Felicia "Snoop" Pearson: Michael K Williams Got Me My Role on 'The Wire' (Flashback)

In this VladTV flashback from 2016, Felicia "Snoop" Pearson spoke about how the late Michael K. Williams helped get her role on The Wire. She explained the casting process and how that opportunity took her away from the streets.

[@floridaman7]

She is like.. i wasn’t watching the wire, i was living it

[@tracygilbert5731]

The Wire kept it real, no other show touches it so far as authenticity.

[@Overthoughts]

🎯🎯🎯

[@melodyroop]

@@Overthoughts ii7iic7788x8888888u8iu888

[@TheNumbasign2]

The corner. It was before the wire. It takes place in Bmore just like the wire. It focuses more on the addicts than the cops.

[@0xvybzsoulRARE]

The corner was more raw.

[@TheNumbasign2]

@@0xvybzsoulRARE I first watched the corner in my early 20’s . I binge watched I want to say the whole bunch of episodes in one night , It was real to me. I watched a couple months ago on KZbin as an old man. It was too much for me. I had to turn that shit off. 😂 🤦‍♂️

[@IHMadeThis]

Can't imagine The Wire minus Snoop's role. That nail gun scene is iconic.

[@Shabazzatta]

Of all the iconic scenes it stands out! One of my favorite,all time tv villians!

[@WeezyJeffersonYo]

What was iconic about that scene? I just think it was the least relevant of her time on The Wire.

[@alexfizer]

@@WeezyJeffersonYo you clearly don’t under the wire then. Damn shame

[@alexfizer]

@@WeezyJeffersonYo please tell me you are trolling? It was a metaphor that everyone can learn it just has to pertain to their life. Snoop a hood killer to the bone but sat and listened to the hardware store worker and learned something because it was interesting to her and pertinent to her life in Baltimore. It was in direct correlation to the kids in the school system who are smart and can learn but only if it’s interesting to them and pertinent in their life. Look at how the kids mastered probability because it helped them play dice and gamble better. Get your shit together weezy

[@elipav484]

@IHMadeThis this here the lexus of comments

[@koose2fifty228]

Without the wire, there is no snowfall. Thanks Omar and Snoop

[@bodybldrmarcus]

Two of the greatest shows ever!

[@ANT1989]

Without The Corner there would be no Wire.

[@NT-or9wh]

Nah, Snowfall would’ve been made regardless. Its partially inspired by John Singleton’s life. He had enough clout to get his own project off the ground.

[@cassiusclay4087]

Snowfall is the REAL Freeway Ricky Ross Story not John Singletons, a legend solidified way before the Wire, please do your research before you speak..and I love the Wire to be clear

[@frederickhargro5153]

@@cassiusclay4087 I agree.He is trying to make a point about standing shoulders, however the Wire is a great piece fictional work, Snowfall is based on true life. So it could have been made regardless.

[@thugmonk9837]

She called Michael her guardian angel. She's probably going thru it right now. RIP Michael K Williams 🙏🏾

[@coolmacatrain9434]

Why? even after he gave her a break into acting she went back to dealing in fentanyl & heroin ...the very thing that killed him!

[@jaimeegrinage2580]

The Wire definitely should have won a couple of Emmys.

[@dondunham9287]

Award shows are great at sorting out the usual suspects, less great at recognizing Groundbreaking. The fourth season of the wire blew me away, like nothing ever has.

[@luisortiz-yn4me]

@@dondunham9287 that 4th season really hits home. Its eye opening but ppl dont wanna acknowledge truth especially when it's an ugly one

[@karenross1623]

They never received the credit awesome show

[@Hixican]

Emmys are a joke

[@pr-ji1ni]

The Wire has more quality in a single scene than all the Emmy winning shows put together.

[@MishaElRusito]

Michael K Williams death was so unexpected. The man is a legend, he been in all major tv shows of the 2000s. I just finished watching Boardwalk Empire a couple weeks ago, and now found out he passed... All day I feel sad, he was my favorite actor.

[@HimizwhoIbe]

🙏🏾

[@georgekappos7126]

he was amazing as chalky white. stephen graham was an amazing capone as well

[@vintagevga7547]

Fuck man... That is depressing as fuck!

