Swizz Beatz: Harvard Classmates Didn't Recognize Me

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
  • www.vladtv.com - Swizz Beatz opens up about his decision to take a break from music so he could go to Harvard University Business School. He explains that after having a hand in changing billion dollar companies, it was time to go to college and learn the real language of business.
    He admits that his classmates didn't recognize him as an artist until his wife, Alicia Keys, came in one day toward the end of class. Swizz adds that he was already cool with everyone in his class, so he wasn't treated any differently.
    Check out more of what Swizz has to say about his Harvard experience above.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 914

  • @MrK30674
    @MrK30674 10 років тому +66

    "Everyone's not as smart as you think they are." = You have more to offer the larger conversation than you think. You're smarter than you think.
    Fantastic interview.

  • @romeycash
    @romeycash 10 років тому +866

    Why did he cut this part of the interview short? Swizz was still talking. Would have liked to hear more. Actual intellectual conversation doesn't happen often on here..

    • @ElikyaNgoma
      @ElikyaNgoma 10 років тому +14

      romeycash he's gonna make that another part. Vlad never uploads full interviews at once.

    • @CommentFanatic
      @CommentFanatic 10 років тому +19

      Vlad chops the whole interview into segments. that;s why it could be weeks or even months and the same interview is still being uploaded.

    • @romeycash
      @romeycash 10 років тому +6

      CommentFanatic I know that, but at least the segments are on different subjects. He cut this one in the middle of Swizz talking. He could have at least posted the entire part in one section...

    • @Aliensarethinking
      @Aliensarethinking 10 років тому +2

      I know how you feel. We don't get to hear about this often and when we do we want more. We are thirsty for a positive change in our culture/communities.

    • @KingDavid314
      @KingDavid314 10 років тому +4

      Vlad gets paid per view. He gets a certain amount of money every time someone clicks of his videos, even if they don't watch it fully. That's why he takes interviews & chops them up. More views=more money. There's an interview with Dame Dash where he breaks it down.

  • @nr6010
    @nr6010 4 роки тому +277

    Swizz goes to university and increases the value of his $200 million company by 5%
    I go to University and I leave with £100K debt.

  • @defenseagainststalking
    @defenseagainststalking 4 роки тому +149

    Highschool kid: My grades will never be good enough to get into Harvard.
    Swiss Beats: What grades 💵

    • @bencheveryday
      @bencheveryday 4 роки тому +9

      He didn't get in. He did a certificate program...not a degree.

    • @amalizbhali4393
      @amalizbhali4393 4 роки тому

      Did you listen to what he went to Harvard for?

  • @iamtheonlywilly
    @iamtheonlywilly 4 роки тому +202

    Respect to the fact that he's wasnt comfortable with where he is. He knows they use specific language he didn't understand to probably leave him out of certain information. If you can't beat'em... join'em!!!

    • @MotivationalMVideos
      @MotivationalMVideos 4 роки тому +10

      Swizz isn't trying to join them he's making sure they know he's above their level. To come from a background he's came from, be a multimillionaire businessman, and going to get the education foundation shows that he's already surpassed their level of understanding. He's there to beat them and show them he owns them!!!

    • @AK-74K
      @AK-74K 4 роки тому +3

      @@MotivationalMVideos Are you his mind reader or something? I think you are way off based on what he said He is there to learn. This kind of courses are a great learning experience not only from what you can learn from teachers, but what you can learn from other students and a lot of people there would be the same.

    • @Dr.Octogon
      @Dr.Octogon 4 роки тому +3

      @@MotivationalMVideos Everything does not have to be competitive or about being better than other students. Real leaders listen and learn more than they speak. The fact that he recognized where his weakness is in a business where and sacrificed to go to school in an effort to shore up those weaknesses speaks volumes for Swizz both as a businessman and a man. It is an extremely difficult thing to do so he deserves all the credit in the world.
      We should encourage more of this type of thing.

    • @dr.bowdoin3067
      @dr.bowdoin3067 4 роки тому

      Made respect I’m in his shoes kind of but not near as wealthy. It would be nice to know and not have to ask so many questions to my team of investors

    • @stefanreid1726
      @stefanreid1726 4 роки тому

      Did you go?

  • @Alkiel
    @Alkiel 4 роки тому +301

    they aint know he was swizz beats, cuz the Professor never asked him to say "Its Showtime!"

    • @Kolegate
      @Kolegate 4 роки тому +3

      LMAO!

    • @tiyalewhitehurst338
      @tiyalewhitehurst338 4 роки тому +1

      Or alicia keys had to show up lol but sure he didn't want them to kno him as that rap title

    • @dcccxxii4670
      @dcccxxii4670 4 роки тому +1

      Loool

    • @justshawnda1317
      @justshawnda1317 4 роки тому +3

      I read "Its Showtime" in Swizz Beats voice. 😂😂😂😂

    • @hndrxx5339
      @hndrxx5339 4 роки тому +1

      Lol I Hate You Bro 😹😹😹

  • @TheDapperdan89
    @TheDapperdan89 10 років тому +57

    The best vlad interview that ice watched, swiss seemed so humble. I want to hear more.

  • @jamesgandy175
    @jamesgandy175 4 роки тому +5

    Never knew they had an owners class like that, thank you Swizz you opened my eyes and gave me a whole new goal to achieve to get into that class.. You are an inspiration sir.

