Surviving Gang Life on the US-Mexico Border
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2022
- DESCRIPTION: We interview "Kid" from NBG 13. He provides insight on gang life inside the barrios of southern New Mexico and El Paso County. Kid also outlines watershed moments from his childhood.
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Producer/Edit: Frank Blazquez
Produced by: 28 Spade Lake LLC
Instagram: / frankblazquez
Website: www.frankblazquez.com
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I was a gang member and I gave that up to see my family and my kids grow up no regrets I did the right decision God is great
Amen
Amen brother… did the Same for my family.
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Feels good Carnal Family First 💯💪🙌🙏🏽
Bro stop lying
Man I could feel that dudes pain, I hope he gets through the struggle.
Their is no worse pain then feeling abandoned by your own family but, at the end of the day it was good riddance. Makes a vato turn cold speaking from experiance.
Man I'm always blown away by the quality of your videos, it gives me insight into a world I would never otherwise know.
I feel like that’s the whole point of his channel and he does a great job executing that by all means
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He gets down thanks Frank
there is no greater pride, than when a person tells you that your father or yourself are an honest hard worker it is a very proud and honoring feeling I find
The pain in this man’s eyes got me thinking I’m not the only one, damn!! Thank you for this content….
To those that can relate it hits deep. I wasn’t abandoned by my family but the love wasn’t there.. the attention the help when needed. My last call wasn’t the stabbing I received or the gun shoot outs. It was the day my baby girl came home for the first night. We put her to sleep in her new crib and fell asleep. Some vatos walked up to my place and knew what bedroom was mine. They shot through the windows as we slept bullets hitting my daughters crib. Wooden pieces every where all over her. None of us got hit but that was it. No homies came to the check on me. I was done. Left the town to a bigger city. Enrolled into college unexpectedly without it being in the plans. 20 years later I’m on my fourth business ownership. I’ll never forget where I came from that’s why I help as much as I can in the community
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m glad your daughters safe and has a father who opened his eyes.
So many boo hoos And wasted LIFES
@@zwubb8437I read your words and just like the people in these videos, I know it's coming from a place of pain. Channel that toward a better your life for you and yours. The negativity sets you back man just open your eyes and look at the blessings all around you
I hope you an you familia are doing okay.🤍
@@zwubb8437 sometimes you feel you have a choice but as a 11 year old it was forced or get felt with in the 90s when gangs were bad bad. I didn’t want to but hey 2 decades later I’m on my fourth business ownership. Life is good now bro
I pray this man finds peace in his heart, hearing the story of his family abandoning him as a kid gave me chills down my spine smh wish the video was longer
Man listening to this had me choking up because I was that same abandoned kid he spoke about. I'm 30 years old now but the things I've done and the things I've seen and been apart of still haunt me to this day. Like it's 1 in the morning and I haven't slept in almost two days just stressed out about how I'm 30 with 2 kids trying to put the pieces together of the life I could have had. Gangs and drugs bring nothing but destruction. One day I hope to have all my shit in order especially my legal issues because I'm on the run right now. But once i get my shit together I wanna help guide at risk youth to help them steer clear of the gang life. Respeto all my Raza, north or south it don't matter. We're all Raza.
North or South
@@javiern5001 Yes where both the same.
That’s two of us brother now I have a son , it always scares me that one day karma will get me or my loved ones
@SapperDaddy13 lol I don't really matter tbh. Because of overcrowding and Covid19 the PV's It caught won't even matter. I was on probation and I caught 3 probation violations and said fuck it and skipped court. Since then they issued 3 warrants on my stupid ass. If I get caught the absolute minimum time I'll serve is one calendar. It's a trip carnal.
@@cbls2242 BROOOO That's constantly on my mind. Like the idea of something bad happening to one of my angels is always on my mind and it torments me.. I pray the Lord keeps my kids safe and I pray the universe doesn't allow my kids to pay fot the sins of their father.
I don't know who you are, but you're an artist with your ability to make us feel what your interviewee is saying. Painfully beautiful.
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I feel the vato. When I was young, I was on the way to ending up on the wrong side of the law. I got involved with a gang. At 17 yrs old, Thankfully I decided to join the US Air Force. All of my childhood friends ended up in prison, one is in a wheelchair and 3 have been killed. I wish this man all the best.
Blood in blood out ass life 🤣🤣
@@JoseGarcia-rn3gq just ghetto options
I tried but they said no cause I wasin a gang and I had my gang tatted on my neck .....that's were I knew that I would join the army but it don't work that way so I moved on with the homies
Wow that's amazing
@@JoseGarcia-rn3gq You act like you ain't ever heard of gangs lil nigga
Me clicking on this faster than anything else that’s been posted. LOVE your work Frank! Always!
