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  • NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH!!! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOUR MUSIC.....HANG IN THERE WITH YOUR WIFE,BECAUSE YOU NEVER FIND LOVE THAT DEEP........ALL SMILES AND NO WORRIES........TO YOU......

  • tears filled my eyes to hear u sleepn on a brick an box no one shud have to go thru this!!! no matter where u come from if u see someone on the street help them or get them help an dont let anyone spend xmas alone !

  • Welcome back CHARLIE, last name WILSON .... : )

  • Wow, there are alot of sharks in the music business. I cant believe someone would be so evil and devilish as to not pay an artist, to have them living in rented homes, especially someone of Charlie Wilsons caliber! This is the fifth horrible music industry story I've heard.

  • Isn't God good !! We love you. Stay.

  • I would have to agree with Jive, HE IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF OUR MUSIC HISTORY.. Im happy that he andd so many others make it thou the strom and their always a light at the end off the tunnal. I LOVE YOU TO DEATH CHARLIE YOU ARE A TRUE LEGEND

  • Charlie Wilson is 1 of my favorite artist. I became a fan in the 2nd grade after hearing "Oops Upside Ya Head," & have looked forward to EVERY CD The Gap Band/Charlie has released. I truly RESPECT his journey, & the resolve it took, & continues to take, to stay clean & sober. While Mr. Wilson was recovering, I have to thank Guy for filling that Charlie Wilson/Roger Troutman sound I love so much. Hopefully 1 day I'll get to meet Mr. Wilson. Keep showing these young bucks how it should be done.

  • How Can Two People Dislike Charlie Wilson Journey

  • Preach on Dr Watson. U speak the truth...nevertheless, this man's voice is heaven sent....and his woman is heaven sent. Can't wait to see him live in vegas front row....

  • This talented man's story is a condemnation of the music industry which I myself have seen take advantage of and cheat the talent that sells the music. I'm so happy to see that Charlie was able to survive his hard times and find a wonderful mate to make his life happy. He has given so much happiness to so many people, he deserves all he has and the love and respect of his fan. Thank you Charlie for many, many happy hours of dancing!

  • i just love this man! May God continue to bless you and your wife ....

  • This is true about the music business, if you dont watch your back they will steal everthing from you including the kitchen sink! How many of those doo wop groups were riped off and left penniless because they believed in the people there so called friends, who were suppose to manage them but exploited down to their last penny and left them in debt. It is disgusting and tragic but it happens time and time again. Because these people are so naive. It is worst than than the mafia!!

  • I'm still getting over the fact that he had 6/7 cars that he didn't even own! This is why it was so easy for him and his brothers to get screwed over; far too concerned with image and material things and not so concerned with forward planning for the future when their original selling power was gone. A salutary lesson for the black stars of today. Yes Kayne West, I'm talking to you. A healthy portfolio of investments and property is the way to go people. Leave the bling in the shop window.

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  • Does anyone know the name of the guy who cheated him? Thanks

  • Hey Charlie you have done well for yourself. May God Bless you and your beautiful wife. My cousin and i love your music bro. Dont listen to what people say just keep doing what your doing and he will show you the way. Stay blessed!!!!!

  • You've got a singing voice of an Angel....I'd love to have a singing voice like yours!!

  • save the music

  • This man deserves every blessing God has brought to him. One of my favorite vocalist of all time....love this dude man..

  • Uncle Charlie , had u had to endure such struggles and pain, but those who misused you and your brothers , oh know it will definately come back on them if it hadnt already, I thank God through it all that you didnt give up, and God blessed you.God blessed your ending more than your beginning! When God blessed u, he blessed the world, because we get to delight in your gift- gift of song! bless u Charlie Wilson, Bless u

  • yeah, charles, good thing you made it through. but those 'selected houses' only show the architects or interieur decoraters taste. that's why i hate watching 'cribs' on mtv. nice, true, but guys, create something from yourselfs, please

  • CHARLIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MURPHY lmao

  • CHARLIEEE MURPHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

  • @boxer92784 FUCK YO COUCH NIGGA

  • Gap Band was the shit!

  • God Bless U Bro. Thank you so much for share your story with the world. This is such a powerful story of the power of God. I forgive all of those who have made horrible statement on this clip they don't understand what you have walk through. One day hopefully I can share with you what I have walked through. Last time I saw you was over fifteen year ago in NM. I am now in Florida. I am trying to see you here next Month. Your Bro Aundre'

  • Hear, hear, well done & Much love to ya Charlie!

    You have the gift of a Great voice, can't wait to hear more!

    From your fans across the seas in New Zealand

  • Welcome Back to the world Ms. Wilson....

