Ted “Golden Voice” Williams Hits Financial Hardship | TODAY

Ted “Golden Voice” Williams was homeless when he found viral fame, yet despite earning hundreds of thousands of dollars, he’s struggling financially.
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Ted “Golden Voice” Williams Hits Financial Hardship | TODAY

[@uuhAce]

from homeless to wearing gucci glasses in the studio...

[@TheDezire98]

And then back to homeless

[@TheDezire98]

He actually became homeless soon after this but now he managed to get on his feet again

[@manonmoon12]

Yeah, and he's sat wondering why he's broke again.

[@loreaver3882]

good job, homeless, on the news back to rich, homeless again, back on his feet

[@frizzlefrap]

should change his name to, YO-YO!

[@danbull]

This should also remind us how many other homeless people have life stories, families, trauma, skills, hopes, dreams, fears, everything that more fortunate people have. We are not different categories of people.

[@officialeggland7477]

Very true

[@compoflask6262]

Their humanity has been dismissed in order to excuse the ignorant treatment they receive from almost everybody.

[@quartizejose6254]

If dan bull says it then it is true

[@SatorruGojo]

goat danbull

[@Recerv]

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[@galihxtreme]

This wasn't just a regular story. It's more like good friends checking their buddy's well-being. Respect to you guys.

[@lukaszgrzybowski]

dude, this is TV - everything they do is for fame and money. You are so naive...

[@04dram04]

Dude they dont care. Its just virtue signaling and sellable content

[@uy7munir]

@@lukaszgrzybowski you are talking to a LOW IQ American. They are literally too stupid and brain damaged to get it.

[@EDGKangKang]

@@04dram04Nah to make it you gotta be passionate and if you’re in it for the wrong reasons you won’t succeed. This was a story worth sharing.

[@bootdude7527]

Man would be perfect for a fallout game radio station

[@framstagbeipenny6353]

read your name wrong for a second lol

[@hannahtan1516]

I NEED HIM TO RECORD MY VOICEMAIL MESSAGE.

[@leespender4774]

+탄한나 Haha XD

[@AdolfKitler]

+탄한나 He will take crack as payment

[@lamelove5282]

+Adolf Kitler You Disrespectful Asf

[@AdolfKitler]

trinity harper Speaking truths

[@lamelove5282]

Adolf Kitler Im Forreal Now, Is He Really Still On Crack??😕😕

[@bilalahmed2123]

This guy is an inspiration that even though you hit rock bottom, there is always light at the end of the tunnel ! God Bless Him ! I wish him all the best !

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Bilal Ahmed well yeah, if you happen to have something extraordinary to offer.

[@bilalahmed2123]

juntjoo nunya everyone does ! Just have to find your inner strength !

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Bilal Ahmed I believe you but so far I've only found I've got really strong farts which don't seem to attract me much fortune. I'll keep searching within tho.

[@bilalahmed2123]

juntjoo nunya haha 😆

[@Dovenpeis]

Ya, like everyone has a golden voice, or any golden talent which you have done nothing to deserve, and that requires nothing more than to stay off booze and drugs to succeed. Damn, I hate these idiots who keeps clinging on to this capitalist dream that in reality is impossible for everyone to achieve. If you really want to do good, you start voting for government welfare to help all those people the capitalist system has doomed to failure.

[@asimon2006]

He struggling because he never sold his soul or his integrity during his business deals. They did him dirty. He could be on sitcoms like Family Guy or Pixar movies right now making loads of cash.

[@justonwaits]

SimbaUzumaki - A lot of the rich & famous people have sold their souls for easy successful lives! This life is temporary!!!!! Afterlife is eternal!! God will deny them

[@SillySymphonyXD]

@@justonwaits lol

[@nirash8018]

@Juston Waits tf

@@SillySymphonyXD hes right tho what good is there in this life when everything will die and wither away

[@cpitanker7031]

@ lol

[@n.w.aicecube5713]

Glad he never lost hope and things turned out well for him. Wish you luck big dude!

[@heru-deshet359]

I wish him well. A voice like his is a gift not to be wasted.

[@basictechreviews]

I personally know him, he is a great person and helped people even when he had nothing. My prayers go out to him, his life has not been easy.

[@basictechreviews]

***** Your ignorance is shinning through

[@basictechreviews]

JOHN B What are you talking about? You must have been doing something, and maybe you also was up to no good.

