Michael K. Williams Breaks Down the Dangers of Lean | BLACK MARKET

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  • čas přidán 21. 06. 2021
  • “I had a heart attack off that shit.”
    In 2006, a cough syrup containing the powerful prescription opiate codeine became a sensation on the hip-hop scene. But the deadly implications were very real. The Wire's Michael K. Williams investigated.
    In BLACK MARKET, The Wire’s Michael K. Williams takes a look at underground economies in America and beyond. He meets people who are willing to break the law and risk everything they have just to get by. While digging into the topics, Williams discusses his own issues with addiction, crime and poverty.
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  • @VICE-TV
    @VICE-TV  Před 2 lety +505

    If you're from the US, you can stream the rest of this episode and more BLACK MARKET with your cable provider here: bit.ly/3sGj4ER

    • @souluti0n
      @souluti0n Před 2 lety +6

      And if not? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @mikeyshits1
      @mikeyshits1 Před 2 lety +3

      How do u watch it without cable?🙏 I have all apps

    • @jedimindtrixr4kidz294
      @jedimindtrixr4kidz294 Před 2 lety +5

      @@mikeyshits1 torrents

    • @Leveezy
      @Leveezy Před 2 lety

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    • @jnighs8380
      @jnighs8380 Před 2 lety +1

      I have cable we dont get vice spectrum took it off the basic digital cable package you gotto have googoo bucks to get the silver or gold package

  • @fcsjohnnynips
    @fcsjohnnynips Před 2 lety +3611

    This really hits home now when you realize Mike was battling his own addiction demons.
    RIP

    • @luhrell034
      @luhrell034 Před 2 lety +18

      Facts

    • @northeastslingshot1664
      @northeastslingshot1664 Před 2 lety +25

      Battling?
      Choice

    • @fcsjohnnynips
      @fcsjohnnynips Před 2 lety +175

      @@northeastslingshot1664 Oh, I see...

    • @juliusseizure4983
      @juliusseizure4983 Před 2 lety +100

      Fent makes lean look like children's robitussin

    • @moonease4173
      @moonease4173 Před 2 lety +26

      @@juliusseizure4983 benzodiazepines on the streets have little benzo and more and more fent ion know how I’m alive when I’m on my day off from work and try to get sober the whole day I get cold sweats and I’m not able to sleep

  • @user-vg8ox3he1i
    @user-vg8ox3he1i Před 2 lety +4417

    This could easily have been an hour longer. Vice needs to do more on this.

    • @C43BALLY
      @C43BALLY Před 2 lety +104

      There’s more they wouldn’t send Omar to do no lil 4 min video lmao

    • @C43BALLY
      @C43BALLY Před 2 lety +9

      And they had desto dubb on there u wouldn’t kno him but he known in the drank game he wouldn’t do a little video either

    • @2millionblunts
      @2millionblunts Před 2 lety +53

      it is, this is a clip from a much longer vid that is actually old they just reusing content, this was on TV

    • @leosanchez101
      @leosanchez101 Před 2 lety

      @@2millionblunts what was the video called please

    • @2millionblunts
      @2millionblunts Před 2 lety +8

      @@leosanchez101 you're gonna have to torrent it or something boss, as far as I know its not on CZcams

  • @StoneLogan-dq5hr
    @StoneLogan-dq5hr Před 10 měsíci +243

    Loneliness is painful and can lead to mental and physical health conditions.

    • @ElianaBravo-hr3qk
      @ElianaBravo-hr3qk Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@JulioGiovanny-dj1zmSporeville is pretty commendable and a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly

    • @ShawJames-ou9du
      @ShawJames-ou9du Před 10 měsíci

      @@ElianaBravo-hr3qkPlease how do I get in touch with him?

    • @ElianaBravo-hr3qk
      @ElianaBravo-hr3qk Před 10 měsíci

      @@ShawJames-ou9duSporeville

    • @ElianaBravo-hr3qk
      @ElianaBravo-hr3qk Před 10 měsíci

      @lG

    • @DawsonByron
      @DawsonByron Před 10 měsíci

      @@ElianaBravo-hr3qkYeah, I once got my s/hrooms from him and he's a genius.

  • @AlexandraG_
    @AlexandraG_ Před 2 lety +370

    This was moving. I feel for those affected by escapism and self medicating, he's right everyone does it so you can't judge everyone, you don't always know another man's struggle.

    • @aminyamisses6013
      @aminyamisses6013 Před 2 lety +5

      Best way I've ever heard anybody refer to addiction. Most people think people who use drugs for escapism are happy doing it. It's a disease that some are just weaker too. I'm almost 1 year clean of multiple drugs from opiates, benzos and heroin. I can't wait to hit that 1 year mark just to feel I've accomplished something. Escapism and self medicating go hand in hand and it's a shame. It's also a shame how most people view addicts and people suffering with mental health trying to self medicate. The world needs to be more open minded and less judgemental.

    • @shuntayshuntay
      @shuntayshuntay Před rokem +1

      It’s so many variables…coping mechanisms . Even DNA . My mom is an addict so I never could experiment or try wild things . I’m aware genetically it’s there

    • @pepsicolanada
      @pepsicolanada Před rokem

      yopu just saying this sht to make yourself feel like a princes....well newsflash, dont think you have real feelings when you feel for someone other than yourself. so next time i would talk about yourself, princes

    • @the-man-who-bites-his-tongue
      @the-man-who-bites-his-tongue Před rokem +1

      "everyone does it" is just what junkies tell themselves to excuse their behavior.

