Hassan Johnson Reveals Some Shocking Truths About Filming "The Wire" | Conference Room H

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  • @mikem591
    @mikem591 3 роки тому +102

    Amazing that Wee-bey was only out of prison in season 1, yet he was integral to the story line from season 1 - 4. His character arc was also realistic, from the great out-going soldier to sobering up somewhat and being a good Dad from prison.

  • @divinesoul7
    @divinesoul7 4 роки тому +182

    I've watched The Wire probably about 10 times. So many great characters. So many great character arcs

    • @denisbalic3229
      @denisbalic3229 4 роки тому +5

      Same. For me it's been "The Wire Groundhogs Day" since 2011. Just keep re-watching it.

    • @hassakbar611
      @hassakbar611 3 роки тому +3

      Whenever I see any episode on tele I have to go back and watch it all over again
      Fuckin brilliant show

    • @kdizzle901
      @kdizzle901 3 роки тому +6

      It’s the greatest show of all time…..the wire and the sopranos are the best

    • @viewmaster617
      @viewmaster617 3 роки тому +1

      Bro I been watching the wire every year since 2003 that's how much of a epic show it was

    • @tx7824
      @tx7824 2 роки тому

      Check out JAMELE HILL PODCAST about the wire episode by episode every season

  • @joseyeastwood
    @joseyeastwood 4 роки тому +497

    I know his name is Hassan but he will always be Webay.

    • @chrisstaton9341
      @chrisstaton9341 4 роки тому +23

      Facts. I instantly saw this and said " What is Weebay talking about " hahaha.

    • @GodCee360
      @GodCee360 3 роки тому

      😆🤣😂

    • @12savage68
      @12savage68 3 роки тому +4

      He'll always be that guy that god knocked out cause he couldn't hold the bag.

    • @joseyeastwood
      @joseyeastwood 3 роки тому +6

      @@12savage68 That's facts but most people remember him as Webay a legendary character on a legendary show 💯

    • @12savage68
      @12savage68 3 роки тому +1

      @@joseyeastwood yeah I know I was just jkn

  • @mastod0n1
    @mastod0n1 3 роки тому +137

    This interviewer is phenomenal. Kept a good flow, switched up the approach seamlessly once he heard Hassan mention how much he loves Breaking Bad, and made it feel like a natural engaging conversation. Mad props to him.

  • @GotDamBoi
    @GotDamBoi 3 роки тому +178

    this dude has aged incredibly well

    • @Drugov78
      @Drugov78 3 роки тому +18

      Mind blogging, he looks nearly exactly the same 18 years after 😂😂😂

    • @iorilamia
      @iorilamia 2 роки тому +1

      @@Drugov78 Black (in fact) does but crack

    • @rashadnajeeb7723
      @rashadnajeeb7723 2 роки тому +14

      Black don't crack

    • @zaytime4156
      @zaytime4156 2 роки тому +7

      Most of the actors from there have aged well from Snoop to Jamie Hector lol black don’t crack

    • @SoSikWitIt
      @SoSikWitIt 2 роки тому +5

      @@rashadnajeeb7723 Unless you smoke it

  • @shawnt797
    @shawnt797 4 роки тому +170

    I met this brother years ago at a Lorenz Tate charity event. He's probably the most down to earth cat I've ever encountered. Very cool brother.

    • @Gabbo-lv3zo
      @Gabbo-lv3zo 3 роки тому

      Wicked man

    • @reimourrpower9357
      @reimourrpower9357 3 роки тому +3

      My brother met him and said the same the same thing. Very grounded and warm person.

    • @shawnt797
      @shawnt797 3 роки тому

      @@reimourrpower9357 Absolutely

    • @shawnt797
      @shawnt797 3 роки тому

      @@Gabbo-lv3zo Indeed

    • @shawnt797
      @shawnt797 3 роки тому

      @@NorthPhilly-zr7xc Yeah, I remember that.

  • @TOYNaroundstudios
    @TOYNaroundstudios 3 роки тому +35

    Dude been in almost every mid 90s early 00s East Coast Hood classic. Even Paid in Full he had a small cameo that you’d probably miss on first watch. True legend.

