Ricky seems like such nice guy ,happy he pulled through it all.

@uniquedavenport8810

4 жыл бұрын

Thank god he doesn’t look like what he’s been through

@creativequeen8371

3 жыл бұрын

@You You Yes. Fall seven times, get up eight. I wish them all the best.

Y'all need to let up on Slick. He's human and he is being transparent about his struggles for positive reasons. More than i can say for most of us. Plus, he's a legend & a pioneer.

@leyenda6149

5 жыл бұрын

I have 2 big hopes for the Bells: 1) that the media attention doesn't create a distracting high for them that creates an intoxicating, addictive fickle "reality", and 2) Now that they put the history out there that it doesn't create so much stressful attention to stay clean & "perfect" that they relapse. Maintaining victory in the public eye is a beast!

@davidcampbell215

5 жыл бұрын

Facts!

@stephaniem4962

5 жыл бұрын

Well said Preston! Judge not lest ye be judged!

@deaneogu4505

5 жыл бұрын

I applaud him for sharing his story bc I had NO IDEA. Better to fess up then deny altogether.

@dont_hateblah_blah1734

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

I called it! Once they got into his addiction I knew she would actually be a part of the conversation and start talking.

@alpizzle2963

5 жыл бұрын

Knew it too

@alpizzle2963

5 жыл бұрын

@chizplayaz real shit

@jmax850

5 жыл бұрын

True, I remember you saying that. Gotta give credit where it's due. Should've played Lotto that day.

@Wizznilliam

5 жыл бұрын

Why would she have something to say about anything else though? That's the part where she shows up in his life.

@kaedelmathieu

5 жыл бұрын

Will J People have been complaining that she wasn’t saying anything up until this clip

I respect Rick for his candid discussion on such a personal issue he faced. He's one of my favorite members of NE. I feel he's a bit underrated.

@KeeTv2023

5 жыл бұрын

Very underrated

The fact that she did drugs too was definitely not in the New Edition movie. I understand the movie was about the guys but still if you're gonna tell it, tell it ALL.

@Yungmaize

5 жыл бұрын

They also didn't put that Ralph treated on his wife

@Roqui2009

5 жыл бұрын

I would understand your point if the story was about Ricky's life, but it wasn't. Amy's drug use is irrelevant to the New Edition story, especially since she came into his life at the latter part of N.E.

@IceManLikeGervin

5 жыл бұрын

Can't fit everything into a 3 night special a lot was left out should have been at least 5 nights. Maybe it will be in the BBD Story...recognize game

@mamiof2grls

5 жыл бұрын

I went to the RBRM tour the other night, and Ricky said they're releasing a biopic on BBD, so they'll probably cover it in there since it'll focus on those 3 members.

@whitneyhall-swan5066

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it was. The home again photo shoot showed him slip two pills in his drink. The constant sniffing and his wife saying “still got that cold”. He overdosed in his bathroom after telling her they were losing their house. He went to a NA meeting telling them what addictions he had. It’s all in part 3.

Much respect that he can address the situation & respect the nature of it most people can't do that 💯

@dblok4863

5 жыл бұрын

Lord 2wice So true fam some folks downplay whatz going on n there livez big up to ricky

@angiehodges5639

10 ай бұрын

Keep his wife name out ur mouth he's protecting her image

He looks really good! His skin is radiant! He definitely doesn’t look like what he’s been through 🙏🏾

I give him credit for being so open about his personal life I know it must be difficult Salute to him👌🏾

She said Cocaine makes you super confident. So that's why Rick James was running around yelling "I'm Rick James Bitch" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@mikedtheso-calledblack9622

5 жыл бұрын

@TCT me too facts

@jonathanrowe2995

5 жыл бұрын

T C lmao

@donaldpace9033

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@itsampofcourse

5 жыл бұрын

TCT straight up. Any more than a bump and I'm looking out of every part of each window.

@Jsimm100

5 жыл бұрын

+TC Shit he a Aquarius which means he was born confident but the cocaine made him Super Confident.

