Joey Bada$$ covers Prince 'When Thugs Cry' for Like A Version

[@LukeyShoes12]

Covering Prince takes balls. Covering Prince and making one of his most popular songs in your own image takes a whole different level of guts and talent. Dope stuff my dude. Definitely a new fan.

[@seanstroman6087]

Luke Wallace listen to his song called Temptation or Waves I highly recommend those

[@noeumdin9914]

Check bizzy bone "thugs cry"

[@NGT4LIFE]

@@noeumdin9914 Tupac originally made the song ''when thugs cry''..Pac was a prince fan joey simply copied Pac

[@worldwidehiphop.]

@@NGT4LIFE not a bad thing

[@fang245]

NGT4LIFE except pacs when thugs cry is 100% different only thing the same is the title

[@Dorian.Seymour]

Joey gets 10x better every year

[@xjhisme]

DorianSeymour Getting better every January it's very scary

[@janesteez5474]

josh harris they gon' recognize eventually, I take it if they don't give it to me.

[@dtxdada361]

See all of this was written for me

[@lilmimino3737]

i am from the future he upgraded

[@skll2081]

xjhisme that’s my favorite song by him, both him and Cole snapped

[@Hartsmusic]

Thanks to Joey and his crew for getting me in to jam on this track!

[@wveevee]

I think he picked the right guitarist for the job lol One of the best

[@noahwebb9887]

You're soooo smooth man, love ya work 👍🏼

[@thebogzilla]

yes!! how rad!

[@ryandilts4852]

Great job!

[@RadmanOZ]

Harts i was hoping for a solo!!! But bet that was a buzz!!!

[@K1ng_Fredy]

Joey evolving

[@XplicitStory]

Mr Robot put me on to his music, survival tactics is my favorite song but damn i didnt know he could sing like this.

[@alfredchavez7971]

FredyFredd hey I think I know you

[@K1ng_Fredy]

nah bro don't think we met

[@geigster]

joey and tyler the creator the best artists of this rapper era

[@christopherjaymes2523]

geigster lmao your smoking something if you put Tyler the creator in any conversation as the best of this era, Kendrick, Cole, Joyner Lucas shit even old Em has better bars then Tyler the creator, you probably think Migos and Future is real rap to 😂😂😂

[@annacndo]

It's been a couple of years and this is still my fave performance of his ❤

[@orangeslices990]

Mine too. 💜

[@robinheyt7240]

My favourite underrated rapper covering one of my favourite solo artist of all times' best songs? How did it take me 4 years to find this! Mesmerising

[@jabjones2165]

Exactly.

[@holographicdreaming]

I'm definitely sure that His Royal Badness (Prince) would approve of this Joey Bad$$ cover. Nothing less than amazing!

[@thestrangemanreturns]

hell no

[@cho03]

Prince hated swearing later on in life. So maybe not.

[@bigpondpond9965]

Adam Robson Well he liked Kendrick Lamar and Kendrick swears.

[@sunnylusburner8108]

Joey at his Melbourne concert stated "this song was supposed to be on AABA but the Prince Estate understandbly denied it." Idk maybe if Prince was alive he wouldve liked joeys version.

[@edylerret5491]

Adam Robson he legit just said ‘shit’. That was probably the closest thing to a swear word.

[@MelissaFortune]

Joey is that guy! A True Artist

[@MelissaFortune]

Andrew Brunnette goes without saying

[@MelissaFortune]

PowerPlay 06 Idk PowerPlay... ☺ I saw him in Vegas opening for SB Q, great show, Mr Robot is dope Joey makes good music, mad creative. Bruhs a triple threat

[@tropical9913]

Of course he is. When I heard this dude back in 2012 (he was 16/17 then) I already knew this is the next gen star in hip-hop. He's here to stay for sure.

[@Jogzzbeats]

This is real music, not just entertainment but real feelings too.

[@PrimoNaz]

agree

[@powerplaygoalhorns]

This is shit, Prince is the best

[@tywoncherry1078]

PowerPlay 06 please stfu... We know Prince version the best but this is good

[@FROAT123]

Damn, this is amazing. He's the best 🔥

[@georgedutton9224]

ayyyy FROAT

[@TheYo316]

Youre amazing FROAT

[@merlinm.4370]

froat ma boi

[@merlinm.4370]

or girl, who knows

[@kingjohnnyjohn5]

My boy 💪👑

[@undergroundcharisma]

wow, this came out great. So much vibes 🔥

[@flyingsamosa5282]

Underground Charisma many*

[@linkoln_sosias]

the camera angles were fire

[@superduperjoi6800]

:-)

[@NateAlyn]

This is insanely good. 2018 started off right

[@powerplaygoalhorns]

Where did music go, music turned to shit

[@sammybe]

Wait till you see how 2020 starts it's amazing

[@MeneerSpaghetti]

Damn that was way better than I could've ever imagined

[@MightyToadWizard]

Who was the female vocalist? Can't find any info on her took me awhile but I found her name; Nkechi Anele

[@jasoncooper5322]

Great detective work, thank you!

