Spending a day with Rich Roman in the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Queens, New York City. Largest housing projects in the US. Rich Roman Instagram ( instagram.com/therealrichroman ) Rich Roman SoundCloud ( soundcloud.com/richromang5 ) Rich Roman Twitter ( twitter.com/realrichroman ) Rich Roman Facebook (m.facebook.com/rich.roman.3705 ) "Pyramid: A Queensbridge Story" web series ( th-cam.com/channels/p8xVoMpLKvtG7JmxfaXeNg.html?app=desktop _ HoodVlogs ( instagram.com/thehoodvlogs/ ) Song in the intro "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( IsitBeezy instagram.com/isitbeezy117/ ) "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( soundcloud.com/ggrviknfynivh/crazy ) "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( th-cam.com/video/T_OS0v1hxt4/w-d-xo.html )
Never die? Ironic considering they be killing each other left and right, no love there. It's these "type of dudes" that be keeping that "killa" culture alive, degenerates.
@@Bremith103 it's not their fault their in the projects i bet you didn't even watch the video you don't know what is like being black the stupid ass government made the projects for black people you could also say any race because theirs not just only black people in the projects
@@BlackKingBaby911 nope Fort Green was the original pjs in NY and they were not made for black people back in the day (but yes it was affordable and low income) it was italians, irish and jews in there and guess what? fort green pjs even then were notorious (for violence cause gangs formed for each ethnic group back then and alot of italian mobsters came from there) for real and then after the 50s black people started moving in....
I love how this young brother uses the word community throughout his whole video. You can live in the projects but still have love for your community. Well done my black brother.
This kid is very bright, and he speaks from the heart. A lot of the people who come from poor areas are guarded, and develop a hard exterior for protection. They fear being too transparent, or showing vulnerability, but I feel like this dude has the balls to be himself.
Love it. I grew up there 1963 to 1979 and passed that moved just a few blocks up to 40th Ave and 24th St til 1992. I am now 61 watching you from Las Vegas NV. I was one of the mid 70s deejays from Ultra Sounds Disco. Big influences and mentors were Dr Bob Lee, Jap and Brucie, Phase Brothers, Disco Twins, the pioneers just before the birth of Hip Hop. Worked across the river on Roosevelt for 20 years til 2010 then moved here. Yes. QB was rough but it was a place where I remember the most love among the inhbitants, and to date I still have not seen that anywhere else and I will miss it and always remember it. Thanks for posting. Love to all who watch it and read these comments. - D.J. Captain Kurt
Nothing but respect for the knowledge this dude has, especially talking about the history of his hood. Paying hommage to the legends, paying his respect to friends that passed away. Felt like I was watching a documentary on Queensbridge. May God bless him, and protect him.
@@Bremith103 Joey stop speaking about shit you don't know your acting like people choose to live in the projects the dumbass government won't hire black people in good jobs they won't even make good jobs for black people to work at
Honestly to see everyone show this dude so much love shows a lot about who he is you don’t have to stand on corners, sell drugs, and carry guns to be respected in the hood, respect to this young king. 👑
I went to school wit son. Haven't seen him in years, glad to see homie doing good tho, he got a good head on his shoulders. You could love your hood but remember the main goal is to get out. There's no problem with loving your hood from a distance.
@@b1bo840 I don't see what's funny, and I didn't say it benefited him at all, you said that. At least he knows about where he lives or where he's from. Whether it's the hood or Calabasas, most people do not do the knowledge or even the history of where they live.
@@252Ron no i didn't say it benefited him dude, the fact that you're not able to comprehend a comment explains why you think knowing the projects is important! 🙄
@@b1bo840 Please stop talking to me. I didn't ask to talk to you, you commented on a person's comment that "doesn't know how to comprehend". I'm sure you have better things to do. Have a super day!
@@LogicHatesMe facts. Im from the Midwest and I always tell my homies imagine being from NY and being blessed to walk up and see actual record labels and worldwide brands at your doorstep.
@@Syte425 I mean, there's great music everywhere but the NYC Hardcore, Punk, and Hip Hop/Rap scenes are huge for me. I'm from albany and a lot of NYC Artists come here and whatnot. Troy, which is right across the river had a huge metal/hard-core/sludge scene and I know and play with several bands.
He spoke so much about people that he lost and that made me sad 😔 sending prayers for protection and growth over this young man. Thanx for showing us your city, stay safe.
It’s crazy I stay in a small town where my girl is from. And was just telling her how many friends we lose in the streets where I’m from. She haven’t lost one in this town. I lost far too many R.I.P
@@b1bo840 and that’s sad, he showed us what his views were, let’s not laugh let’s focus on how we can expand our views. I’d bet my last that he’s wanting to escape that.
This guy so informed about the whole place its impressive. Crazy how he relates it to hiphop and movies and pretty everything, it’s like he knows everything that happened there.
Some people are like that. They don't wanna leave. Havoc continued to stay in Queens housing for a while after the Mobb was selling alot of albums. He said after a while it didn't make sense, & he had to go.
That project livin serious, Shoutout all the project kids from broken families. I believe in y'all, it's up to us to break the negative cycles we see in our families and communities
The only way we gonna break the cycle is when we stop praising this "killa" culture, slinging dope, killing fellow brothers. They act as self-imposed chains. The problem is culture
@@Bremith103 i don’t know where you see people praising ‘killa culture’. i don’t get it. people shame us for living this way as if we CHOSE it. you cant choose what family you’re born into and where you are raised. you can only try your best to survive where you were dropped. yall talk a lot about people who live like this yet he still has his mindset. you can judge others for the way they live but at the end of the day don’t add your two cents if you’re not doing anything to help. you just want to shame and sit on your high horse because you’re ‘so much better’. do something about it then. practice what you preach. go out and save them if you care so much about the community.
