In the Being Mary Jane episode ‘Getting Real,’ while things heat up between Mary Jane (Gabrielle Union) and British comedian Lee (Chiké Okonkwo), things also get heated at work for TV journalist Mary Jane. After an interview with a loud reality star named Mercedes, Mary Jane becomes a social media sensation.
Mercedes is portrayed by Cardi B who’s best known from the dramatic VH1 reality TV show Love & Hip Hop set in New York City. And yes, the real Cardi B has a huge following online including 5.8 million on Instagram, where she says a lot of outrageous things about sex and relationships. She’s also a singer. Her latest single is “Pop Off” on her GBMV2 album. Being Mary Jane airs Tuesdays at 10pm on BET.
