Carmelo Anthony Visits Rikers Island: Stay Melo

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
  • James Burns is voluntarily spending 30 days in solitary confinement. Learn more at solitary.vice.com: bit.ly/2icVUGb
    ----
    In the fourth episode of Stay Melo we visit New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail complex to tour the facility and meet with a group of young prisoners. A statement from Carmelo Anthony below:
    Why did you want to visit Rikers Island?
    Carmelo: Rikers is a place that we’ve all heard of. I was amazed to find out that it’s the largest penal colony in the world. Recently, we’ve heard and read a lot about abuse and violence there. I wanted to see the situation there for myself, as a New Yorker.
    What's your personal experience with the criminal justice system?
    Carmelo: I grew up in the projects in Red Hook, Brooklyn and in Baltimore. You can’t grow up there without seeing many people close to you unfortunately end up in prison.
    Why did you specifically choose to visit with young prisoners?
    Carmelo: I thought that the young prisoners would have more of a chance to make their situations better once they got home again. I hope by visiting and talking with them, I might play a small part in helping them have a better situation when they're out.
    How did the visit differ from what you expected?
    Carmelo: I’m not sure what I expected. I knew it wasn’t going to be pleasant. And, it wasn’t. At all. It was extremely disturbing.
    What did you gain from the experience?
    Carmelo: We need to do a better job making sure non-violent offenders don’t end up in the same prison situation as highly violent repeat criminals. And we need to make sure that incarceration leads to rehabilitation.
    Subscribe to VICE Sports here: bit.ly/Subscrib...
    Check out VICE Sports for more: www.vicesports.com
    Follow VICE Sports here:
    Facebook: / vicesports
    Twitter: / vicesports
    Instagram: / vicesports
    More videos from the VICE network: www. vic...
  • กีฬา

ความคิดเห็น • 915

  • @MONTANAENTERPRISES1
    @MONTANAENTERPRISES1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +849

    Wow this man sat with the inmates and spoke to them as equals. Thats real love

    • @karinaurena7168
      @karinaurena7168 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Road Dawgz his very humble

    • @CaffeyAaron
      @CaffeyAaron 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fr

    • @billyrosser7865
      @billyrosser7865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Because they are equals. They’re human beings. Not everyone in prison are bad people. I’ve done 7 years for drug offenses in the state of Ohio. He came from the projects so he understands those are literally his people who went a different route in life

    • @mojo_phee
      @mojo_phee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He’s from NY he could’ve been an inmate himself.

    • @sdrice2007
      @sdrice2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He from Brooklyn!

  • @mdude66
    @mdude66 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1157

    Just gained so much respect for melo.

    • @DaTruthakaMack
      @DaTruthakaMack 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Word 💯

    • @Beatbyawhiteboy
      @Beatbyawhiteboy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +mdude66 He's just there for PUBLICITY.

    • @mikeclayton5182
      @mikeclayton5182 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1RonBurgundy1 He did have STAT too for the few games that he wasn't injured lol. But now that Melo has GOATzingis AKA Godzingis on his team it's only a matter of time before NY takes home that trophy

    • @mikeclayton5182
      @mikeclayton5182 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1RonBurgundy1 He can easily average 30-35 minutes a game but eating all that junk food won't help out his stamina too much :D
      He should just focus on gaining some muscle but not so much that it'll slow him down. The only reason why he doesn't play long minutes is because he gets into foul trouble at times or Fisher thinks it's a good time to get him some rest. And his frame isn't much of an issue tbh. Godzingis' playstyle really reminds me of KG and KG always had a thin frame which allowed him to be mobile and utilize his athleticism

    • @neanam
      @neanam 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1RonBurgundy1 them niggas make you think they only eat fast food when them cameras are off they eat healthy.

  • @rajonrondo3012
    @rajonrondo3012 8 ปีที่แล้ว +724

    Much respect for melo keeping it real cursing and all , not trying to put on a front for the camera

    • @Beatbyawhiteboy
      @Beatbyawhiteboy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +Rajon Rondo
      Cussing and using slangs doesn't make one.
      He's trying to look hard for the viewers.

    • @unsealedvirus3
      @unsealedvirus3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      +Kunta Kinte u dont know shit. only immature people would say shit like that because thats the type of shit u would do.

    • @guanaco103
      @guanaco103 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Elijah Wright shut the fuck up

    • @unsealedvirus3
      @unsealedvirus3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      guanaco mofo exactly. immature. you hurt lil baby?

