Focusing on Fatherhood

[@soulja304]

I was actually apart of the Legacy program. I was able to leave Chicago and chase my opportunities .23 yo male from southside of Chicago, was able to go away to school and move across the country. My father also passed away when I was 19 and we had decided to reconcile only a few months earlier. Love

[@Cali4life818]

Don’t forget to mentor. Congratulations 🎈🎊🍾 may God, continue to bless you.

[@jasmic38134]

Good for you! May God continue to bless your endeavors. Keep beating the odds😊👊🏽

[@Lovethycancer69]

Dope 🙌🏾💕

[@babygroot81]

So glad to hear it had positive impact on you❤

[@nannynewsviews542]

So happy you were able to join. Do you currently have a mentor or anyone guiding you? How is life treating you these days?

[@Crystal-Love]

He looks like a preacher without a youth program. Now, that’s a good one! 😂😂😂

[@mooker217]

Omg...the son...he needs alot of help. I have second hand embarrassment

[@Raven_Michelle01]

Yes, it was very cringe to witness such high levels of delusion.

[@moniqueturner7628]

U & me both..I'm like 🫢

[@parispitts408]

That man failed as a father. This boy is 23 and isn't ready for the world and can't even properly hold a conversation.

[@jeromebass7878]

It's not easy for everyone to go on 📺 & talk

[@endiarapier5663]

Respectfully, that doesn’t necessarily mean the man failed as a father; perhaps, a few points may be deducted as a friend and entrepreneur-but, not necessarily a father. It’s not uncommon for children/young adults to rebel( thinking they know best). On the other hand, the young man was most likely unprepared for a life lesson 101 from Judge Mathis; he was probably just ready to explain why he felt he did not owe his father, js.

[@SBoy-ks6wt]

What are you talking about?… He sells cell phones and raps. He even use to work at Walmart. He is destined to be on a cover of FORBES one day. 🤥

[@chrisc1896]

The boy has a mother too. The father is present and involved in his sons life. Maybe he got to the boy where he didn’t know what to do and that’s why he brought him to court. Btw, the boys behavior doesn’t necessarily mean the parents failed him.

[@donitapenn4314]

Hard head 🙏

[@beyondexcon323]

My daughter died at 4 months old....I have never been the same. I have hope though...and the funny thing about hope is sometimes it carries you, sometimes you carry it.

[@KPbouj]

Thank you for sharing. Sending you strength and comfort.

[@leir2005]

Incredibly sorry to hear this. Sending you strength and prayers as well

[@heidicrimmings9615]

⚘❤⚘❤⚘

[@beyondexcon323]

Thank you for the support and positive affirmations. Blessings and prayers to you as well.

[@AuthenticJoShow]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@laurena5335]

Yea that young man still needs a lot of maturing, he's definitely not ready for the world🤦🏾‍♀️ Positive 🙏🏾's

[@DJ-vj4vi]

Is he talking about buying phones and flipping phones for a profit?

[@God-Love-Freedom]

@@DJ-vj4vi We don’t know. He just kept talking about “hustling”. It seems he sells something else, but was using “phones” as a cover.

[@estieeu2364]

In that second case, I like that Judge Mathis gave him that real life fatherly talk that he clearly needs. It might seem harsh but Judge Mathis is helping him be more realistic about his goals. “I wanna be a billionaire” … how? “Hustling…I sell phones…” That’s a fools plan and Mathis is just being direct with him which he really needs.

[@SBoy-ks6wt]

😂😂😂😂 Kids today are confused with reality.

[@ramiyna]

You said that in a really nice way. Cause my comment wasn’t gonna be.

[@ChangedUpNowWhat]

He should have studied his field a bit more. Bc according to biggie the sky is the limit but only make moves when your hearts in it lol.

[@rpcrealpeopleconsulting6324]

The audacity to not want to refund his friend.... basically he spent the money.

