Charlie Wilson On Quitting Drugs, Gap Band Struggles, Bobby Brown, Patti Labelle, Kanye West + More

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[@TanRicky321]

@52:00 Charlie was right about R.Kelly dude had a chokehold on the 90’s then became a legend in the early 2000’s. That was his era.

[@PjTMC]

Facts!!

[@altovisemiller9900]

That Run DMC clip throwed unc off he didn't know what to say!😂

[@boragonsal3979]

His little laugh followed by a lie 😂😂😂😂

[@altovisemiller9900]

@@boragonsal3979 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kwilliams3770]

He said he don’t remember half that stuff lol he was out there lol

[@KeedThaHeater]

😅😅😅😅 HE DID IT

[@altovisemiller9900]

I know! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tejaynem2292]

Charlie one of the greatest singers of all time. I don't think he gets the credit he deserves

[@mathewmcfool]

-bot

[@lakerland420]

Yes he does

[@tejaynem2292]

@@lakerland420 i honestly don't think he does. Im always hearing about other singers except him

[@realmovementradio1016]

​@@tejaynem2292you are right. He doesn't get mentions with the Stevies..Micheals...or Prince's

[@biddybop8515]

Outstanding 🧡💃🏿

[@recoscott6775]

" That's my Manager, That's my Wife & That's my Son ... THAT'S MY FLOWERS " ❤💯

[@PomegranatesWeather]

All 70s babies had the Gap Band as the soundtrack of our early childhood years, summer barbecues and family gatherings and hearing blasting loud in people Buicks and Oldsmobiles

[@sonpac5238]

Charlie was stumbling and fumbling with the DMC comment.🤣

[@realmovementradio1016]

U caught that right lol

[@champ78]

😂😂😂

[@Sherrifsu]

😅😂😂😂wellll hi was on drugs so kkkk

[@discodrip3097]

Charlie is one of the greatest additions to any record. Charlie just even doing runs on a record is amazing.

[@champ78]

💯 forsure

[@shamondavis406]

@discodrip3097 Couldn't agree more!!

[@jasminemasters6565]

Patti didn’t so gospel for no other reason besides she has been asked for years to do one. She’s been tour for tours without a number 1 hit. So let’s get that clear. And her gospel cd was for a fundraiser so let’s speaks facts about the Queen

[@jasminemasters6565]

Patti been for the lord since day one her sounds her way of singing is all gospel. And T the end of her performances she look up and say thank you Jesus. Check the videos

[@krisj827]

Charlie Wilson know he turned his back to Run DMC in that broom closet😂😂😂

[@nikkinic2269]

😂😂😂 Whatever they said he did, he did that 💩 😂😂😂

[@boragonsal3979]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Right! He know damn well he lying, he remember having his back turnt 😅😂

[@corey-jadeclarke-brown6934]

Factzzzz 😂

[@tannergrace9996]

😝😝

[@JaccaLantern]

He definitely turned his back on them Niggas😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@r.i.pzae24strong43]

The amount of times he done said “they dead now” has me rolling😂😂😂😂

[@pareeshaslaughter6798]

Crazzzyyy

[@krisj827]

😂😂

[@kinder7513]

That’s reality when you get old. That’s why it’s important to forgive others and to live every day as if it were your last because it very well could be.❤

[@jodywatts395]

Boi he happy dey ahh gone ainta man@ lol 😂

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

Kinda warped that made you laugh tbh

[@JamesHathaway54]

Uncle Charlie dripped out!😆

[@the-_rn_lovesboxing]

Got that shit on!🔥

[@thehoneydripper09]

He sure is!!!

[@lakerland420]

☔️

[@bigmizzymike]

That jacket go dumb hard. 🔥🔥

[@tbthom7691]

Always!!

[@thecunninlynguist]

this is outstanding. Uncle Charlie...absolute legend...bout to drop a bomb on us

[@marcuspage901]

😂 I see what you did there!

[@ricanking524]

Say word! Love the wordplay!

[@funkpill]

He mention 2Pac. Now Vlad is going to try to interview him. 😅😂

[@katyarnold-ji8sv]

Charlie Wilson voice is anointed. He is a true R& B legend. No male R&B singer can compete against Charlie Wilson. Love!!! this interview.

[@perfectpeoplepodcast]

Charlie Wilson is still fly ‼️ 😂 Thank you for all the hits you gave the world 🌎 ❤

[@varey_farrari4790]

You just gotta let the OG’s speak without interruption. They they earned it.

[@kendriccarter]

They stfu when grown folks talking. Respect to Uncle Charlie!

[@lovelylady1773]

Charlamagne addressing Stevie Wonder being late "How does he know he's late?" 🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@JTAITSINGER]

He said Snoop turned the music up loud. Reminds me of how Snoop did Dr. Dre in the movie “The Wash” 😂 !! Classic movie!!

