Lord Jamar: Charles Barkley's Comments on Black People Are True 

I wonder why SOME blacks are so attracted to pretty things; fancy clothes, expensive shoes etc, but live in sub-par conditions, I mean your main focus should be getting rich, not just looking like you have money..

"Slavery is not just physical. It's mental as well". That was so spot on by Jamar

As the great BOB MARLEY says " free your self from mental slavery "

All my life I have heard that I sound white ... But recently at 52 years old I was told by another black woman that she felt that I want it to be white. I am a black woman, I am proud to be a black woman and I don't want to be anything else. At times I am disappointed and even ashamed of some of the things that black people do, but they're still my people. Learning about our history I'm starting to understand why we act the way we do...but I still love my black people. My mother was very big on annunciation and our diction, our mannerism period... From eating to answering the phone. I hated it when I was young but I so appreciate it now. I have conversations and people think that I have been to college, they ask are you a teacher, was your mother a teacher...No she wasn't she just taught us well, because of my mother and her being adamant about how we carried our selves, I go to benefits, parties, the opera... I do a lot of things that a lot of black people consider white things, and I do them with very prominent white people... founders of banks, hospitals shit like that. I am very black and I can get down one way or the other no that.✌🏾

I agree and I've noticed this mostly with African American people. They are the only people I have come across with this warped mentality. (I'm black British)

IN MY OPINION (let me be VERY clear that this is only my opinion) one of the main reasons why blacks current situation is bad is due to ourselves. We as blacks are quick to discredit one another and for some of us who already lack drive and self esteem it does nothing to help us. If all teens hear from adults in their families and in school is that they are gonna be failures no matter what then they tend to say fuck it and focus on what makes them feel good. Which for the most part is not good. Partying, drinking, excessive sex, fighting, etc. That's the same reason that I hear a lot of black people say they don't go to church anymore. Too much prejudging and alienation. Doesn't matter what household or establishment, we are tearing each other down, while blaming "the white man". For example, I know at least a few people are going to bash me for sharing my thoughts. That's the mentality I'm speaking of. With all of this new found awareness of this age of social-media, I refuse to believe that us blacks are lost causes. We need to begin focusing on the things that we are doing right. So many black kids are told not to go into sports or music, but the same amount if not more white kids pursue music and sports. Yet no one talks about that fact. All the average child sees is successful entertainers. And the same adults that would steer them away from entertainment, praise these rappers and ball players. No one is sitting down with these kids and showing them other options. Black people at this time aren't being shown the reward for being model citizens. Especially with police officers shooting us down at the drop of a dime and members of the media and politics blaming us. I agree with Charles Barkley, but I don't see Chuck trying to teach these kids any different. Only those of us who care to see things change should be given a platform to share their opinion of society at large. I'm one of the many people that want to see things change and speak to young members of my family and neighborhood to inform them. How many of you actually try to speak to people about the things you feel are wrong with society? If you aren't a part of the solution, then you're a part of the problem.

"Because I know certain words" hahaha so true... People are brainwashed these days

There is no acting like a certain race. You are what you are. It's the culture, it's a vibe. There is no acting white or acting black or whatever.

Who the hell said he sound white "Ya na na mean" lmao

I'm from the south and you see a lot of black people with boats and jet ski...I guess it depends on where your from

What makes someone a slave, "theyre dependent on someone to provide for them." Every baby is a slave, got it. No, a slave is a person that can be bought and sold like property. Thats what the word means, we're using it to describe things it doesn't actually describe. No one is forcing anyone to buy overpriced tennis shoes.

It's like this there's a time and place for everything, I'm an educated dude from the hood, and you just gotta no when to talk professional and when you can be yourself. Example at work you turn it down a notch, wit da homiez turn up as u like. Don't give a damn what no one thinks, at the end of the day it's about takin care of the fam, don't got time for the b.s...... now that's One Hunnid my ninja.

i can listen to lord jamar allday

Funny thing about this video. I stated that there was no such thing as acting white/black but people who agreed with Jamar said otherwise in another recent video of his with that Iggy chick and him discussing the way she talks and acts. Now in this video he is stating the same thing I said. Its very ignorant to say someone is acting black/white because its impossible to do. Its something that simply doesn't exist. People cannot wrap their heads around it though because they have a very flawed and hypocritical logic.

I can relate to this topic from here in New Zealand where we experience a similar scenario - many Maori (indigenous, brown skinned) people have also bought into the stereotypes put upon us by the white colonialists ie. that we are 'supposed' to be staunch, ignorant, happy go-lucky, tough, poorly spoken, musical etc etc - if we are well spoken, highly educated, sober!, academic etc then somehow we are 'less Maori' - WTF!!!???

