Rick James Recovers From a Stroke 1998

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[@musicman195959]

I miss Rick James like crazy. If I had a chance to meet any famous person in the world it would be him.

[@conniehollins3185]

I met him in 1997. He was so cool and down to Earth.

[@thepromiseman7745]

I met him to on different occasions and had a chance to work with him in the studio ..it was alots of fun and great experience to see a legend at work on music

[@mauricebrown9183]

Robert Thompson I met Rick 3 times, he was so down to Earth.

[@roselynholloway7863]

@@thepromiseman7745do you still do music

[@yamato126]

Look like masta p or vice versa

[@theinfamousplz6983]

"Never Mind Who You Thought I Was, I'm Rick James, B***h"

[@carolewise]

And never forget that.

[@thepromiseman7745]

He told that to Beyonce

[@theinfamousplz6983]

@@thepromiseman7745, did he? I couldn't remember who he said it to

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@theinfamousplz6983 yes it was Beyonce because something happened before that and then it escalated backstage ..and Rick James got pissed off at her because she thought she was all that...and she acted like she couldn't stand the ground he was walking on

[@Big.G5137]

😂😂😂

[@VallyreMusic]

R.I.P. Rick James..

[@yvonneward8316]

I luv rick james music

[@toyotacorolla2395]

VallyreMusic We miss Rick James

[@thepromiseman7745]

We love Mary Jane

[@carolynbailey2390]

R I P rick james,, i remember when i use to get my hair braided in hyde park in chi-town by a lady name sulay... she also briade rick james hair.. back in 1975,, wish i knew where she is at now?

[@carolynbailey2390]

that was 1979 not 1975!!!!!!

[@goldenboi778]

Rick was the man back in the late 70's and 80's..May he R.I.P

[@thepromiseman7745]

there will never be another king of punk funk ....rick james

[@garydunn3037]

Elvis was the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but Rick was the King of Funk. No question.

[@dannyjones6606]

@@garydunn3037 Elvis ain't the king of shit

[@garydunn3037]

Prince made music for the masses, and seemed like a pussycat compared to Rick's "In your Face" Punk Funk.

[@kingalpha8389]

@@dannyjones6606 I approve this message.✌🏾😂👑💯

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

*I saw Rick James in concert '5'* *TIMES! PRINCE even OPENED* *UP THE SHOW FOR him! THEN* *PRINCE became THE* *HEADLINER* ( *AND I SAW* *PRINCE '5' times, TOO!* )! *THEY USED to COME TO* *TOWN* , (&/OR TOUR *TOGETHER FOR A WHILE)!* *IMAGINE THAT!* YEP! 😎

[@brittanycurrency2941]

Damn, watching this is making me sad... I wish he cud have made it thru 😔

[@gabrielleelliott8169]

Me too

[@04dram04]

When he was partying hard, he knew this would be his future. Dont take that choice from him.

[@Alphonse72]

He made it through this

[@vintageVids]

Dude lived a life we couldn't even dream of. He definitely lived life to the fullest. Wish he was still around.

[@aljackson1228]

Yeah but even when you live your life to the fullest you have to make sure you take care of your body from the inside out.. rest in peace slick Rick The Greatest!! ✊🏽🖤

[@beloit22]

Yeah, a Sinful-Life...

[@ozzystar3545]

@@beloit22 what makes it sinful all he wanted was to be high/happy

[@Deezy_Ankh]

Facts, that's almost literally what his headstone says on it. (I worked at the cemetery he's buried in and maintained multiple sections, including his)

[@harrisfoster1066]

a dope, druggie

[@erikwhitebeard79]

Terrence Howard has to play him in a movie

[@kenyettaready]

erikwhitebeard shumer yessssss yessssss

[@JennyWHOA]

Absolutely HAS TO! And I just know that Terrence would turn that role OUT.

[@jaerbenjamin]

erikwhitebeard shumer fuck no , shit ain't no comedy this man was a genius

[@erikwhitebeard79]

I never said anything about it being a comedy.Terrence howard is a brilliant actor and i think he would be tailor made to play him.Plus he looks like him in this video.

