Taimak Feeling Betrayed by Berry Gordy, Why 'Last Dragon 2' Never Happened (Part 4)

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In this clip, Taimak talks about feeling betrayed by Berry Gordy after being taken under his wing, where he ultimately turned down a multi-film contract after getting a cold reception from the President of his company. After feeling insulted during the meeting where Gordy himself wasn't present, he walked away from the potential sequels of The Last Dragon franchise. Taimak said he was traumatized and heartbroken over the incident, and that from there Gordy shunned him and never worked with him again.

[@supersajinyett]

He didnt sell his soul so he still has his glow..you can see it💯💪🏿

[@mscampbell6998]

Yes he does

[@sheresejames-grow1779]

Older, but still attractive.

[@dhare07]

Fa sho

[@thedavisdimension]

Good point

[@asill.6668]

Lol yes he does

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

Never remake this film it's one of those movies that captured a moment and a culture perfectly.

[@datboycotvdotcom9593]

Yu got a point, but with the right script, right actor's, right type 're writing da movie can be 're vamped n reinvented da right way

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

@@datboycotvdotcom9593 if Taimak was able to find an apprentice it might work for a continuation 👍

[@ZAKAR777]

I use to work in the filming industry and they was talking about part 2 to the Last Dragon back when the movie was just hitting 20 years old and i thought to myself now why would they do a part 2 20 years later but i heard that the script was real good

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

@@ZAKAR777 Well Taimak has kept himself in amazing shape so they better hurry up lol

[@HypnoticHollywood]

@@ZAKAR777 The reason they could do a part 2 even decades later is because the film is such a cult classic that it would have an instant audience for the sequel.

[@backbonedray7612]

The last dragon is one of those golden treasures that doesn't need a sequel, forever a piece of history!

[@NH1973]

Yes. Some movies must just be left alone.

[@TheBrownIsland]

*Especially since some of the Main Characters died.*

[@uno3863]

💯Facts

[@tremelhoward5656]

Yup tru

[@tremelhoward5656]

@@NH1973 yup tru

[@grimm_destroyer5566]

He is still and always will be The Last Dragon 🐉

[@grimm_destroyer5566]

@Daron M. Bruce Leroy vs Sho Nuff lol

[@grimm_destroyer5566]

@Howie Feldersnatch Bruce Leeroy lol

[@SheTwice]

Periodt!

[@rogerringold616]

Gordy is garbage.

[@scorpionknight8781]

Not really!!!!!

[@AK-fj8yo]

“i don’t look to the past unless it’s feeding me spiritually mentally physically” that’s a good way to think.

[@stressed3326]

Yes it is!!!

[@AK-fj8yo]

Cami me too!

[@06alwilliams]

A K right!! He just said that as I came across your comment. #message

[@butterflyygyrlsworld5106]

A K AMEN!!!

[@stretchIvc1]

With a statement like that one would think he was touched up something terrible and it didn't lead to nothing really...just saying.

[@kevinsadler343]

He didn't sell his soul for Berry Gordy. And was "cut off" by them because they realized he wouldn't let them use him and treat him like an "Idiot." Good for you My Brother.😁😁😊

[@daniellej7914]

Kevin Sadler Eddie Kendricks even said it I don’t brown nose and sell out

[@DetroitLives313]

@Kevin Sadler Look at what happened with Florence Ballard.

[@jamierobinson3499]

Yesss

[@Quantum3691]

Actually by his own admission, Taimak had his foot in the door of fame and fortune, but he priced himself out of acting opportunities on the insistence of his manager at the time. Berry and others saw potential in him even though he wasn't a seasoned actor and wanted to move him up gradually into bigger leading roles. Taimak was insistent on 'bigger money' after only one successful run in the industry rather than working on improving his acting skills while being cast in smaller roles. He chose to "stick to his guns" and demand similar pay as more seasoned actors. Those types of decisions are what get most would-be actors "black balled" in the industry. He may have had better success if he had established industry connections. He would be in high demand and actively working to this day.

