I used to think he was Hispanic, like Puerto Rican or something, because of the "El" and the light skin, until I found out he was Black. I'm silly I know. LOL
reporter sound immature. El didn't put 'light skinned black men' on the map. Not even Bobby, his older brother who was part of the grop Switch, did it. And I agree, nobody is trying to hate on you but grow up! Leave that racial division in the 70s, when apparently you were not born yet and have no idea. Even El (per his interviews and dum-dums who reference his race) is sick of it. Color has nothing to do with his God-gifted talent. PPL pu-leez!
Her comment has nothing to do with race. Its a black thang.
Thats how brothas and sistas talk to each other. Light skin black men were considered popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. Since then its been the 6-4 dark skin brotha with the short hair or bald head looking like a basketball player who pulls all the chicks. I disagree because im a light skin brotha but its no biggie
Its just how we talk. Maybe she made a mistake and brought to much REAL to the interview.
o_O Why can't people ever bring up positive things? They ALWAYS have to focus on the negative things and what's wrong or not done right in everything! Its very irritating, I wish you would all go find something better to do then make somebody feel like shit! Because thats something else thats getting old.
Why did she have to go there with that lightskinned bullshit? Does you have any idea just how ignorant she sounds? I see now that some people belong in the ghetto or on a plantation. Other races of people listen to that ignorant crap and say what the fuck was that all about? I am embarrassed for that uneducated dumb female. STOP it with that light skinned crap that went out with the 80s,time to move on. How can we ask other races to stop the racism when we still talk like this?
O;kay this is my opinion! This has been goin on for ever ! Bk. in tha day that's all ppl. would talk about is I prefer A LT. Skin Man Or I prefer a Dark skin Woman it's just a choice that ppl. make when they pick out someone they want to get wit ! It's not a big thang ! O;kay I'll put it like this ! You have some Men that Luv women wit a big Ass & then you have women that like only Tall Dark Skin Men I don't see anything wrong wit it ! Come On Now !
I agree the light skin comments are crazy. It seems every video I watch they talk about light skin being put back on the map. Give me a break. He is just a good looking man period. Fine comes in all spectrum of shades.
Why so offended by what the woman said about El's light skin? He's not offended. He's actually said himself (read his recent Ebony interview) that he's 'bringing light skin back in style'. I understand some people's frustrations, but trust that the man is not mad about it. If you're gonna call the interviewer ignorant, you have to call him ignorant as well. I love El (God knows that I really, really DO!lol) , but we can't have it both ways. Dark and lovely...Light and lovely...It's all love. :)
@longn4longhair No, youre right hes not offended, he seems to feel comfortable with taking the compliment (most likely to be polite) although the fact is that he is "LIGHT SKIN-DEAD" because hes half white. Now I dont really care either way, its just the fact that the whole color issue is being brought out when its really irelevant to the fact that hes just a talented human being plain and simple. Its 2010. If he was broke, he wouldnt be "LIGHT SKIN-DEAD", hed be "half black-half white".
I agree, WTF is that with the light skinned BS? Hes half white dammit, of course hes light skinned, how ignorant is that? It pisses me off especially because im mixed race, but Im not famous so black people aint claiming me like im ALL black but with light skin. Im broke so im just some half breed. I aint puttin jack shit on a map. Fuckin ingnorant comment. 2010, stop focusing on color.
@agochoa Hey just want you to know i agree with you.Im not mixed(all black)but I see how mixed people that arent famous are treated badly sometimes by all black people.I feel for you and youre right,people need to stop focusing on color.
Will Black America get with the fact that there is no such word as SKIN'DED. SKINNED is already the adjective you are looking for and you come out in public as journalists, etc.. and talk that embarrassing nonsense so confidently!! Sheeesh!
Thank you!!! There is no such word as skin'ded. I teach English, and let me tell you they say stuff like this all the time. It is skinned not skin'ded. That's a 2nd grade objective. Damn, I hate when people sound out that ed.
@kittytr99 It's not even like they're sounding the 'ed' They do that for sure but they add another at the end and I am always caught between wanting to slap it out of their heads and telling them their SKIN DID nothing but shelter their poor excuse for a brain all these wasted years.
