Apparently in his case he had flirty messages with a minor before finding out her age which caused him to get charged with child endangerment. I honestly think the allegations of SA and the New York Times saying he was a registered sex offender when he’s not is what made him speak out bc it was probably triggering being in a way compared to his abuser
I agree with that. My opinion on what constitutes SA and all that aside, it's just a shame that the MOMENT the news broke and the MOMENT we saw those screenshots, everyone immediately went to vilify mode before the man could even say his point. It's just sad the way we move nowadays with emotion. We ask for more of it, yet show none of it when it's needed the most.
That is kind of what happened, there is an interview with mexican host Yordi Rosado, in which Drake talks about how people were calling him names that he would thought about his abuser and that was messing up with him
I mean, he has a responsibility as someone in a position of power to verify the age of who tf he's talking to before doing something stupid like this. He doesn't get a pass on it for being stupid.
His story made me cry, Drake apologized for his acts, and he knows he was wrong for the things he did. He deserves a new beginning. Forgiveness is given, none of us are perfect since we are all sinners.
Absolutely correct. Isn't forgiveness what it's all about? Sad so many have forgotten that. Some people, to me, don't deserve your forgiveness. But the man is paying for it, paid for it, went through hell, and is trying to come out. We should all aspire to be better than yesterday, I'll always applaud that.
The negs are ppl who have nothing better to do than run other people down and be critical of everyone. Hurt them before they hurt you attitude. He without sin cast the first stone. Of course drake was still processing his own experience but that when he got help. What about all the victims who are too scared to speak up or reach out for help. I really feel for them. Hollywood is just so cruel and totally fuct up. What’s worse is there are executives powerful people higher up in the industry who kept out of the spotlight. Protecting these predators.
I, as always, appreciate your take and agree that we are too quick to judge and too slow to forgive. The biggest thing that struck me about this song was how hopeful it was- this is a man who has been through unimaginable things, done awful things, and essentially been cancelled, and yet the song is upbeat and has a message of “I know I was wrong but I’m going to make it right”. And when he was on the Drake and Josh set 😭 I was in my feels with this one!!
the car accident was a reference to when he was nearly killed back in 2006.... basically another driver was in the complete wrong side of the road and hit him head on... drake's car slammed into a railing barely saving him from tumbling down a hill... his face slammed into his steering wheel which he described as wooden and metal. His chin had a laceration all the way into his mouth he said he was even able to stick his tongue through it... his jaw was completely shattered resulting in the loss of most of his teeth... blood was pouring from his injury as he described it "like a hose" his shirt was soaked and the thing is... despite his injuries he actually went to check on the person who crashed into him and he blamed himself for the crash at the time.... people who witnessed the crash actually had to tell him to go sit down as the other driver barely had a scratch whereas drake had to literally hold his jaw as it was hanging and blood was oozing from it like a faucet.
Jesus Christ... That is not the connection I drew from it and that is absolutely awful. I'll have to look more into that. What a visual.. I feel for dude. Thanks for that context, it's appreciated.
8:13 I want to thank everyone who has shown compassion for my brother. It was so upsetting to read the horrible comments about him, knowing everyone was bamboozled by the media's lies. My Lil bro is a good person He would never intentionally harm anyone. He has made it through a horrific time and it's a miracle that he is alive to humbly tell his story through his music and by speaking out in hopes to make a change in the industry where child actors will be protected in the future from now on while working on set. In my opinion what he is doing is very heroic. It takes a lot of courage to talk about what he went through to the public. He is selflessly reliving his darkest days in Quiet on the set. So shame on those who try to defame his character. Your judgment was based on lies.
I truly hope you and your family know that are still plenty of people here in the US who believe in Drake and his ability to leave a beautiful mark on the world. Like the gentleman in the video said, unfortunately some of the loudest people are the haters, the thing that boggles my mind is that those people judge and hate as if they’ve led a perfect life. Shame on them, we should be building people up not tearing them down. Best wishes to you and your family. Y’all are in my prayers, I believe that everything will work out for good!
Wait, are you really his sister? If so, holy shit. Lol. That's kind of cool. I really appreciate what you're saying and wholeheartedly agree. Too often, too much, too frequently, we immediately see something online, we immediately read something online, and we immediately have an opinion formed. It's like what happened to the empathy? The common sense? The thinking? The critical due diligence part? Drake and many others suffer because kids these days, and even many adults, are too quick to feel and too slow to think. And I'm sorry for that, and will always do my part and do that part in raising my son to not be apart of that foolishness. You have my sympathy, and thanks for leaving this comment.
You can see sadness in Drake's eyes. This song and the video made me very emotional...I feel so bad for Drake and everyone that suffered SA. I've been through some stuff myself and I "kinda relate" to him. This is so sad, dude.
I believe that yes he needed to be held responsible for his behavior but i think that girl should have been held responsible for her lies and behavior as well. I think he deserves to have a chance to atone for his mistakes because its clear that was never his true intentions. I think he dropped the song after to documentary because he can finally talk openly about it. He also didnt wait to say something because his predator was caught and held responsible then even if he got a slap on the hand. I cant stand people saying he waited to come forward because NO HE DIDNT he went through the court alone with just his mother and brother while it was kept from the public....he didnt wait he came forward when it happened and they isolated him.
Drake is innocent. He texted someone that ended up being jailbait and he blocked her as soon as he found out Its even worse knowing he was dealing with having to relive this during that time
I can appreciate that you're trying to be supportive, but just so you know, 'jailbait' is not a good term to use. It's exclusively used by predators who prey on minors and then justify it by victim-blaming the minor for being attractive. It's also a derogatory term that was used against Drake when his abuser went to trial, by people siding with Brian Peck.
Seeing grown men cry will always be one of the most tender things I believe I will experience in this life. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. Your spirit is beautiful. God bless you. Much love, family.
This is the life story of a man, of how each situation led him to break inside and learn to move forward. However, it's not just that, this also tells the story of how reporters are hungry vultures waiting for any misfortune to happen to them so they can eat them alive, it doesn't matter if they have to lie in the process because that's their job, harassing celebrities just for a photo. or a note that generates views regardless of whether they are the ones pushing them into the abyss.
Drake nosotros los mexicanos por siempre te apoyaremos,recientemente distes un concierto maravilloso en Irapuato estuviste formidable,por siempre te amaremos tus fans mexicanas ❤🇲🇽🙌🥰😍👍❤️
It breaks my heart to know that he went through all these things, and I think he has right to write a song about his feelings and share the family share it with the world is his time to talk let him sing let him tell us where way he wants it
I personally think this could be the best thing for Drake. He needed this to come out and he needed to open up about this and be able to express himself. I take this song as a way for him to express all of his feelings about what happened to him along with a way for him to acknowledge that some of his choices that he’s made because of the pain that he was suffering was not right and he knows that he has to do better. Which is what he is saying and is just asking that people give him the chance to do better.
Right, it's sad when all people are asking for is the CHANCE to do better. May not be wrong, may not be wright, but LET me try, damn. Lol. It's wild times we live in today. I agree with your sentiment.
Thank you man that was really awesome finally some body making some sense about this whole drama about Drake Bell. Bless you man. Warm wishes bro in your career and endeavours ❤👏
Someone has to, I got sick and tired of readin' shit on the brain rot app lol. It gets old. Glad you took the time to listen, watch, and leave your thoughts. And thanks for the kind well wishes, I really appreciate that. I'm trying my best!
NOTHING about the child thing even happened, he was forced to plead and the child was a crazed stalker looked possessed in his case video. Hes a down to earth soul and a 100% genuine loving man. Hes been through hell and back. F the whole media. Theyre twisting him, similar to MJ. IMO. Just awful. I stand by this guy, i cannot see that shit in him.
Exactly, in this clip from a Mexican Podcast Drake Bell explains what he was accused of and how the media twisted the whole situation. It's in English. ruclips.net/video/wmysRWgyet0/видео.html
I actually was fairly certain I knew that and I love it's being validated and coming to the light. Just more to show that people LOVE finding something to rally and be angry about. It's pathetic. Has my full support as well.
