I came to DC over 10 years ago from Detroit. It was single handley the best life choice I ever made. Ive met lifelong connections, friends, and took my career to a whole other level. Dating in DC for me was awesome. I had dates with fine high quality women whenever I pleased...For me Marvin was the place to go and mingle. I think everyone and their momma misses Marvin.
I lived in DC for 6 years on 14th St. NW and loved it. It’s diverse, there is lots to do. Housing is super expensive, I paid $3,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, food is expensive and it could be lonely if you move in the city without knowing someone.
If every club you go to has nothing but ppl standing around, you’re not at a club, you’re at a lounge. Also, you’re in the downtown area where most of the federal building are. A lot of networking events and galas happen over there in that I Street/New York Ave corridor. You gotta go to the more seasoned areas. It’s risky, but you ain’t gonna find much in the gentrified areas. Try U St., Florida Ave near Howard, etc.
Have been enjoying your DC series. As someone who moved from the Philly Area to DC, I can relate to a lot of your commentary. I will say, there are small pockets of genuine vibes in the city. Just have to know where to look.
I’m from here and I can say that you are mostly right about prices credit and standing on business to live here, but you gotta get away from down town and find some friends to show you more interesting and fun things to do.
Change your mindset. DC is a great city. There are so many great aspects aside from overpriced drinks, apartment prices, siren noises, and the dating scene which you may find problematic in any major city. There are a number of beautiful, educated women in the city also.
I’m living in Atlanta and honestly looking at DC to relocate to . I like the walkable City and the transit system. Also the pay seems to be much higher . Trust me it’s expensive to live comfortably in Atlanta also and the jobs here pays much less .
DC is the best place to build wealth fast. Lots of high income jobs compared to the cost of housing. This is why there's more money going to PG county black American families than any other places globally!! If you think it's hard here, imagine the stress of our families in places like Atlanta, Charlotte, or NYC... Trust me, it's measurably worse.
@@Canoncoreyuse DC area for what it is. Access to money and affordable housing, and great people who want the same thing for their families. The women here are serious about reaching their life goals and they want a husband who can lead them. The good ones, who want to preserve their fertility, aren't sucking down shots at the bar. Veterans dominate DC. Do you have a heart for public service? That's not well reflected in your portfolio of work on this channel. Looking at your video titles... I think you have to decide if you really want "stability" via marriage, or are you just trying to bang another hundred girls? I recommend strongly, delete most of these videos, and create a TH-cam channel that a 50+ year old man would feel proud to send to his 25 year old daughters and nieces. You need to completely rebrand yourself. Every video title needs to exude professional aspirations, family values, and should send a message that you'll be very careful to protect his daughter. Very respectfully.❤
It’s not that cold most of the time in DC. It’s not like Canada or upstate New York. What are you talking about? We only have a few days under freezing each year. It’s October and it’s 80. I think the DMV has incredible weather. We have 4 seasons but not that many days ultra cold or ultra hot. We only get a few inches of snow usually, much less than NYC or Boston.
I’m here and it’s all true. Life is so expensive that every aspect of life revolves around making a living and proving how you can financially benefit someone.
Same. Violence came knocking on my door so to speak twice with 2 carjacking attempts, then they tried to steal my Jeep from my driveway then from behind my house where I hid it. 2 days later I traded it in, then got the new car totaled by someone in a stolen car. Got another car when I was able to drive again, packed my 4 bedroom 3 bath house up, left over 80% of the items in the house at the curb and moved to the suburbs of Houston.
👍🏽 video! Like anything, if you stay focused on your plan, connect with like minded ppl (whether career similarities or personal hobbies etc) you can't go wrong. It may even take you away from there. Lol - I've lived in the suburbs for over 20 years - I loved the DC vibes as most of my contract jobs were there. So much has changed. Most jobs have moved to Virginia. Also, DC is known for Real Estate and government. That's where the jobs are. You can make a way to clean up the credit and get that clearance. Definitely set a plan in place, connect with like minded ppl and enjoy! 😉
Yep, my first time here. I'm not sure why I'm not relocating or interested in D.C. It was a interesting video I'll stick around the channel and watch a few more video.
I hadn’t been there since 2019 for Howard homecoming and visit family, but absolutely I saw people siting around like they were networking or catching up talking to friends that hadn’t seen in years at bars.
