I don't care what he did in the past, I'm very impressed with Dro's intelligence and maturity in this interview. So many of these guys are smarter than they let on.
People may laugh at me but honestly Young Dro is still one of my favorite rappers no one had delivery and bars like him still to this day I’m not saying all of his songs were good but Young Dro is actually a rapper and Mc! I live in Milwaukee he came here quite often and I got to meet him once and shake his hand he was a real cool guy I hope he can stay clean and make a come back I think he still has it in him
I felt every word he was speaking about addiction I was out there running & gunning for 30 years at least enjoying killing ourselfs now I have 3 YEARS KLEAN 🙏🏽💯
He said “father figure” he was aware that he needed that male influence, not just from his father but any well grounded male to play that father figure role! 💪🏾
Sobriety is a beautiful thing. I've walked through the fire of addiction for 23 years and I'm so thankful I'm still here making the best of it. I had a massive stroke from using needles. I blood clot almost took me out. Now I'm partially paralyzed I can really use my right arm. I took me 6 months to talk and took me 4 months to walk again. Really appreciate all good time we have. We don't know when it will be our last days here. If anyone is struggling with addiction, please get help. It's all love
He's so smart, intelligent, and so personal. Also, very handsome and a seemingly nice person. I'm happy for his sobriety and I wish him much success moving forward.
They should but they not gonna be honest. Instead they dresss it up and sell it to the kids. We always had not so good influences in hip hop but at least there was a balance, artists telling you that's not the route you should go.
@@RPNDWORLDWIDE thats cool but let's stop promoting these guys as "legends" when they lead out youth to drugs. Imagine how many got influence by dro during his addiction. Yeah he has money and doing okay, but so many in the hood aren't as privileged to say the same.
dro so underrated and he looking clean and still dressing clean. The originator of black boy swag white boy tags. The industry owe him and yung la and check for their influence. Totally ahead of their time this is like 09.
We love you dro.. and we are happy you overcame those obstacles.. and your story will help lead others out of the dark who cannot see. The true meaning of a real one... stand on your business and your mistakes...
Big respect for the interviewer and also to dro for not backing off those addiction questions and honestly looking relieved to answer them and talk about it.🤝💪
You needed a strong mother that kick ass 👏. I was a single mother 2 girl's one son, I started when my son was 3ys old because one day he would be a 15 and older. I don't want my son dead in the streets. Now they finished school and all have a good job and no drugs 👏I don't have no one thank but the almighty God.I won't all the mother that loss a child I'm so sorry for your loss and may God keep you under his wings. We need prayers 🙏love 💘and peace . get some sleep 💤r
the way dro articulate himself it reminds me alot of rich homie quan..not like his voice but his mindset, his realness and how he explains things. God bless dude..I hope he continues to prosper.
I just watched Jay marvelous and he was speaking about Rapper’s who overdosed and now we have Dro speaking of addiction I hope it reach someone because it’s definitely promoted in music
@@enzigenes damn didn’t know that.. it s the playa Chris Terry and women treat me like king.. dat young rich dangerous album was tough.. I had always wished they came out with a whole c-connection album
Much respect to Young Dro. I remember when he dropped as a young teenager. Used to really fuck with his music. Glad he got to tell his story. Respect from the Bay Area 🌉🎶✊🏾
I started drinking and occasionally smoking at about 12 or 13 but I grew up in the 80's and 90's. By then I already sold some dope and got some head from a grown woman. Crazy part is I was in gifted classes and played sports but had bad role models and eventually I got caught up for a few. I fought to get my life back and graduated with a B average and went to the military. I'm just blessed to be here now. Most of these kids nowadays are choosing this life while growing up in great situations. People like me dreamed of a normal life until I could create it for myself and make it a reality.
@@nickelbus7596 This part. I'm not even street but I grew up in the crack era... If I told my story shit would sound like cap if you don't know me. It always blows my mind that people would trade the life I prayed for, for the one that scarred me. Smh.
I went to Bunche middle school with Chris!!! He was red with pretty hair all the girls loved him when he walked in the cafeteria lol he was very quiet but a big deal back then lol
Look back every once in awhile too show you why you are running the other way. Helps keep you on course. Remember the days you were all fucked up and couldn't tie your fuckin shoes. Keeps you in line my friend. Look back just don't jump in. I gave up blow pills and booze 32 years ago and don't regret it for a minute. Its not that hard man. Sure there are some moments but you can handle it. Strong mind wins. Keep pushing bro best of luck.
