LAB LIVE #6 - YANGA CHIEF on God, uTatakho, Growing Up and SAMA 26.

On LAB LIVE we are joined by multi talented rapper/producer/songwriter YANGA CHIEF. Fresh off his 2020 SAMA win for "Best Hip Hop Album", he opens up about his journey to success in the music industry.
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[@noxygkungwayo6331]

Yo Ricky Rick had been going through alot, this interview seems like an announcement for what happened today... Beautiful interview. Thank you Yanga for bringing out that side of Ricky Rick where he could be vulnerable and not feel ashamed, maybe he needed people like you around in his life. RIP Boss Zonke❤️

[@SibongiseniM]

Yo my man this is deep my man...this is an answer in itself after death he's dropping sad jewels but jewels nonetheless

[@olepitsoe]

We need more men having these type of conversations. It will free all the brothers who have no outlet and feel like they are on their own. Shout out to the present fathers, we see you even when you don’t see yourselves👊🏽 Rest in eternal peace Ricky

[@sbonelodlongolo900]

The Energy Speaks For Itself. A Conversation Between Riky And Reece Would Be A Gem.

[@thigipovictor3489]

No cap

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[@sphephelo_mnguni_art]

S/o to Riky for these podcasts, they're necessary.

[@yamjezzy517]

South Africa needs such content, real heart felt conversations that just flow from various topics. Shoutout TaRiky and TaYanga for opening up .

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[@lxxgxlx1694]

The amount of bravery it takes for a man to be emotional without feeling less than is alot. Big ups for being real

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[@sibulelebam9094]

This is deep . Yanga doesn't live to impress but he inspires . This is too much , sad truth idyani is underrated, inxaki when it comes to our fellow South Africans they listen to rappers just because of fame , Yanga deserves more than lento , he's one of te greatest rappers in S.A , but ker asikho lapho. Bless up Grootman

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[@deepvintage3982]

Ricky and Yanga, thank you guys for the BEAUTIFULL interview. I'm a father, an active father to a BEAUTIFULL Princess. That moment that you guys just had, made me feel like I'm not doing enough to be ACTIVELY part of her future story. Sometimes we are trapped in the cycle of life, which constitutes being a providing and not really making those small acts, that you guys touched on and I thank you for raising it up and making the US realize that we have a bigger role to play in our future seeds.

[@munashe_dev]

Ricky Rick I salute you and your show Watching from Ireland

[@ofentsemnyandu809]

YYOH RICKY this was an emotional,introspective and retrospective episode...am one of those whose angry at my dad but after this ,im mending my relationship with him.Another key thing i got from this episode is we should be empathetic of peoples situations,for we dont know what they going through. S/O to Yanga still,a very rich and genuine guy.

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[@atlehangmoleko395]

Been down the suicidal road, and got laughed at because people think it’s a way of seeking attention. Speak up you might save someone and release that dark energy, stand tall and face your demons head on. God bless Riky and the chief for this one ❤️🇿🇦

[@odirilelephunya2421]

ATLEHANG MOLEKO you’ll never be laughed at in my presence (just know that). I see you and love you always OKAY ❤️✨

[@atlehangmoleko395]

Thank you ❤️

[@NKULULEKO.]

I lost my mom at a young age, it still hurts me till this day, no one can ever replace her, spot no one!

[@thabomarosane3392]

I haven't following RR maybe my age. The same day I was reading about him and wife on tweet. I scrolled to another news he is gone. I have been trying to understand depression and wishing the victims will help us. This guys did it for me and thank you for been vulnerable to the world. I wish we learn how our selfish acts as humans kills our children. This is going in circles. Some might not be dead but they get distracted and be societal problems. Hurting people hurt people. There has to be hope. Thank you again RR and RIP.

[@PalyBabe]

Who's here after his passing to listen and try understand what he went through 💔😢May your soul find peace.

[@amahlemvelasi9182]

True chief your mom is to cool ,he didn't embarrassed me when I done something wrong , she will ask you a side what's the problem . What a great teacher ❤️❤️

[@kefuwemahlangutv4560]

When riky said I lost my father when I needed him the most I felt that because I can relate

[@selatswadavid1842]

I definitely can relate

[@fahardishmael40]

Eish hardy Ricky

[@thalyfstyl8627]

Listen to family values he has a great tribute to his dad

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[@selatswadavid1842]

I always listen to Yanga Chief interviews. He has this wisdom I keep thinking about

[@mavinkwena4731]

Shout out both Riky and Chief , it’s actually crazy that i don’t look at life the same way after watching this interview... I literally shed some tears..❤️

[@notjustablacksheep]

At a time I really needed it.❤ This interview might have just saved my life.

