The man speaking in this video is my biological brother, Derrick King. My brother lost his grip on reality after the death of our mother and has been struggling every since her passing. He is very smart, kind and talented, but sometimes life can throw us situations we have difficulty getting around. Along the way, my brothers mind became engrossed in the homeless lifestyle and community and we could not encourage him to fight his way back. Unfortunately, he passed away in late August 2021 from the Corona Virus and my family will be putting him away on November 5. Reading all of your comments makes it clear to me that most people honestly do not understand the human beings behind the homeless stories you read or see on TH-cam. It is by Gods grace that our situation is not the same as my brothers as he came from a loving family that supported him. He lost hope as many do in today's society. Please keep our family in your prayers and choose to be grateful to God each day you wake up with the will and desire to go forward in this world. God bless you and Rest in peace my dear brother DK. We love you beyond measure.
Seems like this man has pretty good marketable skills, he's educated, articulate, n clean looking. Hopefully someone around his area can give him employment to get him off the streets. Some ppl just need a chance in life n can take off from there.......👍
His name is Derrick and he my best friend brother .She has went down there numerous of times to save him from there . He doesn't want to leave but you are right . He is very articulate. Always have
He’s given up, and just existing. Sometimes you can take yrs to recover when you’ve been knockdown, especially if it’s only you…….no kids or wife to give you the drive to bounce back. Peace
Damn man. LIFE!! Some people just catch a bad one. This man right here is a walking example of survival of the fittest. I have NO DOUBT that things will get better for him. That Cali hustle is strong with him
It's a process . . . one mistake, disaster, hardship - one, after the other . . . leading one to believe - I'm a failure. I, was there . . . have since stabilized, and, improved my lot ! 🇺🇸
This guy could walk into any Starbucks and get a job this very second, then he could get another job. He could manage, he could get a girl to live with, he could actually get an exec to marry , he’s a quality dude for sure, he just doesn’t want to leave Venice. This interviewer needs to call him out.
@@ultraman5168 he was, but I think he just likes living here. This guy could at least get a girlfriend to shack up with. He’s legit, but I think he just likes living there.
There’s a class in between them: renters who are living month to month. Many are just one mishap from not being able to pay their rent and becoming homeless.
Southern California is affluent enough to give people like this at least a tiny home, or a studio apartment. Where is the will to get this done. Warner Brothers, NBC, CBS, ABC, Sony Pictures, they can put a big dent in the situation with one check.
I heard over half the country is hiring people. Looks like the jobs are available, just need to convince the homeless to work 8 hour shifts and be drug free
He is awesome for having the bike repair skills and helping others around him. I am sure that helps a lot of people. When I was young, I worked at a toy company. I would have hired this man. It is harder than you think to get a conscientious bike expert. At summer and Christmas, we sold tons of bikes and all the customers wanted them put together and with accessories added. Hope this man gets back on his feet. Praying for you DK.
Wait he has been homeless for 2 and a half years the pandemic was only the past year. He seems very capable to find work and have a place to live other than on the street. If he is that concerned why doesn't he help them find care facilities.
This gentleman is very articulate and hold himself well for being homeless I hope somebody gives him a chance at a job I think he will hold up well !!!💯
I'm sorry but some of these stories are questionable. He is totally capable of being out of the homeless situation. I have friends who have no legal papers to work and yet they work hard everyday ( like all of us) to have a decent place to sleep. So something doesn't add up here.
I can go get $20 an hour or more, right now, by calling one guy and showing up at a Home Depot at 5 AM ready to tear down houses. Most continuously homeless people stay homeless because of a combination of mental illness, drug abuse, physical disability, and/or lack of life skills that legitimately keeps them from reintegrating into society. Then you have a lot of people like this guy; people who, if their stories about who they say they were are to be believed, inexplicably refuse to apply themselves they way they claim they did in their past lives. It's a very strange thing to see someone claim that they were a successful doctor, or lawyer, or teacher, or small business owner, or any of the other things these people claim to have been, but they can't be bothered to stand in front of a store holding a sign for some honest living; they'd rather beg you for scraps than do something menial.
