Hassan Johnson Reveals Some Shocking Truths About Filming "The Wire" | Conference Room H

[@jimmyjam26]

I know his name is Hassan but he will always be Webay.

[@chrisstaton9341]

Facts. I instantly saw this and said " What is Weebay talking about " hahaha.

[@GodCee360]

😆🤣😂

[@12savage68]

He'll always be that guy that god knocked out cause he couldn't hold the bag.

[@jimmyjam26]

@@12savage68 That's facts but most people remember him as Webay a legendary character on a legendary show 💯

[@12savage68]

@@jimmyjam26 yeah I know I was just jkn

[@mikem591]

Amazing that Wee-bey was only out of prison in season 1, yet he was integral to the story line from season 1 - 4. His character arc was also realistic, from the great out-going soldier to sobering up somewhat and being a good Dad from prison.

[@GotDamBoi]

this dude has aged incredibly well

[@Drugov78]

Mind blogging, he looks nearly exactly the same 18 years after 😂😂😂

[@iorilamia]

@@Drugov78 Black (in fact) does but crack

[@rashadnajeeb7723]

Black don't crack

[@zaytime4156]

Most of the actors from there have aged well from Snoop to Jamie Hector lol black don’t crack

[@SoSikWitIt]

@@rashadnajeeb7723 Unless you smoke it

[@divinesoul7]

I've watched The Wire probably about 10 times. So many great characters. So many great character arcs

[@denisbalic3229]

Same. For me it's been "The Wire Groundhogs Day" since 2011. Just keep re-watching it.

[@hassakbar611]

Whenever I see any episode on tele I have to go back and watch it all over again Fuckin brilliant show

[@kdizzle901]

It’s the greatest show of all time…..the wire and the sopranos are the best

[@viewmaster617]

Bro I been watching the wire every year since 2003 that's how much of a epic show it was

[@tx7824]

Check out JAMELE HILL PODCAST about the wire episode by episode every season

[@mastod0n1]

This interviewer is phenomenal. Kept a good flow, switched up the approach seamlessly once he heard Hassan mention how much he loves Breaking Bad, and made it feel like a natural engaging conversation. Mad props to him.

[@joefriedman9843]

Couldn't agree more. Great job.

[@johnravens9869]

He did cut em off a few times

[@shawnt797]

I met this brother years ago at a Lorenz Tate charity event. He's probably the most down to earth cat I've ever encountered. Very cool brother.

[@Gabbo-lv3zo]

Wicked man

[@reimourrpower9357]

My brother met him and said the same the same thing. Very grounded and warm person.

[@shawnt797]

@@reimourrpower9357 Absolutely

[@shawnt797]

@@Gabbo-lv3zo Indeed

[@shawnt797]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc Yeah, I remember that.

[@TOYNaroundstudios]

Dude been in almost every mid 90s early 00s East Coast Hood classic. Even Paid in Full he had a small cameo that you’d probably miss on first watch. True legend.

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

As mitch shooter him and mekhi phifer was also in clockers

[@Kakuta54]

wee-bey always been a stand up dude

[@joefriedman9843]

Hassan is so likable here. The wire is the best show of all time no doubt but Wee bay's scene with Delonda where he tells her she needs to let Namond go to Colvin is easily one of my favorites in the entire show. I just hope Hassan knows how much that character meant to all of us. Also he has one of the most popular GIFs on the internet and no one can take that away from him haha

[@kandr21400]

Wee-Bay was the ultimate stand up guy. He was loyal, and never rolled. Took raps that he didn't even do.

[@The-Canon]

Based off Vernon Collins (Bey) arrested in 87’ supposed to did only 35 yrs not life though

[@naruto1coolestfan]

i mean bro was a straight killer tbh, the wire is great at showing the positives and humanity in everybody, but overall we gotta remember he kinda responsible for the deaths of teens, adults, thats one stripper.....i dont mean to kill the vibe in the comment section but stand up guy is just a little much lol

[@kandr21400]

@@naruto1coolestfan I hear you. I meant stand up guy from their perspective. Like when Mafia guys call each other stand up guys, Goodfellas, etc. In THEIR eyes they're noble, or whatever. But if I crossed paths with guys like Wee Bay, Marlo, Barksdale, of any of the characters, I wouldn't give 2 seconds of my life to deal with them. I stayed away from guys like this back in the day.