[@therealbrandi202]

Agree he'll play the shit out of the role. #teamrickjamesmovie

[@mscecemiller5029]

I was listening to his music today while I was cleaning. 😢 Rest easy RJ! You will never be forgotten! ❤

[@ryy_lynnn]

Never

[@robertfaro9756]

i wish he was still with us today

[@gerripetress8168]

Robert Faro me too!

[@deaneawilliams2272]

Robert Faro me too

[@thepromiseman7745]

Me to

[@chrisburns6341]

Robert Faro But why?

[@robertfaro9756]

@@chrisburns6341 But why not.

[@africanchild9267]

I'm in Africa but he has influenced me greatly, music truly cuts across the world. I'm just 18 a milineal

[@silverandteal]

This whole thing breaks my heart. Rick James was an absolute innovator. BELTED his lyrics so ferociously that I can't believe he wouldn't take breaks between lyrical phrases. He communicated sensitivity, sensuality and sexiness in such a masculine way. He is sorely missed. I just wish he wasn't remembered by young people as a Dave Chappelle meme.

[@shantaviahutchings8277]

Silver & teal

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

So TRUE! I SAW him '5' TIMES in CONCERT, (& WAS a GREAT MUSICIAN)!!

[@reimourrpower9357]

True but that 'Dave Chapelle meme' brought his name & music to a whole new generation. Youth today now hear MaryJane, You & I, SuperFreak, Give It To Me Baby, etc. on radio and TV because of that series of skits on Chapelle Show. They're learning.

[@louisebotos7321]

Totally agree💕

[@kinghands8086]

@@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955 ,,,,

[@TheVelvetLoungeLife]

Damn, Rick, damn.. we miss you but are keeping the FUNK alive. ✌✌✌❣

[@weotalks2810]

Rick James was his Worst Enemy. Rip

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

That, (AND FAME)! CUZ " *IF YOU WANT FAME* , ( *THEN FAME 'COSTS'!* )!!" 💯💯

[@JoshuaElijahC]

No.

[@dignifiedblackman4742]

He looked sober and great here I wished he was able to maintain.

[@a.v.london1952]

You not black look up definition bro! 👑🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@evanwright9016]

He had to be.

[@Gordzillion]

I used to drive Rick in my limo back in the 80's. It makes me sad to think of the delayed consequences of an excessive lifestyle. He was such an incredible musician and human being! Yes, he did stand on the trunk of my brand new stretch limo, like Charlie Murphy described he did to Eddie's sofa! LOL. RIP Rick...you left a lot of groupies behind without somebody to FREAK them!

[@SinewRending]

*"Fuck yo' limo, n*gga! Buy anotha one, you workin' muthafucka!"*

[@esehuevon5433]

tuviste mucha suerte hermano yo tambien lo quisiera aver conocido lamentablemente naci en 2006😞

[@Strangestthing1]

I love this man. He partied so hard he broke his brain. God bless this man. May he rest in peace.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Well,technically he broke his veins. It’s more frightening because most people don’t understand the importance of them all.

[@Strangestthing1]

​@OzA-gv4eu I stopped drinking 6 years ago. I wasn't a heavy drinker. I was just smart enough to know if I don't abruptly stop, I will eventually lean on the bottle to help me through the week. I quit weed 6 months ago. I am currently clean of drugs. My next goal is to stop eating junk food.

[@marcushaynes843]

Unfortunately, Rick James passed away in 2004. What he went through back in the day has finally caught up to him. R.I.P.

[@NfiniteLogic713]

We love you Rick James. Your music lives on and we can always reminisce on the beautiful music you left us with.

[@TheMatbrown]

To see him sober is a beautiful thing, the man was a natural born Funk Monster, rest in peace

[@romulus_]

The older I get, the more I resent the enduring popular culture image of Rick James i.e. from Chappelle's Show. He was an intelligent, thoughtful, talented man who seemed haunted by personal demons which led to his self-destruction. He did plenty of wrong but I also see a guy who tried to do right by most of the people in his life.

