R.A. The Rugged Man and his Father Staff Sgt. Thorburn, John A. An AOR exclusive video

[@Deschmarquezproducti]

I already had alot of respect for this man simply based in what R.A. had to say about him. But when he talked about his kids and said that God gave him his kids in that condition and that God put them in a place where they would be loved, I got a little choked up. That is a man who loves his kids with a perfect love. Wish I could have met this man.

[@comm40k]

its clear how proud of his family his father is. no wonder ra speaks so highly of him.

[@user-qu1xe5jn7f]

4:08 The start to one of the most emotional, meaningful, and lyrically profound songs I'll ever have the pleasure of listening to

[@kohnnoor3116]

e the yellow Women they wearin pajamas they wanna harm us comment back if ur rocking on !!

[@BezzyDayZ]

Legends never die my G

[@taylorfrancis5259]

Halooooo beautiful song

[@HereComesHerpes]

RIP original rugged man

[@PuppetMaster-Blade]

HereComesHerpes and yet R.A. is still original and a lyrical killer

[@RobwithoneB]

Everything about this video is so amazing. I love the way Mr. Thorburn talks so highly of his family and the way he looks back on his life. The shots of Rugged Man hyping up the crowd and having a fun time. Rugged Man and his father are both legends. Peace, Respect, and Love!

[@cottonzway]

This video brings up good memories. I was there the night this was filmed. It was in Allentown, PA at an underground show hosted by King Magnetic. It was an amazing night. I was right in front of RA during all of that. Got to meet his pops too. Good memories for sure.

[@odie4464]

The way he talked about his kids with disabilities absolutely warmed my heart R.I.P. Mr. Thorburn

[@WithoutHesitation]

R.I.P THORBURN JOHN A STAFF SERGEANT . [101ST SCREAMING EAGLES AIRBORNE DIVISION ]

[@comrade9191]

his dad is a badass..

[@MatterMadeMusic]

R.I.P. Staff Sgt. John A. Thorburn he raised one of the best and his story inspired one of the illest verses of all time.

[@toast213]

Respect and R.I.P to Staff Sgt. Thorburn, and also to all who served in 'nam, my Granddad was Infentry in 'nam and fortunetly he came back fine (excluding normal mental strains that come from war) and is still healthy, my condolences to ra's father and family, i wish they could have been so lucky.

[@LeoDopeland]

I can see where R.A. got his trueness "Making love is a lot harder then making war.. making war is easy"- John A. Thorburn

[@princepaul6739]

I peeped that a while ago." Been rich, been poor". I think a lot of the way RA carries himself is due to his father.

[@MMBNMalternateaccoun]

I just realized his dad was the intro for the daddys halo song on the legends never die album..

[@med8615]

Dang just noticed, thx

[@lplp765]

Thank you for your service and sacrifices.🙏

[@jenniehughes6927]

Okay, I get it now. It really is worse than I thought.

[@RUSSTRADAMUS]

(R.I.P) r.a the rugged man dad - max - sisters kid r.a the rugged man will c u when he gets thier which is no time soon cuz I & we need this real hip hop Im sorry im selfish

[@bazglsgw1208]

1st time ive seen R.As dad . R.I.P Staff Sgt John A Thorburn a true hero.🙏

[@kmvjlljelj]

RA spits the sickest verse ive ever heard and its about his father in Uncommon Valor. YOU ARE TOO NICE and props to ur father for going through all that hard time a real american hero

[@coughsyrupyum]

Wow, what an interview! RA rocks! And so does his pops, God bless our troops!

[@ChaosBW]

Uncommon Valor blew my mind

[@davidmarkley275]

best video on youtube.R.A,you have the absolute best flow I ever heard.I could listen to some vrs.10 times and still be amazed everytime.R.I.P STAFF SGT THORBURN

[@ecpruthless]

only the single best verse ever in any rap song ever....you need to learn yourself son... Jedi Mind Tricks - Uncommon Valor ft. RA the Rugged Man

[@rekshop88]

If you dislike this, then you're weird. Dude is nice!

[@Deschmarquezproducti]

I love this video, Its good to see what great people Ra and his father are

[@nasstan1206]

REST IN PEACE John A Staff Sgt much respect sir

[@The84kids]

R.I.P Staff Sgt. Thorburn, John A. Without your contribution there could be no Rugged Man and for that we salute you for bringing us a man who is as real as he is gifted........ If the world was full of more good folks like yourself, our situation wouldn't be as f**ked as it is....... Peace to the gods!