Alley Boy said Young Dro was a addict YEARS AGO everybody thought he was hating and he like was T.I. signed him cause he good lingo........ Kris Kross is the children of hip hop
@@ultramag0343 fr everybody I grew up with that smoked weed ended up trying other drugs. I honestly find it more rare when people smoke weed and stay with just that.
I agree with you. People who disagree aren't thinking. Here's something to think about for those think weed is a gateway drug: Maybe those people who tried weed and went on to try other drugs were already inclined to try other drugs anyway. Another thing, weed is usually not the first "drug" people try. It is usually alcohol and/or tobacco. Are these then gateway drugs?
Dro has to be the most descriptive rapper ever in Atlanta. There’s no one who could put details in bars like him from the city. Andre probably got better metaphors but Dro’s detail is unique to hip hop
Shoulder Lean - Young Dro [ . . . I lay by my banana dumping and punking monkeys/don't nobody stay with my mama, but a bunch of junkies]. GOD BLESS YOU DRO 2023 and on and on.
Luv these real conversations bc we don't always see the progression of drugs in our community & I know we not ready for the conversations of weed being a gateway drug bc most people don't go from 0 to smoking crack in 2secs & the absence of fathers in the home causing traumas in our community as well
I didn’t know Dro was a Capricorn ♑️ ayeee gang gang! I knew he was down to 🌍 for a reason!!! I swear I always connect with all earth signs especially Caps!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I don't care what he did in the past, I'm very impressed with Dro's intelligence and maturity in this interview. So many of these guys are smarter than they let on.
Yup
They can talk that talk... street smarts
Nighas ain't nothing but some crackheads
Been like this bro
The crazy part is he's always been like this the persona of Dro overshadows his actual nature.
Can we give Shawn prez a round of a applause,for been an outstanding interviewer 👏👏👏👏👏
Hell no ! He’s horrible.
Agreed
Facts!
I've heard him ask questions that lasted 3 minutes but he aight
Bullshit this dry ass boring shit he on where tf glad at bring glad back
I’m happy he’s speaking on these issues and not shying away from it
I thought Dat was Cedric the entertainer at first how bra lose.weight Dat fast but seen it was dro my bad🤣
This is the best interview on vladtv. The sincerity and humility showcased by dro is commendable.
I’m glad that Dro is recovering. I hope he’s able to stay on track and not go back.
People may laugh at me but honestly Young Dro is still one of my favorite rappers no one had delivery and bars like him still to this day I’m not saying all of his songs were good but Young Dro is actually a rapper and Mc! I live in Milwaukee he came here quite often and I got to meet him once and shake his hand he was a real cool guy I hope he can stay clean and make a come back I think he still has it in him
Man, Dro is THE shit…
That "day one" mixtape was hella underrated.
Dro is underrated as hell!!
Facts, Dro can out rap most these dudes in the game
We Gettin Rich, Ugh, FDB, We in Da City… certified classics
I like the way he lights up talking back in the day with Chris Smith. You can tell it was influential to him.
I felt every word he was speaking about addiction I was out there running & gunning for 30 years at least enjoying killing ourselfs now I have 3 YEARS KLEAN 🙏🏽💯
Congratulations keep it up ❤
I’m at 20 months no nothing
Keep it up stay strong !!!
Yessir keep that up 🤘🏻❤
Keep up the great work
He looks great! Praying that he stays on his clean and sober journey.
Dro’s self awareness so high . He made me see some shit that I didn’t even know I went through .
He said “father figure” he was aware that he needed that male influence, not just from his father but any well grounded male to play that father figure role! 💪🏾
I’m listening bro & fighting them same demons & struggles daily.. dro said the realist shiii of 2023‼️ I pray everybody get over that hump!
Praying for you 🙏🏽
Prayers for strength, tenacity and healing
Sobriety is a beautiful thing. I've walked through the fire of addiction for 23 years and I'm so thankful I'm still here making the best of it. I had a massive stroke from using needles. I blood clot almost took me out. Now I'm partially paralyzed I can really use my right arm. I took me 6 months to talk and took me 4 months to walk again. Really appreciate all good time we have. We don't know when it will be our last days here. If anyone is struggling with addiction, please get help. It's all love
Brother keep pushing. I pray you heal completely. Love brother
🫡 I Salute Your Sobriety 💪🏾
Rip Chris Kelly,Kris Kross was a movement within itself. I played their first album to death and still have all three of their albums 💯💯
The first album was brilliant , every youngster in the early nineties wanted to be them
I always like Dro as a rapper and a person.
