Eddie Griffin is that Uncle who tells the best stories, is a beast at spades, drinks heavily, and is good at grilling. Every Black family has that uncle.
This is one of the best interviews a black man can watch. He is talking about his struggle ,success and another black man cutting him a million dollar check.
Glenn boi I am white 😂😂😂 and I support a bunch of whites from authors to directors to even musicians I just hate when people try to get defensive about black people supporting other blacks it’s not inclusive to them there’s just a lot of black people who don’t and they just are trying to change that is all half of my friends are black and we love a lot of the same white idols but there’s a lot of black idols that deserve more credit it’s really not that deep bro
Yeah Master.P that Dude if you hear Snoop Dog say how M.P Saved his Career,and then hear Eddie tell his Story,Master.P is that Dude!! But that's how you get yo Blessings?
i always thought p was the shit. as a white dude growing up in baltimore city in the 90s, i use to buy all the soldiers cassettes and hide them from my parents. tru, skull duggery, mr serv on, kane and abel, prime suspects, fiend, mia x, c murder, mystikal, silkk..even had lil italy, lil soldiers, mean greens compilation..i used to watch im bout it and da last don all the time back in the day. i actually have the ice cream man, tru, and no limit records emblems tatted on me.
He is an honest businessman - very rare. Most so-called business people think business is about exploiting the weak. Master P sees business as a mutual beneficial venture.
Hear O Israel Facts, black men are typically the biggest haters/crabs amongst each other, so it’s actually rare to see a black male show love to another black man.
I always come back to this interview because this man looks just like my father. I lost my dad to a brain tumor when I was 9. This man is my dads twin I swear!! RIP JOHN CARDWELL ❤
Eddie is one of the few that can say money has never changed who he is. How can you not love this guy. If not as a comedian you gotta love him as a person
The reason Eddie didn't blow is because he wasn't one of those YES men in the industry. He didn't kiss ass or take shit from people. His whole career was more so him calling the shots and doing things independently but hands down he's one of the funniest, most memorable comedians of ALL time. Also S/O to master p for doing what he did in the Game!!!
Not only is Eddie Griffin a great comedian and a great actor, he's also straightforward, inspirational and is never afraid to say what's on his mind. In my book, that is what makes him a true legend.
People don't see you in a while on TV and immediately think, YOU WASHED! and the funniest thing is, Ed Griffin don't look like he washed up at all...he chillin
Master-P is hands down the realest rapper of all time. I like 50 and 2pac but Master P has so many stories out there of him doing some positive life changing things.
P is real af only story I don't like I heard was red man slapping him. If that's true it's because redman and them NY kids hating on the south. They know the south is hardcore not like Cali or NY. P has always been cool with me
He's the smartest in the game I'm studying same subject and knew this about him before i found out today he studied bio chemistry, he could of been a docter lol.
This makes me want to miss Foolish. I'm bout to watch it now.I miss Eddie Griffen... I'm probably the only person in the world that liked Malcolm and Eddie... Mostly Eddie!
Thats a real dude when you put him on then years later he comes back and returns the favour 10 fold. P handled business with integrity. Thats why you never here Ps name with dirt on it.
Yea but master p one of them dudes u dont hear nobody bad mouthing cause they just dont want to. Like G rap amd rakim theres nothing bad ti say regardless of the reprecussions
P did that for all of his artists. That's how come you would be hard pressed to find an interview of a former artist bad mouth P. Even the ones like Marcelo had to come back years later and say that P was right
I remember that one bitch giving him shit LOL “That pussy aint yours!” “Yeah it is!” And of course, “Dadddeeeeeee......dadddeeeeeee. I wanna talk to you man..I wanna talk to ya man!”
every single person no matter where they get interviewed always has something good to say about Master P. I think it can be attributed to his business acumen, integrity, and also his well rounded personality. P is just a kool ass dude. Legend. I miss those no limit days.
A real OG just dropped so many gems in that 18 minutes, from staying away from gang violence in Compton to putting your people on by giving them a chance and they return the favor. Hope the young ones paying attention
one of my favorite comedians hands down..... he is pure gravy and he reminds me so much of my all time favorite Redd Foxx........ we want Eddie, we want Eddie, we want Eddie........ love this man
Master P is a class act. He sets the example and models how a businessman/woman shows respect. And also doesn't forget where he came from and who helped him become successful.
