The UNTOLD Story Behind Black Folks love for Hennessy

Why Do Black Folks love Cognac? Have you ever wondered why Hennessy has a stranglehold on the Black community or how Woke became a curse word?
Listen. enjoy and we will give the answers to both these burning questions.
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[@hendrsb33]

Not ALL Black people drink Hennessy. Just a pseudo-culture marketing scheme to me. On the rare occasions I do drink, I limit myself to a couple of beers or wine with a meal and good company.

[@spiritualginga2064]

True but I can speak us here Nigerias not all dou most that drink luv it

[@repatrising5187]

AGREED! No one in my circle stocks/drinks it and I have literally never wanted to try congnac/brandy at age 64. They call it "paid programming" for a reason.

[@reesa219]

Absolutely! 💯👍🏿

[@apexone5502]

I can’t stand Hennessy. It’s overrated pricey rotgut.

[@DJ_BROBOT]

Exactly ...I like those Cognac and Brandies yall jiggas don't look for...go ahead and pay premium prices for Henny when you can get better yak for less casheesh

[@MrDFJohnson]

Black people like cognac, especially certain brands, simply because it was heavily marketed in the black community. Like many Americans, we are susceptible to marketing of products that are meant to imply status. And possibly we are just a little bit more susceptible to status marketing

[@reesa219]

Well I'm absolutely different.. 👍🏿🤗

[@charlesxavier3489]

💯💯

[@oddacious0ne]

Newport cigarettes

[@marlonious7650]

Dark liquor is better.

[@user-ly3rw1yv2w]

The hood likes Hennessy brand because it tastes the best for some reason. Out of what is marketed to us, We determine our consumption habits. The same as style of clothing / music, etc.

[@Mr.Chris.P.Bacon1]

The stupid KZbin algorithm’s finally recommended a great channel like this for me.

[@thomascrownrg]

Yeah, the algorithm pulls it's head out of it's butt...every once in a while.

[@duncanpenderhughes8865]

@@thomascrownrg 😂😂😂 💯

[@24POWERS]

I’m obsessed with black history this topic specifically made me laugh though.

[@katrinaenjoylife8868]

I co-sign this one. In the 60s and 70s most of the military brothers drank Cognac when they returned home. My uncles included.

[@CeeTeeUSA]

That's when the marketing was at its peak..

[@laurice8056]

If Black people had stock in Hennessy maybe this information would be more worthy of a standing ovation! Better yet, it would be worth applauds if we were supporting our own multibillion dollar liquor corporations. What a sobering thought.😒

[@DerekWill-qp5ge]

Never gonna happen! Those Zionist would kill u before u sold your first bottle!

[@TrePrince]

Why? Why does skin color matter

[@HENCHMARV]

Black people in general don't own anything, when you have your own cognac brand l am sure Black ppl will support you like they do Ciroc. Stop complaining like a woman.

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

You can buy stock in this company. They have two ticker signs that I could find so far: LVMHF currently $976 per share LVMUY currently $194 per share

[@DerekWill-qp5ge]

@@KnowledgeSeeker78491 wow my IRA could use that! Thanks again lol 🤣😄

[@NW7386]

I dated a Chinese woman in San Francisco, and through this experience, I learned that Chinese people love Hennessey as well. Blew me away.

[@Ysoserious1]

Bruce Lee drank it in Fist of Fury/Big Boss😂

[@MadamPocketz]

Lmao dam for real? 😂😂

[@buckykatt6680]

They also love watermelon. Go in any Chinese grocery store they will have a nice selection of yak.

[@chrisgonzales6485]

Bruce’s infamous drink look !!

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

russians drink a lot of cognac. Its so common here in europe and asia and america just not because of the large number of black drinkers. So the white dont drink dat. You americans are wired....

[@The1GoldenRule]

When I was younger, I drank Henny because it was in rap songs alot. Now in my 40’s, I spend the money and enjoy nice single malt scotches.

[@loucypherdamorningstar]

Is it a better taste? What differences do you notice? Lastly, can you recommend some good ones? I know my colleagues have an affinity for whiskey/scotch

[@SHOGUNTHEIMPERIAL]

Same with me. I drank enough Henny to last 2 lifetimes but even stand the smell anymore. Scotch or bourbon for me now. I like Glenfiddich 15 (Solera) scotch or Basil Hayden bourbon.

