I-Team: BBB warns customers about online Atlanta food personality

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  • By Randy Travis
    Published May 19, 2022
    ATLANTA - The Better Business Bureau of Metro Atlanta issued a warning about doing business with a celebrity online chef based in Georgia.
    According to the BBB, more than 70 customers of Darius Cooks complained they paid for cookbooks, cookware or tickets to his Dining with Darius cooking events but didn’t get the product.
    And they say he ignored their requests for refunds.
    "BBB advises consumers to use caution when doing business with DariusCooks, LLC," the nonprofit organization warned. The statement also pointed out that none of the complaints were ever answered.
    "Respectfully, I don’t care," Williams told the FOX 5 I-Team when asked about the BBB warning.
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  • @KillaG3590
    @KillaG3590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1427

    FOX 5 are keeping their foot on Darius’s neck lol

    • @PsychicSamario
      @PsychicSamario 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      as they should!!! thanks sooooo much for all that you Fox 5 (ATL)

    • @quartd2542
      @quartd2542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Seeing him back into his hell hole for good. He has no business in the public eye.

    • @alvinsavage7701
      @alvinsavage7701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It really seems like every other day

    • @greenearthblueskies8556
      @greenearthblueskies8556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good job... he should give people their Fkn money...Fkn turd 💩

    • @vonnenet888
      @vonnenet888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      🤣🤣

  • @CaspaAllstarSound
    @CaspaAllstarSound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1722

    Sitting up in court like he’s a victim after doxxing his own customers. No type of shame.

  • @atashawright1515
    @atashawright1515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +708

    He tried the wrong lady. That woman got time and money. He thought that lady wouldn't push the issue, she ask for his ass to come back to court.

    • @jaiblack2002
      @jaiblack2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      You can tell she got money baby😂😂😂

    • @2007mmiller
      @2007mmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      And she pulled up on him, literally 😂🤣

    • @faith6575
      @faith6575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It only takes one straw to break the camels back.

    • @Bossylady2752
      @Bossylady2752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Facts

    • @michele2855
      @michele2855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      She’s not playing

  • @BlackJedi5073
    @BlackJedi5073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1251

    I’m trying to understand why anyone would pay this fool $300 just to have a “dinner experience”. Folks please do your due diligence before spending your hard earned money.

    • @siesies000
      @siesies000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mostly women; silly a** women. Love being in a cult...

    • @janicef08
      @janicef08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I agree

    • @carringtonlei6105
      @carringtonlei6105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      I tried to warn my friends that I had a bad experience with his trash ass and they insisted on paying for one of his dining experiences. I told them to count me out and they decided to buy my ticket because I wouldn’t. The event was at the beginning of the year… ask me if it happened, or if they got their cash back. 😂 I don’t even feel bad for them because I tried to warn them.

    • @cookie7969
      @cookie7969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      He had them fools dipping plastic cups in a plastic trash can he made koolaid in for drinks. You can’t make this stuff up. 🤦‍♀️🤣

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His fan base is quite bizarre. They laugh at people complaining, too many to not see obvious red flags, consistently over years. There seems to be no shortage of people who want to fawn all over a narcissist.. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?! I’ve also been in restaurant biz & fine dining for 25+yrs.. $300 for “7 course meal” ? That’s more than $40 a course. While I haven’t had his food & he looks like a decent cook.. those are Michelin chef gourmet prices & he sets people in basic fold out chairs & tablecloth, no atmosphere. The whole thing is bizarre. He makes it look like he’s selling out 30x$289.. for 3 different nights in each location? In over 50 locations? Fishy as hell.

  • @BangBangBang.
    @BangBangBang. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1949

    Darius had to increase his anxiety medication because scamming people and taking money is stressful, along with constantly looking over his shoulder.

    • @DJRenee
      @DJRenee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      LOL 🤣🤣

    • @altheahinds7131
      @altheahinds7131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      madness

    • @t6f
      @t6f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Not to mention the media exposure 🤷‍♀️

    • @leahwright2865
      @leahwright2865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      😂😂😂

    • @DRACOFURY
      @DRACOFURY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      *You Wild 🤣*

  • @virginiapurvis3917
    @virginiapurvis3917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1557

    He ruined himself. Ego and just a nasty and evil disposition. He shot himself in his own foot. Why not send people what they order? Stop being nasty and disrespectful to your customers. But he’s actually been doing this from the beginning of his career. He started with Sunny on the food network and he tried to scam her as well. She had him fired from the show and he harassed her too. It’s a damn shame because he can really cook. He has great recipes and talent. It’s a damn shame.

    • @consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688
      @consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Follow the recipes and let us know whether the food tastes good. He's been called out by celebrity chefs for fake recipes.

    • @geturlife1694
      @geturlife1694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      💯💯

    • @debramerritt4320
      @debramerritt4320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      You are sooooo right! (he act childish).

