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Hi friends,
This week I’m sharing my thoughts on Kendrick’s Pop Out Juneteenth concert. It was one of the most west coast events I’ve ever seen with artists like DJ Hed and Mustard, Ty Dolla Sign, Dom Kennedy, Steve Lacy, Tyler, the Creator, Roddy Ricch, YG, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Dr. Dre all performing. You also had superstars in attendance like SZA The Weeknd and Lebron James.
It was a special moment and what felt like a day of unity with known Crips and Bloods dancing and having a good time together.
It was one of the most memorable, fun, and well curated events that Amazon has put on and had fans losing it over surprise guests as well as singing certain songs like Euphoria, DNA, money trees, and Earfquke word for word.
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Video Directed by Jacob Menache
Recorded at Comedy Bar Danforth in Toronto, ON

[@JoshJohnsonComedy]

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[@neil8502]

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[@nancyhaddad1454]

Whats more amazing than your spectacular comedy and delivery Josh, is your humbleness. You are so genuine. That makes you even more amazing. I pray you become the next Dave Chapelle. Your storytelling way of comedy is pure genius and amazing talent. God bless you !!!! ❤❤❤

[@clickbaitpolice]

Oh my! I grew up in Wrigleyville, went to Lake View High school. Used to sneak in to watch the Cubs with my hippie friends just to do it. Saw Jimi Hendrix and Janice at the Aragon Ballroom...where you need to be.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Subscribed long ago, Josh! Thanks & keep crushing it! 😂

[@dehnger]

RIP Nipsey Hustle and as well, Long Live Josh.....a talented guy with matching motivation and drive ....rare in this world anymore and well timed in todays society filled with too many feelings and not enough emotion. Thank you man, you are a funny dude and a pleasure to watch perform. Been on board since way back....think balder and trolling nazis after school days.....you rock man

[@telka8069]

I only discovered this guy recently, and I'm amazed at how he can quickly and effortlessly turn current events into teaching moments. He's a natural.

[@melinavalencia8894]

He worked on the daily show with Trevor Noah at least 2 years as a writer and correspondent. So he has had practice, my favorite bit is when he catfished the kkk. Recommended to watch.

[@goodlife8044]

Same here!

[@enigmaticecstasy]

I understand the sentiment, but give the man his credit, he's not just "a natural". He probably is naturally gifted in this area, but to get to this point took years of practice and study. Make sure to acknowledge the incredible amount of work put in as well, it's not as simple as "be good -> walk on a stage and tell jokes -> profit". Not trying to be a dick, just saying this is far more than talent, it is dedication. Have a nice night!

[@OctopusOwl]

Like a pastor, but instead of speaking about God, he's giving us humourous perspective and thinking moments to carry with you. A secular pastor.

[@ALPHAOMEGAWES]

Do u know where he works? That’s his job description, he writes for daily show n I forget the other, but your right he’s good at it

[@chikerb9]

I love how this dude can talk for 20 minutes and only drop maybe 4-6 actual jokes, but you’re locked in to what he’s saying the whole time and you’re not even mad about it

[@mikeynkoey]

The next Chappelle👏

[@looneybleu3688]

I was telling a friend that he ought to teach history because people don't know they are absorbing important knowledge.

[@michellehernandez2840]

He's a storyteller. The reason I like Chapelle and Burr.

[@lizzy-yr2og]

i love it so much. It’s like talking with a friend.

[@bradmapson6243]

I was literally welling up with tears when he talked about Nibsey leaving behind only 8 million dollars and other people having billions. It is so incredibly inspiring. It makes me want to live for a purpose like Nibsey, and then looping it into Kobie inspiring people to live with passion. I am an outsider to this culture, but these stories are so profoundly good. It makes you see the glimmer of what could be with our entire world.

[@aloe-aurora]

Every laugh in that house is evidence of how little Drake has done for Toronto comparatively

[@AnaAcuraErica]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sponsorship4u2]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@gingerkid1048]

He’s always treated the poor areas of the city exactly how Kendrick called him out for using Atlanta. Plus no one here thinks Forest Hill is starting from the bottom

[@rfeldntas5883]

Nah Man, was "funny laugh" not "rage laugh"

[@eliasmg9144]

​@@rfeldntas5883that's precisely the point, it's funny because it's true

[@alex-og.zalez9403]

The Nipsey talk was real. He died in that burning building trying to help the people there. RIP to a real one

[@annetteharmon6194]

Inglewood proud and we will always love nippsey and kobe and Tupac and all of our ancestors community and culture is to be respected give and get ❤.

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

​@@annetteharmon6194 RIP Nipsey Hussle for real. As a local, do you know what happened with Nip's killers? I can't imagine those fuckers surviving in the streets for long

[@ٴٴۥٴٴ]

@@SuperNuclearUnicorn His killer is serving 60 to life, the driver was proven innocent because she was a Lyft driver and wasn't involved, as for the person who honked the horn, that was pure coincidence and wasn't a signal.

[@thefantasyicon]

Wasn't he a gang member?

[@ٴٴۥٴٴ]

@@thefantasyicon Yes, he was. He also made music detailing his life, but in interviews, he'd say it's to teach people what not to do and not to be him, but be better.

[@huesoftheheart139]

“I will die in a burning building if it means I get as many people out as possible”. I know this is a comedy channel but that synopsis of Nipsey earned a fan out of me 💯👏🏾

[@yusufmussa6386]

Likewise. Nip was something else and this man gave an outstanding account of his character.

[@SnooperSwizzle0728]

Mad respect for JJ

[@terrie-q4y]

I had the privilege of meeting Nipsey Hussle several times 2009 and 2016 in "the hood" at his store on Crenshaw and Slauson and his burger joint. This young man employed ex-felons from the neighborhood that were not employable within normal job standards. He was killed at his store, helping out an Og 60 crip who had currently been released from prison, some clothes, shoes etc . to get him started. So yes, Nipsey lived and died helping others! RIP King Nip!!!!

