Super Freak!!! The Grave of Rick James

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Visiting the grave of Rick James at the Forest lawn cemetery in Buffalo,Ny
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@damonreeves 2 жыл бұрын

I’m Rick James Bitch. Rest in Power to The Godfather of Funk. ✌🏽❤️ D

@quintaseagle4660 2 жыл бұрын

That's it. I'll never forget it RIP

@HardTrancid 2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna post that comment! Hhaha RIP

@damonreeves 2 жыл бұрын

@@HardTrancid No Worries James I got the People of Funk Nation Back..✌🏽❤️ D

@damonreeves 2 жыл бұрын

@@ericas3166 To You Erica I Dedicate The Song Sexy Lady from The Godfather of Funk ✌🏽❤️ D

@carlettecannon8716 2 жыл бұрын

He was on time with that I remember watching it on television I love Rick James style and his works please no one getting angry with me with this statement but Prince a legend in his own right a great artist but he did took samples off of Rick James David Chappelle was amazing I love when he did Rick James and when he did Prince Rick James use his talent to get them out of the ghetto rest in peace Rick James and Prince I miss them soonce again from Baton Rouge Louisiana 2021 please be safe and careful 😔😔😔❤️

@esh1872 2 жыл бұрын

My cousin's grandmother is buried next to Rick James. My cousin said he had a "fan" moment at his grandmother's burial when he looked over and saw Rick James headstone.

@spiritmatter1553 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@lanaofficiel4042 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! I grew up listening to Rick James. Rick was fabulous, one of a kind. Rest in Peace, Rick James 🙏.

@ryker4124 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever designed his headstone did a great job.

@deborahdavis1868 2 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful thank you for keeping us updated.

@Sweet--Richard.4981 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever designed my headache did a great job.

@ryker4124 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sweet--Richard.4981 put down the pipe

@stellarocquie7957 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible, almost photographic likeness!

@darkcat104 2 жыл бұрын

I thought so too

@raymondmcafee8405 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the the way he does a brief history of the individual who died.

@shannonrichardson3405 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know Stevie Wonder told him to call himself Rick James! Stevie Wonder is another one of my favorites!

@ladyyuna2000 2 жыл бұрын

RIP James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004)(aged 56) you will truly be missed, and thank you for entertaining us.

@mollychazen3848 2 жыл бұрын

My dad grew up with him in the projects in Bflo. Hung out as kids, played in bands and such. Lamont, glad you made it to Buffalo!

@dawnlight348 2 жыл бұрын

I always wonder when I see these vid. . Did he accept Jesus Christ as his savior?

@gloriapeebles8484 2 жыл бұрын

had the pleasure of seeing him.perform in concert

@djquinn11 2 жыл бұрын

Very talented guy who had a difficult time handling fame.

@Mimi2thebestboysever 2 жыл бұрын

@@dawnlight348 My thoughts exactly!

@andreabraun8235 2 жыл бұрын

How awwwwwesonmmmme,lovvvved him

@JennyLoveTV1 2 жыл бұрын

I was born & raised in upstate NY (now live in FL) & had no idea Rick James was buried in Buffalo! RIP to a music legend!!

@taytayrazors9033 2 жыл бұрын

I had No idea Either.

@acraftylady1 2 жыл бұрын

Rick James was from Orchard Pstk NY, home of the Buffalo bills stadium which is about 15min or so from the cemetary. Lots of historical stuff in this cemetary, love wandering around it.

@P.Michelle 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about “Cold Blooded”, by Rick James. I love how it was written about Linda Blair from The Exorcist. This man lived a life!!!

@prettyhair7684 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... didn't know he was talking about her. I knew it was a celebrity,but not her. Thanks for the information.

@a.g9539 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know that either coo tho

@HoneyHoneyBaby 2 жыл бұрын

🍵

@angelasimsgray3259 2 жыл бұрын

My jam

@lorrainethepain 2 жыл бұрын

Will never forget Dave Chappelle's impersonation. "I'm Rick James, bitch!"

@ordainedpastorandminister 2 жыл бұрын

Same here and the slap plus when he said f your couch..lol all with the shoes 🤣😂👌🏽 So funny/hilarious 🤙🏽 Going to look it up and watch it all over again 😉

@gailallen4100 2 жыл бұрын

Three weeks late he die

@vivecasanders8298 2 жыл бұрын

@@gailallen4100 EXACTLY!!!!