  • @jaspermorris423
    @jaspermorris423 10 років тому +192

    Need more interviews like this.

    • @Aliensarethinking
      @Aliensarethinking 10 років тому +2

      Exactly! Expose the good that this generation into because Hip-Hop is suffering and has to take a hard turn into a very positive direction. Quick!

    • @shaquandavis9905
      @shaquandavis9905 10 років тому

      Joe Champion
      All the other interviews (most of them) are of sucessful ppl aswell,..so they didn't get into Harvard so what their still sucessful.
      You go to school to get money later in life, most of these rappers are rich without collage degrees..so i'm not going to be arrogant and say only a collage degree can make you sucessful in life.
      I don't advocate dropping out, however if a man is a self maid millionair i applaud that guy no matter what's his educational level.

    • @johnmoore6053
      @johnmoore6053 7 років тому +1

      for real life

  • @emilcooper2364
    @emilcooper2364 8 років тому +262

    Mad respect for swizz beats. Taking my butt to school this summer. Lets go!!

    • @kiddfresh626
      @kiddfresh626 6 років тому +7

      Emil Cooper nigga u can’t even get into community college courses, shut the fuck up

    • @machosouldeep
      @machosouldeep 6 років тому +9

      Did u go to school that summer bro? I hope u did.. If not its never too late fam. God bless 🙏

    • @johnsondailysports1341
      @johnsondailysports1341 4 роки тому +12

      Rick Mendez why you mad bro? Hating ass

    • @whatifitoldyou3579
      @whatifitoldyou3579 4 роки тому

      What happened?

    • @dlumbreras90
      @dlumbreras90 4 роки тому +2

      U posted this comment 4 years ago kid how far along are you on your academics?

  • @JWC777
    @JWC777 9 років тому +254

    Damn Swizz, Harvard? Wow! had no clue! that just made this man even mo gangsta!! straight up

    • @joshleonard6054
      @joshleonard6054 7 років тому +16

      Jee Choe It's a programme, not the real thing.

    • @mountainman6172
      @mountainman6172 7 років тому +8

      Not that you'd have got into either of them . How much is your enterprise worth?

    • @holysmokes7532
      @holysmokes7532 7 років тому +5

      Mountain MAND You act like people with money don't use UA-cam.

    • @roddur1000
      @roddur1000 6 років тому +4

      harvard business school has lower acceptance rate than harvard law school

    • @emperorhirohito6760
      @emperorhirohito6760 6 років тому +6

      to be fair, anyone that breathes and reads and writes english can get into the program he got into, it's just a certificate program.

  • @arlindjax
    @arlindjax 10 років тому +9

    This is the first interview, that I actually watched it without reading the comments. I guess you can say he got my attention!! Please get more people like him!!

  • @odel2177
    @odel2177 4 роки тому +133

    I went for a chemistry degree at 39 years of age. I did the same thing in all my classes. I knew I had to shine as the only dark skinned latino from the South Bronx. Got As in Chem, physics and Math and was invited to do research. Where I am from no one ever dreamt of that.

    • @cold_showerboy8137
      @cold_showerboy8137 4 роки тому +6

      way to go man ...thats wats up

    • @AB-st8to
      @AB-st8to 4 роки тому +3

      Not a big deal. Latinos get in easy because they can speak Spanish and Americans will need to know Spanish just to function in the US in about 20 years from now because Latinos are the only race in America who refuse to learn English or pretend not to speak it. Well played, Latinos.. well played. Trump2020

    • @IndianPrince04
      @IndianPrince04 4 роки тому +2

      @@AB-st8to Affirmative action policies are stupid and wasteful. What they do in essence is that it helps blacks and latinos gain admission into a selective program, but they drop out from said programs at much high rates because they're not cut out for the academic rigor. All this does is squander opportunities for non-blatino students who would have been prepared to work hard and succeed in such an environment. And no, I don't support legacy admissions either. Meritocracy is really the only way!

    • @ciaranc7460
      @ciaranc7460 4 роки тому +2

      @@AB-st8to i bet you have done not even close to this accomplishment. Bitter bastard you are.

    • @AB-st8to
      @AB-st8to 4 роки тому +2

      Ciaran C Someone deleted my comment about Trump planning to give all illegal immigrants green cards next year just like Ronald Reagan did back in the 80s. I also pointed out how Obama deported 3 million illegals while Trump hasn’t even hit the 100 thousand mark. But what am I bitter about?

  • @paulyphonic
    @paulyphonic 9 років тому +463

    WHY.....would anyone give this a thumbs down?!?!?! This is very POSITIVE stuff right here. Props to Swizz!

    • @BigDonKedick
      @BigDonKedick 8 років тому +9

      c'mon bro you know what haters are.

    • @stxx1982
      @stxx1982 8 років тому +2

      probably cuz hes rich and nobody gives a damn about him going to school... dont get it twisted its cool hes persuing whatever he is but i personally dont care to hear about it... rather hear some more beats honestly

    • @dreamvillez
      @dreamvillez 8 років тому +10

      and yet you clicked the video so you watched it to down vote it?

    • @KingLamarQuinton
      @KingLamarQuinton 6 років тому

      Not an MBA is why lol

    • @emperorhirohito6760
      @emperorhirohito6760 6 років тому +2

      because getting in to the certificate program he applied to is as easy as verifying you exist. this isn't actually a harvard degree, more like a quick program harvard compiled to make some easy money from over-zealous branders.