[@LilHondaCivic808]

Me too I crashed my Civic when I found out 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@shottakush8404]

@@LilHondaCivic808 foo don’t you be calling the breakfast club

[@furiousstyles81]

She's official and been official! Nobody had to influence her or she didn't follow any trends.💯 she's been dope asf 👍🏽

[@Ricogrime]

I can definitely respect that in these times 💯

[@mistercrockett]

It’s dope that they used her real nickname n name as her character on the show

[@Dee_Nice89]

​@@mistercrockett She the dopest female ever 💯

[@learning5188]

How the heck does she look exactly the same as she did in The Wire? Great job!

[@KITALandTarot]

😆💯

[@caramelcutiewhitaker4703]

THAT GOOD BLACK DON'T CRACK

[@tatbas2670]

It's very clear she has Cherokee or Creole in her.

[@Jesse-pl6hy]

Black don’t crack..❤️👌🏼

[@zaytime4156]

Word that was 13 ,14 years after the Series that impressive

[@PHATTrocadopelus]

They yelling "Omar comin' yo!!" in heaven!!

[@ttkell3310]

TIGHHTTTTT

[@tombromham1693]

Indeed!

[@1Dub79]

Aight! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@CounterRacismNow]

😂😂😂

[@looyanihgstkingtrill5166]

A man got to have a code

[@realsuperchanchan]

She's is 41 and looks like she's a teen. Damn skin is beautiful

[@jerrywoodson1856]

Wow...I thought she was 25....But we know black don't crack

[@percyastronautstatus.8780]

SHE IS 41.???!!!???? U BULL SHITTING RIGHT ????!!!!!

[@abandonedtownexplorations8736]

This interviews a good 8 years old but still she does look younger then she is either way

[@awwsukisukinow5550]

*She's or She is 😌

[@KR-nm6wm]

I had NO idea she was that young!

[@dadmafia513]

That Baltimore accent is crazy, 'Just dewwwing what I dewww' LOL

[@ryandihneareaux9664]

Snewwp

[@kingbags8938]

@MyEinsamkeit™ you ignorant

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@MyEinsamkeit™ u slow. Learn the differences between slang, accents, and dialect.

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

Lmaoo

[@edwardglass1173]

That’s slang. No accent. Bmore & DC similar…heavy slang.

[@RiverFunsies]

Stephen King said that the character of Snoop was "perhaps the most terrifying female villain to ever appear in a television series."

[@michaeljennings8383]

Facts

[@christinajones7696]

They should hire for more acting jobs. She was excellent in that role. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😃😃😃

[@vincentbugalia3858]

She be for real.

[@reginayfavors]

I saw that interview where King said that about the character. I thought it was significant considering the characters King has created. Have a great one.

[@trinimarie9974]

@@christinajones7696 exactly

[@LeshaFBaby]

The Wire and The Corner had me hooked like no other shows..every once in a while I have to binge watch

[@hiddengem9888]

The corner was so underrated..ALOT of ppl haven’t seen it..crazy

[@jashanestone]

Those and Snowfall

[@LeshaFBaby]

@@jashanestone haven't seen snowfall yet but I heard its good

[@LeshaFBaby]

@@hiddengem9888 exactly

[@Boss3Nate]

@@jashanestone you seen the Wu Tang series?

[@Outlawtv76]

Damn that’s crazy they pulled her straight out the trenches & put her in a movie

[@jashanestone]

Not really. Plenty of stars been discovered just by sitting on their stoops. Rosario Dawson is one of them. 😉💯

[@aaronperkinsjr.4692]

@@jashanestone Felicia wasn't sitting on a stoop though. She was really in them streets selling drugs. So Felicia was in the trenches for real.

[@vaderthekittenchannel1979]

🙌🏾💵

[@angelicavassallo8793]

@@aaronperkinsjr.4692 yesss! Say that!! She wasn’t on no damn stoop. She was out there! That shit is not common at all. You don’t really hear that!

[@zaytime4156]

That why she did so good

[@CozumelTy]

She was iconic like Michael K! I love her role.

[@Tabby.cat2]

She IS iconic now!

