Alex Vives lol fuck off clown ass . Speaking on shit you know nothing about , you’re from the outside looking in .. there is culture in graffiti dating all the way back from the 70’s . Yeah there’s mad toys who tag up everything looking like shit but there’s people who actually follow a strict code . It’s vandalism . It even dates way back to cavemen marking their name up on the wall - it’s the same concept . It’s an underground subculture of some extremely dedicated artists who risk their life for their name in the streets - those who come from poverty and the slums where it’s their escape from drugs and violence . You wouldn’t understand cuz you’re a simp and a regular joe . This shit isn’t for you to understand .
The courage it has taken to make this channel is amazing. It is so thought provoking , these stories hopefully open the mind of the viewer. I wish the content maker the very best and send all the karma I can muster to the story tellers.
Gabriel Carpenter I know right? It’s like George Constanza from Seinfeld said - it’s not really a lie if you believe it- by this reason it’s not a crime if you believe it’s right - ok I’m off to murder some people, rob a few banks and then set fire to a church - happy days errrrgh
His Dad did use to say, "what's wrong with you?" He doesn't think before he reacts... When you grow up in jail, you have developmental delayed... JS... He is trying though...
I was raised by my grandparents. My mom never came to pick us up for school, so I lived with my dad with my grandparents help. I was allowed to smoke, cuss and do anything I wanted. I chose not to. I was the mother of the house, worried about everything all the time. We didn’t have food and when I went to the grocery store, I did all the shopping at such a young age...I don’t make excuses, I choose the right thing to do.
I`m a Oldschool writer too - I started in 1983 and I can relate to Asher and how he thinks however as I grew I learned not to fight against or push the boundaries of society but rather work within - I found that you can get what you want out of this world by compromising and accepting some parts that you may not like or disagree with. I can tell by the violence mentioned that he is still fighting for something that he can never gain. The narcissistic tendencies that Graffiti Writers surround themselves with is a bit egotistical and hard to get out of - that is the result of having to do whatever in order to earn validation and credibility from our peers. I was so glad to hear that his children are successful and I hope that he can learn to use his skill more constructively - Curb the anger and use that emotion to be more open to being part of and not outside of society. I am a teacher, a father and a Graffiti Writer - I paint because Its who I am, What I do and my mental stability, my clarity and my inner peace is well taken care of - I create for me - but - I like the praise I get - I am satisfied and don`t need to fight against society anymore, I do for me but also I do to show others. Good luck with your court case Asher - use this as a learning experience and try to be more positive for your family
i think what he does & what ur saying he should do is the difference between an artist and ur average painter. ppl shouldnt conform and people shouldnt pressure ppl to conform. we need people in society that fight what is right and wrong. hes brave for holding his art above his own individual happiness or well being.
Some people think he's arrogant, crazy, etc. He's simply telling his story, explaining why he does what he does! I appreciate his honesty! The guy is a business owner and his happy!
@@Lena.Jones13 No it really isn't and if you're asking or willing to listen to another person ask "Why", at least be willing to accept that persons rational! You personally do not have to subscribe to their beliefs!
You can say what you want, but the illegal graffiti scene has sparked a massive art movement in return, one of which the majority of people are amazed by when it is in legal confinements. But, its roots, the "illegal" side will always have a place as being authentic, and respected by those who understand and or took part in that movement. Hence why he (and a whole list of others) has gained a spot in the history books and will have credit long after. Not many people can say that.
I really don't like graffiti myself, it's just not my type of art, but its kinda stupid to deny how much graffit has influenced art, just go to a shopping mall and look at the clothes, a lot of everybody's Tshirts look like it could have been s=inspired by grafitty, look at modern urban stamps. And thats not even talkimng about music, popular culture, photography, tattoos. Yes it's kinda illegal and prevalent in high crime areas and maybe thats why some people see it as ugly, the illegal or not illegal argument is a bit moot, illegal today, legal tomorrow, weed was like that and some people thought it would never change.
He is smart he is just in his own world because of how highly he prioritises his passion and i respect that. just needs to realise that there is a world outside of the one he lives in and you do have to exist in that at some point lol
My uncle is a rather rich man that is said to own a few different properties in NYC/NYS. He often will say that he's just investing money in properties because he ultimately has to get consent to modify a property that's supposed to be under his ownership. I'm not sure about other states, but an "owner" of a property just can't do as they please with something they're said to be the owner of. You can pay off your home, but could lose that home/money you invested for failure to pay the never ending tax that comes with what you are said to own.
@@rgw1380rw Yeah, a sibling of mine live in LA - the property tax is a fucking joke. You basically rent your property even when you "own" it :D fucking joke. Fuck that place.
@@breakz187 You pay hundreds of thousands or more for a property, then have to pay a tax in order to not lose those hundreds of thousands. That shit just keeps you in debt.
