El DeBarge | The Shocking Truth About His Childhood, Addictions, Arrests & Will He Ever Get Clean?
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2023
- As the primary vocalist of his family’s singing group, El Debarge’s distinctive falsetto can be heard up front and centre on many of their hits such as “I Like It,” “All This Love,” “Time Will Reveal,” “Love Me in a Special Way,” and their biggest one ever, “Rhythm of The Night.” Even though he had his siblings to lean on for support as they navigated the crazy world of entertainment together, El’s personal issues that plagued him for several decades, and still do to this day, were up to him to battle on his own.
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Debarge is one of the MOST TALENTED yet TRAGIC musical families of all time! El Debarge is STILL a vocal force to be reckoned with in spite of his inner demons. Prayers to El and his family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very tragic. Nightmarish even
preach i agree period !!!!
2 things about El Debarge- he gone be fine and he gone be fine with a falsetto
Period!
And gon shoot up every club he go to 😏
YES!! I am here for it! 🙌🏾😍
*I BLAME HIS FATHER FOR EVERYTHING THAT MAN WAS WICKED AND TREATED THEM KIDS LIKE MATS*
Not only his kids there Mother Mama Debarge.just sad and Bobby Debarge .
Trauma is passed down. Was El any different to his own children? He doesn't know some of them. Kids internalise negative harmful beliefs about themselves due to these traumas that lead to addiction and mental health problems. El's father might have improved on his own upbringing. We don't know. It's the trauma and the culture that needs to be addressed, blaming one person is too simple and not very helpful.
I agree yet the media constantly vilify Joe Jackson for how he disciplined Michael and the rest of his siblings but you rarely hear anything about Debarge's father and how he molested and treated his children.
The mother too
@@AmariMarvelous nah. Wait. I get what your saying but joe Jackson abused his kids and was known to put them down further in their race. He deserves as much media that he got…but I see your point.
The whole Debarge family is very messed up. They all lived hard and traumatic lives 🥺. I remember watching their Unsung episode and whew, it triggered me.
IKR the Debarge episode of Unsung was heartbreaking, next to the Hi- Five episode
Yes very sad story they have... And you're right about triggering.. It triggered me as well...
@@justboycrazy45 that Hi-5ive episode was also sad as well....
It's annoying when people make fun of it
The mother keep having more babies with a child rapist . She is a complete nut job
I saw him live for the first time in 2021. He came onstage, outside in the pouring rain, and sang his face off!! He was incredible!
He really does a great job wooing his audience. I saw him in Oakland. It was a FANTASTIC show.
@@nurseypie yes he definitely does!! So talented!
@@thegoldenseatlife I hope he can get back on track he's definitely talented .
Was that in Indianapolis
Was that in Indianapolis
El And honestly some of his siblings are the true example that addiction is a life long battle.. Their dad molested them and just terrorized this family so horribly.. Sometimes you just have to give people grace because a person is sometimes doing the very best they can to erase those demons.. I wish El and his family nothing but health.. Healing and restoration... The voice of an angel.. Hes given so much joy... I pray he gets all he's given. Dope channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I completely agree with you.🕊️
AMEN, BRAVO
The DeBarge kids went through A LOT!!!
His verse on Secret Garden🔥
Big facts 💯💪🏾
El Debarge wrote half of that song/Secret Garden. EL wrote his part of the song/what he sings. and Barry White's part too. EL said this in an interview...EL is a Master Music Composer.
Classic.El Debarge and Al B. Sure there two different artists have most beautiful voice.🙏🙏🙏 Both these Talent Men.
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And his portion of the live Anita Baker tribute(2018 BET Awards)
The Nick Cannon reference took me out 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂 😂 😂
Same 😂
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I absolutely love El Debarge and have prayed for his recovery. Such a hard life he and his siblings have lived 💔
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I really think he's still suffering from his father SA him as a child. The whole family needs therapy to properly deal with what happened
It’s so sad how he’s struggled because he’s such a talented man. I love how the narrator shared his story with kindness and grace. It’s not easy to face your demons in front of an audience.
After watching this unfortunate tale, I can tell that El DeBarge is still consumed by his older brother, the late Bobby DeBarge, Jr.'s spirit as he is still constantly battling his demons.
We must keep El in our prayers.🙏
Praying for El DeBarge I hope he gets it together 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Noooo El 😩🥺 This really shows when your childhood is severely traumatic and you have a good heart, them demons are 100x harder to fight.
He needs to leave L.A. quickly! Sometimes, the environment contributes to the inner struggle.