[@JohnB5304]

I got witness. No was not doing anything, we were trying to help him and he scammed us, i'd be a fool to smoke CRACK! Johnny come latley?

[@JohnB5304]

Again He's an asshole!

[@JohnB5304]

He's a lair and the Truth is not in him

[@mrsmarvelous1]

He's got such a great voice. He should be on the radio or doing voice work. Hope he is doing better today.

[@BigBoss7777777]

Did you not watch the video? That's exactly what he does

[@imheretonukedukes]

stupid f

[@iamlegend68]

I really hope things work out for him. He needs a group of people around him who care about him not just looking for what money he can bring in. Having good people around you can make a huge difference to someone.

[@Law-118]

he looks really good with his new set of teeth!

[@yodamunkey]

Except now he can't pronounce the letter S properly... hahaha. Ruined his livelihood.

[@gheerock4077]

he better use a mouthwash..he probably has bad breath

[@jackunlocker3125]

@@yodamunkey good catch

[@israelhernandez2572]

They look better than real teeth...I say WHY NOT?

[@flip2724]

Ghee Rock mouth wash kills the bad bacteria but also the GOOD bacteria in your mouth possibly affecting the microbiome just like we have in our intestinal flora

[@DemianKnight]

Most of the people who passed him while driving now suddenly act all good with him. Just shows how people change when you make it.

[@supersomething3979]

I mean no one new his voice while driving past him, now he finally has recognition so obviously more people will notice him. Good for him

[@dougfredricks2017]

​@@supersomething3979we live in an aesthetically driven society

[@chazzlebazzle69]

Fickle

[@ThatBlueSkull]

we live in a society @@dougfredricks2017 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@DWS1435]

Wish Ted the best. Great voice hope he stays on the path of making good choices. It is not easy at times.

[@chupacabra9357]

He looks like a mix of Obama and Chris McCandless.

[@Repented008]

He looks like a black Willem Dafoe

[@TheJc71693]

Chris Mccandless! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tataatthedisco]

i don't know how some people think of these combinations but once you see it you can't unsee it lol

[@stephanier2860]

No!

[@teek.29]

Chris McCandless? Seriously?😂😂

[@Lava91point0]

Obama's disowned brother lmao

[@mystery17]

lol

[@daddycaillou514]

Nah it Morgan Freeman

[@internetdinosaur8810]

LOL!!! He actually does look like Obama. xD

[@DaLaMc1]

I thought something like this too.

[@PgTrAxX]

From a homeless James Brown to wealthy Obama look-a-like

[@billytxn]

I wish him well.

[@DisCoM80]

I'm so happy for this guy, so nice to see that's things can go your way again.

[@btsbaby6830]

The man who has gone through a lot of hardship knows how to appreciate things

[@d1want34]

that teeth though, damn

[@ericsadler9664]

+OfficeBear IMBACKURMAD Thank you. LMAO

[@d1want34]

OfficeBear IMBACKURMAD ok nazi

[@d1want34]

OfficeBear IMBACKURMAD bad joke

[@razchillz]

Could chew an apple threw a letter box

[@xanthequintin2235]

+Ridhuan Abu Bakar That wasn't a joke. Allahu akbar my muslim brother.

[@Borat911]

I wish him the best ... I hope he takes cares of himself

[@terricklee6268]

I hope he is doing well in 2020. Wishing him nothing but the best

[@kubatbekmuktarbekuulu2068]

I hope everything is good with him! God bless him, very beautiful voice!

[@ambercrest8966]

He could compete with Morgan Freeman.

[@TheLolstyle]

AmberCrest ' He crushes Morgan Freeman

[@ryanweintraub9448]

AmberCrest ' he could put freeman out of buisness

[@greaterpeace10]

AmberCrest ' morgan freeman was illuminati

[@Gimbergp]

Could?? He crushes him

[@ivansusak9251]

Freeman is better

[@deadmanlyndon]

I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST MAN. alll the best, all haters go to hell.

[@stormiie999]

I meant him in real life a week ago.

[@stormiie999]

+Raul Sanchez met*

[@deadmanlyndon]

Raul Sanchez that's pretty cool

[@Crazyoverpowerd]

+Raul Sanchez How is he holding up?

[@waynefpv]

+Deadmanlyndon hating on the haters makes you a hater. go to hell

[@micahdiazoni189]

Hopefully he gets out of the financial issues. Praying for him.🙏🙏🙏

[@legendarytwister3656]

This guy is not bad, he does not belong to the streets, the life has shown him this way, he just went with the flow, because he was in bad moment in his life. I am so proud to see him where he belongs to!

