Martin Lawrence Is Not Who We Think He Is According To Ernest "Raj" Thomas From Whats Happening!

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  • @allbetsfinal7078
    @allbetsfinal7078 3 роки тому +2012

    If you grew up to the show what's happening ,let's give Ernest 1 million like's.....

    • @chuxkingdom
      @chuxkingdom 3 роки тому +20

      Most people are ignoring and not listening to God most of the time. Especially when it comes to money. Mark 8:36. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? - King James Version (1611). Heaven and hell is for everybody who wants to go there.

    • @moosamayne4458
      @moosamayne4458 3 роки тому +3

      Shid earnest saved his money didnt he?....lol

    • @moosamayne4458
      @moosamayne4458 3 роки тому +23

      Babyface robbed La Reid and he robbed all LaFace artists, becuz they were ignorant!....and grossly naive.....that's why we last.....in everything, cuz we'll snake each other and let the enemy drag us....

    • @allbetsfinal7078
      @allbetsfinal7078 3 роки тому +3

      Oh yeah

    • @allbetsfinal7078
      @allbetsfinal7078 3 роки тому +7

      @@moosamayne4458 it's just a era,it ain't many real ones left.

  • @devinwilliams4118
    @devinwilliams4118 3 роки тому +1943

    The problem i have with the majority of the comments is that they don't even realize Ernest was a whole major star before there was even A Martin Lawrence

    • @coreyjenkins3056
      @coreyjenkins3056 3 роки тому +53

      Real Talk!!!👊🏿✊🏿

    • @Peacekeepa317
      @Peacekeepa317 3 роки тому +54

      he been getting residual Whats Happening checks for a long time

    • @kobraklutch7484
      @kobraklutch7484 3 роки тому +46

      No he wasn't. If he was a MAJOR STAR why is he unknown? Why is he griping over an other man's success "martin promised me". This guy may be telling half truths but the other half is on him. BLAME YOURSELF for dulling your shine.

    • @alexisdykes5634
      @alexisdykes5634 3 роки тому +14

      MAJOR!!

    • @Peacekeepa317
      @Peacekeepa317 3 роки тому +132

      @@kobraklutch7484 He isn't unknown nigga. Just because you ain't never seen dont means he unknown

  • @patricemckoy5585
    @patricemckoy5585 3 роки тому +2306

    Money doesn't change people it brings out who they really are. Remember that.

    • @reginalemmon9610
      @reginalemmon9610 3 роки тому +43

      That's so true, it really brings them to the forefront, most ppl that's on these shows n on 📺, are not who they are when the cameras aren't on them, smh but ppl are who they are, but don't be phoney.

    • @Yaya_Just_Visiting
      @Yaya_Just_Visiting 3 роки тому +19

      FACTS ... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @my.0224
      @my.0224 3 роки тому +10

      ✋🏾👊🏾

    • @pambeforethestorm9784
      @pambeforethestorm9784 3 роки тому +17

      Absolute truth!!! 💯💯

    • @804southside6
      @804southside6 3 роки тому +37

      True statement but money do change people

  • @tookeetalaska1387
    @tookeetalaska1387 3 роки тому +25

    I'm Cuban and I'ma tell you what's happening taught my family English....love that show, love this dude....peace to him and his family...

  • @livefree1111
    @livefree1111 3 роки тому +36

    Martin had Ernest on his show playing Prince Uche. 😂 At the time, I thought that was cool that he brought him on. Martin was young during What’s Happening Now. Maybe he’s become more humble later in life.

  • @Jairusd88
    @Jairusd88 3 роки тому +701

    This is the reason I’m genuinely not interested in meeting any celebrities because once you meet them you’ll find out you don’t like they’re character. I’m cool with just liking your art.

    • @FaithandNova
      @FaithandNova 3 роки тому +41

      Many ppl need to understand this

    • @karenoden2001
      @karenoden2001 3 роки тому +3

      I say tht 2 Lonnie all the time

    • @packman6576
      @packman6576 3 роки тому +1

      True

    • @fredicagbyrd-shannon2123
      @fredicagbyrd-shannon2123 3 роки тому +12

      They have an image to portrait. That's what held Whitney Houston hostage causing her to be depressed which fueled her addiction. She was not " Free to Be Me" (herself).

    • @teddyjam8134
      @teddyjam8134 3 роки тому +9

      I'm just trying to help sir, but it's actually (their) not they're.

  • @riotgear6182
    @riotgear6182 3 роки тому +732

    Most stars are arrogant. Comes with the industry. Thats why youre not supposed to put them on a pedestal.

    • @jessebey4896
      @jessebey4896 3 роки тому +14

      Preach Preach

    • @WhathehadasSole
      @WhathehadasSole 3 роки тому +27

      True and seems as though. If you are the complete opposite in being humble, they take advantage of you.

    • @chuxkingdom
      @chuxkingdom 3 роки тому +7

      Everyone has their own time frame to learn how to be, become and remain humble. If you display arrogance along your way and with encounters with other people, they will talk about you also along the way when a reminder of you arises or if they simply choose to. GOD is the righteous judge and keeper of true time. Just don't run out of time and if you do, well GOD nays, says yays. Omniscient.

    • @ajfresh3512
      @ajfresh3512 3 роки тому +13

      Yea I had an encounter with Morgan Freeman and it was arrogance at its best

    • @yesthank1577
      @yesthank1577 3 роки тому +8

      I use to believe they cared about helping people achieve their dreams

  • @1234MarioDuane
    @1234MarioDuane 3 роки тому +291

    Earnest is my guy man! I did a couple shows with him in LA and he is a stand up dude for real. God Bless brother!

    • @oscarmasterfujackson4694
      @oscarmasterfujackson4694 3 роки тому +6

      I love him too bro....A True Stand up Guy
      Respect that

    • @jdjking
      @jdjking 3 роки тому +2

      He really is!!!