    • @pepsicolanada
      @pepsicolanada Před rokem

      @@the-man-who-bites-his-tongue what is a junkie... Angry karens use the word "junkie"

  • @HoneyCocaine66
    @HoneyCocaine66 Před 2 lety +3852

    This is why mental health is so damn important! If kids were taught emotion regulation, coping skills and real communication skills we wouldn’t have the drug problem we do today regardless of what’s on the market

    • @daegaskins3340
      @daegaskins3340 Před 2 lety +131

      media teaches em the exact opposite lol

    • @jedimindtrixr4kidz294
      @jedimindtrixr4kidz294 Před 2 lety +40

      I thought you were saying that because then this guy would have been able to identify having a panic attack and not a heart attack lol

    • @The-df6xu
      @The-df6xu Před 2 lety +7

      naive

    • @The-df6xu
      @The-df6xu Před 2 lety +2

      @@daegaskins3340 what do you mean?

    • @alfonsoemiliano
      @alfonsoemiliano Před 2 lety +38

      I’d say the music industry plays an important role on that as well

  • @ryanm4319
    @ryanm4319 Před 2 lety +7057

    This dude “Im a father I don’t want to be 40 sippin” lol bruh you 37 and sippin.

  • @briandivincenzo279
    @briandivincenzo279 Před rokem +15

    Man I miss Michael so much. He was such a good dude. Cared about people and brought that truth. RIP MKW

  • @MrMegaManFan
    @MrMegaManFan Před rokem +29

    Way too many people have died off lean but nobody talks about it. We need this discussion.

    • @susanosborne8918
      @susanosborne8918 Před měsícem +2

      How? Idk about you but I never met anyone who actually drinks this, nor knew anyone who would

  • @outsidethabox1443
    @outsidethabox1443 Před 2 lety +792

    I never tried it because alcohol and weed showed me I have a problem with moderation

    • @Juju-hg6rf
      @Juju-hg6rf Před 2 lety +128

      good on you for realizing it then. Lots of us see the signs but decide to ignore them, thinking we'll outgrow those problems or we'll deal with them later.

    • @Juju-hg6rf
      @Juju-hg6rf Před 2 lety +40

      @Darksoul Shawty life is so much better sober man, whatever hardship you're going through is only made worse with all the bs that comes from using.
      Get a plan, focus on the day to day and you'll make it happen bro.

    • @bobsanderz3005
      @bobsanderz3005 Před 2 lety +1

      Good you know that about yourself

    • @kanamekiyru
      @kanamekiyru Před 2 lety +3

      Glad you could realize it. I think moderation is the only reason im not addicted to weed

    • @kanamekiyru
      @kanamekiyru Před 2 lety +6

      @Darksoul Shawty i feel that. I've tried different drugs and fave was lsd but i still always find myself buying weed

  • @josel1325
    @josel1325 Před 2 lety +1689

    Addiction is no joke . Wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy

    • @byronv823
      @byronv823 Před 2 lety +41

      Facts bro. Addicted to m30s for a year now bro I need help bro

    • @MikeBeVibin
      @MikeBeVibin Před 2 lety +32

      Ik i would👿

    • @aaronblackwell620
      @aaronblackwell620 Před 2 lety +44

      @@byronv823 get you some help my friend. Recovery is possible! I got clean 12/1/08. I’ll pray for you

    • @Shaquille796
      @Shaquille796 Před 2 lety +4

      @@aaronblackwell620 how man it’s so hard

    • @aaronblackwell620
      @aaronblackwell620 Před 2 lety +29

      @@Shaquille796 I went to a rehab facility for 15 days then started going to 12 step meetings when I got out and got a sponsor who helped me work the program. It’s a day at a time process. I had to cut all of my using friends out of my life. If I can get clean and stay clean, anyone can!

  • @cassieboydtarot5085
    @cassieboydtarot5085 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Son, for your honesty. You really are saving lives here with your Truth. May God always bless you Sweetie. I am a Mother of 10, MeMaw of 22...and you are making a difference by speaking out about this serious danger.

  • @alexheredia9588
    @alexheredia9588 Před rokem +5

    I love you Michael. You got me through a lot.

  • @leverfnosac6923
    @leverfnosac6923 Před 2 lety +2238

    Just heard the news of his passing. He was a great actor, RIP.

    • @kylewindere2133er
      @kylewindere2133er Před 2 lety +31

      Rewatching all of this and the wire tonight, dude was a king

    • @cassgreen5813
      @cassgreen5813 Před 2 lety +54

      Its just sad he died from drugs too 💔 RIP to him, he was one of the greatest.

    • @Anonymous_________
      @Anonymous_________ Před 2 lety +33

      @@cassgreen5813 addiction, is a lifelong war with yourself. We don't live past 35.