Mr Ricky Bell, I appreciate your candor and letting us into the trials and tribulations that you endured as a man and a superstar. I respected your music and longevity in the industry but I also respect you as a man with honesty and integrity, no sugar coating and lying to save face but straight transparency!

It always starts off with a "fun, recreational drug" which ends up being the gateway to the drugs designed to destroy people from the inside out ....It's good that they overcame drugs, many don't win the battle against addiction 😞

He credited her for helping him get off drugs, but he also needs to credit her for helping him get on drugs... just like Whitney did Bobby

📣📣📣That Gurl Is poison 🎯🎯🎯😂😂😂😂🤣🤔

@izzylagi9247

5 жыл бұрын

Lol😂

@weareuniqueforareason7503

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@brxzymann16

4 жыл бұрын

It's drivin' me out of my mind! That's why it's HARD for me to find Can't get it out of my head! Miss her, kiss her, love he

@adirayasharahla984

3 жыл бұрын

She's Dangerous!

@Dsparks7777

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I haven t laughed this hard in a while.

The crazy thing is I went to the Home Again Tour at the DC show in 97 and I would have never known that they wasn't prepared that show. It was by far one of the best concerts I've ever seen In My Life and I've seen a LOT of concerts

When will people learn the first time someone offers you drugs it will be free. The lackadesial attitude about drug use even in this conversation is amazing to me.

@deshaunx776

3 жыл бұрын

How would you prefer he talk about it? Crying? Prayer hands? Is he not showing enough shame for you? What does shame look like?

@lauraveney1412

3 жыл бұрын

@@deshaunx776 Does have to be shame but he could be less proud of himself. Goodness Why does this have to be explained to you?

Ricky has a very powerful testimony that I had no idea about. He has a story of his own that I think a lot of people need to know about.

Judge not or you will be judge, some people judge people as though there lives have been smooth, like they're perfect, just thank God they made it to a safe place, a better place.

@jackier-gordon4730

3 жыл бұрын

Well said 🙏

I pray he pulls through it all. So glad they are both sober now. God bless them both.

Ricky is always great in interviews. Answers every question directly and to the point.

They both come across as such sweet people.

Being a drug addict is a lifelong illness. However, I’m glad she took ownership in her part, and he did the same. She's been quiet for the majority of the interview, I'm glad she held herself accountable and was there to support him. Curiosity can make you do some crazy things!!! I wish that would have been portrayed in the movie. I think if it were a movie about BBD or just Ricky Bell it would have been mentioned. I wish them nothing but the best on their individual sobriety. It’s a blessing and a curse. The curse is they started together, the blessing is they can hold each other accountable. With accountability comes a reminder of what’s really important getting high for 2 seconds or making sure you are the best you, you can be to provide for your children and be present for your grandchildren’s lives.

I appreciate their willingness to be transparent. Drug use shouldn’t be taboo because it is more common than we like acknowledge. People sharing their stories can prevent drug use in other people’s lives.

Much Respect to Ricky in conquering that what tried to conquer him ✊🏾

I love him and his wife’s chemistry

That girl is poison 😂

"Can you stand the rain" was the song that made Ricky Bell stand out from the group.

@henrybiggs8001

5 жыл бұрын

Stood out way before then...

@blessedk77

5 жыл бұрын

Stood out in, "Is This the End?".

@tthomas3427

5 жыл бұрын

Rixpix NOT

@Mrprich

5 жыл бұрын

Is This the End?

Much love for the whole entire New Edition squad and Bell Biv Devoe, these guys are legends in the game...Ricky Bell is the truth for being so transparent and upfront before the eyes of the world; simply by even doing this interview, Put some RESPECK ON HIS NAME!!!

He made a song called poison and later in life started doing poison.

@TheNadroj10

5 жыл бұрын

Foreshadowing i guess

@badddd

5 жыл бұрын

Premonition

@MadinaDondiva

5 жыл бұрын

Hmm.. you right! Never trust a big butt and a smile! Lol

Cocaine is a hell of a drug. - Rick James

@sharkdeepwater8

5 жыл бұрын

Rick James? Sheeeeeid everybody said that. Richard Pryor, Sam Kinnison, Jim Belushi, Keith Richards, George Carlin sheeeid there's a list 80 miles long.

