Mental Health Doesn't Discriminate feat. Lil Wayne - Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2021
- 5 time Grammy award winner, @lilwayne opens up for the first time ever about the details of his attempted suicide at age 12. Lil Wayne discusses his life long mental health struggles in a brave and vulnerable conversation with Emmanuel Acho. Listen as Wayne speaks with a transparency that we’ve never seen before. If you, or anyone else you know, has ever struggled with anxiety, depression, loneliness or any other mental health challenges - this is for you.
1:09 - Lil Wayne shares why he wants to talk about mental health
3:38 - Lil Wayne shares his attempted suicide story
9:07 - How his attempted suicide changed his family
10:16 - Loneliness while a megastar
12:07 - The lowest point of his career
13:37 - Where his mental health is now
14:35 - Lil Wayne's message to the world on mental health
15:18 - Lil Wayne speaks to parents of kids with mental health struggles
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This vid is about lil Wayne’s mental health wtf
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What is he saying
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The fact that Wayne called him and asked to be interviewed was a humble act and means he really cares
yes he and we all need prayer in His amazing grace ..today, thanks
2bad he doesnt feel racism exist tho
Give me an absolute break
@@arsondarksea The rapper was the subject of a backlash last month after he told the Fox Sports 1 show Undisputed that there is “no such thing as racism” because his concert audiences are attended by a lot of white fans. He also said millennials know racism isn’t cool... wasnt last month but u get it
it just comes down to in reality that there is good and bad of everyone .. of course others had a harder time coming up no doubt but in this day and age, for a while, anyone can make it..it truly comes down to childhood and your will to make it out... personality ambition and talent ..and if you dont have those traits yet thats okay we should lift eachother up until you can be strong enough to do it.. i dont see how anyone thinks otherwise except deep rooted hate and being close minded or like a chip on your shoulder.. i hope one day we can overcome this .. he was also saved by a white cop so this has also set his mind in a certain way, of course hes not going to believe racism exists , bad people exist ... people express hatred or discrimination towards specific people usually not because they are racist, but because theyve experienced something or were grown up that way and never came out of it.. anyone can come out from it but some never do out of stubbornness and those are just bad people showing us why we need to do better ..i was in a time and place where i had to save someone and nothing else crossed my mind during that besides holy f this human being does not deserve to die this can not happen .. nothing about race ... this is one thing ill never understand because i guess i havent experienced it on others levels but i just cant help but think why are we as a whole are so hell bent on it ? the majority of us dont think that way or at least they dont right away and i think its a tiny bit good we can see who is like that and stay far away from them and let them waste away...
When you feel alone in a room full of people, that’s when you truly understand what loneliness feels like.
💯💯💯💯
The U.S in a nutshell
No doubt
Deep
#blackbear
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I would like to give them a try but haven't found any legit grower to get it.
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
@Laura Polonioli Is he on instagram?
@Laura Polonioli Does dr.sporess ship?
Dr.spores is the best, he's been my supplier for anything psychedelics.
The more I learn about Lil Wayne the more I respect this guy.
Just a brilliant and kind and honest soul
He's a true soldier of God 🙏
Same
“Too much time to think, too much time to compare."
This guy is dropping bars.
no longer a prisoner to those other types of bars
this guy should get signed by a label or smth
@@ilikeswishcheese lol, as if that will every happen
In his sleep! Lol
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The amount of courage this took on Wayne’s part is going to fall into a whole domino effect of men starting to open up about mental health. All it takes is one person to speak out. HUGE props to him🙌🏽
Indeed, I hope
More will step up. As a career firefighter guys think it’s being soft. Fuck that!!! its being a strong person to know you need a bit of help.
From ur mouth to gods ears. I hope you are right!
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I can only hope so. Not to be crass, but he also started the domino of men rapping about going down on women after he did that Lollipop song. Next thing you know, everybody eating p*****. He is a very influential person, and we needed to discuss mental health in the black community YESTERDAY. Like you said, huge props to him.
Words cannot describe how much I love Lil Wayne.
“Let it all work out” instantly comes to mind
Yes!! His verses about this situation always give me chills
I love how clear Wayne talks when he’s sober. He looks and sounds like he’s doing better
Not sure if he’s sober off it all but he’s always been had self control and a functional high personality
Def not sober just not twisted
Wayne has not been sober since he got off probation 😭 he probably on some gas right now, so yes you can say he’s sober but really that’s normal Wayne.
He's not sober
I thought so too
is it just me that thinks Wayne's energy is so positive and inviting?
