Leon on 2Pac Bowing to Him when they Started Filming 'Above the Rim' (Part 6)

[@amethyst5393]

Above the rim has the best soundtrack, Tupac “no pain” still give me chills

[@amethyst5393]

@Scott LONDON sorry my bad! That’s how my PC saved it

[@wopeboybeezy1249]

From the second it comes ON!!!

[@SAF-Films]

Menace to society soundtrack too

[@816jayshon]

felt like i found a gem when i first heard that song

[@Chris-from-AZ]

I bump that song all the time The instrumental to the lyrics Are on point

[@Real_Talk_Ent]

let’s give this man his flowers while he’s here this guy is a legend

[@tonystarke9820]

Not real he’s kind of subpar

[@tonystarke9820]

Really*

[@michaelmclendon6368]

We can do the best we have to get the new home from home soon

[@MaZaKeRaL]

@@tonystarke9820 That's probably what your woman says about you as well (if you have one that is).

[@tonystarke9820]

@@MaZaKeRaL “that’s probably what your woman says” 😬 I hope for your sake you’re not a grown man & actually find that funny how can a comment from a stranger about a celebrity offend you so much ? Kind of sad really 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@biggjuntao3090]

Leon look like he used to run numbers with Detroit Red😭😭

[@Detrimental313]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@Detrimental313]

@boogy313rd don’t worry about it whippersnapper it’s before your time is the 1930s versions of swiping 😂

[@stephanied8435]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Followthedrip]

@boogy313rd yea it does Vegas just does it now 😂

[@sereneamani1713]

@boogy313rd I think they talking about the neighborhood gangsters who used to take bets on certain numbers coming out in the newspaper (I think results of horse races) (someone else can probably explain it better). It's talked about a lot in the books like "Manchild In The Promised Land" and "Daddy Was A Numbers Runner".

[@1Slurry]

“AINT NOBODY COMING TO SEE YOU OTIS! “ - DAVID RUFFIN

[@BusterCrabb80]

You wish you could work it the way i do.

[@youngkr3w200]

@@BusterCrabb80 BUT YOU CAN’T!!

[@SwaggSkillz1992]

An I Refuse, To Let Youuuu Gooooo!! 😂

[@MoveAlongDummy]

🤣 that line will forever be classic

[@djwillpower578]

In 92-93, you were already in the level of film(s) that we’re soul classics. You were/are that dude. Unforgettable.

[@VideoVault08]

“You hear that nutso ,the boy says he owes me!” “HE OWES ME”!!

[@pokemovieguy]

Are we even? Are we even?

[@VideoVault08]

@@pokemovieguy 😆

[@ghanasoul]

His pain when he delivers that line…wow. Great scene!

[@coreyrice1587]

my favorite line by him EVER.. Even better than ain't nobody coming to see you otis

[@ghettobrown209]

He will always be Shepp to me

[@charliepalmer3244]

He was excellent as David Ruffiin in the "Temptations" movie. Miss seeing him around....

[@woodie2103]

Hell yea. My favorite character he played was in 5 heartbeats honestly. Love that movie too.

[@movieking6844]

Definitely

[@kingtyson713]

Leon played alot of great, iconic movies..Definitely a legend.

[@seanmiller4559]

Yep

[@leeverse9741]

Super legend

[@TheHumanBallsack]

He even played black Jesus in Madonna's Like A Prayer video

[@georgeblack24]

Above the Rim is my favorite sports movie!!! That 90s feel was unmatched!

[@2pacisgay955]

The sixth man > above the rim

[@johndavis9321]

@@2pacisgay955 yo tweakin fam

[@johndavis9321]

Facts above the rim will forever b the shit

[@coreyrowe4119]

The 90s did those classic hood movies better than anyone!

[@jayrudadamaga4709]

You won’t get that feel no more today ain’t shit

[@bxdale83]

2Pac/Above The Rim is probably why Vlad interviewed Leon in the first place 😂 Next interview is gonna be Tim Roth, Thandie Newton, Mickey Rourke, and Jim Belushi

[@capo-amg6755]

All we want is 2pac frfr

[@Twan1985]

I know rite 😂

[@2pacisgay955]

Pac had the fruttiest roles ever...with his feminine mannerisms lol

[@benjamintribe4652]

All Tupac related yeah I see your point!!🤔

[@crews-lj3ph]

@@2pacisgay955 STFU bitch

[@justinthurman3689]

He's been In all the movies of my whole life . Great Actor . . .

