Chi Ali on Turning His Life Around After Prison (Full Interview)

In this full interview, Chi Ali recalls the events that led to him doing time in prison after committing murder, along with speaking to his current mindset after having grown from the experience and turned his life around. With that said, he details his decision to turn himself in after being on the run for almost two years, where during that time he was featured twice on "America's Most Wanted."

[@marromorrison]

“IF YOU DON’T WANNA BE A SPADE, THEN DONT PLAY CARDS” - Chi Ali.

[@thefierceone27]

This man is asking real incriminating questions. After Chi Ali answers the question, VLAD keeps on prying like he's trying to get him to admit to other crimes.

[@Laoriginal718]

That’s what Vlad does. He’s the FEDS 😂

[@CharlesWilkinson-yc3dm]

​@@Laoriginal718 well if he the feds than these niggas stupid for coming on his show because he's not forcing anyone to come on his show an answer none of his questions, everyone has choices an if you choose to be an idiot that's on you.

[@Anthony-ds3om]

The fascinating thing is Chi actually demonstrates why the police should execute blacks like him. It's always amusing to hear criminal blacks cry racism. And Vlad enables them. He gives them a microphone to play victim even though they are the victimizers.

[@Sayless602]

Nipsey’s energy touched everyone. RIP

[@og6340]

California

[@jaydenmorgan2011]

Vlad was not really trying to hear this man tell his story his way. It almost felt like an interrogation. I’m glad he’s not only fine but wise enough to navigate all around the bs Vlad was throwing his way. People can change. He was very apologetic/ remorseful throughout the interview for decisions he made in the past. I hope he continues to stay on the straight and narrow and continue to reach out to our fellow brothers incarcerated.

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

Oh please... his points were valid.

[@ashleyskitchen7186]

I think Vlad was trying to make him see that it wasn't a excuse for the wrong he did.

[@jaydenmorgan2011]

@@ashleyskitchen7186 he’s done two separate interviews with Vlad … he admitted in both that he was WRONG. He’s paid his debt to society and probably still deals with the ramifications of his actions to this day. I’m not here for beating ppl over their heads over and over for something they’ve done. That’s not our job on this earth.

[@poppa8226]

At the point where he said something happened to him mentally when he seen the brother had trashed the apartment, it made me have flash backs when the times my mental transformed uncontrollably. Then when he talked about not trying to put himself in environments that will increase chances of something poppin off purely because of growth I definitely felt that

[@rnunez1339]

Chi ali is the most real brother I have ever seen DJ Vlad interview. Wishing him all the success.

[@poppalance]

I salute our brutha on his sincere remorse on this situation. Though I still feel bad for him, the child, the sister and all involved, I'm pulling for our brutha, son, father, to make amends.

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

He's a murderer

[@SweetJadiey]

If we were in a courtroom, I'd object to Vlad intentionally trying to lead the witness in the wrong direction... Bravo to Chi Ali for refusing to take the bait...👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤

[@seanjamesjawns108]

🤣

[@ashleyskitchen7186]

he already did his time, cant do double jeopardy,

[@Stickemtv]

Boy Vlad asking questions like Barbra Walters

[@apriljoy425]

Chi still needs therapy. Ppl walk around years with post traumatic stress syndrome and depression after prison and the situations that put them there. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@almadeunrebel]

vlad really out here trying to see if he can get his charge to a murder 1st degree, and he’s hung up on this illegal gun. its like even if it had proper paperwork it still was gonna take out the departed

[@blindrage4927]

Look at Officer Vlad tried to squeeze every juicy violent detail out of another victim, already had his time served, wrote a book, shot a documentary, and already on his second interview with Officer Vlad, and he still can’t get enough of this

[@cartoon171]

Blind Rage ion think 14 years is enough for someone who killed someone over 3 words. Ran. Stole a child’s identity, admitted to robbing people ect... lol naw lock him back up

[@blindrage4927]

I don’t entirely disagree with you, it’s just that he has his time served, not to mention he’s already done this interview

[@AK-fj8yo]

Chi Ali can spit. i love that early 90s hip hop vibe. more lyrical. hip hop culture was pure at that time.

