Dad Reacts to JAY-Z - The Story of O.J.

[@mrjoaorock1]

RIP to your dad, man. This reaction was legendary, he truly was wise

[@condones3663]

how do u know hes head

[@LazarusDefined]

@@condones3663 his twitter

[@Mandalorian96]

He passed? Omg RIP...

[@juliankelly2946]

Back here after the video today. This was the vid I first thought of thinking of them. Rest in peace to pops

[@zackkotronis7348]

@@juliankelly2946 same bro legendary reaction RIP

[@LikeSnoop]

Damn you really give your dad the computer lab headphones huh

[@karin9870]

LMFAO THAT'S WHAT I'M THINKIN 💀

[@likhonagwanxu3091]

Zach Vega bro chilllllll😂

[@tittty]

IM CRYINNNNN😭😭😭

[@burb3ryy]

Damn man

[@right-7366]

maybe he just prefers them or bought them himself and doesn’t need a better one

[@nagnot6718]

Dad: *Has the answer to life and the universe.* Son: lol ok

[@deceit1974]

Life and universe lmao

[@trinibeanmi5104]

LOLLLLL

[@rosalemön]

@Doctor Drake ok boomer

[@rosalemön]

@Doctor Drake okay??? It was a joke lmao

[@rosalemön]

@@luisibanez3180 lmaooo

[@jpteix]

Dad: *literally tells the meaning of life to his son* Son: the beat tho

[@diegosalazar3116]

😂😂😂 i had to come back to this nugget of gold

[@godfatheful]

The beat tho

[@feliciafromshrek1562]

he is still a child tho

[@SwagnusCarlton]

Dude has 3 brain cells

[@keithfletcher7435]

Dad: Preaching and spitting facts Son: “Aight Whateva”

[@jasonbussell8277]

Keith Fletcher IKR... just sad 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tylerbruns2182]

It looks like he doesn’t even understand it

[@dante5247]

I think the son is just acting that way for the video

[@jiimbjimbo5263]

Whatre you supposed to say after someone tells you something like that. "Oh ok thanks"

[@kimksleftasscheek6930]

Ikr

[@Chrundle9]

“Until we change the narrative about who we are, in the core, people can never..” “Dat beat tho”

[@RR448]

His son dumb

[@zippypie9587]

I was sitting there looking at the screen like...😐

[@jaywill94]

Son not dumb just doesnt understand yet.

[@andrewpereira888]

Duality of man

[@junemong3585]

That beat is originally from NINA SIMEON ...The legendary SIMEON

[@matthewpierson2500]

People will look back to The Story of OJ in 10 years and realize how much of a masterpiece it is.

[@2LGnar]

10 years is me right now🤝

[@reedlara]

I See it Clearly

[@roddimosheh152]

Matthew Pierson in 10 years it will be forgotten or a meme, were in a generation of 0% common sense

[@yk_hezzi_clips]

I mean...but already is

[@Luuk_designz]

youre droppin facts dude

[@corpse74]

I don’t have a father, he died when I was very young in 9/11, but I need your dad to know that there are people like me who listen to your dad and learn from him. I know he’s teaching you lessons but I look at it as he’s teaching me, helping me. I’ve learned so much from your dads insights. Tell him thank you, tell him I wish him nothing but the best but most of all tell him I have the most utmost respect and love for him.

[@FrenkMeesters]

Stay strong dude

[@alequinton]

Stay strong homie. God Loves you.

[@RedCoconutKid]

Stay strong ❤️

[@daquan_]

rip to your dad bozo

[@ny1115]

@@daquan_ ok

[@chungomctwisty]

He wasn't wrong. You can legitimately buy a house in Detroit for actually $12 though. They're called "dollar homes". The city sells those homes for a dollar so they can generate tax revenue for that property.

[@marcjay077]

Dakota Hall the 1st and only Black Mayor of NYC David Dinkins was the 1st to do that in the early 90's you could buy a brownstone in Harlem for $1 or $5...they now sell for over 1 mill!

[@GeronFletcher]

Dakota Hall shit you can do that a lot of places

[@Undecided0]

Right now I live in a brownstone in Harlem that my father bought for $1 before he passed away. I get offers for it, but the house has sentimental value to me.

[@PKGangsta18]

MrUndecidedVoter That is a true blessing. Treasure that home, brutha

[@MusicFilmArtLover]

@JP, MR is white! lol

[@hobblobber3914]

Dad woke and son hasn't even heard the alarm clock yet

[@pocketfulaflowers]

Nice one

[@4thAndGoalSports]

Fr

[@inspirationalpostbyleverso6263]

The son is still in snooze mode.

[@andrebjerke387]

Hob Blobber What fucking alarm?..

[@2LGnar]

@André Bjerke i dont think you got it

[@idontclutch7175]

love it when your dad starts preaching

[@HEMIGOD1]

Same, wise people are the best.

[@luciastaylor4940]

iDontClutch 700

[@jamesmoore7350]

iDontClutch Not preaching. Stating Facts!

[@AnthoJrz]

iDontClutch ha tru

[@reflexrampage517]

Not preaching stating facts you idiot go to church!!

[@Idkwihta]

I’m sorry for your loss. Your dad was very wise and kind hearted. Rest In Peace king

[@Th30fficialToast]

Yo this dad should have his own channel. HE IS WISE

[@doobaas]

Toastttt

[@christopherscollo1312]

He does

[@kurta6179]

Toast he does it’s called Budda’s Place

[@drehasthebestbeats2874]

I'd genuinely like to listen to him talk about serious or controversial topics, sort of in a "listening to a wise prophet" kind of thing.

[@toastybread333]

OMG I ACTUALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS MY COMMENT FOR A SEC LMAO WHAT ARE THE CHANCES

[@luiis1884]

"Dad tells him the cure against corona & aids" Son: aight whateva

[@fotodeanimeporpreguica1410]

lol

[@jefferybarrett8210]

The cure for corona is no more cars its radiation poisoning the earth is radioactive now !

