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  • In an extended interview, TODAY’s Harry Smith catches up with Darius Rucker as he gears up for a socially distanced concert in Nashville. The Grammy winner talks frankly about racism in the country music industry and the impact of George Floyd’s death on his children. Rucker says, “One sentence could end your career in country music.”
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  • @LorraineCareyAuthor
    @LorraineCareyAuthor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I simply adore this man. He has such talent and his energy is pure light and love.

  • @kevinc8574
    @kevinc8574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Racism has no place in our society. Every human on the face of this earth needs to realize that the color of one’s skin has absolutely nothing to do with who they are. How each individual carries themselves and treats other humans determines who they are. Thank you Mr Rucker for standing up for what is right!!! Makes me love your music.

    • @IndiesoulMusik
      @IndiesoulMusik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said. Sounds so simple huh, but sadly racism is still a major problem in every day life. Humans are terrible.

    • @BenjaminStJohn-en9nv
      @BenjaminStJohn-en9nv ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem is that everyone is so focused on "Race" AKA Pigment. There is only one race. We are all the same. We need to get away from teaching the hateful practice of casting people into "Races" by color. Racism stops when we stop teaching "Race".

    • @BabyPink911
      @BabyPink911 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is more than color you mean ethnicity cuz I share the same color as Indians natives islanders Mexicans middle easterns all that but we are different

    • @Ellie-ko3pn
      @Ellie-ko3pn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The colour of one's skin has everything to do with their culture and their culture has everything to do with how they carry themselves that's where the problems arise

    • @riderskater7248
      @riderskater7248 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If only the world thought like you. It would be a better place. But to be honest the biggest problem with racism is America. America has a unique dangerous influence on racism. Other countries in the world also have racist people, but America has racism so bad that it can and do cause the death of innocent people of color.

  • @wickedeye00
    @wickedeye00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I got respect for this man being a brown skinned country fan myself. He fought in an arena to be the best in a genre that he loves for the music. They saw his talent incountry music the country world unanimously put him in the elites and legends of this style of music. racism is as strong as we make it to be... It's not hard for us to check ourselves and make sure we're living on the right side of history in all decisions we make each day. It was hard watching Darius tear up, given is amazing career and overcoming such challenges. Stay a legend sir!

    • @dariusrucker1552
      @dariusrucker1552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Complimenting me this much mesmerized me, thank you so much for supporting my career... God bless you.

    • @dariusrucker8794
      @dariusrucker8794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks so much for the comments and support you’ve showed me towards my music , I’m so grateful and happy to check on you ! You can leave me a text on my mail :
      (Dariusruckermusic1@outlook.com) And let me know more about you❤️🇱🇷🎶🔊

    • @FaithandLove89
      @FaithandLove89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dariusrucker8794 you need to come to California 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @kadonsie
      @kadonsie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dariusrucker1552 guess where I heard your song this week? In a tiny Chinese grocery store in Cape Town South Africa (A bit like an African California), played by a young Zimbabwean man! We struck up a conversation and made friends accordingly #mutualintrest since my 1year-old daughter is your BIGGEST fan and falls asleep every day listening to either your or Chris Stapleton songs :)

    • @sramoore0075187
      @sramoore0075187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I enjoy quite a bit of Darius Rucker’s music. The irony was not lost on quite a few of my military friends. I am a black man that enjoys country music and big trucks. My experiences with racism do not mirror Mr. Rucker’s, but there is some resemblance for sure. The awkward looks and well-cloaked remarks are reminders that I am an outlier in terms of fandom. I’ll never forget hearing that I don’t look like what I sound like. This interview was interesting and a reminder that we are all Americans in a beautiful country.
      God bless.

  • @starletd.1673
    @starletd.1673 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hearing this about racism and seeing his emotion breaks my heart. I just wasn’t raised to think anything other than we are all God’s children, created equally made in God’s image. It’s horrible that anyone is shunned or mistreated because of skin tone. Personally, a man’s character is what matters.

    • @terrylawrence8362
      @terrylawrence8362 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So beautifully spoken ... Darius Rucker has a beautiful heart and soul ✌️🙌👏🙏😊

  • @marthamann7685
    @marthamann7685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I think Darius Rucker is a wonderful man in so many ways! So glad He is speaking out...must be difficult and courageous, especially being a South Carolinian. As Martin Luther King said " We Shall Overcome!"
    God bless you, Darius!