[@movieking6844]

I agree 5 heartbeats Waiting to exhale Cool runnings Above the rim Temptations Swarm I mean he’s a staple of the game as well as Wood Harrison

[@JTheBarGod]

This foo looked older 20 years ago 😂

[@33GLOCK]

lol

[@mihailnikoloff2554]

lmfao

[@alliekolasa465]

Yo lmao!!!!!!

[@Ern415]

😂 😂

[@alivegas1012]

I agree

[@jknumber5138]

He barely talked about the 🏀movie. He kind of laughed it off at first. RIP Bernie Mac & Tupac Shakur

[@Slimkidd730]

How the hell did Vlad pass over Cool Runnings so fast? He could've talked about John Candy, Malik Yoba, the behind the scenes of the film, etc. Cool Runnings is a classic. He spoke for like 5 seconds on it.

[@69Justinmeans]

Exactly.. I’m pissed

[@deathrager2404]

slimkidd... ya dead?

[@jerodtabb311]

😂🤣

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Leon don't exactly seem like the easiest guy to interview lol. Dude is super-duper chill, giving one word answers damn near

[@Slimkidd730]

@@bOmBAsTiK True, but damn. He spoke about Above the Rim. Cool Runnings is better than Above the Rim. John Candy is a legend.

[@char_d.0908]

Loved 2Pac and Leon's interaction on Above the Rim. I'm just thinking about the Shoot Out game scene, when Birdie loses his mind, when he sees Shep playing for the other team. 😂🤦🏾‍♀️..Funny. Love that movie

[@2pacisgay955]

I loved seeing everybodoes sad and depressed reaction when baby lane slumped 2pac

[@1Slurry]

Ball was life to ol boy that shot shep after the game 🤣 really threw his life away

[@tupacaintshitbutaballerina7857]

Pac was a ballet wangsta in every hood role

[@BonesDMS4life]

@@tupacaintshitbutaballerina7857 Man U need some help bro idk if he smashed your chick years ago but let it go man let It go

[@tupacaintshitbutaballerina7857]

@@BonesDMS4life its not as bad as baby lane smashing into pacs bmw then slumping him 🤷‍♂️

[@daynthalife91]

Cool running’s a classic especially when my cable was out oh the times lol 😂

[@zizuzazazuzi5040]

Kiss my lucky egg 😂

[@33GLOCK]

Shxt was weak

[@sweeetzz]

😂😂😂

[@sirjab88]

Lol! 🤗😅😅😅💯💯💪🏿

[@robbybrown9838]

Y'all know Leon old school, he got a watch to match his hat😂😂!!

[@CedRockStarr]

🧐

[@robbybrown9838]

@YR Mykz what ever!! You late anyway!!

[@ontario360vr5]

I will always remember Leon in his role as Jefferson Keane on HBO Oz. Fun fact, Michael Wright played Omar Wright on Oz too...Leon and Jefferson played the most iconic roles in the 5 Heartbeats, another classic

[@kweefsweat5628]

He one of my favorite prison leaders in Oz definitely a classic

[@ontario360vr5]

@@kweefsweat5628 My favorite was Karim Said

[@heelspawn8023]

I never liked how they killed off Leon so quickly, in Oz.. Then he surprisingly declined help from Beecher & just took the death penalty, after he was obviously set-up to fight those men at the gym.. His character had a little more shelf life than the show gave us..

[@ronaldjones2820]

Michael Wright played Omar White on OZ js

[@mallyferg8447]

I literally was just watching that today lol

[@positive___soul]

I'll never forget the day I met him. So humble and kind.

[@lewiswilliams5037]

Very humble I spoke to him thru Instagram dm I couldn't believe he was writing me back

[@teariawhanau491]

Above the rim is one of my favourite Tupac films

[@bnyang84]

This just in. Officer Glad has officially rolled out his Tupac questions.

