Vegan Roundtable With Russell Simmons, Waka Flocka, and Mýa

Russell Simmons, Mýa, and Waka Flocka sat down for a delicious vegan meal to talk about how removing animals from their plate has changed each of them-and what a vegan lifestyle means for their health, animals, their community, and the environment.
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[@defendanimals]

Today vegan food is more delicious and healthier than the cruel alternative.

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

A.L.F. Kuba vegan food is processed. Loads of salt

[@missmyoldhandle24]

@@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631 not when you make at home...we don't have salt in our house

[@GrindSacrifice]

Russell pushing 70 but looks 30 ... Mya hasn't aged a bit ... Wackas transition mentally and physically is amazing. Shout to all 3 for challenging themselves to do what society would say isn't the norm... Def going to research more the vegan lifestyle.

[@asupremum1246]

Marc Bell , 70?!! Wow I would have never guessed. I'm inspired

[@morrishawkins9659]

*60

[@TMGettingMoney]

Grind & Sacrifice totally agreed!💯‼️👍🏾👑✊🏾

[@defendanimals]

Russell, Waka & Maya CONNECTING!!! with all living beings and getting healthy!!!! EXCELLENT GUYS!!!

[@Juice84]

Ne-Yo went vegan too =)

[@473sgpm2]

A.L.F. Kuba I was surprised myself! 3 different types of people with one goal! I love it💪🏾

[@kiesytuts229966]

I'm so glad waka is vegan, it makes me feel like I'm doing something right by being vegan.

[@peta]

You definitely are! You're saving lives, the environment, and taking care of your health!

[@Juice84]

You are. I heard Ne-Yo went vegan too. I did a KZbin video about it. =)

[@sonja4164]

kiesytuts229966 you are...on multiple levels

[@damnmayneunfiltered]

Who wants to be like Waka Flocka Flame?

[@scarlet2589]

DAMNMAYNEBEATS.NET me

[@professionalcheekclapper7608]

Mya hasn't aged since the 90's.

[@rachelhammitt9260]

that vegan diet tho

[@adb1637]

I absolutely love the fact that these (black) artists have taken it upon themselves to have an open discussion regarding veganism. It is empowering to see people of color caring about, and engaging in, healthy lifestyles. We need to get AND remain educated!

[@alexisbader5189]

Beautiful discussion

[@kanamekiyru]

Amazing 3 different generations in one room

[@Juice84]

I need to see more videos like this. Amazing!! =)

[@nettycharice6254]

Juice yes i agree more of these please

[@dee27206]

Tarik M. Waka Flaka and Mya are in the same generation. Lol. Nice try tho.

[@slimmama84]

And_What No baby...Mya is from the 90's era.

[@DatGrA2b]

And_What waka is a Millennial Mya is born in the generation before that

[@RayeTheDoula]

This is so amazing! I've been vegan since 2016 (was vegetarian before) and my only regret is not going vegan sooner! So many of my health problems have reversed & now I'm just waiting to conceive our miracle baby and have a vegan pregnancy! So many people think I'm crazy, but I'm committed to sharing this message forever! FOOD IS HEALTH!

[@RayeTheDoula]

Never Blink I used VEGAN soy "chicken" by Gardein and BWW sauce! Thanks for the insult, I've worked REALLY hard to be vegan so it doesn't hurt.

[@doglover1834]

Lmao that's good you went vegan. But why are you still fat?😂😂😂

[@RayeTheDoula]

Never Blink and I was vegan before it was "trendy" but it's never been trendy in the south! God bless you.

[@RayeTheDoula]

Never Blink But why does my size matter to you if I'm improving MY health 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@RayeTheDoula]

Live Not Die LIKE I TOLD THE COMMENTER ABOVE, I USED THE WING SAUCE AND GARDEIN MEATLESS CHICKEN 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 IF YOU WATCHED THE VIDEO THEN YOU WOULD KNOW! What y'all can do it judge however you want. But what you WILL NOT DO is take my accomplishments away from me. I am very proud of what I have accomplished and how much weight I have lost being that most AA women are heavier ANYWAY AND women that have PCOS struggle to lose weight! I've lost 50 pounds now being vegan... you won't take the pride I have in that accomplishment from me.

[@janedoe4780]

Wow, so much respect for Russell, I had no idea he was an og vegan.