[@champ78]

Oh word😂😂😂

[@paulsmith8995]

This the MF spot 😂😂 Classic movie

[@mizzpeach01]

🤣🤣🤣yes!!

[@champ78]

@@mizzpeach01 💯 forsure 😂😂😂

[@rhondaspradley2275]

You babies have no clue how much this man influenced R and B-- That was great music and still is -- On another note if you're reading this please know, GOD loves you and he's waiting on you. Keep going. ❣❣

[@Worldofantoine]

Charlie doesn’t know what he’s talking about regarding Patti lol. She’s always done gospel in her shows since the beginning 😂. Anyways.

[@officialdaverich95]

This man is simply an icon. Over 40 years of timeless classics and his catalog are one of one.

[@220smooches]

What Charlie will not do is throw shade to Patti LaBelle.

[@OrIgInAlMan1914]

SALUTE to Uncle Charlie!!! He's one of my All-time FAVORITE artists(in a group, or dolo!!!) His SIGNATURE voice is LEGENDARY!! He STANDS for something GREATER than music!! He, along with his Brothers(GAP Band), acknowledged the atrocity/holocaust of Black Wallstreet, with their group name...G.A.P(Greenwood, Archer, Pine) streets; which was the epicenter of the massacre!! May ALLAH(GOD) continue to Bless Uncle Charlie, and his QUEEN!!!

[@biddybop8515]

My name is Charlie, last name Wilson. 🧡💃🏿

[@laylo5999]

Kenny said himself in an interview last year, I think it was on the Jason Lee show that Every Little Step he wrote for New Edition originally, then he gave it to Bobby.

[@kleokuturefair2201]

4:02 how Stevie know he late, Charlemagne you wrong as hell 😂

[@RoxxStr]

Change people, places, and things. So real

[@laylo5999]

That's what they teach you in rehab. He was listening.

[@champ78]

Yup forsure

[@furnurtelefon]

Sooo true!!!!

[@paytonbf1]

I love Charlie Wilson. I'm very happy that he's getting his flowers, and that he's still going strong! Well deserved!

[@shamondavis406]

@paytonbf1 I strongly agree with you!!

[@krisj827]

I see why Ye and Charlie friends 😂😂

[@jeanhensley3903]

Charlie Wilson Shouts, and Praise during his shows!!!! He will have you shouting too!! 👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 His shows are AMAZING!!!❤❤❤❤

[@kennewton7518]

Most people don't know that Charlie wrote and performed the bass parts in the studio including " Burn rubber on me". Legend!!!!!

[@whit9560]

I have my little baby listening to that song we both love it !!!!

[@THiZZyMcGUiRE]

you really gotta watch this interview on 2x playback speed to get through it

[@robinbraxton5057]

Yessssssss 😂

[@donricolife1861]

I watched Charlie perform back in Detroit a few years ago. He is one hell of a performer.

[@ginettebrockman4257]

I'm a lifetime Detroiter I saw him with the Gap Band my 1st time in" 79" @ the formerly COBO HALL now the Huntington place. Great performance.

[@laylo5999]

He is a true entertainer for sure!!

[@champ78]

​@@laylo5999💯 forsure

[@familyofprofitabletraders9563]

This interview was AMAZING! PLEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEE, Uncle Charlie go on the R&B Money podcast!

[@ebonywhite1388]

Right! He's gotta go on there

[@champ78]

💯 he be dope on there.

[@wms5253]

Yes so he can share great stories I know he has quite a few😊

[@kristennicolemann]

I was hollering when he said Patti was straddling the fence!!! LOL

[@jayp3360]

😂😂😂

[@zshanise]

Lmaooo Fell out !!

[@charlesswearengen3443]

Right...😂😂

[@draebass7074]

But the clapback is that Patti LaBelle started singing in her Church Choir in the 1950's. In addition, all of her concerts include gospel music. And the gag is that Patti LaBelle has a gospel album. Where is Charlie Wilson gospel album? That part....

[@craigreed1638]

​@draebass7074 did you even listen?

[@Katomusicgroup]

The Legend himself Mr. Charlie

[@kwanburl3650]

Charlie Wilson a living legend blessings 🙏🏾❤

[@deniseabrams7212]

Charlie Wilson is a true Singer and a Legend he deserves all his respect 🙏🏾🤎🙏🏾

[@taylabeauty]

I respect him so much. This is the example our community needs to see. Older grown man schooling, mentoring, teaching, honesty, respecting a willing younger grown man in his manhood.... ❤ To this day he was one of the best if not thee best concert i ever attended. His kevel of energy is unmatched and such a pure beautiful voice!! 2011 Pittsburgh!