[@reginajohnson8534]

Yes that made me tear up - was a great honor to Nipsey and a reminder for all of us

[@maxsonjoseph4062]

Listening to this drunk story and knowing that he’s about to tie this all back to Kendrick and Drake from the video title is KILLING ME💀💀

[@toniacampbell6395]

It happened ur Awsome😂😅

[@geneweaveskdot]

He spent it all on that house. Smh…

[@Maya-Grey13]

i knowww right when he was talking abt the drunk guy and the little guy i was like wait hold up-

[@TERRELLTURNER1999]

@@geneweaveskdot🤨

[@drehunt30]

I was listening at work so I thought he moved on to another joke. Then he brought it full circle and left me in tears 😂😂

[@FrancisManga]

Kendrick said "I'm what the culture feeling" - this is the best illustration of that sentence.

[@Wolfgodmak]

The fact that all gangs and sets came together at the Pop Out Concert is beyond incredible

[@TheGiftRSA]

Perfect.

[@weaselqueen811]

I'm distracted by Josh's core strength.

[@britainwashington7]

Phenomenal

[@denisenj7648]

I was holding my breath hoping he didn't fall off that stool. 😅

[@shidab1724]

He got arms too tho 👀 dayum

[@trillium.3.24]

Right?! It was very impressive

[@TuchNGoh]

That visual of you walking vertically is sendinggg me

[@theeditor1149]

Josh talks to the audience like we're all friends. Love that he is able to discuss serious issues in the middle of a comedy set and still hold the attention of every person in the room without being preachy or boring. A true skill and talent. ❤

[@dawnhunter2558]

Dave Chappelle has that quality too.

[@J_131]

"Comedy is a funny way of being serious"

[@deep153]

I think you GOTEM JOSH all of us

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

​@@dawnhunter2558 Dave lost that when he started being transphobic and started speaking down to people. Idk if care about trans people or not, but if you don't just be aware that transphobia is related to misogyny. Transphobia comes from people seeing femininity as a bad thing, and it requires women to live up to absurd standards

[@chelsea2711]

@@SuperNuclearUnicorn transphobia isn't real 😂😂😂 Dave Chappelle's a legend and a *good* man. You kids are of the special variety these days ffs

[@vjm212]

The moment where Josh FINALLY names Kendrick, KZbin sent me to commercial, and I'm not even mad. That was some good old 90s-TV perfect timing.

[@goldenstarmusic1689]

That's an excellent way of describing it 😂

[@gingerspice108]

He did another bit on Kendrick and Drake that was really good

[@Squiznerl]

The applause for Nipsy almsot made me shed a tear. One of the greats.

[@Sponsorship4u2]

Same ❤️‍🩹💔

[@Justsomebodyelse235]

Who was affiliated with gang activity. A detriment to the black community and he is absolutely not missed by ANYBODY that cares about the black community truly.

[@MrEazyE357]

But do you know as much about his brother, Samiel? Because I can almost guarantee you wouldn't have known Nipsey were it not for "Black Samm". Look him up if you don't know of him.

[@jedwing]

And the fact that Josh wove the beef into a treatise on how to live and what are the best values. Man, this is incredible.

[@SingTingz31]

The one guy who chuckled at the first mention of Nipsey was clueless.

[@BecomingBoundless]

What I really love about Josh is his ability to get the audience to really listen to him. He really uses silence to make his punchline hit harder.

[@Sponsorship4u2]

It’s a true talent

[@aazhie]

An amazing way to curate the comwdy, I love it so much!!

[@ddavenport6570]

He has a similar style to dave chappelle

[@gingerspice108]

@@ddavenport6570he does. Chris Rock, Louis CK, and John Mulaney are also are really good this. This is my favorite style of standup.

[@parisbrown4650]

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[@kdub3871]

And he held that Kendrick v Drake joke in his back pocket until his Canada visit.😮 this young man is playing chess while the rest of stand up comedy is playing checkers. There are levels to this.👏🏾 well played young king...well played.👍🏾😆

[@AskTheAdjutant]

🎯

[@aya9af]

💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@analogkid28]

🙌

[@cherryrue89]

The next Chapelle❤

[@dl2725]

Hah! Like Kendrick, nobody better come for Josh-he’ll take them out with his next level creativity and unbelievably fast output.

[@ThaWisteria]

Josh really becoming a Dave Chappelle type comedian where instead of just telling jokes he’s genuinely educating the audience and telling them a story

[@ninjalectualx]

Are you calling Josh a bigot????

[@ThaWisteria]

@@ninjalectualx no I’m calling him a transphobic bigot obviously

[@guguy00]

@@ninjalectualx Comparing his storytelling style to Chappelle doesn't mean you're calling Josh a bigot. Same methodology, different subject matter.

[@ayistromia]

Only better because Josh isn't an asshole to the LGBTQ community.

[@beastmodeforever8674]

​@@ninjalectualxshut up Karen

[@domarigavjusmom]

I felt it when that lady said, "Preach!" This is a beautiful speech, not just a stand up. If you know LA, you know how much that concert meant.

[@redofthewolves]

you can hear these Toronto fans ALSO don't like Drake. Great job. Not only a comedian, but a storyteller too

[@Sabbathtage]

Drake and his entourage are infamously horrible bullies in Toronto traffic. They break traffic laws and threaten people who actually have the right of way. That's how he treats his community.

[@brianconoley4867]

I am from Toronto and laughed out loud! Let the dismantling of a creep continue!

[@Aliaz93moneyfingerz]

Sheep

[@Sponsorship4u2]

@@brianconoley4867I luv that for you

[@Sponsorship4u2]

So true! I luv to see it

[@eddieford9373]

"Who else did you get out of the house?" I know preachers who can't get the reaction I felt from that line. I'm in a position in life where I "got out" but left some people behind, and that line hit hard. If you are trying to get out, please don't leave others behind.