I’m glad he got clean & sober. 🏆
“We was enjoying killing ourselves.” Let that sizzle in your spirit! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Facts
He's so smart, intelligent, and so personal. Also, very handsome and a seemingly nice person. I'm happy for his sobriety and I wish him much success moving forward.
Awesome interview! Dro letting down his guard and being vulnerable is a breath of fresh air. Prez is becoming one of my favorite interviews.
In all honesty, Kris Kross needs a movie. I've always wondered what their life was like when they blew up.
Rip Kriss Kelly 🕊️♥️
“Don’t nobody live with my mom, but a bunch of junkies” - Dro (Shoulder Lean)
oOoOO I forgot he said that frfr
He wasn't lying
classic song and verse dro underrated and killed everything he was on.
he was 15 yrs old
Best thang smoking album was undderated
Yo this was deep . We need to see more rappers be honest and open. Respect to Dro
A lot of them die before they get a chance to
They should but they not gonna be honest. Instead they dresss it up and sell it to the kids. We always had not so good influences in hip hop but at least there was a balance, artists telling you that's not the route you should go.
Beautiful interview. Young Dro been putting it down, one of our legends.
U look up to crackheads? (not just dro)
@@d.castillo9586 Everbeing has strengths and weakness. I try to take the best from everybody.
@@RPNDWORLDWIDE thats cool but let's stop promoting these guys as "legends" when they lead out youth to drugs. Imagine how many got influence by dro during his addiction. Yeah he has money and doing okay, but so many in the hood aren't as privileged to say the same.
@@d.castillo9586 Being a legend doesn't make you a role model
@@RPNDWORLDWIDE tell that to the youth
“So at 12 years old, you in like 2nd or 3rd grade right?” Lolol that might be the dumbest question ever asked on Vlad
😂😂😂😂 Bro I’m like this math ain’t mathing
😂😂😂😂I came in the comments to find somebody else that noticed this😂😂😂 I was 10 in the fifth😂
I thought he was tryna play my boy Dro when I first heard it😂😂
12 year old dro was in 6 grade
Most ppl don’t even take the shades off they hide, much respect for him being himself in this interview ✊🏽
dro so underrated and he looking clean and still dressing clean. The originator of black boy swag white boy tags. The industry owe him and yung la and check for their influence. Totally ahead of their time this is like 09.
We love you dro.. and we are happy you overcame those obstacles.. and your story will help lead others out of the dark who cannot see. The true meaning of a real one... stand on your business and your mistakes...
This was a good interview! I know only Chris Smith is alive from Kriss Kross, but it would be dope if he got his interview on Vlad tv!!
Haven't seen a Chris Smith interview in years, that would be legendary.
@@Ayekay403 exactly 💯 that's why I hope this interview gets Vlad's attention enough to get a hold of Chris Smith and get his interview
Young dro seems like such a humble person
Damn. You really can see the growth in Dro! Love Blackman!
Shawn has been doing some great interviews! Young dro story is really crazy but I’m glad he’s so self aware of his journey !
Big respect for the interviewer and also to dro for not backing off those addiction questions and honestly looking relieved to answer them and talk about it.🤝💪
I’m ready for the full interview. He’s came a long way and I’m ready to know his full story. Keep going up!!! 💪🏽
You needed a strong mother that kick ass 👏. I was a single mother 2 girl's one son, I started when my son was 3ys old because one day he would be a 15 and older. I don't want my son dead in the streets. Now they finished school and all have a good job and no drugs 👏I don't have no one thank but the almighty God.I won't all the mother that loss a child I'm so sorry for your loss and may God keep you under his wings. We need prayers 🙏love 💘and peace . get some sleep 💤r
A real dude for taking his glasses off💯💪🏾
Glad to see this brotha clean. I remember in old interviews that he was obviously on drugs
Dro been a favorite rapper of mine. Bless up 💯
Bro that's doing the interview does a great job. I enjoy his interviews just as much as Vlad now
Yea, he grew on me, ⏸️
Love the growth, Dro ✊🏾
C’mon man…Second or Third grade at 12?! Why did Shawn try to play him like that 😂😭
What school did he go to??? 11 years old in second grade
He admitted right here in the interview…how did Shawn play him?