5P it's literally true tho have u been to main Los Angeles? everything is covered in graffiti EVERYTHING so might as well have some dope shit Lol then bunch of wack graffiti
Yeah he respects well to do areas but poor areas just need to appreciate his art whether they do or not. But he admits he wouldn't want it on his own shit. Sorry dude get a paper canvass. Poor areas always get dumped on whether its trash or graffiti and its not ok
You people in the comments I totally missed the entire message here you pick out your little bits and pieces that you want to comment on but you can't follow his entire story because of your add or whatever other sheep diagnosis you may have
@@angiecarlton826 Are you high right now? Because if that's your reply , you obviously are not thinking with a clear head and you, yourself didn't hear him for who he is or what he said.
I find the comments here quite interesting compared to the other videos; particularly the comments of praise towards gang members that tell stories of shootings, drug abuse, robbery, etc. But the moment a guy says he changes the colours of a wall in the street, it's too far. This really speaks about how society perceives graffiti as some horrific crime rather than the art form is really is. From the very start the artist mentions that he'd write his daughter's name around the city to make her happy, that there details his artistic expression and willingness to create to make others happy.
I personally would knock on the door of the place I want to paint and ask them what they would like to see on their place of residence. Then I would put my style in with their idea. So it is like two minds coming together in mutual respect and creativity.
You can't tell shit from this interview. You wouldn't be able to tell if he's manic just from this 10 mins of talking...YOU sound like the crazy one. What kind of fuckery is this, where we just watch a few mins of someone, then diagnose their life and circumstance? What a dumbass comment. He's not even talking fast...he's just not talkin ' slow. Lmao. Thw comments here are so comedic.
Asher is a legend on these streets.. Asher isn’t a maniac Asher is smart to you might think he’s a maniac but that’s because your not on the same level of his mentality Asher has gone through so much but he learns from them and learns to not let those things bring him down but to make him the person he is don’t call someone a maniac maybe you’re the true maniac for thinking someone else is a maniac don’t judge people just within 5 min of the video smh
"if you dont run and talk to them they will respect you, not beat or shoot you." five minutes later: "yeah this scar was when my head was split open with a pipe, ive been beaten with hammers before."
Being an artist from a broken home, covered in tattoos as well, from CA, I relate more to this guy than anyone else you've interviewed. Kind of surprised he gets a lot of criticism.
It’s because the platform he’s on... this TH-cam channel is full of yuppies and hipsters. I’m reading through the comments and it’s just hilarious how triggered a lot of the viewers are. 🤷🏿♂️
graff has really helped me with my depression and anxiety through out my life and ill probably never stop even if im 80 ill still be catching hands on shit ♥️
We can certainly say that he has figured himself out and lives on those terms. He has accepted the consequences of his own behavior and has achieved what he has desired. I respect and like this man.
@@ambrr_lily I do tend to first look and see the positive that's threaded between the negative. Doesn't mean anymore than that. But I get what your saying.
I am definitely biased to his passion for his artwork. I ADORE graffiti & street art. I go all around the United States photographing as much of it as possible. & Even though he has children, I dont think he has to grow up, ever. No one should. Just be you. Enjoy your passions. Love your adventures. Live your life. & To hell with the critics. There will always be critics. No one can enjoy your life - as much as yourself. Thanx for the interview Mark.
He doesn't write on personal shit he stays on skid row who gives a fuck sorry Property value already sucks I could give a rats ass U own property on skid row oh fun well ur business already looked like shit Everyone is like...omg he painted on shit skid row buildings Yes he should grow up but honestly who cares to that point Many that comment have plenty they just hide and in many ways are no better Oh well he painted in skid row buildings Many cheat on their wife gamble hide their drinking and shut their mouths and don't judge unless u are completely honest with self We arnt being 100 on live camera comments incognito With so many hiding some type of stupidity
I'm from the Midwest, too, as well as being born in the 70's, ('74 to be exact). Thanks for sharing YOUR perspective on what you do as an expression of yourself.
I can understand what he meant by that comment. A conversation I had with my uncle many years ago made me understand that he himself doesn't refer to himself as an owner of the multiple properties he's said to own. He has to get permission to modify what he's said to own, or he could face hefty fines for doing what he pleases to something that's not completely under his control. He just looks at properties as an investment that he can get a return on.
Everybody in the comments talking mad shit about how he’s a terrible father or a menace, but in reality he’s more successful then all of you, because not only is he happy he also made a career for himself based on his artistic talents and is well respected. Hes on the way to more success too.
@Glitter Kiss Because they have no home to quarantine themselves in? Hardly any money, if at all, to stockpile food, let alone toilet paper? No health insurance, no money for a copay, no support system, etc? There are plenty of reasons to be worried about them. The question is: why aren't you?
@Glitter Kiss That's not how becoming homeless works for every single one of them, sweetie. As someone who previously was, that's extremely insulting and ignorant, not to mention callous. Don't talk about shit you don't understand.
@@jhwwebster7273 My boyfriend and I worked two full time jobs and I had the assistance of some of my family. It was extremely difficult, but I worked hard and had resources that a lot of others don't
I think he's rebellious but so talented. I do love graffiti art. It's unique and it's been going on for year's. Whenever I see it I always wonder about the person who did it. So artistic and has a story to tell, or simply just to show the world their talent in a different way.