[@_VISION.]

Keep in mind, most them get killed tryna get people out. You can't take everybody. And some people don't want to go. Nip was killed by his own gang. Let that sink in.

[@eddieford9373]

@_VISION. I didn't even try to get anyone else out. If you fail, that's still better than not trying.

[@_VISION.]

@eddieford9373 being killed by the people you're trying to help is not failing lol that's not a technicality. You was murdered. Help people who want help.

[@CESmith]

It can be hard sometimes to recognize those that want out from the fakers that want to use you, but if you got the opportunity it can be worth the risk.

[@user-rz3nu3lm5r]

I’m making a huge assumption here but I feel like you’re being way too hard on yourself. Even if you’re making good money, you’re probably not making Drake money. From what you said I’m assuming you could help a few people individually (which is important don’t get me wrong), but someone like Drake could build a hospital ya know? He’s rich beyond comprehension. I think it’s admirable to admit you should’ve helped someone when you didn’t, but what you’re dealing with sounds less like the greed of someone like Drake and more like survivor’s guilt. I’m glad you could get out, it’s not your fault some people can’t.

[@reeplays7616]

Man these people came for a comedy show and ALSO left with a life lesson/sermon. I'm hanging on every word. Whoever that lady was that said "PREACH" spoke right from my heart. 😭

[@CB-rt5wz]

YESS! Big up the "PREACH" lady!

[@erinmac4750]

Truth! ✊

[@Dzokhar]

As a white dude who never listened to Drake or Dot until now, this has been amazing. Before this, all I knew about Drake was that he was weird with minors, and I knew Kendrick was considered more introspective/intellectual, but watching how they both have been moving through all of this has been insanely telling. As more of a 90's Hip-hop fan, seeing the continuity between that era and what Kendrick has been doing has been heartwarming *and* diabolical. Another reactor said this on their channel, but Kendricks moves are saying "listen, I will use my art to stunt on Drake to make the industry a better place but don't believe for one second that that's the only thing that hip-hop, my passion, is good for". Kendrick is leading, by example, the life of a man seeking to redeem himself for his mistakes, spread positivity through self-reflection and empathy, and beautifully illustrating, through music, the lessons he has learned about the dangers of feeding your ego/getting what you want. It's easy to spread the word of god in the church pews, talk philosophy in the library, and call plays from the stands, but it gets a lot harder to send a powerful message about something no one was thinking about to people who might not even be familiar with the concepts you're talking about, yet Kendrick can do it in a way that hits me, hits you, and anyone else that's as memorable as it is easy to comprehend. Josh does the same thing, but with his comedy. This video, like all the rest of his videos, is proof that he can pull you in whether you're familiar with the topic or not and make it impactful. Hard lessons told simple ways have incredible power and reach, and both K Dot and Josh are just firing them off one by one blessing all of us with wisdom.

[@okiedokie2557]

Well said my white bro. I love it when white ppl get it. The more of you that get it the better for everybody

[@beckmanchilds756]

Well said, man

[@arjunsantiago4385]

Excellent analysis brother 👏🏿

[@Dzokhar]

@@arjunsantiago4385 Kendrick is making a point that everybody needs to learn, and that's the fact that black culture in America is an identity, and it deserves to be celebrated for being excellent. There are so many people who aren't Irish who get hyped celebrating St Patty's, or people celebrating Cinco de Mayo with no connection to Mexico and it's widely understood that it's all love and celebration. To me, at least, Kendrick is inspiring a similar feeling of celebrating cultural identity and its greatness, and he's doing it by showing off how cringy people like Drake are who made their name by imitating a culture they aren't part of. I forget who first posted it, but those clips of Drake dropping n bombs with hard Rs when he was younger were really telling to me because, even as a white dude, you can see he wasn't really comfortable with the word. I say it's telling because it's possible to be black *and* not grow up around people using the word colloquially, but instead of recognizing the truth, that Drake just didn't have that part of the culture around him as a child and speaking on that, he just taught himself to get comfortable using it the way other people do. Drake treats that word like it's a requirement when I've met so many black people who prefer *not* to use it out of respect for the beauty of the culture. Kendrick found a way to out Drake as a creep and a faker while also telling the culture "if we can find peace among one another and unite as a cultural identity to be celebrated, even random white dudes in KZbin comments will want to celebrate it."

[@subjekt5577]

Feel ya. For a while there mainstream rap was just black country. Always talking about materialistic shit and fronting, trying to invent a struggle that just came off as whiney

[@AuntieCreed]

I learned about Nipsey here more than I expected. I see why people loved him so much. He was a truly good person like Dolly Parton. We need more celebrities who do like they do and give back to the place they came from.

[@terrie-q4y]

Yes! I can speak on Nipsey personally. I had the chance to meet and talk to this young man once at his Marathon clothing store and at a liquor store on Crenshaw/Slauson. Super approachable and humble. He thanks me, for supporting of him and his family. When I heard that he was killed, my heart broke and it still is. Josh did a great job depicting Nipsey's charterer and intentions. REST EASY KING NIPSEY!

[@wmluna381]

We still have the books mailed to us from Dolly Parton's literacy program. Thought that was a cool thing to do.

[@Collageartist69]

Nipsey Russell?

[@being3166]

The “DAMN, DAMN, DAMN” zoom in just like the “WOP WOP WOP” pop out screen cut to transition into K. & Drake was comedic and visual genius 😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ashtangaxashtangapranayama8526]

Kendricks album b4 mr morale was named DAMN. Maybe Josh starting to tie shit together in a real way, he's like george carlin if he aged like a black dude who moisturizes 😂😂😂

[@rae9892]

It deserves meme status or at least someone should make it a GIF

[@MeghanMakesaComment-st1st]

I watched it like ten times in a row at least

[@GODsCHILD-lm6df]

2 more ... wop wop wop wop wop !!!!!

