Yelawolf on struggling with sobriety, being mentored by Eminem | Highly Questionable

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[@DCWhitbeck]

yela is the man. he walks around here in nashville like he isnt a super star. he is the realest down to earth dude you will ever meet. was great to see him and meet gim a few times and even have a drink with him. he is the best

[@Justbecause7777]

Lucky man

[@RuddySports]

That was heavy heavy heavy ... This guy just put his life on this show. The honestly should never be bashed , very few human beings can be honest with themselves.

[@casualsweater]

3 years ago comment... but that ish you just wrote right there was hella real - hit my soul.

[@yureion]

lmao at Dan's face when Yela say sobriety sucks.

[@GRAVED1GGER44]

At least Yela kept it real. I am a recovering alcoholic/addict and he hit the nail on the head. Sobriety does suck.

[@hihello6353]

I like yelawolf. But saying sobriety sucks is kinda retarded in my opinion.

[@damotheman4196]

@@hihello6353 I more think he's sayin it sucks for him..you cant say it's stupid its how he feels..it really does suck (for some people)

[@hihello6353]

RDT 205 dont speak if you dont know shit pls man. You dont know what i have been through. So you are saying you was drinking beacuse you feldt that being sober sucks? You didnt drink beacuse you had a addiction? I mean that is what you are saying lol.

[@evanbiter5969]

Lol does it really? I certainly disagree with that and have explored that path. It doesnt matter what substance. When you have a consistent flow and a comfortable life. Drugs are boring. It's easy to take that path and it's weak to think being numb is better than feeling.

[@FlexMarzipan]

@@hihello6353 he has a song called sobriety sucks

[@specsdabeast2948]

At least he admits that's he's an alcoholic and not a role model. Gotta respect his honesty with that.

[@specsdabeast2948]

***** That's kind of different from what I've said.

[@jaynicolemortel1647]

Well said

[@jaynicolemortel1647]

👍👏

[@Nomis2779]

***** Killing people and being an alcoholic aren't even close to being the same thing. Where do you people come up with this shit?

[@AO-LetsGo-]

Nomis2779 exactly. Camparisons done by idiots are so extreme.

[@factchecker3733]

I love how Yela is so honest with himself and his situations! Takes a real person to be like that!

[@ColonelFlickage]

these guys are terrible at interviewing people its always so uncomfortable, i died when he said he felt like he was in a walt disney movie lol

[@MCcLc23]

They’re also condescending asf. They’re facial expressions killed me, especially the guy on the left in the beginning. And when Yelawolf talked about drinking 😂they’re acting like they’re goody goods. Idk why tf they even had him on the show besides to boost their ratings

[@bobbybutler9602]

Caught this live. I laughed when they asked him about the MGK beef. He was like "seriously" lmao

[@bobbybutler9602]

stashem89 They rap better than black ppl these days

[@stashem89]

BrandonWalsh9 your probably a white boy from canada or some distant american suburb or some shit so that explains it. hip-hop just reached you people

[@BrandonWalsh9]

stashem89 Lmfao, I literally live hiphop everyday bro. It's been my life for more than half my time on this planet. If you're gunna speak on hiphop know your shit man. I'm from Toronto in CANADA. We've been apart of the scene since at LEAST '89 with K Cut and Sir Scratch from Main Source, fresh wes, dream warriors, saukrates. Cmon, get the fuck out of here you poser.

[@BrandonWalsh9]

Cole Dietrich He don't even know what he means. Dude just dumb.

[@Ahmari223]

+bobby butler LMAOOO

[@hollowman3227]

Most honest and real answers in a interview I've ever heard 👌

[@OzzyVRrealone]

I like everything about this Interview. Realness. I like the caring older brother mentality of the interviewers, Yela's answers. The vibe. Everything.

[@4000Wiggins]

This is so awkward. Why is Yelawolf on this show!? How did this happen?

[@kennye3011]

Guess u dont watch this show

[@daltonhurst5852]

That’s no shit lol

[@jonathandavis8522]

your life is awkward

[@googlesucks478]

Yela: Shares something personal and deep. Interviewer: When was the last time your parents beat you? Yela: pauses, then shares. Interviewer: well why did she do that?

[@LeOubreJr]

Ask shady/interscope lol

[@Gsteele4321]

He's dressed like The Undertaker in the 90s.

