The Unknown Friendship Of Redd Foxx And Malcolm X - Story You Should Know 

Amost everyone saying everybody knew they were friends. I didn't! This piece was for those who didn't, and appreciated knowing. Thanks for sharing guys.

Yo his impression of Red Foxx is spot on. "Hell, I would've joined the KKK if they had sandwiches". I'm dead lmao

My grandfather ran with them back in the days as well, he was the first person that ever spoke the names Detroit Red and (Chicago) Red to me. He worked in the kitchen trains with them on the New Haven Railroads. I've been telling people the stories for years, they all got along because how much they all favored (with the exception of my grandfather did not have red hair) and would play the "who's YOUR daddy" game. My grandfather, Henry Smith aka Smitty but at the time his nickname was "Jitterbug" (or Bug for short) because he was a dancer and also a pool hustler. He and Detroit Red used to hit the dance joints in Harlem. My grandfather went on to work door security for a few nightclubs and would let Redd through the back door and he'd be able to get on stage and work his stand up. Eventually my granddad joined the Army and went to war. My grandfather passed away over a decade ago, while I was still in the Marine Corps, man do I miss his old stories. He would show me the pics of him and his old click all fly in their zoot suits with fly hats and big ass cigars. He told me how he met my grandmother because her sister (my great aunt) was his original dance partner. Lol

I know it must've hurt Redd really deep when Malcolm was assassinated.

Though all the riffraff and savagery of trying to survive during those times, it never cross their minds years later the both would become Icons. The "Most High" had plans for them , amazing....

I love our black history 😍💙...........

That's crazy Redd Foxx's real last name was Sanford. That's where the show's title came from.

Malcolm X and Red Fox, two legends!

Detroit and Chicago Red💯

Two young men meet, walk the same path, later down the road, one young man goes one way, the other goes another way. Both start living lives that are polar opposites, both became legends in their own walks through life. That's a movie right there. Now I see where the name Sanford came from.

I love Malcolm X even though I wasn’t even born yet when he passed away ..

They look like they could be related

“Unknown” ONLY to people who didn’t read The Autobiography Of Malcolm X 🤨

The voice imitation of REDD‼️😂😂😂

I have a picture of them together. Redd Foxx was my cousin.

That's an interesting story! Malcolm X and Redd Foxx were brothers during that time and now they became legends by making a good name for themselves. They were brothers by looking out for each other thick and thin. 👍This is why I love my culture in black history!

I did read Malcolm's autobiography, but it was many years ago. I didn't remember that they knew each other. We don't always remember all the bits and details of everything we read. It's cool. It happens. I don't understand why there's so much judgement and grandstanding in the comments, putting down people who didn't know and assuming they don't read... Anyway, thanks for the video.

this actually brought a tear to my eye how people can meet and be one way then completely change their lives and meet again so different..this was inspiring

The fact that you read it in Redd's voice made it even more entertaining xD

Wow, his friendship with Malcolm X sounds a lot like Malcolm X’s friendship with “Shorty” Jarvis.

This almost brought me to tears. Thank God for both these brothers.

Prison probably saved Malcolm's life..

Everytime I hear this it's so amazing. Their paths crossed so beautifully. Both transforming their experiences into something great. That Harlem life in the 20's to the 40's, seemed so live. Beautiful black women and men walking around with hopes, dreams and ambition. Whether it worked out for them or not, it seemed like a beautiful time❤

Redd Foxx: In New York, I slept on the roof. Demond Wilson: Well what did you do when it rained? Redd Foxx: I ain’t go home! 🤣🤣🤣 I love that story from Unsung Hollywood! RIP Redd Foxx and RIP Malcolm X!

I love this channel!!!lord I loved the voice of Foxx that was funny and on point

That friendship was in the autobiography of Malcolm X.Read Black people.You will learn a lot.

The realest people you'll ever know are those bonds formed before any kind of success. Once you've grown your fame and people know your name, you never get the same opportunity to just know and connect with people in the same way.

Redd Foxx “I would have joined the KKK if they had sandwiches” that’s something Bruh Man from the 🖖🏿 5th floor would say lmao 😂

The Redd Foxx impersonation is amazing even his short laughter. Right on point.

Why they Left out TK Kirkland? He was the one who first told Red Fox to go work a Jimmy’s chicken shack and introduced him to MalcomX

This is a feel good video. Thank u I needed this

I'm a black person that read a lot and I didn't know this. It doesn't matter if you knew this or not, just be thankful we have someone telling black history.

All praises Due to Ancestor Malcolm X

I think most people knew this by now but I still appreciate this kind of content. Also Bumpy Johnson was linked with Malcom.

*Malcolm Little (Detroit Red), John Sanford (Chicago Red), Reynaldo Rey (Oklahoma Red) all crossed paths in Harlem*

I learned something new today therefore I'm greatful... 2 great men.

A lot of black folks ran in the same circles back when people actually socialized with each other. Chicago Redd and Detroit Red.

The one storyline that wasn't in the Malcolm X movie

1:54 Great impression. The Adventures of Detroit and Chicago Red better than that Huck Finn shit🤔

This needs to be a netflix series......on gawd

I had a hard time wrapping my head around that when I read it in the Autobiography. Detroit Red and Chicago Red. I don't remember Redd Foxx really speaking on it.

