Lil' Zane Reflects On His 2000s Rap Stardom & How His Label Sabotaged His Career |

[@BETNetworks]

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[@t.2283]

can we get one with Sunshine Anderson please!!

[@wandadjones659]

Like ZANE TUPAC

[@nicolewatson2032]

This is great content. It should also be on BET television.

[@tannerkannon2535]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does someone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost the password. I appreciate any help you can offer me.

[@MynameisNOTthepoint]

Free and AJ on 106 was just legendary. I miss those days😩

[@lovelyrithatsme7050]

Sure was! My childhood was lit

[@chilltheboss1959]

Straight up

[@tonymontana1599]

Definitely

[@chikrekre4344]

Me too. I wish I could go back for just one month😭😭

[@NatHenrickClarke]

Me too, those were the days, that show jump started a lot of careers

[@dMinaj11]

I love this whole “finding” series. The only thing BET has done right in a long time.

[@sillytip272]

Low'keyDime 💯

[@ricojonz3]

Agreed!!!

[@uploadvidz4490]

Fr fr BET been so sorry for so long I actually didn't wanna watch these at first. The only reason I did is because me and Mims got the same birthday and I wanted to see what was up with him these days.

[@PeytonFan1816]

Exactly

[@samantaex.hardaway8268]

You ain't never lied

[@bryanmcgee7522]

Don't care what nobody say, his verse with 112 was a CLASSIC!

[@allmylifeihadtofight9815]

Bryan Mcgee hands down that song still gets me going like it just came out.

[@getbread33]

CLASSIC!!!!

[@TrVlogs82]

Hell yea man.

[@realtayylee]

He killed that

[@jayduecesjaydueces1148]

True indeed and can't deny the swag either he put on for that song

[@Noname-pe8wf]

We all know Zane looks good. But what makes him fine is his humility, thinking, and calmness. Men really sleep on those traits they're more powerful than money.

[@bnwo]

We do?

[@Noname-pe8wf]

@@bnwo you're bored.

[@jayduecesjaydueces1148]

Well said love

[@nwate7]

Another ignorant female chatting rubbish

[@IzraRonaldo]

Tiana Ruffin 🤚 I second that

[@adrianallen6989]

Lil Zane dodged a bullet not signing with diddy

[@marlonharrison5511]

Facts

[@newjerseylove1373]

DIDDY SABOTAGED HIS CAREER...GUARANTEED!!!

[@pistolgang6219]

@Tony Black would've got robbed like mase 112 lox an da rest of em

[@kenwanmiles403]

Pistol Gang He would have been big for a lot longer and more we’ll known and even if he wudve been robbed he STILL wud have prolly have more money

[@TheresaAdele]

He would've been big and stuck. Like everyone else except for Mary J. I'm glad he didn't choose Diddy..

[@geocyo8835]

Who else remembers when Lil Zane was on The Parkers and Kim's friend T didn't realize he was supposed to be hype man and T's mic kept getting cut off? 😂😂😂😂

[@ProdByLarryJayy]

Geo Cyo classic !! Lmaoo

[@lala55419]

🤣😭😭😭😭

[@shelbymartin502]

LITERALLY watched that episode 2 weeks ago 😂😂😂😂

[@lisalisat6395]

I remember that on lol

[@yeliabdoowyllohx]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marlonharrison5511]

The 112 and Lil Zane song Anywhere will always be the jam 🔥🔥🔥

[@brittneybutler2491]

And you know this!👍👏💖✔💯

[@dwayneterence7456]

They done more than one song together

[@bronxbully6261]

Which one the only fire one was we can do it anywhere

[@marlonharrison5511]

@@bronxbully6261 Anywhere

[@marlonharrison5511]

@@dwayneterence7456 Anywhere

[@QS0924]

"dont make decisions with ur heart, make them with ur mind" he is so right 🌟

[@zzizahacallar]

Q S as someone stated he dodged a bullet not signing with Diddy

[@QS0924]

@@zzizahacallar hell yea.

[@Rawvitality94]

That’s biblical 💯 it says the heart is the most deceptive

[@startrakambassador3632]

@@zzizahacallar Yep, he definitely dodged a bullet knowing now what we know about Puff 💀🤣

[@Bugzmonro3]

He needs to be on the Millennial Tour with Bow Wow and Omarion.

[@daniellereid7576]

Yea he should

[@clarisapolk7050]

Yesssss!!!!!! Put him on the tour!!!!

[@ronim924]

Not a bad idea

[@rubenirons8639]

his music business trail probably what got in the way of that.. but u are right he should be

[@thealphanoid6160]

@Laray well nas doing songs w lil nas x so that's no too far fetched

[@OboiKong]

"Anywhere" stayed on repeat when it came out. Lil Zane's verse still classic. af.

[@GiveItUpDot]

No lie 🔥

[@OptimisticKTV]

Oboi Kong TV as soon as they started playing it I remembered every word!! That verse took that song to the top!

[@OboiKong]

@@OptimisticKTV agreed. it made it iconic!

[@Iam.jaymilly]

I honestly love these documentaries

[@BETNetworks]

We're glad you like it!