  • @user-ig5gf3yg2n
    @user-ig5gf3yg2n 9 років тому +8

    I respect this man so much more now never really thought much of him. But he speaks with wisdom and respect and is a humble person. I hope everything goes great for this dude

  • @166mreli
    @166mreli 8 років тому +33

    "ITS SHOWTIME!!!" (beat drops)

  • @Bangkil16
    @Bangkil16 8 років тому +171

    He is a big time producer now he is going to Harvard? Respect!

    • @FlashxSwazy
      @FlashxSwazy 4 роки тому

      Sounds like a waste of money to me

    • @UrbanMatts
      @UrbanMatts 4 роки тому +3

      FlashxSwazy you’re not going far in life

    • @FlashxSwazy
      @FlashxSwazy 4 роки тому

      @@UrbanMatts okay so you have no information about me or what I do but I'm not going far in life. Gotcha.

    • @UrbanMatts
      @UrbanMatts 4 роки тому

      FlashxSwazy that’s right

    • @iaimforawesome
      @iaimforawesome 4 роки тому +3

      Education isn’t a waste of money unless you aren’t there to learn

  • @Spoken365
    @Spoken365 9 років тому +9

    I have MAD respect for Swizz promote to his fans the importance of getting a college degree. I don't see any rappers promoting this! Being that I'm now working on my Master's he has now earned a new fan!

    • @FreddyTams
      @FreddyTams 4 роки тому

      + he married a great wife

  • @Musicfanatic777z
    @Musicfanatic777z 10 років тому +104

    I swear rich rappers/entertainers STILL feel unfulfilled w/ out having a college education. It shows the importance of having one. They should encourage young ppl to go to college more often.

    • @DanteGoldz
      @DanteGoldz 9 років тому +18

      That's only due to our parents and the generation above us being brainwashed by feeling the paper is the most important thing, which it's not..they can have been instilled and taught that school is number one.. So therefore people can be rich whatever and still feel like they ain't do enough or whatever and tbh, with the internet, library's and stuff you have the sources to teach and the world to go out and do trial and error. Let that be your school and classes. til then getting successful and rich per se, it's okay to have hat and sustain and not goto school, cause it's billionaires or close to who definitely didn't get their degree.

    • @tammybrown7133
      @tammybrown7133 7 років тому

      TheSwagIsBack the reason that i s because our granparent s generations a lot of them really struggled in life and were really poor and genuinely starving, if you go through that generations are gonna pass it on, i feel like our generatiom s is slowly but surely realizing money genuinely don't always make you happy and you truly only need enough money for neccessiies

  • @IkePhillipRuffin
    @IkePhillipRuffin 10 років тому +517

    I see why a lot of us as African-Americans can't get anywhere. Because too many of us focus on the negatives and not the positive. So what if he didn't get into Harvard the traditional way? He is trying to better himself and show that there is a bigger side not only to the music business, but most business that a lot of individuals wouldn't understand, simply because they don't understand business and the vernacular that's used.
    The others that are in the class are not getting slighted (which I'm pretty sure that majority of them are White), but the one that looks like us, is being ridiculed. Really sad, especially sad in an era where most people in music aren't saying anything worth listening to. Plus, you don't even know that you covertly approving of schools who use acceptance practices that disproportionately excludes people of lower incomes (which are usually minorities). We have to be able to think critically before being so quick to speak.

    • @play030
      @play030 9 років тому +7

      Is anyone telling him not to go. Stop D ridding.

    • @googoogaga4812
      @googoogaga4812 9 років тому +2

      right as rain

    • @artondekz
      @artondekz 9 років тому

      All the way right!

    • @SimplyBeingTT
      @SimplyBeingTT 9 років тому

      Amen.

    • @adammurphy2946
      @adammurphy2946 9 років тому +2

      Fuck supporting the corporate boys club by not only joining but by clearly paying extremely deep into it.

  • @thinkglobal7196
    @thinkglobal7196 9 років тому +4

    His Humility characteristic is through the roof! I will meet you one day Swizz!

  • @fahmalinga9802
    @fahmalinga9802 4 роки тому +30

    Swizz was in South Africa his a genuine person was among us in the hood and got to see the culture

    • @johnnhoj15
      @johnnhoj15 4 роки тому

      You meant to say, "he's a genuine person" He's and his are NOT the same word.

    • @MosesMatsepane
      @MosesMatsepane 4 роки тому +3

      @@johnnhoj15 You must be fun at parties.

    • @johnnhoj15
      @johnnhoj15 4 роки тому

      @@MosesMatsepane well yes I am actually. If I can help the man out by a simple, respectful correction it'll go a long way. Lifetime actually. The problem is people don't correct people because it's simply, "close enough" but if it's that close then it might as well be perfect.

    • @doeman35
      @doeman35 4 роки тому +1

      johnnhoj15 but what if it was a genuine auto-correct mistake? Aren’t we knit picking just a little too much in this instance?