    • @jamilbenton20
      @jamilbenton20 3 роки тому +1

      @Kiwi right lol didn't even spell his "Guy's" name right 👀 I smell 🧢

  • @trinathompson6573
    @trinathompson6573 3 роки тому +92

    Pam (Tichina Arnold) said the same thing in an interview she did. So it must be true. She said once Martin started becoming an Executive Producer and Producer of the show, he changed.

  • @marchbabi323
    @marchbabi323 3 роки тому +19

    "Sit your ass down somewhere!" Right Ernest! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Letsgetbread8500
    @Letsgetbread8500 3 роки тому +1020

    I remember when he played the African King on Martin trying to get Gina in his concubine..😂🤣😄

    • @MarzzettiA
      @MarzzettiA 3 роки тому +17

      lmaooo... they say martin is german like jayz..

    • @rickrolledtruth5834
      @rickrolledtruth5834 3 роки тому +10

      Duh they are puppets so yea they are

    • @johnarobinson5640
      @johnarobinson5640 3 роки тому +2

      @@MarzzettiA Whoa! Jay z from there too fam..?

    • @rasungod7257
      @rasungod7257 3 роки тому +41

      He played the Prince Oochie character on "The Life You Save Might Make You Rich" episode.

    • @Letsgetbread8500
      @Letsgetbread8500 3 роки тому +4

      @@rasungod7257
      Exactly 🤣

  • @keshahunt1476
    @keshahunt1476 3 роки тому +604

    Martin has already said that he got the bighead before but didn't stay there, most stars always go through that in the beginning of a lil success, even Queen Latifah talked about when she went through that phase and her mom set her straight but some get stuck there

    • @donnafreeman1571
      @donnafreeman1571 3 роки тому +20

      Exactly, I recall this happening

    • @jasminemonroe5784
      @jasminemonroe5784 3 роки тому +53

      Jamie Foxx was like that while working on In Living Color and that's one of the reasons why LL Cool J knocked his ass out during filming a scene on Any Given Sunday. 🔥 🔥

    • @steviepigford2356
      @steviepigford2356 3 роки тому +3

      She ain't shyte. She ain't suffered went thru nothing. SHE LYING !!
      Get ur sympathy take it money.

    • @parisjej
      @parisjej 3 роки тому

      @@jasminemonroe5784 o wow 😂

    • @parisjej
      @parisjej 3 роки тому +39

      Tina Knowles slapped the shit out of Beyoncé in a record store and humbled her daughter real quick when she ignored her bc some guys was gassing her head up when her single played on the radio. Beyoncé said that was the only time in her life she got hit by her mother and she was grateful for that slap back to reality.
      We are all humans if you’ve been teased bullied or told you can’t do something and you do it better than your bullies and gain recognition from it of course your going to get a little big headed and life humbles you if you take it overboard.

  • @tanishawood9064
    @tanishawood9064 3 роки тому +313

    He definitely didn't mind speaking his truth 💯

  • @deenad3562
    @deenad3562 Рік тому +24

    *I hope Mr Ernest finds his way back in the industry, or wherever he wants to be. His honesty is powerful.*

    • @chamfitness6478
      @chamfitness6478 Місяць тому +2

      ...too honest for the entertainment industry; if the general public only knew...ijs

  • @dennisellis327
    @dennisellis327 3 роки тому +17

    I'm glad Ernest Lee Thomas is alive and well.. The fame change Martin attitude and his personality. Lots of success and lots of money can change a person with the quickness. Money can change a person. Several digits will change a person life. I'm glad Ernest is still in the game. What's Happenin is one of the classic black show from back in the day. I remember Ernest was on Everybody hates Chris. Bill Cosby is now outta of prison. America never lets us forget who we are to them but America forgets what it did to black people. Slavery was not our best moments along with the lyching of black men, the riots and massacres and murders of people of color.

  • @meganbranscomb7012
    @meganbranscomb7012 3 роки тому +782

    I love him on everybody hates chris. "Tragic"😭😂

    • @keyshasonmcgee-perry2706
      @keyshasonmcgee-perry2706 3 роки тому +15

      OMan- WoW, didn't even realize That Was Him!!..🤣❗ Wheewwwee Luv'Em!

    • @briv2403
      @briv2403 3 роки тому +31

      😂😂😂😂 fr he was the best recurring character next to Jerome. He stayed scooping up a widow after her husband passed lol

    • @jayday1503
      @jayday1503 3 роки тому +14

      Word... I love that Character

    • @demetrawest9914
      @demetrawest9914 3 роки тому +12

      I've loved every show he's ever did very good actor !!!

    • @queenmrs.darrolyn9890
      @queenmrs.darrolyn9890 3 роки тому +11

      He is One Of My Hometown (Gary Induana)! Finest!

  • @chessmove759
    @chessmove759 3 роки тому +827

    Ernest is at that point in his life & career where he's going to say whatever tf is on his mind!

  • @jasonbarrett9805
    @jasonbarrett9805 3 роки тому +875

    I'm a child of God I'm owned and operated by Jesus Christ. Amein brother Ernest!!!

    • @sirhero7
      @sirhero7 3 роки тому +12

      The children of God are The Israelites, you do know that right?

    • @jasonbarrett9805
      @jasonbarrett9805 3 роки тому +12

      @@sirhero7 yes I do. All praises to the Most High Yah

    • @jojojones80sbaby69
      @jojojones80sbaby69 3 роки тому +14

      Jesus is not coming to save you..christ is 🔮 Pinal gland.. 😆

    • @sirhero7
      @sirhero7 3 роки тому +1

      @@jasonbarrett9805 Yah is not his name, would you like to know The true living God?

    • @jasonbarrett9805
      @jasonbarrett9805 3 роки тому +5

      @@sirhero7 well He knows who I'm calling on. But what do you say His name is?