[@easy8325]

Makes you think about people who you havent seen in years.

[@bess_conversations_podcast]

Jameal S me 2

[@lovelyrithatsme7050]

Yes!

[@favoredblessed9642]

Jameal S yes answers a lot of questions

[@joshandabradford3144]

Big Tigger doesn't get the credit he deserves..love him,and lil Zane❤❤

[@adriennekromah6865]

JoShanda Bradford big facts

[@Nyghtryder229AFN]

Not at all!

[@teahgurl]

💯

[@lennetteguidry5723]

His energy speaks like he talking to his friends. So cool ,calm n collective. Zane so mellow..So humble..

[@BUTLER18]

BabyChill right! I wish they didn’t do artists like that he seams very humble and appreciative like you were saying

[@paulhouck9827]

Bruh humble dude hasn’t had a hit since hardball 😂 he’s just glad to be infront of a camera

[@Noname-pe8wf]

@@paulhouck9827 and you were on the camera never. Be glad you're able to comment on HIS video 😂

[@judithjackson1086]

Big Tigger needs to be recognized for his legend🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@getbread33]

That's a whole FACT! Because Big Tig is most definitely a legend!

[@mzshanti2012]

Yes I definitely loved Big Tigger. Before women crush Wednesday and man crush Monday he was my crush on rap city

[@reginaboone892]

exactly he a who legend out here they need to stop playing wit him

[@kandancecastille4318]

Man he makes me think about my cousin who passed cause of cancer . 😩😞 She was in love with him . Had posters everywhere ! Rip DEIDRA

[@lordg3803]

R.I.P. to your cousin. 🙏🏾

[@punky298705]

RIP

[@vontebrown1284]

RIP to her

[@bronxbully6261]

Rip

[@AnthonyTheMarker]

RIP 🙏🙏

[@fra593]

“Like” this if you think lil Zane should be a part of the next Millennium Tour.

[@juicyTARA]

Fran W you 100 percent right 🤔

[@quacinasteward5105]

Hell yes ! Please throw him in there ❤️

[@AlextryingtohitKsubswithoutvid]

I love little Zane confidence he can teach the new generation a thing or two

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

*That little Pac segment, with him talking about Pac really brightened up my day. RIP to the greatest.* 🙏🙏

[@cookiesson6145]

He was never a trash artist i just didn’t know he had this much of a back story in the music industry that’s dope

[@marcelgreen4789]

He was the truth

[@thomasanderson468]

Jay 614 he was biting Pac style shit was wack

[@HollyCain44]

Lil Zane was in fact a trash rapper and tupac wannabe. This was a horrible time for hiphop

[@VWayyyyyyyy]

Big fax! His verses were solid.

[@splifflink1350]

Curt Smith damn you a hater

[@thatDarnnShay]

As we get older, we realize that 37 isn’t old. People who were teens in the early 2000s are in their late 30s almost 40 now. They’re supposed to look the same.

[@joshandabradford3144]

Agree. Supposed to. Some rappers and celebrities get rich and famous and get on drugs heavy. Its nice to see he isn't one.

[@getbread33]

Facts

[@thatDarnnShay]

JoShanda Bradford most definitely. He’s still handsome as ever.

[@itsDiamondBih]

not late 30's early 30's. you tried it. lol

[@veronciasworld]

Right!

[@Nobody_PlaysGames]

Mumble Rappers never would've survived on The Basement 😂😂

[@ladya3302]

AT ALL. I just said this. Maybe like 5 rappers could go do it but the majority of them could NOT go to the basement to freestyle.

[@kreate06]

I don't think any of these newer cats can bust a freestyle flow in the basement n if they do they'll probably spit one of there on versus

[@brgottitv3715]

ALL FUN AND GAMES Oms no 🧢

[@certifiedualreadykno]

Big facts

[@bridgettehereford3579]

This 💯

[@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe]

His positive thinking got him where he wanted to be.He always had a smile on his face.People gravitate towards that.

[@tootrilla31]

him not signing to diddy was the most smartest decision he ever did outta all the artists that did got signed to bad boy.

[@d.cpro3751]

Diddy might have gotten him a bit more of exposure but he did the right thing

[@TheyCallMe_TC]

@@d.cpro3751 he would of sold his soul and diddy would be asking him for sexual favors, come on g wake up

[@darrenkey207]

@Dante Whitley basically, lol! You know everyday common folk have all the intel on rich & famous people😏

[@curtissimmons2287]

@@d.cpro3751 nah diddy gay diddy would've tried him

[@GoatedCulturePodcast]

Everyone always trying to bad mouth puff but how u gna yo against what the man said out of his own mouth ? 1. He said he got taken advantage of a lot and wishes he knew the biz , meaning whatever y’all insinuating puff would’ve done bad , the no name manager/label screwed him anyway and 2. After telling the puff story he said the lesson is don’t go with ya heart go with your mind meaning he regrets he didn’t sign with diddy ... #LOVE

[@randritzhopper632]

His verse on 112 was 🔥

[@DynamicallyDC]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ericbanks8062]

MADD Maxx that verse still holds up to this day 🔥

[@three6tay]

“My dad is Big Zane.” I just thought he was Lil Zane because he’s short ...🤯 One of the many reasons why we need this series BET!!!