[@1shaymocha]

Then to bring his son to court 🙄 for the exact same thing he did to his friend...😢😮 like father like son

[@Toriab]

He took a trip with that money 😂 talking about an “emergency “ sir quit it

[@momoboolman8820]

Agreed! 💯

[@ramiyna]

We see where his son got his logic. 😂

[@saraht9442]

I hope this young man watches this show and realizes he is just hanging out or nothing

[@reachfothesky]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Please Bring your Service's/Program to Seattle! We need you sir. 🙌🏾

[@leir2005]

Shout out to Your Honor for acknowledging those mood swings we’re always accusing him of in the comments section 😂

[@Cali4life818]

The defendant is joke, he’s example of the virus destroying the community. His son is representative of his slick 👨🏿On the other hand, the plaintiffs is success, and prime example of a beautiful human; humanity at it best. ❤

[@QueenOfHearts874]

Same thing happen to me with my dad he died right in my face with my 2 year old daughter in 2008 from a Brain aneurism my life has never been the same I'm 36 now, he was a drug user before I was born and hr got clean before i was born he was an amazing father life crept up on him. Rest in power dad.❤

[@hateisforlosers6116]

This man is not being truthful!! Even if you had an emergency, you communicate, and you give the money back. I would never do business with someone who has a business and has a no refund policy. If you have a situation that affects your client,you make it right by giving the money back.

[@1shaymocha]

Then the audacity to bring his son that he obviously poor raised and ask for his money back ... take a look in the mirror 🪞 sir

[@freelikeyve]

That dude was definitely lying about family emergency. Those type of lies about someone “dying” will curse u. He’s a true scrub

[@1234532785]

I thought the same thing!!!!! I said that man is lyingggg omg😫

[@amandabarrett2472]

Exactly. Completely wrong business

[@DJ-vj4vi]

His friend is a selfish greedy and shady business man. Don’t be friends with him anymore. He’s showing him that money is more important than him.

[@s.k4471]

That was a tough watch. Buddy at 23 doesn’t know how to speak or express his thoughts. It was almost the thought process of a 3rd grader. He could be nervous, but nah. I don’t even know what the case was about

[@opulence_prime]

He owes his Dad money and based on the first case he don’t like giving money back; like his Dad.

[@kattiethomas4687]

Am thinking now,He could be zooted!!!

[@MrsB320]

Praying for the young man. He’s loss and don’t know anything about BUSINESS!!! Wants to be a millionaire HA! Help him Lord. He’s a square and it’s a good thing to be but WHY try to be hard core. Go to school pursue business and management. Start there then what ever you put you brains to will prosper. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 one day he’ll look back on this episode and Laugh while apologizing to his mom & dad!!! 😢❤❤ I was loss at 23 as well but after having baby and being abandoned by her dad I had to wake up QUICK fast and in a hurry. Dropped out of College, stop clubbing and start working full time And asking Gid to help me!! Now I’m 4 decades in and I thank God for Grace , love and mercy!!! 🙏🏽 Keep trying dad or let go and let God - He saved my life!!

[@naenae1759]

I enjoy judge Mathis so much I hate that the show is ending I feel like he can keep going a few more years

[@Grow.Learn.Evolve]

He has another deal/contract with Detroit network guy. I forgot the guy's name. Judge Mathis stated this on his Instagram page.

[@adrianknight1406]

No absolutely not. He needed to go but shouldn't have been rewarded with a new show. Preposterous

[@MoniquaWilliams]

Byron Allen

[@traciemartin3785]

​@@adrianknight1406Why do you feel this way? Just curious and would like to know why you feel the way you do.

[@nannynewsviews542]

Nope….it’s time

[@jplaya2023]

2nd case was painful to watch. JM being hard on him is good thats one of his qualities i like the most. The young man does not seem to get it though

[@yomajestytoyou2565]

That boy sat up there and embarrassed himself and his parents

[@jvmcghee854]

That second case hit home because these young people be so out of touch with reality. At that age you can't tell them nothing- they think they know it all. He will end up 30 still talking about hustlin'. So grateful for Judge Mathis giving this young man tough love because the dad has allowed this foolishness mindset and its all out of love because you want to support your children but then its a "REAL" world out here and sadly some of these young men end up dead or in jail because they have to learn the hard way. #loveisthemedicine.

[@themadmillionaire]

Very Sad, if he couldn’t see that this was HIS opportunity he’s not going to make it. Very Sad

[@Jojostrokes]

Whewww see what being a nice human get you . He touched so many hearts with that one

[@draydavis07]

This last case JM was 💯 rite!!!!

[@hateisforlosers6116]

Wait a MINUTE!!! he said the 5th child came along some kind of crazy way????????😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳whatttttt!!!

[@1shaymocha]

Cheater

[@freelikeyve]

JM hit the nail on the head when he said some other young lady came into the picture after he left his wife

[@dance4life1208]

Yea I was wondering about him being married for 20 yrs and getting divorced like that but he claims they are still cool. He was def cheating, although I thought he and the ex wife was still messing around after divorce and had another baby.

[@QS0924]

the b.s. of it all chile..

