Karina - 16 @ War

Music video by Karina performing 16 @ War. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group

[@2BeAuthentic]

Why am I disrespected by someone I should call brotha? ....... Yeah real shit

[@Nicolesdiaries1234]

Facts

[@houseoflamarr3674]

🤣

[@ikencali.]

My goodness! Loved this song. We need more from our young artist. I'm 30 years old and can't get enough of singing this song.

[@daydayuzoma3737]

True Facts to 💯💯💯💯💯💯😞

[@madisonrembert2024]

This still my song 🥴

[@CrystalArkia]

This was a good song for young girls back then. Very real and had a positive message!

[@BigPapeLexski]

LifeAsKia for young girls period

[@preciousgamer7286]

Alexus Clark true I agree

[@paulamatias5812]

I'm 34 and was one of the first to hear this song back than... As an adult. It's still a great song. I just heard it again and cried, I'm going to s'en it to my little niece who is also almost 16. I feel. They have enev more pressure than I had 20 years ago die to social media. Liles have become their oxigen :(

[@PrettyOmnificent333]

Exactly i loved listening to this song back than and im listening to it again ☺and it takes me back.

[@ACT1O1]

She didn't write it though.

[@syetaalston1604]

I remember crying to this when was 16 and at war 😭😭😭😭 now I'm 27 at a different war

[@centaviodehernandez]

Me too

[@mollyscores]

Big facts😔

[@ScarletCrown_]

I feel this, I'm 46.

[@Tracesmeback]

I’m deaaaaddd😂😂

[@mskey1895]

Right

[@taniyahricks501]

This is a song that needs to be played today in this generation ❗😭

[@Sunshine134chick]

Facts

[@lanijawatson894]

Agree

[@TaraSumpter]

Facts about that all these fasted ass girl need to here this song and maybe they we’ll wake up cuz we been through this when we was young I remember this when I was 16 now I’m 30 year old @taniyahrick501

[@BrianaNicolee]

"Ain't no daddies where I'm from, it's just mad mothers." "And why girls feel unpretty and constantly hate each other?" "Every young boy out here wanna kiss." "Around here 'cool' is another word for 'fool.' If he smoke, then she smoke, I gotta smoke too." "If my clothes ain't tight then he ain't gon' like me." So much fucking truth.

[@juliarodriguez9125]

dam right😄

[@gabrielmathes2345]

Smh sad but true

[@korykent5645]

it's a timeless problem

[@nicoledabeliziangal9795]

Deadass Odee facts if you don't do what they do I ain't cool

[@JerseyBhad93]

Might get this tatted

[@MISSPHOTOGENICBABY]

I miss music like this 😩😩

[@KC-ig4hy]

Me too

[@corimadalena6472]

Ikr

[@tamaraallen2354]

2023 and I'm still singing my heart out to this 😩😂

[@evonnegiselle581]

I really thought I was going through something singing this 😂😂😂

[@Nepetamoon]

I swear.

[@TikaLaTrece]

You hear me! Felt every word!

[@TheBeautifullyUnique]

For real me too 😂😂😂😂

[@lovelife9011]

Right tf lmaoooooo

[@merweeziefosheezie5518]

I'm screaming! 😂😂😂😂

[@catherinejohnson5727]

I'm a grown, ass, old woman & I still love this song!

[@_808TLien_]

yup

[@allsmiles4716]

Me too Lml 😂

[@gorgeouschildofgod2141]

Lol

[@terrifreeman6138]

Catherine Johnson... Me too

[@CrystalArkia]

Catherine Johnson Same!

[@ShayKarenya]

This was my song back in the day😩

[@lialia-di8xt]

Shay Karenya girl yesssss!!!!! ❤

[@ilmusics1]

Still is for me scared for my daughter when she turn 16

[@jessicakeel2141]

Shay Karenya mine to girl

[@terijohnson408]

Who’s still listening in 2019?? 😍😍😍🥰🥰😘😘😘😘

[@jamiejadajackson15]

MEEEEEEE

[@maknaemimi5739]

WHY DID I FIND IT THIS YEAR WTFF

[@natashamurray2807]

Me

[@AhmedMohammed-ms7nb]

Teri Johnson meee

[@hinatababe97]

I just remembered it yesterday

[@PinkCanela]

I dedicated this song to myself when I was 16. I love you Girly. You’re doing great 💖

[@centaviodehernandez]

💙💙💙💙

[@rareskynandfemininecare]

This comment just made me cry. I’m 29 now & I’ve gotten so far.