[@SHOGUNTHEIMPERIAL]

@@loucypherdamorningstar Definitely a much better taste & hangovers are rare. See my comment above for 2 of my favorites.

[@Shadowjedi007]

@@SHOGUNTHEIMPERIAL that 15 Solera on point!

[@Shadowjedi007]

Its interesting how a lot of us did that in our younger days now we only drink the scotches. Although I agree with you that I like it more, but wonder if that is just because what we are marketed to drink at this age and time of our lives (older more money etc).

[@stillstillstill4607]

Feels good to have someone say it out loud. It's frustrating to have terms like woke weaponized against us, especially when people who should know better don't clear it up in the media.

[@wayando]

The meanings of words evolve with time. I think the meaning of the word "woke" has long evolve6from it's original meaning.

[@wayando]

@@lothropstoddardiii6231 ... Google is you friend buddy ... Use it. Check out what the "English Language" was like say 200yrs ago ... Then 400yrs ago ... Then 600yrs ago.

[@reestillbloom]

I wrote a song about Cognac

[@frostfire5208]

My dad worked with a lot of African Americans. He loved going on cruises and when he told his coworkers they always asked him to buy bottles of White Hennessey. All they told us was it wasn't sold stateside (which is true) -so we never knew the history behind it, just thought they wanted it because it was not sold in this country. He always brought back whatever the limit for duty free purchases was (also probably what you could reasonably carry on your person with luggage and stuff. Interesting to know the reasoning behind it.

[@WuChuan036]

So called White Hennessey is nothing but brandy before they add brown color flavorings like chocolate ,etc

[@DWilliam1]

I’m white and I love cognac, my GF who is black hates dark liquor. The jury is out on our 4 yo son…

[@HENCHMARV]

White man relax

[@DWilliam1]

@@HENCHMARV Don’t tell me to relax

[@dasanman69]

I'm certain your 4 yr old loves that white elixir

[@sangeli1901]

😂😂

[@ThatGuy1of1]

He likes Juice!

[@apeshitclothing]

I started drinking Hennessy cuz of 'Pac. I don't drink anymore, but Hennessy or E&J was my shit in high school 😂

[@JohnnyDLaw]

Even heard a rapper call it "Tupac's tears" thats how much he repped the brand

[@rahsheendaniels4054]

Um Drinking Hennessy get high on the lookout for my enemies Pac got me too

[@1stgengamer73]

“Hennessy got me feeling bad time to stop drinking/ rolling in my drop top Jag what that cop thinking” Makaveli tha Don 👑

[@deellaboe437]

My elders used to make their own in Mississippi and Louisiana. They would put amber and other ingredients to make it sweet like cognac. Folks think being Woke is bad. They really are misunderstood. Great video.

[@katrinaenjoylife8868]

❤❤❤ Truth

[@jonathanlee3284]

As prejudiced as this company and many other businesses were, they all came to the same conclusion the only color that matters is GREEN $$$$

[@CaliMeatWagon]

I would say it depends on the type of woke. If it's actually awareness, then yeah, more should be. But there is this whole other type of woke. The type that make EVERYTHING about race, or gender, or sexuality, etc. and are hostile about it, treating everybody who doesn't believe exactly like them with contempt. You know the type. These are the type that take offense for others, and then get mad when none was taken by the others. They tend to scold people for not being "woke" enough. "As an Identity X, you should feel a certain way, and it's problematic that you don't".

[@charlesgair8608]

The Word WOKE Has Become A Big Deal Because Racist Republicans Have Made It Another Of Their Stupid Issues So That They Can Manipulate The Dumb People Just Like They Use CRT For The Same Reason.

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

wow used to mean you know the police state, the war profiteers, the kkk, and the fake christians are all in bed with the synagogue of satan who did 9/11.

[@bobbeezel2593]

I’ve never wondered why, because we always follow whatever is trendy or “in style at the time”. As long as someone else approved of it first

[@charlesgair8608]

Beezel Go Finish Digging Your Well.