Your videos are so moving. I feel deeply touched by your dedication to sharing these peoples stories. My heart breaks that he had to experience all of that. I’m glad that they get to be heard and I know your videos and their vulnerability will only help others. You are an incredibly talented soul.
Always a good day when another video of yours is released.
Damn bro your content has so much depth! The timing on everything is perfect. Perfect placement of everything. More please! I can’t wait to see you blow up like a soft white underbelly etc.
Whoever makes these videos has a lil extra talent. Well done.
Good to see u r doing ok brother i pray for u and ur family keep ur head up 🙏💯👑
Man I'm really sorry for the things you had to go through cause of the decisions you had to make at such a young age. Glad you up and running and working hard making a honest living. We didn't really have games but friend were just asuch off family growing up. I've been having the same 6 friends since middle school and we all been through some shit. My mom always toldy from the time you young to the time you turn 30 it's where you find who you really are and the hardest time of your life. Long story short I lost all that and gained it back just doing the right and putting one foot in front of the other everyday. Keep your head up man. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing ...God bless and Simon I fee u
You have such great camera work man. I love your videos.
Shot out all the way from Northern Califas 🫡 Dopest interviews with boots on the ground much respect and gracias for the content!
Much respect and amor from. El Chuco town be bless
U gotta get these interviews in there's a lot of people that have something to say..ur videos are amazing. Top notch quality but these videos gotta be longer. You got what it takes homie, I seen a lot of your videos but I can see ur channel blowing up more with longer interviews idk my opinion bro..keep up the good work 👍
Frank you bring such an inspiration to us
Yes indeed.
He has a great heart for his people be bless and thank you for wacthing
@@jesusmoralez6034 th-cam.com/video/V5qfY2hejBs/w-d-xo.html👁💯
Bro, ong you're my favorite artist right now. I LOVE these drops and how real they are. Amor from SW New Mex.
That's Was up
I haven't seen the homie Kid in years Good interview saludos aca el Mr. Tekken desde El Paso Chucotown Texas 915 💯🇲🇽🇺🇸
Saludos homie remember the video back then at industry
@@jesusmoralez6034 Simon homie they lost all the footage on a car accident poreso no salio loko saludos aca ando jalando en Artesia New Mexico en la refinery loko
great work as always.
Such a great video.
I tip my hat to you frank , these are quality videos carnal
Keep them coming, love these mini docs
Right
🤜WATCHED ALL THE ADDS FOR YOU HOMIE...KEEP UP THE DOPE WORK🤛
Thank you be bless preciate that neta .
Just caught drift on you thu IG fotos bro......your TH-cam page is my new "SHOW" I was born in the SW of the US...Las Cruces Nuevo MX before the 575...much love homie and all gente. Un Amor
Damn a clip of this came up in my streem. I knew from that lil bit this was gonna b a good one
That's rough shit to go thru at the age of 12. Glad you are seeing the light and providing that light for other homies too 💙🇲🇽
Grasias A Dios homie 🙏💯
god damn sometimes these stories are HARD, just want to give dude a hug/compassion he never received while growing up
Grasias I appreciate that amor all the way from El Paso Aa Chuco town God bless
Great content 👌 👏 👍
Love your channel
It is so important to be an active parent and be there for ur kids to guide them
I everything will be good if we leave our kids in God's hands no matter What prayers thank u ...
Man your videos are on point and the raza always speaking facts Saludos to all the homies all over the states 🔵🔵🔵💯💯💯🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
This vids always fye man🔥
I agree 👍💯 thanks brother be bless
My boy pastor!! I was locked up with bro. Much love and blessing 💙💙💙 keep going !!! 💯
Amor homie
This one right here is my Fav...he is the most interesting i wish it was longer
We appreciate you homie the film maker n the stand up dude sharing his story.
Welkom brother
Be bless
shout out from Pomona wish this vato the best
Respect bro 🙏 Much love from Las Cruces
Make them a lil longer good content 👍🏼
I agree 👍💯
NBz up Carnal the hood will always be here 💯
NBzUP
Frank, we were all missing your content
He was my brother in law for 5 years. Mad love! you came from nothing my G. Alot of memories homie 💯🙏 stay blessed and keep your head up
Thanks lil monkey be bless ...keep God first
Awesome interview
Thank you
I 👍💯
We all go to the same thing in the hood all of us have similar stories!! Just feel blessed that you’re still alive my brother you keep your head up and keep telling your story because these little dudes need to hear it you stay up Carnal🙏🏼
Grasias Homie God bless ...life is gift until u unrap the Monster that's nside 🎁 a Puppy that will grow up to be beast ...prayers Homeboy
@@jesusmoralez6034 Gracias hermano! We connected by spirit carnal and we definitely feel each others pain homeboy🙏🏼
My dad knows this guy and I’m not kidding. It really trips me out
appreciate you my boy. ...