[@newday8545]

92-93. One of the greatest times in the culture, too many to mention. Its funny cause im moving back to the hood i lived in at that time pretty soon.

[@LoveeMi4eva]

This was a great interview! I am now a Chi Ali fan!

[@isaelbarias6604]

Respect to Chi Ali, talkin about the real struggles in the minority community.

[@TheKAgenda]

Chi looks like JR Smith's older brother

[@miajackson41]

Wow I just noticed it (LOL)

[@Miss19eighty3]

Vlad was not trying to hear about the lessons, change in mindset, message to the people, none of that 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@butterflylovenj7300]

Nope. He only feeds off of negative stories.

[@luhjo9572]

@@butterflylovenj7300 what gets the most views?

[@jazzluva3437]

He's racist

[@duainesimpson274]

2 minute problem can cost you your life! Put emotions aside! Think before you act-Chi Ali 🙏🏾

[@daddywarbuckz9096]

Keep your head up Chi Ali and peace to you and your family!

[@jeniciaallen3064]

Had THE biggest crush on Chi Ali when “The Girls look so good” single dropped! Went and bought the cassette, made up a dance routine, and performed it at my elementary school talent show (6th grade)🤣😂 grown ass lyrics 🤣 Chi still fione, even high af!

[@sharonsOff]

I'm trying to understand what's really up with Vlad. He sounded so much like an instigator and provoker. It bothered me like for real ....like he's luring this man to shoot somebody again. Praying for Chi.

[@Shawna79]

Yes like he remind me of the dude cop in Menace to Society like, "you know you in trouble right". Like the questioning is buggin me out

[@TexasGrown1978]

@Sharon- I'm reading your quote after I had already written mine and you nailed it girl I feel ya 100%.

[@qb_beautycastle]

Vlad TV Is Really The Police Tariq Said It!

[@juniornostaw7536]

Chi is a monster… Should be in jail. Praying for a devil is what they want. VladTV is modern Jim Crow… They make money segregating blacks. It’s all the game.

[@therealsantacruzjoker1343]

He's a fed FOR REEAALLLLLLL

[@Nat-fj2bf]

Now i know exactly what ludacris meant in the song stand up. “Young wild and strapped like Chi Ali”

[@MichiganHendough]

Yup 👍👍

[@1trl2]

blaaooww but I don't condone violence

[@josephspina7802]

Yup yup

[@ellemarie2616]

blah

[@seanc.6390]

That line is a reference to the movie “Strapped” that Chi starred in.

[@SergMilli]

At some point he kinda looks annoyed at Vlad for where this interview is going.

[@natnaeltammuz8313]

Serg Milli LOL INDEED

[@Malouco]

Anthony Upstart irieeeee

[@dannieeelove3773]

Vlad is acting like a cop

[@TopShotta10904]

Vlad was hella disrespectful in the end.... basically trying to get him to say, “on camera”, he’s either gonna kill again or snitch. Wtf?!

[@swappedoutZ71]

They all do lol

[@gymkingz3323]

Charleston White literally says the same thing all the time “you gotta go to jail to act right”

[@dreamersgarage8307]

Dam I really respect him right now, not one time is he on here talking like he was owed something

[@globalprincess489]

Yup

[@juniornostaw7536]

Smh

[@SDSOverfiend]

🤡

[@nicolelopez111]

I had no idea what happened to him. I was in love with him growing up as a young girl and he's still handsome❤

[@nalliesanders4752]

My thoughts exactly!!!!

[@gsonn18]

Great Interview!

[@skippruitt2391]

If these questions were asked and answered in the first interview. Why did Vlad feel it was necessary to spend all this time to repeat these questions? Talk about his book, his future endeavors, whats next!

[@MikeMike_daB0ss]

Dude got the crazy nod going this whole interview 😂🤣😂

[@Thatnigacj]

The murder nod. He thinking about murder 24/7.