[@AB3L30NE]

Above the Rim and Cool Runnings is two of my favorite movies and Leon is in both of them. Legend!💯

[@kenya9549]

I just watched Above the Rim two days ago. Leon is a terrific actor. 💖🙌

[@bigstomp120]

Dude Def a Living Legend

[@Eastvanucks]

Pac flooding the blogs new stories comjng out loving everyone of them

[@DJBIGCG]

Wonderful interview with Leon 👍🏿

[@frankjohnson5936]

This guy is a great actor in any role he plays,if hes in it,I'm watching it,thx LEON, you do yourself proud!!

[@michaellott210]

Leon looks he put one in the air before this interview 🤣. I ain't mad at you Leon. 5 heartbeats true Classic 👍

[@charlescarter1859]

I was thinking the same thang

[@Underdog_Training]

Now Vlad gets to tell his 2Pac story for the 107689295 time 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mechelle230]

😂

[@DialloMoore503]

Hello Sir, I’m going to Houston in late December. What should I do and see in the city? Should I rent a car, or is public transportation adequate? Thank you!

[@Underdog_Training]

@@DialloMoore503 don’t come to the place that’s #1 on cases in my opinion stay where you at. Houston is great but it’s unsafe

[@DialloMoore503]

@@Underdog_Training My flight is already booked. I can’t do anything now.

[@Underdog_Training]

@@DialloMoore503 well just be safe wear a mask and visit downtown Houston for sure

[@chrisalan6476]

I keep thinking he's about to nod off and fall asleep

[@imwatchinberniemac]

I think he’s high as hell. Super long blinks

[@HTTR95]

😂😂😂😂

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

I was looking for that comment that also suggested that. Because I can't help but to notice.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

@King Woochi 😂

[@JeromeGigante]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@deandreray3500]

PACs role in Above The Rim was his best performance to me which is why I always made sure I was an influential big brother to my little brother!

[@duke8579]

Guess you ain't see juice lol

[@HTTR95]

Not juice ?

[@duke8579]

@Will Cannon that's a good choice also

[@chucke.cheese2212]

Juice > ATR. Hell, I even think Bullet > ATR.

[@chucke.cheese2212]

@Will Cannon I respect your opinion but Poetic Justice wasn’t all that great. Gang Related was pretty phenomenal, though. NGL.

[@kg8472]

This dude is cool and humble!!!

[@slayy51621]

I thought he was about to paint a picture with his outfit on 😂😂😂

[@kenya9549]

Lmao 🤣

[@huddieentertainment]

Leon deserves more praise. His range is crazy! Little richard, David ruffin, JT, bone etc he has killed every role. And Band of the Hand was my shit lol i wanted him to talk more about that

[@pickens922]

Leon was amazing in the TV series Oz on HBO. That's the first thing I remember seeing him in. Great actor, I love his work.

[@Mac28531]

Glad waited for this moment his whole life

[@Rudolph_Manor]

Leon & Willie D Look Like Brothers. 💯

[@sandraolivares4069]

It always comes back to 2pac

[@2pacisgay955]

Baby lane came right back to 2pac too

[@sandraolivares4069]

Yes he did but that's the game you play when you put yourself in stupid situations

[@anthonymcmillan8273]

Greatness recognizes greatness! Tupac was RUTHLESS in Above the rim! Rip Pac, Rip Bernie Mac!

[@2pacisgay955]

Tupac was a great fruity ballerina

[@tupacaintshitbutaballerina7857]

Tupac was slumped in above the rim too

[@johndavis9321]

Above the rim was hard man still my shit

[@imwatchinberniemac]

I can listen to this man talk all day. Grade A interview Glad

[@johnmiles6147]

Thank you for Five Heartbeats, Above the Rim, Temptations brotha 👍🏿

[@bears2248]

Leon was dope in Cliffhanger as well.

[@mackscarr5524]

Omg it's David ruffin

[@crews-lj3ph]

Ain't nobody coming to see you Otis

[@lets_play_a_game268]

😅😅

[@MrEOM41]

@@crews-lj3ph 😁😂 classic scene

[@coldbilly7916]

"Temptations Ain't Nuffin Without David Ruffin"

[@kobiesboxing4956]

The first time I ever seen this dude was in a Madonna music video. Where he played the role of Black Jesus.

