Ricky Williams: I Don't Value Money the Way People Think that I Should (Part 6)

[@la-do-ra-ch6810]

This dude is a very secure individual. He's the opposite of what you see in society today. SHEEP, who are influenced by superficial and material things. This guy understands the importance of money but also recognizes that it all ends eventually and prefers to live his life under his own rules. HIS WAY. I respect that.

[@DRIZZYMAC02140]

@Sneak Gang wasn’t that before now? He did that then woke up? Unfortunately he didn’t know better and yes they gave him what they said they would but a lot of people say they wouldn’t do shit for money till the opportunity presents itself. Don’t wear the dress, but also don’t be the one saying they asked me first. That’s the problem with today there’s those types of ppl We all Die there’s only one life Live it or regret things you didn’t do. Let be and Let Live.

[@DRIZZYMAC02140]

@Sneak Gang national level? so youll do it in what you think is private? you know thats not how they play, you sound like a grown man and im sure your older than he was when he did that cover of the magazine you speak on. You dont know what he was dealing with to think the check was bigger than Your opinion years later. Im grown enough to understand they took advantage of a broke individual why cant you? I also would have been a slave to run away during slavery but can also can understand those who couldnt. Also I dont doubt a thing i know Me and im more than sure im more man then youll ever Be. theres levels to this hes where hes at because he understands now he grew! can you?

[@chaaz6497]

Maybe......or he is lying to himself and now the world. Told that lie for years is why it comes of so smooth. "Hes stupid and he knows hes stupid..... So that almost makes him smart."

[@fightermma]

That's exactly the reason he was able to come back from an injury no one thought he could come back from. Dude's a legend.

[@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal]

He ain't that woke. Otherwise he wouldn't throw away the security and power that could have allowed him to make changes.....

[@TheErw91]

Breath of fresh air to hear this in a world of materialism

[@darthwicket]

Agreed. Yet Vlad loves to push materialism, like his only reason for living is to acquire expensive goods

[@elijaharvinger8711]

Bruh all people with bread downplay it. It's easy when you already have it. Just like KD saying he ain't playing for rings he playing for greatness AFTER he already won two rings. Put this dude in the projects with 10 people living in 3 rooms and 250 dollars a month in cash and 300 a month in food stamps and let him talk that talk.

[@SaintIam]

@@elijaharvinger8711 facts Elijah facts bro

[@cliffbooth7030]

Factz

[@elijaharvinger8711]

@@TheJester39 I followed his whole career him and Reggie Bush were my two favorite backs before Leveon Bell. And all I'm saying is he made more money than the average American is going to make. And he's still got more money that 80 percent of the country probably. So it's easy to say he doesn't value money. I bet he's not living in a studio apartment in the hood. I bet he's not driving a 03 Ford Focus. He's not eating ramen every night..I'm not saying he worships money I'm just saying for all that talk of not valuing money I don't think he would give his back or trade places with someone who doesn't have as much.

[@davidbanner9344]

Ricky Williams is the definition of "different" and Different is beautiful!!!

[@geecheetone8550]

I'm liking this guy even more than I did when he was playing ball.

[@Moneyg73]

He's a solid dude. Very humble, I've had conversations with him on IG.

[@jasonjohnston4766]

People thought he was just some pot head loser but he’s got a good heart and values the right things

[@elathenwalton5093]

Dude has lived by the beat of his own drum and it's inspiring

[@Miafunfactory]

#34 One of the Best Dolphins eva

[@Miafunfactory]

@@jasonjohnston4766 I'm smoking the morning joint about to do my morning meditations... Ricky was and is a blessing to the world. This is the way.

[@itzjdub282]

Dignity and Respect is something you value your whole life

[@rmaree10]

He looks a million time more happier now than when he played

[@wiseguy567]

Rickey has such a hippy personality. This guy is probably just a joy to be around. He needs his own POD CAST.

[@nwananka]

Imagine Vlad doing a "money" interview with Ricky? Vlad would have lost it and argue for hours. He will never understand Ricky's philosophy about money and how its lowly weighted towards his self worth

[@machomusprime50]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Free411]

Bc Vlad is a capitalist and capitalist are value things based on their financial benefit. People like Ricky will always seem like "Weirdos" or "oddballs" in a highly capitalistic society.

[@jucitylegends4626]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣facts

[@draines9237]

Facts that is so true 💯

[@Crunchysopa52]

word, I'm so damn glad it wasn't Vlad lol.

[@nmonye01]

These interviews are so good. Williams comes off highly articulate, intelligent, dignified...a real joy to listen to him talk❤

[@JAMARISPEAKS]

Shawn prez did a great job with this interview

[@Sneakerveli]

Agree!!

