True Hip-Hop Stories: The Homeless Emcee 

Watched this in 2009. Im still here watching again. This man really inspired me in dark days. I can only give a salute to him 💯

I feel he is the living version of how hip hop was and should be now but it ain't right now. Cause a lot of stuff he was saying was true about hip hop today.

"Walk in my shoes, hurt your feet. Then you'll know why I do dirt in the street."-DMX Real, Quality Hip-Hop has the ability, more so than any other music genre, to uplift and tell a story of the human spirit. Nothing is more evident than this video. Truely Enlightening. I watch this video every so often to remind myself of this fact.

I literally just spoke with him this morning and he showed me this video. I've actually known this guy for a few years now. Ran into this guy at a Hiphop. He rides up on his bike as we were congregated outside recording a Cypher, politely gets off, joins the circle and begins destroying people. I was like wtf, who is this guy? This guy is the truth off the top of the dome. Since then I always take time to stop and speak with him whenever I see him around the city. He has his problems but he's a good guy at heart.

man if I could put him on I would. its sad that ppl only stop and speak but won't put him on. stop and talking don't mean shit, helping him would mean the most. Its fucked up that no one is willing to take a chance and help him he has a money voice. Stop just speaking and help the man.

reminds me of DMX when the dog do his story telling tracks

This is a fucking mazing man. You see at 5:24 when he says "...that's where Hip Hop comes in."...The dude's face lit up. You could see him smile and that shit brought a tear to my eye. Such passion for the art and the realness that is Hip Hop. I have never seen struggles like this dude, but I feel for him & I know in Hip Hop, and in all that is true, we are brothers. He has the same passion for Hip Hop as I do. I admire his love for the art! I wish him all the very best & may he find happiness!

The video was a beautiful work but when the cameras stop rolling what was done o change my brother's life???? Now that's true talk!!!!

The streets don't love nobody!!!

I pray god has something in store for u!! God bless u my g!

feel like crying. hope to God this guy get's off the streets

No doubt....he's one of the coldest emcees withtout a record deal because he spitin the real

He definitely got some skills with the rhyme, he's got a lot of depth! If the man did pass away then Rest In Peace, I believe he deserved more than this.

Dudes story makes me cry so hard to lose your mom at 8 and to be homeless since you was a kid keep ya head up bro good times are coming on the herizon

deep story,been in this man shoes.

Someone SIGN HIM

This dude story has always inspired me to come at life harder. I've seen this video when it first came out and I still manage to come back and watch it from time to time.

Thats the hunger and real soul of rap. Fuck pop radio. True expression.

The industry doesn't promote homeless people. It's a sad reality, but true.

i hope my man stayed positive and got off the streets cos he got real talent and a story to tell that can help others, he deserves some fortune after what he's been through

Thank you allowing us to peep into these eye's of those we call legends.

God Bless this man. He has had a hard life. So Much Pain and rejection. People like him need love and understanding. I will pray for you...

Dude has a since of awareness! God Bless!

i ain't heard lyrics this ill since Dmx & Rakim , he may be homeless but as an artist he's the truth !

This man is full of knowledge! Positive thats true! Don't give up! Peace

Sudden Death-The Homeless Emcee is the truth! Man, I wish someone give that brother an opportunity because he has alot to say. D, thanks for interviewing homeboy. We always hear about who made it, but never the voice of the people who didn't. Peace!

He's living the life he knows. YOu can't be mad at him for being a survivor. This is one of the best you've done. very controversial, real and no bullshit about it. i respect this dude. he's stronger than most of the dudes who have a good life. I hope one day he does catch a break. He needs one.

Great job D nice! God bless you and this brutha who let us into his world of madness and inspiration!

This is inspiring, I just sense complete HIPHOP in him.He has had a hard life, and he still thinks about the positive. I pray for him the best of luck.

This dude is a survivor and has lived many lives already, his story of life and struggles day to day could really change alot of people's lives, I hope god gives him the chance to do so.

Can we make him a go fund me to get him some studio time

A real rapper breathing right here!...hope things change for the better for him!