@wandaclark9252 2 жыл бұрын

Whis that

@catherineferguson7388 2 жыл бұрын

He had one hell of a life, but died very young. Really neat grave stone. RIP Rick James. Thanks Lamont. Xxx

@bernedettekuteyi3843 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful headstone, for a great singer. Rip Rick James.

@afrohawk7960 2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Rick James I still listen to his music to this day Super freak classic Give it to me baby. He got hits for days

@shayevondekempt6069 2 жыл бұрын

I alway's loved it when he sang with Tina Marie. Those two together. Just magical. 💖❤

@joycesturdivant2254 2 жыл бұрын

They made wonderful music together

@joycesturdivant2254 2 жыл бұрын

It appears she couldn't live without him

@buttercupj6208 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed...👏👏👏

@josephpacheco5830 2 жыл бұрын

You have great taste babe...

@eastoaklandsartiebo-bo6718 2 жыл бұрын

Facts! They made magic

@mikeforce5926 2 жыл бұрын

Nice headstone.I wonder if people have ever accidently came up on his grave not knowing he was there.Would be a shock.

@carolcoughlin3096 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lamont for doing Rick James. I'm from Buffalo area so this means a lot. As always stay safe 🙏out there

@Chacolite 2 жыл бұрын

You knew you were to have a GREAT time at a Rick James concert. The smell of reefer was always in the air. Everybody was high. And Rick loves it. Rest in Heaven Rick. I truly loved your concerts.

@noemiadomingos-ly3qs 6 ай бұрын

Deve estar no inferno uma hora dessa no céu não entra pecado

@cherylbarnard5621 2 жыл бұрын

Funniest skit ever.Dave Chappelle as Rick James is pure gold.

@itsyourgirlval6457 2 жыл бұрын

Yessss 😭😭😭😭😭

@fashionistalagerfeld1954 2 жыл бұрын

And I love it ! So funny!

@user-zj1ig9ni3r 11 ай бұрын

That Chappelle skit of Rick James was hilarious

@JAYKAVON885 2 жыл бұрын

Lamont you are good guy showing all the legends rest in peace Rick james

@Tekki_0315 2 жыл бұрын

Great narration as usual, Rick James is such an iconic. Musical legend

@carlettecannon8716 2 жыл бұрын

100% correct with your statement he is at icon agreeing with you from Baton Rouge Louisiana 2021 please be safe and careful 😔🙏🙏❤️

@msmewiththat7532 2 жыл бұрын

That is the most well thought out headstone I have ever seen for anyone; celeb or not.

@jim1842 2 жыл бұрын

Charlie Murphy’s true Hollywood stories featuring Rick James was my favorite 😂😂😂 Rest In Peace Rick. Thanks Lamont 👍👍

@Nikki7B 2 жыл бұрын

Same !

@peacenlove570 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Charlie Murphy...probably getting slapped around by Rick just about now!! Lol

@jim1842 2 жыл бұрын

@@peacenlove570 lol, probably 😂😂

@esmiq7771 2 жыл бұрын

Habitual line stepper.

@chun3720 2 жыл бұрын

Man my forehead is BUMPN

@samijanekasper8162 2 жыл бұрын

"Cocaine is a hell of a drug" ~ Rick James 👍 Ty Lamont

@Houndini 2 жыл бұрын

People now days don't understand way it was in 70's & 80's. In 82 friends told me pay attention @ saftey meeting this next coming Monday morning. Here about 70 some of us all Heavy Equipment operators or support personnel standing there. At least 80+% had "ring around nosey" I look main boss He had it too..I lucky I more beer drinker type stay camping in woods weekends. Judges lawyers Dr's about everybody did it. I bet them TV Preachers was heavy users. Remember them. Had friends lost business families all over that junk. We never had big accidents good crew operators we had few wonderful bosses ones was bad was terrible they ones cause any minor accidents.

@jeanettewalker2311 2 жыл бұрын

Tysm for coming to my hometown Buffalo NY...

@phillipnickerson 2 жыл бұрын

I remember wearing a mop on my head and playing with a broomstick back in the day. Went to a Funk Fest in Houston and Rick pointed directly at me as if he knew he was my idol. Much love and may you R.I.P. SUPER FREAK!

@mariajames5884 2 жыл бұрын

Missing him like crazy!! He stole my heart..saw him in concert..amazing performer 💯👍👌 💖

@thehereliesmetalpodcast5779 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact about the Myna Birds: A young Canadian guitarist by the name of Neil Young also got his start in that very band.