I love his whole life
I feel the same way!
It’s kinda hard to tell with his voice so battered and bruised from his lifestyle. I want to believe so.
@@LaceChaser my voice is scratchy too. I kinda like it. It vibrates my vocal cords n I feel a sense of zen
@@LaceChaser Yeah I know, but what I mean is his personality. I guess the voice has a part to play in some way, it's just his overall way of interaction that I find endearing and caring.
'Will I MATTER WHEN ITS ALL OVER'. That line has me shook to the core
I feel him. Mental health is a real issue in our society that has been ignored.
Probably the best interview that Wayne has had ever. Congratulations Emmanuel!
Nah the podcast with Nore
A interview he did like a year ago on this show called "The nine club" was best I've seen personally
The nine club
He is sober
Brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you, Uncle Bob for saving the baby who would grow up to become a living legend.
I thought it was Uncle John 🤷🏾♂️
he wasn’t a baby! 😂😂😂
@@moo_806 💀🤣🤣🤣
He accidentally shot himself. He told this story many years ago about how he didn't mean for it to happen.
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this is lil wayne's realest interview he's a living legend fr 🔥
I stumbled upon this randomly and what a full circle moment. Wayne gave an interview with MTV behind the music circa a decade ago and this story was told from a comply different perspective, one filled with bravado and hyper masculinity. The truth behind the event is not only heart breaking but so commendable. I’m so happy he got to this point and that I, a life long fan got a chance to see one of my favs in a different light. Love you always Tunchi,
He doesn’t even know how much I’m struggling mentally, single dad raising 2 daughters. I’m 33 and grew up off him. I’m going to try to just keep going. Thank you. Really...
Stay strong 💪🏻 😀
Lots of beautiful moments in your future, hold on!
keep ur head up king 🥺💕
Could always talk to a therapist. That is what they are there for, to help us through these moments and give us best practices and insightful perspectives. Just a thought. Keep pushing though. 🙏🏽
May God give you the strength to endure. What you're doing is admirable to say the least. Blessings ahead, friend!
I broke down a little watching this, I struggled so much with mental health & it took years for me to even accept the truth. I still cry when I see scars from my attempted suicide in Highschool. I just wish I knew how to be vulnerable. How to communicate. I wish I had the strength to attack my trauma instead of trying to suppress memories and deal with nightmares at night. Wayne, really gave me a spark after this. Covid has me to vet thinking about myself and everything so much.
You can face your demons and come out the other side stronger and better. You have the balls to do it & it's never too late. I've done it recently. In fact I have more to face & I become stronger after each battle is won. You have the ability to do the same! 💪👍✌❤
Lol gay
@@nofacenocase1951 Didn't your Momma ever tell you "If you don't have something nice to say, keep your freakin mouth shut"? This person is sharing something painful to them & your being a d*#khead. I hope you're pleased with yourself.
@@rowdy7480 I am thank you :)
@@harryLime1987 You are correct. I was a zombie for 26yrs on the meds. Three years out of it, I'm eating healthy & working through my bullhockey. Bless you
I am about to turn 57 and know really nothing about this man. I have seen him and know he is a rapper. I stumbled upon this story and have a new respect for him. I myself have come to realize my own mental illness in the last few years and I feel I was meant to see this. Thank you Mr. Wayne for this. I feel inspired. Blessings to this interview and this channel.
I felt ashamed about my abandonment issues and put on this tough guy facade this video gives me validation to be transparent
Man that suicide story is absolutely mind blowing. What an amazing dude to volunteer to tell his story and show his vulnerabilities like that. Thank you and thank you to Acho, he was brave and sincere with his questions. Fantastic interview
It is mind-blowing so little humanity and care for a kid, those pigs had. He was lucky uncle Bob was there.
My buddy shot himself and survived. He lost a eye but luckily his brain was intact
His Life Story Truly Touch my Heart. When you Have a Gifted No one Can Take it From you
Tears flowing...
I am really happy he's sharing his story..
Thank you 💓
“Do you not see the baby on the ground?!” We need more heroes like that!
He wasn't a baby.
I can’t believe the other people walked over him
@@laurenlopreste775 ikr😔
What does that say about the other cops there that day?
ElainaBex love u
Lil Wayne is such a big man! He is so wise and humble, man!