This is definately one of your best vlogs. It's calm, clear and the young man seems totally prepared to show everyone around. Vs. the vlogs where it's just a bunch of kids drinking and screaming. You can't hear anything over the yelling. More vlogs like this... Prepared and a lot of interesting stories. Love it.
@@rodrigobarba930 Did we watch the same video? Of course he not gonna outright say it, smh, but look at his friends and the people he talks about hanging out with. "Show me your friends, and I'll what kind of person you are."
Everybody's working, trapping or scamming. The streets are over for NY. Cameras and police everywhere. It's like Orwell's 1984 for young Black and Brown people in certain areas. The police will break up groups of young men for no reason. They'll run you into your own building and threaten you with loitering. But, we don't even fight it. We just give in
New Yorkers never ran in large groups it bring too much attention. I use to roll solo to different projects in NY. I was on Demon time but ppl don’t bother you when u alone
LA has a gang culture that people are raised on. Yes you have to be able to stand on your own, but they take pride in being around people from their “set”
@@inkedupkids We run in sets, but in selective situations. But yes, you're 100% correct - if you roll alone, and don't attract the wrong attention, you won't have many problems.
@@CashRules660 I'd say 99% of young hip hop kids in this generation don't know about the juice crew and roxanne shante. I'm 40 and even people I grew up with in Queens the 90s didn't know about 80s rappers. They mostly knew about Nas, Mobb Deep etc.
@@HeatherLewis213 I'm 30, so I may not be who you're referring to when you say "young hip hop kids", but I know about Roxanne Shante, the Roxanne wars, Shan, KRS and D-Nice. I'm from California but got into Nas and Wu-Tang as a teenager, and then worked backwards from there towards Rakim, KRS, Shan, etc. Admittedly I know nothing about the Juice crew besides them often being called The Legendary Juice Crew.
I like this guy and everyone else in this video more than most other videos you show. Dude doesn’t try to front or pose as a gangster or tough. Just his natural self with knowledge of his area’s history. That’s true confidence right there. Respect for him.
Aye. QB has come a long fuckin way from what it used to be. You have no fuckin idea. I grew up in that place a White Latino. They used to think my whole family was Cops. They knew we werent, but they gave us small shit for it. Nothing serious though.
I was born and raised in QB and I love the way the new generation is keeping our community and music spirit alive. 40th side 12th / 15 building (bompton) all day !!!!!
As soon as he started talking about MC Shan, I was grinning. Peace to this dude for knowing his history, and it's dope to see the park Shan was talking about. That really helps color the image I had in my mind of what hip hop was like in the park.
Salute to Rich Roman. He's seems like a real cool dude and everyone was showing him love. And salute to Q.B. for all of the great music that came out of those projects.
@@earl-larsen I’m not a hipster homie, raised in the barrio of LA. I lived in corona, I hung out in Bronx, Yonkers, cony island. Only once some kings tried to hit me up and I kept it real and they end it up Chopin it up with me.
Some of the best hood reporting yet. Hes comfortable talkin to the camera, has a smooth voice, knows his community, and shows love for them. Stay safe !
@@b1bo840 Living in NY there's plenty of things he could do and actually make a decent living if his grind is on point. So many ways to get it out here don't sleep cuz..💯
I grew in Cali but always wanted to see what Queens was really like after Nas dropped Ilmatic. His rhymes painted a picture of what i imagine NY to be... This is great footage and a brief history lesson. I'll make it out there one day. God Bless🙏
I love Rich Roman's energy. It's crazy to me that there aren't statues for, or streets named after, all the legends that QB has produced. The City of New York needs to do better! Those blocks have produced kings and queens whose names are known around the world!
RIP prodigy and shout out to QB and all the artists from queens bridge! This is dope asl I grew up on nas and all that and it was nice to see a little more insight on things.💯👍
@@showmestatefinest5412 appreciate the correction 🙏did not realize that! But at the same time I was js rip prodigy because he is still from ny and he still had a presence in qb,one love my friend.
Sone of the hosts of some of these videos I watch glorify the ignorance of where they are from. This dude's energy is refreshing & he speaks about the positivity of his hood. Protect this man.
Trust me nyc projects is not nice and neither is it good looking you can lose your life over the littlest things be careful around nyc projects, u may think your some cool guy but trust me these ppl will test you and violate you
I had a strong affinity for NY growing up & I'm from the Chicago trenches. That's where black alot of black culture originated. Games, movies, videos all these things made me wish I grew up there, especially in the early 90's. Much respect
This is one of the best instalments. He’s a great tour guide. Man knows his stuff and no padding it out with Sh… talking. Great to see/hear where some of the originators of hip hop came from. I hope he lives long and strong.
This video is definitely in my top of hood vlogs. You can tell this brother here is genuine. Many blessings to this brother real talk! Hood vlogs keep doing your thing bro, we need this for the culture!
I used to live in projects made a mistake went to jail lost a lot is no way a person can be stuck If you get up and make right choices saying you stuck is a excuse You can’t change where you grew up But where you die is your choice simple
My pops and his siblings grew up on the 40th side of Vernon...my siblings and I lived on 41st side of 10th...moved out to cali at a young age, but always went back 4 the summers....still got an uncle that stays up in there....sorry about the bio but I'm proud of the time spent in the bridge and I will always rep it!!..
Hoodvlogs took it to Qb.. that's Major and homeboy broke it down real professional like, the whole video was interesting from beginning to end.. so much history came outta those projects, noyd, littles, mikedelorian, lakey the kid, barznhooks, im3, Tragedy, jungle, etc
Im from Durban, South Africa, I also grew up in the projects, but we call them the "Flats" here in SA. When the apartheid government initiated the group areas act, low income housing was built across the country in the poorest of areas, among them were the flats. Nas is my goat, its my dream to visit QB projects one day!
