My uncle introduced me to weight lifting. I moved in with him when I was a pre-teen, he had everything, I trained so much that I became anti-social. I lifted so damn much that if I was to get suspended from school my punishment was no weights and I'm dead serious, at 16 I was the biggest kid in my neighborhood even bigger than most of the guys in their 20s.
Thats cool. My parents never allowed me to lift weights, they always said id would fuck up my bones but in reality they probably didn't want it because they didn't understand weightlifting. Its not like nowadays where literally everybody and their mother lifts weights. Back then weightlifting was associated with negative stuff, i dont know what they associated it with, maybe thuggery, maybe something worse
This sounds like my childhood, my dad would make anything I needed! barbells,bench, heavy bag, speed bag, plus a gym in the basement, I love my Dad!😀💪👍
ray hanes well spoken in deed 🙏🏼💯respects to the OG . It’s annoying hearing interviews saying you know what I mean or you know what I’m saying every other second
“But so well mannered and well spoke” Youre an internet clown... stop speaking like that you from the suburbs. Anybody from the hood knows this is common
Crazy been looking for this guy for the longest.. This was a treat forreal thanks for the upload we need more footage of Monson! MAN can we get James Henderson on the tube??? He's a beast too
I don't know if these contacts are current but you can give it a try Booking Inquiries: booking@bigjameshenderson.com General Inquiries: info@bigjameshenderson.com
Sorry, but nobody was better than Arnold in the 70s. In the 80's Arnold was doing movies (apart from his comeback in 1980) and had to get leaner. I'm pretty sure Mr. Monson will agree on Arnold being the best in the 70's.
He was bigger than arnold for sure. And had a great physique but Arnold would have definitely beat him on stage including posing and his total package.
@@ryandees5158 i.imgur.com/brRJpq6.jpg Doesn't look bigger at all. Judging from the pic this could have been after Arnolds retirement in 1975. Arnold clocked in at 248 lbs and ripped at the 1974 Olympia. I suggest you take a look at how big he was then.
I used to work out at Old Man Zack’s house back in the day and when Munson walked around in the gym the floor would be crackling! 😂 A humble giant👍🏾 🎧Dj Vegas
Priceless interview. His excitement in talking about working out and everything around it was beautiful. Many who don't lift train and or bodybuild wont understand this feeling.
Terran Wilder I assume you mean Crips. They weren't Crips or Bloods. They existed before them, and the founder of the Crips (Raymond Washington) was previously a wannabe Avenue who got slapped around by Monson.
ONE TRUE GOD you sound stupid. He did influence Raymond, whether he ended up disliking him or not. Raymond wanted to be a baby Avenue. When Craig smacked him up, he started his own. That’s called “influence”. Stop being an idiot
+Stroke it Deep He beat Craig Munsons brother Ass and got kicked out of the punk Ass snavenues! That's what happen! Chitty Chitty bang bang ain't nothin but ah CRIB thang fool !!! 😂 Fucc this steroid poppin busta!
man this is some classic stuff, my pops went to prison in the 80s the most he benched was 545 he told me he use to sneak and workout with 4 plates by his self and the guards got mad and put him on restriction basically because he was to strong
"I remember this dude he was a popular and well built B.B. Back in the 60's and 70s and early 80's he is truly an Original O.G. B.B. he was an Inspiration with Boyer Coe, and Larry Scott,back in the day's of the first Mr.Olympia old for us,I am 57 and these guys with Serge Olivia and Craig Monson was my Inspiration , but on the real Craig, Serge, and the Black Prince were the Kings for the little boys of color,in the 60's 70's,bout time the 80's hit it was a whole new game for the B.B. world,it inspired me to get into nutrition fitness,and Martial Arts and Yoga, and overall good common sense when it comes to learning how to become a better spiritual force to be reckoned with.real Bodybuilding on a Natural Scale,like he said in the interview learning how to build your foundation,that is Mentally ,Physically, Spiritually, and continue to create a balanced well rounded Lifestyle that will benefit you,as a B.B. Fanatic," I am glad to see Mr.Monson doing well and continuing on his life in the Warrior Lifestyle of living,I wish him the absolute best."
