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Komentáře • 652

  • @alittlethisalittle385
    @alittlethisalittle385 Před 4 lety +462

    I like the fact Roland remained quiet and allowed Ali tell his story!!

    • @eden2203
      @eden2203 Před 4 lety +20

      Me too because I only clicked on this video to hear Ali.

    • @brothertimothyj3699
      @brothertimothyj3699 Před 4 lety +2

      🔥

    • @tbee1575
      @tbee1575 Před 4 lety +10

      A little this A little that I PROMISE you I was AMAZED AT THAT!!! He's NEEEEVER that quiet!

    • @kingsaintides7227
      @kingsaintides7227 Před 3 lety +5

      First time for everything

    • @vancej6809
      @vancej6809 Před 3 lety +14

      This is what mutual respect between men looks like.

  • @dr.ciahoward9919
    @dr.ciahoward9919 Před 4 lety +341

    This is how an interview is conducted! Ask the guest a question and let THEM speak! 😊

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  Před 4 lety +16

      Thank you for watching... Please share if you were moved! 🙏🏿

    • @tbee1575
      @tbee1575 Před 4 lety +5

      Dr. Cia Howard say it again!!!

    • @TheCoolerChannel
      @TheCoolerChannel Před 4 lety +3

      Dr. Cia Howard I miss his show on TV One

    • @ucnhtmenow1
      @ucnhtmenow1 Před 4 lety +3

      Well, when you have common sense, that's how it should work. When you interview someone and keep letting your opinion be known, it defeats the purpose. It's not a debate. Do a follow up video if you want your contrary opinion to be known.

    • @TheCoolerChannel
      @TheCoolerChannel Před 4 lety +5

      ucnhtmenow1 it’s also different when you’re discussing something real or important. If it’s just lighthearted pop culture nonsense or just shooting the shit then I think it’s cool to interject here and there but in this case dude had plenty to share and was allowed to do so

  • @bundung5463
    @bundung5463 Před rokem +18

    Relatable: at age 19 (2 years in college), my dad told me I had to go, and kick me out on to the mean streets of Kingston, Jamaica. It was a dark episode that I have tried to forget; but, I made damn sure that my son, now 22, doesn't go through that. He wants to be a pathologist (very long course of study) and he is staying here, in this house, until he DECIDES to leave. The street is no joke,

  • @jayelsteven2390
    @jayelsteven2390 Před 4 lety +161

    I could Listen to Ali all day. I’m glad Roland did this interview. I’ve been wanting to hear Ali speak in this capacity. You can tell in his comedy that he’s an intellectual.

  • @lamarryoung
    @lamarryoung Před 4 lety +114

    This man carries a lot of pain. Comedy is probably like therapy for him. Blessup..

    • @kardon4996
      @kardon4996 Před rokem +2

      And a lesson to any person who like to understand the the African American struggle to this day !!!!!!!
      ( Systemic .......)

    • @kevinsmith4814
      @kevinsmith4814 Před 8 měsíci

      #BlessUpAli 🙏🏾💪🏿💯

  • @Ofa337
    @Ofa337 Před 4 lety +213

    This was So Powerful. Ali is The Truth. Literally when I see Ali Siddiq, I just click.

    • @msreen269
      @msreen269 Před 2 lety +4

      Me too. This man is phenomenal.

    • @gregoryhicks4583
      @gregoryhicks4583 Před 2 lety +1

      Mee 3 truly amazing

    • @tfhudson100
      @tfhudson100 Před 2 lety +1

      Me 4 🤦🏽‍♀️🤪 I love him! A gem!

    • @anisa6401
      @anisa6401 Před rokem +1

      Crazy cause Siddiq means the truthful one

    • @kardon4996
      @kardon4996 Před rokem

      Me too evday anyday!!!!!!!!!🌞

  • @belovedwoman3398
    @belovedwoman3398 Před 5 lety +313

    "That place creates a type of human being you're really not prepared for" - Ali Siddiq

    • @SubliminalVerde
      @SubliminalVerde Před 5 lety +7

      I really felt that

    • @andrade5470
      @andrade5470 Před 4 lety +6

      prison should be a place people dont want to go, but it also is a place where it can heal people. maybe a good teacher at the chpel is a good place to start, i guess prison ministry and deliverance service can be good for that.