So if he was innocent then why plead guilty! You’re speaking without having actually seen the messages he sent her. Not to forget that he dated his ex girlfriend when he was 20 and she was 16. He beat ex girlfriend’s and an ex said he likes minors. Clearly something is off with him.
I think we all saw them by now. He sent messages, but then blocked after knowing her age, so that's a moot point. If you can show me where it was proven he sent those messages AFTER knowing her age, I'm all with it. If not, then aren't you doing what you're ironically accursing him and others of feeling? I'm not following.
@@TheBlackSpeed In the trial it is said that he text her saying “hurry up” in regards to hurry and get older so you’re of legal age. If he didn’t know her age then he wouldn’t be found guilty of child endangerment. His ex wife was 19 when he dated her (he was 27). One of his ex girlfriends was 16 when he dated her (he was 20). An ex girlfriend also said he likes under age girls. Someone else said he slept with her friend when her friend was 15 and he was in his 20s. And now, his rumoured current girlfriend looks 14. Too much pointing towards him being a pedo.
The last scene makes me cry. He clearly misses the USA so much and walking to the imaginary plane going back home wishing everybody would like to hear him or love him is what he wish for.
Oh yeah? I should've figured it was, but I haven't done my research on that part. Hence me just kind of glazing over it. But I mean the man went through hell and back. It's wild. Many people today wouldn't even be able to stand, let alone express themselves.
I feel like Drake has had multiple songs written over the years that would of told his story but scrapped them because he wasn't ready to come out about what happened to him
I completely agree with that, and I think people thinking this is PURELY for a cash grab, like songwriters don't pre-write songs all the time, is wild.
@@TheBlackSpeed exactly! - I hate that argument so so much. Though to refute that Drake has actually told people that his song In The End (released in 2005) is about his abuse some of the lyrics - Over my shoulder, under my skin, will you ever return again? Wake up The monsters in your head have left you All to yourself, it's alright If ugly little things remind you of how it felt It breaks my heart that a 15 year old wrote this. and his girlfriend at the time Fefe Dobson (the one whose mum noticed Drakes abuse) wrote a song called Man Meets Boy, lyrics: Man meets boy Shattered summer Broken dreams Too young to know What he wants is so extreme He held you down Told you not to scream or cry From that day forward baby You just wondered why They were processing the pain through pretty clear songs (especially Fefe's) it is just very few adults were listening. It boils my blood, these children were crying out.
Jeez. I mean how can you read that and not feel ANYTHING for this man. It's a travesty. I'll have to do In The End soon and react to it. It's deserved.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you so much for that kind of reaction, all you just said about the guy as an adult person, but yet a kid related problem was just on point. God bless.
I love this video and song. I hate that people are still so ready to jump and attack him. I mean what he did was wrong but he clearly turning himself around
Completely agreed. People act(ed) as if it's not okay to both feel empathy for Drake but also not think it's cool what he did. And then you realize it's not even remotely close in terms of the acts and abuse? Jeez. I'm with you.
Well, I basically know nothing about Drake other than what I’ve seen from the first couple episodes of the documentary (haven’t finished it yet, hubby fell asleep while we were watching) but he seems like a sincere guy who really went through an enormous amount of abuse. If he went on to perpetuate that abuse, that would be bad, but it sounds like he’s trying to take accountability from what I’m hearing? I’m willing to hear him out, especially given his history with traumatic abuse. Not that it’s ever ok or justified to abuse others, but I can see how that kind of history would really mess you up.
Correct. The abuses are not even REMOTELY close (one was just talking, which was then stopped, but then inadvertently started again due to some lying apparently), and the other is this kid who was repeatedly physically, mentally, s*xually, and psychologically abused. They are not even close to comparable. I believe, and just my opinion, he's absolutely taking accountable and trying to do right. 100% not justified are okay, but it gives understanding and allows for empathy when the pieces start fitting together. History is a trip..Trauma is a trip. I just hope that if we ever experience deep trauma, we're met with grace. You know?
@@TheBlackSpeed wow, yeah, those things sound VERY far apart from each other. From what you’re describing, I wouldn’t hold that against Drake at all. And I don’t know about you, but I know very few people who haven’t gone through some kind of trauma. Obviously most of us haven’t been through anything nearly as bad as what Drake experienced (thank goodness), but I know even I sometimes react out of trauma instead of what’s actually happening. Usually it’s not a huge deal for those around me, but occasionally it is, and I really appreciate it when people try to understand where I’m coming from. We could do with more grace in the world across the board.
Exactly, they ARE wildly different, whatever some weirdos want to say. And including myself, there are times when even I can overreact or not see a situation for what it is. Exactly. You're exactly right and glad you agree with that. It'd make us all more comfortable and more emotionally intelligent as a whole too.
No problem, and I'm glad you took the time to listen. :) I'm trying to get better at explaining the lyrics to songs too and should do that more often. Appreciate you watching!
@@TheBlackSpeed i definitely will, you have a great insight on things. I myself am a Drake bell fan, he’s the reason I started learning guitar as a kid- so needless to say his career and life path have always been a helluva road .-. It’s good to see someone with an unbiased opinion speaking
Spot-on. We don't have enough of that now. People (unfortunately a lot of either really young or really old people) see, hear, or think something and then it MUST be true. There's no room for a conversation. Yeah, nah, some of us are actively trying to get back to that. So I appreciate your being open-minded as well. Hope to see you in some other comments in the future!
It took way too long but I too am finally happy this is ALL coming to the light. They have no idea what they did with his story, so much vindication is hopefully about to happen.
Drake es uno de los musicos que más admiro en la vida. Me parte el corazón ver como le dieron la espalda en Estados Unidos por culpa de una chica que dijo mentiras sobre el. :c Espero que algún día vuelvan a abrir su corazón para el ahí en los estados unidos.
Adults and this country failed him. Many of us love what you all did for him in Mexico. Hopefully he finds his way back, but also doesn't forget what you all did for him there in Mexico.
drake es un guerrero y siento mucho lo que paso creci con el viendolo y me da rabia lo que le hicieron pero aqui esta una vez mas dandose otra oportunidad y demostrandose que es el heroe de su vida , drake eres un gran chico te queremos mucho saludos desde Mexico
Yeah, he and we owe you all in Mexico a great deal of love for taking care of our guy. He didn't deserve it, but hopefully he just continues his uptrend and is stronger than ever in the end. Appreciate you being here and listening.
The more I listen to the song the more I love it. It is very Beatlesesque but also I pick up on some Mexican influences, as well. The car crash scene isn't connected to DUI. It's from when he was like 19 years old and at a stop light and another car came barreling towards him at 60mph and hit him head on. He lost 9 teeth and had his jaw wired shut for many many weeks due to it being broken in several places. The opening scene definitely alludes to Brian Peck. However, I think it's more than that. I think he's deliberately not in the exact likeness of Peck, not in the same environment of the abuse, and the young Drake casted is younger than the real young Drake when he suffered by Peck's hands---I think the very fact that it's a trailer on set is to speak to the greater rape of young childrens' innocence and mere childhood that the industry as a whole commits. It goes much deeper than the physical abuse. At least, that's my take.
I can agree with that. And yes, I've since learned I was wrong about the car connection. That is absolutely insane. Jeez, as if he needed to go through MORE pain in his life. That's wild. I also can agree with that. It's more a commentary of the experience as a whole for child actors rather than Drake himself. For sure. And I think the physical abuse is honestly not even the worst of it. That psychological damage will last DECADES, if not your entire life. That's..something you really can't ever fully fix, only deal with. It's a damn shame, adults failed him.