Unlike alot of you writing comments, I really enjoyed listening to him talk. I thought he made some decent points. The one fucked up thing is that he says he wouldn't want someone to do "art" on his business. And at the same time he goes out and does it to other people, and even when confronted and told to stop, his response is "atleast let me finish". Dude is talking about respect and then goes and does this shit.
I might tell my kids tomorrow that mommy just needs to do what makes her happy from now on. Nice to dream but sadly when I became a mother my happiness came secondary to my beautiful children. Seeing them happy is my happiness!
No one seems to understand this guy but I completely understand him. His mindset isn’t “normal” to everyone. He’s not the normal worldly person and has his own beliefs and there’s nothing wrong with that. Just let this guy be who he is. No ones hating on all the homeless drug addicts prostitutes or pimps or gang members but this guy seems to get all the hate when he’s making money and supporting himself
@@eastsideofthetracks8311 no need to be a dickhead lol. I’ve never really thought about graffiti. Yt comments isn’t the place the channel all your miserableness.
I dont know him personally, but ive had friends that knew him well. Hes quite a liar from what everyones told me. Most people who write in LA and AZ kinda mock him. I know he was just in a viral video where he painted a guards face, who had him in a lock on the ground, and everyone reposting and commenting were just roasting him. And it probably doesnt help that some of him lines here are jacked from graffiti documentaries.
This is one respectable graff head. From the other side of the pond, I am so proud to have so much in common with people like this thanks to an art form which stems from pure vandalism for its own sake. Graffiti saved my life a thousand times over and I can see it did so for this man as well
Dude is a grandparent but talks like he is stuck in the mentality of a teenage. He seems to boast and celebrate his graffiti, arrests, and fighting lifestyle a bit too much.
@@RichieAltonBRA.... My comment had nothing to do with what he was referencing, its got to do with his literal meaning of the Top. I know, it's hard to understand...
So, bad neighbourhoods can be disrespected but the good ones are left untouched. A lick of paint is not gonna change that neighbourhood, those problems need a different solution. I love grafitti but personal property or public needs to be treatened equally and ask the poor people for approval, that is respect brother.
I like Asher. Great Artwork. We need for him to come to Las Vegas, NV and have him take advantage of the spaces in Downtown Fremont Street East of the Experience. That would be beautiful. Some Art/Graffiti is there, but most of the larger buildings are empty creating great canvases. Thanks for sharing Mark, I like him because he seems to know who he is and stand up for what he had to bring to the table. Great job, and much success.
As I listened to Asher, he reminded me of my psychopath stepson, who is in prison...I'm no shrink, but I think Asher has the traits. Psychopathic researchers found that psychopaths often have these common traits: Lack of empathy, guilt, conscience or remorse. Shallow experiences of feelings or emotions. Impulsivity and a weak ability to defer gratification and control behavior. Superficial charm and glibness.
They're called narcissists. All psychopaths are narcissists, but not all narcissists are psychopaths. This guy definitely displays narcissistic traits.
@@mostdontknow8769 what does your response mean...duh?! What's the relevance? My point is that she described her son as a psychopath, that doesn't make this particular narcissist a psychopath. I simply agreed with her. Insulting my opinion for what?
It's amazing how this dude is being joked around down the comment section but pimps and prostitutes are celebrated. Get a life. His actions aren't harming anyone. He creates art.
I have been a big fan of his work for a long time... and to understand his consistency in getting up can only be summed up to pure passion and love for the sport! Even though I could never participate in that kind of action his Art will always have my respect. In my opinion creating art is not hurting anyone but commercial advertising is everywhere and that is acceptable just because corporations have the money to purchase the space. Society will always be divided on this and each side will call each other crazy!
How can he claim he is good hearted when he assaults people for no reason and destroys their property? Yeah okay man, you're a criminal and that needs to be addressed
When you keep getting your ass beat for tagging other people’s property then it’s time to try to get some paying mural work or get some canvas and try and sell it like a grown up. It’s not selling out. It’s getting paid for your craft.
Seems like a cool dude, just trying figure shit out like the rest of us. Lifes short and he enjoys what he does regardless of the worlds view of him. Learning to ground yourself may help with your anger my friend. Much love my brother!
I did graffiti from 14-20 yrs old. I definitely grew out of it.. but if you weren’t involved in this culture you wouldn’t understand
Word💨🦠
Word up
So deep.
Alex Vives lol fuck off clown ass . Speaking on shit you know nothing about , you’re from the outside looking in .. there is culture in graffiti dating all the way back from the 70’s . Yeah there’s mad toys who tag up everything looking like shit but there’s people who actually follow a strict code . It’s vandalism . It even dates way back to cavemen marking their name up on the wall - it’s the same concept . It’s an underground subculture of some extremely dedicated artists who risk their life for their name in the streets - those who come from poverty and the slums where it’s their escape from drugs and violence . You wouldn’t understand cuz you’re a simp and a regular joe . This shit isn’t for you to understand .
True
The courage it has taken to make this channel is amazing. It is so thought provoking , these stories hopefully open the mind of the viewer. I wish the content maker the very best and send all the karma I can muster to the story tellers.
