Dee-1 Calls Out Industry Hypocrisy and Addresses Hip-Hop's Mental Health & Freestyle

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9 ай бұрын

Dee-1 is not your typical hip-hop artist. As a passionate advocate for social change, he uses his platform to spread positivity and hope, inspiring listeners to be their best selves. His latest album, “UNO” debuted at #4 in the world on the Apple Music/iTunes Hip-Hop Charts, proving that his message resonates with people all around the world. But Dee-1 is not content to rest on his laurels. In a recent interview, he called out industry hypocrisy, taking aim at rappers who talk about prison reform and other social issues, while glorifying violence in their lyrics.
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@Itstoolate-q7g 8 ай бұрын

A lot of us are tired of fake gangsta rap. Keep pushing Dee1

@bigzachful 8 ай бұрын

And quite literally these men are 40 some years old still talking about it but not living it. And these young boys are just highschool kids. They push this violence on the world and profit from it

@Monstafy3 8 ай бұрын

We tired of the fake gangsta rap as well as the real gangsta rap.

@rgw1380rw 8 ай бұрын

I'm tired of knowing the bs was mainly in the ghetto before there was any gangster rap.

@MrMonopolistic 8 ай бұрын

True but I REFUSE THE CHRISTIAN RAP AGENDA 😂 #neelyfullerjr

@rgw1380rw 8 ай бұрын

@@MrMonopolistic I've never been into religion either.

@fellastriptv5423 9 ай бұрын

We need brothers like Dee-1 to keep us honest. Great for the Black community.

@komplete2175 9 ай бұрын

What's up with the racial tension? I think you mean great for the community period..

@JMInsurance 9 ай бұрын

@@komplete2175there is no racial tension. He is just saying how he feels. As a African American myself I say Dee 1 is good for the black community. If anyone says dee 1 is good for any others community, that is cool as well.

@artyclay9874 9 ай бұрын

@@komplete2175you must be one of those white folks that “don’t see color”

@komplete2175 9 ай бұрын

@artyclay9874 I'm one of those white folks that's at oneness with ALL 👽🛸👻

@komplete2175 9 ай бұрын

@@JMInsurance me as a human, when thinking about the community, race doesn't cross my mind because the community is one, so go argue with someone that lacks common sense and basic instinct

@Von917 8 ай бұрын

Almost gave up on hip hop until hearing this guy. I'm instantly a fan. He's not a slave to the money and REALLY cares about the black community. Not just a sound bite. Big SALUTE!

@toussaintan 8 ай бұрын

Amen

@godssonlaz120 9 ай бұрын

Never heard of this man until today but i promise I will support his music because we need more of this.

@GhOsT-sk9pm 8 ай бұрын

Please go down rabbit hole he's amazing.,

@keylyme8368 8 ай бұрын

The brother is 💯% correct. We all are accountable. Dee-1 has my support

@MinistryB4Industry 9 ай бұрын

Praise God for this brotha speaking FACTS!!!

@vel2118 9 ай бұрын

God dwells within

@MinistryB4Industry 9 ай бұрын

@@vel2118 Only if your born again. He doesn't dwell within everyone

@bluu_ice6554 8 ай бұрын

@@MinistryB4Industrywho told you that? The pastor? Or your mom

@MinistryB4Industry 8 ай бұрын

@@bluu_ice6554 Neither! The word of God told me that. Thinking God dwells within everyone is new age nonsense and a deception

@larrygardner5609 8 ай бұрын

Zip with drip just posted Dee 1 in drag

@ColemanFamily-xs2ev 9 ай бұрын

This brother is touching people for real. I love how he's making other rappers uncomfortable and it's only because he's speaking the truth and they know it. Keep up the message brother.

@jalynashley1991 7 ай бұрын

💯

@jpobrien1973 9 ай бұрын

As a youth pastor, Dee-1 is one of those artists that I make sure to try and connect my students to! He lives out being real, righteous and relevant. Someday I hope to get to meet him and even more, would love to bring him in concert to our community!

@GhOsT-sk9pm 8 ай бұрын

I got the chance to at a bar club in Chicago, after performance. Getting my be real, be righteous,be relevant shirt...he's literally as humble as you think he is x 10...and it's Natural.... I wanna see him now that he's a lot bigger...GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND....,

@teahgurl 8 ай бұрын

REACH THEM ALL❕

@CoachMikeD 8 ай бұрын

"If you feed your family of 4 but poison the minds of 4 million, is that worth it?" Dee-1

@R-Mc 8 ай бұрын

PROTECT THIS MAN BY ALL COST

@nathanieleagle1503 4 ай бұрын

Facts ‼️ 💚🙏🏾💯🌺

@wladimircandelario2127 9 ай бұрын

Man I'm over here in tears this man is a blessing thank you dee 1

@edwardlawler9487 8 ай бұрын

The creator is the blessing, the people who receive the message and try to live by it is a living testament to do right brought to you by the creator.

