Nashville Rapper Shares Intense Gunfight Stories and Being Shot Multiple Times

Struggle Jennings shares the story of his traumatic childhood and the decisions that led to his incarceration, shootouts, and a lifestyle of violence. His transformation is a testament to the strength we all possess to make positive changes in our habits and decisions for the betterment of ourselves and our families. Watch the full episode here: • Struggle Jennings | SR...
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[@jlw6030]

Thanks for bringing Struggle on, it looks like not everybody agrees but it's nice to hear about the world from all different angles

[@jlw6030]

Thanks for bringing Struggle on, it looks like not everybody agrees but it's nice to hear about the world from all different angles

[@JohnDavis-iw4tc]

Shawn your the man but this shit this dudes a joke real criminals thats done anything remote to this wouldnt be talking about this crap

[@anibaljrbalt]

Everything SRS is doing is solid. A podcast about transition, transformation, and overcoming. Struggle has come a long way. And Shawn is a great interviewer.

[@user-wj4nm3wp2n]

Well said !

[@Protopaq]

He once didn't think life was precious enough to keep him from doing bad things and ultimately found life worthy. Mental struggles kill too many people ;

[@greg4876]

Facts.... life's hard and then you meet a woman and it gets even worse

[@trev970]

Oh my gosh I didn't think I would ever see this on the Shawn Ryan show struggle Jennings are you kidding me This is going to be one of the best episodes ever❤

[@stevemitchell7832]

This is Waylon Jennings grandson not some random street guy.

[@martin-mashkosi-aasin9181]

Duane edy grandson actually

[@patbrown463]

No his grandson at all

[@wesleybowles5377]

Struggle is the most genuine dude

[@Sue11-11]

I love Struggle's music.

[@stevehenson3325]

Doesn’t really live up to the hero channel vibe that it was from the beginning. Not my thing. Sorry

[@graysoncolvin3180]

This guy and Steve-O, should do a podcast called Marlboro voices.

[@JohnHolmes-om8cg]

Shawn, I love ya and love what you do. I’m all in with what you and others are trying to do, fight the fight asymmetrically on all fronts. From what I’ve seen of Struggle Jennings music, he’s fighting that fight too with the tools he has. A lot of good comments and I’d like to put some perspective on the above. There’s an active fight for the soul of our country and for our future. Our American culture has been eroded and those that have deployed to Sh*t holes recognize it. Restoring our culture is a big part of that fight, as culture is a driving force and what we’re seeing today is a result of our culture being eroded. Shawn, thanks again. And thanks for continuing the fight, as we are never out of the fight.

[@300blkreepin]

Gotta fix the behaviors of that life. Got passed substance use. I'll have 6 years in December. But the behaviors and negative thinking errors are still present in my life. Actively working on them but it takes time when it's all you've known and lived.

[@carni4873]

This was over a chick? Charge her to the game and walk away. Why is this so difficult to do?

[@joelpierce3940]

Absolutely! It’s immaturity. I got after my son for worrying about a girl. If a woman doesn’t want you, better to know sooner rather than later. Walk away. This gun play is what causes honest citizens to be attacked over the 2nd amendment.

[@carni4873]

@@joelpierce3940 Facts, bro!

[@onnicent303]

bro its like you read my mind, I paused that shit at 59 seconds and started laughing at this man being in a shoot out over his FRIENDS girl, not even his girl, I cant :D

[@onnicent303]

I wonder what is the reason for him to get shot the 2nd time.. mmhh... let me keep watching

[@carni4873]

@@onnicent303 Indeed!

[@kingyeti6336]

Struggle is the man! Glad he is getting around the podcast circuit

[@JOE-52-44]

Id love to see jelly roll on your show I'm so glad I found this channel I'm completely hooked to these interesting & intriguing interviews

[@billgideon5942]

Got to be proud Struggle for turning his life around !!!

[@94SexyStang]

Addiction to Chaos........very real shit, never ends well if you don't find another way to Channel it.

[@chelseamichaelwilliams3284]

I grew up on morrow road, west Nashville.

[@JEanes]

I was at Wendell Smith's yesterday! Excellent choice of guest!! #thenations

[@drome010381]

The interview I never knew I needed

[@jmc4181]

Shawn, friendly advice from a fan and Marine: Don’t let your channel lose its honorable grounding. Listening to this guys “war stories” is nothing but fodder for young guys who are already heading south or are on the verge. Hes no hero.

[@adamgrbic4449]

cringe comment

[@PrayedForYou]

Clearly you didnt even watch the video, hes 11 years out of that life and speaks about how hemanaged to be a productive member of society. - check yourself before you start judging others

[@kylehaynes96]

You gotta go down the wrong path to appreciate the right one.

