I'm 51, former gang member and now disabled due to health issues. But one thing that helps discomfort like this is to move... just for your own piece of mine...then be discreet about your new place. Enjoy life and keep RIDING. Why I watch at 51? I used to ride in the mid 70s to about 2018. Piece bro
Damn yeah, this is such a hard situation. I felt it best to move after having a threatening situation. Your audience will give you hell probably but be safe my dude. You’re living it so your judgement will be the best 👊
First person I ever subbed to, you and Casey neistat, I never knew wth a vlog was u til I saw your videos. When you lived in Cali before moving to Ohio.
Emilio Esteves its not that bro ignorant punks on the hood think because your skateboard or bmx your a white boy in there eyes it sounds stupid but my homies used to harass people couple of them got beat up because they think these guys cant fight
dude i literally just found your channel and you have no clue how inspirational you are to me. working your ass off with vlogs and packages. still have time for gym and still have a lively attitude. dude. i salute you mate
Most REAL gangbangers are either broke, drankin', chasing poonany, or in jail. The last thing they care about is some guy riding a bike through the hood because it's public property dude. Trust me man I got tons of experience. I grew up in the Venice area so I know bout them Culver City boys, V13, 18's etc back in the 90s when it was really Poppin. If ur not gangbangin the worst that'll happen is you getting jacked
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Those guys are completely out of line,it's upto you hicks,I reckon secure your house up if u have to,cameras,locks etc but you basically answered your own question moving to another house is the best option
haha the funny thing is. The person behind that comment, "we will find you" etc, its probablty a fucking scooter kid trying to get attention. For real. If anyone in compton would get annoyed because of your videos they wouldnt comment on the video, the will go straight home to you. seriously.
majeztic hell yea youtube is filled with trolls and if someone really had a problem he would contact him direct and in private and not on a youtube comment. TBH this whole video is probably just clickbait over one obvious troll comment.. smh
let the haters do their job. you are the only vloger that I know that explores "the hood" with such depths. I love what you do, and I'm sure 95% of you're audience does as well. just be safe my dude.... ten toes down. keep it up the great content.
Do u know who it is ? My cousins are in LA and we can take care of this . You a cool humble dude ! U deserve back up !! And they lying if they knew where u live they wouldn’t need to find you lmao !
George R He got a warning for a reason. They know he does it for youtube. There won't be a warning next time bud, you wont even see it coming. John hicks said himself he will keep filming and be nosy in minority areas without permission. LA is not the same it was 5 years ago. God bless his soul.
Not to sound all soapy, but the world needs folks like you, John. Through you, many of us are motivated to go out and live life; walk, ride, skate into the areas we are "not supposed to," and connect with folks whom the small-minded have told us we shouldn't connect with. What you are doing is encouraging people to drop their phones, their differences, their anger, all the shit they've been told in the media and just get out and communicate with one another and share interests, not differences. Such a simple concept, but so hard for many who've been brainwashed by the mainstream corporate media.
Hey man I recently found your page but I watch them because I was born and raised in Inglewood and then my dad go sick so we had to move to Florida but damn LA is my home and forever will be. Seeing you ride around places that I lived, grew up in, use to chill at and being so happy in is the main reason why I subscribe to your channel! Be safe as always because the gangs are no joke.
As you said in the video "I grew up in gang territory, I know the danger with what I'm doing." You know when to stop and you don't take this as an "It's just a comment, what harm can it do?" and that is really good. I'd say Keep going but maybe don't upload the "Riding in the hood" for a time to see if it is going anywhere. it MIGHT be a "Gang threat" or not. Just be casous about this whole thing. Much love. CHB
Keep doing what you love to do, I'm sorry people who don't truly have their lives together try to infringe on yours. I'll continue to support you and thank you for being an inspiration in my life. Lots of love my friend, keep keeping it real.
I wish your camo hoodies were a bit more cheap.. they're so dope! I live in Europe and with all the shipping tax and stuff, i ain't got enough cash.. 💔
when you realize John buys generic hoodies in bulk and pays little to have a desired logo silk screened on the material and marks up price by over 2000%
Ahh, it had to be that big, long stupid tag that you pointed out. That kid just salty cause he tag like a near-sighted Target associate. Man, you're a legend. Keep grindn.
When at home make sure your cocked and locked and when you hear a knock at the door make sure you have it in your hand when checking the knock. Thats how you stay safe and protect yourself. Like the chann.
Keep doing what you enjoy, man. It’s all in His hands. You’re blessed for what you have accomplished so continue to do what keeps you going day to day. Otherwise you might as well just invite those ignorant “bangers” over for lunch. Stay strong.
Been watching you for a while now and i, like many others care for your safety, especially when you go into sketchy alleys. I think you should do what’s best for you💯💯
You shot your way up to my favourite you tubers list and I started watching your videos today. You have crisp content and I’m loving the voice you put out. Thanks
If someone came down filming on a gang block on the southside of Chicago I just cant see everyone letting that slide. How do they know it's not the opps getting info on the block or someone trying to incriminate them? They don't want that shit and I could see at least someone not letting that slide or they'd just steal your shit for profit. People get killed all the time in Chicago for senseless shit
people leave hate comments on here either cause of ads on his videos and being long or because they think they can judge him. It bothers me that they do that. This guy Just makes videos for his love of BMX and sharing his life. Whats the point of hating on someone when you’re practically wasting your time talking about someone you dont know or dont like. Its good for him because it’s getting him more comments and having more people know who he is.
