Michael Blackson on Having a Billionaire Buddy: I Don't Hang Out with Broke People No More (Part 1)

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In his latest interview with VladTV, seven years since his last appearance, Michael Blackson discusses the journey from his breakout success in the movie "Next Friday" to his struggles in the comedy club circuit in LA. Tracing his trajectory, Blackson shared that at the peak of his popularity, he was charging $2,500 per gig. When his fame started dying down by 2004, he moved to LA to make a fresh start. However, work was scarce and he even moved back East. But everything changed in 2014 when he started doing a reality sitcom "Live with Funny," which helped him establish his footing once again. Furthermore, social media popularity provided a significant lift to Blackson's career. Presently, he is on a national tour, makes regular appearances in comedy clubs, and also divides his time to work on humanity projects in Africa.

[@Trellizm]

I like how Micheal knows the interview game well he just went straight into the meat and potatoes of his early 00's "buzz" career so Vlad didnt have to ask redundant questions

[@911Nails]

😂 right no need for part 2

[@Trellizm]

@911Nails Facts it gives him more time to talk about his Philly/Come up days then Leap frog to '16- present..He knows Vlads' game😂😂

[@everythingbyjohn]

Man vlad still might go back lol he always do regardless

[@IanDunlap]

Facts, he came out firing!

[@carpediem4512]

This beech neegah is rich!

[@emanuelmalik6642]

Dude has a permanent serious face even when he laughs

[@IllDawgable]

You should see him at 2:12 😆

[@Sammie551]

​@@IllDawgable😂😂😂😂😂

[@kodeh7931]

he's the true embodiment of tenacity, humility, perseverance and talent

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

Im happy for him . He deserves it . He earned it 💯 He is so funny. Hope to see you in some more movies. Great to see you doing well 👍

[@TheTouchdownWithDougSmith]

When Michael Blackson bought that shirt, he said, "Thanks Modah Sookaz" LOL

[@skysullivan]

yeh. im gone try to watch this one for sure. might have to reactivate my "glad pass" for this one cuz im not tryna wait 2 weeks for this. Thanx

[@RonKd-pw7qm]

I love the regular him. These 2 sound like 2 real friends having a conversation 💯

[@papeperview]

1:54 Michael Blackston almost told on Da Plug & said "My Connect" 😂😂😂

[@DavidMcCalla]

This dude just explained 7 years of his life in 5 min. off 1 question He been waiting to come on vlad 🤣

[@kenzo7513]

naw he just knew it was coming so he got it out the way.

[@eli9mm]

Stay humble folks

[@tardnard1614]

Fuck staying humble your just a hater

[@jaykaynum5569]

Pay what you owe folks

[@Wh4L205]

Difference between being humble and hanging around leeches who drain you then forget you when you run dry

[@yungslimeto35]

people who say this typically wouldnt be humble themselves if roles were reversed. if you were naturally humble why would that character trait be so noticeable to you?

[@Murphys_Law9]

he’s a comedian

[@jamesprall9964]

When your funny, you will never be broke. Michael is actually funny

[@Tacodip420]

This guy made a whole career out of one role on next Friday

[@cbreezy]

*one iconic role

[@benwoodside31]

I can't get jiggy wit this mofo 😅😂 😭

[@RRL28]

Nah MB been putting in stand up work for decades

[@ronniecarter9688]

He did stand up from the DEF COMEDY JAM days

[@PancakeDiaries]

He was on Snaps a very very very long time ago... He's not new in the least bit. Same way KH was around longer before blowing up

[@MN-tf9be]

Michael Blackson is too important to hang out with broke people now 🤣🤣🤣 Such a humble person

[@RONPEE-STINGER]

He thinks akon is really a billionaire

[@brucemoody2539]

😂

[@passportglobal15]

@@RONPEE-STINGERwhich is the funniest thing he ever said or thinks

[@lzzz8357]

I don't like when ppl say about broke ppl like as if he wasn't broke....damn ppl where they came from quick when the money comes....I guess if you make certain amount...it's ok to forget ya upbringing... especially if it's humbling

[@RONPEE-STINGER]

@@lzzz8357 Michael was born in a house made out of shit

[@radioraheem1555]

Wouldn’t he be the broke buddy hanging out with a billionaire 😂

[@CoryJonesMusic]

😂 kinda but not like that now me I’d be broke eh hell bih 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@idleapex19]

So you rather be broke in comparison to a bum?

