Homeless man with the golden voice

[HyperTek]

Im sure you all seen him by now.. wow dude blew up fast!

That is awesome though that people are helping him out.

It kind of sucks tho that it takes him being homeless for people to finally realize he has some potential. I can imagine he could have applied for those same job offers he got now back when he was fit and would have got turned down. But now he has that appeal because he is from the gutter. But also internet attention helped him.

[Team DET]

damn just youtubed him,dude got a voice.He's Tay Zonday dad lol

[travisty_]

I hear that the Cavaliers hooked him up with a house, I'm really happy for the guy he seems very respectful.

[sickstatus]

lol he didnt know his mothers age. but its all good.

he has potential.

[simmode1]

damn just youtubed him,dude got a voice.He's Tay Zonday dad lol
Haha! For real!

lol he didnt know his mothers age. but its all good.
Understandable when he probably hasn't look at a calendar in a while...

It's great to hear a story like this, though. But who else wonders if he'll be able to stay clean once the money starts rolling back in? I hope he can.

[murda-c]

Hopefully whoever starts paying his salary will realize where he's coming from and provide him with the tools to stay clean.

It's not often you get a second chance in life, I hope it works out for him.

[sleep]

He became homeless after a crack addiction! Sorry but you do NOT overcome an addiction like crack, or heroin overnight. This will not last long.

[az_240]

It's great to hear a story like this, though. But who else wonders if he'll be able to stay clean once the money starts rolling back in? I hope he can.

He says he's been sober for two years but who knows... hopefully he can keep it together. Seems like a respectable guy with talent.

Apparently the Cavs want to bring him on as an announcer. Hopefully he knows something about basketball or that could get awkward.

[STR8 H8N]

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2011/0105/20110105__Homeless-Radio-Voice~p1.jpg

[az_240]

^that's him .

[Sergio180sx]

His name is Ted Williams he made a joke and said that they were gonna give him Lebrons old house lol.....he's been sober for 2 years and he he already did a commercial for kraft macaroni it airs this sunday but i think he's gonna do great cause now he knows what can happen to him if he goes down that road again with drugs and shit.....i saw all 3 interviews with the today show and some radio interviews he did and the guy has 9 kids he said


hers the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4to06af_uE

[Otto347]

Yeah this wont last long. He was homeless for a reason, he had very bad self control and with all this money and fame right off the bat hes going back where he came from.

[WIKID S4TEEN]

Foos comin up quick. "This time he has God"
God bless him and good luck.
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[S-Nation S13]

everyone deserves a second chance.....

[WIKID S4TEEN]

I wanna hear him say
"Let's get ready to rumble"

Take this guys job...
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[hulkster_s13]

He looks like a caricature of Obama. Good for him though. Don't mess it up buddy, second chances like this is a gift.

[DALAZ_68]

To all those who say he'll sink due to his previous addiction, pretty sad, I know two people who at one point were addicts for a 5 to 6 yr period, and now have been clean for 3 yrs...its not easy, and for them its a daily struggle but they stand strong...and clean...

I say think positive, if he fucks it up, so be it....

[driftsilvias13]

Im surprised there wasnt a thread made earlier about this guy but I am really happy for him. He will do well

[Otto347]

I still dont understand how someone "discovered" him. He was in the business in the past and fuct it up. So no one discovered him, they found him again.


I wanna hear him say
"Let's get ready to rumble"

Take this guys job...

Dont even compare that dude to Michael Buffer, Buffer doesnt have 9 illegitimate kids and a crack habit.

[sidewaysil80]

bros the two interviews i heard he went down the shitter due to boose, pot, and blow...not crack. i'm sure he'll be fine, he wasn't a junkee. he just lost his job because he was out partying and shit and not coming to work. it's not like he was slumped in a urinal with a pipe in his mouth and a needle in his arm LOL. granted he was fucking homeless so i'm sure a similiar situation occured. but an addiciton to coke and one to crack are two totally different beasts. i'm sure he'll be fine.