So true. Master P does pay his people VERY well. I'm talkin' like how MC Hammer use to pay his people back in the 90s lol. I wish I could work for Master P.
I get tired of seeing Kevin Hart on tv, the guys got talent but there's just something about the dude that is annoying (to me, if you like him that's cool) Eddie griffin is head & shoulders above alot of comedians.. lots if respect to EG, between his comedies speacials, Foolish, The New Guy, Undercover brother, Double Take.. Keep it 100% Ed.. much love
The issue with Kevin is that his stand ups are redundant and repetitive. You can say the same thing multiple ways which is why it’s best to stay organic with your craft. Kevin is oversaturated in the media. A yes man. Lavelle Crawford is a million times funnier than Kevin. Difference is appeal and I believe we all know the rest
He was smart in building his empire because he knew how to reach his audience. Once he built No Limit, he made several blunders. The quality of the albums went into the toilet. They favored quantity over quantity. They had several artists that were whack as shit. Master P started selling Master P dolls that yelled “Ugghh.” He came out on wrestling shouting “Hoody Hoo” and had a wrestler named Swoll. The ultimate mistake was when he became a sports agent. The rookie contract he got Ricky Williams to sign is to this day, the go-to example of a terrible contract. He screwed Ricky Williams out of millions of guaranteed dollars because he was in a business where he didn’t know what he was doing. In the end, all of these bad business decisions hurt his image as the hardcore dirty rapper from New Orleans/Oakland. He couldn’t capture a new audience with these other business ventures and he alienated his core audience. To a lesser extent, you saw that with Bone Thugs and Coolio. The white audience came on board with Gangsta’s Paradise and Crossroads, but they alienated the black audience. Once the black audience checked out, the white audience did too because the suburban crowd realized they weren’t cool anymore
StuUngar I agree with some of the points you made. Venturing off into the sports business did hurt his empire to an extent. When KLC (The Medicine Men) left in late 99/early 2000 the music was still good without them but was definitely missing that signature “No Limit Sound.” Then Snoop and Mystikal leaving, and C getting locked didn’t help either. By 2005/2006 everything really started to crumble. He is still one of the greatest/smartest music moguls to ever do it, right up there with Hov, Diddy, Dre, etc. Getting an 80/20 distribution deal like he did with Priority Records back in the day is still to this day considered one of the most savvy music business deals in the history of Hip-Hop music. He and Romeo have been methodically revamping and growing the No Limit Forever brand back up again in the last 10 years with digital music releases and upcoming films like “I Got The Hook Up 2.” They are slowly but surely back on the rise. There is still a lot that P and his empire have to offer us. It’s *far* from over with respect to No Limit that’s for sure. Oh and by the way P is from New Orleans and Richmond, not New Orleans and Oakland. I’m from the Bay myself. Easily 80% or more of the people who live in Richmond, CA came very recently from Louisiana (as in they were born in Louisiana, but came to live in Richmond later, just like P did) while others are like second generation. Regardless, most families in Richmond are originally from Louisiana and to a lesser extent Mississippi. Many Richmond folks still even have strong southern accents in some parts of the city. #nolimitforever
I met him when he came to San Antonio in 2017. Very down to earth and very much like that cool uncle that taught you stuff you weren't supposed to know yet when you were younger.
Jarrel Ely I saw Kim on In Living Color, I was born n 85’ .Nonetheless I’m a fan of the whole family. Her comedy career rating n my opinion is a good 10, very talented!!!
I took my parents to see Eddie at the improv and it was awkward edgy and HILARIOUS. I was like my parents cracking up and I'm all nervous hoping they loved it. They did.
Glad I stumbled on this video. Sometime we take for granted some of our entertainers and don't realize their struggle and contribution. So I'm thankful this vid helped me to better appreciate Mr Eddie G.
+Capn Cummings - I did 4, it aint for everyone, and everyone's experience was different. If it weren't for a cool petty officer in bootcamp, and my chief i had in San Diego, I probably would've gotten kicked out too.
+Capn Cummings - I did 4, it aint for everyone, and everyone's experience was different. If it weren't for a cool petty officer in bootcamp, and my chief i had in San Diego, I probably would've gotten kicked out too.