Back in middle school cats used to call me and this other black guy oreo just because we could pronounce our words & grammar in correct format, and didn't use slang often. My mom & pops took my education seriously so they weren't gonna have me walking out here sounding or behaving like an idiot. I liked learning new words and adding it to my vocab but somehow that meant I was trying to sound white

Even though I hate Charles Barkley his opinion is true all the way

Man he’s on point with the boating community stuff. I grew up going out on our family’s boat all the time and being in and around the marinas on Lake Michigan. It’s really such a fun and relaxing and enjoyable activity that I feel like more people should know about

OMG! That´s true. I see this often in the mkbhd channel. A lot of people say he sound like a white boy....like a black person wouldn´t talk like that. And i think this problem lies with lot of people whether they are white or black. But Jamar speaks the truth!!

I really honestly and truly enjoy watching the Jamar interviews.

Topics like this are round table discussion material, wish they would do more vids like this & allow for actual comment thread feed back.

I wholeheartedly agree with Lord Jamar's comments here.

I love hearing our good brother Lord Jamar speak...The brother speaks that unfiltered truth!!!

All my life I had to deal with this because of #1 my English first name, #2 Dutch last name and #3 me speaking English properly. Growing up on the East side of Detroit was hard for me. I got ridiculed for years because of this even though my mother was an English teacher in the DPS and she made it mandatory to speak properly so society can take me seriously.

Finally something of substance. Vlad, I've dealt with this particular subject my whole entire life.

Lord jamar keeps it real even when it's painfully true

Education is very important 👏. I carried myself as a valuable person for decades and people thought I was wealthy for decades. I lacked monetary wealth but I was socially and mentally wealthy.

Right on Bruh..

I'm tired of people asserting that "proper" use of the English dialect is somehow indicative of intelligence, or a lack thereof. There have been tons of books written on the etymological differences between African, and European languages. It is also been proven that even when we English improperly, we are still speaking it properly. Doing away with unnecessary pronouns, suffixes, and adverbs (i.e, "intelligent subversion of the language). As sub Saharan Africans, we spoke multiple languages before the middle passage, and the Latin and Greek based structure of the English language goes against thousands of years of genetic influence, and muscle memory. Simply put, no that matter how long we are in the Western world, english is not our language, and we still speak it quite well...

I love to hear him say "Ya Know what I mean!!!! LOL! he just runs that together!

Ive been dealing with this stupidity my whole life its sad

Every time I watch a Vlad interview it feels like I'm watching an FBI interrogation. The voice. The set up, the setting... just the vibe

"I talk like someone who understands language" (@2:00)- ahahahahaha that was perfect. Completely straight face and he's right. I hate getting this. My skin color has to be associated with peoples stupid brainwashed ideas.

Awesome video. Well put man.

This video speaks absolute truth.

On another note, I just wanted to ask a question. Jamar looks burned out, like he is done with these interviews. Any truth in that?

I enjoy listening to this man speak and put into his own words what a lot of people lament, viz., that SOME black people are more concerned about style and something they refer to as "keeping it real" rather than bettering their situation and thus bettering their environment.

peace!

Love this dude....so much truth

:55 "There's a certain amount of truth to that". c'mon jamar, there's a great deal of truth to that.

Honestly - Never heard of this guy. This guy is preaching. As a black man he pretty much said in 8mins what ive been saying my entire life. Much respect. Makes me want to watch the HIdden Color series again...

I want to do an interview with you Vlad !

i love this brother I never get tired of listening too him

I am an African American female that grew up around low income black people which included myself. Black people are so misinformed. If they're doing well they brag and don't help the next person. I've never had anyone talk to me about investing . I have had some of my my own,very few to be exact , help with something small. I just read alot and find out things of my own. The way I share my knowledge is through social media.

Love this. Brilliant.

Doesnt jamar say iggy acts and talks black all the time?

hold up did he just S/O Ant n Rob Ellis. yo thats crazy. thats the local sports radio show in philly i listen to.

I Love To Hear Lord Jamar Talk

Lord Jamar almost agreed with someone !! paint me yellow and call me a chinaman

Thank for the truth, Guys! God Bless.

Damn shit got deep at the end. Almost jumped out of the matrix mentality for a moment.

A hiphop legend

I'd pay big money to see a debate between Lord Jamar and Gavin McInnes

"I guess if you live by a marina most people have boats." ha ha

lord jamar speaking that real shit

Thank you

Amen to what Charles Barkley said!

I like lord jamar. I don't always agree whole hatred with him but he does approach vlads topics with a since of realism and speaks with truth and facts from his own experiences to approach the the topic

It's Truth Awesome Topic I Agreed gotta changes circle

Lord Jamar keeping it 100, yet again! Love his interviews; very wise man.

I love listening to Lord Jamar. I love his intellect.

In this video, Lord Jamar proves he knows nothing about inventions, leaps in global culture etc.

This is so truuuu

Hella typos...but u get the point....

we just lack respect for each other.

Crazy but true in some areas

Jamar you are a smart guy, sailing long distances was pioneered by the Vikings who were white...basketball invented by Dr. James Naismith who was white...