[@RickyGarcia214]

Yooooo my guy!

[@mumin215]

Facts! When the interview first started I was hesitant but he did a great job...

[@louieDsypo]

Is he from dead prez

[@Bigfoot985]

Way better than Vlad

[@phillipsmith3077]

Good Lord, this brother needs to speak to EVERY young person in this country.. He gets "it".. Much love to Mr. Williams, this interview is one of the best.

[@lmediocregamerl]

This is why i have been a Ricky Williams fan, since i first saw an interview with him. One of the best ever, talent wise. Yet, still a better man. I really do wish the best for you and your family Ricky.

[@soliddavis1644]

Im the same way. You can't take it with you when you die so why trip about it. 💰 Money comes and goes just like everything else in this life

[@Jonathan-cz4ky]

Yeah but you can pass it down or donate it to someone else....it's like yall don't use your brains and think about anything or anybody else but yourself lmao.

[@soliddavis1644]

@@Jonathan-cz4ky We are just saying we don't value money like the rest of these materlistic people out here. It's a reason why the saying goes "Love of Money is the Root of All Evil" I've seen people do terrible things for money More than anything else.

[@Jonathan-cz4ky]

@@soliddavis1644 Yeah I see what you’re saying, and I personally agree with that but I don’t like when people kinda ignore the fact that having money doesn’t make you materialistic, people have money for a lot of reasons. Imagine someone like Kanye without his money? You think he’d be able to achieve what he wants to achieve in life without it? But yes money should not be the focus of your life, that will only bring negativity to your life and those around you.

[@itshiho]

Tell that to Dak Prescott 😂

[@LBmustwin12]

Thats selfish way of thinking anyone with kids should want to leave them with something for them to have a good/better life. But i respect Ricky’s perspective. Just saying at some point its not about you anymore.

[@richardclarke524]

3:44 the moment Ricky decided to end this convo quick...# good shit

[@tonycoleman21]

U see his eyes shifting? Lol

[@Enzo87325]

Ricky comes across as such Good person it’s crazy that the media painted him out to be bad a guy at one time in his life.

[@RC3Panama81]

I've always thought this dude was a cool, smart and down to earth person.

[@dionruffin3996]

And now we know he's batshit crazy 😂😂😂

[@nyquil762]

Ricky is keeping it real. Bravo!

[@lawrencer5673]

We should all look up to a man like this

[@simonpnd]

Am telling you,we see war,jealosy,people killing each other for this things of money

[@jordan12118]

Completely agree

[@latinoguyLatinoguy]

I look up to jay z

[@awesomet.v7356]

God bless Ricky Williams a man who values His experiences in Life, not what Money 💰 has Gotten him in life.

[@murryjm]

Brother is a free living pothead & he’s just like Dave Chappelle. Chappelle went to Africa, while Ricky went to India. Chappelle signed a bad deal, Ricky signed a bad deal. People may not get this, but Ricky also embodies the Austin vibe (and to a smaller degree UT) from the 90s through 2010s (and actually goes all the way back to Willie Nelson & his times). The Austin vibe was about living life & the belief that things always worked out...That’s why it became a boom town.

[@clafeborne1114]

ima pothead my damn self we do tend to go in depth on subjects thats just kush kicking in bro which got me paying extra attention too yo dumb ass

[@laylow712]

Hakuna Matata

[@murryjm]

@@clafeborne1114 Quite sensitive there... There’s nothing wrong with smoking weed. I’ve been in Austin nearly 20 years & attended the same university he did at the same time and knew some of his teammates. I’m telling you what I KNOW to be the vibe of Ricky , Austin and the lifestyle I lived here for nearly 20 years. It’s a “don’t sweat the small stuff, live life to the fullest” vibe & if you lived there you’d know it. Other people like Gary Clark Jr are the same way. It’s why Elon Musk & even Joe Rogan like it in Austin now.

[@yasuke9317]

@@murryjm Make sure y'all stay weird. 😁✌🏾❤

[@jeremybstudentpilot5315]

I lived in Austin back in 2018 at 28. Much different austin than i rememberd back in the late 90s-2000s.

[@Slickrick3858]

God damn I knew Ricky was cool but had no idea the kind of mind he has. Much respect and one love

[@isuckatlife27]

Ricky Williams is the man. having the balls to make his own decision is something that no one can ever knock him for

[@donjuan2621]

This brother interviewing is great

[@willpower3317]

I went through a period where I embraced this philosophy, and, personally I became nihilistic and miserable. I’ve since found a healthy balance between the material and the immaterial.