@luviindream I agree what does complexion have to do with talent. I can't stand that crap. She could have gave the man an compliment without going into complexion issues.:(
These "lightskinned" comments lack the intellectual depth and emotional maturity that merits a response...I wish Americans would stop with all these racial comments and putting people in racial categories and just treat people as people...Moreover, here is a black woman talking about "lightskinnedness" when El Debarge is a black man...People are different shades and different ethnicities, but so what...People are people, first and foremost...Forget about skin color and look at character!
@fishandfestival I totally agree ,if your product is good ,And it's worth listening to, Then imma listen to whatcha gotta say.... I dont care if ya yella ,High yella , Or if ya blacker than a million midnights... Good music is good music ,And i cant wait for the new C.D.comes out ...I'm getting 3 copies of it ,REAL TALK!!!
@motowninvestor It's so sad that race is such a dominant feature of American life and culture, in that, so many things are divided along racial lines, things that should be integrated...Skin colour shouldn't matter, but racial prejudice has existed for hundreds of years...What is sad too, though not as bad, is that Black-Americans draw distinctions amongs their own, based on skin colour...They'll make fun of someone who is too black or too light-skinned and attach all kinds of derogatory names.
@fishandfestival It was done in jest. They were kidding around. Yes, it lacked intellectual depth, but welcome to the world of entertainment. Things are not so intellectual here.
@ChanteMcCormick But it's time to get away from the "fat" and deal with the "lean"...It's time for people to stop filtering their perceptions about people through skin color...Entertainers come in all colors and shapes...At the end of the day, talent is what matters...As Michael Jackson's song says, "It don't matter if you black or white"...El is talented and handsome, period.
@twanatells umm, im im not your hater....i am indifferent to you, i commented on a video on youtube....and between the light skinned comment and you just sayin "my mama" comment lets me know what im dealing with....the only reason i was here was to see el debarge give an interview....you are insignificant ma...trust me.
@twanatells if you are indeed the reporter, DO NOT RESPOND. Take the heat; swallow the sword which shows maturity. In the field of media you are to be unbias, meaning do not take critique personally but grow from it. In the future, focus on more solid questions, ones that will have a lasting effect and shows true depth of your talent. Light skinned, dark skinned shows the ignorance and division of the 70s. Prepare intelligent questions ahead of your interviews and make each one count.
El can do wrong in my eyes right now. I can't wait until that CD comes out. I'm gonna be a Best Buy like OPEN, OPEN, OPEN!!!!!!! He is just to freakin smooth. She's a good interviewer though, had he told me I was dark and lovely, the interview would've been over. I would been stretchd out on the damn ground at that point. MAN DOWN!!!!
he's sexy and charming, I just hope he can keep it together, he so talented and still definitely HOT! I had a crush on him when I was like 7 and still have a crush on him after all these year, his genetics definitely were good to him.
EL was the only real talent on the BET awards,EL must be nice because he is in the business.He really wants to say those idiots have no talent.Thank GOD EL IS BACK.REAL MUSIC STILL LIVES WITH HIM.GOD BLESS MICHAEL AND BOBBY DEBARGE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to think he was Hispanic, like Puerto Rican or something, because of the "El" and the light skin, until I found out he was Black. I'm silly I know. LOL
tall32guy 2 weeks ago
Some black folks are just STUPID WITH THE LIGHT/DARK THING.
totaly52 2 weeks ago
I LOVE El Debarge, but he didn't bring light skinned back because PRINCE never went anywhere....Just saying.
rosamaryful 3 months ago
Did she say Light Skinded..... People, With love I say please watch the way we pronounce our words.
Thedanner1000 3 months ago
I can't get enough of seeing El "adjust" himself like that at the beginning!!!
rosamaryful 4 months ago
the dark and lovley comment was funny lol
babyjmd44 6 months ago
she is an idiot !!!!
heiress1 8 months ago
could an edit at :01 be possible? srsly.
javaowl 8 months ago
At the beginning, he should have let ME adjusted him instead.
rosamaryful 8 months ago 2
DANG HE FINE!!!!!! AS ALWAYS!!!!!
PrincessCamiRo 9 months ago
Was El adjusting himself at 0:00/0:01. Too funny.