[@trev970]

Do you have any idea who he's interviewing This isn't DJ Vlad or no jumper I watch Shawn, And yet have never been into the military My father was in the military I would have probably been in the military if I didn't get into trouble as a kid This man has changed hundreds of thousands if not millions of people's lives even if it's for 2 minutes and 37 seconds of a song That stops somebody from relapse or self-harm or anything like that struggle Jennings is a goddamn hero Not all heroes wear uniforms That man has been through some shit like I said I was never in the military but doing several stents in prison longest being 56 months on a max level yard, was a very similar thing and left me with some of the same mental health issues veterans go through thankfully I went from drugs gunfights and gangsters, to a loving husband & father of two, sober since 2017, owning my own company and no longer being part of the statistic& im proving the recidivism rate is wrong. And this man's musical presence in my life has helped with that positive change along with several other people and doing my own healing, You are super ignorant for watching a short from a couple hours interview and making assumptions sir, thank you for your service!

[@jmc4181]

How many thugs will engage in deadly shootouts thinking about this story and how they will survive too. Meanwhile every round they fire has to stop somewhere. Will it be your ass he hits? Maybe someone you love. Good that he turned his life around but dramatizing this and glorifying it (it’s happening whether he intends it to or not, “the eye of the beholder”) is only gonna hurt many more people. I’m simply saying that this is not the platform for it IMHO.

[@briangribble2928]

Struggle the man. He really done it and his name rings bells thru the feds and the streets. He is such a humble human now.

[@darrelwright7343]

Loved this episode!!!

[@hardasnails11b]

Congratulations on staying clean and out of prison, man! That's one helluva feat! Good copy on the adrenaline junky mode... keep up your good work! Trust God!

[@ajohnson9630]

What a miserable existence.

[@Jay0_615]

How?

[@Bodie2020]

That is only because you have never lived it. Once you have lived in a life not only if violence but anything that gives you an adrenaline rush you will crave it forever. Till the day you die. High level team sports, racing, motorcycles, military, or in this case street life, I feel sorry for those who live their lives without knowing who they truly are and what their limits are. Because without knowing that you have never lived. But, yes it is absolutely miserable most days living a domesticated life. You feel like an animal at the zoo pacing dreaming of being let loose just one more time!!!!!

[@Ollie_too_big256]

Some people are born with different circumstances and don’t have any choice be thankful for your existence instead of judging others

[@brianstiggins494]

I’m not sure I understand what you mean, however, he did what he did, but does not mean he’s a “miserable existence”. Every single person in this world has had they’re fair share of bs happen in they’re life. No to mention, allot of people are born in a very difficult life that unfortunately pushed them into that way of living. We as humans have our own natural survival instincts and with being said, we as humans will do what we have to do to survive. He’s done well for himself but he had to go through hell to get there.

[@CoolcatAMA-Pro]

Humanities Reality is Violent Unfortunately

[@kanpol666]

Awesome podcast. I like the realness that comes through from your guest and you as well. Stay healthy and safe

[@frankgeee1313]

Thanks for vid!! I actually watched this one

[@ELJEFFE904]

Struggle is an interesting dude. Shawn Ryan keep doing a kick ass job. You always have very interesting guests and content. Love the channel bro.

[@quantumtraveler5208]

Fuck all the Haters Shawn, good interview! I was a fan before the interviews back when it was just Vigilance Elite. You do what you like Homie!

[@RSJ-fr1mk]

"Struggle Jennings"= stage name * Ain't no "Jennings" kin...no blood relation to Waylon, but uses the name...of course $$$. * William Curtis Harness Jr.- Gov't Name * 42 years old

[@OutdoorFanatic365]

Waylon is his mother's father

[@RSJ-fr1mk]

@OutdoorFanatic365 Nope, Struggle's Mother's biological father is Duane Eddy.

[@Jay0_615]

Don't kno shit your talking about Waylon literally is his grandpa thru marriage on his moms side and I got proof my pops literally grew up with struggle and has met Waylon 2-4 times😂

[@kssmkkdf]

​@Jeff Ray doesn't matter if he's blood related to Waylon he's still Waylon step grandson which makes him family

[@OddballHillbilly419]

Waylon himself called Struggle his grandson. Add that to your groundbreaking background research

[@josephmohr989]

Damn this was a great interview...always great interview when the person your Interviewing has great in them...I knew struggle was a real one ...but never herd these story's...def enjoyed ...thanks

[@zakkthemaniac0329]

I can hear jelly now. What you doin Bubba??