[@paularodriguezsanchez5518]

One of all the reasons why I love Yelawolf, he is so honest. Love you x

[@jakejonesy9275]

🤣 u do know he said he went to rehab for weed he said on shade 45🤣 now booze? If it’s real...where’s all his stuff before he blew up.. I’m on to him

[@bstoneaudio]

I thumbs downed it because of the interviewers. I'm a huge fan of Yela, both his music and what he represents. Slumerican. Having said that, being a sober alcoholic myself, I really do hope the best for Yela and that he takes better care of himself. I think he had a lot more to offer the world than even he realizes. I'm rooting for him.

[@henrygridlock9071]

there facial expressions never change thru the whole interview pretty funny

[@BigSteve34]

Except when he said sobriety sucks 😂

[@BOOSTEDDESIGNSWRX]

"...Really?, next question.." "I feel like Im in a walt disney movie..."

[@Jhavoc7]

Love story is rap album of the year in my opinion.

[@GHOST-im3xh]

I just love Yelawolf he's a legend!

[@jflyification]

This was the funniest interview I’ve seen in a long time! Lol so awkward! 😂

[@chaoselemental6759]

😆 Been sober for a couple years now, and he's right, it does suck!...but my life is less f'd 😛

[@JasonShady]

Yelawolf is a genius and an amazing rapper, also a great guy in general, I met him when he first got signed to Shady Records. On this interview it is pretty awkward I can't lie but I mean the people from ESPN didn't make it interesting in anyway. They ask him very simple questions like what are you expecting as an answer? I felt like they didn't even have a plan before interviewing him and just went head first. When you ask someone about their addiction and how its bad and they should stop, obviously it won't be that kind of interview with laughter and happiness but I feel like Yela didn't want to open up too much to these guys and they just kept asking simple questions without even thinking in a way. Yela is awesome and a great rapper, y'all should listen to Love Story

[@pdigi3179]

TheRealJasonShady LMAO@ "Yelawolf is a genius"

[@yoitscaptain]

The word genius is thrown around so freely these days

[@rjgraddy11]

TheRealJasonShady literally never heard of the guy until this interview. and these guys have funny ass interviews and ask shit like this all the time. what makes him so special?

[@gincollum40]

Amen

[@gincollum40]

rj graddy please go listen to lovestory..get on the slum level before commenting anymore shit u dont understand.

[@GetShorty29]

Damn, I was cringing the entire interview. It's unfortunate that LeBatard and Bomani Jones were interviewing him, as they hardly ever do any research on whoever they interview and create awkward moments all the time because of their terrible questions. Why not ask about the actual MUSIC he creates? They are the absolute worst on ESPN, and as a result, this will undoubtedly damage his reputation in a myriad of ways. I was once close with Yelawolf. He lived in my backyard studio in Marietta for over a year and played keys for him back in his Arena Rap days. I have always looked up to him as a musician and still do, but to be honest with you, the guy lacks true loyalty and compassion for others after he can no longer benefit from them. I know this personally... Having said that, as a naive teenager, I wanted to be like him because he is admittedly very charismatic and infectious when you get to know him... and I also wanted to hang with him drink for drink. Thats when I began to drink heavily and before I knew it, I was also a functioning alcoholic, and I still struggle with it every single day. It's a serious issue and am very empathetic for others who also struggle with addiction. Look, he is definitely not a role model, but hell, atleast he admits it. I still wish him the best though because after all... as LBJ would say... who am I to hold a grudge?

[@voteZDLR]

***** I don't see him as being a badass at all, I think more than anything else he's trying to make up for Radioactive by being as "artistic" as he possibly can. Like, F.A.S.T Ride and songs like that, rocking the logger beard and looking like, borderline homeless. Laying it on a bit too thick for most heads. He even said it himself that Radioactive was literally jam-packed with song after song that could've been used on the radio. It was garbage, he knew it. I think that being his debut was the biggest thing that hurt his career. His affiliation with Eminem wasn't even enough to save him from something like that.

[@HieChEdits]

So cringy. They obviously have no respect for Yela's art. Love Story is one of the greatest albums EVER. Deffinately a contender for AOTY next to To Pimp a Butterfly.

[@vnation9138]

My life to the core with my mother. I raised her at a young age and raised my brothers and sisters. I was the oldest of 5.

