R.A. the Rugged Man - Wondering (How To Believe) (Official Music Video) ft. David Myles

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  • @overtflow
    @overtflow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    one of the greatest rappers of all time

    • @Craig17g
      @Craig17g 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Possibly the greatest

    • @alexandercorrigan507
      @alexandercorrigan507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Biggie said he was the best in an interview with XXL magazine.

    • @brambigdeli5021
      @brambigdeli5021 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Preach

    • @nomadikbastard4956
      @nomadikbastard4956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is our responsibility to make this guy as big as Tom Macdonald. He's Incredible

    • @krispybeats6615
      @krispybeats6615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He is 1 of a kind... and there will never be another one like him

  • @andymac6207
    @andymac6207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +919

    RA is like the most well kept secret treasure of rap

  • @Jstuart82
    @Jstuart82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    I’m a grown ass man crying after this song... most unbelievably real and moving songs I’ve ever heard.

    • @bellysavalas1335
      @bellysavalas1335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Spampinato 😂🤣😂🤣

    • @DonDotto99
      @DonDotto99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah same here. Got me in the heart

    • @sumwonkool
      @sumwonkool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same here bro. Can’t believe this shit. So incredibly powerful

    • @crazeeshhhh1
      @crazeeshhhh1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same bro same . Lol it's all good . Ra does it again.

    • @Johnrun3
      @Johnrun3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Belly Savalas fuck u public enemy is ass

  • @Taydavis160
    @Taydavis160 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    “Why should a mother have to live to bury her own son.” Wow man, tears.

  • @daniellen8258
    @daniellen8258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    RIP to every Jenny that was too young to understand that WE DO RECOVER. I love you.

    • @angelguerrero7655
      @angelguerrero7655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      To all the Jenny's of the world: I'm so fucking sorry you went through this. My mother was a victim of this as well, and it kills me to see the way it affects her. Breaks my fucking heart. But please don't give up, to everyone. There's so much more to life than the pain, and it takes a while to learn that, but it eventually will all settle at the bottom.

  • @conradotoole2835
    @conradotoole2835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    It’s crazy how we fell in love with RA because he’s gritty and gross but every once in a while he drops something that’ll make you cry.

    • @BiggLesane
      @BiggLesane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He is a genius. In what he does he belongs to the top 1%. Also watch his interviews. RA is intelligent af.

  • @rachelsantana2428
    @rachelsantana2428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't fathom the pain of a mother watching her child wrestle w addiction.

  • @boonecornelson336
    @boonecornelson336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    Damn, this was pretty deep and actually hit me a bit

    • @jasonwall1995
      @jasonwall1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah me too, the 2nd and 3rd verse made some weird water come out of my eye.

    • @constantly-confused5736
      @constantly-confused5736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A bit? I'm crying right here...

    • @mattdyer4917
      @mattdyer4917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watch Jelly Rolls video for "Nothing Left at All"

    • @brendenmckenna4621
      @brendenmckenna4621 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattdyer4917 word 've seen that jelly roll video too and both of these videos def got me suprised no happy ending for either of them

    • @eddiewilliams7171
      @eddiewilliams7171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sad hit me 2 lost couples friends and som family member s

  • @JamietheOKGamer
    @JamietheOKGamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Rugged has taught me more about life than my teachers ever did.

    • @c.o.a.t.2298
      @c.o.a.t.2298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jamie the OK Gamer Word

    • @kaineunderwood7881
      @kaineunderwood7881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yh school taught me fuck all if imma be honest they don’t teach you about life just some words and fucking numbers like they don’t tell you how to handle suicide or stuff like actually important in life not to work in a fucking office or something

  • @chrisritz868
    @chrisritz868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had tears in my eyes while hearing this..

  • @stylovore
    @stylovore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Rugged in the classroom. This gonna be one of his conscious joints. Can't wait!

