Play on Being a Criminal, Forming Kid 'n Play, House Party, Luke Beef, Going Broke (Full Interview)

[@domkennedy4452]

I love how humble and articulate this brother is.. Let’s give him his roses while he is still here! He will forever be PLAY to me!

[@MGillDesign]

I've heard he was actually a deadbeat dad to his son (wasn't involved in his life), with Shari Headley (Lisa from Coming to America). And didn't pay child support. So, let's not over praise these people, they're regular people who just happen to be famous. Hopefully he's changed.

[@domkennedy4452]

@@MGillDesign I’m not going off of what u “heard.” Take your own advice .. what u “heard” may not be true..Who is over praising?? All I did was give credit where due.. u seem to have all the answers to questions I didn’t ask😭..

[@domkennedy4452]

@@MGillDesign I could actually care less about your opinion on MY THREAD 😭

[@MGillDesign]

​@@domkennedy4452 I heard it from an interview with Shari herself (who had to raise the kid on her own) without help, as a struggling actress. And the child support case is available easily by searching online. But, you're right... You just won KZbin, i'll leave the thread you paid to open and butt-kiss another man, who 100% won't ever mention your name in his life. Congratulate yourself.

[@domkennedy4452]

@@MGillDesign lmao u done dude?

[@lashirnette]

Play is literally a hip hop historian💜 not only does he give you Kid & Play history, but EVERYBODY else history😍 Can you imagine Martin Lawrence, Salt & Pepa & Kid & Play all working across the street from each other & then they all blow up. Talk about 6 degrees of Separation 💥💥💥

[@kofikafe]

He produced a HIP HOP lecture series at quite a few HBCUs throughout the late 90s and early 2000s.

[@tomwittner1490]

That's not his hair.

[@darnellharris2886]

That's not what they said smh Try paying attention

[@larenegraham8022]

Don't forget They all worked at Sears store Together.

[@kingsqueen.]

sound like a TK Kirkland story

[@junebugspade7771]

Kid n Play were actually ahead of their time. The things that people clowned them about, artists strive to do today

[@scorpionms1]

So true!!!

[@95alive77]

Facts

[@oldestoppalivetheyaintonac2066]

Nobody clowned kid and play. They were flawless in their rise to the top.

[@hugosegura6287]

@@oldestoppalivetheyaintonac2066 , Agree 100%

[@tonecamp565]

⁠yea ion know who was clowning them back then 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Kendall_LeShanti]

Love how he referenced he “always wanted to say/use that word”. Humbled and educated by extraordinary circumstances. So glad to see Mr. Martin in a good place in life. God is so good.

[@rashadtaylor7971]

All the TIME... (🙏)

[@dmc4483]

If your here because of ya childhood, then it was the shit! 💥🔥☄

[@truckertee]

Anybody else not be able to help but laugh at some of his stories because of how wild they were and his brutal honesty with a straight face when telling them? 😂

[@kasuel07]

My God!! This interview is SOOOOO POWERFUL!! So many levels of inspiration, and that testimony!! Wow!! I've been blessed.

[@caligirlNita94803]

I would love to see the Kid & Play movie. Whoever did New Edition & Bobby Brown would have to do theirs

[@sunkissed4ever399]

Yes!!!!

[@butterflyblessbless5836]

I concur 🖤🎶

[@ieshaharris5391]

I was saying this for the LONGEST!!! I would love it!

[@teegray6158]

Class Act is basically the Kid & Play story Lol

[@caligirlNita94803]

@@teegray6158 No it's not baby.

[@stevethomas74]

That was a fantastic interview! Chris really has that charisma that he displayed all those years ago in his movies but I didn't realise he'd make such an interesting and dynamic storyteller too. So good to see him doing well for himself and living a happy life.

[@geearc2448]

Did the homie place say he was 59? This brother is aging backwards 💯 amazing to see where he started to where he is now. Definitely proud of him.

[@ranxerox4126]

I'm 60 so we're from the same era. Im From 40 projects in queens so I knew a lot of cats and old school rapper's that he's taking about, I've never met play though.

[@kennethbutler746]

There's always dancer and Gargitty

[@blak_soul]

Facts

[@SHELLZ591]

My Mom is 61 this year and ppl thinks she’s in her 40’s. Her era of ppl that enjoyed the mid 70’s and early 80’s as teens are aging beautifully ❤️

[@butterflyblessbless5836]

He’s aged soooo well 🖤🖤🖤 Intriguing guy very articulate.

