I still dont think Fredro get enough respect he deserves. He was not only in a major rap group but he got so many classic movie and TV show roles. Legend for real
That's dumbest logic I've heard today but sadly it's the truth, we all should be free to go anywhere on this planet yet we're divided by race labels, religion, hoods, the nonsense just never stops.... Mankind is the only known species that kills off it's own kind yet that's obviously a thought that never crossed most minds smh
@lonerebeI my response went completely over alot of people head smh , what I'm speaking on is alot deeper than travel & those avoiding what is considered bad areas of particular neighborhoods yet most aren't prepared for this conversation
All because some 15 year old girl lied to her 19 year old boyfriend that Santana tried to make moves on her... She was found guilty of second degree murder due to his death, got 10 years
Imagine Merlin Santana taking over Hollywood, playing a superhero, a cop, lawyer, boxer, basketball player, black historical character that was around before our time. Man had raw talent and natural charisma.
@@yobee1418 just being honest. The first Avengers movie came out in 2012. Merlin passed away in 02 at the young age of 26. By 2012, he would have been damn near 40. Also, he never had any good movie roles due to the lack of range in his acting. The Steve Harvey Show is what he is known for, and sitcom actors are not known for being elite on the big screen. Some are decent, but most don't make it. Look at the Steve Harvey Show cast. No one made it big as far as movies. Santana got his money for what he did, but he wouldn't have been a good fit for Marvel. By the time Michael B. Jordan was 26, and he had all kinds of accolades. The same goes for Jonathan Majors, Leonardo Dicaprio, and countless others. He was taking over Hollywood at all.
@@25nahshonSpoken like a TRUE HATER. Bullshit. All those Caucasian Superheroes / Action characters are in their 40's, 50's.... Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Robert Downey Jr and the list goes on... 🥱🙄
So young under age girl lied saying he did something or tried to your saying...an he was killed behind her lying about the incident or encounter if there was one ?
@@coollibra3644 You are the young silly one. He was a child actor . How many of them go on to superstardom especially black child actors? Be for real SMH
@@christiansoldier77 well, we don't say that about everybody that died young. He had the IT factor. Larenz Tate was a child actor and you see where he ended up. Again, if you wasn't there it's ok to sit this one out. Just sit and listen to those that was there.
@@kingquads6982 Vlad is only good cause of who he interviews but he himself is so annoying to see and listen to. If only they could never show his face or voice and just used subtitles for him only
True Story: I had spoken to Merlin a few days before he got killed...I was showing him some beats over the phone for his album and he just started rapping going bananas. He was like yo, Jas I'mma see you in a week so we can record a few songs for my album. merlin was from my hood...he was from 105th and me from 109th...Harlem. But is crazy cuz he was so talented and he was gonna take his rap career to the next level since he was already doing the acting. Incase y'all didn't know he was one of the kids on Michael Jackson video...Smooth Criminal...check that out so y'all can see.
I remember this story and how they did this guy dirty. He had a promising career, but this goes to show you how false rumors can spread like fire. Remember him appear in a lot sitcoms as cameos. Rest in heaven, Merlin 🙏
I was at a spot in Los Angeles called UNITY when this all happened. UNITY was a spot where everybody came and performed from Nas, all the WuTang, Biggie, and everybody! Peace to BiggA B and Orlando!
@@DaRealSavage99 From what I’ve heard she barely did any time. She threw the two guys under the bus and got like 6 years and only did like half of that. She was somebody I knew through my kids mother.
@yourenotthatguy6295A girl lied and said he raped her. She ran and told 2 gang member dudes. She called him over to hang out I guess tryna set him up. He had no idea she lied on him, and they shot and killed him in a drive by, while he was in the car with Brandon. Moesha’s other boyfriend Aaron. They were friends for real life.
@@blackcherry6877 he literally spoke on his interactions with Merlin on different occasions. He obviously didn't know him that well outside of the show which is prob why he didn't have heavy detail. It's his interview so technically it is about him.
R.I.P. Merlin. He was one of those cool, talented brothers who defined the era to those of us who grew up in the 90's. And shout out to Fredro for going with his move. Moesha is one of the defining roles of his career and it didn't take anything away from Onyx. Sometimes people around you can make you second guess things and miss opportunities. But as we all get older, very few people even care about that stuff; including the people who were trying to talk you out of it. And you might not even be connected with them like that as time goes on. So as long as you aren't hurting anyone or shaming yourself or your loved ones, always follow your dreams for your life.
Merlin Santana would have been a big time star,just imagine if he was on CREED,some of those DC COMICS/MARVEL COMICS movies, possibly in some of those Tyler Perry movies,and many other great movies.He was going to be one of those brothers taking over HOLLYWOOD.R.I.P, brother 😢😢
@@GeorgiazOwnKing I watched how not only vvomen responded to him, but how wight people responded to him in the roles he did get. Before Fruitvale Station, MBJ was in mostly "Blk" movies or productions featuring mostly Blk casts. Even when he was in The Wire (as kid playing Wallace), you could see his talent even then. Merlin just didn't get the chance to star in a "Wire" or a "Fruitvale Station" (then RedTails. MJB was in that too.)
@@ChaseDaBagWitNoLegs Anybody can have a h¤¤d dude, what is there to be jealous of? You called me a jealous hater because I've made an observation that you don't agree with, refrain from calling people a hater because you heard something that you don't like.
The gf lied on Merlin to her bf saying he tried to make sexual advances to her and the bf shot him in the head in his car. I believe the gf tried to have a sexual relationship with Merlin and he rejected her and she couldn't handle it so she lied on him.