  • @lucasmoratoaraujo8433
    @lucasmoratoaraujo8433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As a brazilian, I must say this is one of the most eyeopening and moving interviews I ever saw. I first searched for the band Hootie... after seeing a south park episode, and when I discovered Darius was a Black man singing country music, I deeply felt He would have a unique perspective to teach us on life and racism. He is trully a legend. Stay strong, your cause is Just and you are not alone!

    • @wildestcowboy2668
      @wildestcowboy2668 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have u ever been to Americana, Brazil?

    • @matheusjesus5304
      @matheusjesus5304 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@wildestcowboy2668você já esteve no fio de janeiro

  • @valkleinhans1
    @valkleinhans1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This was a FANTASTIC interview! I love how honest it is.

  • @carogame
    @carogame 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    What a great talent and a great spokesman for the state of South Carolina!

    • @dariusrucker8274
      @dariusrucker8274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate you for your love and support, sorry to ask you this and for me to follow you first , are you the one I met at Movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, after my show last year ? Cos I was just searching for my real fans and I came across to you here this is my private number text me+1(213) 523-2113

    • @dariusrucker8794
      @dariusrucker8794 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the comments and support you’ve showed me towards my music , I’m so grateful and happy to check on you ! You can leave me a text on my mail :
      (Dariusruckermusic1@outlook.com) And let me know more about you❤️🇱🇷🎶🔊

    • @wendykirby7345
      @wendykirby7345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dariusrucker8274 Darius Rucker! I love your music, thank you for your love of music, your passion, and representing South Carolina with love & respect. I'm sending you my love from Gaffney, South Carolina. Keep being a beacon of light for this younger generation and other people who look up to you. I have to come check out your distillery soon.

    • @CryMeARiver63
      @CryMeARiver63 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@wendykirby7345 you do know that the Darius Rucker you commented too isn't actually Darius. That's an imposter.

  • @ryansusoev5272
    @ryansusoev5272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I kind of just tripped across this video and I haven't really listened to Darius Rucker's music before, but he seems like a really nice and charming guy. Just this interview makes me want to go check out his music.

    • @ramcharge2704
      @ramcharge2704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's awesome!!!
      I love his music so good and genuine!

    • @dariusrucker8274
      @dariusrucker8274 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you for your love and support, sorry to ask you this and for me to follow you first , are you the one I met at Movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, after my show last year ? Cos I was just searching for my real fans and I came across to you here this is my private number text me+1(213) 523-2113

    • @lisabowden1679
      @lisabowden1679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dariusrucker8274 who are u and why are u doing this? Go away

    • @kendrabrown6345
      @kendrabrown6345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lisabowden1679 people are weirdos don't mind him

    • @bushybrow7430
      @bushybrow7430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      listen to Wagon Wheel! That is my favorite song from him ❤️

  • @SuperWill1959
    @SuperWill1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Respect this man for standing up for what he believe in , i myself have gone down that road my kids are of mixed race and i always be WHO you are . Stand for the things that are right , No matter what color your skin is.

  • @alesiablack9298
    @alesiablack9298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I only recently discovered his country music. I was exhausted one day after work, I'm a trauma therapist, and I was surfing you tube for something light and feel good. I happened on Wagon Wheel and I was struck. It felt so good and light. The video is so fun and light, yet tells a deeper story. I was filled with gratitude and listened to other songs. The music itself is beautiful and so well put together.
    When I heard this interview I was so touched. I'm grateful that he talked about race in light of everything happening. I'm white and just slowly beginning to realize the depth of racism in this country. I would like to say I'm sorry Darius that this has been part of your experience. Thank you for sharing your own pain and experiences. I wish you joy and peace for you and your family. Your music and your whole way of being brings joy to my life when I'm exhausted and losing hope. Thank you.

  • @jonathant4095
    @jonathant4095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This is a good man with a great heart.