At the end of the day, you’re well educated & truly understand the hood. You provide content for all & even give knowledge to those who may not know about the hood. I love that. Not everybody appreciates their culture being told for them so if it comes down to threats, I say consider how & what you do in your videos. Life over anything brotha. Hope you’re doing well! New Sub by the way!!
I like the vids you should probably chill on all the in depth looks at tags you been doing lately stick to doing tricks and mobbin....that's why I enjoy the vids because you find dope spots in the hood to do tricks not you going thru filming on some documentary type stuff
IxIDRAMAIxI that's why they are on him. He blasts hood tags that are active and that's not the bizzness to be on....That's how people get hurt. I'm from California so our street code is not to put our shit out there or anyone else's. That's snitching in and of itself point blank period! He had that coming if he supposedly grew up around the shit he should know but he doesn't so he is trying to act a part he's not.
To be fair tho I actually really like the in the hood vlogs and shit but I hear what you're saying and that's definitely good advice. Hicks is just trying to separate himself from the ghetto bs and think like a young businessman and create content that people want to see and make that money but the hood will always try and drag you back down
The way i see it. Your time is exactly that. Your Time. And when you spend that time doing things you hate or don't want to do. Only then are you really wasting your time. So just live and do what you want to do and don't second guess yourself like that man. And pay no mind to the people that want to hate on you just remember there's more thumbs up than thumbs down.
Thanks for keeping it real man I personally would keep staying on my grind, I would just try to be very aware of my surroundings and try to go out at the busiest time of the day!
Gary Winehouse exactly so many people leave hate comments on here either cause of ads on his videos and being long or because they think they can judge him. It bothers me that they do that. This guy Just makes videos for his love of BMX and sharing his life.
Make a fake "My new house video" (but don't actually move and stay in your house just make it like you don't live there anymore in your videos dont make it obvious) S T A Y S A F E H I C K S F A M 👍👊✋🙏💪👌✌👋
Dont let the haters make you hate them. The hate will destroy you. Richard Nixon. Peace from Canada bro. We watched all the violence down there in the 90s. Seein you go through the hood, it seems a lot better now. Maybe not great, but better. We love our brothers down south.
I just stumbled across your channel and brings back memories from my younger years of nothing but the ride how I miss those days!! Oh yeah you've got another sub here.... And no I didn't stop here cause of the BMX hood vids
Don’t listen to gang banging scum that have no future. Keep doing what you do. They’re just hating on you because your not a failure like they, and their fathers are.
hes riding his bike doing tricks of peoples property ! if gang bangers went to the suburbs with videos cameras and low rider bikes on peoples front lawn doing tricks using there porch to do tricks you dont think people that live there will not be upset !
Mar Par ..... show me the video where he’s doing tricks on peoples front lawns and porches. If not, sit down and quit being an idiot. He does tricks on public property. The worst thing man has ever done is created a way for morons to publicly put their opinion out there (TH-cam)
Do what makes you feel safe man. On the plus side new location gives opportunity to find new spots to ride. Your job is demanding when it comes to what your followers want to see but risking your lively hood isn't worth it in my opinion. I rather watch you bar a gap in OC then see you get threatened for a look in the worse areas. Stay positive friend. Either way I'll be giving you views on the channel.
Hicks, you cant let this kind of stuff scare you man. They arent going to do anything to you, its probably just a troll, because any real gangster has much more to worry about in life than a BMX rider making TH-cam videos. Honestly, you making this video is exactly what they wanted. Ignore the trolls, no need to move for this reason. Plus, if it is a real person honestlg threatening you, just keep rocking and camo they wont be able to find you anyways.
I know this is old bro, but i think I know a way to avoid these issues, me being gang related myself. Continue to upload the same "hood" videos, but don't call them "hood" videos. Also don't mention any gangs or any gang related things or territories. Maybe just simply choose a different title like "Cruisin" or anything else. I feel like these ideas might help. If you reply, i'll tell you why it'll help and why these issues probably came up.
JR sorry man but i feel like he should be able to do what he wants he doesn't try to get in anybody's business or anything and if you dont want your gang talked about or brought up then why do they tag everywhere which is blatantly claiming which territory is which etc
Spookie Tokes It's more sad that each generation gets worst about it. It starts at home though I think. People gotta start changing it up and start turning it around.This so-called system doesn't help either. I mean, look who's president.
JR i mean people just need to start thinking on their own and realize whats best for them alot of it isnt even the parents its kids tryna fit in with the crowd at school i know i used to be like that and honestly i stopped doing dumb shit i realized i wasnt about that life i actually wanted better for myself sad to say but maybe kids that are tied in with gangs or are trouble makers should be put in a special class/school like mental kids so theyd be more motivated to be better
Your BMX in the Hood videos are really cool to watch!!! They are just hating on you because they didn't think about making cool videos. Probably trying to scare you off so then they can start making those videos themselves.
