Taimak Feeling Betrayed by Berry Gordy, Why 'Last Dragon 2' Never Happened (Part 4) 

Yes he does

Older, but still attractive.

Fa sho

Good point

Lol yes he does

Yu got a point, but with the right script, right actor's, right type 're writing da movie can be 're vamped n reinvented da right way

@@datboycotvdotcom9593 if Taimak was able to find an apprentice it might work for a continuation 👍

I use to work in the filming industry and they was talking about part 2 to the Last Dragon back when the movie was just hitting 20 years old and i thought to myself now why would they do a part 2 20 years later but i heard that the script was real good

@@ZAKAR777 Well Taimak has kept himself in amazing shape so they better hurry up lol

@@ZAKAR777 The reason they could do a part 2 even decades later is because the film is such a cult classic that it would have an instant audience for the sequel.

Yes. Some movies must just be left alone.

*Especially since some of the Main Characters died.*

💯Facts

Yup tru

@@NH1973 yup tru

@Daron M. Bruce Leroy vs Sho Nuff lol

@Howie Feldersnatch Bruce Leeroy lol

Periodt!

Gordy is garbage.

Not really!!!!!

Yes it is!!!

Cami me too!

A K right!! He just said that as I came across your comment. #message

A K AMEN!!!

With a statement like that one would think he was touched up something terrible and it didn't lead to nothing really...just saying.

Kevin Sadler Eddie Kendricks even said it I don’t brown nose and sell out

@Kevin Sadler Look at what happened with Florence Ballard.

Yesss

Actually by his own admission, Taimak had his foot in the door of fame and fortune, but he priced himself out of acting opportunities on the insistence of his manager at the time. Berry and others saw potential in him even though he wasn't a seasoned actor and wanted to move him up gradually into bigger leading roles. Taimak was insistent on 'bigger money' after only one successful run in the industry rather than working on improving his acting skills while being cast in smaller roles. He chose to "stick to his guns" and demand similar pay as more seasoned actors. Those types of decisions are what get most would-be actors "black balled" in the industry. He may have had better success if he had established industry connections. He would be in high demand and actively working to this day.

Quantum Optimist ah okay. So, he didn’t have the leverage for the money he was demanding. Basically, Taimak should have humbled himself.

He didn't dodge the bullet. He caught it in his teeth. 🤣

@@WillCarter1976 man that comment was such a set up

dion smo that’s exactly what he saying. Glad you caught that. I’m glad he didn’t 💕🙏🏾

Taimak kind of looks like he did sell his soul to look that good in his mid 50s. He looks almost as good as this dion smo guy who is probably barely past 20.

Right on what's 60 thousand

Right. His soul AND his hole. (Pause) if Im not mistaken, he had to work with Quincy Jones who (allegedly) known to want to do the "casting couch" thing to men. I believe he turned out Tevin Campbell out, and he also approached Tupac ( Tupac said Hell No.) I believe Taimak was a victim of him and didn't want to subject to himself to that again. Allegedly....

@@qadashchaayah7485 well tupac sold his soul way before Quincy,theres no way taimak sold his he literally played in that one movie and that was it

Jeez... Berry Gordy's snake-dom knows no bounds.

Shark Deepwater8 big even MJ spoke about how he had to leave his label because they never wanted him to have much creative control they didn’t want MJ to be great

I wonder why only broke people only talks about selling souls and stuff

west coast LA At least he’s not dead and has his health unlike all the other main cast members... Everybody has money 🤷‍♂️😂 besides ain’t no brinks trucks pulling up at no funerals ⚰️

@west coast LA because they didn’t sell out and get rich 🤷🏿‍♂️

@Vic Wilson he's humble NOW, most of us thought we knew it all at 20 lol

He appeared in a different world for an episode

He was on BET in the 90's in some skits.

Facts...Ima give Jaden Smith and Rza a call see what I can do💯

@@moneyhouseblessin That would be great if you can do that.I and many other people of the Cult classics would love to see him have a resurrected role in something involving the genius of the RZA being involed.

Leave it alone

Michael Jai white can be the bad guy instead of Sho'nuff we will call him Shit Yea!

Yup!

Hollywood is a COMPLETE HYPOCRITE. They love to push politics as they love to push an image but people who learn about the history of the place and the people who've become stars will learn of how it's all one big production.

Catching bullets wit his teeth 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🥷plz 😂

You are so correct. Plus Ty is such a great guy and a genuine person. Very humble and zero ego.

Are any of you three in the industry? Doesn't sound like it and I'm not saying it's all the golden glow. What I am saying is that you have to know how to navigate the waters. Please don't cast dispersions on things you don't know about.