Love this video!! This young man has represented the projects to the fullest and has given all the good people that live here so much recognition and credibility for our community. This goes for all the project boros because we all one big family. We out rank all rentals in the big apple. Thank you :)
For sure the LA vlogs had a lot of grown men acting like fools. He took everyone on a tour & showed how everybody who live in the projects or hood ain’t doing negative shit.
@Damian Jablonski not to her as a woman . Sounds thirsty as are most . People too worried about sex too much as it is . It's hard I know but we gotta do it male and female we all need self control .
My childhood all over again. You made some good points. My mom didn't want me outside cause it was wild back in the day but the community watched us on the low , the hustlers always made sure the kids was good
I am a New York native, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I worked with someone from Queens, and one day we got into a conversation about Queensbridge. His words, almost verbatim, were, "It could be the sunniest day outside in the middle of the summer, but in Queensbridge it will still feel dark." @1:35, the guy says "But sometimes, you know, as me and my friends grow up and a lot of things happened, sad to say... it feels like there is a dark cloud in this project". Also, I lived in LeFrak (Queens) and worked in Brooklyn for a few years ago. When I took the F train home, the 21st Street-Queensbridge stop was more often than not wild.
Definitely cleaned up the area a bit. Walk 5 blocks and LIC is all luxury tall glass buildings. Lefrak did a 360. Used to play in the tournament with artest team when I was in high school.
Hey you....yes you, random person that I will never meet, I want to let you know that you are loved and deserving of everything! Today is going to be a great day !🙂❤️
There is NOTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL than being able to see where those rap legends walk the streets... Nas, Mobb Deep,Etc etc... damn he just showed me the building Nas grew up in... damn.... shid is crazy.... anything is possible....
Respect to hood vlogs for taking us to the hood of NYC coming from T&T I think the first time I saw a music video of mob deep was on video soul they were on fire 🔥🔥🔥
@@GotStones1 Yeah i hadnt seen people in Champion since 91/92 where im from. But been seeing it becoming increasingly popular again the last 2 yrs or so.
Randomly stumbled onto this video and I'm loving it! I'm from New York as well but its great that you are highlighting the people and neighborhoods that are often overlooked
Way back in the day when I was a young guy I worked in a low budget furniture store in Queens and we used to deliver furniture all over Brooklyn and Queens.. The Queens projects in this video is one of the places along with Brownsville, East NY ,South Jamaica,Lefrak and Far Rockaway that we knew we were heading into a danger zone and that anything could go down.. Some things would happen but luckily nothing too crazy.... City projects are basically like prisons without security guards.. Though I know there are some good people in there that mean no harm and are just stuck there due to their financial circumstances..
@@yezzerskii3166 you sound goofy because you can replace New York with literally any city and it'll still apply. Also, NY is trash.. literally and figuratively.
He did Queens Bridge Justice very intricate very well spoken very knowledgeable; As a Queens Native I agree with him their projects aren’t as violent, but just like any project if you not from there don’t go there; you get a invite got a friend they tell you meet them sure go for it but project buildings the KINGS are like Soilders they protect they territory as you can see this man knows everything down to a square inch Peace Beloved ‼️ QGTM ‼️💯 REST IN POWER TOO THEIR FALLING SOILDERS Free them guys out the you know I SEE YOU 👀 my comrade 🤫
As a young African American male myself , this is what I'm talkin about . Our communities are really just a series of different families and friends ! So like most families, there will always be disagreements/fights . But once the sun goes down and rises the next day , its all love ; we move on . I will never condone the selling of drugs and violence amongst each other , but at least we survive. At the same time folks should remember these drugs & guns certainly came from somewhere . . and it did a number on our communities (sadly) . I believe that was done on purpose as a way to ruin the Black household ! So when other races come to America with a notion about Black folks that is negative or stereotypical , at least take time to find out who we really are ! Everything happens for a reason man . We come outside and stand together to talk , laugh and watch the younger kids play double Dutch ! One guy asks how another guy's mother is doing after her surgery . We may laugh at one guy for getting rejected by the beautiful girl in the neighborhood ! Another group of fellas are debating over which basketball team has a good chance of going to the finals . . . All of this happening under the sun . It's called culture !! And videos like this offer a brief glimpse into a day in the life of a young Black brother/sister . . Its all Love ! So the next time people attempt to point and assume these brothas are up to no good , just know that they're out here trying to survive like you ! Have a blessed day 🙏🏽 .
You’re not an African American. Black folks were against that term but Jesse and em decided that you needed a label so that you’d never feel 100% American. #KnowYourHistory
"Our communities are really a series of different families and friends." Aka Tribes/Clans. I've always said the USA is a country of different Ethnic Tribes/Clans. That's why the USA seems dysfunctional at times. Nationalism is what unites these ethnic tribes for a brief moment, but that's what I think. I could be completely wrong.
@@oliveraparicio8464 Nah I'd say you're about right bro . We all have roots to somewhere . Just gotta trace em . And when you do , that's when you discover your true identity ! Like you said , Nationalism , Tribes & Clans
I was a teen in the 80s and learner so much about the music I listened to. Very good video. Smart young man! Informational not just the block but history.
I grew up thousands of miles away in London but always felt connected to QB through hip hop mainly Mobb Deep, Nas, LL, Cormega shits was dripping with culture, swag, charisma and its own stamp on the music game ever since the 90's when I first bought that infamous CD
I visited the Legendary neighborhood of Queensbridge recently. I got on the F train and got off at the 21st station and honestly it was a great experience the people in the community treated me like I was from there. From Norfolk Va to Queensbridge USA Salute.
Spending a day with Rich Roman in the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Queens, New York City. Largest housing projects in the US.