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc 2 роки тому +5

      As mitch shooter him and mekhi phifer was also in clockers

  • @Kakuta54
    @Kakuta54 4 роки тому +91

    wee-bey always been a stand up dude

  • @kandr21400
    @kandr21400 3 роки тому +107

    Wee-Bay was the ultimate stand up guy. He was loyal, and never rolled. Took raps that he didn't even do.

    • @The-Canon
      @The-Canon 3 роки тому +3

      Based off Vernon Collins (Bey) arrested in 87’ supposed to did only 35 yrs not life though

    • @naruto1coolestfan
      @naruto1coolestfan 3 роки тому +10

      i mean bro was a straight killer tbh, the wire is great at showing the positives and humanity in everybody, but overall we gotta remember he kinda responsible for the deaths of teens, adults, thats one stripper.....i dont mean to kill the vibe in the comment section but stand up guy is just a little much lol

    • @kandr21400
      @kandr21400 3 роки тому +3

      @@naruto1coolestfan I hear you. I meant stand up guy from their perspective. Like when Mafia guys call each other stand up guys, Goodfellas, etc. In THEIR eyes they're noble, or whatever. But if I crossed paths with guys like Wee Bay, Marlo, Barksdale, of any of the characters, I wouldn't give 2 seconds of my life to deal with them. I stayed away from guys like this back in the day.

    • @MrSPIDEY21
      @MrSPIDEY21 3 роки тому +3

      @@The-Canon i mean why not he was already done…and he couldn’t be further charged so he took the rap for the plea…that’s smart

    • @torachan23
      @torachan23 3 роки тому

      Well he was going to get life anyway, so he figured he would take extra raps.
      It’s not like he would’ve only got 20 years, but took extra raps and got life

  • @dakritic
    @dakritic 4 роки тому +55

    Such an underrated actor. Been a fan since “Clockers”.

    • @kisswriters
      @kisswriters 3 роки тому +2

      He was also great in “In Too Deep”…

    • @Gesuselsaviour
      @Gesuselsaviour 2 роки тому +1

      He on clockers? Need to rewatch to see lol

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc 2 роки тому +1

      @@Gesuselsaviour he didn't have a big part but he was apart of strike crew with onyx he had the braids

    • @Gesuselsaviour
      @Gesuselsaviour 2 роки тому +1

      @@NorthPhilly-zr7xc Yeah, since posting the comment I've rewatched the movie and I did indeed spot him. Lol

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc 2 роки тому

      @@Gesuselsaviour yeah he was in all the hood movies

  • @joefriedman9843
    @joefriedman9843 2 роки тому +25

    Hassan is so likable here. The wire is the best show of all time no doubt but Wee bay's scene with Delonda where he tells her she needs to let Namond go to Colvin is easily one of my favorites in the entire show. I just hope Hassan knows how much that character meant to all of us. Also he has one of the most popular GIFs on the internet and no one can take that away from him haha

  • @fuze1293
    @fuze1293 4 роки тому +20

    shoutout to Hassan. seems like a great guy & even greater actor

  • @FATMAN1988
    @FATMAN1988 4 роки тому +49

    I remember seeing him in movies way back in the day. I remember he was in In Too Deep with LL and Omar Epps

    • @IDONTLIKETHATSHIT
      @IDONTLIKETHATSHIT 3 роки тому +5

      Remember that pool table scene ? Ouch!

    • @smoking1212
      @smoking1212 3 роки тому +1

      he was in new york undercover. it was a short scene in the beginning. he was playing basketball in the beginning then got killed after the game. if memory serves me correctly.

    • @redhoode.n.y.6314
      @redhoode.n.y.6314 3 роки тому +1

      Thats the 1st movie i ever saw him in. ( i.2.d.)

    • @reimourrpower9357
      @reimourrpower9357 3 роки тому +2

      "I'm just sayin God, the n--- told me..."

    • @ronjenkins9129
      @ronjenkins9129 3 роки тому +2

      He was in Clockers too with Mekhi Phifer, Sticky Fingaz, & Fredro Starr.