[brizanden]

lol i literarly live 5 miles from the corner this guy always used to stand on. fuckin insane

[Gnnr]

To all those who say he'll sink due to his previous addiction, pretty sad, I know two people who at one point were addicts for a 5 to 6 yr period, and now have been clean for 3 yrs...its not easy, and for them its a daily struggle but they stand strong...and clean...

I say think positive, if he fucks it up, so be it....

Seriously, some negative assholes in this thread. :rolleyes: The fact that he has been clean for 2 years greatly diminishes the chances of him returning to drugs. And the success rate after treatment is even greater.

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[wangan_cruiser]

lol too many haters.

even a homeless man. you guys are brutal. just be happy for him.

[brizanden]

seriously. its awesome. he had a shitty streak now look shit be poppin bottles.... in the ice.

[negrosx13]

This GUY has been blessed very very well...Great way to start 2011,hopefully he doesnt fall into his old ways.. Also you can't knock a person just cause he done some wrong doing in the past. Honestly the man survived like 20years on the streets,did what he had to do,stole,robbed and pissed off a few people. But hey he still have his most of his teeth lol.The crack must be weak in ohio( im joking )..Im just waiting to see how this plays out,maybe living on the streets will keep strong enough to not go back to that life style..

Im just wondering how did he go from brooklyn to ohio?? freaking walked out something?

[brizanden]

he went to college and shit then his life fell apart. im figuring he either lived here then got homeless or hitched rides/rode a bus so forth.
ohio sucks tho idk why youd purposefully come here unless you are rich and want to build a nice ass house for super cheap lol.

[nathanong87]

i really like this story! i wish the best for him

[sidewaysil80]

Im just wondering how did he go from brooklyn to ohio?? freaking walked out something?

he has a degree in communication or w/e the degree is and got a job as a radio personality. he got mixed up with boose/coke/pot in the 97 and by 98 he lost his job. lived life like that for 10 years and then got sober, is in and out of different halfway houses. checks in with his sponsor daily. then he was randomly discovered (again).

[Otto347]

bros the two interviews i heard he went down the shitter due to boose, pot, and blow...not crack. i'm sure he'll be fine, he wasn't a junkee. he just lost his job because he was out partying and shit and not coming to work.

He was homeless for a reason, he had very bad self control

Again, there are way to many other people trying to make it in the radio business that haven't screwed up like this guy has. Why should he get another chance when some people haven't had one at all?

Hell if anything don't start throwing this guy free shit and money right off the bat. Give him a place to stay (1 bedroom apt) and enough money to get by and see if he can handle it again. This rags to riches shit in the matter of a week is what pisses me off.

[sidewaysil80]

Again, there are way to many other people trying to make it in the radio business that haven't screwed up like this guy has. Why should he get another chance when some people haven't had one at all?

Hell if anything don't start throwing this guy free shit and money right off the bat. Give him a place to stay (1 bedroom apt) and enough money to get by and see if he can handle it again. This rags to riches shit in the matter of a week is what pisses me off.

why do you care lol? be happy for someone. he fucked up and is getting a second chance that he EARNED. he has a job and a house. if he fucks up he gets fired and loses house again. (he's not in radio btw) his talent is so unique that it's not like they're are people lining up to do voiceover work. not too mention in that industry their is no "better then the other guy" his voice just so happens to be what the companies who hired him were looking for.

[Imarvin240]

lol too many haters.

even a homeless man. you guys are brutal. just be happy for him.

exactly, he has had enough go wrong in his life. Why cant people be happy that things are finally looking up for him and that he is able to use his God given tallent. People deserve a second chance and im glad he is finally getting it. If he messes up, it sucks for him but lets hope that doesnt happen

[Gnnr]

Again, there are way to many other people trying to make it in the radio business that haven't screwed up like this guy has. Why should he get another chance when some people haven't had one at all?

