In the midst of my addiction. This song brings tears to my eyes. Real af. I take the Megabus from NYC to Kensington once a week. The demons are real. Love you OT
Hey, I know this was 4 months ago so I hope you're doing okay. I just wanted to let you know I've lived through it and made it to the other side...at least for today lol. 2.5 years clean off fentanyl. I hope to God you are clean by now. 😔❤️ Before it's that one day where you only have enough fare to take the bus down and get your shit, and not enough to make it back home.. from experience I know, that it goes so downhill so, so quick. No matter what you are going through just know that someone out there cares and wants you to get better and is rooting for you. Stay vigilant out there my friend.
Same. I know that shit is cliche to say but, I never thought it was possible to live life without drugs. I smoke trees now and can live a super normal life. it really does work if you let it. those demons will eventually become a thing of the past and you'll be able to look at them differently. I hope youre doin alright buddy. These newer drugs dont get done, they do you. shits spooky out there rn. stay safe y'all
@@sarasheaffer8819 I'm in the area too babes.. But so glad you're not homeless no more.. One step at a time you're so pretty and smart... You got this I'm always here for support
God Bless OT🙏🙏🛐🙏. People don't understand, how fast it goes from "fun", to LIFETIME ADDICTION. You're a true example of change, and success. Thank you for this track. Thank you for hope.
I just heard this for the first time and I'm in tears. I've been struggling with this shit for so long I forgot what it's like to feel. I've lost everything, family, wife, friends, the will to live. But this gave me perspective and helped me realize I don't want this no more and it's time to take back everything you stole from me. Thank you OT for keeping it 💯. It's time. Philly stand up. Everyone struggling in Kensington, I feel your pain, I'm right there with you, take back what's yours. Not just the people with drug addiction either cuz I'll tell you from the jump, money, power, all that shit just as addictive so to all the hustlers out there I've been there too, keep ya head up and fight to get out them streets, Salute
Keep your head up! If you think your live is hard and unfair look at those little children in Africa who walk 20 miles just to drink dirty water from a pothole and they are dreaming about food...
I was at camp hill with this man. At that time i thot he was just another prison bullshitter. It goes to show to never judge a book by its cover. He is one of the best rappers ive ever listened too. He has a few joints that throw real life right in my face n send chills down my spine. The message he's sendin thru this joint is awsome. I battle everyday to keep my demons at bay. Every fuckin second of the day. I lost my baby sis in march to this shit. Hes a real one and i hope this man makes it big soon. He deserves too. Keep this message movin and keep bringin that fire.
Real shit. RIP mine who are gone and praying for those still out there. Beyond blessed to not be running around Methadone Mile in Boston. Beyond blessed for the progress I’ve made and the opportunity to do right
almost 3 years off of heroin. Thanks OT. Your going where no rapper wants to. This song is amazing. Would love to see OT rap with Tsu surf/mozzy or albe al because the real should stick together
Love the message OT . It's a jungle out here. The struggle with addiction has claimed too many amazing people. To someone struggling, know that you are loved. There is help, you just have to want it. God bless everyone caught up in the madness of addiction. God bless the babies born into it as well.
Whoever the three people are who gave this a thumbs down is either a hater or don't know good music and must listen to the new Mumble rap generation, this songs 🔥
Twinkdollas 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 and that is the problem with today’s generation and that mumble rap crap. They can’t hear a message clearly cause THIS!!! This right here!! This is a message!!! Amazing!
@Rich Innaurato I lost my girl 3 years ago...and caught a case a little while after coming back from the Kensington area actually ..finally clean and healthy but I'll never forgive myself for not being able to save her...but good job to everyone that's made it thru the hell that is addiction
After a couple years chasing it, i finally got clean 3 years ago, i slipped twice, each time a few days, but luckily going on a year straight sober, the scars never go away, but ive rebuilt many burned bridges, especially with my family, and i know you can too, you can be that person you were, even if you feel like you don't even recognize your own mother anymore, you get to meet her again, your alive still, you can do anything, the next time might be your last time, so why risk it? You are worth a better legacy.
@@MyName1992 definitely do well got my own vehicle detailing biz got married been outta prison since 2017 doing tha damn thing. Not where I wanna be but def doing shit right
Kensington is the worst, man. Just had a friend get off those streets, hopefully for the last time. We all thought she was going to die out there and she very well could have. She’s got a month clean now and working to get her son back. Praying for all those still out there on the streets. 🙏🏼
I live in Spain at the moment, but never forget where I came from. This still breaks my heart and hits so hard, 3500 miles away. I'm not there physically to make much of a difference but I'm gonna use this video for class discussions with the teenagers here.