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#HoodVlogs How about doing a blog on the homies from Upstate13? There's alot of varrios in Northern california 831,559,408,209,510,925,415,707,916,530
DO MORE OF CHICAGO
When you come back to Georgia slide down to Macon.
Are u still with that beautiful lightskinned chic of yours I'd see a few years bac on your chanel?
Them projects are condos compared to projects in the south.
It’s these types of dudes that prove that New York will never die, you can tell he has a lot of pride in the soil he claims
You know we need to keep Ny Ny go back to the original style
Never die? Ironic considering they be killing each other left and right, no love there. It's these "type of dudes" that be keeping that "killa" culture alive, degenerates.
@@Bremith103 it's not their fault their in the projects i bet you didn't even watch the video you don't know what is like being black the stupid ass government made the projects for black people you could also say any race because theirs not just only black people in the projects
@@BlackKingBaby911 nope Fort Green was the original pjs in NY and they were not made for black people back in the day (but yes it was affordable and low income) it was italians, irish and jews in there and guess what? fort green pjs even then were notorious (for violence cause gangs formed for each ethnic group back then and alot of italian mobsters came from there) for real and then after the 50s black people started moving in....
@@aldov316 Thanks for the info bro
Protect this guy at all costs. He seems like a genuine down to earth guy!
🤣🤣🤣 yeah, until nightfall
Ok let me risk my life to make sure he makes it in life
@@FresnoBoy6star 😂
R u 4real lmao
@@FresnoBoy6star stop ya bloodclat lying
I love how this young brother uses the word community throughout his whole video. You can live in the projects but still have love for your community. Well done my black brother.
I don't think it's about love as much as respect for one's community regardless of economic situation of the area ..and that is sadly lacking in most
I like his Energy!! Keep brothers like him around for the Hood Tours.
Good energy facts
Definitely brah
Positive way to represent own neighborhood, talk positively and showed us a lot
@TRUMENTE definitely fucc with the homies in the IE🤞🏾💪🏾💪🏾
He done a fantastic job! Genuine and informative.
This kid is very bright, and he speaks from the heart. A lot of the people who come from poor areas are guarded, and develop a hard exterior for protection. They fear being too transparent, or showing vulnerability, but I feel like this dude has the balls to be himself.
Such dick dnt speak ahi u dnt know called acting fo da cameraman but any ways big grimey over here in qb dnt let shi fool u at all eat or be eaten
@@natalieortiz14 Is that your black impression?
@@natalieortiz14 you know damn well your mother taught you to spell better than that 🤦🏽♂️
Yea, he's owning that camera! Just being able to share so much about his neighborhood and how much he is embedded in the community
That’s just New York bro.... and homie right niggas will fool you don’t sleep
Love it. I grew up there 1963 to 1979 and passed that moved just a few blocks up to 40th Ave and 24th St til 1992. I am now 61 watching you from Las Vegas NV. I was one of the mid 70s deejays from Ultra Sounds Disco. Big influences and mentors were Dr Bob Lee, Jap and Brucie, Phase Brothers, Disco Twins, the pioneers just before the birth of Hip Hop. Worked across the river on Roosevelt for 20 years til 2010 then moved here. Yes. QB was rough but it was a place where I remember the most love among the inhbitants, and to date I still have not seen that anywhere else and I will miss it and always remember it. Thanks for posting. Love to all who watch it and read these comments. - D.J. Captain Kurt
Nothing but respect for the knowledge this dude has, especially talking about the history of his hood. Paying hommage to the legends, paying his respect to friends that passed away. Felt like I was watching a documentary on Queensbridge. May God bless him, and protect him.
what i find far more amazing is how easy it is to impress black people by talkin' about the projects 🤣
Is that for Tashana Murphy the hoops star ?
How God gonna bless him when he be slinging dope and encouraging killing other brothers. Na Gio, ain't no love in these parts
@@Bremith103 Joey stop speaking about shit you don't know your acting like people choose to live in the projects the dumbass government won't hire black people in good jobs they won't even make good jobs for black people to work at
@@b1bo840 What a shit comment, always some troll-ass mufukka tryin bring down people's positivity. Bring yo ass to QB
Honestly to see everyone show this dude so much love shows a lot about who he is you don’t have to stand on corners, sell drugs, and carry guns to be respected in the hood, respect to this young king. 👑
They probably respect him because he did all that already
@@almandoaveria2117 nope not at all. In some hoods to guys who sell the drugs and stand on corner pave the way for usually younger dudes to make it.
He probably had a gun on him right now.
I wish I had a community as his
That's why I absolutely love the black people....they know how to show love and care for everyone else🫶🏼🫶🏼
I went to school wit son. Haven't seen him in years, glad to see homie doing good tho, he got a good head on his shoulders. You could love your hood but remember the main goal is to get out. There's no problem with loving your hood from a distance.
When you say get out its just diffrent tpye of problem
What is his name
This is true
Im from pologrounds and i will never leave this place theres nothing like home
@@ibrahim5865have you atleast traveled around the world bro? I hope so bro cause just know that there’s more to life than just the PJs
Something so charming about this guy. Real New York swag.
That’s my guy right there 💯💯💪🏾
Dude know his history. And, he clearly ain't a visitor; he knows his hood!! Respect king.
his history? 🤣 how does it benefit him to know the history of the projects? no doubt his knowledge don't venture outside the projects!
@@b1bo840 I don't see what's funny, and I didn't say it benefited him at all, you said that. At least he knows about where he lives or where he's from. Whether it's the hood or Calabasas, most people do not do the knowledge or even the history of where they live.
@@252Ron no i didn't say it benefited him dude, the fact that you're not able to comprehend a comment explains why you think knowing the projects is important! 🙄
@@b1bo840 Please stop talking to me. I didn't ask to talk to you, you commented on a person's comment that "doesn't know how to comprehend". I'm sure you have better things to do. Have a super day!