[@smiledespite]

@@jefferybarrett8210 here I thought it was lime and Latinos

[@breakfastline]

@@jefferybarrett8210 i know right. such a shitty beer.

[@TheBaBaTV]

Dad : I succeeded in developing free sustainable energy based on Tesla’s model and theories to light up the country ! Son: lol ight cool, but did you know 69 is free he snitched on 9 trey bloods what do u think bout that ?! ..

[@vovomorreu]

Guy, your dad is extremely smart.

[@sevageza.delulu_]

Pretty much

[@hdbgbdgfhvvdghg]

Common knowledge lol

[@atomicnrg-ub2cw]

@@hdbgbdgfhvvdghg common knowledge isn't common get of your ego

[@lousiano8813]

@@hdbgbdgfhvvdghg in todays times das not commen knowledge loll mffs barley kno 2×4

[@StereoWarfare]

@@lousiano8813 did you misspell on purpose?

[@2point153]

RIP to your dad man we all cherished him. He’s looking down smiling on you and the man you’re becoming.

[@THLxParadox]

Lol you listening to the song nodding ur head but ur dad over here dropping facts and you ain't listening

[@dashawnstitt2821]

THLxParadox facts, he just doesn't get it.. and I feel bad honestly because he thinks he's more correct than his father when it's sadly the opposite.

[@THLxParadox]

im bout his age and i know that everybody be listening to the song and lyrics then say its dope af but its trend now instead of a learning curve. and they forget bout it and do everything he said NOT to do in the song

[@witkneemenyon5612]

THLxParadox real shit!!!!!!!!

[@isaywhatiwanttosay2025-4eva]

THLxParadox Very true.

[@xaviermccloud4586]

Dude is a young millennial who grew up in the era of Selfies and KZbin. He has 744k and has never really ACTUALLY known poverty obviously he has his father... This kid is making a video JUST to get views and money and HIS point across. He is buff at the same time. He is a very vain person like EVERYONE else. Only "woke" person I seen in this video was his dad.

[@finisher3x]

This is the type of dude that says . . . "Dad, let me make my own mistakes" . . when Dad is actually giving you the damn blueprint to success, so you won't have to make those dumb mistakes.

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

finisher3x thts generally every kid....lol

[@r9ffy711]

Kenrick Strachan that has nothing to do with the original comment what the hell haha

[@KingCamo90]

And my immediate question would be is he successful? I.E implementing what hes saying and making it a physical reality rather than just talk which is what we get alot from the older generations who tend to have nothing tangible to show for all the talk

[@a-symfony6312]

Wow, this comment says it all.

[@a-symfony6312]

Preeeeeeeeeeeeeeach!!!!!

[@lucylee2144]

Your dad is right and I'm from the younger generation. He is such a knowledgeable man. You're blessed to have such a wise dad.

[@jayfletcher8936]

9,999,999 Likes ur ugly

[@ervincarter7746]

Lol...thought I was the 10 millionth like😅

[@calebjunious2054]

shut up the fuck up

[@calebjunious2054]

fight me then bitch

[@musicalman1995]

Such a lovely relationship between father and son. Your dad was such a gentle soul and so wise. RIP. Sorry for your loss man.

[@bradonmcgill3467]

When you interrupt your dad, he sits quietly. When your dad interrupts you, you’re rude to him. I like your dad, I wanna hear him talk. Let him talk, if he’s trying to impart wisdom let him do it. Also I agree with your dad 100%.

[@Tommyvlogs24]

I agree with his dad too but I'm not saying he's wrong. He's actually right. Our generation doesn't understand that the word nigga and nigger have the same meaning. But what he was saying is that its cool to say "wassup my nigga" to your friends but in reality its not because even if its ok with you, theres still people that get offended by it. So really he is wrong.

[@almightydon_lol4082]

My fucking gosh it's his father his father wants to hear is son talk he's just explaining damn!

[@tak828]

I agree it is rude to interrupt his dad but it’s a father and son relationship. The son is trying to get out ideas to the wise father to figure it out and the wise father already knows his views. The father contains the wisdom and the son is trying to find the truth. The father wants to hear what his son thinks and the son wants to show he knows what he’s talking about. It’s a maturity thing. Not saying the son is necessarily ‘immature’, but i hope u get the point.

[@ricohubb5456]

He not being disrespectful to his father. He is very respectful to his father wisdom. I have a very similar relationship with my 16 year old son. when he has something to say I listen because I know he's looking for my approval when I disagree with him he doesn't take offense to it. this is how father-son relationships are supposed to be... beautiful

[@iehbddydbdynsjensundudnd9522]

Almightydon _lol agreed.

[@JamesBond-jx6db]

"When u tell a parents a joke and they turn it to a life lesson"

[@robertsoto6157]

Jesus Villalpando doesn't really apply to this vid but ive been in that place b4

[@lmgzxay5781]

Robert Soto right it doesnt lol it was a super reach

[@Bbrooks4n]

Jesus Villalpando cuh so accurate

[@Fuziontony123]

Jesus Villalpando Accreate

[@tommyg4842]

One time when I was younger my sister and I were laughing at a plummer because his pants were sagging and we saw his ass crack my mom heard and she went on about "you never know that might be his only pair of pants times are tough you gotta learn now how to save your money" etc etc, I was like dang it was one joke i'm sorry!

[@osgbread8131]

The son's not stupid, he just has a lot more to learn

[@broke_but_baller390]

*Exactly*

[@mauriciomarin4006]

True

[@erikritfeld5459]

Nah he’s pretty dumb Most people commenting are younger than him Including me

[@iconicdiego7085]

If that’s true he would be more involved in what his dad is telling him. But he acts like he doesn’t care.