    • @spitfirestake54
      @spitfirestake54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Did he ruin himself though? He’s over on his Insta selling shirts now that say “Darius Cooks SCAMMED ME!!! Just kidding my orders were delivered”. & a bunch of people giving him congratulations 🤦🏻‍♀️Seems there’s no consequences

  • @candy123444
    @candy123444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +767

    Anyone that continues to deal with this man is a fool. There are many people who cook.

    • @PunkMartyr
      @PunkMartyr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Username checks out

    • @geturlife1694
      @geturlife1694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      💯💯💯

    • @janicef08
      @janicef08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tht part

    • @louised5945
      @louised5945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not just cook, they don’t burn their food and they are legit business people that you can trust.

    • @pastathemechanic7536
      @pastathemechanic7536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      With free online cook books

  • @uscitizen1035
    @uscitizen1035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +481

    I wouldn't even want his cookbook in my house. Bad juju. Based on his lack of character the recipes are probably copied stolen from someone else or a knock off version.

    • @chefjasimanlewis225
      @chefjasimanlewis225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Absolutely my thoughts!

    • @virginiapurvis3917
      @virginiapurvis3917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Some of them are

    • @SimpleNClassy1
      @SimpleNClassy1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      My friend gifted one to me. It is nicely made in terms of hardcover quality etc but poor recipes. Most seem incomplete and it would be terrible for someone who isn’t a n experienced cook or baker. It’s like he threw ingredients on with little to no detail on prep or tools. I was so shocked as I didn’t expect that the content would be poorly executed.
      Now it all makes sense sheesh

    • @shawnreid6123
      @shawnreid6123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virginiapurvis3917 😮😯

    • @riychu070
      @riychu070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@SimpleNClassy1 other chefs has accused him of stealing their recipes. He makes weird changes to make it seem like he invented the dishes he cooks and i very much doubt he makes these recipes on a regular basis which is why he doesnt know the measurements. The fact that he think Herbs de Provence = Italian seasoning tells u all u need to know about his knowledge of ingredients.

  • @lionxwarrior3004
    @lionxwarrior3004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    I don't understand this guy, he had a loyal fan base and he is talented. Why didn't just run a honest business?

    • @NoNameNumberTwo
      @NoNameNumberTwo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      Greed. 🤑

    • @carringtonlei6105
      @carringtonlei6105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      But he’s not that talented. He copies recipes from other people and calls them his own. And the ones that are his - have you tried them? Horrid.

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s a narcissist. They can’t help it. Mostly they try harder to keep the mask on.. but sometimes they stop caring or feeling they need to if they perceive themselves to be popular enough (example- Donald Trump. Blatantly lies & scams, says & does awful things, it can be recorded & will still deny… & he seems to be made of Teflon- no consequences) His fan base is quite bizarre. They laugh at people complaining, too many to not see obvious red flags, consistently over years. There seems to be no shortage of people who want to fawn all over a narcissist.. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?! I’ve also been in restaurant biz & fine dining for 25+yrs.. $300 for “7 course meal” ? That’s more than $40 a course.
      While I haven’t had his food & he looks like a decent cook.. those are Michelin chef gourmet prices & he sets people in basic fold out chairs & tablecloth, no atmosphere. The whole thing is bizarre. He makes it look like he’s selling out 30x$289.. for 3 different nights in each location? In over 50 locations? Fishy as hell.

    • @firebug1892
      @firebug1892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Evil 👿 doesn’t care bruh

    • @Awholekit
      @Awholekit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      probably drugs

  • @woodswal
    @woodswal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +792

    I would never harass someone over an influencer. All this man has to do is cook. That's it. Why not just do right by people. He is so atrocious for this.

    • @LadyAtheOnly
      @LadyAtheOnly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      💯🎯💯🎯

    • @lindalinda9796
      @lindalinda9796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here’s a megaphone 📢

    • @ebo7310
      @ebo7310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right

    • @Faithistheanswer
      @Faithistheanswer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Darius is a fraud . He’s disgusting. I wouldn’t buy a damn thing from this fool.

    • @shawnreid6123
      @shawnreid6123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've had a bad experience with him as well. His demeanor is very nasty.!!

  • @jabellatv3240
    @jabellatv3240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    I can't stand people who are willing to stalk harass and threaten strangers online just because their favorite broadcaster or influencers have a problem with someone. Just like he told the news reporter he doesn't care that means he could care less about anyone but himself smh and to think i was going to order some cookware from him glad i didn't

    • @FaithandNova
      @FaithandNova 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      It shows how many unstable adults we have running around.

    • @tanya4534
      @tanya4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@FaithandNova I just posted this. I've personally seen it with other celebrities. A certain famous female rapper had an issue with a regular woman, and her fans were harassing said woman on rapper's behalf. There is alot of unhinged people out there.