[@SaleemAli-ke4ro]

I wanna see her get to work with Denzel. I hope all her dreams come true👍

[@Polo22546]

The way she pronounces her “o’s” and “u’s” is very distinctive. Also, Rest In Peace Michael K. Williams!

[@kishawolson7679]

LOL ...Baltimore accent....thats exactly how they talk....

[@troyrichardson8787]

@@kishawolson7679 I personally approve this message..

[@kishawolson7679]

@@troyrichardson8787 and im from Memphis...moved to Maryland in 06...I know Baltimore when I hear it...lol

[@troyrichardson8787]

@@kishawolson7679 lol I think everyone knows now 😅

[@newgenerationtechnology2930]

All Baltimore cats talk like that lol

[@southwestmotorcyclerider4644]

I truly believe this little lady has the talent to work with any star.

[@L8NYTESMOOVES]

Rest in paradise to MKW (Omar coming)...a dynamic person. He saw something in Felicia (Snoop) and said something (mind you, he didn't have to do that; speaks alot to the unique individual he was). I appreciate her gratitude. Anxious to see her in more roles. The Wire....hands down an epic piece of work.

[@vivianwada6292]

Omar always spoke about himself in the third person 🙄. "Omar don't like that."

[@terraaitken7815]

Youre Right

[@quitalove3011]

RIP Michael K Williams🙏🏾 Condolences to his family❤️💐

[@graciewilliams3896]

Omar Comin RIP

[@Ianmundo]

Street recognises street, MKW knew Felicia was more real as a person than any character they already had, an amazing discovery

[@claudiagarcia939]

RIP King. You graced us with your gift and thank you for teaching us humanity through your craft.

[@jashanestone]

As someone that met him personally several times? This is the ultimate truth. He's done a hell of a lot for my community here in Brooklyn. And he wasn't rich with money yet but with life itself. 🤲🤲🤲

[@kzakulenga5138]

I'd love to see her make an appearance in Power.

[@benbarson2810]

I think she caught a body

[@shanesmith906]

NYC and bmore...totally 2 different entities

[@mkrs01g]

@@shanesmith906 like people from one city never visit or move to other cities lol

[@AllEyezOnMeTMC]

Yes!!

[@trinimarie9974]

Yes

[@TheSportsandFilmFellowship]

Rest In Peace !! Didn’t know he was battling with drugs. Damn. Live life everyone and be great 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dyoung2739]

"Denzel,Will Smith,Taraji". Speak it into existence, Snoop ❤️. The universe is listening. She's right, her presence on screen is unmatched.

[@loan9mil103]

Snoop we love you you’re acting is electrifying big up

[@MotorcityBart]

The wire was such a good series it was up there with a sopranos it really was fantastic writers great acting

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

The wire way better than the Sopranos

[@draines9237]

@@user-by6yc8yl7v They were even IMO

[@giannirusso8406]

@@user-by6yc8yl7v cap asf boy 🧢

[@dammitdannie215]

The Sopranos bro? 😭😭 Doesn’t even compare to The Wire lol

[@crimsonsigma5531]

What I learned from The Wire and The Sopranos is that all mafia, gangs come in all shapes, sizes, and COLORS

[@j2b348]

"The Wire" my favorite tv series ever, close to my heart!!!!

[@jadariusgrampus2908]

no lie she would go crazy in power

[@jamespatterson6972]

Snoop, by far is one of the most iconic characters in television history.

[@jaylopez9212]

Her in power would be ELITE ON GOD

[@sumgi1537]

YEEUURRTT

[@rocthaice24]

Vlad with the quickness

[@uclemons]

Right. I knew it was coming

[@youngm9872]

😂😂😂 everytime yo

[@147money7]

Vlad ass got some for everything making money off old clicks white boy cold im so tired of Indiana dirty ass state man 😂😔

[@kamikazikid127]

This nigga be planning this shit

[@msezbreezy1]

Hearing her voice always makes me smile. Her voice is Bmore to a TEE!!! I’m from NY but all my fam lives in Bmore. Spent my whole life going to Bmore for the summer with my grandma and cousins. The reason I loved the wire because it really was Baltimore the good bad and ugly. Rip Michael!