[@darrellvoid6019]

Jane Dean yea he has been vegan forever and is a bad ass with yoga

[@rachellejoachim2652]

Jane Dean he went vegan years ago he was one of the first famous ones, he had a book speaking of some of his why he is a vegan.

[@MegaA2dg]

wow Waka flocka..... I got goose bumps... got my respect G.... keep up man!!!! stay positive. much love

[@themindmuscle4141]

MegaA2dg Waka Flocka Flame bringing gangsta back. WAKA

[@CC-vw1cs]

proud of you all - Russell Simmons 20 years a vegan - wow !

[@defendanimals]

I am so sadden to learn of the passing of one of the best vegan human beings I have ever known, Dick Gregory just passed away. He was a strong outspoken individual for human and non-human rights.

[@sonja4164]

A.L.F. Kuba yes! Rest in Peace Baba Gregory

[@edwardrobinson8194]

A.L.F. Kuba we gon' do it for him. Real talk. If he helped all those people, we could at least help ourselves

[@nique4268]

rip baba dick

[@alyssabennett6938]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate how nice the comments are. Everyone's encouraging everyone and it's amazing. We have a few meat eaters in here but they aren't getting slammed with negativity. Instead we are encouraging one another to make that connection for ourselves, the animals, and the environment.

[@Jenncysworld]

This is EVERYTHING 😍😍😍 OMG more of these please! ❤❤❤ ps: I met waka flocka a couple months ago and he is such a humble nice guy. I was able to talk to him and told him that I am proud of him being vegan, he was so happy, smiled at me and gave me a high five 🖑 never forget 😍

[@LowercaseKev]

Kat Jenncy yeah after getting off that meat he really has a much better temper and sense of being now. It's incredible to see. He inspired me to go vegan

[@starlamaurer4137]

I have been vegetarian for 6 years - vegan for 10 months. There IS a mind set change. A peacefulness that comes over you that you can't explain. My makeup, hair products. Shoes, clothes etc are all vegan. And Russell is right - angry vegans give the wrong delivery sometimes. Better to deliver the message without accusations - state facts. I simply state "since being vegan I am no longer on BP meds, asthma meds and I'm happy in my soul. I sleep well, love others and there is simply peace in my life. Thanks PETA - keep spreading the word as will I. 💕

[@EllieMcHale1]

Starla Maurer yes! When people start a conversation with me expecting an angry response from me, I say "I'm happy to give you recipes and invite you over for dinner; you can discover yummy food and we can have conversations about more important and entertaining things; at the very core of how I choose to live my life, I am doing no direct harm to you or my community, so please respect my choice and I'll offer you the same respect."

[@GigiM2014]

Mya is very well spoken. Love Waka's no filter, in your face attitude.

[@docwilliams3738]

I am a Vegan.... I am so upset that it took me this LONG!

[@HIRA3TH]

Donald Williams so glad that you are vegan now!!

[@Debbieanne51]

Donald Williams me too. I might still have a thyroid that works and a gall bladder in my body. All because of the meat dairy and eggs i used to eat. Being vegan at 57 now i enjoy my food more because it doesn't lay heavy in my stomach anymore.

[@Juice84]

Its all good. You're here now. Now we just have to lead by example. =)

[@sonja4164]

Juice exactly!

[@sonja4164]

We don't know what we don't know. When we know better, we do better. Don't beat up on yourself. You saw the truth, and made the change. Keep progressing.

[@davidkim2005]

Everyone who is vegan, sometimes it can get very tough as you see all those around you with their blindfolds on making you feel like you're the crazy one. The truth can't hide forever and they will all learn one day. Keep doing the right thing!

[@cobykonneor]

I've been vegan for a decade and was vegetarian for a few years before that. I adopted a dog who has food allergies and he is also now vegan. At 14 yrs old, even his vet agrees he is healthier than he's ever been. We do our best to support only vegan companies for all aspects of life and encourage others to do the same. Thank you all for all of your hard work- Coby and OzzyDog

[@imperialstats]

Been vegan for only a month i love it and im never going back

[@AntonioAlves-wm8ie]

I HAVE BEEN VEGAN FOR 20 YEARS AND LOVE IR !! PEACE AND BLESSINGS FROM QUEENS NY

[@Pacifica1]

I'm a proud Vegan, I wish I was born one. Mya is so gorgeous & wise, Russell looking like Jackie Chan, Waka & Neyo woke up to the reality too!🎉

[@RahulsVeganCooking]

Yes the biggest problem is meat is the only thing that is thought to people in schools, TV, every restaurant in our communities serve meat, Hardly any vegan options. This is why people only eat meat, the industry makes big money. That's why I started a vegan cooking channel so people can learn about delicious vegan foods. I'm hoping times will change with social media and more people will find vegan foods and foods nature intended for us to eat, not what billionaires want us to eat.