"If I don't commit this crime, somebody else will." --every criminal since the dawn of time.
Gabriel Carpenter I know right? It’s like George Constanza from Seinfeld said - it’s not really a lie if you believe it- by this reason it’s not a crime if you believe it’s right - ok I’m off to murder some people, rob a few banks and then set fire to a church - happy days errrrgh
Craig Blanche nooooooooo the victims are the business owners who have to pay to have his crap removed - so no they are the victims 💋
Craig Blanche well let’s agree to disagree - peace be with you/ and when your house or business is tagged let’s see how you feel 😀
Gabriel Carpenter yep 👍
Craig Blanche well just because you are poor doesn’t excuse that your LANDLORD will have to pay and your rent goes up so suck fruit xx 💋
I really hope this guy goes back and listens to this and realizes how much he contradicts himself with his own logic...
His Dad did use to say, "what's wrong with you?" He doesn't think before he reacts... When you grow up in jail, you have developmental delayed... JS... He is trying though...
I thought it was just me
Zak Oldham 👍🏼
You guys should watch his interview with Og Huskey Radio too
@@andreb7073 LMAAAAAO someone remembers
I was raised by my grandparents. My mom never came to pick us up for school, so I lived with my dad with my grandparents help. I was allowed to smoke, cuss and do anything I wanted. I chose not to. I was the mother of the house, worried about everything all the time. We didn’t have food and when I went to the grocery store, I did all the shopping at such a young age...I don’t make excuses, I choose the right thing to do.
Good for you! Strong headed soul x
Will Fess I’m stating facts and if you don’t like it, too bad. The comments are open for a reason. I’m talking about choices.
Will Fess since I was 9 to 17 and you call it boasting, I call it surviving.
Will Fess Theres meds and therapy for that chip on your shoulder. You sound so sad.
Will Fess You’re confused maybe rereading will help what I actually said cause you just don’t get what I’m saying but that’s okay, enjoy your life.
I`m a Oldschool writer too - I started in 1983 and I can relate to Asher and how he thinks however as I grew I learned not to fight against or push the boundaries of society but rather work within - I found that you can get what you want out of this world by compromising and accepting some parts that you may not like or disagree with. I can tell by the violence mentioned that he is still fighting for something that he can never gain. The narcissistic tendencies that Graffiti Writers surround themselves with is a bit egotistical and hard to get out of - that is the result of having to do whatever in order to earn validation and credibility from our peers. I was so glad to hear that his children are successful and I hope that he can learn to use his skill more constructively - Curb the anger and use that emotion to be more open to being part of and not outside of society. I am a teacher, a father and a Graffiti Writer - I paint because Its who I am, What I do and my mental stability, my clarity and my inner peace is well taken care of - I create for me - but - I like the praise I get - I am satisfied and don`t need to fight against society anymore, I do for me but also I do to show others. Good luck with your court case Asher - use this as a learning experience and try to be more positive for your family
@Ben 777 About what?
Well said
@Ben 777 Grow the fuck up. You literally sound 14. That joke is from 2015, find a new one lad.
Attention seeking much 🤦🏽♀️😂
i think what he does & what ur saying he should do is the difference between an artist and ur average painter. ppl shouldnt conform and people shouldnt pressure ppl to conform. we need people in society that fight what is right and wrong. hes brave for holding his art above his own individual happiness or well being.
you sound toy af stfu
Idk y but i cant stop watching these videos...
Some people think he's arrogant, crazy, etc. He's simply telling his story, explaining why he does what he does! I appreciate his honesty! The guy is a business owner and his happy!
Yea I agree I'm kinda shocked by how offended everyone is... I just don't think it's THAT serious
@@Lena.Jones13 No it really isn't and if you're asking or willing to listen to another person ask "Why", at least be willing to accept that persons rational! You personally do not have to subscribe to their beliefs!
@@cappriment exactly!!
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡hes a fucking junkie thief who would steal your last dollar FOH
Appreciate these interviews.
I never realized there are so many layers to graffiti art. Wowee!
You can say what you want, but the illegal graffiti scene has sparked a massive art movement in return, one of which the majority of people are amazed by when it is in legal confinements. But, its roots, the "illegal" side will always have a place as being authentic, and respected by those who understand and or took part in that movement. Hence why he (and a whole list of others) has gained a spot in the history books and will have credit long after. Not many people can say that.
I really don't like graffiti myself, it's just not my type of art, but its kinda stupid to deny how much graffit has influenced art, just go to a shopping mall and look at the clothes, a lot of everybody's Tshirts look like it could have been s=inspired by grafitty, look at modern urban stamps. And thats not even talkimng about music, popular culture, photography, tattoos. Yes it's kinda illegal and prevalent in high crime areas and maybe thats why some people see it as ugly, the illegal or not illegal argument is a bit moot, illegal today, legal tomorrow, weed was like that and some people thought it would never change.
He is smart he is just in his own world because of how highly he prioritises his passion and i respect that. just needs to realise that there is a world outside of the one he lives in and you do have to exist in that at some point lol
true
"You don't own this building but i understand that you own it" This guy isn't as smart as he thinks he is.