    • @thevisual5927
      @thevisual5927 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Y'all Niggass trippin... *westbrook voice

  • @MGPPWC
    @MGPPWC 8 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    People cry during Titanic. I almost tear up watching this. This is deep...

    • @samsayabalian3991
      @samsayabalian3991 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Michael Jackson fuck you

    • @blackmayb3
      @blackmayb3 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sam Sayabalian whoa...that was uncalled for...that hurt

    • @googlelietotajs2818
      @googlelietotajs2818 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah true.

    • @mightyfive7714
      @mightyfive7714 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr

    • @Beatbyawhiteboy
      @Beatbyawhiteboy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Nereālais “Nereaalais” Ozoliņš
      I didn't cry, because I don't feel sorry for these BLACK
      boys choosing to live like a THUG. No self-control. SMH!

  • @gabriel.hongkong
    @gabriel.hongkong 6 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    These are literally kids. And you can see the gleam in their eyes when they see Melo. It breaks my heart that so many futures are ruined.

    • @cooperscreditconsultingint6792
      @cooperscreditconsultingint6792 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      😓😓😓

    • @najs3767
      @najs3767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I know how that shit feels I got locked as sophomore in high school didn't get out till I was 20. Melo a real dude for this. That shit lonely.

    • @bornyesterday2994
      @bornyesterday2994 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gabriel Leung there all scum of the earth

    • @blippieredd3396
      @blippieredd3396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Born Yesterday u really were born yesterday weren’t u

  • @dionbell8583
    @dionbell8583 7 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    Melo is the most down to earth NBA player in this era

    • @lakwansawyer6149
      @lakwansawyer6149 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dion Bell melo a real one

    • @ky5059
      @ky5059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *Factual*

    • @maptuffs
      @maptuffs 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not on court tho

  • @dolomite205
    @dolomite205 8 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    melo is a real hood nigga

    • @HermannTheGreat
      @HermannTheGreat 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +dolomite Rydah lol not a chance

    • @trungasi
      @trungasi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wym not a chance, he don't gangbang n shit but he was raised there lol

    • @Beatbyawhiteboy
      @Beatbyawhiteboy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +dolomite Rydah Cussing and using slangs doesn't make one.

    • @guccimixes1192
      @guccimixes1192 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jonathan Santorino he was raised in Baltimore but was born in Brooklyn

    • @halo4019
      @halo4019 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +dolomite Rydah he was raised in va

  • @TheSportsandFilmFellowship
    @TheSportsandFilmFellowship 8 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    This Real. Melo is the ideal person to visit. Respect

  • @humble9571
    @humble9571 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    You can tell melo talked to them niggas way more then the video shows he just spoke on some real shit

    • @raymondholt5685
      @raymondholt5685 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Humble 95 I agree with you, he had to be speaking some real life to them

  • @trizzysmeez3698
    @trizzysmeez3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Whole new respect for Melo, especially being that I caught ten years at 18. Heart warming to see someone of Melo status cares

    • @elterrancito6332
      @elterrancito6332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm glad you are out doing better things! God is with you!

    • @trizzysmeez3698
      @trizzysmeez3698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elterrancito6332 Thanks brother

    • @lucarossi9453
      @lucarossi9453 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trizzysmeez3698happy for u broski, how u been? N whatd u do to get jammed up

  • @thetraveler9
    @thetraveler9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    Melo is one of the realest dudes in the nba. Like, if he weren't a baller, you can picture him on the corner getting stacks

    • @charmcityclassic6068
      @charmcityclassic6068 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      His mother and big cousins would never let that happen. Ever.

    • @erichuff8207
      @erichuff8207 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      lmao did this dumb nigga praise drug dealing...black americans for u

    • @thetraveler9
      @thetraveler9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Eric Huff where did he praise drug dealing?

    • @erichuff8207
      @erichuff8207 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +Smileyfacedkiller no nigga u did dumb ass... on the block getting stacks lmao in your exact words

    • @thetraveler9
      @thetraveler9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Eric Huff thats a description of what he could be doing not praise bird brain

  • @TheSmreeder
    @TheSmreeder 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I am a 54 yr old Cauc Male , seeing this Man trying to reach out to teenagers , his Team Mates buy going to PR ... and working with his old community is an inspiration that all of us should recognize and Do Ourselves... This is a Man who has not Forgotten his ROOTS.... May He Do Even More to set an Example for All of US...
    Many Blessings , SMR

    • @Acord718
      @Acord718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm proud that he is a good man and boricua

    • @blackflashzoom1389
      @blackflashzoom1389 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Talking doesnt change nothing your actions is what matters what have he done since then for prisoners been years and nothing do u still feel the same after all these years or u stop caring just like melo did think about that one kid

  • @keryanncargik8283
    @keryanncargik8283 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was a tear jerker. Hands down to Melo for doing this. Encouraging to see that they do school classes. Melo told them this is not the end...true.