[@OpurumD]

Quantum Optimist ah okay. So, he didn’t have the leverage for the money he was demanding. Basically, Taimak should have humbled himself.

[@myrnamargate1871]

He dodged a bullet... sometimes the universe is your friend. I love you Taimak, you did your thing!

[@WillCarter1976]

He didn't dodge the bullet. He caught it in his teeth. 🤣

[@skeezix8156]

@@WillCarter1976 man that comment was such a set up

[@tracylee4451]

I often wondered what happened to him. He had a moral compass. He still looks great.

[@SifuSmoFlatEarth]

Guys what Taimak is trying to say is,he refused to sell his Soul....

[@mamawinterborahae7629]

dion smo that’s exactly what he saying. Glad you caught that. I’m glad he didn’t 💕🙏🏾

[@ubuu7]

Taimak kind of looks like he did sell his soul to look that good in his mid 50s. He looks almost as good as this dion smo guy who is probably barely past 20.

[@darrellhanson6640]

Right on what's 60 thousand

[@qadashchaayah7485]

Right. His soul AND his hole. (Pause) if Im not mistaken, he had to work with Quincy Jones who (allegedly) known to want to do the "casting couch" thing to men. I believe he turned out Tevin Campbell out, and he also approached Tupac ( Tupac said Hell No.) I believe Taimak was a victim of him and didn't want to subject to himself to that again. Allegedly....

[@SifuSmoFlatEarth]

@@qadashchaayah7485 well tupac sold his soul way before Quincy,theres no way taimak sold his he literally played in that one movie and that was it

[@Useyno]

We still should get a Last Dragon sequel with him being the master teacher teaching someone young that reminds him of his past.

[@moneyhouseblessin]

Facts...Ima give Jaden Smith and Rza a call see what I can do💯

[@Useyno]

@@moneyhouseblessin That would be great if you can do that.I and many other people of the Cult classics would love to see him have a resurrected role in something involving the genius of the RZA being involed.

[@thatguyfrom313]

Leave it alone

[@Sirdxxm]

Michael Jai white can be the bad guy instead of Sho'nuff we will call him Shit Yea!

[@squarebizz498]

Yup!

[@o.g.1love479]

The Last dragon still holds a top 10 spot in my favorite movies of all time💯

[@photoholicflix]

He's a humble guy. I wish he would have gotten other opportunities in entertainment.

[@FaithandNova]

@Vic Wilson he's humble NOW, most of us thought we knew it all at 20 lol

[@donaldabernathy3094]

He appeared in a different world for an episode

[@brighteyes3445]

He was on BET in the 90's in some skits.

[@yellowernie]

All money ain’t good money don’t sell your soul for crumbs 🙌🙌

[@sharkdeepwater8]

Jeez... Berry Gordy's snake-dom knows no bounds.

[@yellowernie]

Shark Deepwater8 big even MJ spoke about how he had to leave his label because they never wanted him to have much creative control they didn’t want MJ to be great

[@thatsonbloodimacrip3183]

I wonder why only broke people only talks about selling souls and stuff

[@yellowernie]

west coast LA At least he’s not dead and has his health unlike all the other main cast members... Everybody has money 🤷‍♂️😂 besides ain’t no brinks trucks pulling up at no funerals ⚰️

[@yachtboyzmusic8036]

@west coast LA because they didn’t sell out and get rich 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@thewebsiteisdown7720]

You still inspired this kid to stick with martial arts for 30 years and I discovered a love for music all due to this film. Thank you!

[@onetakesun694]

“You simply have to try and be happy in this crazy world, you can’t let the evils of this world take you in.” -Taimak, 1985

[@johnnyhotrod]

He saved his soul He has no idea how much of a bullet he dodged The industry is pure evil

[@davidaston5773]

Hollywood is a COMPLETE HYPOCRITE. They love to push politics as they love to push an image but people who learn about the history of the place and the people who've become stars will learn of how it's all one big production.