[@xFuzzyLove]

Rahul's Vegan Cooking you right. Every commercial or ad, is animal products. You rarely see something vegan. But the beauty of this generation of vegans, are making those big people furious and I like that. They losing money. Lol 😂

[@RahulsVeganCooking]

+xFuzzyLove yes the big meat industry will eventually go down. They have been brainwashing people for too long. People are finally starting to find out the truth about food, social media is a huge help.

[@BarbinAZ]

I worked assisted living and health and welfare insisted on no more than two meat substitutes a week, milk at two meals a day. The residents needed a healthier diet but unless they requested vegan themselves we couldn't serve it.

[@CJ-gp9yh]

I am the absolute last person any of my friends would have thought would become vegan. Been vegan now for 4.5 years and I lost 50lbs, stronger than ever and wake up feeling energized instead of tired and sluggish. Highly recommend.

[@NetiNeti-gm5bz]

Mya is still hot! But they forgot to mention being vegan also helps prevent famine

[@ima6342]

How so?

[@TheBritfashionista]

Myas voice is so angelic and peaceful!Loved the conversation!

[@stephenshuman1]

This week marks my 2nd year as being a vegan

[@clairedavis8564]

So proud of this 'Trio'✊🏼

[@Juice84]

Yo, I'm making a KZbin video about this tomorrow. I had no idea May is vegan. I've been vegan for nearly two years now. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

[@banysfinest]

How did you start? That's where I'm having trouble.. I want to be vegan but I don't know how or where to start

[@302Vegan]

This was fantastic.

[@Juice84]

I agree. I love my vegan people =)

[@RealAmarSheth]

Russell Simmons is the man. What a dope video. Please do more of these. People learn a ton by watching them.

[@b.j.dee2702]

🙏 Thank you PETA for this video- I recently went vegan because I'm sick of killing my body and participating in the cruelty and death of animals- animals we're meant to protect. There really aren't people in my section of the black community, speaking out on this and teaching it to the younger generation. I will definitely share this with friends and continue to push them to reform and lead a healthier lifestyle.

[@katiiieeeking]

maya looks incredible

[@missgelle903]

Katie King Mya *

[@VeganRevolution]

Great format concept - hope PETA does more like this...

[@Juice84]

This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin =)

[@frederickmiles1811]

The way Waka looking cross the table at the end of video is exactly how I would be looking 🤣

[@adina3996]

I am so grateful for PETA’s existence.

[@peta]

We are so grateful for your support! :)

[@defendanimals]

the ethical and moral aspects of treating other species as merely objects fall under the same principals of oppression and exploitation, the principal that might is right.

[@sonja4164]

Yup

[@sandracrump]

Mya is lovely her voice is beautiful and I enjoy hearing her talk!

[@cordellboss]

Russell Simmons made me go vegan after i read The Happy Vegan book 😊

[@MrHandsomeboynow]

Flocka is a smart guy. The way he speaks here shows he put some real existential thought into it. He quit because of the social backlash, for the culture, etc. unimportant stuff. I believe he will go back to a vegan lifestyle because he ultimately knows what’s best for himself.

[@latriciajones6842]

Amen! Amen! Please, Please, PLEASE do more Roundtable luncheons.

[@cherishdaly5781]

Almost 4 years vegan and turning 19 in December :) so glad social media exists so I learned how to be a healthy vegan from a young age. I live in Southern OK and if I can be vegan here you can anywhere in the US.

[@kayrich4408]

I'm a raw vegan and I love it!

[@Juice84]

Awesome! How have you been a raw vegan.

[@misito27]

Give you props! Been trying to go fully Raw and it's hard.

[@twilson1973]

Congratulations to them maintaining the vegan lifestyle. Mya hasn’t aged at all. I am currently transitioning to the vegan lifestyle. The slaughtering process is one thing plus it isn’t good for the environment but from all of the research that I have done it proves that animal products can cause all types of health issues. There are many plant based foods that taste good. I don’t even miss eating steak, chicken, ham, etc. Pizza is the only thing that I crave from time to time.