[@KINGABYSS111]

HOW COME I SEE HIM AND UNCLE HOWIE CHILLIN WIT EACHOTHA?

[@iansmu16]

legends never die and still get through the day almost made me cry...R.A got deep

[@Moetappletoe]

i have so much respecet for them both. it makes me feel good to watch this............

[@Mixwell1983]

I never served but if you served and the "uncommon valor" hits you extra hard or means more than all the better.. I give you props for serving and this shit gives me goosebumps and I've never served in the military but im sure for you it would hit close to home which makes it all the more meaningful.

[@1justwantedaplaylist]

"Call me Thorburn, John A. Staff, Sargeant, Marksman...." something like that in the very beginning of the song haha

[@Mixwell1983]

I would be fucking honored to see Rugged Man and the history with his pops.. Fucking mad respect for RA and even more for his pops, dude was a fucking bad ass and handled his shit like a fucking man

[@Therealnoel]

R.A had SO much love for his dad. It was heartbreaking when he announced he'd passed away on stage. Uncommon Valor Is just so unbelievably REAL, the flow, the lines, wow

[@GotFlow5]

r.i.p sir, thank you for bringing us the rugged man

[@bazglsgw1208]

Best rap gig i ever been to 🎤

[@Cawshes]

i shouldve actually explained alot more, he looks like a clean version of Uncle Howie

[@DemonPiddle]

@MrCartmansmom is the only "source mag" verse of the month that was spit by an unsigned artist. so yea its that good.

[@hankheavy]

Doesn't matter what anyone says, R.A The Rugged Man, you are the best rapper that ever lived, and no one is ever gonna top you. Your reign of supreme is gonna last a 100 years forward.

[@collinholdfield3894]

Daddy's Halo gave me chills, amazing shit rest in peace Sgt Thorburn

[@biggreg77]

Staff Sgt. Thorburn, John A. 21 gun salute R.I.P.

[@laboxingdannyvega]

True dawg no one else can compete

[@vmanvolk]

RIP Sgt. J. Thorburn prayers and respect for poppa RA !!!!

[@RevolutionFromBelow]

hahaha, he is INFAMOUS for that. Lot of ppl hate him for that... R.A. Gotta love this guy. Intelligent rapper with maaad skills who has principles and stands up for things !

[@RevolutionFromBelow]

Word man, and he even saw the face of war, had these 2 children, born with disabilities, etc. Respect for him.

[@CHASELIFEGO]

THAT SHIT GAVE THE CHILLS.........

[@akacahlm]

best show i've ever seen. @ the independent in SF.

[@jinleeusa17]

RA's dad seems so humble. =]

[@EyeWantYourSoul]

Rest In Peace ... Happy Birthday

[@LK5150360]

It really does man, RA did this exclusively for his father, when you deploy and serve you see shit that will stay with you for the remainder of your entire fucking life. I have a small child now after the fact, and it hurts to look at her sometimes and seeing at the same time, all the damaged children littered across the span of 3 tours. All conspiracy shit aside, which we all know is true, John Thorburn, like myself, loved his country. and despite the shit its turning into...I still do.

[@ObliqueVisualsNz]

Amazing

[@Mixwell1983]

Fuck I have mad respect for RA's pops being spit out in Vietnam.. That's a man's man and uncommon valor still gives me goosebumps when RA starts spittin

[@stonerAJ11]

I have so much respect for this dude. He deff is one of the most underrated people in hip-hop, and his dad really was a hero. I never knew uncommon valor was a true story, that blows my mind. Ra, next time u roll thru Ohio, I don't give a fuck where, ill be there. Everyone should witness a real lyricist once, its like a fucking trip to mecca

[@JokerBubbaKush420]

0:12-1:12 is the best flow ive heard in a long time now that's hip hop! he broke three different styles an told a story in the end shits sic hahaha

[@dawgyo]

Theres a movie under that coming out? Man i've been under a rock...when is it out?

[@pigbenis201]

@hotpinkpumps Truer words can't be spoken. If this vid doesn't hit you in some way, no matter who you are...your humanity is lost. Much repsect to father and son. One of the greatest stories told through lyrics of all time.

[@GTJames1107]

I dunno whether its just freezing in my house or what but when he started Uncommon Valor I got a shiver down my spine...

[@papaproduction]

i wana go to an ra concert please come to australia my brother

[@88antonela]

best of all time

[@FatToti]

he's the only guy who gets away with saying he's the best without sounding like an asshole and that's because he is the best

[@comrade9191]

and so is he

[@DaAlphaOmega]

Wow,so he was rappin about his dad in this song,i wondered why he said its a true story in the begginning and what his source was,thats cool!