If this guy got off the streets and came in the hip hop game straight raw, he could definitely change how the rap game is today. Other rappers would be terrified to battle him. He has a lot of different styles and can switch it at will.....

In NY, hardly anyone slows down to listen to someone if they're in a rush. You never know what people need to do, who they need to see. "Excuse me miss or sir" usually follows with them asking for something I can't help them with. It must be sad to have to continuously ask for things from people though. People look down on you. Sometimes, it is worth it to stop and answer back though.

Thank you for sharing D-Nice

4 years ago and i feel everything this man is saying to this day, i cant relate to what this mainstream artist are saying (who really does) and hip hop is my therapy, respect to that man most def, wish i could meet him

seriously deep video. feel for his situation. Hopefully its not all dark ahead, he got rhymes, hope someone with influence sees this and picks him up.

hey people, throw a prayer in the air for this guy. "my kids come first"..... he said it all right there. i hope he still breathin.

Powerful

Watched this years ago, god knows where this talented man is right now but hope hes healthy an out of the streets

Powerful video. I can't believe this guy hasn't been discovered. Yeah he's homeless and has less of a chance meeting record execs, but dude has major skills. His ryhmes are so profound.

This guy is deep and a real MC, GOD Bless.

This dude don’t have a deal as talented as he is this is true Hip Hop Keep ya Head Up brotha you’ll be ok fam just stay foccussed stay positive

Keep doing what you're doing D,Nice, your picture painting, "Lyrical,Graffitti" you create, bring forthcoming through video/audio is no doubt entertaining but also informative of our Rap heroes of old and what is to come. Love you for that. PEACE.

Bless you

Man this video breaks my heart i swear.. he reminds me of someone i know.. i can't let it happen.

man this dude needs a record deal and needs to make a movie of him...real talk!!

Stay strong Sunn! Ah feel ya pain!!

These are the real stories….. working with formerly homeless from veterans to young men like this…. Stay humble ✊🏾💪🏽👑🌹💐💋🙏🏾

Yo!!!!!!!! I'm speechless this is the realest thing I've ever seen

great stories... cheers

This guy has skills this what we need again. This is real hip hop.

"You find out who your real friends are when you're fucked up." That quote has stayed with me for years.

Good look D-Nice! This brings everything of hip hop back to level ground. Hip Hop is therapy! On another note, we need to just pray for dude right now. Dude is nice though...

Yo D, this is Gold! BET shorts my dude. Holla at 'em with this one!

Sign this guy! His voice, his dialogue showcasing the two different voices, his experiences (walking over bodies as a kid!), the selling, the bids, losing mom, no dad, 7 kids no time shared, I'm guessing no mental health care, the sense of solitude and isolation and the dissatisfaction of not just his life, but of feeling that hip hop has lost its, it's, it's just lost! His story could be a movie and it should be! Although there are people who have possibly suffered more than him, the hip hop factor adds a unique twist, especially because he's so good. I would just hope it ends in a record deal and that he takes care of himself, commits to his duties as a loving father and MANAGES his money this time! Does anyone know who his voice resembles a little?

This guy is for REAL. I would buy his album yesterday.

God bless you brotha keep ya head up I’m praying for you I can’t even imagine what that must be like to have your moms die at 8 and to be on the streets this shit makes me count my blessings keep ya head up bro shit will get better for you you need a record deal ASAP cause you talented

i pray 4 this man and everyone else

My heart goes out to ya man

This is the heart of struggle.

Now thats what i call flow and talent

This was fire dawg.

My prayers go out for you, my brother. I believe God has you in holding right now, but when he releases you, it will be phenominal. Hold your head up, and be encouraged, because God hasn't forgotton you. You're a star, that is about to give off a bright light.

Recompense is something else.

