Lamar Odom opens up about addictions, divorce and baby son's death: Part 1
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2024
- In an exclusive interview with ABC News' Juju Chang, the former basketball player discussed growing up in Queens, becoming a father and his success in the NBA despite addictions to drugs and sex.
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She’s being rude. “How do I know you’re telling the truth?” Sis he’s there for an interview not an interrogation
Raven Anderson she’s just asking for the truth for his fans to know.
I was saying the same thing. Her tone is extremely disrespectful.
And also who cares if he’s telling you the truth? That seemed way too personal.
She's a journalist. They ask all the questions without bias.
She was being rude I felt the same way.. Horrible interviewer..
can we all just take a minute and appreciate how well this man looks.... Lamar you look good and all here rooting for you
Looks are ignorant, is this man a good man is the question.
Lamar, Khloe is a priceless gift and I hope to God that you both can cry together and knowing her beautiful ❤ I know she has already forgiven you... Hopefully you will become friends again. God is good and I am relieved that you're alive to tell your own story.
Amen
That’s all make-up my man
He literally died and then was resuscitated, so he better werq
I really like him.
He knows he messed up and admits it. He seems genuine
red 4598 what is he supposed to do? It’s not like we don’t know. He used after all of that too. He is selling a book, not asking for forgiveness.
red 4598 that was the fourth response you wrote me, who is trying to argue with who here. 🙄 👋
Kelly IMO u lost
I agree
" I cant believe I treated that Queen like that" he is so sweet and he will always love Khloe❤
IDC WHAT ANYONE SAYS they’re soul mates
This is so old but I agree.
Yeah soooo sweet
@@JustMe-by8jbhe cheated on her with more women than he can even count. Literally lmao.
By far one of the most disrespectful interviews I've seen from ABC.
C Jack 1000000000..............0% agree!
She was rude
Dont think she was disrespectful at all.
She’s not being disrespectful you dumb bitch. Lamar Odom is a crack addict druggie so anything he tells you has to be questioned. I listen to this whole thing and don’t believe a word he said especially when he said the last time he smoked was yesterday. The dude was clearly high out of his mind and probably a little drunk too slurring his words. He did not do this interview sober. He didn’t really want to do the interview but did it for the money and to help sell his stupidass book which he needs because he’s getting very broke. He needs to continue to support his drug habit because drugs are fucking cheap. This is a man that wanted to die but due to a medical mystery, he’s still alive. But he’ll be dead within the next 5-7 years. His kidneys and lungs are already collapsing on and he’s not even 40 years. What a fucking selfish loser. He has kids yet spends all his time with prostitutes and strippers at the Vegas brothel. Absolute scum and terrible example as a pro athlete. I cannot wait until he dies so we can stop hearing about his dumbass!
@@xelefonte So you prove someone's not being disrespectful by being disrespectful 👏🏿 and then appear intellectually challenged by using a colloquialism because most of us know dumb means you can't speak. Less than articulate, you then had to copy and paste your answer again! 😆 Clearly the first response took it out of you - it must have taken a really long time and yet there you were AGAIN. The non-black attack strikes again.
I don't like the interviewer.
Lolo Life she was awful!
agreed.
At all
Same. "How do I know you're not high now?" Well bitch, that ain't your fuckin business, now is it?
@@trendiechick28 im sorry but this made me lol so hard. I totally agree though
I like Lamar better than Tristan.
Patrica Dyson why?
EVERYONE DOSS
Me too!! He truly did love Khloe and still.does....
If wasnt for his addiction and being unfaitfull. He would be still with Khloe
Me too
Does the interviewer think she’s an investigator interrogating him? The phuk
Somebody just need to slap her!!!
Sharnice Perryman literally!!
? ?: has nothing to do with her gender or ethnicity. It’s just her nature.
I'm so angry at her.
I didn't take drugs that day. RIGHT! hahahahahaha This man has always been and probably always will be "A LIAR"! He's spent his whole life lying to people. The interviewer knows he is lying, just as I do.
WTF with this lady. She is completely rude. He’s telling his story to her, not being interrogated by a cop. He’s being so nice to her too. They should have found someone with at least 1% compassion to do this interview.