[@ihave_noidea_tbh]

your pfp matches your comment

[@lesbrown7009]

I sure hope he keeps himself going for the talent he has. What an incredible voice and style. Unique.

[@deeplyk506]

I hope he's still alright.

[@OrdnaelYelrah]

jakieta Luckett he died :(

[@Toozip09]

Jakieta Luckett Stop lying. I literally met this man today while I was at work. He mentioned he's still sober but was requesting donations. I was unable to give but he was gracious and even signed a photo of himself with a nice message on it.

[@yammmit]

Leandro Oviedo you posted that comment two years ago and I’m not sure where you got your information from, but he’s still very much alive.

[@ghostunderyourbed]

@@OrdnaelYelrah Your common sense died...

[@elitemangudai1016]

@@Toozip09 why does this guy depend on donations? I thought he was making good money???

[@dillonmonsen6338]

It’s been 10 years since we first knew him. Take life for granted we only have so much time😢 I was 5

[@ram64man]

its been 5 years since I truly hope it worked out for ted williams, please give us an update to this wonderful man with an amazing voice

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

People say I have a nice voice but it's nothing like this. Simply stunning... When he talks I can do nothing but smile. I wish him the best!

[@agelesskarate]

It's good to see he's still doing well. That makes me happy. He's so articulate.

[@sergiuulici3908]

there are moments in some people life that just gives you a second chance to start over. i wish i could have such a second chance. glad for ted.

[@richardfurlong4822]

now the cloud is slowly moving away , for you today I hope the sky is clear forever , God bless you !

[@domhyeeu4292]

It took him to become famous for people to stop and check on him. Way to go humanity.

[@lawyit]

yes why dont more people have the omniscience required to know about every single person on earth that only god has so they can check up on people?

[@LJPV777]

Dom Hyeeu Yeah, more people should've checked up on the homeless man with no identification.

[@ashleelmb]

It's hard to get out of that way of mind when you've grown to accept that you've been living a pointless life for so long. It institutionalizes you and such a change that he experienced with the fantastic opportunity he was given is too much too quick...I'm not suprised he found it hard to adjust. Someone who's had nothing for so long and then suddenly has everything...such a person cannot possibly fathom how to handle it.

[@locoattack1210]

This is why players signed to the NBA are given financial advisors right away.

[@jayroberts2555]

he didnt deserve the fame plenty of good people like myself that will die young without ever a care in the world from anyone. grew up in foster care and im still a loser with nobody

[@ashleelmb]

@@jayroberts2555 I can't believe I've just read what you've just said about yourself, dude. Why are you saying you're a loser?

[@jayroberts2555]

@@ashleelmb from my knowledge and experience never met a person with my struggles my hardships that outweigh a lot of peoples thats why i say that because if you met me youd say you never met a person like me with my life who made it successfully. im almost 25 and have never met anyone like me never had a friend a mom a buddy to be with i feel like john coffey

[@ashleelmb]

@@jayroberts2555 Where are you from mate?

[@justinr9784]

It's a classic example of "Mo money mo problems" I think he has tremendous potential to be a dramatic actor... maybe voice acting or maybe even live action. I can't help but feel for this man for all he's had to deal with over his life.

[@alexitillery7512]

Wishing you all the best Ted!

[@tuksc]

He should stream on twitch for donation messages

[@boring5718]

Tuks Maybe he can be the new keemstar

[@Soldrynn]

Or be the donation message

[@R3MIXMODZ]

Look at how cleaned up he is with the nice hair, the super clean/ straight perfect teeth after them being yellow and lost.

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

Are you kidding me? The look like Jim Carrey's teeth in the Mask.

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

but yellow is natural color of teeth. everything doesnt need to b white....

[@donaldhill8598]

Just seen him on georgisville at turkey hill he still looked good and dressed well

[@AKSHATHAR-jq7wr]

Happy to see him like this.🎉 so inspirational....

[@MerkinMuffly]

Haley Joel Osment ain't doing so well himself.

[@kylebullard4780]

I really hope he can pull it together and get his life on track... As for other's too

[@danielle_xx6477]

His smile makes me so happy🥺🥺

[@philjoseph3252]

Poor is a mindset. These words sound so true now. The guy went from being homeless to wearing gucci and is back to financial turbulence. Even if you may get a billion by luck if you're mind doesn't adapt or learn to sustain you're still going to die poor. This guys story is a wake up call to everyone who take their lives for granted not realising that in doing so they will be the only sufferers

[@fishfish9112]

Dave Chappell

[@cheekyoziechick]

That voice should be the most sought after in the world. Who else has that. Shame money grabbers took him down. Good luck in the future.