NolaDarling78 1 year ago 4
Dark and Lovely, that was nice El ,really nice.
gospelx2 1 year ago
the lightskinned thing is a freakin stinkin joke damn people ya'll are being a little to sensitive. i am pretty sure it aint that serious
mjjcng8958 1 year ago 3
Ok yeah, that "lightskinned" comment was DUMB AS HELL!!!!
warriormami 1 year ago
PLEEEASE DON'T AXE EL! I love him and I don't want him chopped up! I like him whole.
skybunny100 1 year ago
reporter sound immature. El didn't put 'light skinned black men' on the map. Not even Bobby, his older brother who was part of the grop Switch, did it. And I agree, nobody is trying to hate on you but grow up! Leave that racial division in the 70s, when apparently you were not born yet and have no idea. Even El (per his interviews and dum-dums who reference his race) is sick of it. Color has nothing to do with his God-gifted talent. PPL pu-leez!
miamac63utube 1 year ago
Light skinded.
1975pookie 1 year ago
He is so damn classy........
80sKatt 1 year ago 2
Her comment has nothing to do with race. Its a black thang.
Thats how brothas and sistas talk to each other. Light skin black men were considered popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. Since then its been the 6-4 dark skin brotha with the short hair or bald head looking like a basketball player who pulls all the chicks. I disagree because im a light skin brotha but its no biggie
Its just how we talk. Maybe she made a mistake and brought to much REAL to the interview.
bscottdp 1 year ago
i'm sure those listening to your video and reading our back and forth responses can discern between who is childish and who isn't
rayfur4 1 year ago
@twanatells whatever I'm not about to have an argument with somebody over youtube okay. that is dumb, shows how childish you are.
luviindream 1 year ago
o_O Why can't people ever bring up positive things? They ALWAYS have to focus on the negative things and what's wrong or not done right in everything! Its very irritating, I wish you would all go find something better to do then make somebody feel like shit! Because thats something else thats getting old.
xXKhaoticRinoXx 1 year ago
@twanatells Seriously, I love how he said, "Your dark and lovely." That made me blush for you. lol :)
xXKhaoticRinoXx 1 year ago 2
@xXKhaoticRinoXx thanks it made me blush too lol :)
twanatells 1 year ago
"...you're dark and lovely. You're responsible for puttin' dark and lovely back on the map, OK?" Man, is he smooooooth!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW, his new album is R&B art. So glad he's back.
JoshuaSethComposer 1 year ago 11
@JoshuaSethComposer OMG yes that man soooooooooo smooth lol
twanatells 1 year ago
Why did she have to go there with that lightskinned bullshit? Does you have any idea just how ignorant she sounds? I see now that some people belong in the ghetto or on a plantation. Other races of people listen to that ignorant crap and say what the fuck was that all about? I am embarrassed for that uneducated dumb female. STOP it with that light skinned crap that went out with the 80s,time to move on. How can we ask other races to stop the racism when we still talk like this?
BLKSMOKE12 1 year ago 2
Anytime I hear a black person bring up skin color I cringe inside. But El is gorgeous.
aGwEENapple 1 year ago
O;kay this is my opinion! This has been goin on for ever ! Bk. in tha day that's all ppl. would talk about is I prefer A LT. Skin Man Or I prefer a Dark skin Woman it's just a choice that ppl. make when they pick out someone they want to get wit ! It's not a big thang ! O;kay I'll put it like this ! You have some Men that Luv women wit a big Ass & then you have women that like only Tall Dark Skin Men I don't see anything wrong wit it ! Come On Now !
Lillie540 1 year ago
I love reading the comments some of yall crack me up lmao....
twanatells 1 year ago
I agree the light skin comments are crazy. It seems every video I watch they talk about light skin being put back on the map. Give me a break. He is just a good looking man period. Fine comes in all spectrum of shades.
caisme 1 year ago 4
Why so offended by what the woman said about El's light skin? He's not offended. He's actually said himself (read his recent Ebony interview) that he's 'bringing light skin back in style'. I understand some people's frustrations, but trust that the man is not mad about it. If you're gonna call the interviewer ignorant, you have to call him ignorant as well. I love El (God knows that I really, really DO!lol) , but we can't have it both ways. Dark and lovely...Light and lovely...It's all love. :)
longn4longhair 1 year ago
@longn4longhair No, youre right hes not offended, he seems to feel comfortable with taking the compliment (most likely to be polite) although the fact is that he is "LIGHT SKIN-DEAD" because hes half white. Now I dont really care either way, its just the fact that the whole color issue is being brought out when its really irelevant to the fact that hes just a talented human being plain and simple. Its 2010. If he was broke, he wouldnt be "LIGHT SKIN-DEAD", hed be "half black-half white".