@@butterflyygyrlsworld5106 no he saying 12 years old u should be in the 7 th grade
@@butterflyygyrlsworld5106 Dro said 12 yrs old.. and 6th grade
Yea he was definitely bugging folk!!!😂
the way dro articulate himself it reminds me alot of rich homie quan..not like his voice but his mindset, his realness and how he explains things. God bless dude..I hope he continues to prosper.
God bless Young dRo! He kept it all the way 100 in this interview!
I just watched Jay marvelous and he was speaking about Rapper’s who overdosed and now we have Dro speaking of addiction I hope it reach someone because it’s definitely promoted in music
Young Dro a Legend! 👑🖤
Shot out Dro for keeping it 1000 💪🏽💯
Dro is in my top 10 most favorite southern artist list without a doubt.🔥
RIP Chris Kelly and RIP Chris Terry - The C-Connection.
I didn’t know Chris Terry was dead too
@@corneliusrich_912 Yes.
@@enzigenes damn didn’t know that.. it s the playa Chris Terry and women treat me like king.. dat young rich dangerous album was tough.. I had always wished they came out with a whole c-connection album
@@enzigenes damn I always wondered what happened to Chris Terry
One of the most profound statements I’ve ever heard on Vlad “We was having fun killing ourselves” whoa
If Cedric the entertainer lost weight him and young dro would be twin bros🤣🤣🤣
Lol boy fr my old lady always say that when she see Cedric
😂😂😂
@@Adboss17 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Shawn is for the viewer’s and i love it ❤️ more power to ya brother 💪🏾
Much respect to Young Dro. I remember when he dropped as a young teenager. Used to really fuck with his music. Glad he got to tell his story. Respect from the Bay Area 🌉🎶✊🏾
I started drinking and occasionally smoking at about 12 or 13 but I grew up in the 80's and 90's. By then I already sold some dope and got some head from a grown woman. Crazy part is I was in gifted classes and played sports but had bad role models and eventually I got caught up for a few. I fought to get my life back and graduated with a B average and went to the military.
I'm just blessed to be here now. Most of these kids nowadays are choosing this life while growing up in great situations. People like me dreamed of a normal life until I could create it for myself and make it a reality.
It's crazy how suburban kids want the hood life and hood kids want the good life lol
@@nickelbus7596 This part. I'm not even street but I grew up in the crack era... If I told my story shit would sound like cap if you don't know me. It always blows my mind that people would trade the life I prayed for, for the one that scarred me. Smh.
depends on the city. West coast got hit first @ loveitmanee
Technically you were molested. You should seek counseling or some kind of therapy.
Damn you my alternant twin 🤣🤣🤣 same shit
I went to Bunche middle school with Chris!!! He was red with pretty hair all the girls loved him when he walked in the cafeteria lol he was very quiet but a big deal back then lol
I was told by a junkie to never get on drugs when I was 13. That has always stuck with me an I haven’t touched a drug and I’m 29
Man I’m fortunate enough to grow up with my dad in my life and I still smoke everyday 😂. Can’t even think like that bruh this life shit be hard
Getting in trouble for smokin weed isn't even a thing anymore. This is an old school perspective from dro.
Depends, it still is a crime in South Carolina but I get both sides of the argument.
Word your dad can discipline you all they want but it’s ultimately your choice at the end of the day
@@TheBrotherHoodSports 12 year olds still get in trouble for smoking bro 😂😂
7 days clean I ain't looking back....
Look back every once in awhile too show you why you are running the other way. Helps keep you on course. Remember the days you were all fucked up and couldn't tie your fuckin shoes. Keeps you in line my friend. Look back just don't jump in. I gave up blow pills and booze 32 years ago and don't regret it for a minute. Its not that hard man. Sure there are some moments but you can handle it. Strong mind wins. Keep pushing bro best of luck.
Much respect bro that's why I mess with you it takes a real man to admit that he started experiment with weed at 12
Young Droooooo….he clean in this bihh 😂😂😂😂
Shawn prez gotta interview rocko
Proud of you, 💪 strong black man. God bless my brother. This will probably save some lives. You are a great artist.
Alley Boy said Young Dro was a addict YEARS AGO everybody thought he was hating and he like was T.I. signed him cause he good lingo........ Kris Kross is the children of hip hop
Shawn Prez does great interviews.