My uncle is a rather rich man that is said to own a few different properties in NYC/NYS. He often will say that he's just investing money in properties because he ultimately has to get consent to modify a property that's supposed to be under his ownership. I'm not sure about other states, but an "owner" of a property just can't do as they please with something they're said to be the owner of. You can pay off your home, but could lose that home/money you invested for failure to pay the never ending tax that comes with what you are said to own.
@@rgw1380rw Yeah, a sibling of mine live in LA - the property tax is a fucking joke. You basically rent your property even when you "own" it :D
fucking joke. Fuck that place.
@@breakz187 You pay hundreds of thousands or more for a property, then have to pay a tax in order to not lose those hundreds of thousands. That shit just keeps you in debt.
But if a wall of your building is on the public street than that wall isn’t yours, it’s the public’s wall now,
He talked for 22 minutes and misspoke once bohoo.
I’m sure this guy doesn’t care about my opinion but I couldn’t handle his personality
Just because you're poor or own property in a poor area you're "fair game"...twisted thinking
5P it's literally true tho have u been to main Los Angeles? everything is covered in graffiti EVERYTHING so might as well have some dope shit Lol then bunch of wack graffiti
Yeah he respects well to do areas but poor areas just need to appreciate his art whether they do or not. But he admits he wouldn't want it on his own shit. Sorry dude get a paper canvass. Poor areas always get dumped on whether its trash or graffiti and its not ok
You people in the comments I totally missed the entire message here you pick out your little bits and pieces that you want to comment on but you can't follow his entire story because of your add or whatever other sheep diagnosis you may have
@@angiecarlton826 Are you high right now? Because if that's your reply , you obviously are not thinking with a clear head and you, yourself didn't hear him for who he is or what he said.
5P 👍🏼
"What I'm doing is not a crime if I don't believe it's a crime." -------------------------(silence)
😁😁😄😄😓😓
Steal his wallet and tell him you dont believe it's a crime and see if his thinking doesn't suddenly change.
Gregg Otteson 👍🏼
eye pollution
Can I please like this a few hundred times
I find the comments here quite interesting compared to the other videos; particularly the comments of praise towards gang members that tell stories of shootings, drug abuse, robbery, etc. But the moment a guy says he changes the colours of a wall in the street, it's too far. This really speaks about how society perceives graffiti as some horrific crime rather than the art form is really is. From the very start the artist mentions that he'd write his daughter's name around the city to make her happy, that there details his artistic expression and willingness to create to make others happy.
I personally would knock on the door of the place I want to paint and ask them what they would like to see on their place of residence. Then I would put my style in with their idea. So it is like two minds coming together in mutual respect and creativity.
He seems manic to me. Very proud of himself and he thinks that he can do anything. Rapid talking.
when im legit manic i never notice it until somehow tells me. then i see it clearly.
I don’t see him that way. He’s living his life the best way he knows. Nothing manic or disturbing here
You just don't write, This dude's up. It's not about thinking He can do anything, it's knowing.
You can't tell shit from this interview. You wouldn't be able to tell if he's manic just from this 10 mins of talking...YOU sound like the crazy one. What kind of fuckery is this, where we just watch a few mins of someone, then diagnose their life and circumstance?
What a dumbass comment.
He's not even talking fast...he's just not talkin ' slow.
Lmao. Thw comments here are so comedic.
Asher is a legend on these streets.. Asher isn’t a maniac Asher is smart to you might think he’s a maniac but that’s because your not on the same level of his mentality Asher has gone through so much but he learns from them and learns to not let those things bring him down but to make him the person he is don’t call someone a maniac maybe you’re the true maniac for thinking someone else is a maniac don’t judge people just within 5 min of the video smh
Only someone that was raised by a grandma would understand his thinking about disrespecting her with his actions. R.I.P Big Mama
This dude is positive asf, lol it makes me happy that he's happy in life.
Somberrr if delusions are good then yes he’s in a happy place
@@jennifer-zs5wi Who r u?
"if you dont run and talk to them they will respect you, not beat or shoot you."
five minutes later: "yeah this scar was when my head was split open with a pipe, ive been beaten with hammers before."
Not happening anymore tho
Lol
This comment didn’t age well 😂
@@patrickvargas8442 what do you mean? Did Asher do something since then?
Lmfaoo
ASH has such an amazing signature artistic style. Him and ESPO are big time standouts in the area
I'm early! Love your videos, Mark. Well presented and well spoken.
Abusive would be the overwhelming term in a word map on words used by people on this channel
Some u can believe, some I just assume the "abuse" was just being reprimanded by law/authoritarian figures for bad behaviors
""Help me bastardd!!!!"" lmfao this dudes a classic toy. all inflated ego and stories. all topped off with ultra toy style. shits a crack up.
Lol! This interview is a roller coaster 🎢
Being an artist from a broken home, covered in tattoos as well, from CA, I relate more to this guy than anyone else you've interviewed. Kind of surprised he gets a lot of criticism.