The Wharf is nice but sort of a tourist trap. If you haven’t yet check out small Black owned Buddy’s 3200 block 11th St NW and/or Hen Quarter 2121 First St SW. There are many small Black owned spots in DC and the DMV
I'd be interested to see how some of your views hopefully change as the years go by. I've been out here for 3 years, and it feels like some of your observations would be what a tourist would notice. Rent is expensive but once you're in thr city it's easier to find cheaper places, and if you're looking for roommates then that opens up options, out of the three jobs I've had in DC only one has required security clearance and it was the lowest paying one, we barely get snow so it's objectively not the coldest place, can't speak too much to clubbing or dating but I've learned that people are very passionate about what they do here, so of course they'll talk about work a lot and network. It is what it is. You'll find a lot more streetwear as you move away from the Capitol, and bruh the wharf is the newest and one of the most expensive neighborhoods in DC but its also a tourist trap 💀. I hope you can find your spots in DC and what appeals to you, it really does have a lot to offer for everyone beyond the expensive corporate political front everyone sees.
People shouldn't move anywhere without a job. Damn, rent is expensive, I'm looking at relocating from Florida.. I was looking somewhere in the north, but after watching this video, I'll keep Washington DC off my list. 😅
I'm 53 and have been living in this area all my life. The DC that you're talking about is the new gentrified DC. The city has lost a portion of it's culture due to gentrification. A lot of dull unseasoned folks have moved here from their midwestern towns and have changed the town a bit. A whole lot more Central Americans (Hispanics) are doing there own thing. The club scene is nothing like it used to be. DC live, The Ritz, The Mirage, Republic Gardens and Love are long gone. This is the new social media generation. And it seems that your just hanging around the Federal Government area. (Tourist)
I've heard that once upon a time DC was considered "chocolate city" but I haven't seen any remnants of that. I've been to a couple places but some stuff just isn't my speed any more. I like the downtown vibe I just wish it had more things goin on.
Hello, Just seeing this vlog as recommended my TH-cam. I'm a Washingtonian born and raised, so was my mother; I'm at least second maybe 3rd generation, and let me tell you. Like other cities like certain parts NYC but more, in my opinion, the city has been beautified to the hilt! I'm mean, say what you want about the cities mayors, administrators over the years, they've done a great job overall. I mean so many new neighborhood additions, old making to new again, downtown is now so modern looking, nothing like the 70's, 80's with the electronic shops, porn shops, liquor stores, etc.. Yes, it's expensive. My home per city estimates for tax purposes had increased $300K in value from 2023 to 2024 and will increase again 2025. I live in NE, about 12 blocks east of Logan/Dupont circles, Just blocks south of Howard U, Catholic U. And can walked to US Capitol building. I remember growing up they said, "Whites" were gonna come back to DC. And did they ever! Others also (nationalities). I gutted/remolded my childhood home I still live in and the lower unit which I made into a 1 bed, 1 bath efficiency with private entrance at the front side walk. But yes, even the still heavily black areas with their still residual crime, which is really anywhere really, a lot of whites and others are moving into those neighborhoods also. It's really amazing. Yes, it's gentrification. Some like it, some don't 😉
I would look in places that aren't too big. Like Borderline metropolitan areas. When I was in Fayetteville, NC I met some amazing women. Huge cities attract the wrong kind of women. They move to them looking for the wrong "opportunities".
Try Baltimore inner harbor and fells point bars and restaurants. There's some decent black people around there that don't take themselves too serious and that are not from the bad parts of Baltimore
What industry do you work in? Texas as whole is known for Medical or Oil & Gas. Anything out side of that isn't good for entry level. BUT if you already have experience in whatever field you're in then you can apply for some positions before you get there. Just don't get caught up in how fun the night life is. It'll trap you.
Wooooah!! You are going to the wrong parts of the city my guy!! This whole review of my city is 👎🏽. DC born & raised and currently living in Houston going on 7 months and while I’m not missing those frequent sirens & the high crime, I am missing the culture, none of what’s depicted in this or any of your videos. You need to venture down 14th & U St. NW area, walk down H St NE between 4th & 13th streets especially at night for the night spots, hit the flea market at Oklahoma & Benning Rd NE, although summer is over you can find fun down Anacostia Park from basketball to rollerskating (must bring your own skates off season), even fishing along the shore. DC is more than that dead azz downtown, downtown doesn’t depict the real inner city where the fun, culture, love and opportunities are. Downtown is for work, tourism & people not from there who move there and then leave in a year for VA because it costs too much🤷🏽♀️
I came to DC over 10 years ago from Detroit. It was single handley the best life choice I ever made. Ive met lifelong connections, friends, and took my career to a whole other level. Dating in DC for me was awesome. I had dates with fine high quality women whenever I pleased...For me Marvin was the place to go and mingle. I think everyone and their momma misses Marvin.
