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I am so shocked! I can't believe Ab went through all this in the last 6 years and all people care about is asking for more music instead of asking how he is! This shit is absolutely heart breaking! I met Ab in 2016 and he's an amazing human. I'm glad he's in a better head space now
I always quote him when people come to me talking about some mthing serious. "When it feels like hell that means heavens around the corner". That quote has stuck with me and forever will
Welcome to being an artist. Thats all they want. Dance monkey, dance! Then the fans comment on here all about dick riding the artist and shit acting all deep.
@EveryonesYouniversE Man what the fuck are you talking about. You're the only damn person that took anything away from that 3 second interaction. That's normal shit fool. I've followed Ab and TDE since I was 11 years old in 2011 and I've always read Twitter comments since then. Don't tell me what I have and haven't seen.
I SWEAR😢 OMG… I was stuck on Lori Joh for 2 days straight then I came to his FULL INTERVIEW and I’m just stuck😢🙏🏾 BE STRONG AB 💪🏾💯✊🏾 u got this #LLLJ I speak her name Loriana Angel Johnson😔💔
I already loved Ab Soul but now that he’s peeling back the layers and showing us more of who he is, I’m digging him even more. I like that he’s putting the conspiracy theories to the side for now and just showing us who he is. So happy for him and his healing. I’m really excited about this album. Soulo ho! 🙏🏿✨
Lmao 🤣🤣,he annoys with them theory sometimes, even though he is impeccable with rhyming about them, especially that long-term mentality album 😂😂😂 but hey it's soul,we accept him like that
I could feel he was very nervous and apprehensive to talk about his addictions and the risks of vaping but he needs to know how helpful and educational this was for everyone, especially the black community. Huge love and respect to this brother 🙏🏽 👏🏽👊🏽
@@bobmax2775 Sometime around 13:00. I disagree with his take on that though. He says that vaping causes anxiety and depression. But in reality, people who suffer from these things tend to do them. So vaping isn't causing depression or anxiety. It's that people who are depressed or have anxiety problems tend to vape or smoke. I'm speaking of adults of course, not children.
@@Nefarious_Bread naw that vape pen is a mutha! I stopped smoking because that vape was doing something to me! I don’t know why but that vaping is no good for anyone. I wasn’t a depressed person before I started. I know something changed in me when I started vaporizing weed out of convenience.
Truly touched by soul's testimony Also extremely glad he realised he has to win grammies which he truly deserves... My greatest rapper of all time period. I have every song he ever dropped and I bump his music everyday of my life.
Why does he have to win Grammies? No he doesn’t lol Grammys don’t mean shit. How would Grammys make him a better rapper? The thing about soulo is he has intense loyal fans almost cult like. He don’t need no awards.
This interview is amazing. On his last album he said “I’m more than a man, I died and I rose again”….. crazy he tried to kill himself and is still here. Makes that bar very legendary…. I’m happy you’re in a good place Soul !!! Love you dawg
I love Ab-Soul so much, man. Missed having him on the scene. Such a beautiful soul. I survived an attempt almost three years ago now, I was in a coma for three days (when they expected me to be comatose for two weeks), and I'm thankful that I'm still here to see this new chapter of Soul's life. I had to relearn how to walk and eat and speak. And I'm thankful that someone so important can be a witness to so much struggle and pain, and still be such a light for the world. So so thankful. God Bless Ab-Soul. God Is Good. Jesus Is King.
Ab-Soul Cooke SOO HARD ON THIS! He aint like all them other artists who just be usin dat *IGROCKET* dawwwt cawwwm jawwwwn to go HAM ON THE GRAM smh seem like anyone can get mad followers on the gram like Island Boys dun did
His journey is a movie. Needs to happen. His love and respect for his family is so good. Those Sunday school and church sessions with grandma paid off.