[@tr3asurem3]

this is dedicated to my nephew who was shot and killed two years ago. at the time when we lived together in high school. one day he kept repeatedly playing this song n i walked pass his room like y u keep playing this song? n he just smiled n said cause its tight. " i felt that". i love how my nephew was diverse he saw beauty in anything that was deep to him or that he felt touched him. didnt matter if i teenage girl sung this song. it spoke to me too. great message nice sound. my nephew loved music. R.I.P HERMAN auntie loves you #soulfulspirit

[@nickiminaj9092]

soooooooooooooooo sorry

[@tr3asurem3]

Its ok. His parents and people closer to him experienced more heartache im sure, but i truely do miss my nephew n love him to pieces. Thankyou for your condolence.

[@marryjaneanderson851]

think he was crying for help ? I totally understand I help a lot of young people

[@elizabthification]

my condolences

[@tr3asurem3]

hello thanks so much

[@MoscowtoAmerica]

They need to STILL play this song NOW!! kids need a MESSAGE!!!

[@taniyahricks501]

LaVinnia Sheree Family ii Agree These Young Girls Need Too Listen To This Song

[@AmoreParisJ]

As an adult this songs’ message is strong .. at 13-16 I was just singing that heartache that I didn’t even know would haunt me

[@Fiyahstarter19]

I can't help but think, maybe...just maybe, if the industry would've *ALLOWED* MORE of this music *WE* WOULD HAVE A BETTER BALANCE IN OUR MUSIC 🎶

[@TyGee777]

Absolutely 💯. Great comment

[@kweenbrook]

absolutely! now everything is about pussy, money and how to f over the next person. it’s terrible, this song has a beautiful message.

[@ivyesther]

I agree 💯there needs a balance

[@CrystalArkia]

Just had to come back and check this song out in 2017. I was 15 when it came out and I couldn't wait to turn 16 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I loved this song! Me and my girl cousins used to be so into singing this song. Lol so much passion

[@asiamichelle6886]

LifeAsKia lmao girl me too

[@monicajohnson2566]

how old are you now

[@jasminepearls1047]

I was 17 and changed the lyrics to suit me lol

[@taliyahnewhouse6281]

I use to bump this still do

[@brianarideout2182]

I’m here in 2022 still listening

[@specialed5055]

Woah this song brings me back to middle school

[@denzelbarton4566]

Same

[@ruthb.official]

So trueeeeee !!!!

[@chelseaclass2011ify]

it's really do

[@jordanwheeler6678]

right

[@momandkiahtv3289]

levi james seriously lol

[@lalaliciousss2853]

She speaking straight facts💯💯usually 16 is the age most girls go through a lot of shit with money , relationships ,& family issues 😪

[@angelaballard4509]

💯 I agree! that's the age I got kicked out of my mothers house.

[@uniqueEnergy83]

Lucci Ω so true

[@janicefisher2420]

Nicole.c gt

[@taliyahnewhouse6281]

I was 15-now I was going through it I still have flashbacks and blackout

[@janeen275]

Shit I was 15 I believe when this came out. An faced that an more

[@anastasiamariediaries]

Will always love this song.

[@anastasiarose16]

Nice name😇

[@EX3STINCE]

✨

[@afrodolly]

Who else was actually 16 when this came out? I remember feeling EVERY word 😩 I’m 29 now 🥴 how time flies by 😪💕

[@cocoblige7155]

I was 16 too when this came out Word, time flies! I was going throuuuuugh it when this song came out.😅

[@cheetahgirlfan32]

I was 14 lol

[@latasha195]

I was 16 too! Now we are 32! How time flies!

[@afrodolly]

i wish i could go back and tell my 16 year old self "its okay girl, you made it!" 🥲@@latasha195

[@lorrainei1622]

I was!

