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

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[@recoscott6775]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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 🧡💃🏿

[@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!!

[@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]

😝😝

[@expatjak9040]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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

[@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! 🤣🤣🤣

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@kristennicolemann]

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

[@jayp3360]

😂😂😂

[@QueenQua]

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?

[@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 😂😂😂

[@ramonafortson]

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

[@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. ❣❣

[@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.

[@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!!

[@220smooches]

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

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

Man a Charlie Wilson Halftime would be INCREDIBLE

[@THiZZyMcGUiRE]

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

[@robinbraxton5057]

Yessssssss 😂

[@lovelylady1773]

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

[@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

[@deniseabrams7212]

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

[@jeanhensley3903]

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

[@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!!!

[@kwanburl3650]

Charlie Wilson a living legend blessings 🙏🏾❤

[@AmberTeNeil]

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

[@funkpill]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@lsantiago35]

Charlie Wilson is UNSTOPPABLE

[@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😊

[@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.

[@lowelowes.g9613]

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

[@lawsantim2364]

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

[@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 ❤

[@ladyschatze9159]

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

[@biddybop8515]

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

[@tbthom7691]

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

[@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" 😂😂😂

[@ericaa4720]

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

[@getmoneygoon2012]

Sad

[@ericaa4720]

@@getmoneygoon2012 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 🎊🍾🎉🎈 🎉🙄

[@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.

[@krisj827]

I see why Ye and Charlie friends 😂😂

[@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

[@dafilmmaker89]

Amazing hearing Charlie Wilson story

[@BrotherDallasLive]

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

[@officialdaverich95]

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

[@perfectpeoplepodcast]

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

[@blakkween]

Ms. Patti caught a stray🤣🤣🤣

[@vincygyal19fulife]

Yes she did 😂😂

[@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]

😂😂😂

[@ragingbull3157]

Funny story teller...luv me some Charlie 😂

[@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

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

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

[@JamesHathaway54]

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

[@champ78]

Dope song fire

[@kenwood1971]

Man, Lonnie did y'all dirty... I was in France back in 91' and heard a French version of "OUTSTANDING". You made me think about that moment when you mentioned that you were in Paris recording new music.

[@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.

[@Lainey_Shelley]

Amen Unk always praising on song. That “I’m Blessed” is always a soul soother for me.

[@brialianabesos]

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

[@Lalaphive]

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

[@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]

💯

[@JS_Speaks]

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

[@user-xs7sw5dc8g]

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

[@betterdayz4678]

Great interview guys! I'm ready for this documentary. Maybe a lil Docuseries...

[@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 🤦🏾

[@nikkisjeans]

Unc brought his own water, not messing with Envy 😂😂😂

[@Willrich202000]

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

[@champ78]

💯 forsure

[@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 !!!!

[@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.

[@OchoCinco0328]

A true legend. Deserves everything he has. 🙏🏾

[@johnnyblack5247]

I could listen to these stories for days.#Legend

[@sharondacosta1505]

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

[@kutfromdifferentkloth]

33:25 Cam said the same thing, "Kanye know when & who to get crazy with. He was perfectly fine the last time I saw him"😂😂😂

[@egertonkamara4453]

Salute straight from Sierra Leone in Africa 🇸🇱

[@shawncarter5273]

I've been there working on a offshore drilling rig 💪

[@bear5505]

Great interview!!!

[@kimberlylee5815]

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

[@Katomusicgroup]

The Legend himself Mr. Charlie

[@PoppaMikeMusic]

Charlie a funny old man😂

[@Nice2Know_Type24]

Shoutout too the Legend Charlie Wilson...

[@seanreiddj250]

That was 🔥 I'm blessed is one of my favorites to play at Parties 🎉

[@yambrown3552]

60s baby here and I love me some Gap band

[@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

[@FlyGirlManifested]

He almost said Angela yee😂😂

[@daniellebrint2913]

❤ Uncle Charlie!! Had to watch this interview again 😊

[@ericwilliams1046]

Best concert I’ve seen

[@sbrown1231]

Congratulations to this legend. He looks amazing. ❤

[@LIBBEL]

I absolutely love his music 🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾. I’m glad he’s still going strong.

[@anthonyl.kellyakawritedisw9662]

Best interview of ‘24! Hands down!!!

[@cede.p.1267]

that's hard jacket he wearing! 13:00

[@evelenebarnett9362]

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

[@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.

[@CrownedxKay]

Uncle Charlie, last name Wilson‼ Gotta say it altogether like a “Pimp named Slick back”🤌🏾 An ICON and absolute legend amongst us, who continues to give us timeless music and pour into our rising Stars❣🥳🎉🤗💞

[@hviii7452]

Appreciate this one…

[@wms5253]

Great interview Mr Wilson still sounds the same a distinctive voice. I’m sure he has so many more great stories ❤

[@lowelowes.g9613]

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

[@Jurnee2Peace]

My dad raised me on The Gap Band.

[@reginafarmer5138]

Awesome interview with a Legend, Charlie Wilson 🩷♥️🩷♥️

[@athenaamiga7679]

UNCLE CHARLIE! ❤ That’s my uncle in my head, lol! 😂

[@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”

[@VegasElement]

Where did you read that