Hey , Tookie go get me a soda. And carry these weights with you. Josh good interview brother. Big props to the O.G. Monson looks good and has been blessed. Josh you need to get to his Mom's house. Those throwback benches and weights . I'm dying to see those. Epic ...interview.
Yeah I ran into Craig about 15 years ago, and I promise you, he was the biggest dude I have ever seen. I'm a pretty big guy, but i have never seen a man that huge. I went home and told my girl and she said baby, your big. I said no I'm not, I told her, that dude was scary looking big.
Man I should be sleeping. But I know everyone he's talking about well a few I don't but when he said Frank Zane that Man was cut like a diamond. Wow what a interview. Great video you guys kick major butt.
I used to bounce with Mr. Monson. Real class act. So much wisdom and patience but will tear your head off if you crossed him the wrong way. Giant Warrior Angel tho.
I always say the best of any sport really never performs on tv....let thst sink in. You got guys that could beat jordan in 1 on 1. You got bodybuilders in the backwoods or hood that could out lift pros, etc...
Yes this is our seceret Ultimate Warrior I'm 51 born Downtown Los Angeles and raised in Watts in them Projects my father Gus owned 3 homes on 51st Avalon directly across the street from South Park and if you a G from the Solid Day's the Only name that bring ripples to the water like Hurricane Katrina is CM so honor and respect our King he is in open media now and ALL we have left in this Mighty Los Angeles as our Wise advisor to a positive path and remembering our history in raw and uncut form all TRUTH
Man... Craig had to fight discrimination on just about EVERY level during the 60's... To have the principal call your parents because you are working out too much??? Despiciable... but ultimately it helped him strengthen his spirit, just as much as he did with his body... and his mind!
He will only speak about fitness and won't discuss how him refusing Raymond Raymond Washington into his gang the Avenues led to the start if the Crips.
When he said "its a jewish wine" I thought, how is that wine supposed to be jewish and googled it. But sure enough its a jewish wine. Monson is definitly a man of culture
This guy's pretty amazing person! I want to know how his hairstyling business is doing! want to know what he thinks about arnold not giving tookie a stay of Execution!
My uncle introduced me to weight lifting. I moved in with him when I was a pre-teen, he had everything, I trained so much that I became anti-social. I lifted so damn much that if I was to get suspended from school my punishment was no weights and I'm dead serious, at 16 I was the biggest kid in my neighborhood even bigger than most of the guys in their 20s.
Thats cool. My parents never allowed me to lift weights, they always said id would fuck up my bones but in reality they probably didn't want it because they didn't understand weightlifting. Its not like nowadays where literally everybody and their mother lifts weights. Back then weightlifting was associated with negative stuff, i dont know what they associated it with, maybe thuggery, maybe something worse
Yes it's true you become just like hermit.
Remember it well from the 1960s.
This sounds like my childhood, my dad would make anything I needed! barbells,bench, heavy bag, speed bag, plus a gym in the basement, I love my Dad!😀💪👍
Blessed.
He's an OG but so well mannered and well spoken.
YES!
ray hanes well spoken in deed 🙏🏼💯respects to the OG . It’s annoying hearing interviews saying you know what I mean or you know what I’m saying every other second
well hes older and wiser then he use to be sir
After he got out of prison he left the gang life alone.
“But so well mannered and well spoke” Youre an internet clown... stop speaking like that you from the suburbs. Anybody from the hood knows this is common
This noble man is the epitome of an OG! Respect!! 🙏
Thanks for the kind words on Leroy Colbert. He was a great bodybuilder and a good friend
Amazing guy! I miss him
MrYorkieLover Fitness can't help but even hear a little of Leroys spirit as Craig reminisces in them good times!
this man was no joke back in the day. Raymond Washington and Tookie idolised him
BOOM!
These are facts !!!! Redemption
This is the Man C.T. spoke on!! Big Ups
You got it!
Who gives a fuck about some dirtbag scum
@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed hater
@@a334boy4u no respect for steroid freaks sorry! guys on steroids are as fake as woman on plastic
@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed Easy Lance Armstrong
Yo this is Classic! You are bringing material that is priceless!! Thank you Josh!
Clifton Boyd I agree!
Thanks Clifton
Listening to him makes me want to start lifting weights 🏋🏾
He is very charismatic!