You don't know him. "I have friends who" = personal anecdote fallacy. "He is totally capable of being out of his homeless situation" = Social Darwinism. "work hard everyday (like all of us) to have a decent place to sleep" = Self-attribution fallacy & just-world fallacy. There are lots of rich privileged people who don't work. They inherited money and capital from their rich parents, or the are gold diggers.
It's funny people in the comments are always playing detective 🕵️♂️. In life sometimes things just go bad so yes this man is leaving things out .bottom line he is your brother and if we need help for anyone why not help It's called humanity people should try it
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Where do all those bikes come from in the 1st place? The bike industry is struggling to keep bikes and parts in stock. Trek is taking orders from dealers for 2022.
How the hell can an intelligent person like this guy not find a job and a place where housing is affordable? Why doesn’t he move to the Midwest? Don’t people have families they can stay with?
I am not a racist but the brother looks handsome and speaks intelligently, something doesn’t add up. I am guessing he has a drug abuse problem that’s why he is on the streets. 🤔
He's Very Sick and needs help!! He tries his best to deflect the fact that everything he's saying about those around him, reflects and describes exactly who and what he is! *DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR*
Just a couple thoughts...first, DK is homeless by choice at this point. He's employable, he has even created a business while living on the street. Second thought, he remarked that he repairs bicycles, sells parts and even sells NEW and custom bikes so where does he get that money to be a homeless entrepreneur ....hmmm, sounds like he's fully aware of the fact that he "chooses" to live on the streets of Venice. Making the city look like another California s**t Hole... Too many of the new homeless are there by choice and because they've found a way to do nothing and not be held responsible... and of course there are those that are there because of circumstances and illness... jus sayin
The man speaking in this video is my biological brother, Derrick King. My brother lost his grip on reality after the death of our mother and has been struggling every since her passing. He is very smart, kind and talented, but sometimes life can throw us situations we have difficulty getting around. Along the way, my brothers mind became engrossed in the homeless lifestyle and community and we could not encourage him to fight his way back. Unfortunately, he passed away in late August 2021 from the Corona Virus and my family will be putting him away on November 5. Reading all of your comments makes it clear to me that most people honestly do not understand the human beings behind the homeless stories you read or see on TH-cam. It is by Gods grace that our situation is not the same as my brothers as he came from a loving family that supported him. He lost hope as many do in today's society. Please keep our family in your prayers and choose to be grateful to God each day you wake up with the will and desire to go forward in this world. God bless you and Rest in peace my dear brother DK. We love you beyond measure.
Seems like this man has pretty good marketable skills, he's educated, articulate, n clean looking. Hopefully someone around his area can give him employment to get him off the streets. Some ppl just need a chance in life n can take off from there.......👍
His name is Derrick and he my best friend brother .She has went down there numerous of times to save him from there . He doesn't want to leave but you are right . He is very articulate. Always have
Every business is begging for workers, if people aren’t working , that is their choice.
He’s given up, and just existing. Sometimes you can take yrs to recover when you’ve been knockdown, especially if it’s only you…….no kids or wife to give you the drive to bounce back.
Peace
It touches the heart really
They need a place to sleep and a job to survive only
They do not ask much
Sad and unfair
Thank you for showing the truth
Damn man. LIFE!! Some people just catch a bad one. This man right here is a walking example of survival of the fittest. I have NO DOUBT that things will get better for him. That Cali hustle is strong with him
Rest in peace DK who passed a few weeks ago due to complications with covid 19. Never thought things would turn out like this.
GOD BLESS EVERYONE THATS HOMELESS
It's a process . . . one mistake, disaster, hardship - one, after the other . . . leading one to believe - I'm a failure. I, was there . . . have since stabilized, and, improved my lot ! 🇺🇸
Most Americans are 1 hardship away from being homeless. Living paycheck to paycheck with nothing in savings.........
This guy could walk into any Starbucks and get a job this very second, then he could get another job. He could manage, he could get a girl to live with, he could actually get an exec to marry , he’s a quality dude for sure, he just doesn’t want to leave Venice. This interviewer needs to call him out.
After 40, its a lot harder than you think. YOU LIVE IN A FANTASY.
@@Mike-B. possibly.
Yes they never call the bullshit too busy stroking their victenhood
@@Mike-B. no older people get hired he doesn't even look old plus young people are fucking lazy
Hope this Brother gets help to get off the streets. Very sharp mind, focused!