  • @tanishanderion6424
    @tanishanderion6424 3 роки тому +6

    He still look the same glad to see people we grew up watching looking good and doing good please put him in more movies

  • @vvshoodlum4219
    @vvshoodlum4219 3 роки тому +32

    Belly,In too deep, Brooklyn Finest, The Wire , The Last O.G. , Top Five, Clockers, Paid in Full , ABC's For Life this man's Work is Impeccable 🔥🔥🔥 He needs a part on "Power" next

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc 2 роки тому +1

      He was clockers and paid in full as who

    • @vvshoodlum4219
      @vvshoodlum4219 2 роки тому

      @@NorthPhilly-zr7xc and I just watched clockers 2 days ago too

    • @soslime6082
      @soslime6082 Рік тому

      @@NorthPhilly-zr7xcin paid in full he was the dude that went on that hit with mitch

    • @MultiKushie
      @MultiKushie Рік тому

      @@NorthPhilly-zr7xche was definitely on Paid In Full. He was the one that went on the hit with Mitch

    • @Keefermans
      @Keefermans Рік тому +2

      Dont forget GTA V where he played Stretch

  • @moulip
    @moulip 3 роки тому +15

    He is this kind of actors with a role which will stick to him forever. God how much I loved Wee-Bey ...

  • @payton2297
    @payton2297 4 роки тому +363

    Ayo Avon They Had Cheesefries Baby

  • @anandmorris
    @anandmorris 2 роки тому +14

    One of the best character arcs in the Wire. When he told his missus that his son has a chance to be different and be successful in a different way to them, it was one of the greatest moments of the show.

  • @cpuprod1
    @cpuprod1 3 роки тому +120

    Am I the only one who thought the interviewer looks like Avon and D blended together.

  • @bigboy4438
    @bigboy4438 4 роки тому +13

    Dude seems like a real dude, respect

  • @SubterraneanChick
    @SubterraneanChick 3 роки тому +17

    Hassan is a classic in the black film community among us real fan. He's a mainstay along the likes of Nia Long, Larenz Tate or Mekhi Phifer or the classy Loretta Devine. They bring it to every role regardless of screentime.

  • @MrBoombastic1904
    @MrBoombastic1904 4 роки тому +74

    Hope Wee-bey and his fish are doing well!

    • @averydarkguy5296
      @averydarkguy5296 3 роки тому +7

      Lol 😂😆🤣 That scene with D'Angelo crying thinking he was about to die is hilarious....

    • @spvcs3615
      @spvcs3615 3 роки тому

      @@averydarkguy5296 🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

    • @mcfrisko834
      @mcfrisko834 3 роки тому +1

      😂 Them shits prolly been dead boss man

    • @Eboy227
      @Eboy227 3 роки тому

      @@mcfrisko834 😭😭😭 fish be dying quick as hell

  • @d0cn0tes
    @d0cn0tes 3 роки тому +12

    Hassan was great in "Belly"...Liked the scene where DMX said that his feelings was hurt on the balcony and Hassan looked at Nas and quitely said , "is he serious" lmaooo

  • @JB-hl1qx
    @JB-hl1qx 4 роки тому +20

    That polo bear t shirt and bubble vest are hard as hell !

  • @AnariGold23
    @AnariGold23 4 роки тому +40

    Also is the voice of Harold “Stretch” Joseph in GTA V

  • @johnrose1908
    @johnrose1908 4 роки тому +28

    Shouts to Hassan from back in the Clocker's days

  • @placeholdername3206
    @placeholdername3206 2 роки тому +2

    Great interviewer, and Hassan just seems so authentic and energetic. Can't imagine him in a bad mood. I love how you can tell that Wee-Beys mannerisms and the way he talked, Hassasn was just being himself. Theres a swagger about him. That just makes you smile.

  • @frankywilliam8073
    @frankywilliam8073 3 роки тому +14

    Dude has barely aged it’s been 15 years

  • @ashleylawrence7406
    @ashleylawrence7406 4 роки тому +37

    I’ll always watch whatever he’s playing in....love Hassan 💕

  • @bobdole2184
    @bobdole2184 3 роки тому +7

    So many great black actors broke out late 90s early 2000s. Very great generation of fine actors

  • @brettbewley5798
    @brettbewley5798 3 роки тому +5

    Hassan should be world famous. This guys delivery is just funny and captivating.