Spencer WG as someone who sold phones for 2 years (great at it but quit) anyways videos take up an incredible amount of storage up. I think they were talking about both. Cell data & storage but who cares. I need a new job now. 😂👀
my personal opinion, having NEVER lived in a territory ran by a gang, live where you enjoy living. if someone is dumb enough to warn you about what they MIGHT do then make the appropriate decision. If you're happy where you live now then stay and get a strap and defend yourself if nessicary. If you want to move then do that. I wouldn't be to worried honestly. Like I said if they are dumb enough to make a threat on the internet and then follow through with that threat, most likely they are dumb af and can be dealt with. Mad support from las vegas bro.✊
jayburn100 this dude is exaggerating. It's not nearly as bad as he's making it seem. I've lived here my whole life and it's safe. He's just doing it for attention. Long Beach is nice and also expensive to live. A 1 bedroom apartment goes for $1600+
Mike Tatum I just meant the crime rate not the cost of housing. I live in Treasure Island, where in SF a shithole room inside a crack den will run you over $1K lmao. Anyway, LB is very dangerous still so that's what I was referring to. Sorry for being a little flippant. There's just so many ppl here who aren't dealing in reality with some of these gangs, homeless, etc and act like it's not happening. He may very well have been threatened. I would get checked if went there because I'm a 6'7 white guy with short hair.
Chris Nighthawk Long Beach is not dangerous. I've lived here my whole life. He's exaggerating. Its just a normal city like any other. It's not that bad, it doesn't look bad either, people are really cool over here. There are areas that are ghetto like watts, south la, some parts of la, skid row but long beach is not one of them. It's safe, trust me. No one would say anything to you if you came here. It's all normal people and families. It's not like a bunch of crazy ass people everywhere
i agree with a few of tje comments on here bro. it might be a keyboard warrior but all the same never let your guard down i know and realize that you put your self in danger every time you make a new video wether your in the hood or not and i know you do it for your fans and i think i speek for all of them when i say ty for your videos bro keep up the work your an outstanding person with a good heart bro and i mean that never let some one take from tou what you love to do
Just keep safe there no point putting your life in extreme danger for "entertaining content" pov just up and down any road haha but we will all watch no matter what.
I think you should modify your approach. Riding in the hood and showing people "gang tags" and poteantial gang bangers is a roll of the dice. Most of your fans on here say" nah its just a troll, fuck em and do you", but the reality is they are not in your shoes. They are not responsible for your well being. I get this is your business and way of life, but you can always make modifications and adjustments to your approach. Life is a one way ticket with no return flight. All the likes and money won't mean a thing if it costs you your precious life. Be safe man, big fan from NYC. Peace!
Ilitch Peters thank you for this! I was a big fan of hicks for some time but when he started making these videos I couldn't support this any longer. It amazes me how many of his subscribers don't see how showing "hood" videos can be an inaccurate depiction of the people who live in these areas. Hicks isn't making any larger commentary on these places he visits and it just seems like exploitation.
Just my opinion only... Great content but to stop and acknowledge the graffiti and piont to it....i dunno dude, maybe it's not to safe to piont at someone's gang like that. You should know these people ( probly a young kid) that's all they have so there extremely defensive about it. Great videos though man love watching. I hope my 2 cents will help.
@@waitaminute-vw9hf nah fam no gangster especially then real ones not the keyboard warrior can give 2 shit about a dude with a bike unless they tryin to make fast money but even then you have nothin to worry about just keeps your eyes and ears open but your mouth shut
If y'all threatening homie, then y'all on that stupid gang shit mentality, grow up, let him just show the culture and his surrounding to see how it really is in the areas that most people don't see. Hugs, not drugs (only weed) but fr let homie do his shit
Lewis Perez aint nobody threatening john hicks i watch all his bmx in the hood im giving him a good hood suggestion there's alot of alleys in 41st and BROADWAY for bmx stuff i know thats my neighborhood foo
Why you on here. Let him be. If he wants to ride his bike around let him. Its not like he's out there saying oh this person over here is a blood that person over there ms13 or that person is selling meth.
I’ve been skating East Side LBC for ten years and only had 1 issue. I stay strapped in case of static jumping off. Stop hating on my homie here. Don’t talk about what you don’t know. Especially if you ain’t from the hood.
Sorry for the 3 year reply bro. Hope your all good and everything went good. Nobody should feel threatened by giving people content they want. Which is amazing content by the way. Thank you so much chin up and new Fan here I watch every night. All your different material. Respect from England 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Fear is 98% of gang conflict, with regular citizens & other gangs. They show you fear, just show them love. It's the GoPro that might get you into trouble. The bigger issue is that the police rounded up of all the old gang leaders/shot callers who call shots who kept their gangs in check (thanks our ignorant gang/organized crime units that we pay taxes for...). Follow your heart & you'll never get truly lost...& never forget to show love to those who spit fire at you.
10:25 ok where's my like
My nigga
Thx my boy
Joshua R what am I looking for at this time.