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

Her voice is just so clear. Beautiful girl.

[@gpn4651]

This girl should have been a SUPERSTAR, period! There was not one bad song on her debut album. I still bump it in my car. I imagine she refused to show cleavage or wear booty-shorts, so Def Jam didn't put any effort into promoting her. Also, her music was P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E, lyrically and musically sound. Whereever she is now, I hope she hasn't sold her soul. The music industry sucks. ~ g

[@pinkorangesoda]

G PN I hope she hasn't sold it either but that's probably why she isn't mainstream because her music sends positive messages but sadly they only play garbage now..smh

[@SkibopKpop]

G PN wow thanks for this, I'm about to check out her album she's still around, doing features for artists in LA

[@gpn4651]

Thank you, Ski. I'm glad to hear that she's still out there. You'll enjoy her album, I guarantee it.

[@SkibopKpop]

G PN Just recently she's been on two tracks with R&B duo Jake&Papa one is called "Leave Me" and the other is called "WWIII"

[@gpn4651]

Thanks, Ski. I'll look for those.

[@myliltulip-kd7411]

Terrell bringin us all the way back ‼️

[@xylear2006]

Why don’t kids have songs like this today to relate to ?

[@shanteli5970]

That's what I'm saying because truthfully they need it 😩👏🏾

[@Aries16603]

Too bad songs like this doesn't top the charts. If it isn't about twerking, poppin' mollies, or being penitrated, it isn't selling. That's the state of the world today.

[@CassieJazz96]

+Jo Dunk Unfortunately....................................

[@jamiyahtylon4270]

OMG I agrer

[@aravianewton5505]

Yes they want us to be dumb.. so sad that they want stuff like dance make her dance to top charts exploting women and degrading them

[@nemoakaguam]

Runaway love went #2 though

[@nakemeiadavis4256]

☝👏👌

[@Franaflyby]

Young girls hold out ...dont give your body or your soul to some fool who will just dispose of you . If a boy likes you or says he loves you then he will not push you into something.. Way too many girls out there looking for REAL love in all the wrong places ..Life is hard these days .....So if you dont ever find it just remember Jesus can be your true love ..only He can satisfy the soul...

[@user-gb9xu8yp6h]

I’m crying all over again because at 16 I was at war with myself I’m 31 an still feel like I’m at war

[@nailahp4654]

May God bless you forevermore ❤

[@milanb7131]

I was Really 16 when this came out so I felt this then and still now ✊🏾

[@MegaMikayla24]

Smh... this song came out when i was like 11... and now... im 16. And every word is true. Drugs...sex...popularity. Thats all there is, and for what??? It's crazy that i can relate now...

[@Kleokilo]

Mikkie S.B. OMG SERIOUSLY Me Too. I Relate To Every Word :'( Wish Paid More Attention

[@aquadinaa]

Omg I was like 11 when I first heard this too.

[@mrs.diamonddoaz7052]

Mikkie S.B. i believe the same thing why do we really wanna fit in when we know we are gonna be stepping 10 steps back because its the people we mess around with that makes us bad influences

[@smooth5201]

Omg like that is all you see right like 300 16 girls are getting pregnant

[@kingbreezo3650]

When I was 9 but now I'm 15 been looking for this for a while now

[@baileethomas8911]

Yo I feel like it's always getting younger cause now a days it 14 @ war

[@0406faith]

right

[@liljme353]

a few years from now its gonna be 10 @ war

[@jewelfrimpong2512]

+Lilj Me dead

[@liljme353]

2 @ war😁

[@LegitBitxh]

today it's 9 month at war. where is this world coming to? 😭😭 you got these 9 months old in tight jeans, smoking marijuana 😭😭😭😭

[@SincerelyYoursTruly__]

i’m in my late 20’s still at war 😅 that was the tune back then ‘ i really thought i was going through something fr!! 😂😂

[@quwandathornton]

We are...the whole Andrew Tate Mess, and forward. Men haven't changed, women just adjusted to their ways.

[@bigboi989]

This song pops into my head at random. Definitely takes me back to 9th grade.