  • @dylancary3540
    @dylancary3540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Bro. You made me cry RA. I was 19 when I found my brother dead from heroin overdose. I performed CPR just hoping I could get him back. It didnt happen. I became so fucked up snorting xanax thinking that would fix my problem. It didnt. It wasn't until my first daughter that I became alive again. Between this song and First Born. You have made me feel so alive. One Love RA

    • @RAtheRuggedManTV
      @RAtheRuggedManTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      much love. RIP to you brother. Blessings to you and your daughter. God Take, God Give !!

    • @mellowngawo5650
      @mellowngawo5650 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stay blessed man...and may God protect you and your family...and may your brother's soul continue to rest in peace...much love and respect.

  • @GWOGUNNZ
    @GWOGUNNZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Im not crying. My eyes are red cuz Im high. This is art.

    • @XnMeX13
      @XnMeX13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me at work: Ah! A new R.A. jam! I'll play this while I work... Now I can't see my work thru my tears. Yay!

    • @MrRudeboey
      @MrRudeboey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      feel you bro

    • @craigward7691
      @craigward7691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      some real shit

    • @danielraymond9631
      @danielraymond9631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was cutting onions, I'm not tearing up over this!😥

    • @im4g0d_1
      @im4g0d_1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not crying either. That blunt you passed me is dank.

  • @4toppingpizzayacaant72
    @4toppingpizzayacaant72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This one hit hard. I'm still wondering how to believe at 41 years old. R.A. you are the man

  • @barnabymarks1446
    @barnabymarks1446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    This hit me... last verse I shed a tear, my homie overdosed in November and this finally felt like some closure. RIP Stretch.. thank you R.A.

    • @RAtheRuggedManTV
      @RAtheRuggedManTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      wow. Blessings to you fam..... RIP to your man Stretch. my condolences

    • @jaiedormi6077
      @jaiedormi6077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm sorry for your loss. I've lost so many friends to heroin/fentanyl I've honestly lost count. I live in the Hudson valley in NY - it's right above the city and all these counties have enormous amounts of overdoses and especially in the past 6 years because of carfentanil and fentanyl. That shit makes heroin look like a tylenol with codeine. Idk if you use or not but either way please try not to because it is a battle almost impossible to win. I mean shit, I'm on methadone bc of it and that's the only thing that helped me get off street drugs. Sorry for the long comment - this video hit a chord on my heart and I saw you lost a friend and just wanted to relate I guess. God bless

    • @barnabymarks1446
      @barnabymarks1446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jaiedormi6077 blessings to you, thank you for your words and strength. Stay up and don't worry.. it will get better. One.

    • @jaiedormi6077
      @jaiedormi6077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barnabymarks1446thanks bro ☝️

    • @SS-L.O.T.O.
      @SS-L.O.T.O. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hear you buried way to many friends and around this time last year buried my mom from alchohol she had some problems but instead of getting help for them she drank and ended up drinking herself to death , worst day of my life and I've been through a lot , buried 3 family members in the past year and they all came within 9 months of each other. Songs like this hit home and it's why I respect artists like ra for giving us music we can actually feel instead of all the bullshit that gets all the attention because they have so much money backing them.

  • @718Mo
    @718Mo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Idk how this dude can disgust me, anger me, make me laugh, and give me songs that make me cry every time. Peace, R.A., keep up the awesome work. First Born and The After Life are incredible, beautiful songs.

  • @MumblzDelusional
    @MumblzDelusional 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hard to admit as a 44 yr old man,, but this tune brings tears to my eyes! 🙏🙏🙏

    • @eatcheapperth2877
      @eatcheapperth2877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't worry brother, he got old ass #OGs teared too. Good Fortune and Stay Safe! 🙏

    • @MumblzDelusional
      @MumblzDelusional 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@eatcheapperth2877 thx for the kind words!!!! Hope u healthy n stayin safe
      💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @ReverieLove
    @ReverieLove 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Wow.. so powerful. Amazing job RA!!!!