Always loved Wayne above all but never could put my finger on what else it could be... but knew it was more than just his incredible talent and music - this says it all. You never know what someone's gone or going through. This conversation is like his art - he paints such a descriptive, poetic yet painful image you see so clearly as he describes his life's journey. #notababy
“So I didn’t die that day
But somebody was gone” this is way deeper than it really is, appreciate you tuenchi
Parents need to understand “do as I say kinda parenting” is causing more harm than good. Children are meant to be heard and understood..
I totally agree with you I even talked about it. ua-cam.com/video/ytQ7JIz6coY/v-deo.html
Rip Lil Durk shot to death in ATL Georgia💔ua-cam.com/video/A8fOkGeWcJY/v-deo.html
A democratic kind of parenting
@Nathan Smith There is a balance! Being their parent always teaching rigjt from wrong not being their friend but also still listening to them and letting them be an individual. They shouldn't be afraid to come to a parent and say I'm feeling this way but I don't understand why. When we were kids we didn't understand how to process these feelings. I feel like kids now probably have an even harder time with so many confusing things going on thats been added into their lives at an extremely young age.
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Wayne is such an intelligent individual. I would love to talk to home for a few hours. I’d savor every second.
What a great interview, I love hearing Wayne tell stories. He's so humble and just real
I’m so happy to see everyone care so much about Wayne and his struggles, but just remember to keep the same energy with your loved ones.
If you die tonight, do you know where you're going? Did you know that Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven and He loves you?
Through Him, God offers you a FREE gift - forgiveness. All you need to do is repent, turn away from your sins and evil ways,
from now on put your faith completely in Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him.
Explanation:
God doesn’t want anybody in hell because He loves us, but you must understand why
we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go
there. (Matthew 12:30) ''Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not
gather with me scatters.'' He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteouss, but
rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam
sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we’ve all sinned.
(Romans 3:23) and the law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). For
someone to be justified before God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ.
None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all
have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us
are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is
guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). ‘’For God so
loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16) That’s why only Jesus can
save us, because He lived a perfect and sinless life and is the only worthy
sacrifice and died for our sins. We aren’t saved based on our good
deeds/works, but only by the grace of God through faith.
''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -
not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
He said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30), which means He paid the fine for our sins
(past, present, future) to be forgiven if we repent and trust in Him.
‘’Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that
times of refreshing may come from the Lord.’’ (Acts 3:19) Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin.
Repentance is a turning from sin, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8). While sorrow from sin is
not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). Do not play a hypocrite.
(John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again."
If you confess that Jesus is Lord (John 10:30) and believe that God raised Him from the dead, then you’ll be saved. (Romans 10:9)
When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance
until the redemption of those who are God’s possession-to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14)
You are born again with the spirit of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36)
We are living in the last days and Jesus Christ will return soon.
Get right with God and start your relationship with Jesus Christ right now before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left!. "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32)
You may start with a simple prayer from the bottom of your heart, TRULY believing that God listens and
cares. (Jeremiah 29:13) ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''
Get to know Christ through His word. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you!
THE OG CHARLOTTE RAPPER THAT SAVED LIL WAYNE FROM BEING ROBBED BY GOONS AT A CHARLOTTE NIGHTCLUB!!!
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Good point man, most defiantly
And also remember that same energy with yourself. Not just your friends. YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO!!
A buddy of mine. With the same name, would have said the same thing!
The police, “I got the drugs.” “I got the gun” while there’s an entire child on the floor bleeding out. Wild.
Insane
@@whodafook3202 lmao how many jobs you think were in new Orleans at that time. People in poverty do anything to survive even if that includes selling drugs.
@@whodafook3202 in the middle of the crack epidemic as a single mother
Black chil
New Orleans in the 80s man...
When wayne said" not the things you've done or what you did for people, but will you matter? " Hammer in the nail bro. #lilwayne
Its wonderful 2 hear from a famous person like urself.some who is looked up 2 on a sensitive subject or taboo issue. Something alot of people don't want 2 talk about.i hope ur image helps people 2 open about this more and not b ashamed about it
Wayne is such a humble person. He has such a good soul. I love how he was so open and truly wants to help others.
Or maybe it is just an act to fool people into liking him and buying whatever he has to sell them.
@@nonrepublicrat no don’t think like that, he’s speaking the truth, just because he’s rich and famous doesn’t mean he is happy.. money does not buy happiness at all, he’s so humble to speak the truth of why he has been experiencing in life as a celebrity and don’t think it’s joyful and peaceful 24/7
What about if it was ur life and someone was stalking you would uu ever stop running @lilwayme what if it was uurr daughter sleeping outside for another women..
@@nonrepublicrat People will buy anything Weezy puts out he don't need the publicity.