Yes i agree with you on that one.he should have checked her ass😒
She’s not being rude you dumb bitch. Lamar Odom is a crack addict druggie so anything he tells you has to be questioned. I listen to this whole thing and don’t believe a word he said especially when he said the last time he smoked was yesterday. The dude was clearly high out of his mind and probably a little drunk too slurring his words. He did not do this interview sober. He didn’t really want to do the interview but did it for the money and to help sell his stupidass book which he needs because he’s getting very broke. He needs to continue to support his drug habit because drugs are fucking cheap. This is a man that wanted to die but due to a medical mystery, he’s still alive. But he’ll be dead within the next 5-7 years. His kidneys and lungs are already collapsing on and he’s not even 40 years. What a fucking selfish loser. He has kids yet spends all his time with prostitutes and strippers at the Vegas brothel. Absolute scum and terrible example as a pro athlete. I cannot wait until he dies so we can stop hearing about his dumbass!
Thank u for saying this. I am an addictions therapist. And when an addict tells you that have changed and are sober and everything about their life shows you they have changed and are sober then you don’t interrogate them and question their sobriety. It’s damaging.
@@xelefonte Damn dude such strong words haha
She makes Asian woman look more racist than they already are towards black people
He handled an interrogative style interview so well. He didn’t lose his cool, knew tough questions had to be asked on the spot and he came across genuine and sincere! Wish you peace , Lamar
why would he agree to be interviewed by this woman who is not compassionate, rude, invasive...and never smiles
willowmylove so true! And she absolutely needs to get off her high horse especially since her husband is king dingaling and had to leave his job in disgrace and pay off all those women in the Me Too Movement.
Let it had been a black lady speaking to him like that he would've cussed her out&left👀👀
willowmylove just because he’s very nice and sensitive person ! She’s had a stupid education, then it’s nothing to expect ?
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I didn’t think he know she not very compassionate or empathetic. I’ve only seen a few interviews from her, but I don’t remember her treating anyone else like this.
Interviewer is sooo unprofessional she sounds judgmental
vidoyonwe rebecca, she looks pissed off unless it’s her every day face, geez she looks angry
If I had that same face as hers I won’t be judging nobody trust me on that 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
Serena112, you’re right
Finley Irwin, it’s her face also, she has a resting bitch face
I didn't take drugs that day. RIGHT! hahahahahaha This man has always been and probably always will be "A LIAR"! He's spent his whole life lying to people. The interviewer knows he is lying, just as I do. HE SHOULD GROW UP AND STOP LYING!
He needed someone else to interview him. She's rude!
Zakia Hart rude and not sympathetic at all. Her gestures the eye rolling. It’s sad how our black men are treated just disgusting. God bless him ❤️
@@vonn2487 well said thanks for sharing!
Right? He handled this very well
I didn't take drugs that day. RIGHT! hahahahahaha This man has always been and probably always will be "A LIAR"! He's spent his whole life lying to people. The interviewer knows he is lying, just as I do. HE SHOULD GROW UP AND STOP LYING!
Wow I never knew he had a son who passed. That's rough. He's been through a lot. Drugs don't necessarily make you a bad person, he just needed this wake up call. I'm glad he can realize his mistakes
No but cheating on his wife and family is not just drug use.
@@markmcgrath3292 induced by drugs
It's called a satanic child sacrifice
Why is this interviewer interviewing him like a cop, so unpleasant this lady, geez, she needs a hug
HealthEnthusiast, and I thought journalism was supposed to be objective unless the lady is having a bad day or week who knows :)
Malfunctioning Universe, haha, some people do need it from time to time as bad as that sounds
I respect Lamar for opening up about this.
Why is she being so HOSTILE towards him? Is this a courtroom or an interview?
mrserwin08 she’s disgusted by him
Probably cus he’s a butterhead
The interviewer really talked down to him in some of her questions. She seemed dismissive of him at times.
Glad he is sober. Usually people know how longer it’s been since doing a substance if they have an addiction problem. I wonder if he has to be vague for legal or career issues?
Agreed, she was very much a prosecutor throughout this interview. It was off putting for me..
He's being vague about how long he's been sober because it hasn't been that long or he still dabbles
2:28 she’s so insensitive. He’s been through so much like relax he looks like he’s doing a lot better. Stop judging.
Kiya D IKR!!!!! She need to chill. If I was her boss I would fire her ass. She’s nasty nice
Let it had been a sister interviewing him he would've cussed her out👀
Kiya D right!!! He’s not in court BEATCHHH!! She made me so mad 😡
He was such a honest gentleman, I loved his demeanor, he so kind
Damn y’all take it easy.
It’s not about black & white, her being rude,
she’s there to do an interview and I think she overall did a great job.
Believe me if she crossed the line Omar is the type to put her or anyone in their place.
He’s use to being asked all kinds of questions good, bad’d or indifferent,
so you all instead’ve hatin on one another’s comments take a chill pill, 💊 damn!!!!!