I used to live a block away from the freeway that Lamont died on. It was a few years before I even realized he had passed. My ex girlfriend told me like 2 or 3 years after it happened
@@ladyruler9585I understand what you’re saying but, Merlin didn’t commit rape. The killer’s girlfriend lied and said that he had made sexual passes at her. She was even sentenced to 10 years in juvi because she was 15 at the time
@ladyruler9585 But why does this never happen to famous women? I'm guessing they're angels cause we never hear anything about them. I know why so I'm not asking
They shot Brandon Adams as well cause he was with Merlin Santana. Brandon is the little black kid that was in the movie "The Mighty Ducks"🦆 & the pitcher from "The Sandlot" ⚾. He survived but saw his Best friend Merlin pass away. It hit 🎯 him hard that's why he stopped acting 🎬 for a while.
@@michaelbaskervilleii9813yes he was. He even worked with the LAPD to help catch the people who shot him and Merlin. I should know because I knew both of them.
@nevinreid311And the song that he sang as the R&B artist, had a hook that said, “have a seat on my love…” 🎤 🎶 I had the biggest crush on him, he was so handsome.
Essence Atkins worked with him on her show Half & Half ( Santana’s last tv appearance) and James Earl Jones ‘s Under one Roof ! Rest in eternal peace Mr.Santana 😢
This is knowledge he’s spittin. If you ain’t from the soil, stay out the hood unless you got some family ties there to make sure you good. That’s in any state.
I used to love when Lady of Rage used to bully dude on the Steve Harvey show. He would be doing his thing and out of nowhere you would hear "SAN...TANA!" you knew it was about to go down... Lol
As a cali nigga he said some real shit. Ppl be to infatuated with our hoods cause all of these movies and songs and gangs glamorize it... ppl forget its still a hood... with unusual politics
I love this interview segment of Fredro Starr, I feel like we time traveling back to da 90s and early 2000s. I love how honest, respectful, solid, and confident he is about telling his story! A real human doesn’t act tough, a real human stands on their morals and values, moves with wisdom, and defends their self when necessary. Rest in Peace and Power to Merlin Santana 😢. A senseless setup murder.
The episode that Fredro talking about was the one where all Moesha boyfriends appear at the Den. Merlin, Brandon, Fedro, Usher. They end up challenging eachother on NBA Live 1999 bruh 😂. Usher character was like..”I got it before it coming out” Damn I miss that era!
True Story:I recall watching a documentary about Merlin Santana and it was revealed that just before he passed away, Merlin was supposed to go to an audition and then fly to New York to spend thanksgiving with his family…..still missed to this day….RIP Merlin Santana…..🙏🕊
@@pattyterracotta idk but from what I recall is that years ago when Merlin Santana passed away, Steve Harvey spoke out on Merlin’s passing and urging people step up in the community….ijs…
I remember I was in 11 years old back in 2002 when I first watched the movie “Play’d”. It was on BET. I always been a movie fanatic but I remember Merlin played “Meyhem”, a rapper loosely based off 2Pac and he had so much conviction with his acting. In hindsight, it’s eerie that he was shot in the movie, survived and then died from getting shot again in the film, to end up being murdered in real life. And I didn’t know he died until like 7-8 years later when I never seen him in anything since “Play’d”, I clicked his Wikipedia article and read it. Damn… Art really does intimate real life sometimes. Those movies back in the early 2000s really shaped my childhood back then. I’m 33 now. Time flies!
I’m so glad that people are still interviewing him and bringing him into the spotlight. I used to love this ninja. One of my childhood favorite shows of courses Moesha. But the roles he played in movies just loved him.
Everyone knew that lol He spoke fluent Spanish and he said it in every interview just about back in the day in the magazines!! Only people that don't know that are youngstas
When I read Superheads book I cried when she talked about how he had been sad and depressed since the Steve Harvey show ended. How he was no longer acknowledged etc. She said he came over to see her right when she had gotten herself together. She says he left and was murdered. When I found our he was falsely accused of rape, I was sad all over again.
Fredro is a good dude and I’ve meet him a few times in LA. But the tricky part about LA. You can be from here and get the same treatment. It doesn’t have anything to do with if it’s your hood or not. NIp got killed In his hood and he isn’t the first nor the last I’m born and raised in LA. It’s a dog eat dog system Never get comfortable and never get caught slipping
@@RichOmar875 This facts. They hate outsiders coming to LA to get money (they cant touch). But the problem is only a certain race gets targeted, all the others go untouched. It is what it is.
I'ma be honest. I don't even remember Merlin on Moesha. His more memorable role for me was Steve Harvey's show. I remember Fredro's role as Q. He worked better for that particular show. I really enjoyed Merlin's role on Steve Harvey because he wasn't just the typical pretty boy/lover boy. He was actually very funny as Romeo. He got to show his comedic skills there. He shouldn't have been mad (unless it caused him to get a pay cut) because he was meant for that other show.
At first this clip was making me sad. I grew up loving all of them he named so it was disappointing hearing they didn't get along. I'm glad they were able to mend whatever relationship they did have. RIP to Merlin, Lamont and Kobe ❤
Yeah but, that black female who had gotten Merlin deleted couldn't their relationship. Instead she needed to tell the worst lie on him. "BELIEVEALLWOMEN" right?
When he was in Chicago filming save the last dance Fredo came to my projects. This dudes is 💯 forever in my book. My project was called Newtown.Low end or No end
Play’d: A Hip Hop Story doesn’t get talked about enough. It was one of Merlin’s last films with Toni Braxton (and other greats) and to me a classic movie. Great music too in the movie too! Check it out!