[@kananpaska3283]

Everyone can have their opinion chill

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

"I am first and foremost a human being and an American" Respect pops

[@BahaxTG]

He missed his dad’s point of view by so much... he’s into the music and his dad is just spitting mad facts...thats crazy yo

[@allenvanover4009]

His dad was listening to the actual message of the song. The son was just listening to the music

[@rapartist9309]

@@allenvanover4009 his son was just listening to the beat

[@Bravo_L]

Idk. I think dad missed a lil point. "If we keep calling eachother nword that's all they'll see us as"......i think jzay meant, no matter what they'll still hate cuz you're black.

[@micahwright5901]

@@Bravo_L I agree with him though. It’s demeaning and confusing that y’all would even continue to use it.

[@zoebower7201]

His father just has a different perspective.. and that shouldn’t discredit either point of view. A generational gap does not mean either party is wrong in having a different take away from a music video about racism. I’m afraid you’re missing the point 🤷‍♀️

[@veronicalopez2950]

I wonder if this guy realizes jayz is from his dad generation and not his ._.

[@jasonbussell8277]

Veronica Lopez he doesn’t even realize the actual meaning of the song or even what his Dad was trying to tell him. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MAINPROBLEM4EVA]

Facts!

[@masicom9621]

Jason Bussell shut the fuck up you fucking boomers you make me sick

[@masicom9621]

Jason Bussell if your point was right, which it isn’t, it’s outrageous, this song was released 2 years ago which means it’s our era right?

[@phez_846]

@@masicom9621 the song was written by Jay Z who is 50 ? The message is probably unclear to a lot of youngers, you can always learn about shit online tho, why are you so fucking angry 😂😂go have some warm milk and snuggle your blankey

[@wyd_marco4107]

"It's a cartoon." *_"it's a strip club."_*

[@hirograveyard8236]

He was right in a way. It was supposed to be a kind of burlesque establishment

[@mosquerajoseph7305]

Hiro Graveyard That’s what a Burlesque show was, it was a king of striptease. It just was in a more old school classy way

[@hecatrice2064]

@@mosquerajoseph7305 It's Nina Simones on the piano if I remember right

[@mosquerajoseph7305]

Hecatrice Yeah, shes one of my favorites as well. It’s because her song is sampled

[@derekross6649]

Cotton Club in Harlem

[@cjlilbaby]

Rest In Peace to your Dad man… this is one of my favorite reaction videos. They way he broke down this song was very intelligent, I learned a lot from him. Rest easy man… 🕊🕊

[@NimdaChayse]

Yo your dad is a real one “unless you put yourself above that, they will always see you as that”

[@potatosmashgaming753]

actually he did say it like that if u put yourself down and get pushed around as cops and people that are against blacks then you have to stance the way they are and be like I am who I am it is at 5:45 if you listen to it and think about it you will understand it. People will try to push you down but you have to stand straight and its saying as for them not to boss you around

[@wolfie23288]

Yeah

[@Lily-xq1em]

I've just watched the elders react video where they completely missed the point n god it pissed me off. Makes them seem rly dumb when this guy gets it right from the start

[@sunnypatchkid3588]

..I want dad to have his own videos 🤔 without interruptions... His words had me thinking 😂

[@bigkevin1488]

Honestly he should have his own channel without his son

[@kevinzhu6417]

hes a really smart and knowledgable person

[@adrianog5936]

Big Kevin I feel like the son adds a dumb youth type feel

[@jellyjimjenkins6]

He does have his own channel, it’s called Budda’s Place

[@karstenslife]

Sunny patch Kid yes he is super wise

[@claudiu7555]

You're a lucky guy for having such a wise dad. I hope you'll maintain a good relationship with him in the future, not trying to imply any tension between you two, just saying that he's a person to look up to and I'm sure he'll help you when you'll have kids of your own. Take care of yourself, you two.

[@kennsie8]

Every now and then I'd come to this channel to hear your dad impart some wisdom. I was looking through the comments and saw that he has passed and my jaw dropped! He was truly a gem: a wise, caring, role model. I'm sorry for your loss. 😢

[@rochat]

Listen to your father because he's a smart man.

[@joshinbama83]

rochat still nigga

[@sosahid6203]

rochat d

[@DeRoiDGame]

smart nigga

[@em4703]

Not when it comes to the prices of buildings lmao.

[@joeisproful]

DeRoiD still nigga

[@taokun6069]

I feel like the Son doesn’t understand anything, he only likes the beat. But the dad is wise and understands. You should listen to him, don’t be rude to him.

[@constant3273]

Chi Non you said this on a song with a message in it...

[@firebreathercat133]

@Chi Non I mean some people just wanna have fun when they listen to a song not get lectured

[@cosmicslap3240]

@@firebreathercat133 yeah but still Thier are people out Thier making rap music and all types of music that they want to put meaning in too. So it's like being ignored. Sometimes they have to put beats into something that's trying to make the audience learn or else they wouldn't watch it at all it would just be some kind of boring shit talk about shit that's wrong.

[@andriygalyuk8017]

Cosmic Slap First u should learn how to spell simple shit and learn how to use grammar before voicing ur opinion.

[@yeeedogg4350]

by the time he starts to take notes, his dad's time will be over :/ no one appreciates an important figure to the fullest until they lose it

[@selestialfighter]

I purchased a building for less than $50.00 in Detroit. You hear your dad but are you listening??

[@Twtching]

selestialfighter that’s still not 12 tho, in post it even says he was a bit off but it’s cheap

[@0regret-l2s]

Because they hv a debt asociated

[@navidsoleimani2848]

He behaves like my younger brother, want's to be an adult, strong etc. but doesn't want to understand, what comes with it

[@fucker661]

@@Twtching he said a building not a house which some go for that

[@aiyanj]

selestialfighter yo you have an instagram, i want to look into buying a building or house as well n wanted to talk to you about it seeing you’re the most recent who got one on here lol

[@lucasj7192]

Rip the dad, he will be missed. He was dropping knowledge here

[@TastyChevelle]

You best listen to your father. I could tell you weren't letting yourself fully understand what he really said. That shit hit me, and I'm white.