[@CribNotes]

"Cause The Sopranos they was good, but we was better" That's right Felicia. The Sopranos was "Good Fellas meets The Simpsons" compared to The Wire - which was like a post-grad seminar on urban America. To this day, I'm still saying this to people who have never seen The Wire.

[@gootsycollins3046]

The wire & Oz will for ever be #1 in my books!!

[@allann5256]

"Post-grad seminar on urban America." Apt description.

[@Micolashcage1]

They’re different. The Sopranos was more of a black comedy mob-drama with sitcom-esque elements. While the wire was a political crime drama rooted in realism

[@jeffknudson9754]

The Sopranos was Gold as far as I’m concerned, but could also be a bit cartoonish at times, but The Wire was ALWAYS the real deal.

[@nolimitetj]

@@jeffknudson9754how cartoonish

[@djonenonly8381]

i chilled with Michael on a yatch event in nyc .... back in 2012 had a good 20min convo just chopping it up.... good dude

[@phoenix5758]

I'm here for EVERYTHING she does

[@anthonyhenry5928]

Rip Mike..she plays the hell out her role too! That accent tho!

[@WeezyJeffersonYo]

Literally all she did was play herself. It doesn't take a genius or even true Talent to do that, which is why you haven't seen her anywhere else.

[@butta1080]

First show i ever binged was The Wire. The Wire, Breaking Bad, and GOT best shows ever!

[@rollingking5441]

Check out a show called the corner

[@Doct0rEVille]

You are almost right. The wire, breaking bad and the sopranos

[@rollingking5441]

@@Doct0rEVille hell yea I finished the sopranos last month it was good as well can’t forget OZ

[@kimariokiji]

@butta1080, have you seen Better Call Saul? I thought is was going to be crap but it’s really good. It’s on Netflix right now.

[@spurs541]

Gomorrah. Thank me later

[@martiamatters8710]

This is such a real down to earth person no fake , no phony what you see is what you get. She’s not trying to impress a damn soul. I love her authenticity.

[@leonthomas636]

As a pure product of the streets, Michael K. Williams was the what you could be.....continued success !!!!

[@mrsinister8943]

Omar is one of the greatest characters ever written. What a fascinating character.

[@jashanestone]

Just think of all the things he was able to do with that character on screen? And as a black man?!? Unheard of and TABOO at that very moment. But it was a real secret within our community of a lot of black men coming out of prison and finding themselves to be gay or bisexual. Just not as open. Aka closeted. I remember the 90s and early 2000s in NYC ✅✅✅💯

[@Slimpickinsorl]

Beautiful in so many ways. Imma cherish the moment I get to watch snoop do an interview at 40/50+. Wish nothing but the best for Ms Pearson

[@datraucous3351]

One of my favorite characters that opening at the hardware store was classic!!!

[@jayrjrjayrjr822]

I absolutely love her story. First class stuff. And of course she is a huge star. She and Ruthless Chris Partlow stole the show

[@bullpolite3342]

Snoop knows they'll never be another show like theirs real people made that show Michael and her was my favorite. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@siberfangz555]

Was very shocked to hear about Michael. I was Born and raised in Bmore!! True to life The Wire accurately portrays the city. He was and is a Great actor!! Loved him in Hap and Leonard!!

[@sevenfights]

The Wire was and is not only a hood classic, it is a CLASSIC. Rip MKW

[@lcdavis6236]

From the first time I saw her I knew there was something special about her and that was a while back when she was in a rap competition her personality was just magnetic im very happy to see her being blessed 🙌

[@pianoarmond]

Felicia is still a nice looking person. Glad she turned her life around. RIP to Omar.

[@DavidJones-si8ig]

Her facial features are good looking. She's actually a Tad bite above average in looks.. therefore if she ever put on makeup like some of these girls do that really dont look as good as her without makeup on, im quite sure she would be gorgeous.

[@IsaiasMGPalafox]

Hopped on Twitter, & was just in shock. No other way to explain it. The great ones continue to b taken from this world far to early. R.I.P. Michael K. Williams. 🤲🏼🌹🕊🌹🤲🏼

[@dragonfather3689]

People don’t mention enough how incredibly hilarious he was on the tv show community

[@frederickanthony1965]

She ?