@wladimircandelario2127 8 ай бұрын

Thank you edward I appreciate you

@0xggbrnr 9 ай бұрын

Dee 1’s been a force for over a decade. People have been sleeping, but we BEEN on!!! Love this dude. This is a real artist and intellectual. I LOVE THIS INTERVIEW. Shit almost had me crying. That’s crazy.

@LXADDO 9 ай бұрын

FINALLY AN ARTIST IN THE RAP GAME I CAN BLAST OUT IN THE CAR WITH MY 7 and 4 YEAR OLD PRESENT!!! THANK YOU🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@_ETLIFE 8 ай бұрын

There are so many of them! Bizzle DATIN Indie tribe Jared sanders KB Eshon burgundy A.I. the anomaly Stephen Malcolm Lecrae Just to name a few…

@symboltherapper 8 ай бұрын

@@_ETLIFEit’s Jered Sanders, he might not find him spelling it Jared…

@_ETLIFE 8 ай бұрын

@@symboltherapper my fault! Thanks for correcting me 😊

@LXADDO 8 ай бұрын

@@_ETLIFEGood looking out! Much appreciated - Respect!

@bigzachful 8 ай бұрын

K-Rino Emanuel Da Prophet MTM Isiah Sevin

@ethaonslaught 9 ай бұрын

Yoooo this dude gives me the fn chills. Big shout out to New Orleans for breeding this one. Thank u

@ledellnelson1977 9 ай бұрын

Man, this is a tough journey Dee-1 is on. I appreciate his humbleness, honesty, and unselfishness. It makes people like me know that God is with me and allows me to try to be as open as he is. Thank you for that sir! Reppin' da Boot and Praisin' God!

@dscholl 8 ай бұрын

I am so happy someone is finally speaking out about these issues we are currently facing. HIP HOP went from focusing on positive messages, self-awareness and community reform to straight destruction. It's quite sad to be honest. I am on the same spectrum as Dee -1 when it comes to my music. Chirstian based hip-hop with a conscious message. Keep grinding brother!

@xandermartin2118 8 ай бұрын

and jay z is the biggest culprit, we prophim u like he is the hip hop messiah yet he made all his money from promoting selling drugs and violence

@CesareNero 8 ай бұрын

@@xandermartin2118Nobody ever took Jay Z seriously. It just sound good and I’m from NYC

@rgw1380rw 5 ай бұрын

@xandermartin2118 If we're gonna be anti Hip Hop, we must be anti media as well. I don't see anything wrong with speaking on a reality. I'm old enough to have seen everything these rappers talk about going on in my former neighborhood before there was a Gangster rap.

@nirkdaddy 8 ай бұрын

How have I not been aware of Dee1? This dude is so wholesome man.

@thoughtsofapredicatewinner 7 ай бұрын

Cause he represents CHRIST- and the upper echelons don’t want that. Check out bizzle too bizz and dee 1 are honestly some of the best rappers of all time and nobody knows them

@ItsAnEndlessWorld 8 ай бұрын

Dee-1 is the truth. Let the shift in black culture commence... it's time!!

@ponebaldwin2536 8 ай бұрын

The tearing up of the money was huge for me. I recently lost my job of 15 years, working for the state, and didn't feel sad or mad about it. B'cuz deep down I wasn't going to be a slave for the money. It has been a humbling eye opening experience that I embrace through and through. I'm glad I caught this interview.

@savagebull9183 8 ай бұрын

God has something better!

@thecollective7004 9 ай бұрын

I respect Dee-1 because I remember in 2012 when I was in high school he would be outside passing out his mixtapes , people was sleeping on him and the message he was trying to get across . I’m glad he stuck to it and never switched up

@yafeu9706 9 ай бұрын

We need more young men like Dee 1 in this current hip hop culture.

@edwardlawler9487 8 ай бұрын

We need all human beings to act/think like this not just young men!!!!

@chaunseybillings5381 8 ай бұрын

Go to church this is hip hop

@CesareNero 8 ай бұрын

@@chaunseybillings5381Thank you

@djfame7549 9 ай бұрын

This is so needed, as a believer I find it hard to be truthful with some of my friends, in fear of losing them.

@edwardlawler9487 8 ай бұрын

Tell it like it is

@iMr.Jetpacks 8 ай бұрын

Dee 1 never lost his New Orleans accent! It's still strong like he never left the city

@beverlygeorge6221 9 ай бұрын

I love Dee-1 he’s definitely a real one, keep letting your light shine and shaming the devil

@Godsleadingladi 8 ай бұрын

I came back just to listen to the freestyle! And my son's keep asking to listen to Dee1 😂 they're 4 and 6!! 🤎💪🏾

@youngwisedad807 8 ай бұрын

The drama brought me here because I saw a video saying Rick Ross responding to Dee 1. I just searched Dee 1 and it lead me here. After listening to him speak about the spirit of his Papa an how tight they were I was locked in cuz it resonated with my relationship with my Granny. Listened to the album UNO an def locked in. Thanks for this enlightenment session. I definitely benefit from it 💯🔋

@Tyme_flies 8 ай бұрын

WE NEED THIS MAN IN EVERY CAPACITY!! ❤

@MsCiera 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful‼️ He went OFF‼️ Come on Black Man‼️👑❤️❤️

@sorino3126 9 ай бұрын

Yooooooo this is how you start a day!!!! I didn't expect to cry that hard though lol but this is why @Dee1 is my favorite rapper because he's the best! His songs, his lyrics, his heart, his mission!!! He's such an inspiration and an example of what we need more of in this world.

@Intentionalandonpurpose 8 ай бұрын

Man, I support this brother 100%. So proud of Dee-1. I have listened to his music for years and had the chance to meet him several times. His message deserves to be shared. Keep up the mission. BE REAL, BE RIGHTEOUS, BE RELEVANT! 👌🏾-LT

@mrplaytime3326 9 ай бұрын

We need 100 more of him for this to be the narrative 🙏🏿🙏🏿

@arvisuals352 9 ай бұрын

They’re already out there, I can name about 30 to 40 off the dome. People just don’t be paying attention to these dudes

@GHOSTGRIM8 9 ай бұрын

@@arvisuals352name some more bro, wanna check it out

@Decorlos 8 ай бұрын

I would say it's more on the platforms that don't want to deal with them because they not some major artist

@edwardlawler9487 8 ай бұрын

@@arvisuals352should be paying attention to the creator more so than the humans if everyone wants to be enlightened

@theoryoak5618 9 ай бұрын

A breath of fresh air and bars! This dude has been ready for this... God's time! Such a fulfilling interview and the bars and flows were the icing on the cake!

@serenityworld6596 8 ай бұрын

Amen. You should go and listen to Dee1's hit song "A breath of fresh air ". Bars!

@DeeDavinci 9 ай бұрын

He always touches my soul. I love this brotha. My favorite artist.

@vigirl25 8 ай бұрын

God has this man!!! Keep letting HIM use you!! We need more upstanding men of God like this influencing everyone, but especially the upcoming younger generation.. I pray for his protection in the name of Jesus🙏🏽

@rettifisher 8 ай бұрын

Protect him. I know he has a great deal of backlash coming his way. Different kind of gem here. Bold, honest and determined. Love it.

@jasminedominguezlara1412 9 ай бұрын

Best interview I've seen ina while and freestyle was stupid fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎉

@g-love0704 8 ай бұрын

I am at the 8:50 mark and already started crying, wow I know this is going to be an amazing interview 😢❤

@SkyBlew 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this Dee-1 😊🙏🏾💎✨ Our people are hurting; enough is enough... ✊🏾 *Time for the heroes to rise up!* 🙌🏾✨💙✌🏾🎨⛅

@TinaStinaFulton 9 ай бұрын

DEE-1 YOU ATE THAT MIC LIKE A THANKSGIVING PLATE!! FROM WHEN THE INTERVIEW STARTED TO THE BARS ON THROUGH!!💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥

@billylee5335 8 ай бұрын

So proud of you Dee continue to be BOLD!! Never Waiver !!

@samada.muhammad7602 6 ай бұрын

The community needs someone like you dee1

@mikelbanks8506 8 ай бұрын

this bruh Dee 1....... is one of the most inspirational people alive......he has been a staple of positivity for a decade.

@LitAnimeEdits 20 күн бұрын

We've been wanting this message for decades. Thanks to all who were involved with pushing this publicly.