I love both of these guys...but Malcolm, now that’s some deep right there.

Excellent!!! Thank you for this piece of Black History!

they look like brothers....

Harlem was a relatively small and tight knit community until the late 1960’s. My parents lived there during the 1940-50’s and can recall interaction with you name it... even Jimi Hendrix at Smalls Paradise,etc. Sitting next to Joe Louis at the Apollo for instance, talk to any Harlem old timer and you’ll hear the same type of story. That’s just the way it was back then.

I didn't know they was friends. This information is new to me.

I forgot about this. I read it in the book many years ago. Most people only know the serious side of Malcolm also but I saw the funny side of him in Alex Haley’s book. When they tried to draft him into the army, he acted insane so they would not enlist him and it worked. That was one of the funniest paragraphs I have ever read in a book till this day. Lol. I also admire his discipline so much. I wish I could get to his level.

People not knowing about Malcolm X & Redd Foxx friendship is a bigger crime than all the crimes they pulled off together 😂

Everyone claims to already know this. I think this video will help educate people that didn't read the book. Thank you for making this video, attempting to spread education that is beneficial to all that is willing to watch for 5:57. Hopefully this encourages people to read Malcolm X's autobiography.

RED & REDD 😊

This was dope!!! The untold story of Red Foxx & Malcolm X. Corey Zooman Miller is a great narrator. He should do a series of these!

Now this part of your channel is highly entertaining and recommended! Thx You for This!

Red fox looked old his whole life 🤣😂

Me and a few Comedians from the Comedy Store are working on a Script for this as we speak! #BlaQExcellance

One thing for sure: they BOTH made history in their own paths....

Redd crazy as hell “I’d join the KKK if they had sandwiches..” Redd foolish had me weak..😅😂😂

More comedy history would be nice, Comedy Hype.

Malcolm & Redd had alot in common. It's no surprise they hung out back in the day

Malcolm acknowledged that friendship in his autobiography

This is PURE GOLD!! THANK U🙏

Beautiful summary of the 2 legends and their relationship together. 👏🏿👏🏿

That is when u know Malcolm X was not serious every God dam minute lol

Thank you for uncovering this piece of history. Malcolm and Redd Foxx retain an impact in history. Redd Foxx introduction of television show ownership alter entertainment wealth. Malcolm view of education and political views ripples to present day events and beyond.

Fascinating story. Who would have thought that at one time Malcolm X was too hardcore for Redd Foxx.

Nothing but respect for these two gentlemen!

It's funny, when Faizon Love said that Redd Foxx best friend was Malcolm X on VLadTV the comments section kept saying Faizon was crazy and didn't know what he was talking about.

Malcolm X had lots of black friend too, no one was more heart broken then the black community when Malcolm x lose his life, he has an educator always finding better way, but people know days forgot what he stand for as he stood for improving human quality, better friends are people that make you feel that you are not alone. for what you are achieving , doing the right thing.

This was very well put together keep up the good work champ.

Malcolm X was born in Omaha,NE

Their noses related!

This was beyond amazing. Very well done

Well dang I LOVED BOTH THESE MEN GROWING UP ... n I never knew that that I can remember... THAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL STORY

I'm reading the autobiography of malcom x now. Laughed when I read him and redd fox first met at one of their first "slaves" 😂

Bro Malcolm looked like that brotha you didnt want to cross @ all!!

I love knowing this... I love and respect both men! Thanks for making this video.

Love your presentation on this. I had no clue they hung like that. Two of our greatest. Appreciate you brotha.

Yo your Redd Foxx impersonation is spot on like The Terminator’s target!!

Correction: It's unknown to people who have NEVER READ Malcolm's autobiography.

I saw the full documentary on this and I've been trying to find it ever since....I'm glad I found this clip...ut was such a great story

Perfectly done. Thank you

besides the eyes, they even resemble each other in their younger photos.

Wow that was a iconic story

That was a spot on Redd Foxx impersonation! I have been a fan of his since I was a kid watching Sanford and Son episode in their first run. RIP both Reds

This is dope. I think the youth, or anyone who doesnt know the history between the two, would really appreciate this. Thanks for sharing.

T.I should play Redd Foxx in his biopic

Awesome Video ✊🏾💯💪🏾

Holy crap, this has to be one of the most interesting storys I have heard in a very, very long time. Growing up I loved "Sandford and Son" but to hear about Redd Foxx's realy days.... Wow, thank you for sharing.👍👍👍👶👍

Thanks for that NEW piece of history, I’ve always loved and respected both of these men👍

This isn't unknown they use to work at a restaurant together...

Malcolm talks about how he was a street hustler. He was known as Detroit Red and Redd Foxx was known as Chicago Red.

Its always so Interesting how 2 people can be so close and impact eachother lives in such an amazing way and have thier lives take 2 completely different paths.

Very good work. The impression added to the depth of this story. I'm glad I'm a subscriber.

Present with the hand raised

Interesting...not the fact the they were friends...it's the small details that caught my 👂!

Your impressions are spot on!!!

You did a great job here. Thank You for the pics and info.

Only difference is Malcolm became more famous then Red Fox

To add on to the legend of Redd Foxx he swallowed a bar of soap to avoid going into World War 2

Thank you for bringing this story to light.🙏🏼

*well this made my day!! Peace and one love everybody!!* ✌🏾❤️