  • @ibeerollin4441
    @ibeerollin4441 3 роки тому +28

    I saw Darius McCrary say the same thing about the industry. Love this brother. At a certain point you need to realize that racing the people that are supposed to be on your team leaves you by yourself in the winners circle with no one cheering.

  • @VivaciousVirgO
    @VivaciousVirgO 3 роки тому +10

    Old School truth is SO important. Many of us have grew up watching these good Black television shows, yet we never knew about the behind the scenes riffs and attitudes regarding celebrities from back in the day. Truth is, most of them aren't (and were never) no good. Thank you dearly, Ernest!

  • @truthjones8228
    @truthjones8228 3 роки тому +385

    He’s a well rounded actor! He went HARD in Malcolm X!

  • @MekaJay
    @MekaJay 3 роки тому +82

    Now that's WHAT'S HAPPENING!?
    RESPECT to Ernest Thomas
    Not just a character on the show
    But Raj is truly ERNEST in real life.
    Humble...straight forward...unapologetic speaking his truth! I could go on....
    Much love to him and 4 him!
    Now go
    SIT CHO A$$ DOWN!!!😂

  • @alillups9111
    @alillups9111 3 роки тому +312

    Damn I could've listened to Ernest for hours, he was telling the raw un-cut truth about the industry 🥺

    • @jasonallen3678
      @jasonallen3678 2 роки тому

      Facts

    • @gotenhuggins270
      @gotenhuggins270 2 роки тому +1

      I hope he knows bout human cloning martin n Dave was also cloned more as well

    • @fregodad3885
      @fregodad3885 2 роки тому +1

      @@gotenhuggins270 saying things like that without real solid undeniable evidence could be a sign of Schizophrenia

    • @gotenhuggins270
      @gotenhuggins270 2 роки тому

      @@fregodad3885 mmh I see

    • @fregodad3885
      @fregodad3885 2 роки тому

      @@gotenhuggins270 be safe bro you kind look like my great uncle mark who has it

  • @donwilliamandwilsonshow
    @donwilliamandwilsonshow 3 роки тому +22

    HIS NARRATIVE IS BEYOND ICONIC. I STUDIED HIM FROM THE ORIGINAL WHAT'S HAPPENING, & THAT LAUGH👑..🎲 REST SHIRLEY & BERRY🙏🏾

  • @foyoGames
    @foyoGames 3 роки тому +148

    So Martin was really Varnell Hill the whole time ...ReRun tried to told us

  • @dkmc6434
    @dkmc6434 3 роки тому +494

    You can tell he wanted to say this shit for years lol

  • @karenbaker1855
    @karenbaker1855 3 роки тому +304

    Not surprised Garrett Morris said the same thing about Martin

    • @jasminemonroe5784
      @jasminemonroe5784 3 роки тому +49

      So did Carl Payne who played Cole

    • @aaroniic
      @aaroniic 3 роки тому +26

      He seemed to be a terrible person during his hey day there’s many wild stories about him and his ego

    • @reneehicks4629
      @reneehicks4629 3 роки тому +22

      So did Gina from the Martin show

    • @megae859
      @megae859 3 роки тому +22

      @@reneehicks4629 Gina was the only person that got backlash though. 🤔

    • @gargoyliangaming6556
      @gargoyliangaming6556 3 роки тому +8

      @@megae859 feminism wasn't kicking back then like it is now. That wouldn't fly now.

  • @exf20
    @exf20 3 роки тому +168

    I remember when Raj bumped into me in a CVS, out in Pasadena, CA one evening, back in 07. He was real cool & humble.

    • @exf20
      @exf20 3 роки тому +1

      @@clayjohnson5812 hilarious!🤣

    • @DTRider1
      @DTRider1 3 роки тому +3

      So glad to see this brother tell the truth about these assholes!

    • @godflint
      @godflint 3 роки тому

      @@clayjohnson5812 So are you saying that coolness and humbleness come as the result of being high?

    • @godflint
      @godflint 3 роки тому +1

      @@exf20 You thought that dumb ish that Clay Johnson said was hilarious? Interesting.

    • @exf20
      @exf20 3 роки тому

      @@godflint the fact that you had to even comment off of it is interesting. 🤔

  • @eternallife
    @eternallife 3 роки тому +22

    Has anyone else been like hypnotized by the ring light reflecting off of his glasses?

  • @SusanSingsSongs
    @SusanSingsSongs 3 роки тому +23

    I love when people are brave enough to tell the truth.

  • @magicworld3242
    @magicworld3242 3 роки тому +311

    Money doesn't change you. It just brings out who you really are.

    • @darnielwilliams9013
      @darnielwilliams9013 3 роки тому +9

      That part!!! Amen!!

    • @eternaljuniorversal
      @eternaljuniorversal 3 роки тому +2

      Right on.

    • @last7509
      @last7509 3 роки тому +2

      according to bill murray every one who achieves fame goes out of control for the first 3 years. then some come back down to earth and some become an a- hole for life.

    • @ronsim3989
      @ronsim3989 3 роки тому

      Bla bla i grow up poor, i was drug dealer, pimp, i was robbing people, steal a lot and what ever you name it i did it to make money and i was a complete selfish arse, lie to everyone, used people throw them away like trash even when they thought we are "friends". Now i have money or wealth and im very friendly, i give money to poor people im nice to everyone, i never lie, i dont like criminals at all. What doesnt mean im not able to be like i was before without remorse or anything but now i can chill no need for beeing a criminal and all the bs that comes with it. So money changed my character 100% not because the money changed something in my brain but im inteligent enough to understand the trouble isnt worth it anymore. So saying the money brings out who you are is bs, if it would be like that i would be a rich criminal who just do more crazy things tham before. Money brings happyness no matter what people that dont have a lot of money say. Its not the ultimat goal but iy helps to archiev things faster. What you saying is probraly true on people that was good when they was poor but for criminals like i was its the way to get out of it and life the good life and stay calm

    • @RapRants
      @RapRants 3 роки тому +2

      If you make a large amount of money and you don’t change with the change in status then you won’t have it long.