[@ankechi]

Thank you! really appreciate it!

[@yungjeddy]

this is so powerful man.. you can see him literally pouring his soul out with this performance. Joey is a genius.

[@john_wayne]

Thats 1 badass cover.

[@CorrectiveVision3]

It is good to see that that the "New Skool" recognize the greatness and far reaching influence of Prince...I always say that you personally may not be a fan of Prince but most likely your favorite Artist is a fan of Prince, no matter what genre.

[@MarcoGeeWS]

Surprised with how much I enjoyed this

[@vivianrauhl]

me too!

[@justinhearst]

This is actually very good. It's unique because Joey's not trying to be prince, but it maintains the original feel and flow.

[@jakiyahcabell]

this made me so happy

[@terencedrakes5291]

This is a true artist... he seems to have so many layers to his personality... so much to offer the world! Keep creating Joey! We're listening!!

[@sichard.rimmons]

YES his sound definitely deserves band accompaniment - great to see him evolving his live performance

[@therank2060]

This the year joey finally gets recognized as a top artist wait on it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rory7547]

The Rank hope so

[@dabossman5650]

The Rank He Already Famous Af THo

[@shabaclank3711]

The Rank still waiting.. lol Joey does need more recognition though

[@xquavius]

@@shabaclank3711 He's actually really well known already. Mainly for acting tho but there was a show where he played as himself. Writes for alot of artists. That said, yeah music wise he's well known, pretty sure everyone knows who he is based off his name but the people who only and i mean *ONLY* listen to mainstream. Which well Joey ofc has hits but hasn't had a typical *MAINSTREAM* hit yet. It's kind of like he's the current king of the Underground. Been that way for a few years now. I think he wants to keep it that way.

[@shabaclank3711]

Xquavius Ellison I’ll agree on that Joey is definitely the underground king

[@HiroZephyrr]

This just solidified Pro Era to be set for greatness in 2018

[@cam_V1BE2047]

This Is incredible! Was not expecting this! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@samrobert7645]

This deserves millions and millions of views

[@hour7141]

sam robert real music never really gets recognition anymore

[@paulbarnes8732]

Smooth af

[@roloos]

This is live!?! Amazing band. True artists. Great singer. Great technicians.

[@jesselombardi7012]

Dude shown people how to remake a classic in his own way. bravo sir

[@suanygonzalez6375]

still listening to this in october 2019

[@HARLEMCIGARWORLD]

January 2020

[@zizafell]

Still listening in quarantine - April 2020

[@moonrocked]

Damn joey has really nice vocals and is a great performer.

[@melaniejoynorman7119]

Being a prince fan I wasn't keen on it. But I always listen to Like a Versions a couple of times and just like all others it has grown on me. Good job !!!

[@graceomalley4]

I’m disappointed.

[@TJRshots]

that was dope

[@blue2751]

Damn Prince would be proud RIP 👑

[@tonythogmartin3952]

wow! what a great rendition to a great piece of music!

[@someminorities]

Shutcho dumb ass up

[@tonythogmartin3952]

then why are you here?

[@powerplaygoalhorns]

tony thogmartin, stumbled upon this piece of shit by accident

[@al_wax]

Damn, I still feel so lucky to this day that I just happened to click the wrong link and downloaded 1999 on DatPiff by accident the day it came out.

[@seanstroman6087]

Alex Park 👌🏿

[@producedbykhireyakeem4340]

That’s awesome bro!

[@mcdanne222]

Me too ... Since then ... Im a Joey Badass fan!

[@hadidalessandro4515]

Mos Def’s little bro

[@bigben228]

Hadi D'Alessandro I've been saying this

[@fosjdjdjjrdkjodhshsh1615]

That’s the most accurate comparison to Joey i’ve heard.

[@JohnDoe-um4vx]

most definitely

[@oghaze9318]

Fax, I've been saying this since B4Da$$

[@sosodope420]

Hadi D'Alessandro Negative

[@haykikos]

we need this on Spotify Fr yo

[@liamtimothy1929]

Joey just continues and continues AND FUCKING CONTINUES to impress me as the years go by. Every since I listened to 1999 (one of the greatest mixtapes ever, imo) he's been in my constant rotation. Dudes fucking great!!

[@amourlashai]

Can’t wait to hear official version! I love the hook!

[@sunnylusburner8108]

Joey at his Melbourne concert stated "this song was supposed to be on AABA but the Prince Estate understandbly denied it." Meaning there will be no studio release of this track unless it is cleared.

