Play (Kid 'n Play) on Becoming Teacher at HBCU After Going Broke & Losing His House (Part 18)

[@3Antimasonicparty3]

KID was the first celebrity I ever met... Met him at my first CIAA tournament when KID N PLAY were huge... I was just a young boy... Ran up to him with a napkin and a marker... As a child it was an amazing interaction. I’ll never forget it! Support your HBCU’s!

[@jordanwilliams1546]

This is why Networking and making Connections is so important

[@1deep803]

I agree. As an introvert, it's hard because you have to escape your comfort zone. Thankfully one of the FEW useful things I've learned in the Military is how to type a paper, display professionalism and make eye contact while speaking "proper" outside of my deep southern slang. I wish more black people got into using social media for networking more than using it for ignorance.

[@Jralls3]

That's what the internet is all about! One of the greatest inventions I've ever seen in my lifetime and a good example of ur original comment.

[@Jralls3]

Something that should have been taught in class. Just as important as mathematics or science, maybe more so. I dare to say it but its just as important as sex itself

[@ricphilly4520]

Facts

[@truthbetold4903]

This is why; Never burn bridges, even those in need of repair: It maybe a link to your Life’s pathway some day!!!!

[@char_d.0908]

I love how he was able to reinvent himself and take another direction when things aren't working out in life. It definitely says a lot about the type of person he is. To grow and explore new parts of himself

[@415folife9]

💯

[@harryegleston9528]

It’s nice to see a positive comment!

[@tonyaya1386]

Well said. Keyword "reinvent yourself" through life challenges to find your purpose 🌞❤

[@blakebarberi4828]

No doubt he's the happiest hes probably ever been as a teacher. So many celebrities have shared that the uncertainty of not having a stable income really messed with your self esteem and emotions. Glad to see he's doing well.🙏🙏🙏

[@TechnoloG84]

I was in grad school working on my Masters in IT when he was teaching at North Carolina Central. Everybody loves dude. I used to see em’ like every Few days just walking through campus. And I’m watching this interview from Birmingham.

[@TexasAlabamaBoi205]

Yup! Met him at Miles and actually met bro at some high end apartments in Hoover,Alabama. Super modest guy!!

[@1deep803]

Shit becoming a teacher at an HBCU is a damn good career. Funny how losing it all can be a blessing in a disguise in the long run if you stay strong.

[@jadeacampbell5206]

Facts

[@damonglasse836]

Correct

[@markrichardson1657]

funny how rich people go broke and get a life preserve you mean.

[@BoyNextDoor456]

I was a student at NC Central University when he was there, and I actually did a telephone interview with him about the Hip Hop Initiative. He was very nice and articulate. Great guy!

[@blueshirt4615]

Stop lying nigga ! 😂🤣😭

[@mr.tooyou1320]

@@blueshirt4615 bro its believable. It's college.

[@Okayhtj]

@@blueshirt4615 it’s always one nigga that never did anything that hates. 😂

[@floridaman7]

Does he still live in NC

[@BoyNextDoor456]

@@floridaman7 Not sure. I graduated from NCCU in May of 2008. So he may have possibly moved since then.

[@djohn6993]

These kid n play interviews making me realize how important these guys are to hip hop.

[@courtneyjeffries390]

When God closes one door, he opens another door. Great story Play!!!

[@mr.keepitreal8349]

Play can really explain a story

[@elrickpenn]

... I mean , Right !!! ... Excellent orator ...

[@jordanporter5833]

My cousin took his class when he went to NCCU. He said he was shocked to see him as his professor. His exact words when describing his first time seeing him "I walk into class and blade brown is my fucking teacher" 🤣

[@munneypte4511]

"U wanna be Joe College?!" 😠

[@MegaPsycho84]

Lol

[@tremaynewilliams1977]

😂😂😂😂

[@teesaifele9391]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I would have been dead af ; nccu alum here and Big Daddy Kane used to teach at nccu also

[@speaktruthpeace1612]

I love that they offered him classes as well for recruitment.

[@romeored901]

This interview pretty much clears up all the "what happened to Play?" questions we've had for the past 25 years.

[@nicolewatson2032]

This is a terrific story. It shows that you always need a plan A, B. C and D in life. I was always a fan of Kid n Play. They were way ahead of their time with their music, movies, marketing and branding. No other hip hop artists have been able to duplicate their success with music, movies and cartoons.

[@RoquitaJohnson]

And they had comic books. I still have a couple at my parents’ house

[@jasminemonroe5784]

Play also created the logo for Salt n Pepa

[@TexasAlabamaBoi205]

It’s so refreshing to have a guest talk about positive energy and not about their opps,passing out from drinking too much lean,popping perks,getting RICO charges or how many women he impregnated‼️‼️ BEAUTIFUL INTERVIEW,GladTv‼️🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾💯💯💯💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@D-Loccsta817Tx]

Is that 817 for Ft Worth homie🤔

[@mikeb.6783]

Play is definitely a "Class Act "!