An unfortunate truth. He will never be able to escape that reality and it will continue to follow him throughout his life all because of the most self serving, selfish, poor excuse for a human being entering his life. On the same note of not being able to outrun his past, I did have an additional commentary pertaining to the video that I wanted to highlight. As the various events occur and build throughout the video their sets remain present in the background. A particularly good example of this is after the door is shut on him, and you are left watching him standing on the outside looking in through the window (well placed after getting out of rehab that included trauma therapy...this is his introspective moment), you can see the various sets behind him. This is representing that although those things happened in the past, they are still a part of him and will remain no matter where he goes. They are his reality. However, there is a shift after the piano scene. He looks off, as if he has come to some sort of realization. Then he walks towards the Drake and Josh set that now includes a prominent nod to Mexico, and all you see is him standing there, surrounded by this particular set. Then you hear a whisper of "see what's inside." This isn't his reality, however. This represents what's inside his heart. This is what he's choosing to embrace and where he finds comfort, where he finds home. This is echoed by the lyrics "maybe I will arrive in my new home tonight. I will survive." By acknowledging his past he's able to find his home and move on...as he walks off the set entirely, towards a backdrop of a plane. Indicating that now he's ready to soar and take new heights rather than stay in the murky depths of below.
I can't express how much I loved this comment. And when I tell you, I'm still haunted and get goosebumps when I got to the "See what's inside" part and saw that set. He knew what he was doing with that one, just a powerful visual. I think everything you set is an amazing take on it, and probably very accurate. I too noticed that shift when he looked inside the home and saw that everyone is gone, everyone left, he's all alone with his thoughts, his memories, his fears, his actions, and he has to go on. But he'll survive that going on, that won't stop him, and he's ready to go now and both deal and grow. And soar. Love this. Now I'm in love with the song all over again haha.
I think the song is like a response to his role in the documentary, I assume he knew he wouldnt have much control over the edits of the doc and I thought it was very smart of him to release that song together with the doc so that people knew about him and what hes up to. Regardless is a very positive song considering all that he went through, he is trying his best and he wants to do better and this is a good msg to put out there for everyone as well as for people who also went through similar things. The song was simple but took me to the 60s, some beatles influence or maybe the zombies, really nice and kinda catchy.
i feel like he did it for himself. we all heal in different ways so to me it came across as a help for him healing. my mother died suddenly 2 years ago and my way of healing is dark humor, the jokes help me. some people dont get it and some do.. i appreciate him doing the song for himself. whatever will help him feel okay again..
I'd cosign on that. There is nothing better than self-affirmation and validation. He definitely got his say and peace out. I'm with you on that, I was the same way. When I got through my cancer ish, all I did was make myself laugh, make others laugh to stop being upset, and tell jokes. It morphed me, and I assume you, into who we are. And I kinda like who we are I bet haha. As you said, we all cope the way we cope and deal. And it can be made into a positive thing if we try. You're in my thoughts, I feel for you and hope you're healing.
The “see what’s inside” I believe was intentionally put in there as a reference to Drake and Josh just as he’s stepping back into the replica Drake and Josh bedroom. You’ll notice the voice singing it is not Drakes, it’s Michael Cochran better knows as ”Backhouse Mike” who wrote a lot of the music and theme songs for the Nickelodeon shows in that era. He was also Drakes songwriting partner for the Drake and Josh theme song as well as a lot of his earlier music, I heard recently that he was also in his band back them but not 100% positive on that. Love that he was included in the song, his voice really added an incredible nostalgic element for those of us who grew up watching the show!
Also, great video! Love your perspective. We need to be in the business of helping people grow not keeping them down in the dirt forever. If people want to learn and grow we should champion and encourage that, the world would be a better place.
I never knew about that, about Cochran doing that part. Wow. That makes it even more impactful and heartbreaking (and haunting) actually if you ask me. Appreciate that context. I also love it was included as well. That was definitely for us and him.
And I appreciate that, I'm glad you liked the video and resonated with what I was saying. I 100% completely agree and don't know why that's so hard for people anymore. We love the victim Olympics, and we love when there is a problem we can latch onto. It's backwards.
@@TheBlackSpeed Absolutely, it’s very rare these days to find someone that can think critically and fairly about a situation whilst keeping out personal bias. We seem to be in a cancel culture / group think epidemic so it’s incredibly refreshing to hear a clear and level headed voice in the chaos and thank you for having the courage to vocalize it in a public space, it really does help. You’ve gained a subscriber here!
That's what I'm talking about! I'm happy I can earn it, and hope you like the other videos I put out! And you're completely right about that. I refuse to be a part of the hive mind and the same thinking as others, and it takes us being loud about it to make that difference.
It sure is. :) I strive to be that level of kind as much as I can. I didn't even wear it on purpose, so it's even more impactful for me. Thanks for the kind words. :)
2:15 Not his DUI, but Drake Bell has a video on his youtube page talking about how he almost died in a car crash. A car slid onto the wrong side of the road while he was waiting to turn left and make a U turn, and it was a head on collision. A lot of his teeth got knocked out and his jaw was dislocated. He was only 19 and in the middle of filming Drake & Josh ruclips.net/video/yC6duKkhPAY/видео.html
I think the lines saying that he's "running away" are a reference to a lot of mainstream media sources saying that he "ran away" to mexico and changed his name when he just changed his as a meme because he was super popular in Mexico. Also the part where you thought it was a call back to the theme song of Drake and Josh, he did sample the song at that part. Drake fucked up but he didn't cross that line like his abuser did. He's trying to make amends. He deserves a second chance.
9:17 I do agree ppl aren’t allowed to make mistakes cause of how quick ppl are to judge , but for the Drake stuff it really just depends imo . First off I’ll say I haven’t looked much into the case besides what he was accused for , so I’m not gunna judge him when Idek the evidence. If he didn’t know her age , ya he probably shoulda seen some signs but u couldn’t really blame him too much when it apparently started when catfish was still new to texting . And ofc if he did know and did say some flirty/sexual things then it does go farther then him making a mistake cause that is a serious mistake if that’s what really happened
But man , watching that video made me realize dude literally went through hell in his life. His parents were divorced, which is a lot for any kid let alone a kid who also was getting SA and from what it sounded like in the documentary it sounded really bad too . Then survived a car crash , him and his wife getting divorced and apparently he got his son taken away too. Then his recent allegations too, even if that is all fake that is still a lot to go through
What a journey you took me through in the comments heh. See, it's a lot. These two comments are exactly what I mean, we're too quick to think things but then when we take the time to see it for ourselves, get the facts, and form our own opinion, it can open our world. I appreciate you taking the time to type all this out, it's definitely a ride this dude has been through. I feel for him, and he has my support.
" i know i was wronged but im bound to make it wrong i know i did wrong bur im bound to make it right" holy shit those have so much power even though he was very very wronged but he is still trying to make it right snd he has done wrong things but he still gonna be better person and learn from it
Exactly, he's accepted what he's done, what's happened, and will continue to atone for it and try to make it better. That's literally all someone can ask for.
@@TheBlackSpeed I can agree I know I probably couldn't do what drake did and not only him admitting it but also trying to be better person goes to show how strong he really is
Wasn’t it even proven he blocked her after finding her age? Im sad to say I was not made aware of this till recently because NOBODY mentioned this, but I can say I never did jump on the train to hate and attack him.. for people to claim to have zero sympathy for him because of the allegations he faced is sickening, even if it WERE true that doesn’t mean he deserved what happened to him. And now nobody wants to listen to the truth because they didn’t like him anyways and just needed a reason to.
Hey, at least you learned that what you felt initially may not have been the "right" response, but you took time to listen and read and reassess. All we can ask for. But yes, he did block her after knowing her age. It's all messy and many people I feel STILL don't know the full story yet continue to talk about it. It's annoying.
@@TheBlackSpeedhis album Telegraph from 2005 which he wrote during the Brian Peck time, is SO good. it’s a beautiful piece and such a shame he was so talented at such a young age and he was just absolutely demolished by abuse.
