Joe Budden Gets Emotional as He Recalls His Friendship With Actor Michael K. Williams 

This one here had me in tears. Happy to be a “Friend of the Show”. I loved this episode.

Nobody gives flowers like Joe. Nobody.

Say what you want about Joe. But it's moments like this that reminds us on why we love what he brings to the podcast game. Salute Joe, your transparency and emotion is greatly appreciated.

You know something, when Joe hits these type of notes, tones and sentiments, he’s untouchable, this is elite, the upper echelons of humanity 🖤👏🏾🙌🏾

Absolutely one of the BEST episodes ever !! Joe being this vulnerable and showing us niggas it’s OK to feel and have love for your brothers it don’t make you no kind of soft to champion those you love ! Because tm isn’t promised

Michael was such a kind-hearted soul; very personable and welcoming. Rest easy, Michael!

Emotional joe when he opens up and connect's with people on deeper levels and describes it so well just to honor people he close with is beautiful.

And this is why I love joe so much To let yourself be this vulnerable in front of your audience speaks volumes great pod Joe/ ISH /Ice/ and Parks 💐💐RIP Michael 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

What’s spooky too is his DMX performance and both of them passing by the same means.

Didnt think I would cry. But when he said we were fucked up, that got me. I am sending you healing energy Uncle Joe

I think Joe is finally showing his true talents here.. his story telling is different and his vulnerability is amazing

Emotional Joe is a different beast. Much respect RIP Mike aka Omar

Let’s give Joe his flowers before he’s gone too. He deserves it.

In the past year, a lot of my heroes have died. DOOM, Paul Mooney, DMX, Black Rob, Michael K. Williams, Chadwick Boseman, Sean Connery, Ennio Morricone, Johnny Ventura. Legends. At one point or another, these individuals left some sort of impact on me with their talents. RIP.

This is why Joe is the best at this he can compartmentalize something complex to relate to everyone and that's rare, that's why he's the best at this 💯💯💯

Joe really knows how to tell a story and paint a picture. 🖤

This is Joeys bag. Much respect on the homage

Man, I thank God the same thing EVERYDAY. "Thank God I got clean before this fentynl pandemic really hit". God Willing, on October 6th I will celebrate 6yrs clean & sober, after 20+ years of hardcore heroin, drug use, & alcoholism. Wish Michael loved himself the way so many love him. So so sad

r.i.p to Michael K Williams was a underrated legend..my condolences go out to his family at this tragic time...this look like it hit Joe Budden hard 💓

The loss of Michael K Williams and Chadwick Baldwin are death blows to our cultural and artistic community. Low-key 2021 is just as tragic as 2020 were just soooooo numb to it after Nipsey and Kobe smh. Prayers to all our Black King's and there families, rest in peace. Your legacy lives on..

This was the best episode of the year! I'm overwhelmed with strong emotions. RIP Michael K Williams, fly high king 🕊 🤍

This is exactly why I listen to the pod Joe seems to be a genuine guy and moments like this capture that

The way I disliked his role in “When they See Us” made me realize how much of his work I took for granted If an actor can make you love and hate them for a character they played, they did a good job

I don’t know Joe or Micheal… But I felt this in my gut 😭… I was crying so hard guys….sending love to all Michael’s family, friends and fans.

This is why Joe is in a class by himself. He's a Top Tier orator and in the upper echelon of podcasters

The way Joe tells a story and paint a picture is second to none!!! Omg

Joe is helping me more than he even realizes. He is helping someone I love get through this life when it’s hard just to be. Rest Well Michael 🙏🏽. Thank you so much Joe.

RIP to Michael Kenneth Williams. He impacted so many people who didn't even know him personally. Love and condolences to those who knew him well. 🙏🏽

Got the chills on this one, touched my soul..god bless all the friends of the show and ofcoarse everyone on the pod as well!!

R.I.P MKW..😞😞😞I can’t believe we lost him and Earl this year. He put his heart in every performance and everyone he came across, he genuinely wanted to make sure you were good. MKW lost his spiritual advisor in Reverend Ron, I struggle w/ addiction and it sucks fighting it alone. Tell someone in your life, you love them, you never know who needs it. I pray for you all, hopefully you’re praying for me.

Man it takes a lot to be this vulnerable. Thank you, Joe are the only words I have 🌹🌹🌹🌹

RIP Micheal K. Williams man!!! Another unexpected lost from a Legend.

12:56 You see that look in Joe eyes? They look of emotions? That's dat conviction he's recalling when going to those meetings. I been to those meetings when I was getting off drugs. And there is no other feeling like it and no way to explain the way it feels when the Holy Ghost touches your soul and changes you. That feeling of unconditional love that forgive you before you even ask for it. That feeling of someone saying "I got you" I've always had you". Gives me chills just thinking on it.

