Steve Aoki: Bonded with dad during his final days

DJ and musician Steve Aoki discusses his father Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, who made millions founding the Japanese cuisine restaurant chain Benihana. Steve recalls a fast-moving, thrill-seeking dad who prioritized business pursuits over family, but says he learned a lot from his father and is especially appreciative of their time together during Rocky’s final days.
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[@corporatehousing5452]

I have a pretty hard father. But he still helps and will help when all is said and done. I’m pretty sure a filthy rich guy like his dad was tough but wasn’t so dry when it comes to the money. Whatever he did was still incredible to make his own pathway

[@Wil_Dasovich]

Solid interview

[@LifeOfKirstie]

Dang. When he said that's the "Traditional Japanese Father," hit me home because that's my Filipino Dad.

[@applepieclub5012]

It might be a whole Asian thing, tbh. I feel a lot of Asian dads were never loved, so they never learned how to show love and hence why they are so distant.

[@tc0306]

I luv and admire the way he talks about his mom that shows the man he is with a beautiful soul and values.. ☺🙌

[@MrGreen-dp4oz]

Health should always be #1 no matter what

[@jerryellis4518]

Such a high EQ, admirable!

[@zenveg]

This typo couldn't be more appropriate.

[@azothamenti3378]

Wow that was powerful stuff.

[@acme.videos]

I can completely relate to Steve's story. Great interview😔

[@viavih2684]

His mom is so pretty!

[@stephanieparker7543]

His dad Rocky was a trip.

[@lstruggy]

R we not gonna talk about the $75 Benihana dinner plates and I’m still hungry when I get home?

[@christopherado4789]

Great interview series.

[@Innovaenergyser]

Great interview. Interesting family, or I just say “families”

[@solegonz762]

My condolences

[@kagefisk]

I Fucking love steve aoki

[@johndexter2702]

Awesome vulnerability.

[@donniegrande9186]

Rich ass family! 🤙

[@christophersmith8486]

“Benny Fuckin Hana?!”

[@temp55]

Steve aoki giving an interview in those shorts is just hilarious.

[@kagar3465]

His father had quite the Jōmon face. Luckily he, takes after his mother 😂

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Very interesting.

[@talkingtree5628]

My sun and my moon beautiful blessings to all,.

[@jordan5253]

LOL this guy dosent sound real . Dude's a legend

[@elibutton]

awesome

[@justinflores4866]

BENIHANA BENIHANA BENI FUCKING HANA???

[@yellowmistystardust]

Ha, when my dad was sick from drugs the same thing happened to us. We walked in his hospital room and his mistress was in there shocked as fuck to see us

[@alkey21]

Love steve but the crazy thing is that he cried about losing his friend’s but not his dad….

[@hueydao8637]

maybe he already mourned his dad

[@joyandpeacefullaughter5307]

He hasn't gotten closure regarding his friends.

[@litaf5104]

sacrifice

[@manavpatra4808]

Wolf Of Wall Street: (JB arrest scene) Jordan Belfort (Di Caprio): "Laundering drug money through offshore boat racing and a guy named Rocky Aoki, you know, the founder of Benihana? Beni - fucking - hana! BENI-FUCKING-HANA!" lol PS - Nothing against Aoki. Just remembered Benihana being mentioned in the movie is all. Have always enjoyed watching the in-depth Bensinger interviews, including this one.

[@farley202]

🔥🔥🔥

[@RayNagin504]

Cried all the way to the bank. His dad clearly didn't follow his words on health.

[@stephanieparker7543]

his dad was given a bad blood transfusion. Not asked for.

[@karibahcez4460]

Lyke

[@jarrodyuki7081]

I have 9 accords with rommates 64 accords with mom and three accords with the hoa!!!!!!!!!

[@joyandpeacefullaughter5307]

Trill seekers are more likely to cheat.

[@jdpg01]

🇯🇲👊😎

[@suzyq1607]

i kinda wish they would stop showing his legs ..

[@randomiseit]

We all have them relax

[@eduardochavacano]

Why are there dozens of videos about Steve Aoki, has the pandemic ended his career and he has to be morph into a motivational speaker fit for the 700 club.

[@StopThatSquirrel]

He's literally promoting a book

[@Justin1988Johnson]

But how much did Steve get for his inheritance?? Don’t BS and say he didn’t get a dime

[@wmcroy3306]

Don't think its anybody business but his

[@nba_fan7214]

@@Justin1988Johnson Yea I don't doubt Steve worked hard but the fact is his dad was a millionaire so even if he failed at whatever he did he was gonna have a gigantic safety net. Not trying to deride his success but it'd be better if Steve just acknowledged like yea my parents were rich so I had some advantages.

[@emilegriffith1473]

Probably not as much as u think. Several women and like 8 kids. Maybe a million or 2?? Maybe some ownership stake in benihana

[@timbatee7433]

He got nothing. If you do a little research, his stepmom has full control his dad's estate. His lesser known siblings were still trying to sue the stepmom when I last read about it years ago. Not sure what the outcome is. Steve is worth over 100 mil. He doesn't need his dad's money. His sister actress sister also doesn't need the money.

[@ceffreyjastillo]

Probably a good amount but it does really matter when he's one of the biggest djs in the world doing 300 plus shows a year lol

[@randomiseit]

Matey looking like frodo

[@maybona]

you mean laundering drug money?

[@pornneliushubbard1967]

Benihana? Beni”fucking”Hana- Jordan belfort