[@Kevin-hc7km]

i love how the interviewers don't even give him an out when he says he loves being an alcoholic, and then the interview is tied to "What was your childhood like?" and "Say more about being the adult regarding taking care of mother when you were 10". I appreciate Yelawolf's honesty, 'cause that's where he was at. It felt like seeds towards change were planted from this interview.

[@sesquipedalianstan]

This made me cringe bad.... plus why couldn't they address issues that matter? Skip the MGK beef and ask him about the album? Love Story is fucking brilliant!

[@That_Slow_F22]

***** those guys really don't have respect for yela shit was bad.

[@nickbeeson4929]

Stanly Manly To be fair, they are a sports show, not a music show. If you're looking to hear in depth info on his music you should look at other interviews.

[@sesquipedalianstan]

Nick Beeson IMO they shouldn't interview him if not equipped for it. They interview heaps of rappers!

[@alexbballboy]

Stanly Manly Trunk music was brilliant, radioactive was great, and love story was shit

[@sesquipedalianstan]

alexbballboy opinion

[@Anninukichild]

I met yelawolf a couple times in Oklahoma. Super nice and humble

[@markmorris2465]

Yelawolf keeping it 100. Respect from the BullCity

[@adrianhuitron8772]

Poor yelawolf I feel him on so many levels

[@RuddySports]

Did they cut some stuff out from the original vid? This is so honest & real.... I've watched it a few times & it's so raw.

[@mikesmith5355]

I watch this show everyday.Lebatard is off the hook funny.

[@adammelvinbaby]

Yelawolf just won my best person award

[@harrytaylormusicproductions]

I feel him , coming off weed is hard for me

[@animatetoronto]

You can do it! I'm a week and a half into getting off it myself. Self-assigned goals are some of the hardest to stick to, with the consequences not always very obvious. But I'm trying to get a handle on it because... I want to show myself that I have discipline and that I can still achieve what I want to in life. I don't want to get older and have regret later in life, that I didn't reach my potential and achieve what I think I could. I think one thing that's helped me this time around is saying that "I'm off weed" rather than "I quit weed" (thinking "forever" would be heavier mentally). Some things are just better moderation. Once I've been off for 5-12 weeks, I may revisit it, but there'd be a big difference between smoking multiple joints a day, every day as a habit, versus having a joint or two per week on the weekend. Good luck! ❤

[@MudShadow]

Love Story is a good album. Everyone should buy it.

[@lukemiller118]

Yelawolf is one of the greatest rappers out there 🙌 💯

[@AlexColberg]

The interviewers don't know how to handle someone who's super-chill.

[@kushyjay4127]

Yelawolf's a really chill dude

[@RuddySports]

Btw he is a role model ... For those who carry that disease & those that are scared to be honest

[@lacylaney6524]

Your straight face while they laugh is the best😂

[@leonardduke6791]

This guy is a great human being!!!Its your life yelawolf

[@scrapermagazine]

keep doing your thing, yela! we support you!

[@bigal5921]

Yelawolf just gained a fan

[@2010balancingact]

I respect him saying ONLY I CAN CONTROL MY DRINKING. It is different for everyone.

[@angieglover159]

He handled this gracefully lol

[@BleeKMedia]

Yela is as good at interviewing as he is at rapping.

[@muffycrosswire]

BleeK beats ....is that good or bad?

[@TheGaara802]

bsb bad, he did a terrible job

[@Brocky1213]

BleeK beats even though the interviewers were the ones asking the stupidest questions...lol.

[@dylanboothe2992]

* being interviewed

[@TheGaara802]

***** Exactly, if he really cared about the artist, he would rather have him be healthy to produce even better music. I think Areosmith wisely said "Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll, Take out the drugs part there is a lot more room for the other two"

[@jasonberry9201]

Love wolf’s attitude here , he’s like screw yall

[@AmberColliton]

DOLL, SO PROUD OF YOU BEING YOU!!!

[@emilyhays3940]

me too on the alcohol thing. only an alcoholic can really help another alcohol.your honest about it, that is so important.

[@AslInson]

"I'm not an alcoholic, I'm a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings. Drunks go to parties."-

[@sohard2sea872]

when youre talking to someone that is this honest, be kind

[@1q3er5]

yelawolf is such a G - love his music - one of a kind

[@HardcoreBro579]

The MGK "beef" was soooo long ago. Pathetic of them to even bring that up.