[@stephenmorgansm3]

Man I always loved Kid N Play! I hope vlad bring him back for more interviews! It's great seeing a man of faith and positivity. We need more platforms like this to show the positivity of black males verses all the negative stereotypes of black males.

[@QUiNTiNBANKS]

*if you’re reading this I wish nothing but wealth and health all 2021*

[@ArtsyBlazer]

Likewise

[@PunkandDrunk7782]

Likewise sir

[@wescottent6106]

SAME HERE KING

[@micheleprice9771]

AMEN! SO TRULY RIGHT! YES INDEED! ENOUGH SAID! THATS IT! JULY2021

[@nadinelargie7877]

Thank you. Same to you too.

[@Ccoco8623]

Love to hear his storytelling. Kid is the more playful one cracking jokes the whole time. They have an interesting dynamic.

[@JLR_Original]

I have been a Kid N’ Play fan since I first saw them in 1987. I always admired Play more as I thought he was the cool slick guy businessman. He looks great for his age and wish nothing but good praises, health and wealth. Give this man and his man Kid their roses 🌹 Would love to see them with Salt N’ Pepa in a Verzus.

[@ebonyjet9249]

Great interview, very transparent..."Play" you look great! .Thank you for your contribution to hip hop ✊🏾

[@BrendanGFoster]

Vlad needs to let his staff do more of the interviews

[@tcgrant3267]

😂😂

[@malikanikki4713]

So i thought he sounded different. It's not him!

[@peaceispriceless6051]

I agree.

[@queenivy8600]

Who is the interviewer?

[@Division_78]

Facts! This guy is good

[@flyandlocd]

We know Class Act is loosely based off their lives but we need an official Kid n Play movie. One with their hands on it like New Edition did.

[@jessiewhite6592]

It’ll come soon enough

[@monteblanc1622]

💯💯💯

[@gabrielalele8603]

Totally Agree💯

[@monteblanc1622]

@Jesse Lee I believe the point was that they more closely resembled their characters in Class Act, not thr role switch. Play was the "hoodlum" and Kid was the "nerd"🤷🏿‍♂️

[@djmixin1]

I guess purple rain for prince is like the same for class act, where they came from or how they met before they got to where they were at the moment

[@michaelharrison2416]

This man is 58 years old! Let that sink in

[@rachealsilburn901]

Okay! He look so good!

[@patrickchanning2801]

Used to love there movies back In the day

[@donnajojean3217]

I could listen to Play everyday. He is real and he is so lovable. My dad could tell history like this.

[@WuanNeato]

Kid n Play definitely are legends 🙏🏾💯

[@guadalupechavarria1227]

Agree 💯

[@bobsburgers1556]

This has been one of my favorite interviews.

[@markd.holloman5187]

Man, Christopher is such a real Brother, and what an inspiring interview! I remember those rough times growing up on the East Coast in the 1980's when things were hectic. I was lucky to get out to forge a decent, quiet life; but so many good Brothers lost their lives to the streets being caught up in the game of survival. I'm glad we can listen to stories such as these of the Brothers and Sisters who survived and are still successful to this day. Thank you for the valuable content.

[@panigALI1199s]

One of the best interviews, intervewee and interviewer I have ever witnessed on any medium or venue let alone the best on VladTV. And thank goodness Vlad kept himself and his toxic gossip and his sly backhanded back biting tactics well away from this gem. I'm quite shocked how refreshing and how much a revelation Play is and has been. His broader conxtextualization, maturity and humility is welcome necessity in hip hop and the entertainment industry.

[@silewis9396]

So true, very well said

[@kamarahpasley4763]

Really good interview, shows the growth that we all go through and the maturity...barely and vulgar language, yet getting his point across succinctly. Peace & Blessings K&P!

[@cslworldwide]

That’s what happens when you become an adult and have vocabulary. The 80’s and 90’s were some of the best years we will ever have.

[@mikeychainsaw9760]

Finally the full interview been waiting for this for a while.

[@jamesrecap7298]

Me too

[@tonytre6404]

Me too bruh….damn 🙄

[@jessicajackson2438]

Man me too lol

[@Puto73]

No mention of his amazing fashion label though. IV Plai was sickkk!

[@JohnGino820]

5 bucks a month gets you full interviews on the first day. Boss ya life up.

[@detrnavigator8172]

I actually had a chance to meet him in Detroit with Dick Gregory. He was brutally honest in telling his story and afterwards when I met him, he really blew me away. AWESOME man!