  • @czskateralexn1ke
    @czskateralexn1ke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know you been through a lot of pain because ... “you can’t sing the blues until you been through the blues “ all love bro I gotcha

  • @anthonybenoit7197
    @anthonybenoit7197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This song had my grown ass in tears.
    The depth and reality.
    The art here is something different, this belongs in a museum not a playlist.

  • @3aboodation
    @3aboodation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    "Why should a mother have to live to bury her own son?" and there ya go.. I got the goosebumps.. It sucks that this song had to come to an end.

    • @davidhalvarson7109
      @davidhalvarson7109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      3aboodation To see that just made me realize what I’ve put my mom thru more than once and lots of other times she doesn’t know anything about. Damn now I’m 😢😥

    • @skigh45
      @skigh45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It literally destroys them completely.
      After My Older brother had passed, me and my Little brother had to bury our mother 10 months later.

    • @thagodwecreate5179
      @thagodwecreate5179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davidhalvarson7109 I put my mom thru alot too...selling drugs out her house...got her house raided...fights, jail, weapons, drugs ect ect...all we can do is try to make up for it in tha future. Tha last time I sold drugs I gave her tha $$$ for mortgage on her house...then got locked up. I never let my mom visit me behind bars I didn't want her to see her son caged. I only pray I can make it up to her n not go back but reality is that statistics are not on my side. Keep ya head up n one love

    • @thagodwecreate5179
      @thagodwecreate5179 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skigh45 RIP Much Love 💓

    • @therealEXMO
      @therealEXMO 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been through so much this made me realize how much my mom suffered watching me use and go to prison the years I put her through hell to only go on my own and become distant from her..she did a lot for me ..today she sleeps better knowing I'm not living that life anymore...I'm married and mom calls me up to check up on me still to this day...and I barried a son so mom thought i would go back to the drugs but I didn't ...God bless us all.

  • @HitmanStevieJ
    @HitmanStevieJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    I was just bumping legendary Loser, people's champ and the definition of a rap flow!! This man is genius..

  • @rthomas42069
    @rthomas42069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Ra is gonna drop somethin hard af or something beautiful

  • @ununseptium7961
    @ununseptium7961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    Having a daughter has changed RA's outlook on life.

    • @danielbradford3304
      @danielbradford3304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      unun septium Yanited

    • @ClipCoyote
      @ClipCoyote 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielbradford3304 To be, or to say we have, the proud man's contumely, the proud makes us rathere's that dream: ay, them? To be will, and the himself might his regard them? To die, the pangs and love, them? To die, the insolence to be wish'd. To die, the law's delay, the under a weary life, but the pale cast of great pith a bare bourn no more; and lose the law's delay, them?

    • @killf4ce
      @killf4ce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Na man he's had nuff hardships and been rappin about them and the shit people do all along..

    • @clr719
      @clr719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Look up uncommon valor

    • @clr719
      @clr719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Look up uncommon valor!! He is the second verse and it’s his dads true story about Vietnam nam

  • @lastthief9523
    @lastthief9523 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why this video doesn't have millions of views?? Sick world

  • @jerkabesverka2086
    @jerkabesverka2086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have yet to succeed viewing this video and not cry. Found my best friend dead from an overdose, I had already fallen asleep three meters away. It could have been me, six years ago. Drugfree for five years now. I miss you mate!

  • @mfdoom163
    @mfdoom163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Just listened to this and this is exactly why hes one of the goats multisyllable rhymes with a storytelling level of nas or slick rick you literally get tranced into the story good stuff r.a plus its a true story r.a said it in the live chat.

    • @jessecote8197
      @jessecote8197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      MF DOOM. Shit MF DOOM N THA RUGGED ona track!! LoL!!

    • @labombaromba
      @labombaromba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that isn't actually doom haha

    • @Berlinbower
      @Berlinbower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ASTRO-films don't think thats mf doom my guy lol

    • @mfdoom163
      @mfdoom163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jessecote8197 lol im not MF DOOM.