I Had To Stop This Video Around The 26:00 Mark. Quick Story: I Always Been A Huge Ab-Soul Fan, Even Got All My Homies On His Music. Somewhere In August 2020 I Sat At The Golden Gate Bridge For About 6 Days. Found A Close Enough Park & Every Night I’ll Walk To Post 87. (Each Post Has A Number) I Kept Playing The Song “A Rebellion” By Ab-Soul. Control System Still My Favorite. The Last Day I Was On The Bridge I Was Ready To Leave Everything And Everyone. I Stood Up And Took A Deep Breath And As I Exhaled, I Was Violently Pulled Down By Someone Saving Me. Til This Day I Don’t Go Anywhere Near That Bridge. I Knew Of The Alori Joh Story Prior To Mine But I Didn’t Know Ab-Soul Tried To As Well. I’m Glad You Still Here With Us 🤞🏾❤
When he acknowledged how fortunate he is to still have his Grandmother and his Grandmother praying for him that hit me deep. My Grandmother transitioned in August 2022 and I am only here where I am because of her prayers. If you are reading this and your Grandmother is still here, please go give her a hug and tell her you love her.
Suicide can definitely be beyond you. Especially when drugs are involved. It's scary. 3 years clean from heroin. Grateful. Stay blessed, seek wisdom, self care, awareness and generosity to others. Do works that The Lord wants you to do. It is possible. Keep your head up. God bless.
Outside of the music, I really appreciate the vulnerability, insight, and transparency Soul exhibits. Many of us have gone through so much trials and tribulations and can’t find ways to express those things but hearing testimonies from others helps evoke those hidden emotions. Love! ⛪️ Soul
I'm looking forward to this interview. Soul has been my favorite since 2010. To see this man finally get his shine is fulfilling. Im happy for this man and im looking forward to this interview and this album. Also this interview solidifies why he wasn't on the breakfast club to promo the album Edit: I watched the interview and I was silent with how this hit. I've been through ahit. Been to therapy too but this man has been through the ringer. I can't wait for the album now
Young people…everyone goes through tough..tough things. This is nothing new. Life has been hard since it’s been living. He is focused on the wrong things. Maybe he should have focused on having a record deal, and the extreme positive that is..to change the lives of everyone he loves. It’s all perspective. These generation is commercializing complaining.
I'm quite speechless. I can't imagine what he went through but I'm glad he made it out without much damage. I love what Soulo has given to this hip-hop culture and I hope he accomplishes what he wants. Peace everyone 🙏🏽
I'm glad this brotha survived this ordeal but I'm good at reading between the lines. He's not out of the woods yet, hes not one hundred percent fine yet. I pray god guides him out of this dark corridor. Acknowledging the darkness is not enough, you have to confront the darkness to beat it.
I don't know... if he sees a therapist because he felt unlike himself, and realized the nicotine was effing his head up bad... for a cerebral guy who ingested so many different and sometimes radical ideologies and perspectives, any real depression would have been had GLARING symptoms. When he survived his diagnosis as a kid .... and got the baddest girl in HS after being teased... and developed a brotherhood that hasn't faltered ... wrote through his grief after her passing... They was smoking weed like nobody's business but they were building better lives for themselves without selling their souls. I think he has to guard his temple from any poisons aimed to destroy his mind. But I really don't see the tell tale signs of a person denying their struggle with depression. These are only our opinions at the end of the day. We agree in our hope for the growth of his overall wellbeing.
I met Ab-Soul when he came to Toronto many years ago. I'll never forget the energy he emitted, when we dapped each other I felt a supernatural feeling of peace and calm fall over me. He is a prime example that those who know the most are often the most broken. The truth seekers of the world always hold the pain of the world on their shoulders and often have absolutely no one to hold their pain or validate their knowledge. I hope soul continues his healing journey, clearly he's here for a purpose beyond himself.
Soul, I just wanted to bring this out. I‘m 33, born and raised in beautiful Switzerland. I‘ve been listening to your music since the black hippy times, guess it was like 2009.. I just wanted to tell you how blessed I feel, how I totally understand what you went through, how I always felt your music and you‘re my favorite artist because you always speak about the truth and what I‘ve always been thinking but couldn‘t express like how you always do! You‘re a king, you‘re the G.O.A.T and I‘m so glad you came back with another great album and the most important thing, you‘re feeling much much better! Stay safe my brother 🤲
Amazing interview, you can tell it is difficult for Soul to tell his struggles. Tho, he’s extremely brave for doing so. We get to see his growth in real time. Truly, inspiring. Letting us all know the power in vulnerability.
