Ernest Lee Thomas on Lying to Muhammad Ali about Drug Relapse, Ali Doing Intervention (Part 11)

[@char_d.0908]

He's been so open and honest in this interview. It's been interesting learning more about him as a person 💯💯

[@almightyt.a.p.472]

Anyone who survives addiction can survive anything. Congratulations on your sobriety Mr. Thomas, Stay strong brother.

[@panache8722]

Shhhiiittttt, wish me luck.

[@almightyt.a.p.472]

@@panache8722 Best of luck to you 💯

[@brandonbennett7337]

@@panache8722 one day at a time.

[@almightyt.a.p.472]

@@brandonbennett7337 absolutely , shit took everything from me for a little bit. I hope it didn't get that far you bro. Shit caused me a lot of pain and loss. Clean 4 and a half years now. I'm not religious but God willing I'll never touch an intoxicating substance again. It pisses me off to hear people glorifying that shit in music. Again good luck my man.

[@Marineblood]

Thanks I needed to see this

[@ajb541]

I was a fan of “What’s Happening” but wasn’t aware of Mr Thomas’ life outside of the show. But this is turning out to be one of my favorite Vlad interviews.

[@beaujac311]

Off Center:. You would have never thought that this guy was ever into drugs.

[@JamesCH08]

THIS is what I became a fan of Vlad for. Those obscure, and forgotten black celebrities a chance to tell their stories. You end up with some really interesting stories.

[@jdtaylor5]

Yes this very interesting 👍

[@ghanasoul]

I agree. To me this is Vlad first real true mature interview. If he kept it like this, I’d respect him more as a KZbin host.

[@Logic7]

@@beaujac311 FACTS!!!! He seems so straight & together but that’s the thing about humans, we have duplicitous behavior which can shock ppl who find out who we REALLY are

[@Ashas.Garden]

I had no idea this guy was so smart, humble and relatable. I hope he gets/continue to receive the best life has to offer.

[@chloeratchford4854]

What an AMAZING STORY. I didn't know he was out there like that. But he lived to tell it, SO INSPIRING.

[@osato5382]

I love this story. Shout out to Jesus.

[@rogertwitty8221]

JESUS IS LORD...... Hallelujah

[@michaelmckenzie6311]

Amen!

[@D.Antony]

Amen. Anyone who wasn't a believer, should be now!

[@longbeachmaumba7059]

One of the deepest clips I've ever seen on Vlad. I'm glad he maintained his sobriety.

[@get2danews925]

its so attractive when someone speaks their truth🙏🏾

[@PrinceofFreshia]

Such a sincere man

[@NickBarbieriandfriends]

This man is the definition of "truth".

[@raydiog]

Amen!! Glory to God 🙌🏾

[@rogertwitty8221]

JESUS IS LORD

[@photoholicflix]

He transparency about his personal demons is empowering.

[@dhowell398]

Them OGs can tell them back in the day stories about life

[@originalstickybonesbbq4906]

Man raj was an icon growing up. I met him in north Long Beach one summer like 78-79. And he told us he knew karate and was showing us neighborhood kids how to kick! I’ll never forget that! Glad you made it through the drugs and stuff!!!

[@frankpops645]

Gotta love this dude . Hes seen it all .

[@trackgangent.9878]

If your reading this your blessed 🙌

[@MisterLowrider]

This is a very good interview!!! Glad to see he's been clean and still in decent health!!!

[@RoquitaJohnson]

I’m enjoying these clips of Ernest! This is a great interview

[@MisterLowrider]

@@RoquitaJohnson same here!!! I never knew his story until now!!!

[@RoquitaJohnson]

@@MisterLowrider Me either! Hey, we all have our cross to bear. He truly doesn't look like what he's been through. Thank God!

[@MisterLowrider]

@@RoquitaJohnson you're exactly right!!he certainly looks like he's had nothing but fun and without him actually telling his story, you'd never know he went through any of the things he's mentioned in the interview!!!

[@PacificPier]

People cared enough to cover his ills - shows the quality of his character.

[@biggjuntao3090]

He dressed like “Richard Pryor live on Sunset” 🤣🤣

[@ghanasoul]

I feel bad laughing at that comment cuz i love Mr. Thomas. However, that comment made me LMAO!!

[@derrick_smitty]

The color scheme is definitely Richard Pryor but the jacket is his black greek letter fraternity sports coat kappa alpha psi.

[@trkyrk]

I never knew this about Raj or Ali for that matter. Ali had a heart of gold.

[@greensideeastoakland2212]

What a honest description of going to hell and coming back through the grace of Jesus... I could feel that realness and that sincerity 👏🏿💯💯💯💯

[@sabrinabreaux1727]

He played in a episode of The Jefferson’s “George won’t talk” is the episode ..

[@polopagliacci6917]

Watching these makes me realize how big of a figure he was in my life it's great to see him doing good its like seeing a uncle you haven't seen in years

[@GASMANGWAP]

In a way, him and Samuel Jackson need a movie together.