    • @flyingpowerlogitech
      @flyingpowerlogitech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesse Cote my guy really thought it‘s mf doom because of a youtube name lol

  • @SuperFoxMulder
    @SuperFoxMulder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    This track and "Still Get Through The Day ft. Eamon" are masterpieces. Rugged Man is killing it.

    • @patd2660
      @patd2660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Soo true my brother goosebumbs evrytime even after listening 💯 times to those songs haha ra is fucking legend 🥰

    • @jjloolly6235
      @jjloolly6235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No doubt....Amazing how he can write songs like that..that touch the soul..

    • @laverniogeffer403
      @laverniogeffer403 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

    • @georgebelmonte8522
      @georgebelmonte8522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Afterlife is the 3rd

    • @maxmusterman1592
      @maxmusterman1592 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      when people say they hate rapand i show them the 2 best rappers of all time ra the rugged man and blabbermouf and they love it every time. big up and love to all creatures. hip hop made me human befor i was hollow.

  • @mattygschannel
    @mattygschannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I got ra's lyrics tatted right on my forearm and im never gonna regret it "many battles are loseable, losing isn't unusual, life is brutal but beautiful births allude to a funeral"

  • @Steve3438
    @Steve3438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    R.A you are incredible human being. You are so strong with everything you been through. God bless you. Saddened me that you're nephew was born a day after me and today he should be 30 like me. This here makes me appreciate life even more!

  • @OdinOfficialEmcee
    @OdinOfficialEmcee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Shout out to Classified with the production!
    Another dope gem from RA. Such a bonus that it was made with the Canadian national treasure that is Classified

    • @peterkaniuk8909
      @peterkaniuk8909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought this sounded like Class production . Thank you

    • @CenturySAM-vb2kt
      @CenturySAM-vb2kt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Getting that Hard To Understand vibe. A class act.

    • @jd6660
      @jd6660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We see him for a sec 🙌

  • @vicarious8989
    @vicarious8989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The fact that songs like this don't have significantly more views tells you a lot about the state of the world

  • @lorenzbeaumacc1175
    @lorenzbeaumacc1175 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Songs like that don't get millions of views.... Speaks volumes of the day we in smh

  • @Camu420
    @Camu420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for your service Mr RA

  • @rippermedia489
    @rippermedia489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Fine Wine of the industry.
    RA getting better with age.

  • @christopherrosas9662
    @christopherrosas9662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I’m smoking a blunt. And see a new RA track so I go to listen and I don’t think I’ve ever almost cried smoking a blunt.

    • @derrickisking
      @derrickisking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Christopher Rosas I cried smoking an L. Weird feeling huh?

    • @RS.831
      @RS.831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      right lol

    • @nine0425
      @nine0425 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      shut up you did cry

    • @LuisCasstle
      @LuisCasstle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha, too insecure to actually say cry, had to throw in the "almost". 🤣

    • @christopherrosas9662
      @christopherrosas9662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luis Castellon nah I just ain’t gonna lie and say I cried but I got goosebumps forsure. Enjoy your day trying to feel better about yourself bud.

  • @Eric4Hokage
    @Eric4Hokage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Damn R.A. you got me all in my feelings. I'm an x addict and I needed to hear this today. Just found out my father in law died this morning. RIP dad, missing you already my man.

    • @WolfmanSonic
      @WolfmanSonic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am sorry for your loss may your dad Rest In Peace

  • @mellowngawo5650
    @mellowngawo5650 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    First time I played this song...I felt something warm running down my cheeks...and when I looked in the mirror...that's when I realized I was crying...this song is touching.

  • @MetallicAddict15
    @MetallicAddict15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you're here, you have good taste in hip-hop

  • @warrdahfar8961
    @warrdahfar8961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Im still a simple man... When I see R.A. The Rugged Man I click right away.

  • @captain_balu_official
    @captain_balu_official 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This ain't "just" music, or even "just" a movie, it's phenomenal art man! R.- A.R.T.he Rugged Man man!!!!!