[@grxzzLX060]

Catching bullets wit his teeth 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🥷plz 😂

[@HillaryMarek]

You are so correct. Plus Ty is such a great guy and a genuine person. Very humble and zero ego.

[@doc215]

Are any of you three in the industry? Doesn't sound like it and I'm not saying it's all the golden glow. What I am saying is that you have to know how to navigate the waters. Please don't cast dispersions on things you don't know about.

[@mosesmoses9017]

​@@doc215he dodged a bullet.

[@taotaostrong]

This lovely soul was not shady enough for BG. Good for him! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DermDZL1]

In some ways, you can consider Taimak the original big screen version of Ice Cube, in regards to knowing your worth and not blindly signing your life away.

[@taotaostrong]

So true. I look at this man in 2019, and he is proof that good Karma and good health are more valuable than anything. He leads an enlightened and healthy life, and it truly shows.

[@neanam]

Refreshing to get an interview without a lot of cussing.

[@shaniqequaparris278]

Amen! I was thinking the same thing.

[@DetroitLives313]

Taimak should not feel too bad. Many of the Motown artists got F'd over. Suzanne DePasse is a big creep!

[@81chammy]

DetroitLives313 Someone needs to do a movie or play about that!

[@redvisitor9432]

I've been trying to Google SDP. What did she do?

[@cybercheetah7542]

Thanks for that info. It explains a lot, some operate just like their ancestors country

[@andrewcrawford4635]

Exactly, Berry Gordy not the only bad person here. Suzanne De’PAIN’ apparently thinks because her title, she can say anything she wants with no concern whatsoever of compassion regarding singers and/or actors concerns.

[@livb3420]

He job is done! Last Dragon will forever be a classic. Thanks to Taimak and the rest of the cast 🤍

[@calvthomas6153]

That would explain why we hadn’t seen him in anything else during the height of his career. I love his honesty and humility. He seems very genuine.

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Berry Gordy is to musicians and actors what Don King is to boxers.

[@PedroHernandez-uj9oz]

Best comparison I could think off

[@misterbee66]

That is absolutely correct.

[@redvisitor9432]

I've heard of BG being a snake of sorts. There was a scene about that in the movie Talk to me. Could you elaborate on the actions by BG?

[@waltercanady2103]

You, said a mouth full..right ✅ there

[@dailmcdavid5883]

Wow!!

[@RememberTheTime09]

He described Berry & Suz perfectly! I think after while Berry used Suz as muscle while he would play the good cop.

[@PearsonJd2]

I remember meeting him and his mother years ago at Newark airport and he was truly a really nice down to earth brother, we sat and talked and laughed the entire time he was there,and women seriously lost it once they realized he was there.

[@tiffanywaldon4875]

James Pearson That’s so cool! 😃 I used to WISH I would run into this brotha in public! 🥰

[@thumbnasiuminc4373]

In the early 90s, we took pics with him at Universal Studios Hollywood when he was doing the Miami Vice stunt show. I had my arm around him and said “Who’s the Masta?!” And he smiles and goes “I am!”

[@golden7146]

@James Pearson...Laughed at, "and women seriously lost it once they realized he was there" 😂😂😂! Im sure they did!!🤗

[@johnny6610]

“Hey my man, what it look like”

[@marysutton434]

LOL

[@Nick_Nightingale]

You are the soul brother like no other.

[@orangeelcrot78]

I said... hey... my man

[@jeremythompson6822]

Pizza with bean sprouts?

[@MickeyJ7701]

This is one strange game of craps.

[@vincentfranklin4186]

This man is an absolute gentleman! He was at comic con in Fayetteville, NC and took a photo with my son. He was very kind to my son; it is much appreciated.

[@sophiabulgaria267]

Berry Gordy was probably jealous of how beautiful Taimak was and still is...

[@quinnriggs1862]

He was gorgeous in that movie...

