August Alsina Talks Auditioning For N.W.A. Biopic & Scary Female Fans

GlobalGrind's Brittany Lewis sits down with New Orleans crooner August Alsina to discuss his debut album, Testimony, touring with 2 Chainz, fake friends in the music industry, his biggest fears, scary encounters with crazy female fans, and auditioning for the N.W.A. biopic.

[@mimismoon]

"No baby, it's okay i'm suppose to be here, it's okay" "BITCH, no you not!" I laughed way to hard, got to love the bae August lol!

[@amourj__8942]

Lmfao right

[@madeleinegeorge27]

I think he was set in a business complimentary way. He didn't understand the executive game :)

[@shavel365]

I really just watch the interview for that part😂😂😂 ppl are realllly delusional these days.

[@lynnber4757]

He is wise beyond his years, I could listen to him talk all day, so refreshing!

[@brionnajanae7265]

“hold on b, should I be scared of you?” 😂😭 It’s amazing to watch his documentary and recent interview and then go back and watch his old ones! It’s like he was always so genuine and mature, but now you can really see how much he’s grown over the years!

[@tequisapage4732]

Right

[@natashanicolew5240]

He really seems like a great guy who is constantly trying to elevate and grow. I hate all the backlash he keeps getting but I know God got him :-) You'll go stream his new album, it's straight fire.

[@mandasedway8115]

Same i love them 🥺💕

[@kiwthebeauty]

August is really intelligent. He knows how to articulate his thoughts in a cohesive manner...bless him in all his endeavors he is truly trying!

[@CreativeExpression101]

his skin always look so smooth .. i wonder wat's his skincare regimen lol

[@lovelytayy421]

DIY Goddess lmaoooooo right! but its probably nothing he was just born perfect as hell lol

[@patrickn3000]

+Pretty Fiasco b please

[@latoyaamour7340]

👏🏾 finally somebody asked lol

[@simoneabundance7641]

Water, Eating Healthy, Workout..getting some good rest.

[@yami12684]

He said it in a interview that it was a exfoliating scrub lol 💯

[@iBeLiEvEYhU]

I feel like people so used to these "groomed" rappers and artist, that when a REAL nigga come to the scene, it's like "he needs training" "he's illiterate" "he's uneducated" when really he's just being himself and real. It actually is his slang that has people confused and that fact that he's from NOLA. But if you deeply listen to what he's saying, you'll understand forreal.

[@shannonla4355]

Preach✊

[@runnitrecords8960]

Forget being a real nigga, be a real MAN. August seems cool though.

[@samanthapucket680]

August Alsina is so dope, funny & cool. I truly believe he will make it far in this industry & I believe he can be such a gentleman especially the way he treats his neices, !

[@stebogameboy]

106&Park

[@JessLiving2]

He's one of the realest men in the game ,,!

[@DNAJA123]

Babe it's ok I'm suppose to be here "BITCH no you not" funniest shit ever lmfaoooooo 😂😂😂😂😂

[@justtreasure4732]

I can listen to him talk all day 🌚😭

[@mliyahbaker4215]

"baby cakes?" wassup? awee 😍

[@GoddessTX]

😂I caught how he basically avoided answering WHO kissing on my tattoos was about

[@MochaMadness74]

Well shit now we know...😂😂😂😂

[@xia1494]

@marilynfuture well if u think it’s about Jada it wasn’t. They didn’t have a relationship when the song was out

[@facetheblacknationchannel]

@@MochaMadness74 it came out before he met her

[@brittanylindsay7903]

Out of all the artists that's been coming out these past few years i really respect August and love him and his music! I understand exactly where he's coming from.

[@5261973]

He 100 24/7!!!