He definitely needs to change his circle. I believe that he does have access to some very good people like PJ Morton and Robert Glasper, but this rap/hip hop crew he’s been around for producers and songwriters (collaborators) is not a good fit for El. Besides, HE’S NOT A RAP/HIP HOP ARTISTS. He is FAR MORE SOPHISTICATED THAN THAT. Further, he needs to focus on being independent of the labels because they are ALWAYS putting demands on artists that don’t necessarily align with who the artist is. I think that is the real creative battle and conflict that he is having. And then, the labels and artists are so busy trying to hog the songwriting, publishing, and production credits (money) that they don’t accept music from outside writers…especially if they think they can’t snake them out of their writing/publisher share. Thus, these artists would rather see their entire project FAIL than to allow a new writer a chance to get in the door by recording them and giving them their fair share because they are trying to HOG the opportunities for their little circle. AND IT AIN’T WORKING. The biggest loser in these situations is the loser - in this case, El. He would be better off to go independent, stop wearing those hideous designer thug clothes and record the music that he has written and put his suits back on and be the class act that he is. He then could record and sing WHAT SPEAKS TO HIM INCLUDING GOSPEL. That I believe is what God wants El to do anyway. He could also start doing different venues - forget the large arenas and stadiums that keeps putting him in the wrong element. Long story short, El is facing a CRISIS IN FAITH. God is calling him out of that hard core secular record industry to sing and praise him with his gift and it’s hard for him to let go of the things that he remembers from the past. I believe that El would be even a bigger star than he was before if he did what God was calling him to do. He just could not go about it being a ‘star’ as he would have to walk in humility more. Bless his hear, it’s a struggle-a real battle. I am praying that E will get it right and change his social, creative and business (labels and handlers) circle as needed. GOD KNOWS EL’S HEART. AND I DON’T THING GOD IS GOING TO LET EL DO IT ANY OTHER WAY. That is the CRISIS IN FAITH. Will El trust God and walk away from the industry as he knows it, or will he let the industry and the past to pull him down. Just pray for him. that is all anyone can do. But know that God has given him too much talent to waste on the world. the other real prayer is that El does not sell his soul out to the Illuminati because that is the ONLY WAY he is going to make $$$ in the industry is if he signs on to the dark side. And El knows it…and I can see the conflict that it is causing in his spirit. He really does not want to go there. The Illuminati is the industry gate keepers today to the big deals, tours, contracts…to the big $$$$. THAT IS THE REAL PRAYER - the El does not get in bed with that crew. In the name of Jesus, Father protect Bother El. let him hear your voice one more time and let him trust the plans you have for him enough to walk away and do what you are telling him to do. God, let El know that you will provide and take care of him. Clear his mind. Help him to see himself as you see him. Whole and healthy. Let him leave a legacy to and for all of his children and mothers that are now a part of his life. Jesus, take the wheel in El’s life. Heal him from the drugs, the demons of past memories. This will be his testimony. If it is Your Will, Father free El and his siblings from their demons. I know this family (EL) loves you, Lord. THE DEVIL NEVER ATTACKS NON BELIEVERS. EL AND HIS FAMILY IS A THREAT TO THE DEVIL. THAT IS WHY SATAN TRIES SO HARD TO KEEP HIM/THEM IN HIS GRIP WITH THE DRUGS AND CHAOS…ALL OF THE TRAPPINGS OF THE WORLD. But, I know that You defeated the devil. And if El seeks You again, El and his family will find you. You never fail. Amen.
Father God, help El Debarge win against all his demons. I pray in Jesus’ name. It is so. Amen! 🙏🏿
So so sad to hear about El. Back in the day, they said he was the sober sibling. I pray that he overcomes his addictions. So sad that this talented family has to endure so much 💔💔
He deserves his flowers now
Motown made bad decisions with him, like firing his brothers, having him do singles like “Who’s Johnny" and “Love Always.” Doing “Starlight Express” was a bad decision El made. Just things that wrecked whatever promise El had.
@@RocStarr913 The politics of the music business are pure evil.
@@FettiMagazine Motown was losing money and they likely thought that with the huge success of “Rhythm Of The Night,” which DeBarge did not write, positioning El to go solo with all that seemed like a good idea at the time.
My prayers goes out to everyone who struggles with any form of addictions. May Father God our Creator heal them, strengthen them and keep them in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen! 🙏
1:56 - 😂😂 “I’m Nick Cannon, and I approve of this statement.” 👍🏾
Damn! We have lost so many great musicians to drugs and I hope and pray that he doesn’t become one of them😭🙏🏽🙏🏽
All the DeBarge kids went through a hell no child should ever have to go through. El says he has different personalities and that's a reflection of the trauma he suffered. Trauma restructures the brain and it is even worse for a child. Addiction is a confirmed mental disorder and without the willingness of the person, it is destructive and cruel. El has to choose a better path for himself but he is a grown man we can only hope
I just saw him in concert and he sounds and looks great! The show was sold out and he had everyone singing along. It was great to see the younger generation appreciate the music of El.