It can happen to anybody. I’m sure he’ll be back on his feet in no time.
Don't think he ever was on his feet, I know bullshit when I hear it.
Factuals. This guy is going to be talking people up about how he was totally a successful member of society till the end of time.
@@ultraman5168 he was, but I think he just likes living here. This guy could at least get a girlfriend to shack up with. He’s legit, but I think he just likes living there.
@@nobolife933 Watch how many times he licks his lips
@@LKaramazov
Shacking up with a girl doesnt always work. Soon as she gets mad at you, youre back on the streets
He could easily get in an 18 Wheeler and never be homeless or broke again.
Photographer joke job
There’s two classes in America now. Those with houses and those without. And those without are growing exponentially. Land of opportunity it’s not!
There’s a class in between them: renters who are living month to month. Many are just one mishap from not being able to pay their rent and becoming homeless.
@@danieldaniels7571 Yet those people have the most to say... Tread lightly.
@@1stone379 why the warning? Daniel was agreeing with you?
@@arribaficationwineho32 I know that. Figure of speech...
Southern California is affluent enough to give people like this at least a tiny home, or a studio apartment. Where is the will to get this done. Warner Brothers, NBC, CBS, ABC, Sony Pictures, they can put a big dent in the situation with one check.
💯% True
Who is the check made out to ?......tiny home ?... who's gonna build it ?.....think man.....think.
Tiny homes are against zoning ordinances almost everywhere, and the biggest expense is still property.
I heard over half the country is hiring people. Looks like the jobs are available, just need to convince the homeless to work 8 hour shifts and be drug free
Right
Awesome interview.
This gentleman is a beautiful person. Very intelligent. Blessings sent his way.
Thank you 🙏🏾 and he passed away due to Covid complications.
Gym member: "Is there anything you need?"
Homeless guy: YES, a JOB!!!!! some Work
He is awesome for having the bike repair skills and helping others around him. I am sure that helps a lot of people. When I was young, I worked at a toy company. I would have hired this man. It is harder than you think to get a conscientious bike expert. At summer and Christmas, we sold tons of bikes and all the customers wanted them put together and with accessories added. Hope this man gets back on his feet. Praying for you DK.
Liking and commenting, hope this blows up and your channel gets bigger. Best of luck
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Two and a half YEARS. No he is not even trying to get a J O B.
Of course not. Jobs suck.
GOD please be with these people, prayers to all
Wait he has been homeless for 2 and a half years the pandemic was only the past year.
He seems very capable to find work and have a place to live other than on the street.
If he is that concerned why doesn't he help them find care facilities.
I’m getting the feeling that this guy just likes living there. I find it impossible to believe he can’t figure this out for two years.
The crack bro its crackpipe that got him
He’s probably checked out mentally and emotionally
This gentleman is very articulate and hold himself well for being homeless I hope somebody gives him a chance at a job I think he will hold up well !!!💯
This guy is awesome I had to get on my phone to type this. I hope he finds a place or something like a trailer or a rv.
I'm sorry but some of these stories are questionable. He is totally capable of being out of the homeless situation. I have friends who have no legal papers to work and yet they work hard everyday ( like all of us) to have a decent place to sleep. So something doesn't add up here.
I can go get $20 an hour or more, right now, by calling one guy and showing up at a Home Depot at 5 AM ready to tear down houses.
Most continuously homeless people stay homeless because of a combination of mental illness, drug abuse, physical disability, and/or lack of life skills that legitimately keeps them from reintegrating into society.
Then you have a lot of people like this guy; people who, if their stories about who they say they were are to be believed, inexplicably refuse to apply themselves they way they claim they did in their past lives.
It's a very strange thing to see someone claim that they were a successful doctor, or lawyer, or teacher, or small business owner, or any of the other things these people claim to have been, but they can't be bothered to stand in front of a store holding a sign for some honest living; they'd rather beg you for scraps than do something menial.
You don't know him.
"I have friends who" = personal anecdote fallacy.
"He is totally capable of being out of his homeless situation" = Social Darwinism.
"work hard everyday (like all of us) to have a decent place to sleep" = Self-attribution fallacy & just-world fallacy.