[@gracelandsmusic]

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

[@lunarlxrd4716]

That nipsey part almost made a grown man cry. RIP Nip ❤

[@J_131]

Made this grown man cry. It was such an awful and tremendous loss to LA...only to have the city lose Kobe shortly thereafter and then hit by a pandemic. LA's soul was really on life support there for a second.

[@mikeynkoey]

In person, I shed a tear….

[@trashpanda6885]

Already been 5 years fuck. That whole video was beautiful, as someone else said that dude had that crowd silent. I never heard such powerful shit on a standup show and the crowd is just dead silent and then you hear that one girl yell "Preach!" and that is where it hit me.

[@Rep1313]

Josh flexing with that plank truly showing his core audience where he gets his abs from 💪🏾

[@Lord_Fried]

I understood that reference! 😂

[@Rep1313]

@@Lord_Fried 🙌🏼

[@mondiialiito]

Ayyy i see what you did 😂

[@anniceportland]

Love it Kdot da man

[@alfredfreedomjones5105]

*Capt america voice* : I understood that reference!

[@CindyEvens-nh2tm]

Wow. From a 67 yo white gramma, you did a great job of (not offending Canadians too much) telling us in a respectful way just what the PopOut concert meant to your culture. I've followed Kendrick since 2108/2019 ? when he won a Pulitzer. I didn't have a dog in this fight, but loved the outright poetry we were blessed with

[@lilliandadon9048]

Love you grandma

[@syxph3r]

🙏

[@marielcolley5656]

Why does it matter if your white? Would it be any different if an Asian or Hispanic grandma? I see people make this type of comment all the time. “I’m a white man in my 20, am I white mom” and so and so. What compels you to state your race? Not trying to be mean but I honestly don’t understand why some white people do this.

[@mj-nc2iz]

@@marielcolley5656 = pathologically tone deaf. And, no, you will never "understand why some white people do this."

[@Jassibhappi]

@@marielcolley5656I respect this question. I think that because of the intensity of the racial tension in America specifically between white and black people, it’s really healing for me as a black woman to hear about a 60 something year old white grandma being able to respect aspects of our culture, just from a point of understanding how incredibly significant it is for her to be able to see beauty in this black man’s poetic lyricism. In a perfect world, mentioning race when commending an aspect of another culture would be unnecessary, but unfortunately that’s not our world today. I have hope that it will be soon enough

[@CydnAlpha]

If i didn't have terminal cancer i would 100% have been there to support you dude. You are helping me laugh my way through this horror show that is cancer life. Thanks for the laughs bro. They help.

[@sothisislove_]

Sending much love your way, here’s to more laughter ❤

[@natv55]

Man.. that's tough. I wish you strength, love and light. And more laughter x

[@michellehernandez2840]

Sending love. Laughter is most definitely a gift.

[@normaowens7569]

Positive healing energy headed your way right now.

[@Ryanneey]

Sending you lots of hugs ❤ take care.

[@dragomirmarinov3891]

The part explaining Nipsie and Kobe's impact on community and the metaphor of the burning building was beautiful. It reminded me of the way Chappelle tells his stories.

[@RayPoopertonIII]

Honestly think it comes off better from Josh.

[@NicholusMadonsela]

@@RayPoopertonIII By that response, you clearly missed the point.

[@maryjanedodo]

Well if you remember Chappelle's Show he does the "Kobe" throw & it's suggestive to THAT accusation about Kobe & questionable consent with a hotel employee...

[@IbrahimDarCo]

but why didn't he mention what Kendrick was doing? Coz Kendrick turned info Nipsey only after the beef.

[@ninskdesign]

Drake claiming that Kendrick doesn’t plant those ‘money trees’ was wild considering how much he gives back to his community. His appreciation of Compton is undeniable - perfect summary!

[@stinedange9152]

I love Josh Johnson and think this is a very sophisticated comedy bit about the Drake/Kendrick beef… but Drake has put Toronto on the map and given back in many ways, that’s why he’s the 6God. He doesn’t give back to Compton cuz he’s not from there…he reps the city he’s from. And it’s not our fault if our city is less crime and gangsta ridden than LA

[@adamcastaneda4799]

​@stinedange9152 how did you manage to completely misunderstand lol

[@alexpatterson1101]

@@stinedange9152 Coldest and most lying take possible good job

[@donj1]

​@@adamcastaneda4799 that's average drake fans for u 😂

[@ninskdesign]

@@stinedange9152 I’m sure he does. No one said Drake didn’t do anything for Canada, and Canada actually has common sense gun laws and policies, of course it is safer. I wish our politicians would take notes. No argument there. If you haven’t followed the beef and all of the songs, then you might not know that one of Drake’s main allegations against Kendrick in ‘Family Matters’ was that he doesn’t really care about his community or give back to it. That the perception of Kendrick trying to lift people up is all a facade, which is provably false. Kendrick has done a ton for Compton and has donated a lot of money to help with the community, he just doesn’t orchestrate a press release to announce acts of charity like most celebrities/politicians do bc it’s not a PR move. Drake said in his lyrics: “You just actin’ like an activist, it’s make-believe Don’t even go back to your hood and plant no money trees” Drake’s contribution’s to Toronto, and Canada, is not in dispute and no one is trying to diminish his accomplishments. You have every right to be proud. Drake was the one attempting to diminish and call into question Kendrick’s authenticity, which is wild, and a huge misstep strategically considering how Drake has evolved throughout his career. It was never about Drake being mixed race, not growing up in the hood, or being Canadian- he was embraced when he was true to himself. It’s about his recent metamorphosis into the ‘mob boss’ persona and not understanding the difference between: •speaking to the experiences and circumstances that cause one to participate in gang culture in an effort to de-villainize a means of survival for folks with limited options •glorifying it as if it’s a enviable way of life For Drake, as a full grown adult, to be so enamored with a lifestyle, that most would choose to avoid if given the opportunity, and promote it as something ‘cool’ through his music and braggadocios public persona, seems like cosplay. Like he sees it as an aesthetic that he can change out of when it’s not beneficial to him. Completely understandable why this is insulting to those whose childhoods were forged in an environment where making it to the age of 25 is seen as an accomplishment. The purpose of gangster rap is about making those kids feel seen and relating to their experiences… not encouraging them to participate. Drake doesn’t understand that because he had the type of comfort in his upbringing that those kids dreamed about. Not to say he didn’t have hardships… but the difference between the two is stark and he’s demonstrating that he can’t empathize with how much more difficult those challenges were by wearing it as a costume. That is the issue and why ‘the culture’ is rejecting him with his current gangster persona, in addition to his intimidation tactics and treating people horribly by disposing of them as soon as they no longer benefit him. The way he moves through spaces and uses women as pawns in an attempt to disrespect ‘friends’ is why he’s had so many fall outs with past collaborators. He’s not being picked on because other artists want to dethrone him as the competition, his antics have caused serious harm in the lives of others and he shows no remorse. As far as the public is concerned though, he was universally loved by most within the culture prior to his latest evolution and could be again if he learns from this, starts acting his age, and is more authentic to HIS own experiences. Only time will tell… *And yes, America is awful for allowing those conditions to exist. It’s incredibly expensive to be poor in the US and a lot of people don’t have any concept of what that means, but it’s true. Universal healthcare and gun control- you win.

