Rapper FIRST time REACTION to EVERLAST - What it's Like! Damn, he did blues and folk...

[@Ghadrack-zzz]

I saw him perform this in front of a crowd of over 40,000 in Atlanta and the crowd was booing. Everlast said, "If you didnt get it, it wasnt for you." Didnt take shit. Respect!

[@Savinguslees]

I absolutely loved this song as a kid growing up. I can’t imagine why this song would get booed. Kinda saddens me

[@archangel2k12]

was that Rockfest? yeah that was a hell of a good performance. Crowd was not ready for it

[@LaMontPrice]

Erik Schrody (Everlast / Whitey Ford) was real one. Mad respect for him.

[@JohnDoe-do8yd]

Красавчик! Он действительно крутой!

[@MrEvenStranger]

I heard a therapist say "Context breeds compassion." That's this song in a nutshell.

[@TheC.O.-VISIT]

Song hit hard back in the day. It hits harder and harder now.

[@SrChr778]

After he went broke from his post House of Pain days, he just came out of nowhere with a brand-new song and JUMPED to #1. One could say this literally saved his career.

[@jasonbrown5339]

He opened for motley crew and the scorpion' s

[@diveplane05]

I've seen a rich man beg I've seen a good man sin I've seen a tough man cry I've seen a loser win And a sad man grin I heard an honest man lie I've seen the good side of bad And the downside of up And everything between I licked the silver spoon Drank from the golden cup and smoked the finest green Stroked the fattest dimes at least a couple of times Before I broke their heart You know where it ends, yo, it usually depends on where you start...

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

I licked the silver spoon Drank from the golden cup and smoked the finest green will be etched on my grave stone.

[@staninman2145]

He has a song with Santana called “Put Your Lights On” that’s fire.

[@TonyBaroni]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Right on

[@pattymckitrick7436]

😊😊😊

[@Mona0035]

Yes indeed!!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

ooh I 2nd this!

[@musicfan8688]

One of my all time favorites.

[@KyleS.1987]

"You know where it ends, yo, it usually depends on where you start." I love that line so much. Simple truth.

[@BadgerBJJ]

I love it too… we don’t always see the advantages we’ve had at the starting line, only our own personal struggles.

[@blakemcelrath54]

Yeah our personal choices in life and decisions aren't our fault, it's all where you're from. Blame others for your faults and failures.

[@KyleS.1987]

@@blakemcelrath54 Such a charitable interpretation. You sound like a real hoot.

[@1342Q]

@@blakemcelrath54 I get you're being facetious, and I believe in personal responsibility and free will. However if you want to get fuckin technical about it you're precisely right. Every single choice you will ever make in your life is entirely based on things that have happened to you. You have been reacting to stimuli since the day you were born and any "choice" you have ever made was already set in stone based on your physiology and environment. I challenge anyone to prove to me otherwise.

[@1342Q]

@@blakemcelrath54 If you're able to take responsibility for your faults and failures, that is only because you were raised and grew to be able to do so. That is a privilege, not something you can actually claim responsibility for.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Regarding the young woman in the song, it's not about what decision she made but about being in the circumstances where a decision has to be made. Whether we believe in abortion or not we can empathize with the challenge of having to make a choice.

[@1342Q]

@@rossmacintosh5652 it's not a challenge if you do not view it as a choice you can make. If I am pregnant, there is no "option" unless perhaps i knew id physically be unable to give birth. I think that's a serious issue with the way it is viewed today.

[@axiomt5981]

@1342Q In other words you'd call her a sinner and you'd call her a killer.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

​@@axiomt5981 I wouldn't be calling her anything. That's a higher powers job.

[@axiomt5981]

@@user-ii4zf5iq3t Too late. Your views are perfectly clear on what you think of her.

[@1342Q]

@@axiomt5981 No I wouldn't be calling her anything, it isn't my place. However I can do the right and natural thing myself. Why do you think I'd have to insult someone just because they do something I think is wrong? You know it's possible to treat people with decency while also saying you think something is wrong. I think homosexuality is sinful, but so is fornication, and people's sins don't define them as individuals.

[@jiddybangbang1028]

Respect to you. Can't imagine having two still born kids. I'm glad God has blessed you with two kids and you didn't give up. You seem like a great person and a great dad. I wish you the best.

