Wesley Willis - I hate being broke

I Hate Being Broke by Wesley Willis. Off of the album Mr. Magoo Goes To Jail Vol. 1 (1996)

[cordellb]

and now Wesley's drawings are selling for thousands of dollars a piece and are on display in museums, and everyone on the internet has at least heard of him. He would be very wealthy if he was still alive.

[xbikepunkx]

Not all of the record labels he worked with were out to screw him over. There's also another side to this story: because of Wesley's determination to proceed with his dreams, we are aware of him, of his story, and we have at least heard of his challenges.

Most people with schizophrenia will never experience the attention that Wesley earned from his fans. I know haters want to mock the guy, but for every Wesley Willis or Daniel Johnston, there's got to be hundreds of forgotten, ignored people.

[i_esha]

my favorite part is when he explains he hates being broke.

[sasquash]

I too hate being broke, I find it hard to be proud of myself and I try to hold onto thr idea that at least I'm not a violent person. Most of all I try to do what I can with what I've got. The man's a hero. Never forget.

[Shinemodel]

I was brought here because I hate being broke lol. Its very depressing especially living in America. You are surrounded around the fabulous life of stars and TV shows that makes u feel very small inside. The government robs me every time I get a pay check with taxes and other nonsense I didn't ask for (like the war) .

[thSubliminalCriminal]

WHERE THE FUCK IS WESLEY WILLIS' VEVO!!? Say what you want about music now a day but Wesley had originality and heart. Two things missing in a lot of the signed music produced today.

[plasticwrapcharlie]

he was honest as hell and he came from a dark place "at least I'm not a violent person." you said it, man.

[ThePhysicalReaction]

this... is an accurate musical expression of what being broke feels like

[ALXXMaXX]

He spoke for millions. RIP Wesley Willis.

[tombrado]

I'm right there with you Wesley, I hate being broke too!

[vanhopecomedy]

God I love how well he could hold a tune. 🖤

[MrOnomatopoiea]

Wesley Willis had more talent in his little finger than all of One Direction.

[kendallbob]

i like how i can hear him hit the keys

[wolfiethedog]

...at least Im not a violent person...lol

[VituKhonje]

I came from Dave East to this and somehow it's just as dope.

[odeliagardens]

why did you cut out the "rock over London rock on Chicago (insert ad jingle here)"? It's the best part of the song!

[megawaffle]

@Martin Caesium hey! Don't say that! That kind of talk will get you thrown out of church!

[azamotkalishnikova]

I for one am entertained by Wes, but I think it's kind of sick that he was exploited. He was like a side show freak...I know a lot of people share my opinion but it's kind of wrong that we listen to what he says. He was mentally ill and homeless and that was the gimmick they record label used to promote him.