Joshua R 🐐
🤝🤝
Wtf no real gang members are going to worry about a damn bmx youtube video 90% sure its a key board warrior trying to scare u
Breezi ___24 never know who that keyboard warrior knows
Breezi ___24. Lol "keyboard warrior" I like that. Right up there with "studio gangsters"
You'd be surprised. They get on TH-cam and social media just like the rest of us
Unless someone is trying to make a name. You dismiss to easily. Hicks is over 500k. Semi celeb.
Nasir Sanchez we ain't in lb homie you speak on behalf of your side and I'll speak on behalf of mine👌
“She does my packages sometimes” hahaha I bet she do bro
Buy a gun
Good idea
I'm 51, former gang member and now disabled due to health issues. But one thing that helps discomfort like this is to move... just for your own piece of mine...then be discreet about your new place. Enjoy life and keep RIDING. Why I watch at 51? I used to ride in the mid 70s to about 2018. Piece bro
First time I visited LA I got pressed real hard by the ms13s all because I was wearing a similar plaid shirt that they wear.
10:30 Get you started on the topic of the video
Bad Taste MPV bro.
Thx bro
Not all heroes wear capes👍🏼
You're an angel
Thanks cuz he takes forever
Damn yeah, this is such a hard situation. I felt it best to move after having a threatening situation. Your audience will give you hell probably but be safe my dude. You’re living it so your judgement will be the best 👊
Hi John Hill
First person I ever subbed to, you and Casey neistat, I never knew wth a vlog was u til I saw your videos. When you lived in Cali before moving to Ohio.
I love how you both have similar names and similar content. Been subbed to both but didnt know you actually watch each other lol
I love John hill!
Haha John Hill watched John Hicks. Crazy.
Corner camp with a claymore at your house, that’ll teach ‘em.
LNxTCB 1 have a shield and have overkill as perk and use the Remington
Tar with thermal, smokes and one man army 👌
LNxTCB LMFAOOOO
LMAOOO
LNxTCB fucking nuketown type shit my nigga😂
Wear more camo so they can’t see you!
Wise words Emilio. Loved you in Maximum Overdrive. Stay safe
Emilio Esteves its not that bro ignorant punks on the hood think because your skateboard or bmx your a white boy in there eyes it sounds stupid but my homies used to harass people couple of them got beat up because they think these guys cant fight
fat galapeno it’s a joke lmao 🤣 have a good night
dude i literally just found your channel and you have no clue how inspirational you are to me. working your ass off with vlogs and packages. still have time for gym and still have a lively attitude. dude. i salute you mate
Most REAL gangbangers are either broke, drankin', chasing poonany, or in jail. The last thing they care about is some guy riding a bike through the hood because it's public property dude. Trust me man I got tons of experience. I grew up in the Venice area so I know bout them Culver City boys, V13, 18's etc back in the 90s when it was really Poppin. If ur not gangbangin the worst that'll happen is you getting jacked
MMA Demon maybe in Cali it aint poppin
Its 2018 lil bangers are on the net n blow yo shit with the same gun they posted
lol u obviously have no experience
real gangsters wear suits and control the US government
Venice isn't LOS ANGELES!! This is a lot more dangerous than folks realize...
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Explanation starts at 10:40
thanks. that helps
And ends ten seconds later
We need more people like you
i love u
This should be top comment
Do you think it's because you put 703 ads on them?
Balance it out by doing a BMX in Beverley Hills and see which is more dangerous for you.
Lock and load.
But it's definitely a keyboard warrior that does not have the balls to step up.
Rock the DJ
Internet Clown and
Internet Clown ok
Rock the DJ it’s Cali, he will go to prison if he defends himself with a gun.
Internet Clown internet gangster?
This could have been a 3 minute video...
Isaiah Bow it's a vlog
That's not how getting money from vlogs on TH-cam works ;-)
Colvy Molv I conceite that I know nothing about the TH-cam money game.... but save a man sometime, I need more efficiency in my procrastination.
Need to get them 8 adds
Don’t be rude
Those guys are completely out of line,it's upto you hicks,I reckon secure your house up if u have to,cameras,locks etc but you basically answered your own question moving to another house is the best option
Tear up The dance floor Problem is, if he films himself anywhere near a new home or apartment, anyone who knows SoCal can figure out where he lives.
Skyler Felix True
haha the funny thing is. The person behind that comment, "we will find you" etc, its probablty a fucking scooter kid trying to get attention.
For real. If anyone in compton would get annoyed because of your videos they wouldnt comment on the video, the will go straight home to you.
seriously.
majeztic hell yea youtube is filled with trolls and if someone really had a problem he would contact him direct and in private and not on a youtube comment. TBH this whole video is probably just clickbait over one obvious troll comment.. smh
Skyler Felix Simple; don't film outside and blur the surroundings.
This is why you need a pocket rocket
ElChingon Carmona 😂 tf
Or a slippery susan
ElChingon Carmona lmao
King lil g😱
J M lol i saw In a post one day someone naming off tons of names for a gun and slippery Susan was by far the best. Shit had me cracking up.
let the haters do their job. you are the only vloger that I know that explores "the hood" with such depths. I love what you do, and I'm sure 95% of you're audience does as well. just be safe my dude.... ten toes down. keep it up the great content.
