Wale - The White Shoes (Official Video)

[@eliroberts23]

Wale is so underrated..deserves more recognition

[@LamarKing215]

No doubt

[@yannick930]

KingEvzy underrated buy who ? He got enough recognition already.

[@montlee1990]

yannick930 you can still be recognized and still be underrated.

[@haterofhaters9702]

KingEvzy Its sad really. People worship kendrick but ignore Wale. I guess fake is in nowadays.

[@TariqAmazin]

Major Gainz FOH ahahahaha kendrick is lightyears ahead of wale

[@victorsithole4634]

proud to anounce that Im graduating in a few weeks from now and this song got me through my degree when I had no food, had accademic stress and thought I couldnt make it...I still play it even today!!! #2018

[@mattsmith3872]

Victor Sithole congratulations brother! Looks like you’re already past that monumental moment but keep striving for greatness!🙏

[@AJB_313]

I'm late, but congrats homie

[@triplejayvevo7119]

Congrats much love for your succcess

[@taylordowning2533]

Congratulations

[@kamogelomahlangu8933]

Congratulations ntwana.

[@karadodd8452]

Song still makes me cry immensely!. I had 2 boys when this came out and now I have a 3rd. I always teach them that shoes and clothes don’t make you cool and never to pick on anyone just because they’re unable to have the things that I am blessed to provide for you!!.

[@trappingbird9899]

W parenting

[@cherrygal.88]

This song runs so deep to me because I remember being clowned for wearing some payless shoes in the 6th grade then I stepped my game up and started rocking all the name brand shoes and that's when the hate started. People clown you when you ain't got the latest and then hate on you when you got it. We live in a society that values material things and when you work hard to get the things you want its some fuck ass hater that wanna take it from you.

[@kwon7378]

💯

[@jamiahfranklin4369]

i swear i got bullied for wearing shoes from walmart in the 6th grade. my parents never cared for brands so neither did i. til this day im still being called basic for not being a brand addict🤷🏽‍♀️ so be it. im happy with being me

[@elijahebbert6884]

@@jamiahfranklin4369 real shit respect

[@Queenofpositivity]

Yesss yesss hit teased all of these above but I'm a better person now stronger than ever they helped me out to be honest

[@y_uwannaknowmynamehuh741]

Well said. I went through the same things and as youngin’.

[@mjeezy-mp1rb]

Life is nothing but White Shoes... nice to look at but difficult to maintain.

[@MtthwPerry3]

Nice metaphor

[@alixisabella8117]

deep...

[@inkedProdigy]

Wow nice man

[@khalifadre12]

Thats was deep af.

[@Ty-chi-]

Just like blonds

[@londonwells9925]

Happy early anniversary to The album about nothing by Wale!

[@kingseanfame8428]

This Guy might be one of the GREATEST Rappers EVER. But I Think People Are Afraid to Come Out And Say That. And I Don't Know Why....

[@AUGUNARYRECORDS]

Sean Fame ...you're 100% right

[@MsSade89]

I think so too

[@TheCleveland83]

Because after Attention deficit, he released 2 subpar LPs. And his best project ever, More About Nothing, is a Mixtape and not an album. And note, this is his Best LP, but being one of the best takes consistency. That's something he hasn't displayed since he got signed to a major. And at this point, I don't see him surpassing Cole or Kendrick, but if he can continue to make music like he did on Attention Deficit, More About Nothing and The Album About Nothing, then maybe he'll get the praise. But one of the best ever? Probably not.

[@TheCleveland83]

Ok, then that only further proves my comments to be accurate. He was inconsistent with the content and he suffered for that. So being the best ever isn't even up for discussion.

[@TheCleveland83]

Kendrick hasn't been consist? Overly Dedicated, Section 80, GKMC, TPAB. if that isn't consistent, then Idk what is. And the reasons why Pac and Big are legendary is because of how many people they influenced in such a short period of time. And they both really had something to say. They were also flat out better rappers than wale will ever be, but that's another discussion for another time.

[@Hot33333333]

This needs more views. My boy is underrated.

