The Michael K. Williams Interview (From 2019)

In this interview from May 2019, Michael K. Williams talks about his appearance in #AvaDuvernay's #WhenTheySeeUs, also how he broke into acting. This is raw footage from an interview with #KarenHunter for The #KarenHunterShow
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[@sot6365]

I can't understand why people focus on his scar...when his smile and eyes show so much more. RIP

[@melliem7481]

I thought he was even more stunning with the scar. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@onewoman4274]

I was thinking the same thing. When Michael K got into character I never saw the scar. His talent filled the screen! I am heartbroken because we will no longer get to see his art. Like Chadwick Bozeman Michael was a triple threat: great actor, dancer and boy could he sing. Michael and Chadwick could sing as well as they could act. I am still struggling with Chadwick's passing now.........THIS. We may not have known them personally but we knew their work. That flame burned bright and now it has been extinguished. So incredibly sad..

[@brendakw485]

Michael's generosity is so evident in this interview. When Dr. Hunter expressed her remorse about not doing more for the "exonerated 5", Michael comforted her by declaring there should have been a community effort to protect the boys. And according to his tributes, he lived this by showing up for his people. That is rare in a world where people can just remotely support. Rest in honor, peace, love King.

[@gcromer903]

May the aancestors welcome him with open arms.

[@dawnharris6162]

Wow, what a beautiful soul, he will be sourly missed!

[@banassajean-gilles3473]

My stay son, just shared this sad new with us. He was a gifted artist! He will be truly missed! May the Good Lord comfort his loved ones during this time. 🙏🏽😞

[@Charmelllee]

Such a Dire Lost, a Viable Intellegent Man Blackman makes me really question his time and cause of death. May his spirit receive justice on a universal plane and his knowledge be forgotten and Michael William's Soul rest in and our Honorable Ancesters and Creator Embrace Him.................🧚🏾‍♂️❤🧚🏾‍♂️❤

[@tyronepetrie]

God’s comfort and peace to his family, friends and those of us who know him through his gift. Amen

[@tamarabranch2629]

May this brother’s light continue to shine. RIP king.

[@msphoenix269]

A gentle spirit, so sweet - it resonates through every interview he's ever given. I hope his soul finds rest. Rest In Peace - sir. The world is a sadder place without you.

[@AlesiaButlerrealestate]

Wow, another contributor to who WE are, now with the Ancestors!!

[@diburnett2964]

I’m listening to this interview this morning [09/09/2021] and amazed at the humility shown by ;(aka Omar) . Shaking my head and tearing up …another black male gone too soon. Thank you Karen Hunter for a job well done…100%

[@kisslena]

Deepest Condolences and prayers of Comfort for his family and friends. A great loss to our community of gifted actors. RIP🕊

[@loveheals6184]

Devastating news. Sensitive, talented, generous, vulnerable, open, loving. Gone way too soon. Comfort to all who loved him cos even from a distance this is devastating.

[@hopefortheholla]

What a humble servant. Blessings on his transition.

[@angelapowell790]

He was such a gifted actor......I would have loved to see him in Shakespeare.

[@NitaNellEtc]

Yes! He was exceptional in the movie Motherless Brooklyn!

[@onewoman4274]

Me too!

[@MarvinHking]

This was the most Honest Interview that I have see! I’m a Blackman in tears for the brother,

[@bloved7615]

RIP. MR. WILLIAMS Your added value to the lives of so many. ❤️

[@KayFabMac]

So sad. What an incredible talent. R.I.P. Mr Williams 😥🙏🏽💔

[@vphiameradisogaarwa]

RIP to the King Soul who is now transitioning to the Ancestral Realm now.

[@ralphjackson8295]

I loved him in Lovecraft. He will be missed.

[@aquarianink5385]

Every Soul Touches a Soul. - You Are a Special Being, Michael K. Williams.

[@onewoman4274]

Well said and so TRUE!

[@RR-ur4kz]

He was such a beautiful man. So very, very sad from the news of Michael K. Williams' death. My 💜 is truly hurting 😢😢. A peaceful slumber is my wish for you kind sir. And to family, friends and love one's you have my deepest sympathy.