Hell if anything don't start throwing this guy free shit and money right off the bat. Give him a place to stay (1 bedroom apt) and enough money to get by and see if he can handle it again. This rags to riches shit in the matter of a week is what pisses me off.


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[fckillerbee]

lol. it's the internet people....quit taking this too seriously. Gods gift for giving him the opportunity, it is up to him to determine if he succeeds or fails. Any of you gonna lose sleep over it....i hope not.

[wangan_cruiser]

Again, there are way to many other people trying to make it in the radio business that haven't screwed up like this guy has. Why should he get another chance when some people haven't had one at all?

Hell if anything don't start throwing this guy free shit and money right off the bat. Give him a place to stay (1 bedroom apt) and enough money to get by and see if he can handle it again. This rags to riches shit in the matter of a week is what pisses me off.


lol dude you cant beat a god given voice. and dont get piss off just because this guy is getting a lot of support to get his life back. you probably hate your life because you are hating on a homeless man

[TwItCh]

That is awesome someone that is able to have a second chance and opportunty like that. Maybe life isn't as much as a b**ch as we make it seem.

Awesome story wish the guy major luck

[tricky_ab]

I heard on the radio last night that Oprah has even offered him a job with her new network. Good for him and I hope it all goes well, where ever he decides to work at!

[HyperTek]

that would be a better offer then the cavs imo
that is job security right there. hopefully he can milk most of the offers he gets and not get jipped into signing a contract that says he can only work for that one company

[Otto347]

you probably hate your life because you are hating on a homeless man

Wrong, im just an asshole.

[STEEZxIT]

This guy is gonna give Oprah and morgan freeman a run for their money on DC narrating the wild. hahhaa

[h2v7]

he got arrested they found a mountain of crack after his first paycheck

[Aki180sx]

Sober for two years my ass the entire interview his legs looked like they were trying to escape!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/msbae001/Animated/Dave%20Chappelle/CrackheadDance.gif

now if you will excuse me I am going to go freebase until I sound like morgan freeman so someone will give me a house and I can sell macaroni!

[Otto347]

Sober for two years my ass the entire interview his legs looked like they were trying to escape!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/msbae001/Animated/Dave%20Chappelle/CrackheadDance.gif

now if you will excuse me I am going to go freebase until I sound like morgan freeman so someone will give me a house and I can sell macaroni!

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl: .....

[Pure_JDM]

Yeah... he was recently arrested people... This fuck up is going to continue fucking up.

[sidewaysil80]

^^^^^lol no he wasn't. him and his daughter got into an argument at some fancy ass hotel and the police got called. no arrests were made whatsoever.

[STR8 H8N]

Homeless 'golden voice' web star arrested in LA

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – A homeless man who became a YouTube hit for his astonishing baritone radio voice was arrested in Los Angeles after an altercation with his daughter, police and reports said.

Ted Williams, who had struggled with drugs and alcohol, became an overnight celebrity when a video clip of his voice skills filmed while he was on the side of an Ohio highway was posted on the Internet last week by the Columbus Dispatch newspaper.

He was flooded with job offers and brought to Hollywood -- where he was arrested after officers were called to a disturbance at his hotel Monday night, and taken to a local police station, according to LA Police Department (LAPD).

The LA Times newspaper quoted sources as saying there had been an altercation between the 53-year-old and his daughter. Both were released after about an hour, and no charges were pressed, said an LAPD spokeswoman.

Williams was offered a two-year job with the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA club. He visited the home of the LA Lakers on Monday, and was in town for interviews with "Entertainment Tonight" and other media outlets.

Williams, who pleaded guilty to theft charges after being arrested last May, had been living in a tent when he was discovered in the online clip showcasing his deep vocal tone and polished pronunciation.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/news/00037758.jpg

[driftsilvias13]

His daughter is a bitch. Seems like she is trying to build off his fame. His life was FUCKED and then now that he is doing well you want to fuck it up again? His daughter hit and scratched Ted's face while Ted didnt do anything back.