Let’s all just be glad he’s alive and well, doing so good.
Heck, I am hell with all the dumbshiit!!!
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GodBless You Omar,
am proud of you.
It’s not easy beating addictions.
He’s been thru hell’ve a lot.
Much Love Omar❤️
Blessings xxx
🙏🏼Amen🙏🏼
Powerful story im happy to see you doing great again!!!!💯💯💯
THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A AMAZING INTERVIEW 😣 Why did they choose her ????
I love how both Scott and Lamar are now doing good and have grown as people.
Lamar looks FINE and HEALTHY now 🥰😍😍
Think he wants u ? 🧐
Hit me up a message pls.
Fine?
@@kadiabareld yeah, his not a loyal one😉
Hi 😊kadia
His honesty is heart melting.. I really do like this man. He has been through it for sure huh. I'd love to see him n Klo together again, they genuinely loved one another.. Best wishes Lamar ✌
Wish he had been honest with Khloe
Juju Chang this is a terrible interview thanks to your rude demeanor. Very disappointing.
kuerevuka3 it’s also rude to cheat on your wife, abuse drugs and OD in a brothel then sell your sob story but whatever
Caroline Harris Caroline Harris you’re too easy my friend... study addiction and manipulation. What’s happened is the money has run out. If you love someone, do you go write a tell all about the thousands of women you slept with during your marriage? Absolutely not. This is an attempt to get every last drop from his d class fame. It’s because of my empathy that I know he’s full of it. It’s because of who I’ve dealt with/my own issues w trauma and addiction that this stands out as insincere. All of it. He owes nothing to the public. The public really doesn’t care for Lamar Odom of the far cry of his celebrity. He did this for clout. Stop making excuses for privileged men who mess up their lives with drugs and alcohol. He of course is remorseful. He just lost everything. His career, his wife (after putting her through the ringer) and now he’s capitalizing on that story. Grow up. It’s that simple. We are all heartbroken. You don’t write a book on it. Not when you’re attached to a Kardashian. Ding ding ding.
Caroline Harris you’re clearly overly attached the idea of Lamar Odom. Go to an AA meeting or an NA meeting you will understand why I’m saying what I’m saying. Of course I’m going to be condescending - you were as well? I’m not trying to battle over it my point is simple; he’s exploiting his circumstance for money and publicity. What he did was beyond hideous and whilst we can see what he does afterwards.., a simple yes I did this and I did that whilst providing body counts and kardashian detail is simply not enough to evoke genuine sympathy for me. I know many addicts who get sober and improve their lives, and I know many addicts who are shit people and do shit things. At what point did even even truly take accountability? Break down in his pain and suffering? He didn’t. He’s chillin and eating good w all the powerhouse name drops and fake love he’s received - yours included. Addicts are mass manipulators. I’m NOT saying he isn’t worthy of love or is a bad person. I’m saying OF COURSE he spins this into a book after ruining not only his own life but his families.. and not just one. And I’m supposed to feel bad? I’m supposed to think the sharpness of the interviewer (who is a strong, opinionated woman) is offensive? Get out of here! Ain’t no victims in this game he knew what he was doing
@@carolineharris2685 yeah cus she doesn't have time for these sus ass dude's crocodile tears - how long has she been in the game for? she knows what/who she is dealing with. no doubt. Dr. Drew is a hollywood cookie cutter. if you want fluff go peep that. defend all you wan't but there's only so much slack to be cut to a grown ass man doing hella fuck shit. yikes
Cat Evans no one cares about those hoes
I only gave it a thumbs down cause of the interviewer!
In life we all make mistakes, no man is perfect , Lamar deserves a second chance and his walking that second path consciously, it ain't easy but stay strong big dawg, prayers for him. ..
He looks so good and healthy. ❤
The interview was conducted in a disrespectful manner. He is brave and in such a better place. Love and light Lamar! Best wishes!!🌟✨🙏🏽
Omar is a living miracle. Wishing him continued success with his sobriety. God bless him. ❤
who's Omar? lol
Do u mean Lamar
@@kageyamatobio806 Yes, thank you. LMPRAO :)
@@jer1230 LMPRAO!!
@@jer1230 😂😂😂😂
This Interviewer lacks comprehension of what Lamar has been through. Rude. Prayers goes to you Lamar. A lot if people are, if you feel down. Just go down on your knees and talk to the most high God.
Bit late but I'm glad she is almost emotionless while interviewing. It's professional. If she was all sensitive it would be distracting for him and myself. There is enough emotion in the story itself. She's asking the questions that we all came here to hear and Lamar is man enough to handle these questions, her tone and delivery. All the best Lamar. 💛💙
Am so happy for Lamar!