@@TheBlackSpeed Very good! It is a track he wrote in 2005 and "In The End" was apart of that track not until now revealed that it was actually about his abuse. I highly recommend reading the lyrics before listening to the actual song. It helps get a feel for it.
I actually read the lyrics from some other post, and it's just heartbreaking. And the fact that he KNEW what was going on, KNEW it wasn't right, and yet no adult (shoutout to his dad however) stepped in to help. Sigh. It's just a damn shame. He was failed.
I don't think Drake is an opportunist, he's always had this machismo aspect to him, so admitting this stuff happening to him clearly took years. Some people never ever say it. Him and his then-wife might have been doing their own PR, which isn't always the best answer to the issues he was facing since 2020. Some people feel that having someone manage your PR is an admission of guilt, but if he does in fact, now have a PR team, they have helped to restore both his dignity and standing within his community, and that stress he was dealing with and still dealing with can lead to serious health issues for both him and his family, possibly even death. I am happy for Drake and I look forward to his comeback. I don't like the idea that people still think he should be cancelled for his past actions, if he's already been sued and has done his time, there is really no point in him to trip on what's behind him, he'll never move forward and become better that way. Drowning in that sort of hurt and anger is the type of stress I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, it's a recursive stress that can only lead to crime and drug use.
Gotta check out his song "In the End" he wrote it after he was assaulted its a very sad song, actually his first album is very sad and telling about what happened to him
Aww haha. Hey, sometimes things can't be explained. :) I'm just happy we vibe and you enjoy the videos! Hope you'll sub and stick around and comment more then!
Technically Degrassi Drake is childhood drake too 😂 🖤 Nah but this music video hit everyone hard. Especially the fact that he remade the Drake and Josh bedroom at the end. Bro… waterworks. This music video got me.
That's what it's all about, it's my favorite thing to do on these reactions; talk to you all. I'm glad you liked it enough to sub, always love earning that. Most/all my videos are like that so take a tour and leave more comments on 'em!
I really liked his song, it's not my personal style but I've listened to it few times now. It's very deep and the message of it is good. However it's just not something I can listen to like other music, it's too sad. It hurts man😢
Same, I said the same. Like I won't bump this outside of this video, but it's a great song and an even better message. It deserves to be heard by many.
It's a beautiful song. I wasn't on his side. But the more you learn the more we grow. There's nuance to this but it's hard not to say he deserves to be forgiven. And Josh Peck needs to give this dude a big ass apology.
Hey, all we can do is say at least you lived and learned. I was mostly on his side, but still sat back and waited for more information. Glad to see my belief was well-placed. There's always nuance, I just think we should be more willing to give grace than not, you know?
My only disagreement is that drake didn't atone for his crime he fled the country the day after he was sentenced. He had 2 years of probation and just left.
Firstly, thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate you for that. Now, my response to that would be, why wouldn't he? If I made a mistake, tried to make up for it (and by making up for it I'm talking about when he blocked her, when he avoided contact, when he then tried to move on) and then found myself wrapped up in being canceled for a news article a media outlet put out (only to retract later) and then have half a country turn against me... why would I stay lol? I'm outta here. Yall cry on your own time, I have a life to live. ESPECIALLY when I'm probably being re-triggered all over again with the shit I endured as a kid. Like I get it to an extent what you're saying, but I don't get it after a while. He was ostracized BEFORE any facts came out, not after, and there is an interesting interview he did where he talked about why he pled "guilty" to it. I'd listen to it. But anyway, what's done is done and while I hear you, my support is there.
@@TheBlackSpeed because in my eyes he did the crime, at least what he plead guilty to and didn't want to do the time. All I'm saying is he should have done his punishment before leaving or an equal punishment. Like if you gonna bail at least donate to an abuse charity or something, singing about your trauma and past wrongs don't fix or atone anything. Anyone can say I'm sorry and I feel regret for what I did.
@@sandfamilyadventures6343 That's real kind of you. Yes, it's in my description in my video. :) Should be a Linktree! Let me know if you can't find it.
My fear is he is trying to repair his reputation, not really atone for his actions. I certainly hope he is sincere, I just fear that him coming out with his story will make people forget what happened to that young girl and I don’t think we should be so quick to forget that. Right now he’s talking the talk, I’ll believe it when he walks the walk
But why think that, you know? Why lead with that pessimism. And I mean that kindly. I would LIKE to think that we know this is a guy who went through HORRIBLE things, and is now finally seeing a light at the end to get HIS side and HIS story out, and what better way to do it then through music? I don't try to figure it out, I just try to accept it for what is. And what happened to the girl? He talked to her, blocked her, moved on, found her again, didn't know it was her, she stalked him, plead guilty, talked about why he plead guilty, she didn't mention him all while the court stuff was happening, he fled to Mexico, the documentary came out, she started posting things again in support of him. Like I don't get it lol genuinely curious what happened to her, other than she was talked to? My man had objects put inside him. She was messaged online and then blocked. I'm not saying two wrongs make a right, I am saying one wrong was definitely worse and instilled trauma that we should be empathic about while the other shouldn't cause more than perhaps a session in therapy. I guess what I'm saying is I'm just in the business of wanting people to grow and be better than yesterday, not hold them down to past missteps and mistakes. That includes the mistake of the girl and her parents as well. Some accountability needs to be passed around by all.
Apparently in his case he had flirty messages with a minor before finding out her age which caused him to get charged with child endangerment. I honestly think the allegations of SA and the New York Times saying he was a registered sex offender when he’s not is what made him speak out bc it was probably triggering being in a way compared to his abuser
I agree with that. My opinion on what constitutes SA and all that aside, it's just a shame that the MOMENT the news broke and the MOMENT we saw those screenshots, everyone immediately went to vilify mode before the man could even say his point. It's just sad the way we move nowadays with emotion. We ask for more of it, yet show none of it when it's needed the most.
It sucks that the New York Times made that mistake and published it. It was called out late and they rewrote it but the damaged is already done.
That is kind of what happened, there is an interview with mexican host Yordi Rosado, in which Drake talks about how people were calling him names that he would thought about his abuser and that was messing up with him
I mean, he has a responsibility as someone in a position of power to verify the age of who tf he's talking to before doing something stupid like this. He doesn't get a pass on it for being stupid.
She also lied and said she was older .
His story made me cry, Drake apologized for his acts, and he knows he was wrong for the things he did. He deserves a new beginning. Forgiveness is given, none of us are perfect since we are all sinners.
Absolutely correct. Isn't forgiveness what it's all about? Sad so many have forgotten that. Some people, to me, don't deserve your forgiveness. But the man is paying for it, paid for it, went through hell, and is trying to come out. We should all aspire to be better than yesterday, I'll always applaud that.
100% agree. If there is no chance, there's no point. The only way to grow is to have room to change. We need to give him that room.
The negs are ppl who have nothing better to do than run other people down and be critical of everyone. Hurt them before they hurt you attitude. He without sin cast the first stone. Of course drake was still processing his own experience but that when he got help. What about all the victims who are too scared to speak up or reach out for help. I really feel for them. Hollywood is just so cruel and totally fuct up. What’s worse is there are executives powerful people higher up in the industry who kept out of the spotlight. Protecting these predators.
I, as always, appreciate your take and agree that we are too quick to judge and too slow to forgive. The biggest thing that struck me about this song was how hopeful it was- this is a man who has been through unimaginable things, done awful things, and essentially been cancelled, and yet the song is upbeat and has a message of “I know I was wrong but I’m going to make it right”. And when he was on the Drake and Josh set 😭 I was in my feels with this one!!
the car accident was a reference to when he was nearly killed back in 2006.... basically another driver was in the complete wrong side of the road and hit him head on... drake's car slammed into a railing barely saving him from tumbling down a hill... his face slammed into his steering wheel which he described as wooden and metal. His chin had a laceration all the way into his mouth he said he was even able to stick his tongue through it... his jaw was completely shattered resulting in the loss of most of his teeth... blood was pouring from his injury as he described it "like a hose" his shirt was soaked and the thing is... despite his injuries he actually went to check on the person who crashed into him and he blamed himself for the crash at the time.... people who witnessed the crash actually had to tell him to go sit down as the other driver barely had a scratch whereas drake had to literally hold his jaw as it was hanging and blood was oozing from it like a faucet.