***** - If you have an issue humbling yourself, you won't make it through basic training. Then after that, it gets political and clickish once you reach your duty station. What was great for me is that it was my introduction to the whole of the world. I was a little hoodboy from Detroit going in, I came out alot more aware of the greater world.
What's your problem with aging, Griffin Aging like a God still got his essence n still relevant n growin Wiser, you can't ask for more than that if u do u got a problem
I love Eddie Griffin and people don’t know this but he will always be one of my biggest influences because his standups are timeless and so is his game 💯
In Foolish they had a scene where they asked Eddie Griffin to dress up like a woman and he knocked the paintings on the floor. And he never did dress up like Martin and Jamie Foxx did. SALUTE!
WOW. This is by far, the best and most PRODUCTIVE interview. His story , drive, and insight are very inspiring! I have much more respect for Eddie now. I will be using "Elastic Brain."
Eddie Griffin is the best comedian of all time...you won't find another Comedian who will make you laugh but at the same time instill some knowledge on you about everything.
Eddie Griffin is that Uncle who tells the best stories, is a beast at spades, drinks heavily, and is good at grilling. Every Black family has that uncle.
nigga keep a deck of cards and dominoes in the car
+Roy Grimes dead
True shit, lol.
that one drunk uncle that never have you 5$ he owes you but always got money for a beer
+Drunk Drunkington no
This is one of the best interviews a black man can watch. He is talking about his struggle ,success and another black man cutting him a million dollar check.
it's a great story whether your black or white
kirkangel525 why never said it wasn’t it’s just a lot more meaningful being a black man
Kaleb Dacres okay explain this. why do you guys get mad at whites for supporting the whites but get all happy when blacks support blacks
Glenn boi I am white 😂😂😂 and I support a bunch of whites from authors to directors to even musicians I just hate when people try to get defensive about black people supporting other blacks it’s not inclusive to them there’s just a lot of black people who don’t and they just are trying to change that is all half of my friends are black and we love a lot of the same white idols but there’s a lot of black idols that deserve more credit it’s really not that deep bro
Glenn so before you assume my skin color from a simple sentence open your mind to what’s real here
Yeah Master.P that Dude if you hear Snoop Dog say how M.P Saved his Career,and then hear Eddie tell his Story,Master.P is that Dude!! But that's how you get yo Blessings?
Master P always been a real dude. Respect the hell outta him
Paid for 50 cents first tour also. Banks said he always felt awkward doing the "ugly like a Master P shoe" line after that.
i always thought p was the shit. as a white dude growing up in baltimore city in the 90s, i use to buy all the soldiers cassettes and hide them from my parents. tru, skull duggery, mr serv on, kane and abel, prime suspects, fiend, mia x, c murder, mystikal, silkk..even had lil italy, lil soldiers, mean greens compilation..i used to watch im bout it and da last don all the time back in the day. i actually have the ice cream man, tru, and no limit records emblems tatted on me.
He is an honest businessman - very rare.
Most so-called business people think business is about exploiting the weak. Master P sees business as a mutual beneficial venture.
Everytime
Eddie seems like that uncle that teaches you how to talk to girls when you were hella young.
your comment.made me geek cause im that uncle
+Alpha1BDaReaLiSeD your an uncle and you say geek? nigga your kid like 2?
+tony garcia lmaoooooooo
+tony garcia I know right that Nigga must be a kid.. I don't even say geek
+Bruce Kent Holy fuck i was just about to type something just like that haha
Black men working together. You give love and it comes back. His first million was from Master P
Showing thanks to who helped you speaks volumes.
kerizmaent LoL y'all don't us, you made this comment as if black men working together is out of the norm or something.
@@joshbray5903 Well amongst so called Black men there is more jealousy an hatred towards our own moreso than any other race.
Love
Hear O Israel Facts, black men are typically the biggest haters/crabs amongst each other, so it’s actually rare to see a black male show love to another black man.
I always come back to this interview because this man looks just like my father. I lost my dad to a brain tumor when I was 9. This man is my dads twin I swear!!
RIP JOHN CARDWELL ❤
Looks just my father too denzil adair rest in peace
Bless you my friend
Maybe he is your father
I love how Eddie just naturally slips in the voices of different people he meets and talks too
Eddie Griffin is one of the most underrated comedians in my lifetime and I'm 56 years old.
Herbert Walker
I agree with you 💯
I’m 28. I agree. The greats will and do agree as well, I guarantee that! 🤙
shun X Godly dad?