Rest peacefully Merlin. I still remember when & where he was murdered at. Not far away from where I lived at in the Crenshaw district in LA in a unfortunate set-up!🙏🕊
@nevinreid311 Mhmm, never heard that til now but when you're a successful transplant like he was, he had no business hanging in the hood as much as he did
@nevinreid311 I seen that video from bullethead about what he said. Merlin used to come to this after-hours spot like a few blocks from where he got killed at that was ran from 1 of my big homies and he told me that he frequent that spot like 2, 3 times a month which is in a blood neighborhood. He said merlin didn't start no trouble but always got mad faded there smoking and drinking
I honestly believe Merlin would have been a huge star in TV and/or the Movies had his life not been cut so short. He was a natural when it came to Acting. RIP 🙏Merlin.
He was the archetype for young black male actors, that carried out into the 2000’s & to this day! That young heartthrob who had good looks, physique, was artsy in music and theater, had some hood traits but also a crossover appeal. If you look at all the black tv shows or films in the 70’s, 80’s, early 90’s - they never had actors they were cutting edge like Merlin or Tupac. The Cosbys, Family Matters, etc. Specifically the archetype of the bad boy who’s a boyfriend or the attractive & yet dangerous relative with a heart of gold. Those roles are good for a young black actor cause it highlights their traits as potential stars in Hollywood.
Sorry for the long message and hope my grammar was good. But yeah he was the Michael B Jordan Prototype. Had he won the role in Leonardo DiCaprios Romeo & Juliet, he would’ve been a much bigger star, but I’m glad he didn’t cause the character wears a dress & make up.
I'm still hurt about Merlin. We became close as I was helping him with his music. He became like my annoying little brother, lol. He called me for 4 days straight and I was busy then he got murdered and I saw on the news. I listened to his left messages for weeks afterwards. Still hurts.....Rest Well Young Brother. Wheeew
Fun fact: When he spoke about the cars on 125th street in Harlem next to the Apollo... He was referring to"Grants tomb, NYC."...every week, I believe it was a Thursday night, randoms would come out to flash their cars. I was a teen then, doing tricks on pedal bikes .but cops would try and knock us off or tug at bike handles when we rode in the streets..I guess due to how crowded the area was on those nights. Legendary nights though ..
I remember buying a burnt cd of Fredro in high school, lol back when us 80 baby’s did that. That song “what if” was 🔥🔥, still listen to it. Whole cd bumped fr
True story of his murder: Monique King is the woman that falsely accused Merlin of sexual assault. She lied about her age and was hanging out with older people so Merlin assumed she was of age. They had relations and the next time they ran into each other, he didn’t really speak to her that made her mad. In her mind, she felt he should not have dismissed her. On top of that, Merlin was going through a lot after the Steve Harvey Show ended and he felt like it was a dark moment in his life, which is how he got acquainted with her. She got her boyfriend, which was a 27+ old man and his friend and they were in their car watching and waiting for Merlin and his friend, Brandon Q. Adams (“The People Under The Stairs”) to leave the party. They got in the car and the guys started shooting at their car, one of the guns had a laser on it, the bullet hit the trunk of the car and went through the seat to end up hitting Merlin in the back of the head. Brandon drove off to the hospital but Merlin was already gone. The girl got sentenced to juvenile detention and the two guys got life in prison. She’s out now and basically doesn’t take accountability or acknowledge her role in his murder. She’s on social media somewhere and I think she should have gotten life as well. It was messed up. How I know this? There’s a tv show that premiered on ID Discovery basically several years ago where they interviewed his mom and other relatives. It’s called “Final Cut”. The guy who played his best friend on the Steve Harvey Show also stated on one of his own interviews that Merlin’s death affected him a lot and he’s not in the industry anymore as far as I can recall. It’s so sad and I feel she should still be in prison, that was senseless.
Crazy part Marlin wasn’t even in the hood hood, he got hit in the safest part of the hood…All Black upper middle class Nice Houses Cars some had pools SMH …….Rest Well
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I still dont think Fredro get enough respect he deserves. He was not only in a major rap group but he got so many classic movie and TV show roles. Legend for real
He was in "Clockers" back in the day 🔥
So you read this comment and that came to mind???🤔@nevinreid311
Agreed
@nevinreid311no he said she did .
Real Rap
Merlin would’ve been 48 years old as of 2 days ago. Happy birthday, Merlin!!
@nevinreid311 Happy Belated my PISCES brother mines is the 15th and Happy Heavenly Belated Merlin
But you didn't make it in Hollywood so stfu lmao 😭 😭
RIP Merlin Santana
@nevinreid311Happy Birthday
I’m not sure if he can read your comment wishing him a happy birthday
Smartest advice you could ever take. If you're not from certain parts of LA or have immediate family, you have no reason to be there.
Fax some of our neighborhoods turn into prison we gotta breakout we gotta evolve we locking out or blessings
It's perfectly fine to travel to other states even if you're not from there. Just stay out of the bad parts and don't trust everybody
That's dumbest logic I've heard today but sadly it's the truth, we all should be free to go anywhere on this planet yet we're divided by race labels, religion, hoods, the nonsense just never stops.... Mankind is the only known species that kills off it's own kind yet that's obviously a thought that never crossed most minds smh
We need to start that same energy ova here in NY. Too many greats lost their life in lala land so why should they move freely in NY?
@lonerebeI my response went completely over alot of people head smh , what I'm speaking on is alot deeper than travel & those avoiding what is considered bad areas of particular neighborhoods yet most aren't prepared for this conversation
RIP to Merlin Santana and Lamont Bentley and Yvette Wilson from Moesha.