[@MisterNatMan]

this aged very well

[@whiteshadow6373]

How long ago¿

[@kaylab4725]

ah come on, at the time of the interview it was really old lol the comment is 4 years old

[@travisperrine4657]

I felt like that was me sitting behind those glasses man, i feel like I can honestly say that I love yelawolf like a brother. Although. We’ve never met we’ve been through a lot of very similar situations, and his music is just the best too

[@kristacapstin]

I love all of his answers! He's staying true to himself and he dont give af about what anybody thinks about it. He's being 100% raw and real! I love him, he's wo cute!!! I would love to know get to know him!

[@Brainfreeze551]

I don’t know what the big deal is. Quitting alcohol is easy...I’ve done it 14 times.

[@LeighPogue]

Yelawolf, you’re better than I am cuz I’d have flipped ‘me off, cussed me out and stomped the ear piece. Kudos to you my friend

[@Jmarsfan28]

Yelawolf best musician out there right now

[@rowendivine9299]

none of this is awkward hes just being real, its no surprise if youve heard literally any of his music

[@donlawson935]

That interview wad funny man.

[@hazourdous]

I love when they make rappers look dumb as hell on this show lol.

[@pex3]

how did they make him look dumb as hell?

[@josebenavides1850]

Hamsa they asked him some awkward questions that most people would probably get upset over and he took it in stride. I thought it was refreshing to see someone honest about their problems

[@kuunami]

Hamsa I disagree. Getting emotional and storming off camera like a lot of people would have done would look dumb not being honest like he did.

[@scottsmith9002]

Hamsa nice muslim name. Bet your dad has bombed the pentagon.

[@MrRpres0088]

They are the ones that look dumb as hell along with yourself. Give yourself a round of applause buddy!!

[@KingstonHawke]

You can tell Le Batard had no idea who Yela was and just googled him the day before. There were so many better questions that they could've asked. I really wanted to hear if he changed his mind about his support of the Confederate flag now that it's being debated so publicly. With him having black kids and a black fiance, he's in a really unique position.

[@scottclark5752]

Thats why i like yela, work as we go be truth. Nothing is easy keep pace.

[@SilverCali11]

CLOWNS interviewing Yelawolf. Props to Wolf.

[@ginahoffsteder2181]

Love Yelawolf ❤️❤️🔥

[@leopoldomorales7466]

yellawolf is real af, period

[@stayreal120]

You're one amazing person keep strong baby day by day ever day you clean is a bonus lam praying for you

[@hummatruck6701]

The Bible says stay sober minded and vigilant because our adversary the devil roams around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour and to stay sober for the sake of your prayers ❤ Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and he's coming back soon whoever confesses with their tongue that Jesus is Lord and believes in their heart the father raised him from the dead shall be saved and you must be baptized and always repent and live your life righteous the way God wants you to live ❤

[@stayreal120]

@hummatruck6701 yes very true 👍 👌

[@angieglover159]

I love this man

[@terryspalding3765]

im not into sober life either lol i love yelawolf

[@NFLJimmy90]

Same. Let us drink

[@jakel9196]

When Yelawolf was talking, I was fixated on the interviewers blinking for some reason.

[@OfficialStudio_11]

Papi always fucking it up😂

[@vnation9138]

Sobriety does suck. I can't cope with reality.

[@MatthewBall1]

Thats terrible interviewing...embarrassing for ESPN and its associates

[@devilsadvocate9215]

Interviewer : "yelawolf what can u tell me about your beef with mgk " Me: "yelawolf where do u buy your hats"

[@rap-cw3np]

For the record, Yelawolf and Kid Rock are completely different from one another (like comparing apples and oranges). I love Yela and can't stand Kid Rock. Also, being from the south does not mean that someone is inbred or uneducated. Take your comments some place else haters. I recently saw him in concert and it was the best concert I have ever seen.

[@renajohnson9804]

who is machine gun kelly?

[@ForeverHypnotized]

This interview was so awkward toward the end. You could feel the vibe switch up. Yela didn’t want to be there.