Jesus Christ... That is not the connection I drew from it and that is absolutely awful. I'll have to look more into that. What a visual.. I feel for dude. Thanks for that context, it's appreciated.
@@TheBlackSpeed np. Drake deserves the world after all the crap he has been through and he still remained humble through it all.
100% agreed.
I heard this had happened 2 months after Brian Peck got out of prison. I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to hire a hitman.
Mexico gave him the peace 🕊️ he needed
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En Mexico la gente no lo juzgo, y por eso el ama México. ❤
Indeed
8:13 I want to thank everyone who has shown compassion for my brother. It was so upsetting to read the horrible comments about him, knowing everyone was bamboozled by the media's lies. My Lil bro is a good person He would never intentionally harm anyone. He has made it through a horrific time and it's a miracle that he is alive to humbly tell his story through his music and by speaking out in hopes to make a change in the industry where child actors will be protected in the future from now on while working on set. In my opinion what he is doing is very heroic. It takes a lot of courage to talk about what he went through to the public. He is selflessly reliving his darkest days in Quiet on the set. So shame on those who try to defame his character. Your judgment was based on lies.
I truly hope you and your family know that are still plenty of people here in the US who believe in Drake and his ability to leave a beautiful mark on the world. Like the gentleman in the video said, unfortunately some of the loudest people are the haters, the thing that boggles my mind is that those people judge and hate as if they’ve led a perfect life. Shame on them, we should be building people up not tearing them down. Best wishes to you and your family. Y’all are in my prayers, I believe that everything will work out for good!
Wait, are you really his sister? If so, holy shit. Lol. That's kind of cool.
I really appreciate what you're saying and wholeheartedly agree. Too often, too much, too frequently, we immediately see something online, we immediately read something online, and we immediately have an opinion formed. It's like what happened to the empathy? The common sense? The thinking? The critical due diligence part? Drake and many others suffer because kids these days, and even many adults, are too quick to feel and too slow to think. And I'm sorry for that, and will always do my part and do that part in raising my son to not be apart of that foolishness.
You have my sympathy, and thanks for leaving this comment.
You can see sadness in Drake's eyes. This song and the video made me very emotional...I feel so bad for Drake and everyone that suffered SA. I've been through some stuff myself and I "kinda relate" to him. This is so sad, dude.
100%. We all have our demons, and the worst thing that can happen is we're not heard because of them. Sad times.
He actually does sing “see what’s inside” at that part. It’s just slower and extra echo! So you were right!
I believe that yes he needed to be held responsible for his behavior but i think that girl should have been held responsible for her lies and behavior as well. I think he deserves to have a chance to atone for his mistakes because its clear that was never his true intentions.
I think he dropped the song after to documentary because he can finally talk openly about it. He also didnt wait to say something because his predator was caught and held responsible then even if he got a slap on the hand. I cant stand people saying he waited to come forward because NO HE DIDNT he went through the court alone with just his mother and brother while it was kept from the public....he didnt wait he came forward when it happened and they isolated him.
Drake is innocent. He texted someone that ended up being jailbait and he blocked her as soon as he found out
Its even worse knowing he was dealing with having to relive this during that time
I can't even imagine what that day to day to day to day had to have been like. Triggering is an understatement.
I can appreciate that you're trying to be supportive, but just so you know, 'jailbait' is not a good term to use. It's exclusively used by predators who prey on minors and then justify it by victim-blaming the minor for being attractive. It's also a derogatory term that was used against Drake when his abuser went to trial, by people siding with Brian Peck.
sooo sad song but so emotional. very kind song I will say. Great video btw
It is, it was "warm" in a sense? If that makes sense. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. :)
Seeing grown men cry will always be one of the most tender things I believe I will experience in this life. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. Your spirit is beautiful. God bless you. Much love, family.
Sometimes, you just can't help it. I appreciate you giving the space to be vulnerable. And that is a very kind thing for you to say..
Beatles vibe song
I got that vibe too
@@TheBlackSpeed and Queen vibes
Yes, I agree!
This is the life story of a man, of how each situation led him to break inside and learn to move forward. However, it's not just that, this also tells the story of how reporters are hungry vultures waiting for any misfortune to happen to them so they can eat them alive, it doesn't matter if they have to lie in the process because that's their job, harassing celebrities just for a photo. or a note that generates views regardless of whether they are the ones pushing them into the abyss.
Spot-on, nothing more needs to be said. You're exactly right.
Drake nosotros los mexicanos por siempre te apoyaremos,recientemente distes un concierto maravilloso en Irapuato estuviste formidable,por siempre te amaremos tus fans mexicanas ❤🇲🇽🙌🥰😍👍❤️
It breaks my heart to know that he went through all these things, and I think he has right to write a song about his feelings and share the family share it with the world is his time to talk let him sing let him tell us where way he wants it
His wife left him and he didn't find out until it was blasted on TMZ. Homie had it ROUGH. So proud of him though for coming through
I personally think this could be the best thing for Drake. He needed this to come out and he needed to open up about this and be able to express himself. I take this song as a way for him to express all of his feelings about what happened to him along with a way for him to acknowledge that some of his choices that he’s made because of the pain that he was suffering was not right and he knows that he has to do better. Which is what he is saying and is just asking that people give him the chance to do better.
Right, it's sad when all people are asking for is the CHANCE to do better. May not be wrong, may not be wright, but LET me try, damn. Lol. It's wild times we live in today. I agree with your sentiment.
Thank you man that was really awesome finally some body making some sense about this whole drama about Drake Bell. Bless you man. Warm wishes bro in your career and endeavours ❤👏
Someone has to, I got sick and tired of readin' shit on the brain rot app lol. It gets old. Glad you took the time to listen, watch, and leave your thoughts. And thanks for the kind well wishes, I really appreciate that. I'm trying my best!
NOTHING about the child thing even happened, he was forced to plead and the child was a crazed stalker looked possessed in his case video. Hes a down to earth soul and a 100% genuine loving man. Hes been through hell and back. F the whole media. Theyre twisting him, similar to MJ. IMO. Just awful. I stand by this guy, i cannot see that shit in him.
Exactly, in this clip from a Mexican Podcast Drake Bell explains what he was accused of and how the media twisted the whole situation. It's in English. ruclips.net/video/wmysRWgyet0/видео.html
I actually was fairly certain I knew that and I love it's being validated and coming to the light. Just more to show that people LOVE finding something to rally and be angry about. It's pathetic. Has my full support as well.
So if he was innocent then why plead guilty! You’re speaking without having actually seen the messages he sent her. Not to forget that he dated his ex girlfriend when he was 20 and she was 16. He beat ex girlfriend’s and an ex said he likes minors. Clearly something is off with him.
I think we all saw them by now. He sent messages, but then blocked after knowing her age, so that's a moot point. If you can show me where it was proven he sent those messages AFTER knowing her age, I'm all with it. If not, then aren't you doing what you're ironically accursing him and others of feeling? I'm not following.
@@TheBlackSpeed In the trial it is said that he text her saying “hurry up” in regards to hurry and get older so you’re of legal age. If he didn’t know her age then he wouldn’t be found guilty of child endangerment.
His ex wife was 19 when he dated her (he was 27). One of his ex girlfriends was 16 when he dated her (he was 20). An ex girlfriend also said he likes under age girls. Someone else said he slept with her friend when her friend was 15 and he was in his 20s. And now, his rumoured current girlfriend looks 14. Too much pointing towards him being a pedo.
The last scene makes me cry. He clearly misses the USA so much and walking to the imaginary plane going back home wishing everybody would like to hear him or love him is what he wish for.