Why is it people that have a chance to make MILLIONS and MILLIONS complain more than the woman on the bus stop, from a third world country going to work for a few dollars an hour?
Literally remember finding terrorist threats and turn me up and following every word ever since. The way we’ve been losing artists, the fact we still have soulo is so crazy. We’re all blessed. Herbert is his best album so far and his next is gonna be even better
On his last album, you could hear that he was going through something (at least to me). That last project , I could feel that he was struggling with something in his life and hear in the content of his music. If you are in tune with certain things with people, you can pick up on it. The pain and words on his last project spoke volumes to me. Really happy that he Ab is back and in a healthy mental and spiritual space. Ab Soul is an IMPECCABLE LYRICIST AND BEYOND TALENTED ARTIST! Please keep blessing us with your gift and art. #flowers. This new project is going to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@Aybeekay25 yes! I was listening to that like something is off with Soul. So glad he is back and seems to be in a really good space. Hip hop needs artist like Ab-Soul. Thank you for your comment.
We all are a little crazy. Mental illness is the worst suffering that I have ever experienced. Don't judge him because you cannot relate to his experiences. You're clearly stating that he's not well. Why?? Why does your opinion matter? Worry about your own soul.🤷🏾♀️✌🏾
Amazing interview and so glad to see Ab Soul back. You really have no clue what another individual is going through. Also, Charlamagne handled this interview extremely professional and made him feel comfortable. Respect!
He had a psychotic break and didn’t realize it. I experienced this as well. It creeps up on you and it’s too late once you realize what’s going on. Glad Soul made it and as did I. You’re truly meant to be here my friend. Pray for your continued existence being the the man God created you to be.
he was totally possessed from all of that occult fun he had for a decade. He woke up not remembering something took a hold of him. ive had experiences similar although not to the extent of wanting to jump off a 50 foot over pass . He led alot of kids into the realm of evil, What you reap is what you sow, everything happens for a reason i guess
@@SavingSoulsMinistriesyou don’t understand the Devil or God apparently. Better take that 47 out your name bwoi. Y’all savior types get old eventually. It’s forgivable & almost commendable until it becomes annoying. You think you know but you have no idea.
I remember reading Malcolm X autobiography and then I watched the movie with Denzel. Both these things completely changed my mind and how I felt about the world around me. I was angry. It still plays a lingering role In who I am. But we should all remember that Malcolm X died young without the chance to just really GROW from the consciousness he had just awoke too. There’s a huge difference between being 25 with thoughts and 30. Any African American male can attest to that. Shit I’m 34 going on 35 and I feel different even now. Give yourself a chance to grow young men. Be strong, be courageous, and talk to someone when you need too.
I just turned 28 last week I feel like a decade older mentally than when I was 24. I can't wait until 30 because I have mental health neurological problems and have been told so many times by people with similar experiences that 30 is so much easier than your 20's and is just a completely different way of looking at the world and being more grounded less stressed.
Great interview. Mental health is heavy on this 1. Deep introspective perspective. Genuine & powerful conversation. I learned a lot. I vape too... and.. I "think" I'm "fine" emotionally & mentally... but I really should unpack some things with a "stranger". It's just hard to find someone you can vibe effortlessly with... &... understands black men... I gotta do better & I will do better... Thank You Ab-Soul, Herb... (and all of the names I know you go by). I've been a deeply invested fan since long-term mentality 1... say wassup, Kendrick Lamar ep... The Love Religion (RIP Alori Joh) etc. Thank You CTG, you're the trailblazer for mental health.
What he said about vaping is true. I smoked and switched to vaping and ended up with a way worse addiction to vaping than smoking. It did make my anxiety insane and drove me to depression. Switched back to cigs and quit. Amen .
