"We as African Americans spend so much time surviving we don't ever have time to live" -Lena Waithe I LOVE HER INTELLIGENCE AND PASSION FOR THE CULTURE KEEP WRITING PHENOMENAL WORKS OF ART AND USING YOUR PLATFORM FOR OPTIMISM!
Sooo I absolutely love Lena Waithe and her ability to explain her art with such authenticity. You can tell she is so true to herself and not trying to be anything other then herself. I believe in her dream to make timeless shows. Keep pushing forward Lena and know you have fans that appreciate you and your work!
Y’all have lost your damn minds saying that she is boring. She is the last person I would consider boring. Much much love for Lena and representing strong black women.
I love this interview. A very deep and insanely articulate sister. I love her show even more now hearing her viewpoint and stance. Great job Charlamagne
This how disconnected our community is with talent and inspiration, behind the scenes!!! How this only has 7k views is beyond me. Kids now days are stuck on BS shown on Worldstar rather than learning from people who inspire!
I think this was an amazing interview. Very intellectual and educational. I loved the depth of the characters on the Chi that Lena explains so eloquently. Thank you for making an incredible piece of work. Please continue to make this amazing show for all to enjoy. The characters are so real and relatable in every city. "it's not my job to be perfect, it's my job to be broken and write through it" Lena Waithe -
LENA WAITHE has NO desire to be a man. She is immeasurably comfortable in her own skin. Mike, heed my words: when you mature more, you will love more. I believe in you.
I love watching interviews like this. Someone I respect doing what I want to do. I think she is so talented and humble. Inspiring me to go harder. Don't hate, just keep praying, keep working, and wait your turn.
I love Lena Waithe soooooo much !!!!!!!! Everything from her shoe game to the chi are impeccable. Plus she's my hair goals. She's speaking nothing but truth
Wow: "...as African-American people, we spend so much time "surviving" that we don't spend enough time "living"... "we are constantly 'out-of-breath'"... Wow! Great statement of insight.
Anyone that has issue with the good interview is simply projecting their own insecurities. Hate has become a part of our culture n we wonder why there is no unity
Lena I love love love what you do. You brought clarity to me about Chicago with the CHI for so long writers have provided false information about how a person from Chicago would carry themselves. Thank you Yashica Jackson
Lanetta McAlpine I hope not,I like when his radio personality clash with the typical radio hosts,it makes interviews and discussions more vibrant and interesting
ruddiato I love how he will tell an artist to their face he didn't like their project... You normally don't see that and I do appreciate his honesty and off the wall comments.
Why tf do dumb people feel the need to say she wants to be a man when she is, to me, obviously proud of being a black female who happens to be attracted to females. If she wanted to be a man then she could always transition but other than that I’m happy she made a show about growing up in Chicago because my city and it’s people are beautiful 💯
Ya'll just now posting this?! Anyway, so many gems Lena dropped in this one on one. I sat here listening while revising my television pilot. She makes me believe I have a chance.
“When people dehumanize us (black people) they become desensitized to our deaths.” “There’s this element that says ‘He was a good kid.’ So does that make his life more valid than the one that was running the streets?… All of our lives are valid and they’re worthy.” Lena Waithe This hits home in a lived experience way. I appreciate you 🫶🏾🙏🏾
Cthagod is an excellent interviewer. Breakfast club cthagod is a antagonist but he shows his versatility in these interviews is why he pushes the culture forward
Ry Cannon thank you! i dont understand these hateful messages. She is explaining why her characters are the way they are but yet they believe she is pushing an agenda? smh
I've gained sooo much respect for her for 50:05 - 50:36. I recently had a discussion with a friend that adamantly disagreed. Much respect to Lena Waithe...I will continue to support her. Great interview
A daughter needs a grounded father to guide her through life. The empty feeling of a mentor leaving, presents different pieces of a puzzle. The puzzle then becomes the problem to another generation's order.
"We as African Americans spend so much time surviving we don't ever have time to live" -Lena Waithe I LOVE HER INTELLIGENCE AND PASSION FOR THE CULTURE KEEP WRITING PHENOMENAL WORKS OF ART AND USING YOUR PLATFORM FOR OPTIMISM!
Arnold Anderson I been saying that exact same thing since I was 17, I'm 36. So yes, I have to rock with her. Because she's right.
Sooo I absolutely love Lena Waithe and her ability to explain her art with such authenticity. You can tell she is so true to herself and not trying to be anything other then herself. I believe in her dream to make timeless shows. Keep pushing forward Lena and know you have fans that appreciate you and your work!
Lena dropped so many gems in this interview. CTG, I'm sending positive energy towards you...this is your time bruh. Great interview.
Shawnte Numekevor #CTG is definitely in the light. He's becoming the male version of #Oprah #BlackExcellence #BlackMagic 😍 #lovejonezin
Y’all have lost your damn minds saying that she is boring. She is the last person I would consider boring. Much much love for Lena and representing strong black women.