LyricalQuest, I couldn't agree with you more. This guy should not be homeless. I could feel his raps. I can relate to his his raps. He should battle lil'wayne for record deal.... He has my vote...... Oh yeah D Nice could we see more of the homeless rapper? And thank you for this and all of your work.

i remember this vid hes talented i wish him all da best

IMO it would be a good idea for a real producer to sit down and work with this guy, to get him to do a concept album based on his own life, really keeping it real and giving his stories to the people, think it would be far more interesting than most of today's rappers, raise awareness of what pitfalls etc the game, hustling etc, can do to your life...good vid

@southsideStrong I do feel for this guy..IF he's honestly trying to change his life for the better but I also agree with your comment.. good point

Just listening to this guy, it reminds me that rap can be taken seriously. It's too commercialised, this is from the soul.

The ultimate "when keepin it real goes wrong". You can hear in his voice he's still going in the wrong direction. Calling people jackasses, criticism, all the weakening traits. People stay away from beggars who are polite because they know its a sham. And him callin ppl jackasses validates how they treat him. It is what it is

I shoulda subscribed after I saw the Special Ed joint, but this 1 sealed the deal. GOOD STUFF... on some REAL HIP HOP ISH.

i feel for him..though... i also feel for hip hop, i'm out "here"..so to speak..and i'm releasing 'bits' from the heart..the streets..and B.S. brings talent as well as pain from our souls and veins wherein hip-originates and surely remains PEACE..BROTHA.

I always heard of him on some rakim songs battle . this is some sad story .im so sorry life was rude to you.

I understand him 100% I got Luv for Him!

He's speakin hip hop greatness, idk where he at now but someone hit him up, NAS!

Reminds me of DMX

This is more than just about rap. This is sooo sad, I hope he got some real help. Money is only the beginning of his needs.

He should be on! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎧🎤👀 Been years since I first watched this video.

Respect Due!

WOW! Damn, somebody give this dude another chance to catch his breath. He could be a cold ghostwriter. Talented!

Been here plenty of times ! And his story the same, damn near . tho im on vocals mainly, I feel this to the bone. if you see him again tell him to hold on to his grind ! Bless u brotha n know some of us really do know the truth of this world and the people in it ! we are human we make mistakes . but being human also mean we can fix it. Peace

This is so deep

god bless u my boy

what part of ny is he in?...he's very transparent and clairvoyant...he shows resilience...shit i would let him stay with me if i lived in NY...i hope hes doing good and if you need a place to stay i can get you to texas in a few months and help get you back on your feet...hit me up if you ever see this

Deep. 20th time watching this.

Damn B I feel his pain I hope he good now

In a self made hell. Hope he keeps striving to pull himself out of it. His mind seems clear and sharp. Forgive yourself, and share the love.Hard life, poor choices. Creative soul trapped by poor choices.

Wow that's deep I'm glad all the stuff he did is behind him now hip hop is his medicine...ppl don't judge him

They need to find him and sign him.....true talent with a hardcore message....

See,even when u down in the gutter, you got skillz! LIFE! you never know where you end up!!

i think its pretty ill actually, there are many yes and maybe he is there voice, talent is every where. this is REAL underground hiphop. im blessed to have heard i hope you can go find talent on your streets and help them get up! blessings homie.

SIGN DIS YEP! HOMEBOY GOES HARD! GOD SEE EVERYTHING HE WILL BE BLESSED!

Pain makes great art. Dude prolly got a grammy in him.

this guy is the true ...sad story :S god bless him

Need an update on this guy. Hope he is doing better now

I hope my man is still alive and doing well. I hope D Nice did him a solid and got him some help and off the street. That brother has a lot of talent. That being said, if he didn't have the talent would we all be commenting? We need to take better care of each other.

Wow! I haven't heard real hip hop like this in a whiiiiiiiile! This man needs an opportunity. Hope a door opens for him if this video hasn't. Any updates on Sawed Off?

I know this was made in 2009, but... kinda made me wanna cry. it's a shame when folks make babies and then turn to drugs. his "leaders" died, and he lost his way. hopefully, GOD will shine on this stray sheep and allow him to eat off of greener pastures once again. LET'S US PRAY FOR THE MEEK, for THEY SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH. - like someone else commented, "what happened after the cameras stopped?" - it's been 5 years

I really wanna meet this dude. I just wanna hear his full story and I wish I could help change this dude's life for the better.