Melle Mel: Everyone Knew about Afrika Bambaataa's Accusations, Hip Hop's Best Kept Secret (Part 3)

[@vladtv]

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[@captainamerica1766]

Being gay acceptable?????wtf

[@boepaynepill318]

Didn't Willy D Knoçk Melly Mell Out and didn't African Bamboda touch little boys on their boy parts 😂🤣

[@boepaynepill318]

and the award for best Transgender movie actors goes to African Bamboda and Melly Mell for broke back mountain xxx version 😂

[@CCC303THIZZ]

They all gay

[@boepaynepill318]

i heard African Bambara the one who turned Birdman Out 😂

[@LeafErikson]

"It is what it is"... "Everybody knew"... "That's Bam" I don't care what era it is, you gotta protect the children. This is beyond disappointing to see

[@bllord6427]

That’s why it’s a lot of Mfs gay Kids being influenced or raped

[@gregsmith1342]

I think he meant that everyone knew Bam was gay back then, but not so much as being a pedophile

[@mike04574]

@@bllord6427 gotta be kidding me

[@KtotheG]

That kinda response makes me think that he's one, too. He was real nervous during that line of questioning.

[@musiclover2.06]

@@KtotheGYEP, and an awful lot of STUTTERING. It’s obvious he knew what was going on.

[@zacharycorr900]

Child molesters are worse than snitches! The fact so many rappers knew and didn't punch him up, speaks volumes..

[@andrewthomas364]

"Everyone knew" he was gay or was molesting children? Seeing as though Mel didnt vehemently clarify, I'm led to believe he's culpable. No different than Penn State & Paterno with Sandusky.

[@RD-jr8nv]

Hot take

[@zacharycorr900]

@@RD-jr8nv the irony of you making that comment 🤓

[@Nazmoncada007]

A lot of dangerous mfs were around bam, real killers. What you mention would’ve been way easier said than done

[@Random415510]

Did you not listen to the interview. He said everyone knew he was gay and the question about the under age boys he said "that part about it you will have to interview him"

[@gamesbeingplayed3734]

Y’all knew and still let him rock out.. Bronx take this L

[@bxboro4662]

The Bronx got over 1.4 million ppl, if you think the whole Boro knew about this foolishness...you’re the real L

[@Theresonlyonetruth1]

@@bxboro4662 Bullshit

[@bxboro4662]

@@Theresonlyonetruth1 nobody believes the truth when the lie’s more entertaining 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@eduardcornelis8162]

@@bxboro4662 bro people overseas know 😂

[@bstorm73]

He didn't say he knew about the molestation of young boys he said everyone knew Bambatta was gay,talk about having comprehension problem's . Lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alexfp5980]

Bam was the catholic priest of hip hop. Everyone knew but didn’t bother to do anything, shame. But HipHop dudes would put a bullet in their innocent brothers but not the ones that are actually threats to the community

[@torrisfairley3227]

Well said and its a fuckin shame, smh.

[@presterjohn1697]

Preach!!!

[@negroantonio28]

He was the gatekeeper, the money man the connect to fame and fortune,.its obvious they would turn a blind eye and protect him, he was their only way out of poverty, this is nothing new and is still happening today everywhere.

[@brandonwomack1894]

@@negroantonio28 Further more they act like the "Bronx" isnt the ghetto were people are misguided, discombobulated, and in some for or fashion being taken advantage of their damn selves

[@AirybrinkSkrizz8700]

Sad

[@derekholt109]

I lost complete respect for Mel and anyone that did not protect anyone that was being sexually abuse by Bambata.

[@psgary6622]

I never lost respect for anybody, but their actions stole my ability to respect them.

[@heavylbeatz]

@@psgary6622that’s a quote I’m going to make famous ❤💯

[@innovativeprogramschool7979]

This lets you know that Bam wasn't the only one doing this. Certain people didn't want to address the situation for fear of incriminating themselves or people they knew.

[@googleuser3163]

Tupac was into the same stuff

[@alamaeyob-austin1801]

@@googleuser3163no he wasn’t stfu

[@Ace-ph2hs]

The fuck does Pac have to do with this fuck shit?! Don't bring Pac into this God Damnit.

[@musiclover2.06]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@D.A.S444]

Silence is consent! All that knew are Demons to the community!

[@porkchopnu4096]

FACTS

[@porkchopnu4096]

But they wanna be respected as pioneers I CANT

[@kenrickkahn]

@Thomas Johnson Exactly!! It's was a lot of sh_t that was going on back then they will hypocritically criticized Today's Rappers for anything while hiding their little secrets from the world.. Trips me out sometimes..

[@l3tme545]

@@porkchopnu4096 bam had the power bsck then bro. Its like a real serail killer in ur crew. Yeah everybody know this guy is a serial killer but would u be the one to call the cops on him?. How do you the cops you call not on his payroll? You lacking to understand Bam had the power!! . Nobody could actually do anything to him, like call the cops. It has nothing to do with the money . All folk could do is distance themselves. If you know the story his crew did kick his azz and did blacklist him from hip hop. Nobody worked with him. Stop ur nobody did shyt narrative. Because a lot did do something,just not the "call cops way". Alot Worked in silence and removed him.