    • @khivahines3926
      @khivahines3926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was going to order his cookware as gifts for some family members. However they were always sold out of the items I wanted. I’m so glad I wasn’t able to place an order.

    • @jabellatv3240
      @jabellatv3240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@khivahines3926 same here

    • @lugo_ayana
      @lugo_ayana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me either and I will unfollow them for that. I’ve unfollowed Supa Cent and Tasha K for this precisely.

  • @Marie-yv3pd
    @Marie-yv3pd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    The fact that he thought he would get away with this is crazy😟 Then, to still have supporters while playing the victim… Good for the people who spoke up and brought this to light. Lord have your way with this situation. Do not allow him to get away with this!

  • @ilovesports5468
    @ilovesports5468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    They need to file a class action against him and all get restraining orders

    • @ilovesports5468
      @ilovesports5468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ubl76ub i meant him in jail and class action to get their money back

    • @louised5945
      @louised5945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah. If he has to provide restitution to everyone he has scammed it might break him but he will just start over somewhere else and keep on rolling. Jail might be the only thing that will teach him anything.

    • @ilovesports5468
      @ilovesports5468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@louised5945 he needs to be broke!

    • @d10nlyuniquelyme74
      @d10nlyuniquelyme74 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he'll just file bankruptcy and everyone will lose.

  • @stacyjpoliticscommunityfai359
    @stacyjpoliticscommunityfai359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    You do dirty deeds and you will pay back dirty Karma.

  • @aaronerskine3401
    @aaronerskine3401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    he runs a dangerous game. he's going to get busted sometime if somebody gets hurt from his trolling... similar to swatting someone

  • @CrocodileWhispers
    @CrocodileWhispers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    he's paying the lawyers with stolen money to defend himself. gross

    • @louised5945
      @louised5945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He built a new house here in ATL with stolen money. Dude was making bank for real.

    • @kenyettaready
      @kenyettaready 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@louised5945 but is the house paid for? If it ain't let's hope it goes back to the bank that financed it.

  • @youmadhuh6375
    @youmadhuh6375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Absolutely the worse businessman ever... who treats their customers like this? He's doxxing folks that calls him out on his crap..

  • @tshelby123
    @tshelby123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I don't understand some ppl why why why build a business up just to screw it up

    • @sweetdiva590
      @sweetdiva590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Was going broke

    • @elainecongo3827
      @elainecongo3827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My thoughts exactly lol it makes no sense I thought the goal was to have a successful business and not tear your business down...But what is scary is the followers of these youtubers who risk being arrested for harassing people for these youtubers they don't even know never even met,,,Wow its Mental Illness!

    • @tshelby123
      @tshelby123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elainecongo3827 yep mental illness is real

    • @WhoTfIzKTManee
      @WhoTfIzKTManee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Social Media got 2 his head 😂

    • @alvinsavage7701
      @alvinsavage7701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think when it boils down to it.. some ppl can’t take criticism… he has to get thicker skin..

  • @chunk2596
    @chunk2596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    He defines the definition of "pure foolishness"....Clients should sue him!

  • @nenej12
    @nenej12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    damn he got exposed

    • @DonnaB1
      @DonnaB1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WoW...👀 👀 👀..he sure did!!!

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah but look at his latest post. He’s selling tshirts about it & his followers are cheering him on against the “haters”…

  • @Gransonec
    @Gransonec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    A BBB rating of "F" is no problem, for his fans. They think it stands for FABuLous!!!

  • @leahharris1465
    @leahharris1465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    He in the news weekly about a scandal

  • @c.c.2508
    @c.c.2508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Whoever deals with him after this deserves whatever they get. He is beyond toxic.

  • @martydear8921
    @martydear8921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I use to work for him in Chicago never got paid smh i glad they got his ass

    • @dussemccussay3995
      @dussemccussay3995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro azz was in the heights scammin mfs daily

    • @PamelaGrace31
      @PamelaGrace31 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So sad smh! I went to his restaurant in Chicago, the food was amazing but you have to pay your people!!!

  • @ninamorton5282
    @ninamorton5282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Unfortunately Some folks just love toxicity 😮

  • @foodiegal9923
    @foodiegal9923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Trolling was still on the menu… 😂 Randy came with the jokes. Never a disappointment!

    • @scottie2hot
      @scottie2hot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao yes that was a good one. The “millions” of followers emphasis then showing 1.5 million. Literally only one million.

    • @dontmeidgaf2888
      @dontmeidgaf2888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ctfuu

    • @apriljefferson43
      @apriljefferson43 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao. He was just harassing some poor man named Juanito who had just started at his job. He’s made 300k in sales off that drama. Smh.

  • @marcusa4529
    @marcusa4529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Fox 5 please interview his customers and followers. I need to understand what type of person is still supporting this man.