    • @chasegwop47
      @chasegwop47 4 роки тому

      johnnhoj15 stfu

  • @malawashington1873
    @malawashington1873 10 років тому +17

    Definitely need more interviews like this. Things like this should be praised upon. I will have my son's watch this:) thank you

  • @peterpark6250
    @peterpark6250 4 роки тому +2

    And his wife went to Columbia! Ivy League power couple 👨🏾‍🎓👩🏽‍🎓

  • @austindvarga9
    @austindvarga9 6 років тому +20

    The image of him and Alicia Keys like in their kitchen opening mail and finding a letter from Harvard and like him being nervous and telling her to open it and Celebrating after they read it is stuck in my mind and it’s hilarious

    • @regularguychannel2967
      @regularguychannel2967 4 роки тому

      It’s not that kind of class. You just pay for it. It’s just a course.

  • @O2Hyii
    @O2Hyii 10 років тому +11

    Vlad this interview needs to be heard in its entirety........ This is an amazing accomplishment and super inspiring..

    • @freddy333ful
      @freddy333ful 10 років тому +3

      Why would VLAD want to show inspirational stuff, he would lose a majority of his target audience. The white folk, Mona Scott, and Tyler Perry continue to glamorize blacks making fools out of themselves.

    • @Dimz30
      @Dimz30 7 років тому

      freddy333ful so true

  • @kdaddy100
    @kdaddy100 4 роки тому +23

    That's what's up. I came from Gowanus projects in Brooklyn NY, went to NYU Tandon and graduated with my Executive Masters in Technology (Class of 2016). I was the only Black dude in my class from America. Everyone else was from India, China, Italy, Russia etc. Three years later I'm no closer to being an executive than I was when I was living in the projects. America is still filled with racist hiring policies, unfair promotional policies and income inequality.

    • @jaleelmuhammad2222
      @jaleelmuhammad2222 4 роки тому +1

      You stick with it. You'll get where you want to go chief! Your story and Swizz is inspiring! Peace and love from Chicago!

    • @redbuddha8373
      @redbuddha8373 4 роки тому +6

      Start our own company!

    • @DJTUK
      @DJTUK 4 роки тому +5

      Leave America. The same way those international students left their shores to achieve their goals, you may need to do the same. Either that or start your own thing.

    • @mr.makedonija2627
      @mr.makedonija2627 4 роки тому +11

      Stop being a bitch bro. Drop that victim attitide and go get it. You are a grown man. Act like it pussy

    • @edd1e22
      @edd1e22 4 роки тому +1

      You exude what you believe positive or negative. There's racist people everywhere in the world and you just got to avoid those people. To put in perspective, if they're racist or just a bad person, do you want to work for/with them even if they were willing to hire you?

  • @liljuan206
    @liljuan206 9 років тому +38

    Hellla respect to this man

  • @hassan38
    @hassan38 8 років тому +7

    this is the absolute best video youve done this year. thanks

    • @ddsdavey
      @ddsdavey 8 років тому +2

      +HASSAN MUSSAWWIR Except its from 2014!

    • @hassan38
      @hassan38 8 років тому

      ddsdavey hahahahahahaha

  • @DivDaDude
    @DivDaDude 10 років тому +2

    Seeing someone who got all their success without school going back for that piece of paper regardless really makes you think...much respect to this guy...

  • @roberthughes4143
    @roberthughes4143 4 роки тому +79

    "Everybody's not as smart as you think they are".....I already know!

    • @ThaLiveKing
      @ThaLiveKing 4 роки тому

      Facts

    • @The_Void_Staring_Back
      @The_Void_Staring_Back 4 роки тому +8

      he didn't mean in general.... he meant in terms of Harvard.... since the school has such a prestigious name, a lot of people assume that only geniuses go there or something.

    • @bigbrother3207
      @bigbrother3207 4 роки тому +3

      The Clearly Superior Specimen This could still apply in other areas where you would natural assume competence based off of position.

  • @joannaleighton8932
    @joannaleighton8932 8 років тому +2

    I came across clip of swiss when watching the music vids and I've went on every interview as much as I can find... This guy is so on the ball. What a down earth guy talks so much sense.

  • @dukeblue1227403
    @dukeblue1227403 10 років тому +12

    Wanted to hear more.. Great interview

  • @jerryslivka6423
    @jerryslivka6423 4 роки тому +28

    Class act right here, I wish Vlad would have more of these folks on instead of the clowns/idiots that I normally see on his channel..

  • @wmurray003
    @wmurray003 7 років тому +29

    "Everybody's not as smart as you think they are..." ...EXACTLY.

  • @paulelliott7373
    @paulelliott7373 6 років тому +2

    Every endeavor (healthcare, engineering, business, law, hvac, etc.) has it's own language and it's important to communicate effectively. Great lesson for many.

  • @kaysha
    @kaysha 10 років тому +25

    Great. That's power move right there

    • @kaysha
      @kaysha 3 роки тому

      @Change ur username Or, we have the same taste 😊

  • @jamerson808
    @jamerson808 4 роки тому +2

    This video needs to be promoted, this is good information the entire music industry fans should know, you never know what information can pull people out the mud

  • @DorianGrayism
    @DorianGrayism 10 років тому +4

    Great to see someone in education. The reality is that most people don't realise the power of education till it is too late.

  • @moeseck7792
    @moeseck7792 4 роки тому +10

    I love his humility

  • @scottiepiffin6392
    @scottiepiffin6392 10 років тому +15

    We need more interviews like this from VladTV. I ain't sayin get rid of da ratchet/classless bullshit because it can be entertaining but just have a better balance. Both sides of da spectrum should be seen.