[@emotee3523]

😅😅 I see what you did there, brava, brava.👏🏿👏🏿

[@pw3925]

Well Played

[@mikeb.6783]

@@pw3925 well "played"yourself my friend

[@donelltarver7371]

🤣😂🤣

[@46st]

Exactly lol God Bless everyone

[@ikegreen3034]

As a graduate of an HBCU, it is so refreshing to see our artists contribute to the learning experience now. You don’t know what student will develop a career that positively impacts the world as a performer or a businessperson from going to the artist-in-residence classes. There should be a national artist-in-residence program specifically for HBCU’s sponsored by SAG and other similar international organizations. Spike, make it happen, Homie!

[@djtriumph38]

This sums up Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him."

[@RawDogJenkins]

Very true.

[@RoquitaJohnson]

Amen

[@ronaldgreen6069]

God never does anything, Romans was written by Paul who never met Jesus stop believing the bullshit

[@juanboss560]

Amen!

[@jaimesmith2266]

Amen🙏

[@victorp647]

I’ll never forget back in 04 i was in college at NC A&T and watching House Party in the dorm room with 3 of the homies. Later that night we go to a party at UNC Greensboro. As we’re walking up to the building it’s dimly lit. A man and woman are leaving the building walking towards us and as they pass us something strikes me as familiar. I stop in my tracks a few steps later as every thing clicks. I turn around and yell “Play!” The man turns around and throws a hand up to wave…We had no idea he was on their campus for a speaking engagement that day🤷🏾‍♂️

[@novalove4790]

It's so refreshing that the guest is actually allowed to talk. I feel as if Vlad conducted this interview, Play wouldn't have been as open to share these stories.

[@shabazzT]

Yes he would have. Vlad wouldn’t be talking over him.

[@hotdogsarejustdogsinheat5263]

Vlad loves mayhem

[@gcforreal]

Yeah Vlad definitely would of asked a thousand questions about when he was in the streets rather than let him fully flesh out some parts of his story this way

[@shabazzT]

@@gcforreal if he was black u wouldnt be saying that. Vlad does a great job interviewing and would’ve done the same as this black American asking questions

[@chicaliqc]

he would have lead down the road on detail exactly how he went broke, what bad money moves he made. how low he had gotten were you living with your mom .etc etc

[@sassycinderellatamara1976]

I visited Miles College in High School on a HBCU College Tour. It was great! They definitely made it known that he was affiliated with the school!

[@juliangreen9930]

He taught “Hip Hop in Context” when I was an undergrad at NCCU. Can’t believe I forgot about that.

[@terencethomas6452]

Damn play inspired me more than I already was , I actually had a convo yesterday with my boy Cedric, he has a t shirt business here in Albany Ga , he actually was a morehouse man , most people 😒 down here have some type of beef with him because he didn't go to Albany State , but to get back to the point , play has shown me how you start is not always how you end up , he cut me deep when he said he got kicked out of 5 high schools , and had no relationship to higher learning, wow heavy shit

[@AweInDivineTime]

Play has always - ALL WAYS - been my favorite. He still is. Now I, truly, understand why. Grace and gratitude becomes him… in all. May his ministry continue to overflow from the inside out. Thank you for the culture, from the culture. Much love and respect. ❤️

[@ITSCOWBHOY]

Fun Fact: Outta All The Rappers That Claims To Have Turned They Life Around, Play Is The Most Solid One. NOT TOO MANY Will Tap In On Their Pass Like Him, He Really Made Peace With His Passed!!!

[@marstonfobbsentertainment]

Chamillionaire doing well too

[@msmichelle2196]

They are better without hollyweird and thats the truth

[@DRob_22]

The Lord works in mysterious ways, but you'll never see it with a closed mind and closed eyes. Humbling one's self leads to exponential blessings. I love rewatching this brother's testimony.

[@cashprice]

This the best interview going

[@konvosationblak9640]

Man this guy is amazing!!! I'm a fan all over again!! Salute king!!

[@bronxty]

This interview, in all the clips are very telling. Looking at the comment, nothing but positivity. There are guest that Vlad should interview for the hood crowd and then there's Shawn Perez interviewing Play, and (sorry not sorry) it's very refreshing. I would like to hear more from Shawn.

[@dexterroberts631]

Would Vlad be interested in him telling this story?

[@awwskit3929]

Absolutely.

[@crownchrist]

Can Start his own platform 😏

[@gdwest5308]

This is all true story! I was in college in Alabama throughout his time there! 💯

[@user-if4df7lk1z]

I am glad he is where he is needed!!

