Calling someone a heavy fuck while helping save their life is the most New York shit 😂

My sister worked in tower 2. She said that There was an announcement after the plane hit for everyone to stay in their offices because the building is secure. My sister grabbed a picture of her son off her desk and got out of the building. A few minutes later it came down. A lot of people listened to that announcement and lost their lives. I’m so thankful my sister didn’t listen to it.

He must wake up every morning in awe. His story is truly miraculous.

My mom used to work in one of the towers, her schedule was from 8 am to 4:30 pm... a few days before 911, I remember she was so mad because they changed her schedule from 5:30 pm to 12:30 am... she was so furious ... but the lord works in mysterious ways... my mom was supposed to be working that morning if they wouldn't have changed her schedule... I thank God for it...

This man's story is worthy of a movie.

Telling a guy he’s a heavy fuck while saving his life is pure New York

It's been over 20 years and the stories that come out of 9/11 never cease to amaze me.....

The fireman just asking him "Yeah, whatchu want?" not realizing he was a civilian was the NY style comic relief I was not expecting.

The fact that this man survived a whole skyscraper collapsing down on him is unfathomable. Seriously. Incredible. GOD was with him that day for sure.

I remember hearing about this gentleman's rescue and interview about sitting and then passing out, then waking again, realizing his feet hung over that open space...that he was on top of a rubble pile. I like how the host allows this man to tell his story without interruption. Thank you for this interview...much appreciated! This horrible tragedy will forever be in our history books.

Anytime a 9/11 survivor speaks, I listened, it’s a miracle that they are here to tell their story! Another reason, I was there that day, I watch the other plane hit the south tower. I made it out of the towers and to my office before the towers crumbled. I will never forget!

Joe this is tremendous journalism, thank you for letting this family share their story. Great to see you succeed in so many avenues

When he pauses, says a name, chokes back a tear, and a photograph is shown, it’s a powerful reminder of how many people were not that lucky. Great interview and a hell of a story. Thank you.

Those firefighters felt good from rescuing him. I remember medical staff standing outside emergency entrance, waiting and waiting, then dawning on them there were no masses of people needing medical care.

I worked in security for quite a while, I was working security when 9/11 happened (although I was on vacation at the time). It absolutely stuns me whenever I hear that people were told to stay in those buildings. It's just unfathomable to me. The second the integrity of a structure is at risk you evacuate, no if's and no but's. This happens all the time, too. It happened on 9/11, it happened in the Grenfell fire in London, it happened at various concerts with crush scenarios... let me tell you as someone who worked in security, never listen to people telling you it's okay, never let them usurp your own autonomy and personal level of safety. Knock them out and climb over them if you have to, kick down doors if you need to, do everything in your power to escape what you believe is a dangerous environment, because I guarantee you the moron in a uniform is just repeating arbitrary rules that do not apply to that scenario and they have no greater understanding of the risk and threat than you do. Trust your gut, act in your own interest and of those with you, do everything to escape. I'm glad he made it.

This is a nice story. He’s so fortunate to have survived. But I can’t stop thinking about all of the people and family’s that were also praying non stop for that phone call from their missing loved one that never came for them. The households that didn’t erupt with laughter and gratitude and that are still grieving to this day. God Bless them and I pray for their comfort in their times of absolute grief.

What a badass dude he fell from so high in so much chaos and survived Rip to those who didn't make it

This is very touching and brings back memories of my Uncle who also survived Tower 2. The scary thing is for hours we didn't hear from him and thought he didn't make it out. So when we heard that he made it. We all cried.

this guy was in the perfect spot. if you were too low the debris settled and you died. if you were too high you got caught up in the energy from the collapse and you died. he was in the perfect spot to survive and got extremely lucky he survived the free fall

My aunt was in the second building. As soon as the first got hit, she b lined it for the elevator and got out the building immediately. Fortunately she wasn’t hurt and is still with us to this day to tell her story but man smh scary moments.

Dude must wake up everyday savoring every second of life

I had a patient that saw me working on him during cardiac arrest we shocked him multiple times. He thanked me and told me you were the nurse Angel who kept telling me to fight and could not die he had to live. He described the entire events of the Code Blue. He said he was watching down in the code room.He was clinically dead many times.I believe I am a believer

Never knew how much I needed to hear this story we as ppl need to stop taking days for granted even tho we go through hardship at times including myself

I knew there were a few people that survived the collapse, I'm so happy he survived

He gets choked up talking about Mike Lyons, another 9/11 hero lost to cancer contracted from Ground Zero. It's hard to see the best of us taken out by the worst of us.

