In fitting tribute to his recently passed brother, VIZIE heads to their hometown of Houston to honor the memory of NEKST as part of our ongoing Artist Driven series.
dam to think what his heart felt like when he was writing this piece for his brother. i could not imagine my life with out my litle brother i woudnt even be able to go write anything close to his name without breaking down.. much respect VIZIE just know his memory will last a lifetime in our hearts and the walls he once hit. much respect and love from BOSTON
Rest In Paradise homie. sadly i was going to houstin liuke 3 years ago but i couldnt because some family problems. i was going to do some good shit and not stop till i ran into you or your crew. i just wanted to meet you once even if you hated me... well were ever you are i hope your keeping up and can see everyone saw your shit and loved it man. R.I.P man
Every time I see this video, I always cry a little bit. It hurts me to think that this dude's little brother is gone, & I imagine my life without my little brother. Although sometimes we scrap & go at it, I truly love my little brother with all my heart...I can't imagine how it would feel putting up RIP, or doing memorial walls for their own brother. Breaks my heart...Vizie, if you ever read this, my condolences to you & your fam. Sad to see a heavy hitter gone...Rest In Paradise Nekst.
Nekst died a couple of years back but his family and friends and even strangers put him up to a level that it kinda feels to me, another stranger to him like he never died, I really do sometimes. Nekst is still one of the biggest graff exponents and it's hard to say that without feeling like a dickrider, but he really was that huge of a talented vandal.
I feel exactly the same way, although i don't have a little brother. It's the most emotional graff video i've ever seen. Even though i don't have any relation to Nekst and his family, i hope the best for them. RIP Nekst and Paint In Paradise.
Wow, I had no Idea they were brothers, Much love to Vizie. I lost my baby bro couple years back and paint a burner for him every year on his birthday. This video is so powerful.
I never knew Nekst but I would ride the trains, walk the streets and cruise i90 in and around Boston during my college years and stare at his work in envy and awe. Rest In Peace.
i still remember this name n video from a while ago wen i was a kid n started painting, the song fits so well to the video, Rip nekst u must have been a great individual
Rest in power NEKST still see your pieces and tags all around Houston I didn't know you died until dems told me never knew you but your style lives on R.I.P.
He had fame and got up more than most, no doubt. But the BEST outta H-town?? Nah. There's cats like Color, Skeez, Gonzo, Siego etc that were far superior, skills-wise. But if you're just into simple, plain block letters, I guess.
u know what makes me good after this? knowing that there is people like u that keep hip hop alive in particular graffiti, and ppl like u that can see what's good to us and people like u that can speak when it's needed and people like u that love those writers and support them. im a writer and there is nothing better that my fam supporting me and my friends, u dont know nekst, well i think u dont but i like what ur doing here and im with u 100% BIG UP -Bezin1
Great to see that people (all over the world) are showing respect fo' Nekst. As someone already said, what else could a dead writer wish more than being alive on walls for ever after passing away? He's still getting up, mad respect fo' yall who are making "respect" pieces for nekst. RIP NEKST!
I'm from Houston and I've been to this spot and honestly its amazing how good this guy is and I'm pretty sure neskt has been to 713 inc the art shop for his Montana black cans which was prime
Thanks brother. I too am an artist. It just hurts me deeply to know that this poor dud'e brother is gone & the influence he's had on others in the graff game...I appreciate the kind words & everything. I just felt like speaking & expressing my feelings on the topic...Once again, I appreciate the support. Take care & stay up. Peace.
LRG making a huge comeback in 2023. We need another tribute like this for artists we’ve lost since this video had been released. Rest in Paint King Nekst…King Anemal…King Vote…King Jade…King Ceks…King Gyer…Queen Ghost51…King Merx…my brother King Shrooms…and all the rest of the fallen soldiers. Make something happen LRG.
Yeah man, I just needed to express how I felt...What really hit me were the clips of Vizie & Nekst doing donuts, or whatever they were doing. (IDK what they were doing. HAHA.) The laughter made me tear up & I automatically thought of my little brother. I found it to be so beautiful. Hopefully those moments are cherished forever...I probably sound like a broken record, but it just breaks my heart every time.
As disrespectful as it is.. it's part of the game.. it couldn't possibly last forever. The only things that keep the memories going are the people keeping record. R.i.P NEKST
What more can a writer wish for to be alive on the walls in the depths of graffiti buffs and paint chips ,Rest in paradise nekst you'll forever live forever up!
Nekst was a graff writer & a real heavy hitter in the game. Unfortunately, he passed away before the major Holidays of December 2012. Fucked up shit, but you're never guaranteed if there's going to be a tomorrow.
I never used to relate to these videos until one of our krew members just pased a couple weeks ago, Keep hittin it hard for your boy man i know thats what dead writers want. There name to live on through there bros
yes vizzie and nekst were brothers vizzie started writing first he got nekst into it. they destroyed houston back then. shit was awesome. DTS RIP nekst
Nearly 2022 and this is still one of my favourite videos. RIP Nekst
same here bro was a legend
2024
dam to think what his heart felt like when he was writing this piece for his brother. i could not imagine my life with out my litle brother i woudnt even be able to go write anything close to his name without breaking down.. much respect VIZIE just know his memory will last a lifetime in our hearts and the walls he once hit. much respect and love from BOSTON
Heros became Legends when they die!