[@mcweaver8237]

Lol right

[@LaudauteDominum-er2mr]

🤣

[@YouTube_Disciple_YTD_Demon]

Same

[@misslolmomo]

🤣💀🤣💀

[@marcustrice3246]

His dad is Zane Copeland Sr and lil Zane is Zane Copeland Jr

[@averix84]

We definitely hear the pac influence. He stressed his words like pac

[@midowsol]

avery Douglas he got the cadence/flow down to a science.

[@thuglifeoutlaw3490]

Big FACTS

[@yungheat84]

@Scott Mimi it's 2020 and you telling nuggets to be original with all these rappers sounding alike ?

[@thugaveli8337]

@@midowsol People used to complain about Lil'Zane sounding like Pac but that ain't the case cuz Lil'Zane also could sound like anybody he even sounded like Jeezy once in a song. So the truth is Lil'Zane is a Chameleon with multiple flows & styles he doesn't try to sound like ppl on purpose it's just the way his style of rapping is he's basically expressing his nature & personality in multiple ways thru different ppl he's inspired by why don'tchu think he written Money Stretch Lyrics he basically described his style of rappin niggaz too dumb to read between the lines plus not only that Lil'Zane personality & rappin style is kinda like in the form of Jeet Kune Do & he's Born 7/11 which is 7 perfect 11 imperfection Lil'Zane the Truth Money Stretch Lyrics 0:37 I'm quite wild universal & versatile you study my style 0:45 I could see right now yall will never understand me 2:01 if you paralyze you still gon feel me now 2:33 I'm a mystery cuz they don't know

[@Chrisj757]

Facts

[@LaToyaPrincess]

I used to be obsessed with Lil Zane! He still looks like a baby! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@youngdamage9679]

Does anyone else remember him in The Fighting Temptation .?

[@ginolapse4005]

Facts ! He did the rap scene

[@jamisonrhodes1986]

💯💯

[@memelashey974]

Yes??????

[@mellothefellow2905]

Yes

[@AlanaGurl]

Yep. And he shared his gum with his girl lol. I loved his rapping in the movie though.

[@TiffanyMoore1007]

Man I miss the old BET 😭. Rap City, Hits from the streets, Cita's World and Most of all 106 and Park 😩😩

[@Mindthatbiz]

Seriously right after school every day bet was the move. Even the late night slow jams when you ain’t belong up no more😩🙌🏽

[@fuzzzz3042]

Cita’s world 🤣🤣

[@ysoserious5498]

💯

[@DJBlack909]

Finding is to BET like Unsung is to TVONE. Both shows feature artists who fell off or did not get their just due.

[@shanagrene1332]

I love unsung.

[@mjolden]

TOO SWEET! Sorry, I just noticed your profile pic lol.

[@kns5700]

He has that Pharrell youthful look.

[@Honest000w]

KNS child Pharrell 12 🤣

[@rod253]

No

[@Guitarist888]

He’s only 39. Most people especially black people in their late 30s early 40s look like they’re in their 20s.

[@teahgurl]

Same open face with not a lot of hair. They don’t look alike, but there is a pinch of similar to face structure.

[@ad_stayfly7]

Lil Zane in “fighting temptations” and that song on “Hardball” was two of my favorites when I was in elementary

[@JustGettinStarted]

I never dug homie’s music.........but I give him props for not letting the industry shake him up & wear him out

[@mauricecarroll243]

Same

[@daniebella0616]

I had no business rapping and singing “Anywhere” as a child lol

[@JZidor]

Right

[@Worthychick910]

Danie Bella 😂😂😂 right!

[@shonnie1986]

True 🤣

[@Dariyahhh]

Me too lol

[@mynamelildarryl71]

For real 😭😭

[@MynameisNOTthepoint]

Zane still looks exactly the same! I love this series! As a millennial born in the late 80’s, a lot of the artist on here were a huge part of my adolescence! I get all the nostalgic feels☺️.

[@bronxbully6261]

What's late 80s to you sis

[@mcook-69don]

Facts from like 1990-2005 was prolly my favorite era of music. Most of my rnb playlist is made up of a rnb song with a rapper in it. And i swear falling asleep to the quiet storm every night programmed classic songs in my brain lol. Word up!

[@GoldenGraham25]

Late 80’s would be 87-89 (mid-84-86, early 80-83).

[@bronxbully6261]

@@GoldenGraham25 makes sense cuz iam a 80s baby myself I remember when we was considered young now we old as dirt

[@klee6073]

@@GoldenGraham25 yep early 80s baby here '82

[@adhd230]

I’m a 16 year producer from ATL. Lil Zane comes in to my studio a lot. I talk to him for like 30 min abt how I can improve my credit score. Stand up guy! 💯💯💯

[@bronxbully6261]

You on it young man but at 16 it's nothing you can do you need to be at least 18 for a credit card my score is 780 just don't let none of your parents or nobody mess it up and never put nothing in your name that's not yours but I respect your wisdom at your age

[@nadii1694]

Lets link

[@adhd230]

bronx bully preciate the words of wisdom brotha 💪🏾💯💯

[@adhd230]

Nadii Smith ig?