Facts!
Wich planet are yall on hes not
Master P was a real one bought all his artists houses and cars and put them in their names.
Boss Shit
Man me we need more niggas like that in the world
Eddie is one of the few that can say money has never changed who he is. How can you not love this guy. If not as a comedian you gotta love him as a person
+Mr. Bond He BECAME A DRINKER AFTER HE GOT FAMOUS THO.
+Natsu .D. Uzamaki what's your point?
Mr. Bond Money changed him he started drinking.
+Mr. Bond word
he said in a special he's been broke longer than he's been rich so it's only natural the money didn't change him
Eddie Griffin is the realist, even when he’s serious he’s still funny
That's just the natural aura he carries. Can't copy respect.
I truly believe that is what makes him so funny.
On god
"the realist"m
Que onda
The reason Eddie didn't blow is because he wasn't one of those YES men in the industry. He didn't kiss ass or take shit from people. His whole career was more so him calling the shots and doing things independently but hands down he's one of the funniest, most memorable comedians of ALL time. Also S/O to master p for doing what he did in the Game!!!
Pierre Corleone
YUP. 💯💯👏👏
Sounds like Kevin Hart the king of being a yes man
P
He was too black for the Hollywood execs.
His style of comedy is really smooth....He is old school funny
10GALLEN81 that's kuz he's NATURALLY funny....not "writers" funny
10GALLEN81 more smooth than Eddie Murphy!
Like Richard Pryor
I liked Disfunktional family
10GALLEN81 The force was with master p and Eddie.
I love how quiet vlad is when Eddie goes off on a story. The respect is real you can tell
the way he hit that cigarette when he said p cut him that one milli check😭😭
burnout 305 😄😄
Dawgggggg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂Hahahahahaha😹😸
Man look I felt that 💀
He time traveled bck in time that's why
I applaud Eddie for being homeless rather than play gangster games in Compton.
@704 Representative
Nah
@Joel Johnson facts
Not only is Eddie Griffin a great comedian and a great actor, he's also straightforward, inspirational and is never afraid to say what's on his mind. In my book, that is what makes him a true legend.
I dead ass hated for this to end. this is a CLASSIC interview forreal
It really is tho. I enjoyed it. Especially the master p story.
+franchisejr15 I wished it was longer too! FRFR
+franchisejr15 word i wanted to hear more
+franchisejr15 #word one of Vlad's best. Shit was interesting AF.
+franchisejr15 This dude is entertaining as hell. I would love for him to get a radio show or a podcast.
People don't see you in a while on TV and immediately think, YOU WASHED! and the funniest thing is, Ed Griffin don't look like he washed up at all...he chillin
+Cookingwith Shiiid yea, dropped 75 for a cheap seat at the Rio...full house.
+Cookingwith Sade he keep the houses full
+TheRadiusMD I agree he eatin' though.
That Netflix money from that special is doing really good & all them movies and tours he worked hard! For everything
Us African (meaning Black) folks need to realize the power we have when we come together !!!
Us people need to realize.
Black Mamba Loc Yeah!
Lol y’all kill each other too much
@@tonygaertner8863 how did you get to this country again and who pray-tell did you bring with you
Yeah just dont be racist
This is why I have more respect for Eddie Griffin than almost any other comedian.
Jorge Molina Dude, calm the fuck down
Jorge Molina lol you a Bitch omg😂😂😂
are you Mike I used to work with Phillip Morris ido agree with your content,
Jarrel Ely, two different styles, but they both speak the truth in their comedy.
2 RAW 4 TV nigga answer us yo, why!???
Master-P is hands down the realest rapper of all time. I like 50 and 2pac but Master P has so many stories out there of him doing some positive life changing things.
There isn't a negative story on P from what I can see.
I agree.
P still humble and do shit like that that man gives more than any rapier in the gane NoLimitForever the tank back bitch
P is real af only story I don't like I heard was red man slapping him. If that's true it's because redman and them NY kids hating on the south. They know the south is hardcore not like Cali or NY. P has always been cool with me
+turtleturbo1025 I doubt that really happened.
studying to be a Biological engineer with a free scholarship just humbled me...man I knew he was smart but wtf?
He's the smartest in the game I'm studying same subject and knew this about him before i found out today he studied bio chemistry, he could of been a docter lol.