    • @charcole3366
      @charcole3366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I know exactly who following him....🤭🤭🤭🤫🤫🤫🤫 and they all have ADHD so they'll be on something else S👀n

    • @commonsenseprevails1433
      @commonsenseprevails1433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      His followers are bm worshipping bw and bm who con like him.

    • @twiladavis1516
      @twiladavis1516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The same type of people who support trump Americans have a messed mentality with fame large or small. I heard about his restaurant dinner adventures years ago and k ew he was a fraud. Plus he just looks nasty to me. Him and his food. Not a fan. I hope he gets it together. Just Pay the people. That simple or refund. But wait he probably has no money like that. Probably all went in the house and furniture. Anxiety meds?mess?. Don't want to deal with someone on them.

    • @madtrucker0983
      @madtrucker0983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same type of people that vote for know criminals.

    • @marcusa4529
      @marcusa4529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@madtrucker0983 Huh? Who votes for criminals? You mean the people still supporting Trump after Jan 6? 🤷

  • @Mocahontas_317
    @Mocahontas_317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I always knew that all that trolling and taunting people would catch up to him one day. It’s sad what he allowed popularity and money to do to his personality.

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah but look at his latest post. He’s selling tshirts about it & his followers are cheering him on against the “haters”… His fan base is quite bizarre. They laugh at people complaining, too many to not see obvious red flags, consistently over years. There seems to be no shortage of people who want to fawn all over a narcissist.. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?! I’ve also been in restaurant biz & fine dining for 25+yrs.. $300 for “7 course meal” ? That’s more than $40 a course. While I haven’t had his food & he looks like a decent cook.. those are Michelin chef gourmet prices & he sets people in basic fold out chairs & tablecloth, no atmosphere. The whole thing is bizarre. He makes it look like he’s selling out 30x$289.. for 3 different nights in each location? In over 50 locations? Fishy as hell.

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      And you have it backwards. Popularity & money didn’t do this to him. People need to be taught better about narcissists. They play the part they want to play to get what they can get from their surroundings. They just have less of an interest in wearing their mask or trying so hard sometimes when they get successful enough. I would bet my right arm if we could interview some people that knew him as a teen there would be stories about his poor integrity then too

    • @Bih1stOfAll
      @Bih1stOfAll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@lolawants2008 Talk about it. This has always been his personality

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Bih1stOfAll love your screen name lol 👌

    • @shawnreid6123
      @shawnreid6123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🎯🎯

  • @msc9917
    @msc9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I’m confused at the people who still follow and defend him. It’s bizarre.

    • @teerich2011
      @teerich2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I always wonder why negative and dishonest people always have supporters too. Maybe those are the ones that got their books or don't know his BBB rating

    • @finusmelvin
      @finusmelvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It’s a cult

    • @msc9917
      @msc9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@teerich2011 Good point

    • @msc9917
      @msc9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@finusmelvin Sadly you’re probably right

    • @madtrucker0983
      @madtrucker0983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@msc9917 Actually yeah thinking about it. At the least cult like behavior.

  • @shekharmoona544
    @shekharmoona544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Sounds like mail fraud..I wonder if the postal inspectors will get involved.

    • @dussemccussay3995
      @dussemccussay3995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nah he just lied about mailing something, 2 different things

    • @nothinspecial893
      @nothinspecial893 ปีที่แล้ว

      More than twice. I don't think he mailed them

  • @wyteriawilson4007
    @wyteriawilson4007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Lol. He had to increase his anxiety meds. Lies!!

  • @msvee2455
    @msvee2455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    He should be ashamed of himself! He is taking money and using it to afford his imaginary lifestyle. He is an example of Faking it until he makes it. Not cool

    • @mindyourmess4386
      @mindyourmess4386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too bad he ain't never gonna make it

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mindyourmess4386 He’s selling 30 tickets a night at $300… his follower count has gone UP. And look at his latest post. He’s selling tshirts about it & his followers are cheering him on against the “haters”… His fan base is quite bizarre. They laugh at people complaining, too many to not see obvious red flags, consistently over years. There seems to be no shortage of people who want to fawn all over a narcissist.. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?! I’ve also been in restaurant biz & fine dining for 25+yrs.. $300 for “7 course meal” ? That’s more than $40 a course. While I haven’t had his food & he looks like a decent cook.. those are Michelin chef gourmet prices & he sets people in basic fold out chairs & tablecloth, no atmosphere. The whole thing is bizarre. He makes it look like he’s selling out 30x$289.. for 3 different nights in each location? In over 50 locations? Fishy as hell.

    • @dussemccussay3995
      @dussemccussay3995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lolawants2008 most fanbases can be bought or made (dake followers, fake pages, fake replies, etc) its bein exposed that he a certified scammer so i wouldnt doubt that even his core fanbase is all scammers too

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dussemccussay3995 I def would bet he pays to inflate his follower count. But there’s quite a robust community of commenters that I guess could be troll farms, but those are more expensive for say a Depp or Will Smith wallet.. they really seem to be flying monkeys/psycho fans. He’s got many vids of his dinners with real people way too happy to be spending $40 a course on what look like simple bbq

  • @therealsutphinsmooth
    @therealsutphinsmooth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    There are a ton of entrepreneurs....that do right....but this makes it hard to support small business.