[@ajs20020]

Thank you for not talking over Play while he was answering your questions, even if you already knew the answers to the questions... 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@mathgirl76]

My jaw dropped when he said approaching 59! Wow... He still looks AMAZING, and has lived a life! This was a LONG interview... And I watched and listed to EVER SINGLE SECOND of it! Man this was TREAT. He's so organic, genuine, I appreciate his honesty in his journey, and for sharing so many Hidden Treasures of hip-hop that many of us would have never been privy to. I met Kid 'N Play in Dallas at the Lizard Lounge summer of 1996 as we were walking out. And I remember he was just as nice as can be ❤️💯😍

[@abielcotto2392]

he actually 60 now

[@nemy8603]

My boss “why are you late again “ Me “it will come to me when I stop thinking about it “😂

[@louiedangelo3843]

Man i didnt know he went through depression like that. Good to see him as a man of the most high today. 🙏

[@clubpenguinrule]

I don’t know what it is with kid and play but I totally loved these two in the movie back then and now.

[@frankbutler9512]

How he described himself and Kid was exactly like Class Act and he said it was the basis later in the interview.

[@soulqueen3819]

I love how mature play has gotten over the years and is very modest and I know his ancestors and God is protecting him ❤

[@edmcafee9332]

This is a Dope ass interview! I met bro back in Birmingham Alabama back in 1995. Dude was cool as hell.

[@Ikeluve205]

I met him at the Heritage Festival and he was sitting on the curb. I spazzed and groupied out! I was a major Kid N Play fan. I'm actually embarrassed 😄😄

[@asiahill5963]

I did too at Miles College (Fairfield, AL)

[@nicolewarren2284]

Yes I met him also he was to cool for school

[@brandoncalhoun1945]

Great Job Greg😂😂😂

[@Codeinecharisma]

For play to be 58 he sure don't seem like it or really look like it

[@longz86]

"It will come to me when I stop thinking about it" needs its own garment 😎

[@treybaybie1526]

That's how it often goes 😂. I can so relate

[@terralewis2680]

Really God interview! It is refreshing to see that he came through and now he is a positive influence on the next generation. And he's a believer 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@thelightseven]

Da Hurst (East Elmhurst) finest. I grew up in East Elmhurst & loved seeing Kid & Play (especially Play) 🤣😍 Always friendly & humble when I would speak to him.

[@interstatekingstv]

I’m only 10 minutes in and damn I’m glad I clicked on this one!

[@ashleycoleman1931]

I swear I was thinking the same thing lol

[@muggaphilly2072]

I knew play was a goon in real life all those roles he was just being himself💯 Def the reason why i watched house party class act etc just to see my guy play SMOOTH CRIMINAL💯💯💪

[@TheRazizm]

Whoo, this was FIRE! I know of and experienced Play's youth...took me back, enjoyed this immensely. Gotta' thank Kid 'N Play and that whole crew (Hurby, Salt & Peppa, et al.) for all they created. Different times...just fun, just dance, just drink, just make love..."Last night, last night changed it aaaaaaaaall"

[@queenkay82]

Wow Kid N Play both have very interesting lives. Two different backgrounds but very smart and articulate. I have to admit this is very attractive, that New York accent ain't bad at all either lol. It sounds like they had so much fun hanging out at the park rappin' and partying. There were so many talented people in one place just wanting to be discovered. This was a really nice interview, hearing how he changed his life , wanted to better himself . He took the constructive criticism and did the best with it. He's an inspiration.

[@iamdonnietae]

I can’t believe he’s almost 60. He looks nearly the same as he did in ‘House Party 3’ from 27 years ago

[@raethequeen1stlady673]

BEAUTIFUL INTERVIEW ❤️ THANKS 🙏🏾

[@jbest1980]

The sheer nostalgia of this interview takes me back to the 80’s and 90’s . Sneaking in the movies to see the legendary House Party

[@HARRY_1982]

Kid n Play definitely need a movie about their lives

[@mikegonzales1832]

I agree with you no doubt

[@coopdevillefinesseking6501]

It was class act

[@josephgonsoulin4744]

@@coopdevillefinesseking6501 EXACTLY…NAILED IT

[@weareintheendtimes.704]

I just love his love for his father

[@Chisteff]

This is an excellent interview 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sunkissed4ever399]

I agree! Almost didn’t want it to end!

[@TheLaddyt21]

This was such a great interview we need more like this positivity at its finest

[@vegita4real]

Agreed. Play iS a Helleva story teller. This interview was Astonishing.