[@MegaPsycho84]

He will always be David Ruffin to me lol. “Ain’t nobody coming to see you OTIS!”

[@barrettlovett2238]

I remember he was the original leader of the homeboys on Oz. His character should've lasted longer.

[@DialloMoore503]

He’s still acting. His career isn’t over.

[@2300nobody]

Jefferson Keane 💯

[@nathanfoster1853]

I liked other leaders of the homeboys, with Adebisi probably being my favorite. I tend to agree though, Keane needed to be in Oz longer Atleast they brought him back in season 6 to narrate

[@mancavetheater1240]

This is my introduction film to leon😎 the most memorable basketball sports drama in my humble opinion. My father and I watched this film many many times,he is a huge basketball fan such a memorable and classic sdtk as well. The 90s decade was "super dark times" for me growing up and this film as well as many others&music&sitcoms etc was my "highway,my exit out"

[@pushinkeys]

Leon!! Man I been watching his movies since The 5 Heartbeats, legend!!

[@jacksp8de]

Leon is like if black nostalgia took human form

[@rtv2324]

Vlad always find a way to talk about Tupac.

[@clarencecarter7503]

Good to see fam still alive and doing well

[@MrSicc274]

Great you got this guy on more good content thanks Vlad

[@bOmBAsTiK]

His personality is just not suited for this type of interview.

[@earlellis7844]

He’s probably high 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@BradyJoelGibson]

@@earlellis7844 dog very very high with a mix of antidepressants in the cocktail

[@KeizeShow]

Surprised Vlad didn’t know that Tupac auditioned for Cool Runnings

[@TNyce-tk6ed]

This man is 1 of my favorite actors! I love his work

[@tyderrick85]

Leon aka tommy Sheppard. 38 pts in like 4-5 minutes. Legend.

[@fishgrz125]

This man is legendary!!!

[@Kadaf1]

"Sheppard, they can't erase what we were man"

[@MakavelithePrince96]

Leon and 2Pac are Legends!!

[@bluewave3417]

Leon must've had some of that expensive hipster dispensary weed. He's so mellowed out he's about to fall asleep.

[@dnegriodiscussestv2538]

that's just him...

[@crazycatman5928]

One of my favorite movies with Leon is Band of the Hand. Good 80s movie.

[@yk007beats8]

Damn Leon had some dope films 🔥💪🏾

[@JayLayne]

They did above the rim at my highschool... Tilden in Flatbush Brooklyn

[@DialloMoore503]

Did they film there while you were attending that school, or are you a youngster?

[@JayLayne]

@@DialloMoore503 I was a freshman in 95’... so I got there right after they filmed

[@DjmadnassScrewed]

Damn I just realized his hat look like Michael Jackson when he was young

[@boxout90]

They from the same era. Like fat albert

[@MoveAlongDummy]

You know you set your own path in acting when you are referred by your first name only 😂

[@fredjenkins1546]

"He aint me!!!!!" He aint no Davin Rufffffinn!!!"🤣🤣🤣

[@chucke.cheese2212]

Vlad, come on now. 😪 You know what you’re doing with that title. 🤦‍♂️

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

Man tries to diss pac and em every chance he get

[@dionhodge9880]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 I thought Vlad liked 2Pac

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

@@dionhodge9880 probably does but some of his guest diss pac but idk fully

[@corneliusrawness]

Vlad has no shame

[@johng5499]

I first saw Leon in “Band Of The Hand”…. dope ass flick from the late 80’s….

[@drphot6050]

"Thanks, Coach!" Cool Runnings was my shit and this guys a legend!

[@scottylafuegofuentez5931]

I was waiting for Vlad to bring the 2pac questions lol this whole interview about to take a turn 😂

[@jaredlewis6688]

Leon is a cool cat. I met him when i was a youngN at this Jamaican restaurant in the town. Very humble respectful positive brother right there. Much respect ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 Cool Runnings is one of my favorite movies 💯

[@raheimspells2606]

I want to see Leon in more movies.

