Redman: MTV Tried to Get Me to Rent a House for "Cribs"

www.vladtv.com - Redman's MTV Crib is undoubtedly one of the most popular episodes of the entire series, and it's all because the New Jersey native didn't put on airs like previous guests on the show. The "Time 4 Sum Aksion" emcee also revealed that he was asked by MTV to rent a house for his episode, which Redman suspected other guests had done, but he decided to keep it all the way real.
Speaking more on the situation Redman spoke about the popularity of his episode, and he believes that his situation was more believable because it was a little "junky."
Check out more of what he had to say in the above clip.

[@shein360]

His house was the only place I believe someone owned

[@devilz37]

True

[@jtaco4101]

I was like 9-10 so I thought all these guys were that rich.

[@Triple259772]

Ludacris actually had a big house but he also lived in the south

[@Blackhawk211]

Steve O had a similar looking shithole aswell

[@blaakheart8]

I like how he kept his plaques on the ground like pizza boxes And his sideways sitting toilet

[@TrapMusicNow]

Redman is raw af.

[@Kinobambino]

Nothin wrong with cooking yourself a lil bit

[@greedyelites]

😂wish we could all live in riches

[@luisdiaz91620]

Redman face was priceless when asked if he felt weird showing his house and not rent one and fake it. He didn't understand how he could feel bad being real. Much love and respect.

[@1994EST1]

Yess I caught that too lol face like "huh?🤨" 😅😅

[@ladyliberation3852]

Exactly, zero irony

[@TheKingwalker22]

Thats deep

[@zenanirussell6284]

Facts 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rolltide3348]

The Redman Cribs episode was so awesome because it not only was obviously authentic, but it also matched the raw style we are used to getting when listening to a Redman album. Redman was also clever and witty in his presentation of the whole thing, the Foreman Grill, the shoe box with spare cash, stuff piled up in a corner, all of it. I think it was also a breath of fresh air for people to see a celebrity living just like they do.

[@setapart2serveministries]

definitely.

[@tomobourn7780]

The dolla box, broken doorbell, porn DVD’s

[@mansandem]

"This is my walk in closet...I step in....I step out...I walk in, then I walk out"......

[@sangbeom6245]

Dropping bars even about his home randomly

[@GmoneyMozart]

Red's house was the best cribs episode ever.

[@hanskinslo326]

hell yes!

[@emhu2594]

The only real episode of that show ever made.

[@rodrigoseptimio9178]

Red's house and Steve-o.

[@poogaure]

Gmoney Mozart Dude’s doorbell was rigged 😂 too fucking real

[@fenkellmoney8034]

💯💯💯💯

[@ladyliberation3852]

His level of authenticity is becoming elusive and rare.

[@Firstname137]

I was in school when that episode came out. A teacher who had seen the episode overheard us and began talking crap about him and his house. She said that being an uneducated rapper is no way to live. I got sent to the office when I asked her why if he's uneducated and ghetto, he was able to buy a house while she was still renting.

[@chackakiller]

She was just envious. I'd love to own a house like that

[@sangbeom6245]

Lol

[@joelsommer5765]

How'd you know your teacher was renting lol

[@Firstname137]

@@joelsommer5765 I grew up in a small town where everyone knew everyone

[@valereebraz198]

This is one of the many reasons I homeschool. Kids get in trouble for questioning ANYTHING.

[@jayk.2608]

His actual cribs was so hood, I remember it was dope.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

I liked his "door bell " & where he kept his "savings.' I think he mainly liked cereal too. My young self thought it was only his episode that was fake

[@drasticthekid4271]

His stove was classic

[@boomshakalaka7203]

His cousin wasn't sleeping. That man was dead.

[@spre]

Rumor has it he still there sleeping

[@Tripplecrossa]

Sad Cam lol...I just woke up to fix a sandwich......

[@KMas89]

BoomShakaLaka LMAOOOOOOOOO!!! dawg that shyt was too funny

[@AZOLOB]

Sad Cam he like the guy from half baked

[@whayes8084]

or Next Day Air

[@mianaomipost9885]

When he said what his mama would say! 🤣🤣🤣🤣Now that's real talk!