[@Ffygjjccdffhb]

+Stretch Armstrong said the same thing

[@gregoryhyson556]

+Stretch Armstrong ikr

[@gabrielnoel5416]

+Stretch Armstrong exactly. rap music has reached its low right now because of artists like young thug

[@zacharyahn7186]

+Gabriel Noel what do you mean a lot of good shit has been put out this and last year and young thug has some good songs but I guess he's just not your thing

[@kaleeyahlovinyareagan7599]

right

[@damonegodbolt1609]

It's really crazy how he's always overlooked when they mention Cole or Kendrick..... he's top tier and should be regarded as such!

[@msniyaannisa]

yes he is!!

[@KedRick-zy6de]

A​@@msniyaannisa

[@scienz]

some people are too real and nuanced for the masses. J Cole is simple simon wnd Kendrick(while talented) is media anointed

[@AndreGant]

This song has to be the most underrated song of 2015. Marvelous song. Soulful.

[@ryanhamilton4241]

agreed!

[@TyWerks]

so true someone just put me on great song and video

[@jadajasmin5572]

I like. his jordins

[@haitianhendrix]

He fucked up the chorus. He Should of got a woman to sing it.

[@cabrera14651]

the way ur texting it makes it overrated.

[@LethalLinguist]

Thanks Wale!! Beautiful. Tears streaming. As a mother I had to watch my boys want and I had to carry the burden of not being able to give it to them. Making the choice between dinner and denim. Household goods or Hot Gear. Sacrificing Swag for Soup and Sandwiches. Thanks for the love you send out er'day. I been down and will always ride witcha!! Yaaaaap

[@azitsallgood2514]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿

[@trudaddy3339]

It’s mothers like you that put true value in our children. That’s real 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️

[@kervynmeyer434]

May God bless you with all your heart's desires 🙏 boss Mom

[@MarkBazooka21131]

I feel really bad for people that work hard for something because they can't afford it and then it ends up getting stolen because of jerks, what a world we live in. We hate and judge others because we feel like they are above others, especially when we are struggling too. This is real deep, saying the valuable things in life are only what we make of it. It is portraying that shoes are just shoes, and not something you should die for.

[@DatGamingLxwd]

This song makes me feel confident when wearing my sketchers. Thank you Wale.

[@jaraeturner3424]

I have the legend blues and the one thing i hate about them is that everyone thinks that it makes you a person bc they are nice and have the Jordan sign like come on remeber what you was wearing b4 nike and Jordans and im only 12 but one thing i ask to people that thinks shoes make a person or wishes they had all the shoes is would u still buy them if they didnt have the Jordan or KD or Lebron sign but the thing is peopel in this world dont understand that not every parent has money like theres does like if there parent didnt have the money they did b4 they do know u would be wearing the same thing if MJ wasnt a basketball player we would all b wearing the same thing......but kids need to think without GODDDD ya parent wouldnt have all the money to buy ya shoes

[@serenitymckay6556]

Really

[@DatGamingLxwd]

katobi jones Nigga it's sarcasm lol. Who the fuck listens to Justin Bieber

[@DatGamingLxwd]

***** Yeah bruh, I even over slept

[@KingSane07]

the only reason this don't got as many view becuz its to positive

[@AudaL]

EXACTLY

[@yourplug7173]

Antoine Barksdale don't say that the only reason it don't got that much views is because it's so positive. Just because u enjoy it so much u feel like everyone should which is wrong not everyone enjoys or appreciates great music

[@LordZevv]

If this was Kendrick it would have 200M views already

[@f10leek48]

Fatcs

[@sights1018]

EXACTLY! Song is dope though, Moe! 🤣

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

The deeper message here... that's why I absolutely love this song, although the ending is horribly sad.

[@umissedme2]

+Gravity ....can hardly watch it sometimes. The message is worth it.

[@Bwell218]

Gravity yup it is. Sadly its all too real

[@taylordowning2533]

I can't even watch it....its too heartbreaking. The poor kid didn't stand a chance and lost his life to some hooligans who didn't care about him at all over a pair of shoes.