​@@doc215he dodged a bullet.

Amen! I was thinking the same thing.

DetroitLives313 Someone needs to do a movie or play about that!

I've been trying to Google SDP. What did she do?

Thanks for that info. It explains a lot, some operate just like their ancestors country

Exactly, Berry Gordy not the only bad person here. Suzanne De’PAIN’ apparently thinks because her title, she can say anything she wants with no concern whatsoever of compassion regarding singers and/or actors concerns.

In some ways, you can consider Taimak the original big screen version of Ice Cube, in regards to knowing your worth and not blindly signing your life away.

So true. I look at this man in 2019, and he is proof that good Karma and good health are more valuable than anything. He leads an enlightened and healthy life, and it truly shows.

Best comparison I could think off

That is absolutely correct.

I've heard of BG being a snake of sorts. There was a scene about that in the movie Talk to me. Could you elaborate on the actions by BG?

You, said a mouth full..right ✅ there

Wow!!

It’s because he was naive. Came into the industry unprepared and unknowing.

Red is Not a Flavor Yeah he could've been the original Van Damme or even been in movies with him later on

Master of the Universe he could've been the black jackie chan

Blackie Chan???? 🙀😸😹

@@hordakskeletor4345 you just had to say that didn't you? XD

LOL

You are the soul brother like no other.

I said... hey... my man

Pizza with bean sprouts?

This is one strange game of craps.

James Pearson That’s so cool! 😃 I used to WISH I would run into this brotha in public! 🥰

In the early 90s, we took pics with him at Universal Studios Hollywood when he was doing the Miami Vice stunt show. I had my arm around him and said “Who’s the Masta?!” And he smiles and goes “I am!”

@James Pearson...Laughed at, "and women seriously lost it once they realized he was there" 😂😂😂! Im sure they did!!🤗

....Diana, Diana, Diana.....look at your man Berry! Good for you my fine brother Taimak! You obviously didn't play the lapboy, and how dare you bring a lawyer to look over your contract!....

Bruce Leroy and Sho-Nuff.

Dope👍🏿

Can we get Sho Nuff 6 different taunt moves with a few actual moves lol. A drowning fatality and trash can with spaghetti in for his throw or something like when he is being thrown say something like let me go mfer. A red glow lazer light show for his brutality. Both Bruce Leroy and Sho Nuff are some of favorite characters ever to grace a single screen.

Midnight Club Still Cancelled Soz u play midnight club on xbox 1?

😂😂😂😂😂

"Is it not hot in here Mrs. Charles?" ...As they drive, in a convertible (with the top dwn), through N.y streets.

😅

Plugged In yes my dude

He was gorgeous in that movie...

​@@quinnriggs1862Would you had gave him some

He's a dead ringer for Johnny Mathis! Good catch!

FACTS. Thought the same thing from Part 1 💯.

mbsunlimited 🎶Guess it’s over, call it a day...sorry that it had to end this way🎶 I would watch that biopic! 😃

Great points and observations, he resembles him

I would of bought all those toys. Well i would of asked my mom cause i was around 8-10 when this movie came out👍

John Aquarius a cartoon spinoff is actually being worked on by a huge fan. It’s a indie project so the first episode is a test to show Sony how serious the fans are. Go to www.riseofthelastdragon.com

As long as taimak gets something out of it I'm down.

John Aquarius Taimak is aware of the project, and will hopefully lend his voice. Also there are still rumblings of a remake so we’ll see

@@leeroygreene85 forget a remake they should do a sequel taimak can play the sensei

That was a blessing for him as far as overall well-being, he's healthy, happy, and handsome with no regrets, in long-term all the better for it, not being yet another casualty of Hollywierd.

zoo05zoo True but if you read his book he struggled for years until Comic Conventions became a form of income. I would’ve taken the 160k, and finessed my way out of Motown like Joe Jackson did for the Jackson 5. Because that almost happened to them too

@@BBoiiLite But, when they left Motown Berry Gordy kept The Jackson 5 name despite the fact Joe came up with the name.

Talkin' & Grubbin' Media Doesn’t matter, fuck the name. Their albums as The Jackson’s were bigger than The Jackson 5. Not to mention what Michael became. Berry Gordy is nothing compared to Michael Jackson all around including business. Michael Jackson owning the ATV music publishing and the Beatles Catalogue makes Berry Gordy look like Mr Krabs from Spongebob.

You don't understand the movie business if you think Berry was going to make a lot of money from a sequal to Last Dragon.