[@garikaidavidnharara2648]

You were light at its brightest. The lives you changed, the people you helped & the legacy you left goes ahead of you. You wanted to be immortal and you became just that - we are sorry that we didn’t hear the cries and the love couldn’t carry you through. In another time and in another life I hope your smile is as bright as that you left on our faces. uRiky iGovernment, danko, siyabonga. Makhado you are forever 🐐❤️

[@mzukulwanakasisnotshuku8840]

Damn bro I legit shed a tear ndiyabulela grootmans for sharing this. We need more of these to stay on these platforms for many years to come 🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@djbozay8156]

What a moment!! This was a powerful conversation. I enjoyed the previous one was well. Ricky brings out the best in people man. Beautiful. Can't wait for the next one!

[@playar-TDopeNation]

This is one of the best Interviews I’ve ever watched , because Ricky and Yanga brought the reality that artists / celebrities are human too , and face mental health issues jus like everyone . They could’ve stuck to the celeb persona but they gave us conversation from a human perspective.

[@cremecrop2329]

This interview was a personal one. My dad has been in my life but as for him being there through & through is somewhat of a void that has left a gap. While he is still alive, there's a disconnect that remains. He knows very little about who me & my siblings really are individually. I'll be a great, presently active father in my kid's life when fatherhood hits

[@jasonmodisenyane420]

Riky please dont stop with the Lab Live, this conversation was too real didnt think so many of us are going through the same thing on the low!!!

[@tamakweila8434]

I relate so much as a young 23 year old who was raised by a single mother. I still feel the need of a father figure in my life because there is no one to show me the way since there is no blueprint for this life thing. Thank you Ricky and Yanga Chief for sharing 🙏♥️

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[@mrpadrizzy]

This video reminds me of the time Riky said "None of us grew up with dads so we get fathered by friends..."

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[@myndfulretro]

As A Young Man Who Grew Up Without A Father, I Can Attest To The Pain They Are Talking About.

[@nil1473]

U are very courageous man, not many can bear that pain and suffering..bow down to u man🙏🙏🙏u are awesome 👌👍👍

[@myndfulretro]

@@nil1473 Thanks @Nil Next Year I'll Be Doing My Final Year In Bsc Physics And Im Happy This Will Make My Mother Proud And My Father Who Has Passed On.... @Nil Let's Keep Pushing And I Really Appreciate You Understanding The Struggle Of Not Having A Father As A Young Man.

[@nil1473]

@@myndfulretro oh, man, bsc (physics) .. that's awesome.. And, yes, definitely ur dad in heaven and mom would be so very proud of u...and along with them, we are also proud of u man...u deserve all the appreciation 👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏

[@sandilengiba1838]

Thank You Riky, Can You give us A-Reece....

[@luthand0]

Always felt like Yanga making it in JOZI especially was bigger than he lead on. It felt like he WANTED it just that bit more than his peers. Well deserved and still so much to come I'm sure!

[@skhumbuzonxumalo3405]

Powerful Interview...❤️❤️❤️😭I relate to both yall, especially with regards to Depression, anxiety and the role of our fathers. I still have massive resentment towards my pops. Shit still affects me. Love yall talking abt this stuff❤️

[@babakasimba7877]

Damn after such an interview. Can't believe man's is no more. R.I.P to the legend.

[@shaffony09matabane45]

Thank u for showing young men that its okay to cry as men, especially as hiphop guys. The energy was clean and thank u for this episode ❤️🙏🙌⚡

[@MissLeaaaaa]

What a beautiful, inspiring, and heartfelt conversation this was. I will definitely circle back to watch this over and over again. 🙏🏽🇿🇦💖

[@dariansimon8511]

Love that he revealed all these sides we never show the world. We need to change the narrative.