Coming From Mississippi I’m Going To Have To Visit DC
@@BrianRenardDavis You have to. After my first visit, i knew it was a place I had to move to
@@paul734 Cool
Also I heard a lot of arrogant people live in DC, having the big fish in a small pond mentality.
I've also heard there is alot of arrogance in DC, big fish in a small pond mentality.
I lived in DC for 6 years on 14th St. NW and loved it. It’s diverse, there is lots to do. Housing is super expensive, I paid $3,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, food is expensive and it could be lonely if you move in the city without knowing someone.
If every club you go to has nothing but ppl standing around, you’re not at a club, you’re at a lounge. Also, you’re in the downtown area where most of the federal building are. A lot of networking events and galas happen over there in that I Street/New York Ave corridor. You gotta go to the more seasoned areas. It’s risky, but you ain’t gonna find much in the gentrified areas. Try U St., Florida Ave near Howard, etc.
I forgot how beautiful dc is.
It's definitely gorgeous
Have been enjoying your DC series. As someone who moved from the Philly Area to DC, I can relate to a lot of your commentary. I will say, there are small pockets of genuine vibes in the city. Just have to know where to look.
I'm starting to find a few vibes. I'm a little worried about the winter though.
I’m from here and I can say that you are mostly right about prices credit and standing on business to live here, but you gotta get away from down town and find some friends to show you more interesting and fun things to do.
Change your mindset.
DC is a great city. There are so many great aspects aside from overpriced drinks, apartment prices, siren noises, and the dating scene which you may find problematic in any major city.
There are a number of beautiful, educated women in the city also.
You are having a very different experience than my friends that live up there. He is having a ball.
Where's he from?
I’m living in Atlanta and honestly looking at DC to relocate to . I like the walkable City and the transit system. Also the pay seems to be much higher . Trust me it’s expensive to live comfortably in Atlanta also and the jobs here pays much less .
DC is the best place to build wealth fast. Lots of high income jobs compared to the cost of housing. This is why there's more money going to PG county black American families than any other places globally!! If you think it's hard here, imagine the stress of our families in places like Atlanta, Charlotte, or NYC... Trust me, it's measurably worse.
Absolutely correct. That’s why when stability became my main priority I came here
@@Canoncoreyuse DC area for what it is. Access to money and affordable housing, and great people who want the same thing for their families. The women here are serious about reaching their life goals and they want a husband who can lead them. The good ones, who want to preserve their fertility, aren't sucking down shots at the bar.
Veterans dominate DC. Do you have a heart for public service? That's not well reflected in your portfolio of work on this channel.
Looking at your video titles... I think you have to decide if you really want "stability" via marriage, or are you just trying to bang another hundred girls?
I recommend strongly, delete most of these videos, and create a TH-cam channel that a 50+ year old man would feel proud to send to his 25 year old daughters and nieces. You need to completely rebrand yourself. Every video title needs to exude professional aspirations, family values, and should send a message that you'll be very careful to protect his daughter.
Very respectfully.❤
Bingo that’s my plan
Great video! I've lived here in the DMV since 1993, and I love it!
I think was like 4 yrs old in 1993 😅
It’s not that cold most of the time in DC. It’s not like Canada or upstate New York. What are you talking about? We only have a few days under freezing each year. It’s October and it’s 80. I think the DMV has incredible weather. We have 4 seasons but not that many days ultra cold or ultra hot. We only get a few inches of snow usually, much less than NYC or Boston.
He's from Houston lol...DC has great weather...coming from Toronto.
out of everything he said, his views on the weather bugged me the most. LOL. he was SO off.
I've been here for going on three years, and I agree with it all.
“What agency are you with?” Is so factual 😂😂😂😂😂
Swear I’ve been asked that question a thousand times this year already
I’m here and it’s all true. Life is so expensive that every aspect of life revolves around making a living and proving how you can financially benefit someone.
You are going to the wrong parties my guy 😂
Nah forreal. You can tell he a tourist
Dc is scary. I’m born and raised, and the violence is terrible. I currently work in DC, moved out of DC, and that’s the best thing I’ve done.