@@KeshaIsSaved His answer at the end alone confirms that everything he said was legit real talk.
he’s so emotionally intelligent
I’ve always thought this. Seems like he keeps to himself
He has a degree in psychology….it’s all mental
He's a lucky libra like I.
@@chrisregalado8249 We weigh it well, on our Libra scale. (As long as we remember to calibrate it.. haha)
Emotions are not intelligent though so 🙄
Wow! I love hearing his stories and how he survived them. I have a whole other different kind of respect for him after watching this. God bless! ❤
Love his honesty and transparency. Any interview I’ve ever seen him do he is genuine in his responses.
On point when he says “too much time to think”. I have depression but when engaged in a project, be it work, hobby, conversation or taking time to help someone else, even if it is just listening, makes less time for depressive episodes to incubate.
Facts, anything that will force me to think has been a saving grace when things have gotten bad, whether it be a show like Sherlock, math homework, or programming workouts
I feel that man, the burn out is real when you you're constantly tryna keep you're mind busy to escape it tho. sometimes you rly gotta sit down an have your moments. life's about learning to accept the good and the bad and making peace with it as it comes. there cant be any good without bad
Hyfr bro.
This is so so true! I'm trying to get deeper into art in various forms because when I am feeling it and really into it, it's a reason to wake up in the morning and not stay in bed. It gives me something to be excited about
nobody kares
notice Acho's last question: he didn't call 12yr old Wayne "Little boy" since Wayne said in his testimony that he didn't like the cop calling him that, instead Acho addressed him as "young man." That's how you know Acho really listened.
This is a cool analysis thanks for sharing bro
I'm not a baby
I'm pretty sure the cop called him a "baby" and not a "little boy" to be accurate.
@@LABOUMDECADANCE Yeah. When a 12 yr old has a shot wound the thought his "why? he or she is just a baby"
@@ShainaCilimberg I suggest you read my reply again before leaving behind a foolish comment. Here let me spare the trouble for you: "I'm pretty sure the cop called him a "baby" and not a "little boy" to be accurate." Did you even watched the video?
Thank you so much for sharing this lil Wayne. Much respect! I have a few diagnosis myself. I cried from deep inside me watching this. I feel you. I'm so glad you're still here. You are appreciated and loved by many. And for the 5.0. that stepped over you...broke my heart. I've had the looks and I know how humans can be. Straight cruel. See ya on the other cause I know you'll be there. ❤ 🙏 we're highly blessed.
Thank you both for this deep and real conversation. Much love to Wayne for stepping out and being vulnerable to reach those other people couldn't reach. You're obviously a top notch artist but this shows you are a top notch human being. Thank you.
I love that Lil Wayne is using his platform & taking the time to be vulnerable & share this so amazing
He def knows n counts his blessings.
Absolutely mental health is dangerous .
I'm grateful he did. It's rare to see such honesty.
This man is an adult. Like I've followed Lil Wayne literally my whole life. Hes working through it. You can see his eyes are so much more opened
'This man is an adult' - he's 38, what else could he be?
💯 Much respect ✊🏽
Mad success even from falling
@@TC-qk6nt nah man. You can be a child in a man's body. Once the doors close, you will never know what he's thinking or what he does to like 'pay the bills'. It's hard to explain, but speaking from my own experience, there's a feeling I have felt with Covid. I went into quarantine 3 weeks ago and really saw some people I know, get hurt, and like I've been an 'adult' for a while, but sometimes like something clicks or changes. He didn't even talk about his sexual abuse either...
@@TC-qk6nt of course 38 is an adult, that goes without saying, but they’re referring to his mindset, outlook on life…imo….40/50yr olds are adults by the number but their mindset can be immature asf…js 😉
never thought lil wayne can make me cry.. i appreciate you even more!
I truly wish that this interview could be edited so that it could be used for tweens and teens. It is so riveting and it's someone that they know about and many can relate to. Awesome job!! Please consider doing more with celebrities and make it for general audiences, because everyone could get something out of this!!!
No editing needed I don’t think, it’s raw and that’s what cuts the deepest!
He wrote about this in ‘Let it all work out’ - Carter 5:
“I found my momma's pistol where she always hide it
I cry, put it to my head and thought about it
Nobody was home to stop me, so I called my auntie
Hung up, then put the gun up to my heart and pondered
Too much was on my conscience to be smart about it
Too torn apart about it, I aim where my heart was pounding
I shot it, and I woke up with blood all around me
It's mine, I didn't die, but as I was dying
God, came to my side and we talked about it
He sold me another life and he made a profit”
A lot of people didn’t realize how much Wayne opened up in Carter 5 including songs like Don’t Cry and Open Letter. He has overcome a lot and I respect him for healing himself and others along the way
*prophet
Brooo thanks 💜💯💯
Carter 5 is a top 20 album, and that song is fucking amaZing. The beat and subject and the flow.