@@252Ron dude sounds goofy asf XD these comments killing me 🤣 facts tho alot of history in the bridge , and all across the board 💀
My man is a great narrator , You need to hire him for another documentary .
Arf
I said the same thing when I heard him talk
So much Hip Hop history in NY. Imagine growing up around all that. You’d feel like you can make it in the game
Great music in general coming out of NYC
@@LogicHatesMe facts. Im from the Midwest and I always tell my homies imagine being from NY and being blessed to walk up and see actual record labels and worldwide brands at your doorstep.
@@Syte425 I mean, there's great music everywhere but the NYC Hardcore, Punk, and Hip Hop/Rap scenes are huge for me. I'm from albany and a lot of NYC Artists come here and whatnot. Troy, which is right across the river had a huge metal/hard-core/sludge scene and I know and play with several bands.
@@Syte425 I’m from queens grew up in the hood 10 mins from the bridge used to walk by the nas mural on the way to school, it’s mad history over here
Lived in nyc for 26 yrs im in dallas now for good you right, we can make it anywhere if you got nyc roots
He spoke so much about people that he lost and that made me sad 😔 sending prayers for protection and growth over this young man. Thanx for showing us your city, stay safe.
It’s crazy I stay in a small town where my girl is from. And was just telling her how many friends we lose in the streets where I’m from. She haven’t lost one in this town. I lost far too many R.I.P
I noticed that as well and couldn’t help but wonder “is anyone alive?”
this is what stood out to me the most.
he didn't show you his city, he showed you around a housing project in queens. i guarantee you he don't know jack outside those projects 🤣🤣🤣
@@b1bo840 and that’s sad, he showed us what his views were, let’s not laugh let’s focus on how we can expand our views. I’d bet my last that he’s wanting to escape that.
This guy so informed about the whole place its impressive. Crazy how he relates it to hiphop and movies and pretty everything, it’s like he knows everything that happened there.
Don't die for the projects homie. They're not going to name them after you once you die. The goal is to make it out.
IKR they not even gonna name a STREET after you neither.
Some people are like that. They don't wanna leave. Havoc continued to stay in Queens housing for a while after the Mobb was selling alot of albums. He said after a while it didn't make sense, & he had to go.
@@oldschoolhiphop2275 Nas' mother also lived there for awhile until Nas finally moved her into his house on Long Island
A street name after a person who dies ultimately means nothing...get out the projects this is not a place for any black person.
Boom!
That project livin serious, Shoutout all the project kids from broken families. I believe in y'all, it's up to us to break the negative cycles we see in our families and communities
Amen to that!
The only way we gonna break the cycle is when we stop praising this "killa" culture, slinging dope, killing fellow brothers. They act as self-imposed chains. The problem is culture
@@Bremith103 i don’t know where you see people praising ‘killa culture’. i don’t get it. people shame us for living this way as if we CHOSE it. you cant choose what family you’re born into and where you are raised. you can only try your best to survive where you were dropped. yall talk a lot about people who live like this yet he still has his mindset. you can judge others for the way they live but at the end of the day don’t add your two cents if you’re not doing anything to help. you just want to shame and sit on your high horse because you’re ‘so much better’. do something about it then. practice what you preach. go out and save them if you care so much about the community.
@@allaboutgirl9665 I am part of the community dumb@$$
Preach!
This is definately one of your best vlogs. It's calm, clear and the young man seems totally prepared to show everyone around. Vs. the vlogs where it's just a bunch of kids drinking and screaming. You can't hear anything over the yelling. More vlogs like this... Prepared and a lot of interesting stories. Love it.
I like his energy! He is so humble and down to earth! God bless and protect him 🙏🏾
How God gonna bless him when he be slinging dope and encouraging killing other brothers. Na Trina, ain't no love in these parts
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@@Bremith103 Did he say that he was slinging dope and encouraging murder? Or is there any evidence of this? Serious question
@@rodrigobarba930 Did we watch the same video? Of course he not gonna outright say it, smh, but look at his friends and the people he talks about hanging out with. "Show me your friends, and I'll what kind of person you are."
@@Bremith103 why they write songs like this and kill each other.they want to prove somethig or what.toughness?
I notice when you interview most from LA they're in a group or around other's.. The New Yorkers are mainly solo-dolo giving tours...
Everybody's working, trapping or scamming. The streets are over for NY. Cameras and police everywhere. It's like Orwell's 1984 for young Black and Brown people in certain areas. The police will break up groups of young men for no reason. They'll run you into your own building and threaten you with loitering. But, we don't even fight it. We just give in
New Yorkers never ran in large groups it bring too much attention.
I use to roll solo to different projects in NY. I was on Demon time but ppl don’t bother you when u alone
on the real though living in nyc sucks, but the crime rate is really high right now, with shootings happening like every other day..
LA has a gang culture that people are raised on. Yes you have to be able to stand on your own, but they take pride in being around people from their “set”
@@inkedupkids We run in sets, but in selective situations. But yes, you're 100% correct - if you roll alone, and don't attract the wrong attention, you won't have many problems.
He's knowledgeable about Queens hip hop for a young guy.
Well he's actually from there so I'd certainly hope so lol..
@@CashRules660 I'd say 99% of young hip hop kids in this generation don't know about the juice crew and roxanne shante. I'm 40 and even people I grew up with in Queens the 90s didn't know about 80s rappers. They mostly knew about Nas, Mobb Deep etc.
@@HeatherLewis213 I'm 30, so I may not be who you're referring to when you say "young hip hop kids", but I know about Roxanne Shante, the Roxanne wars, Shan, KRS and D-Nice. I'm from California but got into Nas and Wu-Tang as a teenager, and then worked backwards from there towards Rakim, KRS, Shan, etc. Admittedly I know nothing about the Juice crew besides them often being called The Legendary Juice Crew.