Same. Violence came knocking on my door so to speak twice with 2 carjacking attempts, then they tried to steal my Jeep from my driveway then from behind my house where I hid it. 2 days later I traded it in, then got the new car totaled by someone in a stolen car. Got another car when I was able to drive again, packed my 4 bedroom 3 bath house up, left over 80% of the items in the house at the curb and moved to the suburbs of Houston.
👍🏽 video! Like anything, if you stay focused on your plan, connect with like minded ppl (whether career similarities or personal hobbies etc) you can't go wrong. It may even take you away from there. Lol - I've lived in the suburbs for over 20 years - I loved the DC vibes as most of my contract jobs were there. So much has changed. Most jobs have moved to Virginia. Also, DC is known for Real Estate and government. That's where the jobs are. You can make a way to clean up the credit and get that clearance. Definitely set a plan in place, connect with like minded ppl and enjoy! 😉
All of my friends live in DC but it just seems so shallow. And that says a lot since I live in Atlanta
I had a friend out here who makes content too and she recently left to go live in Atlanta. That pretty much sums up the life here lol.
Nice to see several of my favorite haunts in this video.
I gotta feeling this video is gonna pop off in the algorithm
Who knows. I'm surprised people are watching this late lol. I'm a night Owl.
Yep, my first time here. I'm not sure why I'm not relocating or interested in D.C. It was a interesting video I'll stick around the channel and watch a few more video.
Yep i live in the DMV, expensive, my job requires a security clearance and i have to maintain my security clearance to keep my job
I hadn’t been there since 2019 for Howard homecoming and visit family, but absolutely I saw people siting around like they were networking or catching up talking to friends that hadn’t seen in years at bars.
Idk what it is but it’s just apart of the culture here. Everything is a networking event.
@@Canoncoreyit’s not apart of the culture bruhh you just lame… ain’t you from Houston 😂 Houston lame as shit compared to dc
Respectfully my guy.... this is a bad review of DC. Get in touch with black folks.
The Wharf is nice but sort of a tourist trap. If you haven’t yet check out small Black owned Buddy’s 3200 block 11th St NW and/or Hen Quarter 2121 First St SW. There are many small Black owned spots in DC and the DMV
I'd be interested to see how some of your views hopefully change as the years go by. I've been out here for 3 years, and it feels like some of your observations would be what a tourist would notice. Rent is expensive but once you're in thr city it's easier to find cheaper places, and if you're looking for roommates then that opens up options, out of the three jobs I've had in DC only one has required security clearance and it was the lowest paying one, we barely get snow so it's objectively not the coldest place, can't speak too much to clubbing or dating but I've learned that people are very passionate about what they do here, so of course they'll talk about work a lot and network. It is what it is. You'll find a lot more streetwear as you move away from the Capitol, and bruh the wharf is the newest and one of the most expensive neighborhoods in DC but its also a tourist trap 💀. I hope you can find your spots in DC and what appeals to you, it really does have a lot to offer for everyone beyond the expensive corporate political front everyone sees.
People shouldn't move anywhere without a job. Damn, rent is expensive, I'm looking at relocating from Florida.. I was looking somewhere in the north, but after watching this video, I'll keep Washington DC off my list. 😅
I'm just letting ppl know the truth before they get here lol
@@Canoncorey true
It is true that there is a big fish in a small pond mentality in DC?
I love thay someone else uses TRASH the way I do. Coming from NYC the dating is for sure trash here comparatively.
Man don't get me started on how bad it is...
I'm 53 and have been living in this area all my life. The DC that you're talking about is the new gentrified DC. The city has lost a portion of it's culture due to gentrification. A lot of dull unseasoned folks have moved here from their midwestern towns and have changed the town a bit. A whole lot more Central Americans (Hispanics) are doing there own thing. The club scene is nothing like it used to be. DC live, The Ritz, The Mirage, Republic Gardens and Love are long gone. This is the new social media generation. And it seems that your just hanging around the Federal Government area. (Tourist)
I've heard that once upon a time DC was considered "chocolate city" but I haven't seen any remnants of that. I've been to a couple places but some stuff just isn't my speed any more. I like the downtown vibe I just wish it had more things goin on.