[@peta]

Awesome to hear that you made the switch to a compassionate lifestyle! You can still have pizza when you choose vegan cheese and toppings. Check out some of our favorites here: www.peta.org/living/food/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vegan-cheese/

[@AngelasTravelAdventures]

This is cool. I have been on this healthy eating and habits for over a month now. No dairy, only fish, no eggs and no sugar! I feel amazing, people have told me im glowing. I know its from all the running and the change in my diet! Love this round table, healthier more affordable options are so necessary for improvement of the health in our communities!

[@uptownsamcv]

great video, I'm surprised I'm just seeing it now in 2020

[@olavictor4824]

Been vegan for a year now 💕💕

[@MayraDairyFree]

Amazing! So important to see influencers having open discussions like this. Thanks for doing this!

[@minil8842]

Waka looks amazing!

[@Dje8888]

I got to see Waka At my school for a concert. He was so down to earth. Glad he made the connection and is vegan as well.

[@darrellvoid6019]

This video was amazing. I hope that it helps young ones understand and want to further research the process of how the food gets to their table from beginning to end. I've been trying to lean into a more plant based lifestyle...It can be done it just takes time and research...Thanks for this video. Our communities have to do better.

[@agentmangatachiliad5491]

This is great! 🌟❤ Real people talking about real life! #veganpower

[@antoinetteabundance3596]

Wish it was longer

[@veganc5028]

I'm 61, been vegan 9 years, was vegetarian for about 6 years before that. I am routinely mistaken for my grandkids mother not grandma. People are always surprised when I tell them I'm their grandmother. I have no health issues at all. Much healthier than my friends who are carnists.

[@LaniquaKaniqua]

I loved this video... Off topic. Waka dreads are so neat and clean looking. If I were to ever get dreads or date a guy with dreads, I want them to look like Wakas!!! Are those layers I'm seeing??😨😍😍😍

[@koryl4408]

Laniqua & Kaniqua lol girl take it easy

[@aurasoular6804]

nino don she asked a question, you must eat meat being so mean!

[@CodyJoel]

Love this so much!!!!! Thank you

[@aditi1729]

I don’t know if it’s coincidence but all vegans I’ve seen on the internet (haven’t met any irl) are so GORGEOUS!❤️ And smart for going vegan, of course😉

[@GATURKS]

I was like, Waka is so disrespectful for cursing in front of one of our legends like this... and then i realized.... russel a curser too! BIGTIME!

[@MarieAmicalola]

So beautiful. I did a 21 day challenge at the start of the year loved it and lasted 90 days. I felt happier, lighter, and less achy. Recently started transitioning back. Going to make it a permanent lifestyle this time.

[@Amanda-nt3gm]

Love Russell and this table - thoughtful and smart. Enlightened. Motivating for me to lean into it even more.

[@sandrine62093]

There’s no in and off button with this lifestyle! You have to stay committed to this way of eating if you really want to be healthy and enjoy your life!

[@MysticRebelle7]

Saving the environment, improving your own health, and preventing animal suffering - there are so many reasons to go vegan: • Environment: animal agriculture is the source of 51 per cent of all greenhouse gases and 91 per cent of Amazon rainforest destruction, and it's the number one cause of species destruction and ocean dead zones. • Health: eating animal-derived foods can clog your arteries with cholesterol and increase your risk of suffering from obesity, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. • Animals: a vegan lifestyle is the most effective way to protect animals. You can save lives every single time you eat.

[@afd1363]

They all look great, so glad Im on a vegan diet for now!

[@peta]

Keep it up! That #VeganLife will have you feeling good from the inside out and saving over 200 animals a year 💚 We're here for you with recipes and resources 😊🌱 www.peta.org/living/food/vegan-101-guide-for-new-vegans/

[@quaidmciver172]

It’s good that these type of celebs that people look up to are sharing their story on platforms like KZbin. As longtime black vegan now age 31, I agree 100% with what they all said.

[@reachtrita]

What an awesome video! Love their talk ❤️❤️!! Compassionate and logical.

[@mommaawareness]

Thank you...for your lights and transformations... Soul awareness is Healthy. Your health is the only wealthy..🎉🎉🎉 Good Job! Bless Up..❤

[@belgomusic120]

I love this so much!!!!! ❤️

[@tonylavern901]

mya is so beautiful she seems to never age physically 😍😍

[@Penelope416]

We need another vegan roundtable... soon!