Many fell deep like him some of us had it similar but not as though and those who are still here appreciating the change that life gave us and keeps giving us because everyday is one less day I love my familia shoutouts to everyone doing there best for their lil ones
As a 20 year old from Newark Bay Area California THIS HITS MORE WHEN YOU RELATE TO THIS🫡🗣KEEP YA HEAD UP PRI ONLY BLESSINGS FROM HERE
It hit me seeing me making it in life ..
It's interesting to me we can see and pass by individuals in the corner stores or on the sidewalks not knowing the pain and struggle a person has. There's reasons why we take certain paths. Sometimes it's our decisions and mistakes and sometimes life rolls that way.
Sad truth
I don’t think I can click on a TH-cam video any faster #alamogordo great work
I love your video raised in New Mexico chaps is literally minutes away from me 🖤🙏
Thank you God bless u 🙏
Been in the same shoes much respect ✊ g
Right on. 💯
Brother we met in Vegas and I had nowhere to go. Thanks to our companies big event you let me stay at your hotel until next next day I flew out. Since then we have been good friends and God does things for many reasons. I'm so proud of you because some years ago we spoke about you having your own series, videos... hope your wife comes back into your life my friend.. God is doing great things!
Thank Vic u always been a reminder that God cares how he did all the things for u hopefully he does move in mine ..God will not mine .God bless her n y kids God first
Thanks for sharing your story I was once affiliated with gangs in my teens lost a few friends but I grew up an moved away from the city an became the father I did not have growing up.
Your Welkome brother be bless ..keep the faith
Another banger Frank and the quality is A1 tits up crispy clean bro keep up the good work 👍💯
I agree 👍💯 thank u
Something about the way you captivate the exact feeling!!!! Oooooo weeee!!!!! Gave me goosebumps!!!! Much love homie!!!! Keep ur head up!!! One day at a time!!!!!! I CAN FEEL YOUR HEART FROM HERE!!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thanks Amber preciate God bless
Something about all these vatos from Chuco that’s just different. No arrogance or boasting. Just some good homies telling their experiences.
PURO PINCHE CHUCO TOWN 915🇲🇽🍺😎❤️
Grasias and Puro amor God bless la neat carnall adelante
Thank you Frank, 28 and Kid. You are bringing light into the dark.
Welkom brother
Amen th-cam.com/video/V5qfY2hejBs/w-d-xo.html
Grasias Be be bless
Once you're in the system it's hard to get yourself out. Court costs, fines, restitution. They all blow. It might seem like a large number at first but, if you chop away at it little by little you can put your life together. I'm chopping away at it right now. Sometimes I feel like my wheels are spinning and I ain't getting no where. As long as I put one foot after the other and don't go backwards I'm going to succeed at it. I wish all the homies that are going through it the best and don't forget when you get locked up it's a win for the police. Don't let them get the best of you. Stay up!
th-cam.com/video/V5qfY2hejBs/w-d-xo.html🤣💯
That’s why u can’t waste all your money on pookie
Whats thr backround instrumental! Btw this video got me in my deep feels❤️😢
"When the Family Fails the hood is there waiting" 😔😭
firme work...keep the fire going bro!!
Sorry to hear about his situation. Seems like that area is very rough not just in inner cities. Your parents leaving you isn't good either. Hope you are doing better dude. Everyone's situation is different some do what they gotta do to survive. It's not good to get into bad side of life but it all depends on your upbringing too. This interview was good. Keep it up bro.
That’s right homie love And respect… I need more content por favor 🙏
Thanks and yes sir I agree
I wish these where longer 😫
I agree But there's a part 2 stay tuned
I’m Black and I applaud the culture and I praise the work ethic of you gentlemen. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do but remember consequences come behind everything karma goes a long way the same pain you cause somebody else will find its way back around. Be a leader and lead by example. Remember the struggles and you never want a person to go through it.
Respect my black brother! Black and Brown unity! ✊
@@martinez209 all day everyday 4lyfe fuck what anybody gotta say need some mf birrias rn
@@bigxavipg hell yea brotha. That's how I was raised my best homeboys are black fuck them who can't feel it! And birria sound good rn tho!
thanks mad love
@@jesusmoralez6034 always homie always
Know a few people from there good folks much love from Albuquerque
Breaking bad reference?
@@omars1369 no lol
*Hurt me so much to see this man's pain @**4:35** when he was tellin us his family left him. damn. Kills him to this day. That move with his family couldve saved his life to where maybe things would be more positive not having to watch his back all the time. You never know. To be that young and not have your family's love. Broken Hearted. But its their loss because in return he has a good soul by helping others. I hope his friends continue to give him Love. 24.7. If you are reading this sir, I wish you well. Hopefully you find peace and most of all dont return to that place you called hell. Thank you Frank for this.*
Thank God that I had God's grace to survive that hardship and I hope I can help as many that I can don't matter what the to going thru building a new foundation...with Gods Help we all can survive the streets with a lil help from the homie.
