Tap (1989): Challenge Scene (720p)

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  • Sit back, and enjoy the famous "Challenge" scene from the beloved 1989 film "Tap"
    Link to purchase DVD:
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    Tap on IMDB:
    www.imdb.com/ti...
    Gregory Hines:
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    Samuel George "Sammy" Davis Jr.
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    Howard "Sandman" Sims:
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    Harold Nicholas:
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    Arthur Duncan:
    www.imdb.com/na...
    Bunny Briggs:
    www.imdb.com/na...
    or: www.atdf.org/aw...
    James Titus "Slyde" Godbolt:
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    Steve Condos:
    www.atdf.org/aw...
    Henry LeTang:
    en.wikipedia.or...
    or: henryletang.com/
    Peace/Love/Tap

КОМЕНТАРІ • 395

  • @lr4165
    @lr4165 2 роки тому +779

    In order, Arthur Duncan, Bunny Briggs, Jimmy Slyde, Steve Condos, Harold Nicholas, Sandman Sims and of course, Sammy Davis Jr. All masters of the art and still making it look easy in their 60s and 70s.

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 2 роки тому +56

      Is Harold Nicholas one half of the famous Nicholas Brothers from way back?

    • @cl604driver
      @cl604driver 2 роки тому +17

      @@Winterstick549 yep.

    • @longshot7601
      @longshot7601 Рік тому +18

      I remember seeing this movie in the theater. I wasn't interested in tap dancing but loved Sammy Davis, Jr. I found it to be an amazing movie and recently started getting tap dancing videos in my recomendations. I'm becoming a fan.

    • @coraggio93
      @coraggio93 Рік тому +24

      Thanks for naming everyone in the scene!! I love this so much!

    • @lr4165
      @lr4165 Рік тому +1

      @@coraggio93 They did it again a few years later at the MDA Telethon. ua-cam.com/video/lfRk7nukFx8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MDATelethon

  • @cholman4248
    @cholman4248 Рік тому +85

    This was in 1989 and Sammy Davis Jr passed the following year...they ALL still had legs! I miss Gregory Hines.

  • @kagemaru259
    @kagemaru259 2 роки тому +382

    Possibly the best "Step aside, kid and let US show you how it's done." scene ever filmed.

  • @woodrobin
    @woodrobin 10 місяців тому +60

    That moment when you go "Oh shit, that's Harold Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers" and you realize somebody's about to get schooled.

  • @BethHallmark
    @BethHallmark 6 місяців тому +25

    One of the greatest scenes in all of cinema.

  • @maingate7672
    @maingate7672 11 місяців тому +105

    The saddest part is these men are all gone now, and they didn't ever really get the recognition they truly deserved.

    • @antoniojohnson171
      @antoniojohnson171 4 місяці тому

      I agree

    • @willieholmes1483
      @willieholmes1483 4 місяці тому +1

      Also gone are Gregory Hines and Suzanne Douglas. 😢

    • @hyperprime1612
      @hyperprime1612 4 місяці тому

      Wow🫡

    • @MarkNavarro-k1z
      @MarkNavarro-k1z 4 місяці тому +1

      " Thank you so much
      for all the wonderful
      memories , Truly a
      entertainment that never ,ever goes away
      never :) FORGOTTEN.
      Be at peace ✝️
      you all have given us
      so much joy. 🙋‍♂️

    • @IakT.
      @IakT. 4 місяці тому +2

      On the contrary they absolutely got their flowers while they were still living

  • @raydreamer7566
    @raydreamer7566 10 місяців тому +38

    Gregory Hines did the world of tap dancing a favor by making this movie and bring lots of the GREAT tap dancers together for this fabulous emotional type of good entertainment ! ! !

  • @nilsunderseer2157
    @nilsunderseer2157 Рік тому +139

    This film is maybe for one just another dance film from the dance film era, but for those who know it is SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. It is a masterpiece involving true legends at that time.

    • @veneziablau
      @veneziablau 5 місяців тому +2

      and the importance is that all those legends would be brought together, their varying legendary styles all memorialized on film for us to witness forever more.