Dolph Lundgren has a masters degree in chemistry so its possible
This makes me want to miss Foolish. I'm bout to watch it now.I miss Eddie Griffen... I'm probably the only person in the world that liked Malcolm and Eddie... Mostly Eddie!
LaLa Knight Me too I loved that show as a kid mainly for Eddie. I think Malcolm was a little dry on that show.
i like the show too but i like both of them. each episode had me with a new fav.
Me too lol
Thats one of my favorite shows its funny as hell
Right! The show was basically trash but it was Eddie on tv getting paid and that was good. Most if not all funny moments were his💯
Thats a real dude when you put him on then years later he comes back and returns the favour 10 fold. P handled business with integrity. Thats why you never here Ps name with dirt on it.
This man continuously drops knowledge and his interviews in his stand-ups in his movies and TV shows open your ears listen to what he's got to say
18 minutes went by in a second. I can listen to him talk for an hour straight and be interested.
Mya Elbows Me too.
Me three❤
I would all day
HIS STAND UP IS HILARIOUS, YOU WONT WANT HIM TO LEAVE, HE'S ADDICTIVE..
HELLA FUNNY
Mya Elbows I said the same thing after watching a couple of his videos
Richard Pryor thought Eddie G. was a funny and cool guy, same with Eddie Murphy. Eddie is cool because he's a real dude.
I LOVED Eddie Griffin in "double take" with Orlando jones
That's One Of My Favorite Films EVER!!!! FUNNY FROM BEGINNING TO END NO WEAK SPOTS....
There are certain dudes you don't hear no one bad mouthing cause they know dude ain't to be fug'd with... Master P is one of them dudes....
Yea but master p one of them dudes u dont hear nobody bad mouthing cause they just dont want to. Like G rap amd rakim theres nothing bad ti say regardless of the reprecussions
A nigga could say something like they overrated or something.
12:41 for Master P story. You're welcome. 💯
DIAMOND LIFESTYLE
Thank you.
Not all heroes wear capes 👍🏻
DIAMOND LIFESTYLE thanks
Missing out by skipping most of the video
Thanks
Nah u got listen to the whole thing 😂😂😂
Best opening answer ever "I won class Clown every year in High school. "😂
realist dude ...don't care about being political correct just speaks his mind ...I miss the real comdies him and Dave, and bernie
Katt Williams too
Let's bring back the Def jam comedy show another 25 yrs of some funny ass mother f@#+&$
Rip bernie we miss you here and of course kat the realistic motherfucking comedian
Also mike Epps
The world needs him NOW.
I love Eddie, miss you Bernie Mac
Yes, BERNIE! ⚘
His Andrew “Dice” Clay was spot on
Eddie refuses to put on a dress but Kevin Hart kisses the Rock.Eddie is too Real 💯💯
Crazy master p said the same shit, he refuses to wear a dress
And Dave Chapelle
Yeah, Eddie is a real one.. Kansas City, real!
@@Dajokerboy101 Dave Chappelle wore a dress.
That he is.
I keep getting more n more respect for Master P as time goes on. Entertainment is one thing but this dude seems like a solid individual #rns
TH-cam NEEDS another Vlad, Eddie Griffin interview
I respect master p so much after watching this interview he a real one i didn't know he did all that for eddie that's so nice !
P did that for all of his artists. That's how come you would be hard pressed to find an interview of a former artist bad mouth P.
Even the ones like Marcelo had to come back years later and say that P was right
More clips coming soon
+djvlad just post the whole thing and quit bullshitting
Soon = 2 months in Vlad time
Fuck you Vlad 🔫🔫🔫🔫
I likes ya and I wants ya
+djvlad one of your best keep'em comingg
+djvlad Thanks for the rest Vlad! but please do not wait that long..Respect from Budapest!
Everybody remember Eddies voodoo stand up in 95 on HBO?
My shit
I remember that one bitch giving him shit LOL
“That pussy aint yours!”
“Yeah it is!”
And of course, “Dadddeeeeeee......dadddeeeeeee. I wanna talk to you man..I wanna talk to ya man!”
That my shit
I remember watching it and saying that dude from meteor man funny af.
97 VooDoo Child.....CLASSIC
every single person no matter where they get interviewed always has something good to say about Master P. I think it can be attributed to his business acumen, integrity, and also his well rounded personality. P is just a kool ass dude. Legend. I miss those no limit days.