  • @Vinnamese
    @Vinnamese 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    For Melo to shake the hand of every inmate there must have meant everything to the inmates. He may not have spoke to everyone there but I bet that handshake means the world...not just his presence.

  • @apimpnamedslickback9533
    @apimpnamedslickback9533 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    He's gonna be remembered as a community hero and the face of New York when he retires

    • @videolegend1117
      @videolegend1117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fred- AKA MY LEG GUY Cough cough biggie smalls even though he dead

    • @khalidhamza135
      @khalidhamza135 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He from b more tho

    • @razzygunz3708
      @razzygunz3708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@khalidhamza135 He moved there later on, he was born in Brooklyn and was there for the first few years of his life

    • @Trevor_Spinelli
      @Trevor_Spinelli ปีที่แล้ว

      He has retired.

  • @bernardewing7083
    @bernardewing7083 8 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    First of all, to whoever disliked this, you're out of your mind. Melo is an icon, I've looked up to him my whole life. I used to be in the projects like him, lucky for me, I got out early. Nothing but respect for Melo. Truly a great person.

    • @darnelljefferson2965
      @darnelljefferson2965 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Bernard Ewing AMEN to that!! You don't see a lot of athletes visit a place like this. So for Melo to take time out of his busy schedule to talk to the youth in there and try and give them some encouragement so they can use it when they get out shows the great person he is. I hope they take his words and use it to better themselves when they come home.

  • @PainandMotivation
    @PainandMotivation 8 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I am happy to see someone famous and rich spending time with the youth.

    • @dustinfarley
      @dustinfarley 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      PainandMotivation sad that the youth has to be in prison.. 😔

    • @vuxxscottyxx6718
      @vuxxscottyxx6718 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayy O your @ 2018 Xcon stuuuupid

  • @cantbeatthebay4765
    @cantbeatthebay4765 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an incredibly kind, humble, caring soul Melo is. Much love and respect man.

  • @josegerman8877
    @josegerman8877 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THANKS TO MELO FOR THE LOVE!!!!!!!!! This is exactly why NY needs you and people like you keep it up Melo thank you.....AMAZING!!!!!!

  • @lster8496
    @lster8496 8 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    Melo is too real

  • @zetaone2669
    @zetaone2669 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Melo,
    You Sir are a true American Hero!
    Keep up the good work, save the youth of America!

  • @singhakash5553
    @singhakash5553 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    And Knicks fans just hate this guy for some reason. Pathetic. Nobody is making him do these visits. He is a good dude.

    • @Ben-ux4zh
      @Ben-ux4zh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Akash Singh im a knick fan and thats not all of u trust me

    • @seancoonery2559
      @seancoonery2559 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He needs a ring

  • @jayontheave
    @jayontheave 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So much Respect for Melo comin thru supporting young black dudes💯 We need that in Chicago

    • @misguidedangel6550
      @misguidedangel6550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nigga u got tht ex raptor Killin it In Chiraq

  • @sulibreaks
    @sulibreaks 8 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    This is too real!

    • @josephstalin9357
      @josephstalin9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @TONY DPHAX KING or a Russian prison

  • @zaggery
    @zaggery 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Carmelo Anthony on visiting the inmates at Rikers "I'm truly blessed and I will never forget that"
    Really great guy.

  • @agapechannel
    @agapechannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As Knick fan and brother, appreciated one of my favorite Knicks doing this segment. Hopefully young people see this and make the right decision to avoid Rikers at all cost

  • @balla712
    @balla712 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    good episode,, thats really good of melo

  • @milesmontigo135th3
    @milesmontigo135th3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Being from Brooklyn and growing up in Baltimore really keeps Melo balanced. Salute to the homie

  • @MrGNugget
    @MrGNugget 8 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    What other 100 million dollar man would visit a prison #respect

    • @denisemitchell8477
      @denisemitchell8477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Colin Kap did also

    • @callums3172
      @callums3172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Draymond and kd did

    • @worldstar8426
      @worldstar8426 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Obama

    • @ezequiel5302
      @ezequiel5302 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Denise Mitchell he’s not 100$ mill

    • @drellz9361
      @drellz9361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@worldstar8426 nigga said Obama 😂😂😂😂 you can't be serious the same nigga that gave gays rights before negroes/American indians

  • @Acord718
    @Acord718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm happy that he visited the inmates at Rikers island. Makes me proud to be Puerto Rican. We need more people like him.

