Al B. Sure! talks about his 2 month coma

The award-winning singer talks about his coma and his legacy in an exclusive interview.
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[@tianitra]

The fact that he still seems to have his mind after 2 months in a coma is nothing short of a miracle !!😲😮😃

[@keshadevault599]

God is Giod ❤

[@felicianicole9849]

*AMEN*

[@clbo9878]

No miracle. It's not uncommon.

[@fah232]

Amen🙏

[@felicianicole9849]

@@fah232 *AND AMEN AGAIN ❤️🙏🏼*

[@laurieb.5199]

This man has been my husband in my head since 1989 lol ! I am so glad that he is recovering and getting back out there!

[@prettypuffprincess]

Shared husband honey❤️❤️❤️❤️🤣 I’m so happy he’s up and moving about now🙏🏼

[@ArethaRenee]

Same her lol

[@corrinnaangel]

Lol mine too

[@ms.mcghee8682]

Hey sister wives! Me too 😂❤

[@k.s.3421]

Wait a minute! My hubby was with you all along!!!!😂😂😂

[@jewelsfields7273]

He has the nicest voice, both speaking and singing. I wish him well.

[@roxannemiller6961]

Me too.

[@sayitaintso7544]

Health is something you can never take for granted. You seem fine then one day something hits you. I hope he gets better and can find happiness in the years to come.

[@jeannetteduette6704]

What a humble and likeable man!

[@UniversalVibesTV]

True dat!

[@robinmccoy6149]

I went to school with Al. He was a kind person then and now. I'm glad he's okay. He truly is a humble, and gentle spirit. Keep getting better, Al. You are loved.

[@sharmaineSLH]

I like little clips and stories like this, it lets ppl know that these artists are everyday ppl with names and lives like you and I, they just did something that others don’t or won’t do, express themselves to the world!

[@alexandercoffman8319]

How cool was that?

[@virginiawilliams648]

Great comment

[@Steve-mp7by]

You can tell he's a good dude. Nobody ever had anything bad to say about him

[@marm2570]

I have brought his name up a few times the last year to friends. I thought he was just amazing, & I miss his music, & that heavenly voice. So nice to see some info on him, lately. It sucks though, to see this about a coma. I really hope he's 100% ok,& can bring his music back.

[@groothewanderer3710]

What he said about his mother,..about him having to be home by a certain time,..discipline factor, and following through,...that says it all. She is a good mother! Too many kids running the streets at all hours these days.

[@larkeshaingram1634]

We all grew up this way 60s,70s,80s, babies in suburbs

[@zachhoran]

@@larkeshaingram1634 This guy is only18 months older than I am, damn. At 20 this guy was a pop star, if only for a brief time, wonder how his Mom felt about that.

[@mariej.richard5114]

I had the same Mom

[@elove2.038]

We still need this type of parenting. It's out of control now

[@Nothingsfakehere]

@@larkeshaingram1634 I didn't live in the Suburbs I resided in the inner city. And my mother, grandmother, neighbors, and friends parents saw to it that we were all watched over and made sure that if we did not go in the house when the street light came on, or wasn't accounted for when they did come on, that our parents were contacted via telephone, or a personal trip was made to our homes. BECAUSE OUR VILLAGE REALLY DID ASSIST WITH RAISING US BACK IN THOSE DAYS. AND I THANK GOD! THEY DID! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@thetreasuregarden.creates]

this man stole my little preteen heart! so happy to hear he's recovering ❤️🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@roxannemiller6961]

Amen,God is good.

[@rayonhughes6696]

I was a teenager back in the 80's when Al B. was at his height. I'm glad that he's recovering and doing well. One of the kings of New Jack Swing/R&B.

[@sheyanderson9498]

Same

[@IAmJustR]

I was SOOO "in love with" him. I was going to marry either him or Ralph Tresvant if I could just get backstage on that NE Heartbreak Tour 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lstyle3210]

This man is a certified legend in R&B, glad to see him getting well🙏🏿

[@MegaAli213]

Facts ts

[@kennyking8016]

And his music 🎵🎶 still lives on today, tomorrow and years to come.

[@mrwhite77781]

Get off on your own girl

[@lstyle3210]

@@mrwhite77781 Those songs definitely bring back good memories.

[@ErinDeNis]

@@kennyking8016 Yep. And he wrote and produced for everybody in the 90’s.

[@nikawa51]

We're rooting for you Al. Stay blessed from a loyal fan.

