Every time I listen to MGK speak, I respect him more and more. The man has maturity that a lot of 25 year olds don't. He has a lot of understanding that really shows when he speaks his mind. I can't wait to see him grow even more, I'll be standing behind him and his music.
ndixon88 dumb ass then why are you watching I don't understand it if I don't like someone for example young thug or rich hubby quan there's no way in hell I WOUID waste a hour watch is interview...you a undercover fan on the dl
***** In that case, how do you know how real he is based off of some public appearances you speak of? How personal were the encounters? What were the situations? Was he on drugs? I could go on...There are so many factors that can disprove your comment about him... Trying to figure out how real he is through an interview is as futile as seeing it through your words. You truly dont know him and you know it so stfu.
I love this type of interviews, im sick of hearing questions about dating life or whatever bullshit, let's talk about real things, let's talk about music, about feelings and struggles. Im glad he said all of this, I think he should loosen up and do what makes him happy, balance is everything, keep it real but don't miss out on opportunities, fans come and go, even if you don't sell out some of em will leave you for another artists, some others will get older and be too busy, others will change music style; fans come and go, the most important thing is what you think about yourself. Love you Kells
throughout the past 2 years... this kid has proved himself over n over and as of today, he has my full respect as an Artist, but as a Person First! GREAT INTERVIEW! a must see! Keep your head up kid !
This man is one of the realest people I know. Growing up not far from him and knowing him before the fame, he is truly an amazing person. He's afraid of the failure and what others from Cleveland will think since normally nothing good happens to people from Cleveland. He got fame WITHOUT RADIO - how many artists can say that??? Of course he would get even bigger if he put his records on the radio but he wants to reach out to those small towns who can related. Keep is up Kells - I love you man! #LandTilIDie
Woah, I've not even really listened to his music because for some reason I presumed he was a shallow rapper. One of the realest interviews. This dude is an inspiration for real and I appreciate his music so much more now. Fucking beautiful.
18:00 This is real conversation not about money drugs and all the "Rap" garbage. Some of us make music just because its therapy for ourselves and we know someone else may need to feel like they are not alone. Sometimes it just takes the right emotion to motivate you not to do something stupid. I've had dark times and I put it into my songs just so kids that have or are in that place know that I and many others have made it to the "Other Side"
jan smiths man, that isn't how that happened. If you watch other interviews he clearly states she had someone go to him and say to him that she wanted to talk. He just took and went along with what the universe gave him. if he's happy then why try to say things that ain't true? He cares for his city. He cares for his daughter. He's got a new album popping, I think he's one happy guy.
MGK is about the most real artist with his own style that I have seen in a long time. Who writes about real shit. It really hits home because he is so real. And does not need to go main stream for a fan base. He got his fans on his own just from being so real and true to his fans. Who I actually think he cares about. I fell in love with his music and style from the first song. He had me at hello. Lol There will never be any one like him. I tell my 16 year old son hey yo, you need to check this guy out. He's bad ass lol
+Oscar Bella U, need to look in tha mirror son, seeing yourself as better yet talking such incredible Trash to a chic? Hypocrisy is The very most Juvenile way to state your mind. Think about that b4 u jump to spew pure sheeyit outta your mouth😕 Those who say such ugly things to others, are only thinking, self defecating on /about themselves. Confident, successful, Intelligent, sincere, loving.. Basically REAL people have no need to even utter such nonsense ... Music is like anything else I this world ... If u don't like, don't look /listen.. There is only one Judge & it ain't you. Those who do will find themselves on the opposite side of the ugly stick..Usually very ALONE . Plz try to treat others as u wish to be... It's the only way .... Believe that 👍 ✌Peace and One LOVE y'all ♥! 😉
Idk about telling your kid to act like someone even if they are cool in your eyes. Just let your son be himself if you do that you are putting pressure in your kid to act like another person. Ok you can get defensive now.