    • @morrishardin9088
      @morrishardin9088 Před 4 lety +2

      Deep

    • @drew856856
      @drew856856 Před 3 lety +2

      People that have seen it know how true those words really are!

    • @anthonymclaughlin608
      @anthonymclaughlin608 Před 2 lety

      That's what he said...

  • @rmallen1985
    @rmallen1985 Před 5 lety +241

    I am so glad I found this dude. He is really amazing!!!!!!

    • @dominiquehunt2572
      @dominiquehunt2572 Před 2 lety +2

      Facts miss lady he speak truth no filter so real wit it a solid brutha

    • @kardon4996
      @kardon4996 Před rokem

      Me too

    • @lawrenciacole7237
      @lawrenciacole7237 Před rokem

      Yes, I’m so happy that I found him as well! As a teacher, I hear children that also romanticize “selling drugs!” Many kids, especially kids that have one or both parents incarcerated seem to regard prison as some type of rite of passage. I had a ten year old tell me that when he grows up, he will go to school, probably get locked up and then have a family! I was astounded, being a person from the toughest part of DC (SE), I’ve seen how kids try to deal ! I’ve taught elementary-high school and I thought I’d seen it all but this got me! Violence is something that I’ve always dealt with, I even witnessed a student being shot to death in my neighborhood high school when I taught there. Now that I’m back in elementary in Maryland and general education, I had a student ask me to walk them home because people r shooting. I said, “Well, as my mom told me, in elementary at that, “you better duck and run and you better not get shot!” I’ve seen so much so I also warn them to stop running towards the action, carry your asses in the opposite direction, that’s the only reason I’m alive today! Ali Saddiq is my new hero, thank u for not glorifying selling drugs and hustling!

    • @tonyjones3710
      @tonyjones3710 Před 11 měsíci

      Indeed!

  • @newplanman9836
    @newplanman9836 Před 2 lety +30

    I’ve come to realize in this life that it’s not the flesh and bones that we interact with on this plane of existence but the Spirit that dwells in each of us. Saddiq’s spirit is what shines beyond his comedy. I stand enlightened.

    • @Sandra-px6xs
      @Sandra-px6xs Před rokem +1

      I Like that!! 👍🏾🙏🏾❤✌🏾

  • @bigdap100
    @bigdap100 Před 4 lety +43

    Man...This dude just instantly became my favorite comedian....Loved this interview!! Roland laid low and let my man tell his story...awesome!

    • @LorenzoGBrown
      @LorenzoGBrown Před 10 měsíci

      He had a show a little while ago, where he had the entire crowd crying and then laughing in the same Phrase. Lol #Amazing

  • @SLAYLORDFOCKER
    @SLAYLORDFOCKER Před 4 lety +612

    If y’all don’t know what “Mexican got on boots” mean, you’ve never laughed before 😩😂

  • @elizabethbutler8641
    @elizabethbutler8641 Před 2 lety +32

    I didn't know just how much substance was behind this comedian until today. Much respect. I would love to sit down and just listen to him tell stories.

  • @DebraDaughter
    @DebraDaughter Před 4 lety +40

    "You still got light in your eyes"..
    That was an uppercut.

  • @jonsamuels9245
    @jonsamuels9245 Před 5 lety +176

    I haven’t been so locked into a person just talking 4 a long time! On to pt 2!

  • @hollywood1765
    @hollywood1765 Před 5 lety +79

    Wow Roland just let Ali talk powerful!!!!

  • @mikaeels.6477
    @mikaeels.6477 Před rokem +8

    I love how Roland is letting this man speak. He has alot to say and it makes sense.

  • @TheTbailey869
    @TheTbailey869 Před 4 lety +113

    Ali SIddiq ain't a comedian. That man's a PREACHER.