[@erickonassis6310]

​@@quinnriggs1862Would you had gave him some

[@silverslider562]

Damn... dude actually gets Chapel level respect points for walking away from a deal that would’ve screwed him. Sad that there wasn’t sequels but the flip side is that he found his own lane and seems satisfied with his path.

[@RedisNotaFlavor]

Damn, man so this is the reason why Taimak didn't become a huge Action star.. DAMMIT!!!

[@BBoiiLite]

It’s because he was naive. Came into the industry unprepared and unknowing.

[@guiltypleasureisland6642]

Red is Not a Flavor Yeah he could've been the original Van Damme or even been in movies with him later on

[@nuknuknuk111]

Master of the Universe he could've been the black jackie chan

[@hordakskeletor4345]

Blackie Chan???? 🙀😸😹

[@Prince-Shogun]

@@hordakskeletor4345 you just had to say that didn't you? XD

[@TheWholeWorld1]

Know your worth my people... know your worth! Notice how he said “I was getting a check every other week”... then when it came time for the sequels, they was like.. “Nah.. fam, you get this 60/100k.. and WE’LL keep the residuals!” 🤨. Black balled a Ngga by being greedy. That’s why I’m glad these kats be breading up on social media platforms.

[@annettefrazier9787]

....Diana, Diana, Diana.....look at your man Berry! Good for you my fine brother Taimak! You obviously didn't play the lapboy, and how dare you bring a lawyer to look over your contract!....

[@tyronewills7935]

Good for him for not selling his soul! The Last Dragon will always be my favorite movie to me! 💯

[@natew1494]

Man, let them put his character in the next Mortal Kombat game

[@mrvercetti6014]

Bruce Leroy and Sho-Nuff.

[@jujustudly2535]

Dope👍🏿

[@dutchorcish3890]

Can we get Sho Nuff 6 different taunt moves with a few actual moves lol. A drowning fatality and trash can with spaghetti in for his throw or something like when he is being thrown say something like let me go mfer. A red glow lazer light show for his brutality. Both Bruce Leroy and Sho Nuff are some of favorite characters ever to grace a single screen.

[@MidnightClubStillCancelledSoz]

"Could you teach me some moves!"

[@pluggedin1169]

Midnight Club Still Cancelled Soz u play midnight club on xbox 1?

[@talesfromthelotuspodcast]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@wendylucas9628]

"Is it not hot in here Mrs. Charles?" ...As they drive, in a convertible (with the top dwn), through N.y streets.

[@my.0224]

😅

[@MidnightClubStillCancelledSoz]

Plugged In yes my dude

[@coryharris9163]

You did the right thing bro..... You'll get the last laugh not that your looking for it. You're a legend.

[@markyrwd9692]

The absolute classic. It doesn’t need remaking or a sequel. One of the greats, catching bullets with his teeth. Sho-nuff! I’m glad I grew up in this era.

[@mbsunlimited]

If they ever make a movie about Johnny Mathis, he would be perfect!

[@RosalindGash]

He's a dead ringer for Johnny Mathis! Good catch!

[@iveywebb]

FACTS. Thought the same thing from Part 1 💯.

[@tiffanywaldon4875]

mbsunlimited 🎶Guess it’s over, call it a day...sorry that it had to end this way🎶 I would watch that biopic! 😃

[@kennethrussell1158]

Great points and observations, he resembles him

[@luvzfrance24]

I’m so happy he was smart enough to get an attorney involved to get an understanding of how shitty that contract was. An other young and impressionable person would’ve just blindly signed their life away without so much as to reading it.

[@pizzaman8409]

4:40 Great way to live! "Don't look to the past unless it's feeding you spiritually, mentally, & physically!"

[@leonblack7736]

He a real one and a smart man for not signing that shitty deal. He held his nutts and kept his head high like a real one.

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

So, he wasn't concerned with any of that narrative. He just didn't like the deal and opted out.

[@depletable]

It pains me to think we lost out on sequels, but maybe it's for the better to keep The Last Dragon pristine as it is.