[@MrSPIDEY21]

@@The-Canon i mean why not he was already done…and he couldn’t be further charged so he took the rap for the plea…that’s smart

[@torachan23]

Well he was going to get life anyway, so he figured he would take extra raps. It’s not like he would’ve only got 20 years, but took extra raps and got life

[@dakritic]

Such an underrated actor. Been a fan since “Clockers”.

[@kisswriters]

He was also great in “In Too Deep”…

[@Gesuselsaviour]

He on clockers? Need to rewatch to see lol

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@Gesuselsaviour he didn't have a big part but he was apart of strike crew with onyx he had the braids

[@Gesuselsaviour]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc Yeah, since posting the comment I've rewatched the movie and I did indeed spot him. Lol

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@Gesuselsaviour yeah he was in all the hood movies

[@fuze1293]

shoutout to Hassan. seems like a great guy & even greater actor

[@moulip]

He is this kind of actors with a role which will stick to him forever. God how much I loved Wee-Bey ...

[@payton2297]

Ayo Avon They Had Cheesefries Baby

[@KOVIDGOON]

Ayo Bey! come at the king best not miss

[@cryptomongoose8799]

I gotchu some!!!!

[@Punisher5384]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

Then Omar started clapping at him!

[@petewashington32]

Yo literally jus saw that episode lol

[@tanishanderion6424]

He still look the same glad to see people we grew up watching looking good and doing good please put him in more movies

[@FATMAN1988]

I remember seeing him in movies way back in the day. I remember he was in In Too Deep with LL and Omar Epps

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

Remember that pool table scene ? Ouch!

[@smoking1212]

he was in new york undercover. it was a short scene in the beginning. he was playing basketball in the beginning then got killed after the game. if memory serves me correctly.

[@redhoode.n.y.6314]

Thats the 1st movie i ever saw him in. ( i.2.d.)

[@reimourrpower9357]

"I'm just sayin God, the n--- told me..."

[@ronjenkins9129]

He was in Clockers too with Mekhi Phifer, Sticky Fingaz, & Fredro Starr.

[@JB-hl1qx]

That polo bear t shirt and bubble vest are hard as hell !

[@anandmorris]

One of the best character arcs in the Wire. When he told his missus that his son has a chance to be different and be successful in a different way to them, it was one of the greatest moments of the show.

[@AnariGold23]

Also is the voice of Harold “Stretch” Joseph in GTA V

[@angelicx1610]

but we all remember him as wee bey

[@მარსელინი2]

Sweet boy balls

[@vvshoodlum4219]

Belly,In too deep, Brooklyn Finest, The Wire , The Last O.G. , Top Five, Clockers, Paid in Full , ABC's For Life this man's Work is Impeccable 🔥🔥🔥 He needs a part on "Power" next

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

He was clockers and paid in full as who

[@vvshoodlum4219]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc and I just watched clockers 2 days ago too

[@soslime6082]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xcin paid in full he was the dude that went on that hit with mitch

[@MultiKushie]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xche was definitely on Paid In Full. He was the one that went on the hit with Mitch

[@Keefermans]

Dont forget GTA V where he played Stretch

[@cpuprod1]

Am I the only one who thought the interviewer looks like Avon and D blended together.

[@Fakename70]

I thought it was Wood, too.

[@ITSRICHTIME]

Wood + Sway

[@Ay1738ay]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 If Avon had D's nose

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm3153]

@@Fakename70 Same here Lmao

[@bigboy4438]

Dude seems like a real dude, respect

[@johnrose1908]

Shouts to Hassan from back in the Clocker's days

[@d0cn0tes]

Hassan was great in "Belly"...Liked the scene where DMX said that his feelings was hurt on the balcony and Hassan looked at Nas and quitely said , "is he serious" lmaooo

[@SubterraneanChick]

Hassan is a classic in the black film community among us real fan. He's a mainstay along the likes of Nia Long, Larenz Tate or Mekhi Phifer or the classy Loretta Devine. They bring it to every role regardless of screentime.

[@welcome2thaparty]

Cool ass brother, I remember he used to get his haircut at the same barber shop as me in jersey city this was when the Wire was on tv... he was just chill like any other reg dude in the shop.

[@brettbewley5798]

Hassan should be world famous. This guys delivery is just funny and captivating.

[@MrBoombastic1904]

Hope Wee-bey and his fish are doing well!

[@averydarkguy5296]

Lol 😂😆🤣 That scene with D'Angelo crying thinking he was about to die is hilarious....

