Be Woke.Vote presents Roland Martin Unfiltered with Ali Siddiq - Part 1 of 2

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  • @dr.ciahoward9919
    @dr.ciahoward9919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +341

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

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @tbee1575
      @tbee1575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dr. Cia Howard say it again!!!

    • @TheCoolerChannel
      @TheCoolerChannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dr. Cia Howard I miss his show on TV One

    • @ucnhtmenow1
      @ucnhtmenow1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @alittlethisalittle385
    @alittlethisalittle385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +461

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

    • @eden2203
      @eden2203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @brothertimothyj3699
      @brothertimothyj3699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🔥

    • @tbee1575
      @tbee1575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @kingsaintides7227
      @kingsaintides7227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      First time for everything

    • @vancej6809
      @vancej6809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This is what mutual respect between men looks like.

  • @bundung5463
    @bundung5463 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @lisawiggins4670
      @lisawiggins4670 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes he is. Reminds me of David Chappelle

  • @belovedwoman3398
    @belovedwoman3398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +313

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

    • @SubliminalVerde
      @SubliminalVerde 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I really felt that

    • @andrade5470
      @andrade5470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Deep

    • @drew856856
      @drew856856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @anthonymclaughlin608
      @anthonymclaughlin608 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what he said...

  • @lamarryoung
    @lamarryoung 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

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

    • @kardon4996
      @kardon4996 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @kevinsmith4814
      @kevinsmith4814 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      #BlessUpAli 🙏🏾💪🏿💯

  • @Ofa337
    @Ofa337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +212

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

    • @msreen269
      @msreen269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too. This man is phenomenal.

    • @gregoryhicks4583
      @gregoryhicks4583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mee 3 truly amazing

    • @tfhudson100
      @tfhudson100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me 4 🤦🏽‍♀️🤪 I love him! A gem!

    • @anisa6401
      @anisa6401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy cause Siddiq means the truthful one

    • @kardon4996
      @kardon4996 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too evday anyday!!!!!!!!!🌞

  • @newplanman9836
    @newplanman9836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Like that!! 👍🏾🙏🏾❤✌🏾

  • @SLAYLORDFOCKER
    @SLAYLORDFOCKER 4 ปีที่แล้ว +612

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

    • @christianneals8596
      @christianneals8596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      my intro 2 Br. Ali

    • @djskinnee5787
      @djskinnee5787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lmao

    • @aslackjr4466
      @aslackjr4466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I was a corrections officer for 10yrs. "Mexicans got on boots" had me in tears! And it's 100% True!

    • @superbaddctv
      @superbaddctv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lmao I just found out yesterday

    • @maurice_odede_art
      @maurice_odede_art 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I ran when I read this comment. lol

  • @bigdap100
    @bigdap100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @rmallen1985
    @rmallen1985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +241

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

    • @dominiquehunt2572
      @dominiquehunt2572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @kardon4996
      @kardon4996 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @lawrenciacole7237
      @lawrenciacole7237 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed!

  • @keeshabrown7353
    @keeshabrown7353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists
      @MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists ปีที่แล้ว

      Just chang ethe law. Its easy ! DO IT !

  • @elizabethbutler8641
    @elizabethbutler8641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

  • @jonsamuels9245
    @jonsamuels9245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +176

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

  • @TheTbailey869
    @TheTbailey869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

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

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @aghiri92
      @aghiri92 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      #facts

    • @DebraDaughter
      @DebraDaughter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      All day

    • @Afrimusican
      @Afrimusican 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s a griot. He’s my kin.

    • @koolmoe1971
      @koolmoe1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is a Imam

  • @hollywood1765
    @hollywood1765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Wow Roland just let Ali talk powerful!!!!

  • @TheMan-jw5ro
    @TheMan-jw5ro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @mikaeels.6477
    @mikaeels.6477 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @user-qr8ki8ue4i
    @user-qr8ki8ue4i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @stanis8431
      @stanis8431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That was deep

  • @theinternetsavedmylife
    @theinternetsavedmylife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

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

    • @velvetrope6561
      @velvetrope6561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @candicegalas6819
      @candicegalas6819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@candicegalas6819 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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Decades of systematic racism at work.

  • @nelsondu2333
    @nelsondu2333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @candicegalas6819
      @candicegalas6819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @normette
    @normette 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    How don’t more people know this man?

    • @tpthecalm9438
      @tpthecalm9438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In due time

    • @victorreid4106
      @victorreid4106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      pozzy level It’s been more than 20yrs tho🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @willajackson8170
    @willajackson8170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @signifidelica2819
    @signifidelica2819 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

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

  • @Bailemos888
    @Bailemos888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @user-js7mo3wy4z
      @user-js7mo3wy4z 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @stargazingloner4449
      @stargazingloner4449 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-js7mo3wy4z but it is though

    • @TNDCBaby
      @TNDCBaby 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @michellegreen2994
    @michellegreen2994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

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

    • @ANGELSLVME
      @ANGELSLVME 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @zl5464
      @zl5464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Iamlindagraham
    @Iamlindagraham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @coxgyrl7742
    @coxgyrl7742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @lisawiggins4670
      @lisawiggins4670 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true comment...