5 ads on a 14 min video,jesus.
Get youtube red already. I havent seen one in a year.
@@johnbaptiste6497 lmao I was just gonna say that. If you watch TH-cam all the time and music it's better paying the 9.99 a month
@@amandaramalho6609 frfr
you dumb as fuck I see. This man ain't making all this and not putting adds in it just to benefit some impatient fuck like yourself.
MaximilianMus Is My King. I didn’t get one
10:30 for his story
Thank you
I hope u continue to provide entertaining content and u get past the threats and enjoy doing what you love
Deseray H cuz its fucking TH-cam he edits it to show only the cool tricks and crazy shit that happens during his ride 👿
Do u know who it is ? My cousins are in LA and we can take care of this . You a cool humble dude ! U deserve back up !! And they lying if they knew where u live they wouldn’t need to find you lmao !
George R He got a warning for a reason. They know he does it for youtube. There won't be a warning next time bud, you wont even see it coming. John hicks said himself he will keep filming and be nosy in minority areas without permission. LA is not the same it was 5 years ago. God bless his soul.
Joshua SonofArthur right
IAM BigMac LoL
True and thank you for your offer to help! Keeping John safe is key!
JR 23 maybe I’m not with the times, but don’t you feel like a real threat like that would’ve come to him by word of mouth, instead of just on TH-cam?
Yo, I got threatened IN THE HOOD, while filming IN THE HOOD, videos of me riding IN THE HOOD.
Shalaka Booyaka did I mention it was in the hood
Not to mention it's in the hood
Shalaka Booyaka - was you wearing a hood, did they throw you against the hood of the car in the hood?
Not to sound all soapy, but the world needs folks like you, John. Through you, many of us are motivated to go out and live life; walk, ride, skate into the areas we are "not supposed to," and connect with folks whom the small-minded have told us we shouldn't connect with. What you are doing is encouraging people to drop their phones, their differences, their anger, all the shit they've been told in the media and just get out and communicate with one another and share interests, not differences. Such a simple concept, but so hard for many who've been brainwashed by the mainstream corporate media.
Hey man I recently found your page but I watch them because I was born and raised in Inglewood and then my dad go sick so we had to move to Florida but damn LA is my home and forever will be. Seeing you ride around places that I lived, grew up in, use to chill at and being so happy in is the main reason why I subscribe to your channel! Be safe as always because the gangs are no joke.
*STAY STRAPPED*
stupidity
Ganjatom420 lmfao no its not
Always
Ganjatom420, thats like saying learning how to fight when you're surrounded by people trying to fight you is stupid.
Flark Jhonson 1) who TF you talkin to
2) what is that analogy supposed to mean?
It was probably curbside gang from end of watch.
or hillside gang like Diablo from suicide squad
Daniel W. true true i heard they're pretty ruthless.
It was Vatos locos bro
Peter Alvarez lol
ORALE !!!
As you said in the video "I grew up in gang territory, I know the danger with what I'm doing." You know when to stop and you don't take this as an "It's just a comment, what harm can it do?" and that is really good. I'd say Keep going but maybe don't upload the "Riding in the hood" for a time to see if it is going anywhere. it MIGHT be a "Gang threat" or not. Just be casous about this whole thing.
Much love.
CHB
CheekyHorseBoy cautious*
LeCarey Mitchell The fuck is “casous”? Ctfu
MrTrixzzzz it's a word that you don't know bitch
Ronny Vasquez its not even a word you dumb piece of shit lololololol
@@MrTrixzzzz how would u know that ?
explain school in 7 words “im wasting my life away right now”
Keep doing what you love to do, I'm sorry people who don't truly have their lives together try to infringe on yours. I'll continue to support you and thank you for being an inspiration in my life. Lots of love my friend, keep keeping it real.
Damn the click Bait is strong with this one
I agree this guy is a duchy click bate wanna be famous youtuber
Grow a pair and hold your ground. Dont move for one threat
Captain Clutch Hes not being scared, hes just being smart. Know the difference
I wish your camo hoodies were a bit more cheap.. they're so dope! I live in Europe and with all the shipping tax and stuff, i ain't got enough cash.. 💔
S O U N D W A V E me too like adam LZ
S O U N D W A V E They're pricey thats why i won't get one
Jimmy Celtic exactly... Yet i want his merch so bad ❤
S O U N D W A V E or just don’t buy one and buy something else
when you realize John buys generic hoodies in bulk and pays little to have a desired logo silk screened on the material and marks up price by over 2000%
Your cool man ! Love all the way from puerto rico! Keep it up g
Ahh, it had to be that big, long stupid tag that you pointed out. That kid just salty cause he tag like a near-sighted Target associate. Man, you're a legend. Keep grindn.
youre living the tony hawks underground storyline
Your
next video, I got jumped in the hood
mobshit mobshit lmao next video the gang members post a video punking him like they did to soulja boy 😂
😂 😂
😂
Common let the man ride his bike like god damn. I hope you can find the best option for you
When at home make sure your cocked and locked and when you hear a knock at the door make sure you have it in your hand when checking the knock. Thats how you stay safe and protect yourself. Like the chann.