I’ve know Ab soul since he was 4 years old. My grandma owned the children clothing store next door to his family record business. I use to meet all the rappers when they would show up for meet and greets. Ab would just be playing on the walkway in front of the store and I use to always keep an eye on him so nothing would happen to him. Anybody who remembers my clothing store “HI KIDS” tap in with me Carson ca stand up! 🙌🏽💪🏽💪🏽💯💯
For years, I’ve prayed we wouldn’t lose him the way we almost did. Selfishly, thank God he ain’t thru yet. He has so much more to impart before he leaves here.
Never heard him speak like this and I needed it! Herb this has been a year to forget and I really cry more than I like and I don't understand why. I have a beautiful wife and kids who love me no matter what and I feel so lost and alone and it's scary, The thoughts are nonstop and it manifests as anger because nobody cares to even ask are you ok. Never knew my favorite rapper was hurting like this before his brother passed and if he can get through it maybe one day this dark cloud will past
Word bro I definitely can relate. When you find ourselves in dark spaces all we see and hear is the thoughts. Nothing else exist but that void. It's hard getting out that space we gotta remember it's just a moment in time and moments pass. Just have to try and whether that storm.
@@LijeeWin life is a series of moments bro some good some bad. But moments pass cherish the good moments and dont like bad ones define you or hold you down feel me.....
@@LijeeWin and no problem you not alone in this struggle. Us as guys in this society we need to normalize admitting everything isn't ok. Then seeking the necessary steps to fix via therapy or just talking about it to folks that won't judge you.
Once he confronts the underlying reason he uses substances to self-soothe & self-medicate, he will be free. It’s hard, terrifying and a very long journey but sounds like he’s already well on his way ✨🦋
This is the most open and honest he’s ever been. He reminded me I’m here for a reason. I went through something similar and this helped a lot. Can’t wait for the album.
He doesn’t believe in the “devil”. & anyone who’s enlightened like Ab soul knows there is no such being as the “devil”. There is only polarity which means there is always two sides to everything. Left/Right, Up/Down, Here/There, Front/Back, Good/Evil. But at a higher understanding you see that they are just different poles of the one. Even in the Bible it says that God creates evil and Good, the Light & the Darkness (Isaiah 45:7-10) Eveything is all ONE (Spirit aka the force of existence known as Consciousness or awareness itself in todays vocabulary, but back then it was known as Spirit). Love is knowing everything is one therefore understanding the bigger picture, Fear is not knowing everything is one, therefore not understanding, and Evil is knowing everything is one but still being selfish. Anyone can be the “devil”. What he’s actually describing is the Ego, the character who doesn’t understand we are all God(Spirit), just different manifestations of Spirit aka existence. “Anything that IS (exists), IS (God). What do you think God meant when he first said his name? I AM.
@@TheBlkWlf Nigga Lucifer is literally in the Bible that you’re quoting, wdym. I like what you’re saying, but it’s ear candy for foolish minds. The devil does exist and the best and biggest trick he’s ever pulled is convincing people that he doesn’t exist.
@@j4ore333 lmao I don’t follow the Bible or any religion as they worship flesh and not spirit. Not my fault you don’t understand what spirit is, because if you did you wouldn’t follow religion and they’re fear based beliefs. People take the Bible too literal 🤦🏻♂️. You should get in touch with you ancestors beliefs and stop supporting the lies the colonizers pushed on you.