    • @mustertherohirrim7315
      @mustertherohirrim7315 Před 2 lety +9

      Try try try try try try try

    • @kylewindere2133er
      @kylewindere2133er Před 2 lety +31

      @@Anonymous_________ you can, but with this predetermined mindset of we don’t, you may not.
      Be the person that says “I will live past 35 and this is how”

  • @johnstone1373
    @johnstone1373 Před 2 lety +1228

    Crazy to see this video now. Rest in power Mike. Addiction is no joke

    • @johnstone1373
      @johnstone1373 Před 2 lety +7

      @@UpRyzeQueen so sad to hear that b strong for her and try to stride forward for her. You will be successful

    • @ezfreak0159
      @ezfreak0159 Před 2 lety

      @@UpRyzeQueen sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and family

    • @lilteerex
      @lilteerex Před 2 lety +2

      Which one was mike

    • @isaiah_cordero2703
      @isaiah_cordero2703 Před 2 lety +1

      Same profile pic

    • @johnstone1373
      @johnstone1373 Před 2 lety +1

      @@isaiah_cordero2703 best pic u can have

  • @Zegeebwah
    @Zegeebwah Před 2 lety +39

    How surreal it must have been to be a part of a show about addiction while battling his own private addictions

  • @SanSabath
    @SanSabath Před rokem +1

    RIP Michael Williams. Such a good actor and chill dude

  • @thedarkemperor7144
    @thedarkemperor7144 Před 2 lety +2166

    R.I.P Michael, prayers go out to your family and others close to you… 😢😢

  • @djm122270
    @djm122270 Před 2 lety +318

    He was definitely a serious, yet kind-hearted soul! He gave his all and it showed throughout his talented career. His acting prowess was unmatched and you found yourself most interested and tuning into a program just because he was a part of it. Dude will be sorely missed!

    • @alexandersalazar9750
      @alexandersalazar9750 Před rokem

      ​@X5J9 this sounds stupid. There's cheaper comparable highs without all that lol

    • @fartgoblin3631
      @fartgoblin3631 Před 5 měsíci

      brodie type like this and think mfs believe he aint a white ass dude on the other side of the screen@@x5j94

  • @JTD472
    @JTD472 Před 2 lety +93

    Another part that’s crazy about all of this is how weak codeine is compared to other available opioids. And especially when you have to drink so much other crap (promethazine, soda, all the fillers) to get the drug/effect.
    People don’t realize that addiction happens with the *regularity* of use. People seem to think that if they don’t get absolutely wasted, that it’s not “that bad” or something, and this in turn makes it easier to decide to do it again. So while the risk of ODing right then and there from your first sip isn’t the same as a hot shot of heroin your first time, but it’s almost MORE sinister because of its subjective appearance (to the user) of not being as dramatic or fucked up, while actually being just as bad, if not worse, in terms of jump starting an addiction

    • @Loganrtu
      @Loganrtu Před 11 měsíci

      codeine ain weak its jus diluted through yo whole drink n you dont need anything else its jus easier to drink it mixed than straight cough syrup

    • @roydavies4287
      @roydavies4287 Před 11 měsíci +1

      can confirm. frequency is more dangerous than intensity.

    • @OffGridInvestor
      @OffGridInvestor Před 11 měsíci +1

      It's actually INCREDIBLY easy to make opium water. Literally boil and crush the poppy seed pods then filter it. I think this is basically what it LOOKS to be in the bottle. I know from recent dental surgery that codeine makes you keep going to sleep. Can't get anything done when you keep going to sleep

    • @davidaston1644
      @davidaston1644 Před 10 měsíci

      We get Co Codamol in the UK. Tablets with 7mg Codine 500 Paracetamol ( Acetominaphen).
      That's the poison.

    • @lonerblader85
      @lonerblader85 Před 10 měsíci

      @@davidaston1644or up to 60mg codeine tablets on prescription 🇬🇧

  • @leonbugsy
    @leonbugsy Před rokem +68

    R.I.P Michael 🙏🏾 Desto Salute🏁

  • @ashtonpotts9787
    @ashtonpotts9787 Před 2 lety +596

    Proud to say I've been clean from codeine for over 3 years

    • @Darius1003
      @Darius1003 Před 2 lety +36

      Same here stopped back in 2018 before my daughter was born

    • @LS-ub1iq
      @LS-ub1iq Před 2 lety +33

      I'm from philly and I used to drink that in like 97 but I caught a addiction to xanax and been off that for 10 years now

    • @afschoolaccount792
      @afschoolaccount792 Před 2 lety +7

      Same I can’t find any

    • @ashtonpotts9787
      @ashtonpotts9787 Před 2 lety +21

      I almost died from pills and syrup in 2018 so that's why I went clean and honestly it felt good

    • @demarcusds95
      @demarcusds95 Před 2 lety +2

      God bless bro. That’s a tough fight

  • @slanigrad
    @slanigrad Před 2 lety +1

    Hardest thing with addiction for me was the fact thst one small Yes tramples a thousand big No's. And you're on square 1 again. Stay strong!

  • @nicholaidajuan865
    @nicholaidajuan865 Před rokem +14

    Noone can make you stop before you want to, but once you get to the point in your life where you want something else, hold on to that reason and move on to the next thing. Don't stay addicted when it stops being fun any more, and you feel its time to move on to the next phase in your life

    • @tvsavery666
      @tvsavery666 Před rokem

      You're all the way right. I tried stopping before I really wanted to, went to the clinic, got all setup with Suboxone, and relapsed the next day. Went back to the clinic the next week, completely over it and wanting to stop, got my next Suboxone script. I had cravings still, I thought it wasn't going to go away, wasn't possible, I would always want to do pills. By the 4th or 5th day, the cravings and depression totally went away. It is possible.