[@nadii1694]

@_sidenigganation

[@mariahscott2045]

He has a natural light that just shines..I'm glad he's doing well❤

[@Acosya2]

He could have and should have been bigger! They sabotage his career. He’s not bitter at all. He’s positive and happy

[@fresnoniiji]

He probably saved his money

[@jmason2070]

He wrote platinum hits..they had to sabotage his career because it was millions in publishing alone..he wrote songs for rappers and singers when he was 14 years old

[@spirituallyconscious7774]

His music wasn't all that tho... It was just ok, but respect his hustle.

[@jmason2070]

@@spirituallyconscious7774 he wrote platinum hits.for bad boy records

[@karithema9ician657]

@@spirituallyconscious7774 that’s cap 🧢 he was top 5 lyricist when he was POPPIN...

[@MissJaynet]

I definitely hear the 2Pac influence in his cadence on some of his songs.

[@davidlohan1675]

FACTZ

[@leedurham3144]

Word. That dude studied pac

[@Mikelovision]

Look at the "anywhere" video with 112. He does 2Pac's dancing hand gestures perfectly.

[@MissJaynet]

@@Mikelovisionyesss I peeped that too

[@thugaveligamers8958]

@Tskissme22 People used to complain about Lil'Zane sounding like Pac but that ain't the case cuz the truth is Lil'Zane is a lyrical mind-bender & a chameleon with multiple flows & styles he doesn't try to sound like ppl on purpose it's just his way of expressing his mysterious nature & complex personality in multiple ways thru different ppl he's inspired by. If you check out "Money Stretch" Lyrics he basically described his style of rappin but niggaz was too blind to read between the lines when he said in his lyrics he was "quite wild universal & versatile niggaz study his style & if you paralyze you still gon feel him now" for the nerds that study his words." That's actually quite unique how Lil'Zane wrote those lyrics it's funny & kinda seem like a diss track to every rapper out there but also the truth but not only that Lil'Zane Born 7/11♋ his personality & style is kinda like in the form of Jeet Kune Do 7 perfect 11 imperfection

[@ashleimichael562]

I low-key thought this was an old interview 😂😂... He really never let those durags and fitted hats go

[@misfittv313]

Fitted hats and durags will never go out of style

[@ashleimichael562]

@@misfittv313 I think it depends on where you're at.

[@whoisolivialuke4101]

😩😩😩😩😩

[@gusdee4844]

@@misfittv313 for waves yeah but them shits are outta style lol rarely see durags on kats anymore

[@doggyworldboxing2130]

Ashlei Michael facts 😂😂😂

[@Noname-pe8wf]

That was so smart his reasoning for not signing with Diddy. "I got a problem with you I gotta find you, with him I can go right to his house" 💯

[@ISWIS808]

Ya'll need to find Magoo next. He used to rap with Timbaland.

[@apqueen1254]

Definitely Agreed!!! Up jumps Da Boogie was the SONG!!

[@shunjohn3567]

Yea what the hell happened to him lol

[@geocyo8835]

oh they found him. he was on nicole wray's episode. maybe his is coming.

[@CJ-nk3dn]

Magoo is a multi mogul in the real estate game all over Virginia Atlanta Florida so forth oh he rich rich

[@eboni257]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿😄

[@Mr2KOOL4LYFE]

"They keep on calling me, calling me" well they were 😂. But for real 112 ft Lil Zane anywhere is a classic. Every time KZbin recommends the video I gotta watch it

[@datboyphil]

I felt like anything he did with 112 was a hit 😂😂😂😂😂😂 that anywhere is still the jam.

[@kairacruz2381]

I still listen to it !! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@BornToBeFamed]

B.J.2KOOL4LYFE facts!!!🤣🤣

[@BlackFire901]

Lotta Millennials are here thanx to that song lol......Lil Zane didn't really get his just due👍🏿✨💪🏿

[@zeusalmighty2392]

@@kairacruz2381 You have IG?

[@melissathomas2590]

Aww! Lil Zane is a REAL one who deserve his roses. A beautiful soul, indeed. *Great interview,* *Lil Zane🌹*

[@jaicbacote3494]

Lil’ Zane was the sexiest lil elf rapper ever 😂 Had the biggest crush on him when I was younger and idky 🤷🏾‍♀️😂

[@swinston101]

😂😂😂😂

[@chanelle2951]

Not lil elf rapper 😂😂😫

[@TheSpainsGaming]

lil elf rapper 😭 BYE

[@MEAT_BALL_ON_PAWS]

Girl he is a cutie that's why lol

[@goldrosexox4579]

Oh 😂😂😭😭 jesus😭😭😂😂

[@serfansalot5646]

Ngl, this really made me miss *106 & Park* ... and *Rap City in the Basement* 💯

[@jv-sc1fs]

I know those shows were sooo great

[@LaLaFeltzTV]

I am so proud of his mentality. He definitely has his head on straight.