@@j4ore333 let’s entertain your logic here, let’s say The Devil does exist then that means he is still God, because anything that has the force of existence is God… because God is the force of existence, and that force is within everything, even the devil. So the Devil is just God playing the role of the bad guy. And you’re just God acting as an individual who is taking what was made for fun and individual growth too seriously. "THE MANIFESTATION OF THE SPIRIT(CONSCIOUSNESS) IS GIVEN TO EACH ONE FOR A BENEFICIAL PURPOSE FOR TO ONE IS GIVEN SPEECH OF WISDOM THROUCH THE SPIRIT, TO ANOTHER SPEECH OF KNOWLEDGE ACCORDING TO THE THE SAME SPIRIT, TO ANOTHER FAITH BY THE SAME SPIRIT, TO ANOTHER GIFTS OF HEALING BY THAT ONE SPIRIT, TO YET ANOTHER OPERATIONS OF POWERFUL WORKS, TO ANOTHER PROPHESYING, TO ANOTHER DISCERNMENT OF INSPIRED EXPRESSIONS, TO ANOTHER DIFFERENT TONGUES, AND TO ANOTHER INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES. BUT ALL THESE OPERATIONS ARE PERFORMED BY THE VERY SAME SPIRIT(CONSCIOUSNESS], DISTRIBUTINC TO EACH ONE RESPECTIVELY JUST AS IT WILLS" 1 Co 12: 7-11
Honestly, it sounds like he’s downplaying his drug addiction(aside from vaping). If you attempt suicide by jumping off a freeway overpass in a drug induced haze, you have a serious problem. Praying for soul, I’m excited for the new album.
It's very plausible. Vapes have all types of chemicals and colorants, there is no way to to know how it affects the brain. Add in drinking and smoking weed.. anxiety can hit anywhere along the line.
GOD DAMN... top dawg or TDE really know hot to keep secrets... like this man commit a full blown suicide and survive and no one heard of this news until today straight from his own mouth!!!
@@kiddchronic9014 yeah now we have to ask ourselves when it comes to other celebrities TMZ would be on top of the news... getting the information from someone that happen to be close to the celeb... but TDE is a very close team you dont hear anything about them unless they they share it with you personally
It’s weird. Ab-Soul is an amazing lyricist, but he kind of has a hard time articulating his thoughts in interviews. Ironic that he’s a wordsmith, but can’t find the right words to convey his emotions.
@@equalitee the suicide conversation I understand. But he can barely answer the simplest questions sometimes lol. Love Soul tho, I hope he eats with this album
ab-soul has some of the best lyrics in the game. i think he just needs someone to force him to rap on dope beats. i think hes suffering from the nas disease. I think if he can get in the studio with a dope producer and have them executive produce the album from top to bottom and just let him focus on the rhymes, he would be unstoppable.
Real shit I was just talking about this, this project reminds of the some of the earlier soulful beats he used to get on, such as turn me up! It’s like he was going for weird kinda darker tones in his production, ab soul is a thinker I’m sure he planned to switch it up at some point
🙏🏾😌 I'm so glad lil' bro's suicide attempt was unsuccessful. I can say without a doubt that Ab-Soul is one of the MOST IMPORTANT hip-hop artists in the Iast two decades. My favorite artist out of the whole TDE camp.
JUUL. He almost said it. What he's describing. The feeling. anxiety. depression. All that. It wasn't until this interview I connected these dots. Its time for me to leave the vape alone.
@@michaelcoates2584 I haven't purchased or smoked another JUUL yet. I have various highs and lows with needing to smoke. Now whenever I'm needing a hit I run to my weed vape instead or try to just defeat it mentally. It's all mental. Everything is mental.
@@a-traypickens8929 what JUUL has that is different than other vape companies ? a few years ago there was a buzz about these in canada but it kinda faded out quick
Let’s be clear … the testimony and confession is major. Us as fans and humans grow attached to what our artists go through … but his album is INCREDIBLE. Might be a stretch but this really might be the best RAP album the last 5 years. Thank you for still being here Soulo. Fans love you. BLACC LIP PASTOR!!!
I jumped off a bridge myself and survived and this hits harder than anything being a person that studied hip hop and found this guy word of mouth and got damn tapped in and found out how sick the world is also was addicted to vaping
AB’s music saved me from a lot of shit days especially with Control System. I appreciate you Herbert and I’m glad you are putting this out. This will save someone’s life! Cannot wait to listen to the album tomorrow
Been my favorite artist since I was 14. I’m thankful he made it through his dark times. Never fails to say exactly what I need to hear when he drops his albums.