  • @keeshabrown7353
    @keeshabrown7353 Před 4 lety +93

    When he said "you still got light in your eyes" - man that brought tears to my eyes. Lord help us all and help pull us up out of any discouragement and despair

  • @TheMan-jw5ro
    @TheMan-jw5ro Před 3 lety +22

    The more I see of him the more I like him. He has an amazing story to tell and he tells it well.

  • @user-qr8ki8ue4i
    @user-qr8ki8ue4i Před 4 lety +30

    "You still got light in your eyes." Lord have mercy.

  • @normette
    @normette Před 5 lety +65

    How don’t more people know this man?

  • @michellegreen2994
    @michellegreen2994 Před 4 lety +55

    I watched so fast bc,
    " Mexican got on boots"
    👍👍👍😁😁😁😁

    • @ANGELSLVME
      @ANGELSLVME Před 4 lety +1

      Michelle Green why y’all keep saying that? I’m lost!

    • @zl5464
      @zl5464 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ANGELSLVME He did a story on This Is Not Happening. It's on CZcams. Just search Mexican Got On Boots

  • @willajackson8170
    @willajackson8170 Před 3 lety +6

    I'm glad he's turning the lights on against these rappers glorifying prison!!! I'm so tired of that and hope this brother makes a major difference.

  • @Iamlindagraham
    @Iamlindagraham Před 2 lety +5

    My generation needs you. Men 15 plus needs you. Keep using your comedy to unlock minds. Your comedy is in a league of its own!

  • @nelsondu2333
    @nelsondu2333 Před 4 lety +114

    If he was born in a different time and place we would be learning about him next to MLK, Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X.

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  Před 4 lety +3

      Thank you for watching... Please share and subscribe if you were moved! 🙏🏿

    • @NayaJeevan007
      @NayaJeevan007 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes! Glad I’m not the only one who see’s that in him... anticipation... can’t wait to see if he brings forth a productive movement. I’d love to be a part of it..

    • @CrochetLuv3r
      @CrochetLuv3r Před 2 lety +2

      I firmly believe this is why it is 2022 he is still dope and his stuff from 7 yrs ago makes sense. He is the realest

  • @OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro

    This brother is such a great inspiration!😀

  • @mrs.camilliajones3560
    @mrs.camilliajones3560 Před 5 lety +92

    This guy knew God had and has PURPOSE for his LIFE!!

    • @robinyilmaz1155
      @robinyilmaz1155 Před 4 lety +4

      He created his life by himself, dont take that away from him and say god did it.

    • @Shared_Wisdom_Aysheh
      @Shared_Wisdom_Aysheh Před 4 lety +1

      Camillia Jones Ameen

    • @velvetrose7729
      @velvetrose7729 Před 4 lety +1

      If I'm not mistaken, Ali is Muslim so I guess you meant Allah has PURPOSE for his LIFE!!

    • @maxfrazier1587
      @maxfrazier1587 Před 4 lety

      Camillia Jones so God’s purpose for his life was for him to sell drugs and destroy the lives of his own people so he can ultimately do comedy?

    • @koolmoe1971
      @koolmoe1971 Před 2 lety

      Allah prepares whom he wants to be Muslim. No man can do that.

  • @tommyd.743
    @tommyd.743 Před 4 lety +13

    Some are put here to follow, others to lead. This man is a leader.
    As-salaamu Alaikum.

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you for watching... Please share and subscribe if you were moved! 🙏🏿

  • @cartier2312
    @cartier2312 Před 4 lety +9

    “Who are, They, Them and Those”- Ali Siddiq

  • @signifidelica2819
    @signifidelica2819 Před 5 lety +72

    Goddamn, Ali is a great man. All his stories were captivating. The way he speaks too, very real.

  • @lgsteelo2142
    @lgsteelo2142 Před 4 lety +37

    You see the emotions in his eyes change as soon as he says his number?🙏👁

  • @Bailemos888
    @Bailemos888 Před 5 lety +39

    He said at the beginning, he was supposed to be out the house by 18, like wow, he probably didnt get any support and had to sell drugs to try to secure his future, very disturbing. This guy is a survivor. WHAT AN AMAZING MAN, WHAT an awesome thing he did for the rest of the inmate, God bless.