[@feliciacoby5321]

I am just loving this interview Leon is a Outstanding Actor and I loved him and Tupac in above the Rim gripping and intense great cast of actors especially Leon and Tupac

[@rogercondova4088]

Leon look like he could be Kevin Durant daddy.

[@robwatson2906]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nikolasdiallo]

LEON. MAN IM HAPPY TO SEE HES HEALTHY AND ALIVE.

[@HazeyCazeyTv]

Let's argue: best 2pac movies in order 1. Juice 2. Gang related 3. Poetic justice 4. Above the rim 5. Gridlockd 6. Bullet

[@StoneGone]

1. Juice 2. Poetic justice 3. Above the rim You can put the rest in any order you’d like.

[@Jmoneythebest]

1.Juice 2.poetic justice 3.above the rim 4.gridlock 5.gang related Gridlock a good ass movie doe that and poetic justice was the only movies he ain’t die in

[@netonlinecc]

Gang related is my shit

[@tupacaintshitbutaballerina7857]

Can't believe pac got beat up and shot up in his own movie roles too...😂

[@brownybrown3575]

@TUPAC IS A FAKE ASS BITCH Somebody who was a fan of 2pac plucked your chick, so now you made a 2pac hater account, go around looking for 2pac videos on KZbin and spend your days posting comments like these 😂

[@doryanpeay3474]

Love above the rim hood classic

[@mrbgladney71]

Eas"T"exas Respect 2 Mr Leon.....Legendary Actor.

[@g.o.efamily5992]

LEON LEGEND hes slept on hes top 5 male actors💯🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@earthgoddessspirituality7818]

Respect!!!

[@markjefferson2434]

So underrated

[@HTTR95]

His career is like Len bias , always what could have been , yes he’s been in more than 1 timeless black film , some could argue same acting skills as Denzel but Denzel had them crossover films , Leon never had them crossover joints , a causal could see this interview and be like who is this .

[@culturedebate]

Nah bad comparison to Len he died

[@BTCBlizzy]

People use periods at the end of a sentence for a reason: to separate thoughts. You sound like a rambling 6th grader right now.

[@HTTR95]

@@BTCBlizzy my bad bro

[@treedillinger5801]

But he’s alive. Len Bias never even played one game.

[@CedRockStarr]

Denzel is/was an Action star. Leon is/was not.

[@FBGMPLAYAWAY]

Dat man name is LEON ROBINSON, put some respect on it

[@lastfirst9101]

Vlad bought him on here just to talk about 2pac 😂 boy obsessed with that man

[@kymanibrown8039]

@Dickrider Police LMAOO

[@craigrankine9867]

Who isn't tho😅

[@Fn-ux4vg]

People forget he got a brother who is cool at acting too love these two especially Leon

[@randumthoughtz]

Wow.. his brothers name?

[@Dres_Anatomy]

"Crazy hard Spaulding written on your ass Boonks!"

[@cmob357]

Band of the hand, Leon was good, I love that movie🙌🏽

[@YonCash]

LEON that’s it

[@imserious2187]

I forgot about cliffhanger

[@mattstopa9436]

This should be have been a 20 minute segment. No John Candy!?

[@jasonmckinney8166]

Maaan, i guessed the 2pac stories would come in part 3! I was off a bit.. lol

[@MrTheHeadlines]

I’m the best thang that ever happened to this damn good -David Ruffin

[@jeffreynanatakyicollins101]

Here we go Tupac questions begin. Above the rim is a CLASSIC

[@FlawdaJit407]

I remember watching cool runnings in Juvi 😂😭

[@Enigma_408]

You hear vlads tone change when hes about to talk about above the rim 😆 like finally

[@wileyjohnson5681]

Cool Running one of my favorites.

[@randumthoughtz]

Him as david ruffin should have won serious awards

[@blackamerican40]

He names all of Leon's movies and casually glosses over them. The Sylvester Stallone mention was a quick one word answer. However, we all know he really wanted to discuss the film Above The Rim and his connection to 2 Pac. God, Vlad, so obvious!

[@nolimitjuan35]

My nigga Leon had activated his takeover in that shootout game 🤣🤣🔥

[@kharycuffe9455]

this dude is crazy high during this interview. i dont know what he had, but that shit must be potent