At the end of the day you never really know what somebody is going through, salute to Ab Soul and Charlemagne for this incredible interview. May peace and blessings with Herbert 🙏🏾💯
Perhaps some positive guidance by the Teacha will reach him ? Well, listen to my favorite eclectic emcee, as he (Beast), briefly mentions "The Blastmaster" on this track : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sPfRvl_ODWo.html Then listen to *"Origins"* as Beast explains on how and where he met Kris (KRS-One) ... *"Cocoons"* is also a splendid 💎 . Enjoy and have a wonderful day . ☮️ And good luck on Ab-Soul's decision making, plus his journeys & endeavors to getting mentally better .
Black Lip Bastard 😭🖤. Forever grateful for Ab-Soul and his music over the years. We’ve rarely experienced him in this type of setting. This interview is massive, not just for his fans, but for the culture at large. Stay alive man 🙏🏿.
I’m literally on the 605 fwy pulling up under the del amo bridge , vaping thinking about tryna quit. I cannot make this up y’all. I’m ready to put this shit down at this moment. Divine intervention. Thank you herbert. I was not expecting anything I just listened to in this interview. I’m in the casino parking lot tripping right now that he’s talking about jumping off the del amo bridge and I’m passing under it
Ab I love you Brotha you are the illest ! Had no idea this happen you are here to serve your purpose dont ever let this cruel world knock you off your throne brotha we need you we love you your spirit is here for us blessings to you go get and live your dream it’s your time 🙏🏾
AB-SOUL, CAPITAL STEEZ & MACH-HOMMY: ARE THE DOPEST ARTIST I'VE EVER LISTENED TO EVER. THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME YOUR FAVORITE RAPPER LET ALONE ARTIST COULD NEVER BE AS ILL. PEOPLE NORMALIZED ILLITERATE GIANTS
ending was beautiful!!! charlamagne don't dim your light. the gentleness was beautiufl! even the gentle charlamagne tries to corner people. like CTA you are a gift, you don't need to corner people, just let them flow and let god rock the cradle
This shit really hit me because I’m fighting a vape addiction . It’s sounds dumb and you really can’t ask for help because you seem like a idiot . I’m glad he spoke on how depressed and anxious it makes you.
I had to come back and watch this again!! This was a masterful interview and clear therapy for AB. I hope he truly knows how much he is LOVED, CHERISHED and APPRECIATED. Such a wonderful man with a strong testimony. He’s definitely blessed beyond measure. I love me some him & I am so glad he is still here with us 🙌🏾
Been vaping nonchalantly for a while now, didn't really question the side-effects on my mental. This has inspired me to kick the habit and see how it goes, because it's not necessary honestly
Soul, you've been my favorite artist for over 10 years. LTM 2 got me through some hard times, It inspired me to do more with my life and I have because of it. I'm 30 years young and just want to say thank you for your music. You and your music have meant alot to me . Can't wait to hear "Herbert" tomorrow.
@!2:05 that makes me incredibly sad, that was always why I was one of your biggest fans Soul. The righteousness you claim involves brashness and no fear of reproach. Now, you're admittedly self censoring? IDK the new album is AMAZING so I don't see it in the art, but man that quote made me sad.
This was so wonderful. Ab Soul speaks thoughtfully but from such a genuine place. He is the rapper I see myself most in. I’m so excited for this album. Charlamagne is always so present in his interviews I respect that. God is good All the time 🙏🏿My faith is innate
I sincerely think he was just going through so much pain that he himself didn’t know how to deal with it and the fact he survived was a wake up call to him about life, people and relationships as a whole.
I ignored Charlamagne the entire time. He still toxic as fuck to the black community… but this is a great Ab interview. Glad your back on your feet my guy.
Whoa heavy stuff and inspiring at the same time. We all gotta do better. Thank you Herbert and this was very grounding and pure. Gonna bang the rest of his album rn!
This was crazy! I didn't even know he tried to take his own life; no matter what state his mind was in! I'm glad he's doing better though! That just goes to show that you *never* know what people are truly going through. It's like what Royce said, "You gotta check up on your strong friend..." 'Cause the strongest ones are the ones that try to deal with their problems in silence.
man I aint even know ab went thru all this. meanwhile, this kid from Brooklyn telling all his homies about the "black lip bastard" who kendrick always praises. soul is the literal messiah! SOULLLLLL!
