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Video: Mav – Be Hopeful

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Andrew Barber

Off Mav’s Spirit Killers mixtape.

68 thoughts on “Video: Mav – Be Hopeful”

  1. ChicagoGirly says:
    November 13, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    I love this video…It’s so real! It ain’t full of all dat fake and phony stuff that we used to seeing on videos and Tv. If he brave enough to open up and share with ppl on such a intense level like this, I’m sure he can offer us much more! We should see him all the time. Great video, great song.

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  2. Marie says:
    November 13, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    This video is very “POWERFUL!” It worms my heart to hear your story. Very positive and encouraging message. You’ve got a fan in me…#1Fan <3

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    1. Marie says:
      November 13, 2011 at 9:41 pm

      Spell check *warms*. I must say this is a Great Video…Keep doing what your doing! #Chi-town Love!

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  3. City says:
    November 13, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Realiest video of the year. and the mixtape is killin go get it. R.i.p. Snook

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  4. Tiffany says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    This video/song hits heavy on my heart…. I lost my mom to cancer, so I know where ur coming from.
    Keep up the good work!

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  5. Marvelas Hare says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    Video and song is the truth! Very inspirational and everyone can relate. Actually listened to the mix tape and understood the concepts and topics discussed on the tracks. Be Hopeful is by far the best track on the mix tape. Whenever I’m down or need motivation, must say BE HOPEFUL is my scapegoat. The world needs to Hear! #GVE

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  6. Sweet and Tempting says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    This video is HOTT! MAV baby u doing ya thing. Not only is ur Music HOTT u sexy as hell. I just downloaded the MIXTAPE #SpiritKillers

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  7. G pain74 says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    This is a very inspiration piece, I got ppl on the west coast bumpin this and the spirit killer mix tape. Mav you doing your thing nigga

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  8. Chris says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Song goes hard…. Video is very powerful!

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  9. Darius says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    TRUTH!!!!!!!!! #Nuffsaid

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  10. Semaj OC says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Something That Alot of people could relate to..Yu Gotta Feel IT!..Not only a hot song, but a positive message..you gotta get the mixtape

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  11. Barbie2011 says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    I’ve been a fan of yours since way back when! Your music has always sent a great message, whether it is political or just to shake my ass to. O yeah I heard you on WGCI the other day….100% of downloads…Great look…Chicago Who Got Next…MAV got next…for all you #SpiritKillers!

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  12. MJ Dawson says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Wow! Powerful song right here, this hit home 4 me!!!! The video was off the chain too the clips with mav’s sister was a good theme for the video, it made it personal and it really fits the song.

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  13. Mz_Weems says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    That’s whats up Mav! Love the video very inspirational and real…..very personal!!!!!! I love it 🙂

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  14. Anita Hare says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    This song was very emotional especially if you have lost a loved one. It gives you the motivation to not forget your loved one but to keep on going on with life and to love yourself and everyone around you because life is to short.

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  15. Dwayne says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    A star is born, why is this dude not making songs with other hometown rappers to showcase Chi-Town talent. Love the video and its message……….

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  16. DynastyI says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    I love the video and the message . Keep on doing what you doing…………………….

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  17. tasha says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    very beautiful song….very talent brother…watch out 4 him world.

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  18. Lil D says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Nice song and i love the video u goin to make it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  19. Patricia says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    I really love this video….

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  20. Gman says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Great vid,great song hands down!!! Love it! Keep doing your thang boi.

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  21. Toya J says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    LOVE IT! Mav-Matics, keep inspiring! Continue to keep Snook alive. I’m HOPEFUL!!

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  22. Jerome {coleworld} says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    This song is whats up i love it keep doin what you doin MAV #cole

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  23. Carley says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Love the the song and the message. lost a uncle and a cousin this year alone frm cancer, but we keep there memory alive….Chicago needs good artist -KEEP IT UP!!

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  24. Ruby says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Listening to this song makes me hold on to the good times because this is such a positive song that people should listen to…………

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  25. keke says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    love this video, love this song… its really personal for me.

