R.A. The Rugged Man and Family Discuss Agent Orange with NEWSDAY

[LK5150360]

Rest In Power Staff Sgt John A Thorburn, much love from a brother at arms from a future conflict (OIF). When we were in the desert, we would always ask ourselves exactly how bad we had it. was it Iraq bad? or Vietnam bad??? As a veteran, we always knew in our minds and our hearts while on active duty the treacherous shit you brothers had to go through. That said, my love and respect to you, for not only being the man that you are, the brother of mine, and the father of one of the dopest MC's.

[Samuelmark357]

MY CONDOLENCES RA MAY POPS REST IN PIECE.... I KNOW HOW IT FEELS I LOST MY POPS WHEN I WAS LIKE 18 AND I'M 39 NOW. HE WAS A CASUALTY OF THE AIDS VIRUS --I KNOW ITS A DIFFERENT SITUATION BUT IT CAME DOWN TO HE ONLY HAD SO LONG TO LIVE AND YOU WHAT MY POPS WAS HAPPY THE LAST DAYS LIKE YOUR POPS...

[surgeogranalda]

R.I.P Staff Sgt. John A. Thorburn (August 26, 1946 - January 7, 2010)

[MisterMarmatote]

Respect

[absouno]

RA...you are a MAN. Not that you need or seek approval from anybody, but most dudes are too caught up trying to be "the man" and can't just be real for even a minute. Real s#!t....love the interviews, the articles, and basically everything you've been doin. Thank you for the education.

[redcomic619]

Happy Veterans Day, Mr. Thorburn!

[Piratenazibear]

call me thorburn john a staff sgt. marksman, skillin killin illin im able and willlin

[HitTheStixBRODIE]

So his dad is the one who killed the village elephant and raped and pillaged the village?

[rakimkoolgrapwutang]

@HitTheStixBRODIE yes but i don think he literally did that

[HitTheStixBRODIE]

@rakimkoolgrapwutang Ehh. There is a chance, I mean if everything else was true.

[supmayne1]

@HitTheStixBRODIE Haha man you kids take lyrics so serious... He most likely said that because the military did some less than honorable things in Vietnam. Like on every song of Rugged Man people are like " Yo did he really kill 40000 people with an uzi shaped like Marylin Manson?" Lyrics, many times, are just a fabrication.

[BRgoalie]

259 like and 0 dislikes.... just the way it should be

[lavabone]

This is information. who is stupid enough to press dislike on information? that's like putting a documentary on alcatraz. why would you dislike it?

[DoeJopz]

If one day I see a dislike I swear I pursue til i kill the boy

[TheBennyfriday]

fuck monsanto and dow chemical!



[krazycore]

skilling killing illing?

[grandine1980]

RA yoou have a great family!!!!

[Tmathh]

@BoomMusic1 oh...well i was miss informed

[2AP4Yoo]

If 4 million people really were inflicted with agent orange, I can only imagine how many viets were born fucked up. Lotta fucked up babies..

[MrJon1994]

today was the first time iv heard ra amazing

[KOAbustible]

R.I.P John A Thorburn

[kc307]

0 dislikes... great man..

[JGrecco123]

We love u RA!!!!!

[vanndersexx]

RIP.

[pa50kaine]

this shyt right here is heart touchin..real talk! much love to the fam R.I.P to the ones lost through struggle

[kidyousaid]

SICK. very excellent interview. RIP John A.

[DaAlphaOmega]

they repeat themselves in new york.lol

[francobug]

Sorry for your loss RA, your dad was a true American hero. I'll be praying for you and your family. mad respect.

[djdomcorn]

best rapper alive !!!!!!!!!!!

[Germ303]

@djdomcorn Best MC alive.!

[sijenkinson1]

@djdomcorn hees rite up ther with the best like.!

[mcRioRemedy]

american army are scum for spraying agent orange

R.I.P. RA'S DAD AND FAMILY, pEACE

[Clankz0wnage]

This is sad dawg.

[MnMS1904]

RIP. Legends run in the family.

[kandayo123]

R.I.P to Ra's sister, brother, and father.

[12slash95]

Call me thorburn john a. staff sgt. marksman , skilling , killing, im able and wiling etc.. aha i lovee his verse

[kain161718]

@12slash95 His verse goes for almost 2 mins

[12slash95]

@kain161718 i know , thats why i put (Etc) lol

[kain161718]

@12slash95 Yeah haha i was just adding a random fact.

[humungomagumbos]

RIP john A thorburn

[TonyFlymingo]

The whole song gives me chills

[kc307]

Dislike / Like Ratio

135/0

[dregsta]

R.A when you speak your mind its like a breeze of fresh air

[BattlefieldFAN116]

his spit on the uncommon valor vietnam story WHAS SO SICKKKKK respect to ya

[Tmathh]

damn hes the only surviving kid thats crazy

[cstylewit1]

yo man,im sorry to hear this tragedy where ppl were dying shortly after life,man,everybody needs to be very thankful for the gift life,not to be mushy but is true,embrace life and give it your all

[FiswaT]

I did a presentation in one of my classes on Agent Orange and used the Uncommon Valor track and some background info on Rugged Man's pops too

[jacobcrofts]

Glad John A Thorburn's story is out there.