[@tylerbrown8386]

Shawn Ryan is true badass! There's nothing or any drug that gives you the high like being shot at 😂. I've been shot at and I didn't like it all 😂

[@6gunbeaufordiii514]

8:01 holy crap, I know it's not illegal, but I keep a pack of unopened cigarettes hidden in my lunch bag everyday when I go to work after I quit smoking Struggle Jennings and the song *Never Changing* with Jelly Roll with the bass turned up is mfing awe inspiring... especially if you like to drink. That piano with the thumping beat is biblical ...not to mention the epic lyrics. If you drink or pop pills I'd recommend *Save Me* by Jelly Roll My mother and Struggle have some things in common... that's Turquoise and silver 🤣

[@cavemanlook]

please talk to a average grunt. Not all guys are top tier. The average grunt never gets credited.

[@PlutoTheGod]

Unless they’ve been in combat nobody really cares about their story, most just joined after HS and spent 4 years fiddling around then moved on lol if you’re gonna do stories you gotta have some wild ones

[@Tom_Ciccone]

No point in interviewing an average grunt unless they have an interesting story

[@habiTx87]

This dude ain’t “average “ kid

[@swh0rd682]

great piece

[@Lifewiththeredmons]

Its crazy to listen to this and my past being a lot like it i did time i been shot twice out of the life for 8 yrs. And got a 6 yr old and newborn still it sucks i had a guy on a bike follow me home and I saw the cut had me stepping in front of my wife and kids with a loaded pistol come to find out its my cousin but it dont matter you always got to think and worry whats going to come back to bite you even yrs. Down the road living straight having a family and the fear of my young dumb endeavors hurting one of them would destroy me

[@Brian-tm4xt]

Fucking outstanding video thanks brother I really appreciate it I'm getting into struggle here recently and learning a little more about him so stumbling upon this was great find I appreciate the content pushing this goodshit out there for us to watch man stay blessed brother

[@nateblue7812]

If you get the chance...jelly roll who is struggle Jennings best friend. jelly roll has a story the needs to be heard.

[@RedNeckLatino77]

Bro, what! Struggle on show! Wow, I'd like to know how y'all made this one happen? I'd love to see others like Jelly, Adam Calhoun and the Ryan "The Goat" Upchurch!

[@LethalLatin]

I live in Nashville, never heard of him.

[@britdakdltls]

There now you have. Really good song with great lyrics. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4qtc6uipcuartE&pp=ygUhZ29kIGhlbHAgdXMgbm93IHN0cnVnZ2xlIGplbm5pbmdz

[@Jay0_615]

U ain't from the ville then G😂 the whole 615 kno who struggle is especially antioch and the naiper projects...

[@LethalLatin]

@@Jay0_615 lmao yea I’m from the Ville. Sorry I have never heard of this dude. Looks like other people have never heard of him either.

[@Jay0_615]

@LethalLatin I didn't mean it as a disrespect my boy I meant in like a u not in tune like that in the city then bc ppl kno struggle especially aniotch like i said he even made local and national news for having the biggest drug bust in Nashville history in the early 2000's

[@charlibaltimore7641]

Super interesting! I knew there had to be a story but, I had no idea. Quite a life!

[@mikefrost1312]

Makes me glad i grew up in an area where weed just isnt worth dying over.. EVERYONE grew weed & moving 10-20lbs, was just an avg weed dealer in highschool lol. Shit never got violent till we started messing with coke & other hard drugs. My buddy's whole car got lit up over a meezly half lb of powder.

[@gregghoffmann42]

You said mezzly 1/2 pound of pound I've moved a helluva lot more then that but in all honesty that 1/2 will get you as much time as it would 5 lbs so either way you get caught you already know we're your going and it damn sure not pass go and damn sure not collecting 100.00 bucks 🤣🤣🤣

[@gregghoffmann42]

Oh on the moving weed I guess we are on the same page I moved so so many lbs its not funny and the great thing is I never got caught on either weed or blow. But that was when I was a know it all punk kid and just looking back now what a dumb ass I was and had kids but had to do something to make ends meet me and the wife both worked and still was having a hard time.

[@mikefrost1312]

@@gregghoffmann42 weed is just everywhere here lol. When I was younger, it wasn't even worth selling bud UNLESS you had at least 5-10lb to dump off regularly. I used to give my little cousin a Lb & He'd roll every bit of it into joints & sell em for $5 a pop🤣 little dude made a killing!!! But nobody ever got hurt or jammed up over weed really. And I suppose 8 Oz of blow isn't "meezly" to some people, especially the folks who shot up my boys car over it. But that was just bs he was gonna bring to a weekend festival party type deal. Wasn't anything he would have grabbed to actually make money.. he could go get bricks anytime he wanted, 8 Oz wasn't shit lol but you're right, half lb will still get u federal distribution charges just as well. I was just shit lucky to have never done time over drug's. I did ALLOT of stupid shit when I was younger 🤦 but like u said , gotta make money & eat.. I'm just glad I smartened up & stopped before all this fentanyl BS started.