It’s because the platform he’s on... this TH-cam channel is full of yuppies and hipsters. I’m reading through the comments and it’s just hilarious how triggered a lot of the viewers are. 🤷🏿♂️
I grew up with this dude. I know him by a different name. He’s as real as they come. I haven’t seen him in 25ish years.
@@josephrizzo7500 catch him in the DTLA streets that’s a fact 🎨
I’m from Phx (where this dude is from) he’s smoked.
@@calebjakande4294 U smell like dogg poo 💩
graff has really helped me with my depression and anxiety through out my life and ill probably never stop even if im 80 ill still be catching hands on shit ♥️
It's therapy. It's the most beautiful painkiller i know.
Anyone dizzy from the circles he talks in ??!!
Neena Ross 👋🏻
YAAAAZZZ 😋🤪🙃
We can certainly say that he has figured himself out and lives on those terms. He has accepted the consequences of his own behavior and has achieved what he has desired. I respect and like this man.
Listen to it again.
@@ambrr_lily I do tend to first look and see the positive that's threaded between the negative. Doesn't mean anymore than that. But I get what your saying.
You respect shit! You are a moron to say the least
Good lord this man is self absorbed!
Seriously. Like saying his kids were lucky to have his as their father. Really dude??
True that. But (Not an excuse, just to illustrate the environment) Asher is one of the greatest to ever do it.
Fucking Trash
@@mary9983 Nobody knows u
@@BHWATTZ lol you must be that toy Asher… your account is 3 days old and you come to this video to cry because everyone is clowning you toy. 😂🤣😆
I am definitely biased to his passion for his artwork. I ADORE graffiti & street art. I go all around the United States photographing as much of it as possible. & Even though he has children, I dont think he has to grow up, ever. No one should. Just be you. Enjoy your passions. Love your adventures. Live your life. & To hell with the critics. There will always be critics. No one can enjoy your life - as much as yourself. Thanx for the interview Mark.
This dude is mad articulate and knows exactly who he is and what he does. Respect.✊🏻
He is a fucking clown who stole and beat his ex wife up 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤣🤣🤣
Guy's a talented artist, but got into an argument with himself trying to justify the classic explanation for vandalism.
He doesn't write on personal shit he stays on skid row who gives a fuck sorry
Property value already sucks I could give a rats ass
U own property on skid row oh fun well ur business already looked like shit
Everyone is like...omg he painted on shit skid row buildings
Yes he should grow up but honestly who cares to that point
Many that comment have plenty they just hide and in many ways are no better
Oh well he painted in skid row buildings
Many cheat on their wife gamble hide their drinking and shut their mouths and don't judge unless u are completely honest with self
We arnt being 100 on live camera comments incognito
With so many hiding some type of stupidity
At least it's skid row buildings
that are shitty could be worse oh well
I'm from the Midwest, too, as well as being born in the 70's, ('74 to be exact). Thanks for sharing YOUR perspective on what you do as an expression of yourself.
Dude needs to step back and take a look at himself. Should be putting his family first and stop acting like a kid.
JP Renner 100%!!! I was litter thinking that this guy needs to grow up!
JP Renner everyone has a different journey in life everyone grows up on There own time
Are you a graffiti writer?
JP Renner Yea I am a graffiti writer. I write Sativa
@@ShootaV666 I'm talking to the JP.
This the fool that spray painted a security officers face and started crying “he’s killing me” when he was getting choked out 😆
15:51 "You don't own this building, but I understand that you own it"
I can understand what he meant by that comment. A conversation I had with my uncle many years ago made me understand that he himself doesn't refer to himself as an owner of the multiple properties he's said to own. He has to get permission to modify what he's said to own, or he could face hefty fines for doing what he pleases to something that's not completely under his control. He just looks at properties as an investment that he can get a return on.
rgw1380rw yeah but this guy doesn’t own shit
@@nhlombardi6946 Do you personally know him?
Ugh so in love with himself. I can dig all the mods but the earlobe. It looks crazy
Gosh, I'd be so proud to have 5-children that liked graffiti.
😂😂 Right!
Everybody in the comments talking mad shit about how he’s a terrible father or a menace, but in reality he’s more successful then all of you, because not only is he happy he also made a career for himself based on his artistic talents and is well respected. Hes on the way to more success too.
Worried for the homeless during this pandemic..
@Glitter Kiss Because they have no home to quarantine themselves in? Hardly any money, if at all, to stockpile food, let alone toilet paper? No health insurance, no money for a copay, no support system, etc? There are plenty of reasons to be worried about them. The question is: why aren't you?
@Glitter Kiss That's not how becoming homeless works for every single one of them, sweetie. As someone who previously was, that's extremely insulting and ignorant, not to mention callous. Don't talk about shit you don't understand.
How did you overcome homelessness?
@Glitter Kiss WOAH good one dude, never heard that one before. Nice deflection, moron. 😘
@@jhwwebster7273 My boyfriend and I worked two full time jobs and I had the assistance of some of my family. It was extremely difficult, but I worked hard and had resources that a lot of others don't
I think he's rebellious but so talented. I do love graffiti art. It's unique and it's been going on for year's. Whenever I see it I always wonder about the person who did it. So artistic and has a story to tell, or simply just to show the world their talent in a different way.