People don’t listen to lyrics lol
My favorite song on there
I have a whole new level of respect for him than I did even before 🙏🏽
Same here ❤️
Grew up workshopping this guy.. in my college days. It’s crazy to to see him open up about issues we all go through.. more respect more life Wayne
He always seemed cool to me love his personality we all go through things no one is perfect I'm happy that he's still here and getting help always love his music too
His voice gives me chills everything he talks. No one has a voice like his. Thank you Mr. CARTER
Every one got this voice when they first wake up like first 45 seconds
My cousin does
@@sylvestercombs577 and purify himself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka lol
😂😂😂
Lean
Choking back tears when he said he thought "Does anyone care?" " Do I matter?"
I feel the same WYne. Thank you for sharing
You matter
This the same guy who said black lives matter is stupid but he asking god does he matter 😂
We are matter you are the world we are
You definitely matter!!! Praying for you 🙏🏽
@@swappedoutZ71 oh my fucking god
I love seeing someone like Wayne being so open about mental health struggles. It truly shows that no matter who you are or how successful you are, mental health is something that can play a major role in anyone's life life.
Lil Wayne... Thank you I felt this feeling before, gotten better as I seen my daughters being born and wife supporting me.
“Mirror on the wall, here we are again” makes much more sense now
Too much sense
I definitely didn’t even think of that until your comment. Makes all of the sense in the world now.
You are smart.
How the hell did you think of that? Made so much sense now.
@@dotportal 💯
Everything this man ever said is a cry for help. Every gun bar, sex bar, "I think I need counciling, I lost my mind and I still haven't found it."
Glad to see how open men are being about their mental health. Most times they’re ignored and they never disclose what’s going on. Salute to Wayne for his vulnerability. ❤️
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Makes him a bigger man in my book. He's helping himself and others to turn their inner demons into angels.
You should watch the video with lil boosie and Mike Tyson! It was interesting 🤔
@@AviatorMaus ok I’ll take a look. Thanks for the recommendation.
Yup
Man I really needed this, my friend sent me this after I told her I was going through some shit, god bless her and god bless Wayne. Anyone going through some shit just know it’ll get better. I’m still in a battle against depression.
An incredible story. God bless him for sharing. People need to hear this
“It’s real” hit so hard. I grew up thinking Lil Wayne was a rapper I could never relate to, but this. This is what mental health conversations should look like. Sharing experiences and listening, not considering. I wish It was longer though. Incredible.
Edit: removed “grew up thinking lil wanye was a gangster.” I learned from the replies that it was persona to be gain more popularity in the music industry. Thanks everyone. Take care.
He admitted he talked about Gangsta stuff to sell records at a high level
🔺️
You thought lil Wayne was a gangsta. You must be white
@@SoundBiteInc- what does that matter?
So He isn’t hard or gangsta anymore because he openned up and spoke about something that was close to the heart ? He bacame more gangsta to me after i watched this video man .
I’m very proud to see Wayne speaking so candidly about such a vulnerable experience.
He doing it cuz he loves us
Screw wayne! We need to listen to dane calloway
He looks like the Cryptkeeper
@DIALINGLUNAR /_\ yeah I feel you as a fan but in reality he has not done anything for his people but rap!! We can't relate to him in real life. Typical privilege black man but I love his music though but that's about it
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Everything Lil Wayne said I ended his sentence 🙌 thank you thank you for speaking here because no doubt you've saved someone. I also suffer with mental health knew exactly what you went through and go through it's work to stay sane - be gentle to yourself and know the worst evil is the anxiety of the thoughts we think.....let them go breathe and hug yourself it will be ok I promise.......I'm a survivor of suicide SOS - my Brother took his life in 99' and I've battled mental illness my whole life.
Lil Wayne…what an artist…a gift..one of the greats…and his story just made me respect him even more.
When he said “will you matter” I immediately teared up..thank you Wayne for opening up ❤️
Wyd right now?
Yes, mainly cause i have asked myself that question so many times. I know what it feels like to have people around you and feel alone at the same time.