  • @williamrobinson8859
    @williamrobinson8859 Рік тому +92

    It's crazy that Savion Glover is the only one still alive.Everyone else from this film has passed away. I'm so happy to have been born in the 80s and was able to watch this movie at 6yr old

    • @johnhutton4788
      @johnhutton4788 3 місяці тому +1

      Hooked on (Savion Glover) this brother since Sesame Street cameo when I was I kid! Great Tap!

    • @PearlMagnolia
      @PearlMagnolia 2 місяці тому

      My 6 year old granddaughter put on her tap shoes and (tried) to tap along with the old guys. She started tap at three years old and LOVES it!❤

  • @dhop3419
    @dhop3419 Рік тому +316

    BRings tears to my eyes. Todays generation has no idea of the greatness in this scene.

    • @Mugenkidd82
      @Mugenkidd82 Рік тому +5

      Thankfully I do.. Sammy the man

    • @StarWarsMoments
      @StarWarsMoments Рік тому +1

      That's a remarkably popular and commonplace blah blah blah. Such a hipster thing to say, every generation.

    • @Rebel_Soul
      @Rebel_Soul 11 місяців тому +2

      You never lied😢pure untarnished & incorruptible talent

    • @imperallady
      @imperallady 11 місяців тому +1

      ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢 truly

    • @maingate7672
      @maingate7672 11 місяців тому

      Absolutely.

  • @waynesmiley2207
    @waynesmiley2207 2 роки тому +157

    It's awesome that Gregory Hines got to do a movie with some of legends just like Eddie Murphy with the comedy greats in "Harlem Nights". One of my favorite scenes ever...CHALLENGE

    • @rachellemcadams1438
      @rachellemcadams1438 Рік тому +2

      That's what I said.

    • @msde625
      @msde625 11 місяців тому

      I agree 💯%. I can't wait to watch both movies with my kids.

  • @spc1689
    @spc1689 10 місяців тому +38

    7 of the best dancers in the world in one room!!!!
    That’s greatness!!!!

  • @SPtheGREAT
    @SPtheGREAT 2 роки тому +57

    "I ain't challenge nobody..."
    "Oh, YES YOU DID..."
    That's the YOU MESSED UP moment...

  • @terrysapp4450
    @terrysapp4450 Рік тому +25

    Harold Nicholas was 68 when he did that split. Please watch Jumpin' Jive w Cab Calloway & the Nicholas Brothers in 1943 Stormy Weather film. Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Fred Astair, said it was the greatest dance sequence ever on film. Savion Glover said it would take CGI to repeat what they did.

    • @farrellcityking1
      @farrellcityking1 Рік тому +5

      Before Savion Glover finally became the goat, The Nicholas Brothers should have been universally recognized as the greatest dancers of alltime.

    • @wargamelarpdump2
      @wargamelarpdump2 5 місяців тому

      @@farrellcityking1honestly that is true and to bring it further in the Nicholas Brothers I forgot which one said that Eleanor Powell is truly the greatest tap dancer alive. Goes to show how masters respect each others art and honestly, I think Powell is truly the best but that’s my opinion.

    • @colleenross8752
      @colleenross8752 Місяць тому

      ​@@wargamelarpdump2, Ann Miller?

  • @rileysutton2823
    @rileysutton2823 3 роки тому +34

    1:55 "Bend those legs, Arthur. Bend 'em! That's it, baby!" Happy 88th birthday, Arthur Duncan. Keep proving Gregory Hines wrong, him saying you ain't got no legs.

  • @nawlincurly
    @nawlincurly 2 роки тому +34

    Sandman in the corner 👂🏿 Ear hustling😂 the greatest legends of tap in one scene

  • @dkmiller8420
    @dkmiller8420 Рік тому +20

    Walking into a room of old men who all wear tap shoes around like they were just their normal street shoes, you would be wise to shut up and not give them a reason to break one off in you!

  • @Fantastikitty
    @Fantastikitty Рік тому +42

    This will always be my favorite movie dance scene. Gregory Hines plus all these legends? YES!

  • @defblinders9585
    @defblinders9585 2 роки тому +47

    You ALWAYS show respect to Old School.