  • @misaelisiordia2922
    @misaelisiordia2922 7 років тому +2

    I was hooked on this interview....wanna see more of this

  • @Deauxboi123
    @Deauxboi123 8 років тому +10

    and hip hop just reached another level

  • @GrindSacrifice
    @GrindSacrifice 10 років тому +4

    Shout out to Swiss for sharing this with the world! This has to be one of the very few pieces of positive that has come from the world of hip hop lately. Many artist only have their eyes on the small amount of cash they can earn from the industry -- But fail to understand that the industry is strictly business! Because of the classes Swiss is taking he will now be able to open new doors and negotiate even bigger deals! Salute! -- #10XWealthGroup

  • @Specialcot77
    @Specialcot77 4 роки тому +7

    This is should Motivation from every Senior High Student's that's coming from Inner City or Hood

  • @mr.h4898
    @mr.h4898 4 роки тому

    My guess is that I will never understand why some will go thru the action of giving a thumbs down to this type of video! He was not comfortable, that’s a desire to excel. There is nothing wrong with that!

  • @ClutchFirst
    @ClutchFirst 7 років тому

    I'm so happy and proud to see how much Swiss has grown and matured. Really big respect to you sir and continued success.

  • @TheRealScottFree
    @TheRealScottFree 10 років тому +7

    SALUTE SWIZZ!! That was a big move going back to college

  • @jaysmack7445
    @jaysmack7445 7 років тому

    This is easily a top 5 Vlad interview I've ever watched. 3 years old and watching it for the first time. Put a battery in my back...

  • @marksolvent3259
    @marksolvent3259 4 роки тому +9

    Who tf also got this 2014 video in their recommendation in 2020😂😂

    • @Ekow_Gh
      @Ekow_Gh 4 роки тому

      🙋🏿‍♂️🙋🏿‍♂️

  • @tiyalewhitehurst338
    @tiyalewhitehurst338 Рік тому

    Swizz always had a chill and go with the flow vibe with him he definitely looking for "Big Business" now

  • @King_Arthur_
    @King_Arthur_ 10 років тому +4

    Great interview Vlad! Swizz shows it doesn't matter how you start it's how you finish! #respect

  • @spidermovendi
    @spidermovendi 4 роки тому

    It`s great seeing the positivity and not the down side of the music/Rap industry!!!

  • @MisterCeaseless
    @MisterCeaseless 8 років тому +16

    I never noticed that Swiss reminds me of Juelz Santana

  • @RoskaRoskaRoska
    @RoskaRoskaRoska 7 років тому

    One of the best interviews on this platform.

  • @jsj31313jj
    @jsj31313jj 4 роки тому +55

    His success is astounding. Btw he never said he earned a Harvard degree, he said the language being spoken around him he wanted to get down packed so he took classes. 🤦‍♂️ The class he took, you already have to be super successful.
    Communication is 75% listening, people listen around 30% to 35%...

    • @edgara7805
      @edgara7805 4 роки тому +4

      jsj31313jj He ended up graduating and getting his degree though. I remember seeing his post on IG.

    • @jsj31313jj
      @jsj31313jj 4 роки тому +3

      @@edgara7805 Thanks for the update, I hope you see similar or even more success...

    • @tonylam328
      @tonylam328 4 роки тому +6

      This video was posted 5 years ago, also started off saying he had 2 years left

    • @karatehb
      @karatehb 4 роки тому +4

      He never, said he earned a degree, but he did strongly imply he was going to attain it within this video. Listening is important.

    • @charleshunterii7157
      @charleshunterii7157 4 роки тому +2

      Yes it is important to communicate through intelligent speaking and intelligent writing. Once you do that, you have it down pat...not packed. 😉

  • @danielgebru5076
    @danielgebru5076 10 років тому +1

    Much respect to swizz. His one of the only guys that actually "grew up". I think in the future this guy will be a big help to ppl who look like him., as well as ppl who don't :).

  • @thetruthhurtsu
    @thetruthhurtsu 10 років тому +5

    MOST of those at Harvard are there on their parents MONEY..But this is great that he went back to school. I hope its contagious!

    • @JustinBlazzzee
      @JustinBlazzzee 10 років тому

      thats true a lot are there based on who they are and who they know, but there are also a lot of truly qualified and incredibly smart students. one of my friends though was able to get into a specific class because of people he knew and he took 1 class and now in his office at work is filled with Harvard this Harvard that trying to get everyone to believe that his dumb ass graduated from the full program meanwhile he just took 1 class and is stupid as shit lol

    • @c8ake
      @c8ake 10 років тому

      you know that how?
      Or are you just hating?

  • @doriangrey4378
    @doriangrey4378 5 років тому

    Just shows that you/we can make moves and grow through anything. Never stop . Keep pushing.

  • @dancgreen2
    @dancgreen2 10 років тому +3

    This is real information and knowledge being passed down...not some chick making her ass clap...love this shit and he is right many successful folks aren't the brightest folks by any means they have harder hustle habits

  • @RLPerez-un6hv
    @RLPerez-un6hv 7 років тому +1

    Very well done. He is actually inspiring and motivating....all he wants is to better himself!!

  • @shavanga
    @shavanga 10 років тому +56

    swizz that dude still

    • @pimpslappa123
      @pimpslappa123 7 років тому +1

      Shawn Ellison

    • @pimpslappa123
      @pimpslappa123 7 років тому

      shavanga really impressed. First interview I actually watched all the way through.