[@roqstone3752]

Mr. Michael Kenneth Williams Had a unique awareness of the importance of the portrayal of the authentic, non stereotyped multi-layered Persona of the Black Man in America. Neither Boardwalk Empire nor the Wire would have had the impact without our Brother. In fact President Obama said that Omar was his favorite character. That alone may deserve some analysis.... May God Rest His Soul...

[@sheritamitchell1036]

He did an excellent job playing his role in "When They See Us". Rest in Peace and Power, King!

[@SereniTee99]

Michael, you are now an ancestor with life lessons left for generations to come💚..THANK YOU Dr.Hunter for this interview..💓

[@leoneranger9348]

There's no good time to lose the best ones, always a shock 😔 MKW was THAT GUY, immensely talented, accomplished in the arts and seemed such a good soul. Enormous sympathy for his loved ones, but we were blessed with this King's presence and influence 🙏🏾 💜

[@fbuxconsulting1294]

Made me so sad to hear about his passing. Such a talent. He used his gift brillantly. Rest in heaven my brother.

[@Katzbynite]

I really liked him as an actor. It is so sad that drugs was his ending. So many of our Black Men are dying either thru drugs or violence!

[@sheilasharp1958]

Still can’t believe he’s gone! Thank you for sharing this interview Karen! What a beautiful spirit!

[@cookiegilcrest1000]

GODS PEOPLE STAY STRONG AND FOCUSED. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. "DONT QUIT!" POWERFUL INTERVIEW.

[@ghostrider1827]

Man..... he's come so far. Shot to the top. Very sad for his family. R.I.P Michael

[@JoySJones]

What a beautiful human being. I've never seen an episode of The Wire, but was riveted by Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire. His #Typecast video, shot recently is a must watch. May God rest his Soul and comfort his family.

[@w1lsons482]

RIP, so sad he was a great actor, sending prayers to his family

[@anthonysmith8624]

Gifted and talented black man. Will be missed. Every character he played was unforgettable.

[@Nisa1971]

Such a gifted artist! I just rewatched Lovecrsft Country and marvel at his talent and humanity. RiP ancestor Michael K. William's you will be missed!!!

[@MrSolonolo]

He was so great.... and our paths must have crossed several times.... thank you, Karen Hunter, for pushing this interview today. So, so sad to see him go WAY too soon..... I will continue to regard him as an inspiration and one of the greatest natural actors who has ever graced the screen. Rest in Glory and Peace Michael. K Williams... and thank you.

[@justmarla724]

The power of keeping/maintaining the archive. Hearing MKW speak about his journey: impact of Janet/Rhythm Nation, power of the arts, showing up in/for community, being the last of 10 children raised in Brevoot Houses, addiction as self-soothing/self medicating to cope, his best (role) being ahead of him; so much is much here. Thank you. Light, peace, and progress to his spirit. 🙏🏽🕯🙌🏽

[@mfwgreen9347]

This man was such a great actor. RIP

[@virdom4796]

He was REALLY a old wise sense soul in a Body of Music Dance and Acting!!! R.I.P. GREAT HUMAN MICHAEL K. WILLIAMS 🙏🏾🙏👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️♥️♥️💯💯🌟🌟🌟

[@Ty20149]

I didn't realise until today that he had passed . its devastating that such a humble, genuine , down to earth man has passed so young ! An exceptionally gifted actor, with an intellect to talk about real issues . I'm so sorry he's gone xxx

[@qiraat69]

Rest my brotha. You had time to do ya thing. I will never forget you. I hope to see you one day.

[@josedavid6203]

WOW!!!So sudden. MKW beautiful human .We are blessed by his love for the art that he enjoys. Truly a master thespian. We will miss you. We love you MKW..Our condolence to all his love ones. PKH Thank you for sharing 🙏❤

[@a.shreewebster1359]

No words can describe this authentic and beautiful talent! Heartbroken beyond words at this loss💔 . Well done thy good and faithful servant🙏🏾 RIP Michael K. Williams 😢

[@5hineepropertyofleetaemin]

I watched this at the time. Came to find it to share with my sister and saw you re-uploaded it x

[@lisaluvasil]

May he SIP🕊his lost will be deeply missed and his impact will be remembered from the Wire, Broadwalk Empire to Lovecraft Country 😔🙏🏾

[@pebblesstone1316]

We are going to miss this truly talented Brother ! Transcending to the next level !