Yea man of course his elders prob ran with those guys these kids from birth get taught about the success ppl have had it gives them hope
Nas and Mobb Deep raised Queens as a whole. RIP Prodigy
Don't forget Busta rhymes and 50
@@Thomzz95 busta from East flatbush BK bro...
@@subzero308 my bad you right
i feel the sentiment but... Run DMC??? LL??
What about the Juice Crew ?
You can tell that man is valid in his hood 💯 every block he goes on they showing love 👌
I like this guy and everyone else in this video more than most other videos you show. Dude doesn’t try to front or pose as a gangster or tough. Just his natural self with knowledge of his area’s history. That’s true confidence right there. Respect for him.
Seems like some laid back and chilled people. No violence was being promoted at all. Respect ✊🏾
@@woah8626 you the typa person to live in the suburbs
We different out here. Respect bro💯😵💫
Aye. QB has come a long fuckin way from what it used to be. You have no fuckin idea.
I grew up in that place a White Latino. They used to think my whole family was Cops.
They knew we werent, but they gave us small shit for it. Nothing serious though.
Fam dropped a lot of knowledge bout his projects...🚫🧢
Facts
That’s when you know you’ve been there way too long.
Youngblood got schooled young.
Nuff Respect!!! 💯 #QUEENSBRIDGE
Facts
This dude is real man he been through it but he stays positive. Love the energy
Much respect to this brother. He seems humble and very intelligent def know his hood well. Please do more videos. Loved watching this
This dude did a great job on this tour he seem like a solid dude s/o the bridge and hoodvlogs
Love being from Queens, NY. Born and raised, we're always so proud!
I was born and raised in QB and I love the way the new generation is keeping our community and music spirit alive. 40th side 12th / 15 building (bompton) all day !!!!!
40-15 like Mega and Horse?
Its dope to see someone from the hood knowing their hood's history 100%
As soon as he started talking about MC Shan, I was grinning. Peace to this dude for knowing his history, and it's dope to see the park Shan was talking about. That really helps color the image I had in my mind of what hip hop was like in the park.
This a real authentic video he not putting on for the camera unlike most of the videos. Salute to this young brotha ✌🏾
I’m from South Jamaica Queens-we Bless you brothers @ Queensbridge. We are all family. Much love.
This was the best hood vlog I've seen.....This dude makes me wanna go hang out in Queens too.....Homeboy is straight genuine too.....
Salute to Rich Roman. He's seems like a real cool dude and everyone was showing him love. And salute to Q.B. for all of the great music that came out of those projects.
Big shout out to Queens Bridge . One love from London uk 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
Out of all the hood videos I've seen on here this guy seems to be one of the most positive dudes on here. Salute.
He did Queens Bridge proud...Salute
Im from LA and had the privilege to live in queens. Loved the people out there ✊🏾
💪
as you should vato
Let me guess... Astoria?
@@earl-larsen I’m not a hipster homie, raised in the barrio of LA. I lived in corona, I hung out in Bronx, Yonkers, cony island. Only once some kings tried to hit me up and I kept it real and they end it up Chopin it up with me.
Some of the best hood reporting yet. Hes comfortable talkin to the camera, has a smooth voice, knows his community, and shows love for them. Stay safe !
He has good hip hop knowledge too. Great video
how far you think that'll take him? 🤣
@@b1bo840 you’d be surprised, something in the music industry even a commentator or music journalist
@@b1bo840 Living in NY there's plenty of things he could do and actually make a decent living if his grind is on point. So many ways to get it out here don't sleep cuz..💯
I grew in Cali but always wanted to see what Queens was really like after Nas dropped Ilmatic. His rhymes painted a picture of what i imagine NY to be... This is great footage and a brief history lesson. I'll make it out there one day. God Bless🙏
Props to you bro. Illmatic was one of the best rap albums ever made
@@bobafett317Albums every genre's
I'm from Queens whenever u ready I can show u round bro much to Cali
I love Rich Roman's energy. It's crazy to me that there aren't statues for, or streets named after, all the legends that QB has produced. The City of New York needs to do better! Those blocks have produced kings and queens whose names are known around the world!
The brother with the ski goggles.... Took me back to the 80s for real. Real hip hop ish man...
That OG energy yuurr
🤣🤣
That was late 90s, not 80s.....80s people dressed fruity.
The way he looks and talk reminds me of Busta in a way. Any1 know if they are related or sum shit
RIP prodigy and shout out to QB and all the artists from queens bridge! This is dope asl I grew up on nas and all that and it was nice to see a little more insight on things.💯👍
Prodigy from Hempstead on long Island
@@showmestatefinest5412 appreciate the correction 🙏did not realize that! But at the same time I was js rip prodigy because he is still from ny and he still had a presence in qb,one love my friend.
Method man from Hempstead long Island just like Prodigy they said it to, Method on his track dangerous grounds and P on the infamous album
prodigy was born in hempstead, long island but at some point he moved to queensbridge
Sone of the hosts of some of these videos I watch glorify the ignorance of where they are from. This dude's energy is refreshing & he speaks about the positivity of his hood. Protect this man.
Queens bridge got grass, trees, parks, calm of the east river, Manhattan skyline, mad culture and mad flavor. It looks better than other pj's
@@progressivelibertarianview8832
it's a New York City Projects. I don't know what you expect it to look like?
I never seen projects that didn't have grass and trees so what's your point
Now
Don't let the grass, trees & nice views fool you
Trust me nyc projects is not nice and neither is it good looking you can lose your life over the littlest things be careful around nyc projects, u may think your some cool guy but trust me these ppl will test you and violate you
I had a strong affinity for NY growing up & I'm from the Chicago trenches. That's where black alot of black culture originated. Games, movies, videos all these things made me wish I grew up there, especially in the early 90's. Much respect
I’m from Chicago too and I’d say Chicago had its own strong sense of black history and culture too but it’s too chaotic and violent these days.