Exactly bruh he was dedicated to his craft, anybody able to get big but without dedication and commitment you wont.
I started lifting again because if this interview lol
Absolutely fascinating, I love hearing these stories from back in the day.
Agreed!
BIG RESPECT!!! I recall C.T. Fletcher saying Craig Monson was the biggest man he'd ever seen.
Luke Davis yup exactly! Absolutely amazing!
Pharoe lol me 3
CT Fletcher is one cool dude.
Crazy been looking for this guy for the longest.. This was a treat forreal thanks for the upload we need more footage of Monson!
MAN can we get James Henderson on the tube??? He's a beast too
IT TOOK FOREVER TO FIND HIM
Let me know if you have contact info for Henderson
I don't know if these contacts are current but you can give it a try
Booking Inquiries:
booking@bigjameshenderson.com
General Inquiries:
info@bigjameshenderson.com
This guy was the MAN .... better than Arnold in the 70's and 80's .. stronger too!!
YES!
Sorry, but nobody was better than Arnold in the 70s. In the 80's Arnold was doing movies (apart from his comeback in 1980) and had to get leaner. I'm pretty sure Mr. Monson will agree on Arnold being the best in the 70's.
He was bigger than arnold for sure. And had a great physique but Arnold would have definitely beat him on stage including posing and his total package.
@@ryandees5158 i.imgur.com/brRJpq6.jpg Doesn't look bigger at all. Judging from the pic this could have been after Arnolds retirement in 1975. Arnold clocked in at 248 lbs and ripped at the 1974 Olympia. I suggest you take a look at how big he was then.
@@ryandees5158 ua-cam.com/video/CjnMED9jK1c/v-deo.html
That's cool how he still gets excited talking about his weight lifting.....
amen to that!
Josh you gotta get to his Moms backyard and review that equipment 💪🏾‼️
Seriously!
john trujillo Him and Big Bob that gave tookie all the weights were some big dudes
@@BlockBallerRecords they are talking about bob simmons who ran the Boys homes. Was he lifting weights?
you know it's good stuff when not one person hates and gives a thumb down
THANK YOU!!!
it would be awesome to get an interview with him and C.T. together! great video btw enjoyed it thoroughly thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Its already done...
first heard of Craig Munson in tookie williams book.....thanks for the upload....la legend
Thanks bud
We're not worthy. Thanks Craig and Josh.
I appreciate the support Michael!
this is first time i have heard of this O.G. and i have never enjoyed an interview this much on youtube before..
I just love this guy he so good at telling his life I just love them old stories!!!
thanks for this video wish Leroy was still here to hear this. these are the things that aren't publicized. great story!
Thanks
I used to work out at Old Man Zack’s house back in the day and when Munson walked around in the gym the floor would be crackling! 😂 A humble giant👍🏾 🎧Dj Vegas
Class act!!!
Priceless interview. His excitement in talking about working out and everything around it was beautiful. Many who don't lift train and or bodybuild wont understand this feeling.
Thanks!
Mister monson how can I get one of youer t sherts
Your t shert
The founder of the Avenues...we need that story
Terran Wilder I assume you mean Crips. They weren't Crips or Bloods. They existed before them, and the founder of the Crips (Raymond Washington) was previously a wannabe Avenue who got slapped around by Monson.
Oh yea. We need that!
Aves are fed not bloods or Crips they predate all that like gladiators and the businessmen brims etc
I think the avenues are crips now within the rollin 60s
Mike Jarmon avenues stopped existing in the 70s
The biggest guy you never heard of!!!
Thanks CT!!!!
God knows I looked good lol! Respect to the OG Craig Monson love the confidence them old school cats had.
BOOM!
This is gold, he's a well of knowledge and experience.
Holy fuck, this interview is so fucking awesome! Thank you so much for this interview!
Thanks
I could listen to these stories all day . The golden era bodybuilders had charisma and personality , not like the modern day knuckleheads.
He is awesome!
Classic. Big Walt stayed on 88th street across from my grandmomma. Used to hook up the low riders... memories man. Good interview.
Thanks!
Best material on training in the game.
Thanks Chris!
Thank you mr. Craig Monson I really need this interview to move me to work out more and none stop at the gym .