[@ghostofachance8055]

Thank you just seriously thank you. I wish this would spread to New Orleans. Love y’all!

[@HavInspires]

Been vegan since 2006. I am now fruitarian. I love this way of life♡

[@lex1794]

I love this and it makes me even Go Harder on this!!!!

[@Quiology]

That's sooooo true, when u try to talk to ur family about it they're like "oh ur trying to look down etc."

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

This is so inspirational. I saw the video about the cows, I just stop eating beef. I knew about uncle Russell but not Miya and Waka Flacka. TI is the one that actually is really making me think about this thing. I haven’t transitioned yet, gotta get my ingredients up. This is not a cheap venture. I’m watching more videos trying to figure this thing out. I hate squash, egg plant, zucchini, anything with that texture so I got to find things I can eat.

[@Clickclips1234]

I’m vegan have been for about 2 years :3

[@peta]

So glad to hear that! 🙌🌱

[@mercedesnieves354]

Just came across this video. Much respect to all. Love it.

[@kinguponarrival8237]

Mya is very much awake. She dropped a lot of gems. Fellow Vegan in the Building 💪🏽

[@hermanharper4594]

Whole foods plant based diet been back and forth now 25 years 90 days again all praise is due to the Most High. Russ don't look his age yoga been good to him as well .

[@thefamilymixx]

This is such a beautiful thing. Everyone goes Vegan for their own reasons and then we all come full circle. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@theebrownsugakitchen_987]

Man I love waka even more now. And maya and Russell just a plus

[@music-wn9ux]

I AM VEGAN AMD BOY DO I LOVE IT

[@Prophetess_Ti]

This is so awesome!! I've been vegan since Nov 2016..one of the BEST decisions I've made in my life. My husband and 3 children have adopted this lifestyle by learning and by my example. My children are 18,15,and 9 and it makes me so happy they've made the decision consciously on their own. Keep spreading the message. Loved the video!❤

[@karmaspear2329]

Loooveeeeee this

[@mellory2337]

I want more of this

[@EllieMcHale1]

Russell Simmons makes my heart sing.

[@newrenaissancewoman]

waka is such an inspiration!!! ugh he's so cool and chill man

[@kowhaiharakeke8881]

My goal is to become vegan and at the moment I am slowly fazing meat out of my diet and am currently eating a “pescatarian” diet and hoping to go vegetarian very soon then vegan by the end of the year. It is very hard for me as I’m from a country where people would chose to eat all meat rather than vegetables 😰 but I’m trying my best.

[@edwardrobinson8194]

This trio!!!!!!!!!!! Issss lifeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

[@DivinelyLucid]

One thing that a lot of people have missed, including myself is that the seeds, grains, etc that they feed the chickens in these slaughterhouses can actually END world hunger.

[@peta]

So true! It takes about 10 lbs of grain to produce just one pound of meat. All that grain would go a long way feeding needy people.

[@kellz147]

This was so good!!! Can we have the full unedited version?? I didn't want it to end

[@michaelstringer9516]

I really need to get off of KZbin. But much respect to these 3 people. Sometimes it's hard to outspoken because of the way people see vegans and it's awesome when someone with success is open about it.

[@Healthytruth]

Beautiful. Thank you . Been vegan 6 years and ever going back

[@peta]

That's amazing! Thank you for helping so many animals

[@turuhirairwinaleni]

I love how these three have very different yet beautiful journeys to veganism it is so inspiring!

[@elledesperado721]

These are some enlightened ass, educated ass, spiritual ass people and I am 100% picking up everything they're putting down. Thank you Waka, thank you everyone at this table. Keep speaking up, keep reaching out, y'all are the damn future.

[@lelemarie6125]

Mya tryna eat all cute 😂😂😂 giiirrrllll

[@evelinamillio2693]

I've been vegan 15 years and loving it soo much! Healthier and full of energy and not to mention how it reversed my age!! I'm in my thirties but look early twenties

[@AntonioAlves-wm8ie]

We are I. 2023 and I went vegan. In 1997 and now I’m 56 years old and here in queens NY we are growing

[@peta]

Wow! We love to hear that 🥰 With so many alternatives available to us today, it has never been easier to ditch cruelty!

[@mariedavison3707]

Please make more videos like this

[@danceN2music]

I love this.