He was in "Clockers" back in the day 🔥

So you read this comment and that came to mind???🤔​@@nevinreid311

Agreed

@@nevinreid311no he said she did .

Real Rap

*CORRECT!!!*

YES CORRECT!!

👍🏽

Yes. Honest mistake though

Bud's rival.

INDEED!!!!

i cant see merlin being killed on season 1 of the wire

So true!

He could not play the role on the wire to much of a pretty boy look.

@@mikebardge1916 PLEASE!!! Merlin, being from "THE BOOGIE DOWN, BRONX" would have OWNED THAT ROLE!!!

Fax some of our neighborhoods turn into prison we gotta breakout we gotta evolve we locking out or blessings

It's perfectly fine to travel to other states even if you're not from there. Just stay out of the bad parts and don't trust everybody

That's dumbest logic I've heard today but sadly it's the truth, we all should be free to go anywhere on this planet yet we're divided by race labels, religion, hoods, the nonsense just never stops.... Mankind is the only known species that kills off it's own kind yet that's obviously a thought that never crossed most minds smh

We need to start that same energy ova here in NY. Too many greats lost their life in lala land so why should they move freely in NY?

@lonerebeI my response went completely over alot of people head smh , what I'm speaking on is alot deeper than travel & those avoiding what is considered bad areas of particular neighborhoods yet most aren't prepared for this conversation

​@nevinreid311 Happy Belated my PISCES brother mines is the 15th and Happy Heavenly Belated Merlin

But you didn't make it in Hollywood so stfu lmao 😭 😭

RIP Merlin Santana

@nevinreid311Happy Birthday

I’m not sure if he can read your comment wishing him a happy birthday

Bernie Mac was on the show as well as Uncle Bernie, Kobe as well. Too many ppl from that show are gone. It was acurse on that show.

Also Bernie Mac and Ricky Harris (J.W.)... helluva cast that show had

Ricky Harris was on there too.

@@blackcherry6877 They were talking about a revival of Moesha. I’m like, “pass”.

Facts 😢😢😢❤❤❤

The 15 year old girl claimed he raped her

An obsessed fan getting that done is crazy

She served less than that and been out free for years smh

Yeah and she’s been free for years now living her life smh.

​@@istayzenhope it haunts her dumbass

He would have been too old.

​@@25nahshon🤔🫵🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐

@@yobee1418 just being honest. The first Avengers movie came out in 2012. Merlin passed away in 02 at the young age of 26. By 2012, he would have been damn near 40. Also, he never had any good movie roles due to the lack of range in his acting. The Steve Harvey Show is what he is known for, and sitcom actors are not known for being elite on the big screen. Some are decent, but most don't make it. Look at the Steve Harvey Show cast. No one made it big as far as movies. Santana got his money for what he did, but he wouldn't have been a good fit for Marvel. By the time Michael B. Jordan was 26, and he had all kinds of accolades. The same goes for Jonathan Majors, Leonardo Dicaprio, and countless others. He was taking over Hollywood at all.

@@25nahshon True!

I think they were best friends

Facts

That is correct

Yeah he got it wrong

Yeah, I was confused

He was funny on Steve Harvey

@@415folife9 extremely

He was definitely the "Chris Brown" of black boy actor's back then.

​@jaeeluv Facts!

He was so handsome ❤

Thats not Merlin, that was his best friend Brandon. He was in moesha also, his name was Aaron in the show. He was also with Merlin when he was killed.

You are right it was Brandon and not Merlin on Smooth Criminal video.@@ronnie6696

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Whose Brandon ?????????

Brandon Adams

Str8 up🖤🖤

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💯💯💯💯👑👑👑👑

He wasn't on his way to no superstardom. Why is everyone who dies automatically become ten times greater than they were in life?

@@christiansoldier77 you crazy as hell yea he was on his way to super stardom you sound like a hater

​@@christiansoldier77he was and we can tell your a young silly one. He was on his way...

@@coollibra3644 You are the young silly one. He was a child actor . How many of them go on to superstardom especially black child actors? Be for real SMH

@@christiansoldier77 well, we don't say that about everybody that died young. He had the IT factor. Larenz Tate was a child actor and you see where he ended up. Again, if you wasn't there it's ok to sit this one out. Just sit and listen to those that was there.

Wow. 😊that's so true. Good memories. Thanks for the reminder ❤

I knew the girl who lied on him. She had issues.

@@OutsideTheRopesWhat happened to her after everything transpired? Was she ever charged?

Could you explain how he got killed or why?

I was at a spot in Los Angeles called UNITY when this all happened. UNITY was a spot where everybody came and performed from Nas, all the WuTang, Biggie, and everybody! Peace to BiggA B and Orlando!

@@DaRealSavage99 From what I’ve heard she barely did any time. She threw the two guys under the bus and got like 6 years and only did like half of that. She was somebody I knew through my kids mother.

