Boondocks’ Banned Episode “Pause” Is Back in the Spotlight *One of the most infamous episodes of “The Boondocks” is making headlines again—15 years after it aired and nearly vanished. The reason? A ...

In 2019, a reboot was announced with McGruder returning and John Witherspoon set to reprise his role as Robert Freeman before his passing later that year. HBO Max ordered two 12-episode seasons.

In 2019, a reboot was announced with McGruder returning and John Witherspoon set to reprise his role as Robert Freeman before his passing later that year. HBO Max ordered two 12-episode seasons.

When Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago to the upscale neighborhood of Woodcrest (a.k.a. "The Boondocks") so ...

The cast members of The Boondocks include Regina King as Riley Freeman, Cedric Yarbrough as Tom Dubois, Gary Anthony Williams as Uncle Ruckus, John Witherspoon as Robert Jebediah, Gabby Soleil as ...

Witherspoon voiced the character of Robert Jebediah "Granddad" Freeman throughout the show's four-season run. The Boondocks ' last episode premiered in June 2014 on Adult Swim.

McGruder will go on sabbatical from the strip for six months starting March 27. In true Myspace.com and online dating fashion, Freeman — who calls himself Mr. Bitches — hedges on the facts.

However, many speculate that the death of John Witherspoon, the voice of Robert Freeman, was the deciding factor. Witherspoon passed away on October 29, 2019, right in the middle of The Boondocks ...

The Freeman brothers grapple with having to move from Chicago to the suburbs to live with their grandfather, Robert Freeman, an easily angered and self-proclaimed civil rights icon.

The Freeman brothers grapple with having to move from Chicago to the suburbs to live with their grandfather, Robert Freeman, an easily angered and self-proclaimed civil rights icon.