  • @MegaTamarra
    @MegaTamarra 3 роки тому +133

    I love Ernest Thomas’ candor. He’s real!!

    • @guesswho1668
      @guesswho1668 3 роки тому

      lol nobody’s real in the Hollywood aka hollywerid because they are sell outs without souls & to more parts of the mainstream media.

    • @last7509
      @last7509 3 роки тому +1

      said cosby was a jerk too

  • @taurushamilton2739
    @taurushamilton2739 3 роки тому +478

    All skin folk ain’t kin folk✊🏾

    • @orlandomorris6628
      @orlandomorris6628 3 роки тому +3

      Yup the European s told us this to watch out for each other once we make it but in actuality We Are all kinfolk s ,the EUROPEAN S ARE not GENETICALLY RELATED THROUGH DNA ,MITOCHONDRIA FACTS RESEARCH

    • @williamjohnson9139
      @williamjohnson9139 3 роки тому +5

      @Black Jesus when fellow blacks sold others out

    • @magicallyme96
      @magicallyme96 3 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately 💔💯

    • @scottkrueger9003
      @scottkrueger9003 3 роки тому

      @@orlandomorris6628 for sure, that’s why different races tend to be more resistant or susceptible to certain diseases. No sickle cell for me

    • @mistergunsmoke3118
      @mistergunsmoke3118 3 роки тому

      Whoa deep

  • @integrityminded5315
    @integrityminded5315 3 роки тому +37

    Do yall know that Rog is the first person to coin the frase "I CANT BREATHE " ? he use to say it when his mother would hug him.

  • @zamp6969
    @zamp6969 3 роки тому +21

    I had dinner with Martin Lawrence. I’m not a comedian I’m not in the industry and i had never met him before yet he was humble gracious and very pleasant.

  • @cherieceblanks9722
    @cherieceblanks9722 3 роки тому +230

    I didn't know Martin was like that.I just say dont expect your blessing from man. Expect it from God. Know that God can bring your blessing in many ways.

    • @taurushamilton2739
      @taurushamilton2739 3 роки тому +4

      That part 👊🏾

    • @SVGIN
      @SVGIN 3 роки тому +5

      I think other people said the same thing.....they said that he was like having his own room , his own crew he didn't wanna b with the cast after the show...or something like that like a lil uppity....

    • @jerrelgrant1653
      @jerrelgrant1653 3 роки тому +3

      That’s crazy because Martin helped a lot of people that’s crazy but I guess one story and Martins terrible

    • @tonegee1083
      @tonegee1083 3 роки тому +3

      U didn't know Martin was like that because u dont actually know the man lol

    • @alexrojas9725
      @alexrojas9725 3 роки тому

      INFINITE WAYS

  • @cindiringer2849
    @cindiringer2849 3 роки тому +126

    I agree with the comment below. Money does not change people. It magnifies who they are. For example, if you was obnoxious when you was broke, you will be even more obnoxious.

    • @daveporter1507
      @daveporter1507 3 роки тому +3

      Like drugs

    • @cindiringer2849
      @cindiringer2849 3 роки тому

      @@daveporter1507 Excellent point!

    • @bh6360
      @bh6360 3 роки тому +5

      Yes ! If you're stuck up when you have little to no dough,most likely you'll become even more arrogant,when you obtain major $$$ !

  • @domarq
    @domarq 3 роки тому +96

    Ernest is so REAL. I'm so here, for it!! I love when the OGs check the youngin's !

  • @djsthemetereman
    @djsthemetereman 3 роки тому +13

    Tracy Morgan credits Martin for starting his career & the first to give him a chance in the business, he even envited him to his ceremony when he got his star at Hollywood walk of fame.

    • @SouthPawGirlie
      @SouthPawGirlie 3 роки тому +1

      I loved Tracy Morgan's "Booster" character on "Martin, but we are talking about 1 person here. The majority of people that have worked with Martin Lawrence has said this very thing that Ernest Thomas said. The world is small but all of these people cannot talk to each other enough to try and tarnish Martin's name by saying this..so I believe it to bed true. 1 person saying something you may disregard, but over half the people that have worked with him saying it? Has to be truth there

  • @siponline1
    @siponline1 3 роки тому +20

    I remember Ernest playing prince Oochie on Martin they had good chemistry funny as hell

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc 3 роки тому +1

      Was he talking shit then tho lol

    • @coreyjoyner
      @coreyjoyner 3 роки тому

      @@NorthPhilly-zr7xc Rewatch this interview

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc 3 роки тому +1

      @@coreyjoyner I did he pointing out Martin flaws

  • @latashajones8638
    @latashajones8638 3 роки тому +324

    Own and operated by Jesus Christ say that Amen.

    • @bingram5645
      @bingram5645 3 роки тому +9

      SMH. Negus and Jesus! A damn character in a book. You better wake up, negus.

    • @blessedbeyondmeasuresgodha8888
      @blessedbeyondmeasuresgodha8888 3 роки тому +16

      GOD is real never doubt HIM

    • @bingram5645
      @bingram5645 3 роки тому +6

      @@blessedbeyondmeasuresgodha8888 lol. Him? Who told you the creator was a him? Who told you the creator was named 'God'? What book did you get that out of? Girl, you been reading too many books and you forgot there were authors who had motives. You better get a grip and realize when you're being hypnotized. The creator(s) never endorsed the Bible, nor the name 'God', you just believe everything white folks write.

    • @KingAurelius1
      @KingAurelius1 3 роки тому +4

      @YaramaYahu Yashar'Al this is deep and very interesting. Just now getting into spirituality and trying to find my way. Please expound a little more. Same for you B Ingram. I’ve felt things weren’t right for a while now and trying to figure things out.
      What did we call our creator? I’ve felt for a while now that the Bible is and was used as a control mechanism by Caucasian’s.