[@douglasg.9271]

This is a fantastic song, and I always listen to it completely when I hear it. It’s very grounding.

[@ScottJones12stringscott]

Whitey Ford sings the blues is one of my all time favorite albums. It's solid on every track

[@ck240sx]

Agreed, most definitely a dope album

[@winterlady10281]

Completely. It’s absolutely a relevant album.

[@Brumstikryder100]

Agree 💯

[@kevinunderwood4104]

I still have the CD in my collection. Will always have it.

[@Shawn-qb8fb]

He-double hockey sticks...not "Hello"

[@twenty1sportscards790]

It blows my mind how very little instruments can make such an amazing melody, what a genius song. Lyrics just add right into the brilliance of the melody.

[@donnacollinsstrong2098]

I love this song. Found it a few years back. The meaning is great! You never know what someone is going through. You can imagine but... Shout out to all of you in pain. God bless you...

[@1342Q]

@@donnacollinsstrong2098 everyone who has ever lived or will ever live has their own unique experience that nobody else will ever see. It's so obvious but when I really think about it that's actually quite insane.

[@lukematney7062]

In truth, listening to a lot of 90s music like this caused to me to decide to approach everything with an open mind and to not judge people. I think music like this is important.

[@danglick4407]

Now you understand how kids growing up in the 90's had zero problems with one another. We were the ultimate in the live let live mentality.

[@staticfate1]

I gave up my baby for adoption the day she was born. Met her this week. Best week of my life. ❤

[@frankcastle9991]

Ya must have gone through emotions most couldn’t imagine. At least she was around to meet.

[@hildajensen6263]

I don't know what your situation was. But I do know that for many giving up their child is an act of love and an attempt to provide the best possible future. Hope your daughter has the life you dreamed of that day.

[@MamaJewels99]

One of the bravest most unselfish things one human can do for another. Having given birth myself I can’t even imagine the mental and emotional torture that must have been like for you. I hope meeting her brought you peace. Sending you hugs.☺️❤️

[@Halmak3]

❤

[@amyl.converse9600]

That's amazing~ I am so happy for you both!! My mom was adopted and really lucked out with being adopted by my grandparents~ they were fantastic parents and they adored her. My grandfather gave her her biological mother's info when she was still a teen, but my mom never had a desire to connect with her~ she always felt that she ended up with exactly the parents God wanted her to, and she was 100% satisfied with His choice. My mom passed away a year ago tomorrow at age 91. She gave my sisters and I her "bio" info in case we ever wanted to explore that, but we feel the same way she did. I believe when we get to Heaven we'll be able to make those connections. I wish you all the best and pray it continues to be transformative for both you, and your daughter~ God Bless 🙏

[@cmiles97x38]

I'll never forget hearing this song on the radio and being blown away by it. This from a hard rock fan. The lyrics and how it is performed just hit me hard.

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

This was a great song that has withstood the test of time. I was almost 40 when this came out and was impressed at the time that this young guy spoke so much truth. I am 62 now, and every word is still relevant in our society. It was the same when I was 20, and when I was born. Only now, with news and images at our fingertips, do we think these issues are new. It is just a continuous stream of history repeating itself, except the distance between the "haves" and the "have nots" grows more disproportionately.

[@Deshe_Beats]

One of the best songs ever made

[@tyocelot74]

💯

[@robertharris2797]

The end of the video is so incredibly genius to me, but nobody ever comments on it. That family sitting in their little glass house just oblivious to all the issues (probably while being judgmental) while everyone else is on the outside looking in on them (wondering what THAT must be like also) I just love how thought provoking and real it is. One of the most underrated bands of the 90s/00s in my opinion.

[@scottNNJ]

I honestly never noticed that part. I’d known the song long before the video, and never really played close attention to the video. It seemed to me to be just seemed to be short clips of the scenes described, interspersed and not necessarily in order, also with the characters (emotionally?) drowning and Everlast performing.

[@robertharris2797]

@scottNNJ Yeah, I knew the song and long before too and probably watched the video literally HUNDREDS of times before I caught what was going on at the end (at least the way I interpreted it) and I just think it's incredibly genius. It's definitely a great and very thought provoking song.

[@flor9389]

I got pregnant when I was told I couldn’t. I considered it a miracle. At 4.5 months, a check showed it was misdeveloped and dead. I’m just glad I could have the D&C in the hospital and not go to a clinic and be yelled at on the worst day of my life. Nearly 20 years later, it still hurts.