  • @jaymartin6099
    @jaymartin6099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've always loved and respected this man. And after this interview I love and respect him completely. Good for you Mr. Rucker.🙏🏽❤

  • @beverlylong1333
    @beverlylong1333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Always loved Darius Rucker. Can listen to him sing all day long and sometimes do. I'm Christian and I mean it. It's not just a name I call myself. You can't be racist and be Christian. God doesn't allow it. No racisn allowed in Heaven. If you say your Christian but are racist then get down on your knees and repent of that sin. Moses is the most important Jewish prophet.
    In the story Aaron (a prophet, high priest, and the elder brother of Moses) and Miriam (Moses elder sister, a prophetess ) harshly criticize Moses' marriage to a Cushite or Kushite woman after he returned to Egypt to set the children of Israel free. Cushites were of the ancestry of either Kush (a.k.a. Nubia) in northeast Africa, or Arabians.
    The general outline is clear: Miriam and Aaron were speaking against Moses “because of the Cushite woman he had married,” the Lord rebuked them and punished Miriam with leprosy, but in the end all the Israelites waited seven days, postponing the continuation of their journey until Miriam was readmitted into the camp. God is real. God's not racist and neither are his children. God says he will have his children, he will have his number. I believe it is so.

  • @bsanders113
    @bsanders113 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As a person of color, it is very difficult to explain to someone exactly how devastating racism is on your psyche each and everyday. Especially growing up in the South. Wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy

  • @zorster
    @zorster ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve been trying to wrap my head around why Mr Rucker went country, so I started looking for interviews and stories from him about it. Seeing this interview was so wonderful. I’m not a country fan for the most part, but I miss hearing his voice and wanted to try it out. It’s so good that he is doing what he does because we need his voice and his experience in the unlit corners of our world shining like they do! Thank you Darius Rucker for your talent and your heart.

  • @streetwise8707
    @streetwise8707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I appreciate this well prepared interview so much. The honesty, the pain, the vulnerability...... I’ve always appreciated Darius Rucker’s music....but this just made me a fan.

    • @dariusrucker8274
      @dariusrucker8274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate you for your love and support, sorry to ask you this and for me to follow you first , are you the one I met at Movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, after my show last year ? Cos I was just searching for my real fans and I came across to you here this is my private number text me+1(213) 523-2113

    • @jaelredfern7381
      @jaelredfern7381 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hootie.

  • @DKScully5540
    @DKScully5540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    All the years I’ve been a fan, i’ve never considered his colour. He’s such a nice man shame some ignorant fools have made life harder for him

    • @alanbiggers426
      @alanbiggers426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have NEVER heard any person say anything racy about this guy.. never listen to his crap again

    • @PB-rz8lz
      @PB-rz8lz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@alanbiggers426 that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen…

    • @yousocrazycurlystooge7640
      @yousocrazycurlystooge7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Just because you don't hear it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. C'mon, be realistic with your viewpoints.

    • @SSWiditor
      @SSWiditor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielWJensen It is as wrong to assume that it is common as it it is to assume it never happens. It is rare. That is enough. We can never stamp out racism, we can make it unacceptable in modern society.

    • @siristarburst9
      @siristarburst9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      OK right. That's one of the most offensive things a white person can say, "I don't see colour ".. 😶
      What's wrong with you?

  • @desmondharrison8610
    @desmondharrison8610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That was powerful nothing but RESPECT my brother

  • @amyreynolds3619
    @amyreynolds3619 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    ❤😊🎉 I went to the same high school as Darius Rucker did in Charleston, South Carolina. He's an awesome guy and does great work for all of us and especially his hometown and state as well as our country.

  • @nyray08
    @nyray08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Came across this interview, although I'm not into country music, i respect and admire you mr rucker. Be blessed king

  • @r10vw
    @r10vw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Darius Ive listened to you from the Hootie days. Man, I can say with out a doubt Ive never thought about your color. You're are right, we have a hatred issue. Ive been thought in a covert way my whole life to dislike any person of color. Ive never been able to accept it, and often find myself in difficult situation when its just white people "talking" in a room , and now one else is around. I stand with you.

    • @siristarburst9
      @siristarburst9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JakeKoenig who started colonialism? Who started slavery? What's wrong with you?