Ash Dig hey man I really appreciate what you said here. I work with OT and I produced this video. We were wondering if you do show this video to your class if there’s any way you could film that experience and send it us? We would love to capture that moment, that would be really cool for us to have. Please let me know if that’s possible. Thanks! Tim Dowlin- timdowlin@gmail.com
Thats good shit it will definitely make them think chk out the other joints an videos thel never touch that shit and you know its Realer then Real now Philly for life.
This fucking song is my life. ❤❤❤ I had two years clean from Iv heroin and meth, relapsed last April. Been using since. Today marks 6 days since this song came over my playlist never hearing it before or heard of this artist. I quit after hearing this song and relating to it on so many levels. 6 days clean! Thank you, this song just saved my life.
Damn this video was a reality check. I saw this artist on a China-Mac song. I liked his sound so I been listening and watching some videos. I live in a nice quiet part of Portland, OR. I've never been to the east let alone anything past Vegas. I've never tried any drugs other than weed. And when I say tried (weed). I mean maybe eight times in my life. I'm thirty years old now studying to become a high school geography teacher. Videos and messages like this help and remind me why I never will. I hope with all my heart the people and the community of where this video is taking place at find solace, peace and recovery. I'm glad I decided to check out this artist. I've become WOKE to this topic after having watched this video and absorbed its powerful lyrics 🙌🏾
Just wanted to reply to your comment because I am extremely excited that OT's music is helping to bring awareness to this epidemic. Thank you for even caring about us addicted Kensington folks, I really appreciate your love. I've managed to get myself sober over 2 yrs ago after fighting my addiction for over 40years & I'm only 50. That's how real it is here started getting high @ 10 years old. Kensington is a rough neighborhood but there is still alot of Love that grows. Please keep me in your prayers because I fear that I'll relapse because 90% of us addicts slip & when they slip they usually die & for the first time in several years I can honestly say, "I want to live." Much respect to OT the REAL
@@philadelphiakings7956 the fuck maby he understand the struggle with addiction anyone who cares about this stuff instead of turning a blind eye deserves respect obviously something u don't have
@@butterflys6642 thisshit is just clout chasing he ain’t know shit he jus a bit acting like he really knows them streets! I understand real addiction this dude just justifies it!!! He don’t care he claims he sells fetty! Then acts like a advocate for addiction ctfu!
@@philadelphiakings7956 ohhh okay well then my bad didn't mean to jump to any conclusions and I'm sorry to hear that your struggling honestly I would incurage you to get clean but im a hypocrite cuz I'm not taking my own advice right now but take care man and I hope things get better for you
A year and a half sober and im tempted to relapse every single day. Lost my baby in january and Im so tired of hurting. I just wanna feel numb but scared to fall back into the abyss. I barely made it out alive last time and next time i dont think ill find my way back again. Grief is such a monster. I was doing so well until I lost my baby.
wow this touched me . this one hurt. REST IN PEACE FTEE , REST IN PEACE RORDOGZ, RIP SABZ, RIP ROCCO, RIP CHRISTINA, RIP KATHLEEN PLUS ALL THE REST TO LONG TO NAME.. TO THOSE I LOST IN THIS STRUGGLE I WILL ALWAYS SPREAD YOUR NAMES AND PROTECT YALL HONORS. YALL WILL ALWAYS BE APART OF ME,M LOVE YALL .... SINCERELY, ROB TAER T@ KINGS STATEN ISLAND NY 10305
Wow...this has changed my perspective on the issue of addiction. I can’t believe this is our reality in philly. Can we bring the city back to the city that stood for brotherly love. We’re there’s love for your family and neighbor.
Everyone battling addiction, keep fighting the hardest of fights! Addiction is the hardest battle any human will face. Takes your soul and literally makes you inhuman and I salute anyone that reclaims their soul and gets completely clean. Not many people get clean and stay that way without a relapse so never give up the fight even if you lose a battle continue to fight the war! As a recovered addict myself, I salute anyone beating their addiction and wish them all the best and to any addicts that are losing the battle you have my sincere sympathy and I wish you all the best in getting your lives back on track! I only got clean because of my family and the fact I have kids gave me the incentive to get clean. I’m not sure I would of done it if it wasn’t for my family so I can’t imagine how Incredibly hard it would be to battle addiction alone or on the streets or both. Anyone who can get through that has my upmost respect and if you can get through that then I’m certain you can achieve anything you want In life! Instead of spending billions on the war on drugs they will never win and the jails holding the drug addicts. They should be building large scale rehabilitation centres and getting people completely clean which in turn will probably turn most of them away from crime and into a legitimate way of living! Sorry if it sounds like I’m preaching, it’s not my intention. Just wish all my fellow addicts, recovered or not all the best for the future
One of the realist in the music game and a real ass song this jawn needs to go viral!! OT BEEN one of the best out nowadays. Keep it up homie ur time is coming.