This is hard, man... feels like losing a friend. One of the best, ever. A true artist, and an advocate for change and healing.

This convo and the intro did it for me. Great pod today

I love how Joe explains to his audience about a person I've never met or probably will never get the chance to, but I feel like I know them. His word creativity, emotion and explanation of how beautiful a person was amidst the hard exterior is truly heartfelt. Thank you Joe for being you and being so open with your feelings with your audience. RWG Michael K Williams ❤🙌🏾

I Didn't Think I'd Be Crying At Work Listening To The Pod This One Hit Too Close To Home. Parks Man You're People Please Be Safe 🙏🏿

Damn joe description of Mike made me feel like I knew him personally.

Rest in Power Michael K. Love when Joe shows his love and compassion for true artist on his platform. JBP keep doing the good work. Love you guys!

I hope Joe has eradicated his addictions & has found freedom through it. Michael K. Williams inspired soooooo many people. I’m saddened by his death but happy he’s free from the demons now. 🙏🏼💙

This was such a powerful show. There are sooo many souls out here hurting and in pain. The world needs cleansing and healing.

Keep your head up and faith high Joe🙏🏾 He definitely knew you had love and respect for him. He always showed the Chi love when he was here in the city😔 Rest Easy Michael🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️🖤💚

Can’t lie this episode made me cry

Seeing joe crying hurts me

This was beautiful I love seeing Joe show this side of him. The humility and compassion in this video warms my heart GOD BLESS ALL THE FALLEN ANGELS

Damn this the Joe we been missing. I hope they all good w/ Rory and Mal now, never know what might happen. Gotta let the petty shit go.

Joe's so good when he opens up and notice how he stays on subject. When it's real, he does not play!

Sucks that Joe had to have this moment on camera for people to realize his humanity. Our heroes shouldn’t have to hurt and bleed like this publicly man, broke my heart hearing this moment on the pod but watching him cry is even more heart wrenching! For the people who can’t understand Joe’s connections to his fans, it’s this moment times infinity! This is Joe.. honest, raw, transparent and full of contradictions ( admittedly ). We know we’re blessed to still have this guy! He could have died, life could have been cut short but here he is. Still. We thank God 🙌🏾

One of my favorite characters he played was chalky white on boardwalk empire. RIP Michael 🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊🕊

I am going to keep it 100. I was listening to this on my phone and when I heard the realness in Joes Voice.. i immediately felt like seeing him express through video was more meaningful and I was right.

Seeing Joe get to the point where he's this vulnerable on camera...beautiful humility man. RIP Michael

Definitely a tear jerker moment 🥲. Thank you for sharing this.

Thanks for this. I think your story is very meaningful. We need to talk more about this. Talk more about mental health, substance abuse in our community. I’ve heard far too many times that black people don’t get depressed or have mental health issues, even heard black people don’t commit suicide. How could we not? With all the pain we carry, how could we not have mental health issues? I don’t believe anyone wants to be an addict. When you are in so much pain, you just want that pain to go away. Not feel. Forget all of it. It’s all connected. I know all too well about being a family member that sees brilliance, but unspoken hurt and pain takes so much out of that person. Rest in Power Michael K. Williams. Joe, Thank you for sharing your story. We need more spaces to talk about this as a community

Phenomenal actor! So sad that he’s no longer here! Lovecraft country renewed my love for him!!! His “finding my roots” episode brought me to tears! There will never be another MKW! 💔💔💔🙏🏾

'"yo bay,when you come at the king,best not miss" mike you were,are,and will always be loved

18:00 being darkskin ish was spot on 💯💯💯

As tough as it is following the pod with the recent history, I love Joe. Regardless of his outbursts and sometimes wild takes; his genuine human moments keep me here. I love this podcast. Thank you Joe.

Joe i got mad love for u bro! Keep doing this 💪🏾 there isn’t a person on any platform that has the intangibles that you have! You have a lot of ppl that follow you and look to you in the light you view the Great you speak of 🖤

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Shit is so sad man such a talented and great guy Brooklyn and world lost yet another hero in our community.... I hope they find the mothafucka🤬🤬 who......you what nevermind I’m just hurting y’all 😢😢😢😢

Crying from South Africa... Nobody like Mr Joe Budden. So complex... So many levels. This level in particular gets me EVERY TIME!!! RIP Michael K Williams, I am only familiar with a couple roles but he is extremely memorable because of his BEAUTIFUL skin and scar. I will watch his other roles in his honor!

😢😢😢😢 what a beautiful tribute and great story your a great person joe budden

One of the best episodes ever man. Much respect Joe. From beginning to the end. You kept your word. You made us laugh then you made us cry. Thank you.

instant classic JBP moment, RIP MKW💔

Being from Baltimore and to see him portray Omar the way he did, you couldn't help but wonder... Where did he go to become that character and you couldn't help but champion him because that's how captivating he was and you want to see that person win. I never met Mike but his presence was felt and loved not just because he played Omar but because we could relate, not just to that character but to him. ☝🏾❤ MKW

That’s the Empath in Joe.