  • @christopherliston2371
    @christopherliston2371 25 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    Two of everybody's favorite Dudes, Harry Smith and Darius Rucker...how cool is that!!! Big Respect.

  • @veronicathurman3557
    @veronicathurman3557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I was a little girl my Grandpa used to sit at the kitchen table & play his guitar & listen to Country Music. I had peace & love around him, but then I grew up & got out into the real world. OMG what an eye opener to real life. We are black & love Country Music! You have to be YOU, love what you love & live your life. The struggles are real, but GOD’S GOT YOU! ❤️

  • @billy-jadeachiu2296
    @billy-jadeachiu2296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mr Darius is a MAN that has utilized his GOD GIVEN TALENT to enhance peoples lives through MUSIC...HE IS A MUSIC MAN and I will ALWAYS LOVE HIS MUSIC and HIS COMMITMENT TO HIS VALUES AND MORALS!!!

  • @AVG336
    @AVG336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Are we gonna ignore the fact that
    radio stations DIRECTLY told Darius they werent gonna play his music because he's black? But racism doesnt exist 🤦‍♀️

    • @jeanfrancois8572
      @jeanfrancois8572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we will ignore. This is 'Merica'

    • @truecore2040
      @truecore2040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Racists do exist but America isn’t a racist country! If it were Darius, Michael Jackson, prince, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie, etc wouldn’t have been as successful! Think about it!

    • @jeanfrancois8572
      @jeanfrancois8572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@truecore2040 Go back and watch history or read about it, that made those people you named possible to be known. It didn't just happen because of goodness of heart. It is good to know how it all came to be

    • @AVG336
      @AVG336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@truecore2040 That's an oversimplified viewpoint. But ok.

    • @StonegaardForge
      @StonegaardForge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They told Elvis the same thing.

  • @mammawildeforrest3846
    @mammawildeforrest3846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dear Mr ruckus I can tell you have a good soul God bless you and your family

  • @guympsphilippe935
    @guympsphilippe935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Darius Rucker is an amazing singer with a big heart. I respect this man very much and listen to his music all the time. It won't be like this for long is one of my favorite and that song helped me get through my mother's death 4 months ago. It still hurts and I'm still listening to it until I'm completely healed. Thank you so much Darius Rucker may God watched over you and your family🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @JTrip20
      @JTrip20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s talking about Floyd and BLM. This didn’t age well at all. Have you not paid any attention to the truth that’s been out in the last year?

  • @alleyzipzero1
    @alleyzipzero1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great interview ❤ I’m so glad I came across it. Really great

  • @rdavis7729
    @rdavis7729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Harry Smith! So Great an interview.
    Darius, I'm a white guy who loves you and your work, and your outspokenness. Waiting for the world to be coffee-colered, so we can surpass this S%^t.
    Keep on, hero.

  • @speedracer2336
    @speedracer2336 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Total respect for him!

  • @deserteagle4616
    @deserteagle4616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    All the people commenting "I have never considered your skin color Darius" are entirely missing the point. Being colorblind is a luxury brown and black people don't have in America, and that's what Darius is pointing out.

    • @siristarburst9
      @siristarburst9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The ONLY lucid comment I've read thus far..

    • @ADP12345
      @ADP12345 ปีที่แล้ว

      People who claim to not see color are racist. And a liar

    • @ADP12345
      @ADP12345 ปีที่แล้ว

      The fact that skin color is ALWAYS pointed out by woke lefties is pretty sad, but to say you dont see it is stupid. But then again people dont seem to mind if white people "identify" as black. Its people like you that always make race a thing. George floys was asking for it. He was a violent criminal regardless of race!!

    • @stevenjohnson1878
      @stevenjohnson1878 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's not about being colorblind - it's about recognizing that the color of a person's skin should not be a significant factor in a person's identity. When considering Darius Rucker, his identity as a musician is mostly based on the fact that he's a fantastically talented songwriter and singer - he just happens to have dark skin. It just doesn't matter all that much to reasonable people who appreciate good music.