@elfuego464

5 жыл бұрын

Phuckk You tf u mean Ask Whitney dumb fuck

@Grant7AutoWorksG7

5 жыл бұрын

Cocaine? did someone say cocaine? yes please - Ricky Bell

@kathleengleason9805

5 жыл бұрын

Rick James is the poster boy for demonic free basing maniacs that chose that pit

@sharkdeepwater8

5 жыл бұрын

@@elfuego464 who said Whitney?

They seemed so excited about their addiction

@nelsonbetancourt9306

3 жыл бұрын

Who said she was addicted? Just because she used recreationally doesn't mean she was addicted.

@megansummersides4255

2 жыл бұрын

You seem excited about being an asshole....

Thank you for keeping it 💯 Ricky and fam 👊🏼

This chick got that nikka strung out then

@kilduce4423

5 жыл бұрын

Al Pizzle facts

@kilduce4423

5 жыл бұрын

Poison

@doostsie

5 жыл бұрын

I started doing ecstasy

@nickylnr

5 жыл бұрын

She introduced him to it..

@jjss3055

5 жыл бұрын

Ricky broke his own rule. He trusted a big butt and a smile

"It's a fun drug?" Really? That tone made me uncomfortable.

@nobsoul2179

3 жыл бұрын

Addiction for some people can be a lifetime thing...it rewires your brain and tells you that it's good even years after the use has stopped

You never know what people be going through and what they have been through. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER RICKY AND UR WIFE AND Love ONES 🙏🏼❤🙌💙

Something about their energy is very uneasy. I have a feeling that they’re not done using.

I saw that Home Again tour, and I was one of the lucky ones that saw them early on in the tour before Ronny and Bobby got in a fight, thus ruining the tour. First off, they took two hours to come on stage, because of Bobby almost not showing up, from the rumblings I heard from the staff. Then, as great as shoe was, Bobby almost never shut up. He would sing over folks, took the longest solo set, and he dragged the show on so long that they abandoned him on stage in order to end the show. That show went till like one in the morning. It was a once in a lifetime even to see all six of them on stage, and it is still one of my favorite concerts, plus Blackstreet? Awesome.

@terranceharris4686

Жыл бұрын

Bob gets such a bad rap for being an ass and no show on that Home Again Tour. But for the Dallas show it was Ralph who didn't get off the bus. And guess who stood in for him and sang all of his parts? Bob. He didn't know Ralph's dance routines, which was funny, but Bob was the professional that night.

My man vlad always turns the interview towards him "yea in had a friend die of cocaine"

@terrencesteele753

5 жыл бұрын

That contributed NOTHING to the interview

@angiemaq

5 жыл бұрын

Tales From The Lotus Podcast He tells that story and the “Chloe Kardashian is really ugly in person” to ANYONE who will listen....😂🤣

@bisolo8

5 жыл бұрын

Always, I'm surprised he didn't school Ricky on real estate.

@dmasterfinley1

5 жыл бұрын

You’ve never shared your own personal experience when someone is telling a story similar to the experience you had?

@sew04ss

5 жыл бұрын

Tales From The Lotus Podcast that's a gr8 scare you straight story

Why smile threw this whole thing....because. ...they...high! Still😩

This is a fantastic chick. Just sitting down quiet for the most part, and talking softly and calmly when necessary. 💕

Okay, it all makes sense now... she rescued him and they were on drugs together. And she is there because she is his wife and they clearly love each other. Besides former addicts don’t do too much of anything without their support system....

@jonathanrowe2995

5 жыл бұрын

Doagae Porbeni facts

I thought the Home Again era was a good time for R&B music{Hit Me Off is my jam}. I still love that Family Matters episode with Steve Urkel as Stefan Urquelle{his alter ego} preformed that song with New Edition{90s baby...born in the 80s}

@duecetre87

5 жыл бұрын

Steffan came down at the concert and started hittin the moves. Then NE sang Still In Love to Harriet. 😂😂😂😂😂

@confessionsofagoodgirl

5 жыл бұрын

I love that episode!!!! It's my favorite one next to the one with Shai.