[@bettybrown1254]

I love him!! he has so much wisdom. good bless himm

[@t.nicole2222]

Ion care what nobody think August is one of the best n most truthful artist in the business hands down know who got a problem

[@sariarobertson9432]

I like listenin to August stories

[@lamarieking3115]

His skin look smooth and I love aug 💕

[@who8829]

Lol at his expression at 0:38 , "Awww"

[@TawnyluvzROC]

Y'all saying he can't speak when we telling you and if you watch his interviews he's from New Orleans. The way he talks is different and it's what he's used to hearing while growing up ,so that's the way he talk . That don't make him non illiterate . Come on now

[@DeycallmeSoul]

He needs grooming for WHO? Many people understand exactly what he is talking about and where he is coming from.. No he can try to be something or someone he's not and It still will never be good enough for Judgmental individuals, so fuck all that grooming... He makes good music.. Either you love and respect him for that and grow with him as he learns along the way or just dont search for him on KZbin.. Jealousy is love and hate at the same time, remember?

[@saundraboston9336]

This Comment is so freaking Awesome like really it is Thank You

[@WeWhoBelongtoYou]

What I love about him is not how real he keeps it and how NOLA he stays in his heart. I know he has a lot go groupies, they come and go. But true fans will support you if you hot or not, when you're up or down.

[@RidyRed]

4:38 - 4:53 REAL TALK! Lil dude keeps it 100. I luv it.

[@Whinnydapooh_]

ohhh i would love to see him in a movie

[@RasheekaLDN]

Players prayer was my jam back in the day!

[@pinkbombshell88]

I absolutely adore and love this guy! The way he talks about his personal life and his music just makes me like him even more! I understand exactly what he's talking about. #TeamAugustAlsina muaah

[@treyking8384]

"No Its Ok Baby Im Supposed To Be Here"She said "Bitch No You Not" August Said LMFAOOO

[@Pitbull3.0]

Lol when he tell the story of the girl coming into his hotel room freaking hilarious😂😂😂 "bitch no you not" lol i'm dead😂

[@Chynaaaaaa]

this is why I love&respect august on anything he says&do. because he takes his time to respond to what is being ask and not only that he is an outspoken young man*** I'm not just saying this because he's cute, I'm saying this because I can definitely relate to him being outspoken.... *** #airee.... "***august alsina*** fav. artist

[@SuperTruthful]

These two have great chemistry together. I love watching her interview him. One thing youngins gotta learn is not to let someone play you outta pocket. You don't let a fool get under your skin and you rob yourself of your blessings, never worth it.

[@taneaa215]

For those who don't know the song playing in the background, it's called GHETTO FT. RICH HOMIE QUAN and there is a remix with YO GOTTI

[@Skyyqueentrees]

Bruhhh I completely died when he said running round with no shoes and draws on. Like damn i need to appreciate my shoes and clothing more if a nigga had it that bad growin up jk lol. But he said he didnt have freinds. tf? me and him woulda been bff's shiddd

[@Weixiann]

SOME OF YA'LL ARE SO DAMN JUDGEMENTAL LIKE SERIOUSLY LEAVE HIM TF ALONE HE'S HIM YOU YOU GOD MADE US ALL DIFFERENTLY !!! I LOVE YOU AUGUST ALSINA

[@PrettyInez]

These Comments thou honestly he's young & from the south New Orleans at that & he have that real deep in the south accent its not about him being uneducated he just have a southern accent that's really deep. People shouldn't be so judgemental a least this man is trying to better himself it took him a while to get here but shit a least he's here & out of the streets😊

[@missme1990]

The part about him fearing messing up his life because of another person is something he's gonna have to really work on cuz he's from the streets & still had that mentality even though he's not there anymore. His mind has to elevate from that. Not saying trust everybody but u chose to be in a shady industry where ur about to meet the MOST fakest, phoniest people that you've ever encountered so the next person shouldn't be able to take u to that level & provoke u. U can't control their fakeness just like they can't control ur realness. This ain't kill or be killed literally, come on son. U gotta "kill" them with ur success. I'll pray for him on this very thing.

