August Alsina On Suicide, Family Hate, Power Of Prayer, & New Album

GlobalGrind's Brittany Lewis sits down with August Alsina to discuss the inspiration behind his forthcoming new album "This Thing Called Life," suicidal thoughts, family drama, health issues, and becoming a warrior of love.

[@rikapeachy8087]

This man is only 23 and is wiser than a lot of these old heads. I hope God continues to bless him.

[@greggvernet1-10]

He's gotten stronger spiritually and emotionally. This is just proof how God puts people through tough times to make them stronger 🙌🏾

[@hasnataylor9438]

exactly

[@keamberjones8565]

So true.

[@HoneyBee1980]

Exactly

[@katrinalivingston2004]

You gotta lose to win all we gotta do is trust the process however uncomfortable it might get just know it's not to hurt you but to bless you for the rest of your life. You gotta appreciate being down there before you can appreciate being way up there. Wow I see the power and growth from him that's what trials do. He gets it now 🙏🎤👑

[@incognitame141]

Amen!

[@LeeLee-hm6gl]

God is working and using this young man for the good. He's smart, intelligent, focus and trying to be a better person. My advice to August, is to always put GOD first in any and everything.

[@nariavelazquez60]

Love the fact that August is not afraid of being honest with the world about his feelings and situations, and thats something I really respect and admire. Don't ever change!

[@montrealbradford8566]

Omg in love with he's hair

[@keamberjones8565]

Ikr

[@sandybernard6442]

me to its different

[@toniquejohnson9486]

u see that aye😍

[@sandybernard6442]

+Tonique Johnson :yea

[@toniquejohnson9486]

+sandy Bernard yhr

[@diandraNoelle]

just listening to him, I just wanna hug him & let him know that everything is going to be okay 😟 I could listen to his interviews or just him talking in general all day. he seems like such a cool, down to earth guy!

[@Antwan.Frazier]

This is my definition of a real nigga...simply a man who speaks his truth with no perpetrating!

[@YepThatsTea]

oooo when he started saying he pray!!!!!! yessssss a praying man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! august is so adorable!!! like why & how he is still single!!!!

[@gamershaymsp5696]

He will need to stay single until i come to New Orleans.

[@ashlynn8961]

It's hard for him to even be capable of trusting any female rn.... He seems so vulnerable man... I hope finds someone that makes him happy tho!

[@linbee9461]

PrettyGangTea IMVU. his core audience is females, who lusts after him. he thinks that if he announces that he’s dating someone that his fan base will decline. most entertainers wait until they have cemented themselves career wise and achieved what they desires before bringing their relationship public.

[@Faaade_]

This is such a great interview..and with a great person giving it...I love it She doesnt over talk him, and doesnt ask dumb questions, just allows him a stream of conscience. He is dropping some good gems here : )

[@kiraluvsMB]

August is so real...can't wait for the album

[@laurielwarren9875]

Just love how the conversation flowed so naturally!!!

[@musizlovva1570]

He is so wise beyond his years a real man who does'nt mind or is afraid to be REAL A.K.A 100 PERCENT U GOTTA RESPECT THAT IS one the most honest I have seen.

[@divalizzous]

"Kaboom, sit your ass down". How many of us have had God tell us this? I know I have. It will either break you down or build you up. I hope and pray it's done the latter for you.

[@HoneyLove40]

divalizzous I have

[@kagisomokoena209]

The fact that he was 23 and speaking like this speaks volumes. He's definitely too real for this industry. This industry is used to selling fake people with fake stories yet it produces people who are lost. I pray that God gives August the strength he needs to face life. We need him, we need his wisdom, we need people like him. He must be blessed with a good woman who'll see that this man is not just talented, but he's gifted.

[@jerrodealmeida5205]

He speaks the truth that inspires me..

[@shermanecunningham7521]

He talked some real stuff," thank you august ."

[@locus356]

Man I swear that was real words this guy spoke really meant something

[@jesusislove3058]

Amen! God is love. I was not the biggest fan of his but he has matured so much. Him and Waka. Glad people are waking up. I understand

[@nicholaschristie4131]

I'm 110% on August's wavelength with how effed up society is, and how negative 99% of people truly are and how they want to see you fall..I talk with my friend all the time about this type of shit, because most people are the problem, and it's a very small percentage of very high-spiritual people who understand how terrible our overall society is! This is why I respect August Alsina, he's a real one, just like Logic and a very select few in the genre..You can tell which one's are truly genuine people..