[@4321watts]

@@Thatnigacj your funny af hahahahs

[@sethmerson1756]

If I was Chi I'd have my eye on an escape route everytime I heard vlads evil laugh. 😆 🤣

[@naiminaimi8124]

Chi is the only person that I heard him use the vocabulary. Word Frugal 😂

[@almadeunrebel]

people that maneuver in the street are usually intelligent

[@darnellrtr252]

The guy who told him to go on the run saved him from 25 to life. Because the time that went by made the emotion of the accident less significant.

[@donnellhill75]

Great Interview

[@Urban_Paradise]

1:19:07 Grown folk talk. 20 seconds of wisdom everyone should walk with.

[@livefromtheground7274]

Word! This is why I only entertain dating men who wear watches ... they care about their life minutes. Not randomly living.

[@donsolo4845]

@@livefromtheground7274 😒

[@cayndii30]

Vlad isn't the person Chi need to be talking to. Chi need to sit down with Iyanla.

[@fijiunlimited4503]

She didn't do anything for DMX.

[@southeastd.c5636]

Fiji Unlimited DMX WAS ON CRACK!!!!! A couple of sessions can’t change a crackhead that fast.......

[@rayraynod]

Dude is straight, he just telling his story. Vlad is a weird dude who seems to be fascinated with black life.

[@Shawna79]

@@rayraynod he sounds like an investigator

[@LadyParis-xu2ri]

Exactly...

[@breadwinnerslimetojah3423]

He has a Rise and Fall story very motivational

[@bleedinggreennation8291]

He's my cousin.

[@zdthekilla6950]

55:38 lol “NOTHINGS GONNA TOP A MURDER” 😂😂

[@ggt7900]

I rocks wit chi Ali stay positive big bro u doin good

[@juniornostaw7536]

Smh

[@juniornostaw7536]

Lol… Rather be a hater than a celebrity groupie! This man is worse than any Cop that has killed a black man for no reason. Rather be shot by cops than my own brother. Blm is bs!

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

You know who can't keep his head up? The dude he killed...

[@SDSOverfiend]

🤡

[@JimLigon]

Chi-Ali. Thanks for the interview, young bruh. I was so sad when you went to prison. I couldn't believe it at the time. We all have our crosses to bear, so to speak, and you seem to be much wiser than you were as a young man. I am buying your book as soon as I can & I still rock your shit, homie. Peace!

[@seanjamesjawns108]

Me2

[@ashleyskitchen7186]

was a rapper before?

[@seanjamesjawns108]

I'm stupid

[@dwightjames4874]

Chi ali is that dude for the music and for being a stand up dude life happens how u handle it is what it's about so peace and blessings king 🤴.

[@tkwilliams9529]

Chi ail you a real one bro 💯💯💯💯

[@SDSOverfiend]

🤡

[@bohamian903]

Chi Ali:...... Vlad: Let's talk about your guns Chi Ali: ahhhhhh Vlad: guns, guns, more guns, when did you pull out the gun, Lets talk bout more guns., did your daughter mother have a gun.....good guns ...bad guns....guns for fun..do you have a gun on you now. This is a horrible interview.....truly convince Vlad shares these tapes with the police.

[@natnaeltammuz8313]

DEMOND SCOTT LOL INDEED

[@itzjdub282]

So you had the illegal gun even though you were on probation.

[@aticartd8191]

😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@bronzkhrome4024]

LMAO!!!!

[@missrotf]

Word. He’s a bum.

[@itzjdub282]

You can tell when people speak the truth.

[@dawnloftin4683]

He’s so high right now

[@jessicarabbit8240]

Yes! I said the same thing

[@tee2nia1]

So

[@livefromtheground7274]

He looks maturely chilled to me.

[@dannieeelove3773]

That ain't no weed high either. That look like a dope nod.

[@princesssweetd5712]

Off what

[@Natgamer82]

I just met him at my job in Maryland

[@VickiiMonroe]

Where u wrk?

[@Natgamer82]

@@VickiiMonroe I work in the National Harbor in Maryland

[@user-nw1sg7wm1x]

Oh ok Cuzz I live in bmore

[@kaylacrybaby7833]

I think I’m too young to know who this man is but he’s handsome 🙈

[@hawamahdi3836]

Facts

[@dondiva531]

It's ok boo. Because you're absolutely right LOL

[@voiceofreezn8018]

His song "ROADRUNNER"was our anthem for a whole summer..🤣🤣🤣lol

[@creditscorepoweracademy1738]

People say money is the root of all evil, I say ego. I'm glad he admitted it. His BM brother didn't act scared so he killed him. Sad.