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      But this shouldn’t make it hard to support small business…? People get scammed as much or more with big business

    • @ExtraordinaryTrading
      @ExtraordinaryTrading 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most financial companies, such as PayPal, have a policy, “you get what you pay for or your money back”.

  • @fashiondiva6972
    @fashiondiva6972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    He lacks any qualities of good character, morals or decency. Why anyone continues to give him money or attention is beyond my comprehension. He’s eventually going to end up in a prison jumpsuit for fraud or worse. His nefarious activities, especially with his rabid, loony, drama queen fans he gets to help do his dirty work seem to have no limits. Eventually doxxing will lead to real world harm. He has a manipulative evil in him that makes it just a matter of time.

  • @tanya4534
    @tanya4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    @2:21. People who are obsessed with these influencers and celebrities are nuts. You're so loyal to someone you don't know, you're willing to fight their battles. I see it with fans of other celebrities too.
    How unhinged and sad does one's life has to be that you insert yourself into a virtual battle with their enemy? A young person like a teen, I can see doing this but grown people?

  • @abelcain945
    @abelcain945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    That escalated... he continued making himself public and now he has to pay up. Now buddy claiming he has anxiety? He's a clown 🤡

  • @jib2355
    @jib2355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Why would you buy a book from this guy who has no manners for anybody

  • @arleneaugustahair8393
    @arleneaugustahair8393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I’m just going to sit back and see how this plays out. There’s always going to be that one person you shouldn’t have messed with and it’s going to land him prison or to the grave. The IRS doesn’t play and neither do people who don’t mind going to prison. Too many people are unhinged nowadays. It’s a very dangerous game he’s playing.

    • @aquiringmind
      @aquiringmind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly!! He's exuding a lot of negative energy and the universe definitely will return it. He's so vile and wicked

    • @NinaSimone3
      @NinaSimone3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That part period!!!💯

  • @gr8tefaith
    @gr8tefaith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    He had so much potential I was rooting for him all they way, but his deeply flawed character could not keep him where his gift was trying to take him.

    • @anthonylee3864
      @anthonylee3864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      😆 what his gift of fast-talking & hustling people. This man is like a car salesman in the kitchen. He reminds me of my sister she could talk a good game.

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@anthonylee3864 His fan base is quite bizarre. They laugh at people complaining, too many to not see obvious red flags, consistently over years. There seems to be no shortage of people who want to fawn all over a narcissist.. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?! I’ve also been in restaurant biz & fine dining for 25+yrs.. $300 for “7 course meal” ? That’s more than $40 a course. While I haven’t had his food & he looks like a decent cook.. those are Michelin chef gourmet prices & he sets people in basic fold out chairs & tablecloth, no atmosphere. The whole thing is bizarre. He makes it look like he’s selling out 30x$289.. for 3 different nights in each location? In over 50 locations? Fishy as hell.

    • @virginiapurvis3917
      @virginiapurvis3917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He doesn’t believe in himself. He believes that the scams are the way to hustle when if he just follows through he would be an amazing chef. Dumb and dumber he is 😅😂😂😂🤣

    • @mrs.khamilton4566
      @mrs.khamilton4566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@anthonylee3864 the "gift of gab"

    • @shawnreid6123
      @shawnreid6123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You took the words right out of my mouth!!! His head has been compromised!!! ( Swollen)

  • @d10nlyuniquelyme74
    @d10nlyuniquelyme74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    He is a good example of why it's very hard for small businesses to be trusted in the beginning. Even if you can't live up to what you have made someone believe you can, don't ignore and mock the people for being concerned about the money they have spent with you. Common curiosity and professionalism goes a very long way as well as righting your wrongs.

    • @SimplyCaribbean
      @SimplyCaribbean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true

    • @drewv6852
      @drewv6852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The attention and hype someone gets like this over pricing mediocre product as if it’s a luxury product (Veblen good) detracts from legitimate businesses trying to offer something valuable to their customer rather than just social media hype.

  • @eleganttammyh4465
    @eleganttammyh4465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    My spirit NEVER took to him… I use to follow him and he just turned me off… especially after he got his tummy tuck… my spirit never lies…

    • @ladydeanna3775
      @ladydeanna3775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He got a tummy tuck? Lol

    • @sexytrinny52
      @sexytrinny52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here.

    • @Drewfizzle
      @Drewfizzle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ladydeanna3775 yes. And continued to cook with the drainage bags still attached.