  • @tommyd.743
    @tommyd.743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mrs.camilliajones3560
    @mrs.camilliajones3560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

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

    • @robinyilmaz1155
      @robinyilmaz1155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Shared_Wisdom_Aysheh
      @Shared_Wisdom_Aysheh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Camillia Jones Ameen

    • @velvetrose7729
      @velvetrose7729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @maxfrazier1587
      @maxfrazier1587 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro
    @OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This brother is such a great inspiration!😀

  • @Ms.Educated
    @Ms.Educated 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @lgsteelo2142
    @lgsteelo2142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

    • @BeWokeVote
      @BeWokeVote  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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    • @morrishardin9088
      @morrishardin9088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought that he was going to cry and I even choked up hearing him repeat it

    • @millicentharrison88
      @millicentharrison88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sure did. 😢

    • @elkaydoug8863
      @elkaydoug8863 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      679346

  • @cartier2312
    @cartier2312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @royster7170
    @royster7170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @IanMahetiMbano
    @IanMahetiMbano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This needs way more airplay.

  • @candicegalas6819
    @candicegalas6819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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. ⭐️

  • @niqueybangz
    @niqueybangz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @alittlethisalittle385
    @alittlethisalittle385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @gawainfraites7994
    @gawainfraites7994 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @mochabetty71
    @mochabetty71 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @alfaivre2990
    @alfaivre2990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @basilicalewiselfernandez2278
    @basilicalewiselfernandez2278 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @BeginAgainMC
    @BeginAgainMC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @patriciabusch4599
    @patriciabusch4599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nellan6930
    @nellan6930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @m.magdalenedieujusternfutu3309
    @m.magdalenedieujusternfutu3309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @vision176
    @vision176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

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  • @Kellystrong24
    @Kellystrong24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I can say is wow! Rise Brothers!

  • @christopherbic7688
    @christopherbic7688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tanyarobinson2098
    @tanyarobinson2098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @deaconmack8
    @deaconmack8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @FirstLadyShaquenaHorace
    @FirstLadyShaquenaHorace 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @drew856856
      @drew856856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @RaWaY561
    @RaWaY561 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @mansuurabdulaziz2034
    @mansuurabdulaziz2034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THANK YOU MR. MARTIN THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  • @mimib731
    @mimib731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

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  • @zannieholmes8555
    @zannieholmes8555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @omga14
    @omga14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Tiffany-schliebe
    @Tiffany-schliebe ปีที่แล้ว +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 ❤️

  • @lisamarshall8372
    @lisamarshall8372 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @tawannajamison1806
    @tawannajamison1806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! LOVE HIS TRANSPARENCY!!!

  • @joylannetter2451
    @joylannetter2451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kharyclyburn5666
    @kharyclyburn5666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @upstairsweb-series9848
    @upstairsweb-series9848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @marcusnelson7026
    @marcusnelson7026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ali Siddiq for president.

  • @MalBeats
    @MalBeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just discovered this guy today. He's awesome

  • @misguidedpearls7456
    @misguidedpearls7456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

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  • @prodigalson504
    @prodigalson504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The "tough on crime" is very important to study

  • @TH3RIPPA
    @TH3RIPPA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @brendawilliams3855
    @brendawilliams3855 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @fitmel922
    @fitmel922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @theriddlerUSA
    @theriddlerUSA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is so inspirational.

  • @joannebaker4925
    @joannebaker4925 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @JonathanSinclair-zx
    @JonathanSinclair-zx ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jshazzy6715
    @jshazzy6715 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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❤

  • @derriankingsr.1801
    @derriankingsr.1801 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jaycwill747
    @jaycwill747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I need Part 2 of this interview ASAP

  • @andreavillacob4675
    @andreavillacob4675 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @chuckg100
    @chuckg100 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @leftylion816
    @leftylion816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @No.Jumper.OffWhite
    @No.Jumper.OffWhite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 💯❌💯 💪

  • @obeythelordgod6486
    @obeythelordgod6486 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

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

    • @RachelMulwee
      @RachelMulwee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Beautiful.

    • @Those.who.stay.silent.consent
      @Those.who.stay.silent.consent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @whatwhat720
    @whatwhat720 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @nikolelawrence4206
    @nikolelawrence4206 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ❤️💜

  • @analogdaniel
    @analogdaniel ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @lauricedjepeno3087
    @lauricedjepeno3087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

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  • @KrankyPandas
    @KrankyPandas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ali is the man.

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  • @judyfargo8162
    @judyfargo8162 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DJRichyRain
    @DJRichyRain ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @lancemaltby895
    @lancemaltby895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @thecanaanite
    @thecanaanite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, i relate. I learned about voting and politics in prison too, I also was 19 when i went in.

  • @bryantoliphant2099
    @bryantoliphant2099 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can listen to this brother stories all day

  • @saradouglas4367
    @saradouglas4367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @latoyalewis
    @latoyalewis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m entranced by this man. Thanks for posting.

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  • @tianiasing2
    @tianiasing2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @bradbutcher3984
    @bradbutcher3984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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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  • @moneyladyfl
    @moneyladyfl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @th3gr81
    @th3gr81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @vkng_drag0n982
    @vkng_drag0n982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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