Upsetting that not enough people respect the vetrens or the rap legends, underground for life. RIP

[Danameizchris]

Damn R.A respect. R.I.P to your Dad

[ironstorm7]

R.A., nothing but respect for you, your father and your family. I have listened to your music for years and i personally think your the best MC in the world. Your father was a brave man, can't say the same for the cocksuckers that created agent orange or depleted uranium. My father died at the age of 49, went crazy from drugs and paranoia, and would laugh hysterically day and night. He needed mental help and all they would do was throw him in jail to rot. He ended up dying in my front yard.

[minhasc]

R.A.: Dude, even though it may not seem like it some of the time, ppl like u that remain authentic n true to your art without selling out to commercialism are respected by A LOT of people. So keep doing what you love, and FUCK THE MAINSTREAM!

[kreek1980]

i followed rugged since the soundbombing album years a go didn't know this stuff the guy really got my respect it;s hard having a live like that my own dad past away so i know how it feels to lose somebody but he lost also his brother and sister and later on his dad. respect no other words

[Ensor125]

wo this the first time i ever heard this dude, dude is raw

[KidWuzi]

that's some tuff stuff to go through

[DaAlphaOmega]

wow that girl on the right is hot!

[robl8313]

@OneManWolfPak  fucking fagot. have some respect.

[OneManWolfPak]

@robl8313 ....well hello little buddy and are you a retard too??

[merzcrack]

@OneManWolfPak haha yea right your right mate right.now kill yourself.slowly.

[OneManWolfPak]

@merzcrack well thats slightly rhetorical isnt it, arent we all slowly dying. hey im not blaming him for being a retard it was just an observation

[rubenaunet]

R.I.P John Thorburn, A legend in military

[ApolloTheTruth]

its so respectable how R.A. involved his family in his career, doesnt just brush them aside to make music.

[KraftTV]

Damn, you can really see the likeness.

[BlackJack269]

RIP to your dad

[Santiago257]

WOW. Not only did I not realize your father passed R.A., but apparently he passed away 2 days after my own father died of diabetes complications. Peace and blessings be upon you and your family because I know how much of a rock your dad was to you all. I actually met you in Philly about 5 years back at NXNW. Even in our interaction you were one of the realest cats I've met in this industry. So let me say man to man, not fan to artist. Stay strong and know that your father is still by your side

[kyle87t]

R.I.P. Mad respect for this dude.

[Honeycomb88]

I can relate, my brother is severely autistic and I dont think I will ever know why it happens to people. RIP

[TheFOOfighterFREAK]

8-17-10 Very sorry for your Loss. My Friend was in the NAVY in VIETNAM...He's 63 this year. No Dr's have Detected it. MOREOVER...My friend was told by the 'NAVY' that HIS SHIP WAS NEVER IN 'VIETNAM' ! Talk about a 'Scam'. He called NY Congressman Hinchey (Ulster County)...& 'HINCHEY' in 1 phone call ..the 'NAVY found' my Friends file.

& He gets his 'Vet. Benefits'.

Quite a few yrs. back, I saw a NEWS SHOW;.possiblly '60 Minutes',THEY went Undercover&FOUND a RM. With FILES @Ceiling!

[suspeko0o]

seeing his younger sister and brother reminds me how lucky i am to have my health. i hate seeing people complain about how bad their lives are and etc. we should be happy for what we have and not kick ourselves or try to make others feel sorry for us for what we dont have.

[XpersiansX]

@suspeko0o woooooooooord , that's so true, i guess people are stupid, and always think of what they don't have instead of what they do have.

[WaCkSlaTESCo3]

@suspeko0o yur a dick bro.

[IndonesiaNegaraKu]

the son of a hero, the mesiah of hip hop

[cry12344]

Rest in peace!!! Respect to R.A and his family.

[jponry1]

This video shows courage.

Your moms hot!

[LYRICALMESSIAH760]

Sorry for your loss my dude.

[TheDiseye]

rest in peace to your dad and thanks for the hip hop , and as he has said in other videos his proud of you and so is the hip hop community

[kaycieishxc]

R.I.P. Cancer is rough. My father had it too. It runs in my family.

[Skyjovoo]

R.I.P John Thorbunrn

war's a bitch R.A :S

[SeveNzo0rr]

May your father rest in peace Dibbs.

[coldrockdaspot]

Thank you for sharing this RA, R.I.P. to your great Father John and to your lost family members.