[@taylorkilgore1410]

August Alsina is my bae/husband. I love him

[@bettybrown1254]

the way he played with his nails was cute

[@mindyabizness583]

I think I'm in love

[@martinemckay3430]

You doing a great job keep on doing what you doing baby August

[@kaysepettus1092]

August is my favorite singer all music on my phone is august alsina

[@mymarieeee]

He is so young to have so much knowledge 👏 n I love it ❤️ N him 😘😍💕😌

[@missme1990]

Funniest part, "Hold on, b*tch should I be scared of u?" Lololol. N.W.A. movie? I could see him in that but he has that New Orleans accent and N.W.A. was SOOO West coast wit it. Chicks do need to learn to control themselves. I'd have been spooked to have some random person just walk up in my room smh, that's crazy!! He seems like a cool, laid back, down to earth dude tho & his album stays on repeat. He has talent & writes his own music, kudos.

[@TheCarmeltwist]

I really wish he would have knew chris brown when he first started out chris would have to been trying to trust many people as he did im glad he learning now.

[@SoulSearch11110]

Chris is a drug addict. No one needs to know him.

[@facetheblacknationchannel]

@@SoulSearch11110 no he's not

[@sandrarobinson6369]

Gotta thank August for helping my girl get her groove back💕💕💕

[@ionlyspeaksarcasm4481]

"No, baby! Its okay! I'm suppose to be here." 😂😂😂 She would have wound up killing his ass. 😂🙌 On baby.

[@janelove4223]

Lmaoo...he said "Bitch No You Not!!" #idied

[@stalliontheehottie]

I hope he doing better he didn’t post since Feb🥺❤️

[@arianaholman3108]

All y'all people talking about how he talk and how he must be illiterate, but HE made it... The difference between you and him.

[@ftforo888]

I got mad respect for du #realshit everyone has a backround

[@simoneabundance7641]

I like how he articulate he's too be young & mature he's & I like his presence & how he's calm, chill & laid back! I want to know what's in your cup? Ya heard me.....LMBO

[@_lovetamara_]

They girl breaking into his hotel room, that was crazy hilarious!!!

[@md3dasnipa386]

I feel what dude sayin !! Rns..

[@lovepeacejoy1919]

lol this was a good interview love classic from testimony album 2014 real facts on life situations in areas truth real of life experience shout out to@augustalsina

[@MahagonyAlaye]

I love himmmm

[@anayaspencer9597]

" nooo baby I'm suppose to be hear" lmfaoooooo. The fact that he could've been in straight out of Compton is crazy because thats my movie

[@eileenthedream]

Crazy azz fans frfr! I can't believe the intruder said 'I'm supposed' to be here 😂. I would've lost it too! Make sure you have something next to your bed to protect you like the Bat in the NOLA video 😂😂😂.

[@cheresseranghel6200]

He's Real! I Love It! Hope he stays that way.

[@sandylynn1912]

Stay humble....you are awesome

[@judypayne8770]

He has really nice skin lol I'm so off topic love love love kissin on my tattoos

[@purplemama_967]

13:34 u know he really triggered when he call a female a b 😂😂😂 the way he was doing the female voice

[@lanajohnson9867]

both of you girls are so right

[@tylamakhoul7123]

Best parts: 0:04 6:00 7:00 8:40 9:20 11:10 12:25 12:50 13:20 14:24

[@whittneyy___]

I'm just like him,I only befriend people to a certain limit & I ain't so good at making friends cuz you never know who just trying to use you.But I laughed so hard when he started explaining that girl who broke into his hotel room

[@dannieariel4188]

“BITCH NO YOU NOT!” 😂😂😂🤣😩 he just wanted sleep 😂

[@ajthompson2375]

Yeah my boo

[@taylorgreen9818]

Omg he is sooooooooooo sssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeexxxxxxxxyyyyyyyyyyy Iike I love him solo much he means so much to me and what he said I feel him he is soooo cute

[@madeleinegeorge27]

MOST PEOPLE DON'T LIKE "REAL" PEOPLE. THEY'RE INTIMIDATED BY THEIR STRENGTH.

[@Maddygurl12304996]

He is hilarious! I'm not even a fan, but I love how he is being himself. Even if you dont agree with how he acts......atleast what you see is what you get. Some celebrities are assholes or are bitchy but are collective in interviews. Either way dont judge a book by its cover.