I always liked Master P, because of his humble beginnings, and the positive things he have done.
Miss V master p change Snoop Dogg life around.
N he get it on his own I got mad respect for that
@Buick Regal he is also a great dad
@@justinwilliams9452 plus you don't hear about it him dissing anyone
Master taught many people how to cook crack but he always had that independent boss mentality
Master P is the boss. Give that man is props while he's alive
Oh I’ve always admired how he handles business!!!
Hell yeah man give him his props
A real OG just dropped so many gems in that 18 minutes, from staying away from gang violence in Compton to putting your people on by giving them a chance and they return the favor. Hope the young ones paying attention
one of my favorite comedians hands down..... he is pure gravy and he reminds me so much of my all time favorite Redd Foxx........ we want Eddie, we want Eddie, we want Eddie........ love this man
Griffin never forgot people who helped him
Eddie gave Master P a shot and years later Master P looked out for him! That's what I'm talking about. Do good and it will come back.
Master P and no limit one of the realist to ever do it
Dollie Mathis you ever heard of JT The Bigga Figga?
Cesar Lara that’s who p got the blueprint from
travis padgett facts
The old dirty early 90s were great JT, Mr King George, TRU, West Coast Bad Boyz
Bout it
Master P is a class act. He sets the example and models how a businessman/woman shows respect. And also doesn't forget where he came from and who helped him become successful.
So true. Master P does pay his people VERY well. I'm talkin' like how MC Hammer use to pay his people back in the 90s lol. I wish I could work for Master P.
EricaYE6 probably why mc hammer went broke xD
You can come work for me I ain't no Flintstone but I make your wallet rock with million ummn hummm you got to call me LOL 😂
@@MakePeopleMadForFun He lost most of his wealth but definitely not broke.
Shit.... I wish I could roll blunts for snoop dogg
@@kdfinvesting6122 word
they dont make em like u no mo
Master P gotta be one of the most solid industry cats, every old story I hear about him is about him holding his people down
Meteor Man was a straight classic! I don't care what anybody says!
right on!!👍
JorDance I agree man. My was extra in it
I feel the same way! I would even go see a remake of Meteor Man 4real
Christian Low Now , now, don't get carried away with all that remake talk
Slept on classic with an all star black cast.
I get tired of seeing Kevin Hart on tv, the guys got talent but there's just something about the dude that is annoying (to me, if you like him that's cool) Eddie griffin is head & shoulders above alot of comedians.. lots if respect to EG, between his comedies speacials, Foolish, The New Guy, Undercover brother, Double Take.. Keep it 100% Ed.. much love
@@carcol04well in the words of Undercover Brother "maybe but that would be some long division..........Long 😅
Kevin Hart NEVER made me laugh
Theyre both funny
michael montalvo if you find him funny good for you, I don’t man
The issue with Kevin is that his stand ups are redundant and repetitive. You can say the same thing multiple ways which is why it’s best to stay organic with your craft. Kevin is oversaturated in the media. A yes man. Lavelle Crawford is a million times funnier than Kevin. Difference is appeal and I believe we all know the rest
Imagine having Eddie Griffin as your godfather. That's some cool stuff right there.
I wonder if Eddie Griffin has ever narrated anything because if he hasn't, he definitely needs to.
I like him cause he keeps it Real. Sounds legitimate when he tells his life story.
#Respect
Agreed
Homeless and sleeping standing up lol, funny cool cat
picture that shit, that aint funny and wrong for this one but damn i laughed real hard when he said that
You be surprised how many comedians were homeless and doing comedy.
master p is a smart business man
KERVE HITS genius
KERVE HITS eddie griffin man gonna always be a icon legend no body else like him him and mike epps
He was smart in building his empire because he knew how to reach his audience. Once he built No Limit, he made several blunders. The quality of the albums went into the toilet. They favored quantity over quantity. They had several artists that were whack as shit. Master P started selling Master P dolls that yelled “Ugghh.” He came out on wrestling shouting “Hoody Hoo” and had a wrestler named Swoll.
The ultimate mistake was when he became a sports agent. The rookie contract he got Ricky Williams to sign is to this day, the go-to example of a terrible contract. He screwed Ricky Williams out of millions of guaranteed dollars because he was in a business where he didn’t know what he was doing.