Keep doing what you enjoy, man. It’s all in His hands. You’re blessed for what you have accomplished so continue to do what keeps you going day to day. Otherwise you might as well just invite those ignorant “bangers” over for lunch. Stay strong.
Watching your videos Is not a waste of time
dont kid yourself, just enjoy.
It’s my birthday today and I’m bored until u posts
Hao Kieu Happy birthday bro.
congrats bro
Happy b day
STINKY NUTS thanks
David Brizio Illig thanks
Been watching you for a while now and i, like many others care for your safety, especially when you go into sketchy alleys. I think you should do what’s best for you💯💯
Love your videos bro, I love them all everytime you upload one💯
You shot your way up to my favourite you tubers list and I started watching your videos today.
You have crisp content and I’m loving the voice you put out.
Thanks
Come to Chicago. Yeah there's gangs and everything but we won't kill you over biking
Saul Isai Jr shiiit
If someone came down filming on a gang block on the southside of Chicago I just cant see everyone letting that slide. How do they know it's not the opps getting info on the block or someone trying to incriminate them? They don't want that shit and I could see at least someone not letting that slide or they'd just steal your shit for profit. People get killed all the time in Chicago for senseless shit
biking no, filming yes he would at least be jumped for the bike and the camera possibly killed
Issa set-up
Eeeeeeeaarly gang.
10:24 your welcome
Aydo Mac thank you
Saul Isai Jr Hicks fam gotta look out for all of Hicks fam!
Thx
Thanks
Move to a rich neighborhood and name your videos "bmx in the rich"
people leave hate comments on here either cause of ads on his videos and being long or because they think they can judge him. It bothers me that they do that. This guy Just makes videos for his love of BMX and sharing his life. Whats the point of hating on someone when you’re practically wasting your time talking about someone you dont know or dont like. Its good for him because it’s getting him more comments and having more people know who he is.
At the end of the day, you’re well educated & truly understand the hood. You provide content for all & even give knowledge to those who may not know about the hood. I love that. Not everybody appreciates their culture being told for them so if it comes down to threats, I say consider how & what you do in your videos. Life over anything brotha. Hope you’re doing well! New Sub by the way!!
Get a weapons permit and don't tell the Internet about it
Jarrod Reed just go to sleep johny you have school tomorrow
In California, in this political climate? Good luck 👍🏻
I like the vids you should probably chill on all the in depth looks at tags you been doing lately stick to doing tricks and mobbin....that's why I enjoy the vids because you find dope spots in the hood to do tricks not you going thru filming on some documentary type stuff
IxIDRAMAIxI that's why they are on him. He blasts hood tags that are active and that's not the bizzness to be on....That's how people get hurt. I'm from California so our street code is not to put our shit out there or anyone else's. That's snitching in and of itself point blank period! He had that coming if he supposedly grew up around the shit he should know but he doesn't so he is trying to act a part he's not.
To be fair tho I actually really like the in the hood vlogs and shit but I hear what you're saying and that's definitely good advice. Hicks is just trying to separate himself from the ghetto bs and think like a young businessman and create content that people want to see and make that money but the hood will always try and drag you back down
Baker Lugo lol tell him!
as 50 Cent said: "Get The Strap"
The way i see it. Your time is exactly that. Your Time. And when you spend that time doing things you hate or don't want to do. Only then are you really wasting your time. So just live and do what you want to do and don't second guess yourself like that man. And pay no mind to the people that want to hate on you just remember there's more thumbs up than thumbs down.
I’m 2 years late bro but your good in my books :) love your videos , people just be hating that’s all keep doing your thing and much blessings 🙏
Also stop riding thru people's yards n shit. U ride thru my yard, your getting a stick stuck thru them spokes lol
besides being rude, that was funny as fuck doe lol
Johnny Utah shut yo bitch ass up
Johnny Utah your name is so fucking gay
Johnny Utah If it’s from the movie it’s even gayer
ty patrick
So am I so what?? Your want some
Yeah, that “in the hood” bullshit is annoying.
My heart broke when i seen my manz use his
Yeezy's as brakes....
The hood remembers everything John don’t forget that.
Thanks for keeping it real man I personally would keep staying on my grind, I would just try to be very aware of my surroundings and try to go out at the busiest time of the day!
*Stay strong*
I like this guy. Don’t know how anyone could have anything against him. He seems alright.
Gary Winehouse exactly so many people leave hate comments on here either cause of ads on his videos and being long or because they think they can judge him. It bothers me that they do that. This guy Just makes videos for his love of BMX and sharing his life.
Make a fake "My new house video" (but don't actually move and stay in your house just make it like you don't live there anymore in your videos dont make it obvious) S T A Y S A F E H I C K S F A M 👍👊✋🙏💪👌✌👋
Linchoa Then he would be lying to his subscribers :(
Linchoa shoulda emailed this to him
Dont let the haters make you hate them. The hate will destroy you. Richard Nixon. Peace from Canada bro. We watched all the violence down there in the 90s. Seein you go through the hood, it seems a lot better now. Maybe not great, but better. We love our brothers down south.