Yeah, you love it until it's done to your property that you own.
This guy sounds like a 15 year old.
jcolterh That’s cause he is.
He shall age well, then.
Like every other artist
@@sagandalya108 and waayayyyyayayayay more then leftist
Upstairs, he probably is.
Unlike alot of you writing comments, I really enjoyed listening to him talk. I thought he made some decent points. The one fucked up thing is that he says he wouldn't want someone to do "art" on his business. And at the same time he goes out and does it to other people, and even when confronted and told to stop, his response is "atleast let me finish". Dude is talking about respect and then goes and does this shit.
I just discovered this channel, and it's amazing. Great production!
I might tell my kids tomorrow that mommy just needs to do what makes her happy from now on.
Nice to dream but sadly when I became a mother my happiness came secondary to my beautiful children. Seeing them happy is my happiness!
well you are doing what makes you happy then.....
You are a real sicko
very uhhhhh.....humble guy
😂😂😂😂
No one seems to understand this guy but I completely understand him. His mindset isn’t “normal” to everyone. He’s not the normal worldly person and has his own beliefs and there’s nothing wrong with that. Just let this guy be who he is. No ones hating on all the homeless drug addicts prostitutes or pimps or gang members but this guy seems to get all the hate when he’s making money and supporting himself
He’s making money off illegal graffiti?
@@eastsideofthetracks8311 no need to be a dickhead lol. I’ve never really thought about graffiti. Yt comments isn’t the place the channel all your miserableness.
I dont know him personally, but ive had friends that knew him well. Hes quite a liar from what everyones told me. Most people who write in LA and AZ kinda mock him. I know he was just in a viral video where he painted a guards face, who had him in a lock on the ground, and everyone reposting and commenting were just roasting him. And it probably doesnt help that some of him lines here are jacked from graffiti documentaries.
This is one respectable graff head. From the other side of the pond, I am so proud to have so much in common with people like this thanks to an art form which stems from pure vandalism for its own sake. Graffiti saved my life a thousand times over and I can see it did so for this man as well
everyone hates on this type of logic but its harmless. he is actually very down to earth.
he has alot of passion for his craft.
I could listen to this man talk for three years straight
I tagged the back of a Cumberland Farms back in like 1994 I am still worried the cops are gonna come get me. 😂😂
😂
Meryl Vogel Thanks for giving me a good laugh!
Think you're good, Meryl, statute ran on that one 😂🤣
🤣🤣🤣👍
OG. Joy is an act of resistance. And this man truly LIVES. 🖤🤘
Dude is a grandparent but talks like he is stuck in the mentality of a teenage. He seems to boast and celebrate his graffiti, arrests, and fighting lifestyle a bit too much.
Brie’s Thoughts I agree. How many times do you have to get beaten with a pipe or arrested before you learn this is not ok
Yeah still a kid
Agreed!
its something most people wont understand. but when it comes to being a writer hes on point!
Hes a fucking toy
Sounds like he's trying to convince himself of everything he's saying.
Agree
If you remove the word graffiti and use paedophila it makes more sense seeing as he's chills w chomos
The real risk is doing it on what you yourself own and having your true talent battle through the many to become known as one of the few.
"REAL WILL ALWAYS RISE TO THE TOP" The top must mean different things to this boy...
Or your a clone
@@BlackenzieSmithe* You're
Wasn't he just talking about the art style rising to the top
@@RichieAltonBRA.... My comment had nothing to do with what he was referencing, its got to do with his literal meaning of the Top. I know, it's hard to understand...
I’ve seen this dudes work. He bombs, decent artist. Not my style, but dude is out there putting in work
You guys would be surprised to see how popular and loved Asher is.
Hahahhaha NOT THIS YEAR! 🤡
@@mscee what did he do this year?
@@mscee Nobody knows U.
HELP ME BASTARD
@@Kiki88292 BasTard1er
So, bad neighbourhoods can be disrespected but the good ones are left untouched. A lick of paint is not gonna change that neighbourhood, those problems need a different solution. I love grafitti but personal property or public needs to be treatened equally and ask the poor people for approval, that is respect brother.
"Eye Pollution" I like that. My phone and laptop have a lot of that. Ads up the wazoo!
I loved this interview!
Holy shit, Asher is a fucking LEGEND!!
I like Asher. Great Artwork. We need for him to come to Las Vegas, NV and have him take advantage of the spaces in Downtown Fremont Street East of the Experience. That would be beautiful. Some Art/Graffiti is there, but most of the larger buildings are empty creating great canvases. Thanks for sharing Mark, I like him because he seems to know who he is and stand up for what he had to bring to the table. Great job, and much success.
Good luck with that! Hes a thief who stole shit to get pills 🖕🖕🖕🖕🤡🤡🤡FOH
I'm from the midwest & have enjoyed his art on trains so much. It helped me escape the abuse I was in for just a few moments. Thank You! 💖
Homies perception is all methed up
As I listened to Asher, he reminded me of my psychopath stepson, who is in prison...I'm no shrink, but I think Asher has the traits.