  • @lmv2.787
    @lmv2.787 4 роки тому +2

    "Everyone has room to grow" 💯

  • @martinezandy15
    @martinezandy15 7 років тому +208

    Swizz beatz: i went to Harvard
    White people: he didnt get a real degree thoe
    Donald Trump: i had a small loan of a million dollars
    White people: like omg he's a true inspiration :D

    • @bearsjawad
      @bearsjawad 7 років тому +23

      who the fuck said he didn't get a real degree u racist bitch.

    • @Cornerkid82
      @Cornerkid82 7 років тому +18

      wtf are you talking about?
      stop generalising white people
      after that you say we all racist.
      smh

    • @Cornerkid82
      @Cornerkid82 7 років тому +8

      btw fuck trump

    • @imaswedishplumber
      @imaswedishplumber 7 років тому +19

      cuz all white ppl are one collective group who all have the same opinions on everything foh

    • @wink2876
      @wink2876 7 років тому +4

      Swizz Beatz: going back to school because thats where the 18 year old females are

  • @Flowofwisdom
    @Flowofwisdom 10 років тому +1

    Inspiring. Hopefully some of the young up and coming rappers/hip hop producers can take note of the gems dropped by Swizz.

  • @Johnged15
    @Johnged15 7 років тому +4

    Congrats to Switzz Beatz for pushing the envelop of what it means to be a black man and especially a black man in the music industry who came up the way he did and inspiring so many other people to push their envelop.

  • @Makiaveli01
    @Makiaveli01 10 років тому

    Big ups to swizz beatz for getting his education now maybe now this is just a thought he can help kids in the south Bronx realize the importance and really the necessity of a college education.

  • @DavidBrown-jd2st
    @DavidBrown-jd2st 9 років тому +3

    Mad respect for swizz beatz real role model for the youth.

  • @Maybe1Someday
    @Maybe1Someday 4 роки тому

    Wherever you are, shine
    Whoever you are, shine

  • @jaleesajohnson
    @jaleesajohnson 7 років тому +62

    Imagine all the Harvard nerds when they found out who his wife was 💀💀💀

    • @slchld11
      @slchld11 4 роки тому +6

      Their girlfriends are probably better looking and richer

    • @nosihle2325
      @nosihle2325 4 роки тому +3

      Semper_Fortuna not likely

    • @slchld11
      @slchld11 4 роки тому +4

      @@nosihle2325 Understand that most of his classmates are/were richer than him. He didn't even get a spot in the class until late. Alicia Keys isn't even that pretty, she's just mixed. The end.

    • @nosihle2325
      @nosihle2325 4 роки тому +1

      Semper_Fortuna I don’t think most of his classmates were richer than him and Alicia is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen go google her pictures 🤣it’s not even because she’s a celebrity she’s just gorgeous. Her body is an 11, face a 12.

    • @slchld11
      @slchld11 4 роки тому +1

      @@nosihle2325 I don't need to google her, I've seen her in person many times, Im not color struck. His classmates were indeed richer than him. What you think and what's true are two different things

  • @truckersagainsttrafficking7550
    @truckersagainsttrafficking7550 4 роки тому

    How did I miss this gem! I thought I've seen all of your videos Vlad!

  • @csl9495
    @csl9495 8 років тому +6

    inspiring individual.

  • @but199018
    @but199018 7 років тому

    Man.... what a great opportunity in life!!! Truly Blessed!!! Good shit Swizz

  • @JosephWax
    @JosephWax 9 років тому +6

    College is cool. But I feel it a status thing. There's nothing wrong with a high school education. As long as you do really good.

    • @lei9149
      @lei9149 9 років тому +7

      Max Joseph yea but with all that money hes still trying to better himself expand on his knowledge. atleast he aint spending all of it away on pot and hookers

    • @Bangkil16
      @Bangkil16 8 років тому +1

      +Dhiaga Irish lol! That's something that comes out of an uneducated person talking down at people'S accomplishment in order to feel better about themself. Just give people their props cheese!

  • @kendallbrown2624
    @kendallbrown2624 10 років тому +1

    Salute Swizz i have gained a lot of respect for you. I'm going to let my son watch this and maybe he can be inspired.

  • @itstrbo
    @itstrbo 4 роки тому +6

    Now imagine a big business mogul trying to rap/produce ...

  • @823nscott
    @823nscott 9 років тому

    He had a powerful message and again proving that we all are more alike than we think. Swizz did what many would give kudos to.........He invested in his personal development. Can't be mad at a King like that. $$$$$

  • @detricksadlerjr7964
    @detricksadlerjr7964 9 років тому +6

    on the lo lo swizz getting that 🍞 dog got that Reebok deal with rozay & monster headphones etc get it bro salute

  • @bubbie23jw
    @bubbie23jw 4 роки тому +1

    This dude is amazing much love & respect🙏🏾💯🥇

  • @jeffreyrichardson
    @jeffreyrichardson 6 років тому +4

    Rothschild's...
    in a while?
    Swizz's smiles... priceless

  • @kingvaga8684
    @kingvaga8684 8 років тому

    Swizz always been great. So proud distinctly a gentleman and got mad flav

  • @paulthomas9911
    @paulthomas9911 4 роки тому +13

    OPM is a non accredited degree. Meaning you just sign up. But kudos to him for wanting to better himself. Tyra banks did the same program. LL Cool J too. a lot of NFL players go to the OMP program to learn how to manage money etc.