    • @shamonevictory
      @shamonevictory 3 роки тому +5

      @YaramaYahu Yashar'Al Your deceived...But God bless you.

  • @omarvanegas8481
    @omarvanegas8481 3 роки тому +161

    Raj is giving up DA BIZNESS....OOOOWEEEE!!! 😮

    • @gregorywilliams5606
      @gregorywilliams5606 3 роки тому +6

      Yessssss. Ain't he though! I love it. Preach that truth brother.

  • @AntoinetteYoung-Creations
    @AntoinetteYoung-Creations 3 роки тому +304

    I really enjoyed watching What's Happening as a youth and adult, Mr. Ernest Thomas (Raj) was the ladies man then and he is still today can't forget his dancing skills. I also enjoyed watching him on Everybody Hates Chris as Mr. Omar, I find it to be tragic that they ended those sitcoms. I would love to see Mr. Thomas in another sitcom or series he is a great actor.(Just watched the Dobbie Brother's Episode last weekend}
    I found myself watching Fred Berry wife a couple of years ago here on YT very interesting.

    • @smoothjaybug
      @smoothjaybug 3 роки тому +14

      Lol, I remember that one. Rerun got caught trying to record the concert. That big ass tape recorder fell out while he was dancing.

    • @khalilking9927
      @khalilking9927 3 роки тому +2

      Raj and the buttafly sitting in a tree K I S S I N G. 😂

    • @nikolemacon8310
      @nikolemacon8310 3 роки тому +3

      I still love that damn show

    • @tookeetalaska1387
      @tookeetalaska1387 3 роки тому +4

      Yup....all great episodes...love when Raj filled in for Rerun cuz they were making fun of him....Raj's dancing skills still have me in stitches to this day...

    • @steph.electric
      @steph.electric 3 роки тому +5

      Rog' not Raj.

  • @cdelliodellio6011
    @cdelliodellio6011 3 роки тому +4

    For yall that don't know.. Cable box wasn't in all households in the 70s and one of the SPOTLIGHTS was on "What's Happening" with MILLIONS of folk watching. Ernest was also on the Jeffersons and a movie with Bill Cosby n Sidney Poitier "A Piece of the Action"..🧡

  • @lionofzion2203
    @lionofzion2203 3 роки тому +13

    That brother’s energy is genuine and I really appreciate that in itself. People always throw empty words around and when you call them on it they can’t be found. It’s a sad affair the state of selfishness that exists on all levels of life no matter what your status is. I’ve given up on people and when bad things happen to us it’s judgement, SO BE IT !

  • @pheltonturner2
    @pheltonturner2 3 роки тому +223

    Kid from Kid & Play low key said the same thing about Martin on The Breakfast Club

    • @lawrencecarr4973
      @lawrencecarr4973 3 роки тому +35

      Tommy Davidson said the same thing too in the interview I saw

    • @loveme8141
      @loveme8141 3 роки тому +28

      Sad that and Martin Play from Kid and Play are real life cousins.

    • @beb5407
      @beb5407 3 роки тому +4

      @@loveme8141 how are all three of them cousins?

    • @loveme8141
      @loveme8141 3 роки тому +17

      @@beb5407 no just Martin and Play

    • @flxgld7096
      @flxgld7096 3 роки тому +4

      @@beb5407 Martin and Play

  • @sojusliimtdflock
    @sojusliimtdflock 3 роки тому +175

    About time we got a real OG out here telling the truth about these frauds...

    • @cazprescott9
      @cazprescott9 3 роки тому +1

      Orlando Jones talked about how he was treated by the producers of American Godz. He also talked about his experiences as an actor and writer for the past 30 years. Watch his interview too. He drops truth bombs.

    • @sojusliimtdflock
      @sojusliimtdflock 3 роки тому +1

      @@cazprescott9 Cool I'll do that...
      Thanx for that bit of info...

    • @lordcjasonthewanderingmack654
      @lordcjasonthewanderingmack654 3 роки тому +4

      Their truths, it doesn’t mean it true, it’s opinion and perspective.

    • @sojusliimtdflock
      @sojusliimtdflock 3 роки тому

      @@lordcjasonthewanderingmack654 Sort of like what you just gave, lol rrright...
      So, I guess he's not talking from a personal place you've never been before either, right lolololmfao...

    • @lordcjasonthewanderingmack654
      @lordcjasonthewanderingmack654 3 роки тому +1

      @@sojusliimtdflock what are you talking about dweeb?

  • @LeonardTaylor700
    @LeonardTaylor700 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you fellas for getting a real dude on the show!
    Love Raj

  • @sherrysingleton5265
    @sherrysingleton5265 3 роки тому +16

    Martin is such a good actor! We don’t know know him as a person. Sometimes I think that people forget their promises and the gratitude for those laying the foundation for them, or any little help they get on the way. We all are indebted to each other. Be forgiving. I wish they would rerun all the old shows so we can share our heritage with our offspring!

    • @lolaprettybrowneyes8162
      @lolaprettybrowneyes8162 3 роки тому +1

      You never forget what’s important to you 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @dominiquejones3805
      @dominiquejones3805 Рік тому

      His brother Robert is a genuine dude. My Step dad & him were n the military 2gether. When my parents got married he came down 2 lil ol Caswell County. People grow & Martin went through his issues. Responsible 4 people & u got people comin at u constantly. I don't even want the responsibility.

  • @perrywalker6367
    @perrywalker6367 3 роки тому +123

    I can listen to this man talk all day. Give him his own show.

    • @ladydignity
      @ladydignity 3 роки тому +5

      Radio or something!

    • @honeygip4367
      @honeygip4367 3 роки тому +1

      True shit...