Lol. He shot himself trying to be cool in the mirror. Not because he wanted to kill himself. Literally killing yourself because you skipped school? 😂
@@isaactaylor1833 just bc you don’t understand what it’s like to go through mental health issues doesn’t mean it isn’t real, I don’t understand it either, but I’m still trying to help if I can because every life matters
@@isaactaylor1833 you missed his whole message. Your response is a great example of people that don't understand mental health issues.
Wayne is really a bright dude. Intellectual. Seems to now be comfortable in his own skin and accepts his peculiarness.
He really is an incredible guy that has no problem laying ot all out there. That takes a special kind of courage. Hes the real deal.
He is not peculiar. He is a creative genius. The world is peculiar.
It’s all the lean😂…jk I fuck with lil Wayne
I see why he made it
@@tamikkobeasty5374 peculiar in a good sense. Unusual isn’t always a bad word when in the sense of accepting your own differences no matter how strange or different u may be to others. Ppl that accept their own awkwardness, creativity, weirdness. Sorta like what u said… genius. Wayne is very different and stands out. Peculiar =particular ..special. Just because someone is so called weird,different, doesn’t mean something Is wrong.
Big respect to both of you fellas. These kinds of conversations are so important. I have struggled with destructive mental states before and I’m sure I will again, but nothing hit as hard as when I lost my son to the struggle. A man of his stature speaking on this is so important to young people. Thank you both for the priceless service you gave us 🙏
Wayne and Tyson to people I grew up on and loved for their talent and now I can love them for who they are as people today.
Wayne is the realest. I've seen other interviews where he thinks for himself and gives his opinion unapologetically even if it's "unpopular" with the media. He makes zero excuses about it and I respect that.
Best rapper too but honestly I feel like a idoit but I feel bad with people with mental issues
Love you for understanding!!!!!
@@codyblymyer yeah but I wish people can understand but man I would give respect for lil wayne or anybody like for real
I have respect for him.
Cough *bee l em * cough
It’s ironic how “One more chance” was playing before and then after the shot he survived, it’s like God gave him one more chance
There is no god buddy. He did it because he put work into it and he really wanted it.
@@Tetrathegod Everyone knows that there is a God . “He put work into it and really wanted it” that is not even an explanation at all. Face it today or in the future.
@@joelmonteclaro5728 that guys buggin😭 science doesn’t even try to say “ThErE iS nO gOd” people are foolish when it comes to this
@@joelmonteclaro5728 no there's no god what are you talking about hahhahh
@@Tetrathegod nobody knows buddy even science
This brings a whole new perspective of lil Wayne to the light for me. I always liked him but I admire him so much more now!!
Another reason y wayne so great I'll always listen and support this man there's not Many people like him on this planet we need appreciate wat he's done since he was 12 or 13 yrs old he's now 40 hats off to u wayne ur words will always help someone out there struggling
"Loneliness does not come from having no people around you, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself, or from holding certain views which others find inadmissible."
Carl Jung.
It's important to find just 1 person that you can feel heard around.
Oh my this is true. I've felt this way most of my life
This is what the media is accomplishing. They tried to demonize 75 million Americans and make them feel voting for 1 of the 2 candidates was an inadmissible view. Same thing with the war on "Anti-Vaxxers", "Conspiracy theories/theorists", etc.
Preach
this right here
@KoldKastleProduction stay strong, much love from here to wherever you are in the world.
I wish this was way longer. This needed to be an hour.
I know it was just getting good !!
Nah... that's the thing with mental health topic. We should touch the subject fully then leave it short enough to continue to rehash the conversation.
The cliff notes are more clear when it's done like this
Agreed.
@@amandav.3304 😂, that character is super weird.
Absolutely love Lil Wayne and his vulnerability. He doesn't even have to come out & talk about this stuff. He doesn't owe it to us. He's famous, makes his money and good music and that could be it. But he gives us THIS side and shows us that those of us who struggle are NOT alone. That people who we think are so happy, who make lots of money, who get so much love from all around the world, can STILL feel alone, depressed, anxious... and just done. Thank you Lil wayne 🙏 God bless you! Always been a huge fan. Every year my respect for you as a person, grows. 💜 you've helped me to feel not so alone through my hard times.
I'm in tears. I've been struggling with will I matter when I'm gone and all those thoughts but I've been thinking of it as will I matter to others. I need to focus on will I matter to myself. It feels like a tremendous weight was lifted when I heard Wayne say that.
This was a therapy session all on its own. Never thought I’d have something in common with Lil Wayne, leave alone on such a deep and profound level.
let alone
Listen to I Feel Like Dying by Lil Wayne
I was thinking the same thing!!!