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  26. Impalayukon says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    I love it! All real and no fakes! Keep up the good work and positive words! R.I.P. Snook, we love you and miss you!

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  27. catherine jackson-Hale says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    I love this video this song is so touching and it is real and he is singing about someone he loves when I first seen the video I was so emotional it really truly touched my heart love it keep up the good work MAV hats off to you.

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  28. Randy says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    I was fortunate enough to experience MAV, live, a few months ago in Chicago. This artist has “IT”. I listen to his music several times a day. This artist has positively contributed to my life in numerous ways. I am thankful for that. This video/song is so “real”. I don’t “know”, but I feel like i have a better understanding of what drives this man every second, of everyday, of HIS life.

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  29. Tracya says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Love the song and the motivational message in it. Keep doing ya thang shawty!!!

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  30. E a.k.a Eazy says:
    November 13, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Great song and video!! Much support for my man Mav. We gotta get Chicago poppin wit this rap shit!!

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  31. Red Button says:
    November 13, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Very motivational and real this is all around a great song and video keep doing your thing

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  32. Teia says:
    November 13, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    I Love The Song Its Powerful And Touching. Its Bring Tears 2 My Eyes. The Video Is Wonderful Also.

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  33. Tasia white says:
    November 13, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    Very nice and warm felt song keep doing wat u do friend it’s beautiful

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  34. Reginald White says:
    November 13, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Is it possible that a person could be happy and sad at the exact same time??? Sad because of the person it is dedicated to, because I grew up with her aunts and uncles. Happy because of the optimism that emanates from the powerful message in the video… “Be Hopeful!”…
    In order to make it in life due to the terrible conditions under which we live, we have to be hopeful.
    Thanks young brother for putting this video together. It is truly inspiring.

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  35. Reg says:
    November 13, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    Real music is a lost cause but this here is the rebirth!!1.. Good music made by one of the realist in da game.. Keep it comin my dude, im ridin wit ya all the way

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  36. Jackie Washington says:
    November 13, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    This is a really Wonderful video. MAV you are so talented . I honestly cried I know you miss Snook but this is a wonderful video and so REAL. Actually this is the realest video I have seen in a while.

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  37. RICO says:
    November 13, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    SHOUTS OUT TO MY BOI MAV!!! GOD BLESS DA LUV ONES GONE BUT NOT OUT OF OUR MEMORIES!! ISH GOES HARD!!! IM WIT YA!!!

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  38. Marvelas Hare says:
    November 14, 2011 at 12:35 am

    When you’re ready to jump… reach for the stars #BeHopeful

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  39. Shawn pittman says:
    November 14, 2011 at 1:12 am

    Aye shout out to my dude Mav. We got to be hopeful out here. We losin people left and rigt and times are hard but we have to be hopeful and keep our heads up and press on. RIP to Snook Odie and all the angles thats gone. One luv Mav

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  40. Tay'Ron Oso'Angry says:
    November 14, 2011 at 2:38 am

    That’s what’s up… lovin the video and flow. keep it comin from the heart. follow what you believe in outta love for you and your family… Good shit foo foo

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  41. Liza says:
    November 14, 2011 at 5:03 am

    Love It………. Just Wonnderful

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  42. Tamika says:
    November 14, 2011 at 7:35 am

    What better title to have for a song then be hopeful? Be mindful that having hope brings faith! Great job Mav!!!!!! 8^)

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  43. Marie Davis says:
    November 14, 2011 at 8:13 am

    Such a beautiful song and dedication and also inspirational……keep up the good work Mav !!! The best is yet to come

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  44. Tomika Roberts says:
    November 14, 2011 at 8:33 am

    I tought it was nice but the projection was off a little bit off far as when you were raping far a role playing it didn’t look real it looked like you were lip singing I mean I know you are but it didn’t grabb me you feel me, but the story line was hot you snapped!