  • @richardbruce3595
    @richardbruce3595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This one hit the soul for real.
    Thats that real rap right here.
    RA the ruggedman nuff said.

  • @dalenikander8502
    @dalenikander8502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RA is hiphop in its purest form

  • @qualitylifewarehouse6145
    @qualitylifewarehouse6145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its awesome he had a Canadian produce this!!!

  • @garycorcoran6422
    @garycorcoran6422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a brilliant song . It may actually be 1 of the best songs ever written. Much respect from ireland

  • @novids1241
    @novids1241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is why he's one of the goats...great, heart touching storytelling, combined with nice rhymes and a sick flow. Respect my man!

  • @imagiman3362
    @imagiman3362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    his conscious tracks are always king, cant wait

  • @sumwonkool
    @sumwonkool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rugged man should be hailed on a stage that fills 100,000 people in arenas

  • @Taydavis160
    @Taydavis160 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Years later I still cry my eyes out from this. This is a masterpiece. RA is a treasure. This is so beautiful man.

  • @basti6568
    @basti6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This album is a revelation and reminds me of the past. I love it. Speaks the truth best greetings from Germany and much love and thanks for this. Keep going on!

  • @SickTariq
    @SickTariq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    it took 13 reason why three season talking about bullying and one song the rugged man reach the point

    • @HatelivesNextDoor
      @HatelivesNextDoor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Because RA doesnt have to pander to kids(or "adults") that cant handle hearing a "bad word" or understanding that the world isnt perfect. If you found this to listen, you probably already know these things.

    • @onetruth4878
      @onetruth4878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol straight up

    • @onetruth4878
      @onetruth4878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HatelivesNextDoor facts!

    • @bobtheyob
      @bobtheyob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      13 reasons glorifies suicide, it's fucking trash.

  • @MAB581
    @MAB581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the most powerful song and video I’ve ever seen. I cry every time I listen and this video puts it over the top. You are an amazing artist and person. Thank you for everything you have contributed to hip hop music, you are a true legend.

  • @kirinirik10
    @kirinirik10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you R.A. !

  • @mollybloom8663
    @mollybloom8663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Read this about Ruck today, an old post but still..
    Price stood for authenticity in rap, he articulated the conscience of the music. He was more alpha than Drake or Meek could ever wish to be, and as his friend Just Blaze told NPR, he was also a geek who loved comic books and the simple things in life. He was capable of containing multitudes because he was real. But realness often doesn’t sell, unless it’s packaged a certain way.
    “If your fav underground artist is still alive, tell them that now,” she implored. “Seeing all these tributes to Sean P No way he knew how much he was loved.”
    Luv ya RA

    • @Munkiification1
      @Munkiification1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to see another Aussie here, people get into the Chillinit's, and Huskii's forgetting where all of this started.

  • @SomethingGamecatAdjacent
    @SomethingGamecatAdjacent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +589

    I showed Legendary Loser to my boy and he didn't like it. He's not my boy anymore.

    • @sledge2664
      @sledge2664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      You don't need people like that in your life

    • @johnwalters8678
      @johnwalters8678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      as in you dis owned your son? (if a fan of that type of rap i would understand and respect it)

    • @blazedONEin87
      @blazedONEin87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      meh its an ok song. im hoping the songs just get better from here on out

    • @punkem733
      @punkem733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Show him some garbage ass drake or the female flavor of the month to get him back LOLOL

    • @jamess0692
      @jamess0692 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t blame you man lol 😂

  • @TriscuitFTW
    @TriscuitFTW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    got me crying immediately. it's a rough world out there RA and EVERY time i've gone to one of your shows you show us how much you want to be a part of the change. thanks for creating music that uplifts and inspires change and emotional reaction. i'll never forget you doing halo in the crowd shortly after my dad passed, it meant the world

  • @hiphophead9224
    @hiphophead9224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This so awesome especially the final verse I dealt with Heroin addiction for a years and lost both of my brothers not to addiction tho so that last line about mothers burying their children hit home hard especially! Watchin my mom go through losing her two oldest children was the worst and then to have to watch her youngest (me) go thru addictions to meth and then heroin! Great track! RA it made me really appreciate where I am now and how happy I’ve made my mom by turning my life around and giving her a grandson!