  • i really love this guy's singing and i am so glad he got his life back and with a woman who stood by him. it's not easy. i am 62 and i have struggled for a long time with addiction. my husband has stood by me through it all and i would not be alive and clean and sober today if he hadn't stood by me. i am inspired by charlie and so happy for him! thanks for posting!!!!

  • who the hell is charlie wilson, wasnt he a congressman lmao, now a rap star huh

  • @boxer92784 - LET ME JUST TAKE THE TIME TO SAY THAT YOUR FUCKIN DUM AS SHIT

  • @boxer92784 U must be young. Damn kid I am 30 and I know who charlie wilson is. But as a musican I will tell you this man was in a band called the Gap Band. They had a string of hits. Early in the morning was one of my favorites. Robert Palmer did a remake. Do u know who Robert Palmer is????? Let me know kid.

  • much love to ya charlie!>,=-{|

  • nice charlie much love!

  • thanks for the new cd-- i love ya.. you can stay with me for free..

  • Thumbs up if you think it should be a movie about the 'Gap' Band.

  • God bless you my brother! We have been waiting. Welcome back "Outstanding..."

  • God Is God All The Time and ALL The Time We Know He's GOOD!

    So With That Said & Believed, To Whom Do We Answer To (Or) Worry About There Judgments On This Temporary Place Called Earth? NOBODY!!!

    Work On Getting RIGHT Like Ur Brother Charlie Did In Christ! Like I'm Doing!

    Like We All Should Do! Better Do Without A Care! Pay No Mine To What Folks Say (or) Think!

    To My Uncle Cause He Told Me So (LoL)

    Hold On Tight To What You Know Is Right & ALWAYS

    Know Somebody's PRAYING 4 U 2 U Charlie

  • Damn. Reality can be scary.

  • God Bless You Charlie Wilson! The Lord sent you what you needed in your life, by your side....You have recognized that....Your Blessings are before You!!! And we, your fans are reaping the wealth of it! Love You Charlie Wilson!!

  • God Bless You Charlie Wilson! The Lord sent you what you needed in your life...by your side..You have recognised that....Your Blessings are before You!!!

  • You Go uncle Charlie- Long life to ya.. i am bumping that new cd still,,

  • God I love Charlie!! you ARE hot!!

  • God I love Charlie!!

  • Wow Mr Wilson. Your testimony is chilling & sad but so inspirational. My sincere condolences for such unnecessary pain. I just love your music & your voice. Thank you so much for such inspiration & beauty you add to this world. God bless you & your wife. I have new appreciation for Uncle Charlie.

  • hey it seems like every black artist has these sort of stories.WHO IS TAKING THE MONEY! FROM NEW EDITION TO CHARLIE ETC SOMETHING IS WRONG!

  • hey it seems like every black artist has these sort of stories.WHO IS TALKING THE MONEY! FROM NEW EDITION TO CHARLIE ETC SOMETHING IS WRONG!

  • God bless you and your wife Mr Wilson. Thank you for Overcoming. Your music Is so beautiful, and beauty doesn't come from anything ugly so to me, that means, you were born to create and your wife must have been sent for you to bring the creativity Ti the next level- a rebirth. God bless you both

  • I can not tell you how incredibly happy I am for you Charlie!! I have been in your shoes and know that addiction is not easy to overcome. You are truly talented and despite everything God has perserved your talent and you have again risen to the top!!! God Bless You and keep on singing and making the world a better place through your music!! A TRUE BLUE TO THE END FAN!!!! CLGH

  • man you that guy and man i first name charile and last name wilsion thatm y song my niggai keep sang dont give up

  • @don1amir Hey this is his oldest daughter...Lonnie had nerve to show at my dad's funeral...did you come to the funeral?

  • I'm so happy for you Charlie and your loving wife, be strong and the lord God will always be with you.

  • A Truly UNBELIEVABLE story. I never knew about the drama CHarlie & his Brothers went through.

  • charlie is the best to date forever he is the one of the originators of his style of singing outside of stevie wonder respect charlie love you broher

  • Did anybody see the Gap Band doing "Beep A Freak" on Soul Train? This is so heartbreaking : jeez!!!!

    Charlie wasbthe greatest frontman ever besides JB

  • @talarant would love to see that, do you have that footage

  • God saves!!

  • It just goes to show you that what God has for you is undeniable and I am so glad for Charlie. He is a blessed man because of his Humility and the fact that he persevered through it all. Now look at him. There is only one "Uncle Charlie". "Goodie" needs to see your success. He, too, made it through.