I just stumbled across your channel and brings back memories from my younger years of nothing but the ride how I miss those days!! Oh yeah you've got another sub here.... And no I didn't stop here cause of the BMX hood vids
Don’t listen to gang banging scum that have no future. Keep doing what you do. They’re just hating on you because your not a failure like they, and their fathers are.
TWDxKILL3R true
hes riding his bike doing tricks of peoples property ! if gang bangers went to the suburbs with videos cameras and low rider bikes on peoples front lawn doing tricks using there porch to do tricks you dont think people that live there will not be upset !
Mar Par ..... show me the video where he’s doing tricks on peoples front lawns and porches. If not, sit down and quit being an idiot. He does tricks on public property. The worst thing man has ever done is created a way for morons to publicly put their opinion out there (TH-cam)
Aj Jay .... McDonald’s? Lol no......but whatever you need to pull out of your ass to make yourself feel better.
Funny thing is that they say the same thing about people like you. They well keep doing what there doing. Show me exactly who’s hating
Do what makes you feel safe man. On the plus side new location gives opportunity to find new spots to ride. Your job is demanding when it comes to what your followers want to see but risking your lively hood isn't worth it in my opinion. I rather watch you bar a gap in OC then see you get threatened for a look in the worse areas. Stay positive friend. Either way I'll be giving you views on the channel.
James Sattely good speech
I got shot at for making a wrong turn in Compton. Be careful bro, don't risk your luck. *when the sun goes down, you go down*
Riffs From The Abyss 666 Damn forreal?
America doesn't have a gun problem. It has a dumb dicks with guns problem
Hicks, you cant let this kind of stuff scare you man. They arent going to do anything to you, its probably just a troll, because any real gangster has much more to worry about in life than a BMX rider making TH-cam videos. Honestly, you making this video is exactly what they wanted. Ignore the trolls, no need to move for this reason. Plus, if it is a real person honestlg threatening you, just keep rocking and camo they wont be able to find you anyways.
I really need the 10minutes I put into this inserted back into my existence.
A catfish is someone who pretends to be someone else on social media and those comments were prolly trolls
A catfish is a fish and with whiskers
John hicks next time you come to Compton hit me up got yo back dawg
I know this is old bro, but i think I know a way to avoid these issues, me being gang related myself. Continue to upload the same "hood" videos, but don't call them "hood" videos. Also don't mention any gangs or any gang related things or territories. Maybe just simply choose a different title like "Cruisin" or anything else. I feel like these ideas might help. If you reply, i'll tell you why it'll help and why these issues probably came up.
JR sorry man but i feel like he should be able to do what he wants he doesn't try to get in anybody's business or anything and if you dont want your gang talked about or brought up then why do they tag everywhere which is blatantly claiming which territory is which etc
Ya i know man,i know what you;re saying. There's just too many stupid people that look for any excuse to start drama. Even if it doesn't make sense.
JR yeah true its just sad thats how it is nowadays
Spookie Tokes It's more sad that each generation gets worst about it. It starts at home though I think. People gotta start changing it up and start turning it around.This so-called system doesn't help either. I mean, look who's president.
JR i mean people just need to start thinking on their own and realize whats best for them alot of it isnt even the parents its kids tryna fit in with the crowd at school i know i used to be like that and honestly i stopped doing dumb shit i realized i wasnt about that life i actually wanted better for myself sad to say but maybe kids that are tied in with gangs or are trouble makers should be put in a special class/school like mental kids so theyd be more motivated to be better
Just discovered this channel. I don’t know much about BMX but this channel is dope!
Your BMX in the Hood videos are really cool to watch!!! They are just hating on you because they didn't think about making cool videos. Probably trying to scare you off so then they can start making those videos themselves.
Storage and data aren’t the same
Spencer WG as someone who sold phones for 2 years (great at it but quit) anyways videos take up an incredible amount of storage up. I think they were talking about both. Cell data & storage but who cares. I need a new job now. 😂👀
get out from around those clowns.PERIOD.
my personal opinion, having NEVER lived in a territory ran by a gang, live where you enjoy living. if someone is dumb enough to warn you about what they MIGHT do then make the appropriate decision. If you're happy where you live now then stay and get a strap and defend yourself if nessicary. If you want to move then do that. I wouldn't be to worried honestly. Like I said if they are dumb enough to make a threat on the internet and then follow through with that threat, most likely they are dumb af and can be dealt with. Mad support from las vegas bro.✊
jayburn100 this dude is exaggerating. It's not nearly as bad as he's making it seem. I've lived here my whole life and it's safe. He's just doing it for attention. Long Beach is nice and also expensive to live. A 1 bedroom apartment goes for $1600+
Mike Tatum LMAO Everyone has a different experience, but what you said is just fucking ignorant of your own hood. You straight lyin rn
Chris Nighthawk Craigslist.com / apartments. Look it up yourself bruh I'm not lying.
Mike Tatum I just meant the crime rate not the cost of housing. I live in Treasure Island, where in SF a shithole room inside a crack den will run you over $1K lmao. Anyway, LB is very dangerous still so that's what I was referring to. Sorry for being a little flippant. There's just so many ppl here who aren't dealing in reality with some of these gangs, homeless, etc and act like it's not happening. He may very well have been threatened. I would get checked if went there because I'm a 6'7 white guy with short hair.