I have hope he'll be able to truly come back one day, if not already now.
I got so many chills when I saw the Drake and Josh set at the end of
Same! That's when it clicked even more for me. I mean the things that must go on in this dude's head. Most of us can't relate or imagine.
The dui was false, he explains on his video. About the car accident
Oh yeah? I should've figured it was, but I haven't done my research on that part. Hence me just kind of glazing over it. But I mean the man went through hell and back. It's wild. Many people today wouldn't even be able to stand, let alone express themselves.
Very emotional video.
Very. For so many damn reasons. It's sad what some people do to kids.
I feel like Drake has had multiple songs written over the years that would of told his story but scrapped them because he wasn't ready to come out about what happened to him
I completely agree with that, and I think people thinking this is PURELY for a cash grab, like songwriters don't pre-write songs all the time, is wild.
@@TheBlackSpeed exactly! - I hate that argument so so much. Though to refute that Drake has actually told people that his song In The End (released in 2005) is about his abuse some of the lyrics -
Over my shoulder, under my skin, will you ever return again?
Wake up
The monsters in your head have left you
All to yourself, it's alright
If ugly little things remind you of how it felt
It breaks my heart that a 15 year old wrote this.
and his girlfriend at the time Fefe Dobson (the one whose mum noticed Drakes abuse) wrote a song called Man Meets Boy, lyrics:
Man meets boy
Shattered summer
Broken dreams
Too young to know
What he wants is so extreme
He held you down
Told you not to scream or cry
From that day forward baby
You just wondered why
They were processing the pain through pretty clear songs (especially Fefe's) it is just very few adults were listening. It boils my blood, these children were crying out.
Jeez. I mean how can you read that and not feel ANYTHING for this man. It's a travesty. I'll have to do In The End soon and react to it. It's deserved.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you so much for that kind of reaction, all you just said about the guy as an adult person, but yet a kid related problem was just on point. God bless.
You're very welcome, and I appreciate you taking the time to check it out. I appreciate you got what I was saying and resonated with it.
I love this video and song. I hate that people are still so ready to jump and attack him. I mean what he did was wrong but he clearly turning himself around
Completely agreed. People act(ed) as if it's not okay to both feel empathy for Drake but also not think it's cool what he did. And then you realize it's not even remotely close in terms of the acts and abuse? Jeez. I'm with you.
Well, I basically know nothing about Drake other than what I’ve seen from the first couple episodes of the documentary (haven’t finished it yet, hubby fell asleep while we were watching) but he seems like a sincere guy who really went through an enormous amount of abuse. If he went on to perpetuate that abuse, that would be bad, but it sounds like he’s trying to take accountability from what I’m hearing? I’m willing to hear him out, especially given his history with traumatic abuse. Not that it’s ever ok or justified to abuse others, but I can see how that kind of history would really mess you up.
Correct. The abuses are not even REMOTELY close (one was just talking, which was then stopped, but then inadvertently started again due to some lying apparently), and the other is this kid who was repeatedly physically, mentally, s*xually, and psychologically abused. They are not even close to comparable. I believe, and just my opinion, he's absolutely taking accountable and trying to do right.
100% not justified are okay, but it gives understanding and allows for empathy when the pieces start fitting together. History is a trip..Trauma is a trip. I just hope that if we ever experience deep trauma, we're met with grace. You know?
@@TheBlackSpeed wow, yeah, those things sound VERY far apart from each other. From what you’re describing, I wouldn’t hold that against Drake at all. And I don’t know about you, but I know very few people who haven’t gone through some kind of trauma. Obviously most of us haven’t been through anything nearly as bad as what Drake experienced (thank goodness), but I know even I sometimes react out of trauma instead of what’s actually happening. Usually it’s not a huge deal for those around me, but occasionally it is, and I really appreciate it when people try to understand where I’m coming from. We could do with more grace in the world across the board.
Exactly, they ARE wildly different, whatever some weirdos want to say. And including myself, there are times when even I can overreact or not see a situation for what it is. Exactly.
You're exactly right and glad you agree with that. It'd make us all more comfortable and more emotionally intelligent as a whole too.
Same. I never watched his show. I'm learning about him from the documentary.
Great commentary and insights on the song. You helped me understand the song even better!
No problem, and I'm glad you took the time to listen. :) I'm trying to get better at explaining the lyrics to songs too and should do that more often. Appreciate you watching!
I’ve been watching interviews with Drake Bell but watching this video 😢 it really makes it more emotional for me 😢
It definitely does, it's heartbreaking.
I love this reaction and you are very wise and insightful. Great takes and great vid, you’ve made a subscriber out of me!
Aw, that's very nice of you. Thank you for that. :) I'm glad I could earn your sub! We have more coming so hope you'll stick around for the long haul!
@@TheBlackSpeed i definitely will, you have a great insight on things. I myself am a Drake bell fan, he’s the reason I started learning guitar as a kid- so needless to say his career and life path have always been a helluva road .-. It’s good to see someone with an unbiased opinion speaking
Spot-on. We don't have enough of that now. People (unfortunately a lot of either really young or really old people) see, hear, or think something and then it MUST be true. There's no room for a conversation. Yeah, nah, some of us are actively trying to get back to that. So I appreciate your being open-minded as well.
Hope to see you in some other comments in the future!
I agree this song is very much an Atonement. It’s heartbreaking and beautiful ❤ I seriously wish the best for him
So do I. Glad you agree.
The fact America let him down…
Massively. No one should be ostracized to that extent to flee to another country. It's a shame.
Finally. I’ve always loved drake and finally people are getting to hear the actually story.
It took way too long but I too am finally happy this is ALL coming to the light. They have no idea what they did with his story, so much vindication is hopefully about to happen.
Drake es uno de los musicos que más admiro en la vida. Me parte el corazón ver como le dieron la espalda en Estados Unidos por culpa de una chica que dijo mentiras sobre el. :c Espero que algún día vuelvan a abrir su corazón para el ahí en los estados unidos.
Adults and this country failed him. Many of us love what you all did for him in Mexico. Hopefully he finds his way back, but also doesn't forget what you all did for him there in Mexico.
drake es un guerrero y siento mucho lo que paso creci con el viendolo y me da rabia lo que le hicieron pero aqui esta una vez mas dandose otra oportunidad y demostrandose que es el heroe de su vida , drake eres un gran chico te queremos mucho saludos desde Mexico
Yeah, he and we owe you all in Mexico a great deal of love for taking care of our guy. He didn't deserve it, but hopefully he just continues his uptrend and is stronger than ever in the end. Appreciate you being here and listening.
The more I listen to the song the more I love it. It is very Beatlesesque but also I pick up on some Mexican influences, as well.
The car crash scene isn't connected to DUI. It's from when he was like 19 years old and at a stop light and another car came barreling towards him at 60mph and hit him head on. He lost 9 teeth and had his jaw wired shut for many many weeks due to it being broken in several places.
The opening scene definitely alludes to Brian Peck. However, I think it's more than that. I think he's deliberately not in the exact likeness of Peck, not in the same environment of the abuse, and the young Drake casted is younger than the real young Drake when he suffered by Peck's hands---I think the very fact that it's a trailer on set is to speak to the greater rape of young childrens' innocence and mere childhood that the industry as a whole commits. It goes much deeper than the physical abuse. At least, that's my take.
I can agree with that. And yes, I've since learned I was wrong about the car connection. That is absolutely insane. Jeez, as if he needed to go through MORE pain in his life. That's wild.
I also can agree with that. It's more a commentary of the experience as a whole for child actors rather than Drake himself. For sure. And I think the physical abuse is honestly not even the worst of it. That psychological damage will last DECADES, if not your entire life. That's..something you really can't ever fully fix, only deal with. It's a damn shame, adults failed him.
An unfortunate truth. He will never be able to escape that reality and it will continue to follow him throughout his life all because of the most self serving, selfish, poor excuse for a human being entering his life.