[@KellyTheZeta]

Hey Fiskite!

[@brittanydenton9966]

I remember my friend and I saw him Best Buy in Durham when he was working at Central. I know he probably thought we were stalking him but we were in high school at the time and were star struck lol

[@kaariaolujani2638]

Word up. He came through Best Buy in Raleigh when I worked there on several occasions. He and I got to chat for a few moments. Play was humble and down to earth brother.

[@djmontyforyou]

met this brother almost 10 years ago spoke nothing but truth and kind words and inspiration into my ears very good brother definitely has a story to tell

[@trentrama2645]

Play gonna be 60 soon damn

[@LOHEAT]

FAMU 🧡💚 Worked with him on some Homecoming events. Love this dude.

[@carpediem4512]

Going broke makes you stronger in life.

[@haroldbailey9011]

Man this interview has been great. I hope Vlad brings him back and they go deeper about a ton of stories and stuff they missed. One of my favorite Vlad interviews ever.

[@Sistadelphia]

This dude went from stick up kid to hip hop superstar/legend to educator. WHAT A LIFE!!!

[@khalil7708]

Indeed

[@darrylnelson05]

"Breakfast." This man is doing what he's supposed to be doing with his life.

[@justlikebck5162]

He’s overthinking about his words he speaks very well

[@chicaliqc]

I agree, I think the lack of high school diploma probably steal leaves him feeling a little insecure about some things like that.

[@taraashley5438]

Amazing story. I regret not attending an HBCU.

[@drymouf6669]

Movies represented his life frfr.

[@joelponder6563]

Well said, Play. And congratulations on your new direction of success.

[@carllee9479]

Life alone is a masters degree.

[@Me_myself_and_I_AM_Vision]

My school Miles College. They loved him there

[@StaplesPropertyAcquisitions]

He was a student at Talladega College, here in Alabama....Miles is here in Birmingham.

[@jab23lj6]

Alabama stand up

[@blackice3395]

Getting both schools this summer!✊🏿

[@michaelhead4472]

Miles College is actually in Fairfield, Alabama. Myron Massey Blvd to be exact.

[@JohnWickkkk]

@@michaelhead4472 nah

[@donricolife1861]

Play been dope for a long time would love to see him in some movies again

[@bjnt922]

God works in mysterious ways.

[@JT_Soul_Tha_God]

Best interview I've ever watched on this channel. This clip alone made my day and made me feel better about the road unknown.

[@brazyj1787]

Play was there my Freshman year.(yes I graduated) great to see him speak on Miles.

[@vladtv]

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[@Hoodworldtv]

HBCU’s is the best schools you can go to 💯💯

[@speaktruthpeace1612]

Depends on the student….

[@1deep803]

To an extent. I live in Orangeburg(Claflin being one of the best HBCU) and it's a lot of drama and troublemakers around. I feel like long as you focus on those books, network with teachers to pick their brains and sources, stay to yourself....shit it can be a great school. Plus HBCU receive a lot of money from celebs, so yes that adds to the benefit of a HBCU.

[@CreatedbyLeon]

That’s false corporate world gone look at that shit like a High School diploma.

[@Justice098]

I think HBCUs have the worst administration offices ever ...no professionalism at all ...don’t matter which one u go to I’ve heard horror stories from a lot of them

[@Justice098]

@@CreatedbyLeon sad but true. The best shot u have is moving to a black city with an hbcu degree

[@d375843]

U never hear from this dude whole time he doing the good work in the background I need to learn how to do that shit.

[@scrappbyrd5470]

At least he had something to fall back on

[@MarcusDailyMedia]

did you even watch? he didn't have anything to fall back on, an opportunity presented itself and he took it. He didn't have any tertiary qualifications.

[@beaujac311]

@@MarcusDailyMedia I doubt that he watched and also the 10 people who liked his comments didn't either.

[@scrappbyrd5470]

@@MarcusDailyMedia clear it damn bra🤣🤣

[@scrappbyrd5470]

@@beaujac311 can I live!? You can clear it too🤣🤣

[@blackice3395]

Doing a HBCU Tour on my motorcycle ( 67 schools so far 😁) Heading to Miles this summer!!! And getting all the southwest HBCUs. I can't wait the experience has been unbelievable so far. But pray for me because it's going to be hot 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@greensideeastoakland2212]

This is just a really great human being.. very humble brother and good spirit!!! may God continue to bless him 🙏🏿

[@tanettacaleb7767]

I love hearing this story. You don’t hear enough about how black people helping other black people and having influence and making economic impact without outside help. Even the gospel plays kept him economically afloat. Black are resourceful innovators that the world needs. We have to know our worth. Thank you Play for being a part of my youth. Kid n’Play was everything to black kids and the guys my parents would let me watch. Lol but I had to sneak and watch house party with brothers! But your music could play in our home!