[@Noeffort710]

It obviously didn't hit you he's saying we have to disconnect from race we are all humans of America yet you say "and I'm white"

[@bronzkhrome4024]

Dude, just shut the fuckup that's your white guilt talking to. data the N word does not mean ship these days and it should not

[@eloso4309]

Bronz Khrome calm yo nipples

[@kzukiodenthechad7205]

If the N word don't mean shit... Go to any random ass hood, walk up to any random ass black guy in his 20's to 30's and try to say that shit non challantly and I bet you, if your tone of skin is white or you look white you walking out of that situation is definitely not how you think it's gonna go

[@DewbiDewbiDoo]

...still white

[@cardiaccoder9622]

Bruh, the beat and hook ain’t as important as the message

[@nonlmao]

They are if you dig deeper, the beat has a sample from Nina Simone - Four Women, a powerful song from a powerful person that correlates directly with the song. The hook... well, you watched the video

[@GenXDesigns]

@@nonlmao you the first I’ve seen online to point this out and it adds to the message and texture of this beat, hook & message.

[@jonwifebeaterjones6389]

@@nonlmao true i heard that but the son doesn't know that he just likes how it sounds and likes the flow thats iit

[@jacobmcmahon6071]

@@nonlmao i doubt the son knows that, its more so the dad has to ask if he gets it like 3 different time

[@byHexted]

Yes it is lmao a message in hip hop without a good song or beat is pretty much pointless. It’s how you convey it into a hip hop song that translates to people. Music shouldn’t be graded on how potent it’s political message is yeah that’s something to be considered and it’s part of the song, but you’re acting like the beat and hook aren’t worth acknowledging which is pretty disrespectful to No ID and Jay, every piece of the song and music video was specifically used to paint this picture, if your favorite part of the song is the message that’s fine but acting like it’s universally the most important thing just isn’t true. Illmatic has plenty of topical thought provoking shit, but you don’t hear people saying it’s the best rap album ever bc of the messaging, it’s the production and writing coming together. If you think messaging is the driving force behind good music then it doesn’t even seem like you should like hip hop more then any other genre. You could listen to the wall and read the lyrics along with it and get a long deep experience full of messages

[@cheo313]

its crazy that YOUR biggest reaction is to the LEAST important bar throughout this whole song. And pops looking at you because you completely missed the point. you just hearing, u not listening.

[@alanbelcher6568]

He isn't a dumbass he just has more growing and evolving to do . We all go through the human experience differently..

[@cedricscheu8167]

which bar did he react to

[@willjoyce5013]

He actually reacted to a fine one, putting pics on social media holding up money doesn't make you wealthy

[@liammilne2242]

Felix Gonzales that second part you said wasn’t what it was about. At least to me I thought it was trying to say you can’t be more than a N**** unless you stop calling yourself and your peers that. Because people get hung up on it and if you still calling each other that then you still gonna get racism! If the word no longer is said and holds no meaning then you aren’t gonna have any problems from it. So once people move past it then the world can move on from such a time where racism was awful. His dad got that part too

[@mungy27]

@@liammilne2242 no it wasn't he clearly criticized that idea when he mentioned OJ saying "I'm not black I'm OJ" and then proceeds to go on saying "light N, dark N.......still N" doesn't matter how rich you are you're still just a N to someone somewhere

[@rjwhite4424]

Your dad the kinda dude to sit in the park schooling "youngbloods" in chess

[@donda8021]

They the best type of OGs💯

[@TheBaBaTV]

While telling his whole life story adding many golden lessons to the mix, they really are the best inspiring OGs in society !

[@lavellmg]

You can get a house for $1 in Detroit he is not LYING 😂

[@crazyhiphopp]

Fuck Detroit left that shithole ages ago

[@obbpeytonchiraq8028]

Left The south side of chi just show up to some piles of rubble and a motherfuckin hot dog joint

[@lavellmg]

King revolution As a Detroit Native , I know it’s horrible but I can’t say fuck the city. The City of Detroit made me who I am. & It did the same for you. Never forget that 💯

[@gordonstevens29]

Agree, but the property taxes are absolutely more, so it's not a great deal as it seems though

[@presidentoneday6634]

🙈🙈🙈😂😂😂👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@aztech101la]

bro stop challenging ur father... How you gonna learn if you think you know more... the grey in his beard is wisdom.

[@spambamkeija634]

Aztech 101 getting a challenge can make both people wiser.

[@aztech101la]

D Franklin34 listening and shutting up can make you wiser... number 1 rule in life... knowing when to shut up.

[@nahighost8969]

Not everyone who is older is wiser. I don't agree with the dad, the son just isn't articulate enough to voice his opinion.

[@spambamkeija634]

Aztech 101 but it always depends. People can learn things from one another. you probably didn't get my point of view. there is a time for everything, but i am correcting op on how a debate/challenge can enlighten both opposing people.

[@aztech101la]

Nahi Ghost what do you disagree with?

[@pupcakemc506]

Your dad wasn’t wrong about the $1 homes That’s a lot of likes lol

[@codygriffin299]

Exactly! He wasn’t wrong cuz they’re MORE EXPENSIVE than $12. He was wrong cuz you can find homes for WAY LESS than $12. All about that commerce, development and taxes.

[@SKREFI]

@@codygriffin299 Wait what, can you give me an article or something? Is this still a thing? I don't understand it. Like, ok, I am from the EU. We have ghettos too. But even the worse neighborhood, here in Romania, some well known internationally as very dangerous, the real estate is very cheap ofc, maybe even 5 times lower than some random appartament few miles away. But $12? I need some details lol.

[@Masheen]

@@SKREFI The houses in that price range are all completely destroyed.