Chris Nighthawk Long Beach is not dangerous. I've lived here my whole life. He's exaggerating. Its just a normal city like any other. It's not that bad, it doesn't look bad either, people are really cool over here. There are areas that are ghetto like watts, south la, some parts of la, skid row but long beach is not one of them. It's safe, trust me. No one would say anything to you if you came here. It's all normal people and families. It's not like a bunch of crazy ass people everywhere
i agree with a few of tje comments on here bro. it might be a keyboard warrior but all the same never let your guard down i know and realize that you put your self in danger every time you make a new video wether your in the hood or not and i know you do it for your fans and i think i speek for all of them when i say ty for your videos bro keep up the work your an outstanding person with a good heart bro and i mean that never let some one take from tou what you love to do
Just keep safe there no point putting your life in extreme danger for "entertaining content" pov just up and down any road haha but we will all watch no matter what.
If you get taken out will your merch still be available? Because i'm trying to get that tan hoodie.
VIVID 😔
I think you should modify your approach. Riding in the hood and showing people "gang tags" and poteantial gang bangers is a roll of the dice. Most of your fans on here say" nah its just a troll, fuck em and do you", but the reality is they are not in your shoes. They are not responsible for your well being. I get this is your business and way of life, but you can always make modifications and adjustments to your approach. Life is a one way ticket with no return flight. All the likes and money won't mean a thing if it costs you your precious life. Be safe man, big fan from NYC. Peace!
Ilitch Peters thank you for this! I was a big fan of hicks for some time but when he started making these videos I couldn't support this any longer. It amazes me how many of his subscribers don't see how showing "hood" videos can be an inaccurate depiction of the people who live in these areas. Hicks isn't making any larger commentary on these places he visits and it just seems like exploitation.
Yo, u really need to get a permit to carry a gun. Stay safe
Kurt Coleman can you actually carry a gun on your person at all in california??
Kurt Coleman and they call us the backwards idiots in the south
Kurt Coleman what is a CCW for then lol? Maybe harder to get in LA, Orange and SD Counties but he can still get one.
Wow can't do something positive without having haters that sucks hope everything gets better for you brother. You are in my prayers please stay safe
In the beginning he looked like he was about to cry... Lmao Don't trip bro you're good.
Just my opinion only... Great content but to stop and acknowledge the graffiti and piont to it....i dunno dude, maybe it's not to safe to piont at someone's gang like that. You should know these people ( probly a young kid) that's all they have so there extremely defensive about it. Great videos though man love watching. I hope my 2 cents will help.
SCPC Ghost your comment makes a lot of since. Better than most.
Makes sense honestly.
Lil homie put the graffiti there to rep and be seen, now hundreds of thousands see it. Big win for lil homie.
@@waitaminute-vw9hf nah fam no gangster especially then real ones not the keyboard warrior can give 2 shit about a dude with a bike unless they tryin to make fast money but even then you have nothin to worry about just keeps your eyes and ears open but your mouth shut
John hicks go to 41st and BROADWAY in South Central
Antonio Alvarado I told him come to 27th and maple haha
shatto parque locc with the gummies?
If y'all threatening homie, then y'all on that stupid gang shit mentality, grow up, let him just show the culture and his surrounding to see how it really is in the areas that most people don't see. Hugs, not drugs (only weed) but fr let homie do his shit
Lewis Perez aint nobody threatening john hicks i watch all his bmx in the hood im giving him a good hood suggestion there's alot of alleys in 41st and BROADWAY for bmx stuff i know thats my neighborhood foo
Why you on here. Let him be. If he wants to ride his bike around let him. Its not like he's out there saying oh this person over here is a blood that person over there ms13 or that person is selling meth.
Seen it coming
I can't believe I've been watching since 38K... I just realized you are almost at 600K!
Just continue doing what you do man! That's it, you're not out there to harm anybody.
Shid I say strap up n don't get caught lackin
Darius Henry this aint chiraq nigga
3DKDemonsDontDie Krew it doesn't have 2 b 4 somebody 2 wnt 2 off u
loyal to the game
I found u bc of bmx in the hood I love that shit
I’ve been skating East Side LBC for ten years and only had 1 issue. I stay strapped in case of static jumping off. Stop hating on my homie here. Don’t talk about what you don’t know. Especially if you ain’t from the hood.
Sorry for the 3 year reply bro. Hope your all good and everything went good. Nobody should feel threatened by giving people content they want. Which is amazing content by the way. Thank you so much chin up and new Fan here I watch every night. All your different material. Respect from England 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
John "Casey" Hicks
Andrew Freeman dont be weird
Bro
Where’s ur helmet ?
🤓
I love u
I know what this feels like to get threatened because you do what makes you happy and because of the success of it.
Fear is 98% of gang conflict, with regular citizens & other gangs. They show you fear, just show them love. It's the GoPro that might get you into trouble. The bigger issue is that the police rounded up of all the old gang leaders/shot callers who call shots who kept their gangs in check (thanks our ignorant gang/organized crime units that we pay taxes for...). Follow your heart & you'll never get truly lost...& never forget to show love to those who spit fire at you.