    • @stargazingloner4449
      @stargazingloner4449 Před 4 lety +3

      That's black culture it's sad that we set our kids up for failure

    • @user-js7mo3wy4z
      @user-js7mo3wy4z Před 4 lety +1

      Stargazing Loner that’s not black culture & some definitely have but certain circumstances we had no control of

    • @stargazingloner4449
      @stargazingloner4449 Před 4 lety

      @@user-js7mo3wy4z but it is though

    • @TNDCBaby
      @TNDCBaby Před 4 lety

      @@stargazingloner4449 No it's not. Lots of black people have their kids still in their house and others set them up to do things when they're ready to leave. It's also not uncommon for non black people to have that whole tough love approach and kick out their kids at 18. That is definitely not somethign I would claim as a black thing.

  • @coxgyrl7742
    @coxgyrl7742 Před 4 lety +49

    ABSOLUTELY amazing to see a piece of coal enter the system and come out a sparkling diamond. Blessings to you my King, may God continue to bless and keep you.

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you for watching... Please share and subscribe if you were moved! 🙏🏿

    • @lisawiggins4670
      @lisawiggins4670 Před rokem

      So true comment...

  • @theinternetsavedmylife
    @theinternetsavedmylife Před 4 lety +123

    When you need to go to prison to learn about voting, you know something is wrong about your "community"...

    • @velvetrope6561
      @velvetrope6561 Před 4 lety +9

      If that was your take away, something is wrong with you.

    • @NayaJeevan007
      @NayaJeevan007 Před 4 lety +10

      Thinking like this shows how unaware humans can be.. it takes pressure to make a diamond... you haven’t had enough pressure I’m sure... when you fall on hard times and you go thru your pressure chamber and there is NO way out and you can’t control anything around you I hope you come out with the insight this man has. Not many people can walk thru fire and do it with this kind of spirit... This may not relate to you but being a smart talker doesn’t help being a woke walker is what this world needs... if you’re gonna be a “talker” at least bring something useful to the table... all I’m trying to say is you missed the point of what this man is trying to do. You think he’s not aware what the problem is? Obviously it’s the main message. He’s a fairly new face but I think he’s on to something he’s riding the rails rn but I still follow his work cuz I can’t wait to see the movement he creates once he finds his groove.. I believe his goal is very close to Dave Chappell.. he just needs time... LOVE ❤️

    • @Spark_Iskra_z_Polski
      @Spark_Iskra_z_Polski Před rokem

      @@velvetrope6561 I wonder what is wrong with you, for a change. The whole interview is a gem, but this one statement above on voting is spot on. Yes, there is a lot of wrong with the US as a nation and a system. You have not even noticed how you have been transformed into this..
      thing that can be best described by the new brave world and nazi Reich. Bezmenov was right. You are blind sleepy Joes, asleep even when awoke. Only a handful of people that realize what is going on. Just like in Germany in the not so distant past, and present. Are you aware that eugenics as an academic movement was developed in the US, then was TRIED OUT in Europe, then via Operation Paperclip, Nasa, Planned Parenthood, etc. was brought BACK home to be perfected. What is wrong with your voting system? Everything. Makes little difference who you choose. Your arrogance and ignorance has ripened. The fruit will be bitter. The problem is you have been exporting it like crazy.
      Have you seen any old interview with Nikolas Schreck, Radio Werewolf?
      Watch:
      The Thinning, Hunger Games, The Divergent, I pet Goat II, AI roadmap, etc.
      And then you will stop criticizing people who CAN identify the American Nightmare. Wokism is its part. You reap, what you sow, dear. Enjoy the meal. As a European and Christian, I have eaten enough of it.

