Here's a reminder on why the ladies love Larenz Tate. We're highlighting his long career trajectory. Watch as we celebrate him as a #BETLegendary! | BET

Actor Larenz Tate has everyone remembering that iconic poem from the movie "Love Jones," as he presents Nia Long with her Black Women in Hollywood award. #ESSENCE | Essence

Larenz Tate is probably best known for his role as the smooth-talking, poet-reciting Darius Lovehall from the cult classic film, “Love Jones.” He has gone on to star in both iconic television series and movies that continue to move the culture. An all-new episode of Uncensored airs Sunday at 10/9C only on TV One | TV One

Happy 48th Birthday to Larenz Tate! Born on September 8, 1975, Larenz Tate is an actor and film director. He started his acting career in 1985 when he appeared in an episode of "The New Twilight Zone". Following this role, Tate had offers to feature in “21 Jump Street” and “The Wonder Year” as well as the television movie "The Women of Brewster" Place. He is best known for his roles as O-Dog in "Menace II Society," Councilman Rashad Tate in "Power," and as Darius in "Love Jones." Gonzalo Marroqu