[@Kiara_Lee1]

Second case..no harm, but the father coming by for dinner clearly didn’t help this young man. He seems so lost and out of touch, not able to comprehend basic things. I think dad was coming by for the mom and not to help his son or teach him anything. I pray he gains knowledge maybe goes further with schooling.

[@EmpressNic]

Father you gotta remember the seeds you sow. Yet your son is of age to take a grasp of his choices. Son at 23 your mindset on life is flawed. One hustles when their business plan is in tact. Son you have nothing. Listen to your father or else you'll soon regret that you didn't.

[@1shaymocha]

Listening and seeing daddy slick but is what's probably messed him up. Listen to Judge Mathis. He could have gained a good mentor if his attitude was better

[@freelikeyve]

No. His dad is a terrible example

[@EmpressNic]

@@freelikeyve I get it but we can't help who we came from.

[@EmpressNic]

@@1shaymocha I get it sins of the parents do follow the kids. Yes he needs a hood mentor. Outside of his father he may be open a little more

[@taytriggs9065]

Wow he straight looked off which is how kids disrespect folks. Judge Mathis not dumb. He is hard headed and probably don’t listen to any sound advice. Good luck and ain’t no buses. Lol

[@aokaminariki2.5]

I don't think that phones are what the 23 year old is selling.....but he had to think about where he is, in order to not incriminate himself. Listen to his pause. 😂😅

[@dewaynemartinjr8660]

This young man sell drugs sadly thats why he cant put the words in the right place

[@paulinenaisubi2800]

he needs to be on them drugs instead cause he needs all the help he can get

[@AhrazYasharahla]

JM is a pillar. Love that brother

[@UnleashTheKhaos]

This was so painful to watch 😕this boy is absolutely clueless 😂.. I’m so glad I don’t have kids.. i couldn’t imagine trying to get thru to some of these kids y’all be having. this is so pathetic.. he has absolutely no plan.. ridiculous 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@freelikeyve]

Lol

[@wordplay6665]

I mean his father left when he was 10, child with another woman. Thats just from what was mentioned, I can imagine living in the reality of it

[@UnleashTheKhaos]

@@wordplay6665 but they both said the father was highly active and didn’t disappear like most men do

[@Jsarmy87124]

Fr I can't deal with them either...

[@koychao9512]

I hope my kids aren’t this clueless. 😅

[@justhereyeah1112]

Talk about an “elevator pitch” he better do that!!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@wordplay6665]

What’s crazier is he kept talking about the friendship and that’s what should’ve promoted him even more to return it

[@leannbuggs888]

That is really nice the plantiff has a positive program. We need more of this. Both men well dressed, and well spoken. And like judge Mathis said, the defendant lost nothing

[@DeuceSSS1845]

Oh my goodness! The friends…and the. The dad with his son. Lord

[@samilton87]

Mathis is trying to use reason make him understand for canceling and keeping the money he still doesn’t get it

[@KayB-l5h]

They in court looking like Marques Houston against The Dream.

[@robinbanks48]

I love this show💕🙏🏾

[@Ginaaaa555]

Mann i thought the plantiff was waldo from family matters 😂😂😂

[@Crystal-Love]

You play too much 😂😂😂

[@Ginaaaa555]

​@@Crystal-Lovelmaoooo don't pay me no mind 😅

[@ericajay8225]

The son has dreams and no plan, not even the first step towards a plan. Mentally, he’s a young teenager. The father said you can’t tell him anything and based on his reaction to the judge, the father knows his son. Embarrassing to watch. I hope he starts listening before it’s too late.

[@albertaowusu1790]

He is no friend. He is a thief.

[@shannaholmes833]

That last case…that young man really does need to read a book. I don’t know what he got going on but his way of thinking is very slow progressive.

[@therealshebajordan8395]

Maybe his son should partake in his friend’s program.

[@henryrobinson5048]

I aint never wanted JM to stop asking somebody questions before but thus is the 1st time.

[@misterbee66]

It sounds like the judge is referring to Creflo Dollar, he has expensive jets.

[@Proverbspsalms]

Not just him. But he probably is friends with them all. The ones who don’t preach the gospel I believe those are the ones he’s always yoked up with. Either way- judge messy is not a Christian, so therefore, he has no dog in the fight as to what goes on in the church

[@latishadavis6985]

Blk business owners and that no refund policy 😐

[@anonymouslee8287]

Lol ..For sho!!!..

[@briannacliatt8118]

“I wouldn’t get robbed. WELLLLLLL, YOU WOULD! You would robbed everyday in my neighborhood 😂😂 he just don’t care what he say!