[@latinoguyLatinoguy]

Dont fall for this hippy BS most of them are homless

[@kellyjones3466]

@@latinoguyLatinoguy I think you can have this philosophy and still be financially successful. work hard now and you can look for meaning in another way.

[@KD400_]

@@latinoguyLatinoguy it's none of ur business how people think about money I am exactly like ricky dont push ur agenda on me

[@music4thesoul-bymastalee6375]

@@latinoguyLatinoguy Yet there are a lot of unhappy ass millionairs, so perspective is everything.

[@esboi7663]

You gotta respect this man 💪🏾💯💙 too many sell they souls for a dollar

[@pilar8ful]

Yes yes yes King you have just let everyone know what is truly important in life unapologetically! Big respect to you and so refreshing to hear!

[@machomusprime50]

I bet you there's alot of people who thinks he's stupid for operating the way he did, but I can also bet he's way more at peace than the people that thinks he's an idiot.

[@caseyherrin629]

Favorite running back and my favorite Fin of all time. Fins up Ricky! You are a rare breed

[@stonevillage2835]

Bruh said " blow out your ankle."😭😂😂

[@Troycus]

Props to you Ricky. I'm glad to hear a brother say that.

[@youngair24]

Wasn't expecting to like the other interviewer but he is actually good a creating a rapport with the guest. Also he is doing serious talent and not just 19 year Olds who don't want to do interviews.

[@jdh1977]

Random Ricky Williams sighting: It was 1998 I was going to Santa Monica College, coming home on the city bus it stopped at gas station and I just happen to look and here come Ricky pulling up in a Jeep full bad blonde snowbunnies and just him 😁 and mind you he had just won the Heisman like a week earlier 🤔 I was like yoooo! Didn't know he was from SoCal at that time, yeah just a random Ricky sighting I wanted to share, ✌

[@rcharles6725]

LoL...Niiiice. Thanks for the rRWs story.

[@stuartewoldt1513]

Oh shit... Ricky Williams just to my respect 500% more. I love this dude. We need more men like him. Blown away with his words in a short amount of time

[@JBoogey806]

Damn, I always thought I was the only one who didn't value money they way that society says that we are S'POSED to value money.... That's what everyone should value is experience!!!

[@dariuslamont2007]

We need more Ricky on vladtv.. He's a good guy

[@truthseekercano1074]

This is how I feel about music. Some dumb ass is telling me about how much money an “artist” has and I’m like” does the music resonate 20 years from now”?

[@ContextReallyMatters]

A lot of artists go broke. A lot of athletes go broke. A lot of drug dealers get killed and go to jail. A lot of people who have money are miserable. I'm not saying it's bot something but it's not everything. Life is about much more than money.

[@eapolosports1953]

Like Trump done had it all but is he truly happy and content

[@lowlowseesee]

word! same

[@chicolinx11]

I love you bro! Everyone needs Ricky as a friend

[@c.j.6891]

RESPECT✊. No other word needed!

[@carpete9104]

The problem with Rickey is that he was always comfortable being him and smarter than everyone else that tried too change his way of thinking!..So the real question is did he had a problem? Everyone one else did so thats not his problem..I always understanded you and always will love you Rickey..Always!

[@TheColeTruth]

I love this dudes perspective. I feel like so many people are desperate to claw their way up to "the top" at any cost. Putting their happiness on pause until they get there, etc. But sometimes can lose their dignity along the way, only to end up doing a bunch of hard drugs/drinking when they realize it didn't fulfill everything. I've experienced wealth and its got perks but its definitely not going to feed your soul or give you true self worth.

[@problactive285]

WOW an interview that highlights values and a true sense of self worth in contrast to greed and materialism! Is this really Vlad TV?

[@youngw.a.r2709]

Respect to Vlad for using more interviewers and giving them a shot. He is building something that is bigger than himself that will live on past his life time. It will keep growing and could be a major influence in hip-hop for years to come. If he does the fuck shit it will fall but if he is on the right side of history and proves he isnt trying to harm the culture then it will flourish

[@EL-ERIC]

Respect Rickey.. I don’t value money like that either👊🏽

[@redvelvetcake9796]

You were the furst one that ever understood me!! Love this guy

[@anic510]

Always the one with money that doesn't value it.

[@double222u]

I don't have money and I also don't value that shit

[@anic510]

@@double222u if money can change the way your family lives why not value it? Don't worship it but value and respect the potential of it.

[@jocrunch82]

He could’ve earned far more money than he did across his career. Yeah he still has money but for his talent he could’ve gotten a BAG if he valued it like others

[@elijaharvinger8711]

@@jocrunch82 He got a fairly decent bag and got content. It's not like he deliberately didn't go after the bigger bag. He let his love for reefer overshadow his career. And he had millions already so he said" fck it I'm good I'd rather be at home smoking anyway".