[@boepaynepill318]

Didn't Willy D Knoçk Melly Mell Out and didn't African Bamboda touch little boys on their boy parts 😂🤣

[@Docmananoff]

They all knew...and they all stayed down with him over the years. Speaks volumes.

[@averyzeno5412]

Hip hop was 6uilt on a gay foundation

[@Docmananoff]

@@averyzeno5412 I wouldn’t go that far. lol But it’s in the entertainment biz so in a way…yeah. lol

[@averyzeno5412]

@@Docmananoff maybe u riight but damn near close to it if they all new they all the problem facts i have no respect anymore for krs 1 at all

[@Docmananoff]

@@averyzeno5412 No doubt! I think maybe they kinda knew but didn’t have solid proof. The good thing about those days is that people didn’t usually act out or condemn without actual proof. So called victims do lie, that’s what got Emmett Till murdered. But Bambaataa got exposed and tried to lie his way out of it so now I believe he did it.

[@aw6686]

as bad as the catholic church

[@deez187]

Lots of people in Black communities get sexually abused and say NOTHING! Matter of fact, how many interviews on this channel have we heard to back this up? Then we wanna question where all the emotional problems are coming from. I remember a professor years ago wanted to draw attention to it but it never got launched. This is a huge problem, and been one for far too long.

[@christopher399]

Unfortunately, a lot of people, regardless of skin colour, keep quiet about this. It's obviously difficult for victims of trauma to speak out. Especially against someone famous.

[@jonjones7137]

Not Judy black

[@williamanderson7093]

I don't know that. And I'm black

[@wemadeitpodcast]

Shame on him "it is what it is" thats heartbreaking.

[@jamaaldaynitelong8367]

That's crazy!! It'd be different if he was like we knew him but we didn't know him like that and we never saw that but to say everyone knew is 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@porkchopnu4096]

Shit fucked up

[@williebond9320]

Y’all buggin...Mel was talkin more about him being gay not the molestation. Vlad redirects it to being gay

[@christopherharper9932]

Man, I'm 48 and that hurt my heart when I found out. Bam is like the Godfather! When I moved to NYC almost 30 years ago, the first place I had my cuz take me was to the Boogie Down! Bam defiled our Kulcha! smh

[@nestleblack9468]

@@williebond9320 nah that nigga knew

[@1khyreebattle]

OGs lost my respect with this one. Y’all knew what he was doing but ain’t speak up

[@jeezy8360]

keep it moving then.

[@allforus4376]

Facts. This nigga said “Hip Hop’s best kept secret” tf

[@KnucklesWTD]

They only speak on things when they’re no longer in the limelight and can’t benefit from said things anymore. Their actions don’t match their words

[@lobsterblacc9478]

The OG's don't give a fuck about no little nigga that probably thinks that Kendrick is the greatest lmao

[@lobsterblacc9478]

@@KnucklesWTD and white kids like you don't know anything about what they had to go through. Two sides to every street. Don't listen to hip hop

[@newyear8134]

"Everyone knew it wasn't like it was a mystery, that was just Bam" bruh do you see how twisted that is. He talks about it like it's a small bad habit. I hope they call out everyone that knew

[@DFunct905]

That was shameful. Him and KRS downplaying this.

[@noblea487]

Bambaataa name should never be mentioned when it comes to Hip Hop period!! If anyone knew he was guilty of this and didn’t speak up when it comes to a child is just as guilty as him!! SMH..

[@GladiatorWC]

Shit,democrats tryin to normalize that lol

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

He still made planet rock so...

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

@@GladiatorWC I knew some type of political chit wpuld come out of this...

[@yussufalkamaal912]

Hiphop was created by people such a Bambaataa, we can't change history can we?

[@originovathere8679]

@@yussufalkamaal912 There were dudes WAY BEFORE Bambatta Dj ing & Rhyming,, BUT Bambatta created the " Zulu Nation" which A LOT Of the Pioneers of Hip Hop gravitated towards because of its African name, & its "Peace, Unity & Love attributes...

[@mistahmst]

The problem wasn’t that Bambaataa was gay, Glad. The problem was that he was messing with kids and it got swept under the rug, which is wrong regardless of sexual orientation.

[@porkchopnu4096]

All dem dudes back den was foul for not exposing bambataa

[@mistahmst]

@@porkchopnu4096 I literally felt sick to my stomach when KRS said that our “leaders” should be untouchable and basically condemned everyone who had anything bad to say about Bambaataa

[@joepg1608]

Glad don't like gay people or fat people

[@ghyprh]

He literally said "messing with underage boys is completely different" compared to being gay and people hiding it.

[@mistahmst]

@@ghyprh I typed this before he said this. Even so, him being gay is irrelevant to this matter because it would be equally as wrong if he was doing this with young girls, so there is no reason why Vlad should have brought it up in the first place as if that was the big elephant in the room.

[@kushlilordnme3364]

Hassan Campbell bout to have a field day...