[@hummatruck6701]

The Bible says stay sober minded and vigilant because our adversary the devil roams around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour and to stay sober for the sake of your prayers ❤ Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and he's coming back soon whoever confesses with their tongue that Jesus is Lord and believes in their heart the father raised him from the dead shall be saved and you must be baptized and always repent and live your life righteous the way God wants you to live ❤

[@dannybrown7028]

before yelawolf even said that walt disney movie line....i was literally thinking these chuckleheads are like stupid ass old school fucking cartoon characters...well played yela

[@nicosantucci6852]

Cuz sobriety sucks..greatest quote yet

[@crazyhorses9356]

Thats somethin yelawolf and im juzt a kid and i know u are not a rolemodle but i love ur songs and i hav watched everyone of ur muzic videos and they are awesome and thats not something for them to do so u go ahead and say somethin like get the hell out of my personal life but that was awesome Good job Yelawolf cheer for him!!!

[@vsixxx3x486]

"Sobriety sucks.." lmao! TELLUM!!!!!

[@jsicc95to01gone]

awesome straight up real dude there

[@donlawson935]

Yu know what yelawolf is my favorite rapper and I dont drink smoke or even have tattoos, but I still can tell yelawolf is a real dude, just like I am threw what i do. But i use to drink and smoke but I just flat quit because it messed with my skateboarding and rapping skills. But for yelawolf just do what yu do.

[@tommybones93]

4:28 Music should be your escape.

[@treykashflow6183]

Music can definitely be an escape but I don't know if you're an artist yourself but writing songs can bring you back to those dark places and bring back those emotions so it's not necessarily directly or entirely positive therapy music is a larger psychological phenomenon

[@nicolegeorge377]

@@treykashflow6183 Wow. You are so right. Great analyzing

[@StoicManYT]

Yelawolf I don't care what these idiots say..I still love you man

[@mattsinclair7094]

ask a real question about the tour or the album... Yela is as real as it gets right now. Keep doin your thing #slumerican

[@stayreal120]

Your so amazing so proud of you you should be so proud of yourself you so honest wouldn't change a thing about you baby l never judge you at all your my saviour and mine forever 👏 🥰 ❤

[@hummatruck6701]

The Bible says stay sober minded and vigilant because our adversary the devil roams around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour and to stay sober for the sake of your prayers ❤ Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and he's coming back soon whoever confesses with their tongue that Jesus is Lord and believes in their heart the father raised him from the dead shall be saved and you must be baptized and always repent and live your life righteous the way God wants you to live ❤

[@thelankytank]

this show is so crazy man lol

[@moniquefurman7502]

This one was a tough one to watch...

[@hummatruck6701]

The Bible says stay sober minded and vigilant because our adversary the devil roams around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour and to stay sober for the sake of your prayers ❤ Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and he's coming back soon whoever confesses with their tongue that Jesus is Lord and believes in their heart the father raised him from the dead shall be saved and you must be baptized and always repent and live your life righteous the way God wants you to live ❤❤

[@Relentless97]

My Box Chevy My Box Chevy Lets go get you all cleaned up & ride around all day..🎶

[@IsaacRodgers]

Still can't believe the seahawks didn't run the ball.........

[@devilsadvocate9215]

Love yelawolf but i gotta deisagree I struggled with alcohol over the years but being sober doesn't suck gotta stay in love with your sober self it is the real you after all

[@kylesummers9332]

To each is own

[@nationalblackaccord494]

This Dude Is Real

[@JKDVIPER]

4:32 Hi.. Son-Tsi from Boston home of the Boston Red Sox and plenty of drinkers. Me included. I was an alcoholic. I still am. 10 years sober off liquor. I don’t think weed is a drug that hurts people. But.. we all struggle YELLAWOLF. I’m trying to impress upon you how you should have HOPE. Because, if I can catch a serious case n go to prison. Be addicted to liquor n have no hope. And now.. years later I’m doing my dream. ❤trust me you can do it. Feel confident that you will. Don’t identify with liquor. It isn’t a part of you it’s just IN YOU. Get it out. ❤

[@adriandashmusic]

Yelawolf is still my fav white rapper after Eminem

[@MegaBricktv]

Most awkward / uncomfortable interview I’ve ever seen

[@DustinBMCraig]

They didn't get the "Sobriety Sucks" reference. He has a song called that

[@DemianKnight]

This white dude in the middle like “TF...”

[@YevetteVollick]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥 Absolutely Love This Man n His Music

[@H4RD5T0N3]

PEOPLE WHO FEEL AKWARD WATCHING THIS HAVEN'T LIVED THROUGH IT. SOBRIETY IS A CHOICE BEFORE ANYTHIN.

[@GabrielleMEEHAN-or3st]

Good on you Yelawolf you make me laugh u are just straight up cool❤u bro.