[@johnpiers2786]

@@SKREFI The reason of selling those kinds of home is not how much you can buy it for,but rather how much you are willing to invest in it.I think one of the criterias needed to be met is you must have enough cash or plan to put foward.

[@jorgemontemayor4857]

I think in like Italy they rent houses for a dollar and you have like a month or two to fix it up and if you do you get to keep it I think basically it’s a way to fix up neighborhoods

[@charliebudler454]

Had to come right to this vid and hear his wisdom once again. Damn what a legend, RIP OG

[@enessahin5715]

his dad is a one wise man

[@snlspot]

Your dad was right about the houses in Detroit. There are some available for as little as $1

[@titusfaust9181]

There are a vey few houses and they are literally called penny house. 1 cent

[@alanamoss8676]

Does Jay Z buy, or build, any places of residence for young black males? To give them a "leg up" in life?

[@anneromelie7103]

Scoopy Mane damn i want to go to detroit now

[@ajantsmith6139]

If a house costs less than 1k Jay Z doesn't need to be buying it for poor black people, especially when those poor black people pride themselves on buying Jordan's and the latest iPhone.ß

[@jamelgarcia1936]

Pop pp

[@ethanahoia8619]

Knowledge speaks, but wisdoms listens. -Jimi Hendrix

[@bayarea510]

Christopher Walken - Deep

[@Pirahnahead313]

Nick Wright's Dad wow. That's Christopher F*ckin Walken!

[@skullservant8486]

Christopher Walken -Albert Einstein

[@garryjoseph5837]

knowledge speaks..but the wise listen..Knowledge is information..wisdom is application.

[@ethanahoia8619]

Garry Joseph Righteo

[@josenarvaez3973]

This has always been my favorite video from y’all. I come back to visit it a lot. I’m so sorry to hear bout yo pops. Just from this video I can tell he was a wise, funny, and a loving person. And your best friend. Much love and hope you and your family are doing well.

[@MM-et5kz]

You need to listen to your dad man. One of the lucky young men around to have a man teach you some of these things. Value it and respect him

[@Hotpink51]

also, even when dads are around and loving, they don't last forever man... same goes for moms. good influences are so rare and they don't stick around forever.

[@Niom_Music]

Your dad should be a public speaker!

[@dinokadribasic9192]

Niom Facts

[@amirtaj4323]

Your dad really wasn't off there are legit homes that are on sale for $10 to 20 dollars.

[@videoclips4271]

10$ per day

[@RABONA01]

Yes you can buy a house for $6-10 Dollars.

[@Hextiaa]

RaZer False.

[@Luke-hk5vx]

@@videoclips4271 no $10-$20 they want to start neighborhoods

[@samsonmcgloughlin]

I heard on the radio one house in Detroit was for sale for only $1

[@IAmSourD]

Growing up watching these videos was a blessing. Really brings back the memories... Thank you for the videos Nick. Dad is a legend

[@GRAVEIFICATION]

Eye Opening. Your dad has all the answers.

[@joshuaf1519]

Cheprens Grave not trying to argue, just interested in what was eye opening about what his dad said in this video?

[@ItsKomical]

i saw this music videos meaning as we need to evolve as black people and take back our hoods instead of dying in them. his dad kinda gave me a different perspective which also works with what jayz was trying to convey, i wish the son let him keep talking instead of cutting him off to give his own opinion

[@jmbrown811]

Cheprens Grave His dad has experience and logic, not necessarily all the answers.

[@GRAVEIFICATION]

Exactly. i like hearing both sides of issues

[@jamieflanagan4110]

HE DOESN'T HAVE THE ANSWERS SWAY

[@rjsway78]

Listening to your dad talk makes me miss my dad even more. Your Pops is full of wisdom and knowledge, please don’t take it for granted because one day he will be gone.

[@killerx2100]

Your dad is so smart! He has so much wisdom.

[@alex-yl9ms]

Cant Identify Stop being emotional. That’s not what his dad was saying. Stop generalizing.

[@jjec41]

Im sorry but his explanation If basic economics was not good?

[@rtbmub1855]

Chris Patrick 2020

[@Ardhamon5000]

Buckethead Dad really had wisdom. RIP

[@forestrodriguez124]

Get yo dad some new headphones

[@forestrodriguez124]

Phillip Smith I believe everything in the video, but i means his dad is such a good person I think he deserves some good new headphones. Not being disrepspectful or anything

[@madhaze4082]

Phillip Smith #staywoke stfu😂😂😂😂😂

[@Elusive25]

JoeysWorldTour Bush he probably wants to rock the old ones

[@supremegod1418]

JoeysWorldTour Bush maybe he waiting to sell it when it has value

[@ProdiJayTrades]

Mike John I'm dead!!

[@drughead69]

Dumbo is a neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn D.U.M.B.O its a term for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass which was at one time rundown cheap property now it's worth alot more and luxurious he's saying he was dumb like disney's character "Dumbo" for passing on that investment years ago its a double entendre Yall on the (gram) holding money to your ear, theres a (disconnect), we dont (call) that money over here, another double entendre "gram"/ instagram could also be a reference to telephone inventor (Alexander "Graham" Bell) too which could be another play on the word "Gram/Graham" regarding the "money phone" gesture that Jay is rapping about which could be a triple entendre Jay has great wordplay 💯🔥

[@teehoops6819]

Daddy Longlegz true

[@Quran112083]

I kept telling ppl that holding money to ur ear bar was a triple entendre

[@briannaarreola7094]

Daddy Longlegz I

[@impactaspect545]

Same with bedstuy and Crown Heights

[@corneliuspalahniuk345]

Daddy Longlegz I think he's saying how much your phone cost

[@fah232]

You don't see the n word negative because you're from a different generation that that word is almost a term of endearment to your friends and your dad is from a time when it was said it was used in a derogative way towards black people.