RIP NEKST! :'(
Beens
Rest In Peace NEKST still watching this video since the day it came out! Mad love
same here dude
Same, watched it a couple times already
Rest In Paradise homie. sadly i was going to houstin liuke 3 years ago but i couldnt because some family problems. i was going to do some good shit and not stop till i ran into you or your crew. i just wanted to meet you once even if you hated me... well were ever you are i hope your keeping up and can see everyone saw your shit and loved it man. R.I.P man
what a lovely thing to say
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Every time I see this video, I always cry a little bit. It hurts me to think that this dude's little brother is gone, & I imagine my life without my little brother. Although sometimes we scrap & go at it, I truly love my little brother with all my heart...I can't imagine how it would feel putting up RIP, or doing memorial walls for their own brother. Breaks my heart...Vizie, if you ever read this, my condolences to you & your fam. Sad to see a heavy hitter gone...Rest In Paradise Nekst.
RIP NEKST had every dimension of graff packed down. SICK HANDS 👐
I grew up seeing Nekst pieces around houston, true inspiration
Nekst died a couple of years back but his family and friends and even strangers put him up to a level that it kinda feels to me, another stranger to him like he never died, I really do sometimes. Nekst is still one of the biggest graff exponents and it's hard to say that without feeling like a dickrider, but he really was that huge of a talented vandal.
damn that's how I wanna go out, doing what I love, and getting your props in the streets not the media. LongLiveNekst
ya man!
So many years ago I first saw this video, and I still remember it. Respect from Norway.
Das Video ist so gut gemacht, Styles hammer und die Musik triffts...
Irgendwie sinkt meine Stimmung immer wenn ich mir das angucke...
RIP Nekst...
He was definitely on some NEKST shit! RIP King NEKST, you had one of my favorite straight letters in the game big homie, never mind Texas, Worldwide!
I feel exactly the same way, although i don't have a little brother. It's the most emotional graff video i've ever seen. Even though i don't have any relation to Nekst and his family, i hope the best for them. RIP Nekst and Paint In Paradise.
Wow, I had no Idea they were brothers, Much love to Vizie. I lost my baby bro couple years back and paint a burner for him every year on his birthday. This video is so powerful.
Still watching this video in 2020. Such a good tribute.
This cat just blow me away. What a talent! One in a million, no doubt, hands down. RIP homi.
IAM STILL WATCHING #2021 :')
Me too 😅
I never knew Nekst but I would ride the trains, walk the streets and cruise i90 in and around Boston during my college years and stare at his work in envy and awe. Rest In Peace.
i still remember this name n video from a while ago wen i was a kid n started painting, the song fits so well to the video, Rip nekst u must have been a great individual
Rest in power NEKST still see your pieces and tags all around Houston I didn't know you died until dems told me never knew you but your style lives on R.I.P.
9 años mirando este video y aún puedo decir que es mi favorito en el mundo del graffiti
*freshly* 2023 and I still come back and watch this regularly.
Definitely...Every time I see the video, I tear up a little bit...The clips of the two always send chills down my body. Breaks my heart.
rip. he was the best out of Houston I ever saw.
He had fame and got up more than most, no doubt. But the BEST outta H-town?? Nah. There's cats like Color, Skeez, Gonzo, Siego etc that were far superior, skills-wise. But if you're just into simple, plain block letters, I guess.
I can't believe that its been 8 years since you left the world. RIP Sean/John Griffin. NEKST FOREVER!!!!
u know what makes me good after this? knowing that there is people like u that keep hip hop alive in particular graffiti, and ppl like u that can see what's good to us and people like u that can speak when it's needed and people like u that love those writers and support them. im a writer and there is nothing better that my fam supporting me and my friends, u dont know nekst, well i think u dont but i like what ur doing here and im with u 100% BIG UP
-Bezin1
This video touches. An amazing dedication to one of the greatest Graff writers.
IF PEOPLE ONLY KNEW HOW MUCH LOVE IS PUT INTO GRAFFITI.
We need the Nekst movie/doc. Really deserves one
Vizie made his brother immortal with this one :'-)
Your legacy will never go away WE MISS YOU Brother KING NEKST FOREVER!!!!
Great to see that people (all over the world) are showing respect fo' Nekst. As someone already said, what else could a dead writer wish more than being alive on walls for ever after passing away? He's still getting up, mad respect fo' yall who are making "respect" pieces for nekst. RIP NEKST!
where did that 10 years go? R.I.P NEKST
Gone but not forgotten. RIP Brother!
deeply hope his best pieces will never get overpainted. they are completely awesome.
More then a legend ... Rest in piece homie. Ur work will forever stay
RIP NEKST seriously not just bombed but his pieces etc were just fucking awsome..his work is gonna live..deffinetly one of the best graff writers ever
R.I.P. props to your work and props to them who keep your name up !
how cann 22 people not like this?
but theres a limit, even to that aphorism.