[@acecalmusic88]

Always heard the Pac influence in his style but never knew 2pac cosigned him Dope

[@shiestysean]

acecalmusic88 I thought he was a Cali artist

[@thugaveligamers8958]

@Scott Mimi People used to complain about Lil'Zane sounding like Pac but that ain't the case cuz the truth is Lil'Zane is a lyrical mind-bender & a chameleon with multiple flows & styles he doesn't try to sound like ppl on purpose it's just his way of expressing his mysterious nature & complex personality in multiple ways thru different ppl he's inspired by. If you check out "Money Stretch" Lyrics he basically described his style of rappin but niggaz was too blind to read between the lines when he said in his lyrics he was "quite wild universal & versatile niggaz study his style & if you paralyze you still gon feel him now" for the nerds that study his words." That's actually quite unique how Lil'Zane wrote those lyrics it's funny & kinda seem like a diss track to every rapper out there but also the truth but not only that Lil'Zane Born 7/11♋ his personality & style is kinda like in the form of Jeet Kune Do 7 perfect 11 imperfection

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

Girls used to go crazy when he lifted his shirt up in the 112 video. Lolol...we were 12 & in the 7th grade.

[@Florid4Blackz]

TheLovliestTear hot asses😂😂😂😂

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

Florid4Blackz Right! No lies told, unfortunately. Lol...

[@brownskinbabynova6976]

TheLovliestTear I am 32 now but I still go crazy 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

[@gigiwilliams1572]

- but we were so grown though 😅😅

[@trudownsouth8490]

Hot asses. Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149]

I just look up his age....he's 37 but can go for every bit of 28-30 easily.

[@BETNetworks]

He looks goooddttttttt 🙌🏾

[@deanjohns1529]

37 is not old

[@alyssiagonzalez]

your looks shouldn't change much between 30 and 37 unless you turning up consistently

[@bronxbully6261]

@@alyssiagonzalez exactly after 37 it starts to change like 39 40 being happy plays a huge role jail time all those things

[@RJSpears1]

I’m 30 and he can’t go for no 27

[@BLUEGUTTA]

Someone blackballed this man because he was nice w it I’m glad it didn’t bring him down Zane has a strong soul 💪🏾💯

[@BLUEGUTTA]

Aries probably the industry was even more cutthroat then

[@jayduecesjaydueces1148]

Well said I totally agree with you

[@trilljones1405]

I’m not gon lie bra snap on that song with 112

[@dwayneterence7456]

They done more than one song together

[@toya2198]

trill jones he did

[@bronxbully6261]

Only hot verse everything else was trash

[@exudegoodvibes]

Had a pac type flow and made that song what it is... a CLASSIC!

[@Luci-nk5fq]

Listen to it chopped & screwed, DOPE

[@bigfoot131]

“Never let nobody steal ur confidence” lil Zane🙏🏾🔥👊🏾

[@marlonharrison5511]

Ya'll remember when he was in Dr. Dolittle 2?

[@MrsEdf]

Marlon Harrison I love him on there lol

[@wait_4it_boom928]

Zane:"I was only going to the bathroom"!!! Dr. Dolittle: Hold it. 😂😂😂

[@shakendriamurphy2302]

@@wait_4it_boom928 😂😂😂 he said *"i know that trick"* omg that is one of my faviorte movies.

[@shakendriamurphy2302]

*"yo dr.d its me open up"* Eddie Murphy: *"Me whos me back up me"*

[@roshellebanks9608]

Yesss! And he was dating Raven💛

[@yellagirl419]

The smartest thing he did was choosing Not to sign with Diddy unfortunately Diddys star rises and the actual artist Always end up with the short end of the stick Every-time smh

[@dalejohnson5875]

Take That! Take That! 🤣😂

[@jayjones3197]

I don’t see how anyone looks up to him.. his whole come up screams Capitalism

[@tydrekusrobinson3586]

He's the only rapper that's from Atlanta who don't sound like he from Atlanta

[@pjfromthepjs7360]

Tydrekus Robinson because he not from Atlanta , he from New York and grew up in Decatur/Stone Mountain Georgia, it’s right on the outskirts of Atlanta like 10 mins away , but he always back and forward from NY

[@nellydavis7645]

He is from Yonkers ny

[@bronxbully6261]

@@nellydavis7645 oh wow never knew that that explains why he doesnt have a accent

[@augustsalerno7526]

and Dolla. But he was shot

[@bronxbully6261]

@@augustsalerno7526 was murdered shot in the head with video and his murderer was still acquitted

[@ralphaelhillman4011]

Simple, he won’t sell his soul!

[@belleamebrielle3964]

ralphael hillman ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@corypalmer5495]

Sadly I think he did. When they showed him that contract for $15,000,000 that's when he sold his soul to the devil. Once the devil gets your name on the dotted line, that's it, he doesn't really care about these people's careers he just wants more souls. He will steal your soul and then move on to the next victim. "Mark 8:36 Take up Your Cross …35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it. 36What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? 37Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?…"

[@dexletharr1767]

Y’all do realize just because an artist flops.. it doesn’t mean they wouldn’t sell their soul lol.. people flop all the time

[@10RBREEZY]

@@corypalmer5495 I'm glad you posted your comment. Hits heavy.