@janmarchand7294 2 жыл бұрын

She's super freakaay!! Loved that song! I'm singing it right now.

@arturoacosta6583 2 жыл бұрын

My father was a huge Rick James fan,may both of them rest in peace.

@christinegatto7426 2 жыл бұрын

I love Super Freak! That song always makes me smile!

@BOLLOCKS1968 2 жыл бұрын

And thanks to you so am I 😂 She's the kind of girl you don't take home to Mother ... she's alright ✌❤

@JustMe-vo9bq 2 жыл бұрын

Loved Rick James..I just couldn’t sit still when I heard his music..

@gwenstevens1963 2 жыл бұрын

Been listening to Rick since the beginning RIP. Hey Lamont thanks for sharing

@Queensofafrica8 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhh……welcome to my city!!!!!!! I would have loved to meet you while you are here!!!!! My mom knew him personally and grew up with him. We have old pictures of him before he was famous!!!! My grandmother knew his grandmother!!!! The funeral was as St John Baptist church. Tina Marie was present. I was in school at the time and my school was literally across the parking lot of the church and it was cars and security everywhere!!!!

@Angelamar819 2 жыл бұрын

Sure was I drove pass on my way to work. Big funeral

@sharonfrazier4914 2 жыл бұрын

Rick James was a talented musician.I loved his songs too. He wrote for many even back in the 1960's.

@princeofavalar3780 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE this cemetery. Used to walk through it all the time when I had time when I attended Buffalo State.

@desireehall6156 2 жыл бұрын

You go everywhere to see everybody. Bless your heart!

@leonorgrandle5960 2 жыл бұрын

You just taught me something I never knew. Thank you Lamont! He was a good artist and of course like all the good ones, had temptations that took over their lives. May he rest in eternal peace.

@southernbellebornnbred7811 2 жыл бұрын

I saw him for the 1st time, I was 16 and working at a radio station part time. I swear I fell in love with him at first sight. Wow. What an amazing presence and a gentleman, completely! Total true talent. Amazing songwriter. Ebony eyes with Smokey Robinson, is beautiful!!! And Glow :)

@kb5598 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Lamont! That cemetary is beautiful. Thank you for another great video. Stay safe, fun travels 😊

@rhiannonrede 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful cemetery, Lamont. Also, very interesting story. Thanks!

@cherylbarnard5621 2 жыл бұрын

At the roller rink back in the early 80's,,when Superfreak came on,everyone was on the rink,showing off their funkiest moves.Good times.

@monicahyland8641 2 жыл бұрын

Hey make sure you get some chicken wings from Duffs while you’re in Buffalo, one of my favorite places for chicken wings.. I’m only 45 minutes south of Buffalo in Dunkirk.. love your Channel.❤️and I love Rick Freaking James.❤️

@Memyselfandi20825 2 жыл бұрын

The back of the headstone outta read "I'm Rick James bitch!" 😅

@Bonzi_Buddy 2 жыл бұрын

"Cocaine is a hell of a drug" too.

@JAYKAVON885 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say that when he was on bet awards 2005 lol that man was funny but he was great music artist

@JAYKAVON885 2 жыл бұрын

Apologize 2004 he was on bet awards he pass a way the same year in August Lamont just said it

@buttercupj6208 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bonzi_Buddy 🤣😂

@Janettoi 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching the BET Awards that year 🔥😂 Such a fitting headstone! You're right, they'll truly never be another one like him. May he continue to rest in peace 🕊🕊

@IAMDJJAYERICA 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my hometown Buffalo! Rest In Peace Rick James!

@violetkemp9640 2 жыл бұрын

Mine too!

@balston113 2 жыл бұрын

Rick's song "You and I" is my favorite. That song slaps and is so underrated. His headstone is absolutely amazing and fitting for him. RIP Rick.

@womanwithanopinion1592 2 жыл бұрын

Mine Too Thats My Jam!!!

@stellarocquie7957 2 жыл бұрын

"Room 714, I'll be waiting", LOL! Hard to believe he once toured with Neil Young. RIP, Super Freak!

@mindyourmess4386 2 жыл бұрын

Classic clip at the end, thanks for another good one Lamont

@carayj 2 жыл бұрын

Rick James needs a bio pic, I read his memoir he lived one hell of a life!

@jetpetty1613 2 жыл бұрын

For sure! I would definitely be watching that!