  • @scrapcuz8370
    @scrapcuz8370 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Melo grew up were I'm from in the streets of Baltimore so he seen and knows the everyday struggle from the streets to the prisons he never forgot were he came from

  • @matde100
    @matde100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    damn melo everywhere but the playoffs

    • @lamarbrown5797
      @lamarbrown5797 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      matde100 damn bro 😂😂

    • @Jr-us1db
      @Jr-us1db 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      matde100 lmao

    • @kevierfontanez8783
      @kevierfontanez8783 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      oh snappppp lmao

    • @lifestraight
      @lifestraight 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That was fucked up but it was a good one lol

    • @sinrothx0
      @sinrothx0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      W

  • @NYRalltheway14
    @NYRalltheway14 8 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Melo should've visited Bobby Shmurdah

  • @ESCOEXCLUSIVE
    @ESCOEXCLUSIVE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Meló is my dude , never forget the hood , even goes back to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and helps the hood there . Das my dude .

  • @JerzGeez9
    @JerzGeez9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Look how many blacks and hispanics are in there 😔...salute to Melo for letting them know they matter

    • @jaybones2119
      @jaybones2119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bro i just was gone say " white boys dont do crime in NYC HUH" I work at a juvenile center in Detroit & this 1 kids caught his 1st his offense his co-defendant was white he got probation the black kid had to finish the program!!!

    • @frescokai160
      @frescokai160 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You do the crime, you do the time

    • @juventus1056
      @juventus1056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JerzboyG88 history repeats it self, like with the slaves and native Tainos

    • @tylercampbell830
      @tylercampbell830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro I swear to god we are the true native Indians💯💯 facts

    • @drellz9361
      @drellz9361 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tylercampbell830 not native but American indians or aboriginals natives ain't from here but this is our land though

  • @Smazfromsydney
    @Smazfromsydney 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how down to earth Melo comes across. Feels like a real dude.

  • @shrdabltphn8662
    @shrdabltphn8662 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks melo, for remembering those who are locked up, and taking time out. I'm sure, one if not all the people you interacted with was inspired and will make changes for the better. bless your heart. #NYC

  • @Franalations1
    @Franalations1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The guards tell those inmates not to talk too much or say too much before melo or any media goes there

    • @user-th3ix5fc4y
      @user-th3ix5fc4y 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how do you know that?

    • @lifestraight
      @lifestraight 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Common sense. And if they do say anything it won't be on camera. To get a real view of what Rikers is like look up Kalief Browder's story online.

    • @xxXJOKERxxXwii
      @xxXJOKERxxXwii 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not true I been there befor

    • @MallLaSoul
      @MallLaSoul 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jordan Fields how was it

    • @craigwalsh3353
      @craigwalsh3353 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      True I was there

  • @darrellsprite9808
    @darrellsprite9808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me and my fellow team mates do this very same thing now trying to show they younger generation a better tomorrow and show them our accomplishments that we have conquered in our life time.... At age 33 I'm very successful and I feel like my programs have giving back to my community as well as the communities we have traveled to in the past........ Thanks melo...........

  • @smo-kie
    @smo-kie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    good look melo, respeck.

    • @moobere
      @moobere 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Adam Smith and what are you changing? nothing, so stop complaining

    • @moobere
      @moobere 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Adam Smith nope, i honestly don't like basketball i like hockey and soccer. i just see that he cares and sees how prison dosent really help

  • @MasterGuero
    @MasterGuero 8 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Where's Bobby Schmurda?

    • @kagura222
      @kagura222 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      +tra789 Protective custody

    • @patrickmcgee1401
      @patrickmcgee1401 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +tra789 PPPPPPCCCCCCC

    • @Beatbyawhiteboy
      @Beatbyawhiteboy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +tra789 JAIL, where he belongs.

    • @Beatbyawhiteboy
      @Beatbyawhiteboy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Андрей Иванов Same as JAIL

    • @swish5334
      @swish5334 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +tra789 Death Row.

  • @72vince27
    @72vince27 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He really out there tho. Respect for Melo he still got that Baltimore and Red Hook in him.