[@qoqopepper]

😱 @KarenHunter, seems like you just had an interview [this INTERVIEW in fact] with him! My heart stopped when I saw the alert not an hour ago! So many of our men our leaving us. my heart is heavy. Prayers to his family and his circle of close friends and those who loved his artistry. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😢❤️

[@glenmetcalfe9784]

one of the very bast taken way to soon! absolute LEGEND at his CRAFT! This is one dude who never let fame go to his head,so humble!The kind of BROTHER who would take the time to talk to ANYONE! Literally brought me to tears hearing of his struggles and his passing!

[@AimHigh99999999999]

RIP Michael K Williams 🙏🏾

[@jaymillymills]

Ty again Karen for pioneering and persevering...

[@SumumbaSobukwe]

Rest and Travel Well Brother. 😓🌹✌️

[@kim.cummings]

So sad I loved him in everything he did. My all time favorites was Chalky in Board walk empire. Rest in peace.

[@ericsimms4327]

27:07 When this King states, “it’s time for me to go Home!” We Salute You Sir!!🙏🏾🕊🙏🏾🌹

[@donthitsnoozeagain330]

I love him. Every session and episode of the “Wire” and Boardwalk Empire

[@deborahwilliams2204]

Thank you for airing this. R.I.P. Michael K Williams. My condolences to his family & friends. His work & his commitment to the community meant so much to so many people. May time bring peace & comfort to all who knew him. 🙏🏾

[@bridgettemichele2386]

Rest In Peace Michael K. Williams. I having always love his acting talent. He was a beautiful man inside out. This was a great interview. Condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏿

[@roxannethomas3047]

He was such a gifted and blessed actor I think his best work was with Vice. A beautiful Storyteller of real life. Rest in peace my brother you are with the real Gods now

[@sadiewilliams]

Thank you Karen! NYC RIP Micheal K. Williams 😔

[@misstonyia9075]

His spirit and soul will surely be missed, rest in peace Michael K. Williams. It was a pleasure to experience such talent while he was here with us. May you gentle spirit rest with the ancestors.

[@blackqueen2me342]

Pure Gems…..Life Lessons…Who could possibly give this a Thumbs Down….

[@KarenHunterShow]

hateful people and trolls.

[@KingSimonPresents]

R.I.P. Mr. Williams....Great interview...He (Michael) was born Nov. 22nd and in my book 4 is one of the mental health numbers in numerology. He is also born the same day as Samuel F. Reynolds the great Astrology.

[@darcelmoore180]

It is so sad to hear of his death. But i do want to thank you so much for sharing this interview.❤️❤️.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️He was such an awesome Man.

[@tseawright8771]

MUCH APPRECIATED THANK U FOR THE REPLAY. WILL RELATE TO MY FOURTEEN YR OLD GRAN’SON 🙏🏾💦 SENIOR FRM NJ

[@andreab6247]

That was an awesome interview.The two of you bonded. Had to be a tough loss for you too Professor Hunter.

[@DivaDawn9]

RIH, Michael K. Williams. Thank you for sharing your excellent gifts & talents with us🙏🏽

[@Venus-er9ng]

Thank you for sharing this. I will look at this at some point, but as a fan and Brooklynite, I am saddened by this story 😭🤯🤬🤷🏿‍♀️

[@nglwilliams9934]

Rip my heart is very saddened for the loss of another great actor/brother may we all meet when we get home! He has such a humble quite spirit absolutely loved him the first time I saw him on the wire.

[@cococarmealdip]

I swear I just watched this interview about 3 hours ago for the first Time.. lay down and took a nap and just woke up to the news of his passing.. OMG😔 Heart broken😔 Prayer going out to his family 🙏🏿 RIP MY BROTHER 😢🙏🏿 PS. Somebody did this to him.. Yea I said it... 😡

[@rebawilson3879]

Good morning! My condolences to his family...Listening to him speak, He was a gentle man wtih a beautiful spirit. Rest in Power. Great interview.😔

[@floridalife8190]

Beautiful man, you lived!!!! Rest easy sir. You are loved 💞😒

[@Kydzy]

Great interview and May he rest in Him, awesome talent and heart for his community💯

[@firstladyofyoutube2249]

RIP Michael K Williams 👑

[@y1521t21b5]

R.I.P.. Your artistic gifts will bless us forever.