    • @briandavis4580
      @briandavis4580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@siristarburst9 Some people watch videos like this, but don't realize listen. If it doesn't apply to them personally, they should at least realize it's still a big issue for a lot of people out there. I've found out some things about people around me and lost a couple of friends. And some people may love Darius, their favorite celebrities, athletes, comedians, etc. and not consider skin color in those situations, but certainly do consider skin color in many other situations

  • @dixiesmith5859
    @dixiesmith5859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This man is great interviewer. He needs to give classes to the main stream. Media world. I love Darius showing emotion .

  • @woodlandmumma9619
    @woodlandmumma9619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The world sees now. It better be different. Keep on Rockin on.... Always my great man. Always. You're a strength the WORLD needs now. Thank you. Can't say that enough. Thank you!

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 🙏 for your love and support you showed on me, it had been a wonderful years having fan like solidly behind me , this is my way of saying thank to you to the people who brought me this far. I hope yo you never stop listening to my music.. you are very beautiful and seems to be a nice person.. do you have a big heart ❤️? Are you a honest and caring woman feel free to drop a message here

  • @lindamueller3928
    @lindamueller3928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You are such a good country singer. I liked your interview and there shouldn’t be racism. God made us all and he’s no respect of persons. Thank you for your music.

    • @sramoore0075187
      @sramoore0075187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely. 👍🏾🇺🇸

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello pretty ❤️❤️❤️

    • @curlyfemme1770
      @curlyfemme1770 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dariusrucker1349 I’m 😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @rondapierce6215
    @rondapierce6215 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just came across this one...thanks, Harry for asking the hard questions. Appreciate Darius being so transparent. I pray he continues to make his music and us fans keep coming out.

  • @vizio6017
    @vizio6017 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Beyoncé is experiencing racism in country music right now as we speak..smh

  • @bcaye
    @bcaye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At nearly 58, as a white woman who has lived most of my life in the US Midwest, I have never used the n word. I won't go to the "I have alot of black friends", but Lionel (friend in kindergarten to high school) , Regina, Sharelle, George, Roger, Daniel, Sharon, Dominique, Joe, and especially Ronnell (my spirit animal), we are all the same.

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Darius Rucker, honey I would listen to you sing a list of laundry soap ingredients. Your voice is amazing.
      I am a respiratory therapist, so not exactly safe, but fully vaccinated and take all precautions.

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Darius Rucker, Well, I appreciate the response but I really do love your voice from way back to H&TBF first album, you are a top notch vocalist.

  • @lisabowden1679
    @lisabowden1679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Such a huge fan of darius Rucker ❤❤❤

    • @dariusrucker1552
      @dariusrucker1552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thankful for supporting & showing me love. I can’t thank you enough. God bless you.

    • @dariusrucker8274
      @dariusrucker8274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate you for your love and support, sorry to ask you this and for me to follow you first , are you the one I met at Movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, after my show last year ? Cos I was just searching for my real fans and I came across to you here this is my private number text me+1(213) 523-2113...

    • @lisabowden1679
      @lisabowden1679 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dariusrucker8274 no that wasn't me..
      I wish!

    • @dariusrucker8274
      @dariusrucker8274 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lisabowden1679 text my number

  • @peggyedwards2161
    @peggyedwards2161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I ever get the chance, I want to meet this man. I have so much respect for him. If I didn't know better he could be related to me. (smile) He, my father and brothers would pass for triplets. He has made me a fan of country music. Love him.

  • @daphnechandler9663
    @daphnechandler9663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this.

  • @batirtzeurkiaga1716
    @batirtzeurkiaga1716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy's still got it. I love the tone of his voice too. It's recognizable.💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟

  • @marksdeliciousadventures506
    @marksdeliciousadventures506 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember back in the 70s thinking about what life might be like in 50 years, and wrongly assumed that we, as a society, would have progressed beyond issues like racism. It's pretty sad and depressing to realize that we have not really made that much progress. This is a great interview, and I love Darius Rucker.

    • @robertlouisburns
      @robertlouisburns 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because people keep storing the pot and using the race card.

  • @db2184
    @db2184 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Darius Rucker is a brave man, strong man and a good man in my book. It's never easy for any person to identify with a culture or music that is not typically associated with their race. They will deal with people from their own race rejecting them and some members of the majority race of a culture saying you don't belong. Yet if America will survive it will take people like Darius Rucker to take that brave leap to bridge the gaps between race and culture.