RIP Nekst. One cool brother.
Ganga
Lifted and shifted the pile. Game over.
I'm from Houston and I've been to this spot and honestly its amazing how good this guy is and I'm pretty sure neskt has been to 713 inc the art shop for his Montana black cans which was prime
have been tagging R.I.P NEKST all over my town, wish you were still with us nekst
Thanks brother. I too am an artist. It just hurts me deeply to know that this poor dud'e brother is gone & the influence he's had on others in the graff game...I appreciate the kind words & everything. I just felt like speaking & expressing my feelings on the topic...Once again, I appreciate the support. Take care & stay up. Peace.
He ruled Chicago, Rest in paradise legend Nekst.
the good old days ......
rest in paint! much respect! nekst will never die his legacy will live on forever!
RIP NEKST still to this day putting your name up bro NEKST FOR EVER
Still here. Rip Nekst
LRG making a huge comeback in 2023. We need another tribute like this for artists we’ve lost since this video had been released. Rest in Paint King Nekst…King Anemal…King Vote…King Jade…King Ceks…King Gyer…Queen Ghost51…King Merx…my brother King Shrooms…and all the rest of the fallen soldiers. Make something happen LRG.
I cried when I heard Nekst died )':
Likes si les gusta esta cancion a mi me en. Canta de masiado 🎵🎵🎧🎧🎵🎵🎵🎧🎧🎧🎶🎶🎶🎧🎶🎤
Google Nekst A2M 2002 interview..
Yeah man, I just needed to express how I felt...What really hit me were the clips of Vizie & Nekst doing donuts, or whatever they were doing. (IDK what they were doing. HAHA.) The laughter made me tear up & I automatically thought of my little brother. I found it to be so beautiful. Hopefully those moments are cherished forever...I probably sound like a broken record, but it just breaks my heart every time.
nekst one of the BEST!
RIP NEKST!
need to go take a photo of this piece. Saw it the other day but I didn't have my camera, plus i was on the train.
Dope worc!! Feel like the T could’ve used more detail but still cold asf ⛈ RIP NEKSTERRR
perfect song
I drive by here everyday : )
What a great way to honor your brother.
im in houston, some kids painted over it in 2017 smh
over what?
Young Jedi the wall ;)
Damn fuck those guys
As disrespectful as it is.. it's part of the game.. it couldn't possibly last forever. The only things that keep the memories going are the people keeping record. R.i.P NEKST
😥😫
Rip nekst. Best thing seeing his pans roll round sydney.
El mejor tributo que eh visto :').
Y sigo viendo este video a día de hoy.
rest in peace king NEKST one of the dopest writers to grace the game
Thanks for your information, peopel are geting ruse over this issue and idk why, but thx for ur kindness
What more can a writer wish for to be alive on the walls in the depths of graffiti buffs and paint chips ,Rest in paradise nekst you'll forever live forever up!
Nekst would be proud! My friend's brother was personal friends with Nekst.
rip nekst! its always sad when a writer passes away
R.I.P NEKST!!!
great vid and siick pieces .RIP NEKST
Nekst was a graff writer & a real heavy hitter in the game. Unfortunately, he passed away before the major Holidays of December 2012. Fucked up shit, but you're never guaranteed if there's going to be a tomorrow.
NEXT NEXT NEXT DTS !
Damn that fluorescent owange!!
I never used to relate to these videos until one of our krew members just pased a couple weeks ago, Keep hittin it hard for your boy man i know thats what dead writers want. There name to live on through there bros
The song goes so well with this r..I.p king nekst please what's the song
major lazer - get free
Such style, It's a damn shame he's not here anymore.
R.I.P BROTHER
Thank you! See, its not the end of the world. R.I.P. Nekst.
RIP NEKST seems greatest in Houston is always followed by death.. Screw Pat Hawk Moe Mello Gator etc.. Sorry for those I left out
brilliant tribute to a top writer....
A true legend, RESPECT.
Beautiful. RIP.
Pause super fast at 4:32, you can see GASM, so NESK was down in Detroit! I'd love to see his stuff, if it's still there.
Legends Never Die..
super dope video. keep ya head up vizie
RIP KING NEKST
you dont deserve my like..YOU DESERVE SOMTHING BETTER!
very good guys..continue like this
yes vizzie and nekst were brothers vizzie started writing first he got nekst into it. they destroyed houston back then. shit was awesome. DTS RIP nekst
R.I.P. NEKST. Your art will remain forever.
-GRIEVE
NEKST KING RIP!!!
Rip nekst, 2019 never forget you
Rip nekst.
You will be missed.
love it! FREEDOM
hilary stunda DJ❤💋💋❤
R.I.P. Nekst.
rip NEKST THEY!!! couldnt CONTROL him AND HE WOULDNT SELLOUT !!! respectDUE a bettrer world is waiting
that bright orange is a sik color
Rest in paradise. 😪😔😞
Today my whole place is gonna be Nekst Graffiti
R.I.P Nekst
wow i didn't even know he passed away. Rest in PIECE and PEACE!
it looks that much sweeter when your painting with a purpose.