[@fah232]

E. P. You are so right.

[@aidenritchie9895]

yea but if you were to call someone a faggot, meaning it in a derogatory way or not, it is still offensive. You can not change the context of a word and say it has a different meaning.

[@thelastpillowbender2078]

Clinton Outten Go back to E.P.'s argument, if you guys feel we can use that word then don't act ignorant when these white folks use it, cause they can say they using it as a term of endearment for us

[@nackbaxster1369]

I think if you're causing your brother (or in this case your dad and his generation) pain through the use of a word you view as innocent, it should be enough to make you stop saying it! It may not be a big deal to a lot of people, but it's a very big deal to many others. I'm white so I've never had to deal with being called that, but I do feel pain for others when they are called it even in the non-chalant "hey man" kind of way. If it's a big deal to my black brothers then it's a big deal to me. Romans 14:13-23

[@edwarde8703]

I think it can be used as a term of endearment amongst black people, a way of reclaiming it, demeaning its original connotations but again it still does carry the weight of hatred for a lot of people also. And I don't think it probably will as an issue resolve itself. There's definitely as a black teenager, contexts and times where I've used it and it doesn't feel right or it does carry that negative weight and other times where I haven't felt that. I think it's unlikely that there will be a resolution of this as an issue, I think across generations and upbringings there needs to be an understanding to why people in those demographics feel that its use is appropriate or inappropriate

[@GunsNRosses1]

Your father has a lot to say, amazes me that you’re as old as you are and it seems like you’ve barely scratched the surface of his philosophy.

[@jmcharly24]

Daaamm I think Jay Z should watch this reaction cause this is exactly how he wants people to think watching this video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 S/O to your Dad.

[@NicolasRodriguez-iu5ii]

yeh, he should also ally to his dad to beat the crap out of this guy. If I ever interupt or say "hold up" to my dad that way, he would hit me so hard in the face that i would be sticking a toothbrush up my ass to brush my teeth for the rest of my life

[@DavvyDarko]

@@NicolasRodriguez-iu5ii Your dads abusive and aggressive

[@6hosted]

@@NicolasRodriguez-iu5ii u need help

[@megabithero]

Us young people don't really see the power of the word because we're so far removed from it and protected from it in a sense. Listen to your father because he's heard it and seen it. Being younger and in a more nuanced generation, we could hear and see the same things and not even know what's actually going on until it's too late.

[@Soosss]

His dad is wise as hell. He understands exactly what Jay z was going for on one listen

[@mobe1kanobe]

Lorde Darius speak for yourself. you the type to let non black people call you nigga

[@1GOBIRDS1]

Honestly I actually think he didn't understand what Jay Z whas talking about. Jay Z was saying no matter how much you change or try to separate yourself from the culture your still a nigga. Like in the song its says "OJ like I'm not black, I'm OJ

[@jimihendrixz6040]

Lorde Darius "Us". Speak for yourself, you don't represent us.

[@zephyr7552]

All I know is that the word has no power over me and never will, but if you treat something as simple as a word like it life and death than it has all the power in the world and that's the real shame.

[@ienobik4414]

The message here is about financial Independence. Delayed gratification, building wealth. Saving and Investing for the future.

[@philatio1744]

His dad was pretty on point

[@genevabrown5037]

Not only financial independence but racial equality in the black community because were always a competition with each other hence the course

[@Borganov20]

Race is a social construct

[@jorgeenchilada]

I mean... nah. it's about black folks being freed from slavery and "freed" from racism. but that shit still exists. to most white people black people are still just the N word.

[@prince_anoruo]

OJ

[@rayanalfadel5911]

Rest In Peace. As soon as I heard the news I immediately came back to this video. My condolences, may he rest in eternal peace.

[@calebv8194]

Everyone is trashing on the son in the comments, I just think he can't find the right words. But the dad and son both make good points based on their own perspectives of the world.

[@mightyraccoon7155]

Philip mcgrath Well said.

[@litboy6917]

America has forgotten that people can have opinions, and his opinion isn't that bad

[@takerfan4ever]

Personally.. I understand Nick. The N word doesn't phase me.

[@ch3rrikiss]

@Philip mcgrath yep, from black people it's a sign of deep seated self hatred... You find those that operate using that word have major colourism issues that further damage our communities

[@web1521]

@Philip mcgrath I really didn’t get the son point, I greet my friends as other family with (nigga) but if a white person comes up to me in say “wassup my nigga” I’m gonna be offended.

[@leocandia6747]

The dad should have a channel just him talking because he is very wise and I don't know about everyone else but I want to hear what he says

[@outlaw2096]

Leo Candia word, the son should just do behind the scenes, editing,sound,seeing what's hot to talk about, etc. And let his pops go of, I could listen to him for hours

[@leocandia6747]

I can listen to him for hours too

[@robertmc3400]

Leo Candia it only works because they are both there. let's keep it real. Most people will not tune in to see an older dude talk alone. need the contrasting opinion.

[@hacker-7214]

the one thing that pisses me off about this video, is that the son keeps interrupting and never let him speak \. ahhhhhhh

[@derrickyates8681]

💯💯💯

[@1999_reborn]

2 years later and I finally understand what his dad was talking about.

[@paulbrown9009]

Maybe 4 years later

[@Grannyrat1]

ChrisBenoitDidNuffinWrong Shut up. Your comment was so unnecessary.

[@reubenthomas.s4904]

47 4 EVER !! His pops woke

[@gothicLEMONZ]

for real!!!

[@carlward6374]

All about generational wealth homie

[@fablez]

RIP Pops, probably the 4th time I've watched this. Your father was such an intelligent man, thank you for giving him this platform to spread his wisdom.

