. He is a guy who speaks his mind and he is also wildly entertaining to watch whenever he gets in that Octagon. We imagine he will try to get his title back soon, and if he does, it will truly be an awesome accomplishment.

On top of all of this, Usman is in the midst of trying his hand at the world of acting. Usman is someone who is a huge fan of film, which eventually led him to a role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The sequel to the blockbuster Marvel film is finally here, and fans have been incredibly excited to watch it. Following the death of Chadwick Boseman, fans were curious to see how this movie would go, and for the most part, there have been solid reviews.

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As for Usman's part in the film, he got to talk about it all with TMZ. During his interview, Usman revealed what inspired him to be in the film, while also divulging an embarrassing moment that happened to him on set. As you will see, this was one of the highlights of Usman's entire life.

"To be honest, it's something I kind of spoke into existence," Usman said. "After seeing the first one, I was such a big fan. I was like, man why wouldn't I be in the second one? They're fighting, they're Africans, they look the part, they're physical, like, I should definitely be in it. [...] My first day on set, I'm in a scene where I'm explaining -- well I don't wanna give away the movie, but I'm in front of the people in the movie, and a piece of me is like 'Oh s**t! I'm on set!' So, was a little bit nervous and I only had just a couple of lines! I was in awe of everybody to where I forgot to talk. So it's like my turn, everyone is quiet. Oh s**t, I forgot to talk, because I'm just so into everyone else. I mean just watching the masters at work was incredible.

The movie is coming out on November 11th, and we're sure it is going to be one of the biggest releases of the year.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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