There are lots of rich privileged people who don't work. They inherited money and capital from their rich parents, or the are gold diggers.
Mental illness can be anything from mild to severe . And unfortunately it can hold some people back
@@brittenyevans1101 Correct. This guy doesn't seem to fall into any those categories.
L a z y
Thanks for sharing brother 🙏
Thank you for your video. Makes me thankful to God for what I have.
The way I see it . . . we're all a few paychecks, from being homeless ! 😬🇺🇸
Not all, but many more people than actually realize it.
@@danieldaniels7571 Pre pandemic, almost 80% of Americans didn’t even have an open savings account. I can’t imagine what that looks like now.
@@pow...rightinthekisser With as low as interest rates have been on them for the last decade, a savings account is completely pointless anyway.
Hope he catches a break and someone offers him a job. 💜
THIS individual is very nice and professional
Real world truth..it is amazing that there aren't millions on the street ..but that day is coming
It's funny people in the comments are always playing detective 🕵️♂️. In life sometimes things just go bad so yes this man is leaving things out .bottom line he is your brother and if we need help for anyone why not help It's called humanity people should try it
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Where do all those bikes come from in the 1st place? The bike industry is struggling to keep bikes and parts in stock. Trek is taking orders from dealers for 2022.
Wow how Heartwrenching
humans evolved out doors, now it looks like we reverting back to our natural environment....out doors. extraordinary
I hope he makes it out of that
Cali is a third world dumping ground. No affordable housing. U r rich or poor in Cali. If ur working class, move!.
Are there any investors for boarding houses or track houses? / I remember the WPA, so I know there is a way.
Invest in boarding houses ??.....to homeless.....just how is that "investment" going to pay off ?
Get this guy an apt man!
God BLESS YOU
How the hell can an intelligent person like this guy not find a job and a place where housing is affordable? Why doesn’t he move to the Midwest? Don’t people have families they can stay with?
Oneword CRACK
@Grayson Collins hes 60
I've been thinking the same thing for years
Oh shit 3 years. Time too move out of California. You are talking about a shit ton just for ⛽ in California.
Great narrative.
Articulate, healthy, clean cut. Not sure why he couldn't have a job.
He's so smart and we'll spoken
But lazy
It can happen to anyone of us . . . having larger debts, than assets ! 💀😬🇺🇸
Debt.
Debt debt.
UPDATE: According to him. The camera has already been stolen.
Wow.....
What a set of circumstances!
The weather is nice in California
I am not a racist but the brother looks handsome and speaks intelligently, something doesn’t add up.
I am guessing he has a drug abuse problem that’s why he is on the streets. 🤔
He doesn't do drugs
@@frankihatch
How do you know ?
@@panchovilla5359 he’s not white
@@frankihatch
That’s not a good answer, that means you are not sure.
Full of excuses
Stayed up watching all the vids last night you doing yo thing 😈 next you gotta get one of the stones got too
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He's Very Sick and needs help!! He tries his best to deflect the fact that everything he's saying about those around him, reflects and describes exactly who and what he is!
*DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR*
Stories from "The Camp Of The Nomads"!
Move back south. Louisiana preferably.
wow Pretty scarry Good Interview
Thank you‼️✊🏽
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Drug abuse....
Just a couple thoughts...first, DK is homeless by choice at this point. He's employable, he has even created a business while living on the street. Second thought, he remarked that he repairs bicycles, sells parts and even sells NEW and custom bikes so where does he get that money to be a homeless entrepreneur ....hmmm, sounds like he's fully aware of the fact that he "chooses" to live on the streets of Venice. Making the city look like another California s**t Hole... Too many of the new homeless are there by choice and because they've found a way to do nothing and not be held responsible... and of course there are those that are there because of circumstances and illness... jus sayin
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Maybe a job?
Photography only 4 year's????? Whats up with the story?????
Definitely more to this story
Get outa Cali first step
Photographer bwwaaaaahhh
America does not have a homeless problem; she has a drug problem. Solve the latter first, then the homelessness can be remedied.
MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE ASKED FOR A PLACE TO LIVE AND MAYBE A JOB
Business owner ?.....what kind of business ?.....drug dealing