[@Pippa-pw3qw]

Rick's sound and style were never seen before he came along.... ⭐ One of a kind... ♥️

[@SpaceBanana69]

Rick James was the man early 80's what a blast party all the time

[@FireitupBedford]

Man I can really relate to this last year I spent 5 days in my house before my brother in law found me on the floor and I couldn't even talk. I really thought I'd die before anyone found me. My cell phone had died on me and not begin able to get up I couldn't even get up to plug it in. I spent all of last summer in the hospital. Had PT for 3 hours a day. Then they sent me to another hospital for more PT. I still haven't fully recovered from it. I'm still having to go through PT for the past 6 months. Still can feel a BIG difference. If someone were to ask me how far along I was I'd say about 80%. I had no idea it would take this long to recover. I how ever was blessed to meet Rick in person 2 years before he passed. I got to see him live twice in 2002. Once in NC and the second was in Philly got him to sign my Fire It Up album and Process and the Doo Rags album..........

[@superdupersaltyman]

Keep livin bro

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

+B Taylor, GBU, (THANK GOD that YOU MADE it)!! AND, I SAW (BOTH RICK JAMES, 'AND' PRINCE '5' TIMES APIECE)! YEAH, THEY USED to come to THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, TOGETHER, ON TOUR! IMAGINE THAT! RICK was THE HEADLINER, (@ FIRST), TIL PRINCE'S POPULARITY ESCALATED, THAT IS..... HOW are you DOING, NOWADAYS??

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Were you aware of how many days had passed? I’m so glad that you’re doing better and you had a family member nearby.

[@angeliquesoul6719]

Rick James reminds me of my Dad. Btw both my parents love his music. As do I. My Dad 6'ft 3' inches was an Army man. When he spoke u better be listening. He was a college educated man but also had street knowledge as well. My Dad lost his battle at age 46 on 2005 to high blood pressure, alcohol, gout, severe osteoarthritis, severe edema, an esphogaus that closed up twice, many knee and cancerous growths on his eyes and ribs but after he died the doctors said there wasn't any alcohol in his system. They said he died of dialated cardiomyopathy. Heart disease is the number one killer in African Americans.

[@PhuckHue2]

sounds like he had a full life. I bet he poked a lot of women in his life

[@angeliquesoul6719]

PhuckHue2 In the words of Jimmy Fallon "ewwww".46yrs is not a full life BTW but I think u thought your comment would make me angry. Good try but no dice.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

A full life has nothing to do with age. Genius

[@fightofafflictionsukba6531]

You're gonna eat missiles

[@angeliquesoul6719]

He did not have a full life. He didn't get to see his grandkids grow up.He didn't get to spend more time with his wife. He didn't get to spend more time with his kids. He didn't have time. Time is not promised but I'll see him again in Paradise.You do not know what life was like for him and I do. Don't speak on what you don't know.

[@rockxxwhite]

What a great musician. Unlike most men Rick James had close to nine lives. He just could not keep it under control. His music still lives on.

[@Star-dz3ei]

Love Rick James. The epitome of the word "Wild". Years later watching him in interviews, post prison. He grew up, he spoke very intelligent, thoughtful of life, being spiritual, owning what he did wrong, thoughtful about how music affects young people. Was very impressed. Was a very real and humble man. More so later in life. But at least he got there. The stories between him and Eddie Murphy and Charlie Murphy and Prince are beyond hysterical. Love me some Rick James. A fellow Aquarius. Rest in peace 🙏

[@curtistinemiller4646]

Rick James definitely made his mark on music he was one of my favorites,RIP Rick james.....

[@andraethegiant1987]

No wondered he had a cane on the movie Life

[@harryjohnson4460]

What part in life didn't know that

[@reginalda.bellsr.249]

You know what?? He sure did play in that movie!!!💯💯😆😆 I JUST realized that!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@rowenaandrews2571]

@Napoleonic Emperor Dang! I have to go back and watch that now.