@NaturalElicia

5 жыл бұрын

JK number5 I don’t remember that episode I remember him doing a dance to cool in you by babyface though...

They smiling about the ectasy like it was great.

@jamarrogers2985

4 жыл бұрын

Even Vlad, his 1st confession 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@stoenyce

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Brown it was and still is

@youwouldnthitaguywithglass5933

4 жыл бұрын

Shit it probably was right at the time. I would never do it

@user-tz3ck6uc2p

4 жыл бұрын

I tried it a few times. it's over-rated.

@dayosonictv

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamarrogers2985 it was a bait to get more answers from him for his Vlad catalog lol

I'm proud of Ricky

@03MsMichelle

Жыл бұрын

Same!!!

Why wasn't that part in the new edition story? They made it seem like he was the only one doing drugs hiding s*** in containers and s***.

This can't be the same Ricky Bell

I bet Karceno is gonna do whole story behind this

@alpizzle2963

5 жыл бұрын

And make up shit

@colossus112785

5 жыл бұрын

@@alpizzle2963 I know rite

@2.T00T

5 жыл бұрын

Karceno so damn lame.

@GlobalEnigma64

5 жыл бұрын

I’m still waiting on him to do “The truth behind Sub-Zero and Scorpion beef”

@divine1son

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO. He actually already kind of did when talking about the New Edition miniseries. Talking about how weird Ricky Bell was acting when he supposedly hang out with him. lol. He probably do another video.

I'm glad you'll own your truths and have moved on from that. Bravo to you and her.

Quiet as kept, I did security for NE @ the spare of the moment, years ago, for the HOME AGAIN tour as part -time work, during my college days. Outta all the members, of the group, I knew "Boogie" Gill , for the longest. I knew "Boogie" from DC. My deceased older brother, Tony, who was an educator , in the Baltimore-DC area @ the time, introduced me to "Boogie" & his family, over a period of time. I was especially impressed w/ Boogie's ol' man' s :The Rev. Johnny Gill, Sr. theology. My MOMS knew one of Boogie's maternal or paternal aunt's in High Point, NC. I also had the honor of coaching "Nippy" Houston's niece, Blair, @ NCCU. She was one of my patron's that would study @ our university's undergraduate library. I recall a funny story from childhood , that I told them about my ol' man being critically of my behavior in high school during an incident w/ one of my teachers @ the time of my freshman year. He said to me that I was acting CRAZY AS HELL , LIKE BOBBY! My POPS , went on to caution me if I continued to misbehave in school, that him & MOMS was going to enroll me into an all male boarding school. Tony echoed their sentiments as well. They all were in stitches, including Bob, as I told them about the incident back stage. :)))

Stay Strong 💪🏽 My Brother !!! I Did It 10/ 26/96- & So Can U !!!

I love these two. Great couple.

People, if you are with a girlfriend or boyfriend who offers you drugs, run. That person is a loser and trying to turn you into one. So sad.

@Twonne1

2 жыл бұрын

TRUTH ON TOP OF TRUTH !!!

@spiceboxify

2 жыл бұрын

i didnt want to judge...but he said wonderful woman and mother...and then she gave him estacy...i was shocked....so its the people around you , that you got to wath out for....a lot of artiistic people end up like that...omg

How can you love your man and offer drugs to him? Not thoro at all...Would not want my son with a girl like that

"I TRIED EXTASY, IT'S A FUN DRUG" VLAD BE THIZZED OUT 😂😂😂

In the 80’s I was offered blond boy aka “cocaine” in a club I declined but poppers primos marijuana heroin pills just about everything was in the nightclubs back then. Thank god I wasn’t interested but I sure did see a few friends and family get hooked on them some recovered or died and some are still struggling. May god continue to bless the two of you on your continued recovery. ❤️🙏🏾

He needs to leave her. This is why he can’t stay clean. She’s apart of his downfall and basically encouraged him to do drugs. How can you really focus on your sobriety when you’re partner is a user too.

