In this piece, HuffPost culture reporter Njera Perkins interviewed actor Nadji Jeter, who co-starred opposite late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner in BET’s “Reed Between the Lines.” Jeter shares a touching story about his relationship with Warner, who died earlier this month. This as-told-to interview has been edited for clarity.

A beautiful tribute through the arts to honor the life and legacy of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner. A tribute took place at the Atlanta City Winery filled with music, poetry and reflections.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known from 'The Cosby Show,' tragically died at 54 while saving his 8-year-old daughter from a rip current