Lena, you betta preach!!! "We spend so much time surviving. We don't have that much opportunity to live." Bless you.
I love this interview. A very deep and insanely articulate sister. I love her show even more now hearing her viewpoint and stance. Great job Charlamagne
She's beautiful inside and out. I hope she continues to prosper, I'll be watching!
This how disconnected our community is with talent and inspiration, behind the scenes!!! How this only has 7k views is beyond me. Kids now days are stuck on BS shown on Worldstar rather than learning from people who inspire!
Tay Made ..Grown Folk.
Mike Carter ..Thanks hater.
@@MzMary801 you can't argue with this emotional, lazy, low attention span soy generation.
I love Lena! She’s a real one 👑
I think this was an amazing interview. Very intellectual and educational. I loved the depth of the characters on the Chi that Lena explains so eloquently. Thank you for making an incredible piece of work. Please continue to make this amazing show for all to enjoy. The characters are so real and relatable in every city. "it's not my job to be perfect, it's my job to be broken and write through it" Lena Waithe -
Mike Carter, you would see so much MORE if you opened your EYES, EARS AND HEART! When your level of emotional maturity rises, you'll understand.
LENA WAITHE has NO desire to be a man. She is immeasurably comfortable in her own skin. Mike, heed my words: when you mature more, you will love more. I believe in you.
Montgomery Cam Jr Mike Carter has been trollin all comments. Please dont entertain his ignorance.
The Chi was fucking amazing! Thanks for this bc I did not know who wrote the series....always good to know who is behind the scenes.
The Chi is basically "the road to hell is paved with good intentions.: a lot of misunderstanding...and tough love at the wrong time". So well written.
I love watching interviews like this. Someone I respect doing what I want to do. I think she is so talented and humble. Inspiring me to go harder. Don't hate, just keep praying, keep working, and wait your turn.
I love Lena Waithe soooooo much !!!!!!!! Everything from her shoe game to the chi are impeccable. Plus she's my hair goals. She's speaking nothing but truth
So are you a fruit booty nigga?
Shawn Horne So how is someone’s sexuality you business? 🤔 so rude and disrespectful 😒
Whoever kept clapping was getting on my nerves trying to start a whole clapping session after everything she said 😂😂😂"Dog.. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾" 😒😒😒
Wow: "...as African-American people, we spend so much time "surviving" that we don't spend enough time "living"... "we are constantly 'out-of-breath'"... Wow! Great statement of insight.
the chi is one of the best black tv shows in history that I'm aware of.
Anyone that has issue with the good interview is simply projecting their own insecurities. Hate has become a part of our culture n we wonder why there is no unity
Mike Carter your comment is exactly what I meant...so u know her personally I guess
Mike Carter omg how endearing being homophobic and misogynistic! Shocking! 😐
Uncle Charla the new Oprah.
Lena I love love love what you do. You brought clarity to me about Chicago with the CHI for so long writers have provided false information about how a person from Chicago would carry themselves.
Thank you
Yashica Jackson
Are they prepping Charla to go Solo Dolo
Lanetta McAlpine no lol he been doing shit outside of tbc. plus he has 2 years left on his contract so if he is its not for a bit
It' looks like it. They calling him the male Oprah. So we shall see.
Lanetta McAlpine I hope not,I like when his radio personality clash with the typical radio hosts,it makes interviews and discussions more vibrant and interesting
ruddiato I love how he will tell an artist to their face he didn't like their project... You normally don't see that and I do appreciate his honesty and off the wall comments.
he's about having mutiple hustles
Dope Bruh! CThaGod is spreading his wings!
Texas RE Help He’s in his prime, only up from here.
You go Uncle Charla with your Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey self.🤣🤓
Two of my favorite human beings.
Great interview Lena and ThaGod. The CHI is an amazing show. Thank you for your art.
I👏🏾LOVE👏🏾HER!!!!❤️
I LOVE Lena Waithe! Her conversations are interesting and knowledgeable! If you take a hour and listen we all just might learn something.
Very deep woman. Excited to see more of her work!!!
did u listen to any of what she said?
I’m infatuated with her. God, I wanna work with her one day.
She’s so inspiring 🙌🏾
Why tf do dumb people feel the need to say she wants to be a man when she is, to me, obviously proud of being a black female who happens to be attracted to females. If she wanted to be a man then she could always transition but other than that I’m happy she made a show about growing up in Chicago because my city and it’s people are beautiful 💯
I needed this🙏🏾😇
Ya'll just now posting this?! Anyway, so many gems Lena dropped in this one on one. I sat here listening while revising my television pilot. She makes me believe I have a chance.
Yesssss,really enjoydd this interview!
GREAT interview!!
I love Lena!!!!
All keep up the great works
The CHI Is A Great Series. Its 100% Better Then That Bull Shit 🐂 💩 Spike Lee Chiraq Movie.