[@immobr_vke9555]

2019

[@MrSecretSentai]

the production on this song is crazy Wale just doesn't sound like anybody else.

[@SouthPadreMusicTv]

Hide ya lady! WALE'S Back!!!

[@nttiv7725]

Real nigga shit. I cried to this song bruh. I know to many people who this applies to

[@Just_Alli]

This song ... This album is amazing . I really appreciate this album it has something for everything . He is really underrated .. I think Wale, Cole ,Kendrick and Big krit they are the kings of hip hop right now . Drake eh

[@Punjabispitta]

And soul and lupe. Those 6 are carrying this genre right now along with some others.

[@Just_Alli]

I have yet to listen to new Lupe , so I can't comment on that and Soul is amazing . They are changing the game and how people view and receive hip hop.

[@Punjabispitta]

Sammie Love it's his best album so far imo, give it a listen (backwards) and you're right about that!

[@Just_Alli]

I definitely will !

[@lilpepsie1113]

Sammie Love do you listen to chance

[@heavybre]

Our eyes are our greatest gifts And our greatest liabilities

[@slickwitdasticks4493]

Why are my eyes are sweating.... This right here hit home.

[@patsybufford3457]

WALE TELLS THE STORY PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO HEAR.

[@toureahmedstephanesanan8885]

Take this good advice If they're gonna judge you for life Say we can't always be fly We gon' be good long as them sneakers white You'll be alright Said you'll be alright Said you'll be alright Said you'll be alright The Album About Nothing is very hard affff . Wale kill the Game #TAAN

[@slattfrmbridgeportct667]

Wow man smh 6th grade I went through hell with this type of shit smh this song makes me tear up when i reflect on them middle school days😢 I will make sure my children won't go through the same 🙏 Thank u grandma for doing your best to raise me .

[@alexandriakelly2483]

This one really hit home!! 😭 So sad how we are judged by outward appearance

[@Meami_ami]

man wale got them timeless feel goods

[@britsanders7225]

Crying in my car going through it all and this song comes on and all I heard you'll be alright.... Clearly was a message love this song!!!!

[@nomvuyomntambo1822]

This Song Is the Reason my Final Exams were bearable. Thank You Wale

[@Juslegendfr]

The realest video... I literally had flashbacks watching this video.. coming from the DMV was no joke, if your kick game was weak, you was a target...and as soon as you got your kick game up, you became a target again

[@trudaddy3339]

2022 still here, I didn’t appreciate Wale when I was younger…. Wasn’t ready for em mentally, this man is a treasure..too bad the industry dont realize it.

[@taylordowning2533]

I know this video came out years ago, but it breaks my heart. This is life in general, people beat you when you're down then when you try to do better in life, those same people will judge you. Very eye opening

[@marygonzalez2754]

I think WALE is one of the coolest rap around.I can never get enough of this music vid.So good I wonder why we never hear much of him.Totally underated, lets do something about that people.

[@marioburton9081]

He always makes positive music, the type that will uplift your spirit and look at the world optimistically

[@ERICAhawkz]

Wale is extremely underrated. I discovered his true artwork on display during the release of "Ambition." That album spoke volumes, it had the creativity of multiple artist compacted into one artist. This album is in great comparison to the "Ambition" album, it offers a story line only a few fortunate souls may identify and articulate within minutes. The album starts off with his recognition being undermined and working hard for the accolades from those around him. The first song offers a undertone of a love story, with the true nature of him searching for admirations. The album ends with a love song, bringing everything back into full circle. I feel everyone should give this album a full thorough listen before coming up with an opinion about it; opinions change when taking each song for face value! Great job Wale, please continue to bless the music world with valuable works of art. -Erica (Houston, Tx)

[@scienz]

when he signed to MMG is when his work took on another level.

[@jeeezy225]

Wale"s album is so amazing man... to hate somebody because its a trend means your not able to think with a mind of your own and have to be prompted with something so that you can take head. Wale's lyricism is impeccable and it really shows on The Album About Nothing!! I'm definitely purchasing a copy and supporting great artistry! Good Job Wale!