Bernie Mac was on the show as well as Uncle Bernie, Kobe as well. Too many ppl from that show are gone. It was acurse on that show.
Also Bernie Mac and Ricky Harris (J.W.)... helluva cast that show had
Ricky Harris was on there too.
@@blackcherry6877 They were talking about a revival of Moesha. I’m like, “pass”.
Facts 😢😢😢❤❤❤
He was stanley on the cosby show
*CORRECT!!!*
YES CORRECT!!
👍🏽
Yes. Honest mistake though
Bud's rival.
All because some 15 year old girl lied to her 19 year old boyfriend that Santana tried to make moves on her... She was found guilty of second degree murder due to his death, got 10 years
The 15 year old girl claimed he raped her
An obsessed fan getting that done is crazy
She served less than that and been out free for years smh
Yeah and she’s been free for years now living her life smh.
@@istayzenhope it haunts her dumbass
Merlin santana was an incredible actor he had alot of promise i loved him as Romeo on steve harvey
He was funny on Steve Harvey
@@415folife9 extremely
He was definitely the "Chris Brown" of black boy actor's back then.
@jaeeluv Facts!
He was so handsome ❤
🙏🏻RIP🕊️ MERLIN SANTANA
Str8 up🖤🖤
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💯💯💯💯👑👑👑👑
So messed up 💔🪽
Merlin and I used to go to the same gym in NY back when i was a kid, He was real cool about me approaching him and showed love to a fan. RIP!
Too cool. I would've loved meeting him.
Deon Richmond played bud on the Cosby show . Merlin Santana played Stanley.
I think they were best friends
Facts
That is correct
Yeah he got it wrong
Yeah, I was confused
Imagine Merlin Santana taking over Hollywood, playing a superhero, a cop, lawyer, boxer, basketball player, black historical character that was around before our time. Man had raw talent and natural charisma.
He would have been too old.
@@25nahshon🤔🫵🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐
@@yobee1418 just being honest. The first Avengers movie came out in 2012. Merlin passed away in 02 at the young age of 26. By 2012, he would have been damn near 40. Also, he never had any good movie roles due to the lack of range in his acting. The Steve Harvey Show is what he is known for, and sitcom actors are not known for being elite on the big screen. Some are decent, but most don't make it. Look at the Steve Harvey Show cast. No one made it big as far as movies. Santana got his money for what he did, but he wouldn't have been a good fit for Marvel. By the time Michael B. Jordan was 26, and he had all kinds of accolades. The same goes for Jonathan Majors, Leonardo Dicaprio, and countless others. He was taking over Hollywood at all.
@@25nahshon True!
@@25nahshonSpoken like a TRUE HATER.
Bullshit. All those Caucasian Superheroes / Action characters are in their 40's, 50's.... Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Robert Downey Jr and the list goes on... 🥱🙄
Merlin Santana was a bright star. He didn’t deserve that. That was such a messed up and unnecessary situation. May he rest peacefully.
So young under age girl lied saying he did something or tried to your saying...an he was killed behind her lying about the incident or encounter if there was one ?
@@Heylo7yes. That’s the reports it’s all over.
Michael B Jordan's career is what Merlin Santana's career should've been
INDEED!!!!
i cant see merlin being killed on season 1 of the wire
So true!
He could not play the role on the wire to much of a pretty boy look.
@@mikebardge1916
PLEASE!!!
Merlin, being from "THE BOOGIE DOWN, BRONX" would have OWNED THAT ROLE!!!
Merlin was a good actor he was on his way to super stardom R.i.p
He wasn't on his way to no superstardom. Why is everyone who dies automatically become ten times greater than they were in life?
@@christiansoldier77 you crazy as hell yea he was on his way to super stardom you sound like a hater
@@christiansoldier77he was and we can tell your a young silly one. He was on his way...
@@coollibra3644 You are the young silly one. He was a child actor . How many of them go on to superstardom especially black child actors? Be for real SMH
@@christiansoldier77 well, we don't say that about everybody that died young. He had the IT factor. Larenz Tate was a child actor and you see where he ended up. Again, if you wasn't there it's ok to sit this one out. Just sit and listen to those that was there.
S/o the interviewer for actually letting the guest talk
He should’ve interrupted to guide the convo to the question he asked
Dude talking a lot bout nth
@@oceaser6977facts 💯
I love this platform he never interrups the person being interviewed!!
Unlike nore on drink champs that guy is annoying af
@@tingsgwanVladTV is the worst of them all😂😂😂
@@kingquads6982 Vlad is only good cause of who he interviews but he himself is so annoying to see and listen to. If only they could never show his face or voice and just used subtitles for him only
Thats how you know he enjoys hearing the stories himself. Alot of these guys like hearing themselves talk more than the interviewee
Give this man his flowers fedro put in work from an early age
This channel is like Vlad TV without the incriminating questions. Well Done!
Exactly and an actual black interviewer 😊
True Story: I had spoken to Merlin a few days before he got killed...I was showing him some beats over the phone for his album and he just started rapping going bananas. He was like yo, Jas I'mma see you in a week so we can record a few songs for my album. merlin was from my hood...he was from 105th and me from 109th...Harlem. But is crazy cuz he was so talented and he was gonna take his rap career to the next level since he was already doing the acting. Incase y'all didn't know he was one of the kids on Michael Jackson video...Smooth Criminal...check that out so y'all can see.
Thats not Merlin, that was his best friend Brandon. He was in moesha also, his name was Aaron in the show. He was also with Merlin when he was killed.
You are right it was Brandon and not Merlin on Smooth Criminal video.@@ronnie6696
Amsterdam Houses
Whose Brandon ?????????