[@ezekielzulu7142]

Loved yanga from day one 🇿🇲 you're so smart bro

[@lwandolwascow7792]

Bring A-Reece to the podcast

[@ditebogomatabane1390]

Yes Areece has alot to say no lie he is going through some deep shit

[@molai6160]

Yanga speaks so profound, literally every second sentence is a quotable

[@siyagee1000]

Thank you gentlemen. That was a genuine conversation on real life issues. Much respect🙏

[@babalwaalwyn2852]

Yanga's interview are always top notch...thank you Makhado.

[@jeromelubabalojacobs8872]

Listened to it, stopped, slept, woke up, and really listened to it. What an emotional roller coaster. Thank you, Yanga, for going this deep and creating a safe space for both of you to go this vulnerable in a public platform.

[@duncanotieno1097]

Losing a father when your young is hard, I relate with Ricky when he says “I lost him when I needed him” or when Yanga said “ it’s irreparable damage” 💔 it hurts till this day

[@balaclavare7099]

One of the realest Podcast in ZA, I enjoy every part of it because amajita athetha inyani lawey!

[@neo.5327]

What riky said from 1:09 to 1:56 is how I feel about his death , I feel like I really didn't pay that much attention and I wasn't celebrating him , man how tf is this dude dead bruh his spirit was so alive that even watching this still feels like he's alive.

[@nomondemunisi343]

😭😭

[@sandilengiba1838]

Damn this was thee most emotional interview I have watched...

[@siyandasibisi1058]

Damn Riky, Im so glad you're bringing us this! Very insightful.

[@nakomagadla4290]

Did I just chopped onions damn this is sooo beautiful. Best content the flow, the gem, the vibrations and energies. Amen

[@varsitycool]

We Wish We Had Seen This A While Back. 💔

[@its_YZee]

damn, Yanga had to sit through Riky's story about his Dad... I'm so confused about who's interviewing who

[@swooshots3039]

Found myself missing Riky and came back to this interview again, he was already fighting demons here and was crying for help, he lost the battle at the end, he spend the last of his days spreading positive energy to try fill up the darkness inside him, shoutout to Yanga for giving us this side of Riky, I hope Yanga is okay.

[@khululekanimazimba6727]

Its 20/09/2024 and I just had to come back to this episode, this was an amazing convo😢

[@vuyelwasolani5945]

Wow. Rest Easy Riky, I pray your are at peace.🙏🕯 This makes me understand your reasons for leaving us. We love you. And thank you for sharing yourself with us❤

[@dielrhshayne6696]

I feel Rick is giving the best story behind every interview , this is so connective with some of our path. Now I just remember the song gone pt.3 and gone which gave me the inside of your life bro

[@khensk]

You were like Tupac for us Riky 😭. Rest well.

[@aileenunathinyathi5400]

The emotion in this interview is proof that we all hurt sometimes and life can suck but better days do come.💞😭

[@amwalanalubasi3443]

Riky and Yanga.👏🏼👏🏼 Amazing heart to heart. I love this.

[@Champurumakhenzo]

Bozalo this interview!!! Ayi ngeke I relate with this interview so bad☀️☀️☀️☀️This interview touched my soul

[@option7476]

This is dope. We need more of this. For the culture🙏💪

[@mzubongilemdutyulwa9028]

Shout out to The Big Homie Bra Yanga Chief🙌🏽. Shout outs to you Bra Riky. Great staff🤛🏾. A big favour: If theres one person who can bring Reece to a Pod, it is you Riky. I will await that my G🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@brianpuleng9251]

Yoh this was so Emotional🥺.. I felt it. Bless yanga chief and riky🙏

[@ogiyonkecutalele9333]

This was a beautiful convo filled with nothing but enlightenment. Looking forward for the next ep. Thank you Riky

[@obakenglebeloane5432]

Coolest chief in the game broer. Stay humble and keep gracing us with the relatable music.

[@obakenglebeloane5432]

One of the best LAB LIVE interviews I've watched thus far.

[@sandilengiba1838]

Best two including the focalist interview.....

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[@zamantungwamvelase5625]

What an interview. All the emotions... RIP Ricky 🙏

[@mtilenidean]

I love Yanga’s music damn and the language too

[@farihall2988]

Best African interview I've seen in ages in terms of separating the business, fame and personal life. Love my Gee's appreciate the information 🙏🏽

[@makhosazanandlovu1218]

The most important thing this podcasts or this interview is teaching us as the audience of the entertainment industry is that nothing comes easy and true wealth is the happiness of family and friends

[@sibusisomahlangu4666]

Some much love BRO! 👊🏾👊🏾 YANGA IS THE ONE SHEM!