[@amourlashai]

Sombra Main Well that sucks. Ugh

[@SR-og5ec]

It'll be on the Triple J Like A Version CD that will come out October/November. Almost every Like A Version ends up on that CD.

[@jaredrollins8787]

Sombra Main it’s being released on Friday

[@jaycap]

amourlashai you can thank prince for the hook lol

[@Ape_Tero]

They did great work, and the fact they re-edited the instrumentals and the composition of people performing, makes this song its own thing. Gotta appreciate that!

[@klean_upguyza6461]

Joey is coming for that crown

[@seanstroman6087]

KLEAN_upguy ZA FACTZ Kendrick got for now tho

[@PoopMccoy]

Joey king of N.Y

[@Zbakenmcak]

There is no crown

[@tzp7697]

Kdot got West crown like Pac did Joey got east crown like Biggie did IMO Biggie and Joey are respectively better

[@GamingWitRad]

I know his soul floated doing this just great

[@anthonyanderson4203]

It's artists like this that will help keep real talent in the forefront.

[@ronnyswanksalot6049]

bruh name a rapper under 25 more versatile than joey...I'll wait

[@symbiote4418]

I would say XXXTENTACION is more versatile at 19, just because of all the genres he has experimented with. But don’t think I’m comparing X to Joey. Joey is miles ahead of X.

[@jacobgriffith3666]

Danny brown if he's under 25 and Vince staples but joey a goat

[@benthompson2395]

Good luck against City tomorrow bro

[@gianmarcovasquez497]

jonjo shelvey danny brown is like 35😂

[@ronnyswanksalot6049]

Nasty Nasir nigga really said danny brown

[@bradymatthew2761]

In my opinion, this is the best Like a Version to date. The creativity and passion he puts into recreating this amazing song is out of this world. So many artists just come in and play another's song with the same tune etc. But this is just fantastic.

[@AL-Boogie.]

What ancient spirit has taken over the soul of Joey BadA$$??? I starting listening to his music cause I liked his role on Power. He’s a cold rapper and actor. This Like a Version stuff he’s on is some next level ish here. This dude giving chills with these covers! This is a drug that my old head ears has been missing! Excellent work my dude, both you and this cold band you’re jamming with!!💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@lugardomarroquin3157]

I like the sax in it

[@ShaggyDooRight]

i know im 3 years late but god damn i cant stop listening to this. i can feel it in his words how honored he is and how much he embraced covering this song in his own rendition. simply fucking amazing bro.

[@ZicoDuco]

I discovered this song last november, never stopped listining ever since :)

[@michelekatrinathorsen9965]

He has such charisma, confidence and brilliance.

[@KyoPewz]

Absolutely beautiful! Joey keeps on killing everything he touches! DAMN

[@cloventusg.2944]

This deserves so much more Recognition. Beautiful cover of a truly talented musicians hard work.

[@seanstroman6087]

Joey Badass The Illest

[@talos1229]

Im a huge fan of both Joey Badass and Prince, Prince for as long as i can remember. I was worried but was pleasantly surprised. Amazing performance.

[@sephoralove28]

This is honestly 10/10 fire

[@ilya8132]

That backup singer's playsuit is super duper cute. This performance was really great too!

[@domseesthestorm4714]

Jozif the goat

[@shauntaedickson479]

P.E

[@willt450]

I come back to this every month

[@tdr.220]

A good rapper AND a good actor; what an awesome rare combination! 😇

[@Elevhant]

Love how much hes feeling himself. Excellent vibes. Legendary.

[@jamesmccrindle6452]

Joey’s most underrated song/performance

[@klaw181]

Out of all the artists to cover prince, I didn't see Joey coming. He really killed it.

[@uncleafrothafob]

Everything about this is so good! 2:05-2:55 is my favourite part though, I never listened to him before because I judged him by his name thinking he was like every other "rapper" now a days... I'm so glad I found this

[@seanstroman6087]

RimzUnasa Joey is Special man

[@manta7039]

Don't judge a book by its cover

[@harminh7648]

He had that name before all those "rappers" came

[@arcane.-.]

I recommend listening to his very first mixtape 1999, it will show you just how talented he is

[@christophermurillo7250]

Same man. I didn't give Joey a chance for soooo long because of his name. Lol. He's one of my favorites of the new gen. 1999 and B4DA$$ are amazing albums

[@brandonflores9363]

This man right here. Bless his soul

[@quaseau]

Most yall favorite rappers can't do this.

[@mendieteansoe5647]

Asap rocky did a cover of Otis

[@JR-mk6ow]

@@mendieteansoe5647 I saw. Still not as talented as this boy. But still great effort

[@erniegangluitenant8977]

Most

[@jirox3232]

He doesnt sing well all the time

[@jirox3232]

@@mendieteansoe5647 rocky cover was average

[@razzarota]

Seriously underrated performance. I think he absolutely nailed it!!!!!!

