John Smotherman

John Smotherman is an avid gamer, guest star on HBO Max: We're Here Season 4 showing support for their best friend Maleeka Maupin. John is a non-binary, non-filtered, political & advocate, media personality known for their work within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in the Southern United States who resides in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

• Television & Media: They gained wider recognition as a guest star in Season 4 of the HBO Max series We’re Here. They are also a podcast host, co-hosting programs such as Rockin’ Chair Gossip and retired The Lit Lounge with Maleeka & John.

• Advocacy: Smotherman is recognized as a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Each year John comes together with the community to purchase a yearly Pride Billboard to show recognition to the LGBTQ+ community. John shares his experience online as a personality via Facebook, TikTok, Insta, and now podcast.

• Personal Background: Originally from Shelbyville, Tennessee, they have used their platform to provide "raw honesty" regarding identity, self-worth, and the realities of being LGBTQ+ in the South.