[@TylerBrooks97]

people sleep on fucking wale. I have never heard anyone say they dont like him, yet I never meet big fans. he is underrated fr. keep doing your thing wale. keep Seinfeld around too lol

[@devsdaley5642]

I absolutely agree with u! I love wale and I would hate to see his talent go wasted he is amazing

[@andredavis8824]

wale is one of my favorite rappers ii feel you

[@ryanhamilton2241]

I'm a big wale fan smh guy slept on i personally think he better than cole and kendrick

[@james-ezrajudahisrael5613]

"Where the sneaker stores and laundry mats get all the money, cause it ain't bout what you doing but how you looking" Wale a Genius

[@wassabij1135]

Take this gooood advice cause they gone judge you for lifeee

[@GreenGoblinHD]

album is gonna be fire

[@Los2408]

GreenGoblinHD Ohh and fire it was haha

[@jacobovallejo3583]

No that was my brother John thin

[@TacticalLeo]

damn. brought back memories of high school... had this happen to a friend. everybody felt bad for him in school. still don't know who did him in to this day... fucking hurts man. lost a good friend because some jealous fuck dont know the meaning of hard work :(

[@bolivarmosquera9225]

I feel so bad for you that happened to my dad he died 😭😭

[@shootheparty]

How did he die?

[@shootheparty]

+Bolivar Mosquera How?

[@younghoodyz]

This really takes me back to Shades... that song is the reason Wale is my fav. rapper, and helped me gain confidence to talk to people of lighter completion. Also gave me the confidence in High School at the time to get through it as a young lost African kid... I believe this song is going to have the same effect on a kid in high school right now... It'll be aight whoever you are I Promise!!!! #GOAT

[@gregzone089]

i think this comment is mine... exactly the same for me brother..Shades got me and improved my confidence so i could interact with whites in school.. i think u really feel and get the message when ure a lost african immigrant.. respect bini bro!

[@AchillesReal]

This song right here nigga.... this song right here nigga.... maaaan it snaps

[@ssshhhbequiet]

My guy wale is really pushing the envelope.. that conscious rap..love music that I can actually relate to.. Mooooons

[@LexxNova]

ssshhhbequiet hes dope, he inspire m to create dope art, hopfully ull take time too sub or give me some feedback on my art but its all love

[@robertmac8721]

That's why I love artists like wale J cole Kendrick Lamar Nas and RAPPERS and SINGERS that gives us massages like this

[@razielslaughter3332]

Massages are nice.

[@MrBanks434]

This album is fucking crack! I was shock! I mean literally. HANDS DOWN BEST PROJECT since "More about nothing" mixtape 2010. This is the Wale that I know. The nigga literally got back to basics and the roots and key essential things that make him great. And that is making poetic songs, abstract concepts and creativity, incredible production and engineering, and last but not least JERRY SEINFIELD white azz lol. But real talk. I'm not a Wale fanatic, but I respect his craft.Especially when he make tracks dedicated towards women. I know he doesn't like to to get labeled in that reference or style, but that his best niche and best songs.

[@tavonthatruth640]

I truly relate to this and I know what it's like to get played out because my sneakers ain't the latest. When I was in elementary school, my popz bought my first pair of Jordans and kids that never talked to me or showed me love acted like they knew me just because I had Jordans on. As I got older, I realized being me is what made different, so keep doing it. That was my only pair the J's so far but from middle school to now, my shoe game was always on point. They wasn't Jordans but they still got everybody's attention. I understand Jordans ain't the only kicks to rock plus everybody wearing them.

[@tebogoleatlela8405]

I still listen to this song ❤️ 2021June

[@emkaygcaba3907]

We don't search for old songs we search for memories they carry # 2023 still love this song

[@justinjustintheman8816]

wale and b.o.b are so under rated

[@gio823]

true asf

[@10KMazirati]

This song is so deep. I can't believe I'm really crying lol seriously. The irony of buying a pair of sneakers to stopped getting picked on, only to get robbed for them. This song is beyond shoes. Love Wale❤️

[@isaacjohnson3436]

white sneakers, boy this hit home to a lot of people.