[@MsSarahOloba]

@@corypalmer5495 why is signing a 15 million dollar contract selling your soul ?

[@kilahmazing]

To this day his verse in 112 - Anywhere gets me hype! He really snapped 🔥 It’s great to see that he is doing well 🙏🏽

[@friendswitdadealer]

And the fact that he wrote it in 15 minutes under pressure is crazy.

[@Saviiq]

Kilahmazing 4043869055

[@bronxbully6261]

@@friendswitdadealer he ain't write it tupac did😂😂😂😂

[@friendswitdadealer]

@@bronxbully6261 2 years later from the grave?

[@blemdoe]

Damn you fine sista

[@hardingirls12]

The best thing about the Anywhere video, besides the music, was the different shades of beautiful, Black woman!

[@danicakes9212]

With REAL bodies

[@BenGetItIn]

Never noticed how much he sounded like PAC.

[@xocorey]

BenGetItIn yeah i just caught that

[@clickityclow2004]

Bruh... no lie

[@flipgsp]

That's the only thing I noticed back then.

[@nicolek9786]

Didnt notice until now either

[@zeecharms614]

I sweaarrrr

[@Browneyezish]

he is telling the truth about Zaddy daycare. His daughter went to camp with my daughter, he used to pick her up everyday smiling with hugs and kisses 😁!

[@TheRealest127]

Lil Zane verse on “Anywhere” is DEFINITELY in the Top 10 Rap features on an R&B Song. I STILL Rap along with his verse every time that song comes on.

[@shanforeva4921]

💯

[@trvnksfrm1k]

@killahcammm you stop it 😭

[@cxrcraig3]

This man made over 100million early on. Just cause he not relevant now doesn't mean he hasn't made money or been successful

[@daniellereid7576]

Ryte alot of artist do other things in the music business ghost write i wouldnt be surprised if he is for these artist on the low or etc with their image or fashion or media training n still going on show tours getting royalties money dont stop just decease a lil bit and checks still cash at the bank i bet he into real estate in atlanta he still getting a bag somewhere

[@getbread33]

Facts

[@whayes8084]

cxrcraig3 you aren’t too bright are you?

[@Unbought]

cxrcraig3 oh he lives in my cousin’s apartment complex. Or use to.

[@cxrcraig3]

@@whayes8084 🤣 ..ok 🧢 but dam bruh ain't got a few mill tho honestly??

[@enosynce]

He did kinda sound like Pac in "Callin' Me"

[@latoyafisher7900]

He swore he was Tupac lol

[@lilken21]

His whole flow was pacs.

[@jayduecesjaydueces1148]

You right he did sound like Pac on Callin Me and what people don't realize and was strange he didn't sound like Pac on any other song on his album and I can say that cause bought the album and listened to every song

[@latoyafisher7900]

@@jayduecesjaydueces1148 it was another one he tried to sound like pac on. On that album of his. But it was strange he tried to sound like pac with bad boy artists 112 lol

[@ProducersPlay]

He doesn't kinda sound like Pac, he DOES sound like Pac in "Calling Me" when it first came out I remember everyone calling him a copy cat or Pac clone. He got it the worst.

[@joshandabradford3144]

I literally just paused this to listen to 112 "we can do it anywhere"..Im back now..

[@MEAT_BALL_ON_PAWS]

That's my jam!!

[@Randomnamehereyep]

Same lol

[@shereelewis2251]

Never will get old....

[@vahustle804]

The Basement was for the real...today’s artist would fold

[@princessjstylesme]

lmao I was thinking the same thing

[@khalifrhoden3320]

Those with money wouldn't. Theyd just pay someone with actual bars to write for them. Sad

[@izzyslizzy11]

Khalif Rhoden true. I remember certain episodes where I’d hear rappers using recycled freestyles I heard from a mixtape, or someone else’s song.

[@myssfranki3j]

@@khalifrhoden3320 but would they be able to say the words? 🥴 lol

[@shenyaeturner842]

He’s soo mature and well spoken. That makes him even more attractive.

[@jessj1]

He should be a ghost writer because he nice when it comes to writing.

[@mr.allfacts9489]

Stop it dude

[@jwdathefax377]

Marcus Williams - Think about who’s doing the rapping today. 😒 He would make millions ghost writing right now. Lol

[@mr.allfacts9489]

@@jwdathefax377 aint nodody or there mama saying I should get a hot 16 from Lil Zane

[@NCYungin]

@@mr.allfacts9489 you be surprised who ghost write for folks nowadays

[@mr.allfacts9489]

@@NCYungin I ghost wrote for Smilez & Southstar in 1999..That " Tell Me song..yeah thats me

[@hardbodykb]

He's doing something right. Even though his time in the spotlight faded many years ago, he has an estimated net worth of 2.5 million. Doing better than most of these new guys poppin right now. Royalties and tour money still flowing in from his classic hits that did very well.