[@ramonafortson]

I like how he consult with his wife for everything 😂😂

[@ragingbull3157]

Funny story teller...luv me some Charlie 😂

[@user-tk7rl6hw6c]

A little history lesson for the music lovers : Dave Grohl copied the drums on the beginning of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit “ from The GAP BAND “Dropped A Bomb On Me”

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

Where did you read that

[@shay7090]

Congrats Charlie. You earned it. I’m glad you had your supportive friends and family there. Your concert was the first one I Ever went to. Thank you for forming my teen years. Your music brings back great memories.

[@xbreezy9843]

Charlie Wilson funny asl man and his interviews are great you know he has more stories to tell, great interview

[@KingCity333]

Dj Envy saying “Jess Jess Jess” trying to make sure she doesn’t upset the alphabet people is hilarious

[@tlcanniston]

Facts! 😂

[@chalinaclayton5136]

And she still stood her ground good for her.

[@rhonechris]

This may have been the slowest interview lol but was cool. He speak truth!!!

[@krahman789]

Yes!

[@champ78]

💯

[@KwanDon22]

He's getting up there. This is my first time seeing Charlie having difficulty trying to progress his thoughts and speaking. I mean I'm sure he's ok just getting much older.

[@enicolehoward3544]

​@@KwanDon22yup, That's what I was thinking the whole time watching.

[@Jackie-x7z]

​@@KwanDon22please God 🙏🙏 he was just having a tough day as ndi that his health is still good Amen 🙏🙏💕⭐⭐🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

Man a Charlie Wilson Halftime would be INCREDIBLE

[@simonsez1787]

CW told CTG “you wanna hit that plexi glass?” 😭😭😂🤣 I wonder who got more crack jokes, him or Judge Mathis? Lmbo!

[@bigmizzymike]

"I know a crackhead when I see a crackhead" 😂😂😂

[@onetreeurbanjungle6100]

Hey! 9/10 year old me first concert in Louisville KY, my Mother took my cousin and I. Midnight Star, New Edition and The Gap Band! Still attending all three every chance I get. All still jamming ! Blessing to the Charlie Wilson ❤

[@JamesHathaway54]

Hey Girl, how ya doing?? My name is Charlie..Last name Wilson 🙌

[@champ78]

Dope song fire

[@tbthom7691]

I love hearing all these stories about back in the day. Uncle Charlie is real OG. Thank you!!!

[@hiphopnerd1425]

That jess hilarious sounded off AF😂 but it'll grow on us

[@sherondahi11]

I feel like she’s been off every since she came back. I hope they don’t pigeon hold her now that she’s on payroll!

[@amarionline]

I think she’s nervous because she was different before the break

[@tarikbailey81]

Probably trying hard not to say Angela Yee 😅

[@AnthonySmith-bq2if]

Don't care what y'all say she sexy asf

[@DaniTheAlchemist33]

He almost said Angela yee😂😂

[@lsantiago35]

Charlie Wilson is UNSTOPPABLE

[@lowelowes.g9613]

Uncle is the realist person in this game and he will always keep it real and tell God is real

[@shawnhowze1780]

Uncle Charlie one of the Legendary 🎤💪❤️ We love you Uncle Charlie

[@levernonwilliams5995]

R.kelly was locking the game down in the 90s and the early 2000s then became the king of r&b , charlie is right 😂 you couldn't stop him

[@11thWoods]

Charlie definitely did that to RUN DMC 🤣🤣🤣

[@bear5505]

Great interview!!!

[@ladyschatze9159]

That damn Charlamagne😂😂😂 I love when he's there for interviews 👍🏾💯

[@darriusedwards3723]

How did they get that big ass chair in the room😂

[@dafilmmaker89]

Amazing hearing Charlie Wilson story

[@ericaa4720]

This is the first Breakfast Club interview that I watched from beginning to end. ❤❤❤

[@TrezCFB]

Sad

[@ericaa4720]

@@TrezCFB why is it sad?

[@JS_Speaks]

Everyone did a great job. You can tell when that team loves a guest.

[@shawnmurray4TV]

Make sure you watch Byron Allen's interview

[@QueXopa79]

Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉🎈 🎉🙄

[@BrotherDallasLive]

Uncle Chaly is a true legend! ❤️👍🏾‼️💯🙏🏾

[@mslady007]

Congratulations on your star! You should've gotten it a LONG time ago.

[@mikeyates1689]

😮How he just getting a star.. Charley Wilson a super legend son. My boy should of been had 1 in the 90s or 80s

[@champ78]

💯

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

Impossible not to absolutely adore Uncle Charlie 🫶🏼❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹God bless him and his wife 💯🙏🏽💐

[@travismiller460]

Jess looking good this morning

[@ebonywhite1388]

Charlie is a legend, no doubt. Unsure as to why he's dressed like a battle rapper but I'm here for it lol.