I was truly shocked at what the DeBarge family went through when they were younger. I had NO IDEA they suffered so badly. It goes to show us that behind all that glitz and glamour, there was pain!
When they mentioned El's 12 kids and flashed that pic of Nick Cannon, I almost ruined my computer keyboard with coffee 😀
Father I pray Your Word that whom the Son sets free is free indeed deliver El Debarge from drug addiction and all wounds in Jesus Name
Just saw him on Saturday. Great show! He is so talented and sounds just like the record.
I love the Debarge's Especially El and Chico😍
I love Eldra NO MATTER WHAT.
God bless and heal the DeBarge children.
El Debarge was my first crush!!
Very very sad... That abuse mess all the children up... :(
This talented man was hurt by his father .not saying he deserves a pass but if your father violates you your whole young life ?I would be on drugs and alcohol also I mean my goodness his voice pray for him protect him at all costs
Come On El! Get some real help! Hug that damaged little boy still alive in you and nurture him
You can do it babe
Very well said, I agree.
I’m so heartbroken and very disappointed. Man out of the whole group El is my favorite one. At this age you should All ready have a hold on your life. I was so ecstatic when i saw him in sobriety Making music. He was so blessed by god to see him through his addiction. I know addiction is hard to overcome but darn it you 60 pls get your life together. Your body your heart not gonna take so much of the poison you putting into your system Take the hint from god his blessing and the gift he gave you and put it to good use.
DeBarge was like the secord coming of the jacksons
I am rooting for El so much! He was one of my first crushes in grade school ❤️
without the drugs, that boy was on his way to being a HUGE Superstar on Prince level. El's Musical genius is equal to Prince, and Stevie Wonder...EL said in a recent interview, by the mid 80's. the executives at Motown STOPPED him from writing and producing his own music. he said, they told him his music was to BLACK/R&B. this is after he composed and produced several BIG classics for them. and stooped him from writing and producing Music for other artists inside, and outside of Motown. which caused EL to get depressed and question his own musical greatness. which later led to the drug use. Motown had a modern-day Beethoven on their hands and fucked it up...somebody at that company feared that boy's genius. and Movie Star good looks.
Exactly Darrell you hit right on the nail. You remember back in '89 the Gemini album was his last album with motown. He left after that album due to poor sales and promotion on motown 's part. It's been said the single Turn the page is about his departure leaving motown in '89. That song gives me chills Darrell also l believe motown sued El around that time leaving for breach of contract. Motown was given El the blues man. Smh
@@crystalcormier9376 TURN THE PAGE is my cut/jam, off that album/Gemini. back in LATE 1989, my uncle heard turn the page on black radio here in Chicago a few times, he told me. it didn't get any push/promotion, so it died on the radio. that's EL on those Keys and playing the hell out those drums on that song... another cut off that album was, REAL LOVE. it got up to #8 on the R&B charts and died to, lack of promotion by Motown. #8 is still impressive when you're not getting help from your label. that record should have been much BIGGER. #1
It was because they were trying to have El appeal to white audiences. The DeBarge group appealed as much to older white audiences as they had to black audiences.
He looks really good and healthy now a days. I’m glad he made it through and is still shining ❤❤❤❤❤
Back in the 90s in Milwaukee I met the debarges and they're blessed to have survived and with their God fearing mother inspires me with this wonderful memory I also met Bobby right before he died and it's been years,but I still remember it Amen
I can relate to his suffering from past life traumas but I chose not to use drugs cause I saw how it messed up my Dads life which affected my brother and I to some extent. Pray for him that God intercedes and gives him a way out, they whole celebrity world on top of his issues can add extra layers of difficulties in trying to kick old habits when you are constantly being told how talented and great you are. There is so much tragedy going around this days I mean it is hard to even process at times..
The thumbs up from Nick CAnnon was priceless 😂😂😂
Fun Fact:
El and his siblings’ songs
“Stay With Me” and “A Dream”
taken from their 1983 album
“In A Special Way” are their
most sampled songs in pop and
hip-hop history.
This group I still have on my playlist very underrated musician and group it’s a pity that their career was derailed by the issues here mentioned
I wish El receives the proper help to get past his issues once and for all.