    • @ladydeanna3775
      @ladydeanna3775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Drewfizzle eeew… 🤢

    • @Mekea1000
      @Mekea1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The gay guy that was delivered was right. he called him out in it. folks said he was doing it for publicity but he wasn't. he did it for his fans & friends bc they complained to him about Darius. Andrew..that's the guys name.

  • @ella7225
    @ella7225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He is a scammer! He wants peoples money without giving the goods! He should be sued for fraudulent behavior!

  • @maxinenall9950
    @maxinenall9950 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He's a perfect example of a narcissist 🤦 he blames everyone else for what he is doing to them. He needs to be in prison 😠

  • @robertdozier9481
    @robertdozier9481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This boy is popular for the same reason church is popular... Blind loyalty...

    • @malikahharris8810
      @malikahharris8810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t agree with his practices but why are you calling this grown man “ This Boy”

    • @robertdozier9481
      @robertdozier9481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@malikahharris8810 With all due respect... What does it matter to you???

    • @ninamorton5282
      @ninamorton5282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      U ain't NEVA Lied 😢

    • @Deadassbruhfrfr
      @Deadassbruhfrfr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@malikahharris8810 because he acts like one? Tf kind of question is that.

    • @TF-gf3fs
      @TF-gf3fs 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@malikahharris8810 So you think his actions were of a "man"?

  • @diedresmith6061
    @diedresmith6061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I blocked his website when I saw him making fun of someone. I was a little perplexed why a business man would stoop that level and still expect people to see him as a respectful business man.

  • @maribelle7673
    @maribelle7673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    That dusty is so full of it!!!😕 I hope he loses everything for all the wrong he has done to people who trusted him and gave him their hard-earned dollars😡 It’s disgraceful how he trolled, doxxed, and took advantage of people😔

  • @keepingupwithmarsha5155
    @keepingupwithmarsha5155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Shame on these people for doing this. There is nobody and I mean nobody on social media that I follow would get me to call and harass people. I have no idea what actually happened or took place. 2 sides to every story. I deal with anxiety and there is no way I would treat people that way. He is causing himself anxiety.

  • @lc2496
    @lc2496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    WTH! Haircut??!!💇🏿‍♂️ He’s not had viable/sustainable hair growth in years!! You mean to say -head shave 🪒 for a bald head👨🏿‍🦲 😂

    • @st8275
      @st8275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Uh-oh😂😅🤣😂💀💀

    • @sapphirejones7302
      @sapphirejones7302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Maybe he means a line up for his beard?! Cause that's the same thing I was thinking 😂🤣

    • @hubertsumlin9697
      @hubertsumlin9697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sapphirejones7302 exactly!

  • @JMJarre-vd5zw
    @JMJarre-vd5zw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    PLATING HOT PICKLES AND KOOLAID DOESNT MAKE YOU A CHEF.

  • @MsBizzyRae
    @MsBizzyRae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    He has ALWAYS rubbed me the wrong way. His energy is not right, then he opens his mouth and anyone with sense can see he isn't a good person. It will forever baffle me why anyone would give him money. Smh this world is crazy...of all the talented good people out here struggling for support, people have supported him. Smh I'll never understand it. BUT, karma will always catch up to you.

  • @banzy5387
    @banzy5387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I received everything I ordered from him and I was pleased with my order. But that doesn’t negate the fact that many others did not have the same experience.

    • @stoptrudeau42
      @stoptrudeau42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Okay Darius

    • @helena3631
      @helena3631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He ships some and not others…. That’s the whole part of his scam smh he does the minimum to stay above the scammer label

    • @tanya4534
      @tanya4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okay.

    • @shawnreid6123
      @shawnreid6123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stoptrudeau42 🤣🤣

    • @louised5945
      @louised5945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What did you think of the recipes? Have you tried any of them?

  • @tashajackson7968
    @tashajackson7968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This explains why all of his restaurants tanked! I wonder what underhanded business practices he was doing concerning the restaurants?

    • @louised5945
      @louised5945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It was a tax issue that required him to close them. That didn’t phase him either and I hear that he still owes some of the employees back pay from that.

  • @SmurfBlizzy
    @SmurfBlizzy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Regardless what he say, he still got their money and he owe them whatever he owes, point blank

  • @OriginOfSmallPoxisEgypt
    @OriginOfSmallPoxisEgypt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just another grifting con artist

  • @LovelyLisha3
    @LovelyLisha3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He's such a nasty drama queen... I'm particular about people's energy over my food and I'd never want his type of energy flowing through his hands into my food. If he'd stop focusing so much on bashing people / being catty and instead focus on making things right, like a moral business owner, maybe the tables would be in his favor.

  • @christinar8419
    @christinar8419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The kitchenista smiles.

  • @Praise-Him2
    @Praise-Him2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It’s weird when you are watching one of his videos for the first time and then this pops up next to his video…🥴… yikes!

  • @DerrtydollasTV
    @DerrtydollasTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    U see who the class clowns were when you get on social media.