  • @clarkpedican5766
    @clarkpedican5766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, Great Job Melo; not Forgetting his Lost and Forgotten Brothers who are in the Prison System. Wow, Respect Melo, Bro!

  • @whoooswag
    @whoooswag 8 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    im a Bron fan. but shoutouts to Melo

    • @Betega
      @Betega 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      +Blind Barber what's that have to do with anything? They're close friends you can like them both.

    • @rhaegartv9045
      @rhaegartv9045 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Lucas Betega he was just saying he's a Bron fan is all not bad. But he respects Melo. I'm the same way. I'm a Melo fan but have a huge respect for lebron.

    • @TheSmreeder
      @TheSmreeder 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Blind Barber I am from LA (lower Akron) and with the exception of LBJ doing the bicycle thing ... He does not Do Stuff Like This... NOT EVEN CLOSE... Hell I have had waitresses tell me that Him and his CREW come in and blow a couple thousand and then NOT TIP the waitress BUT $10.00 for busting her ass for 2-3 hrs waiting on them... He can be very rude and thinks everyone should worship him... He could learn alot from MELO A...

    • @shanerobinson9325
      @shanerobinson9325 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +TheSmreeder that's a lie lol

    • @TheSmreeder
      @TheSmreeder 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No Sir I have been watch LBj since he played HS and they nearly dis qualified him due to the fact Shaq bought him a H-2 ... He is Notorious for not Tipping... There is a story from TMZ where he blew $10,000.00 grand in Miami and DID NOT LEAVE A TIP AT ALL... I like the kid BUT he is a Notoriously Bad Tipper ... Hell I Live 15 mins from where he grew up.... The Incident I originally wrote about was at Chrisi's Hyndes' Restaurant
      Many Blessings... Call The Guy on WNIR Radio who has Known Him since he was 13 Jim Isabel at (330)673 1234 after &pm M-F... He'll tell you on the air

  • @BrianCharlier
    @BrianCharlier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s so awesome. I never respected a man so much for being himself and actually being looked up to by jail inmates to better himself. Melo will make history not just in the nba but in the hallways of every jail house as the hood Jesus. Break every chain melo!

  • @Tiger24kicks
    @Tiger24kicks 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Respect to Melo he's a real dude

  • @procie2557
    @procie2557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Carmelo Anthony has a big heart uve totally earned my respect. Stay Melo

  • @the0mortalplanofficial96
    @the0mortalplanofficial96 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always loved, and respected Carmelo Anthony. I've gotten to meet him four times (once while he was on the Nuggets, once on the Knicks, and twice on the Thunder). He was so cool, and chill. Took pictures, and gave me tips on how to work on a better shooting form as well as a good way to keep a leveled head. After seeing this though I've gained even more respect for him. He's by far one of the most down to earth Nba players I've seen on and off the court.
    Much love Melo. Keep doing things like this, and keep giving kids hope.

  • @RedHorseAdventures
    @RedHorseAdventures 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Powerful video, respect to Melo for going into the jails and talking to the lost youth. Gangs are not the answer...give your life for them, ask those kids who's putting money on their books...you can BET it's not any of their affiliated members. THEY ARE FORGOTTEN THE MINUTE THEY GET LOCKED UP.

  • @twocentzzz
    @twocentzzz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Shmurda like "kids get a visit from Melo and all I get is Maino"

  • @joy.19
    @joy.19 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Melo for giving back and not forgetting. Peace and Blessings unto you and yours.

  • @andresales3001
    @andresales3001 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Melo is so human. My favorite player not just because he plays for my Knicks but because of how he is in life, i dont know he is so good.

  • @isunlloaoll
    @isunlloaoll 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    They should build prisons like almost a vacation retreat. Have the young inmates destressed, change their state of mind, get them out of their horrible environments that they grew up in. Show them what life is really like once they're out of their horrible surroundings and put them in a different mood. They'd then actually REALLY want to change themselves. This prison system right now is horrible... You go in and you lose hope in humanity.

    • @donpedro7403
      @donpedro7403 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also if they had an employment program where once u get out u got a paying job would help too cos the idle mind is the devils playground and if they had a job a place to live then they don't need to be on the streets

    • @KiraDaBeastNY
      @KiraDaBeastNY 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I believe that's sort of how the prison system works in...Norway? Or is it some other Euro country? Basically they do their best to reform the prisoners there to be better members of society. I think that's a pretty good idea.

    • @animal6620
      @animal6620 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you ever been or worked in a prison?