[@snoodlegirl1794]

😢

[@amyl.converse9600]

I am so sorry 😥❤‍🩹

[@dillodefense]

I was in your situation. There is no shame in what happened. You would never have been treated outside a hospital no matter where you lived.

[@queenbeedat8726]

Who would yell at you????

[@randybaker6042]

@@queenbeedat8726 cool. When did you get out of your cave?

[@kalasanty433]

"Black Jesus" and "White Trash Beautiful" were huge as well. Also his song with Santana

[@tubelious]

Black Jesus is great!

[@danbadd]

I love 'I Get By' as well.

[@Nanashi_MYOB]

"White Trash Beautiful" is an all-time favorite track of mine. "I Get By" is fire, though.

[@jesselobo3213]

Everlast is imploring folks to remember your/ our humanity when you encounter issues that are difficult to digest. A great song!

[@susanturnquist2851]

I'm so sorry to hear that you and your wife went through the tragedy of losing your precious babies. God bless to you and yours.

[@brandontwohawks]

That these lyrics, compelling folks to be empathetic and thoughtful, shot the song to #1 still gives me a bit of faith in humanity.

[@kimetherington2252]

Until you walk a mile in someone's shoes, you really don't have the right to assume!

[@thomasmikel3566]

This song changed my life when it came out.

[@gamesguitarsandcars]

One of my all time favorite songs. The message will resonate for eons. He's got a bunch of other stuff worth checking out either on video or just personally. Enjoyed the reaction as always.

[@MatthewFierros-l1m]

Everlast was part of Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate back in the late 80s. He went on to create House of Pain and had a huge hit in the 90s with " Jump Around." He is very talented and apaptable

[@pvthurley]

This song is about not knowing what the next persons going through. We all have our own issues and shouldn’t judge that person unless we walked a mile in their shoes.

[@Every_Day_islike_Sunday]

I've listened to this for years and i still cry. Love Everlast.

[@I_ll_beer_back]

Everlast is terrific. The songs “White Trash Beautiful” and “Smoking and Drinking” are absolute bangers.

[@Jonathandoeforth]

From everything i heard, they were expecting a rap album out of him when they signed him for this record, and everyone was pretty surprised when he came in with the acoustic guitar. Whatever you want to classify it as, the man is a storyteller, which is rare.

[@lewe666]

He always has a DJ for the beats, probably where the hip hop aspect comes in

[@richardkraneyum5406]

Back when songs would tell a story and take you on a journey.

[@gregrichards6077]

They still do... just have to find the right artists..... check out Dallas green. Aka city and colour.

[@jrv-qo7bx]

I got fired six weeks ago. I’m trying to pay for rent a car insurance and utilities. It’s amazing how fast you get treated as a second class citizen. I’m applying everywhere I can. People aren’t real ready to hire a 53 old dude that doesn’t have any experience or degree out side of being a paramedic.

[@marypittman5821]

I wish you well, hang in there.

[@JeffTiberend]

Hang in there. Prayers.

[@paigeharrison3909]

My dad got laid off at age 46. He found it near impossible to find work in his field.

[@Robsan40]

A breakthrough may be just around the corner, you never know.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

I've been there. I hope things improve for you. Hang in there, do what you need to. Don't pay any attention to the snobs, you earned the help you're trying to get. It'll work out.

[@canceltheapocalypse8190]

Great song, still holds up after all this time. Congrats on your beautiful family. Appreciate you sharing your hardships with us.

[@fullhousehero4038]

Everlast is probably my No. 1 music idol. I learned to play almost all of his songs on my guitar. Absolutely love that you are reacting to this beautiful song.

[@alexhaas9653]

I remember when this came out. He surprised everyone with this album. A great surprise. He came a long way since his time with House of Pain (which I did enjoy as well though). Great tracks on this album. Also some good stuff on the ones that followed. "Letters Home" is one to check out in my opinion.

[@OneArmedRetroGamer]

Ain't No Rest For the Wicked is kind of a spiritual successor to this track

[@tyocelot74]

My favorite Everlast song! Something about this song makes me tear up every single time.