I will forever be tickled at the Nick Cannon gif you use right after announcing that someone has a football team of kids lol
It seems like El Debarge can't stay out of trouble to save his life!!!
My favorite El Debarge song is called "Someone," and of course, I loved his, and Fourplay's rendition of Marvin Gaye's "After The Dance"!!!
He is so handsome with his mouth closed
These UA-cam algorithms are a trip!! I was literally just watching another UA-camr do a deep dive about the whole DeBarge family last night 😊
I looooove the DeBarge family’s music 🎶!! El is so fine to me,I follow him on Instagram 😍😍❤️
I hate to see talented people self destruct. The Debarges have been traumatized greatly. Practically all of them have been on drugs for decades. Bless them.
It’s very sad & Heartbreaking 💔 at what happened to EL & the Debarge Family!!! Childhood trauma isn’t your fault but healing is our responsibility. I pray that he & his family can overcome their demons . It still doesn’t take away how talented they are . As a Sexual Abuse/Physical abuse survivor I’m still healing even at 33. It still affects me to this day . Let’s start normalizing therapy & remember we can’t heal what we don’t reveal .
Every time I get a ticket to his show I always wonder if he will be there or in rehab or jail. He gives a fantastic performance.
Praying for El 🙏🏽
Let's hope he gets his demons under control. That's what happens when you grow up in a setting full of trauma, it carries over into adulthood. Nonetheless, this brother has given us some timeless classics.
As horrible as their father was their mom did not do a great job in protecting them either and from the looks of things she was probably in denial about a lot of stuff which added to her children’s demise. It even speaks volume that she already had to burry two of her sons.
Your comment is so very true. When you have had a hard childhood it can and often does manifest itself into adulthood. lt takes prayers and work...hardwork to overcome.
@calebdouglas7622 The mother stayed for 21 years. Oh please.
I was baffled by the fact that 🤔 the DEBARGE'S only filmed one Music Video, despite all of the GREAT HITS 🌟🥰 they put out, I read many years ago, not sure if it's really true; but I read it, and it was also mentioned during an episode of T.V.Ones "UNSUNG" documentary, this was one Tragic family, albeit an extremely talented family, it's very sad 😥 how African American entertainers who gain success, fall so hard into despair, addiction, crime, the list goes on and on, of course this also happens to entertainers of other races as well, however African Americans seem to get HIT the most in the worst WAY IMAGINABLE 😔😤😔!!!!!!!
That was some good and honest reporting. It is so sad that they struggle with addiction as a family. I can't bring myself to watch his IG lives anymore. 🤦🏽♀️😭
El DeBarge also collaborated with DJ Quik on the song Hand in Hand
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That clip of Nick Cannon giving the thumbs up on the 12 kids though.🤣🤣🤣
Even after all he's gonna through, El's voice is still flawless! ❤
That should be a movie. Highest rated ever past new edition. Bobby Brown. Jacksons. Done right with family blessings. It would take a week to finish the whole movie. At the last scene they are all together minus the ones that past ....with kids and grandkids. Still debarge
I just pray for the day they all can be at peace So much talent We're blessed to have experienced their gifts We love you brother 💞🖤💚
Love EL, we like a lot of the same things. He’s still fine as wine❣️
Nick cannon poppin up just killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
el is doing well now , i follow him on instagram, he’s still sounds the same way Great ! what he needs to do is make a new album , because he is still loved by all
Tragic. I can't believe he is in trouble again. He is musically still elite and should be writing and producing and touring.
Such a talented family, but drugs, and lots of family struggles have destroyed this family, sending prayers to the Debarges.😳🤔
1:50
The amazon rain forest shade that will NEVER get old 😂
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Can you do one for THE FIVE STARS, please. They were very likeable group too.
Absolutely the best bruv! 🔥🔥
Deniece vocals was supreme
Damn, El! 12 KIDS WITH 6 WOMEN? WTF? I guess El never heard of birth control or he learned from his parents. He was like the blueprint for Nick Cannon.
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Don't really agree with it, but he's too good looking not to, and those Debarge genes are strong. Damn, if more men looked like them....The industry is overrun with talentless, vulgar uglies.
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I feel bad for them. They don’t deserve it
Gotta love these stories so much
I wish he would sing songs from their first album. What’s Your Name, Queen Of My Heart and Share My World. That album didn’t get the promotion it deserved.
" And even if the sun falls down, I will always be around, forever and always"🎶🎶🎶💕
Being a musician can be a hard life. Someone said it best, like getting a chocolate cake that’s full of razor blades. Just got to be careful or it will cut you to ribbons.