  • @tahirchaudhary6625
    @tahirchaudhary6625 3 роки тому +6

    Listen here 'Bey...you come at the king...you best not miss

  • @welcome2thaparty
    @welcome2thaparty 3 роки тому +8

    Cool ass brother, I remember he used to get his haircut at the same barber shop as me in jersey city this was when the Wire was on tv... he was just chill like any other reg dude in the shop.

  • @jafabian37
    @jafabian37 2 роки тому +3

    I have to say, with all due respect to Hassan, and I mean this completely as a compliment- as a performer he executed his role so well that it's surprising to me to see that he's walking free and not in jail for the rest of his life (because I only know him from The Wire).

  • @Watchingvideoslikeu
    @Watchingvideoslikeu 3 роки тому +9

    Not only was he a great character that meme of weebay being confused will last forever

  • @mikek236
    @mikek236 3 роки тому +16

    Man I’m taking my kids to Baltimore this week to the harbor and aquarium, I learned as a younger man you keep your ass in that inner harbor, balmer is a rough ass town

  • @reimourrpower9357
    @reimourrpower9357 3 роки тому +8

    Salutes to Hassan Johnson, great actor and human being. His energy is grounded in intellect & vision; the point he made about The Wire not being in HD is revealing. He's excellent as the paternal thug who cares for his niece but is extorting the lead in Flatbush Misdemeanors. Great comedic timing.

  • @benjamin_markus
    @benjamin_markus 4 роки тому +7

    this voice OMG

  • @JoeMacStevens
    @JoeMacStevens 3 роки тому +15

    2:12 That’s a really good point. One of few weaknesses of Snowfall in my opinion is how beautiful it’s shot. It feels less authentic

  • @reginaldallen7648
    @reginaldallen7648 3 роки тому +2

    Love my City. Baltimore, Eastside I was raised different. Love

  • @joshuaopont2990
    @joshuaopont2990 3 роки тому +5

    Yo wee bey face when stringer shot a cop still burn in my head. That shocked face 😯

  • @Capitalgee84
    @Capitalgee84 4 роки тому +51

    Pit beef sammich with horse radish lol

    • @Gabbo-lv3zo
      @Gabbo-lv3zo 3 роки тому +1

      I can a few a few more haha😂😂

    • @SC-rf2ro
      @SC-rf2ro 3 роки тому

      A lotttttttt of horse radish

  • @whitehallavenue1752
    @whitehallavenue1752 3 роки тому +2

    Hassan Johnson, just another Brooklyn Legend that's all.

  • @KyleSmith-px4gi
    @KyleSmith-px4gi 3 роки тому +2

    This brother been in a lot of movies an videos , tv shows about the hood . Member him from belly , in too deep, great actor .

  • @brandonbates9259
    @brandonbates9259 3 роки тому +2

    I always think about the Roots music video for "Break you off"everytime I see him

  • @carlton_newcomb3015
    @carlton_newcomb3015 4 роки тому +4

    Shout out to Hassan one of my favorite actors I see you homie,born on the same day you learn something new every day say it aint so 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @manuginobilisbaldspot424
    @manuginobilisbaldspot424 4 роки тому +218

    I hope y'all got him some tater salad for being there.

  • @chrisanderson7984
    @chrisanderson7984 4 роки тому +6

    Loved Wee-Bey. Reminds me of my uncle

  • @babyjki444
    @babyjki444 3 роки тому +13

    he's so fine and talented. pretty ass eyes!

  • @Sankara_narayanan
    @Sankara_narayanan 3 роки тому +3

    weebay is real man. Loved this interview

  • @will_cashgrow2294
    @will_cashgrow2294 4 роки тому +50

    How they gonna not ask him about Belly with Nas and DMX smh

    • @ajjenkins5273
      @ajjenkins5273 3 роки тому +1

      Damn that was him mark the one bustin the dessert bussin the dessert eag wit one hand

  • @xcalabur18
    @xcalabur18 3 роки тому +15

    Damn, who else thought Jinx was Avon at first glance?