[@freeandblessed8500]

I didnt realize he was in Life. That is a great movie for real.

[@chevyridah92]

Spanky Johnson

[@ButtahBeauty]

Ever since he did the freebase cocaine he was never the same

[@KB-ji7wx]

Optimistic to the end.

[@brentb5303]

Why is everyone so sad and negative in the comments. Go watch one of his live performances. This man lived an amazing full and charmed life. He had some issues but left the world with some amazing funk. Quit talking like drugs is all this man was about. Fiercely loyal and generous man by all accounts.

[@ahoye1]

2020 watching this and cannot believe it's been like 16 years since he'd died, I must be in the Twilight Zone .

[@timtim-hf3ut]

Rick was an American icon

[@vincentrobinson9645]

We had a lot of fun back in the late 70’s with Ur funky music Mr. James - RIP

[@princesslovesthe80s80]

We're missing my favorite celebrity 's so I came back to visit the of damn Rick looked all sobered up he looked super his eyes were straight an arrow looked like a new Rick but then he still passed on later all the good ones are gone i adored we the fans are touched deeply with our fave 1980swere an fantastic era of music I'm a big vintage fan RIP

[@kevinsousa3581]

This was in 1998? He looked on point on his Judge Joe Brown appearance in 1999.

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

Kevin Sousa he must've made a fast recovery

[@deloresannwells]

Yup that episode is still up KZbin

[@youngtrizzeyy957]

How did his hair get so long that fast tho

[@ThaCyNiQ]

Yeah he made a fast recovery and destroyed all his progress with cocaine.

[@VictoriaLove]

@@youngtrizzeyy957 Rick always wore extensions

[@jeahwinder1612]

Im almost 22 years old and i do miss rick james. Rip beautiful soul.😢😇

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

I love Rick James! He was a musical Genius!❤️

[@tashawilliams8093]

He was so cute and I wish he was still living.

[@ahmadking5229]

Legend like Micheal R.I.P

[@hannahkorrinlikeslomein1315]

Such a handsome, talented man!

[@deandrejonesakarogpurple2584]

I wish he was here with us. Life is too short for us 2 do silly things that should not apply 2 us. We r human and we all make mistakes but we live from all the problems that we go through everyday.

[@rickames]

I REALLY MISS HIM!

[@thepromiseman7745]

Same here I was so devastated when he died

[@thepromiseman7745]

@Linda Hines Rick James died August 6 2004

[@thepromiseman7745]

@Linda Hines your welcome and have a happy fourth of July

[@thepromiseman7745]

@Linda Hines ok I'll will same to you ...and thanks

[@deloresannwells]

Rick James me too

[@JOJO-mz8gj]

(OMG.. just realised I have the same pot with Rick..:D) Nevertheless...watching this video make my heart ache ...wish I could hug him and tell him that it will all be better later. R.I.P mister James you were really one of a kind ... A big star on stage but when the lights were off... he was just like one of us..the guy of next door...magnificent person...a magical musician and an intelligent person full of passion & desire..You are forever missed

[@alablksnakelonghalfpintowh4038]

I enjoyed rick james alot, and miss how he felt confident in all he did. RIP SLICK.

[@normanmurk6444]

Brain cells do reproduce themselves. They re-coordinate

[@bobbyhemmitsnippets3673]

You are smartm masses are dim. doctors want you to think and be in feaar. And expect sickness.

[@jackdcat5323]

I think he looks better in this interview than he has in decades r i p Rick

[@TrevJericho]

The brain scan at 2.10 shows SF......super freakaaaaay ow....I love Rick James RIP dude

[@shawn4ever77]

Thanks for posting this one. I never seen it. I'm glad he survived that stroke. God really blessed Rick until He called him home.

[@africanchild9267]

@@alexanderjackson4041 so you mean there is no God?

[@alexanderjackson4041]

@@africanchild9267 there is noooo God

[@emiyashirou2752]

God calls us all home, but there is a judgement. Taking drugs and fornication is not what you want to be known for in front of a holy God.