    • @tvsavery666
      @tvsavery666 Před rokem

      A couple of years ago I overdosed, twice, one of the times I was dead for a few minutes. I can't believe I ever got back on them. But I'm clean now, by sheer will.

  • @finished6267
    @finished6267 Před 2 lety +140

    Having been there, my heart goes out to anyone trapped in the nightmare of opiate addiction. Just know this: getting right is a long process, don't ever stop trying. Once you get off that stuff it's easy, don't use it again.

    • @troyave9325
      @troyave9325 Před 2 lety +6

      I'm on day 3 been using heroin for 7 years Im really reyna get it right now I'm sick of what its done to my life

    • @finished6267
      @finished6267 Před 2 lety +2

      @@troyave9325 how's it going man?

    • @braeeee_
      @braeeee_ Před 2 lety +1

      @@troyave9325 ay bro proud of you man. how you doing?

    • @paramedic1988
      @paramedic1988 Před 2 lety +1

      @@troyave9325 how its going bro?? Hope u stay strong

    • @xxxxxx-zk8rv
      @xxxxxx-zk8rv Před rokem +4

      bout 2 weeks witout oxy

  • @westnilesnipes
    @westnilesnipes Před 2 lety +158

    This was a great series. RIP to Michael K. Williams.

  • @AsikDrone
    @AsikDrone Před rokem

    Bro the ending Rings so hard after he is gone!!! RIP brother!

  • @bucksorel6805
    @bucksorel6805 Před 2 lety +12

    I had scary experience with codeine, first was when i passed out after drinking a mix of neocodion cough syrup i think i stopped breathing for a bit and i was alone, second was when i extracted from pills i had a very relaxing and euphoric effect all night but i had a very bad comedown when trying to sleep, i had weird closed eyes hallucinations too like a nightmare but awake at the same time, third is after that night, i had very BAD craving for an entire month, i couldn't look at a pharmacy like i was going to loose control and buy codeine. Its been made regulated since a 18 girl died here, so that's better we can't buy it like candy. My addiction is kratom now..

    • @garystinten9339
      @garystinten9339 Před rokem

      Well instead of planning your next high.. plan to quit if you you are serious about not wanting to do anything.
      Glad to hear they regulated an over the counter medicine because of abuse..

    • @Cbd_7ohm
      @Cbd_7ohm Před rokem

      All naturally occurring drugs should be legal.

  • @rutherfordthebrave2516
    @rutherfordthebrave2516 Před 2 lety +882

    Whenever I see this dude doing the interviews the first thing I hear in my head is, "Omar coming"
    EDIT SINCE IT JUST HAPPENED
    R.I.P mkw, you were a real one.

  • @scottpitner4298
    @scottpitner4298 Před 2 lety +78

    Any addiction is sad and so difficult to beat and free yourself from. I’ve luckily made some permanent changes after many years but still have my issues with stuff.
    It’s tough, very tough and you pretty much need to change your entire lifestyle to break an addiction. Where you go, who you interact with and what you do all have to change. I’d guess most people know they shouldn’t do what they’re doing but can’t commit to that complete change.
    For everyone else fighting the battle. Be strong and remember what you’re fighting for!

  • @swordofallah1129
    @swordofallah1129 Před 4 měsíci

    Addiction is a strange and terrible road. The worst hell is being smart enough to know your addicted but can't escape. The song "learn from this mistake" is how i personally feel sbout addiction.

  • @lukasvanenz2029
    @lukasvanenz2029 Před 3 měsíci

    I admire the eloquence and variety of languages ​​of the two gentlemen at the beginning of the video.

  • @bsings7928
    @bsings7928 Před 2 lety +101

    Man this is breaking my heart. One of my closest friends recently started drinking lean and I begged him not to and offered help and recovery options and he refused. I pray to God that 1- he wakes up tomorrow and 2- when he does, that he sees it’s a huge ass mistake. I love that guy.

    • @bsings7928
      @bsings7928 Před 2 lety +3

      @@mangopedicure3621 are you okay?

    • @phabiorules
      @phabiorules Před 2 lety +1

      @@bsings7928 clearly not.

    • @65tallmax
      @65tallmax Před rokem +1

      Begging someone to stop doing drug isnt going to work. That dont do drugs bs marketing just makes people wanna do it.

    • @bsings7928
      @bsings7928 Před rokem +7

      @@65tallmax I actually work in the mental health industry, I promise I don’t just tell my friend “stop for me 🥺?” daily. I’m just not going to go in depth about those personal convos online

    • @ryanngungadin9871
      @ryanngungadin9871 Před rokem

      I assume he's either a fucked up junky or dead by now?

  • @BobSmith-lu5ug
    @BobSmith-lu5ug Před 2 lety +80

    I first saw Michael K Williams from The Wire like most ppl, but the more I've learned about him watching and reading content over the years just makes me have so much respect and appreciation for who he is and the rise he has had from what was once a very rough life. Really seems like a great person

    • @ja-quellejohnson8365
      @ja-quellejohnson8365 Před rokem +1

      My first movie that I saw from Michael K Willliams is Assassin's Creed that's all I know about him.
      I told my dad about him passing away, he was making sure if it's the right person so my dad show me
      the video on this. He said to me: You mean this actor? and I say yeah Michael K Williams then my dad was
      sitting there with his hand on his head. He told me he was in other movies. RIP Michael K Williams.