[@HaveOneWithHans]

😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂

[@4ktbaby774]

😂😂😂💀

[@machomusprime50]

Swear to God I was gonna type this 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Nothingspeshalwaysfresh]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@onelove2150]

And I bet you gone go watch the shit even though you know the truth ..... If a clown has no audience then he can't perform stop entertaining weird shit .. Unless you a weird nigga too

[@zartan215]

Everybody knew but didn't say anything. So all these Bronx cats condoned it. Wow SMMFH

[@waveflow806]

Right

[@ndeeclearpublishingllcu.t.6052]

SMMH!

[@_ken_1738]

Damn just like that 😬 hell nah man

[@bronxnewyork5074]

Watch your mouf

[@sid2269sbc]

The era your speaking about, NOBODY was publicly putting neighborhood sexual predators on blast. It was just another accepted obstacle to dodge among other things going on in the hood. Even in my hood in Brooklyn growing up in the 1970's and 80's, everyone knew who the predators and molesters were, you just stayed clear from them and laughed at the victims, especially when they were boys. Yes, that was cruel but without the proper support system to isolate and annihilate the predators and protect and support the victims was not in place back then.

[@Cuffski]

Here's what's sad, I have seen Bam in person, never met him. I was down with the Zulu nation in Chicago. Fast forward my guy from BX tells us about 1 to 2 years before it became known that Bam had a dark side. The story comes out, we go to my guy and he says the same thing Melle Mel said that people knew but there was so much tension behind the scenes that people were trying to figure out how to address the issue when there were people actively trying to suppress the information. I think that's why it was hard to address because you had people working overtime to squash the story. This is a sad chapter in our culture.

[@prettyboyoffense8043]

Damn shame. But if that man would have said I called police on him. Everyone be ready to call him a snitch. Sad but true.

[@sttrrecords8904]

Nah, youre allowed to snitch on pedos, they deserve to die

[@williebond9320]

He is saying everyone suspected and knew he was gay...not the molestation part. That’s what Mel is talking about

[@skillz78]

@@williebond9320 how? Vlad asked him a direct question about molestation. And he said everyone knew. Vlad went on to say being gay is one thing but messing with kids is another. Mel again said everyone knew it wasn’t a mystery.

[@williebond9320]

@@skillz78 him saying “gay” was the redirection. Vlad started off with molestation and vlad being vlad didn’t clarify he was talkin the gay part since he was molesting boys. I get what ppl saying but I honestly think Mel meant the gay part. Because when news broke ppl was more “bambaataa gay” than “he molested lil boys.” As fucked up as that is

[@dredaydpb8718]

Not when kids are topic.

[@d.i.g.i.t.a.l.9268]

I can't help but think of the SNL skit of old school rappers. Bam was laying pipe and they was hittin the pipe. No one there to save the kids. Gave a full explanation about a damn lisp but gets tight lipped when child abuse is mentioned 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

damn

[@longbeachmaumba7059]

Wow. Real talk though smh they was too busy smoking dope to protect those kids smh

[@KtotheG]

Male invulnerability in our society is a real thing... we only care about males when they become predators, not prey or victims.

[@christopherharper9932]

I peeped that too!

[@darqman82]

it’s all “mind ya business”. Unless it would have happened to one of his kids or loved ones.

[@TheUnknownSharpShooter]

I finally met Bambataa in Charlotte, NC in 2003. Being that I'm from Brooklyn, word circulated about his dealings, but no one ever came forward. So it was dismissed as haters hating. As far as Melle Mel goes, one of the greatest verses of all-time starts with "A child is born with no state of mind, blind to the ways of mankind ." Respect.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

Yes. One of the best verses ever!

[@springchickena1]

often times not a verse but a sad theme song

[@vercetti_03]

This just goes to show that Old school rappers aren't any better than this generation

[@HebrewHoney777]

This is disgusting and so disappointing. So horrible what happens to children and no one says anything or do anything.

[@maneets2413]

THATS AN UNDERSTATEMENT MAM💯 BUT YOU ARE 💯% CORRECT AND PPL JUST BECAUSE OF SOMEONES STATUS IN THE GAME FORGET ABOUT IT OR TURN THE CHEEK AND THATS A DAMN SHAME. AND THEY WANT TO BE RESPECTED AS GROWN “MEN”

[@FarFromEquilibrium]

The worst thing to go into prison as, but totally ignored in hip hop? Damn.

[@Niko3387Y]

This

[@joebrown2898]

Cuz then niggas was probably doing it too not saying melle but that generation.. look at the way they dressed fishnet shirts and leather pants 😅

[@SheilaMakena]

His stuttering when asked about the Bambaataa accusations says it all.

[@gullybop1695]

LOL!! It's a awkward topic.

[@boepaynepill318]

I heard African Bamboda the one who turned Birdman Out 😂

[@seancagney1369]

He stutters here and there in all of the interviews Vlad put up to be honest, go watch the others he stutters in a few of them..... It is an awkward topic I agree but this is not the only time he stutters in this whole interview, he does it often.

[@harrypool71]

Because people have died over that situation. Go Google TC Islam

[@joecool8534]

He stutters all the time, you moron

[@zzinkk]

I can just see Bill Duke saying: "You know you fucked up, right?" 😏

[@jasonparker8277]

This is exactly what I thought. I usually give Vlad a pass...but he hurt me with this one...and Melle...he out there now for the taking. He about to get canceled along with Bam (seriously...Bam, what the hell!)