  • @jib2355
    @jib2355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I would never use anyone off a so called influencer based business without lots of research of products or reviews.

    • @ninamorton5282
      @ninamorton5282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As in Ever

    • @sosaimblessed7230
      @sosaimblessed7230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right..

    • @greenearthblueskies8556
      @greenearthblueskies8556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly....I don’t get that....they should change it from people being called “followers “ to “Sheep” 🐑 .
      The psychology of this influencer/fiollower relationship can be a bit disturbing at times.

    • @lady8044
      @lady8044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it's not a major company. I'm good.

  • @4evablackdiamonds
    @4evablackdiamonds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Years ago I stopped following him when he didn't send out my winnings from a contest. He is a very bad guy and GOD will certaintly handle Mr. Williams facts!!!!

  • @christinekelly7769
    @christinekelly7769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Darius is the typical narcissist .He has no feeling towards his victims.He only think about himself . Everything has to be about him .He chooses to attain anything he wants by any means necessary to get them.Lock him up ! Lock him up !

  • @ms.neveranothermeonly1875
    @ms.neveranothermeonly1875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Nothing good will come to this man ! Taking advantage of ppl is totally wrong! He'll get what's in store for himself. 👏🏽

  • @teebelowkey
    @teebelowkey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    not him trying to sound like a victim lololol

    • @dffoosag3583
      @dffoosag3583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right, u can hear the victim sap in his voice. I’ve desperately had to increase my meds

  • @TashaStyles
    @TashaStyles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    He’s going to do this to the person who doesn’t care and really get hurt. They’re going to go way beyond what this lady did and a restraining order is not going to stop them

  • @TheLyric300
    @TheLyric300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The chefs special TROLLING 🤣🤣

  • @traybae1353
    @traybae1353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As my mom always says, "All that glitters ain't gold. Most people are frauds and what folks post on social media are lies." Momma is always right!!

  • @Da1kweenB
    @Da1kweenB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He looks conniving! I've heard so many nasty and disgusting things about him. Yuck. I've also watched his cooking videos and he's very unhygienic.

  • @baylincoln7264
    @baylincoln7264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He arrogant one day it all going to come down

  • @robertparker5905
    @robertparker5905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I get Eddie long vibes😣.

    • @PsychicSamario
      @PsychicSamario 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm screaming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @dffoosag3583
      @dffoosag3583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, this comment roasts

    • @Jessbaby215
      @Jessbaby215 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤤🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣messy

    • @volitionspark2686
      @volitionspark2686 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too Mr. Parker!

  • @tranquilshorestravelagency9641
    @tranquilshorestravelagency9641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    All those people can't be telling a lie ....Shame on him 😬🙄

  • @ItsMyLifeDaralynn
    @ItsMyLifeDaralynn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    For some strange reason there will
    always be fans that will defend people like him

  • @cessieabe2
    @cessieabe2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He makes all African American business owners look bad. Extremely unprofessional. As quickly as God blesses you, HE can snatch those blessings away.

  • @taquitaholt5013
    @taquitaholt5013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A thief decides to rob a neigherhood but left a few homes unscathed. The home that were left untouched decided they'll invite him for dinner, now the whole neighborhood is looking at them crazy..These are his fans! Unless it happens to them they could care less!

  • @emmiesblessed8800
    @emmiesblessed8800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ppl will do anything for people they don’t know!? I’ve seen his lives doing people like that. And his followers coming at ppl for him

  • @ethor747
    @ethor747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A F rating wow anyone doing business with him is a damn fool

    • @DorisPayne348
      @DorisPayne348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A damn fool and a hot mess!

  • @dkfaces
    @dkfaces 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Completely Narcissist behavior, they do intentional unfair and nasty things to people and then sit back and plays the victim! No emphaty or remorse whatsoever.

  • @Monica-le9oi
    @Monica-le9oi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just saw him on a live this week on TikTok. People were asking for their cookbooks they ordered months ago. He was responding “ reach out to my team, don’t interrupt my live lying about not getting cookbooks” WTF

  • @trina2978
    @trina2978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I enjoyed watching Darius when he first started his cooking on fb or youtube live. I even ordered one cookbook (I received as expected). However, the past year I haven't watched him as much. His ego and attitude towards his customers just trying to get their product was disgusting. Plus, when he drinks he talks...way too much. I was done when he made this long post about Nelly's peen when that whole "D" pic was floating around. My immediate thought was, "he's going to ruin his brand". And now look. An "F" from BBB probably means it's a wrap.

    • @renneedwards9826
      @renneedwards9826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow didn’t know about that Nelly part. 👀💅🏾

  • @LOUDIntuition
    @LOUDIntuition 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He got me for $16.99 cookbook I never received

    • @WhoTfIzKTManee
      @WhoTfIzKTManee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damnn Das fucked up but did u do any research on his biz

    • @LOUDIntuition
      @LOUDIntuition 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@WhoTfIzKTManee Nope. Had just followed him on IG, this was about 2 yrs ago. Lesson learned.