But he is voice isn't listenable
@@SimplyaLady92 👏 no disrespect though
Weed is not a gateway drug. Growing up in Jamaica, I know so many people who smoke weed everyday and they didn't turn to any other drugs.
That's people who YOU know !!! You can't speak for the one's you don't know.
@@ultramag0343 fr everybody I grew up with that smoked weed ended up trying other drugs. I honestly find it more rare when people smoke weed and stay with just that.
I agree with you. People who disagree aren't thinking. Here's something to think about for those think weed is a gateway drug: Maybe those people who tried weed and went on to try other drugs were already inclined to try other drugs anyway. Another thing, weed is usually not the first "drug" people try. It is usually alcohol and/or tobacco. Are these then gateway drugs?
@@ultramag0343 glory hallelujah!
Jamaica had a war on drxxs???
shout out young dro salute for being sober n making Cash,, be safe dawg.. God bless
Also I remember in school back in the days they had days where we wore clothes backwards based off kris cross.
Dro has to be the most descriptive rapper ever in Atlanta. There’s no one who could put details in bars like him from the city. Andre probably got better metaphors but Dro’s detail is unique to hip hop
Dro is slept on
The Bible says..God will bring u out the fire...without the smell of smoke!! That means nobody will be able to tell what u been thru!! 💯
Amen! 🙌
This dope!!! We need more awareness
That hit me too."We enjoyed killing ourselves ".
Should be the name of the entire interview. I hope someone listens.
I did a shoot with dro and he was zooted out his mind. I was super disappointed but glad he turned it around. He a legend
Dro!!! "THEY WONDERING HOW THE HELL HE, sitting up in a Phantom on Simpson eat a twelve piece” good to see and hear from you my guy!!! 🫡✊🏼💪🏼💯!!!
They don't really know about dro. Lmao
They gotta put some respect on dro name. His lyrics are visual. He paint pictures
@@yoski_island47 skating on ice like Kristi yamaguchi/eating blowfish sushi..👍🤣🤣
From boxed hair
To boom boxes
To KRISS and KROSS
It's the good ol days
I miss without the flossin
Shoulder Lean - Young Dro [ . . . I lay by my banana dumping and punking monkeys/don't nobody stay with my mama, but a bunch of junkies]. GOD BLESS YOU DRO 2023 and on and on.
He need to open the doors of the church cause God blessed him.
Dro done grew up a bit it’s cool 😎
To see from evolve from young from is special for me being a day 1 since tight for life means a lot for his fans
Shout out to Dro, eevery Atlanta rappers favorite rapper!!!!! Profound quote at the end.
Thank God DRO wasn't a hater and was innovated. Cause that Hypnotized with hatred is too real.(and he name all the symptoms)!!!!!!!
Man Atlanta was 🔥 I’m a 80’s baby but early 90’s early 2000’s I love ❤️ my city but now it’s like so much has changed 😢
This gon be a classic… 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Couldn’t imagine someone giving my child weed at 12. Dro has really came a long way 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Best thing I heard is " God is a amazing God"
Dro got so many different flows 3krazy
Shawn Prez you are dope!! Dro said he started catching the belt, priceless!
Luv these real conversations bc we don't always see the progression of drugs in our community & I know we not ready for the conversations of weed being a gateway drug bc most people don't go from 0 to smoking crack in 2secs & the absence of fathers in the home causing traumas in our community as well
he always wore glasses in the early 2000s he is fine asf he is so intelligent and his story could help someone else respect to you Young Dro!
Damn tou fine too
Warm it up Kris!
Definitely gotta have Dro as a regular like Joc and Boosie frfr
We all go thru things it’s how you come out that matters! Big ups to Dro 💯
By him almost saying TIP I know this finna b a good 1...he definitely got sum to get off his chest about TIP jus watch i bet lol
God is good. I am so happy for Young Dro
Kris was a player for not leaving his lil homies behind
i hope you guys asked Dro about his Polo Collection !
Dro has always been super intelligent!!!! Love him!
It’s all about the person… I’ve been smoking since I was 14 I’m 32 now and never tried nothing else but weed
Been a day1 fan. To see his maturity and growth.
I wish somebody would give him a shot and give him a feature.
I didn’t know Dro was a Capricorn ♑️ ayeee gang gang! I knew he was down to 🌍 for a reason!!! I swear I always connect with all earth signs especially Caps!!! ❤️❤️❤️
yup