    • @Spark_Iskra_z_Polski
      @Spark_Iskra_z_Polski Před rokem

      @@NayaJeevan007 I will repeat my comment because you touched my nerve by critisising a wise reflection.
      The whole interview is a gem, but this one statement above on voting is spot on. Yes, there is a lot of wrong with the US as a nation and a system. You have not even noticed how you have been transformed into this..
      thing that can be best described by the new brave world and nazi Reich. Bezmenov was right. You are blind sleepy Joes, asleep even when awoke. Only a handful of people that realize what is going on. Just like in Germany in the not so distant past, and present. Are you aware that eugenics as an academic movement was developed in the US, then was TRIED OUT in Europe, then via Operation Paperclip, Nasa, Planned Parenthood, etc. was brought BACK home to be perfected. What is wrong with your voting system? Everything. Makes little difference who you choose. Your arrogance and ignorance has ripened. The fruit will be bitter. The problem is you have been exporting it like crazy.
      Have you seen any old interview with Nikolas Schreck, Radio Werewolf?
      Watch:
      The Thinning, Hunger Games, The Divergent, I pet Goat II, AI roadmap, etc.
      And then you will stop criticizing people who CAN identify the American Nightmare. Wokism is its part. You reap, what you sow, dear. Enjoy the meal. As a European, I have eaten enough of it .

    • @rookie1178
      @rookie1178 Před rokem +4

      Decades of systematic racism at work.

  • @alittlethisalittle385
    @alittlethisalittle385 Před 4 lety +18

    I don't even know what my favorite part of this video is because it's just that good. This was SOOOO GOOD!!

  • @NayaJeevan007
    @NayaJeevan007 Před 4 lety +8

    You’re on to something... something big is going to happen soon with all the right WOKE souls we’re gonna change the world on a large scale.... I’m calling it into my reality that someone who has power to make major change will see this comment and reach out me... it’s burning inside me to get out what I know and spread it.. very inspirational. Thank you for wisdom. ⭐️

  • @BeginAgainMC
    @BeginAgainMC Před 4 lety +28

    This is an incredible interview. Ali’s story is so interesting and inspiring.

  • @Ms.Educated
    @Ms.Educated Před 11 měsíci +1

    Mr. Martin, thank you so much for letting him talk. Many interviewers would cut him off to say their two pieces. Thank you for letting him expound. He is a master storyteller and you a great interviewer.

  • @gawainfraites7994
    @gawainfraites7994 Před rokem +3

    The first time I say Ali special this year (2022) and I've been checking his video. His stories are his real life and I respect him as a person and comedian because of that fact.

  • @nellan6930
    @nellan6930 Před 4 lety +15

    Ali ppl NEED to hear your story my friend... loved what you said about meek mill ( a lot of ppl won't).

  • @mochabetty71
    @mochabetty71 Před rokem +11

    I absolutely love this guy! I've only just recently discovered his stand-up and his background and I think he is hilarious. This was such a great interview!

  • @IanMahetiMbano
    @IanMahetiMbano Před 4 lety +10

    This needs way more airplay.

  • @royster7170
    @royster7170 Před 2 lety +2

    F60541! Five years ago I served a 12 year sentence in the California Department of Corrections. He's speaking truth.

  • @alfaivre2990
    @alfaivre2990 Před 4 lety +19

    This is a really important conversation and I'm really glad to see it being had with 2 intelligent people who could have a little fun but still emphasize how important it really is. Great interviews.

  • @m.magdalenedieujusternfutu3309

    Every school, kid programs and jail programs need to watch this. Deep

  • @vision176
    @vision176 Před 4 lety +14

    Love Ali could listen to this dude talk all day!!

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  Před 4 lety

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  • @patriciabusch4599
    @patriciabusch4599 Před 4 lety +3

    HOW is Ali Siddiq not bigger right now? He is SO FUNNY and has an amazing story. He was able to speak to SEVERAL UNITS and evoke change so much so that an entirely other ethnicity offered to join them. THAT is powerful AF!! I have never been to prison and I have never been to jail but I do have family that has been to both places and came back fk'd up worse than when they went in. OLD PEOPLE ARE KEY. They can keep us (any poor black and brown person, yes black people need to unite but all minorities need to just have some compassion and understand it's about solidarity) from repeating the same mistakes. They can help us identify the traps and pitfalls that they got stuck in. I freakin love Ali!!