  • This makes me so sad for Charlie & what happened to him & his brothers. They were one of the first bands out of Oklahoma to make it really big, and with them being Black it was an extra source of pride to see them do so well. Now I see that in truth they weren't doing so well really. I hope the people who stole from them got/are getting their comeuppance, & I congratulate Charlie for being a survivor. I'm sad for the loss of brother Robert today as well.

  • everytime I see an instant critic. I am reminded of how shit festers and poisons everything it touches. I wonder what your life looks like from the outside? God gave this man a second chance, a wife that loves him and a career with music that enriches. Back up off this dude and stop spreading your shitty bile!

  • People need to stop talking about the mans wife. The pretty girls were only around when he had money. This woman stuck with him thru his addiction and the hardest parts of his life. She took his hand and walked all the way thru the bullshit with him. THIS IS REAL TRUE LOVE. And no amount of beauty could ever compare to it.

  • @Maxmaj1q That´s the truth,..Love is love!! People need to wake up... Max´C

  • @Maxmaj1q Amen to that

  • Real happy to hear you found your soulmate! Love to hear your music! cant wait to see you in Detroit!

  • I grew up listening the the Gap Band and memories of rollerskating to PARTY TRAIN as a kid and loving music by real singers! I can't believe that GOD given talent like Charlie Wilson ever be homeless or broke! Makes me so angry at the industry! If I had a million dollars to give to Charlie and say THANK YOU for making the music you do...you have many, many fans! You can't buy your talent these days and I love the old videos and memories. Yes I was a kid of the 80's and THANK GOD for that!

  • @MrsGrkChick There are so many stories like this from the entertainment industry. Their 'managers', etc. are stealing from them, and the real downfall comes when the groupies & drug dealers become their new BFF's...then systematically bleed them of their money. There are such evil people in that industry. Paul Newman purposely lived his entire life in New England and kept far away from Hollywood & that scene to protect his life and marriage.

  • Brah,you truely inspire me..for real man. God is great and I know you know that.. much respect Uncle Charlie

    Max´C TheVoice

  • I jus love storys of succes....

  • dam he has a ugly white wife

  • @069105 what a horrible thing to say, you should be ashamed of yourself.

  • @drewzim its the truth the bitch is pasty and ugly

  • @069105 so nows she's a bith as well. You need to grow up. We are here for the appreciation of Charlie Wilson, not your childish immature remarks.

  • @069105 Ugliness is what comes out of people's hearts and mouths. So who is really ugly here? Definitely not the woman who stood by a man who was down and out, and helped him back on his feet. More like the one who seeks to pull good things down and gives voice to jealousy and envy. Rejoice with others and your own blessings will come too.

  • ONE of THE SICKISS SINGER IN the face of THIS PLANET PERIOD.

  • and your sick promo&performing in Iraq...their bad match....sorry but so TRUE

  • This is one of my Idols and i am very happy for Mr. Wilson Thankyou for being real and great and there is no one like u ever. Thank GOD for your craft and i am glad he created you........ One of the best singers and one of the best groups ever the GAP band.

  • Yeah... Signing a record deal ain't necessarily the key to anything. The more I look at it, the more it seems to be the key to being absolutely miserable.

    Charlie Wilson is one of the finest talents in popular music today, bar none.

    Peace

  • The main thing for an artist is for them to own there own catalog if not the record company owns the artist. It's that simple...

  • @FireitupBedford  (word!)

  • I love him I think he is in a great place now he has endless talent The Gap band is one of the greatest bands of all time in any musical genre on Earth and now that Charlie is out there alone he's just as wonderful if not better so you go boy we love you Uncle Charlie!

  • very nice interview

    most people that reach the top and crash to rock bottom never recover

  • Lonnie Simmons how dare you treat someone like that... Charlie nothing but good will come to you from this day forward, Thank you Mahin for helping Charlie see that there is a bright side, God knew him before he knew himself, so Blessings to you and your brothers.

  • Best of luck Charlie

  • A amazing talent. Congratulations on the grammy nominations Charlie !!!

  • Lonnie Simmons stole all the Wilson brothers money. what a scumbag. that guy was worse than Suge Knight. The Gap Band was one the greatest groups ever and stupid music politics and thieves destroyed them. Berry Gordy was a thief too but at least he let you get some of the money

  • Your right about Berry Gordy Motown was about to shut down until Rick James came along and saved the company...

  • finally he's getting the recognition he deserves. he started off sounding like Stevie but then developed his signature sound. one of my favorite singers, I got all his stuff

  • he did a song with a female group, but cant think of it, do you have that

  • @MrLAEL36 did he record a duet with annie lennox?

  • yeah it's a song called "we too are one"

  • Good for you Charlie! We love you.

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