[@CC-xr7sn]

I'm 💔💔💔💔😭🤧. @Karenhuntershow Sis, THANK YOU for this!! I didn't know him personally but if you're from BROOKLYN NY you're ALWAYS family. I NEED the WHO and African descendant that made us proud to be in the FOREFRONT rather than a painful decision that couldn't possibly expose the depths of his humanity!! See you in Nubia Sis. 😘 Thank you again. ❤🖤💚

[@amosp.wellington6124]

Besides the wire the definitive moment my mind went to one I read the headline of his passing was this interview. Thank you Professor Hunter for taking the time to record Brother Williams full of life, love, and hope. Ashe'

[@p.w.7493]

This is truly SAD (😭) watching your interview, Karen, with Michael K. (Omar) Williams!! This is a major loss of a very talented brother. He will be remembered as a loving human being who gave his all at ALL times!! Rest easy in Power, brother!! BTW, Karen, this was a GREAT interview!! Clearly, MKW felt comfortable with your style of questioning. One could sense him relaxing and responding to your questions/comments!! I just pray that when 'they' see us, they'll see us as humans like them and through the lens of this ancestor!!💐🙏🏾💯

[@patriciamoore8588]

Loved the interview! Sooo handsome...

[@MasterChefPAW]

Mr. Michael K. Williams really was a voice for the community. I did not know how deep it went until his death. I could hear the depth of motion when watching interviews from him after Lovecraft's Country.

[@luckyt1965]

RIP. Such a sad loss! Thinking so much knowledge, so much giving and still doing drugs. 🙏👣❤

[@tamyrah9124]

Rest In Peace ❤️ Thank you Karen 🙏🏽

[@simeonagbara5488]

My heart is heavy. Rest in power king✊🏿

[@MAS-ASSASSIN]

Rest in Peace King ...thank you for sharing your talents.

[@williechilds3431]

This Man really touched my heart! And I ordered some Perfect Blue Alchemy just because of him! What a beautiful Spirit! My prayers and heart felt condolences to The Williams Family! Earth truly lost one of its Angels! Rest In Power MKW!

[@tamaracharese]

Great actor but a better man. Love this man 🕊

[@suezannebarber939]

He was a very gifted actor in every role he played. The scar I hate he got it but bc of it some roles perfectly came to life

[@divinebynature7056]

R.I.P. Michael K. Williams! My condolences to his family and friends!

[@countrygirl8295]

This man was the sexiest man alive to me...I'm so heartbroken he is gone

[@Cclark1072]

Loving his smile! RIP!

[@greenfistgardens4665]

Rest in power brother. You made the work you were in legendary.

[@alphonsorhodes8689]

Such a talented thespian..Rest In power my brother

[@shaunicymuhammad]

A beautiful man, gifted actor and dancer. May he rest well. ❤

[@beantianja]

Incredible memory. Prof Hunter Wow!

[@deborahblackshear3325]

My Condolences to his family.

[@roslynwilliams4917]

R.I.P. Michael K. Williams 😢 Ahshay

[@01sandes]

I love his energy! All love

[@kimberlymitchell8428]

RIP my friend🙏🏽 Thank you for blessing us with your presence.

[@KemetNubian1]

Thank you for doing and sharing this piece. RIP 🙏🏿

[@loveedigveggies1004]

Such a wonderful spirit!!!!!!

[@micheleholley1070]

Professor Karen, I found out today he passed away. I loved his work and his testimony is amazing. So sad, I could not believe it. I first saw him in Board Walk Empire, Then Bessie and later Love craft Country. He was amazing in all the various roles he played no other actor ever had to carry him, he stood on his own craft and skills. He was so amazing.

[@Thefreequincy]

Rest up King🙏🏾🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@shawnmatthews9594]

I was introduced to this thespian on the HBO Boardwalk as "Chalky" and fell in love with his delivery and presence. He embodied such talent. RIP 😢

[@rebeccairl2290]

Amazing talent and great interview!! He will be missed~Rest In Peace!! 💚🙏🏽🕊