[@VGI4NI]

Struggle a real one

[@richardharvey216]

Damn Right he craved it. I have been out of the game. And I Still think maybe I can go back out😅😅😅 Different game nowadays!!! Thank you for Sharing

[@thepistolguy859]

Why is struggle on here talking about crimes hes commited 🙊

[@SparkyMTB]

Does this guy run with the Crips… he’s wearing a lot of blue.. lol

[@Jay0_615]

Ex GD member my pops was close with him

[@dianneledford3681]

Struggle jennings Amazing man so much ❤and Respect for this Man!! Not Everyone has a Choice but STRUGGLE has been through So MUCH an is A SUCCESSFUL GOD FEARING FAMILY MAN!! His life story needs to be shared and heard by so many people especially young people!!

[@MaximumBirddNutz]

Bro looks like he could be randy Ortons brother

[@thenameforcorey2261]

Jesus the bullets did the matrix move lmao

[@g.prince6265]

How badass would it be if shawn was able to sit down with carlos hathcock,( white feather), 🤘or Kyle.

[@jbrujones]

this guy: I got shot In the shin previous guests: I've had mine blown off

[@slowmotionradio73]

these war stories killing me

[@eddiev1839]

Getting shot at definitely is a feeling like no other lol

[@toddianuzzi9296]

I saw Pulp Fiction too, good movie

[@sethmallo9284]

Respect...

[@robbyrobinson4500]

If he did not have a rap deal he would still be selling drugs, his heart has not changed he just found another way to make money. He could a done like most of America and got a job and had an honorable life. He chose to be a thug, no difference in him and every other thug gangbanger

[@flanneldaddy5220]

Oh Boo hoo cry more please

[@Jay0_615]

Bro stfu😂 struggle ain't even signed he a fully independent rapper who raps about the problems of this country and has made military anthems for soldiers.. I can't take u slow azz mfrs seriously also its kinda hard to find a job when the whole metro police department targets you just bc who your father was and at 11 meeting a mafia connection who pretty much forced you to do shit AT 11..

[@Mike37551]

A guy told him “I really need to do this deal, I need money, my girl’s pregnant” then he got burned on the deal. Of course he did! Textbook social engineering. Never do business with anyone who immediately tries to make things personal. They have ulterior motives.

[@EazyfafoRelentless]

I'm just gonna go with you're not talking about this episode.. you're just saying that in general.. gotchu.

[@theresawhightsel7163]

So good

[@jonathank7394]

Shawn has skeptical hippopotamus eyes.

[@streetlegalchops2869]

Got homies same Shii happened to them went to see car after being shot up driver and passenger side sprayed both my homies untouched but if u seen the bullet holes even I was sayin how tf y’all ain’t get hit tg🙏🏾next month passenger homie dies shot 9 times and driver gets in bad wreck in separate but barely survives 615 crazy

[@Michiganiack]

Lol wtf my man has been in 2 different shootouts maybe more he isn't talking about lol wild

[@shawnaelliott2521]

I want to know more

[@RepentandtrustinChrist-sd8wl]

Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE.

[@Blake.618]

Some Bible quotes and The Gospel - How to Get Saved KJV Romans 5:12 - Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans 3:10,23-24 3:10- As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one 3:23-24 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: =-= -(How that Christ died - he shed his blood) Romans 3:25 Whom God hath sent forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remissions of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God. Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Hebrews 10:10 By the which we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all =-= Once Saved Always Saved Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise. John 10:27-28 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

[@20alroco]

When he was in the 2 door Saturn, his assaulters should have shot at the body of the car, not the window. Saturn's were made from plastic body panels.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

Back when Saturn was taking off in the 90’s, my girlfriend at the time was looking for a new car. I remember the salesman at the new Saturn dealership kicking one of the car doors to demonstrate how dents would pop out. Lol

[@gregghoffmann42]

Not all of them I can tell you right now there not I was a passenger and got t-boned in the side if they were I probably wouldn't be texting this more like kicking up daisy's.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

@@gregghoffmann42 It’s good to see you spending time with the little one in your thumbnail picture. I’m sure they are glad to have you here. Wishing you and yours all the best!