  • @notskipbayless7918
    @notskipbayless7918 Před 2 lety +1

    I did lean almost everyday for about 7 months straight. Yeah wasn’t long but I was hooked. But now 4 years clean from Lean. Those withdrawals ain’t no joke.

  • @brian7454
    @brian7454 Před rokem +20

    Rest in peace big Mike. I didn't even know you had passed until 5 minutes ago and I'm a fan. You left your imprint on history. 🙏

  • @Eye_Know
    @Eye_Know Před 2 lety +226

    “i’ll probably be retiring soon…”
    man, i hope so 😕

    • @frankblangeard8865
      @frankblangeard8865 Před 2 lety +16

      He means dying.

    • @josephkennedy6188
      @josephkennedy6188 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah so if you want him to be no longer among the living… then ok!

    • @jimmym9223
      @jimmym9223 Před 2 lety +19

      At 36 pretty sure he been sayin yhat since 25💀

    • @The__Nation
      @The__Nation Před 2 lety

      @@frankblangeard8865 😂😂😂😂 savage

  • @addisonjo3412
    @addisonjo3412 Před 2 lety +86

    he saw all this and still was struggling with his own demons on addiction. RIP a Legend

  • @loopbreaka
    @loopbreaka Před 4 měsíci +1

    You can see in Michael eyes that he felt it on a personal level.

  • @romedramazone
    @romedramazone Před 2 lety +1

    Scary and Sad 😢 We have lost too many good people and loved ones to drugs in general. I personally don't believe there will Ever be a Real solution 💯 I'm a former addict myself and it takes alot of willpower. People have to WANT the change in their life.

  • @solastalgia4716
    @solastalgia4716 Před 2 lety +123

    May these wonderful men in this video find healing for their pain that they've adapted to with lean. 💓🙏

    • @pinvicetv5707
      @pinvicetv5707 Před 2 lety +1

      Appreciate your comment
      Hit up @vestertripps on Instagram sells the best psychy products peeps. This bruh is dope asf with shrooms, dmt, lsd ,lean and others

    • @HughJanus-cl3yc
      @HughJanus-cl3yc Před 2 lety +1

      @@pinvicetv5707 fake viceTV

  • @Joesire
    @Joesire Před 2 lety +36

    Imagine drinking this ish because your favorite rapper did, only to find out that your favorite rapper never drank it and your older and stuck on it. Don't follow the crowd

    • @tsunshine
      @tsunshine Před 2 lety +13

      Exactly example like future he said he Never drinks it but raps that be does lol

    • @nicholasi8700
      @nicholasi8700 Před 2 lety

      P0&bkk

    • @Joesire
      @Joesire Před 2 lety

      @@nicholasi8700 What?

    • @brentburnette4585
      @brentburnette4585 Před 2 lety +3

      The problem with impression. Rap has been considered a blueprint of life, not a fantasy product. Life and society is not going to continue if we live like we think rappers do. I'm not expert, but maybe the problem with father's not being in the picture is because we've made that a negative thing compared to getting more ladies. Or we blow up when we find a young girl sending sexts but have no problem promoting WAP. We just need to take more value in life, both in our own and others lives.

    • @wildfiregirl1556
      @wildfiregirl1556 Před rokem

      Then you need to be your own role model period.

  • @michaelwooldridge499
    @michaelwooldridge499 Před 2 lety +1

    Michael i always respected as a actor and a person. Rest in peace ✌ 🙏.

  • @colinphillips9437
    @colinphillips9437 Před 2 lety

    michael k out here raising awarenesss, knowing he was addicted whole time, rip

  • @dr.yayson2585
    @dr.yayson2585 Před 2 lety +82

    Funny how they put desto in this video his clothing brand is called an awful lotta cough syrup lmao 🤣

    • @e90_rocco
      @e90_rocco Před 2 lety +6

      looks like an older vid too cus he skinny

    • @DesperadoDufel
      @DesperadoDufel Před 2 lety +6

      @@e90_rocco it is. This is from the show that was on vice, Black market with michael k Williams. It's at least a couple years old

  • @Hugh_G_Rection.560
    @Hugh_G_Rection.560 Před 2 lety +98

    The irony of Michael narrating about overdosing is out of this world.

    • @northeastslingshot1664
      @northeastslingshot1664 Před 2 lety +5

      Ironic? No

    • @rxtuninginc8444
      @rxtuninginc8444 Před 2 lety +10

      He was probably on it atthe time too. Probably why he did it. He was self aware he had a problem. It's too easy to get swept up in it.

    • @YoungJoone
      @YoungJoone Před 2 lety +4

      Not really... you can tell this was really about his own demons. It's not just by chance.

    • @Jimbodawg
      @Jimbodawg Před 2 lety +2

      @TheMrCaptainStfu thank you for sharing your story with the world.

    • @DeathTrapProductions
      @DeathTrapProductions Před 2 lety

      @TheMrCaptainStfu Bruh wtf are you sippin on in 2021? Karo and fent kool aid? You legit can't find anything real anymore.