[@Devvie5]

Rap city (the basement), 106 with AJ and free damn great times (rushing home from school times) 😂😂

[@diw.824]

Remember when Lil Zane was on the show The Parkers and made T his Hype Man. Lil Zane was Lit during the Early 2000s.

[@leaundragates2965]

Bet can y'all do Sunshine Anderson please

[@bronxbully6261]

She only had one hit though sis

[@leaundragates2965]

@@bronxbully6261 Lie to kick it and something that I want to give you , Lunch and Dinner

[@leaundragates2965]

Heard it All before

[@bronxbully6261]

@@leaundragates2965 ok luvv I'll check those to see if I remember those all I remember is hurd it all before and her gap teeth

[@shavontecharlene]

Leaundra Gates yesss love her and her first album

[@souflotv]

When I was growing up I thought he sounded like a Tupac rip off or copy. He blew up big , lots of hits. Glad to see the brother still out here doing it

[@zolablanco4165]

My thoughts exactly

[@elg281]

Me 2

[@joshdeen6730]

Sounded like 2pac 😂😂😂😂 you must of not been listening to 2pac music. Bro I'm dead 😭😭😭 name a song he sound like Pac????

[@LuxuryNoCap]

@@joshdeen6730 his flow. Not the lyrics

[@9veli]

@@joshdeen6730 callin me?

[@Hyper_metal]

I LOVED this interview!! I love how he showed love to Kris Kross which is rare. Nobody gives those guys they're props really. And he speaks intelligently go figure lol. Seems like a really cool dude and ain't aged a bit. And stop talking bout how he dress at least he ain't in a 👗...

[@TaliaJanette]

"When 112 sing to u what kinda feelin do it bring to u" Oooooo chile

[@PinkkMarieTV]

Mannnnn fr 🤤

[@wearecjfansandsupporters2789]

I really thought tupac wrote that verse for him

[@Miss19eighty3]

Hahaaa yes!

[@jessj1]

If he only 37 then omg he was young af when he came out with 112. That’s why his eyes was all wide 😂

[@theartistmind7028]

He was like 17

[@keonta81]

@@theartistmind7028 actually still 16 he turned 17 later that year

[@ashleymoore484]

16 talking like that? Lol ok Lil Zane

[@keonta81]

@@ashleymoore484 yea they did that alot in the 90s.Usher and Tevin Campbell where teens singing about sex also

[@NaturallyShamere]

@@keonta81 Right! Lol Actually I think they had Usher singing about sex at 13-14. Had him around Diddy smh. Then My Way came out when he was 16 I think, a bit sexual but turned down some

[@kfromdaa9915]

The reason he still look young cause he aont on the drugs like the young folks be 16 looking 4 lol

[@JukuduB]

And wonderful African genetics! High Melanin content makes us look extremely young !

[@twintyro]

And how do you know he's not on drugs?

[@eternaltreasures5340]

@@JukuduB black don't crack baby

[@dwalker112]

Buddy still looks the exact same. That’s crazy.

[@kaistayblessed1580]

Zane still look healthy 😍

[@chet0388]

Yes!!!❤️

[@dalodo3511]

Zane was a cool dude back then and now. I graduated High School with his younger brother in 2001 and he was a real cool cat himself. Glad to see Zane still holding it together and staying down💯💯💯

[@maddmaxwiththefacts601]

Lowie Doe I was in school with them to his bro runs the Publix in Decatur

[@dalodo3511]

@@maddmaxwiththefacts601 oh really??? I stay in Decatur now. I gotta go holla at my homie💯💯

[@kandyqueenm3601]

Yeah his brother name was Donald. We went to miller Grove together. He was very humble and didn't think he was better then anyone cause his brother was lil zane.

[@tiffal819]

I’m just here to say he is STILL FIIIIIINNNEEE!!!! 😩😩

[@BriaLoveElias]

Yasss he is he gorgeous 😍

[@alwaysm.i.a10]

He looks like he hasn't aged because he always had an old looking baby face. His rapping was underrated compared to those that are still around. He must've refused to play industry politics.

[@AppliedPressure493]

Lol 😂😂😂 yes he ALWAYS looked old and young at the same time.

[@jaicbacote3494]

alwaysm.i.a. “Old looking baby face” 😂🤣😂🤣💀

[@ferreroreshell9476]

I can't deal with y'all😂😂😂

[@AKF919]

Yoooo😂😂😂

[@whitneyluvlife]

😭😭😭girlll im weaakk at old baby face blahhhh

[@GoDaddy562]

We called him Lil Pac, because of his delivery.

[@YolandaGlaster1]

Sound and Delivery. Like Shyne to Biggie.

[@jwdathefax377]

Yolo - Nah, definitely Pac.

[@dubose83]

same!!!!!

[@jlamusic7729]

Word!!! That one song he had was straight up Pac

[@mustafahajj]

LOL!!!

[@BGFCurt]

No idea why this guy didnt go. Lil Zane was a star. His star quality is crazy. Go bless this dude!