[@brysonpotter8486]

That boy Joey is taking his game to whole new level

[@_freespirit5695]

This is everything I needed from him, he will forever be one of my top 5 favorite rappers 😍

[@MajesticViking]

Hands down some of the most gangster shit ive ever heard. We need this old school feel in rap now.

[@anm_96]

He has been slept on for so long and now he gon get his due forsho !!!! #lovejoey this is 🔥🔥

[@joshroberts5661]

Got damn where has this been my whole life?!

[@princekatahena9596]

No wonder he's called a badass ..Maximum love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@Jaysplash99]

My boy joey no body can stop him

[@m_r_editzz278]

By far one of the most yet underrated artist on our generation

[@CM-vg5xz]

He's so smooth!!! Come through Jovaughn,

[@monteallen3859]

One of the most underrated muscicians out !!!

[@Bornsinner1218]

Vibes 🕊

[@connormcleod4687]

Joey is a real class act, deserves much more recognition than he receives.

[@XxxX-wx3er]

He's only 22.

[@mustafaalkhammash8007]

23 now😅

[@carlosjuarez1679]

@@mustafaalkhammash8007 24 by now?

[@nino_1246]

Still young :>

[@jonouellette8183]

And now makes shit music cheers welcome to 2020 where artists can’t be consistent for more than a year

[@papayasmith]

@@jonouellette8183 now ? he hasn't released a solo album in two years

[@Kusjuice]

The Badmon is truly an amazing artist. I’m thankful to be alive when he is so I can appreciate his greatness

[@grantjohnson6743]

Legendary

[@PWIZ1]

Joey never disappointed me ever

[@kathyjimenez5305]

I’ve watched this 20 times at least, so good 😭

[@MultiJames213]

Been a fan since freshman year now I’m in college still listening to Joey pro era the beast coast in general!!!!🔥🔥

[@FelipeCosta-up2qy]

That back singer looking fine af

[@ameersaleem1]

Love this new era of revolutionary music

[@smnth5048]

This is amazing! Thank you Joey!!

[@Ticcle]

best cover of any song ever made

[@SheenEstevezzz]

BADMON

[@PlatinumJimmy_Jr]

Rickety Cricket “WHATS MA NAME? WHATS MA NAME!?”

[@CutieTori]

It's acttually really smooth ngl

[@johnsitesjr.3724]

Dope #JoeyBadass 💯stay focused God Bless an be safe from Pittsburgh P.a.

[@dylankennedy9383]

Best like a version ever

[@shawteeslim]

Goosebumps

[@m_r_editzz278]

Probably the best like a version in a long time

[@MrRifta1]

Killed it once again joey!

[@jacie9799]

filo .// killed it is right, and not in a good way. pure cringe. it sucked. a disgrace to the name of Prince. not homage, straight garbage.

[@nickrobinson2711]

jacie9799 I’m not a rap fan... in fact, I’m quite the opposite. I love prince and this rendition of prince is actually really good. Stop being so close minded.

[@patrickbenson8440]

jacie9799 shutcho bitchass up grandma

[@MrSpooky520]

Gives me some Big Krit vibes, especially his tiny desk performance. Hats off to both of these amazing artists.

[@Just.S]

Real dope. 🕊

[@Lling846]

OMG how don't i know about this Man and all his greatness!!!!!!!!!!

[@victormaia6815]

you can hate this guy but you can't hate this version. Amazing !

[@jacie9799]

Victor Maia agree to disagree. how many people did dude pay to blow up the comments on this video with praise, there can't truly be that many tone def morons out there who genuinely liked this joke of a remake, an insult to the real deal, Prince. it's been a while since I've been genuinely angry about a video on here, or by comments, but this shit has me straight trolling, and hoping this was meant to be funny. if not, all's I can do is smh.

[@victormaia6815]

jacie9799 I don't think that artists come here to pay a tribute to the song they are covering, at least not always. If you are listening to these versions thinking about the original song, you are probably going to get butthurt sometime. tbh, it's just a matter of personal preference. I enjoy the creativity and the novelty on some of this versions. Why be so close-minded about music? For me it's more about what I hear and less about where it comes from

[@jacie9799]

Victor Maia I hear ya, I'm not close minded, really. I love all kinds of music, from country to rap. when it's good. I love Prince's music, he was truly awesome and this guy butchered his song.

[@ineverswag]

I think prince would def love this

[@kingward710]

He’s tapped into artist form now, Thank you I appreciate it this is the best music I’ve heard in a longtime!!!i need more for my soul yessir