@honeybee1226

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly she got him going

@LateNightScraping

4 жыл бұрын

Not only does he need to leave her. New Edition needs new manager. A very good lawyer to go over there contract. Why are these guys not making money ? Ricky said they were spending way too much money on tour buses, and the crew that is just poor management. I feel sorry for the man he seems very nice. May God put people in his life that really love him and want him to succeed in life.

@LFJ_Utalk

4 жыл бұрын

This was 25 yrs ago lol

@antoniocotton846

4 жыл бұрын

@@LFJ_Utalk exactly. Lol

@MrBean617

8 ай бұрын

If my calculations are correct, they started dating when she was 14…

Nice story of deliverance from drug pathology...and a beautiful love story too...

"It's a fun drug". WTF? Why wasn't her addiction mentioned in the movie? Also, I know nervous laughter is evident here but the fact that they're skinnin & grinnin over drugs unnerves me. NE4LIFE, though!!

@nobsoul2179

3 жыл бұрын

Addiction for some people can be a lifetime thing...it rewires your brain and tells you that it's good even years after the use has stopped

Lol both these people some dope fiends. His wife was quiet all away until they talked about drug use then she loved the topic so much she had to speak up😂

@jonathanrowe2995

5 жыл бұрын

Jatrell Williams lmao

@jonathanrowe2995

5 жыл бұрын

salty peanut lmao

@mskeenac21

5 жыл бұрын

That’s around the time they met it would’ve been stupid to speak up on things she wasn’t around for was she around when New Edition became a group in Boston? No was she there when they got off tour with 1.87? No was she there when Bobby left the group & they eventually came out with a new album with a new member Johnny Gill? No was she there when BBD was on top? No so why would she have said anything during those topics in the interview?

@jeromewalker5302

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly..... she doesn't make public money so they give her the drug use charge... classics PR move.... They need help. Both are dependant right now..... and my dumb ass still thinking about buying tickets to the concert

@ericdavis6261

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. 😀😀😀

I like her. She lets him talk and tell his story Bobby wife needs to take notes!

@03MsMichelle

Жыл бұрын

💯

I actually hope young people notice how he seems/speaks educated and not ignorant. We can actually understand what he's saying, etc.

LOL @4:30, his face lighting up as he remembers the first time he did coke.

Can you imagine the rumors if this made public back then tabloids would be pointing fingers at Bobby brown but big props to Ricky and amy for keeping each others back and worked through it

Respect for not making any excuses, is what it is........

Dopest interview

For a minute there i was starting to think she was a mute lol

Can we do some math please, bc I’ve been trying to figure this out since the movie. Ricky is 50, and she like in her mid-30s (allegedly). So if they started dating in the home again era (96-97?!?) wasn’t she a teenager and he was in his 30s? Backstage...underage...WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE REAL!

@Toni_D71

5 жыл бұрын

Deb R. I think that would have made her 16, so yea Backstage...underage.. adolescent

@deb8911

5 жыл бұрын

Lmbooooooo I’m just trying to make sure that I’m not crazy. And they make it sound like her mom condoned it 😂🤣 what in the pre-Tyga Kylie Jenner mess is going on here

@Toni_D71

5 жыл бұрын

Deb R. LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂

@catchem5076

5 жыл бұрын

Toni D and I thought I was tripping. Cuz in a interview she and Ricky did she mention it was going on 15 years they were married but she said they have known each for 20 years. Her words. So maybe somethings she shouldn’t mention. Still crushing on Ricky tho😍

@Toni_D71

5 жыл бұрын

Kim Gaston I agree, because it make him look like well you know🤔, but Ricky is good peeps. 😃😃😃

I hope Ricky and Bobby are both completely clean today. It sounds as though Ricky is still in that moment, when he and his partner experimented with these drugs.

Dang! That is some real talk right there!

This is almost a promo for ecstasy.

@BtrDaze

3 жыл бұрын

Try it

good vid

Say NO TO DRUGS!!

They are one weird couple. He seems like he's spellbound. I don't know about that relationship. I thought he was off drugs and into church and what not?