    • @michaelbgray441
      @michaelbgray441 3 роки тому +1

      They can't, when correct that's when they assassinate you

    • @victoriae9837
      @victoriae9837 3 роки тому

      Great idea! His own show. He is far greater than most talk show. For real K. Clarkson?

  • @1212LeoSnake
    @1212LeoSnake 3 роки тому +144

    That iconic laugh...WHA HAAH!!!
    shout out to Raj Thomas
    Btw Raj never had to wear a dress to get big.

    • @aprilarnoldwilliams5148
      @aprilarnoldwilliams5148 3 роки тому +9

      I hate to be a party pooper. But he wore a dress.😢 Look it up.
      But truly iconic.I’m a fan from waaaaayyy back.

    • @kimjohnson1629
      @kimjohnson1629 3 роки тому +3

      I thought he wore a dress in a episode of what's happening

    • @GMANKOOL23
      @GMANKOOL23 3 роки тому

      @@kimjohnson1629 That's what she's talking about 😂😂😂😂

    • @damarcomusik639
      @damarcomusik639 3 роки тому +1

      Wowwww so they do try n feminize (i made this word up) black dudes in the tv/movie world lol...they tried to get Chappelle to do it in Blue Streak...but he refused

    • @hairproducts7637
      @hairproducts7637 3 роки тому

      @@damarcomusik639 Truth comments👏👏👏👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @customfittedinc
    @customfittedinc 3 роки тому +56

    Ernest. The way you moved and the way you started inspired me many many moons ago and I never forgot how you did it what you said and what age you were I really like you and I appreciate you for still being around and being a goat essentially ☮️☮️☮️☮️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌞🌻🌻🌟🌟🌻🌞🌞🌞🌞

  • @yuranasier4921
    @yuranasier4921 2 роки тому

    Yo them 2 lights reflectin off his glasses got him lookin like the roger rabbit dude lol..Hilarious..Now imma finish watchin the interview lol

  • @EightWitTha24
    @EightWitTha24 3 роки тому +20

    I love Martin but I believe everything this man says. He’s right! 💯

  • @ronniewebb3248
    @ronniewebb3248 3 роки тому +184

    we do that to each other..we get material things/money n treat each other differently when we're up..shii is sad

  • @balloonmanalvinpitts
    @balloonmanalvinpitts 3 роки тому +86

    He's speaking the truth. I've dealt with P-Diddy myself. He miss treats 😢 his own.

    • @purpleflowers149
      @purpleflowers149 3 роки тому +3

      Wait a minute what do you mean he mistreat his own🤔

    • @victoriae9837
      @victoriae9837 3 роки тому +17

      Well, P. Daddy was nothing until Biggie was murdered. Funny he went to the party was always with Biggie but after the party he gets in a car two behind Biggie then Biggie was shot by Poochie funny two are left of Biggie and 2Pac P. Diddy and SN. Hhmmm

    • @victoriae9837
      @victoriae9837 3 роки тому +2

      @@purpleflowers149 I believe he does. But we all reap what we sow. P was a nobody until Biggie was murdered. You go to a party with your best friend but leave in another vehicle two cars behind Biggie? Well, why did he not get back in with Biggie? P was two vehicles behind? I am glad I have not friends to run with. I can’t be used. Funny P cops can’t touch him. Well, he got famous got that album but he does not sing now.

    • @victoriae9837
      @victoriae9837 3 роки тому

      Orlando killed 2Pac. These two murders of Biggie and 2Pac were for NOTHING. If you want to see the breakdown please UA-cam GREG KADING ALL ABOUT WHO WAS WITH WHO WHAT ALL CAME DOWN. HE IS A GREAT DETECTIVE AND WANTED THE TRUTH TO COME OUT TO GIVE THE FAMILY CLOSURE.

    • @victoriae9837
      @victoriae9837 3 роки тому +1

      Well, we all reap what we sow balloonmanalvinpitts. So will those two left. P Diddy is nothing now. It is pathetic these two murders that bother me today.

  • @kevinpeters4959
    @kevinpeters4959 3 роки тому +72

    The way Anthony say "DAMN" make the conversation so deep

  • @kingcassius2586
    @kingcassius2586 3 роки тому +1

    No joke.. RIGHT as the brownies kicked in did I notice that the reflection off his glasses makes him look he's starring in Jim Henson's What's Happening!

  • @jencurry6020
    @jencurry6020 3 роки тому +23

    To sum it all up Martin didn't drop everything to go to work for Ernest! Ernest thought that Martin was supposed to just stop what he was doing at the time and put in the time to make Ernest a big name movie producer off of Martin's name and time! He thinks that just because he approved of Martin being on the show that he worked on, that Martin owes him.When people say that they will help you doesn't mean that they have to give up their work and family structure to do it. Ernest thinks that if you have had a friend that gets rich they should do whatever to make you rich too! Martin made his way and Ernest you need to make your way without thinking that it is okay to use people. He said that he couldn't do what you needed him to do and you wanted to call and pressure him so he had someone else to tell you no! Why would he answer calls just to have to say this over and over?Martin doesn't work on your plantation! Shame on you for the comparisons just because you are jealous!

  • @cocorain6549
    @cocorain6549 3 роки тому +57

    You see on the 2 interviewers face they uncomfortable of Ernest telling the TRUTH about Martin. I wonder about the sincerity of these guys sometimes.

    • @demetriuswilliams9806
      @demetriuswilliams9806 3 роки тому +8

      Yes they wit that bull shit big boy didn't say nothing and he always talking .. Thomas hit that Nerve 😂😂

    • @kevinlee7029
      @kevinlee7029 3 роки тому +3

      FACTS... they're DEFINITELY future puppets... smh

    • @gwene.4726
      @gwene.4726 3 роки тому +5

      Scared to agree- scared to react because they don’t want to mess up their chance to tap dance for/ with these celebrities !