[@raymondsims8735]

Every time I want to give up on humans I run across a awesome one ❤️

[@no_swag_rob]

Man I always liked this guy but like even more now. Much respect...

[@saleemsafdar5594]

Ricky Williams seems like a nice, down to earth, person.

[@granos00sudados]

God bless Ricky Williams, he's a well read man who values more important things in life other than money and fame.

[@TheRealChrisBeard]

I agree but he needed money and fame to travel the world the way he did and have the FREEDOM to not have a regular job. Without money and fame , you wouldn’t have seen this interview. Its basically an oxymoron.

[@granos00sudados]

@@TheRealChrisBeard I believe he would have still enjoyed all those things whether we knew about it or not. He graduated from Texas University. I think a lot of it has to do with his upbringing and his faith and values. He doesn't strike me as the type who needs all the jewelry and material things to be content. I really respect that he was true to himself throughout his career and in doing so he is still going to end up in the Hall of Fame, amazing.

[@TheRealChrisBeard]

@@granos00sudados how was he going to travel the world like he did and take the time to meditate for hours and smoke pounds of weed without the money he made from football? His parents?

[@juanpena7436]

Ricky is a man of principle most people would not understand

[@AlJosephShow]

Ricky Williams is a legend. On another note life would be better if money never existed

[@ashyriiball9545]

People that haven’t had millions seem to always care more than people that have had millions...just like we think people need to jump off a building when it’s all gone vs looking at someone crazy for being at peace when it’s gone is crazy to me

[@doncolethepoet]

Facts death isn’t the worst thing in the world

[@tonycoleman21]

Tf yall talking bout

[@brittneyowens825]

America has brainwashed them.

[@nele350c7]

Much respect Ricky! May God bless you and your family!

[@Renomtz956]

Thank you for being who you are Mr. Williams!

[@charlesbr7684]

Pure beast of a running back period!! Even more so as a man!!! Much love Ricky God bless you!!

[@freddycalipari4242]

This guy doesn’t need others to validate his identity. Cool dude this is a man who should be advising young athletes

[@scandarakbhar996]

I’m so glad that Ricky is definitely of sound mind and body. As a fan of his I was worried a couple of years ago when he had an encounter with police on the suspicion of trespassing. I definitely thought that he was fighting some demons. God bless you Ricky 🙏🏿

[@keebisking]

Focused guy! Can’t trick him off his square. God Bless Ricky!

[@asapRockz]

Wow this guy answered the question so well And still has his happyness

[@stunnabreezy3]

The interviewer is more concerned with his money than he is.

[@tears2040]

Because he never had it....... I’ve always respect Ricky Williams especially when so many people thought why did he quit and leave millions in the table....... We need money, but if it comes at the price of Peace then it’s time to leave......

[@keitht24]

You do Ricky went broke & came back to the NFL because he needed the money right? He talking pure bullshit here.

[@Free411]

@@keitht24 nah you're talking bullshit and have poor comprehension. Ricky acknowledged that money is important. He's saying money is not the end all be all and doesn't define his worth. The lessons he learned along the way are more valuable. Once you can take care of you r needs comfortably, then what's the point of money?

[@KD400_]

@@keitht24 money is important to improve the quality of ur life just like eating healthy will improve the quality of ur life so when ur sick u need healthy food and when ur financially poor u need money

[@WillWigg]

My man is and always has been too real. Keep being you Ricky.🤘

[@jaye5926]

ricky u-r a RARITY in this world & I have the utmost respect 4 your independent & free way of thinking : u-r right money isn't everything : we can't take that shit with us when we leave this earth...

[@jordan12118]

Ricky Williams is speaking facts

[@sbjayy]

I’m the same way and I get ragged on for it. But I always got money in my account to buy what I want. That’s what they don’t understand. I make money and money don’t make me.

[@josephbaker6169]

What doth profited a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul .. mark 8.36 this man has my respect all day 🙏✌️

[@rd3095]

Ricky still my favorite RB. Him and the Horns of his time were so much fun to watch; the games were of the scale hype.

[@CJA247]

my personal favorite RB of all time. not surprising we share the same sentiment. enjoy life! respect

[@CJA247]

"i don't value money the way that ppl think that i should "

[@2Thessalonians1_7]

I like how Ricky took charge at the end. It’s not like the other guy was coming at him, but he had to be reminded how Ricky thinks.