"When keeping it real goes wrong" should be the title for his whole career. People don't support the truth and that's all he speaks! So if ur here for that i fucks with u💝 #estforlife
Wow. This interview was everything an interview should be. Everybody brought something. I was entertained, I felt sad, happy, I laughed a lot. This was real. This was a new MGK that I had hoped to meet since the day I heard chip off the block & fell in love. I'm so proud of this dude. I truly don't understand why he doesn't have more recognition. Maybe that's a good thing? I don't know. I'll have my old 27 year old self at fEST this year. I'll be posted up in the Canadian corner, come say what's up. Lace up. When's the date??
You can see MGK can't take fame. That's what people tend to fail to see. Everyone want to be famous but you don't understand how many cons come with fame then pro. Like everyone we like the fame, the singing, the clothes and a lot that. I think that's what MGK saw. But when it comes over powerful, more then the human eye can handle, it can destroy you. It can turn you to someone you are not. MGK is the realist artist ever. I will always be his fan. Do what makes you happy man. Life is short. MGK FOREVER
MGK is a going to be a big deal I really think people are going to look back at his body of work and really see the story. That's something I think is missing from hiphop as whole for a long time now!!!
Christopher Parks Do your fuckin' homework. Ain't shit missing from Hip-Hop. Artists like Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Cage, R.A. Rugged Man, Time Machine, C Rayz Walz, Eyedea, dem Atlas, Grieves, Murs, and a million other emcees have done this since FOREVER and have never stopped. Before this tool even decided he wanted to rap. The fucker wants to be a rock star but he can't sing for shit, so settled for rap. Just because your ass doesn't know about them doesn't mean they don't exist. Fuckin' tool.
Christopher Parks So we'll just ignore the impact RSE had on indie Hip-Hop and just ignore that Atmosphere is headlining Soundset 2015 over J Cole, Ice Cube, Big Sean, Ludacris, Vic Mensa, Dilated Peoples, Logic and Vince Staples. And we'll also forgot that Brother Ali is on the same card and the fact that he's travelling the world, just got back from Mexico. And we'll forget everything Cage did with Shia Lebouf and with Def Jux. Since you know Def Jux was founded by El-P who's been doing this same shit for 20 years plus and who just dropped Rolling Stones Hip-Hop album of the year with Run The Jewels 2 with Killer Mike. We'll forgot the amazing album RA dropped with features from greats like Talib and Masta Ace. We'll forget that C Rayz Walz is a NY legend. Matter of fact, I believe MGK founded Hip-Hop.
Christopher Parks And with that comment you're pretty much saying that you only fuck with music and artists that are popular, because you need that acceptance to feel good about the art. We live in a WORLD that is HUGE, just because you don't fuck with certain artists, doesn't mean they aren't out there and have dedicated fans all over the world. Stop being ignorant. Your initial comment was ignorant, man up and say it.
Ebro is a wild dude, bahahahaha! Great interview! MGK seems like a chill dude. That song in the beginning of the video with the girl singing... that is that one! That's it right there, that track. The beat go hard too with the vocals, WHAT!
To all the haters saying mgk is depressed. You do know your perception of someone else is truly your own perception of yourself. He speaks from his heart. Whats wrong with that? No one knows what fame brings, good and bad. Personally I feel I would fucking hate it. Trying to upkeep a reputation that the public so eagerly expects of you.Fuck that. I get the impression, yes mgk is fed up of the bullshit associated with fame.That does not mean he is depressed. From studying his music, his life and watching all relevant footage regards him (theres shitloads btw) mgk is truly is humorous, doesnt suffer fools lightly, enjoys what normal a life he has left and is incredibly patriotic when it comes to his home ground. He has no interest in trying to impress the higher archy within the music industry and thats what I love about him. Let the ass lickers run up there labels asses, distort their true personality for media recognition and at the end of all that lose themselves to "fame".