[@mrs.spicer]

My 5 year old daughter yells “Kobe!” When she tries to make a basket …. It’s the craziest thing

[@tylersmith3139]

I mean that's been a thing for like 2 decades now though.

[@Iremanenpeice]

​@@tylersmith3139that's what she's trying to say, the impact Kobe left behind is very integral and meaningful.

[@ninjalectualx]

Kobe r*ped a teenage resort worker in Colorado. Maybe you should get your kids better role models

[@santhoshsenthil9819]

That's insane man, she must've been what? 1-2 years old when Kobe died? His legacy is everlasting huh?

[@dariengarcia6439]

@@tylersmith3139she was born years after Kobe retired While better shooters like Durant and Curry have dominated the NBA since then…

[@gtoor3798]

Rip Nipsey. The Marathon Continues…

[@FurikoMaru]

That bit about refunding people who weren't from LA made me cry. Not even the Hip did that for us when they had their farewell concert in Kingston. I hope everyone in California loves their king as much as he clearly loves them.

[@terrie-q4y]

We do! My nieces grew up with Kendrick and went to Middle/HS with him. I always knew he was special, very quiet, yet studious. Alot of people don't know this about Kendrick, but this man has paid for many that were killed due to gang violence for their funerals, paid in full many family's mortgages, help to send many to college and the list goes on and on. The City of Compton Loves this man, and will protect him at all costs!

[@RUMBOYZ]

Josh isn't just doing comedy up there he's educating and great at public speaking! That's what makes his comedy so great! All the admiration for Josh! 💯

[@The_Cyberz]

White dude in rural Midwest now understands the Kendrick/Drake beef. Josh, you’re awesome. I wish nothing but success for you dude!

[@dirk.no-whisky.4u]

Sir, Kendrick Lamar is a RAPPER 😅😅

[@frankkiejo5560]

This man said some powerful things. He’s not just talented at making us laugh, he’s conscientious and observant. He wraps hard truths in a soft delivery. Well done. ❤

[@abigailfoster3342]

“He wraps hard truths in a soft delivery.” He’s a spoonful of sugar typa guy, for sure. It always impresses me how easily he’s able to talk about current events and really divisive topics while still being wildly funny without punching down, bringing up real criticisms, summarizing everything in a thoughtful way, and making it palatable for pretty much anybody, even those who may disagree. He’s not just a fantastic comedian: he’s also a phenomenal communicator. It’s such a rare skill, but he excels at it.

[@brussy1]

Well said.

[@mojo_lovin_lyfe]

I don't think people REALLY understand how IMPORTANT and AMAZING it is that Kendrick brought together EVERY neighborhood in LA with ZERO VIOLENCE!!! HE DESERVES ALL THE AWARDS AND ACCOLADES THERE ARE FOR THIS!!! ITS BEAUTIFUL 😍❤️

[@drprince89]

bro the way you gave Nip his flowers was amazing, much love.

[@tomlangan-n2w]

Bro doing an abdominal workout on stage

[@imoutotrash390]

Watching the concert. Best last minute decision ever

[@Dzokhar]

"We are gathered here today to dunk on Drake's corpse"

[@januaryhymn]

It was a legendary cultural moment for sure. Well worth watching, and Kendrick is an electric performer.

[@GoliathWarfare]

Such a great concert, will be remember for years to come

[@adventureisntfar]

Same. I didnt know about it until day of. Missed the start because it didnt happen until a couple hours later, so I joined a couple songs before not like us played

[@Rachiraee]

I was in my living room with my son and daughter and we all felt like we were there, it was great!

[@JackPicker]

Excited to hear him talk about Drake VS Kendrick again.

[@eliasmg9144]

The gift that keeps on giving

[@g.a.b.k4521]

How’d you comment 10 hours ago when the video came out 3 hours ago

[@NoahTakai]

​@@g.a.b.k4521 YT Premiers

[@lovelyone2508]

​@g.a.b.k4521 He's probably joined to Josh's page. Members get access before everyone else

[@invadersin5203]

​@g.a.b.k4521 maybe released to members first?

[@carterfrvr]

Love the girl who yelled "Preach!" I'm with you, too!

[@JaelRBakari]

Bro your social media strategy is so damn tight i love it. You gotta be one of the hardest working comics out there

[@snackaroth]

Josh Johnson covers current events with comedy incredibly well, he would do well in a Daily Show sort of medium.

[@JoshJohnsonComedy]

😊

[@NicoleLan622]

He already is a writer

[@gaycryptidhours]

I second this!