    • @snoopphilly1376
      @snoopphilly1376 Před 4 lety

      Patricia Busch too powerful of a message don’t want this man speaking.

  • @deaconmack8
    @deaconmack8 Před 4 lety +12

    I'm just aquainting myself with this brother and I want to know more about him. A potential legend right here

  • @FirstLadyShaquenaHorace
    @FirstLadyShaquenaHorace Před 4 lety +4

    I cry every time I watch this. I pray Ali forgets that number and be free of that.

    • @drew856856
      @drew856856 Před 3 lety

      He probably won't ever forget it. That's a number that's burned in memory. If you didn't know that number you could be beat to a pulp or killed. It's something most won't understand unless you yourself had a number.( A SBI# and state#) He seems like he's doing good though. Those scars made him strong. But I do hope he forgets that number even though he probably won't.

  • @basilicalewiselfernandez2278

    I have loved Ali Siddiq since the first time I heard him speak. He is truly a messenger and truly knows his assignment in compliance. God bless him and Thank you, Roland Martin for this beautiful platform.

  • @mimib731
    @mimib731 Před 4 lety +11

    Ali, you are a true blessing! Please continue to do what you do, you are an inspiration to so many.

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  Před 4 lety

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  • @andreavillacob4675
    @andreavillacob4675 Před rokem +5

    No sé por qué, pero este comediante me hace reír mucho pero también me hace reflexionar y me contagia con unas ganas de ser mejor persona y de tratar mejor al prójimo. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @kharyclyburn5666
    @kharyclyburn5666 Před 2 lety +5

    This whole interview had my heart laughing and crying at the same time!!!

  • @marcusnelson7026
    @marcusnelson7026 Před 4 lety +2

    Ali Siddiq for president.

  • @niqueybangz
    @niqueybangz Před 4 lety +20

    I could listen to him ALL DAY!!! A real one INDEED and THE GREATEST STORYTELLER/COMEDIAN FASHO!! SHOUTOUT HOUSTON🤘🏾💯❤️‼️

  • @mansuurabdulaziz2034
    @mansuurabdulaziz2034 Před 4 lety +3

    THANK YOU MR. MARTIN THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  • @MalBeats
    @MalBeats Před 4 lety +7

    I just discovered this guy today. He's awesome

  • @Kellystrong24
    @Kellystrong24 Před rokem +1

    All I can say is wow! Rise Brothers!

  • @misguidedpearls7456
    @misguidedpearls7456 Před 5 lety +16

    I love this
    Needs to b on national tv often
    Help people think
    I love the way he speaks

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  Před 4 lety

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  • @tanyarobinson2098
    @tanyarobinson2098 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m not a fan of Roland but this is Ali Siddiq!!!! 💕💕💕

  • @joylannetter2451
    @joylannetter2451 Před rokem +1

    🫡 Total Homage and Respect to you! I'm officially a fan of your excellence, authenticity, transparency, and Comedy, Ali Siddiq! 🤜🏾🔥💯❤️💯🔥🤛🏾

  • @RaWaY561
    @RaWaY561 Před 2 lety +3

    I love listening to this man. He’s not a comedian to me anymore, he’s a prophet. He is the voice of us who have had to serve our debt to society. No matter the background we came from. Once your an inmate that’s all you will ever be in the systems eyes.
    Thank you sincerely brother for everything you do for us fans and especially the convicts watching.
    I pray love and prosperity for you family and your future.

  • @upstairsweb-series9848
    @upstairsweb-series9848 Před 4 lety +2

    I watched Mexican got on boots and been watching this guy for four days. Can’t get enough. We speak the same language.

  • @Tiffany-schliebe
    @Tiffany-schliebe Před rokem +2

    My heart just sank when you said "15 years" at 19. I can only hope you got out early for Good Behavior. You are such a hilarious street smart intellectual. Blessings Brother ❤️

  • @fitmel922
    @fitmel922 Před 2 lety +5

    Love Roland & Ali! Saw this back when it originally aired, powerful! This type of honesty is life changing!
    Brilliant brothers here!!!❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️

  • @christopherbic7688
    @christopherbic7688 Před rokem +1

    "You still got light in your eyes."
    Praise God

  • @tawannajamison1806
    @tawannajamison1806 Před rokem +1

    WOW! LOVE HIS TRANSPARENCY!!!