Thank you for sharing Joe. You and the team gave Michael his full flowers & we appreciate the love your showing. Condolences to the Williams family & all of his family, friends & fans.

Love Joe even more for these moments. ❤️

There are many of times where I have cried, but I never imagined myself shedding 1 during a JB take. This podcast hits different when you’ve encountered those same back room experiences where the strongest people you know are breaking down & freeing themselves. REAL.

This was deep Forreal congratulations joe u still here I’m proud of u my g and rip to Michael

Chalky White was my favorite character on television for sure. I listened to an interview with Michael and Terry Gross from NPR a few years ago. Amazing insight into who he was, if you're a fan...do yourself a favor and track down that interview.

Rip Michael K. Williams aka Omar little legend never die

joe is real for this. he could've edited this out but left that raw emotion in. salute

THIS Joe Budden, is: ...BEAUTIFUL, inside :0)...

This loss really hurt my heart and spirit. I cannot imagine his friends and family. May he rest in eternal peace.

12 minutes in already crying. It's Joe's eyes.😭😭😭

I used to attend Christian Love. I’ve long since relocated but Pastor Ron is a blessing to have experienced. I’ve NEVER seen or felt or have had an experience such since then. I firmly believe that ur spiritual lead should be authentic in their walk, genuine, humble, enjoy blessings but not worship idols. I remember 1 Sunday a young lady came with no where to go no $, everything the church collected tht day & more prob he gave to her to assist. He was special nothing like the $$ hungry cults. He used to jump over the benches 😂 whn he was on a roll, it felt right & u knew u were in the right place fir healing, worship…spiritual refill. He was THE TRUTH!!! You felt every word there was Never a time I left feeling the way I came. I seen MKW a few times always humble & never a celebrity, very nice guy. I pray Most High is pleased & their Journey’s are pleasant to Eternity. Rest In Power Michael K. Williams & Pastor Ron❤️🙏🏾

I’ve watched Joe’s growth for the last 4 years. Keep going JB.

Stop it Joe! I'm balling my eyes out. This is so intamate. And so heart warming. Thank u Joe you made me feel again. RIP. Michael K. Williams.🙏👑

This is why we need the JBP, so we can mourne as a culture together with respect the right way.

Joe's skills to break down a story is incredible. Favorite episode thus far!

This is why Joe is in a different lane that R&M. This is literally his life.

So thankful for your recovery joe. Hoping others can make the same turn around, IM SO TIRED OF SAYING REST IN PEACE💔🙏🏾

This is why Joe’s different when it comes to this podcasting shit. Love to you brotha

Joe's storytelling is unmatched. I obviously didn't know Michael K Williams, but the way Joe told these stories made me feel like I knew him. The god podder. RIP Michael K Williams.

Whats crazy is I still haven't watched the wire I know him from so many other shows and roles that I genuinely like and respect, like happ and Lenard and

I don't remember watching a video so intently as though anchoring onto every word and sentiment. Thank you. M Michael, R.I.P

My ex didn't unbeatable why I loved this podcast so much but it's moments like this that really underline it for me, she didn't understand why I got emotional when DMX died. People whom you never met can touch you and this pod has helped me through a lot. Thanks Joe, this was beautiful. I know you won't see this...

Joe continues to be the goat of transparency. ❤️🙏🏽

I swear that’s why I will continue to ride with Joe until the end! Thank you for sharing uncle Joe! Rest in heavenly peace Michael K 🙏🏿🙏🏿

Joe really for mental health salute man .. never know who you’re saving out here 💯

This reminds me of ‘whatever it takes’. Joe been through it with drugs.

Ay man. Appreciate your honesty

Salute Joe for Transparency!!!!!!! Hope his family and friends such as you find healing and peace brother in these days , months , years

RIP another another Jersey legend comedian Fuquan Johnson

This is why I'm a fan of Joe. Dude's always been a great storyteller. Whether it's in song format, or stuff like this. Beautiful Segment.

Give my condolences Joe💐

Never Seen a Man Cry until I seen a Man Die... ❤ you Mr.Budden!!!

There is more to this segment on Patreon and the whole episode was great. Think the full thing comes out here too but this was powerful

I appreciate Joe for being so vulnerable and sharing with us his personal and intimate interactions with Michael K Williams. We are all grieving his passing and so glad we can do it together. He meant so much to us all… Gone but never forgotten 🙏🏽✨RIP Michael K Williams ✨

I met Michael K. Williams accidentally in AC...He was very nice and we had a conversation...I got two hugs...And, I will never forget. I was saddened by his death ... But, for this beautiful, talented, and flawed man..I wish him eternal peace...