[@fatougdiop]

BEST INTERVIEW, VERY HONEST AND HUMBLE. TWIST OUT ON FLEEEEEEK AUGUST

[@laetisiangebum6552]

wow he is so honest and i love that about him

[@BrandyGlover1]

Who don't love this man 😫😫😫❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

I love that he's soo spiritual

[@kierstenjohnson8582]

I'm on the brink of tears because I'm really in love with this dude

[@kristani1998]

He is one gorgeous ass individual. 🙌🏾😩😍

[@johnnyt1565]

Respect August! You really helping a brotha out with this honesty!

[@jasminesmith7794]

Wow this interview was so beautiful. I can really relate to him. I am really emotional and loving like him too.

[@tianamartinez3175]

he is such a great person!

[@haileyfrazier8853]

I love this man soooo much, everything he is and represents. There are barely artist like him, and he's extremely underrated in terms of talent and overall realness and it's upsetting. #AugustNation ❤❤

[@obinnambachu7631]

amazing interview. always supported August and I can't wait to hear the next album in full

[@921cottoncandy]

Britney falling in love by the second hanging on to his every word.lol

[@niecek.c9419]

Omg I love him so much!😩

[@DevonteThatDon]

I swear I never liked this kid from the jump but now, I see a whole different side to this kid, very inspirational. He's not frontin' at all. He's on my good side now

[@uNitaApplebum]

First 50 seconds of this video was a real message. Great intro.

[@devinhogan4815]

he talking that real talk

[@LGM1194]

Dude dropping gems. It's a blessing to be a blessing. Thank you. 12-11 ..

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

Damn August is soooo authentic god, its always the best ones that choose to preserve themselves...like tinashe... But I love that bit he talked about..being black in America how police killing black folks and how we taking each other out too..i love this man frfr.

[@HoneyLove40]

I love August man lol he's telling the truth you can't give up in life you gotta keep going no matter what

[@BabacarIsacKane]

I just like this man's honesty

[@jackieolio8393]

his hair mannnnng 😍😍

[@mehretgebrezgiabher9425]

I pray for God to bless you continuously. You can only love and respect August Alsina. So young yet so wise.

[@alleynicole2010]

He's such a great guy its sad he's so emotionally distraught.

[@KingK-yh1zw]

God bless you my brother and stay strong thank you for sharing the real you really don't know what this done for me you just helped me out a lot I'm going through so much right now a lot of people turning on me for no reason I stay to myself mind my business not a piece of hate in my body just nothing but love and respect I was once a bad person in my pass so I put all the blame on karma

[@itsjusme9304]

This dudes style is the shit😍 not to mention, he can totally rock a stache

[@SuperTruthful]

August you are not responsible for what others do and feel in their lives. Don't carry what's not yours. Just be yourself and do your music and allow it to do it's intent. Thank you for some good music and good vibes.

[@claytonbarbour3644]

I feel you August all love number one fan

[@LovelyyRuu]

Great interview 👍🏾😊

[@yeseniadejesus1864]

I love u August alsina I feel the same way u do n I lost my brother I feel lost out of space and mind

[@lucidmind9676]

I need August to do another interview, man drops a lot of gems and knowledge and seeing his post on IG shows that he’s gone through so much since this interview but instead of letting it break him, he uses it to motivate others and not following this industry agenda of dumbing down society.

[@aniyasmith8661]

on this album song cry is the that speaks to me because he said all the time I thought of suicide that's verse speaks to me

[@KiyaDaDiva]

Anyone notice him checking her out at 5:05-5:13? 😃

[@sandybernard6442]

right now I really love this man like I love when he pours out his heart through hiz music and hiz words is just emotional to me.

[@laqueensandridge1411]

my 10 year old cuz want to be a singer for rap when she grows so. i keep praying 🙏🙏🙏 so bless hie heart 👼👼👼👼👼

[@KingNez89]

I fuck with aug because there is nothing fake about him dude is straight from the gutter and no matter how much of a pretty boy he is or how much the girls go berserk over him, he always keeps it trill and 1000. No matter what I want to see the homie win! Aug is a solid dude.

[@lotusbomb1887]

omg i just fell inlove with this beautiful soul

[@chynasymone22]

True testimony! Speak my brother!

[@NyakzOTSD]

He sounds like hes about to cry at 12:29... Maybe hes going through some real shit

[@mamiix2]

august you know im here to save you :)

[@autumndae5774]

He is just beautiful.

[@PardonMyPretty]

My baby I love the person he is

[@lucidmind9676]

August definitely is an artist that's too real for the industry, he speaks real shit in all of his interviews and This Thing Called Life was definitely a real album that was slept on, I still play that album now. Sad that the industry started putting him in the background when he started speaking real life shit that's helpful to people going thru rough times in life. I hope he gets to a place of comfort in life.