[@morellapoe2814]

💯

[@etarheel1]

From jump around during his house of pain days, to all solo efforts. Dude just rocks and every song has lyrical meat on the bone for days. The man can rap with the best of them and real talk is what kept me coming back. Definitely worth a deeper dive!

[@odorousobject8165]

It's very much a blues song. It's so good, well written, well sung.

[@adsnow7755]

He's in hip hop because he's got one of the most played hip hop songs in history. "Jump Around" better reconize....

[@changinlooks1]

It’s one of my favorite songs of all time. Shout out to all the “Mary’s”

[@justmejoy124]

Love me some Everlast. The Whitey Ford Cd was the best. I played it all the time

[@anthonyv6962]

These are human issues. They weren't new 25 years ago and they weren't new in 1925. These have been topics of discussion since the beginning of time.

[@Robsan40]

I was just thinking the same thing. The song is not "ahead of its time", it's Timeless.

[@lowlifehighroad]

this song still gives me chills years later 🖤

[@susanfriend-k5m]

Brilliant talented artist, brilliant track.

[@heather2493]

Oh Jesus. I didn’t know that about you and your wife. My brother and his wife had 3 stillborn before they had their son. And my nephew is one of the amazing kids I’ve ever met. I’m so glad for you and your beautiful family. Love you my friend

[@GeezerNerdRox]

Yeah….that song comes at’cha bare knuckles…..no candy coating what so ever…straight talk for ya !!!!

[@DistantShadow6]

I feel your past hurt. That's one of the most impactful things about this song. Everybody you meet is dealing with something. You don't have to know the details to have compassion.

[@ShannonWilson-w3o]

Be still my heart! I can't even imagine! God bless you and your sweet family!

[@endoraismygma]

Everything about this song is fire. Still one of my favorites and on my Playlist. Simple, straight to the point message.

[@michaelnichols5777]

I was a huge HOP back in the day, when Everlast came out solo I was blown away with what I heard.

[@matthewdooley7855]

Everlast is really talented. He's done all sorts of stuff.

[@TheGadgetwiz]

From the album "Whitey Ford Sings the Blues.' One of my favorite albums of time. Every song is incredible.

[@brianbreckler9685]

Everlast music was used to open Holly Hunters tv show 'Saving Grace' (2007-2009) and they used this song in an episode.

[@MelissaPalmer-zy5nh]

I loved that show. Holly Hunter was EXCELENT in that show.

[@randysalas3453]

My wife and I went through as you and your wife did and I`m so sorry you and us had to go through that. God Bleess you and keep the great videos coming.

[@TriptoCo]

The entire album is simply brilliant.

[@janettapohlman7711]

Timeless track from his Whitey Ford Sings The Blues cd. BP another track from the cd is the extremely cryptic but equally important song: Ends. An absolute MUST hear. ❤

[@bowieoliver555]

White trash beautiful!!!

[@rossmacintosh5652]

'Ends' should indeed have a reaction. The whole album is great! I think BP should react to 'Get Down' as it seems to be a homage & reprise to his early days with House of Pain singing 'Jump Around'.

[@daniel2361-o1l]

Agreed. Ends is so damn good.

[@MrArgman]

what's cryptic about it? id say it's the exact opposite of cryptic

[@janettapohlman7711]

@MrArgman When I say cryptic, I generally mean prophetic in the course of life that is not a positive way. He is an artist. And not all of the best art is "pretty". Thanks for the call out so I could explain further what I feel when it touches me, personally.

[@RichardRitenour0522]

Love the iconic lamp! A great song with a necessary message. Your reactions always make me smile BP!

[@TedTinker]

I'm sorry to hear about the young angels, and so happy to hear about the great family you have. I understand how you interpret the song.

[@nebidiaswift5200]

This is one of those songs that when it comes on in the car you can’t help but turn it up and vibe it

[@CarlosRivera-lv3uc]

Thank you for your comfort in witnessing about your family. God bless you "Ends" really slaps

[@SecretSpots]

Such an incredible song! One of my favorites.

[@heartwork8318]

Timeless issues and timeless track!❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@bigtuna9529]

This song and video are pure genius!

[@shawnasears1]

One of the best songs story wise

[@davewilson4493]

I remember hearing this from his show at Glastonbury on TV. Not my typical style of things to listen to, but it spoke to me, and has stayed with me ever since.