[@TABULOUS1]

Quiet as it’s kept, bill ain’t no Saint EITHER... 🤐but I’mma chill because I know vlad would eat that UP & I’m not trying to HELP soopremazzy drag all the black legends. Someone with integrity maybe, a black media platform... but NOT THIS kolonizer. klanvlad

[@83onezttv]

Everybody knew ... Everybody was clowns PERIOD foh with this legend shit

[@freddycalipari4242]

You people are feminine lol

[@freddycalipari4242]

Cardi Yay that’s not how it works. Mel ain’t the police

[@83onezttv]

@freddy we are feminine for saying everybody who knew about pedophilia and did nothing are clowns ... I know u wearing ya mask daily 🤡

[@83onezttv]

Mel ain't the police but he talking against street shit so he could have called the cops ... Like he said u allow u down

[@freddycalipari4242]

god complexion keep laughing lol. He never once said he knew he as a pedophile he only insinuated they knew he was gay. Y’all wanted the community to catch a murder charge? You need evidence to put pedo’s away not hearsay

[@ERROL007]

Theres a time to turn an eye and time to step up. I’d choose to step up. As a parent and someone who believes kids should never be touched i couldn’t let that pass. I wouldn’t be able to live with myself.

[@mistahmst]

@Montose Chief I completely agree. Nothing more low than a full grown adult preying on kids.

[@wolverineforce2068]

I was sexually molested to in the early 2010s.... Walking into adult hood at 22 now and this shit is hard..

[@redacted2275]

You don't have to be a parent to believe kids should never be touched wtf is your problem? Just say you have children without using this "as a..." cliché crap.

[@babykuttthroat3410]

💯💯💯

[@shealucas6768]

@@wolverineforce2068 I am so very sorry that happened to you. You did nothing wrong. I'm sorry that you weren't protected. Shame on your abuser, and may they rot in hell! What happened to you does NOT define you as a person, or a man. Hold your head up high, and live a life filled with love and happiness. You didn't do ANYTHING wrong. YOU are strong because you survived a terrible thing that was meant to destroy you. I wish you nothing but LOVE and LIGHT. You are capable of doing GREAT things! Blessings and prosperity in ALL you do young man!!

[@spicy1ize]

It just like in a Family,when you Know a Family Member have been Molested by someone in the Family... And the Family Does Nothing, they Don't Call the Police ,they Turn a Blind Eye ... It's Sad and Sick....

[@rasulsabore5979]

Facts it’s fucked up

[@presterjohn1697]

The hottest place in hell is for those who see a moral crisis and do nothing about it.

[@longbeachmaumba7059]

*100%*

[@carneilleo9437]

The whole industry yo favorite artist so called know but they still gon listen

[@kenrickkahn]

Facts...

[@khalil7708]

Ghandi

[@shawnq1978]

The last part of this interview was all what wrong in the 80's and 90's in the industry...from Bambatta to R.Kelz.....All the same...and sad😢

[@dredaydpb8718]

And the 2000 plus still til this day shit like this going on in our community just sick watch your kids poeple.

[@KtotheG]

Sadly, this has been going on forever... it didn't start in the '80s and '90s... as for the entertainment industry, it's been going since the inception...

[@weeweeherman7606]

You cant compare r.kelly to bam people keep saying r.kelly is a pedophiler but he's not pedophile means children from the age 11 & under r.kelly was messing with teenagers i dont know how old the boys were that bam violated but bam is gay

[@boepaynepill318]

and the award for best Transgender movie actors goes to African Bamboda and Melly Mell for broke back mountain xxx version 😂

[@jk9084]

@@weeweeherman7606 Huh where do you get that info from?? It is about being underaged and that is above 11 too!

[@ajrose1245]

So everyone that tried to laugh at Hassan Campbell for outing his nasty ass, owes him an apology!

[@LenaUSmith]

FACTS!! Definitely thought about Hassan.

[@zeusalmighty2392]

Hassan also took a photo with him as a grown man. Look it up. Care to explain why?

[@zeusalmighty2392]

@ROSCOE JENKINS Yup.

[@acecashman1237]

@@zeusalmighty2392 lol everyone knows that sexual abusers tend to still have mental power over their victims to the point of they can be adults later on and still be dragged in by their abuser. It's like a toxic dependency for the abused

[@zeusalmighty2392]

@@acecashman1237 LOL, so he is strong enough to talk about everyone getting their "TV turned off", but weak enough to cave and take pictures with Bam. Got it. Lmao.

[@garveyjean-simon4945]

“It is what it is,” WTF did I just hear?🤦🏾‍♂️😳

[@lazaroriverdon4053]

Bam was the Harvey Weinstein of hip hop but with little boys

[@mbf6160]

Nailed it

[@emanualcarr7408]

LMBO he up there with Sandusky and them

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

@@emanualcarr7408 “Sandusky” I remember a lyric that’s says “touching that boy like Sandusky”. That’s another entendre I learned. Imma look that up

[@deeznutz357]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 I only found out about Jerry Sandusky recently (I'm not from the US), for years I thought Sandusky was Birdman's actual last name

[@boepaynepill318]

Didn't Willy D Knoçk Melly Mell Out and didn't African Bamboda touch little boys on their boy parts 😂🤣

[@jomi1413]

Let’s salute STAR for bringing these aligations to light

[@beans2605]

And they all ignored it. Star went hard in the paint for months.