Hello, Just seeing this vlog as recommended my TH-cam. I'm a Washingtonian born and raised, so was my mother; I'm at least second maybe 3rd generation, and let me tell you. Like other cities like certain parts NYC but more, in my opinion, the city has been beautified to the hilt! I'm mean, say what you want about the cities mayors, administrators over the years, they've done a great job overall. I mean so many new neighborhood additions, old making to new again, downtown is now so modern looking, nothing like the 70's, 80's with the electronic shops, porn shops, liquor stores, etc.. Yes, it's expensive. My home per city estimates for tax purposes had increased $300K in value from 2023 to 2024 and will increase again 2025. I live in NE, about 12 blocks east of Logan/Dupont circles, Just blocks south of Howard U, Catholic U. And can walked to US Capitol building. I remember growing up they said, "Whites" were gonna come back to DC. And did they ever! Others also (nationalities). I gutted/remolded my childhood home I still live in and the lower unit which I made into a 1 bed, 1 bath efficiency with private entrance at the front side walk. But yes, even the still heavily black areas with their still residual crime, which is really anywhere really, a lot of whites and others are moving into those neighborhoods also. It's really amazing. Yes, it's gentrification. Some like it, some don't 😉
Southeast.. South Southeast.. Minnesota Ave.
Man, I miss the District...
You betta have your bucks up tho'
I can definitely afford to be here. I'm glad I live downtown. Feels like one of the best moves I've made while living here.
Enjoy sounds like fun!
I'm just taking it a day at a time.
In your opinion, what is a good city for dating?
I would look in places that aren't too big. Like Borderline metropolitan areas. When I was in Fayetteville, NC I met some amazing women. Huge cities attract the wrong kind of women. They move to them looking for the wrong "opportunities".
Have you been outside of the DC area?
Absolutely. I'm form Houston. I've lived in multiple different cities and states.
@@Canoncorey Oh no, I meant outside of the immediate area of DC. Like have you been to National Harbor, Alexandria, Springfield, etc.
@@ayo__ayo Yea I lived in Alexandria for a couple months before I moved downtown
Try Baltimore inner harbor and fells point bars and restaurants. There's some decent black people around there that don't take themselves too serious and that are not from the bad parts of Baltimore
I hated the DMV. People are so pretentious and can be extremely superficial.
I definitely need to go visit dc.
It's definitely worth a visit or two.
i want to move to houston or dallas from toronto for work..do you think those cities are a bad idea ?
What industry do you work in? Texas as whole is known for Medical or Oil & Gas. Anything out side of that isn't good for entry level. BUT if you already have experience in whatever field you're in then you can apply for some positions before you get there. Just don't get caught up in how fun the night life is. It'll trap you.
@@Canoncorey cool..also the cost of living,the taxes, and is relationships bad there
Yes there bad Women wil use you for your money
@@jakejones451 which money? I ain’t got money for them..but I heard there’s lots of hoes there
What camera do you shoot on?
This video was shot on the DJI Pocket 3
@@Canoncorey watching on my 50 inch tv on the quality and colors are top tier
@@KancelKulturePodcast thank you
Cold most of the yr??? More like 5/6 months.
Thats too long for me lol
What about the crime you didn’t mention that
Every big city has a lot of crime.
@@Canoncorey factz but ppl act like they don’t know
Wooooah!! You are going to the wrong parts of the city my guy!! This whole review of my city is 👎🏽. DC born & raised and currently living in Houston going on 7 months and while I’m not missing those frequent sirens & the high crime, I am missing the culture, none of what’s depicted in this or any of your videos. You need to venture down 14th & U St. NW area, walk down H St NE between 4th & 13th streets especially at night for the night spots, hit the flea market at Oklahoma & Benning Rd NE, although summer is over you can find fun down Anacostia Park from basketball to rollerskating (must bring your own skates off season), even fishing along the shore. DC is more than that dead azz downtown, downtown doesn’t depict the real inner city where the fun, culture, love and opportunities are. Downtown is for work, tourism & people not from there who move there and then leave in a year for VA because it costs too much🤷🏽♀️
You left out driving around in your car if you're not using public transportation. Really nerve-wracking in DC, at least to me it is. 😢
Super Nerve-wracking!
lol business casual at sports games lol
😂 pretty much
I live in my heart ❤
Get the DC money and Go overseas Passport Bros PPBL4 🇩🇴🇨🇴🇵🇦🇧🇷
I miss the DMV ! 😕
After moving to TX, I realize how good I had it there.
In what aspect?