[@andrereese5787]

When judge Mathis asked the guy about gang's...sounded like he was about to say stones...then he stopped

[@ZareetheB]

We got to be better business owners 😂

[@timbanks1292]

We Love the work u doin JM

[@OVR216]

He trying so hard not to tell that he sell drugs so bad lol like just stfu, he not street at all he hustling and he not very good at it apparently

[@terripratt2807]

That's not a friend he should have gave him his money back

[@brownskynbeauty4]

Judge Mathis laugh reminds me of Mister’s father on The Color Purple.😂😂😂

[@ULTRXBLXCK]

He should have taken those fatherhood classes instead of running off to Magic City with the money.

[@lataynamorman5240]

He took the money, went on vacation

[@MyGoodenessGracious]

He spent the money & now wants this man to "understand" his emergency? Man pay tht man his money & move on.

[@kimberly6200]

I believe he has a way he just don't wanna say JM lol! He hussle but it may not just be the basic "phones"

[@ShineForlyn777]

I empathize and understand emergencies, and even the fact that you run a business single-handedly, or at least that appears to be the case? However, responsibility and good business would be to make sure you have someone you can call on to open the venue for bookings in the event of an emergency, or otherwise.

[@Jonescarla1738]

I’m off work finally. I literally listen to reruns on my shift all day (I drive for a living) so obviously I can’t comment/interact until I get off. Hey fam ❤️

[@westwud8995]

These Young People are Lost....

[@jeannettamitchell4177]

I ❤ u papa JM!!! The #2 case.. the son needs to slow down!!! His face is hard looking and stressed to the core like he’s the one getting the divorce and everyone in that rap gang age like crap!!! My God.. I hope well for them both.. nice two videos! Thanks.

[@ramiyna]

Jr ain’t that bright. The male ego is one helluva drug. 😂

[@LiLBoSsYBuNnY]

The second case is sad. His father is in his life, and still, he’s influenced by rap hip hop culture

[@freelikeyve]

TikTok and instagram is tricking these youngsters.

[@QS0924]

It's the culture 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@MsNinaaBinaNews]

Poor boy is lost I mean I’m glad he wants to work but baby listen to your farther please

[@ayannalynn8902]

2nd case: He is too grown to be acting like that…. Selling phones, making deliveries, and rapping. Wow.

[@sha1genesis]

Hello 👋 Judge Mathis and family 😊

[@shelleyjaee]

One of those Mathis mood swings lol I’m glad he knows he be moody sometimes lol

[@TwoCertifiedStudios]

It was hard to watch the young man at the end

[@adrianknight1406]

It's a shame that these two childhood friends who are now litigants here in a case ended over a business deal that fell through, particularly two well spoken black men who both have had a tough upbringing but prospered in life. Unfortunately, here the defendant owes the plaintiff a refund because his venue wasn't ready for the plaintiff's event.

[@TopherGrant]

The defendant was not well-spoken. Just another hard headed uneducated young man "hustlin" stolen phones and drugs. Disrespectful, arrogant, and unmotivated to succeed. You sure have some LOW standards.

[@freelikeyve]

You a fool to see anything respectable in the defendant. Dude is a fraud and a virus to the community.

[@lovetolaugh1453]

Contrary to what the so-called expert tells you in their 30 minute KZbin pitch, everybody’s not cut out to run a business and that’s okay.

[@ynnails3712]

The kid needs some serious help.

[@errolm8313]

I think even if help was offered, he wouldn't take it. Sadly he thinks he has all the answers

[@freelikeyve]

@@errolm8313”just hustle idk just hustle idk just hustle” 🥴

[@Scorpiolyf_91]

Judge Mathis ate that boy alive. Jr.'s future plans to become a millionare sounded ridiculous. The way he spoke and answered was that of a idealistic preteen with no real world experience. 23 is too old to sound like that. Then had the nerve to get an attitude. Judge Mathis was actually pretty nice to him.

[@1234532785]

He took that man’s money and ran off. Disgusting!!!!

[@Keishondra2003]

His son don’t want nobody to tell him anything probably out selling drugs thinking he tough he better wake up before reality hit him for real

[@MegsIsBeyondBeauty]

The son is so cringy. He doesn't listen to anyone and doesn't like to use critical thinking. He got mad because even he realized he made no sense

[@BlackMayne]

Dudes be grimy. Your own people do you dirty.

[@tropiclush89]

He selling more than cell phones

[@carnidethermidorpianist1222]

Judge Mathis is the man ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@yungfresh726]

Well that ended abruptly lol

[@vivaciousval7198]

The main reason Black Own Business aren't successful based on lack of ethic, honesty, business sense and lack of customer service!