  • @GabrielBelloMusic
    @GabrielBelloMusic 2 роки тому +106

    One of my favorite scenes in any movie ever. Absolute magic

  • @derekseven1647
    @derekseven1647 11 місяців тому +9

    This whole movie was a masterpiece it's terribly underrated and it has some of the best talent I've ever seen in a film. I'm glad it was made Gregory Hines was a great dancer and actor and to have Sammy in it too. Wow

  • @mbyrd6713
    @mbyrd6713 2 роки тому +78

    Absolutely amazing, the floor was smoking with all of that talent ❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @davep1103
      @davep1103 Рік тому +2

      🧨 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🧨

    • @TheTigerDogg
      @TheTigerDogg 2 місяці тому

      Hahaha I said the same thing lol they cooked his ass on the floor 😅

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 11 місяців тому +19

    RIP Mr Hines. You are greatly missed.

  • @Lord_darkside74
    @Lord_darkside74 11 місяців тому +4

    Unfortunately, everyone of these masters are not with us anymore, including the great Gregory Hines. It breaks your heart.😢

  • @kudabeen
    @kudabeen 13 років тому +105

    Just SICK!! I always loved this movie. Saw this in the theater and stuck with me since. I'm only 28, but can appreciate that we are seeing ALL TIME Tap legends. Royalty in that world. I love the way the movie really was a tribute to true tap. We now act as if it is so low form of minstrel exercise, but it was THE dance of true dancers...Nicholas Brothers were the dopest!! If you haven't seen it do yourself the favor

    • @atibarodriguez2.0
      @atibarodriguez2.0 Рік тому +1

      Damn 😢u probably 40 now huh😂

    • @kudabeen
      @kudabeen Рік тому +6

      @@atibarodriguez2.0 this was my Brother's post...he died at 29...but sure he would have been 41 #math

    • @heavystarch100
      @heavystarch100 Рік тому

      AMEN!!

    • @atibarodriguez2.0
      @atibarodriguez2.0 10 місяців тому +2

      @@kudabeen damn 😳, srry bro ,

  • @grindel324
    @grindel324 Рік тому +14

    It's the pure joy that gets me. You know they would be having just the same amount of fun with no cameras around to film them.

  • @АндрейДегтярёв-т4р

    Here in Russia in 1989 (USSR) this film was also shown in cinemas. I went to see it 5 times when I was a teenager. This is a wonderful film. This scene is one of the best I've ever seen in a movie.

  • @mindya1799
    @mindya1799 Рік тому +7

    The first dancer Mr. Duncan spent nearly 20 years dancing on The Lawrence Welk Show.

  • @niamakaylahcaldwell9742
    @niamakaylahcaldwell9742 2 роки тому +16

    I luv how Gregory was younger but still could keep up with the old cats 😍🔥. From a certain angle they look like they was shouting lol they took it to church the way they was clapping 🤣 👏 and Bunny's face at the end is hilarious 😅

  • @JaimeGirl
    @JaimeGirl Рік тому +27

    The only thing more awesome than the pure talent and genius of these men is the absolute joy they show when they use that talent. And a true passing of the torch- from these men to Gregory Hines, the greatest of his time, all while grooming the boy who followed Hines and carved his own legacy in Savion Glover

  • @cathysmith997
    @cathysmith997 Місяць тому

    Watching this again in 2024 smiling. So grateful that these guys were put on film!! Especially at this point in their lives. Phenomenal!

  • @OpaLockaOutlaw305
    @OpaLockaOutlaw305 10 місяців тому +3

    Tap!! One of the greatest arts we ever invented!!

  • @chilibeans66
    @chilibeans66 14 років тому +48

    There's absolutely no tension in any of them! This is phenomenal! I mean, I would expect nothing less from these men, but it is amazing to see such rhythm being made without any holding anywhere! Ugg! Stunning!

  • @SPtheGREAT
    @SPtheGREAT Рік тому +17

    When Sammy THROWS THAT CANE, DONE DEAL!!!