[@peha688]

I really this kind guy.

[@XxSUPEREVILNZxX]

what?

[@imasterdankyi8804]

wtf lmao

[@crossxfuse]

I really too.

[@Pantsthaniel]

Who doesn't really this kind guy?

[@ultrainstinct978]

absolutely really this guy.

[@3dserj9]

Great man, very happy for him.

[@maxwell3284]

Maravillosa nueva oportunidad que la vida le a dado a un gran talento...

[@love-nk2yi]

Godbless you mr..

[@soundseeker63]

Society would like us to believe that once we have money and fame, that life becomes perfect and everything is rosy. The reality is that money and fame just bring their own set off issues. Just look how many rich and famous people are screwed up, suffer from addiction, end up dying tragically etc. He seems like a nice person and I hope he is able to find the healthy balance in his life that we are all looking for but often look in the wrong places for.

[@frederettedickens2550]

Society has not grasp on real life! So I say to it get a grip on reality bozo!

[@GbagVideo-]

Where can I listen to his radio clips? His voice is god sent

[@trevormcdonald586]

stay strong brother one step at a time no need to rush

[@mmmegameat]

We have all failed in some way, at some time- perhaps, as spectacularly as this man. And, so, I must root for him. May he slay his demons and enjoy the balance of his life. With his triumphant example, hopefully, we can all overcome and rise to a higher level.

[@Gixer750pilot]

If you just gave him a job and left him alone he would have been ok , but tv cameras and books and the attention was the last thing he needed

[@jepcartusch1084]

Gixer750pilot Yes so true, I think now he beginning again Take drugs 😄😄😄

[@repentforgod5338]

How is that funny you sick freak?

[@jepcartusch1084]

masterlook the whole life is a single joke. if everything was perfect and there were no hunger or war, rapes, teasing, depression, suicide or racism, then we would not need the belief in a life after death ..... seek your equilibrium in your life boy

[@repentforgod5338]

Nonsense garbage. You're just trying to justify your wickedness.

[@jepcartusch1084]

masterlook and you are looking for stress? With my first statement, I wanted to suggest what it is ironic that this man was taken out of the drug sump and at the same time through the media hype increase the likelihood that he falls back into drug use because of the pressure. So I wonder what's wrong with laughing at the irony. But especially why you do so irritated by my comment so art does not want to me in the head........sorry my English

[@nassirahmed5703]

God be with u man ...be blessed bro

[@francisduplayna2909]

God bless this man!

[@brukendaleo2325]

Am i the only guy that this man reminded him obama

[@coogeej1022]

Yes

[@ethannitro817]

No lol

[@shmanky3586]

He kind of looks like a cross between Obama and Arsenio Hall.

[@lucina460]

He reminds me of obama

[@bakopala]

Same here

[@josued.hernandez1407]

they should make a movie about him.

[@bigiron7547]

That would be a boring movid

[@remotecont888]

Wow, one extreme another! Love his voice and the happy ending.

[@scra2et6]

so happy for this guy!

[@Duckingson]

His voice reminds me of Three Dog from Fallout 3.

[@ballerforlife13boii79]

Scrolled to far for this!

[@mazokura5944]

HOLY BALLS I just realized man thats awsome

[@TheWarchiefZekeJaeger]

This guy could have a really good career in games and cartoons voice acting.

[@nakiasimone]

Never give up! You are an inspiration

[@Ognyan397]

I am happy for this guy , god bless him!

[@altieresmacedo4720]

Que voz sensacional!!!!

[@lukz1361]

this man deserve a movie

[@game_theory2547]

Wish him all the best 🙏

[@dudefrombelgium]

god bless his soul and may he find happiness

[@bryanjensen2614]

I admire this man and what he is trying to do..think about it..he fell on hard times, had no money, was addicted to drugs and alcohol and pretty much homeless and without friends..all of a sudden he's thrust into the spotlight and handed a HUGE wad of cash..some people cannot handle that type of attention and fame, we've seen it happen before. I just hope that he has someone in his life that can help him stay clean and keep his personal demons at bay.

[@VasavChawla]

I wish he does the Batman voice when Kevin Conroy is busy..!!