My sister worked in one of the WTC buildings. She was always early to work but on that day she arrived late. She recalled getting out of the train station and the mayhem on the street below. She said one of her co-workers grabbed her hand and told her to run...they ran across the Brooklyn Bridge to the Brooklyn side...she was safe. All I know is that someone at work told me what had happened and I ran into the conference room where I watched a second plane crash into the building. I ran out of there and went to call my sister but there was no ringing...I tried calling her on her cellphone but didn't get an answer. I started crying and praying that my sister was safe. Please God, I prayed don't let my sister be dead! The rest of the day my thoughts were on my sister. I finally heard from her at 9pm that night, she was safe, she told me what happened...she ran to Brooklyn with her friend. I called my mom, who kept calling me (she lived in Puerto Rico at the time) to ask me if I had heard from my sister. I was finally able to tell her that her daughter, my sister was okay... she was in Brooklyn. At the time my sister lived in Brooklyn so I know that she made her way back to her home. A horrible, horrible day that I will never, for the rest of my life, forget.

When she describes her reaction to finally hearing his voice after he was rescued, I got goosebumps.

"I did't want to embarrass him" What a wholesome guy 😂

I can't imagine what Pasquale has gone through mentally and emotionally knowing that he was one of only a handful that were rescued after the collapse and nobody he was with survived. I hope he got the help he needed and has had a good life since that terrible day.

Joe, thank you so much for giving a platform to this family! I lost my cousin in this tragedy and often wonder what she could’ve been experiencing in her last moments.. it pains me but also gives me so much relief to hear the story of how this man survived! God bless all the victims, survivors, firefighters, police, and families of all these people! & God bless you, Joe 🙏🥀✨

The fact that the firemen thought Pasquale was a lazy fireman really goes to show the amount of destruction, thus dead bodies, they saw. In their minds, there was no way somebody would be alive, much less conscious. I was in my 5th grade class when we all found out (Maplewood/South Orange school district in Northeast NJ). I remember a classmate yelling out that their mom works at the WTC. I don't know what came of that, I was too young to really understand all of this. This man was divinely chosen to tell this story. Great reporting on this, Joe!

I think Joe needs to do more of these types of interviews, he actually let's the guest talk and tell their story without always jumping in

This is how hip hop matures and changes the world. Thank you joe.

All these people who he is describing must be gone 😢

Dudes a total trooper. I’m glad not everyone was lost in that tragedy.

Nothing shy of a MIRACLE. I can barely wrap my head around it. It still brings tears to my eyes thinking about the TERROR these people must have felt. God bless the souls that were lost, and the souls that were given the chance to live to tell.

I watched the tv coverage for days waiting for people to be found alive and no one was. It’s so good to hear years later that this man survived.

This brought back so many memories. 😢 I was in 7th grade in southwood middle in Fl when this happened. The world was never the same after this. Now that I’m an adult hearing this one experience means so much.

I’m a new EMT and I wonder to myself often if I could do what these firemen and other EMS did and do during this and other catastrophes like it. So honorable, these people. So thankful for them ❤

I had been there that morning as an office clerk and delivered some legal packets to the towers and it was always awe inspiring to go there and was so quintessential New York. I was very fortunate that day not to have more packets for delivery and I have always wondered how I was able to go unscathed by the attack physically, although not mentally. I lost associates I knew and it changed me forever. The US changed that day forever coming off the 1990s but New Yorkers were so resilient during that time and I feel so honored to be among those people at that time and so very proud of my fellow citizens. This man is clearly one of the fortunate ones to survive. But he will Never forget his experiences or the people he knew that didn't make it down safely. Many prayers and blessings to he and his family.

At the time I was few blocks away in manhattan detention center. I heard the explosions and the whole jail was put on lockdown. Shortly after a billow of smoke came by and covered my cell window as I watched hundreds if not thousands of people march uptown to escape the rubble. Everyone was covered in dirt and dust head to toe, some missing shoes, shirts, pants. I thought I was going to die in that cell man it was something out of a horror story. R.i.p to all the victims of this tragedy, god bless New york and the American people.

Alllllll these years later and I still cry for the people of my city. You’re doing good Joe. His story is amazing ❤🙏🏽

This film guy survived the building collapsing and the aircraft explosion and only got a fracture holy shit this guy is one lucky bastard !