Thank you for this interview, he is a legend even in this day
Finally Brother Munson has stepped out
The man, the myth, the legend!
this man influence the idea of Raymond Washington crips wow!! u can tell he avoids those story so u know he was connected
Raymond Washington said fuck this man and started his own Gang! Didn't influence Raymond! Stop listening to everthang u hear on the internet!
ONE TRUE GOD you sound stupid. He did influence Raymond, whether he ended up disliking him or not. Raymond wanted to be a baby Avenue. When Craig smacked him up, he started his own. That’s called “influence”. Stop being an idiot
+Stroke it Deep He beat Craig Munsons brother Ass and got kicked out of the punk Ass snavenues! That's what happen! Chitty Chitty bang bang ain't nothin but ah CRIB thang fool !!! 😂 Fucc this steroid poppin busta!
ONE TRUE GOD
Stop being negative
man this is some classic stuff, my pops went to prison in the 80s the most he benched was 545 he told me he use to sneak and workout with 4 plates by his self and the guards got mad and put him on restriction basically because he was to strong
Excellent
Really enjoying this
Excellent interview.
Thanks for this interview,I've heard so much about him. Thanks!!!!!
Thanks
what an awesome guy, nothing like hearing the old-timers talk about the old days.
Big Trucc The Gangstas Gangsta!!!! Good Work💯👍
Thanks
Love the old story's back in day thanks for sharing this.
Thanks!
Thanks Josh,another good post,Lift for Life. appreciate you documenting the history
Thanks Daren
Josh good stuff! Keep them coming
Thanks brother!
"I remember this dude he was a popular and well built B.B. Back in the 60's and 70s and early 80's he is truly an Original O.G. B.B. he was
an Inspiration with Boyer Coe, and Larry Scott,back in the day's of the first Mr.Olympia old for us,I am 57 and these guys with Serge Olivia and Craig Monson was my Inspiration , but on the real Craig, Serge, and the Black Prince were the Kings for the little boys of color,in the 60's 70's,bout time the 80's hit it was a whole new game for the B.B. world,it inspired me to get into nutrition fitness,and Martial Arts and Yoga, and overall good common sense when it comes to learning how to become a better spiritual force to be reckoned with.real Bodybuilding on a Natural Scale,like he said in the interview learning how to build your foundation,that is Mentally ,Physically, Spiritually, and continue to create a balanced well rounded Lifestyle that will benefit you,as a B.B. Fanatic," I am glad to see Mr.Monson doing well and continuing on his life in the Warrior Lifestyle of living,I wish him the absolute best."
He is a class act
OG please put a movie together about your life it would be great
I really enjoy this interview,now I truly understand the culture of bodybuilding.
Thank you Charles!!!!
Craig....you're still one of the best that's EVER been....no one....can take that away from you sir.
And Arnold could have pardoned Tookie but he didn’t I don’t think that’s a coincidence..
Anyone catch the specifics on that cutting diet?? Tuna , strawberries, and Olive oil?????
Craig Monson is one of the greatest story tellers of all time on a most interesting life.
Great series -
One Takeaway
Enjoy the...”work”
Thanks
Thanks!
Man I hate how gangs and drugs took a lot of good men down the wrong path I’m glad he became the man that he became 💪💪💪💪💪💪
God Bless you and thanks for the video and Craig's testimony!
Thanks
this was such a great interview
Thanks!
Hey , Tookie go get me a soda. And carry these weights with you. Josh good interview brother. Big props to the O.G. Monson looks good and has been blessed. Josh you need to get to his Mom's house. Those throwback benches and weights . I'm dying to see those. Epic ...interview.
Thanks Mikey!
Wow amazing content! Hard to find info on this guy, like he's a true legend. Great video
THANKS!
Legendary interview !!!
Thanks
Where's part 2 ?
I’m so proud of you Craig. Sharing your story with the world. I love every bit of you. Miss you. We need to get together soon my sweet man!
Craig is a class act!
Yeah I ran into Craig about 15 years ago, and I promise you, he was the biggest dude I have ever seen. I'm a pretty big guy, but i have never seen a man that huge. I went home and told my girl and she said baby, your big. I said no I'm not, I told her, that dude was scary looking big.
He still is huge!!!!!!