[@jamesr1894]

*does well

[@Hezbollah313]

​@@JoshJohnsonComedybrother you are comedy gold i consider you and Ali siddiq as my favorite comedians of this new generation of comics. Keep em coming and don't let up

[@rooboatdeer22yu51]

It's so beautiful to see black men dancing. Gang members dancing . people dancing. I know not all of them were saints. I was raised in a black family to be on a moral conservative high horse (which i always questioned) and It was so beautiful to me. I don't get to see the men in my family have fun , purely.

[@Justsomebodyelse235]

You questioned being raised correctly? What the fuck is wrong with you? This isn’t some shit Batman could beat out of me.

[@sempressfi]

This. Men in general have been just as screwed over as women by misogyny and patriarchy. Society conditions all of us to essentially amputate our intuition and feelings. Or if we do show emotions, especially women showing care or sadness/overwhelm, people put us in a box for a certain type. Men mostly get told they can only show anger, sometimes pleasure (depending on what it's for), and possessiveness. Then add in the generational trauma and the continued racial issues...yeah it's effing intense. Reclaiming joy, learning to embody emotion, being comfortable with vulnerability being the most authentic way to show up and be brave - it can be a form of empowerment or a way to truly feel liberated and free and/or for some it's simply being comfortable being human and not hiding your Self. One of the reasons I study astrology and tarot and other "woo woo" yet ancient things is because they help to provide a container and a safe way to explore what we might otherwise try to ignore. A lot of times they show things I or whoever I'm reading for hadn't noticed or thought was significant. And going back to your comment and the lived experience for those who are oppressed, targeted, etc - there are things in the birth chart that are associated with generational trauma (and we now are able to see this trauma biologically because of studies with Holocaust and WWII survivors + their children, grandchildren, etc) and its just...yeah words are starting to fail me lol it's powerful. I look and for all intents and purposes when it comes to daily life am white but I discovered I have Native American, Somali, and some other Mediterranean/N African ancestry and trying to find any actual information much less even a clue as to who they were had brought up a lot of feelings to say the least. lately I've been trying to remind myself to, yes, use the tools and spiritual practices and honor my ancestors but to also honor them through being alive and finding life's gifts and beauty. Hopefully that didn't sound cheesy lol and didn't mean to ramble on a bit randomly but your comment got all the thoughts going + is important. One more thing - it's important we help lift and support each other. Amplify our joy. Remember that it is one of the harshest and most powerful rebukes to tyranny and that it's only through solidarity and boosting each others morale that we will protect our democracy and each other 💙💜

[@TheDiabeticGameMaster]

I think it's such a shame so many of us are raised with the idea that expressing ANY emotion but especially joy, sincerity, or sadness is not only unmanly and unbecoming but straight up makes you gay. People should be allowed to enjoy things.

[@tonyolo4591]

this sentiment is weird to me,..... a 47 year old black man. I guess that is because my family is any/everything except conservative. I have 1 uncle, and maybe my grandfather who behave like the "patriarchy" is even a thing. the guys in my family show more emotion and vulnerability than the women in my family do,...My family is more of a matriarchy. My godfather was a giant 6' 10", 350 lb man and was basically THE father figure to everyone around my block. he had 2 sons, but he treated all kids like they were his own. i watched that man bust into tears on behalf of others on numerous occasions, and i also watched that man kick 6 grown men's asses by himself in order to protect one of "the kids". I was taught being manly was being able to protect those you love ,..from both physical, and mental harm, and you cant do that without understanding yourself, and the people around you. you can't understand anyone when you shut off certain emotions.

[@sempressfi]

@@tonyolo4591 I'm curious if you're from the South or not. I wouldn't be surprised if that + what class/income level can really affect whether this is relatable or not. Anecdotally, I will say that it is kind of rare to see women embodying joy and fellowship too, especially if they're not being supported in keeping everyone's sht together lol

[@LtNduati]

What an incredibly accurate, and beautiful way to describe Nipsey Hussle, and Kobe, and what he did for his community - Josh Johnson is an elite storyteller.

[@ninjalectualx]

Kobe was a r*pist. What part of his legacy was good, again?

[@WaffleRomper1738-zy4jq]

Hed and Mustard both went on Big Boy and gave a really detailed description of what their perspectives were during everything. They confirmed the zip code thing and talked about who got priority and why. Awesome set, JJ!

[@christopherbanks962]

The way he sets up his story to transition to the punchline is flawless

[@DavidRealMusic]

I imagine Josh's closet being just gray sweaters and jeans.

[@photonsnphonons9349]

Same sweater and jeans. He travel

[@whistlehammock]

cartoon character wardrobe

[@100samanthamarie]

❤️

[@octiiXpies]

he got those suits too though from his early days. daily show doesn't have to do wardrobe for him he just brings in stuff from home 😂

[@elsagreen1476]

@@whistlehammock😂😂

[@januaryhymn]

The twist I didn’t see coming was that you’d be doing this set live from Toronto. Stoked to see

[@brisetta]

As a person born and raised in Toronto, in a very poor area of metro housing, this is what has always bothered me about Aubrey. Beautiful powerful message, I hope more will hear and learn from you!

[@briannax4140]

Ooooh the way Josh explained "and you have another day like the pop out concert and another day like the pop out concert" my skin literally tingled. This man is so much more than a comedian he is a profound voice of hope and reason. Ugh, I love him so much!

[@tombrueggemann3170]

TBH this feels like a TED talk and i'm fucking here for it. Keep doing you Josh, loving the content.

[@kyleydiamond]

if you can teach people while making them laugh they will soften to what you are teaching them. Josh is doing witchcraft but I like his values so we dno't mind.

[@sherrigrant573]

Same

[@chrispoole201]

All of this is true. I was there and there’s no first in or outside of the Forum. Even the level of politeness in traffic leaving was amazing. Truly a once and a lifetime event

[@hirograveyard8236]

I live in south central and I wanted to go so bad, but I couldn’t get tickets. My heart was still so full watching on my phone on the blue line. It was so beautiful

[@abasdarhon]

Let's hope it leads to more than once in a lifetime!