@fhwolthuis 2 жыл бұрын

There is a new documentary about him out now, it's called Bitchin: the sound and fury of Rick James. I have watched it it is highly recommended 👍

@MamaRii73 2 жыл бұрын

@@fhwolthuis Agreed! I watched it several times.

@arturoacosta6583 2 жыл бұрын

Rick James,lived his life to the fullest.RIP brother.

@nettricegaskins1871 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched one on Amazon Prime.

@ulovejai5297 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for visiting Buffalo! Forest Lawn that’s my favorite place to clear my mind hope you tried some chicken wings lol

@jetpetty1613 2 жыл бұрын

I love Rick James ....his character and his music. He was one of a kind

@arturoacosta6583 2 жыл бұрын

People still enjoy his music.......a very,very great man.

@cynthiahusband106 2 жыл бұрын

Rick James , iconic and oh so unique RIP

@nissan01 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think he passed that long ago,time flys and you cant slow it down.

@mattiewilliams579 2 жыл бұрын

I loved Rick James thanks for sharing a beautiful monument

@traplordso985 2 жыл бұрын

Fire and desire will always be his best song.

@charlotteziggy8353 2 жыл бұрын

Spacey Love is a great ballad too:-)

@fds3786 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@carlettecannon8716 2 жыл бұрын

My mother listen to that song all the time as kids we began to love it too but now I realize we didn't know exactly what it meant but now I do once again his talents birth fourth he's smooth signature style I actually loved him when he played on life what they say about me what they say about loved it justall the way from Baton Rouge Louisiana 2021 please be careful and safe 🙏 🙏🙏

@lindahines9380 2 жыл бұрын

Ebony Eyes with Smokey🌈🌈

@marthajordan2526 2 жыл бұрын

Love that song! 🎶🔥❤️‍🔥

@melindamarshall6968 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Rick James... My mom loved this guy. May he continued to rest

@phyllisshieldsjones1482 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome headstone. Rest well Rick James

@acraftylady1 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know you were in Buffalo. I live 15min from this cemetary and love wondering around there. Would have said hi had I known.

@JS-Jms 2 жыл бұрын

Saw him in concert back in the day. Great performer,👍

@jim1842 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, who else has “Super Freak” stuck in their heads now? 😂😂😂 lol I’m good with it 😂😂👍👍

@dontworrybehappy8080 2 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or are most super freaky girls red heads? At least the ones I've encountered.

@jim1842 2 жыл бұрын

@@dontworrybehappy8080 lol very true 😂😂

@yvonnethomas5118 2 жыл бұрын

So Stevie Wonder gave Rick James his name ?!! Wow! never knew that. How fitting it was for him😁👏🏽🥰 Rest In Power Rick James❤

@onmylastdamnnerve 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. Thank you. My childhood memories.

@BUTGOD-j1x 2 жыл бұрын

Love your grave yard tour. You visit the same musicians I would visit if given a chance. I have all his albums. Mary Jane and FIRE IT UP are on heavy rotation in my music library. You summed his life up beautifully. Thank you.

@michaelbarrow4777 2 жыл бұрын

I'M IN BUFFALO N.Y. AND I LIVE HERE I WORKED AT THE CEMETERY ITS A BEAUTIFUL GRAVE!!!! ALL BLACK MARBLE🙏👍

@chemicallyfreenolye5462 2 жыл бұрын

Now thats a beautiful tombstone! that last clip still has me cracking up. RIP Rick!

@ShinbiBelldandy 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching the awards that year when he said that!! LOL

@gailallen4100 2 жыл бұрын

Last time on tv

@lisafrizzell1252 2 жыл бұрын

Was a big fan of Rick James....he will always be the best singer of all times. He is so missed

@FezCaliph 2 жыл бұрын

Was listening to his music just the other day. Great video!

@msmewiththat7532 2 жыл бұрын

Dance Wit' Me was on a loop on a radio station in Atlanta. I gathered it was the DJ's favorite song from the late artist and I didn't mind 🙂.

@avalonpark1574 2 жыл бұрын

Ebony Eyes and Fire and Desire will be my all time favorites.

@saltrisha1 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites growing up,once again you knocked it outta the park Lamont!!Thanks brother 🙏🏼

@blakghost2023 2 жыл бұрын

I got every album he ever made. Man was funk genius.