    • @spenceflatulence
      @spenceflatulence 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Keep your mother happy until YOU one day have to bury her! I'm so fucking proud of you, and i don't even know you.

    • @t.c.6920
      @t.c.6920 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Proud of you mate, Dustin.

    • @treasurehunter3369
      @treasurehunter3369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      active heroin addict here so...yeah

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ✌😇🧘‍♂️

    • @Koolkid736
      @Koolkid736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you made it through brother, keep it up

  • @TTownTim
    @TTownTim ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I Love you, brother!... Thanks for showing us how to face pain, loss, love where least expected.. Hope you and yours are well.. i lost my 1st born when i was 16...she was 7 weeks... my wife an i lost her youngest 5 years ago.. 40 years apart.... sht fkn hurts

  • @steampunkofgondor2619
    @steampunkofgondor2619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.A is easily a top 10 emcee.

  • @adamrash9019
    @adamrash9019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The song literally brought tears to my eyes, thank God the rugged Man

  • @LJT9393
    @LJT9393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man.. I felt this joint R.A. and resonate heavily with the Heroine part. I’m glad that I made it through that part of my life and am still here even tho I shouldn’t be. I never understood or took a second to think how my moms or girl or sister felt when they wondered if that was the last time they’d say “bye” to me or “see you next week”. Getting calls that I’d OD’d and was in the Hospital was probably worrisome, but would’ve been much worse if it was a call to say I was gone. Thanks for this one R.A.!

    • @rannysmith4855
      @rannysmith4855 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you made it out, LJ. Stay strong brotha.

    • @LJT9393
      @LJT9393 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      RAnny Smith thanks brother! I’m not fully past it yet tho, next step is getting off the Suboxone. But I been off the down now for 5yrs, quit blazing too. Say what you want about ODP (Opioid Dependency Programs) if it weren’t for Suboxone or Methadone (never went on Methadone, and never wanted to) I probably would still be using and going in and outta detox and rehab, or worse, Dead. They saved my life, and many others who use the program how it’s intended and aren’t just using it to keep them from getting dopesick or selling their scripts. People who never been through opiate withdrawal and the dopesickness from not having it will never understand why they grip you so hard and is extremely hard to “just stop”.

    • @victornavarro1829
      @victornavarro1829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      P.

  • @andreharlow4000
    @andreharlow4000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Damn, that was deep. Definitely not expected, but necessary. In these times of mumble rap and b.s., I like to see some truth in hip hop, positive or not. Hip hop was originally about telling stories about what's going on in the world. I think RA definitely did that on this one.

  • @sumwonkool
    @sumwonkool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How could any one give this song a thumbs down? Man this absolutely incredible! Literally One of the best songs I’ve ever heard, and I’m blown away that rugged man jus keeps progressing like this. Bravo brotha

  • @rolandvalois4308
    @rolandvalois4308 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a amazing song with so much meaning ❤️ RA you've done it again.

  • @gabegillman2260
    @gabegillman2260 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is this man not on everyones top 10 list lyricly he is one of the best rappers alivr

  • @TheKillerKyle
    @TheKillerKyle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    It’s honestly sad when your show your friends R.A. and they don’t like him. So many of my friends that “love” hip hop can’t respect a rapper that actually has a story to tell rather than talk about “pussy money and weed” every single song. R.A. is the truth and more people should give his music a chance. ALSO, R.A. if you see this, please don’t make us wait 7 years for a new album again ❤️

    • @yankesjets06
      @yankesjets06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Remember theirs a difference between a rapper and an emcee. Now a days anybody and their grandmother can put out a single song and be consider a rapper. RA is not only a true emcee and lyricist but one of the best.