[@ashtangaxashtangapranayama8526]

​@@abasdarhon this comment is why i think we'll see more pop outs

[@julesc1665]

that 'burning building' was a beautiful analogy. i'm a middle-aged white woman from the uk who now has enormous respect for Nipsey Hussle who is someone i had barely heard of before! Masterful delivery of a very serious subject and still got the laughs - so good

[@localCrows]

Middle-aged white europeans for Josh! 👏❤

[@brandizzle238]

Josh making a call to Nipsey makes me like him 10x more. RIP to the 🐐

[@thetalantonx]

18:24 - "PREACH!" Agreed!

[@minirth.maggie]

This is amazing. I was not expecting to feel something tonight. And then i busted out laughing. Thank you, Josh.

[@devincognito8932]

You good fam?😂😂😂

[@minirth.maggie]

​@@devincognito8932😂 I'm in charge of medicating my mother's tiny parrot. I'm a cat person, I'm not used to dealing with something so fragile!!!

[@ZezacleB]

Several minutes there in the middle without an uproarious laugh from the crowd, and yet he confidently held their (and my) attention the whole time. That would make a lot of comics nervous. Josh is going places and I can't wait to see him crush it.

[@link514]

this guy is a special type of comedian. even in long runs when he isnt telling jokes he keeps you invested and tuned in to every single part of the story hes telling. amazing set by him

[@deanabutler1417]

I’m glad I found him! His act is clean, yet funny 😅

[@aerialdiva]

In the last two weeks this guy has become my favourite comedian and I’d never heard of him before… but after this video I love love love him more than I could have imagined. Absolutely Brilliant!

[@TuchNGoh]

You broke that down beautifully. Most comics I’m seeing don’t even bother or just can’t articulate to going beyond “haha Drake pedo”… We can start to tell the many people who actually don’t care about community part of it, or just really don’t understand how important this was to reinforcing culture, and why Kendrick went as hard as he did. You killed that

[@WhakaNiaMai]

It boggles my mind how you can be one of the most awkward communicators I've ever seen while also being one of the best communicators I've ever seen. Like hearing you share some of your experiences often causes me genuine secondhand pain and discomfort, but hearing you breakdown and explain quite complex situations with deep backgrounds is so masterful, clear and understandable.

[@fabioeliasreisritter8827]

I think you've got one of the skills that I most admire from Dave Chappelle: The storytelling. Keeping people entertained in a comedy show without telling jokes all the time and making them reflect about something deep is no easy task and you're starting to become one of my favorite comedians because of your style of comedy

[@Jornandreja]

I thought the same thing. He has a similar style to Chappelle sometimes, but I like him more than Chapelle. Chapelle has gotten full of himself, and he finds it funny to punch down on a group that is already hurting, because that makes him controversial. And it's not so much offensive anymore as it is just boring and unoriginal. Every time I listen to Josh's sets, I think both that he's funny, very clever, and that he's a good person.

[@mkx9095]

@@Jornandrejadave is 1000 times funnier .. come on

[@Innamoramento9]

Chappelle is more of a jerk these days, punching down, self-aggrandizing. His sets leave me feeling icky and he didn't used to before all the money and fame got to his head. Johnson is funnier by a country mile these days.

[@ImJustDesteny]

I was born and raised in Los Angeles California, I actually worked right across the street from the marathon store .. I just want to say that I appreciate how you broke this down tremendously, a lot of people don’t know what Nip did for us so they don’t really understand his impact and what losing him took away . He was such a giving spirit and just wanted us all to win and Kendrick is another king of LA as well .. thank you for seeing and sharing his story in this beautiful manner ❤

[@aarondean1872]

burning building analogy hit heavy, especially with the line, "what does that say about you?" great set fr

[@ZenFrequency111]

7:22 the ab control here is unreal. Adding to my next workout regimen. Beautiful tribute to Nipsy. He would be proud. Keep us laughing Josh!!😂😂😂

[@DJSuchSuch-jk8bs]

Another young black talented one. Only discovered him 2 months ago. As Africans in Africa we pull for and support our brothers & sisters in the US. When another impressive one emerges its a source of pride.

[@angriesthobbit8491]

One of the best comics ALIVE!!!!

[@mkx9095]

One of the best speaker and social analyst .. cómic not so much , cant have a laugh .

[@inigauxreign9985]

​@mkx9095 Tell the people laughing that. He's not on the internet just talking!!

[@charlieevergreen3514]

Dude, you made it! 601k subscribers! You deserve it! Here’s to the upcoming MILLION mark!

[@morningglory4]

Joshhhhhhh- this set was phenomenal. Not only was it hilarious, but it was powerful because of the story you told about escaping cyclical poverty and doing whatever you're passionate about to the best of your ability. Way to use your stage well.

[@meld.4784]

3rd generation LA native, and despite was is said about LA, we go HARD for our people and our city! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@HighwayMerc]

Facts!!

[@roel.vinckens]

European here. Glad to expect your explanation...

[@ethanspraggins6542]

How'd you enjoy it?

[@rationalwatcher7739]

This Gen's champ. Keep people enthralled without worrying about hitting a punchline every 20 seconds. The audience has given over trust.

[@LindaMitchell]

Josh is an amazing storyteller. I enjoy the way he weaves the stories together. It's masterful.

[@Poppy-333]

It seems like Josh has been incorporating physical comedy more & more lately. I’m here for it! 😂😂

[@DrunkComments]

Nipsey! Keep the name alive! ❤

[@Sponsorship4u2]

The Marathon Continues

[@emmanouelsmith4288]

That was awesome how you educated people and shined a light on a fallen hero, Nipsey Hustle. You're a brilliant comedian!