[@bilalrashad6636]

​@@idleapex19I'd rather be broke than be homeless

[@HandMeDeals]

Rich mentality

[@fr1daynights136]

Shit we would be Michael blackson broke buddy if he hung with us

[@pfeiffdog0811]

“Where’s your damn manager? That pink muthafucka!” 😂

[@keithen8708]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😭💀

[@asarerichmond2904]

I’m a Ghanaian and from the Akan tribe here in Ghana and he’s an Akan also. Therefore I love and support dude for life

[@magz7139]

Is that the weirdly smart community I have heard about?

[@cozmowiz5593]

Notice that crisp logic and over all grasp on the questions.

[@devantejackson5085]

"I can't get jiggy with this shit" "Where's your damn manager that pink Muthafucka?"🤣🤣

[@OmarScruggs]

When I first started doing stand up comedy in Philly he was the first big time comic i saw show up at an open mic. 2008ish

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

U still do rooms?

[@cwoo4819]

Dude needs to have his own movie

[@jameshackworth5415]

He has a tv show 🎉

[@reese85]

@@jameshackworth5415reviews ain’t that good

[@Niggalodeon323]

he has his own movie 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@reese85]

@@Niggalodeon323 what movie is that?

[@ojn4972]

@@reese85 Repos is the funniest "movie" he put out. I dont know if he ever did any solo projects. But Repos is him and MasterP but its really just Michael. Its on youtube too. He also got a 5 maybe 6 year old show call Rich Africans. It was ok...

[@CUSTOMFLOORSWALLS]

“I was in Ghana 🇬🇭 doing a comedy show , when I discovered baby Michael Blackson and made him the man he is today.” - TK Kirkland

[@samrushing6283]

Just saw him at ontario improv. Guy is still funny

[@Billy.Ripken]

I’d love to see his improv!

[@abebameasho2314]

He didn’t put any effort in St. Louis lol

[@delanoblanco2248]

I think he expanded this big because of wild and out. His time there was so iconic. Karlous Miller felt it the hardest

[@dec6p]

Yeah I agree. Wild N Out made him definitely boosted him.

[@duure]

And his social media mainly instagram

[@money66247]

​@@duurer3 350.00 r😮😮😅re rsqt8ert😊dr😊r j

[@STAyTHIRSTyMyFRNDS]

Back in 2013-14 I was telling people Blackson way funnier than Kevin hart .. Glad to see muda suka is up and giving them bladder infections

[@Baja2424]

Hell yeah he funnier than hart hart just trying to hard he just silly not funny

[@DrBoofMar]

Yea he funnier but where the comedy specials at?? Numbers don’t lie 😂😂

[@mr.z592]

Facts. I saw Kevin hart live in 14 and he just wasn’t funny. Didn’t laugh once

[@Baja2424]

@@DrBoofMar cause hart be in more movies he’s not even funny in movies

[@flyguy7825]

Yeah but yet Kevin Hart gotta bigger name and bank account that makes sense 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙄🙄🙄🤡 comment.

[@georgemuriuki7285]

Shout out to him for making it back home so often!!!!!!!

[@joshuat5140]

Nothing wrong with that. You'll get as far as the people you talk to for no reason. So you should always strive to surround yourself by successful people. And if your someone Who's got it out the mud? If you meet someone who is broke but seems to have the right mindset? Then you can help that person by letting them hang with you. And pay it forward here and there.