[@shearsbilly5240]

That shit tripped me out when everything came to the light and anybody around hi. That knew about it should be ashamed they just as guilty

[@boepaynepill318]

and the award for best Transgender movie actors goes to African Bamboda and Melly Mell for broke back mountain xxx version 😂

[@justinephillips7216]

The journalist Leila Wills also needs props for the work she has done making a documentary 'Trapped In A Culture'. It is free to watch on KZbin.

[@WhoseIAm7]

I used to think Star was a clown, but he get all respect now.

[@fishgrz125]

This Is heavy!!! I don’t think OG Melle Mel realize how heavy this information is!!

[@iamjamesmeeks]

The OGs have failed us yet again 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@danielleparra4800]

Damn im disappointed in hip hop

[@porkchopnu4096]

Not all of it but definitely this portion of it

[@joepg1608]

That's why i don't listen to krs1 anymore and he used to be my favourite

[@sickathanyouraverage4404]

Krs got his ass took too

[@l3tme545]

@Montose Chief nah. Russel simmon or quincy is no founder. Who told u that? Who? Tell em they a dam lie.!

[@jknumber5138]

Kool Herc started this in 73. Not these space suit 80s cats. They did make the gangs stop and got into music(hip hop music)

[@nomesigas681]

The Zulu Nation in many ways operated like a gang. There was nothing but killers in some of those chapters. A lot of people didn't speak out of fear. Bronx River was not to be messed with back in the day...

[@UpliftingOurGame]

You're absolutely right on that. I was at the meetings in Bronx River Chosen 33.. you had the scholars and the killers in the same circles.

[@boepaynepill318]

and the award for best Transgender movie actors goes to African Bamboda and Melly Mell for broke back mountain xxx version 😂

[@nomesigas681]

@DeshawN DON I understand your passion. I'm not saying it was right. It was different times. No social media etc... the victims were young. Look at how long it took for Cosby, Sandusky and others victims took to speak out. It wasn't conducive to the powers that be and much less in a time when hip hop was a new thing in the Bronx and Zulu Consolidated all of the gangs. Anyone who spoke up would've gotten delt with. True story. They had a mini militia...

[@j1thegod]

You have to always expect a context. This makes a lot of sense

[@joebrown2898]

Lol killers killing people for speaking out against their pedophile leader? I’m from da Bronx fuck Bronx river

[@GonjaSensai]

Kool G Rap would of been a better description of having a lisp.

[@jimy0803]

Erick Serman.

[@boepaynepill318]

and the award for best Transgender movie actors goes to African Bamboda and Melly Mell for broke back mountain xxx version 😂

[@PancakeDiaries]

@@jimy0803 him and rap are the only official lisps in rap. Big facts

[@frankwhite7109]

AZ

[@TTo-pr2vc]

Get my boy Hasson Campbell on here Glad

[@TTo-pr2vc]

@Keyser Söze well get him on here to speak his side

[@bigbaba4542]

hassan is on the brink of insanity, vlad should interview him before he self destructs

[@TTo-pr2vc]

@@bigbaba4542 great moment for who watches ,, Hass might cook Glad noodle

[@creflowsdollabill9359]

That nigga was willingly Bamduskys boyfriend.

[@TTo-pr2vc]

@@creflowsdollabill9359 that's another story ,,, bam mighta been a monster

[@xMXWLx]

"Everybody knew...and thats just Bam." gross.

[@KtotheG]

"Don't blame me"... that was the subtext.

[@kjo2130]

Straight disgusting

[@presterjohn1697]

The record companies knew, show promoters knew, attorneys, managers, and law enforcement knew.

[@ndeeclearpublishingllcu.t.6052]

THEY ALLLL KNEW!..SMMH

[@fishgrz125]

Man at this point I’m convinced, VLAD KNEW!!!! 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@presterjohn1697]

@@fishgrz125 Damn right VLAD knew. He's been in the game way too long not to know.

[@tyrfree5733]

The VATICAN definitely knew.

[@JBeams-nz7xk]

@@tyrfree5733 who do you think set hip hop up in the Bronx under the condition that they follow the Vatican (Catholic) tradition... 😂😂

[@CRH__xv]

“Hip hops BEST kept secret” that line told me everything I needed to know bout this dude

[@MrVerveverve]

what exactly are you saying?

[@innerpeacesocal7100]

That’s sad af…. Hip Hop gotta stop defending these monsters out here sexually assaulting kids….

[@anthonysmith7734]

Makes you wonder since he knew and didn’t say anything could mean he was doing things as well... specially since he keeps shrugging his shoulders as if it’s no big deal.

[@anthonysmith7734]

@Critique Everything I think u mite be a fruit cake too

[@SadraBC]

Yeah anyone who shrugs off molesting and sex trafficking children is probably doing some screwed up freaking crap themselves. What decent freaking human shrugs and laughs about something like that?