    • @colddigit1442
      @colddigit1442 3 роки тому

      Finally somebody said it

    • @wiglafsfilms8418
      @wiglafsfilms8418 3 роки тому

      @@gwene.4726 Good call. I've noticed that too.

  • @bossalinarock7711
    @bossalinarock7711 3 роки тому +25

    Born in 77 and I grew up on What's Happening and What's Happening Now 🥰 I've watched every episode and I still watch ✔️🎯💕 One of my absolute favorite shows and love Ernest 🥰

  • @ladylibra3404
    @ladylibra3404 3 роки тому +28

    It's really good to see "Raj" I'm just old enough to remember when Martin came on "What's Happening", what a shame Martin ☹️

  • @detrallamontthetraplantaor7775
    @detrallamontthetraplantaor7775 3 роки тому +6

    I'd to hear what Martin has to say about this. I don't know either personally, but when I was a kid I was a big fan of both. Because of stories like this however, I'm only a fan of myself. Respect to both gentlemen. I'd love to score a movie for either artist.

  • @caramelbrn
    @caramelbrn 3 роки тому +4

    He said Martin had the "Funky Attitude" oh my 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kane62074
    @kane62074 3 роки тому +39

    This is facts, they think they 💩 don’t stink. They actually look down on you.

  • @drphot6050
    @drphot6050 3 роки тому +107

    Martin had a chip on his shoulders and that's how Hollywood folks act when they do

  • @aaronwilliams5012
    @aaronwilliams5012 3 роки тому +85

    Those glasses f****** me up look like two giant white eyeballs😂😂😂

  • @chrisfaizon1156
    @chrisfaizon1156 3 роки тому +3

    Remember meeting him at a Comic Convention and he was a very kind brother.

  • @ganjagun0025
    @ganjagun0025 3 роки тому +1

    That's Roger from what's happening now😂🤣💯😂🤣💯

  • @gwene.4726
    @gwene.4726 3 роки тому +15

    You can tell he is telling the truth about his experience with Martin ! It’s a sad reality about some people ( not just celebrities either)!

  • @jaywu_chakra9919
    @jaywu_chakra9919 3 роки тому +89

    The down to earth people always have to struggle!

  • @gmw1635
    @gmw1635 3 роки тому +45

    I loves me some Ernest Thomas !!🥰

  • @BigDaddy4Real
    @BigDaddy4Real 3 роки тому +5

    Speak that truth brother! Crabs in a bucket syndrome! I have a Mexican GC breaking the game down to me and I tried to give the business to support black entrepreneurs…and they were greedy, deceptive, not dependable, and we’re trying to take advantage of me…sad. We have to do better

  • @yvettejohnson9346
    @yvettejohnson9346 3 роки тому +3

    Love when people keep it. What's happening paved the way for alot of us. RIP to the cast members lost over the years.

  • @masterinitiates1994
    @masterinitiates1994 3 роки тому +41

    Earnest is one of the few OGs left in the acting game. He pursued his own projects and that's what real Artists do. It kept him getting money so he didn't have to bow to the core-shattering rituals these minimal talent but desperate now-celebrities so willingly do. He's strong in his faith, good, bc they gon come for him. I hope he encourages more artist to speak out, and maybe he's right, these younger artists and older actors like him could collaborate. F*ck the illuminati-hollywood cult ......Bring the real Artists forward!

    • @musiclover2.06
      @musiclover2.06 2 роки тому

      💯👍🏽💯💯💯💯👍🏽💯👍🏽💯👍🏽💯👍🏽💯

    • @acypooder1
      @acypooder1 2 роки тому

      You see what I'm seeing, I get it, but instead he should be telling the young Generation , to run , stay away there is no good in it ,

  • @Chris_FigTV
    @Chris_FigTV 3 роки тому +23

    Ernest we appreciate you and all the many yrs of laughs you gave some of us!!!! Thank you!!

  • @4evertru152
    @4evertru152 3 роки тому +87

    All facts...all day every day....Raj

    • @blasianluvschocolate397
      @blasianluvschocolate397 3 роки тому +2

      He's not lying

    • @carlawilliams5-26-27
      @carlawilliams5-26-27 3 роки тому +2

      Beautiful ❤️ man, humble and great guy..... when he played in Malcolm x, he had a small role but again he did a heart felt stand-up guy!

  • @gradiechafer2947
    @gradiechafer2947 3 роки тому +1

    I'm so glad you speaking out

  • @Malibukenn
    @Malibukenn 3 роки тому +1

    When Ernest Thomas played “Prince Uche” was one of my favorite episodes on Martin 😂

  • @LisasRealSpill
    @LisasRealSpill 3 роки тому +16

    THIS MAN IS TALKING TRUTH

  • @MAlley-fm4et
    @MAlley-fm4et 3 роки тому +26

    A lot of people didn't know that Martin started on Whats Happening Know. I grew up in the 70s and 80s.

    • @robertacosta6346
      @robertacosta6346 3 роки тому +1

      @@amarvinwinansfan what you talking about willis

    • @ladydignity
      @ladydignity 3 роки тому +1

      I actually forgot, now I have to look up old clips! lol

    • @brownin329
      @brownin329 3 роки тому

      Yeah we know. You're not the only one who grew up in the 70s.

  • @Co-D31
    @Co-D31 3 роки тому +27

    That's why you have to respect Master P even more no one ever says he gave them a badd deal,

    • @kadeib
      @kadeib 3 роки тому +1

      Pimp C?

    • @TheChefRich713
      @TheChefRich713 3 роки тому +3

      @@kadeib no master P was signed to Pimp c mom under management she was his management

    • @uploadvidz4490
      @uploadvidz4490 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah, P even bought a screenplay from Eddie Griffin for $1M

    • @nawfsideslim
      @nawfsideslim 3 роки тому +1

      Stop... Master P is a real life Big Red from the 5 Heartbeats😭😭😭

    • @kse1112
      @kse1112 2 роки тому

      Oh yes they do

  • @MisterB2eternity
    @MisterB2eternity 3 роки тому +2

    This is the most honest and realist interview ever!!!!