He human too...
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"What kept you alive? " .." God, plain and simple " 🔥🔥🤝🏽
💯
Don't simp for here 🙄
Can't believe she did this😭
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Thank you for this. So much love for lil Wayne...I'm not even into rap I'm white..but went through something similar. Mom had me at 15 was a stripper..I tried to end my life by pumping air from a needle into my vein. I remember walking around mute for days. I could not speak. I just wanted everything to end. Then I cried out to God to take me when I did that. Somehow I survived but the very next day a social worker approached me. She asked me if I wanted to go to a foster home. Tears began to fill my eyes I nodded. And so I lived happier there for a year. Life can get hard...Faith is vital. I struggle with prayer what to say... thank you for this vid. ❤
I love Wayne . I’m grateful to have come across this . I heavily relate. And I think it’s so amazing the hurt and the pain he rent and yet he has forgotten words to hit songs he created. This was helpful and .. I … yea I love him .
Realest, most sincere thing I’ve watched in a long time. This right here, it’s so much deeper than fame, it’s passion. We all have battles that we go through daily, it’s the way you react that could change your life forever. Be grateful, be kind, and be thoughtful of those around you. You never know what someone is, or has gone through. God bless.
“Be grateful (thankful), be kind (loving) and be thoughtful (mindful) of those around you.” Such a profound statement that needs to be echoed. 😀😀😀😀
Absolutely! Amen🙌🏾
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I felt that when he said "You don't give, you don't speak about, you don't tell her. Opinion?" That wasn't even allowed. Straight 80s 90s parenting.
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Ahahahah fuck it you know life was never our choice
straight mental abuse
what's your instagram kay
I agree with you I actually talked about it.
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Thank you,
2 both of you!
This is so very helpful to all kinds of people!
That's a beautiful thing that Wayne speaks out on something so for real. I. applaud him
“Sometimes I get lonely, NOT when I’m alone, but it’s more when I’m standing IN CROWDS that I’m feeling the MOST ON MY OWN. “ Mac Miller - Surf
Most dope
I deadass went straight from that song to here what a weird thing
also i finally understand this quote. p a i n
Wow, how brave!
Makes sense.
Depression is "Real" as young boys living in single-parent homes are taught to tough it out or it doesn't exist. It carries on to adulthood in a more challenging way bc it wasn't taken seriously as a child. Its great that especially men are now recognizing the importance of seeking help to resolve mental health issues.
Facts
This comment is straight up REAL!
Yes this, I’ve gotten into arguments with my no good of a father (context: estranged to me/abusive and used to be out of our lives for us older siblings) just because I tell my younger brother he doesn’t have to be alone and “tough it out”. I tell him crying is not weak, that’s actually supposed to help you as crying is not an emotion or feeling, but a way to help you relieve and cope and to be frank, that is quite natural. Your body produces this stuff naturally and it’s normal. Lool I’ll stop my rant
Edit: And for people who say that that is making them soft, I will say this.. The more you refrain and hold it in, the more you will cry so actually that’s getting to be found counterproductive
Why he sounds like that
Often the discussion degrades into a competition of woe listing. It’s one thing to talk about your problems, but when the person responds with a list of there own in a “I’ll trump you” sort of way(pardon the expression) that’s not the person you need to talk to.
Yes, Every person’s worst problem is their worst problem. Yes, it’s good to remember someone out there probably has it worse. It’s not good to compare your problems to others.
Wow. Wow. Wow. Amazing interview. I appreciate both of these men so much for what they shared today. Emmanuel, you remind me of Oprah Winfrey in how exacting and thorough your questions and your follow up questions are to your guests. You do it with so much love, respect and compassion. You never loose the overall big picture as you get into the detail of someone's life and you always want the conversation and that person's experience to be a light for others. I am so inspired by this interview. Lil-Wayne you are brave, brave, brave. I appreciate you so much. Wow. Wow. Wow.
I have seen this notification pop up on my phone multiple times, but finally decided to tune in, happy I did. 😊 Thanks Wayne for sharing! Talking is healing ❤️🩹 Love from the Bay ❤️
I cried after the interview seeing my idol facing the same mental health problem like me...and now realising how far he moved on and also how far I moved on to become a doctor and helping those in need...RESPECT WHEEZY!!!....RESPECT to u to Acho for having such a plat form and such a legendary interview...