[@roderickminor6165]

He makes me want to believe‼️🤲🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾

[@rogertwitty8221]

JESUS loves you too...

[@styner3]

I'm hoping his story helps someone watching his interview.

[@orlandogregory367]

THANK YOU JESUS...."ONLY GOD KEPT HIM ALIVE".....Incredible story of recovery and redemption. The TRUTH will Make you FREE!!! I am so proud of you. Incredible Story.

[@KELLSISLOVE]

rog is very transparent.. I know glad loves this!

[@bopcooper8974]

Amazing testimony

[@rogertwitty8221]

JESUS IS LORD😁

[@AprilCampbell]

It’s amazing how gr8 his ski looks. The turgor is firm and smooth. I was waiting on him to say tragic when it hit the 4:43 mark

[@ike4928]

Who would hit the dislike button is beyond me... congratulations Mr. Thomas on your 30 year sobriety

[@Misstonyah]

I can't see how many ppl disliked it ever since I updated yt

[@battlefielding]

is this mr tragic from everyone hates chris?

[@kevinb1125]

Yes that's him

[@228allday]

Mr Omar

[@Da_SE_Homie]

Nope thats Raj from Whats Happening

[@kevinb1125]

@@Da_SE_Homie he also played mr omar from everyone hates chris

[@Da_SE_Homie]

@@kevinb1125 I'm hip...I'm fckin around in the chat

[@carolyneasley8980]

HE NEEDS TO WRITE A BOOK!!!! ASAP

[@laronyoung2552]

Love! R.I.P. Re-Run!

[@googleaccess33]

Complete Honesty.

[@anthonywhite3139]

God bless you 🙏😥

[@chicaliqc]

you know its real when he starts reminiscing and his nose starts running

[@rogertwitty8221]

i love how he tells his Testimony with no shame no guilt....i love how he is quick no hesitation to praise JESUS.......JESUS is LORD.....

[@reesethagod1938]

Great great interview I love this 🙏🏽

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!

[@consedabradley4751]

Great interview!! He should write a book

[@theodorejohnson1746]

Roger is just naturally funny as his character or Ernest Thomas

[@fin393]

I love his honesty

[@whoknowsidont.5147]

Rog. D. called she said everyone at the diner including Re-run... said thank you. You are the star. I love you man. Thank you my brother. Back when I was a boy you helped me grow up in hard-for-me-times.

[@JakeJon]

Amen Brother!!!

[@keyliyah33]

71? WOW he looks great for 71!!!! Wow

[@LincolnsWorld119]

Great interview Glad

[@thegodnykilrashad]

Solid interview

[@yendyvilma2681]

TRAGIC!!!

[@tkkirkland4113]

I told ernest that he better not even dream of lying to Muhammad Ali or he'll be waking up apologizing 💯

[@tasjag775]

Stop faking like you TK Kirkland for I get my man to sue you for impersonating a King

[@tacomasfinest5034]

Corny

[@TexasAlabamaBoi205]

Cornball

[@jazfen93]

Reminds me of the scene in ali where ali goes to find budini brown in the apartment/ hotel building

[@earnestbrown3247]

He did good on the martin show

[@One_Of_One.1]

Bless you Ernest

[@jw8863]

Gambling is a bigger addiction than drugs and alcohol combined

[@BMacMac-gg3um]

Classic brotha!

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Why he look like Terrell Owens dad?

[@md3dasnipa386]

This Is A Cool Brother!

[@char_d.0908]

So true!! He seems very down to earth 💯

[@md3dasnipa386]

@@char_d.0908 Right he always came off as just a DOWN HOME brother. He has an incredible story (overcoming addiction) is an amazing thing.

[@JonJon-du9ne]

He was smoking them thunder cookies ⚡🍪🌬💨

[@v7c7s7]

GOD is good 🙌🙌🙌.

[@ItsAllRealTV]

Ain’t this Prince Ochie from Martin?

[@markj6681]

Yep!

[@blkpanther11]

Yes

[@lanorriscrumby9534]

He ain't lying bra. JESUS IS the only way you gone truly be delivered from drugs. Ain't no other way💯💪🏿🤷🏿‍♂️😇

[@alexandrialturner]

I wish luenell would have done this interview

[@blkpanther11]

i Agree

[@shotymeisupandcummin]

No. Luenell can start her own channel. We don't need her on EVERY interview. At the end of the day this VLADs channel

[@BtrDaze]

I like this guy

[@kidchristjustice4367]

Praise GOD ..

[@destroytmusicagan2476]

TRAGIC! Who knows what show that came from?