  • @ronaldmicheau5086
    @ronaldmicheau5086 Před rokem

    Addiction is so tough prayers for everyone !

  • @qaysomeria4721
    @qaysomeria4721 Před rokem

    I’m Reading his book right now “ Scenes From My Life” . Rip Bro!

  • @wedontplay8152
    @wedontplay8152 Před 2 lety +131

    *REST IN PEACE MIKE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A REAL ONE.*

  • @Skyhulk95
    @Skyhulk95 Před 2 lety +20

    RIP A LEGEND MICHAEL K WILLIAMS🕊🕊

  • @markmaier1846
    @markmaier1846 Před rokem

    Nice report, this short heard the cry from the streets

  • @WC-jd8rn
    @WC-jd8rn Před 2 lety

    Eyy the dude on the right used to work at Supreme LA/Fairfax right? Looked super familiar but I haven't been there in years so it took me a while to put it together.

  • @Enlightened0ne
    @Enlightened0ne Před 2 lety +16

    I would like to see a full length version of this on YT....

  • @billkuhl4051
    @billkuhl4051 Před 2 lety +11

    My condolences to the family. He was a awesome actor

  • @junkscorpion7011
    @junkscorpion7011 Před 2 lety

    Rest in power Omar you always stayed real✊🏿🙏🏿❤

  • @harrypoter6591
    @harrypoter6591 Před rokem

    nice trailer whens the full thing out?

  • @marcplummer
    @marcplummer Před 2 lety +15

    0:11 bruh they got Desto Dubb🔥😂

    • @dr.yayson2585
      @dr.yayson2585 Před 2 lety +1

      That’s an awwwwwful lotta cough syrup

  • @zanderzaza4947
    @zanderzaza4947 Před 2 lety +88

    Exactly , this dude knows what a heart issue feels like ….

    • @YusuphYT
      @YusuphYT Před 2 lety +8

      What he described honestly sounded more like a drug induced/provoked sleep disorder or illness/disease. Not a real heart attack. I’ve experienced this 500 times, none of which were heart attacks. I don’t think I’d be alive if they were! But I get it.

    • @YusuphYT
      @YusuphYT Před 2 lety +1

      If you believe something is a heart attack, you will react like your life depends on it. He could’ve had a heart attack tho, but very doubtful this isn’t a rare thing for high intensity amounts of opioids. It’s quite common, for those with other problems in their lives. Both of us could be wrong tho. Both just anecdotal experiences and evidence.

    • @YungTrinidad407
      @YungTrinidad407 Před 2 lety +5

      I think he meant he felt his heart stopping and he was trynna pound it back on

  • @tyrekelaunay3715
    @tyrekelaunay3715 Před rokem +3

    Rest In Peace to Michael K 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @dannycastro7465
    @dannycastro7465 Před rokem

    It literally melts your brain

  • @JJ-me4yu
    @JJ-me4yu Před 2 lety +53

    Wow, after like 3 years they finally release the part of them talking about the bad side. This video with Desto Dubb was recorded hella long ago

    • @z7a0c7k
      @z7a0c7k Před 2 lety +1

      He be looking hella sick in this video. Haven’t seen him on no jumper in a long time.

    • @djmac1879
      @djmac1879 Před 2 lety +8

      @@z7a0c7k destos brand going crazy he hella rich now he don’t need no jumper lmao

    • @BB-uu9oo
      @BB-uu9oo Před 2 lety +1

      I was wondering why they're doing a lean piece in 2021 when that whole market has shifted.

  • @nivzi4720
    @nivzi4720 Před 2 lety +21

    As soon as I heard about his death this came to my mind. I will forever remember this legend

  • @r.k.d.6111
    @r.k.d.6111 Před rokem +7

    R.I.P. Michael Williams. I really wish you had listened to what those guys were saying about their addictions. You still might be here.

  • @ja5435
    @ja5435 Před rokem

    The same withdrawal symptoms for Lean and pain pills and heroin all detox the same way.
    Sick as hell for a week straight

  • @everett7812
    @everett7812 Před 2 lety +87

    Man, I live in Houston and the lean addiction really ain’t no joke. I’ve seen people who look straight up cracked out bc they can’t afford a bottle rn or they haven’t sipped in a couple days and they’re a wreck. Bottles are all over the places down here it’s wild

    • @dogood2023
      @dogood2023 Před 2 lety +5

      It gives the worst nightmares and makes you tired, I dont understand how people enjoy it

    • @wokski4l325
      @wokski4l325 Před 2 lety +13

      @@dogood2023 cus a lot of mf sipping fent juice 🤡 I just finished 11 lines of tris and feel fine 😂

    • @dogood2023
      @dogood2023 Před 2 lety +4

      @@wokski4l325 what does that even mean

    • @wokski4l325
      @wokski4l325 Před 2 lety +8

      @@dogood2023 well fent juice is what you call fake lean and lot of people get fake lean especially if they buying like $300 wok pints 😂

    • @dogood2023
      @dogood2023 Před 2 lety

      @@wokski4l325 oh ok

  • @zachschelcher7586
    @zachschelcher7586 Před 2 lety +3

    Rip screw and fredo❤️ being from smithville aka screwville screw had a major impact on the community!

  • @jah5886
    @jah5886 Před rokem +3

    1:26 WHERE DID U GET THAT I NEED IT

    • @jah5886
      @jah5886 Před rokem +1

      @Luckwood dj screw clips right ?