In the end, all of these bad business decisions hurt his image as the hardcore dirty rapper from New Orleans/Oakland. He couldn’t capture a new audience with these other business ventures and he alienated his core audience.
To a lesser extent, you saw that with Bone Thugs and Coolio. The white audience came on board with Gangsta’s Paradise and Crossroads, but they alienated the black audience. Once the black audience checked out, the white audience did too because the suburban crowd realized they weren’t cool anymore
StuUngar I agree with some of the points you made. Venturing off into the sports business did hurt his empire to an extent. When KLC (The Medicine Men) left in late 99/early 2000 the music was still good without them but was definitely missing that signature “No Limit Sound.” Then Snoop and Mystikal leaving, and C getting locked didn’t help either. By 2005/2006 everything really started to crumble. He is still one of the greatest/smartest music moguls to ever do it, right up there with Hov, Diddy, Dre, etc. Getting an 80/20 distribution deal like he did with Priority Records back in the day is still to this day considered one of the most savvy music business deals in the history of Hip-Hop music. He and Romeo have been methodically revamping and growing the No Limit Forever brand back up again in the last 10 years with digital music releases and upcoming films like “I Got The Hook Up 2.” They are slowly but surely back on the rise. There is still a lot that P and his empire have to offer us. It’s *far* from over with respect to No Limit that’s for sure. Oh and by the way P is from New Orleans and Richmond, not New Orleans and Oakland. I’m from the Bay myself. Easily 80% or more of the people who live in Richmond, CA came very recently from Louisiana (as in they were born in Louisiana, but came to live in Richmond later, just like P did) while others are like second generation. Regardless, most families in Richmond are originally from Louisiana and to a lesser extent Mississippi. Many Richmond folks still even have strong southern accents in some parts of the city. #nolimitforever
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I literally couldn’t stand up straight after his show.... my stomach was so sore from laughing
I met him when he came to San Antonio in 2017. Very down to earth and very much like that cool uncle that taught you stuff you weren't supposed to know yet when you were younger.
Eddie is an AllTime great IMO 1 of the funniest comedians ever!
facts!!
facts!!
+IamKidWolff last august i saw eddie, cedric, mike epps, charlie murphy and George lopez in concert front row #epic
Richard Pryor,eddie griffin,Dave chapelle,Bernie Mac n Charlie Murphy
+greyflagsoljaz ts-ent they did a show together?
Master P ...this is a true brother.....Master P remembers who gave him a leg up....
I Hope Master P and Eddie Griffin do a Nother movie together
Eddie Griffin a Legend
Cartel CAL facts fam !!! 💯
Jarrel Ely I have but Eddie Griffin is a legend in my opinion!!
Jarrel Ely I saw Kim on In Living Color, I was born n 85’ .Nonetheless I’m a fan of the whole family. Her comedy career rating n my opinion is a good 10, very talented!!!
Jarrel Ely respect ✊. But I still would have to say Eddie Griffin is my favorite comedian .
lmao "I was too blue for their taste," he says wearing a blue hat, blue shirt, blue pants
Bruce Hamilton not the COLOUR BLUE!
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
He crippin cuh!
Lol
@@Panchitoisdead714 naw frfr
Master P took care of everyone.
Bay BossMAN huh??
Rudolph Manor ah ok, makes sense
Master P favorite entrepreneur!
@@crytpoknight8289. D shh
Not according to soulja slim he didn't
Eddie be hitting them cigs like its a blunt he need to start vaping instead.
I took my parents to see Eddie at the improv and it was awkward edgy and HILARIOUS. I was like my parents cracking up and I'm all nervous hoping they loved it. They did.
Eddie is honest dude , I love him .
Glad I stumbled on this video. Sometime we take for granted some of our entertainers and don't realize their struggle and contribution. So I'm thankful this vid helped me to better appreciate Mr Eddie G.
greatest interview I've heard in a while
“I see 5 people in here now, if I bring 2 more we winning “ ✊🏾🤝
He reminds me of Bernie Mac. Keeps it 100
P always paid well. Realest business man in the industry.
I like how he speaks old school it's really refreshing, he's stayed real this whole time.I miss seeing him in movies he's a real character.
Master P,an entrepreneur,marketing genius,a good rapper&a decent human.God bless Master P.