    • @veneziablau
      @veneziablau 5 місяців тому

      and when he gets caught, "gimme my cane!" LOL

  • @williamdee3080
    @williamdee3080 2 роки тому +16

    ALWAYS RESPECT THE ELDER PERIOD

  • @tjh-o3u
    @tjh-o3u 3 години тому

    Best thing I've seen on youtube in forever. Nothing short of magical. My heart has been restored. And my dad said Hi to Gregory hines in NYC. This feed came at a perfect time.

  • @marissamoore3577
    @marissamoore3577 11 місяців тому +11

    It's crazy how almost everyone in this video is no longer with us. 😔💔🙏🏾

  • @MoeMoeMajic
    @MoeMoeMajic 13 років тому +23

    This is my uncle bunny briggs

    • @cl604driver
      @cl604driver 2 роки тому +3

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @MARIANSCATLIFFE
      @MARIANSCATLIFFE 4 місяці тому

      I met you kind uncle when he married Olivette Miller and Olivette was a family friend til she died your uncle was a true gentleman and I was honored to know him

  • @coreyhaskins2297
    @coreyhaskins2297 11 місяців тому +9

    I have never seen any tap look so freaking cool. Amazing

  • @anthonya2229
    @anthonya2229 Рік тому +17

    To think this would the last time these legends will be together doing what they love. ❤

  • @DodgeDanger
    @DodgeDanger Рік тому +23

    Finally this scene has been uploaded in good quality! This scene is absolute movie magic!

  • @1lovebaybee
    @1lovebaybee Рік тому +26

    I have always loved this movie and this has been my favorite scene I feel like this movie was so underrated and such a tribute and wow for them to all be together for Gregory Hines when he was at his prime and acting to be with the legends I still get goosebumps when I see this

  • @katrance
    @katrance 11 місяців тому +9

    Gregory Hines is such a great actor because he has to sit there like he is not impressed by not just himself but these legends

  • @ellisjahfinelcraddock
    @ellisjahfinelcraddock 2 роки тому +12

    3:09 WAHOO!!! Now that's a ice skating shuffle right there. Let Slyde, Big Jimmy. YEAAAAA!!!

  • @benjamingallagher1097
    @benjamingallagher1097 2 роки тому +25

    Top 3 of all time movie scenes, never get sick of watching this.

  • @billh1713
    @billh1713 11 місяців тому +9

    A beautiful moment in cinematic history! Sammy Davis , Gregory Hines and all the heroes of Tap!!
    All those wonderful souls brought so many smiles to the people. God bless

  • @SPtheGREAT
    @SPtheGREAT Рік тому +8

    Don't EVER DISRESPECT THE O.G'S!!!

  • @martinbuchar5923
    @martinbuchar5923 5 місяців тому

    ...toto je klasika vybroušená do nejvyšší dokonalosti.. dnes už tyto kroky nejsou vidět a slyšet - takto to má vypadat..❤

  • @dgestyle1
    @dgestyle1 10 місяців тому +5

    Some of the BEST tappers of the 20th century, AWESOME movie...

  • @yiyojxs6330
    @yiyojxs6330 Рік тому +5

    Just the way the Sun, shines in thru the window at their feet, let's you know even the atmosphere knew it was in the presence of Legends.

  • @reh629
    @reh629 14 років тому +7

    i have this movie on tape. i put in once in while just for this scene alone.

  • @deniseperkins7677
    @deniseperkins7677 7 місяців тому

    Having watched those men in their prime day movies just flying through the air & seeing them still light it on fire in their elder years just divinity on earth.

  • @iamking7134
    @iamking7134 Рік тому +16

    One of the greatest scenes in film and one of the best I’ve ever seen

  • @obiefresco26
    @obiefresco26 Рік тому +1

    So much black excellence in this scene shoutout to legends who paved the way for us

  • @emd78s
    @emd78s Рік тому +3

    Sammy Davis Jr made it look effortless!

  • @sarina76667
    @sarina76667 Рік тому +9

    My roommate and I just watched the tap dance episode from Psych. “That looks fun!” “You want to see some tap dancing. Let me show you some tap dancing.” Went straight to this video as an introduction to some real dancing. What I love about this scene is you get to see in one video how distinct each of their styles are comparatively. How fun it must have been to sit back and observe all these legends socialize and share.