[@stillth3sameg735]

"Even when I was wrong I got my point across" -Biggie Old head spittin the truth, treasure and listen to your pop's words for as long as you can - that generational wisdom can change your game forever

[@AmonRa_Stringer]

LITTLE WALT that when someone is wrong the point they wanna make will get ther in translation he was wrong in life but niggas knew why he did his stuff rip

[@kalala1327]

Your Dad comes from the generation who know the real weight of the "N" word, where it may have been aggressively shot at from different corners of society. The original annotation of the term is all that comes to mind to people like your father. People of his generation would have never wanted their children to be labled with the"N" word. The "N" word is not definitive of African American culture. They've fought so hard to break from it. Young black folk or anyone really using the word lightly only perpetuates the pain of a tough history.

[@EliteSniperTV]

Lala Anae changing the word by using it until it means nothing takes the power away though. I think the worst thing is for that word to be taken seriously.

[@Henos200]

Thank you so much for your comment. But you need to understand we don't need to label our children with the word either. Society has conformed us to label ourselves without knowing it. Nick's Dad is right in saying that we need to cut ourselves from that conformation in order to strive. And no it is not ok to be called the "N" word by people outside the black community.

[@jovannybates3756]

Huh...listen...dont tell us how we should act as a race ok? You realize he was raised from the civil rights era meaning everyone hated that word which is why Rosa Parks for example was very skeptical on Tupac

[@doctorj5009]

Lala Anae never forget Emmett till

[@safwanhussaini3381]

In my irrelevant opinion I agree with EliteSniperTV. I think we see a generational gap in this video and quite frankly it is the next generation who makes tomorrow. I understand that Nick's dad comes from an era that gives the word great weight and meaning but very few people, if anyone, from the newer generations has the same kind of connection and relationship with the word as previous generations. Our generation never had to go through what Nick's dad's generation and generations before had to go through. For this reason I don't think the word will ever have the same bearing and weight on society as a whole as it did in history.

[@jbangz]

Damn, your dad is fucking amazing. I envy you having such a wise person at your side.

[@izzytm7414]

RIP Dad, this video alone taught me a lot. Will forever have love for y’all ❤️

[@JW98YT]

your dad is a very wise and respectable man

[@thenurdist7983]

Your dad need his own channel or podcast. I will watch AND support FAITHFULLY! Please lets me know when that happens!!!

[@MsEliteForever]

The Nurdist Me too. lol.

[@realtalk3154]

young nigga needs to get a job

[@Alex-hw4qm]

This dad is very wise

[@chromer05]

RIP pops. This was the first video I saw. You have wisdom young folks need to hear. Much love your family.

[@st1nkylulu]

We learn as we live. The son is very lucky to have an amazing father to educate him and guide him.

[@DNGx3]

Listen to your Dad, man. You can get so much further in life if you just be quiet and listen. Your Dad is more experienced and has a broader view than you. Let him explain life to you. He has more experience being right AND wrong.

[@r9ffy711]

I didn't see him arguing tho

[@thevault1120]

He can pass his money to you and you accept it but u don't want to take it his wisdom.. be quiet and listen

[@jhonzalchichon8561]

Well he's still young. His father could have been the same way at his age. although some words do change their meaning through time and not just in English, but for that word to truthly change without evoking its history it will take a lot of time and social changes that might not happened in any near future. In fact originally it only meant black in latin, as in just the color itself with no direct relation to slavery or anything racist. I agree with his dad on stop using I belive it's better to just get rid of it to wait to see if some day its present meaning(s) is forgotten, unfortunately numerous efforts had been put to change or preserve words in societies around different languages, but history just proves people can't control languages thus words. it's only through social interaction that word gain or change meaning. case in point, nowdays no one uses the word gay to mean joyful, and who says that word to whom and when, changes it's meaning.

[@rapidhehx8298]

DNG3 bruh u think hes only with his dad in these videos?

[@jazon1407]

Creativity

[@johndeneau7667]

He was saying the entire video they need to change the narrative to move past the word and this kid is not understanding what his dad is not getting it, normalizing it is not changing the narrative.

[@leviyoung4066]

John deneau yea people need to get over the shit it pisses me off

[@itsjohnnyr8560]

3:25 What a beautiful and eloquent way to put it. A wise man indeed. You have my deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family. He’s wisdom personified

[@ericguido9940]

“From my generation” bruh he don’t speak for the generation, he needs listen to his dad and not be disrespectful and interrupt him

[@NicolasRodriguez-iu5ii]

If I speak to my dad like that, probably he would hit me so hard in the face that I would have to stick a toothbrush up my ass to brush my teeth for the rest of my life.

[@missb8652]

True. He doesn't speak for me either😅

[@ace4097]

I wish I wasn’t in this generation because of the son

[@EliteHoopster2018]

If you think this was disrespectful then you were raised in a mentally abusive household where your parent ruled wit dominance like i was. Good parents should have active conversations where both sides are listened to and respected

[@_Michael_.]

@@NicolasRodriguez-iu5ii LMAO

[@tophercuadra3817]

“EGGGGGACTLY” Protect your Pops with all your heart man

[@joelo7135]

Jay-Z using the n word with the “a” ending but with the meaning of the “er” ending. So in short.. I agree with the father. Why not bury that word as a whole and call people by their actual names..

[@asog7694]

white?

[@compilations756]

@@asog7694 what?

[@neroya7163]

@@asog7694 he’s saying that when people greet each other with the n word they should call them by their name

[@Hieroph4nt]

@@asog7694 what

[@strange4107]

I don't agree. We already tried this saying "oh white people can't say the word" and look what's happened. Like that stopped anything and the people who don't say it are more inclined not to for fear of getting canceled instead of because it's racist or wrong. A big part of the appeal of saying the word is its exclusivity. Take away the exclusivity, change the narrative, kill the power of the word

[@nakobaev]

This video popped up out of nowhere on my feed, I'm glad it did. I remember watching your videos 6 years ago and just enjoying the purity of your channel and the positive good vibes coming from it. Sadly I rushed way too quick to look at the comment section for some "nostalgia comments" but what I found was unpleasant instead. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Life a beautiful thing. Cherish those moments you had. Life quickly comes and goes, you have to make the most of it. You surely seem like you had great time with your father. Always be grateful at the end of the day. Nothing is promised. Take care.