    • @groovciti
      @groovciti 4 роки тому

      Okay. Thank you for that explanation.

    • @paulthomas9911
      @paulthomas9911 4 роки тому +3

      @@groovciti you're welcome. i didnt mean to take away from his intelligence and initiative. Impressive guy. i received my MBA from Harvard 20 years ago so thats how i know. they are in our alumni network.

    • @paulthomas9911
      @paulthomas9911 4 роки тому +8

      @C II my goodness do i ever agree with that. Honestly, it does frustrate me that executive education (OMP, AMP, etc) members are in our alumni network. I mean, we gave up our lives to get our MBA's there. It took years off my life to be honest. And because Harvard Business School values the almighty dollar they suck up to corporations and wealthy individuals for executive education. They just sign up and pay the money. We moved to Boston, took on a hundred thousand in debt, did 800 case studies, got tortured and tormented by professors. so to hear Tyra Banks act like she has an accredited degree from Harvard Business School is, well, laughable. Have a good day.

    • @ricolaw1033
      @ricolaw1033 4 роки тому

      paul thomas same at Wharton. Executive Education sells alumni status in the form of AMP, AFP, etc for money. Others feel your pain

    • @paulthomas9911
      @paulthomas9911 4 роки тому +1

      @@ricolaw1033 It's so great to hear someone else from a top program feels the same way. i appreciate you very much. I just think they should be in a separate network, that's all. They even profile exec ed people in our alumni magazine, as if they went through the brain damage you and i did. It's an insult. but i suppose its too much to ask these programs to not chase and worship the almighty dollar. Btw i know the intensity is the same at Wharton, Stanford and Harvard. Kellogg doesnt have the same hazing we had.

  • @mountainman6172
    @mountainman6172 7 років тому +2

    Producer and ownership. Huge respect to Swizz Beatz!

  • @themovemakers247
    @themovemakers247 4 роки тому +24

    Crazy that he has a $200m company and he still needs validation.

    • @millerdane
      @millerdane 4 роки тому +12

      Because you think money validates people. Get some money and you will find out the truth.

    • @JoelHernandez-yl6yw
      @JoelHernandez-yl6yw 4 роки тому +10

      Dane Miller 100% correct. Entering upper tax brackets doesn’t mean that those already there will respect you. I totally get why Swizz decided go back to school.

    • @TheFitnessTutor
      @TheFitnessTutor 4 роки тому

      the MOVEMAKERS Ent. Says the person seeking validation on someone else’s platform....

    • @samuelolufemiadeyina7698
      @samuelolufemiadeyina7698 4 роки тому +2

      its not validation seeking, its wanting to better ones self because you find it necessary. Dont me negative MOVEMAKERS and move yourself else where

    • @themovemakers247
      @themovemakers247 4 роки тому

      Samuel Olufemi Adeyina never said he was seeking validation.

  • @Ousmain
    @Ousmain 7 років тому

    RESPECT. I'm a young nigga doing a BBA course now I'm having a hard time and all that but this motivates me.

  • @jermaineblalock5553
    @jermaineblalock5553 4 роки тому +4

    Accreditation from European built system. The knowledge comes from black People . Don’t need no validation from them but I salute Swizz for going through the political channels to navigate in this Babylon system

    • @buckwheat6245
      @buckwheat6245 4 роки тому

      exactly! He only went there to get indoctrinated.

  • @jermainedorn4030
    @jermainedorn4030 7 років тому

    Big up to my man Swizz, so humble, so focused after all of the success!! Blessing!! Wat up Jada, D -BLOCK!!!!

  • @DavidMalbranque
    @DavidMalbranque 10 років тому +10

    Swizz has a company worth over $200 Million why he never on Forbes top 5?

    • @DRAMADDESTROYER
      @DRAMADDESTROYER 10 років тому +8

      How the fuck could he be in the top 5 when there hundreds of BILLION DOLLAR COMPANIES? Wouldn't some of these BILLION dollar companies be in the top 5 before a million dollar company?

    • @steveneagell6816
      @steveneagell6816 9 років тому

      Lol. Here's me scrolling thru the comments and there you are. Ha

    • @DavidMalbranque
      @DavidMalbranque 9 років тому

      My youtube comment game is fire flames lol

    • @HoodChefTV1
      @HoodChefTV1 9 років тому +5

      Company worth and personal earnings are 2 different things

  • @jackieprimrose7608
    @jackieprimrose7608 9 років тому +1

    Everyone wont be qualified for this program, but knowledge and wisdom is worth whatever sacrifices to get it. However, knowledge without application is money down the drain! I commend Swizz for stepping out of his comfort zone, recognize where he was lacking, and taking steps within his means to fill the gap!

  • @DreadfulControversy
    @DreadfulControversy 10 років тому +3

    Oh, I thought he actually got accepted into Harvard after graduating high school. Vlad and his wording SMH.

    • @DarkSideMaceWindu
      @DarkSideMaceWindu 4 роки тому

      Does it really matter? Not like he was anyone to be recognized immediately after HS.

  • @denariuswright8284
    @denariuswright8284 7 років тому

    I have so much respect for Swizz Beats, because I survived poverty too.... still limping along.