Love King 💯Chi was wayy better
Love King so I guess there's no reason to watch that spike movie, I was going look it up too. Don't call it a come back? Lol
I watched the CHI, never been but it looked real.
Facts
Its Real In The CHI & Dont Waste Your Time With Chiraq. It Was Terrible
Cool new segment
I didn't know I needed this interview.
Amazing interview
This is something our kids HAVE to see
i was here live This was a nice interview
great interview 👌🏾
She is dropping Gem! Great interview uncle charla.
Loved this! She is such an inspiration
This interview deserves over a million views
I love the chi
Love The Chi! Such a good show!
Shit, majorly crushing 😍 intelligent and articulate
Christine Tina D that's why they have her here and will celebrate her to confuse those who are influenced by what they see
Love the interview! But is it just me? Every time she says “thing” I think of that AT&T commercial lmao 😆
No its not just you, she is the voice in the AT&T commercial.
best interview i've ever seen
Aight.. I'm sould. (Soul + Sold)
I'll check out the Chi, hopefully its as great as a lot of ppl are saying.
“I don’t do anything, easy… I really just want to be unlike anyone else. I want people to not know what my next move is.” Yesss Lena Waithe 🗣️
“When people dehumanize us (black people) they become desensitized to our deaths.”
“There’s this element that says ‘He was a good kid.’ So does that make his life more valid than the one that was running the streets?… All of our lives are valid and they’re worthy.” Lena Waithe This hits home in a lived experience way. I appreciate you 🫶🏾🙏🏾
Mano oh man I love Lena! Continue to be a beacon fam. Too many quotables. And big shouts to CTG for creating the platform for US.
Love this!
Good interview
I watch the chi & the characters are realistic... and we all can say we’ve come across or know some one displayed
This interview is just simply amazing
How old is this interview? He said the audience just saw the screening of the show. The show is over, it had its season finale like 2 months ago.
Thr 33 He actually mentioned on his Brilliant Idiots podcast one month ago that he recently did an interview with Lena Waithe. So maybe 2 months ago.
This was an exceptional interview. Just WOW
Another great interview Charla.
There are some weirdos in these comments tho smh
I say this with 0 sarcasm. Out of breath?.......I can relate to that as a black man.
Real soon CTG will be doing a permanent disappearing act on The Breakfast Club.
He has two more years left on his contract, stop opening ya mouth bout shit you dont know about
She gives off really good energy
Damn first Kanye now Lena, CTG going to have his own show one day!!!!!! Good shit!!!!!!!
It's cool how she was talking about an iteration of Queen & Slim here (33:00).
I didn't know she had a hand in tha show "The Chi". That was a dope show. Hope the best for her. Will check out this full interview too.
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Legend has it DJ Envy & Angela Yee days are numbered at the Breakfast Club, Uncle Charlotte taking over👌💯
Love this woman!
Cthagod is an excellent interviewer. Breakfast club cthagod is a antagonist but he shows his versatility in these interviews is why he pushes the culture forward
Love her!!
Charlamagne must be having a late night show in the making
Charlamagne about to be the next Oprah! Yesssssss
Would love to see and actors on actors with her and Viola Davis
Much love
so proud of her
🔥🔥🔥
I just finished reading Black Privilege, I must say it was a great read.
Dope
👏🏾
Brilliant!
Hotep Men mad af missing the whole message
Ry Cannon thank you! i dont understand these hateful messages. She is explaining why her characters are the way they are but yet they believe she is pushing an agenda? smh
kenyetta douse you notice how its mostly black men 🤔
Ry Cannon yes. Probably had their girl taken by a female and they are attaching their hate to Lena. Let it go guys! lol
Ry Cannon they are just promoting this gay agenda bs foh what she wants to be a black dude?
kenyetta douse wtf is she trying to act like a black dude? This is bs
I dig her alot
Congrats to Lena
I've gained sooo much respect for her for 50:05 - 50:36. I recently had a discussion with a friend that adamantly disagreed. Much respect to Lena Waithe...I will continue to support her. Great interview
Interesting...
Angela Yee amd DJ Envy betta get ready lol...Great Interview
This entire interview was interesting.
Congrads to her a fine writer and talent gay pride month holla.
Look at C prepping for that TALK SHOW! Soon To Come Trust
This is a Big Move GOd
You tell one nigga they can clap now every body wanna clap every 5 min smh lol Inspiring interview Ms. Lena.
A daughter needs a grounded father to guide her through life. The empty feeling of a mentor leaving, presents different pieces of a puzzle. The puzzle then becomes the problem to another generation's order.
Is this an old interview ?
👀👀👀 38:50 she was tryna encourage Charlemagne to gon head and live his truth lol
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO STAND UP!!!
After the Kanye interview now this, I see Charlamagne tryna be the male Oprah!
How old is this?