[@amaliaayaz7254]

noone liked ur comment in 2 years imma do it now

[@avengental9558]

@@amaliaayaz7254 That’s what I call true heroism and respect. I’m liking your comment now too.

[@desertsmeagol7073]

@@avengental9558 thats what I call true heroism and respect. I'm liking amalia's and your comment now too

[@ShaftyXD]

@@desertsmeagol7073 That's what I call true heroism and respect. I'm liking Amalia's, AnDil's, and your comment now too.

[@eeeesyywuwiz2836]

@@ShaftyXD That’s what I call true heroism and respect. I’m liking Amalia’s, AnDil’s, desert’s and your comment now too.

[@topsonkyapaomai5762]

I know there are uos n down in life....may be...this. Time its little down slope....but he is going to climb up...Continue to kip up ur cheerful spirit...Ted Sir... God bless you

[@ajmal_gharwal]

A great human being with a great gifted voice MashaAllah

[@unlokia]

Christians don't think in worldly, secular terms - we trust GOD to always be with us and show us the way, so then we are at peace, no matter what storms come and go, GOD is ALWAYS with us, AMEN! :)

[@ZEFIXPG3D]

Where is he today? 2022

[@phillhumble7684]

Wow, that voice is like a warm blanket.

[@frankieb2220]

KEEP GOING STRONG BROTHER,WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON!!!-FRANKIEB

[@Gallop4Me]

When drugs and alcohol get a hold on a person, they sometimes can never break away, no matter how good their intentions are or the number of chances they're given. For an addict, you're just one drink/pill/snort away from relapse.

[@ReveredWizardBob]

"I am once again asking for your financial support."

[@sudaniamerikani3438]

😂 in his voice

[@Enthusiast230]

My father when I win the lottery be like:

[@Douceteric3419]

I'm happy for you sir 🙏

[@maxmayer7744]

I'm happy for you man!

[@chrisg4584]

Wonder how he is now, almost 1 year after this

[@maxdewil7453]

He lost everything again :( but i think he was married or something so he isnt homeless again

[@maxdewil7453]

For real ? Awesome

[@martyboy6950]

Ted the Golding voice Williams should of been on a radio station in GTA 5

[@Sillyboy9572]

I hope he’s doing well today

[@irosenodka1921]

IM GLAD TO SEE THIS

[@BonBon-oq5pl]

He sounds amazing and after shaving and cleaning he looks great.

[@ks77157]

Lucky man not everyone gets a second chance in life

[@shaylastevenson3164]

I wish him nothing but the best

[@user-rh8hc9gy7d]

His voice is amazing.

[@MrArbeter]

Plot twist his Obamas Cousin

[@heru-deshet359]

Don't you dare wish that on that poor man!

[@Web720]

MrArbeter Malik Obama > Barack Obama.

[@khabibmcgregor3592]

he's*

[@eduardd.1086]

Obama's*

[@xue8888]

cousin*

[@sarbull]

if he was homeless, he should have just bought a house..

[@lmao9526]

you just fixed homelessness great man

[@salomeoropeza4069]

"I understood that reference" -Captain America

[@user-ez6qg8hg3k]

Homelessness is no more

[@deathbird09]

@@lmao9526 oh yeah yeah

[@lmao9526]

@@deathbird09 oh yeah yeah

[@vaughndeverteuil597]

hope u stay clean and positive brother, dont waste ur gift

[@milan51259]

I love this man.

[@Chaosga]

You know, TODAY, you guys really did your best to paint a real negative picture here, when in reality, all that's happened is that this man stumbled a little bit because of the sudden fame, but he didn't fall! You guys couldn't keep this positive huh? Why? Because GOD FORBID AMERICANS find out that all you need to be successful is a little drive, a little self discipline and a little luck? Don't go shooting people down so quick, for what, ratings? Come on....even the way you ended this story, a feel good story, with a sense of foreboding was in my opinion just a desperate attempt to give people a cliffhanger where one wasn't warranted. This is the problem with Sensationalism. Edward R Murrow wouldn't be happy with this.

[@averageillegalmemesdealer]

@Aran Rasekhi nah homie you just don't got enough braincells

[@Vegheadsrock]

Alcohol plus Ted = Poison. Remember that Ted. Chant that every morning. People love to see the underdog win big. Best wishes and stay dry for the rest of your life.

[@mickgrm8166]

i'm happy for him!!! Keep going!

[@pumpkintubs5342]

Good on him god bless