  • @stephaniejefferson6566
    @stephaniejefferson6566 ปีที่แล้ว

    POWERFUL interview. I’m speechless.

  • @nana73carol46
    @nana73carol46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Darius, you are loved! Thank you for being real. Thanks for your music.

  • @Benny53
    @Benny53 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much much respect to Darius Rucker, I love this guy, thank you for this interview.

  • @angitocco7377
    @angitocco7377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you Darius! Have been a huge fan since Monday Night Jams at The Windjammer in 1994-95

  • @breezycovergirl
    @breezycovergirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love your 🎵 music. Thank you.
    I have one daughter who is mixed
    Who grew up with white brothers.
    We moved into a wealthy area
    And she was bullied so bad.
    However she has risen above
    It and graduated from Penn
    State and played pro basketball 🏀
    l appreciate this interview and
    Your honesty. Merci Beaucoup

  • @rik4369
    @rik4369 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview and admire Darius for being honest and admitting societies " Elephant in the Room". Glad your speaking out and appreciate you way beyond your GREAT MUSIC.
    Semper Fi

  • @miellestamatis2267
    @miellestamatis2267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love this man beyond words

  • @kevio01
    @kevio01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the greatest entertainers still alive hands down. I have even more respect for him than I thought possible.

  • @kadonsie
    @kadonsie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    @DariusRucker #DariusRucker guess where I heard your song this week? In a tiny Chinese grocery store in Cape Town South Africa (A bit like an African California), played by a young Zimbabwean man! We struck up a conversation and made friends accordingly #mutualintrest since my 1year-old daughter is your BIGGEST fan and falls asleep every day listening to either your or Chris Stapleton songs :)

    • @siristarburst9
      @siristarburst9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Understand! Whites CREATED RACISM & maintain it. To refer to Cape town as an African California is beyond offensive. The Black Africans don't want what you want, which is some lunatic utopian otherworld that'll NEVER exist. They want what is rightfully their God-given land.

  • @michaeldroege1898
    @michaeldroege1898 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A wealth of talent! A national treasure. I hope he lives until he's 110.

  • @alma23soul
    @alma23soul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you Darius! Great interview.

  • @CaapriceTube1
    @CaapriceTube1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:08 - Yes Darius. we all get that "14th letter Wake up call".
    I'm glad I got mine back in 2005, was just 16 yrs old.
    They always show you their true colours in the end!!
    Jesus is our only TRUE friend🙏✝

  • @fionamoody1432
    @fionamoody1432 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have so missed out on Darius. I first stumbled upon his music on the voice. I was bowled over. Love love love his voice. Amazing. 🙌🏾👏👏🎤🎸

  • @donnatpuckett123
    @donnatpuckett123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What I think is weird is he’s made it big and I mean big in a majority if not 98% white fan base.. So that saying a lot about country music fans to me.

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello pretty lady ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @lisadiulio3753
    @lisadiulio3753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a man to be much respected for everything he has accomplished in his entire career. First basically kinda rock with Hootie then Country which I think he is best at and he has excelled at both. Hats off to you Darius no one any better than you!!

    • @dariusrucker127
      @dariusrucker127 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a million, Lisa! Your comment has truly made my day. It's an incredible feeling to know that my music is being enjoyed by people like you. Keep on jamming.

  • @Kratosandoneeye
    @Kratosandoneeye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What gets me is I never her someone say racism is not only black or white I was a white kid growing up in a black neighborhood and I had it just as bad as any black person why can they say it happens to everybody not just black ppl trust saying

    • @ocampbell1954
      @ocampbell1954 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Racism is a systematic thing. Show me an example where white people have been systematic oppressed in America. There is a big difference between racism and prejudice. Racism is systematic oppression of a group of people. You can find pockets of prejudice and bigotry anywhere,

    • @nataliewalters2759
      @nataliewalters2759 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree that it does but white people are the majority in the country can have had more power in the country and have controlled how black live .Blacks have had more racism from slavery through Jim Crow and the civil right era. Blacks were lynched, spit on denied access to most spaces , had to drink from a dirty water fountain , gun down , harrassed , we weee told we were half human until the 1950s! So sorry blacks have endured a lot more than what you have experienced . Blacks from my dads generation have PTSD.