Joe at 8:14 is crying and also when the wife is talking and is getting emotional is also getting Emotional. I already subbed on the other video but respect to you sir. Takes a real man to show emotion and care for others. We have enough people doing videos about Beef and other assorted BS, keep doing stuff like this or stuff that can inspire and uplift. We really need that right about now.

God had this man protected. What a blessing!

As a former NYer, who was there in NYC on that day, I want to thank you sir for this tribute. May God cover the hearts of the families who have lost loved ones and those who made it out but carry the trauma. We will never forget. 💯🙏🏾

I don’t want to be cliche but This story brings tears for lost ones, appreciation for the under appreciated and hope for humanity that we can come together no matter what

I was serving in the Navy, in Williamsburg, Virginia on 9/11. I was giving a lecture with the radio playing in the background when the events of 9/11 started. You could have heard a pin drop, my lecture was totally forgotten by all, including me. The base went on lockdown. I deployed several times in response to 9/11 the next 3 years. I retired from the Navy back in 2004. May God rest all those innocents lost on 9/11 and grant peace to those left behind. The last time I visited the WTC was back in Jan, 1994.

We as an audience must like, comment and share this Human series. Seeing Joe in this new light is so powerful. & he’s damn good at what he does. This on a whole new level and I LOVE this deeply.

Incredibly compelling storyteller and an amazing man for being able to tell such a story. Also: I just want to compliment Joe. He is a particularly empathetic listener -- and that draws you in as a listener too. You can see on Joe's face that he is *feeling* every inch of both their stories. It makes you part of the experience. He gives them space and holds it well for them; never imposing or disrupting the emotion of the moment with an untimely question. There's a reason the podcast has blown up so quickly.

Imma start callin him Joepra. He let that man talk and give an account of survival. Got my ass tearing up.

I’ve watched his story a million times n I’ll watch it a million times again it’s just incredible

just made a grown man cry, I was 14 in queens and remember this day all too well. This was an amazing interview, thanks for sharing.

Damn. A few things: What a beautiful family. Not only do I love Pascual's name, but he's one helluva of a storyteller. Joe Budden has Oprah-level empathy and listening skills. I subscribed. Many thanks. 🙏🏿 God bless America. 🇺🇸

Incredible segment. Salute to this man. He survived the impossible. Life is truly a blessing. And so are humans being humans. Empathy n love is All Powerful

Something that has always given me the chills about 9/11 is the likelihood that some people survived the collapse and were not reached in time, either because they fell too far or werent able to alert anyone above when someone was nearby. Its great the amount of people that were taken out alive from the wreckage, but there is no way that the rescue teams were able to get to 100 percent of the living to save them. Imagine surviving the collapse and then being alive for a day or two under that rubble before dying.

Joe was at the editing making sure they catch each tear drop from his face.

Amazing interview. It’s a miracle this man survived. He clearly had an unfulfilled purpose. Would love to know how this changed him and what direction his life went in afterwards.

Just found your channel. Amazing survivor who communicates his experience so well. Really appreciated how you allowed him to recount this tragedy uninterrupted with alot of questions. I am sure that helped him as he is recalling the event. Thankful he survived and thankful for your interview.

The collapsing was the absolute scariest part, in my opinion. That’s when we all were watching people die who were still inside, on our TVs. Including the firefighters. I was 11. Im 33 now and I’ll never forget.

I still cry for those people who jumped from the towers. The Lady who was encased in dust. Thank God for this Man who survived.

"You heavy fuck" Pure New Yorker to the BONE 😂❤

I don't think i've ever been so enveloped in someone's personal experience. This man has a story that many people should hear. Amazing work Joe, i thought real journalism was long gone.

Wow it’s amazing this man is alive to tell this story. How this guy wasn’t buried in rubble is beyond me.

Gave me chills watching I can’t believe anyone survived such a horrific event.

I am a retired cop and responded to the towers on 9/11. I am so sorry there wasnt more we could do to save more people. I became a cop to help people. I have a huge amount of guilt from this. I still cry every time I watch anything to do with 9/11. I cant express how sorry I am. The guilt overwhelms me. In my career I always ran towards the danger. I always think is there something else we could have done that could have helped more people. Again I am truly sorry.

I’m remember when I went on a tour of the 9/11 memorial back in 19. It was very impactful. The guide was also in the building the day it happened. I told us his story, and how half his head was smashed. They had to pump his lungs because of the debris. I could only imagine.

His purpose wasn't yet fulfilled on earth. It wasn't his time. Amazing story.