[@malikmogekwu9781]

you are real one my brother big Josh one love

[@joshuat5140]

@malikmogekwu9781 thanks brother. Real recognize real

[@kharyvines6971]

SO WHO DO Y'ALL HANG AROUND WITH. BECAUSE BUDDY DIDN'T FINANCE NOTHING FOR HIM TO MAKE BOTH MONEY. LLS Y'ALL SAY ANYTHING

[@shakariwilliams6243]

Surround yourself with GOOD people. Success is subjective anyways

[@Papparazzi18]

Can't wait to see you at the Funny Bone in Cincinnati. You killed it last time I saw you

[@huhwtf2624]

He not lying lol i seen him in Greystone Manors, one of the Thursdays in the club just posted lol I was so confused because he wasn't in VIP ... I was in VIP lol... he still funny to me, even funnier seeing him that night. He had on a African gold chain lol

[@youabeach9701]

Why did I just read the title in his voice right away? 😆 I am sure I am not the only one who did that.

[@BobbyJOnline]

If ya’ll took the “Broke People” part literal, ya’ll don’t know MB.. He’s joking. Michael is humble and cool af!!

[@Ben2bwild]

Exactly. Yk ppl are so dumb. He hangs out with so many broke ppl in Ghana lol

[@itsddashrock]

For sure. He really mean negativity anyway.

[@georgelelandturner]

Michael Blackson is an all time legendary stand up

[@csnodgers9025]

Is good but not legendary lol.

[@GLA45Amg716]

@@csnodgers9025 have you seen him in person ?

[@csnodgers9025]

He's a good comedian.

[@dominicbrogsdale3348]

you seen him in real life lol hes so funny and sounds nothing like this lol

[@GLA45Amg716]

@@dominicbrogsdale3348 he exaggerates his African voice lmao

[@dammitdannie215]

His new show on BET as a teacher is shot tf out 😂 They be tripping. Hopefully they add more episodes it was decent to see fam do something different.

[@mr.november7456]

Shot tf out? Wtf..😂😂

[@dammitdannie215]

@@mr.november7456 old Philly slang imma 80s baby 🤷🏽‍♂️ lol

[@dsg3053]

Shot tf out is classic 😂 makes me laugh every time 😂

[@prezi3585]

He said he don't hang with broke people no more yet his friend is the billionaire he don't realize he is the broke one😂

[@azitsallgood2514]

Hes comedian relax!

[@ibervillezee9142]

What's your point?

[@prezi3585]

@ibervillezee9142 my point is your a clown that fell for the bait 🤣🤡🤡🤡

[@bigsnkby1]

Just cause he’s not a billionaire doesn’t mean he’s broke… I guess your lame joke made you feel better about your life.

[@thereasonwhy5188]

Fact

[@Cleanframe]

He obviously can't get jiggy with that sh!+ no more😭😭😭

[@thecoldbrewking]

damn so the voice was just from next Friday and he does it all the time this the first time I'm hearing regular.

[@Level1African]

My brotha

[@PapaGeorgio97]

He should definitely have more movies hes the main character in

[@soiceyboi5931]

Don’t forget the classic hood movie repos i watched that shit religiously back n the day 😂

[@YesImJoeKing]

I think 2016 was also the year he joined wild n out for the first time and it was shot in LA then. I'm surprised he didn't mention that. 0:30

[@kingbenjaminhousework2495]

Humbleness & humility will get you a long way… remember where u came from Michael

[@route3133]

You must not know how Africans get when they get money. They make the white man look black. 😂😂😂

[@rustleup-tf2jt]

I can't get jiggy with this😆

[@Billy.Ripken]

Michael Blackson improv is probably hilarious! I’d love to see that!

[@GLA45Amg716]

He’s very funny lol

[@17thN.O]

That dude is crazy

[@FA-pw1yg]

Congratulations MB! You are an inspiration…..bless🇯🇲🇺🇸🖤🙏🏾

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Welcome back to VLAD TV, you "mothasucka"! I can't wait to see the full Michael Blackson interview. 😊

[@antarahibnshaddad7725]

He really a legend from comic view

[@ethanporto1745]

Why? 😂😂 just because he’s been around forever? Should take more to be a legend than that.