Wow I never knew what happened to him ! Rip Romeo

You are absolutely correct. His demise was a senseless tragedy that didn't need to happen.

I remember it like yesterday. That was a little girl though who lied about her age. Not a woman but I wonder what direction her life has gone since then?

Ironic merlin was supposed to play 2pac too

@@TimothySlickbackshe did prison time and basically homeless. Her life is trash

So young under age girl lied saying he did something or tried to your saying...an he was killed behind her lying about the incident or encounter if there was one ?

I told somebody a few years ago who's a Gen Z'er that Santana was on his way to becoming a 90s version of Michael B. Jordan. So yeah, definitely.

Nah he def. Wasn't doe. What role did he play that gave you he was on his way? like he was next up in acting world

@@GeorgiazOwnKing I watched how not only vvomen responded to him, but how wight people responded to him in the roles he did get. Before Fruitvale Station, MBJ was in mostly "Blk" movies or productions featuring mostly Blk casts. Even when he was in The Wire (as kid playing Wallace), you could see his talent even then. Merlin just didn't get the chance to star in a "Wire" or a "Fruitvale Station" (then RedTails. MJB was in that too.)

I heard that he was about to break out into the music industry before he was killed

He also played as Tupac in one movie, but i can't remember the name of the movie!

Merlin & Brandon was best friends and was together in the car when Merlin was murdered…

That was Aaron who had the 2k Hookup Early

@@n8tivesun673why don’t you go take a long stare into the sun bitter ssa troll !

Don't be a dick​@@n8tivesun673

​@n8tivesun673 It's not that serious

He should’ve interrupted to guide the convo to the question he asked Dude talking a lot bout nth

Yeah corny af

Oh you liked out of control hood dudes.

@@yournamemustbejealousy2062super handsome

​@@yournamemustbejealousy2062all women do

​@@yournamemustbejealousy2062ya looking like a jealous hater

@@ChaseDaBagWitNoLegs Anybody can have a h¤¤d dude, what is there to be jealous of? You called me a jealous hater because I've made an observation that you don't agree with, refrain from calling people a hater because you heard something that you don't like.

And all in Los Angeles, LA has a weird, eerie feeling to it

I used to live a block away from the freeway that Lamont died on. It was a few years before I even realized he had passed. My ex girlfriend told me like 2 or 3 years after it happened

@@b9479It does? That's the first time I've heard someone say something like that about LA.

​@@devinwalters8769I never even been to LA and I believe him when he said that about LA because it's true on so many levels!😶

@@john-sp8jkYeah me neither, but I wouldn't doubt if what he says is true, especially being that he lives or lived there before.

That’s the dude that drove off the cliff, right?

​@@yvesbony8571Lamont was cool good dude... when ever he came back to his hometown Milwaukee he was always cool didn't let Hollywood change him.

This dude "barely" even spoke on Merlin. He made it about him🙄

Moesha sacrifice.

​​@@blackcherry6877 he literally spoke on his interactions with Merlin on different occasions. He obviously didn't know him that well outside of the show which is prob why he didn't have heavy detail. It's his interview so technically it is about him.

Brandon never was shot.

@@michaelbaskervilleii9813yes he was. He even worked with the LAPD to help catch the people who shot him and Merlin. I should know because I knew both of them.

​@@charlesnyckdcold hard facts. Brandon did aid the cause to get his friend killer, all over vindictive ass female

@@charlesnyckdhow did you meet them

It’s ironic that he played a kid that was shot and killed on Roc, then really get shot a few years later but survived.

It's also irresponsible to say that "famous men don't commit rape."

@@ladyruler9585I understand what you’re saying but, Merlin didn’t commit rape. The killer’s girlfriend lied and said that he had made sexual passes at her. She was even sentenced to 10 years in juvi because she was 15 at the time

​@ladyruler9585 But why does this never happen to famous women? I'm guessing they're angels cause we never hear anything about them. I know why so I'm not asking

@@1CHOZN7why

@@1CHOZN7oh they get raped and killed too unfortunately. It’s no easier for famous people than it is for regular people.

West LA La Cienega Heights. My home 🗣️💯

Use to see him at Venice Beach lifting

​@@TheDundeal 😂

Not street racing 💀💀💀

I heard he was hanging with NHC's a lot.

Did Steve Harvey ever speak on him ?? I never seen him speak about it

@@pattyterracotta idk but from what I recall is that years ago when Merlin Santana passed away, Steve Harvey spoke out on Merlin’s passing and urging people step up in the community….ijs…

Don't Forget That Movie "Play'd" With Faizon Love. After That Movie Came Out He Died.

@@nevinreid311And the song that he sang as the R&B artist, had a hook that said, “have a seat on my love…” 🎤 🎶 I had the biggest crush on him, he was so handsome.

Have a seat on my love 💕😎

Essence Atkins worked with him on her show Half & Half ( Santana’s last tv appearance) and James Earl Jones ‘s Under one Roof ! Rest in eternal peace Mr.Santana 😢

@@yourroyallioness6607me too ! He was so fine ! ❤

Wat happend 2 him how he die

​@@SHAKUR0906 Merlin Santana got shot and killed.