@@jesusmoralez6034 🙏🏽🙏🏽💯
Would love a part 2...👀
There will be a part 2 for sure God willing
I appreciate you doing chaparral and not just el paso or abq bro. Theres also sparks, anthony, vinton, socorro, san eli, and montana vista/polvos u might wanna look into theyre all rough active hoods all in el paso area. Tons of more gangs and hoods you can look into as well in el paso. The juarez violence always shadows us as safe but it trickles over here too.
I lived in them places in Chico not just chaparral
Nice work God bless
Thank you God bless you 🙏
I felt That! God Bless all my Brown Brothers 🙏🏼! Saludos de Texas! 💪🏽🇲🇽🐓💯
This is why I try to be considerate with people. Cause despite people who lived a hard life, there’s always a motive why they do it, it touched me when he said, “I felt abandon, 12 years old and nobody there but only his homies” das love💯💪🏽
Dope i fuck with Frank and all his peeps these stories be real AF ... i be seeing a lot of the hommies around town also .. keep up the excellent work....
Much respect hope you find peace in life 🙏💯
Much love and respect back to you brother thank you
Sickass Videos Homie, Saludos Desde El West Coast Ese!
Thank you be bles
Hang in there bro stay positive and always pray ese!!
Grasias and Simon keeping my Faith brother
I live in Chapa, it’s full of struggle and turmoil, lots of craziness, but you can live in peace if that’s wat u choose, much respect to these og’s that have seen it, lived it, and let us youngsters know that life ain’t worth it.
Classic interviews
Man homie gracias for sharing your story I was in a similar situation at 13 in Fontana California I took off from the pad parents were always arguing I got tired of it and took off to San Diego for a few
Months with a few homies came back pad was empty parents split up I was left on the calles went from pad to pad homies couched garage’s abandoned apartments anyways long story short it’s a Fucked up feeling much love and respects from SOUTH SIDE FONTANA 13 THExHOODxLOKOTESxGANG / Inland Empire
It's hard but we have achieved
Brother what you felt as a youngster I wish you could go and speak to a bunch of young kids even if you only save one I feel that would be a lot cuz the guys that are hanging around him they're going to see the changes and they're going to want the same thing he's got. I always say every generation should get better and when you have kids when they grow up watching you work hard they're going to become hard workers just like you are . Dad is someone that is there raising their kids in their lives threw the hard times. I'm proud of you
I do bro and iam tryin to change more and more every day
The fields are tough. But the hard fact is that these parents work all day and most of us kids are home alone all day.
The real truth is nobody gives a fuck about us. I was abandoned at 17 and luckily used that anger to fuel myself and said I would never be like my parents. I’m now the proud father of 3 beautiful kids with my oldest now being 21 himself. We need to continue to keep breaking these fucked up cycles! Wish you ALL the best.
Keep that head up God cares focus
@@jesusmoralez6034 you mean the imaginary guy in the sky that allows sexual pretors and priest to go unpunished with slaps on the wrist. Yeah well I’ve said it before if someone could stop that and and chose not to! Fuck them! And anyone who is ok with that! You are your own moral judge fuck what some book written by man about another man says. Carry on.
Dam man, stay up g. Couldn’t even imagine the feeling just thinking of it is almost breathtaking..now I have kids of my own and I can’t bare to think of that …
Truth God bless preciate that amor
in las cruces rn, sending love to everybody caught up in the borderlands.
Thank much Love be bless
EP tx 6st bangin back in the day
Great video!👍
Yo when you gona do any interviews of the natives, pueblos, DINE in New Mexico?
@@navajorezathlete1202 ya just about life on the Rez don't matter.
chapparal new mexico just roughly 10 mins north of el paso tx
A real homie 💯
Keep going home boy saludos desde LOGAN San Diego California
Saludos desde El Chico Town
I don't comment much but your story touched me . It's a fucked up thing but alot have been through this but but most don't have the same ending as you. You a good guy in the end regardless. Respect homie
Only God is Good and thank you I appreciate them kind Words but keeping my Faith and fighting for my family and life God bless ❤️🙏
I felt that shit. Homay its tough. The more I try to leave it the more it looks for me.
Im from guadalupe az i think we should be on here im willing to
be interviewed whenevers!!
It took alot of time to prepare and it was a challenge and it felt as if something didn't want me to do this but it got Done hope fully to inspiration in someone's life
LA TAPPIN IN💯💯💯