Their friendship is beautiful. He just followed him when he ran from the house. No questions and no nothing.

story aside, can we can some respect for Kyle's friend he seems like a real g

0:15 "Bad things happen to the people You love, and You find yourself praying to heaven above. But honestly I've never had much sympathy, cause those bad things I always saw them coming for me."

When this came out I was homeless, on drugs, and then jail. I now have a house, job, and husband. This song and “Clover Cage - In the Moment” are the two songs that helped get rid of my depression. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better. We are in this together..I love you ❤️

the scene at the table is my favourite. Kyle was looking at his mom with a look that could kill, while his mom trying her best to avoid eye contact. while his dad looks at the both of them, with a look that almost feels like it say "I know"

The chemistry between the two young actors is incredible

Let's see how many legends are seeing this in 2024 🔥🔥✅️✅️

Every one needs a friend like him in life.

His friend a real g. He ran back for him like he was his brother. Respect

I love the way his friend ran after him that's a true friend.

Boys:infinite Girls:infinity and beyond forever ♾️ in life

4:18 is where you see how good of an actor this young dude is. To nail that reaction and make it look genuine 👌🏽

"Calm the fuck down what happened" that's a real friend, I love that right there

That's a loyal ass friend he got

My bro created a whole movie in 5 mins 💀💀 edit: I did not expect this to blow up a bit 👁️👄👁️🤌🤌 edit: I think my notifications is gonna turn out to be how we turn on a ps4💀💀

Bro, 2024. Who else is here???

It’s not everyday that there is a friend that’ll go back for you like that, and wait outside your house just to see what happens for you that’s a good person

the way the music stops and then comes back in when he sees his mum cheating and runs... fucking chills this man is a genius

I love that the father in this video is the actor from “Lost” and “Romeo + Juliet”. He’s a really good actor, so versatile. They were lucky to get him.

1:47 If a friend doesn't do this to you, it's not a true friend

When be ran out of his house his friend didn't even hesitate, he just ran after him. Thats a real friend right there

Goddamn. Kyle knows his mom is cheating. His mom knows Kyle is skipping school, stealing money and doing drugs. But they can’t say anything about it and have to keep secrets. And the father is suspicious of both of them. Cole is a genius for this one.

People who saw this 2024

The friendship is so so so everything and precious ❤ The dad actor is an icon

Honestly, I want a part 2 of this. I always have. And these kids are older now damn

The fact that his friend didn't hesitate and was there for him is everything

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for the food that we are about to receive for the nourishment for our bodies. Thank you for this family, God for the love that we share, for our time together and for this peace that you give to us. We pray father that you protect us and guide us and that you keep us forever in your blessings. We give honor and thanks to you, for this, and everything we have. In the name of the Father, the son, and the holy ghost, we say, amen.

Harold Perrineau as the dad, subtly expresses so much. Amazing actor

Two scenes: 1. Kyle’s friend running back for him when he got stuck. 2. Kyle’s homie running after him when he bolted out of home. ♥️

This song is so legendary i didn’t even know it was 7 years ago 😳

"Damed if i do, damed if i dont" 😔💔

Bruh I can’t tell you how much this hits home

knowing a parent is being unfaithful, and knowing they know you’re aware of it.. that horrendous feeling of being stuck with them and feeling sick every time you have to be around them.. relate to this video sm

Kyle has a closer relationship with his friend than he does with his family

Man I'm glad I found this song and artist. I've heard of J. Cole through Em. Know I see! Fire

"Bad things happen to the people you love And you find yourself praying up to heaven above. But honestly, i dont have much sympathy Cause those bad things, i always saw them coming for me"

I’m watching this in 2019 and I just realized that the kid had a real ass friend, didnt leave him when the cops came and ran away with him when his friend found his momma cheating, that is true friendship and still did their handshake in the end.

7 years later and it still makes me smile seeing his friend run after him.

Damn, this music video brung a tear to my eye after undergoing more experiences in life. Sheesh!

Video is incredible. Hope the two actors will read that. Really awesome acting, hope you are good friends in real life because you two seems happy together

If this video was turned into a movie I would pay good money to watch it

“Thank you Heavenly father for the food we are about to receive, for the nourishment of our bodies. Thank you for this family father, for the love that we share, for our time together, and for this peace that you give to us. We pray father that you protect us and guide us, and that you keep us forever in your presence. We give honor and thanks to you for this and everything we have.” - Man who knows he is getting cheated on but loves his family despite it.

At least he has a real friend. This story hits deep though.