On the same note of not being able to outrun his past, I did have an additional commentary pertaining to the video that I wanted to highlight.
As the various events occur and build throughout the video their sets remain present in the background. A particularly good example of this is after the door is shut on him, and you are left watching him standing on the outside looking in through the window (well placed after getting out of rehab that included trauma therapy...this is his introspective moment), you can see the various sets behind him. This is representing that although those things happened in the past, they are still a part of him and will remain no matter where he goes. They are his reality.
However, there is a shift after the piano scene. He looks off, as if he has come to some sort of realization. Then he walks towards the Drake and Josh set that now includes a prominent nod to Mexico, and all you see is him standing there, surrounded by this particular set. Then you hear a whisper of "see what's inside." This isn't his reality, however. This represents what's inside his heart. This is what he's choosing to embrace and where he finds comfort, where he finds home. This is echoed by the lyrics "maybe I will arrive in my new home tonight. I will survive."
By acknowledging his past he's able to find his home and move on...as he walks off the set entirely, towards a backdrop of a plane. Indicating that now he's ready to soar and take new heights rather than stay in the murky depths of below.
I can't express how much I loved this comment. And when I tell you, I'm still haunted and get goosebumps when I got to the "See what's inside" part and saw that set. He knew what he was doing with that one, just a powerful visual.
I think everything you set is an amazing take on it, and probably very accurate. I too noticed that shift when he looked inside the home and saw that everyone is gone, everyone left, he's all alone with his thoughts, his memories, his fears, his actions, and he has to go on. But he'll survive that going on, that won't stop him, and he's ready to go now and both deal and grow. And soar.
Love this. Now I'm in love with the song all over again haha.
Drake make reference to that in other songs like the end and in hollywood girl, love your video
Oooo nice catch. And thank you, I appreciate you watching. :)
I think the song is like a response to his role in the documentary, I assume he knew he wouldnt have much control over the edits of the doc and I thought it was very smart of him to release that song together with the doc so that people knew about him and what hes up to. Regardless is a very positive song considering all that he went through, he is trying his best and he wants to do better and this is a good msg to put out there for everyone as well as for people who also went through similar things. The song was simple but took me to the 60s, some beatles influence or maybe the zombies, really nice and kinda catchy.
i feel like he did it for himself. we all heal in different ways so to me it came across as a help for him healing. my mother died suddenly 2 years ago and my way of healing is dark humor, the jokes help me. some people dont get it and some do.. i appreciate him doing the song for himself. whatever will help him feel okay again..
I'd cosign on that. There is nothing better than self-affirmation and validation. He definitely got his say and peace out.
I'm with you on that, I was the same way. When I got through my cancer ish, all I did was make myself laugh, make others laugh to stop being upset, and tell jokes. It morphed me, and I assume you, into who we are. And I kinda like who we are I bet haha. As you said, we all cope the way we cope and deal. And it can be made into a positive thing if we try.
You're in my thoughts, I feel for you and hope you're healing.
The “see what’s inside” I believe was intentionally put in there as a reference to Drake and Josh just as he’s stepping back into the replica Drake and Josh bedroom. You’ll notice the voice singing it is not Drakes, it’s Michael Cochran better knows as ”Backhouse Mike” who wrote a lot of the music and theme songs for the Nickelodeon shows in that era. He was also Drakes songwriting partner for the Drake and Josh theme song as well as a lot of his earlier music, I heard recently that he was also in his band back them but not 100% positive on that. Love that he was included in the song, his voice really added an incredible nostalgic element for those of us who grew up watching the show!
Also, great video! Love your perspective. We need to be in the business of helping people grow not keeping them down in the dirt forever. If people want to learn and grow we should champion and encourage that, the world would be a better place.
I never knew about that, about Cochran doing that part. Wow. That makes it even more impactful and heartbreaking (and haunting) actually if you ask me. Appreciate that context. I also love it was included as well. That was definitely for us and him.
And I appreciate that, I'm glad you liked the video and resonated with what I was saying. I 100% completely agree and don't know why that's so hard for people anymore. We love the victim Olympics, and we love when there is a problem we can latch onto. It's backwards.
@@TheBlackSpeed Absolutely, it’s very rare these days to find someone that can think critically and fairly about a situation whilst keeping out personal bias. We seem to be in a cancel culture / group think epidemic so it’s incredibly refreshing to hear a clear and level headed voice in the chaos and thank you for having the courage to vocalize it in a public space, it really does help. You’ve gained a subscriber here!
That's what I'm talking about! I'm happy I can earn it, and hope you like the other videos I put out! And you're completely right about that. I refuse to be a part of the hive mind and the same thinking as others, and it takes us being loud about it to make that difference.
I appreciate you leading with empathy in this. Also, is that a Mr. Rogers shirt? Appropriate :)
It sure is. :) I strive to be that level of kind as much as I can. I didn't even wear it on purpose, so it's even more impactful for me. Thanks for the kind words. :)
2:15 Not his DUI, but Drake Bell has a video on his youtube page talking about how he almost died in a car crash. A car slid onto the wrong side of the road while he was waiting to turn left and make a U turn, and it was a head on collision. A lot of his teeth got knocked out and his jaw was dislocated. He was only 19 and in the middle of filming Drake & Josh
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Yeah I've since learned and heard. That is awful, I couldn't imagine. Even more reason to feel his pain.
The car part is when he was in a car crash with a car crashing into him during his drake and josh days, where his jaw got shattered.
I learned and heard. That's insane.
Yeah I love this song sonically he’s an underrated artist in the u.s , the references and message, people only wanna cancel and not hear a thing
100%. That's what we do now, the way of social media and the world.
I think the lines saying that he's "running away" are a reference to a lot of mainstream media sources saying that he "ran away" to mexico and changed his name when he just changed his as a meme because he was super popular in Mexico. Also the part where you thought it was a call back to the theme song of Drake and Josh, he did sample the song at that part. Drake fucked up but he didn't cross that line like his abuser did. He's trying to make amends. He deserves a second chance.
Agree with all of this, thank you for saying that and understanding where I was coming from. I think you're right on the money.
9:17 I do agree ppl aren’t allowed to make mistakes cause of how quick ppl are to judge , but for the Drake stuff it really just depends imo . First off I’ll say I haven’t looked much into the case besides what he was accused for , so I’m not gunna judge him when Idek the evidence. If he didn’t know her age , ya he probably shoulda seen some signs but u couldn’t really blame him too much when it apparently started when catfish was still new to texting . And ofc if he did know and did say some flirty/sexual things then it does go farther then him making a mistake cause that is a serious mistake if that’s what really happened
But man , watching that video made me realize dude literally went through hell in his life. His parents were divorced, which is a lot for any kid let alone a kid who also was getting SA and from what it sounded like in the documentary it sounded really bad too . Then survived a car crash , him and his wife getting divorced and apparently he got his son taken away too. Then his recent allegations too, even if that is all fake that is still a lot to go through
What a journey you took me through in the comments heh. See, it's a lot. These two comments are exactly what I mean, we're too quick to think things but then when we take the time to see it for ourselves, get the facts, and form our own opinion, it can open our world. I appreciate you taking the time to type all this out, it's definitely a ride this dude has been through. I feel for him, and he has my support.
" i know i was wronged but im bound to make it wrong i know i did wrong bur im bound to make it right" holy shit those have so much power even though he was very very wronged but he is still trying to make it right snd he has done wrong things but he still gonna be better person and learn from it
Exactly, he's accepted what he's done, what's happened, and will continue to atone for it and try to make it better. That's literally all someone can ask for.
@@TheBlackSpeed I can agree I know I probably couldn't do what drake did and not only him admitting it but also trying to be better person goes to show how strong he really is
Wasn’t it even proven he blocked her after finding her age? Im sad to say I was not made aware of this till recently because NOBODY mentioned this, but I can say I never did jump on the train to hate and attack him.. for people to claim to have zero sympathy for him because of the allegations he faced is sickening, even if it WERE true that doesn’t mean he deserved what happened to him. And now nobody wants to listen to the truth because they didn’t like him anyways and just needed a reason to.