[@zoo05zoo]

It's always important to know your worth in these situations. What's sad is that even if they paid him $1 million and a small royalty from the movies, Berry Gordy and the studios would have still made a ton of money. But it appears that a lot of these execs are bent on either humiliating or pimping out the talent and if he didn't play their game, they'd effectively black ball him from Hollywood, which it looks like they did.

[@andrewforte3852]

That was a blessing for him as far as overall well-being, he's healthy, happy, and handsome with no regrets, in long-term all the better for it, not being yet another casualty of Hollywierd.

[@BBoiiLite]

zoo05zoo True but if you read his book he struggled for years until Comic Conventions became a form of income. I would’ve taken the 160k, and finessed my way out of Motown like Joe Jackson did for the Jackson 5. Because that almost happened to them too

[@TalkinnGrubbinMedia]

@@BBoiiLite But, when they left Motown Berry Gordy kept The Jackson 5 name despite the fact Joe came up with the name.

[@BBoiiLite]

Talkin' & Grubbin' Media Doesn’t matter, fuck the name. Their albums as The Jackson’s were bigger than The Jackson 5. Not to mention what Michael became. Berry Gordy is nothing compared to Michael Jackson all around including business. Michael Jackson owning the ATV music publishing and the Beatles Catalogue makes Berry Gordy look like Mr Krabs from Spongebob.

[@dtrn254]

You don't understand the movie business if you think Berry was going to make a lot of money from a sequal to Last Dragon.

[@disco_life]

I was 5 when my dad took us to go see this movie opening night. Still one of my favorites :)

[@primeninja9]

He wanted to keep his soul

[@jimmyconway3844]

This dude was one of my childhood movie heroes.

[@JohnAquariusPodcast]

They straight up disrespected my man. Could you imagine a last dragon sequel. A cartoon spin off followed by a Toy line. A glow in a dark Bruce Leroy and Shonuff action figure with Kung Fu grips and karate chop action. Inner city youth wouldve ate that shit up. Dude when I was kid Bruce Leroy was the Man niggas all over the city was walking around in chinese slippers and kung fu gee. Nigga I even brought the straw hat to make it authentic.

[@trusoujah2002]

I would of bought all those toys. Well i would of asked my mom cause i was around 8-10 when this movie came out👍

[@leeroygreene85]

John Aquarius a cartoon spinoff is actually being worked on by a huge fan. It’s a indie project so the first episode is a test to show Sony how serious the fans are. Go to www.riseofthelastdragon.com

[@JohnAquariusPodcast]

As long as taimak gets something out of it I'm down.

[@leeroygreene85]

John Aquarius Taimak is aware of the project, and will hopefully lend his voice. Also there are still rumblings of a remake so we’ll see

[@JohnAquariusPodcast]

@@leeroygreene85 forget a remake they should do a sequel taimak can play the sensei

[@mfar3016]

You have to admire such a newbie to the business who had the wisdom & forethought to not get sucked into the negative Hollywood scene. Even now, he’s so calm, and humble & down to earth. He gives off such good energy. Continued best wishes to him.

[@steelmagnolia5936]

Thank you Vlad for this interview with Taimak! The Last Dragon really had a huge impact on me, especially since I he was one of the finest men I had ever seen! It made me angry to learn how he was blackballed. There were so many talented people who felll through the cracks at Motiown. It made no sense considering it was so difficult for African Americans (and still is) to break into the entertainment industry. Why do we sabotage each other then and now?

[@robmaine26]

I’m glad he’s okay. Great interview.

[@curryshotyou1538]

Hell he can play in a sequel now!

[@chrisconnors9449]

Of course he could... if they remade karate kid they could def remake this

[@kashamir1584]

Hell he should.....looks super young for his age

[@mrcanntell]

u r right...