agochoa 1 year ago
I agree, WTF is that with the light skinned BS? Hes half white dammit, of course hes light skinned, how ignorant is that? It pisses me off especially because im mixed race, but Im not famous so black people aint claiming me like im ALL black but with light skin. Im broke so im just some half breed. I aint puttin jack shit on a map. Fuckin ingnorant comment. 2010, stop focusing on color.
agochoa 1 year ago 5
@agochoa Hey just want you to know i agree with you.Im not mixed(all black)but I see how mixed people that arent famous are treated badly sometimes by all black people.I feel for you and youre right,people need to stop focusing on color.
BatistaForever100 1 year ago
...."I just want to "axe" you a couple of questions>"....... "light skin..ed"
the female asking him questions needs a dialect coach
nirf22 1 year ago 2
El is a playa, playa! lol.
I will be copping my cd on the 28th. I haven't bought a cd in about 5 years. This is EL though. lol.
NO COMMENT on the interviewer.@_@
longn4longhair 1 year ago
did he just scratch his balls? LOL. Still luv him though
feefee451 1 year ago
Will Black America get with the fact that there is no such word as SKIN'DED. SKINNED is already the adjective you are looking for and you come out in public as journalists, etc.. and talk that embarrassing nonsense so confidently!! Sheeesh!
beversane 1 year ago 2
@beversane
Thank you!!! There is no such word as skin'ded. I teach English, and let me tell you they say stuff like this all the time. It is skinned not skin'ded. That's a 2nd grade objective. Damn, I hate when people sound out that ed.
kittytr99 1 year ago
@kittytr99 It's not even like they're sounding the 'ed' They do that for sure but they add another at the end and I am always caught between wanting to slap it out of their heads and telling them their SKIN DID nothing but shelter their poor excuse for a brain all these wasted years.
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MrChicity4life 1 year ago
how lucky is that reporter !!! u jus dark and lovely .. El will always be sexy ..
ShamironOnline 1 year ago
@ShamironOnline Yes I was very luck El is sooooo sweet. Thanks 4 the support :)
twanatells 1 year ago
0:1-0:2 damn see that crotch grabb..mmmmhhhhhh
tasha1985 1 year ago 5
@tasha1985 Yea I caught that!! LOL you crazy girl!! :-)
Jewelz9013 1 year ago
I didn't see ANY nerves but If he were then I love it when he's nervous. Wow! he was so sexy on BET. wow! I love it!
ninacleveland 1 year ago
Wow that is not professional what the repoter said, she's stupid.
luviindream 1 year ago 4
@luviindream haha sorry sweetie I'm far from stupid my mama didn't raise no dummies over here. ****Twana Shurg***
twanatells 1 year ago 2
@luviindream I agree what does complexion have to do with talent. I can't stand that crap. She could have gave the man an compliment without going into complexion issues.:(
bellamom8 1 year ago
@bellamom8 My point exactly! Thankyou somebody sees what i'm talking about!
luviindream 1 year ago
These "lightskinned" comments lack the intellectual depth and emotional maturity that merits a response...I wish Americans would stop with all these racial comments and putting people in racial categories and just treat people as people...Moreover, here is a black woman talking about "lightskinnedness" when El Debarge is a black man...People are different shades and different ethnicities, but so what...People are people, first and foremost...Forget about skin color and look at character!
fishandfestival 1 year ago 32
@fishandfestival I totally agree ,if your product is good ,And it's worth listening to, Then imma listen to whatcha gotta say.... I dont care if ya yella ,High yella , Or if ya blacker than a million midnights... Good music is good music ,And i cant wait for the new C.D.comes out ...I'm getting 3 copies of it ,REAL TALK!!!
MrChicity4life 1 year ago
@fishandfestival You are so right!! Could not have said it any better myself!! :-)
Jewelz9013 1 year ago
@fishandfestival I so very much agree with you. Thanks for setting people straight. AMEN!!!!!
chicagolowe 1 year ago
@fishandfestival Your correct. I was totally embarrased for El. What a messed up comment and totally unprofessional.
motowninvestor 1 year ago
@motowninvestor It's so sad that race is such a dominant feature of American life and culture, in that, so many things are divided along racial lines, things that should be integrated...Skin colour shouldn't matter, but racial prejudice has existed for hundreds of years...What is sad too, though not as bad, is that Black-Americans draw distinctions amongs their own, based on skin colour...They'll make fun of someone who is too black or too light-skinned and attach all kinds of derogatory names.
fishandfestival 1 year ago
@fishandfestival It was done in jest. They were kidding around. Yes, it lacked intellectual depth, but welcome to the world of entertainment. Things are not so intellectual here.