[@hehexd-do7ne]

MiaNaomi Post هههههههههههههههههه

[@Shaynaaa.619]

alota people wanna claim 'realness' nah son, this is REAL. ✊👏👏

[@dantheman3100]

shayna shantell you are hot. That's real

[@HotBoxTrucking]

be real, if he wasnt famous or cool as shit, you wouldnt fuck him haha

[@producedbym.i.3169]

shayna shantell right

[@ramirez3085]

jay tee Who said she wanted to fuck him though?

[@razwanakram4446]

Shayan your real no fakeness

[@tswagg504]

When keeping it real goes right.

[@vito6483]

it always does

[@PandemoniumGameDev]

@@vito6483 look up the Chappelle Show episode "Keeping it real", you'll get the joke 😆

[@abe1018]

I like redmans personality

[@Refining1]

Me too man

[@CarynDPrescott]

He's one of my favorite rappers 💃

[@bucky90269]

X is the wildest dude in rap

[@genicatorres2505]

Pedro Yeyo

[@CarynDPrescott]

BJ the GOAT Penn ODB was a little wilder. There are probably at least 100 rappers that could make the wildest/craziest list :)

[@johnjackson7108]

Do anyone remember when he had to put the two loose wires together to ring the doorbell. Now that's some classic shit right there!!

[@AnomiliBeats1]

25 years later and it’s still the #1 Cribs episode Ever.

[@shaggyajao5685]

Yeah I died laughing 😂 when mtv did Red man cribs episode was hilarious I am a fan of red man he a real one down to 🌎 !

[@quintinjoseph7344]

By far the greatest episode of Cribs of all-time!

[@HIMI2003]

Out of every house I remember. His house is the only house I could remember on cribs. Till this day

[@CptJumper]

Fax

[@tgmidaz223]

same in I live im the hood I relate

[@grandiosep8910]

he stood out from the rest!!! that's what authenticity does!! he's the real superstar

[@Peksisarvinen]

I remember two houses: Redmans, because it was so out of the ordinary that I wondered if it was real (come to find out later that it was one of the few that were of course), and Xzibit's, because even at that time, being like 16 or whatever when the episode came out, my immediate thought was, that is not your fucking house man. I love Xzibit, he is one of my favorite rappers of all time, but that Cribs episode was just embarrassing.

[@datdude89]

Yo red man low key taught me about being real when I was younger. I always remembered that episode and wasn't sure if it was a joke but after watching this interview it all makes sense. But even back then it made me feel like flexing wasn't the goal. Be real and people will respect you and those that are respected by others are successful.

[@cakeeater2368]

lol this is retarded. I respect a lot of people that haven't done shit and at the end of the day, ain't shit in this life. Respect and success are two completely different things that rarely go hand in hand. You think people respect Ben Affleck? Fuck no! But none of them would deny he's had success.

[@archwankanobi5627]

MTV tried to play him by going early so he could look silly, because he ain't wanna fake it for them, and his episode is the most real and loved

[@BlackJohnnyCage]

All I remember seeing was all those video Games hooked up to one TV. Have nothing but respect for Redman for that! 😀

[@BlackJohnnyCage]

@Dave Allen yup

[@olufemi7185]

Best episode ever. A person who kept it real. A guy with real character.A guy I would love to roll with. Respect to redman

[@trevaa.n.d8143]

You gotta love Redman he is just so real!

[@78donjon]

Everybody talking about Red's gum chewing. How bout how real and funny he is (and has always been) lol. Love this dude...

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I love Redman I would love to meet him again

[@luciousbattlecat2618]

Your favorite rappers rapper!

[@JrSmyth]

Don't really know what's more annoying the Interviewer's voice or Redman's gum chewing.

[@imfamousCali]

Seriously like nails on a chalk board! I have headphones in too

[@el84oro]

Hopeton Smith redman chewing the gum definitely....the interviewer just has an accent, nuffin wrong with that, she's probably from outta the country, hel, i think she sounds sexy

[@IrishCapone]

el84oro she like 300 lbs. but she an amateur interviewer. I don't fux wit her

[@el84oro]

Cheech Capone lmao 300 lbs for real? i never seen her before, don't know her name...i was guessing she was some sexy middle eastern chic by the accent

[@IrishCapone]

They got other interviews with her holding the mic on cam. I aint judging tho just stating facts

[@tfgoogle]

Realist dude

[@adamsjeme]

Hell yeah

[@lifestraight]

Ohagyi Walls after ODB.