[@severayede5800]

R.I.P Nipsey... Even all the way in Nigeria his music helped me at my lowest. The guys spirit literally oozed energy for the struggle! Proper community leader so powerful people overseas who have nothing to do with that community can tap into it!

[@ladybluelotus]

That's powerful cuz. Thanks for sharing.

[@goldenstarmusic1689]

"As I bleed through the speakers feel my presence" really hits so much more home now. ❤

[@nplateau]

This was a beautiful mixture of comedy and a TED talk.

[@LBoogie49]

*Standing Ovation* for you sir…I soooo appreciate how you take the time to always educate while making us laugh. This made me laugh, cry then laugh again. The culture needs you just as much as any one else. Your perspective needs to be heard on the largest stages in the world!!! ❤❤❤❤ from ATL My brother❤❤❤❤

[@OctopusOwl]

Thank you for Highlighting the good work Nipsy Hustle was doing. He truly was trying to change the game, not just win for himself.

[@paytonpryor]

This started off as a comedy sketch and then totally just turn into a sermon. Preach Josh!

[@foxtalksgames]

The part about Nipsey Hustle made my heart happy. Hero

[@CleverestStitch]

Love that lady who shouted “Preach” !!!

[@IDontWanaFitIn]

LMAO. That was me, I got tipsy and was with my brother in law and got way into it 😭😭😭😭 I can't believe it's in this

[@PatrickBC]

Prime storytelling. Top tier. Legend tier storytelling

[@katanaki3059]

And kind

[@DrunkComments]

"Cuz your locked in" I think they said this in Art of War😍

[@photonsnphonons9349]

No cap. Sun Tzu be like dat

[@dianecheshire4750]

Dude is the best..everytime....somebody call netflix..we need an hr long special

[@SheenaBeana3]

Yeeeeesss! ❤

[@mkx9095]

21 minutes , no laughing .

[@100samanthamarie]

Netflix probably rapes millionaires AND non-millionaire people before giving them their contracts. Notice how cemented Kevin Hart’s movies became on Netflix after he was outed as a p diddy 🐓 sucker. 😳

[@ethanspraggins6542]

​@@mkx9095then go away dog, it's the internet, you ain't gotta stay where you don't enjoy yourself

[@Alastor-ge4hr]

@@mkx9095disagree. Laughing happens at 0:35 0:48 0:51 0:57 1:03 1:22 1:27 1:36 1:59 2:12 2:17 3:04 3:10 3:24 3:34 Are we watching the same video? 3:41 4:11 4:17 5:24 Wop 5:29 wop 5:32 wop 5:35 wop 5:42 5:5 6:11 6:18 6:28 6:42 7:01 - 7:11 7:15 7:20 7:23 7:40 8:00 8:36 8:44 8:54 9:34 12:19 14:18 14:22 14:29 18:44 20:17 20:27 20:43 21:06 21:21 Clapping happens 2:05 9:00 9:35 10:30 11:44 16:08 16:36 18:25 19:11 19:59 21:26 18:22 - “PREACH!” His job isn’t JUST to make people laugh, it’s to make people feel things

[@theambermaria]

This is probably the best video I’ve seen you create. Thank you for the way that you articulated the issues and allow us to be aware of different things. It was beautifully articulated. Thank you so much.

[@princessmegling]

Hey, Josh! Mostly posting for the algorithm (& since you asked so nicely). But I gotta say - this was SOOOO GOOD!! It makes me so happy to be seeing you in Tampa in December! I love that we caught onto your awesomeness “earlier than a lot of people” - pre-Daily Show. I like to pretend that our support helped get you where you are now (& in the future). I know a couple of boring, middle aged people in Clearwater, FL are pretty insignificant overall. But you are amazing! Thank you!!

[@JoshJohnsonComedy]

You matter. Thank you so much for supporting. See you in Tampa!

[@LongDongJohnson0705]

Crazy how much material my guy puts out man...great work ethic, drive, writing, performing, etc.

[@FingersCrossedBeauty]

No other comedian on this earth can so professionally and effortlessly make me cry and laugh in the same set. Easily the best comedian of our generation, and I’m so happy to be able to watch him get his flowers. Love you josh!!!!

[@reddy11-11]

Man Lil Brother. I’m 61 from Oaktown and you have cemented yourself as one my top 5 GOAT comedians and two of those have passed.,Really appreciate your commentary on Nippsey, KDot, and the importance of giving back. Wishing you more success. 🙏🏾

[@OffWhiteDaz]

Absolutely awesome Josh. This was like a comedy set, a history lesson, a TED talk and a Drake dis all in one.

[@Misfit.Sanctuary]

I watch almost nothing but standup comedy. Josh is the best. Hands down. The way he makes me laugh and lean in with tears in my eyes while speaking on community.... damn. I'm so excited to see where his career takes him. I don't know him personally, but I genuinely love him. He's a real gem 💎

[@RyanKeels]

This is gonna be SWEET to watch. Josh if you see this, you killing it boy. Do your thing, gonna see you when you hit Philly again ✌🏿✌🏿

[@DavidTheBaker]

Yo, this set is absolutely golden! 🔥 you perfectly encapsulated the significance of the concert, and had me dying laughing 😂 I hope you get the mark twain award one day 🙌🏾

[@hlamzar]

Thank you for that education on Nipsey and the importance of giving back to the community. That part really hit home and I wish more people embodied that principle

[@rommelchatman6827]

We are seeing Josh Johnson become a master. He takes you on a ride with him, while making powerful statements filled with hilarious moments. I’m going to see him in Atlanta in August and I can’t wait.

[@hitmanjonesy1586]

Josh in his TED Talk era 👏👏👏

[@JAMinerViews]

My all time favorite comedian is George Carlin. Josh Johnson gives me the same satisfaction of serious talk with perfectly timed comedic release. Except it seems night after night, it's new and exceptional content. Like a freestyle comedian. I'm here for it all.