[@angelapowell8313]

Please heal August Alsina! Many blessings to you

[@cupcakebeyalsina3430]

I love you August your very inspirational to me and my life!

[@brigregory8438]

One of this generation's best singers.

[@whoopz93]

His fine ass go head August

[@ashleys2707]

This is why I love Aug!

[@christinebrant8154]

I love him so much

[@sandybernard6442]

BE EMOTIONAl August its life

[@kekejull12]

i like this guy i can see him as a friend we grew up in the same neighborhood

[@martinemckay3430]

Keep your head up my boo August I love you 💕❤️

[@jasminesmith7794]

I love August. 💜

[@yolandanelson9371]

we see past the persona your heart is pure thats commendable

[@pinkcocainaa640]

love him so muchhhhh

[@777Albatross]

can't help but notice the alternative look

[@michaeljunior431]

He right , I definitely understand what he's talking bout meanwhile honesty in that world is not something good . You can be honest sometimes but not most of times because people going to try to fuck you up so bad . From my point of view , he should be careful and don't say too much bout his life and his family . If he wants to protect himself ans his family he got to be careful .

[@ICEMONEY400]

Spending money is fake happiness

[@cinco64]

I just learned something new today

[@chynasymone22]

It is ...my shopping is a prime example smh

[@brigregory8438]

I might just die if he and The Weeknd ever collaborate.

[@christinaslowe5726]

love u know matter what 👑💛💛💜

[@bamthepunk]

can't wait to make my hair like that

[@taliaseays6894]

August. Alsina. Is. My. 👨💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@brooklynnikki478]

Pray he stays healthy and prayed up in an industry full of vipers and snakes.

[@lamonicacheatum1552]

sooo true he sooooooo great

[@martinemckay3430]

August I love you 💕❤️😘😘

[@TrendyLikeMe1]

Aug stay speaking real shit!. If you really fuck with him don't just focus on his looks, pay attention to what he's saying. His music and his words really speak for itself. He's really teaching us a lot! Just gotta listen to him.

[@kristsheldunn7331]

August Your Cousin Is Hating, Stay Strong, That's What Family Does HATE... Keep Being You...Mad Love #AugustAlsina

[@lanardfletcher1422]

It's hard to watch an interview when the interviewer is bopping so damn hard.

[@envymonroe538]

Being happy is more important than anything...

[@debragarner4884]

WE ALL CAN SEE THAT THE YOUNG ARE CONCERNED, MANY JUST THINKS, ITS WOMEN AND DRUGS, FOR THEM AND MORE SO THEN NOT! YOU'LL HEAR A BROTHER, TELLING YOU JUST HOW REAL THINGS ARE AND JUST NOT ABOUT THE NORM. I REALLY CARE ABOUT HIM AND WANT THE BEST FOR HIM. I REALLY WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A ONE ON ONE WITH HIM, TO SUPPORT HIM. BEING OF A MOTHER AGE, I HEAR HIS CRY! I AMIRE HIS HONESTY.MORE YOUNG PPL SHOULD ADAPT THIS MANNER AND REALIZE HOW TEAL THIS THING CALLED LIFE IS. NO PUN ATTENDED. AUGUST I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU. SON PLZ IF YOU CAN REACH OUT TO PRINCE HE HAS SOME KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN RELATE TOO. I'M JUST AN EMAIL AWAY. JUST KERP GRINDING AND STAY HEALTHY, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR THIRD ALBUM OR CD, HEY! I'M STILL LEARNING. CRY IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG AND I'M FEELING IT, FOR MYSELF AS I'M FOR YOU. KUDOS MY SON IN MY HEAD. CALL I'LL BE THERE. I SUPPORT YOU 100%

[@calandracook4096]

Go August

[@cassiebrown1441]

SALUTE August

[@grindpray7403]

she want my boi August to hit

[@1smincey]

I want to meet this guy.

[@s3spalace85]

This interview should have a 0 dislikes

[@PantherParty84]

I feel ya had to learn that the hard not being selfish but selfless

[@anadiallio5869]

I feel that Augustine is my soul mate because I definitely always knew that Micheal Jackson was my soul mate and Augustine and Micheal and myself is about love ♥️ in general.

[@jenaecash9337]

I love you August

[@koko87371]

"You gotta keep banging on these niggas, you winning on these niggas because that upset them." Every time he says that I start to smile😁😁😁😁😁😀😀😀😀😀

[@HoneyBee1980]

True

[@christiebeard3628]

And they had the nerve to say my nigga was a devil worshiper✋💁

[@lyrikellis2165]

yea boyy