[@emancipatedtalent]

To be fair, the lack of education in business should be #1.

[@MsBizzyRae]

@@emancipatedtalentI’d agree with this. There isn’t a blue print for them or if there is, many aren’t willing to set their pride aside to ask for help or mentorship. There a ton of very successful black businesses that have high ethics, exceptional customer service, honest business practices but the few that lack those things- as they say, “one bad apple spoils the bunch.” It’s sad that there are a ton of horrible business (non-black owned) but we will continue to patronize, but we are one and done with our own lol 😕

[@highlander666]

Exactly

[@yulnikita]

This sounds like self hate. Black owned business in my area do not lack integrity, honesty, ethics, etc and black women are opening a record number of businesses right now. Why tear down what you can lift up?

[@vivaciousval7198]

Latinos have the following business locked in Atlanta: Construction, Tree Cutting, Roofing, Gardening Services and Cleaning Services. They know how to build a wealth empire through work ethics, consumer services, unity, respect of their tribe, team work and family oriented. I have the city of Atlanta hire Latinos, Black Churches hire Latinos for roofing & yard services, Black Folks who owned houses in West End always hire Latinos for home repair! I have a Black Crew doing construction on a house, get paid on Friday and never show up again. Atlanta is full of facades, fakeness, deception, everyone has a business card,looking like wealth,but broke. Many business scams, stealing, lying, envy, malice and jealousy in Black Community!

[@burgerbish]

I'm sick of these so called black business people and their not understanding no refund policies. They really be saying no refunds for stuff they did wrong not the customer like a lot of today hair stylist they cancel or change the plan at last minute then when you can't you know go through with the last minute changes they made they say well it's no refund on your deposit so idk. Thats not fair thats not right and that's why alot of them get taken to court

[@ZenBusinesswomen]

😂lmao to the last case, that’s that mood swing Judge Mathis talked about.

[@dahmeneekah]

😂😂😂

[@donitapenn4314]

Judge Mathis hit it hard😞 this boy is hard head🙏

[@Visionarywon]

Ok Mr tough guy lol I wouldn’t get robbed 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@madelinehunter1843]

That young man who says, he hustling is influence about the rap game, he is hard headed, thinking life owes him. Probably left the court room and went and talk mess with his peers. I do not blame his father much , you see children who grew up with both parents, and stray another direction. The young MAN will need to go thru it, you see he said he would never get Robbed. Just hope and pray he make it thru it. He is in the streets

[@QuinshunCarswell]

He reminds me so much of my daughter. You can't tell "grown" people anything! Full scholarship to any school, but she didn't want that. Ok! 👌 I understand college isnt for eveyone. Live me with me, get a job, and stack your money! Nope! Ok! 👌

[@kattiethomas4687]

Love that blue shirt ❤❤❤

[@UnFamess]

Yeah you hustlin alright…

[@amandabarrett2472]

Noooo , bad business. Your cousins emergency isn't the obligation of the plaintiff. You can't just randomly reschedule. Friendship doesn't replace business.

[@tracyharris84]

In the second case, the young man seemed so out of touch with reality. He thinks hustling will get him someone and feel like he can't get killed. He doesn't realize that what JM was trying to get him to see is further education is what he need. He didn't want to hear what JM was trying to tell him about where hustling will get him if he doesn't change.

[@mountmount1757]

Someone tell that man to go on and get himself a CDL-A 😤 he can be on the road making money and if he wants to can work on his rap on his down time 😤

[@gwyanm]

Well the end was awkward....😒

[@thtsnotmia]

second case i don’t even kno why he owes money where it came from literally nothing regarding the case. i kno nothing about it

[@chancest.thomas5160]

11:30 - 14:00 Lol "Mathis Mood Swing" 2nd Case: Plaintiff's Son is Lazy & Shiftless.

[@williamgolston5399]

The best of his ability is not much....he doesn't have a plan. That's not his parents' fault.

[@rosegreen8441]

Judge Mathis read his address!

[@lovetolaugh1453]

Let’s be clear, I don’t care what your child/children say, whether you’re 5 or 55, you are deeply, and adversely affected when your parents separate. This young man has a bright future, but, he needed and still needs guidance from his father. Judge Mathis gave him a dose of reality.

[@amyalvar]

Hahaha!!!!! JM thinks no one should disrespect him. Fool plzzzz!! 😂

[@cassandraanderson8652]

OMG not him turn his head very disrespectful 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️