  • @atwdrivenman
    @atwdrivenman 9 років тому +5

    I still don't recognize him just saying lol

  • @pachamamafamiliabolivia420
    @pachamamafamiliabolivia420 4 роки тому

    This is not about college, it's about education and understanding the importance of personal growth and getting at ur vision from different angles. Great interview.

  • @nystagmus
    @nystagmus 4 роки тому +3

    So in order to get into school, you must have a successful multimillion dollar company affiliation?

    • @brielleo2926
      @brielleo2926 4 роки тому +1

      It's a specific program offered at Harvard for owners of companies part of their continued educational degrees so you would have already went to college before this .

    • @ajarchibald4376
      @ajarchibald4376 4 роки тому

      You don’t need to go to college to apply to this program. You just need to be successful.

  • @yaaboygip
    @yaaboygip 10 років тому

    Best interview I've seen from Vlad in a minute! I've learned a lot in 7 minutes and I didn't know regular people went to Harvard. I thought they were all freakishly smart geeks.

  • @BrianErwin
    @BrianErwin 10 років тому +91

    he doesn't go to harvard lol tyra banks did the same thing a few years ago, and caught fire for making it seem like she was really going to harvard.. owner's classes are certificate programs for people who are rich and own businesses.. it's designed to help them take their business to the next level and has nothing to do with harvard college, a high gpa or great test scores.. rather, you're accepted based on your bank account.. funny how it's always african people (tyra, swizz, ried) making it seem like they're going to harvard college or going for their master's degree.. but ahmad really did go to stanford

    • @darnellwilliams2129
      @darnellwilliams2129 10 років тому +56

      sounds like you hatting to me. Just saying.

    • @BrianErwin
      @BrianErwin 10 років тому +27

      Darnell Williams distinguish hating and truth and the sound will change

    • @Robdee999
      @Robdee999 10 років тому +37

      So when a black person is proud of furthering their education, you still find a way to rain on their parade? Why can't you just be proud of what someone is doing instead of analyzing it and berating it? It doesn't matter what he is doing there, he is there. Would you prefer him to be at the club throwing money at strippers or growing his business so more people around him can get money?
      Stop being simpleminded and grow up.

    • @BrianErwin
      @BrianErwin 10 років тому +25

      Robdee999 dude, shut the fuck up.. on here sounding like senile granddad.. all your rhetorical questions had nothing to do with the OP.. i'd rather these brother and sisters be true to themselves and to their fans.. i also have a friend who i had to check for trying to make it seem like he goes to USC, when he was actually in a certificate program.. people study and work their asses off to get into these prestigious schools and we don't take kindly to liars who make it seem like they did the same thing.. read the crimson.. they didn't like what tyra did, either.. she made it seem like her gpa and test scores got her into harvard college.. they need to stop.. again, i'll be proud of a person who keeps it real, rather than lying to himself and to the public.. swizz clearly lied in this video and made it seem like he's working on an MBA at harvard business school, which he is not.. there are students working on their MBA at Harvard, who graduated from undergrad with honors and their gpa and intelligence got them in, while swizz's bank account got him in an affiliate program, which he's trying to pass off as a degree program

    • @Robdee999
      @Robdee999 10 років тому +25

      Brian Erwin Like I said, why can't you just be proud of what someone is doing instead of analyzing it and berating it?
      And he is going to Harvard, just because he isn't enrolled in "regular" classes doesn't mean he's less than anyone else on the campus.
      And please don't use the words brothers and sisters because the way you're acting is the furthest away from family. Family would be happy with the accomplishment no matter what part of Harvard that person goes too.

  • @jcsmooth70
    @jcsmooth70 4 роки тому

    Thank for this interview! It's nice to hear about something positive.

  • @joshm1389
    @joshm1389 4 роки тому +4

    Swiss is dope and it’s cool he gets to do positive things, but he says he wants to have the language “down packed” and then “down pack”. The phrase is “down pat”. The irony is hilarious.

    • @Alkiel
      @Alkiel 4 роки тому

      he said "pat" by the 3rd time u fucking hater

    • @AI-xi8gz
      @AI-xi8gz 4 роки тому

      i dont think it even matters

    • @joshm1389
      @joshm1389 4 роки тому

      mjaay Legend has it that he still has no clue which of the three it actually is!

    • @Alkiel
      @Alkiel 4 роки тому +1

      @@joshm1389 lol. youre probably right. but dont act like swizzy is money mayweather or Trump now

    • @joelman1989
      @joelman1989 4 роки тому

      He meant business language but I see the irony here.

  • @franklinmiranda8835
    @franklinmiranda8835 4 роки тому

    Much Respect Man!👊🏼💪🏼🙏🏽

  • @Naz123Gul
    @Naz123Gul 7 років тому +3

    What company does he own that is worth over 200mill??

    • @jinxterpinxter
      @jinxterpinxter 7 років тому +6

      Naz123Gul swizz beatz entertainment

    • @boobysprinkles2988
      @boobysprinkles2988 7 років тому

      Naz123Gul he owns alot of companies he also was the owner of file sharing company megaupload for a long time.

    • @0000x0000referenced
      @0000x0000referenced 7 років тому

      Voodoo Alien howd he not go to jail for megaupload

    • @boobysprinkles2988
      @boobysprinkles2988 7 років тому

      Blocka LaFlame I would imagine by being structured properly, with using the method of, Own nothing control everything.