[@shawnq9658]

His story has taken me by surprise and I love it!! Glad your humble Play and appreciate the Blessings He's given you...SALUTE🙏🙏💪

[@chuckmase2234]

Play seems at peace in his life

[@MikeSmith-fe2np]

Play is a cool cat, we were supposed to have a t.v show called a liitle off the top at Miles College some years back.

[@emenanjonwadiei]

Beautiful story!

[@gatorent.productionbuffrec8797]

For the strong Loosing it all build character and mental strength.Your able to see and do things you may have not done before,moving to fast and ego ran.Not even knowing all you were going through was prepping you for your biggest moment in your life to shine. I’m living in that moment right all gas no break

[@STell743]

Play is becoming one of my favorite guest.

[@sherrodgreen804]

I played basketball at Miles Colleges here in Birmingham Alabama

[@henokbaarez7464]

Wow!!! The last thing Play said was soooooooo profound. Really. Wow.

[@JanelleandBuddy]

Wym ?

[@kandr21400]

10 years ago, I was working in I.T. focusing on getting my degree, in I.T. Today, I have my degree in Audio Production, and I'm composing music for television, and film. Like Play, I've had my share of life's up's and down's, and I, too, have learned to overcome adversity, and keep chugging along while making adjustments. And I also learned that you can plan and plan and plan, but when you get to your landing, in life, you look around and realize it's not what YOU had planned, but what God had planned for you all along.

[@gionetgio3527]

I needed to see this clip today!!!

[@hwdjit17]

FAMU 🐍🐍🐍

[@frankwilliams408]

Fam U Baby. The marching 100

[@lbee7120]

I love the realness.

[@flexxworldd]

I was a student at Nccu he taught me so much about music and hip hop I learned so much in that class him and 9th wonder

[@filmadcamp1512]

Loving this interview.

[@jasminemonroe5784]

Great information about Play's journey after Hip Hop, fantastic job in regards to the individual conducting the interview💕I hope Vlad took Notes on how he can improve his job Performance.

[@taimurahmed1190]

I love the way he says community

[@bigmyk4935]

Well said play. I'm really proud of you.

[@richardwaring3980]

Definitely appreciate the openness and honesty....been there too!

[@mikeyd8474]

Good stuff 🙏

[@commondude9881]

Captivating (💎)

[@meathead1011980]

His vocabulary is on point💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@diamondsas4995]

This is a good story

[@David_Creyke]

Man both of them are living exemplary lives. 👍

[@MarcusDailyMedia]

last video I said big ups to LeBron for making sure Kid N Play get their money through the house party advert and reboot, now I applaud him even more. Now it makes sense why Play said he regretted not doing a sitcom like the Fresh Prince, them royalty checks would've come in handy. But he sounds content, good on him. 👏🏿

[@g-sportedu-tainmentgroup645]

Gsport was born with Play from 94-96 during his tenure at Miles College

[@akeem2752]

It's time for class act 2. Blade Brown as a counselor/teacher/principal

[@JoeHernandez-un3jy]

Respect ✊🙏🙏

[@FSMEGA]

BIG UP SEAN PRES‼️ he let’s the guest speak unlike you know who…who always interrupts and goes on and on…. Peace ✌️😎😷🥳😁

[@_Kel1]

He came to my school around the time he talking.

[@jugghead82]

Respect

[@heavenawilson5140]

It's nice to... have other things one might want to do.... have other Career options..Teaching at the College level is very nice.

[@DjmadnassScrewed]

Play remind me of mase guys who were in the streets but ultimately turn there life to God and started preaching or teaching funny how gods plans are not the plans we have for ourselves

[@joeblow7488]

Mace became a preacher because he got tired of seeing puffy worshipping that luciferin God !

[@YoungBlaze]

bruh , this man is almost 60 and doesn't look it!

[@Williejefferson639]

I was at Miles College when he was there. A laid back guy. Albert JH Sloan was a great President!

[@trentpope7162]

Remember meeting him In first grade. I'm 33 now. Lol

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

Smart guy

[@ogarchielee9880]

WHEN GOD IS WITH YOU ITS MORE THAN THE WORLD AGAINST YOU!!!!

[@diyoverhauler5432]

Beautifully amazing

[@Mtownraven]

The interviewer asked the question like B high.

[@GR8119]

He still says "BREFF-FEST" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lovekesiashani]

This is a cool dude

[@1masterchefbaker__]

Shoutout to FAMU 🐍🐍🐍

[@spittaz1]

Is that judge mathis brother?