[@kingmeek-wv2gu]

I agree wholeheartedly fam

[@charlesgair8608]

Speak For Your Self.

[@devan1715]

Maybe we just have diffent taste buds than everyone

[@dofrecitobochom7295]

We? Everyone follows trends.

[@pastense]

The Vietnamese are another demographic that loves Hennessy. Which makes sense because they were under French rule for a time in history

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

this makes absolute no sense....just because the france were there dont mean the ppl they slaved are loving the french sht. American explanations for historical things are so wired.

[@pastense]

@@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob they didn’t have to love it. It’s called indoctrination. Look it up

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

@@pastense look I am from europe and my wife are asian. The most cognac drinking the russians. But what they have to do with france ? nothing. In europe its more a thing of good taste and to get a little luxus if you buy cognac. Same in asia. It has nothing to do with race or colonialism....

[@pastense]

@@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob I understand what you’re saying. Alcohol is a preference. I don’t like cognac myself. But indoctrination is real. I’m Filipino. My country was rule by Spain for nearly 400 years. And nearly half our culture is Spanish based. Whether we liked it or not. It’s just history.

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

@@pastense yes thats true filipine is very spain ! My wife is from thailand. But we live in europe. Are you life in filipine ?

[@dennispearson871]

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel !! I Can Always Rely on your Scholarly Research to provide me with the Authentic history of African American people !! Kudos and keep up the good work !!...

[@sherryhenderson1538]

"School Daze" by Spike Lee was the first time I heard about waking up! 🌞

[@terrellgaither8699]

Same here

[@leonb2637]

I would note that in the 1990's some Black social leaders spoke out about the marketing in Black communities of alcoholic beverages like malt liquor and brandy/cognac as well as menthol flavored tobacco products on billboards and Black media. Some believed it encouraged young people to seek such products to look 'cool'. The protests led to a significant decline in such marketing directed to mainly Black persons.

[@grant1430]

Damn that’s crazy I never thought about but you’re right malt liquor is super associated with black hood culture that’s weird litterally never seen malt liquor at a restaurant

[@ExpatPlans365]

True but the damage had already been done even if it was unintentional

[@mxhughes]

​@@ExpatPlans365 it was definitely intentional lol anything that's widely said to be toxic that's marketed to us is on purpose

[@AntifaareFascists-zv6xk]

Is that why there's a liquor store on every corner on the black side of town? Or did the white man put them all there?

[@TheVanOvanShow]

​@AntifaareFascists-zv6xk you see black people running them?

[@bigdaddypiggy]

From what I’ve seen when black people find something they like they are extremely brand loyal 🖤y’all stay safe out there

[@uhoh7541]

This is the second video of yours I've watched (the other about watermelon's racist orgins). I really like how you make your videos. You're well spoken, get your points across quickly without talking too fast, and most importantly are blunt without any hint of bias on these sensitive subjects. Well done.

[@colombiangimgo]

I had no idea the history of woke. Now I know

[@Landidariddler5402]

This channel ahould have atleast a million subscribers. So informative and right to the point

[@coreysanders6197]

Once I saw Hennessey has been around since the 1700s I was like damn

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

damn you americans just making me finish

[@eldonhagen1257]

Leadbelly huh? I had the feeling that term, 'woke' was older than the last decade or so...thanks 4 the clarification! Great channel!

[@henrywells6223]

I drank so much Hennessy is the late 90s I throw when I smell it.

[@tonioyendis4464]

We Black folks like fine cognac and fine cigars, because they are excellent flavors & relaxation! VSOP , XO, Hennessy Pure White are for rare occasions for me.

[@DJTerrellRussell]

That Vsop is strong man shit hits my loins different 🤣.

[@BROdysseus713]

Country Boy Breaking it off.. One of the best channels I’ve seen yet. Thank you!

[@bananafoneable]

I'm hoping this channel and videos go real far because KZbin no matter of their intentions or creator always ban this type of content.

[@kevinthomas3946]

Thank you for this you learn something new everyday

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

We love Hennessey and cognac in South Africa too. It started off as a status symbol. But the taste grew on most. Brandy has always existed from the vast wineries.