[@drastik2244]

Rip Sgt. Tom Hunter

[@KyleC0430]

Wow cool story but I never did get what branch this guy served in? Just that he’s some what they call rapper ? Hmm not interesting

[@stevestraining7291]

Let’s not turn this channel into one that interviews gangster idiots.. you have enough real heros and actual brave individuals to interview

[@frankiejones00]

I agree

[@justinjacob508]

Never say die

[@JamesZimmerman-el2ol]

When you’ve been in this situation, it does bring you closer to God when you feel the velocity of the bullets over your body people being shot inside the vehicle and somehow you’re not hit let me tell you you will believe in the good Lord . it’s happened to me more than once struggle. You definitely have a purpose, keep being a great man.

[@steventrojanowski3595]

True chit, gotta watch out for that cheaper price and “great deal”.. desperate people.. or becoming desperate…glad I’m straight and narrow now forget it, everybodies got secrets tho

[@motownoldes]

The Struggle is Real ! 😎

[@timgibson8790]

This was the best episode youve done so far

[@frankiejones00]

Not even close. Ryan Montgomery is the best one.

[@chamber.it30.06]

Are you 13 years old

[@zachhaynes8354]

Love them blue Boots bro and I am a big fan of you brother

[@charliepiland3285]

@0:55 min mark, the guest seems to omit any info on who started the fight, and also who started the shooting. Are we supposed to just assume he was a lawful self-defender, who was lawfully carrying a gun, was not an initial aggressor, 😊and only fired after someone else brandished their gun? Because if any of that is NOT what happened, he committed a very serious crime. And why is this platform giving a criminal such featured exposure?

[@skillzorz101]

He went to prison, and he's become a musician and is turned his life around.

[@fatherlymotives8863]

Male Karen alert

[@OddballHillbilly419]

​@skillzorz101 he was doing music before prison. Prison gave him the chance to focus on what was necessary. Came home laser focused. Wasn't trying to shit on your post, just hoping to add to it.

[@rebeccagoodman-yr1ve]

Mr. Harrnass is such a beautiful creature 😛

[@RichardoGalvan-bs9rl]

Not what we want to hear~ and this is coming from a person that has seen folks pass from Los Angeles gangbanging , that gangster life suxs- bring back the stories of the vets that fought for this country. Thanks😮

[@Jay0_615]

Struggle literally tells ppl to get out the life..

[@brentrogers97]

Wasn’t he on here before? Or maybe he was on another podcast. But dam this seems familiar.🤷🏻

[@vincecapri1]

Thats what happens when you ride in a Saturn!

[@frankgeee1313]

The equalizer

[@Canchasor79]

Sounds like Todd White's clise call before he gave his life to Christ. Blessings and prayers to you Struggle

[@ParaNoid816]

In the oilfield I had an older gentleman for a PR rep that lost both his legs in the Korean War. One of the best leaders of young men that I've ever met. He also was a gang member before that... And the service changed, and saved, his life. Some folks in the comments need to be less uppity.

[@benmisner6457]

Struggle a big dude I shoot at him to if he was coming at me aggressively

[@lithesteel9599]

What was the big Friday reveal?

[@darcysandler952]

His new tune called twisted

[@sandyandsun3581]

Crazy to think how this experience is so Midwest/Southern. This is the "legacy" experience that people need to hear to contextualize how horrible the war on drugs was and still is for Americans, young men in particular. These are the people who need to run the weed business and be the business owners guiding the youthful angst of today into well intentioned and disciplined men.

[@robbyrobinson4500]

These are just street thugs who chose to not get a real job. Nothing honorable about it

[@anthonyterkelson2028]

Struggle on here LetsGo

[@chubbinnrubbin]

The full interview was months ago give it a watch.

[@jimputnam7539]

Struggle fucking Jennings!

[@MaximumBirddNutz]

Or maybe a bit more of Bautista

[@minibuns5397]

Damnnn.

[@slowmotionradio73]

if this shit is real this fool gonna get indicted for bs but he prolly lyeing a lil

[@1hellodear]

🔥

[@cryptosmoke.1]

From war Heros to bum rappers? Really?! 🤡

[@Jay0_615]

The fact u called struggle a bum let's me kno u don't kno shit🤡

[@kssmkkdf]

Still more successful than you hating for no reason put some respect on the Jennings name

[@user-ud6lg5nd3z]

Cap

[@Jay0_615]

No cap in his story unlike yo favorite rappers bud😂

[@youdropwemop8854]

Nah

[@BretBigfoot]

Like when treach paid Bobby bakalao to shoot him in the ass

[@joemema7254]

self snitchen

[@KK-fv3hq]

Clown

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Damn

[@GeorgiaPeach365]

Gotta Love Struggle. Love Georgia Peach 🍑🍑🍑