Hey, at least you learned that what you felt initially may not have been the "right" response, but you took time to listen and read and reassess. All we can ask for. But yes, he did block her after knowing her age. It's all messy and many people I feel STILL don't know the full story yet continue to talk about it. It's annoying.
@@TheBlackSpeed definitely! Very upset that people are comparing him to his abuser
You should react to his song "In The End" That he wrote when he was fifteen
Oooo I'm not too versed on his music, I'll be honest, so I'll have to look into that. It's a good track?
@@TheBlackSpeedhis album Telegraph from 2005 which he wrote during the Brian Peck time, is SO good. it’s a beautiful piece and such a shame he was so talented at such a young age and he was just absolutely demolished by abuse.
@@TheBlackSpeed Very good! It is a track he wrote in 2005 and "In The End" was apart of that track not until now revealed that it was actually about his abuse. I highly recommend reading the lyrics before listening to the actual song. It helps get a feel for it.
I actually read the lyrics from some other post, and it's just heartbreaking. And the fact that he KNEW what was going on, KNEW it wasn't right, and yet no adult (shoutout to his dad however) stepped in to help. Sigh. It's just a damn shame. He was failed.
I don't think Drake is an opportunist, he's always had this machismo aspect to him, so admitting this stuff happening to him clearly took years. Some people never ever say it. Him and his then-wife might have been doing their own PR, which isn't always the best answer to the issues he was facing since 2020. Some people feel that having someone manage your PR is an admission of guilt, but if he does in fact, now have a PR team, they have helped to restore both his dignity and standing within his community, and that stress he was dealing with and still dealing with can lead to serious health issues for both him and his family, possibly even death. I am happy for Drake and I look forward to his comeback. I don't like the idea that people still think he should be cancelled for his past actions, if he's already been sued and has done his time, there is really no point in him to trip on what's behind him, he'll never move forward and become better that way. Drowning in that sort of hurt and anger is the type of stress I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, it's a recursive stress that can only lead to crime and drug use.
Gotta check out his song "In the End" he wrote it after he was assaulted its a very sad song, actually his first album is very sad and telling about what happened to him
Yeah I've been told I need to, I'ma add that to the list. I read some of the lyrics, it's gut-wrenching.
@@TheBlackSpeed oh yeah i didn't realize how sad his first album actually was until after the quiet on set revelation
i dont know how to explain it but i really like you, like your energy, your voice, your pov.
Aww haha. Hey, sometimes things can't be explained. :) I'm just happy we vibe and you enjoy the videos! Hope you'll sub and stick around and comment more then!
Technically Degrassi Drake is childhood drake too 😂 🖤
Nah but this music video hit everyone hard. Especially the fact that he remade the Drake and Josh bedroom at the end. Bro… waterworks. This music video got me.
Haha you knew what I meaaannntt. But absolutely it does. It got me too, can't even lie. You saw my eye balls by the end heh.
Appreciate your insights and thoughts, great video.
I appreciate you listening to them, and glad you agree.
Your final thought made me subscribe. I like you.
That's what it's all about, it's my favorite thing to do on these reactions; talk to you all. I'm glad you liked it enough to sub, always love earning that. Most/all my videos are like that so take a tour and leave more comments on 'em!
Mexico fue bueno con él❤
So good, we owe yall taking care of him haha.
Also, you have a great voice. Talented!
@@TheBlackSpeed thank you very much, the video is old, I will have to update haha
You for sure need to, get on that! :)
This is such a good song, very George Harrison and I'm not sure if it was intentional
I really liked his song, it's not my personal style but I've listened to it few times now. It's very deep and the message of it is good. However it's just not something I can listen to like other music, it's too sad. It hurts man😢
Same, I said the same. Like I won't bump this outside of this video, but it's a great song and an even better message. It deserves to be heard by many.
Drake latino américa te ama❤
It's a beautiful song. I wasn't on his side. But the more you learn the more we grow.
There's nuance to this but it's hard not to say he deserves to be forgiven. And Josh Peck needs to give this dude a big ass apology.
Hey, all we can do is say at least you lived and learned. I was mostly on his side, but still sat back and waited for more information. Glad to see my belief was well-placed.
There's always nuance, I just think we should be more willing to give grace than not, you know?
My only disagreement is that drake didn't atone for his crime he fled the country the day after he was sentenced. He had 2 years of probation and just left.
Firstly, thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate you for that.
Now, my response to that would be, why wouldn't he? If I made a mistake, tried to make up for it (and by making up for it I'm talking about when he blocked her, when he avoided contact, when he then tried to move on) and then found myself wrapped up in being canceled for a news article a media outlet put out (only to retract later) and then have half a country turn against me... why would I stay lol? I'm outta here. Yall cry on your own time, I have a life to live. ESPECIALLY when I'm probably being re-triggered all over again with the shit I endured as a kid.
Like I get it to an extent what you're saying, but I don't get it after a while. He was ostracized BEFORE any facts came out, not after, and there is an interesting interview he did where he talked about why he pled "guilty" to it. I'd listen to it. But anyway, what's done is done and while I hear you, my support is there.
@@TheBlackSpeed because in my eyes he did the crime, at least what he plead guilty to and didn't want to do the time. All I'm saying is he should have done his punishment before leaving or an equal punishment. Like if you gonna bail at least donate to an abuse charity or something, singing about your trauma and past wrongs don't fix or atone anything. Anyone can say I'm sorry and I feel regret for what I did.
Although I don't agree fully with this, I appreciate you saying it and can get where you're coming from.
Can someone explain the Barmicil scene?
I believe he was in a commercial in Mexico for Barmicil.
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Saludos desde Ecuador
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Bro I got a vid I’d love to see you react to if you don’t know it already the song is monsters by James blunt
Ooooo I haven't reacted to that one yet. I'll have to check that out! I appreciate that.
Be warned bro it’ll fk u up lol
Oh damn, are you giving me something heavy? Sheesh haha. I'll still do it though!
You got a cash app or something to donate to?
@@sandfamilyadventures6343 That's real kind of you. Yes, it's in my description in my video. :) Should be a Linktree! Let me know if you can't find it.
I think people allowed to make mistakes but it also does not take away from drakes experience
100% agreed and that's exactly what I was trying to say. Two things can co-exist and it shouldn't outweigh or take away from the other. Absolutely.
My fear is he is trying to repair his reputation, not really atone for his actions. I certainly hope he is sincere, I just fear that him coming out with his story will make people forget what happened to that young girl and I don’t think we should be so quick to forget that. Right now he’s talking the talk, I’ll believe it when he walks the walk
But why think that, you know? Why lead with that pessimism. And I mean that kindly. I would LIKE to think that we know this is a guy who went through HORRIBLE things, and is now finally seeing a light at the end to get HIS side and HIS story out, and what better way to do it then through music? I don't try to figure it out, I just try to accept it for what is.
And what happened to the girl? He talked to her, blocked her, moved on, found her again, didn't know it was her, she stalked him, plead guilty, talked about why he plead guilty, she didn't mention him all while the court stuff was happening, he fled to Mexico, the documentary came out, she started posting things again in support of him. Like I don't get it lol genuinely curious what happened to her, other than she was talked to? My man had objects put inside him. She was messaged online and then blocked.
I'm not saying two wrongs make a right, I am saying one wrong was definitely worse and instilled trauma that we should be empathic about while the other shouldn't cause more than perhaps a session in therapy. I guess what I'm saying is I'm just in the business of wanting people to grow and be better than yesterday, not hold them down to past missteps and mistakes. That includes the mistake of the girl and her parents as well. Some accountability needs to be passed around by all.
@@TheBlackSpeed because sexism. Because history. Because of the released documents from the Cleveland police. That’s why.
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Well that's what I strive to do, woooo!