[@puremikeg943]

@aAndersz The song is called "Stanley Kubrick"

[@onekiwi71]

i would definately say that R.A. did 'night of the bloody apes' on some heavy crack binge but whaddya know hes clean as a whistle ,at least his father says so. respect

[@CarryMeBoise]

Renaissance Man - He killed that song His flow is incredible

[@Deadhammer218]

4:30 - if I'm not mistaken in the background you can hear solo from Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil

[@MaxAndreZils]

@TheEOSproductions it's renaissance 2.0 on legendary classics vol 1

[@sacemurda1679]

Him and his pops voice very similar they should do a song together

[@brakerbrak]

That first verse he spit is ABSOLUTE MURDER!

[@JohnnyEsco89]

Spot on Brotha.

[@BigL721]

Lessons sick track!

[@Ch1ldsplay]

Rest in peace

[@frediablo]

R.I.P Staff Sgt. Thorburn, John A (R.A's Father)

[@gravyeater8853]

.....If you just realized this now, have you never listened to the entire song? He says that directly.

[@ANDROID697]

legend

[@MelanCholyGhost6]

4:08 Sampled I think you guys know where that came from! Song was such a tearjerker! It makes me wish I would spend more time with my father.

[@Moetappletoe]

thanks Cawshes i agree.

[@LiteryTrzyT]

unbeliveable

[@stevjah]

CRAZY ASS LEGEND

[@camouflageOC]

lessons. by him obviously

[@datazndood]

Was uncommon valor a story told through his fathers eyes, cuz it all makes sense. Deep shit tho!

[@SunCityGamer]

dojo yup

[@Damian_702]

Aww made me sad when he wuz talkin bout his kids:(

[@Nhilzer]

@KINGABYSS111 Well never bro cause Uncle Howie has passed away :(. RA, your father seems to be a nice person, would have liked to meet him, he must have so many things to tell, that's probably why you have these rap skills :).

[@PrejudicePotatoe]

His dad is so coolios

[@Apath805]

I respect his dad. My uncle was a mole rat in Vietnam. Crazy stuff man.

[@agent012]

fucking real life hero.

[@MikeMadeIt_]

so im guessing the uncommon valor a Vietnam story is about his father nuff respect to R.A

[@chevyhead7274]

I made my psn name after his to Honor him i think about a year before he passed RA found out threw nikkis boyfriend (RAs younger sister) the family was in shock a high school dedicated his PSN name to their dad/husband etc Rip John A Thorburn

[@ConcaCon]

One on his level that I'd cite would be Black Thought. What'd you say?

[@IamKooby]

when's "god take, god give" coming?

[@TheApollosCreed]

Not even man, his father is my best friends uncle

[@MaxAndreZils]

@TheEOSproductions its renaissance 2.0 also on legendary classics vol 1

[@bropey]

@hotpinkpumps haha true shit man, not to mention he has one of the best songs of all time written after him, best of all, by his son.

[@squarepusher645]

"I Like This" lol i fughin love this shit! Ez very very simple.. love!

[@nptstanjones11]

song is stanley kubrcik @ howudoin820

[@JJhobo]

Lessons off Die Rugged Man Die.

[@tonyclifton51]

can anybody tell me sum bout the movie his father mentions ? thx

[@jeremybear573]

What's the name of the song RA was singing about Vietnam?

[@Stuntman87]

Jeremy Bear uncommon valor

[@THEBURNZINATOR]

its parents just dont understand by the fresh prince

[@REVODK]

He is the legendary subscribe to my channel,comment your favorite & let me know if I can be of any help!

[@OneRyt]

Immortal Technique, Gangstarr/Guru, Akrobatik... cmon man... tonnes of rappers dont sellout.

[@masonwabemredlana1088]

Thank you so much for sharing these artists bro. They are phenomenal and very educational.

[@GODHATESADOPTION]

Immortal sold out ask diabolic

[@OneRyt]

@@GODHATESADOPTION fuck Diabolic.

[@GODHATESADOPTION]

@@OneRyt diabolic is way better

[@OneRyt]

@@GODHATESADOPTION he's a complete loser imho. I had an early interaction with him back in Myspace days, my buddy had paid him for a verse and he literally stole his money. When I messaged him as a fan besmearched he threatened to bring guns to my hood. The man is a loser.