  • @lisamarshall8372
    @lisamarshall8372 Před 2 měsíci

    I could Listen to this man and his wisdom for hours. Every time I hear him talk my respect deepens. I found him through his comedy, but his conversation helps me grow as a person!

  • @joannebaker4925
    @joannebaker4925 Před 2 lety +3

    What a powerful, impactful interview with Ali. I Love him as a comedian but enjoyed him sharing his life experiences.💯💯😇

  • @jshazzy6715
    @jshazzy6715 Před 11 měsíci

    I love to hear Ali talk that talk. I could listen to him and DL Huguley alllllllll day! Just truth speakers and justice carriers. Realistic, hilarious, practical, and knowledgeable!!!!! Love Ali Siddiq❤

  • @brendawilliams3855
    @brendawilliams3855 Před 11 měsíci

    Everyday I find another reason to love and support ali siddiq I've shown my mom newly 75 years young my 65 year young aunt down to my children 27,20,,18,13,9 all of his interviews and stand up my favorite comedy since he graced the 85south show I cried laughed and listened to his every word lord have I grown

  • @TH3RIPPA
    @TH3RIPPA Před 4 lety +4

    I would NEVER kick my son out the house at 18.... so sad

  • @leftylion816
    @leftylion816 Před 4 lety +12

    Fantastic interview. Ali is a is an awesome human being. Learned so much.

  • @JonathanSinclair-zx
    @JonathanSinclair-zx Před rokem +1

    Ali Siddiq is a star. He's funny and therefore a great comedian. But he's bigger than that. He's smart. And he's conscious. It's so easy to respect him and he deserves it.

  • @derriankingsr.1801
    @derriankingsr.1801 Před rokem

    One of the realist men I love listening to him speak! He providing life experience at his expense !

  • @zannieholmes8555
    @zannieholmes8555 Před 4 lety +10

    I remember washing clothes on a Saturday in New Orleans at a laundromat. That was around the corner from the St. Thomas Projects. A older guy looked at me and said you are different from these other guys in this neighborhood. I have been watching you and you got that glow in your eyes, and you know something that they don't. Now what you need to do is start sharing that information with the rest of these guys. I am not one to listen to just anybody but you know when somebody is coming from a deep place. That neighborhood was crime and drug infested, with crackheads and high unemployment. Grown men would always be begging for money. So I took the old guys advice and started telling folks little things here and there, and how to make money. That was when Temporary Services had started popping up everywhere. I told some guys to go there and they could work and earn money because begging for small amounts of change was nothing for a grown man. I talked to a guy that used to date a sister of a friend. Now this guy was hooked on crack, but talked to him about how he used to be. And that he could live like that again, he actually stopped using drugs and started working again. I am just now realizing why I was put in that neighborhood. I even had a lady friend tell me that people light up when they see you. So being an older guy myself, now I never miss an opportunity to lend advice to a young person. Today I encounter a lot of young ladies that be crying and stressing about young men. I tell them to stay strong and be patient. That if a guy doesn't treat you right then he is not the man for you. And that you will find someone much better that will love and respect the woman that you are just be patient. Because most young men and some ladies too don't even recognize a good thing when they see it anyway. They are too caught up in your body type, or material things. Because we don't live with stuff, we live with people, and it is very important who they are,and how they treat us.

  • @prodigalson504
    @prodigalson504 Před 4 lety +13

    The "tough on crime" is very important to study

  • @theriddlerUSA
    @theriddlerUSA Před rokem +1

    He is so inspirational.

  • @omga14
    @omga14 Před 4 lety +5

    It damn near killed me hearing him talk about that fucking number. Never been and don't EVER want to go to prison. I joined the military to put myself out of a dark path. Glad to see this man where he is now.