    • @winstoncharles206
      @winstoncharles206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TBH R.A is the greatest of all time if only he didn`t sign the jive back then he could`ve bee the top from the top ones at all times

    • @theherbpuffer
      @theherbpuffer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@winstoncharles206 greatest of all time?? C'mon he's pretty decent, but nowhere near the greatest

    • @mattsmith1028
      @mattsmith1028 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theherbpuffer who would you put in your top 5 rappers?

    • @theherbpuffer
      @theherbpuffer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattsmith1028 I think that's always changing.
      Off Top:
      Masta Ace
      Big L
      GZA
      Black Thought
      Eminem
      Many more.
      New School:
      Aaron May
      Kota the Friend
      Malz Monday
      Caleborate
      Mick Jenkins
      Many more....

  • @spliffmaticdgz
    @spliffmaticdgz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dope concept Rugged Man, we don’t see or hear songs like this anymore... 🔥

  • @shorysturby-highfield2717
    @shorysturby-highfield2717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cried like a friggin baby during this song. Holy shit ❤️ Thank you for such a beautiful song

  • @iorekbyrnson7173
    @iorekbyrnson7173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RAs like fine wine, gets better with age.

  • @nanadede7725
    @nanadede7725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.A. is so under rated. He's definitely a top tier rapper

  • @ppsdesignbuildllc4819
    @ppsdesignbuildllc4819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a big timcast fan. But I was a RA the Rugged Man fan and I still am. When you grow up different than someone else things look different. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. And everyone who's talking shit after the interview is just talking shit. Hater maybe. I don't know. Different point of views is what makes this fucking America.

    • @datsimplenope
      @datsimplenope 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a damn shame he was being a racist dick in that show. His music seems dope though

    • @mrfacephone
      @mrfacephone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love RA but he did make a damn fool of himself. That being said you are absolutely right with that last line.

  • @laculttv6514
    @laculttv6514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    From Smithhaven Mall Hoodlum to Wondering hero, R.A. is the Legendary.

    • @MrChumbachuck
      @MrChumbachuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truth. I used to hang out with RA at Smithhaven mall when I was a teenager. He was and is a good friend of mine.

  • @therealpatricklyons
    @therealpatricklyons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had to hold backs tears while listening to this. That heroin bit gave me chills bc I've struggled with addiction the vast majority of my life.
    This song is so powerful.

  • @dannyingram1831
    @dannyingram1831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No fiction bars! All integrity, love this!

  • @bronzkhrome4024
    @bronzkhrome4024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hate that the music industry kept him out of the spotlight, but now I'm buying multiple albums to support him, Love you R.A., :)

  • @nathanhumphrey6174
    @nathanhumphrey6174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How can anyone dislike this song it’s an emotional track that hits the soul and should be appropriated for being real

  • @bigkabuto
    @bigkabuto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is why I love hiphop. Next to all the stuff about guns, cars, women, money, you also have the real shit, the real life subjects. This is the kind of stuff that makes you think. And the clip is some goosebumps shit for me, I can't deny that.

  • @Peilerman321
    @Peilerman321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    ​i guess i wasnt really ready for this. what a beautiful heartfelt track, RA is so damn versatile.

    • @itsvoid6843
      @itsvoid6843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Respect for the Capital Steez pic

  • @shuffleB
    @shuffleB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy ish, this is a touching song. Why is this not being played EVERYWHERE...

  • @stevend.bumgarner6134
    @stevend.bumgarner6134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro, I played this for my 61 year old dad, he cried right beside me. From front to back, this album hit every emotion, not one skip. He went and told all his coworkers about RA. How does such a classic album come out in 2020?! Thank you RA for breathing life into this hip hop shit always.

  • @shawnmcswain4300
    @shawnmcswain4300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    R A is the most well kept secret treasure of Hip Hop not rap rap is something we do Hip Hop is what we live

  • @intracution
    @intracution 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is an absolutely heart touching song I'm glad to see the real in a day and age where to many are fake, never stop being you R.A. people need songs like this🙏💯🙏

  • @greekcomment8011
    @greekcomment8011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    If you read this Comment, have a beautiful life!