[@thee1aishaseastrunk-simon400]

LuV August 🖤🔥♥️🔥🖤

[@not2braggg178]

Brittany you are so beautiful I love your hair also how did you get your walls to do that!!💗👍👏

[@Kharmakash]

Yal bored in yal feelings hating on August . He sound normal with a accent and if u cant understand him then get your ears cleaned . Yal mad because he made it .

[@NiaBoo321]

I really wish people would stop being so ignorant and just watch the video. Why is it that everyone has to criticize someone by how they speak. If you don't like them, don't watch it. It's that simple

[@xSGTBOMBSQUADx]

id love hangin with aug for a few days man. and just tlkn to him. thts 1 of my biggest wishes.

[@kinghakeemhase305]

What's that song playing in the background? That ish sounds dope.

[@kinghakeemhase305]

Thanks

[@gegobless1]

The security should’ve done some more prompt but logical thinking before letting her into his room.

[@lanaespacely1594]

I fuckin love him OMG lmao and people need to leave him alone tf let him be himself.

[@Chelly2002]

August did graduate...real fan know this. He probably wrote that song at the time that he did drop out but he went back and graduated. There pictures he put up of him in his cap and gown with his mother.

[@aaliyahhornsby8960]

August is from new orleans so he has a realy strong accent it will sound better after a while

[@briannawilliams4933]

Wowww

[@THAROUGHNECKZ]

wats the instrumental that played the first half of the interview in the background

[@fabiolavalcin3561]

I think august is so fine

[@TheWigBoss]

yoo i was weak when aug said she opeaned the dorr then he lost his mine then she said no no im supposed to be here the my hommie aug said no u not suppose to be here😂😂😂

[@7EmpathicBeauty]

It's not even like that but I was born 3 days after August and idk this is the 1st artist I feel like I could have a deep conversation with on a cool friendly level...too bad that'll never happen lol

[@queentrill736]

Bruh his accent poppin

[@JenIIwice]

ctfu he said i know if that fire hot i cant touch that sh!t

[@jalynn1596]

"Bitch no you not" 😂😹

[@_missnellit]

August look like he could of played Caine cousin Harold in Menace ll Society lol sn: August TOO Fine!!😍😘

[@blacktulip4386]

Very emotionally intelligent he definitely has a high IQ

[@elenianorman3927]

African American Vernacular English (AAVE) or also called Black English Vernacular is a legitimate non-standard dialect of Standard American English. His speech reflects his upbringing in New Orleans. Some people may laugh or talk about his speech but it is correct and is a reflection of his origins. Same for Hawaiian Creole English, New England dialect, patois from The U.S. Virgin Islands and Spanglish, among others. Why doesn't anyone say of the Amish, who speak their dialect of Pennsylvania Dutch that they need to "speak properly?" Do we say that people from Rhode Island or Boston who say "cah" for "car" are illiterate or speak "bad" or "incorrect?" This is racism and bigotry or even prejudice to judge him and his speech without considering that this is a natural dialect spoken by millions of Southern people.

[@mjsmum88]

I must say that I do like this young mans music. He speaks from the heart. I also like to see what other people are thinking. However, people care too much about the language. How people say things. Who gives af? (Oh, did that make you uncomfortable) People take it too serious.

[@misstreasey]

I love August and y'all haters need to shut it down because if you don't like him you can just not watch the video stop hating on my boo alsinanation

[@jadaemonique]

he's real af.

[@theedonrhai]

"bx' no youu not " 💀💀💀💀y bruhhhhh y 😹

[@momobspazzin7048]

my birthday is August 31st too

[@kimmirving409]

I don't think you ever "overcome" loss. You keep the pain every day and you have to adjust to getting familiar with the pain.

[@cobinnaraphan5414]

All I can say is that I want to marry you ! Lol

[@koko87371]

"If you ain't rockin, you is a mothafuking busta nigga I always told y'all"😂😂😂😂

[@Shon9tilR]

No one is perfect people.

[@youngm.a.r.s2614]

I wonder what role he auditioned as for the N.W.A movie cos that would've been dope to see him in there as maybe DJ Yella???🤷🏾‍♂️

[@theyadoremarli1460]

what is the song in the background at 11:22