Ok when when you put in Nick Cannon with the thumbs up I got to gigglin!!!---u know u wrong for that!!
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
What this is what made him a star😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 lol yes I said it bka KC Lady Debarge
That Nick Cannon gif took me out 😂
All El needs is the support of his remaining family members to help him overcome his demons
Some of his siblings are on drugs too!
Naw his siblings are battling their own demons
Shit the family members need support too they going through the same thing
His older sister Bunny is full recovered.
His brothers are still abusing drugs.
Such a waste of resources arresting people for being high or possession. Put people in jail for committing real crimes.
Yes, and "sentence" addicted people to in-patient treatment so they can really get well. Do something that can actually help them, their children and the community in general.
@@elainewaller-rose9707 🏆
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Another amazing video, brought me back to the 80's !!!
It's really very heartbroken. I absolutely love El Debarge and I really wish him to be my cousin and part my family for real!! God bless him, his family and children ❤️🙏🏾hope he has a blessed day!
I WISH HIM WELL,
El Debarge we still LOVE💗U. It's not over until GOD says it's over. I pray for your complete deliverance and that GOD grant you an abundance of FAVOR allowing you to walk in the newness of long life in good health in Christ Jesus Name AMEN. HOUSTON, TEXAS
I am a fan his from my teen years his addictions are his business . Maybe he will get off drugs maybe he won’t . But I’ll still enjoy his music
Sadly, I’ll NEVER give El another dime. The last 2 times I’ve seen him, he was in full junkie mode. How dare he take the stage like that.
Waste of time, money, mileage on my car, make up etc. I’ve supported his 2nd, 3rd and 47th chance. We can keep repeating the trauma all day but they REFUSE to be well.
I wish them all healing if they desire!
this is valid but at the same time it’s not. you have to understand that he, along with his other siblings, have been through so much hell throughout their childhood to adulthood & i don’t think they’ve experienced the proper treatment to help them get through that. it’s hard to go through that and not get the proper help you need to get through that. i’m not excusing all that he’s done, i’m just saying dealing with his hardcore trauma is obviously no walk in the park if it obviously still continues to affect him to this day.
@@lileugh
El is trash
And still he's Somebody and you??? A nobody.
@@nunyabiz777
Rather be a nobody than a trash ass drug addict.
@@nunyabiz777 - seems to me TheKnow (original comment) is one of the many people who have supported El for a long time and helped to make him the star he’s become.
So I really don’t think your comment is necessary and in future I recommend you think things through before posting nasty silly stuff like this.
Yes he will get clean in the name of Jesus he’s done it before he’ll do it again and he knows all we have to do is believe in the blood of Jesus that will clean his whole life up
Oh my gosh! I never knew this! I had the album (in a special way) 😮
I was so in love with El; beautiful and talented. My heart breaks for him and his siblings!
Love this channel 🩷!
Thank you!!
They were raised in Kalamazoo Michigan along the area of Derek Jeter. I know this because my great aunt used to babysit them sometimes when their mom and dad would go to the VFW. SouthHaven was booming back then.
We have to pray and keep praying for this family God is merciful
1:55 PETTYYYY!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Praying for El !!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💕
Man this whole family is cursed….from everything I’ve seen throughout the decades I blame the dad
There's know perfect human on this earth give them all credit for all their music 🎶 remember if it wasn't for the ppl buying the music out of love well it wouldn't be a group called Debarge or El Debarge.
I seen their unsung their daddy was horrible to everybody in that family he was beating and sleeping with them I just couldn’t fathom half the stuff they were sayin so the fact that him and his siblings had what bit of sanity they had is a miracle
The father was not sleeping with the boys.. Bob SR ( ROBERT SR. ) Was not having sex with his sons. None of them ever never said such a thing.. Only Greg Williams said that..He said the father sexually abused Bobby.. Bunny said that wasn't true what Greg said.. and the father didn't molest Bobby she said .. Sooo where did this issue,, these lies that Rob Sr had sex with his sons come from ???? The only mouth I heard it come out of was Greg Wms's mouth..
And Bunny cut that statement down, sad it wasn't true.. So WHY do people say DeBarge Sr molested his sons
1:55 made really laugh 🤭😆 people you will never be prey to drug addiction if you never touch IJS bless his heart l wish him and his family the best... their father has some serious explanation on judgment day SMDH
I can't talk all I can say we all make mistàkes
Wow, that is so sad what a wonderful talent, phenomenal voice 💯 my prayers is that the Lord will give you strength El. We all are getting too old playing these games when we were in our 20s we all have to grow up please get help.💯😐
It's the Opening Intro Beat for me
The older group was called Switch
Wonderful video