Never have I...found an artist that is okay with losing money in order to stay authentic MGK is that artist. It's not easy to uphold that and I think everyone can see that it's been weighing down on him...everyone that is Est everyone that throws them Ls up can feel his pain like I do...Mgk is someone who views the world like I do which is a pretty good feeling being able to identify with the good and the bad...the movement Lace up has gotten me through some tough times in my own life I'm blessed by his music, and personality
Incredibly insightful interviewer with age experienced words. making it to the other side, not going over the edge. All valid points to take on. Great interview >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Why are so many people hating on Kells? he is my favorite artist. It just pisses me off that no one wants to see a White boy, work his ass off to make it to where he wants to be. He never had it easy. This is Rap at its bEST.
This was hard to watch. I feel like he is so lost not so much with his music but mentally. Seems so unhappy he's been taking a lot of other peoples feelings and making them his. Unless it's an act. Seems real though
Am I the only one that thinks Marisa should be in on some of the interviews, instead of Laura Stylez? Not throwing shade at all, but she's more vocal and more into the interview. That being said, her and MGK seem to be friends, so I guess that may be why, too. My two cents lol.
had to watch this again after 2 months really thought the dude was just whining was wrong the guy seems like hes at a point in his life where hes learning and seeing truth in so many things. transition.
Looks like people told MGK to stop being himself..... and the worst part is, he's listening to them. He is losing track mid sentence cause he has to think about what he needs to say instead of just saying what he really wants... Go look at an interview from a year or two ago... MGK being himself.
That was an awesome interview. Say what you want but I'm glad to see someone from my generation fighting to keep it real and not be all about what is socially acceptable or "popular". Can't wait for that new album.
I NEEEEED to know about EST Fest!!!!!!!!!!! I'm excited for the 2nd album but I hope for a 3rd EST Fest this year! I went to the 1st 2 (the 1st was the best!). It is my get away from work and shit.
it's like that song by j.cole love yourz right. he kinda talked about how's there's beauty in the struggle and ugliness in the success. that's true for so many artists. I really like though how truthful he is. how a person who is in a spotlight can show vulnerability and be truthful you know. he's real I like that
Was seeing seeing a little LIGHT in this interview when they started talking about his fans EST around 22 mins. In the end this video real as fuck and really opened up my eyes. This industry can be very tough to stay YOURSELF in ya know
I don't listen to this on radio, but watch the shit out of it on here...love it...hope this shit sticks around...I like radio and the whole set up..i just never really listen to or try to listen to radio, but if I can have the chance to listen on radio, I definitely would. Ebro is a great interesting interviewer. MGK is the shit btw. Legit good, great rapper. deserves that title of REAL RAPPER. hes good. end of story. not everyone can rap like that and have their own flow and persona. his music is quality shit. love that shit.
Weird, I didn't like mgk when everyone was hypeing him up, but now that the hypes simmered down I'm stating to like him more. He seems a lot more interesting without the hype. Kinda reversed hipster in this case.
Megan Fox dude. She has her own spotlight and he's also an amazing artist but he doesn't only work one genre. I don't mean music. He trascends not only musical genres but artistic ones cause he loves film, acting, writing, fashion. They're a bomb together. I only wish them both the best. I hope the hate stops this year. People need to stop tearing themselves apart. MGK is the bESTEST 🙌🏻❤🌹XX
I spy some self esteem issues. He is thinking too hard about his legacy instead of focusing on the now. His real real fans will respect his evolution if it's a honest organic evolution. Change is important. Never turn down being fed because you are worried what the next man thinks about you. If the move makes sense to you,do it. His legacy won't be shit 10 years from now. I don't know anyone who works in music, art, fashion etc that is successful and focuses on other people more then the art of creativity.
Bout to message len and see how Ure doin.. This is scaring me.. I never really got into your music, but you and Len are "partners", lmaoo so I've always felt for you.. He always told me when I've said I've heard he was a jerk he'd say "he's jus different". Now I get it man.. U got depression and anxiety... I do too.. I kud only imagine how it is wit spot light on u... God bless.. I hope I hear Ure doing better...