[@ethanporto1745]

@@_BAOBAB_ shit how much time you got? 😂😂 you want 1 better? Shit just about any given comic is wayyyyy better. Michael is a horrible comedian. His only bit is talking shit to people with the heaviest African accent possible. That’s it. Man doesn’t have a single actual joke to tell. Y’all calling him a legend is more of a joke than anything he’s ever said before 😂😂😂

[@antarahibnshaddad7725]

@@ethanporto1745 yes because he’s been SUCCESSFUL in comedy for a long time. He created his own lane. And if I say you “black mudda succa” you know who I got it from! “I can’t get jiggy with dis shit”! He a legend foo

[@iamlegend5190]

I saw him at the Impov. He killed it

[@carpediem4512]

Impov?

[@iamlegend5190]

@@carpediem4512 yes. The Dallas/Arlington Improv. Most cities have a comedy improv venue where comedians perform at.

[@tahntongkfen1360]

Yup! Seen him at ORLANDO Improv as well…he always funny

[@Footes-k9d]

Spoken like a true TETHER.

[@reaverofhearts7657]

He's not lying. You go up to evolve. Not down!

[@smithjohn3080]

"My bus was done, no more bussin" 😂

[@cali7604]

Remember he was on the judge JOE brown show lol

[@girlfromlondontown.442]

Poor guy was probably mocked for his looks for many years. Money has boosted his confidence and I'm glad for him.

[@deprivome938]

Of course thats alot of black dudes. Alot of us didn’t grow up with confidence but soon as we get money we think everbody below us. But I don’t need money to have confidence

[@keithmorgan4883]

@@deprivome938 we all get our confidence from something.

[@girlfromlondontown.442]

​@deprivome938 that's good 💜

[@deprivome938]

@@keithmorgan4883 its not true confidence though

[@brad2943]

Cut it out he been confident. That’s how he made it

[@twixxcoke5940]

His chain 🇯🇲💪🏾

[@TheTouchdownWithDougSmith]

I love that shirt!

[@highandhappy]

Mike Should be a regular guest

[@nirmal6632]

Damn, I didn’t know me and Blackson were broke back in 2016 😅

[@israeljohnson242]

Vanguard Museum locked in 🇧🇸

[@GLA45Amg716]

He’s the funniest stand up I ever seen in person. Chappelle is powerful but he is something else lol

[@aceboogy3284]

Your trippin lol

[@DejuanM-qz3gr]

​@@aceboogy3284he definitely on that Flocka 😂

[@panamajack2546]

Definitely smoking rocks saying that

[@GLA45Amg716]

@@aceboogy3284 don’t get me wrong chappelle has a better show and he gets deep af like he had a whole speech. Mike is just wild tho in person.

[@Malitubee]

“I ever seen in person” how you gone tell him he tripping off his opinion

[@MyKindofEntertainment]

I plan on binging his BET+ series over the weekend.

[@classicredwine]

What’s the name of it?

[@puzzymonsta69]

U buy that shit? Lol

[@MyKindofEntertainment]

The Michael Black Show lol based on the trailer it reminds me of The Steve Harvey Show where he's a brand new high school teacher to a bunch of unruly students @@classicredwine

[@classicredwine]

@@MyKindofEntertainment lol at the uncreative name TY

[@SailRah]

mike came a long way..he a talented beechassneeggaa..Salute💯

[@CapPointer]

He on my Top 20 most Cap Individuals Big Capper 🧢

[@jeangill2004]

Respect to the Legend that guy is funny 😂😂😂😂

[@marcosefling3847]

Finally the goat is here

[@ibrahimjalloh1339]

He is so funny 😂 😂 😂

[@SoloDeus_Rey]

Try again Mudda-SUCKAH!💀💀

[@mrsummers1671]

"2016 u was broke"? -"I know"😂😂

[@TheYungPrince]

He really got poppin on Facebook he was roasting on Facebook he roasted me 😂 Everyone was coming at his neck

[@MarkMark-io5ts]

I thought the interview was out yesterday 🤔

[@teddyructeddyruc8188]

This the type of dude you grow up with makes it big and acts like he doesn't know you 🤣

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

He wont even acknowledge his own shadow because it was with him when he was broke

[@mbodeomo]

Underrated comment 😂

[@yusufgetsit]

His laugh is infectious!

[@ramseylambsauce]

A valuable lesson: if u have a rich friend(s), never ask them for money. Yall’s friendship is invaluable.