  • @jaycwill747
    @jaycwill747 Před 5 lety +21

    I need Part 2 of this interview ASAP

  • @DJRichyRain
    @DJRichyRain Před rokem +2

    One of the deepest insights of what prison life can do to someone. Respect. Awesome interview

  • @chuckg100
    @chuckg100 Před rokem

    I didn't know about this brother but now I know. "You still got light in your eyes" ! Man..

  • @KrankyPandas
    @KrankyPandas Před 4 lety +5

    Ali is the man.

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  • @saradouglas4367
    @saradouglas4367 Před 4 lety +3

    Much respect for what this man did in prison. Many blessings. Wow.

  • @judyfargo8162
    @judyfargo8162 Před rokem

    Ali is such a fascinating person. I enjoy listening to him and what he has to say. Wise man..

  • @No.Jumper.OffWhite
    @No.Jumper.OffWhite Před 4 lety +2

    Only time in my life I've ever voted was for Barack Obama's first election. I've never considered myself a voter but I subscribed to this channel and now I want to vote more because of the inspiration of the brother Ali Siddiq 💯❌💯 💪

  • @lauricedjepeno3087
    @lauricedjepeno3087 Před 4 lety +10

    Wow this is amazing I love hearing him share his story 🤔🤗

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  • @nikolelawrence4206
    @nikolelawrence4206 Před rokem +1

    The more I learn about him the more I believe that there is hope for our young men!! And the fact that his comedy is based off true events makes him even more gifted at what he does ❤️💜

  • @whatwhat720
    @whatwhat720 Před rokem +3

    I thoroughly enjoyed that interview!! You've got a fan for life right here Ali!

  • @analogdaniel
    @analogdaniel Před rokem +1

    Man this guy deep. I can't get enough of his comedy. Watching this makes me even more convinced of his genius. He was literally discussing the same stories he shares in his comedy... And was able to give an entirely different message!! Same words almost! Now that's deep af
    You are an inspiration Ali

  • @vkng_drag0n982
    @vkng_drag0n982 Před rokem +1

    Love his stories! 👋 Im glad he is doing what he love!

  • @obeythelordgod6486
    @obeythelordgod6486 Před 5 lety +45

    This man's story has encouraged me to get back in my bible.

    • @RachelMulwee
      @RachelMulwee Před 4 lety +3

      Beautiful.

    • @Those.who.stay.silent.consent
      @Those.who.stay.silent.consent Před 4 lety +8

      That's very beautiful because he is Muslim. This right here proves that boundaries in religions are man made. Salam - May you and your loved one always be under God's protection, happy, healthy, united and prosperous. Much love. May you spread your love too and touche as many people as you can- stay happy friend

  • @tianiasing2
    @tianiasing2 Před rokem +1

    This is a great story of not allowing the super hard knocks, knock you out. Thanks for sharing this. A very similar thing happened to Malcolm X in prison. He came out with determination and purpose. This is why we can't stop encouraging ourselves or our children.

  • @th3gr81
    @th3gr81 Před 2 lety +1

    Ali was helping with prison reform from the inside, that’s inspiring.

  • @bradbutcher3984
    @bradbutcher3984 Před 4 lety +5

    Hey, I appreciate your encouragement of others for the betterment of themselves. I also appreciate the older generation of doing the same for you. Thank you for sharing some of your life stories sir.

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  • @maddspicethomas1390
    @maddspicethomas1390 Před 4 lety +1

    This man is beyond brilliant not just a comic genius but a great teacher

  • @lancemaltby895
    @lancemaltby895 Před 2 lety +4

    I can listen to this man talk all day. No matter how he's coming at it, there is wisdom and truth to be gleaned from his words. The more I learn about Ali Siddiq, the more I admire the man.

  • @zezeebetaa
    @zezeebetaa Před 7 měsíci

    First time seeing this
    The young people need a
    Motivational speaker today

  • @moneyladyfl
    @moneyladyfl Před 9 měsíci

    I got made respect for this man! Well said sir.

  • @threex1
    @threex1 Před 4 lety +1

    The last like 5 minutes of this holds so much wisdom as to importance of community and pride of ownership