[@Jeffbambam]

God bless anyone who is facing life’s hardships , PTSD head trauma survivor here and every day is a struggle and a blessing. ✌️

[@lokihasbeentaken8493]

I just heard this song the other day on my local alternative station and it still holds up.

[@HeatherBenedix-y6r]

God Bless your family 🥰 the song bigger than the whole sky is great for the loss of an infant

[@spudzilla66]

Yer man was a philosopher , and who are we to stand in judgement on anyone .. It was a bangin' album .. "White trash beautiful" is another tune well worth listening to

[@Levi-ou2zm]

He has an amazing appearance on a Santana song called Put Your Lights On. Amazing

[@deankilminster5430]

The song ENDs from this same album is also amazing.

[@starburstppl]

You never know what some people are dealing with. Always be kind. A little empathy goes a long way.

[@tamraanne4066]

I love this song. It gives me goosebumps. I forgot about it. Thanks for your reaction.

[@tnightwolf]

After being 40 years old, when i look back into my life, it still hits as hard as when i first listened to it! Masterpiece song!

[@dacrd]

Everlast was in House of Pain and way back Everlast was in Ice T's Rhyme Syndicate. Never missing a beat was one of his early songs check it out.

[@BusterBrownkh]

Checking in! Still running. God bless you and your daughter.

[@keithrose4227able]

I remember recording this song on a cassette tape while it started played on the radio

[@justmejoy124]

Imagine footprints in the sand andvwalking a mile in his shoes🧡idk that just comes to mind hearing the trials and tribulations

[@allensnyder8294]

Thanks for sharing man . Also appreciate your take on life n your reactions , you keep it real.

[@brewcitymike1]

Everlast dropped two of the biggest hits of the 90s and while they both kinda became memes of themselves shortly after coming out they will always be legendary tracks that regardless what you think of them they were a huge part of the zeitgeist of their time and are now known as classics.

[@datbricklife3039]

I used to go to the Black Sheep so much back in the day when I was stationed in the Springs. It's been probably 15 years. They always had great acts come through.

[@randomchord]

I was one of the working homeless when this song came out just before the turn of the century in 2000. That line..”Get a job you effing slob” hit hard back then to my friends and I who busted our asses every day and still couldn’t get ahead.

[@perceptionsofreality]

Great song! This song always hit me when it came on the radio. Reminds us to show more compassion and less judgement.

[@mrichards2211]

This song is like a mirror image of POD-Youth Of A Nation. Great songs! 🔥❤️🙏

[@treycain3233]

Definitely one of my favorite songs growing up

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

I think the ending is so poignant, yet rarely talked about. The seemingly perfect, happy family oblivious to the struggles around them. But also, behind glass, like a museum display, rare and untouchable, but longed for by the crowd outside. He has some excellent songs.

[@jackolson8775]

There you go, brother. This whole album is an underrated classic.10 outta 10 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Ends is probably the next big track, but the capper for me, is Death Comes Callin'. 2 Things: Saw him on this tour , in the Rave basement playing with a full band. Top 10 show all time Ive seen. Id say it gets the "alternative" tag from the whole album, its pretty diverse. But the hip hop in this song is from the beat & his vocal delivery, and Id agree that its far more bluesy than folky.✌🏼

[@mikemonroe6871]

5:15 This song is from the Album "Whitey Ford Sings the Blues" It was a mixed bag of folk, blues and alt rock.

[@theend9087]

One of my all time favorites.

[@TheGrimlx3]

i'm 40+...this is a song I herd 20 years later and still hit's ya

[@ESELOKOTE213]

i use to wake up every morning to my radio playing this song when i was in middle school. such a great song

[@vCoralSandsv]

Gosh this song brings me back! I used to crank this song UP every time it comes up. I feel its the same vibe as Waterfalls and I love songs that mean something and makes you think!!

[@JonMalbrough]

Everlast is a true renaissance man. He could probably read the phone book out loud and rock that shit.

[@johnbordach4195]

Your insights add to people's understanding of the music. Congrats on your two no doubt fabulous kids.

[@scottNNJ]

The album is titled “Whitey Ford sings the Blues”. I’m surprised blues didn’t show up as a genre for this music.

[@raneylee9617]

As a kid this song made me think and was heavy. As an adult who has been through some shite and seen people around me go through even worse, this song hits HARD.