    • @jeffk1331
      @jeffk1331 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Look up Halden Prison in Norway. Maximum security prison, but unbelievably (for a prison) high standard of living. Norway in general, as of 2015, only had 20% of its prisoners re-offend after being released (compared to nearly 77% for the US).
      And the reasoning is largely based on exactly what you're saying: you treat prisoners like human beings and prepare them for life after prison, and they're far less likely to re-offend once they get out. It's a statistical fact.

    • @isunlloaoll
      @isunlloaoll 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ottos Grove eactly, the whole conventional prison system is a joke. You put people in a cage like an animal, and expect them to behave like a human being afterwards? Thanks for that.

  • @Kozanszn
    @Kozanszn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sooo TH-cam just finna recommend this....?
    I like it

  • @savVaLaza
    @savVaLaza 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respect Melo for keepin it real. Tellin it how it really is in the end especially, and givin the kids hope!

  • @prtymike
    @prtymike 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Carmelo really did make sure he turned on the NY accent for this episode. LMAO

    • @tye1939
      @tye1939 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      word. lol..I was saying the same shit.

    • @Hasimhasimyoo
      @Hasimhasimyoo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Tye what the hell is a ny accent ? I been in New York 23 years I never get told I have one

    • @tye1939
      @tye1939 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ha-yooO_D IDK...I can't describe how it sounds in words what it is..But I remember when I traveled down to North Carolina a few years ago, some people down there instantly knew I was from NY from hearing me talk...lol

    • @Hasimhasimyoo
      @Hasimhasimyoo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha respect one time I was on the phone with strangers down south and they told me I had a accent to lol it's rare cause I been in the bx my whole life I never noticed at least not yet

    • @showtime516
      @showtime516 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thats cause youre from there your accustomed to it..you dont hear it

  • @lonewolfnh89
    @lonewolfnh89 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I know this was a great video....but I WANT MORE!!!!!!!!!!

  • @dos32zh
    @dos32zh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mello is that DUDE!! He needs a ring!!!

  • @ArtByDavidM
    @ArtByDavidM 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    More highly respected athletes and celebs should muster just half the guts and nobility this man has. Ali did this type of thing,when Mike Tyson was an inmate in Spofford. Even tho Tyson had his troubles later in life, Ali was his inspiration to leave a life of crime, take up boxing, and rise to unbelievable heights & achievement . Its evident that these acts of giving back can have real impact. Even if you change just one souls course, its worth it. Much respect to Melo.

  • @Selftaught
    @Selftaught 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Championship 💍 whocares. Melo is a real man, he does things other athletes don't do. He really touches the people. Renaissance man.

  • @faraj6118
    @faraj6118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Who else here after no team signed him 🥺

  • @yowiewowie2663
    @yowiewowie2663 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I don't know why people hate Carmelo he's a good dude

  • @lilken21
    @lilken21 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Melo is just like his pops. Community activist. Keep pops legacy going melo!

  • @mattsilva4532
    @mattsilva4532 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When i worked in the nightclubs in my early 20s Melo tipped me 100US in Toronto, he gained my respect there

  • @RichLux713
    @RichLux713 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I would of walked in there like look listen I know a lot of celebrities walk in here bla bla bla I'm here couse I care I want to get to know some of you your not forgotten stay in school I love you 😘

  • @LanceBeckman
    @LanceBeckman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    my main man Melo

  • @katsantiago1716
    @katsantiago1716 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i respect this man for knowing where he came from and not forgetting our youth. talk to them melo

  • @darrenrainey2294
    @darrenrainey2294 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    mello is the first to visit the youth for talking bout straight facts.....choppin it up.....

  • @tatianacalle9998
    @tatianacalle9998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought of Korey Wise 💔 poor baby in there at 16.

  • @LaMovie_EnPlay
    @LaMovie_EnPlay 8 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Where's Jordan ? Oh I know too busy investing in jails ! Smfh

    • @GoogleSingskidssongs
      @GoogleSingskidssongs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chapo Luciano facts

    • @ViKiNgS4LiFe84
      @ViKiNgS4LiFe84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chapo Luciano smart man.

    • @ILLWill1027
      @ILLWill1027 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      U do know that’s is a White Governor named Micheal Jordan and not the actual former Basketball player Micheal Jordan right?? I’m assuming u just went off of what other people said instead of simply googling the shit yourself🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @bootneyleefarnsworth1788
      @bootneyleefarnsworth1788 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah, there's a white investor in Oregon named Michael Jordan that's a prison investor.