    • @dillamo
      @dillamo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      U 2 man!!

    • @ThomasBritz
      @ThomasBritz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Likewise!

    • @jestemlegendom
      @jestemlegendom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love!

    • @reanvdg2174
      @reanvdg2174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're wonderfull and I wish you all the best!

    • @lukesteltenpool8878
      @lukesteltenpool8878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best wishes to everyone. Life can be a bastard....reach out to the world and give your love. Peace.

  • @flexithepottart
    @flexithepottart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just saw this today, I lost a son 21 years ago. My life and family have never been the same. I wonder every day. Your (he)art is beautiful. 💗

  • @sanjoaquinvalleytransparency1
    @sanjoaquinvalleytransparency1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to fly you to Cali and take you around my peeps. Nothing but love and respect for you RA

  • @nathanb9622
    @nathanb9622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    R.A is one of the GOAT's

    • @69Rain420
      @69Rain420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nathan B fuck yeah

  • @kchiphop5192
    @kchiphop5192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Legendary Loser is one of my favourite tracks ever. I have just waited so long for an RA Cd and when that dropped I was so happy, that song just puts me in a great mood and I can't wait to hear what more ra has in store for us

  • @armwrestlingfan6804
    @armwrestlingfan6804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Sad song to wake up to :(
    I felt that in my chest

  • @ajslaycatz6560
    @ajslaycatz6560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo i been telling ppl about ra he is so deep on so many levels he is the best rapper alive yeah i said it

  • @fatwalrus4011
    @fatwalrus4011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful song , made me tear up tbh

  • @ajcx1589
    @ajcx1589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a masterpiece

  • @PatBrands
    @PatBrands 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is what real hip hop is right here. RA the Rugged is one of my top 3 emcee's of all time. True lyrical skill that can paint a vivid picture in your mind. I hate to see no talent people like Bad Bhabie get cash thrown at them for corny ass ratchet ryhmes while my man is over here dropping ill verses everytime he touches a mic. Real hip hop heads know whats up. Golden Era baby.

  • @pimpologydoctorate6852
    @pimpologydoctorate6852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Parents burying their children... aight this hit differently

    • @LS-tj1ip
      @LS-tj1ip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seriously dude that part got me

  • @donmac-ee1402
    @donmac-ee1402 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My man is like a fine wine.....just gets better with time. Dude has been mad underrated for way tooooooooo long

  • @phillamb7641
    @phillamb7641 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Songs and videos like this need to be played in school assemblys so the children can see and feel the pain and heartache of others and victims

  • @kylec.8350
    @kylec.8350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Biggie said he was the best , he wasn’t messing around.

    • @Aenigmakil
      @Aenigmakil 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best at what?

    • @deeznuts-dl2mf
      @deeznuts-dl2mf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Aenigmakil what did biggie do?

    • @emirkugic
      @emirkugic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Biggie said that the only rapper that can out-rap him was RA, or something along those lines, I forgot

    • @kingsaintides7227
      @kingsaintides7227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Aenigmakil ignoring trolls

    • @cashzloty2383
      @cashzloty2383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kingsaintides7227 he is right, ra was doing joints with big before you were even born kiddo

  • @DanaBerkisDTBERKIS
    @DanaBerkisDTBERKIS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I shouldn't even be here but I'm glad I am. This one hurt to listen to excellent work my man

  • @mickeyaltizer2329
    @mickeyaltizer2329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    R.A., you're such a wonderful story teller. I know you make a lot of scumbag tracks too, and I love them, but the thought and passion you put into some of these songs is overwhelming. I can't listen to Daddy's Halo without tearing up every single time. You're brilliant, bro.

  • @96SML
    @96SML 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man this guy is top notch!! And people don't even know it... Top lyricists of our generation.

  • @ajstyles7678
    @ajstyles7678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourite songs, RA the goat as usual and that other guy is a really good singer