  • @ronmcelroy4662
    @ronmcelroy4662 2 роки тому +6

    The only reason I hit the LIKE is because there is not a LOVE button

  • @tianabrown3074
    @tianabrown3074 Рік тому +2

    I saw this movie in the theater and it was a treat.

  • @UthamaseelanDorasamy-fu3tx
    @UthamaseelanDorasamy-fu3tx Рік тому +7

    Watched this movie with my late father (1938-1994) and i a lighty at 15/16 remembered how amazed i was to see the young gun (HiNeS) get outshined/outclassed and outdanced by the great old-timers.
    I was smiling uncontrollably from ear to ear with him seeing how the greats showed off their skill and talent and will be remembered by the younger generation for an eternity.
    It brought joy to my dad's eyes and he wasn't one to bring to joy easily (him being an old-time teacher/principal and strict disciplinarian)!
    It brings with it sadness but great memories and one i hope to share with my son (my only child)!

  • @janiceghee-jackson3991
    @janiceghee-jackson3991 Рік тому +12

    Bravo!! All of the greats together. An honor to watch and should be teaching moment for all.

  • @cathytrottier8944
    @cathytrottier8944 10 місяців тому +1

    This just blows my mind, respect to all. And Thank you. My 88 yrs old acquaintance is in awe of how these guys can move like that at their respective ages , so am I.

  • @kanteannightmare
    @kanteannightmare 11 місяців тому +1

    Watching artists enjoy their craft is always great especially when they've reach such high levels.

  • @petehernandez365
    @petehernandez365 11 місяців тому +8

    The amount of talent in this one scene is just amazing to see. I have never seen anything like it. Sammy made it look like child’s play. Incredible.

  • @Viele411
    @Viele411 11 місяців тому +4

    This scene stills makes me my heart beat fast. I’ll never forget seeing this as a kid. Gregory Hines was my favorite. RIP to all these legends.

  • @alfredevans1890
    @alfredevans1890 Рік тому +5

    Don't underestimate the elders; they have more years and experience under their belt.

  • @moboutmen
    @moboutmen 2 роки тому +14

    Historic performance.

  • @marchebert9813
    @marchebert9813 3 місяці тому

    The greatest movie scene...EVER!

  • @farrellcityking1
    @farrellcityking1 Рік тому +8

    Went to the theater to see this movie and I have to say, this scene is one of the greatest scenes ever caught on film. There’s a level of talent here that may never be seen again. And to think, the greatest dancer ever was just a kid in this scene, watching all the legends showcase their abilities. AMAZING!

  • @TianDream
    @TianDream 3 місяці тому

    it's sad to think about two great tap legends are long done now. I would have loved to see what Gregory HInes can do these days.

  • @caliBornbEauty
    @caliBornbEauty 14 років тому +9

    CHALLEEEEEEENGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @michaeldailey8519
    @michaeldailey8519 10 місяців тому

    One of my favorite movies and one of the best challenge scenes EVER!

  • @lordmusea
    @lordmusea 2 роки тому +24

    Arthur Duncan doesn’t get enough credit for being such a talented hoofer!

    • @KristineMaitland
      @KristineMaitland Рік тому

      Indeed. We lost him in January of 2023. RIP ua-cam.com/video/g-jXvsCdjE8/v-deo.html

  • @williamdarnstaedt3118
    @williamdarnstaedt3118 9 місяців тому

    An era of entertainment gone forever. Art,talent and showmanship.

  • @kingrocker44
    @kingrocker44 13 років тому +11

    2 people ain't got no legs

  • @switters3
    @switters3 Місяць тому

    I shed tears watching this, being so proud of these men, masters at their craft. We'll never see ths level of mastercraft in one room again. Makes me a bit sad.

  • @miamiles7996
    @miamiles7996 10 місяців тому

    One of my favorite movies

  • @marilynboyd6641
    @marilynboyd6641 11 місяців тому

    Ancestors digging in to come up! Sammy! Gregory! Sandman! ALL!!! Savion...they live on forever.