Psychopathic researchers found that psychopaths often have these common traits:
Lack of empathy, guilt, conscience or remorse.
Shallow experiences of feelings or emotions.
Impulsivity and a weak ability to defer gratification and control behavior.
Superficial charm and glibness.
They're called narcissists. All psychopaths are narcissists, but not all narcissists are psychopaths. This guy definitely displays narcissistic traits.
@@nylsor0906 Duh! All graffiti writers are narcissist.
@@mostdontknow8769 exactly
Yea something is up with his mindset smh
@@mostdontknow8769 what does your response mean...duh?! What's the relevance? My point is that she described her son as a psychopath, that doesn't make this particular narcissist a psychopath. I simply agreed with her. Insulting my opinion for what?
It's amazing how this dude is being joked around down the comment section but pimps and prostitutes are celebrated. Get a life. His actions aren't harming anyone. He creates art.
Well said.. People just hate graffiti but love Letters when something is sold to you. Are letters to have a monetary value comment section?
Very well said 😊
Exactly, the stupidity in humans these days is just hilarious.
I have been a big fan of his work for a long time... and to understand his consistency in getting up can only be summed up to pure passion and love for the sport! Even though I could never participate in that kind of action his Art will always have my respect. In my opinion creating art is not hurting anyone but commercial advertising is everywhere and that is acceptable just because corporations have the money to purchase the space. Society will always be divided on this and each side will call each other crazy!
where can i find his work?
He is a 🤡🤡🤡 and stole from my people
"Authenticitycannot be faked or duplicated, real will always rise to the top"
HipHop. graffiti is art and artists are always misunderstood. keep your names UP
"I don't believe I'm doin anything wrong, I think society is the problem". Straight facts
"When your business is in a certain area it's fair game"....well dude...when you are "re-decorating" my business you are my fair game, too!
the only interview on this channel where the interviewee thinks he's waaaaay more important than he really is.
NOBODY KNOWS U
Waaaaay more than u anyway.
How can he claim he is good hearted when he assaults people for no reason and destroys their property? Yeah okay man, you're a criminal and that needs to be addressed
Was thinking the same think 🤔.... classic narcissistic behaviour!
When did he say for no reason?
Cody, he said he would assult someone for stepping on his shoes
@@pretentiousflymay i ask where you are from?
Of course, I was born in the suburbs of illinois, lived for a while in chicago, and moved to wisconsin for college
Should of been taking some jujitsu classes 😂😂😂
😭😭
Bastaaaaaaaard😂😂😂😂😂
You should interview the infamous CHAKA he’s local and has been doing it for years.
Look up oghuskeyradio Chaka interview on TH-cam
Dam bro you definitely deserve your position the diversity on your channel is amazing
what is he talking about exactly? im so lost..
Self absorbed ass hat is what this guy is
When you keep getting your ass beat for tagging other people’s property then it’s time to try to get some paying mural work or get some canvas and try and sell it like a grown up. It’s not selling out. It’s getting paid for your craft.
Exactly. Good point
EXACCCCCTLY. Sounds like he wants to stay stuck
So many haters here smh go watch the news gtfoh at least he keeps it real
Keeping it real embarrassing for himself
15:50 , “now that I met you, can I continue to keep doing it?” , LMFAO WHAT THE FUCK??? This guy
Dude might be an “OG” but he doesn’t carry himself like one.
Says money hat guy.
brickman you fuckin dumb or?
Imagine being this guys cellmate-
Or graffitied...
I can Imagine you a I being cellies though
Mia that’s why the cops let him go most of the time ... 2 mins in the car and they are like GETTTTOUUUUT
Need more graffiti stories
He could talk underwater with a mouth full of marbles.
@Sledge Patrick, spot on 🙂
🤣
🤣🤣🤣
Mouthfull of shit.
Y’all remember when he hit a tag and got tackled on video and got his face sprayed chrome and was crying lol
Is this dude even out or still locked up.
Dude got his pass revoked 💀
what is he even talking about bro.
I have no idea. Jumble-brain.
Reminds me of that In Living Color skit th-cam.com/video/ruRYa5KLVNU/w-d-xo.html
Lmaooo
His mind is racing
This guy gives me the creeps. Not his appearance. But the way he speaks, arrogant and plain mean. He’s a time bomb
Hell yeah!!! Asher is the shit !!!!! I’ve been seeing this guys tags and Bombs since I can remember !
He’s super young in his heart !
This guy's the smartest-sounding dude from all the other dudes interviewed by this Channel.
I can relate with Asher as a writer from the early 90's from the RIV "909" ALWAYS WRITE ASHER.
More stories from graffiti writers and gangsters those are the best
Gg Wfghf 👌
He ain’t a gangster hes a bitch got beat up in phoneix moved to la thinking hes “king” then got beat up by a top flight security.. “HELP ME BASTARD”
Seems like a cool dude, just trying figure shit out like the rest of us. Lifes short and he enjoys what he does regardless of the worlds view of him. Learning to ground yourself may help with your anger my friend. Much love my brother!