This young man I am so proud of how he actually conducted himself in a very humble and professional way. God Bless you young man.
"Time is illmatic, keep static like wool fabric
/ Pack a 4-matic to crack your whole cabbage"
Life a bitch
Nas the goat
🔥🔥
This is one of the best instalments.
He’s a great tour guide. Man knows his stuff and no padding it out with Sh… talking.
Great to see/hear where some of the originators of hip hop came from.
I hope he lives long and strong.
This video is definitely in my top of hood vlogs. You can tell this brother here is genuine. Many blessings to this brother real talk! Hood vlogs keep doing your thing bro, we need this for the culture!
Hell yeah man....everybody outside of NY be fake as F....
I used to live in projects made a mistake went to jail lost a lot
is no way a person can be stuck
If you get up and make right choices saying you stuck is a excuse
You can’t change where you grew up
But where you die is your choice simple
Ik wat he meant tho, & the projects was set up to have yah fail.
He’s still young, he will figure it out
Quit making excuses
Stuck rent free in America hahaha
My pops and his siblings grew up on the 40th side of Vernon...my siblings and I lived on 41st side of 10th...moved out to cali at a young age, but always went back 4 the summers....still got an uncle that stays up in there....sorry about the bio but I'm proud of the time spent in the bridge and I will always rep it!!..
I love his energy. He down to earth, ain't putting on a front. He just being himself. Respect King.
Much love to Queens! From Brooklyn #Nyc
This were I was born and grew up! WE MADE IT OUT.🙏
Congratulations...tough area ...
@@dionbrooks4981 it's not the area, it's just the projects. They throwing a ton of money in long island city.
@@ronniekregar3482 got it
QB artists were my favorite back in the 90’s & 2000s. felt like I knew every street he referenced. 💯 long live QB
Hoodvlogs took it to Qb.. that's Major and homeboy broke it down real professional like, the whole video was interesting from beginning to end.. so much history came outta those projects, noyd, littles, mikedelorian, lakey the kid, barznhooks, im3, Tragedy, jungle, etc
I’m from Virginia and most of us have family in NYC! QB and Ravenswood! Nostalgic to see these buildings. Spent my childhood years here. Time flies!
Long Island City
Queens has so much rap culture behind it. So interesting to see it all the way from New Zealand
hes great at explaining things..im proud to be from nyc..this guy deserves his own show
Im from Durban, South Africa, I also grew up in the projects, but we call them the "Flats" here in SA. When the apartheid government initiated the group areas act, low income housing was built across the country in the poorest of areas, among them were the flats. Nas is my goat, its my dream to visit QB projects one day!
This kid has great energy and a great attitude. Mobb deep fan is just a plus. I’m a fan already. I’d be interested to see his success in the future.
Finally😍 loved this! Salute to QB for all the great MCs and for all the music that came outta these projects❤️
This brother is very positive, I like his energy.
Love this video!! This young man has represented the projects to the fullest and has given all the good people that live here so much recognition and credibility for our community. This goes for all the project boros because we all one big family. We out rank all rentals in the big apple. Thank you :)
He’s very cute and well spoken and I like the fact that he didn’t have to pump fake like he was a thug just to say he’s from the hood.
That’s the big difference from LA to NY
Why you gotta say he cute ? Be a lady .1st thing out ya mouth .
For sure the LA vlogs had a lot of grown men acting like fools. He took everyone on a tour & showed how everybody who live in the projects or hood ain’t doing negative shit.
@@seanleonard8067 how tf you trying tell a female how to be a lady. Stfu.
@Damian Jablonski not to her as a woman . Sounds thirsty as are most . People too worried about sex too much as it is . It's hard I know but we gotta do it male and female we all need self control .
I live in Brooklyn but got love for Queens! Queensbridge been quiet recently. Far Rock been showing out lately though
Stack bundles is Far Rock
My childhood all over again. You made some good points. My mom didn't want me outside cause it was wild back in the day but the community watched us on the low , the hustlers always made sure the kids was good
I am a New York native, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I worked with someone from Queens, and one day we got into a conversation about Queensbridge. His words, almost verbatim, were, "It could be the sunniest day outside in the middle of the summer, but in Queensbridge it will still feel dark."
@1:35, the guy says "But sometimes, you know, as me and my friends grow up and a lot of things happened, sad to say... it feels like there is a dark cloud in this project".
Also, I lived in LeFrak (Queens) and worked in Brooklyn for a few years ago. When I took the F train home, the 21st Street-Queensbridge stop was more often than not wild.
Definitely cleaned up the area a bit. Walk 5 blocks and LIC is all luxury tall glass buildings. Lefrak did a 360. Used to play in the tournament with artest team when I was in high school.
Lefrak makes more noise than queens bridge, queensbridge and Astoria is FILLED with white ppl
@@manu3698521 so is lefrak. All Indian and Russian now. Don’t front.
This young man has real pride in his neighborhood, real love. We need more of this.
Brother, don't ever feel like you're stuck in a place you want to leave. There's a whole world out there to see. Keep pushing bro. 💪🏾💯
RIP DMX 🙏🏾
NawFR Rest Up DMX
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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I like how they're all sporting Carhartt gear. I've always loved Carhartt.
Spent 2 years out there… this was 🔥 to watch… a lot of memories
Hey you....yes you, random person that I will never meet, I want to let you know that you are loved and deserving of everything! Today is going to be a great day !🙂❤️
It takes a real one to keep pushing out a positive message for people in the midst of all the negativity.....💯 CurlyheadKen🙏
Thank you so much !!! ❤️
Respect
I love u man
Mirror effect is real
Smart kid that really knows his history. Everyone should know their hood as well as him. He is proud of where he’s from you can tell
There is NOTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL than being able to see where those rap legends walk the streets... Nas, Mobb Deep,Etc etc... damn he just showed me the building Nas grew up in... damn.... shid is crazy.... anything is possible....