Of course he could... if they remade karate kid they could def remake this

Hell he should.....looks super young for his age

u r right...

Too many of the original cast died unfortunately but it would be fortunate if the corny ass TK shit died also

wizkid8205 I left that same comment back in the late 80's when I was pimpin' Jennifer Beals. -TK Kirkland

Agreed

He's where he needs to be God is still blessing him who knows he will do something in the near future

So, he wasn't concerned with any of that narrative. He just didn't like the deal and opted out.

I believe that. 8/4/2022

Yes I read that too

I agree. I keep hearing the same thing, too. But, perhaps the industry is demonic, and she got sucked in.

True words

What’s that supposed to mean? Vanity and prince died from health issues. Why are you bashing them?

@@BalletBullet1 Vanity was a sellout so fuck her.

Nathaniel Singleton they still do it. Talent agencies does em now.

That's where it started. Hollywood is brutal. Music biz is like a bald head step child compared to the Silver screen.

She been around forever some singers didn’t even get paid for shows back then

Nathaniel Singleton What is a 360 movie deal?

@@clairedaniels1877 I hope somebody let you know what a 360 deal was but hey it’s when a record label take money from your music / shows / movies/ games/ pretty much any thing you do they get a cut

Yeah. He should steal Angela if Tommy hasn't killed her. Lol I'm gonna watch it til the TV watches me...

I'mma report you

Oh fuck 😂😂😂😂

Rodney McKay 😂😂😂😂

Dope👍🏿

Exist N Nature Media Sad cause I heard Redd Foxx had financial problems when he passed away.

@@39Hundred Yeah, I heard that too.

Yes he is still fine I remember when he was in Janet Jackson's video " Let's wait a while ."

@Howie Feldersnatch Oh Really?..umm ok.😏

I couldn't agree more..Last Dragon will always be a favorite of mine...Yes, the brotha is definitely still Finnnnee!!

@@spicyhot2552 I remember that video too...I wanted to be Janet Jackson so bad...Tamak was so sexy, sweet and handsome...All rolled into one...baby still got it!!!!

Those damn gatekeepers

He could have been the Jim Kelly on the 1980's.

Now we know why. I saw him on A Different World one episode, that’s it.

@Mr. L He Also Had A Cameo Wit JJ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8b5stqoPu8E.html

🕺🏾Let's Not 4get He Also Did Movies Like This👇🏾 Dat We Wish Didn't Exist ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bys_2XzAHUI.html

@Matthew Lee Really? Berry is Birdmans mentor for real?

@@enchantedstargoddess6837 jk but wouldn't be a surprise w their low ball contract business practices

I concur. Barry, Quincy, Birdman are all snake bootymen! Ask Pac! (Oh yeah they killed him for talking too much) Wayne also laid low until he was allowed to return, and snapped back harder with a vengeance. Got his ducks in a row so he was beyond ready to return. Can't wait to see what Taimak is going to do! 💖💖💖💖💖🤴🏽

Ditto....one of my favorite childhood movies. I haven't seen it in years and still know every word.

Wow, imagine if he appeared in Cobra Kai !

@@NH1973 I was just thinking that, like a cameo

Grape Ape and he beat your ass lmao

All Profit were you dropped on your head as a baby?

He is or worst, hell they both are the worst

And he didnt sell his soul.

Stay off the drugs son.

Derrick Barnett ahhhh the advice fairy has blessed me. Thank you sistah!

@@williemo44 you welcome my sister.

Pasted away huh..... that's what's up

Thas krazy as Fuck, thinking bout it yesterday trip me out... sho Nuff died first

Lol... Passed

They all probably died broke to

@@rafaellarkins3447 dying broke or dying rich what's the difference?

....u better Call Tyrone,. CALL HIM !!!!...

Annette Frazier 🤣🤣🤣 NOOOOO I HAD TO HEAR THAT MY TEENS AND THUS FORTH!

Never knew he was crooked MJ saw him as a father figure my dad said he is a crook!!

@@dailmcdavid5883 actually Michael Jackson couldn't wait 2 get out of his contract with Berry Gordy so that he could have artistic control over his music. MJ is probably the only artist to leave Motown and really prosper.

@@edwinjones1000 not only Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 but Teena Marie, Rick James and other

@@RealDaveTalk Yes sir ! It seems that the only one he didn't screw over was Smokey Robinson.

@@edwinjones1000 and Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross too

Bucc Slim 😂😂😂😂

Hilarious😂😂😂😂😂

R.I.P. Shonuff

"C'mon Leroy. I got somethin' real fo yo ass in these hands."