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I am Rucka Rucka Ali, a YouTuber with 100M+ views. Mostly song parodies. AMA
Verification: https://twitter.com/RuckaRuckaAli/status/286141328566411264
I have been viral on YouTube since 2008. Some of my biggest hits are "Go Cops," "Ima Korean" and most recently "My Name's Obama."
My albums have been listed on Billboard's comedy chart.
It's hard to gauge my exact number of YouTube views so I invite/challenge anyone to count the views and tell me. I counted around 125M existing views.
Ask away!
scarofthesierra46 karma
Hey Rucka! It's the guy that asked you to do this AMA on Facebook.
My question is, how do you really feel about Youtube deleting all your videos on a constant basis? Have they ever gave an exact reason why? Annoys me a lot when I go to watch a video and it's already deleted.
iamRucka55 karma
The reason is usually "Hate Speech." It's not cool but at least there's 100 more uploads of the same video!
Jakeyyz38 karma
Hey Rucka, been a huge fan for a few years now. I only have one real question; besides youtube, have you ever been in any trouble with the law be it copyright or 'hate speech'?
Keep up the good work.
iamRucka50 karma
Not yet! I don't think there's any copyright problem. As far as hate speech, it's not a crime in USA but I heard people in UK go to jail for racist tweets.
iamRucka135 karma
Who? Are you referring to some guy I know named Justin, the subject of the song "Justin's Beaver" in which all celebrity similarities are coincidental or parodic?
iamRucka33 karma
"Banana Peels" is kind of an embarrassment, but many people say they love it. I have certain songs that I'm not crazy about, looking back.
TheJK31420 karma
You should also post your videos not only in funny, but r/imgoingtohellforthis , there, you would be a god.
EatingRiceKrispies20 karma
How much shit do you get in for the content of your songs? While most people seem to have a good humor about these things, I'm sure there are some who have been more than a little confrontational.
iamRucka31 karma
Most of the comments/mail I get these days are positive. Occasionally someone complains and I say "Sorry about that!" and they usually warm up to me after that.
EatingRiceKrispies17 karma
Was hoping for assassination plots. My illusion has been destroyed.
iamRucka29 karma
Zero! I am not a "YouTube partner." Even if I was, most of my video views are on other people's channels anyway.
Not_Doing_Things15 karma
As you said you didn't make money through YouTube, how do you pay your expenses then?
iamRucka29 karma
iTunes sales (and other online stores) and streaming like Spotify and Pandora
Drumboardist20 karma
Do you have a real job, and, if not, when were you able to stop doing it so you could focus on Youtube'ing it up, full-time?
iamRucka32 karma
I became a full-time YouTuber in 2010, around the time "Go Cops" came out.
iamRucka26 karma
You know my balls are huge, from listening to my lyrics! I haven't measured my dick but I am told it's great.
s-set2216 karma
Hey thanks for doing this Rucka! Been following since I believe your first song "I can do whatever I'm white". My question is will you ever make another YouTube account and try to re-upload/upload your songs or have you basically given up on YouTube?
iamRucka20 karma
I currently have like 5 accounts!! Go to RuckasWorld.com and click "YouTube" tab. SUBSCRIBE to all of them!!!
MadeInDeutschland14 karma
Do you sometimes get recognized on the street?
Furthermore has your internet life gotten you into any interesting situations (death threats, sex, both) ?
iamRucka32 karma
I get recognized. I have gotten some great sex. The death threats are usually online.
IAlchStuff12 karma
Please for the love of all that is holy, WHAT IS YOUR RACE?? Also thanks for producing this music, huge fan.
pastinaak11 karma
Some of your videos are a little bit racist. Does your family know about your job? If so, how do they think about it?
iamRucka20 karma
All my friends & family are supportive, but not everyone likes the bad language.
Konebred11 karma
Hey man, your shit is funny as hell. I recently heard your songs on a couple random pandora stations I have. Just one question, what is the best hate mail you have received from people who don't get it?
iamRucka33 karma
Some Russian guy was angry at me about my song "Russia's Gay." He was all like, "YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE CONFLICT WITH GEORGIA!!!!"
iamRucka40 karma
There is no line. That's like asking, "What do you think the line is between fast food and KFC?"
nickrolled10 karma
Do you know of any of the artists you've parodied hearing your work? Have any contacted you about it? What about Justin Bieber
iamRucka80 karma
None of them will talk to me cause I sound better than them on their own songs.
iamRucka16 karma
Writing can take 1 day or a couple weeks. Recording takes a few hours. The video can take a few days to edit.
amad300010 karma
Have you ever had people recognize you on the street? What have they said/done? Are most of the replies good or bad?
iamRucka35 karma
Some kid said "Do you know Rucka Rucka Ali? You look like him." And some guy passed me in the supermarket at said "Hey you're the guy that can do whatever cause you're white!"
HedoInASpeedo10 karma
Did you always like rap and hip hop growing up? It seems like I see more and more white people rapping and most have a sense of humor about it which I enjoy.
iamRucka23 karma
I find that most white rappers have a stick in their ass. They hate me cause black people like me more than them.
nithin19978 karma
How did you learn to do such a magnificent and stereotypical Asian accent?
laith-the-arab7 karma
Hey Rucka, been a huge fan for years! I ran into you in Detroit once, near the combo center! Hope you remember me.
Which parody is your favorite? Why else do you have coming up?
Thanks!
iamRucka18 karma
Are you sure it was me? There's alot of black guys in Detroit. I got more stuff coming soon!!