[@CreativeSts]

He did go. He was on a few classics. And he was in movies and tv shows. He had a great career.

[@tai4short]

"Living life like a celebrity" Can't help but think about THE PARKER'S episode when T was his hype man lol

[@deenadream]

@Daydream 1990s i just saw that one on one episode. When flex & dawane hopped on stage 😂😂😂

[@thepoet197]

Sameeee

[@enosynce]

I love that he has a great relationship with his Dad, too 💖

[@reddsmoke904]

That may have been what helped him succeed with a leveled head 🔥

[@PHlophe]

@@reddsmoke904 i read somewhere that he was a dad of two hisself. healthy relationships with black fathers improves lives of black kids and y.a . women learn..

[@reddsmoke904]

@@PHlophe definitely

[@latoyabreedlove5535]

This comment yes yes yes.

[@jayoh2k]

The FATHER is the most critical component of a family. Ask Zane.💯

[@deeharden6759]

His smile had me smiling the whole time.. he’s dope

[@deeharden6759]

You mean weed? Ion think you know what a dope fiend looks like.

[@jaicbacote3494]

For my bday, can everybody just bring back alllll the shows, movies and artists that was poppin’ back when I was 16? (I’m a 36) 😩 and bring back my flat stomach too 😂

[@k.s.alexander9427]

🤣

[@darrylabney]

Wow lol

[@rod253]

If you hit the gym and stop being lazy your flat stomach will come back

[@tracilatriceoverstreet3192]

@@rod253 not that deep boo! Chilllll

[@vipboywilliams2405]

2/19/93

[@Shyne_on_em]

When Brianna wanted Zan to come to her bday party and Flex n Duane had to dance on stage 😂😂 One on One

[@missykat915]

THATGIRLSHYNE you took it back with this comment 🤣

[@Shyne_on_em]

@@missykat915 😂😂😂

[@yomamasbackhand]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I love that episode

[@getbread33]

Love that episode. 😂😂😂

[@donnab2440]

@@missykat915 YESSUR she dug deep n da crates

[@d.felixphoto2260]

He went from a baby Pac to a baby Ja Rule. He was moving. I feel bad his label tripped him up like that. Honestly, very few during that time who was coming up and hot was able to escape bad contacts, bad management and bad Money decisions. Most are all in his position one way or another. That's how the game goes sometimes.

[@mikepowell7938]

Lil Zane was the man 🔙 in the dayz in the A before the trap & mumble rap no cap

[@smile-uj4io]

I don’t remember asking...?

[@LadyMsJay]

Yess!!

[@mikepowell7938]

@@smile-uj4io um nobody ask you though 😂

[@mikepowell7938]

@420 Everyday lol😁😁✊🏾👊🏾

[@ZOWO3000]

“Make decisions with your mind, not your hears”. I BEEN PREACHING THIS FOR YEARS!!! Zane dropped a gem 💎 for U

[@deenadream]

Lord its so hard tho

[@deaconking9328]

I’d like to see Smilez n southstar Amil Dave hollister Kenny lattimore Brownstone or Total

[@temporarymusiclover]

Dave hollister has a unsung episode on tv one

[@bobsburgers1556]

Smilez n Southstar for sure.

[@Ohboitv]

Smilez and southstar

[@erickiam25]

Smiles and sloth star those 1 hit wonders lol

[@deleonmcbride4812]

Deacon king say that!!!

[@kent-stephenkinlocke6743]

Finding Carl Thomas next please.

[@mrwest09]

Or jon b or Donnell jones

[@theartistmind7028]

Saw him at a show ...still sounds the same .

[@theartistmind7028]

@@mrwest09 they have a single together off jon b new album n jon just put out another song n video called priceless

[@1977kennyken]

Yes Carl Thomas please...

[@laurenlocd3180]

My mom used to date him back in the day I remember him calling the house and my mom wanted me to answer but I was too shy lol she also dated Gerald levert ...

[@keydaniels]

This man said, I won't be able to find you. That's some wisdom beyond his years.

[@ltlsgw2014]

That was so refreshing to watch! He’s such a genuine dude! Reminds me of my teenage years watching 106 N Park countdown! Love it! 106

[@wantjustice843]

I met him. A great guy. He acted the same way in person as he did in this documentary. Definitely could not say that for other entertainers.

[@mstryme4399]

LIL ZANE BASICALLY MADE A STEP FOR YUNG BERG WHOS NOW HITMAKA!! 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ronim924]

mstryme you right cause yung berg rapping career was downhill but he reinvented himself with producing

[@flyghtmyleage6041]

lmao

[@Tissy94]

mstryme big Facts 💯

[@lisalisat6395]

I loved his music still do. He is great. That song he had called none tonight was one of my favorites. I still have it recorded on VHS lol.

[@teachingnacirema9046]

Same...for some reason on radio they didn't play it much

[@daysrays3987]

not VHS LOL :)

[@ItsShaylaBayla]

I’m sorry baby but you ain’t getting none tonight” 🎵

[@teachingnacirema9046]

@@ItsShaylaBayla "give me some tonight"

[@BornToBeFamed]

Lisalisa T same lolol