[@Loveje385]

Me too God did it you not alone

[@DjmadnassScrewed]

Appreciate the truth no one can tell your truth better than you can that's what makes addiction abuse better acknowledge the fear doubt loneliness unhappiness uncertain and allow God to be your Savior the drugs were put into the community to destroy your mind destroy the mind and the body will follow stay sharp and always seek knowledge not a high or at least a self natrual high like high off life glad I woke up blessed to live another day or get so close to God you can feel the holy spirit

[@ghanasoul]

Isn’t ironic that the church folks, who are supposed to be loving and giving, did NOTHING for Mr. Thomas. It was the underworld that showed him love. It says a lot bout people. That proves to me that it’s not your beliefs, its your character.

[@kingforty881]

EXACTLY!ALL them religious fucks ain't shit.

[@ghanasoul]

@@kingforty881 Where were the Muslims and Christians when Mr. Thomas needed help?? It’s VERY hypocritical. Thats why for me i don’t care if you’re involved in your church. My question is how are u as a person when you’re NOT in church? Are u a caring, giving, selfless person?

[@rogertwitty8221]

@@ghanasoul your comment is valid....im a follower of JESUS....but never get mad at the church/JESUS...peaple are the flawed ones.....all churches are not bad or perfect....we go there for JESUS...again your point well said.

[@ghanasoul]

@@rogertwitty8221 Not talkin bout YOU personally, but i don’t care bout what people do in their church. What’s important is how u are when you’re NOT in church. Lebron James, Taylor Swift and people like that are really doing God’s work. Their giving back and doing wonderful things that have nothing to do with church. Reading the Bible, bein involved in your church, going every Sunday, every day have nothing to do with how u are as a person. The real u when no one is looking is what God is paying attention to. IMO.

[@rogertwitty8221]

@@ghanasoul well this is where we do not agree....JESUS IS LORD of my life...there is only 1way to the father and that is threw JESUS....being nice and giving money is not how we get to heaven...

[@bawzbawz]

I was sure he was going to say "TRAGIC!!" (4:29)

[@cflournoy1529]

😂😂😂😂😂😂Me too!!!!!!

[@dawndawkins3846]

I as well was touched and healed by our Lord and savior Jesus Christ !!! He has delivered me and saved me. I give God all the glory honor and praise!!! Thank you Jesus and God bless you Raj ;)

[@smoketime7759]

Raj is a great interview

[@itsrelativ3967]

This is exactly how it was for my uncle's crack addiction. But I stuck to marijuana and use to think I'd die from being too high while in my sleep.

[@daddyboo5312m]

Amen, All Praise To Jesus Christ Our Lord & Savior 💜

[@costa2012]

Rockin The Weeknd look

[@alkebulanlion6198]

Ali the goat of all time

[@Haterheartbreaker2x]

You lie to Ali you'll lie to anybody

[@kingforty881]

So??? Who the fuck is Ali? He ain't nothing but another man, no better than you or me.

[@hmosesmamulu6491]

This man is literally giving us a tutorial of how to properly get high off of Free Base..

[@upallnighttv3170]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@krownking2310]

“Being a pro” 😬 Lordt

[@wayofthegun6224]

Lmfao ..thank u for the laugh I needed that today ..

[@livefromtha843]

When Vlad said that about Fred Berry passing looked like Ernest wanted to say Tragic so bad😅

[@royroberts1475]

For me it was Jesus Christ...I love that!! At least Vlad don’t hate on religion. I Love Vlad.

[@yvngraw8518]

Vlad must’ve never seen everybody hates Chris

[@sixxball74]

That’s part 87😂

[@htownq3300]

TRAGIC TRAGIC

[@dolobrolic6066]

His voice sounds the same as I remembered. LOL

[@ChosenbyGod_1]

Praise the Lord Jesus 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TuleeMaster]

Thumbnail looking like T.O. 😂

[@dexterbernard2701]

Those that accept themselves don't hold back about themselves.

[@garyrandall5935]

He right on about the drugs

[@gfjgcgfhcbb7483]

“Can they dance like him?” You gone get fucked up glad

[@kingforty881]

He's such a stupid ass.

[@jasondawson1495]

What's Happening Roger?

[@larryjune4338]

He was on everybody hates Chris?

[@manvsvegas1783]

Praise Jesus Amen 🙏🏻

[@tyshabazz5379]

JC wins again!

[@mallymal6970]

They showed me the pistol lol

[@solrebel7]

I wanna hear that Rog laugh

[@tylowe78]

He did it on a previous episode of this interview.

[@tiffanyramirez8847]

Won’t He do it!!!

[@The-252]

At 4:39 I wish he would’ve said TRAGIC TRAGIC

[@02WIFE]

Amen

[@ivancook1247]

Good dude, I loved watching both shows,

[@minns5515]

Deep

[@bilialeilan9038]

Anyone remember the dance Raj use to do?

[@rogertwitty8221]

my name is roger....and i use to use his dance as a joke on the dance floor....always brought smiles

[@BC-gn1vo]

A “PRO”fessional addict like Denzel in “Flight” who used a drug cocktail to stay regular.

[@DonDodda9743]

JESUS is the only Truth in this World⛪