Jakeyyz7 karma
The album versions of your songs sound differently to the youtube versions, why is this?
iamRucka28 karma
The YouTube versions have the original artist's music instrumental (Kesha, Lady Gaga etc) but for iTunes I must use a new instrumental made from scratch. For copyright.
arun27_6 karma
Love your music but my parents don't... i was stupid enough to show them. Question is are you actually racist?
trimtrom6 karma
Are you and Perry buddies in real life or does he really despise you as portrayed on "The Big 3"? It is too hilarious.
iamRucka10 karma
All of my contact with Perry has been public (on the Big 3 Podcast, on Twitter etc) and I think over time he realized he can't fuck with me so he tries to be my friend.
crixu56 karma
Has any one talked to you about the parodies you did of their songs ? What did they say ? did they enjoy the parodies or not?
piegoodman6 karma
Long time fan here. I was always wondering whether you have a job in real life and whether your main source of revenue comes from your songs. Thanks.
general_dipwad6 karma
I'm surprised nobody has asked yet, but can we expect another song regarding Perry?! I first heard about you through The Big 3, saw Yo Perry!, then started watching your other videos. Great job!
ISpeakMyThoughts6 karma
How many of your video do you know that have been pulled from youtube?
onewaymule6 karma
Hey Rucka!
I'm a big fan of yours, and I especially love your contributions to The Big Three Podcast. I'll often queue up those episodes just so I can listen to your Perry songs.
Do you foresee any future collaborations with those guys?
iamRucka12 karma
I was doing comedy rap since 2006 on Myspace. Then I started doing parodies to play on a radio show where I was interning. YouTube happened by accident!
Bekaloha6 karma
No question, just commenting to say your parody of Rebecca Black's 'Friday' is partially responsible for helping me lose (so far) ~40 lbs. It's my #1 workout song!
iamRucka15 karma
The videos went viral on their own! The first one was "I Can Do Whatever I'm White," with 25K views in the first week.
ArchangelleLogie6 karma
When's your next video coming out? Which group is it gonna be about? Jews? Arabs? Kardaschians? Mexicans? I can't wait to see it.
I feel like you used to release more often :/
FailureToStart5 karma
What three pieces of advice do you think people would be better off knowing?
ToaSt6675 karma
What have people done to try to shut you down? I imagine with so much popularity on such controversial songs that you have much opposition.
IspamObjection5 karma
Rucka, what is your favorite song parody you have made or feel like you did the best job with?
And what is your favorite song that isn't one of your own? (Parody or non-parody.)
usefulnfo5 karma
How much money to you make annually? What's a good metric to put value on YouTube videos? Is this your full time job?
Ballpark figures would be great. Cheers
iamRucka15 karma
It's different every year. I don't know what metric means. And yeah this is a full time job!
iamRucka8 karma
It can take a day or a few weeks. The best songs are the quickest to write!
Garsino4 karma
What is your favourite thing to take a bash at when you're making parodies?
infantry2094 karma
hey rucka! huge nucka here. i have 3 questions. 1. what is your musical inspiration? 2. what is your favorite song of all your parodies? 3. what political party do you consider yourself a part of?
iamRucka8 karma
Thanks! 1. poon tang 2. Al Qaedirection 3. I'm not registered with any party
eric1019954 karma
How long does it take to write/record a parody? Do you have a professional studio of some sort? Also is making videos for youtube your only source of income? Thanks for doing an AMA!
iamRucka6 karma
I pay for studio time. My guy sets up his equipment at my house. Does it sound fine?
athiest_gamer4 karma
What religion are you? Has anyone ever attacked you (verbally or physically) IRL? What drugs do you do? Has youtube directly contacted you over your accounts?
HayesHD4 karma
Hey Rucka huge fan here. Has an original artist of a song you made a parody of ever contacted you about the song and if yes what did they say? I listen to your Pandora station daily!
iamRucka3 karma
I interned at his radio show, "Serchlite Saturdays" at Hot 102.7 in Detroit.
TheJK3144 karma
1.How often are you recognized on the street? 2.What is your favorited song that you made/parodized?
TheInzaneDoctor4 karma
dude, in your video "Hitlers suicide note" theres this one word "schwanzstucker". I'm German, wtf does it mean :D never heard it before.
shiningbeans4 karma
Do you generally come up with lyrics or a theme and fit them to a popular song, or do you listen to songs and hear a potential parody in it?
Swimswimswim993 karma
Which candidate did you support this election? Who's your favorite musician or band? How can I get an autograph for my dad, who is a huge fan of yours?
Keep up the good work.
BoneGarden3 karma
Unrelated question, but my youtube account was suspended in 2005 without warning. Any advice on how to get it unbanned? I've tried their procedures and receive automated responses that don't help.
thedinnerdate5 karma
Absolutely! I love making sandwiches. Here is one I just made yesterday:http://i.imgur.com/4cmWI.jpg
It's turkey, salami and havarti cheese with mayo. I also grilled some shredded chedder, mozzarella and monterey jack on both sides to get some crispy cheesy goodness on there.
So what is your favorite sandwich?
Garsino2 karma
- What do you consider the funniest line of your parodies?
- Most interesting song you have made? I don't mean the funniest one, but the one you found most interesting to work with.
iamRucka3 karma
- "There's a dumb fat dyke running every fuckin' school, it's true. So no one reads & writes but the chinks & kykes & spooks... hey 2 out of 3 ain't bad!"
- Probably "Don't Be a Playa, Haiti."
Themingemac47 karma
Do you REALLY have any black friends?
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