​@@SHAKUR0906 he got shot

If they watched Steve Harvey show they did. Still hate how they gave him the Sammy Sosa make up in the last seasons trying to make him lighter.

It’s a no brainer with his name lol

Everyone knew that lol He spoke fluent Spanish and he said it in every interview just about back in the day in the magazines!! Only people that don't know that are youngstas

With a last name like Santana who woulda guessed 🤔

@@MidniteSociety88 I just recently watch the whole series, they did him dirty tryna make his skin lighter like that. That was insane to me!

I seen a interview saying they had a 1 night stand n she wanted more but he wasn't w it .. then she lied n said a bunch of foul shit to da homies

@@benwise2874 I don't believe that she was 15 yrs old.

Yeah one he found out her age He cut all ties Really sad death,

She Lied 2Him Saying She Was Older When He Found Out ~ He Started Pulling Back From Her ~ So She Got The $imps 2Off Him

Yes!..I have that on DVD🎬👏🏾👍🏽

😂😂 I know right

Yeah but he made it seemed like he KNEW 4 a doubt lol That's the funny part!! We all make mistakes 4sho

I was saying the same thing I'm like is everybody on one

Facts smh

Thank you and you know those many people already seen the comments correcting him and still went ahead and made the exact similar comment, like we get

Most the guys was from Newyork

PAC died in Vegas though

Simplex_Jessa fuh real he got to get his fax straight 🧐🤓

Kobe?

Like 50ty Said Them LA Ninjas Crazy ~ They Popped Pac & Big ~ Both Of Em

🙏🏿🕊

How it happensl?? I heard he was with a girl

@jetfuel2415 yep, the ho lied about her name, age and that merlin harmed her

@nevinreid311 Mhmm, never heard that til now but when you're a successful transplant like he was, he had no business hanging in the hood as much as he did

@nevinreid311 I seen that video from bullethead about what he said. Merlin used to come to this after-hours spot like a few blocks from where he got killed at that was ran from 1 of my big homies and he told me that he frequent that spot like 2, 3 times a month which is in a blood neighborhood. He said merlin didn't start no trouble but always got mad faded there smoking and drinking

I honestly believe Merlin would have been a huge star in TV and/or the Movies had his life not been cut so short. He was a natural when it came to Acting. RIP 🙏Merlin.

@@xoxxobob61 Agreed 1000%

He was the archetype for young black male actors, that carried out into the 2000’s & to this day! That young heartthrob who had good looks, physique, was artsy in music and theater, had some hood traits but also a crossover appeal. If you look at all the black tv shows or films in the 70’s, 80’s, early 90’s - they never had actors they were cutting edge like Merlin or Tupac. The Cosbys, Family Matters, etc. Specifically the archetype of the bad boy who’s a boyfriend or the attractive & yet dangerous relative with a heart of gold. Those roles are good for a young black actor cause it highlights their traits as potential stars in Hollywood.

Sorry for the long message and hope my grammar was good. But yeah he was the Michael B Jordan Prototype. Had he won the role in Leonardo DiCaprios Romeo & Juliet, he would’ve been a much bigger star, but I’m glad he didn’t cause the character wears a dress & make up.

U old

@@yourmommahouse I’m blessed 💯

@@yourmommahouseain’t getting old the plan?

@@mynameismyname3436 I was just playing with you dog

@@yourmommahousenah u just wasn’t thinking 🤣

Yeah but, that black female who had gotten Merlin deleted couldn't their relationship. Instead she needed to tell the worst lie on him. "BELIEVEALLWOMEN" right?

S/0 to the low end

Nigga I went to college with (NIU) told this same story, so I know you ain’t lying 😂

Right

Facts

I was saying the same thing.

Yep.. Merlin Santana, Lamont Bentley, Yvette Wilson, Bernie Mac, Kobe Bryant……..

Keep it real yall west coast guys got a crooked eye for outta towners 😂

​@@nevinreid311😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@nevinreid311 wow what 😂😂😂😂😯😯😯😯

@@RichOmar875 This facts. They hate outsiders coming to LA to get money (they cant touch). But the problem is only a certain race gets targeted, all the others go untouched. It is what it is.

Nah never in my life heard anybody hating on a outta towner on purpose. California like everywhere else. anybody can get it. unfortunately.

Yes he was and think he would have been a huge star in Hollywood eventually.

He had the overall package and it was natural and raw. Never felt forced on screen.

Yeah that is crazy

Stfu ppl don’t say that

​@@ricardogrant9038😂😂😂😂

Although the director of above the rim was gonna cast merlin to play pac in a biopic, merlins closet pac-like role was a hip hop story movie..

@ 8:20 this is to all the youngins he just let ya'll kno how LA is and Fredo ain't no slouch