Such a resilient man...truly ,You are a walking miracle....you had quite a share of hard life ..judges of life,have several seats...
The world needs you!
I'd buy the book... this seems so genuine and I'm glad he's been through it and he's here. .. but the interviewer is so rude 😒
She sound like a fool!!! Wrong person for the interview 😳
Sharnice Perryman needed to be gayle
I think he is a great person. Just got lost along the way.
May May Exactly my feelings
"what was your reaction when your son died"
are you frkin kidding me?
Agree. Absolutely horrible interviewer
You gotta respect someone who's bein real and speaking about there flaws so candidly and take responsibility for them. Im happy this brother got threw it and he's doing better. Great job
LOOK AT GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! IT WASN'T YOUR TIME. IF IT HAD NOT BEEN FOR THE LORD, ON YOUR SIDE!!!! BLESSINGS..............
Ann Best hangingout 🙏💯💯💯
honey it was the doctors.. nice try tho
Daniel Ruiz UR ENTITLED TO BELIEVE WHATEVER, YOU CHOOSE TO BELIEVE, HONEY!!!!!!
@Ann Best hangingout. WORD !!! 💯💯💯
She wasn’t the right interviewer for him.
I wish someone else had done this interview, I really dislike her approach.
U look great Lamar, so healthy and clear-headed. Keep up the good work! Hopefully ull do another interview...but with a more professional interviewer. So many unanswered questions!!
Khloe was so good to him 😭
Hope you can continuing moving forward on a positive track!
Wow what an incredible recovery, looking so healthy good for him. 👏🏽
Lamar Odom was 100 bout everything! I like that I might buy his book!
Nobody is perfect. You live and learn. Lamar hit rock bottom until it got expose. I'm glad to see him well.
I am glad he is doing okay and focused.used to pray for him everyday when he was in comma.It was a very touching tragedy.
I love his honesty. Nothing sexier than a Man admitting 2 all the bad things he has done in life. He is truly a walking miracle. May God continue 2 bless him. I know he did Khloé wrong but I wish they would get back together.❤️
He is lying about his sobriety though. This is a cash, attention grab. Rebuilding his career. Whatever. But he was very drunk less than a month ago. Being sober isn't just being off cocaine. This is so misleading and a disservice to people struggling with addiction.
Karen Surmiak but I can think of A LOT that is sexier than a man who’s slept with 2,000 women. Who dreams of being number 2,001? Not Khloe I’m sure
Welp those are great standards ...
Where do I see part 2?
Did they post the other parts yet? I can't find it 😭
Reporter: *How do I know you're telling the truth now?*
Me: Why do you think you're relevant enough for it to matter what you think?
Honestly great to see him doing well. A lot of people wrote him off, and he is back and looking better than ever. Good for him.
And Khloe's like, "I want a loyal man who doesn't cheat, but I only like guys who always have side chicks and listens to music that demeans women."
Say it LOUDER!
Anyone know where i can find the full interview ?
Thank you for a great story Omar. So inspiring!
"I couldn't believe I was treating that Queen like that."
Khloe and Lamar are soulmates❤
It's sad things ended the way it did.
They loved each other so much.
What the hell kind of question is "ARE YOU HIGH NOW?! AND HOW CAN I BELIEVE YOU?!" WHO THE HELL ARE YOU JUJU!!??? He doesn't have to convince you of anything!!!
Does anyone know if there is a part 2
Looking good Lamar ❤️wishing you all the best in your recovery
He looks good, very humble and truthful. Much respect Lamar
What a story thanks for sharing God bless you.
RIP to his son and so sorry for what he has gone through
Lamar: waking up in the morning... Smelling her breath
Juju: (fake smile) sweet
Her lack of understanding n sensitivity of that very statement, showed all the more, why she was not the right choice for this interview! -BBnBaB
I saw the sympathy in her eyea
I literally hated this interview. In my head I am asking all the questions she didn’t. Ugh. Do Over with Oprah please, thanks.
Ressurrection genuinely curious, what questions would you like to have asked?