Peace

[NotAsOtherz]

One reason Uncommon Valor is such a monumental track, its REAL

[magnusrecords]

I AM SOO SORRY. LIFE IS SOOO MUCH BIGGER THAN HIP HOP AND PEOPLE COULD NEVER UNDERSTAND THE REAL PAIN OF AN ACTUAL ARTIST.

[djredrum26]

you a good dude RA... RIP to ya pops and of course your other family members who have sufferd..

[bosman1988]

much respect, and my condolences.

[1Dilerium]

r.i.p

[MrDjorgy]

That almost made me shed tears man.. R.A. man if your reading this brother I first heard about you when my mate linked me your verse from the song "Uncommon Valor" But I have the whole song now, an it really did make me shed tears so depressing that this world is messed up an the actions of the USA army back in those days. Just from watching about 4-5 video interviews of you I can tell that your a really good dude an I've got mad respect for your lyrical intellect. Ignore the haters. Peace

[cadu1995]

This shows you how much this country sucks-The usa denied AgentOrange had any BAD effect for decades-pure scum.They sent you to war ONLIES-there never was any attack in the Gulf Of Tonkin.And then the scumbags refuse to treat you for sickness that THEY GAVE YOU. Lying Scum.And then McCain & Kerry made sure that the POW's from NAM never came home.The N.Viets wanted 2 or 4 Billion to release the prisoners & the usa refused to give them the $ & they all died-THOUSANDS of POW's.MayUallBurninHell

[JakeDaigo]

0:26 He looks like R.A. hard.

[puremikeg943]

Uncommon Valor is a great song. That sucks about R.A.'s dad but atleast he was happy the last part of his life.

[justoneparadox]

RIP to the original rugged man and i just want to say, these interview videos that RA has been puttin out are far more important and meaningful to the fans than any cameo on smack DVD or wutever else these trend-bucket rappers are hoppin on. keep bringing ur life to the fans RA we wanna know more.

[The09Gentleman]

Damn!! Now that's a harsh thing to go through. Losing so many loved ones in that short amount of time and under those circumstances! It couldn't have been easy and I hope that you and the rest your family are in good health!

[MatterMadeMusic]

"my son died he aint live, but i still gotta think positive cuz in life god take god give"

[WodanBlog]

Thanks for sharing Mr Thorburn.

You now I liked how you not mentioned that Agent Orange was all the us governments fault, you kept it unpolitical and emotional.

Still tho, fuck those retards who play with human lives with the causes of family tragedies.

[CACKFUCKINGCACK]

Damn, R.I.P Sargent Thorburn.

[hostilel7]

Peace, Omar

[RUSSTRADAMUS]

(*R.I.P*) RUGGED MANS DAD

we will c u when we get thier

[deffkon171]

R.I.P.

[artemis525]

RIP Big John

[xwillwork4foodx]

he died on my dad's 49th birthday...

[SidKid321]

that makes me feel good. mad respect

[mitxke]

RA. your amazing man. i heard those things about your dad in the song uncommon valor with vinnie. thats make you even more special to me. my dad is also sick, so i know how it is actually.. keep rappin' man! you're great man!

RIP John A Thorburn

[Ch1ldsplay]

keep it up man, your legacy and rhymes will never die! ur one of those few rappers who are going better and better, not mainstream like other cats.

rip to your father, i believe he was a good father.

[OriginooGunnClappah]

R.I.P.

[theRealSubaruDude]

dam sorry to here that bout your Dad. But ya R.A. you do like your pops love the song you made for him and your love one bad ass man!

[amexnamedluis]

RIP John A. Thorburn.

[MrWicked61671]

Damn, that's some real shit. Nice video, man. Respect.

[dunnerthegunner]

Wow man that's a crazy story. I have alot of respect for you songs now that i know that this has been in your doorstep. I'm a veteran in the Cnd Army and i'm so glad that i never had to go through that stuff. Keep up the great songs.

[MarkPheonix]

Damn

[pennywise1682]

r.i.p

[JamieKusick]

rip

[FriendsCrw]

RIP John A. Thorburn!

[mictip]

"You came this close to meting the king of Nazareth" great line in the movie(Bad Biology) R i P Staff Sgt. John A. Thorburn

[Scorpio3101]

He looks exactly like his dad.

[1xtra299]

RIP!!

[MrSpacecase35]

whoa R.A. heavy shit rep his legacy go hard like he did god bless ya man

[micL20]

rugged man = best beard in the game

[IronMindedGods]

Rest In Peace!

[aesir666]

RIP. RA the spittin image of his hero father. Much respect to you and your family.

[Dirtypaperz]

RIP!

[AdamandKanani]

R.I.P.!

[Randleman2]

Love Peace and Respect to your family R.A.

[kingdiamond83]

Word, one love!

[brianowitsz]

i love R.A.. look at that shit, it's shit like this that we need. We need rappers that actually care about something and actually gives a fuck. I am sick and tired of rappers that don't.

[cyspy]

RIP, loved that fuckin guy.

long live the thorburns