[@spvcs3615]

@@averydarkguy5296 🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@mcfrisko834]

😂 Them shits prolly been dead boss man

[@Eboy227]

@@mcfrisko834 😭😭😭 fish be dying quick as hell

[@placeholdername3206]

Great interviewer, and Hassan just seems so authentic and energetic. Can't imagine him in a bad mood. I love how you can tell that Wee-Beys mannerisms and the way he talked, Hassasn was just being himself. Theres a swagger about him. That just makes you smile.

[@jafabian37]

I have to say, with all due respect to Hassan, and I mean this completely as a compliment- as a performer he executed his role so well that it's surprising to me to see that he's walking free and not in jail for the rest of his life (because I only know him from The Wire).

[@tahirchaudhary6625]

Listen here 'Bey...you come at the king...you best not miss

[@bobdole2184]

So many great black actors broke out late 90s early 2000s. Very great generation of fine actors

[@mikek236]

Man I’m taking my kids to Baltimore this week to the harbor and aquarium, I learned as a younger man you keep your ass in that inner harbor, balmer is a rough ass town

[@ashleylawrence7406]

I’ll always watch whatever he’s playing in....love Hassan 💕

[@nevermindme8922]

You are beautiful!

[@ashleylawrence7406]

@@nevermindme8922 aww thank you 😊

[@joshuaopont2990]

Yo wee bey face when stringer shot a cop still burn in my head. That shocked face 😯

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

Not only was he a great character that meme of weebay being confused will last forever

[@benjamin_markus]

this voice OMG

[@reimourrpower9357]

Salutes to Hassan Johnson, great actor and human being. His energy is grounded in intellect & vision; the point he made about The Wire not being in HD is revealing. He's excellent as the paternal thug who cares for his niece but is extorting the lead in Flatbush Misdemeanors. Great comedic timing.

[@brandonbates9259]

I always think about the Roots music video for "Break you off"everytime I see him

[@KyleSmith-px4gi]

This brother been in a lot of movies an videos , tv shows about the hood . Member him from belly , in too deep, great actor .

[@frankywilliam8073]

Dude has barely aged it’s been 15 years

[@reginaldallen7648]

Love my City. Baltimore, Eastside I was raised different. Love

[@whitehallavenue1752]

Hassan Johnson, just another Brooklyn Legend that's all.

[@chrisanderson7984]

Loved Wee-Bey. Reminds me of my uncle

[@jamesbondero5691]

Yea ,fallen ,by mya is one of my favorite songs and video, she was stalking him in the video,speaking of libras,the wire had alot of libras,wood Harris, mcnulty,Jamie hector, and weebay

[@88ntil]

Weebay was in a few rap videos growing up. Damn I feel old at 35 lmao

[@JoeMacStevens]

2:12 That’s a really good point. One of few weaknesses of Snowfall in my opinion is how beautiful it’s shot. It feels less authentic

[@Sankara_narayanan]

weebay is real man. Loved this interview

[@carlton_newcomb3015]

Shout out to Hassan one of my favorite actors I see you homie,born on the same day you learn something new every day say it aint so 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@redhoode.n.y.6314]

I love his acting very authentic

[@babyjki444]

he's so fine and talented. pretty ass eyes!

[@mdd04000]

Bruh I fr thought that was wood Harris next to Hassan in the thumbnail🤣

[@mr.minion2981]

I did too.

[@XlogicXX]

I just finished my 2nd binge of the Wire. Great series. Webay!!

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

I hope y'all got him some tater salad for being there.

[@nevermindme8922]

They out of tater salad. Cole slaw will have to do

[@payton2297]

And Some Peeta Skins

[@floridaman2337]

Nahhhh lol

[@JohnnyWooski]

extra horse radish

[@kingvoe4719]

🤣🤣

[@GratitudeGriot]

i'm late but this was a great interview! fallen is one of my fav Mya vids I remember her hair color (red with brown + blonde highlights) her running thru the city and writing on the steaming bathroom mirror. completely forgot Hassan was in😅

[@rscoops3986]

One of the coldest characters on the show. His pet fish and his talks with Colvin softened his image, but up until that he was terrifying.

[@Capitalgee84]

Pit beef sammich with horse radish lol

[@Gabbo-lv3zo]

I can a few a few more haha😂😂

[@SC-rf2ro]

A lotttttttt of horse radish

[@agthaog1986]

I wish Jinx could damn near do every interview. this man is finishing weebay sentences and shyt. the dudes a true original when it comes to this stuff

[@TheMayoDon123]

one of my favourite characters in the wire!