At the end of the day God should be your idol because he created these celebrities the same way he created you. Their status or fame does not make them any less human than you are. It is okay to love ppl for their creativity and their way of expressing their craft, but to say someone is your idol when they're just as imperfect as you are does not sit well with God
@@MrMrsbailey1207 music is god. Our creations are a gift from god. It is all god. No need to point in any direction
@@ireneedmonds4712 🤍🕇 great answer! i love it!
That’s your idol?
@@MrMrsbailey1207 you can’t judge a person , that also doesn’t sit well with God.
“You’re gonna pray regardless”. I wish people understood how good this is for the soul. Deep thinking for guidance, and,if your heart is in the right place, you’ll find answers and hopefully peace
“You’re gonna pray regards”. I wish people understood how good this is for the soul. Deep thinking for guidance, and, if your heart is in the right place, you’ll find answers and hopefully peace ✌️
EXACTLY!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Jesus freak.
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Wow. His honesty and openness were really powerful
This makes me look at Wayne in a completely different way. So much respect for him!!
This video reminded me to get my prayer life back. You never know what a person is going through internally/mentally. Thanks Wayne.
U got this!
I do prayers 24/7
Same here
@@Antoinethecool thanks luv!
Run to Jesus. He died for your sins on the cross, was buried and rose again on the third day. He loves you and never forgot you.
I love how he gives recognition to God for makin him live to this day. God bless you Lil Wayne.
Yeah, the man that saved his life that day. he was his god. Everybody is god if you think about it. thats why you should care about the ones you love. they probably need you, you just dont know.
@@stevenandino8178 I can’t tell if that’s a compliment or bark at God. 😂
Yes mental issues is really I have had my own share,I talked about it
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@@stevenandino8178 I don't believe he referred to that. Lil Wayne was clearly referring to God. Jehovah.
Good indication of him giving God praise was his neck chains. Three cross. Salvation from Jesus.
If you don't believe in God than I urge you to try Him. Try to know Jehovah to see.
@@princesslene55 I'm glad you recover. I've got my share too glad Jesus saved me.
Ton of tears watching this. I originally wanted to find a video where Wayne talks about his epilepsy and found this instead. I developed epilepsy in adulthood and it fcks with your brain and thinking so bad. I don’t know who to talk to about this and I bet there are plenty others who don’t. Thanks for stepping up and leading by example. Sorry you had to go through all that shit.
I appreciate that interview...thank both of you for this
The fact the police didn’t check to see he was okay… is alarming . I’m glad God protected him. Thanks for sharing Wayne .
But it wasn't God. It was a officer...
Well no uncle bob checked on him but the others didn’t
Well keep in mind it was New Orleans in the projects .
@@kingadalou You the spokesperson for Lil Wayne or something?
Cause I think the man himself meant what he said.
The sad reality is HIS ATTEMPT was what saved his life AND his mother’s life. That’s why people do it, to be heard 😭
Still a wrong way to be heard regardless
@@Tweakkkkkk some people get to there barking point to where there not doing for any reason but to escape mental torture.
@@Tweakkkkkk then what other way is there?
The sad reality is his attempt was only made AFTER crying for help…anybody who’s been at that point like really at that point where you are willing to end all the suffering you’re not looking to be heard. You just want the pain to end
What saved him was God, like he said. Plain and simple. Been there, done that
I’m glad he is here, my favorite no matter what. I’m so appreciative that god saved him.
This was so powerful and as real as it gets. Thank you! He should rap more about mental health issues.
I’m an attempted suicide survivor myself... this is the first time hearing an explanation of ‘why’ I attempted in the first place. Thank you for sharing your story and being an advocate for mental health
God bless you 🙏 and thank you for staying here and living life!
Takes so much courage and hard work to heal from that place of brokenness. Much love to you🙏🏽❤️
So beyond glad you are here sweetheart and you are just as strong! Love and prayers to you and your family!
Thank you for sharing I also talked about it.
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A deep respect for both Lil Wayne and Acho for having this conversation in such a perfect way. It is so true, how mental health doesn't discriminate. It just doesn't care who you are! This was so beautifully done. So I am a grandma-aged white woman, who has been a fan for years. My kids used to get in the car when I picked them up from school and say, "Mom, why are you listening to rap?" I said, well I am bored with classical, jazz, country, and rock and I like this too. LOL
Awesome!!! That’s the thing. If you listen to what he says, you know he is real. I good person. Perfect example of never judge a book by its cover!!
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Music is for all colors❤️
so pure of the God's honest truth... thank you for opening up and telling your story. Love you brother