  • @tysrandom
    @tysrandom 3 роки тому

    That damn ring light reflection makes 'em have those Disney eyes👀🤣
    Outside of that...these stories seem very precise lol

  • @GLPATON
    @GLPATON 3 роки тому +25

    Got to respect Raj for keeping it real!

  • @wu-bangya4486
    @wu-bangya4486 3 роки тому +75

    Damn Rodg...tell us how u REALLY feel Lol

  • @goldiesincity8005
    @goldiesincity8005 3 роки тому +21

    Hip Hop News Uncensored Ya'll finally got the title right , it actually matches the story this time .

  • @dacprobe1
    @dacprobe1 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah. I remember a lady coworker of mine getting dissed hard by Tommy Ford when she excitedly walked up to him outside his trailer where he was filming a scene for New York Undercover back in late 90s. I cautioned her not to bother him, but she didn't listen. So, I stood back and watched as she approached him to ask for an autograph.
    He stared at her blankly for second, then said, ''I can't spell.'', then walked into his trailer and closed the door. I was like, ''You see? Don't ever sweat celebrities.''

  • @mmcdonald1000
    @mmcdonald1000 2 роки тому +2

    I believe Ernest when he said Martin changed. I know people that knew Martin and they said he changed too ever since he blew up. I still love Martin anyway. He s a good actor

    • @pa1060
      @pa1060 3 місяці тому +1

      He’s an ok comedian

  • @brandongardner4421
    @brandongardner4421 3 роки тому +12

    Is it just me but the reflection in his glasses make this eyes look hilarious at times

  • @jamilhoward8277
    @jamilhoward8277 3 роки тому +58

    Pierre, Tommy Davidson, Bill Bellamy, Tisha Campbell, Carl Payne all had something similar to this story. Martin probably let his insecurities get the best of him. He actually revealed it on one of his episodes. He is a true comedian… He knew how to make fun of his real flaws.

    • @nignig4443
      @nignig4443 3 роки тому +10

      Martin Lawrence told the truth in his sitcom episode with Tommy Davidson but the reality was the other way around

    • @kingsports1113
      @kingsports1113 3 роки тому +1

      Tommy davidson have Martin his style Tommy character is Tommy davidson on Martin q

    • @kamonie1021
      @kamonie1021 3 роки тому +9

      Don't forget how he treated Garrett Morris (Stan)

    • @robertbailey2570
      @robertbailey2570 3 роки тому +2

      Martin ain't that funny

    • @MrBean617
      @MrBean617 3 роки тому +1

      Spanky Hayes did, too.

  • @StoicHermitMonk
    @StoicHermitMonk 3 роки тому +44

    Bill Cosby has done too much for black people financially for me to throw him under the boss.

  • @tonyaatkins9145
    @tonyaatkins9145 3 роки тому +44

    I just have a question and I hope that I am phrasing this correctly. When you feel as if you “owe” someone, at what point is your debt paid? I just got the feeling from this clip that Ernest felt like Martin could have done more. I also got the feeling that he would not have been satisfied with Martin just helping with a few things. I believe he wanted him to help with a majority of his projects. People don’t like to feel obligated all the time. And I’m sure there are celebrities that feel that they must satisfy their group or else they will get upset with them. So much pressure and this is why some celebrities go into depression. They feel as if they are pulled in all directions. I don’t believe that God saw fit just to bless Martin and not Ernest. What’s for you is for you and no man can stand in the way of that. Whatever projects that Ernest wanted to put out could have still saw the light of day. I could never bash anyone that didn’t help me. Notice I’m saying help not harm. That’s different and I don’t think Martin harmed him or showed ill-will towards him.

    • @tammitheeable
      @tammitheeable 2 роки тому +6

      Absolutely..

    • @xtubeit8265
      @xtubeit8265 2 роки тому +6

      Totally agree!! Just sounds a bit bitter!

    • @peezyman1874
      @peezyman1874 2 роки тому +6

      it's about opening a door for others that open for you. He helped support Martin for a role on the show. and wen got famous he act like he did it by himself. That type bs aint cool. He wasn't asking for money but putting in a good word to help him find a job too.

    • @jasonallen3678
      @jasonallen3678 2 роки тому +1

      Maybe, but why are you so over dramatic with this long as- paragraph..

    • @jasonallen3678
      @jasonallen3678 2 роки тому +1

      @Peezyman Right,but evil and greed rules over this world and that is why you don't have any likes.

  • @regib1992
    @regib1992 3 роки тому +2

    That was Hollywood talk maaan!!😂😂😂

    • @lonewarrior8582
      @lonewarrior8582 3 роки тому

      HA HAAAAAA I Found IT!!!!!!! Thanks, Regi!!!

  • @SheaBaby81
    @SheaBaby81 3 роки тому +46

    Brother Ernest said a word today!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @JLSTKD12
    @JLSTKD12 3 роки тому +26

    He's The Absolute Best so underrated.

  • @89cjenk
    @89cjenk 3 роки тому +15

    Such a legend!!! Respect his bluntness.

  • @queenana9
    @queenana9 3 роки тому +2

    All love for you King! You’re a legend for ever.. Thanks for your honesty! Keep building and we will always support you!

  • @derekholiday6576
    @derekholiday6576 3 роки тому +2

    Amen Thomas!!!

  • @scarvello
    @scarvello 3 роки тому +73

    Martin is part of the club too. Most of entertainers are.

    • @scarvello
      @scarvello 3 роки тому +5

      Respect for demon worshippers nahhhhh people behind the scenes tried to kill him years ago.

    • @colddigit1442
      @colddigit1442 3 роки тому +1

      💯💯💯

    • @dariusewing6962
      @dariusewing6962 3 роки тому

      Facts and he’s just speaking truth to power