@shelleyg4951 2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest in music. Thank you Lamont keep giving us great video's have a wonderful blessed day.😊

@msbee091 2 жыл бұрын

The ending though lol love it 😆😆

@martinvaladez5319 2 жыл бұрын

Who didn't want to be like him?..thanks for this awesome content lamont!!

@stellarocquie7957 2 жыл бұрын

Uh, an out of control drug addict? LOL, think I'll pass. The lifelong drug abuse is pretty much what killed him. Definitely a music legend, but his lifestyle is nothing to brag about or emulate.

@martinvaladez5319 2 жыл бұрын

@@stellarocquie7957 you're right, just the famous and talented part😆😆

@stellarocquie7957 2 жыл бұрын

@@martinvaladez5319 Yup! NOW you're talking!

@robertlukas6335 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!!!! ......I never knew he did that and could not figure out why Chappell did it. .. Great stuff!!!!!!

@bashiradennis1258 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂l'm Rick James Bitch 😂😂😂😂😂R l.p 🙏😇🙏Rick James Enjoy the Heavens

@SimplyMeica 2 жыл бұрын

Actually Rick James used that phrasing because David made it popular, it was discussed in his documentary on Showtime.

@GalaxyHasSweatStains 2 жыл бұрын

I loved his song cold blooded. Very underrated song💓 😲 Wow, he passed away to the day two weeks before my son was born

@michellerene951 2 жыл бұрын

Love Cold Blooded! Very underrated!

@robingar4973 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe your son is him

@lakera6860 2 жыл бұрын

Awe, I wish I would have known you'd be here. I would have loved to meet up with you. There's a lot of historic graves in the Forest Lawn Cemetery

@glenchadwick420 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lamont for another great video! It's always interesting to see the graves and hear the stories of these people from my generation.👍

@tiffanyblount7560 2 жыл бұрын

Music legend among legends. Thanks for remembering him. Lamont thanks for the ending, why not 🤣🤣🤣

@imxploring 2 жыл бұрын

Great video series! Looks like an old school cemetery! Always a great place to see some interesting history!

@junekuntz1874 2 жыл бұрын

I love his music! 💝

@babysurf2063 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾❤️ Keep up the amazing work

@brendabranam4626 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful headstone!RIP

@trashytrevino 2 жыл бұрын

Just came back from Buffalo. First time there. Great city! Was able to find his head stone. Beautiful cemetery if you haven’t went yet.

@yolandacammarata3472 2 жыл бұрын

You finally came here deathrite Buffalo 716 thanks for letting me know that you were coming here I would have met you there LOL

@mr.nibbles2369 2 жыл бұрын

The iconic Rick James another great video as always Lamont

@Clonehalle 2 жыл бұрын

Omg you were in my hometown!! Hope you do the other story I told you about in Buffalo!

@michellestephenson1067 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Awesome! I'm Rick James, BITCH! I agree, that quote should be on his headstone! Thanks so much Lamont! I enjoy your story telling and what a voice!!

@brian_keith 2 жыл бұрын

Ghetto Life was a very underrated gem by Rick.

@lorih2924 2 жыл бұрын

Rick James was on an episode of the A-Team. Issac Hayes was in that episode. One of my top favorite episodes of the A-Team. Gone too soon.

@Criscilla241 2 жыл бұрын

Rick James said he was sooooo high when he did that A-Team episode, lol. RIP

@michaelmckenzie6311 2 жыл бұрын

Was on that soap show One Life to Live also! Did it because it was his mothers' favorite show! He sang "Spend the Night" live!

@jodywoodruff6473 2 жыл бұрын

I love Rick James. Such a talented guy.

@pollutro76 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Buffalo Lamont. I've met Rick and once did some work for his Mom. Keep up the good work.

@fearsomebeard4290 2 жыл бұрын

Saw Rick James in concert 3 times between 1979 & 1981. He was a true showman. Teena Marie was at 2 of those performances, she was fabulous.

@michellerene951 2 жыл бұрын

That ending was classic!

@teairracamak9661 2 жыл бұрын

I never forget when he show up on the bet awards in 2004 and he was talking about a girl in the back and said “nevermind who you thought I was …I’m Rick James , Bitch” . That goes down in history of bet awards 😂😂 . Then when he died in august the same year, every station on tv played that one part of the show .

@michellelangdon5134 2 жыл бұрын

When you're one of eight children I guess you have to find a way to stand out from the rest. And Rick James did just that! He was nobody's bitch! ☮️ Lamont, safe travels!