[@Ffygjjccdffhb]

Wow This Is A Throwback 😩 #2015

[@BaybeeA]

Ikr lol

[@MrLuminouso]

sho is! I ain't even heard dis b4! #Classic & highly respected by me!

[@mrs.diamonddoaz7052]

Ace Carlos damnn frfr

[@zink0soutlawed79]

Ace Carlos it took me forever to find it

[@Ffygjjccdffhb]

Damn 2021 😭

[@solbee350]

I'm 22 at war

[@lyricb.daniel9345]

Terrell show brought me back here!!!!!!

[@r1shun]

the shade room brought me back here 😩

[@Theartofliving97]

I remember looking at this before i was 16. Now that im 19 alot of the issues she talked about i experienced in high school smh.

[@flowerchild7250]

It's weird how at the of 21 now this song relates to me the most.

[@dannyrene12]

su o ikr..

[@tiaraevans5437]

Me too😂💯

[@beloveddavonna88]

This song is still relevant! I wish she could’ve went further in her career. I’m 33 at war! Bring back good music!!!

[@NanaFofie]

Omgg I felt like that B when I sang this 😂💖🥺 memories

[@nidiaceballos6909]

"i want you to learn my mind, my smile, my style" this part always gets to me

[@MsTFILookLike]

S/o to myspace , lol this was definitely on my page.

[@CourtneyTrell]

I was 15 @ war when this came out! lol

[@BRITTWOODNESHIE]

I used to play this song all the time back in the days in middle school. I'm 26 now, and I am still at war. #POVERTY #THESTRUGGLE When will things get better? I am tired of struggling. I love the message of this song.

[@centaviodehernandez]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicadavis538]

Everytime i see or hear this song it puts me back to being 16. Im in my 30's now. It was definitely a message in this song. Young girls in this new world of generations need to hear this & message. Younger me: im proud of you Jess, you kept going. Older me: You overcame alot & kept going with grace. ❤

[@crosses101]

If she wrote this I would vote for her for presedent. This song pretty much sums up what is fundamentally wrong in the world. How didn't she get any exposure? Am a guy and am 26 and I love this damn song.

[@thejenesisb5444]

because of the trash that was being played at the time. the masses wasn't checkin for music with a message like this. so it was simply bypassed by the youth, radio stations, record execs, ect.

[@miloalexi]

I remember this song made me feel like 16 would be the hardest year of my life 😩😩😂😂

[@nayaniehill823]

truth

[@IamRocque]

M. Alexi technically it is your no longer a pre teen your a full teen and about to be grown soon

[@lupealcantar80]

Who’s here listening in 2020 💖

[@keepingupwitharri5854]

Never heard this song before. Here from TikTok

[@stephenprice3357]

i remember when this premiered on 106th and park

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Too me

[@KarlaPerez-ft6un]

The block is only just the entire world.

[@LenaShakur]

9 years later and I still remember every word 💕

[@taffy2074]

Same here

[@flyleelee5351]

I'm grown and I feel like this!!!!

[@preciouspayne723]

Same here

[@itskayagain2571]

Still listening in 2014 and it came out 5 years ago

[@lurrinebrown366]

Luvubaeb this song came out in 2007

[@Kami13Pie]

I haven't heard this in a while! Omg Throwback forreal

[@tequilasimmons31]

Ikr

[@palm2152]

I can’t believe The Dream wrote this song her vocals is so amazing Great song if I had a daughter I’ll play this for her this song dope asf

[@tooprettii]

I'm 29 at war!!

[@mariec3527]

I'm Turing 17 in a week so I'm trying to enjoy this song while I can

[@leslievelazquez5162]

Happy bday gurl welcome 2 the real world 🤐

[@julianbluefeather8491]

Now you can listen to Seventeen by Azealia Banks

[@kendrahewlett1060]

Brooke Cantu i been listening and singing this song when i was in like 4th or 5th grade. Im a freshman in HS and still singing it

[@brandibell1242]

kendra hewlett and now you’re 16 👀

[@neecieowens705]

Trust me you'll still relate years later hell I'm 35 now and can still relate

[@MyzMeJamie]

I found this song at 16. It tore me down and patched me back up. Powerful message 🎼🎯🎟

[@KlassicMade]

What a talented women...i really mis this pure genuine music era 😩

[@neecieowens705]

The beat is amazing and her lyrics are definitely fire song was so underrated

[@chaynahamilton920]

I want to belong without being treated like property.