[@6lackalanwatts916]

Control your narrative. It’s a mindset thing 🧠

[@fredfells209]

RIcky Williams will forever have more money than alot of you Ninjas without the NFL Money..

[@lavenderlunchbox]

My favorite player I’ve always looked up to bro since he was in college... a legend

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Ricky Williams is a solid soul.

[@mobious6340]

i love ricky for being himself, no matter what the cost..and i like the fact that money is not his god

[@seanmcaloon131]

Love you Ricky. Never change bro.

[@reaper6983]

I wish everyone would be like him his mindset is amazing there are way more important things in this life than money.

[@TheRealChrisBeard]

Broke liberal mindset. Money allows people to live a better life and experience many things. You cannot travel the world and raise a family properly being broke or barely getting by. It makes sense to acquire wealth in order to better all aspects of your life

[@reaper6983]

@@TheRealChrisBeard no one asked you.

[@TheRealChrisBeard]

@@reaper6983 Trying to help you but ok.👌🏽

[@JahEerie]

I don't know anything about this dude, but I like him.

[@The4thborn]

Google him was a monster

[@tears2040]

@@The4thborn That year he came to play for Miami Dolphins was Crazy....... Google that and be amazed...... BEAST

[@The4thborn]

@@tears2040 yep I was a fan man also ESPN had a game I think on DreamCast he was a beast man. Then he started smoking and became woke

[@joedirt5122]

very satisfying interview, this clip should be put in rotation just as much as Boosie’s "infamous flashback”

[@JerryNeutron]

I'm surprised he made it so far in sports with that mindset tbh

[@MrEric47905]

That was pure gold! Money don't make u real

[@dieyoung8259]

I really needed to hear this today...

[@koreyholmes5455]

This man here has the it quality in being a human being

[@genehatch2733]

Prezzz bombed this interview 🔥🔥🔥 good job homie

[@MikeRobNxtBestArtist]

Loved Ya Running Style Bro!!! You Was A Beast!!! I Feel You About Not Valuing Money Like People Think You Should!!!

[@AccentBwoy]

What he mean by that

[@triplebeans4159]

When you have people you love and care about depending on you you have to value money.

[@Morenitto89]

Love Ricky. Dude was a monster

[@beecee5668]

It’s impressive that doesn’t value money the way I think most people do. I disagree with where he places his value of money, but I agree with how he defends his point of view.

[@tyshabazz5379]

Speak on it god! Only happiness brings happiness!

[@marquisa4128]

Ricky Williams a real one 💯💪🏾

[@WatchMilesTV]

I literally could listen to bruh talk about shit for hours. This is dope!

[@cardigansarecool]

Way too many people are sickeningly materialistic.

[@RamsonOpoku]

Respect Ricky even more now!!!!

[@buddhahead7732]

This brother is so intelligent!!!!

[@sonicboommusicgroup9813]

Ricky got the heart of a Saint 🗣

[@rastagideon8236]

#34 My All Time Favorite. Love this mans Soul. Raspect.

[@timotheewilliams9086]

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty and never let the things you own end up owning you ✌

[@mcreally29]

Facts! God bless you brother

[@theDavidChannel1]

Ricky Williams has always had Bohemian hippie vibes. Good for him.

[@mikegoodness9767]

It's almost impossible to explain to people who've never had money that having money is overrated especially if they have trouble paying their own bills or struggle due to an apparent lack of finances. Having said that, once the initial high of new found wealth wears off you will eventually revert to whatever your baseline of contentment is. It's called hedonistic adaptation. The happiest and most generous people I've ever met were in Cuba and they didn't have a pot to piss in. Mr. William's value doesn't come from wealth and possessions which is diametrically opposed to the "more is better, get money at all cost" sentiment that's pushed so strongly by black culture and the media in our capitalist society. Most people know the cost of everything and the value of nothing. I see many athletes and celebrities make complete fools of themselves and we rationalize that at least "their making money". This interview proves Ricky William's is uniquely different than most people which is much more valuable than having a lot of money. His message is powerful.

[@Knglito]

Ricky is definitely a real one

[@HerschLoco]

Ricky is a good dude...it’s good to hear from him

[@micperez819]

A good dude thats an absentee father

[@HerschLoco]

@@micperez819 lol you must be his illegitimate son 😂

[@micperez819]

@@HerschLoco Im not even young enough to be his son. How does It feel to be the only one that laughs at your pitiful attempts at jokes?

[@HerschLoco]

@@micperez819 you the only one that spoke on this mans personal business like you know him...sucka shit

[@AbuDhabiDreaming]

Hall of Fame or not ... one of the best to do it! Salute 💪🏽

[@Kai10soph]

Damn Ricky is the Man!!