[@Carloshernandezmma]

Pride comes before the fall

[@jerisanders3014]

Detective Vladimir

[@dannieeelove3773]

Right

[@intuitiveconsciousness8.07]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣

[@fijiunlimited4503]

Nice. Full interview, no commercials. Why didn't you ask if Chi was rappin' while locked up, Vlad?

[@howieduem247]

"That should be the new interview, Walking Around With Lue." Job well done.

[@eddiewalker2155]

Not the best but still not a bad interview. It has interesting moments. This is one of those interviews you'll have playing in the background while you're chilling.

[@chardogg1000]

I got to sleep to it

[@georgeharris529]

Yep i was listening doin shit around the house good interview still

[@tywillams4610]

@@georgeharris529 😄 true

[@JReece3000]

LOL They titled the video like that knowin damn well that’s not what this interview is about.

[@mccolycoken]

He was catching heat about how he just Interview chi about killing a man again and he tried to be slick and titled it that way

[@boecrillpacks2526]

Drop an album now chi

[@anthonyhilton1709]

From the streets to intellectual. All the brother's it's never to late to change your life around.

[@scottmarks2979]

I gotta say, I like him, he sounds like a cool fella.

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

He also killed a person lol

[@dalejones8990]

Chi, You, Mysone, and Jadakiss should link up

[@pamelagray6962]

Vlad is trying to get Chi to say something that will come back to bite him thats right Chi keep it smart.

[@natnaeltammuz8313]

BIG UPS TO CHI ALI RA SPECT 🌞👁

[@SDSOverfiend]

🤡

[@bvdhblcchm8283]

“I used to smoke alotta weed” YOU STILL DO LOL

[@juniornostaw7536]

This guy lying out his mind. Looking for sympathy

[@juniornostaw7536]

@Renee Lewis If we were celebrities would you care? Groupies? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@mikegreen5502]

He said R.Kelly I don't know LOL

[@janellesimonegreenesq.7139]

Best interview I’ve seen on Vlad TV so far. I bought 5 books.

[@chemistryrussell]

I ordered the book. I really wish this entire interview was about this book! This dude Vlad put this in the last 5 minutes...that is kinda dirty. Glad to see Chi Ali doing good.

[@TALKSICK1]

Not only Black kids bro!😤 I'm white and as humans we all make stupid decisions when we're young bro!

[@darrsmth94610]

The Nipsey section was dope af.

[@bytemebiz]

If a person talks to me and I cant see their damn eyes, I end the damn conversation. You can disrespect me all you want, until you put your hands on me.

[@lilkayta00]

bytemebiz maan this man is a clown 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@southeastd.c5636]

Lil Kayta00 word,so that’s how you feel 🤔?

[@mythoughtsarenothisthoughts]

Damn his skin is beautiful

[@mythoughtsarenothisthoughts]

@jill scottman no doubt!

[@butterflylovenj7300]

I had the biggest crush on him as a kid. I feel old AF. 🤣🤣

[@sethmerson1756]

Vlad laughs like the Feds gonna bust in any min. 😆 🤣 😂

[@mikegreen5502]

It's true what he said getting pulled over by the 👮 as a black person can be life or death SMH

[@sheilaaskew933]

This brother is higher than a Georgia Pine!!

[@anthonylong1979]

I would like to see him on Iyanla Vanzant's, "Fix My Life" on OWN Cable Network.

[@helenawhite2863]

Ok.....let me first say,,,I NEVER LEAVE COMMENTS ON ANYTHING!!!!!!!! But CHI ALI TEETH AND SKIN IS LOOKING AMAZING 👍 and VLAD is the POLICE or FBI ....The way he's asking questions and how 🤔 he's asking....But I really appreciate the REALNESS of the INTERVIEW ..