9 years and still so powerful , seriously one of my fav songs thank you for this ❤️

man makes a 4 minute video feel like a movie, a real artist.

low key i wish this was a movie

one of the best videos ever made in hip hop history fr, crazy it’s been 10 complete years

To this day this one of my favorite music videos and it still give me chills at the end

The fact that the young actors are real friends fills it in even more.

Family by blood doesn't make you real family. The friends you choose and stick by your side and are loyal to the end. That's family.

you saved my life jermaine cole thankyou bro 🙏

2024 & It's Still Watch Ya Back...

Pure nostalgia listening to this

"Bad things happen to the people you love." That hits different.

Ah, the way videos and music for them used to be, a complete story. This was lit

thats a real nigga he came back and help him out

True homie. he didn't leave him behind when the cop was chasing them

What a beautiful song ❤️

10 years, and I continue listening this amazing song..

this is just your friendly reminder that this has a better plot than most movies and shows

I came here to hear the song but this video is so good that i just found myself watching the video and the music just faded away

J cole making this beat and writing this song is fr insane 🔥🔥🔥

I have not seen this commented here, but the acting, directing, and filming in this is superb.

To be honest I'm damn shocked about how Kyle's mom is cheating on his dad and Kyle is skipping school and all that jazz and they both have to keep there secrets and be quiet about it to Kyle's dad or else they'll both be in a hella trouble and the dinner scene when Kyle's dad prays for the food and just Kyle and his Mom just looking at eachother just suspicious about one in other just wow i really love this video and how it revolves around real life scenarios just wow i love this and i want a part to its just so cool it just needs a sequel!

If only we all had a homie like that..

Guys i'm gonna cry 😭😭😭 This song is unironically that good

The twist is F**k my mind 😮😩

It's still an awesome song 🔥

Love this song

Literally a pretty damn good short film.

Song still gives me chills

well at least they real friends the guy went back for him

The fact that dude came back for his homeboy stuck in the fence running from 12 is the definition of friendship. Most people would abandon their mates.

This still is raw bro...KEEP EM COMING J......MIKE WILL MADE IT LETS GOOÒOOOO

How beautiful this video is

All jokes aside, you know what I think is the best part about this song? The video. Like, the song is about Cole cheating, but instead of showing his part of the story (because we're already hearing him rap about it), we get the viewpoint of the son of the woman that he's cheating with! It reminds you that this woman has a house, a husband, a son, and everything to lose by doing what she's doing with. And this is shown with her son being the main protagonist, not even the woman herself. It's a kinda simple twist to story-telling, but really gives a powerful punch to this song. And leaving this story open-ended with the family saying grace as a final note? It gives you chills, because you know, the husband knows, the woman knows, and her son knows (and J.Cole too, I guess) that something aint right. But they're gonna continue to fake it as best as they can.

TBH if I was drunk and high like them going through that hole in the fence would have been some next level mission impossible shit

2024 i swear i still got you ...forest hills drive made me cry from my house to my DESTINATION ❤❤❤

Love the hesitation before the father says family and peace in the end prayer

Is anyone going to talk about how immaculate the cinematography is on this one? Incredible.

the amount of detail in this video was and still is,unreal. The camera angles at the start where his mom can actually see him stealing money ,subtle eye gestures,how the dad just knows something is wrong but doesn't know what it is.The only one in the video who doesn't let things slide is the friend.He doesn't stay oblivious to everything and always got his friend's back.

Who ever reading this god bless you keep your head up bro i hope everybody make it in life 💯

so emotional ❤

The ending never fails to give me major goosebumps. During their dinner, you can see the fathers eyes hinting he knows somethings off. The mum is trying to appear normal and the son is emotionally distant.

the fact that the music stops right after he discovers his mom’s affair makes it so much more intense I love it

I LOVE THE SONG SO MUCH GOOD SONG VANI BC THIS IS MY FAV SONG LIKE THIS WAS THE FIRST SONG I HEARD

2024 anyone?

It would be sick if another song called “he knows”

It’s 5 years later and this is definitely still entertaining to watch lol

I love this song❤

Bad things happen to the people you love and you find yourself praying up to heaven above

I'm still waiting on the sequel "He knows."

Damn, my anxiety peaked when Kyles bag got caught in the gate

Damm his friend run with him like he is his brother salute and respect 2 u

Legend ⭐

They got the realist friendship

Is sucks that all the bad things happend to the dad when all he did was take care of his family Thanks for all the likes, this the most i ever had💯

10 years and it still slaps.

You know your friend ain't fake when you run out of your house and he runs with you without asking why 💯✊🏻

Got to love how his friend ran after him. I had a friend like this when I was 15. It saddens me cause he was the only person I completely knew was down for me. He stood up to a bully and the bully shot him straight through the heart. It still hurts. I miss him