@49ersFandom49 9 ай бұрын

Sway, thanks for having this man on.

@LovedbyGOD1244 7 ай бұрын

We need more folks to follow suit like Dee1 to be a leader and really stand on business!! 💯

@mohlomphehi 9 ай бұрын

What an intense and emotional program! The energy is contagious! Sway is just something else. I like how they balanced this episode with a generous touch of humor because we out here teary-eyed and stuff. Keep these admirable guests coming. Respect 🇿🇦

@topkattalentshow 8 ай бұрын

I just bought his book for my three grandsons "My 3 Kings" They are starting new schools this week. Thanks for sharing this!

@TillisWard 8 ай бұрын

This was my introduction to DEE-1... Thank you so much for having him on! I am so impressed with this kings message and how strong he stands in it. This man give me hope for new generation of artist and listeners

@beelievehunny. 8 ай бұрын

Wow!! Speechless!!! Standing ovation worthy!!

@MisschelleD 8 ай бұрын

What an amazing interview, he's speaking 💯 facts. Keep being unapologetically YOU! That freestyle was 🔥🔥🔥not one Curse word just straight BARZZZZ 🙌🏾🫡

@christenmarie8760 8 ай бұрын

This was an Amazing interview as Dee-1’s interviews always are and that freestyle!!! Maaaannnn, I need that to be its own song or something so I can play it on repeat cause it was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽 Cover him LORD, IN JESUS NAME🙏🏽

@anisewortham8211 8 ай бұрын

MAD RESPECT!!!! For this young KING!!! I love it, I love it. I LOVE IT!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

@michellemckelvey-gw3sf 8 ай бұрын

Well done Sway, we need more content like Dee1!!!!❤

@tenejiawhite543 9 ай бұрын

Folk been sleeping on Dee-1 . My daughter had the privilege of being on stage dancing with him during his performance 🥰

@jasonpowers3094 8 ай бұрын

It is totally about time someone addresses these topics! Thank you for being a blessing to young people in our communities

@Moordreamz 8 ай бұрын

I don’t keep up with dee 1 but he is amazing I appreciate this brother on the front line fighting this war … I do music as wel and the edification is personal . The frequency on the rize

@Smittyworld165 9 ай бұрын

I stand with Dee!!! Keep giving truth !!! I been a fan!❤️

@Godsleadingladi 8 ай бұрын

Maaaaaaaaan my bro SNAPPED with that Wipe Me Down beat!!

@makejesusfamousministries 7 ай бұрын

I’m proud of Dee 1 man ! Glory to God fam shining light in dark places.

@ninacooper6985 8 ай бұрын

Dee-1 just gained a new fan 💯. I'm not a hip hop fan, but every now and then a hip hop artist earns my admiration thru their lyrics and message. God bless you brother 🙏

@redd9009 8 ай бұрын

You ARE NOT alone. Salute to you for being mature and on it. 🌹🫶

@cautionreadygames 8 ай бұрын

Great and inspiring interview! More brothers like this brother needs to continue using their voices to improve the world by calling out evil and worldly ways! Salute to brother Dee1! 🔥

@namesalieas 9 ай бұрын

One time for the Brotha Dee 1! May you be protected on your journey bruh 🙏🏾 Love

@lisa-marie875 9 ай бұрын

His boldness is appreciated in the Kingdom

@norrisfuse23 8 ай бұрын

I’ve always loved and respected Sway, what he does, and his authenticity. And I’ve always respected Dee-1 for always keeping it 💯!

@MedusahGoddess 8 ай бұрын

I'm glad that I watched this interview and he is right about everything. I will definitely partake in being a consumer activist and I'm supporting him. I'd love to hear more conscious music lol that's why I say listening to my old school because I'm not interested in hearing the dysfunction.

@peace.404 8 ай бұрын

I left rap log ago for being low frewuency, but with this kid, my faith is restored. Wow!

@user-wr3gs1fz7f 8 ай бұрын

SWAY should be the best introducer around...I love your intros maaan

@chriscrumpbeats 9 ай бұрын

the TRUTH will not always be liked and accepted. real talk

@SHANNY13_96 8 ай бұрын

Real Talk!!!"

@realnessonly2920 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Sway 4 letting this Giant speak. 🖤Dee 1 talkin nothin but facts we gotta do better. The OGs followin the YGs. It is backwards the OGs leading Youngins wrong. The industry needs to be revamped with values, peace, & protection to our Rappers. I am tired of seeing Artists passing away something not right. They think it is cool to get clout off killing disgusting #We Gotta Do Better

@summer5138 7 ай бұрын

Much respect to this black king!👑 Full of Godly wisdom. 💗I so appreciate what Dee-1 represents; positivity and love. Lyrics are always on point with a meaningful message and full of🔥.