ChanteMcCormick 1 year ago
@ChanteMcCormick But it's time to get away from the "fat" and deal with the "lean"...It's time for people to stop filtering their perceptions about people through skin color...Entertainers come in all colors and shapes...At the end of the day, talent is what matters...As Michael Jackson's song says, "It don't matter if you black or white"...El is talented and handsome, period.
fishandfestival 1 year ago
Funny!
donleigh1 1 year ago
Damn he is FINE!!!!!!
Donisha1982 1 year ago
@Donisha1982 Yes he is, he hasn't changed a bit!
luviindream 1 year ago
El is licking his lips like he's a true playa for real! I thought that was cute; especially for a man his age!
frobbins 1 year ago 4
@SyrenniaLestrange lol i was thinking the same thing! :)
preciousscicche 1 year ago
yes the reporter is stupid for that light skinned bullshit comment...
rayfur4 1 year ago 8
@rayfur4 again no i'm not stupid actually ya mama is stupid for having a stupid muthafucka like you.... Ohhh I love my haters!!!
twanatells 1 year ago
@twanatells umm, im im not your hater....i am indifferent to you, i commented on a video on youtube....and between the light skinned comment and you just sayin "my mama" comment lets me know what im dealing with....the only reason i was here was to see el debarge give an interview....you are insignificant ma...trust me.
rayfur4 1 year ago
@twanatells if you are indeed the reporter, DO NOT RESPOND. Take the heat; swallow the sword which shows maturity. In the field of media you are to be unbias, meaning do not take critique personally but grow from it. In the future, focus on more solid questions, ones that will have a lasting effect and shows true depth of your talent. Light skinned, dark skinned shows the ignorance and division of the 70s. Prepare intelligent questions ahead of your interviews and make each one count.
miamac63utube 1 year ago
El can do wrong in my eyes right now. I can't wait until that CD comes out. I'm gonna be a Best Buy like OPEN, OPEN, OPEN!!!!!!! He is just to freakin smooth. She's a good interviewer though, had he told me I was dark and lovely, the interview would've been over. I would been stretchd out on the damn ground at that point. MAN DOWN!!!!
am2452 1 year ago 2
So Smooooth!!!
slhospedale 1 year ago
he's sexy and charming, I just hope he can keep it together, he so talented and still definitely HOT! I had a crush on him when I was like 7 and still have a crush on him after all these year, his genetics definitely were good to him.
krehart 1 year ago
EL was the only real talent on the BET awards,EL must be nice because he is in the business.He really wants to say those idiots have no talent.Thank GOD EL IS BACK.REAL MUSIC STILL LIVES WITH HIM.GOD BLESS MICHAEL AND BOBBY DEBARGE!!!!!!!!!!!!
ThePEACHYBOY 1 year ago
@ThePEACHYBOY you dont consider Usher talent?...you cant deny Usher, come on now...
rayfur4 1 year ago
Can't wait for the new CD.
The reporter is stupid.
MrKavon2010 1 year ago 11
@MrKavon2010 Yes, she is.
ladybret 1 year ago
cool interview! EL is back!
akerockstar 1 year ago
@akerockstar Thanks appreciate ya :)
twanatells 1 year ago
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El is so smooth and paid the interviewer that sweet compliment.............
Bronzen82 1 year ago
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Bronzen82 1 year ago
twanatells, u did a good job conducting that interview. If I were you, I would have been a tongue-tied mofo!
bdet313 1 year ago
@bdet313 thanks appreciate the support :)
twanatells 1 year ago
@bdet313 thank you appreciate ya :)
twanatells 1 year ago
haha el being fatherly at the end:P
edmame 1 year ago
@edmame: Where?
bdet313 1 year ago
Yes El has always been smooth. And i seriously cant wait for his new cd to drop September 28th! I'm gettin 2 copies of it! Love u El!
TJandDana06 1 year ago 4
El is always smooth..............
Bronzen82 1 year ago 2
@BrooklynDeBarge lol
YOUNGCOE 1 year ago