Brandon Adams
His line on moesha to usher: "Dont make me usher you up outta here"
Omg I remember that 🤣🤣
When he was killed that hurt my heart, it was so evil.
I remember this story and how they did this guy dirty. He had a promising career, but this goes to show you how false rumors can spread like fire. Remember him appear in a lot sitcoms as cameos. Rest in heaven, Merlin 🙏
I knew the girl who lied on him. She had issues.
@@OutsideTheRopesWhat happened to her after everything transpired? Was she ever charged?
I was at a spot in Los Angeles called UNITY when this all happened. UNITY was a spot where everybody came and performed from Nas, all the WuTang, Biggie, and everybody! Peace to BiggA B and Orlando!
@@DaRealSavage99 From what I’ve heard she barely did any time. She threw the two guys under the bus and got like 6 years and only did like half of that. She was somebody I knew through my kids mother.
@yourenotthatguy6295A girl lied and said he raped her. She ran and told 2 gang member dudes. She called him over to hang out I guess tryna
set him up. He had no idea she lied on him, and they shot and killed him in a drive by, while he was in the car with Brandon. Moesha’s other boyfriend Aaron. They were friends for real life.
This man did a lot of interviews and no one never asked him about Merlin Santana. Good job Art!
I hope you asked him about Lamont Bentley as well.
That’s the dude that drove off the cliff, right?
@@yvesbony8571Lamont was cool good dude... when ever he came back to his hometown Milwaukee he was always cool didn't let Hollywood change him.
This dude "barely" even spoke on Merlin. He made it about him🙄
Moesha sacrifice.
@@blackcherry6877 he literally spoke on his interactions with Merlin on different occasions. He obviously didn't know him that well outside of the show which is prob why he didn't have heavy detail.
It's his interview so technically it is about him.
R.I.P. Merlin. He was one of those cool, talented brothers who defined the era to those of us who grew up in the 90's. And shout out to Fredro for going with his move. Moesha is one of the defining roles of his career and it didn't take anything away from Onyx.
Sometimes people around you can make you second guess things and miss opportunities. But as we all get older, very few people even care about that stuff; including the people who were trying to talk you out of it. And you might not even be connected with them like that as time goes on. So as long as you aren't hurting anyone or shaming yourself or your loved ones, always follow your dreams for your life.
Merlin Santana would have been a big time star,just imagine if he was on CREED,some of those DC COMICS/MARVEL COMICS movies, possibly in some of those Tyler Perry movies,and many other great movies.He was going to be one of those brothers taking over HOLLYWOOD.R.I.P, brother 😢😢
I told somebody a few years ago who's a Gen Z'er that Santana was on his way to becoming a 90s version of Michael B. Jordan. So yeah, definitely.
Nah he def. Wasn't doe. What role did he play that gave you he was on his way? like he was next up in acting world
@@GeorgiazOwnKing I watched how not only vvomen responded to him, but how wight people responded to him in the roles he did get. Before Fruitvale Station, MBJ was in mostly "Blk" movies or productions featuring mostly Blk casts. Even when he was in The Wire (as kid playing Wallace), you could see his talent even then. Merlin just didn't get the chance to star in a "Wire" or a "Fruitvale Station" (then RedTails. MJB was in that too.)
I heard that he was about to break out into the music industry before he was killed
He also played as Tupac in one movie, but i can't remember the name of the movie!
He was such a handsome man. My very first crush. May he rest in peace 🙏🏾🫶🏾
Oh you liked out of control hood dudes.
@@yournamemustbejealousy2062super handsome
@@yournamemustbejealousy2062all women do
@@yournamemustbejealousy2062ya looking like a jealous hater
@@ChaseDaBagWitNoLegs Anybody can have a h¤¤d dude, what is there to be jealous of? You called me a jealous hater because I've made an observation that you don't agree with, refrain from calling people a hater because you heard something that you don't like.
I still crush on Merlin Santana as Romeo❤️ RIP handsome🙏🏾
My tv crushes was fedro starr, jason weaver and merlin santana growing up!
I met Merlin at a gas station on La Cienega. He was street racing. Seemed like a cool dude.
West LA La Cienega Heights. My home 🗣️💯
Use to see him at Venice Beach lifting
@@TheDundeal
😂
Not street racing 💀💀💀
I heard he was hanging with NHC's a lot.
The gf lied on Merlin to her bf saying he tried to make sexual advances to her and the bf shot him in the head in his car. I believe the gf tried to have a sexual relationship with Merlin and he rejected her and she couldn't handle it so she lied on him.
I seen a interview saying they had a 1 night stand n she wanted more but he wasn't w it .. then she lied n said a bunch of foul shit to da homies
@@benwise2874 I don't believe that she was 15 yrs old.
Yeah one he found out her age
He cut all ties
Really sad death,
That brother sent a message from the heart at the end. May God bless his soul🙏🏿
Damn Lamont Kobe and Merlin all had horrific deaths also
And all in Los Angeles, LA has a weird, eerie feeling to it
I used to live a block away from the freeway that Lamont died on. It was a few years before I even realized he had passed. My ex girlfriend told me like 2 or 3 years after it happened
@@b9479It does? That's the first time I've heard someone say something like that about LA.
@@LandofBrickForestsI never even been to LA and I believe him when he said that about LA because it's true on so many levels!😶
@@john-sp8jkYeah me neither, but I wouldn't doubt if what he says is true, especially being that he lives or lived there before.
What happened to Merlin Santana is why saying things like “believe all women” is socially irresponsible.
It's also irresponsible to say that "famous men don't commit rape."