[@rmindstate]

Yes Sir.

[@grapeapega]

Now this is why i'll always love an respect Redman. He's honest an always keeps it 100... No fake lifestyle just real, raw an uncut... G.O.A.T

[@jesuszazueta]

This guy a genius, bet he saved a bunch of money on a house he wasn’t going to be at much. I mean with working, tours, album promotion and all that, dont make sense to have an expensive ass house when u going to be on the road a bunch.

[@Ilovechicago100]

I was young when that episode came out, I'm thinking to myself like why the fuck don't he have a big house, 10 cars, women around. I'm like wtf!!! 😐Now I understand! Red is the Realest!!!

[@ballardkid1]

Y'all hear about Pimp My Ride, that show is fake as hell for real.

[@MrSkeezymak]

Scottie Pimpin Yeah i peeped that dudes reddit AMA

[@spre]

Cars broke down and shit smh.

[@travismontana158]

Scottie Pimpin How so?

[@arnola88gt]

Well I live in Los Angeles and I remember that old ass Cadillac that one girl had all the time

[@ballardkid1]

Tony bickle they said they don't fix the cars actual problems and that most of the stuff they put in the cars during the show, like TVs, gaming systems, etc. they take them out after they're done recording.

[@Naxatthedoor]

“When they came to my house they was like, Damn..” 😂😂😂Redman is the realest dude on the planet!

[@dallastexas4988]

This is that one episode that changed my life and kept me humble, shout out to Redman

[@leelandglover7777]

He lives within his means...real all day.

[@QuadrantBottomHalf]

Big up to Red for calling they ass out. We all learned something today. Had no idea they had mufukas renting cribs just to do cribs. But I liked Red crib though. It wasn't flashy but still livable for me.

[@P.REmpress]

Damn he must have thought that gum was a steak... Someone get this man some A.1...lmbo

[@AntiMatter3000]

Quillan Burks Sr Lmao

[@TheCompton1963]

Quillan Burks Sr ja!!!!!!

[@MsPoopmaster5]

Molly

[@geevee707]

Purple_Reign not funny !

[@Ricard00000]

Who tf eats chewy steaks ?

[@Boobalopbop]

Love him for exposing them. I used to watch mtv cribs back in the day it would be these rappers with like one album, and they have some shit that looked like the playboy mansion. It's like wow, if you really bought all that you're dumb as hell and will be broke in a year.

[@S.T.E.E.Z.Y]

Well some rappers did show they own houses but they were the ones that had been in the game for years and sold millions of records, like the Wu Tang episode

[@TheKorfish]

I think it was because of redman the cast of jackass were able show how they were living namley pontious and steve o pontious wasliving in his truck and steve o trashed his apartment. my point is because redman was real it gave everyone else a chance to say we're not like what you see on tv 24/7 we're just like you at the end of the day.

[@ronedward3660]

I know, right? Some just had a fuckin' hit single, and living like king and queens. I knew some of that shit had to be a stretch.

[@hiiipoweriii2211]

You rite tho. Today where are those rappers? The majority of those rappers are broke today & no where to be found but Redman is still here today & still vibrant & strong as ever & still dropping bangers. Redman is a real one

[@mattkinsman272]

David Sadowski that’s not necessarily true at all, he was just the first. None of the jackass guys have mansions. None. They don’t care to APPEAR fancy.

[@lxspa529]

He made me want to chew gum. His cousin Sugar Bear had me dead, cuz that’s really how hood dudes be sleeping over people house, wrapped up on the floor in cover 😂😂😂

[@tgmidaz223]

lol true I'm from the hood especially if u black and have hella cousins we all be passed out lol

[@77Creation]

Broke college students too. 🤣

[@DwayneTacos21]

I figured alot of those celebrities houses we're rented for that show

[@jeromebeck7297]

Dwayne Allen You can tell who's was rented and who's wasnt though...the more personalized and custom made cribs were REAL....the one's that look unlived in and showcased are fake...the sports stars and rock stars were definitely real.

[@betrousaltaweel]

Jerome Beck there are loads of cribs episodes when you can tell that the celebrity doesn't even know the way around "their home" or what the rooms are used for.