@kevinsommers0704 8 ай бұрын

Just gained a new fan this was refreshing! Man thank you hope this will enlighten the ones in the dark & give encouragement to those who are afraid to be brave

@lavoisier2815 9 ай бұрын

I see this as a movement lets not let it die until we see the final desired result.

@MawiyahJ 8 ай бұрын

Just discovered this dude. Praise God. This is an answer to prayer 🙏🏽 absolute FIRE

@dkg6826 9 ай бұрын

**FREESTYLE STARTS AT **31:33****

@carlosbash8925 8 ай бұрын

What’s that first beat ?

@TheHighluke 8 ай бұрын

@@carlosbash8925 Fab-Transformation 🔥🔥

@Bsonyoutuzube 8 ай бұрын

Sway just preached low key! Get ya rest and keep doing right!🙏🏾💯🔥

@deepatrick1534 8 ай бұрын

My my my! What a great interview- Lord keep this young man

@user-hg5pc2ue7s 8 ай бұрын

Subscribed after looking at this interview! I also had a pa pa who taught me so much…only difference is that I’m a female but he gave me the game from a male perspective and he introduced me to something that I can carry forever and pass/has passed to my family and that’s the Love of GOD and how he gave his only begotten son…that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. I’m thankful for my Pa Pa…and I’m Grateful for GODS Grace and Mercy…no compromising! Salute 🫡 to you Dee-1….GOD BLESS 🙏🏾🙌🏾💜

@jennifersolis3299 8 ай бұрын

Respect to Dee 1 for his courage.🙏🏼

@antwanwestry2387 9 ай бұрын

This interview was straight 🔥 Bless you Sway and Dee-1 been rocking with y'all...❤

@Coronaboii88 9 ай бұрын

Man of God right there. Shout out to my brother in Christ Dee-1! 🙏🏽✝️

@edwardlawler9487 8 ай бұрын

We’re all man of god we just have to get on one accord with him to see the outcome we want!!!

@IGO0100REALQUICK 8 ай бұрын

Dee1 is the voice May God continueto protect this man 🙏🏽

@dmjasper28 8 ай бұрын

Dee1 has never changed the message from God. He's now in a place where he's shaken somethings up. God is always with you sir and He'll get the glory!

@lifetransformer 8 ай бұрын

WOW this interview is 💯 fire. May God continue to bless this man. This really spoke to me.

@thumbwarscore8927 9 ай бұрын

Dee 1 is a Kingdom Man. Praise God! This interview was refreshing

@QueenAlegna77 8 ай бұрын

That Brother right there! 🎉 Praise God!

@titostake967 9 ай бұрын

I literally just heard about Dee 1 today, watching a video he was in. Seems like a very intelligent man. Great interview .

@carlosgil4196 8 ай бұрын

He’s like a young KRSONE well put together to drop 💎 to the hip hop community imma follow this dude

@Somong 8 ай бұрын

I never thought I'd see an artist ascend like Dee-1. I pray this prayer protects him. Our kids are our future. Our kids need him. Our future needs him. May everyone who reads this comment remember that they are the gift, and you never know who you bless by continuing to live. Don't let their hate change the way you love. Amen.

@Somong 8 ай бұрын

Cognitive Dissonance!

@SuperDiva515 8 ай бұрын

Peace new supporter; this interview helped me greatly. Just lost my MA and to hear such positivity and honesty is refreshing🤞🏾💙

@ralphreacts1188 9 ай бұрын

This guy is the Truth!!!!

@maineventcertifiedlegend 8 ай бұрын

Nothing like an Educated Brother 🫡

@sigmasiren777 6 ай бұрын

Educated, godly & sensible!

@phylicialevy5396 8 ай бұрын

Definitely needed to hear this I already know the truth but hearing it from someone close to age hits different

@sheltonriley1427 8 ай бұрын

The LORD is using this man mightily, just watching the first 15 min. I just see the Holy Spirit move through him and work on everyone around him, praise the LORD!

@dearbreanna 9 ай бұрын

I never knew who Dee-1 was before today. I’m glad I decided to watch. That part about money.. I say that all the time.. money is a tool, a resource, not possession or a ruler. We use it, not the other way around. Great interview! I’ll be checking out Uno