@@ladyruler9585I understand what you’re saying but, Merlin didn’t commit rape. The killer’s girlfriend lied and said that he had made sexual passes at her. She was even sentenced to 10 years in juvi because she was 15 at the time
@ladyruler9585 But why does this never happen to famous women? I'm guessing they're angels cause we never hear anything about them. I know why so I'm not asking
@@1CHOZN7why
@@1CHOZN7oh they get raped and killed too unfortunately. It’s no easier for famous people than it is for regular people.
This dude tell the best stories. Bring back fredro tales
They shot Brandon Adams as well cause he was with Merlin Santana. Brandon is the little black kid that was in the movie "The Mighty Ducks"🦆 & the pitcher from "The Sandlot" ⚾. He survived but saw his Best friend Merlin pass away. It hit 🎯 him hard that's why he stopped acting 🎬 for a while.
Brandon never was shot.
@@michaelbaskervilleii9813yes he was. He even worked with the LAPD to help catch the people who shot him and Merlin. I should know because I knew both of them.
@@charlesnyckdcold hard facts. Brandon did aid the cause to get his friend killer, all over vindictive ass female
@@charlesnyckdhow did you meet them
It’s ironic that he played a kid that was shot and killed on Roc, then really get shot a few years later but survived.
My last memory of seeing Merlin on TV when he was alive was on an episode of Half & Half.
Don't Forget That Movie "Play'd" With Faizon Love. After That Movie Came Out He Died.
@nevinreid311And the song that he sang as the R&B artist, had a hook that said, “have a seat on my love…” 🎤 🎶 I had the biggest crush on him, he was so handsome.
Have a seat on my love 💕😎
Essence Atkins worked with him on her show Half & Half ( Santana’s last tv appearance) and James Earl Jones ‘s Under one Roof ! Rest in eternal peace Mr.Santana 😢
@@yourroyallioness6607me too ! He was so fine ! ❤
fredro is so humble you can just tell the man takes every break he ever got as a blessing
This is knowledge he’s spittin. If you ain’t from the soil, stay out the hood unless you got some family ties there to make sure you good. That’s in any state.
I used to love when Lady of Rage used to bully dude on the Steve Harvey show. He would be doing his thing and out of nowhere you would hear "SAN...TANA!" you knew it was about to go down... Lol
Wow. 😊that's so true. Good memories. Thanks for the reminder ❤
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I remember that
As a cali nigga he said some real shit. Ppl be to infatuated with our hoods cause all of these movies and songs and gangs glamorize it... ppl forget its still a hood... with unusual politics
R.I.P. Merlin Santana. He was fire AF as Mayhem in Play'd: A Hip Hop Story 🔥 i still watch that shit. Fire ass movie
I love this interview segment of Fredro Starr, I feel like we time traveling back to da 90s and early 2000s. I love how honest, respectful, solid, and confident he is about telling his story! A real human doesn’t act tough, a real human stands on their morals and values, moves with wisdom, and defends their self when necessary. Rest in Peace and Power to Merlin Santana 😢. A senseless setup murder.
Marlin was my boy in real life. We hung out on 116th Street last time I saw him. Let him rest in peace 🕊️
Los Angeles is a beautiful place but there is a dark side that's eerie. Biggie, Tupac, Merlin, Nipsey, Pop smoke, pnb rock, Kobe Bryant 🤔😞.
Most the guys was from Newyork
PAC died in Vegas though
Simplex_Jessa fuh real he got to get his fax straight 🧐🤓
Kobe?
One of those is not like the others
The episode that Fredro talking about was the one where all Moesha boyfriends appear at the Den. Merlin, Brandon, Fedro, Usher. They end up challenging eachother on NBA Live 1999 bruh 😂. Usher character was like..”I got it before it coming out” Damn I miss that era!
Merlin & Brandon was best friends and was together in the car when Merlin was murdered…
That was Aaron who had the 2k Hookup Early
@@n8tivesun673why don’t you go take a long stare into the sun bitter ssa troll !
Don't be a dick@@n8tivesun673
@n8tivesun673 It's not that serious
He was the original Michael B. Jordan.
True Story:I recall watching a documentary about Merlin Santana and it was revealed that just before he passed away, Merlin was supposed to go to an audition and then fly to New York to spend thanksgiving with his family…..still missed to this day….RIP Merlin Santana…..🙏🕊
Did Steve Harvey ever speak on him ?? I never seen him speak about it
@@pattyterracotta idk but from what I recall is that years ago when Merlin Santana passed away, Steve Harvey spoke out on Merlin’s passing and urging people step up in the community….ijs…
ok yall in the comments keep saying the same s**t we know...we know he didnt play bud on the cosby show sheesh! he made a mistake smh
😂😂 I know right
Yeah but he made it seemed like he KNEW 4 a doubt lol That's the funny part!! We all make mistakes 4sho
I was saying the same thing I'm like is everybody on one
Facts smh
Thank you and you know those many people already seen the comments correcting him and still went ahead and made the exact similar comment, like we get
Black don’t crack! Fredro is aging well❤
"Im about to do this show called Moesha, smoking reefer, peace to Latifah". Tell me you laughed at the freestyle 🤣🤣
Yeah corny af
But he got the job from his corny freestyle! What does it matter?
I remember I was in 11 years old back in 2002 when I first watched the movie “Play’d”. It was on BET. I always been a movie fanatic but I remember Merlin played “Meyhem”, a rapper loosely based off 2Pac and he had so much conviction with his acting. In hindsight, it’s eerie that he was shot in the movie, survived and then died from getting shot again in the film, to end up being murdered in real life. And I didn’t know he died until like 7-8 years later when I never seen him in anything since “Play’d”, I clicked his Wikipedia article and read it. Damn… Art really does intimate real life sometimes. Those movies back in the early 2000s really shaped my childhood back then. I’m 33 now. Time flies!