[@sheemalmighty]

I still watch the House Party movies and Class Act to this day.

[@quansettecanady9066]

Great interview! Plays’ honesty, was brilliant. As was his ability to be articulate, while bringing different levels, of understanding. Thanks, for sharing! 👊🏾

[@markhunter9313]

Finally, the full interview…🏆💎🌍

[@looselipssinkships2323]

I am really happy Vlad didn't interview him. ‼️🤞

[@treybaybie1526]

👏🏽👏🏽

[@inquizative44]

I'm 52, grew up in the advent of rap. Hip Hop was much more cultural, it was the graffiti art, clothing shell toe Adidas sneakers, gaberdine pants, break dancing, MC's, DJ'ing, 'turntabalism' cutting and scratching, mixing, local rappers rocking the mic. We had parties every weekend at clubs or house parties etc.. Nowadays, the kids today are way too violent to have events as big rap concerts or house parties. The DJ turntabalism went commercial. So you don' t hear of any kids aspiring to be DJ's as compared to rappers. And Play is right, your whole level was measured by how well you did with the ladies.

[@johnwhitney7812]

It makes one think how many very successful people went through this. "Great interview " !

[@RussellMills1877]

Kid N Play will forever be a legendary hip hop group and this man lived a unbelievable life with his father doing crimes and him coming right behind him but he changed his life and became a legend. And on a side note I have a you tube channel type in Russell Mills May 22, 2017

[@JonJ727]

I like the brother doing the interviewing a lot. He should get his own platform

[@lafooly2481]

Play thought me a valuable lesson ❤️ I gotta leave the streets alone Nd focus on my music

[@JusCallMeC]

You didn't know this before him?

[@alfreddreamer9097]

@@JusCallMeC I know right

[@tam9856]

Focus on learning a trade.

[@lafooly2481]

@@alfreddreamer9097 y’all missing the point I was saying 🤦🏾‍♂️ I’m saying completely he left the streets alone in his music

[@psydelix]

You talk just like him...it's *taught*

[@ArtsyBlazer]

Play was Blade Brown forreal forreal 🤭

[@ieshaharris5391]

Right! I'm like damn he was terrible lbvs

[@teegray6158]

I'm tryna tell you!

[@treybaybie1526]

😂

[@terracejohnson5657]

Very educated and insightful perspective of the evolution of himself, Kid and play, and the overall genre of Hip Hop and Rap.

[@Quoteablemoments]

Bout damn time, I kept watching clips I know I was missing some

[@slynbryn]

Yes...play is really easy to listen to and is cleary very honest in his answers and stories.

[@thegutpunch1726]

This is so inspirational the way he turned his life around. And the way that he recognized that he needed to be better. It's a beautiful thing. He wasn't going to take no for an answer. It's clear that he put in the work and dedicated himself to being eloquent and educated.

[@gregpresley1466]

This is a very gracious brotha, to sit patently through this interview and answer questions for nearly two hours.

[@alfreddreamer9097]

Dang, Kid N Play could’ve been called Kid N Gangster. Play was about that life.

[@caligirlNita94803]

@alfred he sure was!

[@walterfrisbee9878]

HahahaHahahaha you need your own stand up on Netflix!

[@aw5347]

@alfred...more like Kid and Gun-Play....

[@blackjohnny9570]

He was a purse snatcher

[@dollskull86]

So glad to see him looking good!!! Huge fan! This young man has always been before his time!

[@monirobin2003]

this man still look good asf omg

[@2LadyDi]

I hope there is a part 2 to the documentary on the 70s, 80s, & 90s dancers, if there's enough to collect. I will actively seek StreamWaze for this work. Thank you Play for this in-depth interview and surviving all that you have to still be here with us. 🙏🏾

[@DoctavionBennettiLLAGraphics]

Thats whats up wow!! keep teaching the youth on what not to do KING!!!

[@chevezhawkins2914]

I just LOVE this interview 😍!!! I want to hear more!!! Looking Great as ever Play!!! I want to see a Old school Reunion!!!

[@maldonadojustin]

WTF ?!!? Play: I wanted to be one of the fly cats getting girls and cars, by any means necessary. Interviewer: "Were you ever involved in any....VIOLENT INCIDENTS???" It wouldn't be a Vlad episode w/o the interviewer trying to get a black man to confess to crimes he did in the past.... Dear Lawd....smh...