[@SIDub14]

Oh yeah especially Young Jocc's smh... When I saw his I knew that was fake because you know Puffy ain't paying nobody...

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I believe a handful of them like Missy Elliot, Mariah, Kimora & Russell, and maybe the twins from Jagged Edge actually owned their house. I remember Pretty Ricky crib all 4 of them look like they were living together.

[@camioncarson2089]

Redman always keeps it real. Cant say that about a lot of rappers.

[@AA-qb7ni]

I love how humble and proud he is about his house.

[@adinicic4259]

His Crib is the only one that I remember because it stood out. He wasn't trying to be glamorous and lavish but kept it real. And we all respect him to this day for it.

[@brandonstewart8083]

I love how he makes the clarification between junky and nasty lol makes me feel better when my place looks like crap I tell myself it's not nasty at least

[@victoryenglish5319]

The cousin sleeping on the floor 😂 real ish from the funk doc, one of the best to ever do it👌

[@krosbone3139]

He was and still is one of my favorite rap artist lyrically one of the best mad flow along with MethodMan.......now to find out MTV Cribs try to make him rent a bling out joint for the show, shows what a realist and non-fake ass RedMan is.....Mad Respect!!!!!

[@krh1974]

The most relatable Cribs episode ever. 🏠

[@authentic76]

"MTV Crips"?.... smh

[@fairplayterrific147]

LMAO DAMN I'M DYING OF LAUGHTER......

[@drza17]

Oswald Bates MTV Bribs bludd lol

[@ted__ryan]

I know! Can tell she a Caucasian bitch!

[@shawncgomez1439]

+drza17 lool, on the set though blud

[@Mage_97]

Oswald Bates lol right I heard that shit too hahaha

[@americanswang95]

Still chewing the same piece of gum he was chewing in the cribs episode !

[@thoughtstorn854]

😂

[@iniquity7]

red man keepin it real. I loved that episode it was so funny. one of my favorite celebs so down to earth! stay up redman

[@somerandomarmydude]

Got mad respect for him for tellin the true.

[@shonuff420]

THIS*^ IS WHY *REDMAN* IS STILL MAKING MONEY!!!!!!

[@lawrencebrown8708]

I remember that episode you touched your two wires together on your doorbell man has the best MTV Cribs ever!!

[@elee2968]

He doesn’t even rap about money and that crap. Reggie sure is one of the finest lyricist of all time tho. When he and method man joined forces it was like DAMN

[@hiiipoweriii2211]

Even his solo albums like Whut the album, Muddy waters. I actually liked Redman more than Meth tho.

[@PRAYIMAKET]

he seemed to be the happiest too.. you can tell this man is grateful

[@jimmiewoodard2572]

I have much love and respect for Redman! Not only as a rapper, but also as the man that he is! ✊🏽

[@Kolegate]

I still remember that episode and how he had to put the two wires together to sound the doorbell. 😂 😂

[@Twizzledoc187]

His episode was my favorite. We need more gems like Redman in the hip hop world.

[@drconfuse2487]

Man RedMan is so humble I remember when I went from sleeping on the floor to sleeping on a bed but not having a room until later lol

[@michaelgrignon1594]

Redman had the greatest Cribs episode ever, thanks for keeping it 100

[@KingCarlos85]

The fact he wasn’t fake on cribs is why his episode will always be the best

[@bakenfat]

Redman had one of the best MTV Cribs episodes.....

[@youtrippin35]

Im 28 now and i been listening to redman for years i will always have love and respect for that man

[@Mikey_Murphy]

I respect realness... I don't respect fakeness...

[@Renegade-zr3is]

He was the only person that kept it real, much respect!!

[@marksnexus]

Nothing but respect for this dude. He keeps it 💯🔥

[@l.pmoonstone5067]

does anyone know what brand of gum he's chewing??

[@andre2k434]

I think it's called "Redman flava tear that nasty spongy squeaky chewing gum" lol

[@mikesimms1247]

Annoying.. Wasn't it .

[@edithmr21o]

big res

[@edithmr21o]

big red

[@bucky90269]

+Edith Recinos- You had it right the 1st time. He chews "Big Res" to get the taste out of his mouth from all those res hits he takes at the end of the bowl!!!