[@JohnnyDLaw]

Even here in Namibia its becoming popular...especially with the forex traders and weed dealers...like i know a dealer that only drinks henny smokes weed...thats his whole thing...you'll never see that man drink a beer once

[@Landidariddler5402]

Much respect to your country boy. You healing out here.✊🏿 We dont know where we're going unless we know where we came from

[@archae108]

Thank you for educating me on Black history and other things related to the Black community! I'm not Black, but I'm with you guys all the way!

[@DerekWill-qp5ge]

Excellent work bro'! Don't stop with the knowledge!

[@steveostoner]

I love this channel, I learn something new all the time !!!

[@patriciaribaric3409]

My daughter in law named her pittie Hennessy. If we were all woke we'd realize our diversity by nature is designed for us to be complementary together "just like a keyboard."

[@shadblayder]

0:42 absolute nonsense. Even though we export 97% to the states doesn't mean we don't consume cognac. Cognac is a part of our culture and heritage, on Christmas after dinner almost every French family will go for a digestif and usually it's cognac. I mean it's literally the name of a whole region, saying we "rarely" consume it is just false. What's true though is that Americans just over do it, like pretty much everything else.

[@knightress5760]

I'm Black and I hate the taste of Hennessy. Gives me heartburn. I prefer SoCo. Southern comfort!

[@randallmadison9910]

Lol. You are saving lots of money choosing Southern Comfort. I like Southern Comfort too.

[@006ahenry]

SoCo and coke... have a marching band playing inside your head the next morning 😂

[@oprahwinfrey2967]

Thank you for posting this video. It was very enlightening and highly entertaining. If you are not a black history teacher, you should be. There are other things that black people like that you could help shed some light on in some more of your wonderful videos: 1. Newports 2. Disney 3. The Kardashians 4. Baby powder 5. Gold teeth and chains 6. Hot sauce 7. Solid color suits with bowler hats and canes 8. Pepsi 9. MSNBC 10. Twitter Thank you again! Your videos are educational and fun to watch. You are a gifted professor. I am not black, but I love black people. I am proud to be an ally. You help us who love black people learn more about black culture. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@raoulduke344]

I can help out with Pepsi. Pepsi heavily marketed towards the African American community relatively early on (I think since the 20s) but it exploded after the coke vs pepsi "wars". Pepsi also used positive characters in their adverts, like black doctors and professionals - so maybe not directly targeted at Black people, but the comparable novelty of black people being shown in a positive light in US marketing, would probably make it seem that way to both black and white people. I think it might also have been slightly cheaper in price too, which may or may not have been a factor - but don't quote me on that. As far as Disney and Twitter, those are popular with every community. Well, except the Amish.

[@oprahwinfrey2967]

@@raoulduke344 This is the problem with the internet. Utterly unqualified buffoons like you are prone to give rambling statements of no value whatsoever. This may be a joke to you, but black culture and black history are serious subject matters. Go make comments about video games on Pew Die Pie or Mr. Beast’s channels. Let the grown ups have their channels. PS: Hunter Thompson is for regressive manchild types who never graduated from high school like Johnny Depp. Learn to read before pretending to know anything.

[@joshs8089]

You lost me with msnbc 🤔

[@oprahwinfrey2967]

Uh oh. We have a Fox News loving Trumpy. Why don’t you get some dental implants and leave your cousin alone? You can study for your GED while you’re at it.

[@bigstackofmoney6973]

no lil white lady .. this video telling you some stupid shit and it looks like u added 10 more dumb ass things to the list...I personally do nun of the 11 things you looking for knowledge on..if that's what you studying for knowledge then let me tell you you still haven't learned nothing..it's at least 10 million black people that will look at you crazy for posting this comment.. that's like saying I'ma need all the information on 1mayonnaise, 2Cher, 3 tator salad, 4 skydiving, 5suicide, 6meth, 7shedding hair for no reason, 8scabies, 9Justin Bieber,10 Fox news live, 11 bland colors and food with absolutely no flavor ..now I luv white folks I'm not white I'ma just need dat info on what makes y'all do y'all😑

[@DrApocalypse]

An absolutely fascinating retrospective delivered by a very intelligent and interesting person... well done!

[@HermesSonofZeus]

Great episode. Liked both part one and part two.