Thanks O.T. needed this today just came off a 4 month run with opanas absolutely feeling it today I know I can get through the next few days, I’ve lost my brother to dope my uncle to dope and I’m over this life god bless anyone going though this shit keep strong 💪
This dude turned me to an instant fan of his , he's got an awesome flow and heavy bars to be honest I judged him quickly which was a mistake that I make often but I'm more than impressed by this wordsmith,excellent work
I've heard a few songs about addiction but OT just paints the picture so vividly and accurately. Homie is Picasso with words. He has a gift, it's dope(no pun intended) that he found it and is sharing that gift.
This jawn hit home too hard brodie ... I’m just getting over my last relapse , got 8 days clean thus far , and last time I stopped breathing in Episcopal they told ,me i was found on Tusculum and the boul walked me to the spot and it was right near that OT The Real throwup on the wall that’s shown in the video. Keep doing what you’re doing homie it’s reaching a lot of people with a message they can’t ignore .
Roman Dykyj keep going hun! I’m a fellow kenzo & live like 5 mins from there, this neighborhood is a black hole so try your best to get out of here like I am. I wish u the best. !!
Jacqualyn Horbury Thanks hun ! I know it’s a struggle and it can’t be done alone , if you’re ever down to hit a meeting or just kick it and have some sober fun in the city let me know , im always in search of a friend to help each other stay focused and positive. I still smoke tree for ptsd but that’s all, it beats the shit out of the Xanax and lexapro the other docs prescribed for it... and it deffffinitely bests that fucking tiny evil blue stamp💯💯💯
You still clean bruh? Im also from Kensington. I've got almost 2 years clean now and got a baby boy on the way due 11.5.19. God is good bruh bruh keep your head up!!
This definitely hit me hard. I'm one of the lucky ones that managed to get the fuck out of North Philly and go to rehab down in Florida. I now have two years clean. This video gives me chills and makes my heart race. This is the same place I was, doing the same thing. It kills me inside.
Wow this definitely hit home... I just lost my sister Dana Cassidy to this down there right by the last stop is her memorial ! She has touched so many people down there and it makes me sick she left behind 2 beautiful baby girls that love there mom like you would no believe ! I lost her April 18th and my World has never been the same I wish there was more I could of done .. I miss my sister so much everyday I feel incomplete cause a part of me will always be gone !
So sorry for your loss. I don’t know you or her, but no one should feel this pain. Be blessed and continue to love those little girls. May peace and comfort find you.
Melonia Turner I appreciate this from the bottom of my heart I will love them girls until my last dying breathe and they will always remember their momma in a positive way!
It gets easier.. One day at a Fucking time then days become months, then years. You have to want it but its fucking tough cutting every possible plug off, my prayers/vibes to everyone struggling.. 335 days after 15 years of struggle.
OT Is The Rapper I Always Wanted to be Growing up in philly AND Camden and south jersey I jus never pushed MYSELF n made Impulsive choices HOWEVER IT'S NEVER TO LATE YA HEARD??? BUT FOR NOW THIS IS OT'S GAME N IM QUITE OK WIT THAT....
I tell you from experience that this is the most realest thing I’ve seen and heard it took me to od to realize this ain’t for me I went to treatment once it’s the same ol bullshit but when u gone and they bring u back ya life change either for better or worse it’s on you💯♨️soup kitchen keep doing what you doing and spread the message bro you gon be up there I consider you a great already because that fetenyal was dope but this is colossal 💯💯💯♨️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
# KEV-O keep pushing bro ,u can do this homie one day at a time , I’m struggling fighting the same demons as you and thousands of others in our city. I’m trying to find a meeting and some new friends to go with because this fight is nearly impossible to win alone. Good luck to u and if you’re local and tryna hit a meeting hit me up !!
Roman Dykyj hey bro!! My names Roman too lol. Nice to finally see another Roman. How you doin now by the way?? Still trying to stay clean?? Let me know if you tryin to meet up sometime n get food n hit a meeting. If you don’t wanna go to a meeting, that’s fine too. I’m not clean but I’d definitely go to a meeting. Keep ya head up bro. I know it’s tough out here
Popped up on my fb reels! This is real! I had to further listen to more of your work.. OT, I hear what your speaking.. streaming your word from Kentucky!
OT... All respect to your best... Your the realest by far... Love You Bro😎😍😘 From one of the lowest out der... Sone DaBone who forever Stands Alone... Bsafe to all still there... Love TONI...AKA...SONE...2021
I made it out, my kids dad couldn't let it go. I'll never forget the day I stepped off the El. Or my last day leaving those streets. I am in tears bc every word hit and our kids are still youn..
If they didn’t sell ports so cheap I’d never have to see that station again lol. But nah It’s so sad, lost everyone in my fam to it, I just gotta keep on striving !!
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