Respect to hood vlogs for taking us to the hood of NYC coming from T&T I think the first time I saw a music video of mob deep was on video soul they were on fire 🔥🔥🔥
he dressed 90's style, Carhartt seems to be making a come back though.
it already made a comeback... its been goin for like a year
It’s also crazy seeing people inChampion
That's been back,its just not a trend
@@GotStones1 Yeah i hadnt seen people in Champion since 91/92 where im from. But been seeing it becoming increasingly popular again the last 2 yrs or so.
NY NY big city of dreams...... Dpg
“Even the crack heads be showing mad love” this guys energy is everything 😂
Yesss ROXANNE ROXANNE!!! my high school dayz💣 stay safe as always👍💯
So far this is my favorite hood vlog from this channel. Peace and love all the way from South Sacramento, CA 💯
Greenhaven here nice to see a south sac native 💯💯
@@NorCalHoops916 That's wassup. I grew up in the Florin area, Mack and Valley Hi.
"Even the crackheads be showing mad love" 😂😂😂 love his attitude
Randomly stumbled onto this video and I'm loving it! I'm from New York as well but its great that you are highlighting the people and neighborhoods that are often overlooked
Way back in the day when I was a young guy I worked in a low budget furniture store in Queens and we used to deliver furniture all over Brooklyn and Queens.. The Queens projects in this video is one of the places along with Brownsville, East NY ,South Jamaica,Lefrak and Far Rockaway that we knew we were heading into a danger zone and that anything could go down.. Some things would happen but luckily nothing too crazy.... City projects are basically like prisons without security guards.. Though I know there are some good people in there that mean no harm and are just stuck there due to their financial circumstances..
Shout outs to QB, I’m from Astoria..QB is legendary! QB the HALL OF FAME of NYC hip hop! RIP Bandana P!!
New York energy different I swear.. anywhere you go in NY you gonna feel vibe & the hood luv
@@benardboateng1501 hmm exactly wtf is this dude talking about
@@stann.3408 if you from the town you know wtf I'm talking about.. sounds like you ain't never came here ...best you stay where you at chump
@@benardboateng1501 hmmm what' got something stuck in ya mouth ???
@@yezzerskii3166 you sound goofy because you can replace New York with literally any city and it'll still apply.
Also, NY is trash.. literally and figuratively.
@@stann.3408 stfu clown
He is well spoken describing his hood and the rappers from Queensbridge.
Flash back from the 90’s!
He did Queens Bridge Justice very intricate very well spoken very knowledgeable; As a Queens Native I agree with him their projects aren’t as violent, but just like any project if you not from there don’t go there; you get a invite got a friend they tell you meet them sure go for it but project buildings the KINGS are like Soilders they protect they territory as you can see this man knows everything down to a square inch Peace Beloved ‼️ QGTM ‼️💯
REST IN POWER TOO THEIR FALLING
SOILDERS
Free them guys out the you know
I SEE YOU 👀 my comrade 🤫
As a young African American male myself , this is what I'm talkin about . Our communities are really just a series of different families and friends ! So like most families, there will always be disagreements/fights . But once the sun goes down and rises the next day , its all love ; we move on . I will never condone the selling of drugs and violence amongst each other , but at least we survive. At the same time folks should remember these drugs & guns certainly came from somewhere . . and it did a number on our communities (sadly) . I believe that was done on purpose as a way to ruin the Black household !
So when other races come to America with a notion about Black folks that is negative or stereotypical , at least take time to find out who we really are ! Everything happens for a reason man . We come outside and stand together to talk , laugh and watch the younger kids play double Dutch ! One guy asks how another guy's mother is doing after her surgery . We may laugh at one guy for getting rejected by the beautiful girl in the neighborhood ! Another group of fellas are debating over which basketball team has a good chance of going to the finals . . . All of this happening under the sun . It's called culture !! And videos like this offer a brief glimpse into a day in the life of a young Black brother/sister . . Its all Love ! So the next time people attempt to point and assume these brothas are up to no good , just know that they're out here trying to survive like you ! Have a blessed day 🙏🏽 .
You’re not an African American. Black folks were against that term but Jesse and em decided that you needed a label so that you’d never feel 100% American. #KnowYourHistory
"Our communities are really a series of different families and friends." Aka Tribes/Clans.
I've always said the USA is a country of different Ethnic Tribes/Clans. That's why the USA seems dysfunctional at times. Nationalism is what unites these ethnic tribes for a brief moment, but that's what I think. I could be completely wrong.
@@oliveraparicio8464 Nah I'd say you're about right bro . We all have roots to somewhere . Just gotta trace em . And when you do , that's when you discover your true identity ! Like you said , Nationalism , Tribes & Clans
All I know is dude is fine. NY brothas have a totally different energy. Masculine, intelligent and driven.
@@extremelylucky999 No doubt bro for sho !
I was a teen in the 80s and learner so much about the music I listened to. Very good video. Smart young man! Informational not just the block but history.
I grew up thousands of miles away in London but always felt connected to QB through hip hop mainly Mobb Deep, Nas, LL, Cormega shits was dripping with culture, swag, charisma and its own stamp on the music game ever since the 90's when I first bought that infamous CD
Damn. This guy can have his own show. Facts. Great information about queens and humble af. Ja I fux wit this
I visited the Legendary neighborhood of Queensbridge recently. I got on the F train and got off at the 21st station and honestly it was a great experience the people in the community treated me like I was from there. From Norfolk Va to Queensbridge USA Salute.
Everytime I go to Queens I listen to MOBB DEEP....R.I.P Prodigy