[@stackpapereveryday5682]

So true. That’s a pet peeve for rich people. Just don’t ask for money or even talk about it and they will be your best friend. Well for most rich people, you do come across douch bags too

[@leemdp8239]

Michael Blackson is hilarious! but gotta call him brotha darkness 😂

[@roconway]

He got those "Black Jesus" eye pupils from the Good Times painting. Ernest Barnes

[@jimmy_b_wp]

"Michael Blackson shut down the parking lot, pulled up big" Michael: 😐🤨 oh today? 😅

[@kzfive]

He rode in on an Elephant

[@chadcollins1056]

$2500 for a 1 bed room apt is absolutely ridiculous! You could live in a straight up mansion in Pennsylvania for that

[@jayman5692]

Who tf wants to live in Pennsylvania though 😂😂

[@wesleymills560]

@@jayman5692Philly and Pittsburgh are poppin. The middle is trash lol

[@bigcockedman714]

@@wesleymills560 philly??

[@Billy.Ripken]

@@wesleymills560What? Gettysburg is where it’s at yo!

[@jirrellj]

@@jayman5692I hear ppl say this about everywhere in the us. Where tf do you ppl actually want to live? Lol

[@dannykim6218]

I bet you the billionaire got him touching his toes 😂

[@scrapperd7827]

Mike is the definition of a Hustler.

[@jus_real]

Michael Blackson Philly Goat 🐐

[@johnzuh]

Definitely one of the GOATS

[@RS7evenSLDR]

Honestly more people should have this mindset.

[@moo-moo74]

Honestly, no people shouldn't.

[@UmVelin]

No this is unhealthy and sick

[@weeb1987]

Broke people only drag you down

[@Mrnoclucksgiven]

@@UmVelinit’s unhealthy to not be around brokies group up 😂 let me guess you think rich people are evil 🤡

[@pfp5364]

​@@weeb1987..😂 so you are not rich and you want to hang out with rich people only, what if the rich man adopt your phylosophy whom are you going to hang out with?

[@YesImJoeKing]

Vlad is being like Family Guy now where the title of his video is on the very end of his 5 minute or longer video.

[@alphadiallo1655]

Can't get jiggy with this.. congrats

[@Lott0Jay]

They need to give him a netflix speical

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

Not one mention of him appearing on Nick Cannons show. Michael is definitely Wild N Out. haha

[@mickendech]

'I did the movie Next Friday' lol.

[@deepthinker3588]

No more brik friends😅😅lol...better make them laugh on point

[@4pkp4pkp]

I can confirm that I’m one of his broke friends he stop hanging out with 😢😢😢

[@AlexRamirez-vz1vj]

Michael Blackson ❤ Michael Rubin... Like lil Baby

[@darks_29]

Making Ghana proud Michael 🫡

[@samdaman7841]

repos with master p is so underrated

[@slimm7848]

The blind date with Leslie Jones will have you in stitches 😂😂😂

[@samdaman7841]

@@slimm7848'you don't look like layla ali you look like Muhammad ali, George forman and all them niggas' 😂

[@marvinsinclair9245]

Respect

[@Stylez-J]

Bro was in lean on me and on snapps, wild and out back in the 90s. It takes time.

[@keithjack585]

Talk ur sht Black! U earned it!

[@aliciaboxill4405]

Blackson 4 life ‼️

[@macfou144]

Gonna be a good one 🎉

[@bigterribletexas1501]

Saw this man perform in Dallas yrs back, very funny

[@mr.burgess2575]

Great guy! Have plenty of pics with him.

[@WolfishSupremacy]

Michael blackson looks like 👉🏾💴 now 😂😂 MONEY!!

[@Dnizzle227]

I was just thinking the other week that i miss Mike's interaction with fans, truly the funniest time. Found the video when the fans picked what his rapper name should be and i fell on the ground in tears

[@teresaesquivel2040]

He died

[@Dnizzle227]

@@teresaesquivel2040 ?

[@andrewyb830]

i'm Mike girl on that reality show >>> on another note his BET+ plus show was better than i expected