[@landendrake1696]

Pops always spitting the knowledge I come back to this video often.

[@xpproductions5134]

Landen Drake same this is my 5 time watching it

[@parkwaydrivebeast18]

Im white, and your dad is the realest dude ever! every video ive watched its him im here for. so respectful and full of knowledge and good vibes. keep up the good work!

[@starskiiguy1489]

Why the pretense of race? Man is just a good dad passing down some real knowledge.

[@klippklar314]

Why would you say you're white? No one should be excusing their own skin colors, as long as we try our best to see things from each other's perspectives.

[@hornychungus1469]

Ok

[@Magsndlovu]

Nah bro it’s not just a cartoon! That lady playing on the piano is Eunice Waymon, professionally known as Nina Simone... do your research. Sending love from South Africa🇿🇦❤️

[@isaksidenius7059]

several of the people in the cartoon represent actual historical persons or events, its like a history lesson and a message to stop hiding behind a word and change the culture so that the younger generation of afro Americans spend their money smarter. Doing so will enable their kids to have what they did not...

[@kinsale186]

isak sidenius but at the same time we can’t say that black people have a responsibility to at this day and age have the same wealth// generational wealth when white people had a whole 400 year head start// the n word is colloquial and hurts less when black ppl say sense “we’re all still niggas”

[@isaksidenius7059]

@@kinsale186 by no means, but it would not hurt the next generation if more young people of my own generation (in their 20's) spend their money smarter especially if you are gaining a lot of money quickly. If we are being very specific we all orginate from Africa but I agree that white Europeans for example (which I am a part of) have been developing our society for many hundreds of years before any afro Americans could gain any form of wealth. I mean in that sense you could also say that Europe, Asia etc. had a headstart as we have had civilizations for 2000 years before anything happened in the US.

[@trulyjj7528]

Give us are land back

[@Gobackto4chan]

jaboticaba ಠ You don’t have a responsibility to be better than anybody except who you were yesterday. I can’t speak for you but I didn’t come from a wealthy family and I can’t die until a wealthy family comes from me.

[@BlackAndWhiteish]

I'm so sad you're father passed. He's a wise man. We need more people like him .

[@Tanuce]

If I ever interrupted my dad or told him to hol up I’m finna get beat😂

[@saifullahfarooq2570]

SHIZZLE 25 did you not read what he literally said

[@archaeamagic334]

Micheal fkn saaaame

[@supbitchass9908]

Well that sucks u need to have respect for each other and be able to have a polite argument

[@alxiiii]

Sup bitch ASS it was a joke... chill

[@Punngaming]

Your dad should have his own podcast

[@justcomments1239]

punn gaming Haha but just him, or at least he has the option to mute his son lol

[@brokenenigmax5501]

Big facts

[@LakerFan]

what his dad is saying basically, is your ancestors fought good and hard for this word to be abolished. and here you go using it as slang and what you call your home boys. 1900s blacks would be ashamed at what is considered acceptable today

[@HungryQueens]

True. And in addition; If you don't want people to use that word to categorize you... Using (a version of) that word amongst eachother doesn't seem to be the way forward...

[@sengv1987]

thats what im talking about. in order to get respect one must respect one self. theres billions of words out there and they choose to call each other the N word? SMH...ni**as

[@HungryQueens]

@ Rebecca Coates: That quote is out of Mean Girls (2004)

[@lilpassword3001]

Nigga shut your old ass up

[@paconot]

Yes but that was a misguided but necessary endeavor. Once we leveled the playing it was clear how we needed to proceed.

[@appleseeds04]

Such a wise man. Coming back to hear his words again. Love y'all both

[@ericmiller9331]

Legend

[@jordanquersher6659]

I’m surprised no one brought up the fact that the background song is called four women by Nina Simone. The song was centered around four different women of color who have gone through their own varying types of oppression due to the varying colors of their skin, their names and their heritages. It was a truly powerful song and if you haven’t listened to it by it’s lonesome I highly recommend you listen to it. That shit sent chills down my spine

[@khxliakhxlia3605]

Thank you, I didnt know that, seems interesting

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

It’s called a sample but besides that powerful ass song

[@RWNAHLEJ]

Why is it that people would rather listen to someone else’s parent then their own

[@mlgaming3401]

Nahlej&Wiz can’t talk to mines I can’t even get a word out before being judged

[@DemonicTutor666]

I don't have parents.

[@samuelbottger972]

because not everyone has good parents

[@iSummonedTay]

Exactly my dad touches on the same issues and facts

[@julissaortega7952]

ML GAMING period

[@izzo8522]

Dad is spitting straight up facts💯

[@nxsmoon8498]

My absolute favorite Buckethead Nation video. Your dad was so wise. He will be remembered by all of us. Rest In Peace.

[@N-nine]

not by me

[@tegx5997]

@@N-nine are you loved

[@rspeak5768]

Your dad is actually right. There are tons of destroyed houses in Detroit that are on sale for $1. But you have to pay to tear the rest of the house down.

[@rspeak5768]

www.businessinsider.com/detroit-houses-for-1-dollar-2012-2 That's from 2012, but the houses are probably still on sale.

[@KLK1171]

NYC's lower east side used to sell buildings for $1 as long as you can fix it up and get the squatters out in the 70's

[@swagman830]

Those dollar house are full of gangs

[@notjoshkelly7036]

Naji Lacey Then clean em out.

[@creswellformey7654]

Yep. I learned that years ago when Billy Dee Williams said it in MAHOGANY.

[@danieleuceda]

He regrets buying the v12, a car, when he could’ve put that money to better use such as a 2 mil building that’s worth 15 min now

[@restinpeacekobe987]

25

[@moh4651]

Dad: saying facts and teaching his son Son: lol ok but the beat though