  • @Winterstick549
    @Winterstick549 2 роки тому +9

    "I'll still be dying, just be more bored doing it."

  • @ninometalyears
    @ninometalyears 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely extraordinary

  • @MarilynButler-v7x
    @MarilynButler-v7x 8 місяців тому

    Now that tapping at its best. Wow that’s dancing ❤

  • @pbettselectric134
    @pbettselectric134 7 місяців тому +3

    The best of the best!!!
    What a treat to watch these men tap! RIT
    Rest in Tap!

  • @ciarayung7967
    @ciarayung7967 Рік тому +6

    Pure talent much respect!❤side note Harold Nicholas DID THAT!

  • @skammer2007
    @skammer2007 11 місяців тому

    Hines is a GREAT dancer.........................and with Sammy!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rekkaveshneka8637
    @rekkaveshneka8637 2 роки тому +6

    How effin cool would it be to be in this group of young men
    These cats are super cool
    Hats off to them all

  • @shawnpinkston3031
    @shawnpinkston3031 9 місяців тому +1

    BEST EVER! MY POPS HAYDAY!

  • @matttheking1655
    @matttheking1655 11 місяців тому

    Truly Legends

  • @tjh-o3u
    @tjh-o3u 4 години тому

    "A challenge." So so so cute.

  • @jerrykitich3318
    @jerrykitich3318 Рік тому +2

    The boys are having a great time dancing themselves to oblivion until the lovely lady shows up to put some sense into them with her mere presence.

  • @Deweydell25
    @Deweydell25 Місяць тому

    Love this movie!!

  • @lizlocher3612
    @lizlocher3612 Рік тому +3

    All the premier tap dancers in this movie even at their ages, made it look TOTALLY fun n easy, but I had this movie on VHS, n even though I was young, I still would rewind this particular section over n over again trying to emulate all these ab fab older dancers steps, n it was NOT Easy, but very hard work n also quite fun. My Ballet 🩰 teacher, Mr. Louis Ravenal, was giving me extra lessons after class in the secondary practice studio room, in soft shoe n tap incorporated with my Russian Ballet School training!!!! That was in the 1970's n up to the middle 1980's, when I embarked on my exotic dancing career around the Detroit area at bars n theatres n in burlesque!;;! With my earlier training I was able to incorporate all different types of dance n styles into my Rock n Roll persona, as "Electric Liz" n " Heavy Metal Liz" which I was known for at that time period.!!! Loved it all so totally n miss it immensely, as the old age n fibromyalgia set in n limited me!!!! Love seeing these blasts from the past,!!!! Thank you for posting n making my night 🌃🌉!!!

  • @joemuyleartsr.7573
    @joemuyleartsr.7573 2 місяці тому

    This is awesome I love this movie

  • @michaeleverest3487
    @michaeleverest3487 2 роки тому +7

    Sure sounded a challenge to me 😂

  • @Itsdivinedivine
    @Itsdivinedivine 10 місяців тому

    Make it go viral .

  • @poppyseed1987
    @poppyseed1987 Рік тому +3

    How have I not seen this movie?! Thank you for posting the clip

  • @davep1103
    @davep1103 Рік тому +3

    Jimmy Slyde is My favorite.
    And then Harold Nicholas.
    They ALL are 🧨 !
    LOVE THIS MOVIE !

  • @jamiekatz7591
    @jamiekatz7591 Рік тому +4

    Seeing this again make s me laugh and cry at the same time, GREAT TALENT!!! Nobody can touch these guys anymore. Don't forget the great women of tap too!!

  • @raylynch7412
    @raylynch7412 11 місяців тому

    Legendary!!!!!

  • @lynsthoughts3576
    @lynsthoughts3576 11 місяців тому +4

    LEGENDS IN ONE ROOM!!!
    OUR CHILDREN NEED TO SEE SUCH GREATNESS
    THANK YOU!

  • @djxcel23
    @djxcel23 Рік тому +3

    Savion glover was the young cat in this.

  • @steveabraham3052
    @steveabraham3052 11 місяців тому

    Legends 🙏🏾