[@wizkid8205]

Too many of the original cast died unfortunately but it would be fortunate if the corny ass TK shit died also

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

wizkid8205 I left that same comment back in the late 80's when I was pimpin' Jennifer Beals. -TK Kirkland

[@nathanielsingleton6302]

Barry gave this guy the 360 movie deal. Who knew such a thing existed in Hollywood.

[@ChristopherLeonJohnson]

Nathaniel Singleton they still do it. Talent agencies does em now.

[@mustafahajj]

That's where it started. Hollywood is brutal. Music biz is like a bald head step child compared to the Silver screen.

[@sayitaintsotv299]

She been around forever some singers didn’t even get paid for shows back then

[@clairedaniels1877]

Nathaniel Singleton What is a 360 movie deal?

[@KGreen-wz5xr]

@@clairedaniels1877 I hope somebody let you know what a 360 deal was but hey it’s when a record label take money from your music / shows / movies/ games/ pretty much any thing you do they get a cut

[@Lynn-ml7nn]

He needs a role on power.. he could really be Ghost competition

[@ThatsPrettyFancy]

Yeah. He should steal Angela if Tommy hasn't killed her. Lol I'm gonna watch it til the TV watches me...

[@ayeoner]

We missed out on a potential martial artist film superstar because of Berry Gordy. With that being said, Taimak's life is where it's supposed to be.

[@rachelfaith3578]

Agreed

[@amberjohnson9849]

He's where he needs to be God is still blessing him who knows he will do something in the near future

[@maxtheknife]

That Suzzane Depasse was an evil woman. Heard a lot of horror stories about her over the years.

[@cupcakes7015]

I believe that. 8/4/2022

[@janetsims8958]

Yes I read that too

[@BluDrop5]

I agree. I keep hearing the same thing, too. But, perhaps the industry is demonic, and she got sucked in.

[@Koffent]

Last Dragon is still one of my all time favorite movies. As a matter of fact I just watched it again a couple of weeks ago. I'm almost glad a sequel never came out. It's such a great stand alone movie. Really sucks Taimak got shafted and didn't blow up but at the same time it really makes it a special movie.

[@bronzedrage]

Taimal is still very attractive all these many years later. 😍❤😍

[@letzeatcrunch3752]

I absolutely commend this King for knowing his worth never sale your soul for money or fame

[@LBright4444]

That situation with Berry Gordy hurt him very deeply, my guess. And he is not fully recovered from it I believe. Not a body language specialist, but I believe the pain of opportunity lost is something he is still trying to let go of. Wonderful person.

[@brotherhec2403]

*He outlived prince and vanity who were more successful financially but at the end of the day he has true wealth*

[@mylesid]

True words

[@BalletBullet1]

What’s that supposed to mean? Vanity and prince died from health issues. Why are you bashing them?

[@nyokonabii1951]

@@BalletBullet1 Vanity was a sellout so fuck her.

[@fabiluvshion1]

He is and will ALWAYS be one of my favorite actors. He deserves the utmost respect for protecting and knowing his worth. And he is still SWooooN 😍 worthy, gorgeous talented man. 🙌🏼👑💛✨

[@darkhorse5390]

Damn that's messed up, as a kid of the 80s I was a huge fan, still am today. I always wondered why there wasn't a sequel to this show, it had so much potential. Hope there is a sequel or reboot in the near future. Taimak hasn't aged at all, wow. Rip Leo O'Brien

[@curtistinemiller4646]

This brother has his head on right ,20 years old and he didn't let them bamboozle him,Berry Gordy is a 🐍.....

[@pavarsnipe8825]

Taimak is the nicest guy. Truly a class act every time I have seen him. I wish his career could have exploded the way it should have.

[@savagelily311]

Still beautiful inside & out... Taimak made this one of my favorite movie's... Just watched it today after many moons.

[@deeperbeauty4147]

He seems like a really sweet guy. He is just like his character" Bruce Leroy"..He wants to remain positive .Good for him. I knew there was a reason, I liked this handsome, sexy guy all these years Lol..Way to go Taimak..Berry Gordy, very disappointed to hear how you treated him and so many others. I know it's a business..but Dammmnn!!!