[@Baldphace]

Mel is saying everyone knew he was into guys. He didn't say he knew he mess with boys.

[@hmosesmamulu6491]

exactly

[@joepg1608]

He knew

[@MrWARBUCKS24]

Exactly everybody knew Bam was gay nobody outside of Bronx River knew what he was doing to the young boys that wanted to be down

[@mrjuttz1]

Did you not watch the very last couple of comments?

[@BE-bk1tb]

@ Baldphace 2417. Mel clearly knew he was into young boys. If he didn’t, why didn’t he say so when Vlad asked him directly? Instead he deflected with “you’ll have to ask him”. What a disappointing piece of shit, to know bits are getting molested and you’re like “well that’s Bam!?”.

[@tyrfree5733]

When KRS1 Said bam is too important to hip hop..that shit struck home. It's fucked up.

[@kenrickkahn]

KRS1 said one time they aren't no real men in Hip Hop ANYMORE.. KRS1, From the looks of it, it wasn't no real men in it from the get go and that's including you..

[@masonldn8647]

If New York 2002 had a picture ,this guy would be it as far as outfits go.

[@20FreeWill]

More like 82

[@Doubledee743]

😂😂😂😂

[@kenrickkahn]

This is the 2001/2002 fit right here..

[@Getcreative784]

I got photos from that era when i was In High school dressed like this 👍 facts lol

[@Getcreative784]

Especially the Yankees fitted over the Du- rag lol 😆

[@MegaAtOh]

50 years later on Glad--everyone knew about Diddy--

[@shearsbilly5240]

When he said take that take that he meant that shit vlad -TK Kirkland

[@bronxnewyork5074]

Stfu

[@Marcusmarcus318]

Hmmmm 🤌🏾

[@mistahmst]

More “Diddy killed Biggie and Pac” bs 🥱🥱🥱

[@MegaAtOh]

@@mistahmst is that so?

[@powshadowzable]

Im in Nashville. When I was made a general in the Hipstep chapter of Zulus I had no idea abt Bam. And me and TC Izlam (Rise In Power) were tight. When i found out I called TC and asked him what he thought. He said we riding with the victims and I havent looked back since. I appreciate the work Bam put in but he need to stand firm on his square and address these allegations. Salute to the Hipsteppers.

[@KawaiianKing]

s/o family

[@psgary6622]

"To guard silence & remain neutral in the face of injustice is to side with the oppressors."-Bishop Desmond Tutu The cover-up of Bombatta's CRIMES is as bad as the crimes themselves so T'ELL with all of them.

[@TonyMontana-mv9ez]

"It is what it is." About a grown man touching Little boys. Smh

[@erbyfatal4919]

Allegedly.

[@EEE-kt5te]

@@erbyfatal4919 hardly fucking alledged is it

[@adammike5421]

Right an he called it the best kept secret, worst kept would be more appropiate.

[@adammike5421]

@@erbyfatal4919 he was all on hassans thighs

[@nuwavegurl]

No, about a grown man being GAY, not a pedophile.

[@bellydanza85]

So “everyone” knew but did nothing about it and even now “it is what it is”?

[@dicksuckley8102]

@Reggie Skye this nigga prolly got his butt played with too so it ain’t shit to him

[@DonVaun12]

The Zulu tribe is vast and intimidating. Ppl end up dead

[@747REDFELLA1]

That’s what i heard..And they are not just in the US

[@MrTommy12327]

A few people try to come out and talk about it they wind up dead a few days later

[@muchlovegambine949]

That's bullshit knowing but not saying anything. Letting our children get traumatized. I feel like if you know someone doing the shit and don't say or do anything you just as guilty 🤷

[@KNightRider504]

"Everybody knew." More like, "a bunch of people were doing it, but Bam got caught." These elderly dudes are weird, but want to gatekeep everything in their culture.

[@KingOfBattle131]

Y’all made a song like “The Message “ but said nothing about the Black Man terrorizing kids in y’all neighborhood?!? Ig “it is what it is” huh?!? Sickos💯🗑😤

[@emanualcarr7408]

"that part about it you would have to interview him" LMBO

[@rodinowright6591]

@M Douglas we deflect towards white folks BS. As long as the Catholic Priests are fiddling with kids, don't come for US. Smh

[@veautifulstranger]

Or maybe they didn't know to what extent he was doing the s***.

[@rodinowright6591]

@@veautifulstranger but they knew something was going on.

[@kenrickkahn]

@M Douglas You sure forgot about those Catholic priests that got caught and still have their jobs till this day.. Don't think we are just dumb idiots that don't know your history or look at the news.. Sinead O'Connor called it all out in the 1990s on SNL and people got mad until the story broke in 2003.. I think you people owe her an apology..

[@oboogie6992]

Fam WHAT?! Everyone knew and aint do shit ! smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Unc0mmonSense]

It isn't clear if he is saying everyone knew he was gay or they knew he had a thing for teen boys. Two entirely different things...

[@ndeeclearpublishingllcu.t.6052]

IKR!

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@Unc0mmonSense damn

[@joepg1608]

Most of the people that were around bam knew that he was into little boys.

