Gerald Levert made a guest star appearance as T's dad on The Parkers

Freestyle Unity had an honorary member in season five, but it wasn't an honor for the original members to have him. In the episode "I Never Rapped for My Father," T's father comes into town with one mission: to make music with his son. This may seem like a cute "aww" moment, but the episode quickly turns into an overbearing parent trying to take control of his son's group.

Thad Radcliffe was a well-known musician in the fictional world of The Parkers. "Before we get it poppin' up in here, I'd like to introduce a special guest to the audience," T says on stage at Andell's bar. "He was a lead singer of The Sensations, and he's also my dad. Please give a warm welcome to Mr. Thad Radcliffe."

The crowd erupts in applause, which makes Radcliffe beam. T wants his dad to join Freestyle Unity for a special performance of one of The Sensations' hit songs, and after being hesitant, Thad joins them.

This moment was supposed to be a "special, one-night-only" appreciation gesture, but it planted the idea of Thad joining Freestyle Unity in his mind.

"Last night was great, but that's only the beginning, son. I brought over some sheet music with the songs I want to add to our act," he said as he interrupted Freestyle Unity's rehearsal. Not having the heart to tell his father he misunderstood last night's performance, T goes along until Kim and Stevie have had enough.

They eventually work things out, but the episode is hilarious, and it features guest star R&B sensation Gerald Levert.