  • @aquakultre
    @aquakultre 4 роки тому +100

    Wee-bay was the illest thug, damn did he loved his fish.

  • @redhoode.n.y.6314
    @redhoode.n.y.6314 3 роки тому +2

    I love his acting very authentic

  • @jamesbondero5691
    @jamesbondero5691 3 роки тому +5

    Yea ,fallen ,by mya is one of my favorite songs and video, she was stalking him in the video,speaking of libras,the wire had alot of libras,wood Harris, mcnulty,Jamie hector, and weebay

  • @XlogicXX
    @XlogicXX 3 роки тому +1

    I just finished my 2nd binge of the Wire. Great series. Webay!!

  • @frankygers
    @frankygers 2 роки тому +1

    He’s a great actor. Best tv show ever.

  • @teebrown1986
    @teebrown1986 Рік тому

    He was a great character actor. Always thought he should have been in many more movies.

  • @agthaog1986
    @agthaog1986 3 роки тому +3

    I wish Jinx could damn near do every interview. this man is finishing weebay sentences and shyt. the dudes a true original when it comes to this stuff

  • @iamedwardbibbins9012
    @iamedwardbibbins9012 3 роки тому +5

    I know I’m late but this was a great fucking interview. Both parties completely engaged while allowing the other to speak, questions were on point concise as well as the response and I also like how he broke down the environment on the set as it relates to the cast! And I’m definitely going to check his new show!! Great work here!!

    • @rodanzig
      @rodanzig 2 роки тому

      Agree . One of my pet peeves is how interviewers are constantly interrupting the person being interviewed to look smart . The worst is when they ask a good question and then cut the guy off to say some stupid sh*t and you never hear the answer .

  • @GratitudeGriot
    @GratitudeGriot 3 роки тому +2

    i'm late but this was a great interview! fallen is one of my fav Mya vids I remember her hair color (red with brown + blonde highlights) her running thru the city and writing on the steaming bathroom mirror. completely forgot Hassan was in😅

  • @TheMayoDon123
    @TheMayoDon123 3 роки тому +1

    one of my favourite characters in the wire!

  • @chi-townlowend1812
    @chi-townlowend1812 3 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite actors

  • @mdd04000
    @mdd04000 2 роки тому +1

    Bruh I fr thought that was wood Harris next to Hassan in the thumbnail🤣

  • @_january
    @_january 4 роки тому +6

    The Corner is up there with The Wire🔥

    • @MzPrice
      @MzPrice 4 роки тому +6

      The wire is based off the corner

    • @StromLxrd6
      @StromLxrd6 3 роки тому

      word up tho

  • @amyshehi4731
    @amyshehi4731 2 роки тому

    Wow. He seems so different than Wee Bey. His voice and body language. He’s a really good actor.

  • @MrAaron_72
    @MrAaron_72 4 роки тому +4

    I enjoyed this clip

  • @cullyx2913
    @cullyx2913 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant interview

  • @chrisanderson7984
    @chrisanderson7984 Рік тому

    My favorite wire character Wee-Bey

  • @Don-qr6rx
    @Don-qr6rx 2 роки тому +2

    The Wire is the greatest TV show ever created!

  • @88ntil
    @88ntil Рік тому +1

    Weebay was in a few rap videos growing up. Damn I feel old at 35 lmao

  • @rscoops3986
    @rscoops3986 2 роки тому +4

    One of the coldest characters on the show. His pet fish and his talks with Colvin softened his image, but up until that he was terrifying.

  • @Whynotthem65
    @Whynotthem65 3 роки тому +1

    Very good interviewer and interview.

  • @BonnChnd
    @BonnChnd 3 роки тому

    I love you Wee-Bey!