Chile please, he was enjoying ms hibachi and her interrogation, now let a black woman try talking to him that way👀
@jennifer I thought it was striking when he said Kloe had his mother’s eyes. I would want to ask additional questions there for example. He also never really mentioned why he and his children’s mother didn’t make it. Also, I always thought he was on drugs, ALWAYS. I remember an episode with this white guy on the show (who died) that was “cast” as his best friend. I didn’t know he was cast then but how is your absolute best friend a coke head and you’re not? But you hand around like he’s not actually a coke head. It just didn’t make any sense to me. I also had a question about the bunny ranch. There’s just some stories that don’t all come together. And his sobriety is for his children but he really glossed over that for me. Lastly, he sounded really narcissistic in talking about the limelight. It almost sounded like it could be another “addiction”, and I noticed it moreso out of concern. He doesn’t want a quiet rich, successful life, he wants Kardashian level fame. That’s a hard life to live in many ways. Anywho, I have more questions I could ask but you asked for a few examples. Thanks.
This is why your manager is important. Whoever set this interview up, failed Lamar. He deserved better.
Damn it ABC where's part 2?????
Drugs or no drugs hes still lovely he knows he's done wrong give him a brake he's had hard times growing up and lost a child.♥️💋
I’ve always had a soft spot for Lamar Odom. Don’t condone what he did but damn he’s been through so much.
He deserved a better interviewer!!!
So glad 2 hear from you.. it's been a long time.. God bless!!
Gotta love Lammy ❤️. I really hope him and Khloe get back together
Tapiwa Bokosi yes!! They love each other
Can he and Koko get back together now? Or I'm being ridiculous? I think he still loves her deeply and I love them both
Lu Luna I think they both truly love each other. ☺️❤️ I don’t think she could forgive him for everything though. Threatening to kill her, and all the cheating, she deserves better.
No thanks he should stay away from her
He cleaned up and reverted back to the way he looked as a teen keep it up Lamar I've been praying for you.
Maaaaan I've been reading his book and damn for this dude to still be here is amazing. Lamar I wish you the best my dude and keep on fighting!
I' know Lamar and he is a very humble, sweet young man. I really want nothing but the best for him❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
My this was so deep, you can hear his truth and he’s finally able to be a free man again… At least I hope so. I’m rooting for you Lamar!
So good to see he has recovered. I hope he can make this chance work for him
Where is part 2?
So sick of hearing about Kardashians!!! But this dude, it's awesome to see my man stayin' up! Knew you could do it, O...
You can always reap your ear drum off! Then you don’t have to hear about them ever again, Nobody🤷🏾♀️🇳🇬
U jealous man that's all. They make more $ than u ever will see in your entire life times times 100 million years
He is a beautiful person , maybe he just wanted to be with his son. 😢
Seems strange to me that he doesn't know his clean date. As a recovering alcoholic/drug addict, I know the last time I used, and drank. Wishing him the best.
Because, you know and he knows that he's smoking weed so he's not really clean. His journey still continues....
Luvya Nunya
It’s not only strange it’s not believable. All liars say the same thing. “ I don’t remember. It’s been a long time.” An addict is an addict. They always trade one addiction for another. He may or may not be clean from cocaine but he is not clean. As long as you continue to use any kind of drug including sugar you are not clean.
@Justin Villanueva Justin, any recovering addict can't get high. It can trigger you to think you can dip into the other other things that made you an addict in the first place. If Lamar only smoked weed then that's another story. He used ecstasy, cocaine, and he drank too much... He said weed calms him down. So now he's smoking weed for medical use 🤔. He's an addict that doesn't remember the last time he got high. Oh trust he remembers.....
Umm smoking weed means you are still using right? I know addicts and they can’t have ANYTHING
@@daimonmarioperez9501 well atleast he never used crack or meth or Heroin I mean most people have tried Alcohol or ecstacy or coke once in there life even if it was at a party
Respectful, sweet and classy. Love you Lamar , May God continue keeping you safe.
He’s a good guy for keeping cool with this interviewer.
Goodness like he said he is a 'walking miracle'. Glad to see him doing great.
God bless you man
Part 2 please
I knew he had a good dude somewhere in there, it’s nice he’s letting that side shine! RESPECT!
Always loved Lamar keep it up big man doing so well .
Rude interview. Never again will I watch any interview the interviewer does. Bitter woman
I need part 2
Where part 2 at?
I chop you loose of generational curse give your life to God don't let the devil have it be blessed
Amen!
He's done something most people will never get to experience he's made a lot of mistakes we all have but he is still a hero in a sense he's still only human of course I will always find him to be an Amazing and remarkable person he could be worst of a guy
So happy to see you doing well, welcome back, she needs a hug !
Their wedding kiss was the most cringeworthy kiss in reality TV history...
What a vile woman she is, Lamar you did good in your interview God bless you xx 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Where is part 2!?!?!
Need pt 2
This lady made me feel so uncomfortable watching this interview. Then I read the comments, and everyone has said exactly what I was thinking.