How Oakland Shaped Marshawn Lynch Into 'Beast Mode' | E:60 | ESPN Archive

(2013) In an exclusive E:60 interview, Marshawn Lynch discusses his tough upbringing in the violent streets of Oakland, California and his journey into the NFL.
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[@garyfeng1015]

Marshawn lynch, real af. Dude is just one genuine person.

[@allwheeler]

That is the most intelligent answer I’ve ever heard about being a “thug “ He will always be one of my favorites.

[@petroffma]

And also very honest and self-aware.

[@royfinnel]

His response to being called a thug was "Spot on!!!" Well said!

[@daddysschoolbus314]

WoW.......never judge a man until you hear him speak. Then decide if you'd walk a mile in his shoes. Proud of your accomplishments BEAST MODE!!!!!

[@Pats308]

From a Pats fan, I love Marshawn. This man is as real as can be and he know his roots.

[@JuanLopez-qq5gd]

lynch is one of the realist people💯👌

[@Easybro482]

DatCoach MemeGod what he meant is that he is one of the most truthful person

[@damienholland9244]

@@Easybro482 your boy tekashi just got arrested on some serious charges.

[@bubbasernie5762]

Ayoo Skies Down to Earth, transparent, level-headed, aware.

[@charro028]

Bubbas Ernie exactly! Thank you for clarifying for these ppl!

[@kens570]

Realest*

[@bxnkilla9680]

The hood breeds athletes

[@slayproductionsslay8876]

Jordan Harrison 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@JeremiahCarter]

Billy the Bandwagon stfu dumb bitch

[@JeremiahCarter]

Billy the Bandwagon kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6m1ZoCpoJqZgtU really nigga

[@outlaw3258]

Jeremiah Carter brah ill admit u good but dont be talking like that online coaches see that ass inmature and coaches look for skilled mature players and they also check your grades keep it up but keep that in mind to

[@outlaw3258]

*as lol not ass 😂

[@izzo28]

Marshawn Lynch has an epic background, humble lifestyle, extreme brand of play, and a unique media presentation. He is open with his battles, and that makes him more endearing to me. More public figures should pattern after him.

[@bellahoward2748]

Well said

[@jacksonsmith9795]

now this sunday, he starts for the seahaws once again.

[@jacobscott4548]

💀💀

[@tomskeez1504]

Jackson Smith would be legendary if Hawks won the SB lol

[@5thtodasev]

LETS FUCCING GO

[@kassandar]

Yes! Welcome back Beast Mode!

[@4153joe]

On a wild card playoff game nonetheless

[@RoRo-hw3um]

This man is the NFL version of AI

[@kellysaha3936]

Rohin Singh couldn't agree more

[@Joseph-tv9ik]

except he has a ring

[@DonVDaArtist]

CornRow Kenny not really, Cuz he won a championship with a good team....AI MADE it to a championship with a sorry team

[@andreluck4874]

CornRow Kenny no Michael vick is

[@larry557]

Vick is ai, Lynch is Westbrook

[@pedromartinez865]

The only ones who would label someone a thug or trash are the ones who never lived that life

[@smithnwesson990]

Are you saying there aint thugs?

[@dfjr1990]

Billy the Bandwagon IQ is a result of community consciousness. Blacks have a community of disadvantaged consciousness... Scarcity mentality. But 10x worse because of American trauma programming done to blacks

[@Exuberant12]

SmithN' Wesson lol I doubt that bro. You can't stand blacks like that you mind as well fly yourself to mars bro because nobody is going anywhere anytime soon...have a good one ✊

[@Exuberant12]

Billy the Bandwagon prove it

[@Exuberant12]

Billy the Bandwagon lmfao man shut the fuck up lmao prove that shit where your stats at bro ?

[@dkoppyus63]

He gave us some great memories here in Seattle, I am happy for him, I will still cheer for him even as a Raider. A great running back that actually puts his mouth where his money is. I will still watch the replays of beast-quake and hope to see him end up his career how he wants on his terms. Just remember we still love you in Seattle.

[@derricktalbert6554]

well guess what

[@sirsnappz5307]

I been watching him since his dreds was 👂 length... I'm proud of him! Oakland is a tough place but anything and anyone that makes it out is always the best at what the do....from the rappers to the athletes... I'm from Indiana but I just love the bay they slang and they folks!

[@jimbobby1162]

How he explains himself being perceived as a thug..... Is beautiful. This guy is very intelligent.

[@mastermind0981]

I love Marshawn, but, a smart person would had made one mistake, owned up to it and don't repeat two more times.

[@jqday4567]

@@mastermind0981 we humans we not going to make just one mistake and never make another. Idc who you are mistakes are human he was young. Obviously he grew up with time

[@mastermind0981]

@@jqday4567 I am watching Marshawn play right now against San Francisco, don't even watch football ever since the kneeling incidents. But, glad he is all grown up. But, if ever he makes a mistake don't come up with, oh I grew up in the hood. We need to say it was my fault, apologize and do better. Lots of people grew up under difficult circumstances, but, didn't go on to make mistakes. That's all. Happy new year.

[@jqday4567]

@@mastermind0981 obviously you never grew up in his situation so I can see why you would say that but trust me not everyone come from difficult up bringings I wish they made a machine so you could experience life from someone's else situation. But happy new years

[@MacThaGoat]

Ulvia shut up. You obviously don’t get it so don’t try an explain it.

[@bigberk3325]

When he cursed and he was sorry

[@InvestBetter.]

Bad job referencing this special run multiple times but not showing it. That's weak. You showed his other runs, why not his best?

[@davidmazzini783]

Agree

[@izzo28]

Joel Matta Amen, Yaddaemean bruh bruh. #YayArea

[@Nautilus1972]

copyright.

[@jamesjimmy2148]

I jus loved his answer about him being thugg 💯🤘

[@adriannorberto8626]

You can take a man out of Oakland but u will never take Oakland out of a man

[@ratfoot]

Thankful to see the man suit up one last time, will always be my favorite player

[@andrewcramer7214]

as a life long, die hard seahawks fan, i love what that man did for my team and i respect the shit out of the man he is and what he does for his community. I am happy for him to be back home and getting to rap up his powerful career where it all started. BEAST MODE!!! One of a kind man right there.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

🚫

[@hammerhead5234]

Mistakes are supposed to build character. Learn from them. You're good Bro.

[@awisemanoncesaidawisemanon6705]

I love how he broke down that run with his life struggles, at the end "TOUCH DOWN", well said my brother, well said.........100 SALUTE

[@marpar3971]

to all you seattle fans , he always had the oakland in him . the BAY runs through his blood

[@aaronrayk]

Hawaiian Flip no doubt. I'm a Seattle fan but all love if he goes to Oakland...

[@marpar3971]

u mean L.V ! that buky larson looking owner is a d bag fa reals !

[@dominickfletcher3627]

Mar Par all honest bruh oak town don't take under as the bay if you really know bout that

[@dro5674]

Oakland is considered part of the bay idk where u from but obviously not from the bay

[@beckylynn3259]

Amen !!!!

[@moeanaya3113]

As an NFL fan i love the fact he is coming back to the game he was always one of my favorite personalities. He reminded me of T.O and Ocho Cinco just people who were absolute animals in the game and did not care what anybody had to say. As a Chargers fan...... i'm dead on the inside.

[@thesaucyx6147]

But we got playoff hopes now

[@trevalentine4009]

@4:25 Marshawn: "Oh my God, if my linemen wasn't so good! Oh my God, I don't know what to do." BEAST MODE his whole career has always be regarded as the ultimate TEAM player. There's footage on footage to back it up too when he's been Mic'd up. RESPECT!

[@The-Dom]

"where you think you learned to be so untrusting?" Have you met humans? I dont think a lot of folks understand how privileged they are to walk around in safety. But it makes you naive.

[@savagetaestheticknight221]

This might be my fav story in sports right now tbh. Like if he possibly came back. Marshawn is just awesome and everyone loves him.

[@savagetaestheticknight221]

//// Um...yeah me for me personally. I respect LeBron's impact though.

[@erickbombela1632]

Jimmy butlers story?

[@LSTJR05]

savage t Aesthetic Knight he'd back.

[@ericwalker8775]

Marshawn Lynch is a great example of what a real man is. I have nothing but mad love and respect for this young man. He is an inspiration. Mistakes. Everyone makes them. Not everyone learns from them and turns things around to the positive. Marshawn has done that and more. What a wise old owl he is. This is a real man. Period.

[@laloo07]

2:40 his reaction when he swore it was funny😂

[@Chris-yq3kp]

He seems like such a solid dude even when I've seen him make appearances on Conan O'Brien or other stuff like that, he just seems like a funny, down to earth guy and would be a blast to chill with...big props to this man.

[@jgreico11]

Thank you for posting this clip, Please never delete it off KZbin.

[@peteng13]

This guy deserves so much respect

[@beoz658]

You are an inspiration to all the young kids in the inner cities you survived and made it. Respect to you and your mother . As a fan of football you are fun to watch Beast Mode you are the real deal.

[@jzmusizz-4057]

Prayers for him to be the best person he can be. Be blessed brotha.❤🙏💪

[@ceciliawalters1788]

I love the love you can feel when his mom talked about him. And that his coach knew him. I also like how awnrey he appears to be. I just wanted to thank you for being that great.

[@ronaldwilliams3593]

I wish nothing but the best for this man I hope he continues his success and it reach out to those in need God bless you

[@fobbitoperator3620]

I absolutely cannot imagine what it's like being a little kid living in the horrendous projects, not eating every day, & having to wear the same clothes every day for a week. That he was able to graduate high school with no police record, all of his limbs, & put his mind body & soul into being the best HS football player he could be, then to achieve even greater feats at Cal, says a LOT about a man! Hopefully he has enough Jesus in his heart to finish his life safely, enjoyably, & charitably. I've never met Marshawn, but I believe him to be good people!

[@nymphkutta2627]

I like your understanding. But remember,there's over half of the world 🌎 that has no common sense or understanding outside of their own understanding.

[@creed2616]

THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN

[@katiebuket1083]

Will always be my favorite player. One day he rented out the water park I lifeguarded at so that a bunch of kids from Oakland could have a chance to get out of the city and enjoy some summer fun. He knew most of the kids by name and you could really tell he cared for and loved them.

[@AmirAbdullah]

I relate to Mashawn on so many levels. Even tho I’m a Charger fan I still like watching him play.

[@austinp9803]

For you folks who never had a dad or he was not around for you. I feel bad. My dad was married to my mom for 63 years before he passed . He was a great man and a great father.. I wish Marshawn could have had a father like mine.

[@DeadlyBeast205]

Your past doesn’t define you. Look at Kevin Hart. He grew up without a father and he’s one of the most successful comedians in the world

[@OscarHernandez-uu9qb]

No one cares about your father lmao

[@JSmedic1]

None of what you said has any value. You were just stroking your own ego at someone else's expense. Evidently, your father didn't teach you humility.

[@tzachiposner2637]

Y’all tell us about the run that defined “BEAST MODE” without even showing it, great job ESPN

[@busymom9997]

It was good to hear him talk and tell us about himself because sometimes all we know is what we 👀 but I do believe in knowing a person before judging them

[@The-Dom]

"i would like to see some of the mistakes they would make", such a good answer. most of us would go off the rails.

[@RobertLoeder]

I sure did on just 20k that I made fishing in Alaska. It took me 5 years to break out of that fishing, party loop!

[@cafesmitty]

Love this dude. I love his bluntness.

[@omahajoe5421]

his reaction to snow is hilarious

[@michaelking4578]

Marshawn Lynch is awesome.

[@philossophusi.1067]

6:25 what a calm and honest answer, no masquerade or showing off, shuts up all the pampered people thinking they are something better, much respect for that guy

[@barney151]

He said we "being short changed by watching the video", well imagine how ripped I feel looking at photos lol 8:40

[@grandtheftauto5100]

that's. a big ass coach

[@DennisAllums]

why you looking at his ass. You should be looking at him.

[@amandamilo3454]

Talk about morbidly obese!

[@999a0s]

how somebody even get like that man 😭 unc built like a bounce house

[@jakewalmsley9894]

There should be a four part doc on this man. Incredible person and an incredible person.

[@cbgbrad5804]

Best doc I ever seen

[@starwarsfanforlife]

I hope Marshawn can reach new heights now that he is in the Silver and Black. I am sure it means more to him to be playing for his home town and we are really happy to have him.

[@zeyvon0199]

thats it, im moving to west side Chicago

[@jamestatum7265]

Wow really speak from the heart like it should be spoken, for the world to known and most of all for life of what it is!

[@theuglytruth4303]

All I can say is I understand and their is so many people that if giving a chance would be as great as this man !!💯

[@TheHammer43x]

Come to where you belong Beast mode, Oakland!

[@joshuacheng5439]

Now, he belongs to Las Vegas...

[@feliciawidemon4207]

Welcome back to Oakland beast mode 🏈🏈🏈

[@kastrofamily6012]

dont you mean las vegas...lol

[@elpapirin9240]

Juan Castro not going to LV for 2 more years. ponte las pilas and get it right

[@jacobfogle350]

Bailey Webb noooooo he deserves to stay in retirement he did well in Seattle

[@davidcore8295]

6:45 the chuckle of a man who learned first hand.......How this world is truly ran!!

[@aoa3163]

david Core so true!

[@MindBat]

Marshawn is God gifted with speed, strength, and resilience, honed to perfection through hard work and dedication. May he stay on the humble path and have many successes in Oakland with the Raiders. I'm grateful to be alive to witness his true talent.

[@floordoctor]

So good to have you back EAST BAY Playa. OAKLAND stand up! Gonna be a fun couple of years!

[@fredheimuli5913]

2:13 Narrator had me thinkn Marshawn lookd just like his Pops

[@xvsj5833]

The harder the life lessons, the smarter and harder the individual 🚒

[@ceciliawalters1788]

Cake land now that’s brilliant. Thank you for all the amazing you have accomplished for all.

[@memphotan]

Love this brotha. I can relate.

[@thekidfrankie9]

I WOKE UP IN BEASTMODE

[@blazex_2238]

Ben Frank you have no idea how wrong that looks. just look at it

[@haileyscomment8474]

Shout out my nigga lil boosie

[@harrisonkilpatrick4572]

U are so 2015

[@Antoeknee.713]

with my girl thats beauty and the beast thoo

[@timothybrown8424]

Niners fan, but I will always respect Lynch for being himself and staying grounded.

[@lawrenceschultz5819]

Just a real dude that gives back!!

[@mikeforJesus]

Oakland is love... I glad that I’m from Oakland

[@r.pres.4121]

Michael Zegu Is Oakland all that bad or is it only certain neighborhoods that are rough and rundown.

[@jaimonhilliard8647]

When u make a custom running back, Lynch is the outcome

[@amosculbreth5308]

Much love Lynch 💚💙

[@ceciliawalters8708]

I love this guy.

[@Ronnie25Jackson]

Beast mode i salute him, gives back to his community & he made the struggle look good.... He bounced back from all that growing up as a child....... Now look at him......... Can't be stopped BEAST MODE.........

[@davidmazzini783]

I was born in East Oakland,it's a beautiful place.The issue that's plaguing certain parts of Oakland is that there aren't any recreational programs for the youth and not enough positive male role models,the youth wants fast easy money but that only leads to death or time in the penitentiary ,Knowledge is power and education is the key tons of young men in women that are as smart and as talented as they come unfortunately most get caught in a vicious cycle ,products of their environment and unless you've lived it you don't know it,so pray that things change because the youth deserve it.

[@Zach-qo7mz]

David Mazzini I wouldn’t say beautiful I feel like north oakland and parts are beautiful but what you said is very true and only a couple come out on top and those are the ones that work hard in school and never give up.

[@Marijuana870]

From west oakland acorn projects, use to have knocks and sell that yatta but met some great people who turnt my life around through turf dancing. Today you barely see turf dancing, if only turf dance came back active it would prob lower crime rates. I remember going city to city sac to Frisco, Vallejo, rich, and new York to battle or watch the battles. Turf dancing have tooken teens and adults out of the street and put them in a batter path through out northern cali.

[@r.pres.4121]

Oakland like any large city has its good and its bad. Name me a big major city that doesnt have any rough, rundown slums.

[@RAIDERTONY323]

who else is here cause of the lynch to oakland trade?

[@davila3918]

ayyyye

[@Yvp13]

D Avila you gayyyye

[@Valans03]

It wasn't a trade

[@ameniasinaivogo6015]

RAIDERTONY 323 I

[@gavenbrittian7046]

It wasn't a trade he retired and then came out of retirement to play for the Oakland raiders

[@Dwtfuw4life]

May the most high continue to bless you

[@MILEHIGHPAIN]

3:40 PERFECT ANSWER!!

[@imawakeareyou7082]

I'm not a Raiders fan but if my Eagles don't win the Superbowl i hope that the Raiders do. Knowing that they're moving and for Lynch to unretire to help them win a Superbowl will be a story for the ages especially after they didn't give him the ball and forced him to retire. He loves his city man !!

[@dxpressedsoulz]

This dude 27? he looks like a buff 21 savage with braids

[@outsidechambaz]

Dxpressed Soulz LOL

[@daveschettler1285]

Marshawn, poet, dancer. philosopher, counselor, philanthropist, athlete... comic. such deep places you can call home. You'll always have a home in Seattle. Stop on by and dance the warrior dance with us this next super bowl.

[@alablksnakelonghalfpintowh4038]

ML aka "beast mode" thanks man. You a diamond out the salvage yard, yet you showed kids "hard work is the key" from oak-town to NY. International playa real OG.