U old
@@yourmommahouse I’m blessed 💯
@@yourmommahouseain’t getting old the plan?
@@mynameismyname3436 I was just playing with you dog
@@yourmommahousenah u just wasn’t thinking 🤣
I’m so glad that people are still interviewing him and bringing him into the spotlight. I used to love this ninja. One of my childhood favorite shows of courses Moesha. But the roles he played in movies just loved him.
The Art of Dialogue now you’re stepping up your game when it comes to guest 💪🏾
Not too many people knew he was Dominican🇩🇴. Very talented dude...tragic ending over some BS!
If they watched Steve Harvey show they did. Still hate how they gave him the Sammy Sosa make up in the last seasons trying to make him lighter.
It’s a no brainer with his name lol
Everyone knew that lol He spoke fluent Spanish and he said it in every interview just about back in the day in the magazines!! Only people that don't know that are youngstas
With a last name like Santana who woulda guessed 🤔
@@MidniteSociety88 I just recently watch the whole series, they did him dirty tryna make his skin lighter like that. That was insane to me!
When I read Superheads book I cried when she talked about how he had been sad and depressed since the Steve Harvey show ended. How he was no longer acknowledged etc. She said he came over to see her right when she had gotten herself together. She says he left and was murdered. When I found our he was falsely accused of rape, I was sad all over again.
Fredro role in strap is AMAZING!!
Yes!..I have that on DVD🎬👏🏾👍🏽
Nah, he played Stanley. Bud was Rudy best friend
Right
Facts
I was saying the same thing.
I cant believe 3 of her boyfriends on the show have now passed. Smh. RIP
Merlin Santana had a promising career 😓 he was one my favorite young up and coming actors Rest peacefully 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯
Rest in power and respect Merlin Santana
I got so much play because of Merlin Santana girls thought I looked like him in high school. RIP to a real one.
I almost forgot the movie Ride. That movie is definitely a childhood memory of mine. Fredro always played his role well.
Fredro is a good dude and I’ve meet him a few times in LA. But the tricky part about LA. You can be from here and get the same treatment. It doesn’t have anything to do with if it’s your hood or not. NIp got killed In his hood and he isn’t the first nor the last I’m born and raised in LA. It’s a dog eat dog system Never get comfortable and never get caught slipping
Keep it real yall west coast guys got a crooked eye for outta towners 😂
@nevinreid311😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@nevinreid311 wow what 😂😂😂😂😯😯😯😯
@@RichOmar875 This facts. They hate outsiders coming to LA to get money (they cant touch). But the problem is only a certain race gets targeted, all the others go untouched. It is what it is.
Nah never in my life heard anybody hating on a outta towner on purpose. California like everywhere else. anybody can get it. unfortunately.
I'ma be honest. I don't even remember Merlin on Moesha. His more memorable role for me was Steve Harvey's show. I remember Fredro's role as Q. He worked better for that particular show. I really enjoyed Merlin's role on Steve Harvey because he wasn't just the typical pretty boy/lover boy. He was actually very funny as Romeo. He got to show his comedic skills there. He shouldn't have been mad (unless it caused him to get a pay cut) because he was meant for that other show.
RIP Merlin ⭐️
Wat happend 2 him how he die
@@SHAKUR0906 Merlin Santana got shot and killed.
@@SHAKUR0906 he got shot
Fredro ain't lying,we grew up together,he was always tough!!
i had a huge crush on merlin back in the day. didnt know he died till recently. RIP
At first this clip was making me sad. I grew up loving all of them he named so it was disappointing hearing they didn't get along. I'm glad they were able to mend whatever relationship they did have. RIP to Merlin, Lamont and Kobe ❤
Yeah but, that black female who had gotten Merlin deleted couldn't their relationship. Instead she needed to tell the worst lie on him. "BELIEVEALLWOMEN" right?
One of the most scandalous celebrity murders smh. He should still be here, R.I.P.
Merlin Santana
Mar. 14, 1976 - Nov. 9, 2002.
Merlin didn't even get shot in the hood. He was up in Baldwin Hills where they got him. That's where all the effluent and rich Black use to stay.
Yea but it's right on top of the Baldwin jungles which is the hood. It's right next door.
Which is next to Baldwin village which is the jungle
When he was in Chicago filming save the last dance Fredo came to my projects. This dudes is 💯 forever in my book. My project was called Newtown.Low end or No end
S/0 to the low end
Nigga I went to college with (NIU) told this same story, so I know you
ain’t lying 😂
Play’d: A Hip Hop Story doesn’t get talked about enough. It was one of Merlin’s last films with Toni Braxton (and other greats) and to me a classic movie. Great music too in the movie too! Check it out!
New York cats kill me relating to stories by the car they was driving...🤣
Rest peacefully Merlin. I still remember when & where he was murdered at. Not far away from where I lived at in the Crenshaw district in LA in a unfortunate set-up!🙏🕊
🙏🏿🕊
How it happensl?? I heard he was with a girl
@jetfuel2415 yep, the ho lied about her name, age and that merlin harmed her
@nevinreid311 Mhmm, never heard that til now but when you're a successful transplant like he was, he had no business hanging in the hood as much as he did
@nevinreid311 I seen that video from bullethead about what he said. Merlin used to come to this after-hours spot like a few blocks from where he got killed at that was ran from 1 of my big homies and he told me that he frequent that spot like 2, 3 times a month which is in a blood neighborhood. He said merlin didn't start no trouble but always got mad faded there smoking and drinking
R.I.P Mr. Santana. My sister's loved him when i was growing up. Sad as hell how he lost his life so young.