[@lucindagray8882]

Damn , he still look good after all these years, 😊😊😊!!

[@rodneymckay8860]

SPOILERS: Bruce Leroy uses the glow to beat Thanos in Endgame.

[@emmanuelheights2506]

I'mma report you

[@eskaye3064]

Oh fuck 😂😂😂😂

[@barbarasamuel2546]

Rodney McKay 😂😂😂😂

[@jujustudly2535]

Dope👍🏿

[@belindaperry9555]

He wants to say a lot more in these interviews but he holds back and talk around the questions.

[@kierredestiny2]

I’ll never forget, this young guy that used to work at my bank, his name was TAIMAK and looked JUST LIKE the actor. I asked him if he knew how significant his name was and he said his mother named him that because she loved The Last Dragon so much. 😚 I though that was neat..

[@TheVampyrOfMyli]

I've seen him training in the park in NYC a couple times. He is mad cool

[@ericaj5508]

Bruce Leroy. Very good film, classic. He is still fine!!

[@spicyhot2552]

Yes he is still fine I remember when he was in Janet Jackson's video " Let's wait a while ."

[@spicyhot2552]

@Howie Feldersnatch Oh Really?..umm ok.😏

[@deeperbeauty4147]

I couldn't agree more..Last Dragon will always be a favorite of mine...Yes, the brotha is definitely still Finnnnee!!

[@deeperbeauty4147]

@@spicyhot2552 I remember that video too...I wanted to be Janet Jackson so bad...Tamak was so sexy, sweet and handsome...All rolled into one...baby still got it!!!!

[@jameservin1333]

I was 7 when I saw this movie back and 85 and l loved it , definitely one of favorite movies from the 80's

[@gzuss6043]

This movie was amazing. Watching again.

[@macabre_matinee]

We were so close to the best Trilogy of all time. My heart is breaking during this. You know Mark Hamill got screwed in the beginning but at the end of the day he made the right decision. The Last Dragon is The Black Star Wars a New Hope but shamefully without the follow ups.

[@shaniqequaparris278]

That Hollywood business is beast, it is such a ugly business. He was blessed to NOT continue On in that business for the sake of his soul and his sanity. May God continue shine His light upon him and bless him in his future endeavors! Amen!

[@novrandy20]

OMG The Last Dragon is my favorite movie!!!!!! I know ever line and ever song by heart lol I always wanted a part 2 to the movie.

[@lifelove6164]

Ditto....one of my favorite childhood movies. I haven't seen it in years and still know every word.

[@turbo6mtawd]

Seems like a genuinely great guy.

[@kitchentimeinc]

Legend. Cool dude, met him at a tournament on Long Island

[@CadiKane]

Grape Ape and he beat your ass lmao

[@kitchentimeinc]

All Profit were you dropped on your head as a baby?

[@deederhowser7508]

The last 40 seconds of this interview was the best 🙏💯

[@neongreenninja5433]

You are inspiring the way you talk. Keep up the good work and you sound spiritually and physically one.

[@AandP4dummieslikeme]

That is a wonderful lesson for people just getting into the business to learn.

[@ellobo7627]

I’m happy for this guy man great spirit and wish him the best. The Last Dragon is and will always be a classic ShoNuff!!!!

[@antioneatkins7724]

Taimak made one of the greatest martial arts movies that we love today and it’s a shame he didn’t get paid what I feel was worth millions.

[@user-dh6zq2ko8g]

That's why he did such a good job being a good soul in the movie because that's a big part of his character trait.. God bless him...

[@CedricSmith-un6vm]

Thank you for being in one of the best movies in my life.

[@ExistNNature]

They had Redd Foxx under contracts like that, he had to go back to Sanford and Son or he could not work.

[@39Hundred]

Exist N Nature Media Sad cause I heard Redd Foxx had financial problems when he passed away.

[@ExistNNature]

@@39Hundred Yeah, I heard that too.