  • @michaelbennett3400
    @michaelbennett3400 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Darius, you can come by the house for a steak dinner when ever you want. No questions asked. Just say when so I can prepare if you ever want to. You can supervise, while I prepare so you be at ease. I love the emotion you put into your music.

  • @celestialnubian
    @celestialnubian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What I like most about Darius is that he's not a fool. This is a smart man who knows what's up with the people around him and the world in general. This past decade has exposed some racist white people that were in my circle so I feel ya. Also, the Black Lives Matter bit was Michael Che not Jay Pharaoh.

  • @betsyrose9233
    @betsyrose9233 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Real people . Darius Rucker is so talented. God blessed him with a Awesome Voice❤ keep it moving Darius😎

    • @dariusrucker127
      @dariusrucker127 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a million, Betsy! Your comment has truly made my day. It's an incredible feeling to know that my music is being enjoyed by people like you. Keep on jamming.

  • @kathrynscottfitzgerald-qr1bp
    @kathrynscottfitzgerald-qr1bp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @DariusRucker You are 💯 percent right because I grew up all around that too growing up in the South ⬇️

    • @dariusrucker127
      @dariusrucker127 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello Kathryn!
      Thank you for being an amazing Comments like this are priceless, Thank you,
      it's nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love ❤️

  • @londonswe3002
    @londonswe3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Much love for this guy!! And love his music!

  • @brendaniebel1355
    @brendaniebel1355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love his laugh.

  • @JTrip20
    @JTrip20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m 33. I didn’t grow up paying attention to what race someone was. Everything was based on talent and personal relationships. I hear this mans voice. Not his skin. I miss those days. He’s great.

  • @55mjlangdon
    @55mjlangdon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darius Rucker has always been and will continue to be one of the most handsome men!!! I’ve always admired him for who he is and what he is, he’s a guy who sings good songs!!! 🙏💜😘

  • @juanitafolsom1866
    @juanitafolsom1866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your songs

    • @dariusrucker127
      @dariusrucker127 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks a million, Juanita! Your comment has truly made my day. It's an incredible feeling to know that my music is being enjoyed by people like you. Keep on jamming.

  • @greggates6394
    @greggates6394 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is one of the best artist music and country music has Amazing voice,soul, love. That’s all music

  • @PlayboyRock71
    @PlayboyRock71 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This man is one of the most amazing people alive! A true natural talent and his soul is just absolutely angelic. Darius Rucker you are the mirror of what Americans should be!!!

  • @dennisbeaver5958
    @dennisbeaver5958 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great man! So empathetic and smart!

  • @jamesarnold5100
    @jamesarnold5100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agree with everything you said I this interview Darius… love your music and most importantly you as a good man who helps everybody if they need it would love to meet you some day brotha.

  • @jaelredfern7381
    @jaelredfern7381 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There's one race of people. It's the human race.

  • @WBKimmons
    @WBKimmons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Big fan of this man

  • @brandoncorley3142
    @brandoncorley3142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So proud Mr Rucker hails from SC!

  • @donnathompson3625
    @donnathompson3625 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ prayers. I know so many that loved Darius Rucker

  • @lanclincunningham12
    @lanclincunningham12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Darius u choose ur children and there future over ur music.Plz plz don't stop singing.God bless

  • @kellyreece8081
    @kellyreece8081 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your music

  • @jakejordal5205
    @jakejordal5205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much Darius for sharing your thoughts on racism today. So many white people think we are a color blind society, but it is clear that there are lots of racist people among us. Love your music. Let us make it a better place to be, for everyone.

  • @hildavazque6335
    @hildavazque6335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love his music and after watching this video I love him more!

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just wanna use this special opportunity to say a big thanks for your wonderful support and prayers towards me . It's really a pleasure having you as a fan that cares . I am very grateful 🙏. Feel free to a message me

    • @hildavazque6335
      @hildavazque6335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dariusrucker1349 thank you 🙏 ☺️

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hildavazque6335 where are you chatting from?

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hildavazque6335 Are you there

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hildavazque6335 I'm skeptical about my fan, can we chat better dear???