[@swenekaf1141]

2 Pac used sample of Rick James Hollywood song on U Can be touched If you eat unhealthy u can have a stroke too , u can be touched

[@phillipwattsjr.4714]

It's always something to see someone who once had an aura of STARDOM surrounding him, and having that aura stripped away...revealing an ordinary man going through shit. Yes, it never lasts forever...but it's sad to watch.

[@jeaniejones9342]

Rick James I love him he has a lot of soul man know there will never be another Rick James rest and peace from your biggest biggest fan ever

[@maryhoward9343]

R.I.P. Rick James. Went way to soon x

[@teresaholmes4393]

I Love You KING RICK JAMES... Forever

[@racecar06]

3:02 The Riff Grip was a popular finger strength device at the time :)

[@ashead11]

racecar06 i still have mine

[@caressaclark1042]

I saw Rick James at a concert in Atlanta one month before he died. I just wish I had the chance to meet him. May sound crazy, but I believe that Rick James walks with me in spirit.

[@Captain_Rhodes]

Caressa Clark lol i feel like that sometimes. I play music and he's always there somewhere. especially when I play something that makes me laugh

[@caressaclark1042]

***** Well I am crazy. So that's perfect.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

There are no spirits . Please shun your religious indoctrination while you're still able to .

[@caressaclark1042]

Alan Lloyd I already have. But thanks.

[@RetroClash95]

Yeah, you crazy.

[@MrRatherino]

PAID HIS DUES........

[@JustK009]

Rick James Eternal!! Respect ✊🏾

[@A_Muzik]

How many doctors still refer to a stroke as a brain attack?

[@andredoracle6326]

Yep, I raised an eyebrow at that one too lol!

[@heatherholyland1338]

AJ Muzik Because it needs to be treated as the medical emergency it is ! Heart attack .. Straight into resus for alteplase or PCI .. Stroke .. Straight into resus for alteplase or neuro for clot retrieval .. It is an ATTACK on the brain ..the brain can be saved just as the heart can

[@A_Muzik]

heather holyland No arguments about the seriousness of strokes. I do agree. Strokes are serious.

[@FireitupBedford]

Yeah they are......

[@feliciastewart5840]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!! LOVED HIM SINCE I WAS 10 YEAR'S OLD.

[@tiffanymariezaccagnino2599]

RIP. RICK"❤️🙏🏻🌹🕊️ " WE LOVE AND MISS YOU AND THAT GOES FOR MS. TEENA MARIE ❤️🙏🏻🌹🕊️

[@davidbarrett114]

Rick James made some good music and he had his own style of music.There won't be another Rick James.RIP Rick James.Gone but never forgotten.

[@RexGarvin-oq3ev]

I Was There Night Of The Stroke. Denver Colorado! He Was Great! He Was 50 At That Time.

[@garydunn3037]

This event should have been a "Wake up call" for Rick. He was such a very talented musician. r.i.p Rick (The Funk lives on)

[@nknighton70]

Look at Artie Lange. His nose is gone and he doesn't seem to care.

[@electrarain5602]

Rip the great Legend Rick James I never seen this video but I came across another video of his and it led me here just so sad how everything happened the way it did

[@dlocchandler717]

God bless this guy I really wish he kicked that shit. can't believe he been dead 4 13 years

[@gabrielleelliott8169]

I miss him he had love for my all time favorite boy band the temptations I got love for rick james always

[@blackhippie62henderson18]

Miss you Rick.Wish I could have met you. You were my first “bad boy” crush.

[@ronniecannon9267]

I first heard Rick James at a Morgan Park high School sock hop with busting out I was like damn who is this in 1979 I will never forgets I've been following him ever since

[@user-vl7fo3wy9p]

i didn,t know ,such a fight to sick him. he was graitest musican, i love.

[@michellemanning7229]

One of the best, we miss you Rick!

[@Carmen-11211]

This should of been his wake up,call... Dam addiction ... He still would of been here ......