Around and around in a circle they go. Same old themes, same old discussions, every generation. Same old story. It never ends. No progress. Sad to see a doomed people fizzle out in pointless discussions. The point of no return was passed long ago. Self depreciating, self degrading culture. A dead tree with no roots. Not because it doesnt have roots. The roots are denied, rejected and cut.

6:24 vlad lol

its funny when he is saying hes accused of sounding like a "white boy for being articulate" I'm thinking theres alot of my friends that are in no way articulate.

LJ has an interesting perspective and he always speaks the truth. Like this dude.

Some Black people are ignorant and will say you're not Black enough because you read a lot and they don't. They often call conscious Black people like Jamar Hoteps and use the word in a negative way , not realizing Hotep means " Peace ". I have to disengage from people like that. I can't.....

It may just be me but I kind of concur when some interpret being articulate with the english language as sounding " white ". Because that dialect is foreign to african people and is definitely the tongue of our mortal enemy and not of any authenticity of our ethnic originality. So although it may be useful due to our current state, its my opinion it shouldn't be held to any profound regard when many of us as black people find the true african way of speaking nothing but humorous when its brought in our presence.

To a degree Barkley is right. I myself have been accused of talking like a white person when I was young in school. But I was brought up, even in the hood, to talk with proper grammar by my parents. What is so wrong with speaking proper, why do I have to use 'slang' and 'ebonics' to be considered black? It's ridiculous & ignorant to think you can't be black and speak well.

This is too true.

06:23 Vlad said white people in the Suburbs be wearing "some bullshit". Haaaaaa!

What's he talking about moors boating ????

I agree with lord jamar it is some what true but it shouldnt be that way

When I lived in Cincinnati, early Aughts, the black kids in my apartment complex would tease each other: "Nigga you white, you white!" Not an uncommon thing, but as it were, a crisis of identity. This comes with the separation of a people from their culture. HOWEVER... This is not exclusive to black Americans. So many of our other poorer factions, of a lighter complexion, have undergone the same separation from culture. This is why the white/black paradigm is bullshit, something we've been told in order to drive a wedge. This is why hip-hop became so prevalent with lower class white teenagers. (No, I'm not talking about wealthy suburban whites... This popular myth denotes a demographic that is smaller than a tremendous amount of lower-class rural white teenagers.) Hip-hop IS a culture, a reclaiming of things of sorts but also a development of new cultural norms. Reclaiming lost cultural identity is an arduous and never-ending task. I am reminded of the history of the banjo and how it has only been the last decade or so that black American academics and preservationists like the Carolina Chocolate Drops have managed to salvage what was lost of that history. Which is the battle some wage, and something Barkley has hit on before: No matter what we identify as individually, we must use our minds to recall the things that we come from. Knowledge of self!

DAT BE DAT TRU SHIT, BRO BE KEEPIN' IT REAL~PEAS

First of all, everyone in the projects are not wearing Jordans. Even if they were, so what? Do you expect people who have been miseducated to make wide financial decisions?

Always good vlad.

I feel like lord jamar is my dude and i dont know him

Jamar say the realest shit. I relate to this shit, and most things he say.

How Charles Barkley said what he stated made it a issue as well as his reoccurring ridicule he has for black people and more specifically black athletes, despite the fact he never speaks on the origin of these problems that were ingrained into our mentality severely from slavery by white people.

Any other european viewers here who don't care about hip hop and who like me have struck comedy gold with these videos?

Vlad I'm a mixed Latino Catholic with Afro-Cuban roots but would take me for being white if you seen me, I'm born and raised in New York. I do not consider myself a member of a political party but I generally lean conservative. When I was young I listened to groups such as Brand Nubian without really understanding the lyrics, all I knew was the beats were fly, and the hooks flowed. I'm 32 now and love and respect lord Jamal because I grew up with a lot of guys just like him so even when I know he's being hypocritical and completely wrong IMO I still listen and get a laugh because watching these videos I feel like I'm listening to me and my friends having a conversation because, one thing lord Jamar is, is being straight up real with no holds barred. Lord Jamar ain't changing for nobody wether it's right or wrong he's genuinely just keeping it real and that's why I've always liked him and the rest of the Brand Nubian. Keep doing what you doing brother I ain't mad at ya

Why because I "talk" articulately... it's "speak" articulately. lol I know what he meant but the correct phrase would have been "speaK" articulately.

What Jamar says about bartering kinda shows that he knows little about economics.

this is 100% true

This whole interview!!!!!

Jamar keeps it a hunet again.

Not the Charles Barkley quotes I thought was gonna be discussed ... carry on

how is that holding ppl back tho

Speak that piff!

People said Lord Jamar 2sound" white. REALLLY !!!!

Been said that if the world was rid of currency it will be who can survive in a world where you can take what you need or want ........

Jamar is the My favorite person right now ..

People, white, yellow & black, talk black & dress black - so what. There's a black man in the White House, & Directing Hollywood movies, top fashion designers, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Arthur Ashe, Dustin Brown...reached the height of what USED TO BE white elite sports - thankfully that day is long gone. Let's all move on together & live in harmony.

#REALTALK