    • @sexytrinny52
      @sexytrinny52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Report him to the BBB

    • @myriamwilliams
      @myriamwilliams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dispute with your bank

    • @LOUDIntuition
      @LOUDIntuition 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@myriamwilliams I used a prepaid card, I try not to use my banking with unfamiliar purchases. This was a while ago though I’ve learned a lot since then & do way more research on these new IG sites.

  • @Kodak718
    @Kodak718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The audacity of this man talking about depression meds after trolling and attacking those folks.

  • @cesium419
    @cesium419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I remember ordering a cheap book, from an Atlanta online comedian and if not sure if he was in jail or what but I e-mailed and e-mailed when the book didn't come, got no response...I reached out to my bank and had the charge reversed. It's not hard to do right by people and I hope he's found guilty. Congrats to her for standing her ground and taking him to court!

    • @lanetteshark5860
      @lanetteshark5860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He took her to court for harassment. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ellenwoodslim7367
    @ellenwoodslim7367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That boy zesty

    • @dffoosag3583
      @dffoosag3583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Zestier than Zestos

    • @LadyAtheOnly
      @LadyAtheOnly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Zesty"!...Someone else said "spicy"...and another said he has a "nasty wiggle"...I cannot with y'all!
      🤦🏾‍♀️🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣

    • @ellenwoodslim7367
      @ellenwoodslim7367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LadyAtheOnly all adjectives are true 😂

  • @shawnise311
    @shawnise311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He should be in prison for this. He’s doing people wrong and then telling others to attack them. That’s dangerous

  • @sabrinay9430
    @sabrinay9430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This man has been doing this for years. If you still continue to follow this con artist then you deserve what is coming for you🙄

  • @marriejames01
    @marriejames01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That Devil should not be doxing customers that ask for purchased products! He needs to be held accountable.

  • @jjordan9867
    @jjordan9867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Half of the followers are bots😂

  • @nia4842
    @nia4842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I guess the BBB is hating on him, too.
    I didn't like that he would blast women that would flirt with him via DM. Instead of privately responding, he would post their messages online and shame them for not knowing his orientation. That said a lot.

  • @roshelltannen9698
    @roshelltannen9698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's not a celebrity.

  • @DeeHarrison-g6d
    @DeeHarrison-g6d 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    He still does smh

  • @savishajones1053
    @savishajones1053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Andrew Caldwell warned us of him 😁😂

  • @sarahnorment
    @sarahnorment 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He's so stupid. He has it all and he's throwing it away by cutting corners, being cheap, and deceiving people. He still has followers (for whatever reason), but as more and more get scammed, that number will continue to drop. I'm glad he's being called out. More should be done, though. All people who were scammed by him should band together and get a lawyer to sue him. There's more than enough evidence. He belongs in jail.

  • @DJ--ALLDAY
    @DJ--ALLDAY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🤦🏿‍♂️In Living Color🤦🏿‍♂️ the HOMEBOY COOKING NETWORK / Hustle Man Free Range Food (It's free for me but it's gonna cost u in the range of $300.00

  • @emmiesblessed8800
    @emmiesblessed8800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is why it is so hard for me to order online from “influencers” 🙅🏽‍♀️

  • @graden943
    @graden943 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This.
    Type of publicity makes them more famous.
    I've noticed a lot of the content creators on social media and the public figures think that they are stars now

  • @Shedoesit24
    @Shedoesit24 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I first liked his video when he talked to God about taking his fat away. It was hilarious. Not sure what has happened to him. He got slimming surgery n now he don't know how to act. But people still paying him money for stuff....smh....it's they own fault now.

  • @Gem-n-life
    @Gem-n-life 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Typical behavior from a certain archetype.

  • @MsJae-qk2tw
    @MsJae-qk2tw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I knew this would happen.
    I felt it and I saw it.
    I saw him growing more and more arrogant. You never win a peaceful life being arrogant. He lost that weight and his arrogance started gaining the weight. Sad. Smh

    • @NurseSnow2U
      @NurseSnow2U 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whew Chile... Eloquently AND INTUITIVELY spoken. Sometimes we fail to see we rob ourselves of our own future potential.

  • @JamaicanemeraldQueen
    @JamaicanemeraldQueen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Punish him severely! Just on the fact that he posted pictures of minors for his hounds to punce on the real victims.
    Failure to deliver an advertised product to consumers does not grant you the leverage to twist the facts to be an adult internet bully.
    ONLINE BULLYING SHOULD NOT BE CONDONE!

  • @zmoulahh
    @zmoulahh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Shout out to the Kitchenista for continuing to expose this fool!

  • @christylibra33
    @christylibra33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Finally. He’s disgusting.