    • @jah5886
      @jah5886 Před rokem +1

      @Luckwood wait i’m confused, i’ve never used telegram and all i find is a group where they sell drugs

    • @feer66327
      @feer66327 Před 5 měsíci

      Hey dude if your talking about the video of dj screw on the turntables did you ever find it? I’ve been wanting to see that full video for so long

  • @smiffy5075
    @smiffy5075 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Michael was one of the greatest characters on Boardwalk Empire, great guy!

  • @liltaki1270
    @liltaki1270 Před 2 lety +8

    rewatching this really makes me sad even that ending…

  • @juanmartinez9306
    @juanmartinez9306 Před 2 lety +41

    “I was put on this earth to sell juice “

  • @erikwhelan3458
    @erikwhelan3458 Před 10 měsíci

    RIP MKW. Truly beautiful human being.

  • @f9144
    @f9144 Před 11 měsíci

    im 20 yrs old, male, with friends in prison, chronic joint pains and I am mentally (luckily not yet physically) addicted to pain killers like tramadol and tilidine and this was hard to watch
    nobody knew at the time just how close Michael was to this topic and now it's too late
    I really dont cry often man but that hit home
    RIP Legend

    • @kingparish
      @kingparish Před 11 měsíci

      Hey I’ll refer you to this specialist who guided me through my first experience he’s got psilocybin mushrooms for good rates, very reliable and ships to any location discreetly

    • @kingparish
      @kingparish Před 11 měsíci

      He's on telegram

    • @kingparish
      @kingparish Před 11 měsíci

      *@Triptreat

    • @clmBerserker
      @clmBerserker Před 11 měsíci

      Try to get help man, people have been in worse places and got out of it, and so can you.
      Worst case scanario you can do it on your own plan out your habbit and push yourself to lower it step by step, cold turkey can work for some but I asume you have already tried and failed.
      Accept failing, but dont give up, consider the stumble as part of the process its all a self-disciplin training.
      I dont know how functional you are or active you are, but try to keep yourself occupied as much as possible.
      In time when you feel ready you should have a (more)honest conversation with your doctor, or atleast just a conversation to get some other medication that works and isent as addictive or atleast not as enjoyeble to use recreationally.
      You might wanna figure out what exacly it is about the drug that is drawing you to it if you havent, it could be useful for you to know, as some people struggle with mental health issues, other with social issues or other type of problems.
      Good luck man, take care and stay safe.

  • @acaydia2982
    @acaydia2982 Před 2 lety +50

    I know so many young guys that have died in their sleep off of this. It put a lot of weight on them too before their heart gives up.

  • @michealsenior1603
    @michealsenior1603 Před 2 lety +17

    Last year I remember I sipped so much and smoked so much that day I had to keep on slapping my face to stay awake and the pains in ur liver are the worst

  • @andydominguez2005
    @andydominguez2005 Před rokem

    The disease of addiction is powerful.
    I hope addicts that are seeking recovery find a new way to live.
    Stay clean!

  • @NdaKeekz
    @NdaKeekz Před rokem

    Michael K is sitting there going through his own life experiences in his mind as the guy explains the addiction related to sipping lean.

  • @shawncruz5610
    @shawncruz5610 Před 2 lety +4

    It’s crazy that he interviewed other ppl about overdose and addiction, now loosing his life to his own demons🙏🏽

  • @inutero10
    @inutero10 Před 2 lety +111

    “A powerful prescription opiate : codeine”
    Lmao

    • @maxu4958
      @maxu4958 Před 2 lety +16

      yea I get were they coming from , but any opiod user would call it weak. Truth is always the best !

    • @b.benjamineriksson6030
      @b.benjamineriksson6030 Před 2 lety +7

      @@maxu4958 Still opiates though. Drink enough of it and it has the same effect. Morphine in any form is a slippery slope.

    • @Charles.999
      @Charles.999 Před 2 lety +6

      codeine is a weak opiate lmao x)

    • @maxu4958
      @maxu4958 Před 2 lety +3

      @@b.benjamineriksson6030 100%

    • @abz817
      @abz817 Před 2 lety +4

      @@b.benjamineriksson6030 Yea the liver does convert it to morphine.

  • @ONESTOPSHOPPEE
    @ONESTOPSHOPPEE Před 5 měsíci +1

    2:39 smoking a cigarette w lean on it as he talk about he don’t wana be sipping it 😂😂😂😂

  • @user-cc5bi4fv1q
    @user-cc5bi4fv1q Před 2 měsíci

    You have to tell yourself when you are sober "the withdrawals, remember!" I repeat that to myself every so often. Never took lean but I was addicted to other substances

  • @Bando-fx4mf
    @Bando-fx4mf Před 2 lety +162

    37 sipping but don’t want to be 49 sipping lol. He already is 40 sippin.

    • @jayzee60
      @jayzee60 Před 2 lety

      Lmaooooo

    • @josuebrown6001
      @josuebrown6001 Před 2 lety +11

      After 30 years old your stuck doing what your doing

    • @Taylor-cx7cp
      @Taylor-cx7cp Před 2 lety

      Lmfao

    • @dlife7427
      @dlife7427 Před 2 lety +2

      @@josuebrown6001 lol that isn't true at all. I know a guy who got off opiates at 79 years old and he's been sober now 5 years

    • @redskyatnight123
      @redskyatnight123 Před 2 lety +1

      No he's 37

  • @lowboogie1429
    @lowboogie1429 Před 2 lety +45

    Crazy how Michael was interviewing someone about drugs. Rest In Peace .