[@FireitupBedford]

Addiction had nothing to do with this my friend he was at a show and he was shaking his head back and forth so fast that's when it hit him.......

[@garydunn3037]

Trouble was Rick partied real hard, and lived life on the edge. Unfortunately, this hedonistic lifestyle caught up with him in the end. Such a shame, he was such a fantastic musician and performer. He was the "King of Funk"r.i.p Rick James Ambrose Johnson.

[@angelito1358]

Actually yes he would still be here cause he was talking care of himself and drug free but then come the Dave Chappell skit about rick and he blows up again and goes back to the old rick in which it kill him

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

@@garydunn3037 , *The KING of PUNK Funk!*

[@fabiwilliams4644]

Nothing reminds you more that you're not invincible is having a stroke & becoming disabled

[@feliciacoby5321]

Love you Rick ❤️ James rip

[@genniejefferson6588]

The one and only. Didn’t sugar coat anything.

[@reneemartin943]

Rip too the best Rick James💞

[@artisticalex1206]

Even though he was not a great person, and I knew about the kidnapping case he did on someone, I still would love if a movie was made about his life.

[@kelfx2853]

RIP Rick James the greatest black man musician of all time.

[@tonowari]

what version of Bustin' Out is that at :25??

[@FireitupBedford]

The regular one......

[@jenniferjones3486]

So sad, all he did, had accomplished and experienced he died alone...

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

😮☹️☹️

[@SedriqMiers]

Nowadays, neurosurgeons understand that new pathways as the doctor stated, will rewire/reprogram the brain. New memories will be stored in new pathways, but this takes time and practice.

[@ladybethisrael0792]

It was nice to get a glimpse of his home life.. I just wish that he could have lived if not for himself, for his son.

[@sbfhawk4343]

Man he has overcome so many things. He needs to keep going. He will get back to some normal function. This what people with Head injuries go thru as well. I mean they should make a movie about him to commemorate his life. GodSpeed to you Rick James

[@314Leothelion31]

Bro hate to tell you this but Rick passed away

[@The_torero]

Dude has been dead for nearly 20 years.

[@luzfigueroa1550]

Mine was addiction l just knew that l liked it and it made me feel good l didn't know that l was sick and l was.

[@donnabucknerbuckner8749]

rip you will be missed

[@gailwilliams2065]

Rip Rick 🙏 James , gone but not forgotten!!!!!

[@alefecapuano9814]

Um grande artista

[@gloriamartin6261]

Remember Ricky James for everyone in ours heart's 🤗✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@TruthSurge]

4:13 a gold digger he adores? damn

[@cboyslim5490]

you missed that timestamp by 1 second, but yeah you're probably right

[@Ballu12345]

@Tony true 💯

[@traceyfitzgerald5155]

I think that woman was another addiction and she got his ass into a lot of trouble

[@Maxxxshop]

When the lights are off he looks like the guy next door. To the moon and back!

[@nknighton70]

He looks almost exactly like my coworker.

[@nome5123]

We are all made in God's image.

[@bigtexas7580]

1:47 Damn, rick james wearing an imitation tommy hilfiger suit. He was hopping at the bazaar.

[@youtubewatcher1698]

RIP Rick James / James Ambrose Johnson 1948-2004 ❤

[@ingodwetrust7648]

RIP Rick James 🙏🙏🙏

[@karmasmom4loved]

Rest easy until you get to get a redo. Addiction is a mfo.. ..next time you'll be even fine without these chains so many of us still bear.

[@410balla]

I worked as a Physical Therapy tech so this video took me back a bit

[@wesbell9453]

I had a massive stroke in 07. I csn relate to his condition at that time!

[@godsloverevealed5003]

My first concert was a Rick James concert at 16 or 17 years old.

[@ploij89]

Very strange when i saw a photo of Rick James posing with Laura Bradigan that they would die 20 days apart from nearly the same illness.

[@texmoney1332]

he needs a movie

[@toyotacorolla2395]

Rip. Rick James