[Pure_JDM]

^^^^^lol no he wasn't. him and his daughter got into an argument at some fancy ass hotel and the police got called. no arrests were made whatsoever.

Attention to details homie... he was ARRESTED, but no CHARGES were pressed. I love idiots that call others out, only to get shit on.

[sidewaysil80]

oh no, oh no...the story i read online and the one someone else read had different facts. my world is over and i got shit on "homie" LOL.

[Weedm]

he seems like a bright and respectful guy with a talent. best of luck to him.

[HyperTek]

im gonna agree that his daughter brought the problem up.. whenever police are called and there is a female involved, they will want to side wiht the female.. always. Esp. when it is LAPD.

I dont rate getting arrested for arguing being all too bad, not like he was found with drugs or stole again.. she probably threw punches and someone saw it and called it in..

If he had got arrested for J walking, people would still be like "see i knew he was gonna fuck it up" lol

[fckillerbee]

man checked himself into rehab.....fuck. god gives you a gift....satan says spend the money on crack. c'mon.....people don't get chances like this.....EVER.

[HyperTek]

i stand corrected.. hope he cleans up tho
Ted Williams Enters Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Report Claims - FoxNews.com (http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/01/12/ted-williams-enters-rehab-drug-alcohol-treatment-report-claims/)

[sw20>>s14]

its a hard and long term struggle...you cant expect just because hes off the streets and has money that his mind works in different ways all of a sudden...theres no way you can change your ways (more so habits and mentality) overnight, even if its an opportunity of a lifetime...same reason why singers/entertainers/sports stars/lottery winners/"new money" cant seem to keep their nest eggs...best of luck to him though...eh, i could care less...

[BoostSlideWayz]

He seems like a great guy. but there are some dark sides.. on dr phil he was talking to him about his life and stuff about how he would steal and lots of mug shots of him. then he claims he was sober for 2 years but his daughter caught him drinking and they were kinda fighting and i guess he yanked her by her hair to the ground and the details are gonna be on dr phil tomorrow.. im excited to see the drama.

[Otto347]

Ah hahahahaha told you he was a loser!

[wangan_cruiser]

i think the daughter is jealous of all the offers he got

[HyperTek]

someone told me they heard on the news that they took all his job offers away? sounds like stupid daughter fccked it up for him

[raz0rbladez909]

someone told me they heard on the news that they took all his job offers away? sounds like stupid daughter fccked it up for him

I'm not sure on that, but whos to say she wasn't getting angry at him for continuing to do the same shit that got him where he was just a few weeks ago? If I saw one of my family members fucking up a golden opportunity I'd be arguing with them as well.

[dsastr_clan]

sure he got in a fight with her daughter but i bet it was the most beautiful yelling altercation she ever heard.

[Matej]

This fellow should get a job as a James Bond villain.

Goldenvoice.

[HyperTek]

razor i understand that too, but she could of took him inside the room or somewhere more private rather than expose him to mess it up

This guy gives people dreams that someone from the streets could have something and clean themselves up.. His family comes out and seems like they are the ones who will destroy him.

[raz0rbladez909]

razor i understand that too, but she could of took him inside the room or somewhere more private rather than expose him to mess it up

This guy gives people dreams that someone from the streets could have something and clean themselves up.. His family comes out and seems like they are the ones who will destroy him.

I understand that, but who's to say they weren't yelling at each other in the room and someone called on them after hearing it?

But I definitely agree with and see where you are coming from, everybody wants their five seconds of fame, some at any cost; Like that Octo-mom bisnatch

[all show no go]

He looks like a caricature of Obama.


I saw this.

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv117/MindySox/tumblr_lep2b3Mmek1qb01n4o1_500.jpg

[TheRealSy90]

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[obsolete]

sure he got in a fight with her daughter but i bet it was the most beautiful yelling altercation she ever heard.

lol.......:bowrofl: