To all the real ones in this comment section who left their old neighborhood, town, city or old friends completely behind and you life has been at peace and on the uptick ever since.
You don't Leave it Behind. You grow and reach back and try and save the homiez. The Hood wasn't always Bad. We gotta save Our Sett Hood Block Street town City etc.
It's not really that sad when you realize THOUSANDS of people in "the hood" choose to not go the gang route and are perfectly safe. He had to carry a gun to get home cuz he chose to be in that gang and make himself a target
MFS motto always been - id rather for da white man to catch me wit it - than to let one of these niggaz catch me without it 💯 If u don't know what dat statement means then u lost bruh 🤷🏾♂️
@@dat3rdsideboy386 Agreed, I was robbed at gun point in Jr HS, not because I was banging. I happened to walk through the block where this guy wanted to rob people. That event and following events could have made me carry a gun every day too. I ended up getting transferred to a different school.
It's what comes with being a warrior. Same thing can be said about being in the military or a police officer. Not a justification but that statement doesn't condemn it either.
Man, of all the EX active dudes I've ever heard, this dude made the most sense and was the most straightforward and honestly should speak all over the country about this sort of thing.
@@curleybessard7037 You have to make it to 18 in your neighborhood and school before you can join the military. Banging isn't so much of a "choice" in the way outsiders view it while looking in. Just imagine being born in a family where all your family bangs, your parents, grandparents banged, cousins, brothers, sisters, etc. Then you have to walk to school with everyone asking where you're from and trying you, or you have to share a school bus and go to school in these neighborhoods. No one cares that you're just a kid just trying to go to school and go home. The only people that had your back through all this is the gang in your neighborhood. The odds of you joining is greater than the odds of you surviving without joining a gang. And there actually are members in the military.
What’s crazy to me is how these people fight and die over neighborhoods, blocks, etc. That they don’t even own. City/government owns them. They’re killing for things that aren’t even really theirs. It’s just so pointless at the end of the day.
What's even crazier is that Black people kill each other more than racist Caucasians now a days. Gangs are part of the problem but I think it runs deeper than gangs.
Why do you think there was such a heavy push for gangsta rap and trap music. White people with money want us fighting each other because they stand to lose the most if our communities started supporting equal and human rights. That could encourage poor white people to get their communities together too and now the wealthiest and most elite lose out on billions if not trillions. But nobody wants to have that discussion
@@connar4416 I’m married to a POC and was raised by black folks. Two black families to be exact. They taught me not to make excuses. So miss me with that accusation.
The dudes who were gang members once and ended up getting out to talk about it end up being full of wisdom in their later years... It's always beautiful to see the change of heart and mindset.
Shoutout Skipp, he used to teach with the Amer-I-Can program (Gang Intervention) when I was in High School and allowed us to go to the parks in his neighborhood safely! R.I.P Looney Comrade🗣️
@@JGXXD Amer I Can is legendary. Jim Brown was the truth. He doesn't get enough credit for his contribution for saving lives. So many community leaders came for Amer I can, T Rodgers, Big U and countless others
@josephnissenson3252 indubitably. Sure am projecting the fact that when I pause, I have a reason I paused. Don't you usually pause for a reason? So i must ask, what exactly are you actually projecting onto my comment?
What an amazing interview and I know nothing about the gang life. However, I know awesomeness when I see it! This video should have over a million views!! Keep doing great things in your community and continuing to teach and help others do great things @Skipp Townsend
PS. It's true though what the second guy says - rap made gang-culture more "fashionable". They "polished it" and made it appear "COOL" while in fact IT'S TRAGIC.
I remember Skipp Townsend from Bloods & Crips: Made In America. Amazing documentary about the origins of gang culture in LA from slavery to segregation the Watts Riots Black Panther Party Rodney King incident.. just all the history & all that craziness that was happening in the early days before the gangs started. this guy was younger then but still the same way pretty much so its good to see this brother still educating & being a leader for his community. thats more gangster than anything else. salute to OG.
People don't understand that LA gang banging is completely unique and different and arised from a specific element and timing/ econnomic circumstances and government corruption. Gangs in LA got out of hand in the late 70's by design in margenalized middle class and poor black and brown communities. LA is gridded specifically in a way and policed in a way to where gangs were able to thrive. Gangs are rooted in passion tradition, territory and revenge not money or economics per say. Just simply being born on a certain street in a certain neighborhood meant you were from a gang by default if enforcers from other neighborhoods came through. I know that exists in ways in other cities but in LA the rise of this cult like lifestyle was too quick and too ignored by the law and gov. for too long (purposefully with the agenda to expand and develop the privitized prison system). People have great grandparents that were in these gangs and it is really like a family affiliation. It's something people outside of Los Angeles would find hard to grasp or understand
AFAIK LA was the main dumping ground for the CIA's crack and money laundering operation. Not to mention how the FBI infiltrated the Black Panther Party, who many LA gangs grew out of trying to fill the void when there were no longer after school programs or soup kitchens run by the Panthers.
It's known that blacks prefer small tribes and small gang affiliations as opposed to national collective unity under race and skin color. It was that way before European colonialism
Skip is one of my favorite cause he doesn’t just talk about fixing the problem he has boots on the grown in these neighborhoods as he says his story’s are great redemption story’s an I’ll watch him anytime I see him being interviewed
What I’ve noticed about LA gang bangers is that they’re very articulate speakers. They always seem to have a full understanding and consciousness of what they’re doing being messed up but they couldn’t get away from the gang politics. Most of them could’ve really been something.
California has many academics that had the rough life in the 80s and 90s. Andrew Huberman wasn't in gangs but he lived another street life as the skater scene. Look at him now. Was homeless, with 2 girls pregnant at once to being a world renowned scientists. I've noticed this trends with Californians. Rough childhoods and young adulthoods and really turn it around. I think it's really cool.
@@lilscoobynetworkyeah, it’s called going to prison and for the first time in their lives… picking up a book. See, the prison system can have a positive impact on people. That makes me feel so happy for the next gangster that’s on their way to do a “nickel” or a “dime” Just think of all that reading and educational advancement they will be benefiting from. 🫡
The Bloods was in protective mode , to protect the children and innocent people from the oppression of the Crips [Black kkk members] , The Crips[Black kkk members] even tried to buck the BGF in the prison, The BGF was there to make sure Black inmates doesn't get walk on. But the Crips felt like they wasn't Black, we Blue🤪 , like some dumb weak minded mf. They actually buck up against the BGF 🤦
My 1st cousin, early 40’s now, was hardcore gang banging in the early 00’ bloods. Gang rival caught him slacking at his apartment, shot him in the body over 10x’s. But the man upstairs was watching over him cause he didn’t die from his gunshot wounds. He gave up gang banging once he recovered.
No era was more bloody than the early 80s and 90s statistically or otherwise regardless of guns used. Areas are still active but nothing like the chaos back then.
A lot of ignorance in the comments. Some of you will never understand what it’s like to lose everything and everyone while still in 1st-3rd grade. There are reasons people join gangs and the ignorance that you people have is astounding. I know tons of people who joined a gang because of losing their only family and had nothing/nobody to care for them. I’ve seen the nicest person become heartless because he lost his mother at the age of 8 and we was hood babies so we had nothing else. Another thing is even if you’re not from the hood. I get racially profiled so how do you think it feels when a kid loses everything and on top of that gets pressed by police just because the way they dress or what race they are. Some of you COULD NEVER UNDERSTAND
One of the best things I ever heard came from a friends uncle who got trapped in the street life and never made it out “The only way out the streets is in a squad car or a body bag”
I like what he said about junior colleges. Ther used to be a lot, and you could go as part of high school for free. You graduated with a job to go to with a living wage. I had a friend who had learned carpentry in a prison program, and he really liked it. Came out with a new job and new life. You might say that was good that there were prison programs teaching trade skills and all, but the thing is, there were no trade schools available for anyone in his town, he had to go to prison to go to one. Like he said, if there were more junior colleges teaching these things, it would be better for everyone.
This is the key we need a true apprenticeship program and more tech and vocational courses. But in reality most teens and kids already on the fringes have no desire to dig holes for a living. They want fast and easy $. Its usually only after experiencing the down sides of the fast life that they realize digging holes is actually a lityle better than being in prison. But yrust someone who been through it to tell you that that fast life mentality constantly is whispering to you that there's an "easier way". 👿 😈
I get why folks don't take false claiming lying because folks really die for this where they apart of a gang or not... that has to be a traumatic life to live... respect to everyone making it on the other side and pushing positivity ❤
*Eastside Low Bottoms sh*t !* _Tappin' in from South Central LA_ Salute to the Big Homie OG Skipp ✊🏾 He's a real one. As a non-affiliate myself who grew up in the streets of South Central, I have many friends and family who've lost their lives to the streets. It's like a neverending story. I consider myself one of the fortunate ones. Literally all of the friends I came up thru the ranks with are deceased, in prison forever or still recovering from long stints in prison.
The man blames going to prison for the destruction of families, rather than the choices to commit crimes that put one there in the first place. The lack of self-awareness is bewildering.
It’s not just LA. I remember teaching in the early aughts, and talking with other teachers about how the US needs trade schools. We had plenty of students who weren’t stupid, but likely wouldn’t want to continue for four more years. (Or have the cash to.) Look how much a plumber makes. Your car mechanic. Or air conditioner tech. All important jobs, but they don’t need a degree in Literature.
Lemme ask you something. What really can a degree in literature do for you more than just make you an English teacher? A lot of college and universities are just dog and pony shows.
I got so much to say but can't say it in here. All I know is if u live long enough eventually your heart changes. By this I mean a heart of stone, will be turned to flesh. I thank God for my salvation. I pray that one day that peace overtakes us and love for all becomes the mantra. When you're young and dumb this all you know but once the spirit and mind grows it's impossible to remain the same. Much love to cuh for what he's doing for the community. Definitely going to look for more of his content to watch.
That is man who knows how history works. Kids will always be kids and without a better option too many kids will be attracted by easy camaraderie and money.
Oakland and San Francisco are the only major cities that ain't let Bloods or Crips set up shop back in the 80's. I grew up hearing stories about them getting shot at and ran outta town 😂
The organization aspect is respectable. Being in different industries now, there's no excuse for senseless killing cause you can come up and help solidify your people.
The authenticity and detail in your story are truly impressive, but I wish the video could delve deeper into the changes in mindset and emotions during the process of reintegrating into society.
@15:40 WRONG. Texas has the highest prison population with 133,772 individuals, followed by California with 101,441 individuals. On the other hand, the states with the lowest prison populations are Vermont with 1,287 individuals and Maine with 1,577 prisoners.
Barely. California was the number 1 for YEARS since the 80s. California only went down in populating because the state government started shipping inmates to out of state facilities. Oklahoma, Idaho, Minnesota, Colorado etc. California thought by sending inmates away they'd solve the problem all it did was spread the gang influence through our all the states. Why do u think u got bloods and crips in Texas 😂. California just recently started releasing inmates because it was considered inhumane, so the population has been going down. But California lead for almost 30 years as far as inmate population
WRONG California was the leading state since the 80s. Cali thought that they could finish the gang problem by locking everyone up, all that did was overfill prisons in inhumane conditions AND spread the influence of the gangs by sending inmates to states like Minnesota Colorado Oklahoma etc. why do u think u got bloods and crips in Texas 😂 California JUST RECENTLY started letting inmates out do to the supreme court finding the conditions inhumane. People are still dying in the prisons. California might not be number one this year but it was for the last 30-40 years, since the 80s
The thing that hit me the most is the brother saying why he joined.... to not continue to be victimized. Now imagine how many other of our black and brown brothers and sisters joined for the exact same reason, just to not get victimized. I understand those falling prey to that life due to wanting to belong, messed up background, etc. Ok let them figure out out or let em fall. But the ones who felt they had to just to not be a victim but still ended up being a victim should be able to live life without being victimized just because of the area they reside in our whatever ridiculous reasons.
Used to work in a prison as a CO. Inmates tell on each other nonstop. It’s hilarious when they talk about it in the pods but you know for a fact they just got done telling everyone’s business.
An old friend of mine was wearing a red soccer uniform while riding city 🚌. Some Crips beat him up. Not even a gang member. Doubt bloods would do that to a kid in a blue soccer uniform.
Jesus Christ. The land of the free people, where every freak has a gun, so everybody else has to have one too. Man, how grateful i am to live in a peaceful free country in Europe.
It's not that simple. People like him fenlons have lost their second amendment rights. Most those people are not allowed to own guns but they get their hands on them anyways. And most places in the country you can live completely peacefully and never experience violence. Where I live there's a gun in almost every house but there's really not that much violent crime.
The title should say, "How Brime Works." Outta respect for the bloods. Tighten up Insider.
This is not a blood owned channel to play with it's code crap. And it's stupid to glorify gang culture
@@TingTong2568 Get that stick outta yo butt. Don't be the 'actually' dork. IT'S A JOKE FOOL
@@TingTong2568joke.
@@TingTong2568relax only a joke.
Not one of them deserves respect. Cope
To all the real ones in this comment section who left their old neighborhood, town, city or old friends completely behind and you life has been at peace and on the uptick ever since.
I was really out der puttin in pain. I shed war tears
You don't Leave it Behind. You grow and reach back and try and save the homiez. The Hood wasn't always Bad. We gotta save Our Sett Hood Block Street town City etc.
You can leave the hood, but the hood doesn't leave you
@@ran97396 I blead fr bluhd. I ain't neva leaving da block
@@MandyArrowyou’re definitely a racist
My man said he carried a gun because he just wants to go home. Damn that got me. :(
That will go over most people's heads.
It's not really that sad when you realize THOUSANDS of people in "the hood" choose to not go the gang route and are perfectly safe. He had to carry a gun to get home cuz he chose to be in that gang and make himself a target
@@JasonHebertit’s also thousands of regular everyday people in the hood that become victims it’s a right to carry do it
MFS motto always been - id rather for da white man to catch me wit it - than to let one of these niggaz catch me without it 💯 If u don't know what dat statement means then u lost bruh 🤷🏾♂️
@@dat3rdsideboy386 Agreed, I was robbed at gun point in Jr HS, not because I was banging. I happened to walk through the block where this guy wanted to rob people. That event and following events could have made me carry a gun every day too. I ended up getting transferred to a different school.
"As a blood gang member I had to go out there willing to die or be killed" YOUTH!!! Listen to how STUPID that sounds!!!
Stop it five!!!! 😂😂😂
@@RodGRoy that sounds amazing what are you yapping about
@@powderedtoastfacekillah734 its said as a message to the Youth not a hateful statement to the man in the video
Having to live in that environment you'll figure it out
It's what comes with being a warrior. Same thing can be said about being in the military or a police officer. Not a justification but that statement doesn't condemn it either.
Man, of all the EX active dudes I've ever heard, this dude made the most sense and was the most straightforward and honestly should speak all over the country about this sort of thing.
Too bad the blue line gang is not nearly as honest as these guys!!
He's a gang activist in L.A. now. He helps to prevent a lot of gangs wars from starting.
He does
@@wstcst4l but at home behind closed door’s he’s a menace!
@@TrulyUnbotheredexplain yourself now
When the gangs ask you to check in, how many suitcases do they allow?
Same rules apply like the airlines
Doesn't matter. Just don't use your fingers to ask. 😜
ROFL they could not protect their homeboys from dying but they are going to protect you. That check in is really extortion.
It really depends on the neighborhood but I do know they charge extra for a carry on.
@@willwill1064real
It’s wild watching this one, the crip guy and the Mexican Mafia guy all basically say the same thing basically.
Funny how the media would say they all joined for money and drugs. Nah, they join for protection, respect and the neighborhood(or the race).
@@breveth😂
They had a better chance joining the military though
What did they say? I don't recall
@@curleybessard7037 You have to make it to 18 in your neighborhood and school before you can join the military. Banging isn't so much of a "choice" in the way outsiders view it while looking in. Just imagine being born in a family where all your family bangs, your parents, grandparents banged, cousins, brothers, sisters, etc. Then you have to walk to school with everyone asking where you're from and trying you, or you have to share a school bus and go to school in these neighborhoods. No one cares that you're just a kid just trying to go to school and go home. The only people that had your back through all this is the gang in your neighborhood. The odds of you joining is greater than the odds of you surviving without joining a gang.
And there actually are members in the military.
I like him. He's a good speaker. Clear, concise, informative. From the How Crime Works series, this one was my favourite so far.
What’s crazy to me is how these people fight and die over neighborhoods, blocks, etc. That they don’t even own. City/government owns them. They’re killing for things that aren’t even really theirs. It’s just so pointless at the end of the day.
What's even crazier is that Black people kill each other more than racist Caucasians now a days. Gangs are part of the problem but I think it runs deeper than gangs.
@@jugo1082if you can’t sell it you don’t own it. Imminent domain.
They aren't fighting over the buildings.
They are fighting over the drug market in that neighbourhood.
@@KyleShade Eminent domain.
It's more about respect and not backing down
The replacing Cs with Bs part is absolutely hilarious lol
What a bunch of citches
Imagine working at a McDonald's and hearing someone order a "Double Babon Bheeseburger with a small bup of boffee".
@@nickcrawford2456 And some bhicken Mcnuggets
The crips do the same thing they replace the Bs with Cs also funny “Blunt” “Clunt “
This comment needs to be pinned bruh... 😂 😂 😂 I cant
I know who definitely lost... our communities. Ridiculous especially coming from what we came from in the 50 and 60 fighting for civil rights.
That’s what systematic racism does
@@connar4416 dAtS wHaT sYstemiC wAyciSm does 🤓
@@RabbitWatchShop being racist doesn’t help your case loser 😭😭
Why do you think there was such a heavy push for gangsta rap and trap music. White people with money want us fighting each other because they stand to lose the most if our communities started supporting equal and human rights. That could encourage poor white people to get their communities together too and now the wealthiest and most elite lose out on billions if not trillions. But nobody wants to have that discussion
@@connar4416 I’m married to a POC and was raised by black folks. Two black families to be exact. They taught me not to make excuses. So miss me with that accusation.
Shout out to OG Skipp Townsend. Keep spreading that peace and positivity
Ftn
The dudes who were gang members once and ended up getting out to talk about it end up being full of wisdom in their later years... It's always beautiful to see the change of heart and mindset.
Shoutout Skipp, he used to teach with the Amer-I-Can program (Gang Intervention) when I was in High School and allowed us to go to the parks in his neighborhood safely! R.I.P Looney Comrade🗣️
💯💯
@@JGXXD Amer I Can is legendary. Jim Brown was the truth. He doesn't get enough credit for his contribution for saving lives. So many community leaders came for Amer I can, T Rodgers, Big U and countless others
"you can't run from a DP in jail" is insane lmfao
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@ericl3931 why do you pause? You wish to relish the thoughts?
@MysterJ91 someone's projecting
@josephnissenson3252 indubitably. Sure am projecting the fact that when I pause, I have a reason I paused. Don't you usually pause for a reason? So i must ask, what exactly are you actually projecting onto my comment?
What a shame, dude sounds intelligent and carries himself respectfully. Imagine what he could've become if he didn't get pulled into that garbage.
.. pulled in 🤔 .. he was born in 🤔
He chose that garbage.
There is nothing out here to "become". In this system, you are either a victim or a victimizer, a slave or a slave master.
@@BloodGangBrazyoh yeah, everyone a “victim” nowadays 🙄
@@chuckcribbs3398keep up with the uninformed racism lmao
Skipp been around for a min man...Seen him in an LA Riot doc
He was also in Slippin: 10 Years with the Bloods
And Crips and Bloods: Made in Amerikkka. That’s how I caught wind.
@@TheDevDev187same
God bless Skipp for changing his life around & putting in work to help the community…..much respect 🫡
@@PHATT_TVthat’s right
What an amazing interview and I know nothing about the gang life. However, I know awesomeness when I see it! This video should have over a million views!! Keep doing great things in your community and continuing to teach and help others do great things @Skipp Townsend
💯💯
27 years active and he survived,especially through the 80’s and 90’s. Someone must have been watching over him.
PS. It's true though what the second guy says - rap made gang-culture more "fashionable". They "polished it" and made it appear "COOL" while in fact IT'S TRAGIC.
LA was always a wild city. True words by this men ... he speaks about something that he truly lived.
I remember Skipp Townsend from Bloods & Crips: Made In America. Amazing documentary about the origins of gang culture in LA from slavery to segregation the Watts Riots Black Panther Party Rodney King incident.. just all the history & all that craziness that was happening in the early days before the gangs started. this guy was younger then but still the same way pretty much so its good to see this brother still educating & being a leader for his community. thats more gangster than anything else. salute to OG.
People don't understand that LA gang banging is completely unique and different and arised from a specific element and timing/ econnomic circumstances and government corruption. Gangs in LA got out of hand in the late 70's by design in margenalized middle class and poor black and brown communities. LA is gridded specifically in a way and policed in a way to where gangs were able to thrive. Gangs are rooted in passion tradition, territory and revenge not money or economics per say. Just simply being born on a certain street in a certain neighborhood meant you were from a gang by default if enforcers from other neighborhoods came through. I know that exists in ways in other cities but in LA the rise of this cult like lifestyle was too quick and too ignored by the law and gov. for too long (purposefully with the agenda to expand and develop the privitized prison system). People have great grandparents that were in these gangs and it is really like a family affiliation. It's something people outside of Los Angeles would find hard to grasp or understand
Well said you are 100% right. People in other states just can’t understand
So true. Kids were raised in this not knowing anything different
Also the incredible corruption and viciousness of the LAPD and LASD hasn't helped either. There are still over a dozen police gangs in LA.
AFAIK LA was the main dumping ground for the CIA's crack and money laundering operation. Not to mention how the FBI infiltrated the Black Panther Party, who many LA gangs grew out of trying to fill the void when there were no longer after school programs or soup kitchens run by the Panthers.
It's known that blacks prefer small tribes and small gang affiliations as opposed to national collective unity under race and skin color. It was that way before European colonialism
the beefs now being on the internet sounds hilarious
Skip is one of my favorite cause he doesn’t just talk about fixing the problem he has boots on the grown in these neighborhoods as he says his story’s are great redemption story’s an I’ll watch him anytime I see him being interviewed
Real unsensationalized interview
I love Skip !! Real OG that is pushing positivity in a negative area !! 💪🏼
The producer knowing what CP stands for; well researched
You mean CK? Thats a well known term. Any gang can be CK. Not just bloods.
CK
@@Ghost-gv1uwcp stands click piru trust me i starting the rollin 90s i came home from youth prison on swoll and they started calling me big mizz 😂😂😂
British Knights
@@T.T.G.Kev Mac videos, you know this is fa shooo 🎶
What I’ve noticed about LA gang bangers is that they’re very articulate speakers. They always seem to have a full understanding and consciousness of what they’re doing being messed up but they couldn’t get away from the gang politics. Most of them could’ve really been something.
Or by the time you here them speak they've usually had time to self reflect read and get more educated.
California has many academics that had the rough life in the 80s and 90s. Andrew Huberman wasn't in gangs but he lived another street life as the skater scene. Look at him now. Was homeless, with 2 girls pregnant at once to being a world renowned scientists. I've noticed this trends with Californians. Rough childhoods and young adulthoods and really turn it around. I think it's really cool.
@@lilscoobynetworkyeah, it’s called going to prison and for the first time in their lives… picking up a book. See, the prison system can have a positive impact on people.
That makes me feel so happy for the next gangster that’s on their way to do a “nickel” or a “dime” Just think of all that reading and educational advancement they will be benefiting from. 🫡
The Bloods was in protective mode , to protect the children and innocent people from the oppression of the Crips [Black kkk members] , The Crips[Black kkk members] even tried to buck the BGF in the prison, The BGF was there to make sure Black inmates doesn't get walk on. But the Crips felt like they wasn't Black, we Blue🤪 , like some dumb weak minded mf. They actually buck up against the BGF 🤦
@@BruceDragon-sf1tr where can i find this info?
My 1st cousin, early 40’s now, was hardcore gang banging in the early 00’ bloods. Gang rival caught him slacking at his apartment, shot him in the body over 10x’s. But the man upstairs was watching over him cause he didn’t die from his gunshot wounds. He gave up gang banging once he recovered.
I'm watching this in a snuggie as I sip coffee holding a mug with both hands next to my live laugh love poster
That's the life 😊
😂😂😂
Throw up some gang signs at least
Very good information Skip. Keep up the positive energy
Keep pushing that positive line Skipp we need more brothas to step up and share info!
No era was more bloody than the early 80s and 90s statistically or otherwise regardless of guns used. Areas are still active but nothing like the chaos back then.
Me with no contacts in: "when tf did Vin Diesel get into the Bloods??"
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Because you can't see with contacts and Vin Diesel is brown and bald.... oh.. ha.. ha.............ha.
Dawg 😂
Yo what size are your shoes, they're my size run em😂😂😂😂
Imagine just finding work... and buying ur own shoes....and a life 😂
Tryna take someone else’s shoes to be wearing their nasty funk and fungi on your feet.
@@subzero-ws7wt 😷
@@ashog1426says the guy who probably raps in the mirror talking about how many people he killed 😂 u either live it or wish u did 🥱
@@ashog1426hahaha imagine 😂😂😂
I’ve watched Skip in numerous docus. He knows what he’s talking about.
A lot of ignorance in the comments. Some of you will never understand what it’s like to lose everything and everyone while still in 1st-3rd grade. There are reasons people join gangs and the ignorance that you people have is astounding. I know tons of people who joined a gang because of losing their only family and had nothing/nobody to care for them. I’ve seen the nicest person become heartless because he lost his mother at the age of 8 and we was hood babies so we had nothing else. Another thing is even if you’re not from the hood. I get racially profiled so how do you think it feels when a kid loses everything and on top of that gets pressed by police just because the way they dress or what race they are. Some of you COULD NEVER UNDERSTAND
One of the best things I ever heard came from a friends uncle who got trapped in the street life and never made it out “The only way out the streets is in a squad car or a body bag”
I like what he said about junior colleges. Ther used to be a lot, and you could go as part of high school for free. You graduated with a job to go to with a living wage. I had a friend who had learned carpentry in a prison program, and he really liked it. Came out with a new job and new life. You might say that was good that there were prison programs teaching trade skills and all, but the thing is, there were no trade schools available for anyone in his town, he had to go to prison to go to one. Like he said, if there were more junior colleges teaching these things, it would be better for everyone.
Ya access to any education/vocation is key. You want a decent life and wage. Just sign up here and do the program.
This is the key we need a true apprenticeship program and more tech and vocational courses. But in reality most teens and kids already on the fringes have no desire to dig holes for a living. They want fast and easy $. Its usually only after experiencing the down sides of the fast life that they realize digging holes is actually a lityle better than being in prison. But yrust someone who been through it to tell you that that fast life mentality constantly is whispering to you that there's an "easier way". 👿 😈
Makes you truly wonder when people will finally realize that its all by design.
Dope interview
I get why folks don't take false claiming lying because folks really die for this where they apart of a gang or not... that has to be a traumatic life to live... respect to everyone making it on the other side and pushing positivity ❤
LIVING LEGEND TESTIMONY🎙️🙏🏽
The original UBN was started in CA. In the 80’s. The UBN in NY was started in the 90’s
Yep this is a fact.
Peabody L.A Denver Lane Gangster Bloods started the UBN, the east coast version is fugazzi
same UBN different sets
Ny ubn fugazy lol
@@WeBeenBracken no bap i see why u say that comparin it to w/c politics buh we got more motion on da e/c
Great interview
This is the lowest level of freemasonry in America. All the symbology, all the initiations, all the colors and rituals.
@tumoosupenglamdmtll- facts cuz u right bout dat
I met a tough looking black dude in jail tattooed with a square and compass between his eyes.
*Eastside Low Bottoms sh*t !*
_Tappin' in from South Central LA_
Salute to the Big Homie OG Skipp ✊🏾 He's a real one.
As a non-affiliate myself who grew up in the streets of South Central, I have many friends and family who've lost their lives to the streets. It's like a neverending story. I consider myself one of the fortunate ones. Literally all of the friends I came up thru the ranks with are deceased, in prison forever or still recovering from long stints in prison.
I respect what skip got to say he gave the best dialogue so far as an OG 💯💪🏾
As someone from a safe and privileged background, this is incredible to see. Thank you for doing what you do, and for sharing it.
This was dope man, great content, bro keep it up. Blessings, bro.🙏🏾🙏🏾
Remember this guy of the crips and bloods made in america documentary
And that documentary was financed by ex NBA baller Baron Davis
That is the only documentary anyone needs to watch about LA gangs 💯
Loved that documentary btw
"I think Suge did get involved in a few peace agreements" Is not a sentence I ever expected to hear.
OG, you talked a lot of truth but left a lot of facts out… I can respect that sir
Maybe everything isn’t for the world to know
@@cortion730 that’s the whole point of the comment
@@Asianevermore oh I read it wrong, I thought you said you “can’t” respect that lol my bad
This young generation got to listen to OG been through lifestyle before always a good listen
Business Insider, I'm impressed.
I love this man, very respectful... he didnt wanna say Crip Killa and thats really respectful
“We have a couple of guys who are white “😂
white man 1 and white man 2
Very informative. Respect to this man. ✌️ From Mississippi
The man blames going to prison for the destruction of families, rather than the choices to commit crimes that put one there in the first place. The lack of self-awareness is bewildering.
They are interconnected.
It’s not just LA. I remember teaching in the early aughts, and talking with other teachers about how the US needs trade schools. We had plenty of students who weren’t stupid, but likely wouldn’t want to continue for four more years. (Or have the cash to.) Look how much a plumber makes. Your car mechanic. Or air conditioner tech. All important jobs, but they don’t need a degree in Literature.
Lemme ask you something. What really can a degree in literature do for you more than just make you an English teacher? A lot of college and universities are just dog and pony shows.
Talk to’em Skipp💪🏾💯
I got so much to say but can't say it in here. All I know is if u live long enough eventually your heart changes. By this I mean a heart of stone, will be turned to flesh. I thank God for my salvation. I pray that one day that peace overtakes us and love for all becomes the mantra. When you're young and dumb this all you know but once the spirit and mind grows it's impossible to remain the same. Much love to cuh for what he's doing for the community. Definitely going to look for more of his content to watch.
All them gangs in Cali and y’all don’t got no real power and only target your own people …
They got real power over anybody if they go put in work, and organize if they do nothing they don’t.
You're from Philly and think it's any different?
Come out here and watch what happens with that disrespect
@@billyjacc we don’t have no organization like Cali its every man for themselves
@@phillybul215 not just their own. Anyone can get it.
4:50 he's not saying "bi ba be boo" lmfao he saying "Bick back be bool" aka "kick back be cool"
that $7.2 billion call out was 🔥
Money well spent
15:29 "They destroyed our families!"
No, sir, YOU destroyed your families by being a criminal and going to jail ! 😑
say you even got arrested for "just perjury" is crazy lmaaaoo
Shoutout to Skipp And 2nd Call.
Dave Chappelle told us the history already "Coo coo" "Brrrrr brrrr"
General "Corn Row" Wallace
" Ayy , man , Ayyy ! " 😅😅
The Crips and Bloods eliminated each other and the Mexicans help chase both of them out now they run LA. Damn
Facts
Big facts Mexicans run L.A 🤷🏿♂️
Where'd you hear that nonsense? 🤔
@@WLA-GeneralLies
@@billyjacc LA is Mexico
That is man who knows how history works. Kids will always be kids and without a better option too many kids will be attracted by easy camaraderie and money.
Oakland and San Francisco are the only major cities that ain't let Bloods or Crips set up shop back in the 80's. I grew up hearing stories about them getting shot at and ran outta town 😂
Maybe SF but you're DEAD WRONG about Oakland. Had a friend that witnessed Crips domination in the 90s
@@thazsar 🧢 oaktown weren't goin for dat
Oakland???
@@thazsarstop lying Oakland nikkaz couldn’t stand crips in the 90s
This special right here. I remember him from the bloods and crips doc
Special like the “special bus”?
This Knowledge will probably leave my mind tomorrow, but it was still interesting learning about this.
Good to see Uncle Skipp on da big screen 💯💯💯
Blessings from Va!!!!!
The organization aspect is respectable. Being in different industries now, there's no excuse for senseless killing cause you can come up and help solidify your people.
The authenticity and detail in your story are truly impressive, but I wish the video could delve deeper into the changes in mindset and emotions during the process of reintegrating into society.
That "But this is going to happen" But not knowing what THIS is, really fuckn with me👀😳
@15:40 WRONG. Texas has the highest prison population with 133,772 individuals, followed by California with 101,441 individuals. On the other hand, the states with the lowest prison populations are Vermont with 1,287 individuals and Maine with 1,577 prisoners.
YOU GET A PAT ON YOUR BACC FOR USING GOOGLE DUMMY 👍
We should also mention that Texas and California have 30/40 times the amount of people than maine and Vermont do.
Barely. California was the number 1 for YEARS since the 80s. California only went down in populating because the state government started shipping inmates to out of state facilities. Oklahoma, Idaho, Minnesota, Colorado etc. California thought by sending inmates away they'd solve the problem all it did was spread the gang influence through our all the states. Why do u think u got bloods and crips in Texas 😂. California just recently started releasing inmates because it was considered inhumane, so the population has been going down. But California lead for almost 30 years as far as inmate population
WRONG California was the leading state since the 80s. Cali thought that they could finish the gang problem by locking everyone up, all that did was overfill prisons in inhumane conditions AND spread the influence of the gangs by sending inmates to states like Minnesota Colorado Oklahoma etc. why do u think u got bloods and crips in Texas 😂 California JUST RECENTLY started letting inmates out do to the supreme court finding the conditions inhumane. People are still dying in the prisons. California might not be number one this year but it was for the last 30-40 years, since the 80s
Bc they 95% white
They got the rite man up there 🫡 OG Skipp
The thing that hit me the most is the brother saying why he joined.... to not continue to be victimized. Now imagine how many other of our black and brown brothers and sisters joined for the exact same reason, just to not get victimized. I understand those falling prey to that life due to wanting to belong, messed up background, etc. Ok let them figure out out or let em fall. But the ones who felt they had to just to not be a victim but still ended up being a victim should be able to live life without being victimized just because of the area they reside in our whatever ridiculous reasons.
That LAPD part is crazy
That’s all police everywhere. Especially in urban communities
im so glad i never had to experience anything like this. I feel very privileged.
You have always a choice.
Indeed you are but there's no need to feel bad about it so long as you don't look down on other for not having the same privileges you were afforded
Your from Canada the most you'll experience is a person mad for getting the wrong orde4
Love from newark same type of stuff 💯💯
Stop the 🧢
@@chrisjenkins203go thru south Newark and I’ll be impressed if you make it out with just your underwear. Cause they gonna take everything else🤣🤣
best video you ever made
I like how he called out the music industry.
Music has an impact.
" eat a Bandy Bar drink a Bup of Boffee" 😂😂😂
Respect you Skipp Townsend 🙏🏾💯
this guy is the definition of earned "og" and "unc" status mans a survivor
Weird how insider puts an animated old style camcorder frame on still images.
Used to work in a prison as a CO. Inmates tell on each other nonstop. It’s hilarious when they talk about it in the pods but you know for a fact they just got done telling everyone’s business.
9:26 thought MAAD city was about to come on
These tutorial videos are awesome!
Tutorial videos... delusional statement.
weak men doing the easiest thing possible, violence and giving into their emotions. embarrassing.
✌️What a great idea, “Second Call!”👍👏👏👏🙏🏻
'from Bompton, Balifornia'
U a goofy
An old friend of mine was wearing a red soccer uniform while riding city 🚌. Some Crips beat him up. Not even a gang member. Doubt bloods would do that to a kid in a blue soccer uniform.
You might be surprised that gang members from any gang are pieces of ____.
In the 90s you'd be dead wrong
Like that dude says you cant even organise crime 😂
I can tell this man has a lot of respect signature of an OG
Jesus Christ. The land of the free people, where every freak has a gun, so everybody else has to have one too. Man, how grateful i am to live in a peaceful free country in Europe.
It's not that simple. People like him fenlons have lost their second amendment rights. Most those people are not allowed to own guns but they get their hands on them anyways. And most places in the country you can live completely peacefully and never experience violence. Where I live there's a gun in almost every house but there's really not that much violent crime.
He such a well spoken polite guy too.