[@omnibeats]

Thanks for keeping it real Red

[@wav.yliving]

Lol he was real af in that episode, gotta watch that revisit now

[@Prettypaws778]

What flavor is that gum?

[@brooklynforever1990]

I appreciate the transparency. Much respect! ✊🏽

[@malunguymark]

Redman the realest one 🙌🏼 even as a kid I still remember that episode, it’s legendary.

[@kimcham9949]

And to this day, if MTV Cribs is mentioned, this is STILL the BEST / most memorable episode!

[@lightningx_X]

lol the original video isn't on youtube :)) or i can't find it, maybe u can drop me a link? thanks !

[@BoodeeNitez]

I remember that episode was the realest one! Even showed off his porn collection LOL

[@Bleek17Six]

One word for Redman's MTV Cribs Episode ..... CLASSIC !!!!!

[@RyanLovesReds]

Still remember how he had the shoebox full of money and the dreamcast, and the jerry rigged door bell lol...Jersey Keeps it real

[@RyanLovesReds]

Red Man is from Jersey. By Jersey Keeps it Real I mean the people of Jersey Keep it Real, where hes from.

[@rosiebabyg.622]

Anyone know the link to the revisit episode? Never seen it.

[@chandlerbingbong]

I always remember Redman going through his freezer and saying the immortal line ''if you live alone, and you like fish...''

[@jorhodes4526]

Redman keeping it real. Gotta respect that.

[@Pjiggy]

Lol, Red is mad thorough! That was always my favorite episode of Cribs!

[@markg.2190]

I was just telling my kids about that episode with redman true to his heart and him being him, one of the classic 90's rapper's.

[@tomobourn7780]

His cousin asleep on the floor is a certified hood classic moment

[@Vextos]

Salute to Red for always keeping it real.

[@iwontlose4902]

I respect the honesty

[@seanthebaptist6757]

Redman is one of my top 5 favorite MC's of all time, and just an all around great guy. Much respect for Reggie.

[@megadethguym7977]

Hes one of my most favorite mcs of all time because i feel i can relate to him and his music

[@salsasoul4112]

I love him so much! The Realest to ever do it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@mondoclapper723]

I remember that Cribs ep! I thought that ep was a joke but it wasn't LOL!

[@bobbitski]

I saw the episode and it was hilarious, he is keeping it real and the best episode of Cribs.

[@Ednyce81]

I lived 5 mins from there used to see him all the time went to the same gym which was right down the block from his house most humble dude you'll ever meet

[@noname-iw2ut]

legend has it, he is still chewing that gum

[@rns1063]

that doorbell and shoe box of money lol

[@rns1063]

Turrican Amiga the door had no screen or glass too lol. its an unbreakable record like the celtics run

[@SAGE0FTHEEAST]

He had the best episode of cribs next to Shaq. I'll never forget that episode and what ODB did to them lol!

[@slime1198]

Still listening to your music until now champ

[@judahamerican]

Redman is from the Newark Brick City,we always keep real here

[@imupinthetrees]

Bruh I remember seeing steve o's house. dude had beer can decor and ryan dunn did mtv cribs from his car if I believe lmao

[@CPAClass2010]

That was pontius with his car

[@jeffboomhauer2724]

Legend has it is that he still cooks frozen fish on a George Foreman electric grill.

[@ghanasoul]

“I don’t have ants in my crib, I don’t play that sh***”. The way he said that made me LMAO.

[@Dr.Dave718]

I love tha Nigga for keeping it REAL, & never fakin the funk

[@ericab513]

Best episode ever!

[@round105]

Funny that this is the smartest thing he could have done. Lemme Kilmister did it as well when they interviewed him. He used to live in a very small apartment in Hollywood California, next to the sunset if I'm not mistaken. They asked him why he didn't get a house? He replied, "I'll never find a deal as good as this one." He paid like 2000 a month for two apartments. I don't think he was super rich, but he had plenty of money. He would rather live comfortably and not worry about money running out. A lot of people don't realize that for you to live in those big mansions requires millions to keep it running. Cleaning ladies, upkeep, insurance, water, and light bills. It needs a constant flow of money, that's why you see a lot of athletes or famous people go broke after they retire.

[@jennajoella1306]

*The way she says CRIPS episode* 😆