[@tadd8210]

Word on the street is... brother...be glad he 'shunned' you. You don't want him to be interested in you.

[@hansjuker8296]

He seemed like a great man back then, and he comes across like one now. It's a shame they ruined his big moment by being careless and rude to him.

[@Ken-iu2zp]

People keep saying Berry Gordy is Shady....

[@investertiger3777]

Oh my god...they can still do a sequel! Except this time he is much older and a master . At least do it for netflix if not on the big screen. It worked for karate kid although most of the actors are gone. It would be interesting because he really is the last dragon. Also he can enter Cobra Kai in the future as well. Different franchise but fans of cobra kai would know him. There is a lot that he can still do!

[@NH1973]

Wow, imagine if he appeared in Cobra Kai !

[@jappajotahs8703]

@@NH1973 I was just thinking that, like a cameo

[@iluvmyboba]

Taimak looks great. You can clearly see that he's rooted in GOD. He is classy, mature, respectful and real.

[@veracarter2066]

And he didnt sell his soul.

[@lessonzlrnd]

Leroy!! You are the Master! I grew up watching this movie! I miss the 80's.😢

[@unapologetictv5513]

Back in the early 90s I used to work at video store all day, just to get the movie The Last Dragon😂😂😂😂🎥🎥🎥🎥

[@Dion_Mustard]

Berry Gordy did so much for young black musicians but he also destroyed many artist's dreams such as Florence Ballard. He never paid artists their royalties. They had to sue Motown records. Terrible.

[@matthewmoseslee]

"You going to pay tuition for your education one way or another..." -Berry Gordy(Birdman's Mentor)

[@enchantedstargoddess6837]

@Matthew Lee Really? Berry is Birdmans mentor for real?

[@matthewmoseslee]

@@enchantedstargoddess6837 jk but wouldn't be a surprise w their low ball contract business practices

[@ThatsPrettyFancy]

I concur. Barry, Quincy, Birdman are all snake bootymen! Ask Pac! (Oh yeah they killed him for talking too much) Wayne also laid low until he was allowed to return, and snapped back harder with a vengeance. Got his ducks in a row so he was beyond ready to return. Can't wait to see what Taimak is going to do! 💖💖💖💖💖🤴🏽

[@FreeformThoughts804]

This brother is at total peace. I wish to get to this point!!!!!!!

[@lashaydavis8593]

Love Taimak am glad that he is still with us and has remained down to earth and I can't wait to see what it is to come from him as far as acting goes. I hope he continues to act. 😁

[@williemo44]

Whenever I watch TLD I think to myself this would have made a good Saturday morning cartoon. Good villains good hero, a sensationalized heroine. Eddie Arcadian would be a good While E. Coyote villain, setting good traps but foiled every time. Sho nuff and his gang could be the alternate villain and have both villains collaborate on certain shows, and a bumping soundtrack every week.

[@derricknregina]

Stay off the drugs son.

[@williemo44]

Derrick Barnett ahhhh the advice fairy has blessed me. Thank you sistah!

[@derricknregina]

@@williemo44 you welcome my sister.

[@texassunflower]

His career was nonexistent after that one movie that was so major. It was weird to not see him at all after that. It's like he dropped off the face of the earth. Huge waste

[@curryshotyou1538]

Those damn gatekeepers

[@Useyno]

He could have been the Jim Kelly on the 1980's.

[@themoshigh]

Now we know why. I saw him on A Different World one episode, that’s it.

[@Itsgeestatus]

@Mr. L He Also Had A Cameo Wit JJ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpOYpKenpLWobqc

[@Itsgeestatus]

🕺🏾Let's Not 4get He Also Did Movies Like This👇🏾 Dat We Wish Didn't Exist kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrWkGWOr6Z7i6s

[@senseijoe8.292]

The last dragon is a great movie. I still want the sequels.

[@henrybernardin]

Wow that is truly sad. A lot of wicked people walking this earth.