[@LiberationMindedMediaB1]

This channel is underrated!

[@SquadCastfm]

Yes!

[@evolvingishpod]

💯💯💯

[@YoungBlaze]

"DONT TOUCH MY YAKK" - Drunk Auntie

[@BadGuyCoffee]

Whenever someone say “all”, it’s a turn off because it’s not true.

[@rcrxjlb]

I live in Texas and when i was young the adults mostly drank either Crown Royal or Chivas Regal scotch. I don't care for Hennessey, i prefer Courvoisier or Martell...

[@006ahenry]

If you haven't tried it get a bottle of Martell Kentucky Swift. Cost a little bit more, but well worth it. Very smooth.

[@JohnnyDLaw]

@@006ahenry Is this a brandy?

[@gustywinds4871]

I'am a bartender and have always wondered why!

[@funkyworm6517]

Forget the Henny... gimme me my Gin and Juice!

[@Jrome719]

Bumpy Face!

[@seanm7539]

I like Hennessy every now and again it’s not something I can drink a lot of do like gin and juice but it can’t be shitty gin it had to be top shelf shit or I break out in hives

[@Jrome719]

@@seanm7539 I’m from dem streets, Mane. Now, let’s watch my Grizz whoop dem tricks in LA!

[@funkyworm6517]

@@seanm7539 I agree! Nothing but the finest for me...

[@MrLdevelle]

@@Jrome719 ummm

[@PACIFICBboy]

I love this series, keep‘em coming bro 🙏🏾 You got a new subscriber ✊🏾

[@surrealchemist]

Cognac is heavily regulated to the point where even cheaper ones will give you a decent product if you go by the age like XO etc. So much of the brand preference comes purely down to marketing, like ads and packaging.

[@HaHa-gy5vg]

Older Black musicians in Oakland passed their love of Hennessey to Shock G who passed it on to Tupac who popularized it with many song on all eyez on me.

[@truthseeker7514]

Nas and his crew put Pac on with Hennessey...

[@LeoMes01]

​@truthseeker7514 really I thought BIG brought henny back to the east because he had that BBQ with BIG after they met on the movie set.

[@tomikaze9612]

You forgot to mention erykah badu’s contribution to popularizing the term Woke. She didn’t create it but she did bring it back to the forefront of modern day conversations

[@neilsoulman]

She no longer uses it since the original meaning has been obscured and demonized by US reactionary right.

[@taehankim4579]

I really enjoy this channel, keep up the good work!!

[@EternalMedia]

Your videos are EXCELLENT 👌🏾 I admire your work !! 🎥💯

[@NikD215]

I like Hennessy but I love Remy.

[@DWilliam1]

For me Martel, Remy, Henney in that order.

[@DWilliam1]

@@daviduribe5897 agree. Huge Martel fan.

[@vHeartAndS0ul]

@@DWilliam1 what about D'usse? havent tried it yet but that bottle looks cool af

[@greygremlin1248]

I had Hennessy once and ill NEVER drink it again. Same with Vodka, whiskey and Taquila

[@candideggplant1575]

Vodka is flavorless mostly, tequila is trash if u get the popular ones, whiskey is hit or miss. Gin is juniper berry flavored vodka imo.

[@greygremlin1248]

@@candideggplant1575 i like rum and Mead

[@notorious3602]

@greygremlin1248 you aint black

[@greygremlin1248]

@@notorious3602 nope. Im irish, Italian, Scandinavian, french and Middle Eastern.

[@secretagent4610]

Met a black waitress at Applebee's who's name was Hennessy.

[@secretagent4610]

@@pertburton5586 That's what made it even funnier lol.