[@alfreddreamer9097]

I’m surprised he didn’t ask Play if he ever had a run in with 2Pac. You know Vlad loves to incorporate 2Pac in every interview. Lol

[@tam9856]

Uh… you realize Play has spoken on those things PUBLICLY before, right? 😂

[@MrBBeezy]

He asks the white guys about their crime exploits too

[@kristimeyer4112]

This isn’t vlad doing the interview

[@freemygrandma8752]

Yup you can tell this man was prepped to ask him about negative aspects in his life quickly

[@YIKESandasmile]

Man. Play still cool as a fan. Shout out to Play. Whole GOAT Straight Facts!!!!

[@MzJam3z]

So humble, thank you for sharing 🙏🏽

[@GirlfriendNinja]

This is simply one of the best interviews I have ever seen. 👏🏾🙌🏽👍🏽. Respect to both of you.

[@shaunmc013]

That Martin Luther King speech was a message in disguise. I got a little mad about the story of him sticking up moms but that’s how sh** with down back in the days. He always had that street appeal to himself. Now I see where he got it from..

[@shonthedivinediva8462]

I stumbled upon this gem and what a find! Outstanding interview from beginning to end!

[@randy5880]

Wow. So happy and proud for my man Play!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@grayclaw1391]

I am impressed that Play got his life together. God bless.

[@joshuathomas390]

This is a great interview. I hope he does another one

[@Nfl4Lyfe]

Always go back and study positive people you can learn a lot from them

[@valariehrrs1]

I loved Plays testimony. Many should hear it because we are in a suicide epidemic now. He is very articulate in expressing his life's experiences

[@fashiondesignerstefanmigue6600]

This was a really good interview. I saw the one with Kid, so I definitely wanted to see this one. Glad I watched.

[@m.c.5011]

Growth is a beautiful thing... Longtime fan of the dynamic duo...!!!

[@aproposx6810]

This nicca done aged backwards....lawd ham mercy 🤙🏿👌🏿

[@meetcarter]

It will come to me when I stop thinking about it 😂😂

[@lisasangria1086]

Ahhh...growing up in the Bronx in the 70's and keeping your oven door open all night in order to heat up the house. In the summer, we had no a/c so we'd stand in front of the fan and sing. I remember getting in our Ford Granada (also no a/c and man, it was like getting third degree burns when you had your shorts on getting in that long azz car. Your only relief was when the ice cream man came down your street around 7:30pm. Yes, I had my iron pressed Lee jeans with my name plate belt buckle, my Le'Tigre polo shirt and my skinny leather tie....I really thought I was fly!!

[@rachealsilburn901]

I was born in 81 in Va but I sure remember the summers too and having no AC and singing in the fan. Lol. Opening the stove for heat. I had some good times back then.

[@MrBeautiful2908]

Play has definitely grown progressively, through Christ, and his endeavors. Salute.

[@bahamianqutie1238]

Awesome Interview! I could listen to Play speak all day!

[@gabrielalele8603]

Play is on my 'MT Rushmore' for Dark-Skinned 🍫 Brothas🤴🏿. He has definitely helped make us look Good 😎 from a public persona. Solid & Inspirational Interview from one of the Greats.

[@BW-qc1nk]

IT SO COO to see you Play doing yo thang in movies or in life you always been INSPIRING for me 💯

[@corneliusromeo2123]

A legend one of my idols growing up warmed my heart to see he ageing well and is happy still clean as a MF.

[@Xgeneration28]

not gona lie, i brought class act on amazon prime lately.

[@Krizzle6983]

Class Act is a classic.

[@algorhythm83]

Love the way he gave Lady B (Street Beat) her flowers 💐🌹🌸🏵🌼

[@gowen9256]

The early 90's was a good time for Hip Hop and Kid n' and Play gald to see 👀 you guys still around living and enjoying Life

[@donday5674]

I really enjoyed this and was amazed how “kid&Play” was a vessel for the joyful shows and actors of our time, wow who knew

[@yusuphmligiliche8353]

May the almighty keep opening doors for you" Kid". I am fan bro.

[@abielcotto2392]

play

[@hardhitter1016]

Pioneers of hip hop dance kid-n-play salute brothers

[@kamarifit]

Brilliant Storyteller! Amazing Transparency! Very Inspiring, Great Message!

[@DoctavionBennettiLLAGraphics]

WONDERFUL INTERVIEW GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jaywit8386]

Ole boy is actually a pretty good interviewer.. and play will always be a legend in my book