Hahaha
Wow that guy was a monster this makes me want to push harder in the gym on Monday
BOOM!!!!
this is a blessing for this info
Thanks!
Man I should be sleeping. But I know everyone he's talking about well a few I don't but when he said Frank Zane that Man was cut like a diamond. Wow what a interview. Great video you guys kick major butt.
Thanks Charles!
A great interview!
I LOVE LISTENING TO THIS OG TALK REAL TALK ALWAYS WITH HIM 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Boom!!
Josh Bryant WOULD LOVE TO MEET HIM ONE DAY IS HE DOING OK ?
A biography worthy of a movie
This is someone's Grand PAPA he is still huge
I used to bounce with Mr. Monson. Real class act. So much wisdom and patience but will tear your head off if you crossed him the wrong way. Giant Warrior Angel tho.
Awesome!
Very cool ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks
Craig monson the only guy with my birthday I know
WONDERFUL INTERVIEW .....THIS GUY IS A ROLE MODEL FOR YOUNG BLACK MALES ....
Thanks Chris!
Trill will thanks josh this is epic way to go bro
Thanks!
I must be going nuts . I could have sworn here were 4 more parts to this interview have they been removed
Bedmonster44 I bet re uploading because the audio was off a bit.
Yes exactly had to redo cause Audio
I always say the best of any sport really never performs on tv....let thst sink in. You got guys that could beat jordan in 1 on 1. You got bodybuilders in the backwoods or hood that could out lift pros, etc...
Interesting!
Great interview with a OG Criiip.🌞 tribe
He is a great guy!
Dude had pictures with a red rags, stop claiming niggas that ain't claiming you.....
He wasn’t a crip. Idiot!!
@@adenkerr6858 I'm not a gang banger
Damn good interview cuz!
Thanks!
Wow.. when c.t talked about him i didn't think he was real... madd props awesome interview. Can We get a junior miles interview next
Amazing interview
Thanks
Awesome interview Josh!! How come part 2 & 3 are unavailable?
There was a problem with the audio, which should be fixed shortly. Stay tuned!
Dude was fckin amazing in his prime
YES!
Who the hell would thumbs down this video
Haters going to hate!
Golden, Ty!!!
Great interview CT hero
Thanks!
hes 66 years old but google says hes 75 wtf
Yes this is our seceret Ultimate Warrior I'm 51 born Downtown Los Angeles and raised in Watts in them Projects my father Gus owned 3 homes on 51st Avalon directly across the street from South Park and if you a G from the Solid Day's the Only name that bring ripples to the water like Hurricane Katrina is CM so honor and respect our King he is in open media now and ALL we have left in this Mighty Los Angeles as our Wise advisor to a positive path and remembering our history in raw and uncut form all TRUTH
Thanks Clifton 💪
Thanks
I'm sitting here watching the end of part 1 then I click on part 2 and 3 and it's no longer available?
Getting the audio synched sorry on the delay! Its coming
I’m so happy for this video! Him Doug young!! And so many other people don’t get it!!
YES!
Man... Craig had to fight discrimination on just about EVERY level during the 60's...
To have the principal call your parents because you are working out too much???
Despiciable... but ultimately it helped him strengthen his spirit, just as much as he did with his body... and his mind!
He will only speak about fitness and won't discuss how him refusing Raymond Raymond Washington into his gang the Avenues led to the start if the Crips.
That’s a sensitive topic.
I think the word was that he has a book deal and is not supposed to talk about that because of the book
He's talkn bout sippin on MD 20/20s lol
I stopped into a Sunoco nearby for the first time and they were selling some MD 20/20 lol
When he said "its a jewish wine" I thought, how is that wine supposed to be jewish and googled it. But sure enough its a jewish wine. Monson is definitly a man of culture
Awesome video
Thanks buddy!
Old school legend
Craig Monson - December 4, 1950 - Sagittarius Sun ♐🌞- Moon Dominant - Life Path 4 - Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Look at the mittens on this cat. Sheesh!!! Those are some big as fuckin hands
This guy's pretty amazing person! I want to know how his hairstyling business is doing! want to know what he thinks about arnold not giving tookie a stay of Execution!
Wish he would talk about his past with the crips
Sounds like a great guy.
Make a video lets see those old weights and benches