[@realmovementradio1016]

Lol. Yeah I thought he was bouta b like AYOOOO!! LOL

[@ebonywhite1388]

@@realmovementradio1016 😂😂😂

[@champ78]

😂😂😂

[@AmberTeNeil]

Charlie said now y’all know I don’t remember that 🤣🤣🤣

[@TanishaWilcox]

Just saw him in concert a couple weeks ago and he is amazing!

[@sbrown1231]

Congratulations to this legend. He looks amazing. ❤

[@marqcollins1792]

This guy here is a legendary for sure! Great interview

[@kimberlylee5815]

I seem the Gap Band in early 80s in Denver, Colo they was amazing group.

[@JustJohnson2023]

I see Envy didn’t mess that intro up today 😂😂😂

[@spiritualbae1017]

I’m a fresh ass 30 and I been loving Charlie Wilson since I heard him playing in the beauty shop back in 7th grade. His voice is so ANGELIC and soothing omg how I love this man!!! What a blessing it is for us to experience this living legend in his right mind, good health and voice better than ever. Peace, love and light to Mr. Charlie, last name Wilson 🗣️🙌🏽💜💜💜💜💜💜 WE LOVE YOU

[@Willrich202000]

Charlie is my goat and I’m glad he getting this shine. He should have at least 10 Grammys

[@champ78]

💯 forsure

[@lawsantim2364]

Legendary performer with clearly an edge to him and a little chip on his shoulder. The longevity is super impressive.

[@cherylwatkins4421]

I was heartbroken when he said it was his older brother that kept all the money. You can tell when he was asked what happened to the money he didn't want to say.

[@lowelowes.g9613]

Good morning Breakfast club family & Uncle Charlie Outstanding God is a mighty God 🙏🏾👑🙏🏾

[@luciajohnson4674]

This is the FIRST interview I've watched on your You-Tube channel because of our Uncle-Charlie!!! Thank y'all!!!! He's a classic!!!! 😍😍🤗🤗💐💐💐💐 Welcome to the "Club" Jess!! I saw your interaction with your son on Wild'N Out. It was so refreshing and made ME want that with MY son. Yeah, people BEEN watching you!!!!!! 😊😊😊😊 May God continue to bless you.

[@PoppaMikeMusic]

Charlie a funny old man😂

[@JS_Speaks]

Everybody can listen to Uncle Charlie stories all day long, great interview Breakfast Club. Oh, Family’s the worst!!

[@Lalaphive]

Charlie still got it. God bless him and his family 🙏🏾

[@Nice2Know_Type24]

Shoutout too the Legend Charlie Wilson...

[@damienhodges9761]

Legendary 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@evelenebarnett9362]

Hey Uncle Charlie…,Congratulations on your ⭐️..,kinfolk from Oklahoma 🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@blakkween]

Ms. Patti caught a stray🤣🤣🤣

[@vincygyal19fulife]

Yes she did 😂😂

[@frederickreese8398]

I respect uncle Charlie but sounds like he's codependent to his wife.

[@sharondacosta1505]

Legend is an understatement. I can't wait to see him in concert!

[@bettylloyd3556]

My Favorite singer in the whole wide world I love you Charlie ❤ Charlie i been sober 35 years congrats to us 🎉

[@mrscato2011]

Man if they don’t watch that Early in the Morning video! Gap Band was moving!

[@MultiAl67]

He was starting to sound like Little Richard for a minute

[@mikegiles9702]

Go to sleep

[@Jurnee2Peace]

My dad raised me on The Gap Band.

[@yaboi9191]

Glad Jess is up there telling the truth no a man can't have a baby

[@karlyn132]

They can. Trans men and nonbinary masc nd intersex people can have babies. You'd understand this if u knew sex nd gender aren't the same.

[@yaboi9191]

@@karlyn132 u sound slow basic biology says men have a penis and women have a vagina so only women can carry a baby because they have a uterus science. Men have the seed for the women's age, not the other way around so it can't happen 🤦🏾

[@brialianabesos]

Charlie: Men can’t have babies.. Jess: NO THEY CAN NOT Envy: Jess Jess Jess Me:🤣🤣🤣

[@theophilusjones6024]

Yea I’m GLAD Bobby got those Babyface songs and not Charlie tbh. And dissin Grandma Patti is crazy smh

[@coffeytv]

charlie came like katt williams lmaooo

[@champ78]

😂😂😂

[@tiffanysmith986]

Charlie gets busy in concert. 71 where?

[@Mentagasm]

I Am from Chicago, We still rock Gap Band's first Album, the joint was Feel Like I feel! We still bump that Unc! Love you Charlie! Stay Rockin!