  • @craigthomas5212
    @craigthomas5212 ปีที่แล้ว

    GOD bless your I enjoy your show in Oklahoma last year I going to try to come you in Vegas in October my favorite Entertainer

  • @pschlosb
    @pschlosb หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a fantastic interview!! Very sad and unfortunate but kudos to a music legend for having the kohonis to speak the truth

  • @izzy1949
    @izzy1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My best friend at school was black and I lost other friends because ther parents didnt want them associating with me because my best friend was black....I'm 72 now...j was 13/14 then and not a lot has changed...its all so wrong...we are all gods children and we all bleed the same colour blood...its just shed for the wrong reasons

  • @user-rp5mt1jk7g
    @user-rp5mt1jk7g 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this man and his views

  • @debbiegreen2414
    @debbiegreen2414 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love you, Darius. You are awesome.

  • @michaeldecker1106
    @michaeldecker1106 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love you Darius!

  • @lonniewilson9279
    @lonniewilson9279 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo!

  • @lilwhiteexpresstruck7943
    @lilwhiteexpresstruck7943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had no idea the hootie and the blowfish guy was black until I saw the wagon wheel music video with the duck call guys lol. But I love all his music

  • @brendawallace8825
    @brendawallace8825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darius is such a wonderful handsome brown skin man I have much respect for him
    Thank you Darius like you say it is what it is
    Just keep what you are doing and keep smiling and singing
    You have a beautiful voice
    One day I hope to meet you

    • @dariusrucker127
      @dariusrucker127 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, Brenda! Your kind words are like a warm hug and they make me feel so appreciated. Keep on listening and I'll keep on making music from the heart.

  • @allanstephenson9336
    @allanstephenson9336 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd sit on a toilet to here him play !!! AWSOME man. You are like a newer Charlie Pride. Love ur music sir.

  • @bethslawson5091
    @bethslawson5091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spiritual love will make you free.

  • @TheNeworleansgal
    @TheNeworleansgal ปีที่แล้ว

    Darius I simply love the man you are. Period 😘

  • @valeriedurr4438
    @valeriedurr4438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Look so good dear Darius

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 🙏 for your love and support you showed on me, it had been a wonderful years having fan like solidly behind me , this is my way of saying thank to you to the people who brought me this far. I hope yo you never stop listening to my music.. you are very beautiful and seems to be a nice person.. do you have a big heart ❤️? Are you a honest and caring woman feel free to drop a message here

  • @harmonydunn6404
    @harmonydunn6404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wagon Wheel.. I love all of your music

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MI really appreciate your efforts ❤️ towards me thanks for been a supportive and understanding fan that cares

    • @dariusrucker1349
      @dariusrucker1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello pretty ❤️❤️❤️

  • @davidparsons1999
    @davidparsons1999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Darius I followed you for many years from the blowfish to your solo album In country music and I never saw you as white or black I saw you as music As I do every artist. Anybody can do anything they set their mind to it as you did and you made it man not because you're black because you set your mind to it. It saddens me that you bring color into your interview. I am a small town boy that comes from nothing and I set my mind to something and I have done it regardless of color. Do you think because of your color it has restricted your success. I don't think You said yourself you're a rich black man . Sincerely you're a fan

  • @nbkkash9451
    @nbkkash9451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So the last sentence said a lot to me, where he said he saw someone doing something and he immediately judged them instead of having a conversation and getting to know them… this is the exact problem with society. Immediate judgement of people. I think a lot of the things that were and still are being portrayed in the media have extremely profound d impacts on the mental health of people, causing them not to see the narcissism they then commit

    • @RO49569
      @RO49569 ปีที่แล้ว

      All that tells you is that, the person judging you is a narcissist

  • @arthurzettel6618
    @arthurzettel6618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's not the skin color that defines who you are it is your character. I listen to Country music and as for me color means nothing it is how good the music sounds is what counts.

  • @paulstrzykalski2596
    @paulstrzykalski2596 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just treat people the way you want to be treated. This should not be a problem today. Look we put a disabled guy in the White House.

  • @deannausernametaken
    @deannausernametaken ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To the interviewer: Stop only asking Black people if they’ve had the talk with their kids. White people need to have this talk with our kids too. Expect more from us to get more from us.