So much respect for letting these people just go on and tell their stories. No interruptions, no trying to sensationalize.. you got my sub bro. I've heard this man's story before, but this was ridiculously good. I can't imagine the feeling of "i'm extremely lucky", along with survivors guilt. I mean, so many people died that day.. I would probably lean more on the luck side of it. Of course.. besides the people he was with/ knew when the disaster happened. No matter what.. it's a miracle and burden. (no pun intended, but damn.. just realized the definition of "burden") 😮‍💨

Those responders were just amazing. They would never have imagined that they would encounter anything like that in their whole career. So tragic that many lost their lives and all those poor citizens in those buildings. So many lives lost, families and loved ones torn apart. I hope they found the strength to go on through their lives whatever they are doing to this date.

Thank you Joe for telling this powerful, moving story. It’s the kind that reminds us why we all have to stick together and fight *for* each other, instead of against each other like much of the world wants.

I was 6/7 years old and I still remember the day. For about a week I felt the most American I had ever felt. The unity amongst eachother like we had each other's backs...sometimes it takes tragedy to feel love..

Joe you making HipHop proud like the real HipHop this is dope

Joe! This is a tremendous piece of journalism! Continue with this work! So many people need to hear these stories.

Thank you Joe letting this brave soul tell him surviving 9/11 store I teared alil myself and RIP to his fellow coworker's that didn't make it out 🙏🙏 for there families

I was in 8th grade. The world stood still that day. 4 years later I joined the Army and dedicated 12 years of my life fighting against the tyrants that caused so much heartbreak. I cry when I think of 9-11.

Heart felt …: Joe deserves all the awards for this

It's hard to put into words exactly how this makes me feel but I'm grateful for stories like this and still grieve the people that didn't make it, even though I personally never knew any of them

God grace, this had me crying all over 😭 the fact that so many people do not have this moment is heart ranching but remembering it for the rest of your life is a sentence within itself.

The empathy I feel watching these videos just bursts out of my chest. As survivor of a car crash that everyone said was a miracle, I can relate to Joe Budden so much. Incredible story and feeling so much compassion for those involved. x

Joe. This is amazing.

I have NEVER actually had full body chills. I swear to God when he first spoke about seeing the blue sky my entire body just got covered my arms and my legs,I was listening to this driving home. I'm on my couch now and it happened again when she screamed his name when he called. Holy shit

I think the wife's prayer is what saved him.... Thank you Jesus...

This must be one of the most heart wrenching stories I’ve watched. God Bless all people involved in that horror and for those caught in the recent wars and earthquakes. The deceased the survivors, and rescuers, you are all heroes, such is the greatness of humanity against terror and disaster and to those bereaved may you find strength in love and God. From Debbie in England.

When Joe started to cry, with him my eyes got watery 😪💗thank you for sharing 💛🙏🏽

Joe's made for this. Great to see him get out into reality.

I'm so glad you survived. I'm sorry for all the lost souls......and broken families.

It ain’t over until God says so🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I absolutely adore this series. I think as a creator this is the best content joes EVER put out each episode is masterpiece, fantastic job guys.

I just wanna say that seeing Joe do this kind of interview I believe will catapult him to a new level of notoriety. Joe in my eyes was one of the best emcees in Hiphop. Since he put music on the back burner. He started doing social commentary in Hiphop. Seeing him do more important interviews like this seems like a untouched lane by a OG in Hiphop.

Joe, keep content like this coming! This was beautiful.

Your a great interviewer man. This is how interviews should be done, let the people talk, don’t interrupt them.

Damn so I taken it no one else survived that was following him?? That's sad but im happy there were survivors that's sum scary shit

This video shouldn't have been split in half, it's not always easy to find both parts of a video on KZfaq. I'm glad I found both parts, WHAT A STORY!!!

I was at a lunch break in Wyoming... I didn't go back to work, I cried, I prayed. I still cry & pray to this day when ever it just comes to me... or I'm hearing about someone like YOU!❤

The most unbelievable story you’ll ever here. God be with him.

It’s a miracle he survived but it’s also a miracle that with all he inhaled, the concrete dust and asbestos that he didn’t get cancer. He had a Guardian Angel with him that day. As did the firefighters that rescued him.

God was with everyone that survived. God bless everyone that was affected on 9/11, a day that we will never forget.

Oh, there is a continuation of his interview! I was so bummed when it ended so abruptly without knowing the rest. I was so invested, couldn't believe it just cut off. So glad I found this

Strength is an understatement! I can not even fathom his nightmares and the shit he witnessed! God bless him his rescuers and his family 🙏🏽💙🥺