To each his own no disrespect if you have fallen depress anxiety just saying why focus on something that's going to keep your mind and your life sabotage just saying thank you for sharing God bless prayers go out to both of you all take care of yourself don't let the enemy take over 🙏 overcome negativity yes it's a process amen

I'm just happy they over it

Yey......She speaks lol, loving these interviews

at 4:35 when he said mhmm and at 4:39 when.he chuckled amd said yea i couldnt help but laugh not judging these two but that shit funny i can only imagine the crazy times they den.had together

WOW.....this is deep.

God bless you all my husband was on drugs stay bless am glad you got it together

with all the drugg i am so happy they had loving woman by their sides with bobby and ricky its a miracle they are still with us today thank god for that.

@msmichelle2196

2 жыл бұрын

She helped him start it...hmm who wants that type of love lol

The most happy sober addicts

The shit we go thru n life

Ricky called it when he sang "When Will I see you Smile Again?"

❤❤😢 luv you Ricky

Ricky, I commend you for telling your story, you and your wife look amazing and gorgeous together and these haters can shove it. I will forever be your fan!!

They still get high they smiling to much way to happy

The movie was damn spot on !!

Slick legend

Funny they were talking about X and I considered it. Right after Vlad said "the next day isn't so good", I changed my mind immediately.

@sammeyers6157

3 жыл бұрын

The come down is fucking terrible that's why you pop a perc and your good

Ricky bell has memories down pat,off the dome

THAT GIRL IS.... POISON!💋

Ricky you and your wife are a beautiful couple and I wish you both alllllllllll the best and I'm sorry these judgmental KZread trolls feel the need to judge and hate on your wife because she's light skinned and pretty and bagged a handsome awesome guy. These hateful single women that are trolling her in here go home to a cold bed and hold themselves crying at night. They are hating on her because they want a good, honest, loving, open man like you. She rescued you up and took care of you when you were down and out and loved you through the hard times. Take that beautiful spirited woman with you everywhere you go and y'all stay strong together. If you happen to see this comment, I still listen to "Something In Your Eyes" a million times a week and my favorite part is the part you sing in the end "anything is possible, anything can be....." It's still the shiznit after all of these years, yeah, I'm rambling LOL... Anyways y'all stay strong and thank you BBD and New Edition for being so much of a part of my life for many many years years. I'll always have y'all on blast. You are awesome and so is your beautiful wife!

How the hell he gon help somebody with they contract? 😏

@executiveproducerkeyiocwol9280

5 жыл бұрын

You rt about that that nigga was 29 before he started getn some money. The person he helped never heard of them. Ric stick to singin an tap dancin all on tha rec-it dancin.

@deb8911

5 жыл бұрын

Thought I was the only one who caught that

@MrKravonGill

5 жыл бұрын

Im weak 🤣🤣

@NatHenrickClarke

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Norwood thats what i was thinking, surprised Vlad didnt say anything🤔😂

@NatHenrickClarke

5 жыл бұрын

GT Tg me too

I guess people's questions about why she was there were answered?Lol But damn...She got his ass hooked on drugs.. It's funny yet sad at the same time.. A bad influence...yet the love of his life......Wow!

@jamespennix4842

5 жыл бұрын

deezerbee81 DON'T NO BODY GET YOU HOOKED ON DRUGS BUT YOU. PEOPLE ALWAYS MAKING EXCUSES HE SHE THEY GOT THEM HOOKED IF NO ONE FORCED ANY DRUG, UPON YOU IT'S NOT THEM THAT GOT YOU HOOKED IT'S YOUR CHOICES AND DESCITIONS THAT GOT YOU HOOKED IN OTHER WORDS YOU GOT YOU HOOKED.

@TheWillog

4 жыл бұрын

he is a grown man , he makes his own decisions . he got himself hooked

Happy birthday rick

DUDE LOOK LIKE MAL FROM JOE BUDDEN PODCAST MEETS JAY PRINCE

Just goes to show that you don’t know what people are going through ...probably worse when there’s more money and people involved

I wonder why in the movie they made it seem as though she didn't do drugs, just him. She was so shocked and applaud he was doing drugs.

Oh Wow, She speaks !!

You see when she said that was his drug of choice he almost lost it😭😭😭😭

Modern day adam and eve story!!! Truly glad they found their way back