[@oboogie6992]

@@joepg1608 🤯🤯🤯

[@larry4632]

Melle Mel front tooth on his right slide lose. When spoke about Biggie lisp that joint moved.😂😂

[@boogieb_7179]

Sure did 😂😂😂😂

[@cew630]

I was lookin for this to make sure my high ass wasn't trippin too hardc😂

[@Tesla_ofthe_Skies]

That thing got to flippin around

[@FaithandNova]

Yooo I missed had to go back 😩😩😩

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

@@FaithandNova me too oh 💩

[@masonldn8647]

No one would admit being close to Bam now lol

[@lee_drifting]

yup dj red alert took a picture with bam at the bronx back when covid started happening and he cropped bam out the picture smh

[@harolddejesus9160]

I took a pic with Bam years ago at a festival, I was so honored to meet him then the allegations came out and I was like 😳

[@Tedddy_Gramz]

I know that made you clench your butt cheeks hard lmao

[@NJPUNISHER10]

IF YOU KNEW YOU’RE JUST AS GUILTY

[@NativeVoyce]

This why Hasaan was Wilding out in Bronx River

[@scroogemcduck2820]

That's foul! Bam need to be stopped. He still running free, touching lil boys

[@JamesHall415]

Hassan telling the truth about that creep

[@bigolbabyhuey]

And Melle Mel knew about Grandmaster Flash relationship with a 13 year old girl when he was 19

[@shearsbilly5240]

Damn wtf? For real? They need to make hip hop uncovered part 2 bout this shit

[@bigolbabyhuey]

@@shearsbilly5240 Her name was Sweat Pea. Grandmaster Flash even wrote about it in his book

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@bigolbabyhuey damn

[@acecashman1237]

@Emeka Uche yeah you right about the gender reversal. New Edition been fucking grown women since they were kids. That scene of kid Mike getting that woman's phone number in the biopic was a reference to it

[@YaasmiynT]

Well that part is on the Female, she has to tell her Story, Sad.

[@watchnoface8770]

I’ll never tell a young boy to respect the origins EVER AGAIN!!!!

[@teem4800]

We all know what a lisp is Uncle!

[@bookerforte]

Haha, facts lmao

[@qoolhandpodcast]

That’s how some of them old heads talk, they be explaining the obvious 🤣

[@skrillztheentourage]

I just said that too like why bruh broke it all the way down like that 🤣🤣

[@cacallis86]

Mel is just clowning Biggie 🤣🤣🤣he never respect his sound and never will

[@L_ords]

so he just brushes off the molestation and says “that was just him” bro...

[@Dontizzle24]

This explains why hip hop is in the state that it’s in.

[@domjones_who3849]

WE KNOW WHAT A SPEECH IMPEDIMENT IS MY BOI...WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW IS WHY Y'ALL AIN'T SAVE THE KIDS!!!

[@TGUTTAExiT21]

Very Telling...about Hip Hops Origins

[@cookiengreg2752]

Exactly!

[@beedebawng2556]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@nodoggybag1207]

I appreciate his honesty

[@leebyrd1020]

We can be our worst enemies, they allowed this to happen and never took any action. So I guess if somebody came forward they would be labeled as a snitch too right? Why is our culture so backwards 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@kenrickkahn]

When it comes to hustling I see why the Snitch thing is where it supposed to be but for anything else Snitching should be used more and more.. Destroying Children lives is evil.. Even if he is Gay it's a lot adult gay men for you to choose from instead of children for your s_xual urges..

[@beershits9340]

Fuck snitchin I'm pretty sure street protocol for that situation is dude gotta go lol

[@KD_SWAGGER]

The Bronx was really crazy when Melle Mel was coming up so I'm not shocked about this. Someone should have spoken up on this matter even back then.

[@Ogfisher1]

Hassan channel about to gain some new subscribers thanks to this dude

[@marcuswhitfield2433]

And just like that, NYC takes another L. Young and old cats both on some BS..... smh 🤦‍♂️

[@kenrickkahn]

But take shots at Atlanta and San Francisco n____ ... Is that being a little hypocritical..

[@barrybarry1157]

when he said people knew? he was referring to his sexuality

[@marcuswhitfield2433]

@@barrybarry1157 you can't speak for him. He said what he said. 🤦‍♂️

[@blaqueaces]

@@marcuswhitfield2433 I’m from New York, and I’ve heard that everyone knew Bam was gay. I knew OG’s who was in jail with Bam. So when Melle Mel said everyone “knew” it was known that he was gay. As for the molestations etc, that was another thing.

[@boepaynepill318]

Didn't Willy D Knoçk Melly Mell Out and didn't African Bamboda touch little boys on their boy parts 😂🤣

[@bosslady7730]

I'm amazed at how he said that shit so casual like it's nothing 🤦🏽‍♀️😲, like it's fucking normal.

[@rcfresh4345]

Kool G Rap had a major lisp...spit 🔥🔥🔥 tho

[@jamaaldaynitelong8367]

One of the greatest to ever touch a mic 🎤

[@rcfresh4345]

@@jamaaldaynitelong8367 G Rap falls in and out of my top 5 depending on the day lol... definitely top 10 he was a influence for all the greats who came after from Jay Z to Nas, Biggie and he actually got new shit out right now

[@jamaaldaynitelong8367]

@@rcfresh4345 He was the first East Coast gangsta!!