Not to mention a great Underrated Basketball player 🙏🏾🤴🏾💖💯⚡
His attitude of the Navy cracks me up. I spent 5 years of my life in that organization.
+Capn Cummings - I did 4, it aint for everyone, and everyone's experience was different. If it weren't for a cool petty officer in bootcamp, and my chief i had in San Diego, I probably would've gotten kicked out too.
+Capn Cummings - I did 4, it aint for everyone, and everyone's experience was different. If it weren't for a cool petty officer in bootcamp, and my chief i had in San Diego, I probably would've gotten kicked out too.
I'm in the national guard now which is soooooo much different. I think the active mentality is whats real wrong that rubs people raw.
***** - If you have an issue humbling yourself, you won't make it through basic training. Then after that, it gets political and clickish once you reach your duty station. What was great for me is that it was my introduction to the whole of the world. I was a little hoodboy from Detroit going in, I came out alot more aware of the greater world.
Y'all went to the military because of no other choices?
Eddie is a smooth ass dude. I seen him on the comedy get down tour. HILARIOUS.
Eddie Griffin is funny as hell. I still watch Undercover Brother, love that movie.
Me too!
It's a great film!
Sazerrider got damn duck shoes!!! 😂😂😂😂
Pharaoh Aavon lmao
Sazerrider yes!
I am sad he is getting old, it makes me restless. It looks like a movie.
What's your problem with aging, Griffin Aging like a God still got his essence n still relevant n growin Wiser, you can't ask for more than that if u do u got a problem
Nigga that mean you getting old too
Adele?
@@chadbrown5 😭😂🤣
U needa worry abt real shit not sum fake ass sympathy comments like u tryna say sum sincere shit cuz u sound stupid af
If Master P Came to me & wanted to operate, I'd say yeah Come on.
when he said he choked out Deebo if I could've been a fly on the wall lmao 😂😂😂😂😂
...like master p said ....eyem bout having bread ....breakin bread and teaching otha brothas how tah get they bread...... "TRU"
I love "Foolish" one of the best movies ever
Matt Eckenrode very good & underrated movie
13:06 his impression of P and Mystical made me rofl
Meteor Man started off as a joke... wow.. Good knowledge
mikeballa215 that’s was my child hood! I Looooove that movie lol
The Force Is Strong With Eddie Griffin
Master P is a straight boss
The most inspiring interview I've ever watched, I must leave KC
Gotta get out kc
If your a musician or comedian or any artist Kc is not the spot but if your a hustler its perfect!
I love Eddie Griffin and people don’t know this but he will always be one of my biggest influences because his standups are timeless and so is his game 💯
Funniest comedian that people rarely mention when the conversation about best comedian gets brought up. True legend, with great generic material.
He in my top 10
In Foolish they had a scene where they asked Eddie Griffin to dress up like a woman and he knocked the paintings on the floor. And he never did dress up like Martin and Jamie Foxx did. SALUTE!
Rufus Anderson He didn't sell out.
If who ever ask u to put on a dress for 5mill u not going to do it and you never seen that type of money in your life?
Any person that sits up here and says that they wouldn't dress up in women's clothing for 5 million dollars you a MOTHER FU#&ING lie
So it's fine to play murderers, rapists, drug addicts and everything else but draw the line at wearing a dress? Lmfao.
@Gee Sims Some people have pride and wont break their character for money.
13:15 that mystikal impression 😂
underrated legend
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Agreed.
indeed😂
Facts!
Talking about connections. Townsend Cosby master p Martin Lawrence Andrew Dice Clay. Marsha Warfield, man this is 1 connected brotha.
His Voodoo child standup was the first time my brother and I was in tears cause we were laughing so damn hard 🤣💯
WOW. This is by far, the best and most PRODUCTIVE interview. His story , drive, and insight are very inspiring! I have much more respect for Eddie now. I will be using "Elastic Brain."
Eddie Griffin is the best comedian of all time...you won't find another Comedian who will make you laugh but at the same time instill some knowledge on you about everything.
.....Corey Holcomb
I think Eddie and Corey should sit down and have a show together.
+MrZLeroy92 agree 100%
+MrZLeroy92 ANOTHER ONE...dont forget Patrice O Neal
+Mo The Best Paul Mooney.
+AnTra23 Dont forget Dr dre