[@brandyjones2255]

+Isaac Johnson So true, this song gave me chills.

[@StackorTRY]

September 14th 2023 still bumping 🔥😎

[@BeeTheSweetest]

Man, I love Wale... His music is SO MUCH more than just bars... it has true meaning and quality lyrics/bars.. You can tell he's really passionate and I wouldn't care if he stopped making music... I'd still put him before MAJORITY of the "rappers" now-a-days!

[@moneyace18]

Belinda McElroy word that's a fact

[@uniquetq4716]

This was my bro bro song. May god rest his beautiful soul....

[@lnbrannon]

BRUH!!! Wale you DID THAT! Not only are you bringing back REAL hip hop, you're bringing back the art of video! Love it! #moonz #taan #LotusMoonz

[@MrBatsoup7420]

i'm literately crying...cause this song reminds me of the when my moms said that '' boy Daniel care those shoes i slaved many nights for them so care them'' i love this song and inspiration

[@brahmsmnzo562]

I believe wale is the best artist in MMG. Beautiful music

[@andreabaylark7410]

facts

[@Neoldsoul]

How has this not gotten one million views yet? Wale is at his peak. Don't sleep on him.

[@Chris56076]

Neosoulprincess Cause he buttcheeks. He not on kendrick level

[@doubledee8148]

+Chris56076 you a weirdo he is on Kendrick's level people just fail to realize

[@Neoldsoul]

Sorry the bad grammar threw me off. Wale is in his own lane, and I can appreciate that.

[@fireboxa1]

Wale deserves more credit for his music. He makes music with substance, he's a true lyricist. This touched me.

[@grandmarkiess5825]

As A Washingtonian This Happens Everyday And Its Sad. Wale Is The Consciousness Of Washington DC

[@JasonLReleford]

When i first heard this song i was like, "this aint gon cut it for me" but maaaaannn, when i seen the video and then listened to it, it put sooo much more meaning to this song. I love this song now. When he bought them shoes i felt joy, but when wale opened that news paper it just hit home with me.. Good message as always. Bless up!

[@Headnotthetail2]

Jamaican? TRINI?

[@JasonLReleford]

najee13 virgin islands/dominican republic/puerto rico

[@Headnotthetail2]

westindianprieto that's pretty cool. ... very cool actually.

[@JasonLReleford]

najee13 thanks.

[@Stonecoldalston]

living with purpose the Song Dope on Its own too

[@omaroba1490]

This song always gets me in my feelings man. As a Dude who grew up iN Moco/PG /Dc area, I always wanted Jordan in Highschool, but didnt have the cash, used to wear converse, Even rocked the Dr J,s one time, and didnt go so well with the kids in school, man happy im not a teen anymore. Now i have cash to buy Jordans lol I brought all the Js and Yeezy i could ever want.

[@frsmooth1752]

THE ALBUM ABOUT NOTHING WAS ABOUT EVERYTHING.

[@aneshaelizabeth]

Yes!! That’s why I love the album title; there were definitely messages.

[@mariesanchez2044]

love his music, he is a great artist!

[@givenramafothole1028]

Wale ...you will shd a tear on this one

[@cryptomarcus1003]

My favorite song on the album

[@Simplykloe]

This is why Wale will always be my favorite.

[@kagisometsing2849]

2021 Still feeling the heat on this hear track...South Africans rise up

[@RogerDuhBoss]

The emotions going through my head after watching the video😯

[@giftmhlanga5318]

i don't believe this song got less 5million views and i love it billion times

[@mothomoso_]

Bro all the way in Southy Ahhh we love it 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@SunkissedKuri]

I love Wale's hair in this video, so handsome💘💋

[@EarthSunny1]

This man is amazing. I appreciate the conscious mind. His positive spirit and love. Olu Wale your amazing. Please understand success is when your music can inspire souls like mine to give more. I'm absolutely in love with you and the way you present your artistry. The brown skin and eyes help along my infatuation. Pure genius. I listen to you at least once a day.