    • @GLBJ260
      @GLBJ260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Damn idiot. Research. Michael J. Jordan, the basketball player, doesn't invest in prisons

  • @gilo1223
    @gilo1223 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great for the world. To finally see what these kids are thinking, how they are viewed and how we treat them. They need hope like he said, a person cant live and focus without it. Thank you all for bringing this to light

  • @imposiblestress9789
    @imposiblestress9789 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Melo staying melo with everyone. always u never have change. #respect brother

  • @kjscribner3195
    @kjscribner3195 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    respect. one of ours

    • @twocentzzz
      @twocentzzz 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of yours; what do you mean?

    • @kjscribner3195
      @kjscribner3195 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Not one of mine, one of ours a new yorker, hometown kid

    • @MrOverSuper
      @MrOverSuper 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kj Scribner isn't he from baltimore?

    • @kjscribner3195
      @kjscribner3195 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +MrOverSuper He's from Brooklyn, Redhook. His family sent him to Bmore, most New Yorkers have a "second home" I guess that would be his

  • @dolbuser
    @dolbuser 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    free Bobby n rowdy

    • @KryptoChronicutelite
      @KryptoChronicutelite 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +swaveey Reat Keep criminals in jail. Their music shouldn't influence their illegal behavior.

    • @Beatbyawhiteboy
      @Beatbyawhiteboy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +swaveey Reat FREE? Are they innocent? They didn't break any laws? Oh, maybe because you want to freed because they're Black like you.

    • @derrickrose8615
      @derrickrose8615 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kunta Kinte kkk be in some country ass town with olny 4k ppl...

    • @derrickrose8615
      @derrickrose8615 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +David Ross i doo agree if they COMMIT THE CRIME you gotta man up and do the time...but the system is obviously broken and the key to fixing that is knowledge go to school get in the judicial system become a judge and fix the wrongs like that black federal prosecutor did in the freddie gray case

    • @derrickrose8615
      @derrickrose8615 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      free Bobby and free rowdy thoo guns is a must have especially when you make it from the hood and niggas want yah food...but you need en licensed gotta have a clean record to get a license

  • @toptenadidasmitch3721
    @toptenadidasmitch3721 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I respect melo gunnin ass way more he really don't just think about himself he see his ppl hurting and he helping 💯👌

  • @jeffreyadams8345
    @jeffreyadams8345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I pray these young men can turn it around, hopefully stay on the right road, thanks Melo

  • @EDictiveHabits
    @EDictiveHabits 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shit ain't the Hunger Games, if you're there, 95% of the time it's cause you did some fucked up shit. Robbed someone, assaulted someone, changed somebody's life because you didn't want to work at McDonalds. Some of those guys would jump your mom for her purse or kill your dog in an B and E without having to. I feel bad for people stuck in the projects, don't feel bad for people who decided to let the devil dictate their lives. You want out of the hood? you want to see the world and make some money? Join a branch of the military, then get a school loan and get a degree. Or go to prison and hope Vice does a documentary on how bad it is living in hell.

  • @z1lla4
    @z1lla4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The guy with the long hair looks like he genuinely doesn't care about anything.

    • @joelluna5801
      @joelluna5801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jail is desensitizing. People can get real down in there and just look like a completely different person that what they're known for.

  • @rhaegartv9045
    @rhaegartv9045 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a very powerful episode vice. Keep it up, hope this brings more awareness towards the issue of rikers and these young kids. Even Melo can tell you from what these kids told him of what they've seen. As well as Melo seeing of these conditions that they're living in themselves, but knowing rikers they asked the cameras to stop rolling to prevent further embarrassment of rikers. So again, thanks vice for bringing this issue to fruition.

  • @michaelwhitfield2303
    @michaelwhitfield2303 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect level just went up for Melo and I truly feel like he doing it cause the position he in, but he can only do so much. Sometimes just ur presences let's people know u care. That's all,

  • @matthewwoods6526
    @matthewwoods6526 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    for real Carmelo a real one for this...havent really seen calebraties take this issue of incarceration in like he did. Carmelo 4 President

  • @TheOriginalFrankMatthews
    @TheOriginalFrankMatthews 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This why melo better than LeBron, Jordan, and all them other rich muthafuckas who don't give back

    • @MrRolltide91
      @MrRolltide91 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lebron does give back

    • @largec
      @largec 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I heard Lebron is a cheap skate.