[@2Aisaac]

Came from ww2 when black marines was thanked by the french and was given bottles of cognac

[@brandonpreston9409]

Do a segment on malt liquor and drinks like md 20/20 night train WILD IRISH ROSE etc. 🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷

[@Mindfultranslations]

I don’t know … maybe as we got older I noticed ppl turning ( the coke sniffing era of early 80s . ) to remmy and couv… then Hennessy popped up one night . I remember dude criticizing us for mixing Hennessy. That we were ruining the fringes by adding 7 up .. 😂. I did also notice uppity blacks drinking Hennessy early 90s . Now Alize ? Tupac turned me onto that . I loved it . I was a foool so I don’t know anything. But keep up the good work. It appears that money is behind every campaign. From colas to sneakers. From underwear to overcoats. I just wanted to look cool . While cool people got paid to drink , smoke , wear something and the rest of us just danced to the music. I’d like to know why folks switched from kools to newports ? Suddenly ppl were saying: yo man I don’t want one of them chest busters! Anybody got a Newport? And I swear , within a few weeks from nyc to Detroit , 77 people were now smoking Newport after a joint in the parking lot ! All it takes is for a cool looking man or woman to visit a popular night spot and one time only , leave an impression on people that spreads like forest fires. Way better than any tv commercial

[@sangeli1901]

Very interesting and insightful thank you for sharing your perspective. I agree with you wholeheartedly.

[@terrellgaither8699]

Facts !! My folks still kool !! But I know what u mean

[@brahmabkitty03]

I’m really enjoying these little known facts

[@azmendozafamily]

This was a fascinating episode, thank you!

[@jacklynnmjackson2383]

They have expensive taste. There's that.

[@deloreswillis9224]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ezerlenewatkins9644]

I'm black and i don't really drink anymore . but i was a scotch drinker; chivas regal and the glen. Not hennessy.

[@tanganyikarichardson5588]

I'm black and I hate dark liquor I don't drink liquor I like Budweiser.

[@notorious3602]

U ain't black

[@keyonbryant8702]

Me too but love henny

[@hollywood4052]

@@notorious3602 I was with you on that til saw her name fam 😂😂😂

[@notorious3602]

@@hollywood4052 😑👍

[@ms.ravenwood]

@@notorious3602 absolutely

[@wellconnected7780]

Another fact. If you watch either the Big Boss or Enter the Dragon. Master Lee had it in the movie.😁

[@larryshelby8584]

Because the rappers said so every time a corporation wants to promote something they use a celebrity rapper or rnb singer and the black people go running.

[@earnestcharles9513]

Just don't drink that crap.

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Personally imma whiskey , rum and tequila girl

[@gilmoremccoy6930]

Being aware of injustices against Black people!!!

[@Eric_Von_Yesselstyn]

They think it's expensive and fancy... In reality it's disgusting, bottom shelf and gaudy. Pretty typical though, anything flashy and gold...

[@capone_rd_809]

Here save 7 mins of your life here's the answer as black soldiers fought for the protection of America's democracy in World War II, French communities thanked Black units through the distribution of French cognac as a sign of appreciation, and began Hennessy's role as a trophy in Black culture. Woke is an adjective derived from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) meaning "alert to racial prejudice and discrimination" YW

[@mikekaatman3194]

I was going to comment but you summed it up perfectly.

[@StarChild.no1]

After all is said - Basically when it comes down to independent point of view, taste and critical thought, we’ve been weighed, measured and found wanting.. Why black people love Timberlands? Why black people idolize Tupac? Why the Hellcat is now the car of choice for black people? Why black people like chicken and waffles? Why black people believe in Jesus? Why black people smoke Newports? Why black people wear their pants around their ankles?

[@BlaccCeaza]

Hennessy is gross you can't go wrong with a glass of scotch neat👍🏿

[@tonitigrrxo2765]

Hennessy is 🔥. When I say, 🔥, I mean burning😂. That drink will have you peel't😂😂😂

[@DJTerrellRussell]

Yessir 👌👌👌👌🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dreynolds4883]

Black people consistently make money for every 1 but ourselves. smh

[@michaelthompson6452]

Stay Woke!!!!! Black folks better stay Woke in 2023 !

[@situationsixtynine8743]

The term woke is and has been used by black people all over the world and in many different languages. The only reason the world adopted WOKE is because it's in English, i'm from a former Dutch colony in South America and in our language we use the same word, with the same definition as our elders( conscious and aware of the reality of things) other nations prolly have theirs.

[@CITYOFSHOOTERS]

Lies !!! Black Americans Created The Term “ Black Consciousness” referring to being aware of our struggle around the world woke became an synonym but now is a joke , all other black peoples copied us without giving

[@otisgoree5711]

Number one we are not African Americans we are Aboriginal Americans not from Africa

[@kofiarthur3749]

Otis Goree..good for you f You're black and you're not an African.