[@teebrown1986]

He was a great character actor. Always thought he should have been in many more movies.

[@MrAaron_72]

I enjoyed this clip

[@xcalabur18]

Damn, who else thought Jinx was Avon at first glance?

[@iamedwardbibbins9012]

I know I’m late but this was a great fucking interview. Both parties completely engaged while allowing the other to speak, questions were on point concise as well as the response and I also like how he broke down the environment on the set as it relates to the cast! And I’m definitely going to check his new show!! Great work here!!

[@rodanzig]

Agree . One of my pet peeves is how interviewers are constantly interrupting the person being interviewed to look smart . The worst is when they ask a good question and then cut the guy off to say some stupid sh*t and you never hear the answer .

[@chi-townlowend1812]

One of my favorite actors

[@frankygers]

He’s a great actor. Best tv show ever.

[@aquakultre]

Wee-bay was the illest thug, damn did he loved his fish.

[@correctconnectable]

Slim Charles was right there with him though

[@briansmith8122]

How my fishes?

[@IagoVital]

@@correctconnectable Chris no?

[@amyshehi4731]

Wow. He seems so different than Wee Bey. His voice and body language. He’s a really good actor.

[@alteredpenguin2073]

This man has not aged at all, all that happened was he got some gray in his goate

[@will_cashgrow2294]

How they gonna not ask him about Belly with Nas and DMX smh

[@ajjenkins5273]

Damn that was him mark the one bustin the dessert bussin the dessert eag wit one hand

[@cullyx2913]

Brilliant interview

[@_january]

The Corner is up there with The Wire🔥

[@MzPrice]

The wire is based off the corner

[@StromLxrd6]

word up tho

[@Whynotthem65]

Very good interviewer and interview.

[@Don-qr6rx]

The Wire is the greatest TV show ever created!

[@klarsen1042]

Shocking truths? Really? I wonder if I was more shocked about Hassan's top 5 TV shows, or the brave admission that most of the cast didn't predict how popular the show would become. Or maybe when they started talking about sports. Absolutely shocking stuff. Hard-hitting truths coming at me from all directions. Quality stuff, very accurate video title.

[@leroymaxwellii2747]

The Wire, Clockers, Prison Song, In Too Deep, Paid in Full and more

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

I don't think he was in Paid in full but I might've missed him in that

[@blanco7873]

@@gilfordmccormack8140 just thinking that

[@hg4956]

He was in paid in full. He was with Mitch when they shot dude up (Jamie Hector) at the apartment building

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@gilfordmccormack8140 he had a small part he was the shooter with mitch

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc Yeah you're right I Remember him and Mehki tightening their hoodies at the same time before the shooting.

[@chrisanderson7984]

My favorite wire character Wee-Bey

[@bronxmosthated1]

My favorite actor

[@BonnChnd]

I love you Wee-Bey!

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

He's had so many classic roles

[@cdub828]

Very articulate brother

[@mariohnyc]

Only thing missing from this interview was asking him about that scene with Stringer in The Wire. That gif will live as long as the internet exists.

[@662crookedlettez6]

Bruh this guy is his character....The casting was crazy good...

[@WestboundPromo416]

toronto always connected to something somehow lol sick interview salute

[@chillbest14]

Awesome amazing show The Wire

[@lowkey_fla]

Classic show!!

[@jonhardin.]

This brother loved his fish yo 🐠 🐟

[@Jersey-hd2tn]

That’s when I was a knick fan

[@majesticnfree]

He so fine🥰

[@Rockuss]

You a soldier Bey

[@finbarobruadair2761]

Nice to see him looking well

[@s4mp_founder]

He did "Clockers" directed by Spike Lee.

[@AceDotCosta]

I remember fam in In Too Deep

[@ashkeygii9449]

Whole time Wee-Bey already killed Marlo in Paid in Full 🤯

[@colinschafer5453]

Wee Bey, nice! Seen interviews with other wire characters. Never seen one with him before tho. Great character. Pssshhhh.

[@freddiebrock6740]

Belly he was wilding in that movie as well

[@KeruptKiller]

Best one yet!!!!

[@shawnbailey573]

"Bay"! ❤

[@Jah704]

Great interview!

[@shefrombrooklyn718]

That's my guy. Wee-Bey!

[@superjdillydillio9040]

You all must have forgotten about "Oz"!

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

OZ is a great show. That's the one that opened the door for other HBO shows to come.

[@_january]

OZ is up there too👑