[@dontheconloser5460]

🙏🙏🙏

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

This guy is 10 years younger than me, and I've never been in a hospital more than a day, never been cut into. I better get going. Don't take one moment for granted. It could be over just like that! This was very inspirational to me. Thank you.

[@dawnwilliamson4660]

🙏 🙏

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

AMEN!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Essays4College]

Lot of people look good on the outside but are a mess on the inside! Don't take your health for granted. Stop eating all that meat!

[@dama_shares]

Al B. Sure’s speaking tone is infused with so much gratitude and humility in this interview. Such a beautiful thing listening to him tell his story.

[@xoxxobob61]

"Night & Day" was more than just a Song when it first came out in the 80's. It was a whole mood and vibe that one can remember the first time you heard it. Glad to hear that Al has recovered and is doing well now.

[@larrycurrycarpediem]

Indeed it was. Ohhh this love is so was my personal favorite.

[@tonyt8805]

💯 💯 💯

[@moonybay38]

Still listen that song to this day.. it brings back some wonderful memories 💕

[@ladydivawashington7694]

Yes indeed ❤️

[@JohnWick-gl6mw]

Gospel !

[@llw53one]

I love Al B. She did a really nice job covering his story. Can we talk about her warm positive disposition. Love her!

[@ells80]

The repeated touching of his leg is weird. If a male interviewer did this to a woman, it would not be acceptable.

[@Two2too]

@@ells80 true. Not impressive.

[@vanita67]

@@ells80 Yes! I was thinking the same thing! She kept trying to find a way to touch him.

[@mdooms76]

She was annoying and unprofessional.

[@pana6572]

​@UC0pSdKJXSKkpf7RwJW6CZNwbut if we keep it in a positive manner, then it'll be fine. She's harmless and it's out of respect, enjoying the conversation intimately in an authentic and respectful way. Let's leave it at that 🙌🙏♥️

[@jostro83]

"We take breathing for granted..." that hit hard.

[@SaaharaGlaude]

I heard he was ill; but mainstream media ignored his tragedy! So pleased to see this & know he survived. Thank goodness!

[@tranquility9325]

I know Al personally. Back in the day I married his best friend. I'm glad he's getting back on his feet.

[@flowerpow8472]

I'm glad he did this interview with a local station and not go to the usual celebrity outlets. They seemed to take care of how they executed this interview. Nice job!! God bless him.

[@jilltheprivateinvestigator3328]

He doesn't want to announce to the world he got a liver that fast because he has money, and his name. F'ing disgusting!

[@flowerpow8472]

@@jilltheprivateinvestigator3328 we also don't know how long he has had liver problems. He could have had issues longer. So we really don't know if he got one quick or not.

[@5822huron]

I was in tears. Life is so precious

[@iamnicoletaylor]

This guy has always been a class act ❤

[@Katlady001]

Al is so humble. I wish him a full recovery.

[@kennyking8016]

Thanks the Lord Jesus Christ for Al to see another day and you still standing my brother.

[@mrwhite77781]

I can love you better

[@candicemirisha912]

He is so well spoken! The interviewer is awesome ❤

[@Elizabethitsthebig1]

I bet Puffy didn’t call or write.

[@feliciawalker3955]

She was real touchy,feelie in the end🤣

[@kearstenw3855]

She couldn't keep her hands to herself at the end of the interview, LOL

[@kearstenw3855]

@@feliciawalker3955 IKR!!!!!

[@carladavis1473]

Well spoken huh? Lol

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

Man, AL has been through alot. He's one of the unsung heroes of music. No one has the style and voice he is gifted with. All the best AL!

[@nbaoldgirl]

His song with David Bowie is amazing! ❤God bless Al

[@LuvScorpio]

He seems like such a good guy, I've never heard anything bad about him. I hope & pray his body is healed 100%. I love me some Al B. Sure 😍❤

[@1w598]

Really?? There was all kinds of stuff about him after that first album of his dropped back in the 80's. No hate, but it was everywhere. I'm not saying it's true, but since you mentioned it...

[@MarikaMedia]

I can attest to my personal experience with him is that he is a good person. He helped me because I'm a good friend of his friend. And he didn't have to. Often gave me really good advice.

[@michaelbell117]

Huh? Al B Sure been caught up in alot of foul accusations like one serious one when him and Christopher Williams were both charge with Rapeing some woman at a Hotel.

[@prettyyoungthingpyt5015]

I never even heard that he was ill. Glad to see him alive and well. What a humble man!!

[@annamarieb271]

I remember seeing his son Quincy posting something on Instagram over the summer and definitely have been missing him on his evening radio show 🙏🏽

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Same, didn't know but I don't hear much about him these days

[@Chris-zp3kh]

Yes indeed. Not sure I you're familiar with the comedian Sinbad - but his health was recently challenged too think he had a stroke. Don't know how well he's recovering or not, but he's still here.

[@trevavaughn5]

@@Chris-zp3kh oh...no, didn't know about Sinbad

[@1stpageplacementNet]

Blessings 🙏🏽❤️💐✊🏽

[@jamesbarksdale6562]

One of the Greatest in 80's R&B

[@tovakaye238]

I could fall in love with this humble sweetheart. Thank GOD he survived his crisis. I hope he continues to soar here on the planet!

[@1NV4S10N]

We can all agree ladies he was a heart throb. "Night and Day" is a tear trigger for me.

[@angelahervey5445]

Al B was the heart throb back in the 80's. I played his tapes and records to deaf when I was a teenager. I'm happy he's doing much better now🙏💖

[@mrexcelsior1414]

Very very gorgeous lol

[@micoracage5482]

My childhood crush! Can't wait to see he comes back.stillnhas him on my playlist

[@EarleHolder]

Christal Young is to be commended for her sincere approach with AL B Sure during the interview. She asked meaningful questions in an open and honest manner and gave AL B Sure plenty of opportunities to answer thoughtfully and openly. Her sincere approach was refreshing and it was clear that she had a genuine interest in AL B Sure's story.

[@tfptravel.food.peace.3788]

Quincy literally has his dad's whole face. I'm glad he recovered! God is good!!!

[@mskells7236]

THAT PART!!!!! HUNTY QUINCY IS FINE AS HELL!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tfptravel.food.peace.3788]

@@FelaKuti8000 not necessarily odd. He has two dads and that's ok.

[@Aaliyahbaby19]

Yesss

[@realdeal139]

Al B still looks great, hope he recovers well

[@johnbarney5787]

Love Al B Sure!!! I stole my little brothers cassette back in 88 when home on leave from the Marines just before i got out. Then, I'd listen to it endlessly on the beach every day in FL. I'd ride a mountain bike there so I couldn't carry many tapes. So Al won out!

[@CherryDeleon-yk5bl]

Welcome back AL JAMAICA ROCK'S 🇯🇲 with you brother. PEACE ✌️

[@blackgirlalchemy5156]

She did such an amazing job covering this story.. such beautiful energy between them both 😊

[@shonnie_eboniexo]

Yes she did that 👏

[@chocolatekhan6685]

Happy to see Al on the mend, and grateful for the mother that raised & instilled soundness, clarity, and wisdom. Peace & light to him and his entire family. I saw you all giving the interviewer her flowers on the job she did while interviewing Al B. Sure. She was very skilled but too handsy. A man would be frowned upon for being touchy-feely, and therefore, she should keep her hands to herself, and conduct professional & respectful interviews with our brothers. I'm Black, I'm proud, and I'm an advocate for the righteous brothers.

[@drphot6050]

I know alot of y’all wish it you too lol

[@papifeo.]

Juz like a black woman u dont care bout his story u only care bout tha interviewerz job smh gold digger.

[@TheHomegirlHealer]

I’m so glad Al is recovering. I hope he heals more and more each day 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@dorothycharles5368]

I wish him a full recovery 🙏🏽

[@nikinyaspencer8219]

Such a Humble Man!!!

[@Will_Bx_NYC_718]

Damn this is so sad see and hear. I’m glad he’s doing better. I’ve had a medical journey myself over the past 6 years, and it’s not easy being in and out of the hospital. I pray he stays well.

[@Bricktown982]

Its not easy at all. I'm praying for you as well. I know you will make it through.

[@agnesgraham5430]

Now That’s what’s up ❤❤Al B Sure is a true blessing 🙌🏽💕💫🙏🏾May the almighty God Protect him at all Cost” Give credit to his loving mom as well ❤❤

[@awesomeirlable]

I hope you’ve been doing well Yourself

[@kimr5479]

Will get well soon & God Bless you!😊

[@roxannemiller6961]

Yesssssss,Blessings.

[@trinafolkes7859]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 He was every woman’s heart throb from the 90’s. Blessing to you!

[@williambaker6506]

Good to see this brotha still with us hope he's stays healthy.

[@lovethestage]

I cannot WAIT to read his book!

[@aprilcallaway]

Mr Sure, I know the battle I know the journey. My name is April and last year I wasn't in a coma as long as you but 26 days in a coma from covid and 57 days in between two hospitals. Learning how to walk and talk again losing your memory for whatever reason some things are gone and some things are still with me. At the end of the day praising God through it all I'm so grateful to be here and I'm grateful to see you're here. I don't remember anything I got a lot for my children and my mom telling me and my grandson and grandchildren. Being alive it's a beautiful thing whether it's a new normal or not

[@aprilcallaway]

Forgive me for not checking any errors but I was in a coma last year for 26 days and in the hospital for 57 these are the things that I... once I woke up was told by my family.

[@cherylshanks8270]

To FATHER GOD Be The Glory April for your new BLESSED life🤲🏽

[@rosemit972]

@@cherylshanks8270 “All Praise to our Heavenly Father Yahuah”!!!

[@VeelovesChrist]

May God continue to bless, heal, and keep you.

[@jevet-lady4308]

Wow, we have similar stories although I had pneumonia in 2020 and not covid. The pneumonia led to heart, liver and kidney failure. I coded twice and doctors told my family to disconnect life support. They refused. It was a surreal experience, and it's still difficult to process. I endured months of physical therapy. I'm thankful I survived but my life is forever changed. The most depressing thing is trying to live with permanent brain damage from lack of oxygen and not being able to work or do many things I previously enjoyed 😪😪😪

[@jettejackson2345]

Praying for continued great health with your liver transplant, Al! You got this! 🩷

[@amhall1970]

I saw the scar 😮

[@susannaalvarez4631]

Al B Sure love his music get better and come back would love to see him in concert 🎵🎵🎵🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯♥️ God bless you Al🙏

[@janisreed4137]

God is a miracle worker To God be the glory Prayers and blessings Al b Sure.

[@donaldtrusclairii8394]

Al B. Sure is so down to earth...I'm happy to see he is doing better.

[@favouredWoman777]

Praise God he's doing better 🙏🏾

[@mickeyfletcher1630]

May God continue to bless him and his beautiful family

[@travelbusinessprofessional4280]

I loved this guy genuinely. May he be blessed with long life.

[@peachykeen4242]

I still listen to Al's music...at age 45. Wish you a successful and full recovery Al.

[@mwoodson1026]

I WAS JUST PLAYING NATURALLY MINE!!! THE KUT!!!

[@alphaomega8373]

STILL! Specially when I am feeling extra good.

[@nabilster]

So do I ! I’m 47 and "Sexy Versus" is one of my favorite albums of all time. Al B. Sure! and his cousin Kyle West made a masterpiece !

[@kendal4452]

It's crazy how Al B Sure's son Quincy looks just like his father in his younger days. I'm so happy to hear that he has pulled through and I know it was by the grace of God. Hollywerid tried to take him out and didn't succeed. Amen!

[@Anonymous4212]

Exactly especially since they sacrificed his ex wife kim he knew more than they wanted him too and it's exactly what you said he was there next target.

[@KatinaLifeCoach4444]

@@Anonymous4212 exactly

[@carladavenport5019]

So did he name his son after Quincy Jones??

[@kendal4452]

@@carladavenport5019 I never considered that, but maybe huh. It sure seems like it.

[@jlv3x]

@@carladavenport5019 yes, he has always said that he named him are Quincy Jones.

[@janetpartyka5968]

Thank God Al you got through a tough time. God is good. Keep making music and I look forward to buying your book.

[@Rochelle-ph5yo]

Still listen to his music. Love this man would like to see how he's doing now since it's been a year.

[@marih3286]

What a beautiful eloquent man. A real class act. I hope he continúes to recover and I look forward to buying his book

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

I didn’t realize how gentle a spirit he has (appears to be).

[@carleanehawkins6561]

This man is a walking miracle and just as kind. We are glad to see you recovering.

[@newjack1982]

I grew up listening to this man. A legend I’m glad he’s still here when we lost so many🙏🏽

[@sparkle3000]

These last two years have humbled all of us. If not, you got next! Best Wishes Al.

[@natsaidthat]

I'm so glad he is okay, what a legend and I love her interview style! So warm, energetic, and engaging!! What a beautiful smile and person! ❤️

[@GemHarlem]

Beautiful interview. Hes so blessed. God said not this one... we need a witness and Al B is it

[@BartendressTwin]

We love Al B Sure. ALWAYS

[@SS-ii6nz]

I'm so happy Mr. AL B Sure is recovering well. Great interview with one of the best new jack swing 80's and 90s artist. 😍

[@tmoore7049]

I'm so glad Al. B Sure made it through. He's one of the BEST ♥️

[@teep2056]

So sorry to hear what happened to him. But it's a Blessing that's he's better.

[@sandmors7998]

What a humble and blessed man!!! I love his message!!!

[@Sew-Ronica]

So glad he pulled through.

[@CherieButler]

Awww...I hope Al continues to improve. I love that he gave praise to his beautiful mother.

[@purposedriven2006]

His humbleness is a blessing to all of us ... lol when there was no streaming music and you just had cassette tapes I remember Al B. Sure was a permanent fixture in the tape deck for an entire spring and summer..... that's it nothing else!

[@pattypattygirl]

Not only is he humble but that smile could melt any heart ❤❤❤from PattyGirl from the Boogie Down

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

Soo glad to hear Al is doing much better. Continued prayers for his full recovery and healing. ❤🙏🏾

[@dtrn254]

Wow Al B Sure is a blessed man. He's not done

[@Dr.PhD-10]

She's feeling Al B Sure, she's touching that knee, lucky lady

[@benitahorn8818]

Blessings to Al B. Sure

[@chillgilmusicisonyoutube7165]

AL B is one of my favorite R&B singers of ALL times. I'm happy he's still with us.

[@S_Walk1]

He’s real and very humble! I love it ❤

[@genomarriott5036]

Al ...Brother so Glad to see you talking and alive. Thank you!

[@viloladixtion1974]

I love Albesure he is a great love making singer.Allso good good looking.

[@staceyculbertson6784]

Prayers up for Al B Sure! May he be healed & blessed...🤎

[@teemoore676]

OMG, I was so in love with Al B Sure growing up and cant believe what has happened to him. I met him awhile go at a meet n greet and would never know this was him if I saw him on the street, he doesnt even sound the same. I am happy for his recovery and God giving him strength to pull through. Blessings to him and his family and continued recovery for his health

[@beverlycraven1739]

So happy for him! Blessings 🙏🏽

[@ezmereldagerard6999]

Thank God AL B Sure Is alive ! 🙏❤🙏💚💐💐💐💐💙💜💖💚🌹🌹🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹

[@projectmentality9267]

I love Al B Sure. I was and still is a super fan! I’m sooo glad he’s still here.

[@sallysson]

Al B. Sure was the first celebrity that made me jealous. He came out on stage and stripped to biker shorts; I had to elbow my date.😄 Get better, dude. We miss you on the radio here in DC.

[@purplebutterflykisses8004]

Lol 😆

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

Lol 🩳😭‼️

[@jeaninemcdaniel5282]

Thank goodness he is better ❤

[@ladonnafoster-hayes7297]

He is so classy. Keep on keeping on AL B. Sure.

[@EssenceOfTyme]

“Taking For Granted Breathing, Tying your Shoes & Speaking!” That line hit hard because non of us know when our clock will expire or time out. We wanna always give thanks & praise to the most high each & everyday of our blessed lives. Glad the brother is doing better & pray he continue to as well.

[@jackieg8887]

Right 💯💯💯🙏🏾

[@808chevykev]

Been listening to some of his older material all week but I didn't know he was goin thru this. Wishing him a speedy,full recovery🙏

[@breathnstop]

I'm so glad he is ok. It's a miracle they preserved his voice with a trach. What a nice guy and deserves all the success and happiness he can get.

[@patrickjohnson9811]

Let the games begin 🚀🚀🚀

[@pana6572]

Praying for you brother Al B Sure 😊🙏♥️

[@sashag.9714]

Beautiful story.. Health is everything. We met you in the West U area of Houston Al and will never forget how genuine and transparent you were. What a wonderful soul. Keep doing good AL and we are there for your new music. God Bless You man!!

[@tijuanaleduff5578]

Amem

[@towanasizemore6941]

God bless you and your family, we were neighbors in Mt. Vernon(Lincoln Ave), We meet at Mt. Vernon High School, so glad your here, Mt. Vernon 4 Ever......

[@user-qe6xt4yg2f]

May God continue to protect him. Keep him healthy.

[@nadinegibson9976]

God Bless you AL B Sure. God is so good, continual healing and blessings.

[@latasha194ify]

Praise God!!! Best wishes in the years to come. 🙏🏽♥️

[@mahoganywilson2570]

Happy your well. God Bless you. ❤

[@carltonbanks5470]

That 1988 album was one of the greatest albums in pop culture ever made. Right up there with Thriller music wise imo.