[@livefromtheground7274]

Yes! His questions could get dude back in jail. Like wtf

[@intuitiveconsciousness8.07]

🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭🤣

[@3RDWARDAL]

Is it jus me or can’t anyone else tell that this man Dnt want to tlk about this incident that took majority of his life away!!! That’s a energy he giving off #ijs

[@trevorhicks3576]

Yes i noticed it from the very beginning of the interview but he chose to do it so therefore that was his choice and no one else's sooo 🤷

[@latoyatv9678]

Chi Ail Much respect real dude

[@frechenfl3875]

Dam chi why would you get on this video high like that?

[@gallen2101]

I know, his guard was down

[@Malouco]

Gwendolyn Allen who cares. Irieeeeee...YOU GOT TO BE MATURE....IF YOU SMOKE ONE MORE..

[@8kigana]

Yeah ridiculous letting it all hangout like that.

[@chrispap4957]

Is he high you think? It looks like it but maybe his eyes just do that. But it did look like he was nodding...

[@TrrrollinCuzItsFun-Relax]

it's PTSD....Generational PTSD.....causes Poor Mental Behavior in many Sons and Daughters of Former Slaves and those who endured Jim Crow in the U.S.😳 😪

[@itzjdub282]

That gun love is real. When it touched my palm at 13. I was gone.

[@Carloshernandezmma]

Juice type shit

[@scottmarks2979]

"teared shorties shit up" 😂😂😂

[@dannyhudson1588]

Sorry to say brother I as a black man am not insane

[@elnoralightfoot1611]

I'm going to get that book.

[@j-rschmoove]

Real shit Chi Ali. Me living in Chicago and New York. I see shit like this all the time. Youth throwing away their life.

[@pajf74able]

I remember that Chi Ali... Your music was nice...

[@marcuswarren1271]

SALUTE chi ali a real 1 nuff respect ETERNAL

[@terencemayers6568]

OFFICER VLAD:let's start at the beginning..... CHI ALI: huh????........

[@frankbryant5652]

Not ALL black boys hav "Anger issues". Gotta speak for Yaself on that one bruh

[@R-Boxing1108]

No Chi Ali you was a Young Black Boy with Anger Issues that’s why you took that plea deal.

[@donsolo4845]

53:28 got me dying 😂😂😂

[@markbrooker3729]

The way he is so matter of fact when he explains how he shot his girls brother is chilling

[@sugabearchiraq5755]

Chi Ali looks like he on something🤔 That Nod😪🤤

[@joeydefarco7707]

Just one question.,,,just how high is Chi in this interview?😂😂😂😂

[@heavensent1241]

He’s high as a kite!

[@swaggerish]

Higher than giraffe ass lmao

[@miajackson41]

I thought the same thing. One minute he looks high, and then it’s wearing off by the end of the interview 😂😂😂

[@rayraynod]

Preach!!!

[@charlesmeadows6718]

Chi Ali handled this interview very well Vlad was trying to break him down but it didn't work at all!!!

[@letakeokuk5446]

He reminds me of the late Melvin Edmonds…may he rip…. Mr. Ali….he’ll work on himself….🙏🏾

[@andreingram4010]

Vlad is the police

[@livefromtheground7274]

Yeah too damn nosey

[@lilkayta00]

Might as well get the popcorn and snacks 😂💀

[@gsonn18]

You 1 hunit Chi - Stay up bruh!

[@thefierceone27]

You need a lawyer when being interviewed by this dude. Some of these questions are unnecessary and too deep. Some things need to remain private and the cards held close to your chest. His kind of questioning can get you into trouble and he does it so innocently and like he's concerned. He also puts words in your mouth.

[@a-wale6376]

For real!!...

[@kelliurquieta1232]

Exactly! He's so condescending it's annoying.

[@Dionta100]

Vlad was trying to ask if I had gun here and said SMD what you gonna do...Chi Ali did good avoiding that dumb question

[@qweenb.3552]

I fk w dude and his understanding of shit after bars... Crazy what it takes for a mfka to go thru to grow up and become a man on a different level.

[@fevah1st604]

Vlad could care less about these comments....he loves the views...we all got suckered