  • @ireallydontknow8616
    @ireallydontknow8616 Před 2 lety

    Damn given how he passed away this makes it mean all that much more. Rest in peace. Your demons are now gone. No more sorrow. No more pain

  • @FerallHog
    @FerallHog Před rokem

    Imagine having to hang out with these guys for a day or two. Your anxiety level would be through the roof!

    • @Harry_scott
      @Harry_scott Před rokem

      I’ll refer you to this online mate online I bought some grams of NN DMT lsd shrooms Adderal lean chocolate bars Xanax and other psychedelic stuffs and he also ship discreetly to any location

  • @creescrossgaming7256
    @creescrossgaming7256 Před 2 lety +17

    As some one who has lost his younger sister to methadone. Who sold and took pain pills after, I can say they’ll take everything from you. It took the prospect of spending a couple years in prison to figure it out. I would have never quit on my own if I didn’t go to rehab and get out of that environment. You have to change your surroundings fill your life with people who want to do something other than get high. It’s hard especially if you’re around it every day.

  • @anthonyortiz186
    @anthonyortiz186 Před 2 lety +9

    Still can't believe he's gone 💔

    • @dustintaylor112
      @dustintaylor112 Před 2 lety

      yo i love your Cats Under the Stars avatar bro. Just got done doing a 5 date run with Dead and Company last week starting in Philly. My first show was Phil and Friends in 2002 at the good ol age of 14! been on the bus ever since

  • @marlonwhite2257
    @marlonwhite2257 Před 2 lety

    A life well lived but cut short...🙏🏾👊🏿

  • @calvinboswell6680
    @calvinboswell6680 Před rokem

    Desto dubbb‼️💪🏾💪🏾

  • @gotanygrapes831
    @gotanygrapes831 Před 2 lety +4

    That one guy talking about how your heart starts pumping fast and that’s all you focus on… it is scary and eventful.

  • @aim-for-greatn3z947
    @aim-for-greatn3z947 Před 2 lety +23

    Rest in peace Michael K great actor grew up watching his flicks on old school hip hop movies.
    I honestly hope it wasnt drug related the cause of his death.

  • @TheBadioo
    @TheBadioo Před 4 měsíci +1

    Man I used to sip, but I am very resilient to addiction.
    I also never drank a lot. The most I did was a 2, because like Xanax… you can sleep and never wake up. Also I was usually on a bar or two, alongside some shots.

  • @wealthyblackman2655
    @wealthyblackman2655 Před rokem

    My x-wife multi-millionaire heiress was an addict... Hard core addict. But I was paper chasing and on a different level. She downed a whole bottle of demerol while I was out of town on business... I said "Damn! That's wacked.. glad you're still alive!" BUT what I really ment was
    "Damn! I shouldn't have been gone so I could have stopped you!" Looking back your vision is 20/20... What addicts DON'T KNOW, is that if you die then LOOKING BACK IS ALL THAT PEOPLE HAVE... Don't leave your loved ones with more questions than answers... They may never STOP LOOKING BACK for answers AND IT MESSES PEOPLE UP. I still LOOK BACK AS TO JUST WHAT I COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY.. But addiction is a puzzle NOBODY CAN SOLVE... REAL TALK

  • @NumbCornsGG
    @NumbCornsGG Před 2 lety +87

    Desto dubb doing so good now.

  • @matj3296
    @matj3296 Před 2 lety +22

    Don't do drugs kids... It ain't glamorous and you'll lose yourself and everything you love...

    • @TxxT33
      @TxxT33 Před 2 lety

      Not all drugs, just the bad ones.

    • @Jesus.X
      @Jesus.X Před 2 lety +2

      I would even apply that to drinking it will mess up your life or take it.

    • @matj3296
      @matj3296 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Jesus.X Agreed

    • @dudemusstinkmeyer9843
      @dudemusstinkmeyer9843 Před 2 lety

      @@Jesus.X very true

    • @joarroyo6737
      @joarroyo6737 Před 2 lety

      All drugs -will- eventually backstab you with enough time

  • @unknownnaga3900
    @unknownnaga3900 Před rokem

    What's the name of the song on the background.. 3:15

  • @mommahen6271
    @mommahen6271 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thank you for compassion and empathy. 💕🌍💕

  • @GawdGenetics
    @GawdGenetics Před 2 lety +3

    Every 5-8 years a documentary like this comes out lol still hasn’t changed R.I.P. Pimp and Screw

  • @specialkayy01
    @specialkayy01 Před 2 lety +9

    May your soul Rest In Peace Micheal k Williams !! You will be missed.😢

  • @aninverse
    @aninverse Před rokem +1

    I miss Michael so much.

  • @imdoneplus
    @imdoneplus Před 2 lety +10

    This breaks me heart. It breaks my heart seeing him out here trying to inform people about the dangers of addiction only to lose his own life to it. Why do we not have a better way of handling substance abuse in this country? Or any country? It isn’t 1950 any more, we understand this is a brain disease, let’s take care of this now.