[@emdot58]

Respect. hiphop aint dead. glad to see that its still artist out there that can still paint pictures without a video. wale one on the top rappers out today

[@chillyOsei]

wale is one of my favorite rappers. his album is dope. kendrick lamar , j cole and wale

[@MrJudyb]

The message was so dope in this Vid....Wale really came through in this one! Much respect

[@shawntunez]

I’m here confused/scared but this song kept playing in my head …you will be alright ❤

[@vusumuzikhumalo2128]

Wale the King of Rap, Back to the feature mixtape made me believe. Who can spit better than Wale

[@davionsimilton6985]

RJ

[@cleanfix9132]

Right Wale the illest

[@lakotacamp]

j cole

[@knives26]

j cole man.

[@PassportGang]

Wale outrapped cole already on a track

[@ndumisongcobo2562]

That "You will be alright" is so iconic ❤🔥👑

[@almightyslicks3309]

Such an underrated song. This needs to be listed in Wale's top tracks here on youtube.

[@Sega_is_all_i_cd]

A gang of Views, a lot of Likes and a very small amount of Dislikes. Wale is doing something totally Right with this song and video!!! And what he is showing and telling us is so Reality and it's sad. Our appearance is important to Us and it gives us Motivation and there is haters out there that want to take that from Us Good Looking People.

[@lalk3434]

Wale one of the most underrated song creators of the last ten years

[@moneymanp419]

I like this It shows that no matter how you act and how you dress, etc. You'll be judged and it shows a day tells you to be yourself and not worry about what other people say

[@kurtturner6428]

Still can't get enough of this song it means so much to my life experience

[@msladybugreal1]

Omg I love this video it's so touching and Wale hit it right on the head because this is how society it today ...... SMH it's sad if you don't have the newest Jays on or "flashy" people clown you but when you work hard and get something nice people hate on you or want to take it from you . I got robbed in Miami for all my jewelry a few years ago so now I'm always skeptical when I have on anything nice and I'm a female !

[@moneyace18]

crystal way so sad but true crystal same thing happen to me in my own city down here in dc that's why i don't really try to be flashy and rock jewelry like that no more because cause of that i might wear nice watch every now and then...but u on the other hand u to beautiful to get rob if i was a robber i wouldn't even want to rob u lol

[@kEVIN_k7]

The First time I heard the song, I can already tell this has a really great message

[@BROWARDTRILL]

wale is an unappreciated genius

[@EJacobsBeats]

Damn Wale, how are you gonna go make me feel some type of way with a music video.. Good shit man.

[@therapeuticzone9652]

this song touched my heart in so many ways its unbelievable! great message wale! mist underrated rapper ever!

[@ceelovesflowers89]

Kendrick and Wale are doing great things with their albums. Keep up the good work!!!

[@justapersonwithlungs]

he always has good messages in his songs and i love him for that

[@FloEternal16]

Damn that shit REAL

[@tremain7056]

This is one of the all-time great concept songs

[@mellow1750]

Always sharing Music with Substance... Bless Up Wale!!!

[@kbelly922]

this song gives me chill I swear I wanna cry..r.i.p don

[@syloke9653]

I like the "tainted love" sample :) "You'll be alriigght..." slum village feat. dwele

[@zoeytheLover]

Syl Oke yup DC always double and triple sample in our music. I love it tho

[@kholofelomamashela9579]

Masterpiece... Still listening to it le today In May 2024❤

[@tubatsimoloi6540]

You know music letona

[@jaypurnell2698]

This song runs deep🙌🏽🎶🎵👟🔥

[@Justshocka]

This was slept on

[@copacetic6901]

This song never gets old 2020 For Coronavirus

[@LovePeaceDMV]

Halloween 2023 - This song still is a underrated classic! Wale is an underrated artist! He actually came up through the DMV culture and was out here everywhere amongst the people and became one of the more talented artists in the entire industry while talking his DMV slang and staying true to himself. This is how he was able to create classics such as this! ❤