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    1. Tomika Roberts says:
      November 14, 2011 at 8:42 am

      how ever don’t get me wrong you put your heart in that you snapped hard let me clarify when I said I din’t grabb me I meant how they projected you far as you mouth moving before the words come out not being funny what so ever

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  45. Panya says:
    November 14, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Love it…beautiful song….very inspiring….great talent….keep up the great work. Be Hopeful is something these young guys need to be hearing these days.

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  46. Manny says:
    November 14, 2011 at 10:26 am

    Yo this is wassup. We need more like this, I see you MAV

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  47. Michelle says:
    November 14, 2011 at 10:32 am

    This song is the bizzness… finally music with meaning… and I’m HOPEFUL!

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  48. CORY says:
    November 14, 2011 at 10:36 am

    This me cuz… keep doin what your doin…. love the video. It brings back lots of memories when my cousin was here… your sister. If a person don’t feel this video they dead. Me and the family will always show support no matter what you do, keep up the good work. We champions baby!

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  49. Boss Bingo says:
    November 14, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    One of the most Powerful songs I have heard coming out of Chicago in a long time bro…keep doing yo thang you got my support the LONG WAY!!! $.$.R

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  50. Glenn says:
    November 14, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    This touched my heart in more ways than I can express, keep up the good work

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  51. johnny says:
    November 14, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    There was alot of love in this song made me move to be around my sister more after being in another state for 20 years love the mixtape

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  52. Mav (@TheOfficialMav) says:
    November 14, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Yoooooooo!!!!!!!! Appreciate all the support and Love I get! I am 4ever grateful for everything that God has given me. I always say I don’t have fans, I got PEOPLE…I really mean that!!!! SNOOK!!!!!…This is 4U!!!! 4ever Thankful. I GOT NEXT

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  53. TeAm MaV says:
    November 14, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    I love this song!!..it has so much meaning behind it!! Keep up the good work mav..#wechampions

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  54. Tiffany H says:
    November 14, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    RIP SNOOK!!!!!!!!!!!! Mab keep doing your thang, it will pay off!!!!!!!! Loving your music!!!!!!!!! I’m going to stay hopeful!!!!!!!!

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    1. Tiffany H says:
      November 14, 2011 at 10:33 pm

      My bad Mav!!!!!! Typo…

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  55. Renna says:
    November 15, 2011 at 1:41 am

    Nice video great dedication to your sister,heartfelt….

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  56. YOUTH says:
    November 15, 2011 at 8:08 am

    Chicago’s Own YUNG – Youth.Under.New.Growth
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUiGsCyjoOQ REAL CHICAGO MUSIC

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  57. YOUTH says:
    November 15, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Chicago’s Own YUNG – Youth.Under.New.Growth
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUiGsCyjoOQ ***REAL CHICAGO MUSIC!

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  58. Shaila says:
    November 15, 2011 at 9:46 am

    MAV!!! You’ve been given a gift and are incrediably talented, your music touches people from all walks of life!! Your goin places and cant wait to see more from you! Lots of love from this fan

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  59. TAMEKA BURCHETT says:
    November 15, 2011 at 10:20 am

    MAV !!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU ARE THE CHOSEN ONE

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  60. Brownsuga says:
    November 15, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Very moving & inspirational song. This song not only makes me think about Snook but also my sister Nita. I see you Mav. Your future is very clear! Congrats and im very proud of you in advance!

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  61. Veronica Hare says:
    November 15, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    You doing it cuz… Keep up the awesome work!!!!

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  62. J Carr says:
    November 16, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Loved this song and video the first time I heard/saw It. I loved that you took your own situation to let others know that we gotta have hope and be hopeful in all our situations.

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  63. taradaloyal1 says:
    November 17, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    . LOVE the song and the vid..yo music is always dope,.always stay hopeful,………..always snook!!!

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  64. Jackie says:
    November 20, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Loooovvveee the video! It gives many people who have experienced a lost of a love one “HOPE”! Great song and inspiring video!! Don’t stop reaching for the top, you will make it….just be hopeful 🙂

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  65. lil d says:
    February 18, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    had to listen to it one more time.

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