[@stevenashurst819]

Snoop is like those I grew up with. She speaks the truth from her life experience. Met Michael years ago and I'm saddened he left sooooo damn soon. His skills were legendary and is missed by all.... Damn......

[@br3ad420]

"Idk much about cards, but I think these .45s beat a full house. Aye yo banker cash me out. I like that ring you're wearing too, boy you got me confused with a man who repeats himself." RIP Omar, Chalky, Michael Williams. Addiction doesn't discriminate, and sometimes, it never goes away.

[@Cgm40]

Can’t forget “Red” from “Brooklyn’s Finest”

[@StephenASmithESPN]

Four Fives meaning 4 of a kind in poker which beards a full house, and also was same caliber gun he was holding a .45

[@OwlCapone8630]

Marlo didn't wanna give it up.

[@billybobobacious]

Incredibly charming and authentic...breath of fresh air, rooting for her to keep it together.

[@bernadettewhite8047]

Watching Black Market with Michael K. Williams. So powerful, painful, but yet so inspiring 💯🙌🏽❤️!! Felicia “Snoop” Pearson narrated so beautifully as a nod to the Black Community!!

[@dollbaby2696]

I love me some snoop! You go girl!!

[@bamaboi8935]

Next video Vlad is gonna be saying he was just about to interview Michael next week 🤣

[@joshdaley765]

Lmfaoooooo ayee chilllll bruhh Bless his soul but that’s funny lol

[@Supremmo]

We’ll call Vlad out on his BS

[@celestialnubian]

And yet here you are on his channel watching one of his many many exclusives.

[@bamaboi8935]

@@celestialnubian so!! bitch, I was just making q joke saying I know what he’s gonna say on his next video.

[@celestialnubian]

@@bamaboi8935 Sorry I hurt you. LOL.

[@jggraphx]

Wow! This was dope!!, And just like that I’m sucked back into the wire again!!!! 👏👏😎👍................. R.I.P Michael K Williams

[@Papi_Oso]

Until this day I still watch the Wire once a year. My favorite series ever

[@graymatters2]

Perfect cast. She's from the area which made it authentic. When 'keeping it real' works!!

[@Dave-nm8uf]

When he appeared on Law and Order, that was big time. Everybody come through Law and Order.

[@ADMAFIA210]

A lot of actors that was on Law and Order was either on The Wire or Oz

[@scottstyles2]

@@ADMAFIA210 The Wire, Oz, Sopranos, Law & Order: SVU shuffled around a lot of actors.

[@mg19cal]

That episode was fire 👍

[@niteporter]

Rest In Peace Michael K Williams. Loved him in `gone baby gone`. One of my favorite movies of all time (loved the book author is my favorite author of time)

[@takenoprisoners837]

I got so much Love for this Girl. She came out with a book about her life before the Wire and I'm not a reader, but I couldn't put that book down. Felicia Pearson she on some other shit. Her energy is amazing, anytime I watched the Wire when she came in, I couldn't look away. She's just so real, nomatter what she doesn't try to adapt, she is always who she is, regardless of what part she plays. Felicia I hope you read this, you stay killin it, and I have so much love and respect for you.

[@busywl69]

no joke, I would love to see her play a Lawyer or something in a tv show. Great actress!

[@datsapaddlin6449]

Sheesh…Vlad said close enough

[@DuncanUdaho67]

“Four hours? I think that’s long enough” 🤑 - Vlad

[@datsapaddlin6449]

@@DuncanUdaho67 Who do I know from the wire headass 🤔

[@amillionviews888]

wicked video man. i love it. she was good in the wire. i want to see more of her on tv. make it happen peoples.

[@ericgraham3344]

It Was the BEST! They Still Watch it here in 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@COMMANDO21B]

The Wire was original! Was in middle school when this aired

[@cuttinupthecarpet504]

RIP Chalky White . My favorite actor on Boardwalk Empire .

[@toniaheckstall89]

Please Show More Of Her We all ask for her doing the time of Micheal Willams she has a wonderful talent

[@shumonbrown5229]

One Love to the Brother Michael K. Williams...One Love Yo!!!!!!!!

[@GODFavorsBrendaHisJOY]

I absolutely LOVE her Vibe/SWAGG, Michael (rip❤) had GOOD "pick em" skills, 50ty and Denzel😉- need to get with it!

[@MarkMark-io5ts]

Rip “Omar little” damn was just watching the wire again for the 3rd time damn man best show of all time

[@4jazzymanagement]

Great energy wonderful person. Good interview @JazzyManagement

[@NECOLEsadiah]

🙏🏽❤🙏🏽KING.......I GOT THE ENTIRE GIFT DVD BOX of EVERY SEASON!!!! & MEMORIZED THE DANG SCRIPT BC I Watched SOOO MUCH❤🙏🏽❤

[@delemajohnson5999]

Good to see snoop still working

[@Cipherman360]

Interviewer: So this role got you respect in the street Snoop: Sheeeit I already had that. 💯

[@dyoung2739]

The Wire was & always be iconic. Love ❤️Snoops Baltimore accent.

[@ksissor75]

I LOVED WATCHING HER❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾my favorite of all time GANSTA sis was pure badass in the wire I WISH SHE GET ON POWER as ghost long lost sister A SHOOTER😎

[@Leufane]

RIP Michael K 🙏🏾

[@brooksr4013]

I think she is so cool I really enjoyed her in the wire.

[@AntMcLeod]

I think your series is the best too

[@heathercole4899]

Love her vibe, Congratulations🌷

[@AWolfInWolfsClothing]

RIP Michael K. Williams 🙏🏾👑🕊

[@djcashwell]

The Wire was the Best series at that time to me. Followed by The Sopranos.

[@shonaboy7554]

1. Breaking Bad 2. The Wire 3. The Sopranos

[@djcashwell]

@@shonaboy7554 BB was good too. I’m partial because the Wire was the only black series out at its time. I got to BB in 3rd season.

[@dameonjones3102]

I love her and her story .

[@leronmorton521]

It's good seeing her snoop again 😀 miss seeing her on TV, get you a agent soon 🤔 R.I.P. MICHAEL K.WILLIAMS 😥

[@TheSportsandFilmFellowship]

Just watched “the Night of” a couple weeks ago. He was amazing in that show

[@HumbleDudeDontHate]

Absolute 🔥 nobody really ever mentions that series. Very deep

[@pman-qs6ms]

Vlad don't fail with the flashbacks

[@swaggedoutrebel]

Long live Michael my fave actor of all time

[@eshannon922]

If you’ve never read her book, you should! Loved her character. She’s for real. 😀

[@bigjon514]

I'm from Maryland, this show was the Truth! Michael K. Williams you and the whole cast represented beautifully. Rest in Power Brother! You will be missed and always loved!!! Also, I can't wait to see you again Snoop, you are incredible!!!

[@rachelnan6875]

It’s a Baltimore thing not the whole Maryland.

[@jessehenderson2967]

"Its elementary, they want us all gone eventually." idk, just feel a certain way about his passing, just seems....idk.

[@MalikEmmanuel]

“Troopin outta state for a plate, Knowledge: If coke was cooked without the garbage We’d all have the top dollars”

[@Tabby.cat2]

@ Jesse Henderson, I totally feel you!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

I wish Felicia the VERY BEST. She is amazingly talented. The area of Baltimore where the Wire was shot, is rough (I've been there). However, there are people who survive, and get those "blessed breaks"🤲🏽😌in life. They're able to capitalize on them. I'm so happy for her. 😃 RIP Michael K. Williams

[@winterbaby219]

thats what im talkimh about Glad, a positive FLASHBACK when someone dies💐 rip MKW

[@toniat8278]

I agree w snoop m! The wire was betr than the sopranos♥️ 💯

[@rosalynmcclore]

Why can't they both be good?

[@Vulturefist]

@@rosalynmcclore They are both great. They truly are. Maybe Tonia T just enjoyed watching the Wire more? In that regatd I’m a Soprano’s man myself, but no one can deny that it was two great shows.

[@toniat8278]

@@rosalynmcclore - both were very good!

[@reggiefurlow1]

The best show ever in my opinion

[@primex8127]

Michael K Williams forever ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@dawnlee866]

Awesome interview 👏