[@kofiarthur3749]

@Artist Appreciation hmm you're right!

[@repatrising5187]

@Artist Appreciation AGREED! Why they trolling pages/vlogs that have nothing to do with them? What concern would I, an AFRICAN have about an Aboriginal American vlog?

[@eugenespencer9932]

I thought we were discussing Cognac not aboriginal history 😢

[@ebsssizzle4730]

The work you did is priceless thank You

[@OrganicScrumpy]

Wars have always impacted spirits. After WW2 sales of blended Scotch whisky increased mainly to returning white. soldiers, their sons wanting better in the affluent 1980s-1990s kept the Scotch going by drinking the more expensive single malts. In the Black community sales of Cognac really soared when young Black men returned from Vietnam. Vietnam is a hot, humid and formally French country. The French influence is everywhere, the Vietnamese consume Champagne, Cognac very often with Coca Cola to beat the Vietnamese heat. While WW2 did increase awareness of Cognac to the black community it was Uncle Sam sending young Black men to Vietnam that caused the brandy to soar through the 80s, then marketing and rappers helped revitalize sales again. It should be noted that Jack Daniels process was likely taught to Jack by a enslaved man that really never had received credit and only recently recognized.

[@gabecancio8293]

Love this channel

[@californiagirl1579]

This commentary will be very interesting too watch thank u💜

[@hernancortez5995]

You should do a separate video for the last part of your video it was very informative

[@BloodyMeridianM8]

Please don’t let your feelings lead you incorrectly

[@j.z.5678]

This is reason why sometimes gatekeeping is necessary for black people. Woke was a good thing until the weirdos started using it and now we get lumped in with them.

[@williamswan9114]

My grandfather was a W1 veteran, he loved Napoleon Brandy and Henderson

[@bossredd-77]

Been known about the word woke. I remember blacks saying "stay woke" back in the late 80s.

[@deathcheater9303]

I’d rather drink various Sangrias and yes, I’m African American Black.

[@trevoncash]

I love this guys attempt to break down why Henny is popular in the black culture. That shit started in NYC. He needs to talk to OG’s who grew up in the late 80’s early 90’s. A drink called thugs passion helped get Henny popping. (Henny and Alize mixed) Then incredible Hulk later. But 2pac got put on to it in the early 90s plus NY’s go to the south to hustle and freeknik help spread it from there.

[@wickitklown90]

Only way im drinking Hennessey is with a double shot with spirte and a little bit of lemon/lime. Make it right it taste like candy.

[@WuChuan036]

This is media hype. Black Brothers And Sisters. It's not only important that to BE Woke, but especially mindful to be CONSCIENTIOUSLY AWARE.❤

[@oldschoolj510]

This is Dope! I appreciate this content.

[@Shawntraci]

I have never been a fan of Hennessy. I think it is overpriced Brandy. But that is just my opinion.

[@adspreadcollective]

Yeah, I'm WOKE. DEAL WITH IT, America!

[@FearNvl]

Shid I can hear me now in the club, “ F**k it bro! I’m on dat Hen again!”

[@andrewcerniglia5640]

Second half of the video is very important

[@David-qe1ik]

Yo your knowledge is amazing

[@Joseph-mw2rl]

I once bought a bottle of Hennessy for my black friend's birthday. The others were saying "dude it's a racist stereotype" but my birthday bro didn't care for all that cause it's a 250 bottle of Hennessy 😂

[@Manifestingtherightshit]

I think it’s all constructed, because if we keep in mind that cognac holds the most sugar content next to champagne, and a life long use of them has high risk of developing diabetes, and we all know or at least heard that diabetes has the highest rate in the black community, more people with diabetes more medicine pharmaceutical companies sale.

[@thestickgatherer]

Thank you

[@ElPoeta-d4u]

I've never drank Hennessy and I don't care to...I rarely touch hard liquor...I've seem alcohol ruin too many lives and destroy too many dreams..I lost an uncle to booze...I broke up with a woman, because she thought drinking and paryting were more important than me...If you drink, be disiciplined and know when to stop...Life is better sober :-)