[@therealcandacejackson3682]

It always seem like when Artist speak truth in their music the fame doesn't last long. She ia so talented but the messed up industry want sex drugs type of culture.

[@bleu22]

sooooo true but sad at the same time

[@bleu22]

sooooo true but sad at the same time

[@IamRocque]

No now that I begin to think it's the people who run the show the more people want fake the more they get it until we want the real we won't get it nowadays speaking the truth is a must but still all that other stuff

[@antinettecaldwell3361]

Still listening in 2020 🤞🏾❤️

[@LonerBecause]

She's dropping gems in this song

[@irocksoyoudont]

Jeez, this song came out in 2008, but you'd think it was written yesterday.

[@Achu.o]

irocksoyoudont 10 years now..

[@hada73185]

she reminded me of a young Alicia keys, i really liked her and i think she should have gone very far with her career but i guess good music isn't appreciated

[@robinsmith1062]

so true her voice is amazing

[@marisolmoreno3118]

Ur so right n good voice too..

[@NeneNeal]

This song never got enough recognition! So talented ❤️

[@faniajoseph3477]

This song deserves so much more views

[@alejandragisele]

Finally 16 so I can sing this 😭

[@supergenius5267]

yaass girl go

[@Nikkilove26]

people think I'm 16 but I'm 19 and I still sing the song 😂😂

[@AlwaysSpiritGuided]

, I was 9 singing my heart out like I knew what she was going through 😭

[@IAmNaria]

young girls these days need this!!

[@ajhunter8548]

Watched the Terrell show had to come back to this

[@aundraea1]

Same, haha!!!

[@skinnyminnieog]

Yoooo same here as well

[@mlpministries1752]

same here too

[@MsPrestige2009]

What happened to this chick? Let me guess.... she refused to sell her soul, smart lady

[@giveback]

💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯

[@angeliquetownes9759]

Happy Lady She’s married to Tyler James Williams and they have a song together called “Solitare.”

[@pichincha2840]

Happy Lady Yeah most likely 😆

[@sportyfaerie]

Happy Lady real shit

[@williamdexter9032]

@@angeliquetownes9759 omfg your awesome just listened to that n wow im again a fan.. thanx for da fyi

[@dannyrene12]

I was 18 singing my heart out, starting feeling the wrath at 21 tho...

[@nadeekatoussaint5098]

It's nice how Miley Cyrus, Lindsey Lohan and Amanda Bynes get all of this attention, and mess. But this girl has pure talent, she's speaking the hard core truth and she gets nothing. What do you people want. To hear nasty mess? Is that all you want in your ears? What type of corrupt world do we live in? I'm only 13 and I'm mature enough to know about how horrible this world is even before this song, and avoid the corruption in my head. By the way, I'm a singer as well

[@mrs.kalatrice954]

co-sign. i 1OOO% agree with you.

[@djdemonicdreamerz3575]

That's how it is nowadays.. If you don't sing or rap about material items you won't become famoud

[@nadeekatoussaint5098]

That's true. Unfortunately, that means I can't be famous because I don't write about stupid, unrealistic, fraud. I am a realist, and if that's not what they want then that is too bad,

[@djdemonicdreamerz3575]

Nadeeka Toussaint It's Sad how all the material things are most important to people nowadays instead what's happening around us

[@nadeekatoussaint5098]

You're right. People are now being motivated only for money and greed, no one no longer cares for others as much as back then. It's ridiculous that this world cares about no one but themselves, yet they complain about everything that goes on. Ironic much?

[@aleciaarmstrong414]

2024 & still bumping this song ❤❤

[@Nelson_Swamp]

The industry just was not ready, baby girl...