Man I felt like he was the Michael B Jordan before Michael B Jordan. 🙏🏽
I honestly believe Merlin would have been a huge star in TV and/or the Movies had his life not been cut so short. He was a natural when it came to Acting. RIP 🙏Merlin.
@@xoxxobob61 Agreed 1000%
He was the archetype for young black male actors, that carried out into the 2000’s & to this day! That young heartthrob who had good looks, physique, was artsy in music and theater, had some hood traits but also a crossover appeal. If you look at all the black tv shows or films in the 70’s, 80’s, early 90’s - they never had actors they were cutting edge like Merlin or Tupac. The Cosbys, Family Matters, etc. Specifically the archetype of the bad boy who’s a boyfriend or the attractive & yet dangerous relative with a heart of gold. Those roles are good for a young black actor cause it highlights their traits as potential stars in Hollywood.
Sorry for the long message and hope my grammar was good. But yeah he was the Michael B Jordan Prototype. Had he won the role in Leonardo DiCaprios Romeo & Juliet, he would’ve been a much bigger star, but I’m glad he didn’t cause the character wears a dress & make up.
I'm still hurt about Merlin. We became close as I was helping him with his music. He became like my annoying little brother, lol. He called me for 4 days straight and I was busy then he got murdered and I saw on the news. I listened to his left messages for weeks afterwards. Still hurts.....Rest Well Young Brother. Wheeew
Do you still do music
SLAM! Let the boys be boys! Fredro Starr been one of the realest ones and he should be gettin A LOT more respect for real 💯
Yea that was my favorite episode too. That was a good era. R.I.P Lamont Bentley and Merlin Santana
Fun fact: When he spoke about the cars on 125th street in Harlem next to the Apollo... He was referring to"Grants tomb, NYC."...every week, I believe it was a Thursday night, randoms would come out to flash their cars. I was a teen then, doing tricks on pedal bikes .but cops would try and knock us off or tug at bike handles when we rode in the streets..I guess due to how crowded the area was on those nights. Legendary nights though ..
That episode he talking about that was my favorite episode
He was on the Cosby show but he didn't play Bud
Facts
No Shit, Sherlock
@@sourdoughnumbspa1128relax lol
Right lol
ART definitely gives great interviews with barely any cut off or interjections‼️💪🏾👀📲
That’s crazy that Merlin, Lamont and Kobe are all dead now smh!
Sacrifices in Hollyweird bruh
I remember buying a burnt cd of Fredro in high school, lol back when us 80 baby’s did that. That song “what if” was 🔥🔥, still listen to it. Whole cd bumped fr
He played Stanley on the Cosby show.
True story of his murder: Monique King is the woman that falsely accused Merlin of sexual assault. She lied about her age and was hanging out with older people so Merlin assumed she was of age.
They had relations and the next time they ran into each other, he didn’t really speak to her that made her mad. In her mind, she felt he should not have dismissed her. On top of that, Merlin was going through a lot after the Steve Harvey Show ended and he felt like it was a dark moment in his life, which is how he got acquainted with her. She got her boyfriend, which was a 27+ old man and his friend and they were in their car watching and waiting for Merlin and his friend, Brandon Q. Adams (“The People Under The Stairs”) to leave the party.
They got in the car and the guys started shooting at their car, one of the guns had a laser on it, the bullet hit the trunk of the car and went through the seat to end up hitting Merlin in the back of the head.
Brandon drove off to the hospital but Merlin was already gone.
The girl got sentenced to juvenile detention and the two guys got life in prison.
She’s out now and basically doesn’t take accountability or acknowledge her role in his murder. She’s on social media somewhere and I think she should have gotten life as well.
It was messed up.
How I know this?
There’s a tv show that premiered on ID Discovery basically several years ago where they interviewed his mom and other relatives. It’s called “Final Cut”.
The guy who played his best friend on the Steve Harvey Show also stated on one of his own interviews that Merlin’s death affected him a lot and he’s not in the industry anymore as far as I can recall.
It’s so sad and I feel she should still be in prison, that was senseless.
He was one of my favorites watching him as romeo from steve harvey show
He was a phenomenal actor....loved that brother
Yes he was and think he would have been a huge star in Hollywood eventually.
He had the overall package and it was natural and raw. Never felt forced on screen.
Dope interview 🔥🔥🔥
Merlin was cut short of a very promising career because of a life smh 🙏🏽🙏🏽
The Moesha show has a lot of cast deaths.
Yep.. Merlin Santana, Lamont Bentley, Yvette Wilson, Bernie Mac, Kobe Bryant……..
Yup and ricky harris the guy who play J W . Andell boyfriend in season 3 he died to in 2016!
Brandon he is referring to also played in People under the stairs, Micheal Jackson’s Moonwalker, and Sandlot.
Crazy part Marlin wasn’t even in the hood hood, he got hit in the safest part of the hood…All Black upper middle class Nice Houses Cars some had pools SMH …….Rest Well
So those rats must have followed him and did that because they certainly weren’t from the Upper Middle Class.
4:13 love that move ride , wish it got the same hype as Friday, player club, the wood, booty call ..... Ride had a dope cast as well
"Dont go past Pico" the best advice an out of towner can get coming to LA
This was a great story. 👍
The hat and hoody is fire 🔥
Merlin was supposed to had played Tupac. One of the producers from Above The Rim wanted him to play Pac. RIP Jeff Pollack.
Art you could have went more into detail about how dirty Merlin got done. C'mon brother smh
Good interview.