[@BandileMabaso]

Yangas interviews are actually dope

[@siahmusic1764]

Thank you for sharing your stories Kings. These stories resonate alot with me being a man who was never raised by his father and never had a father figure.

[@masego_pamela9181]

RICKY HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH A LOT 💔MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE 🕊❤

[@lesegomaseko3285]

One of the best hip hop conversations

[@grootman_kanokutsho]

I’m sorry it had to take losing you, for us to know your worth Riky. It all makes sense now, I’m disappointed by the fact that it took your departure to know the value of your presence. Long Live Rick Molas. 🕊

[@lllfit]

not to glorify having problems and depression . but i love when niggaz be vulnerable and show me that im never the only person going through shit . thank you for the motivation .

[@njabuloxaba...]

I only started listening istuff sa Yanga recently... I do not regret it, 1 bit. Well done young king. Keep at it.

[@lithamayekiso1016]

fire!!!!!!! Please do one with Koolkat, yall also have fire convos

[@zamalekjapan5199]

😭😭💔

[@mrpadrizzy]

Dankie Makhado We need more!!!! PLEASE KEEP FEEDING US!!!

[@Champurumakhenzo]

Danko for keeping it real Bozalo☀️☀️👁☀️☀️ Podcast in Africa 🌍🌍🌍🌍

[@simamkelemva8010]

Not later than 3 years You will be interviewing me too Ricky. What a beautiful interview, I am glad to have clicked on this interview.

[@at38biglu69]

Riky the 🐐 !!!! Shouts from Zambia 🇿🇲

[@nkazimulomoyeni4819]

Whose going to break the news to Mikey about losing his father, Riky?😔

[@bobzeentheles1400]

Mr boss zonke please🙏 invite S'java to your next coming interview i real enjoyed this peaceful interview while we know each sides of you guys stories personal and professional i salute that❤🙏

[@mr.l7909]

Things Went So Emotional At 46:30 😶 I Can Relate So Much ... Dad's Matter 💔🚶🏾‍♂️

[@okuhlefandileki1610]

This Was A Beautiful Episode, Thank You.🙏🏾

[@cronicclude8253]

Can you please release Audio format of your podcast 🙏 (Spotify Podcast)

[@ivanndevu39]

I wasn’t ready... this was beautiful

[@its_YZee]

This is the second interview I watch where Riky spends more than a minute talking about himself/his kids or his view. Is this podcast Riky interviewing Riky ?

[@gugulethu4155]

I really enjoyed this interview.. inspiration, Yanga is a wise and hardworking man...He deserves all the success.

[@tinashemanaka103]

That's it! I'm letting God handle the rest! I will just take the leap!

[@ramathibe_itumeleng]

Every time I think bt Ricky I always come back to this dialogue 😢 #rip Ricky rick. Still relevant 💯

[@kefuwemahlangutv4560]

I love yangas project his EP was well put together and we need these types of podcasts in SA hip hop

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[@sanahlekane2472]

I don't need to go in dept into all the points but this was a great interview on a technical level and just an amazing interview on an emotional level hit all the right notes just 👌🏿💯🙌🏿🙏🏿🥂 keep up the good work.

[@siyabonganxumalo4918]

How you gonna top this 1 Riky? This is dope, s/o for the gems

[@nkocy_za6709]

You've beeeeeeeeen dope no doubt, we never doubted your raps. We even have this "IF YANGA IS ON IT..." dopeeeeeeeeeeeeeee niggaaaaaa

[@yolisamahlasela7008]

Yanga is smart too, my type ❤️😍

[@lukhanyokwantu9969]

Thank you for this. Peace and blessings.

[@bongekamnguni5865]

This interview is important,we need our dad's,we need men to be this vulnerable.I hope Ricky is at peace.

[@aphelelesingama7428]

Thoroughly enjoyed this😭❤️.

[@viwemfaku]

You guys ningama Ndoda do. Really appreciate the level of openness, vulnerability and the stories the content has. Keep this up #ndoda Huge respect.

[@Sir_Keke_X]

Ricky your immediate family keeps you together... You and I song hit home bro🔥🔥🎶

[@thabang2832]

Riky always makes me emotional when he gets introspective because we have so many similarities in our come up