[@LoveNbasketball95]

I remember when this first came out and her bangs irked me...watching it now they still irk me 🙄 love the song though

[@ohsehun576]

same

[@noviewilliam]

true that ur singing the truth to all my 16 friends whos goin through this

[@Shayneet]

Omg yes 😂

[@dmajae]

"Why girls feelin pretty and constantly hate each other?" You're doing exactly what she's talking about. Stop it.. Why is it so hard for women to build other women up... Jesus Christ.....

[@ThePreciousporter]

I'm Turning 16 Next Year & I Remember Singing My Heart Out To This Was I Was Little😂, But This Song Is So True

[@kiaraolivier6785]

It’s 2019 I’m 24 and I still bump this. This song got me and my friends through our teens. Living in the hood in Chicago isn’t easy but when she made this this was for us, the overlooked and forgotten children.

[@sydneythompson4741]

2020!! Karina where you go? 😭😭

[@SANIYAHSIERRA]

Y'all don't understand this used to be my songggggg 2017 anyone

[@queenantoinette2479]

Girl me too!! It's 2018 and I'm still jamming.

[@greeneggsandhamwithasplash9754]

23 @ war

[@X-Warrior.1119]

LoveISkeY Been there.

[@breyanaanderson5182]

girl!!!!! yes!!!!! me to

[@kikilove7948]

Facts

[@celicawindow]

Hell yeah!

[@isidoraveronica]

23 @ war right now

[@Klvnbrgs93]

High school memories 😍

[@daizhatolbert6940]

Going back listening to this song with my grown ears and how far I've came. I thank God for bringing me out the trials and tribulations I endured at a young age!!! Young ladies there's still life after the hurt and darkness. Keep your head up!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@naadhiraking7134]

Never will i get tired of this song! And im 21 lol

[@MONA-pw8mu]

10 years ago, i was in high school just turned 17 and I used to this to this song and many others songs of hers, they really helped me get through that year of highschool. So sad how she never received the recognition she deserved simply because she refused to sing about drugs, sex, and money

[@deagalore]

A shoe 👠 meme brought me here 2019 lol Karina Passion is dope and still is today.. I didn’t know it was referring to her.. I never heard this song back then.

[@keairahardin6601]

This song bring back so many memories of what I was going through when this came out

[@K3mama]

I still love this damn song & I’m 25 now ! So meaningful and such a beautiful voice ‼️

[@christinakimbrough24]

Still love this song 💕 I was 13 when it came out and I'm now 20

[@ayannahtcraig8744]

Go to BED!!!!!

[@luvmskennedy]

Christina Kimbrough MEE TOO AND IM 50!! LOL

[@keshantirivers3807]

no

[@jazmarierosa2890]

this song made me strong when i was going through it this song bring back so many memories and showed me how far i really came💥💥💥💥🫡🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 shit hits home

[@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves]

I peeped Dominican actress Gleendilys Inoa (HBO's "Don't Let Me Drown", 2011) in this clip! Such an underrated joint this cut is! I remember Karina & Jazmine Sullivan during this period swept the Grammy nominee table & were getting hella promo from iTunes all year long up until the late winter of '09.

[@shanicewiggins2093]

Still hits till this day...positive message

[@bonifacenzowa3876]

Omg! heard this 7 years ago.....and i wonder why it didn't peak on the goddamn billboards..... n such few views.....! nway jus keep the talent burning bby.....real fans still love you!

[@honestyisidore9687]

Still struggling and this song will be my fav. I AM 27 years old. I remember listening to this when I used to Model in NYC. Someone said girl check this out. Now I run 3 Companies focused.GIRL I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU.Xoxo mwauhz-👑Ms.Honesty-Ceo of Sho-Money-Records South

[@joysimmons5473]

14 years later and this song still hits!!! ❤

[@BigGod773]

2020 Where Y’all At 😫♥️

[@mtsoi6098]

I was listening to it when i was 16. Now I am 26, @ a greater war or let's just say most of us are at this covid war.. Wishing everyone will make it through the rain.

[@unknownperson5528]

Was the girl in the uniform playing a 16 year old in the video ?

[@kaluisrael6838]

In my country it's only teens that pass throught all this shit....even a grown old woman pass through this.....respect to every woman out their

[@kaywills]

23 and still at war....