[@jimy0803]

@RC Fresh Erick Serman of EPMD as well.

[@boepaynepill318]

and the award for best Transgender movie actors goes to African Bamboda and Melly Mell for broke back mountain xxx version 😂

[@machomusprime50]

He looks like the 1st level boss in Final Fight 🤣🤣

[@ericbolts1171]

😆

[@marxman300]

Paused the video and checked it out as I couldn't remember what he looked like fully.he does though lmao

[@derrickdavis2322]

Yep!!!! Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tonysnow2224]

This is proof hip hop always been gay so older rappers ain’t got no right to talk about how soft the young generation is.

[@kenrickkahn]

Been saying it for decades.. Biggie saying sh_t like *"You look so good I'll s__ your daddy's d____"* now how can anyone talk about Atlanta or San Francisco?

[@tonysnow2224]

@@kenrickkahn facts and Tupac was a background dancer for digital underground where he was humping blowup dolls on stage..so point blank hip hop always been doing weirdo suspect shit ,it didn’t start with this new generation...

[@theephantommenace]

@@kenrickkahn Didn't Biggie rap about raping a kid and throwing him off a bridge?

[@KtotheG]

"Everybody knew... but ask Bam" equals "Don't blame me"

[@danielxpisquared8043]

Damn dawg said that so mata of factly, shit crazy

[@robbybrown9838]

BAM the original Thigh Master!!!

[@ndeeclearpublishingllcu.t.6052]

HASSAN WASN'T LIEING WOW!!!

[@robbybrown9838]

@@ndeeclearpublishingllcu.t.6052 right!!! I think people more mad at Hassan cause he always talking bout how he killed people but ain't do ish to BAM!!!!

[@larbahmanow2695]

LMAO

[@robbybrown9838]

@ROSCOE JENKINS naw, Hassan said he never penetrated!!!

[@Saxology219]

FINALLY! SOMEONE ADMITS THE FUK'N TRUTH!💯

[@bobbyallnite]

YO....I think I fought this dude in the story mode of "Def Jam - Fight for New York" on PS2!

[@derekjay.s]

Lmao

[@acecashman1237]

You're referring to Ice-T lol

[@bobbyallnite]

@@acecashman1237 naaaah, it was this dude 😆. He must be a sub-boss or somethin.

[@diesel101raw]

This is why I thought it was lame of Mike Tyson to try to check Boosie last year.

[@acecashman1237]

The fuck that have to do with anything?

[@didiermongo-gouala3770]

But its free masonry who is controlling it tyson knew it coincidence is just after the show boosie was shot happily he aint dead

[@diesel101raw]

Hypocrosy

[@Theresonlyonetruth1]

Nobody’s protecting our boys 😡😡😡😡

[@diesel101raw]

@@Theresonlyonetruth1 Think about this. Those boys became our Parents(not sure how old u actually are). That's the Scary Part

[@jondoe6273]

All the old school guys have the best stories. And I can understand them. No mumbling.

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

If it was unknown why did they hide it? What a joke...

[@angiemacent]

People always kept that stuff hush back in the day. Sad to say 😞

[@meche1230]

Good looking “Glad” this interview needed to happen💯

[@KingPalo321]

Finally!!!!!❤️

[@JohnDoe-zg8jm]

When you're grandpa doesn't realize he's aged and dresses younger than you

[@kevthegoat8774]

To be fair he looks good

[@always_trust_all_scientists]

Yeah but he hasnt changed his dress. This is same type of outfit for decades.

[@my9goesbang]

Mell is not lying, everyone knew and joked about in their inner circle.

[@mariogonzalez2514]

I actually kept the secret for Hip-Hop - TK Kirkland

[@shearsbilly5240]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@longbeachmaumba7059]

Smh

[@jama6885]

This ain't the time TK

[@lisawilson4332]

Anyone who knew should be ashamed!

[@LmarHunter]

I Know Hassan Wanna Rock Dude "Snot Box" 🤦🏾‍♂️ Peel His Muffin Cap 🍞 Toss His Salad 🥗 (Pause) Pop His Cherry 🍒 (EXTRA PAUSE)

[@MIGGYME1]

Nah he wanna turn his TV off

[@nesaragesara7670]

He wanna close his curtains.

[@LmarHunter]

@@MIGGYME1 😂😂😂 Disconnect His WiFi

[@jayrama24]

Lmao

[@LogicalGentleman]

Spill his noodles on the pavement 🍜 🍝

[@LeoTheLionessQueen]

Everyone knew and turned a blind eye,hmm

[@halfmanhalfamazing9812]

He stated that everybody knew he was a homosexual and then vlad ask about the alleged molestation , then The legend stated you will have to interview him

[@jamesjohnson1522]

This nigga said, "like hip hops best kept secret." Wtf🤯....he was probably with him🤷🏾‍♂️

[@possiblefightscomingup5012]

Melle mel is a legend .

[@alisalittle817]

I remember the giggles about Afrikka Bam decades ago.

[@breadandcircus2012]

He knows more shit but he's not at liberty to discuss it is the vibes I'm getting here