    • @largec
      @largec 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard that he doesn't tip too good. lol

    • @youngtayy1675
      @youngtayy1675 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lebron has donated millions to charity foh

    • @yahyahsmith2986
      @yahyahsmith2986 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      dey don't give back or look back...dey 4got where dey started

  • @growingwithjoy
    @growingwithjoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love melo.. class act type of dude. It has to be a huge inspiration for him to come speak to you, cameras or not..

  • @rachelfarmer8563
    @rachelfarmer8563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For him to go there means a lot he's very humble. Props to Carmelo God bless

  • @MrBonglove
    @MrBonglove 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:30 he looks like post malone

  • @nickmckeehan6428
    @nickmckeehan6428 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never even heard of rikers till the division...now its everywhere...

  • @ismaelsuarez326
    @ismaelsuarez326 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much respect for melo, for going to visit these young inmates ,and giving them good advice!!!

  • @kiremamusa
    @kiremamusa 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Humbled by his visit. very precious.

  • @brianpruett114
    @brianpruett114 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Carmelo is following one of Jesus's instructions... Visit the in Prisoned among us!!!! Melo may not even know he's following instruction from The Savior of the World Jesus Christ!!!! Wow!! Think about it, what are you doing that's following Jesus!!!

  • @KGZAG2012
    @KGZAG2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They shouldve brought Bobby Shmurda out...

    • @JahSwiish
      @JahSwiish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      K G he not in rikers

  • @dannybriar5407
    @dannybriar5407 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Melo u just said that right it's easier to say then done and truthfully just like how u stood in that cell and experiencing it ..that once they in there they are almost forgotten!These kids to see and meet you is a lifetime experience .God bless your heart my brother!

  • @sylvaniusross9705
    @sylvaniusross9705 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    much love melo, he is one player that i admire a never forgot where he came from. for him to take time out his day to do that was inspirational.

  • @JRAMI04
    @JRAMI04 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Free bobby

    • @michaelhaydenbell
      @michaelhaydenbell 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Louisville “L1C4” Cardinals Can one of you fools saying that shit please explain to me why you think just because you like somebody who gets locked up, or they made a song you like, that they don't deserve to go to jail?

  • @mister-wf8jn
    @mister-wf8jn 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOw thanks you Mello, you reached many people inside and outside of rikers

  • @DreMurf313
    @DreMurf313 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    kudos to Melo for checking on the brothers in the pin.

  • @surimbika941
    @surimbika941 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1:00 that cop hair tho

    • @soleimprint5029
      @soleimprint5029 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Nikola Jevtovic he prob the connect for illicit substances lol

    • @ianvlogs4887
      @ianvlogs4887 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Nikola Jevtovic Hes not a cop.

    • @GRV_93
      @GRV_93 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s the real crime in this story

  • @chris-dd6uq
    @chris-dd6uq 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's not hard to stay out of trouble.

    • @BIGOPP718
      @BIGOPP718 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Depends where u from sometimes u are a product of your environment

    • @chris-dd6uq
      @chris-dd6uq 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      yungfly jr These guys grow up in areas similar to the one I live in now. This is NYC, not Chicago, or Detroit.

    • @chris-dd6uq
      @chris-dd6uq 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ***** I'm from the South Bronx you bum ass nigga. I'm not a fucking miscreant. I possess sense. I have a moral compass and I think before I do. I grew up with people like them. Same buildings, same areas, same schools, same classes. I probably know some of them. There is nothing sheltered about me. It's difficult to get into trouble when you possess intelligence.

    • @BIGOPP718
      @BIGOPP718 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Chris Sparkz Im born an raise in Brooklyn I'm not comparing cities because I just hear about them never been there Brownsville is nowhere u want to be bruh its survival everyday

    • @OjedaAntonio
      @OjedaAntonio 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      SKYNET #2025 people's back round can play a major role as well, wether it involves no mother figures/father figures, influencing violence at home, having gang affiliated family members, etc, the list goes on but I do kinda agree with you, there's always people who are born a different breed with a different mentality, coming from what you said about your time growing up it looked like you know better from the start but as others it takes life experiences and mentors in life that can change them while it's not too late, idk b that's just me though

  • @brooklynrsr1
    @brooklynrsr1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    melo/vice great collaboration!!!!keep these stay melo vids up

  • @Munchkin4449
    @Munchkin4449 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why Melo isn't in the league. Legends live beyond the game. #StayMelo#LetMyPeopleFree

  • @prisondude
    @prisondude 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I want be in this luxurious place.. Lots of nice people clean facility.

    • @AlmightyMusa
      @AlmightyMusa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol

    • @prisondude
      @prisondude 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blood if only was there now