  • @gilfordmccormack8140
    @gilfordmccormack8140 3 роки тому +1

    He's had so many classic roles

  • @alteredpenguin2073
    @alteredpenguin2073 3 роки тому +1

    This man has not aged at all, all that happened was he got some gray in his goate

  • @ashkeygii9449
    @ashkeygii9449 3 роки тому +8

    Whole time Wee-Bey already killed Marlo in Paid in Full 🤯

  • @bronxmosthated1
    @bronxmosthated1 3 роки тому

    My favorite actor

  • @klarsen1042
    @klarsen1042 3 роки тому +1

    Shocking truths? Really? I wonder if I was more shocked about Hassan's top 5 TV shows, or the brave admission that most of the cast didn't predict how popular the show would become. Or maybe when they started talking about sports. Absolutely shocking stuff. Hard-hitting truths coming at me from all directions. Quality stuff, very accurate video title.

  • @Rockuss
    @Rockuss 17 днів тому

    You a soldier Bey

  • @leroymaxwellii2747
    @leroymaxwellii2747 4 роки тому +9

    The Wire, Clockers, Prison Song, In Too Deep, Paid in Full and more

    • @gilfordmccormack8140
      @gilfordmccormack8140 3 роки тому +2

      I don't think he was in Paid in full but I might've missed him in that

    • @blanco7873
      @blanco7873 3 роки тому

      @@gilfordmccormack8140 just thinking that

    • @hg4956
      @hg4956 3 роки тому

      He was in paid in full. He was with Mitch when they shot dude up (Jamie Hector) at the apartment building

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc 2 роки тому

      @@gilfordmccormack8140 he had a small part he was the shooter with mitch

    • @gilfordmccormack8140
      @gilfordmccormack8140 2 роки тому

      @@NorthPhilly-zr7xc Yeah you're right I Remember him and Mehki tightening their hoodies at the same time before the shooting.

  • @cdub828
    @cdub828 3 роки тому

    Very articulate brother

  • @superjdillydillio9040
    @superjdillydillio9040 4 роки тому +19

    You all must have forgotten about "Oz"!

    • @GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.
      @GABRIELA-ACEVEDO. 4 роки тому +9

      OZ is a great show. That's the one that opened the door for other HBO shows to come.

    • @_january
      @_january 4 роки тому +3

      OZ is up there too👑

  • @finbarobruadair2761
    @finbarobruadair2761 3 роки тому

    Nice to see him looking well

  • @jdmozee12
    @jdmozee12 3 роки тому +5

    Took me 2 minutes to realize this wasn't wood harris and hassan

  • @majesticnfree
    @majesticnfree 3 роки тому

    He so fine🥰

  • @mariohnyc
    @mariohnyc 2 роки тому

    Only thing missing from this interview was asking him about that scene with Stringer in The Wire. That gif will live as long as the internet exists.

  • @662crookedlettez6
    @662crookedlettez6 3 роки тому

    Bruh this guy is his character....The casting was crazy good...

  • @WestboundPromo416
    @WestboundPromo416 3 роки тому +2

    toronto always connected to something somehow lol sick interview salute

  • @KeruptKiller
    @KeruptKiller 3 роки тому

    Best one yet!!!!

  • @chillbest14
    @chillbest14 Рік тому

    Awesome amazing show The Wire

  • @shawnbailey573
    @shawnbailey573 11 місяців тому

    "Bay"! ❤

  • @lowkey_fla
    @lowkey_fla 3 роки тому

    Classic show!!

  • @Jah704
    @Jah704 4 роки тому +1

    Great interview!

  • @jonhardin.
    @jonhardin. 3 роки тому +1

    This brother loved his fish yo 🐠 🐟

  • @Jersey-hd2tn
    @Jersey-hd2tn 3 роки тому +1

    That’s when I was a knick fan

  • @freddiebrock6740
    @freddiebrock6740 3 роки тому

    Belly he was wilding in that movie as well

  • @s4mp_founder
    @s4mp_founder 3 роки тому +1

    He did "Clockers" directed by Spike Lee.

  • @shefrombrooklyn718
    @shefrombrooklyn718 Рік тому

    That's my guy. Wee-Bey!

  • @Legacy914Productions
    @Legacy914Productions 3 роки тому +3

    Interview in 2019: "Yea, so 2020 is looking great right now".... little did he know...what we was about to face smh lol