[@oxxymc_takesdubs983]

the real question is.....will the Raiders run the ball on the 1

[@760rydah5]

The Answer to that is NO, since they didnt do it against the Chargers and Derek Carr threw a INT in the endzone that was ultimately the nail in the coffin for that game

[@twentyafterfour3671]

& the cowboys game

[@jacobmiles8617]

2*

[@joeimanolmelchor]

He's humble not a very common trait among football players

[@MocoritosinMex]

Much respect!!!!!!

[@christinetrawick520]

Love This Mann

[@Vixmahfied]

I bet 99% of these seahawks fans didn't know he was drafted to the bills and not the seahawks

[@CJ-mn8pd]

Vixmah I'm pretty sure everyone knew that dumbass I'm a Seahawks fan and I have been for 11 years. You know before they were a bandwagon team

[@user-ie2qv1zt1n]

Vixmah Haha so funny dumbass

[@gosubtomynewaccountdrippin9532]

Vixmah I did I'm a Seahawks fan

[@gutierrezivan447]

Vixmah most people know that 😒

[@sagewolf5692]

Vixmah right hella ppl don't know that...BTW imma seahawk fan

[@lidefsomar5291]

he was the hardest to TACKLE... thats what nfl players said!!!

[@kingjohnjuly]

I much respect for this guy

[@ricoterrentino]

How can u not love this guy

[@thelegendarysupersaiyanbro9556]

Watching this before he comes back to the Seahawks 😐

[@jacobmiles8617]

Sweet Andrew same

[@jalenc233]

wow he's back now

[@lancegrey4439]

I'm hear because I heard he is coming back

[@derricktalbert6554]

it will be a beast quake just from him running onto field... can't wait

[@ayo2411]

Idc what anyone says, this guy is a role model...much respect sir

[@doivs1979]

Wow powerful words ,”I guess you can say that run is symbolic of my life.”

[@patrickclark6261]

I could listen to Marshawn all day. He's got so much to say.

[@dajonhardy7491]

hope the raiders run the ball in Super bowl 52 against the cowboys

[@dajonhardy7491]

lol

[@legnv]

LiveLifeLitUp I doubt it'll be raiders and cowboys in sb 52 😂😂💀

[@Nnnnn636]

LiveLifeLitUp HAHHAHAHAHAHA LMAOO The cowboys are not going to the super bowl

[@NiimM420]

The Cowgirls couldn't even beat the Packers... There's no way their going to the super bowl

[@godhasjoinedtheserver2860]

Nick Timm Because Dak Prescott is not a legend like Arron Rodgers.

[@michaelbancroft8977]

Someone needs to change the batteries in their smoke detector.

[@manuelray9719]

great video

[@exclusiveron8706]

“Idk- idk how to go into beast mode”😂😂his face

[@pedromartinez865]

He's proof you dont need size to run hard!! You gotta have heart and a little chip on the shoulder

[@johnringolll4517]

Pedro Martinez hes big just not tall

[@khennagin]

I remember going to my dad's house and him leaving me in park so he could get high with his friends. I was around 5 or 7. This was gang infested park.

[@Josh-je4uw]

Wait what

[@RobertLoeder]

My dad was 4 hours late picking me up from the Seattle bus depot. I was about 7 and had a little red suitcase. It made me a much better Father!

[@MacThaGoat]

My father did 16yrs in prison. I remember the day we got raided I was 7 yrs old in 1999. I would never leave my children. Those rough an difficult situations should turn you into a better person/father. I remember everything like it was yesterday. Still remember the cop asking me an my older sister(8) “so where does your dad keep the trees an the snow.” I was raised in a cartel family. All my uncles on my dad side went to prison. Two of my uncles are never getting out an my dad was the last one to get out outta the rest of my uncles. Life was crazy in the 90s but I’m thankful I experienced that cause it made a way better man that I can ever imagine. Now my wife an kids are good an I’m making 20hr operating machines.

[@christianmarriott870]

@@MacThaGoat chin up brother, where did you grow up?

[@christianmarriott870]

@@MacThaGoat my father was killed in a home invasion. My father was part of the colombian , cuban cocaine drug war in the 1980's Miami cdime stteak.

[@JohnDoe-id1es]

Absolutely GREAT, insightful, mature answer he gave when asked about his opinion on people thinking he's a thug... Who can judge Now?

[@gosolobox]

Much love for Marshawn. Don't forget us up in the PNW. #12