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Over the past 12 months, I have been on a mission to discover the real Britain. What I have discovered is a changing and troubled nation, with social, homelessness and crime issues that reach almost every corner of the country. In the comments to my videos, I have received many responses that tell me although Britain is troubled, this is nothing compared to the wave of homelessness, addiction and crime that now sweeps many parts of the USA. I reached out to my friend @Jeffshighonlife to show me around his notorious hometown, Kensington Philadelphia. Kensington is known by many as the roughest hood in America. A dangerous gang-infested hellscape nicknamed "Zombieland" due to the contorted and twisted physical states of many of the addicts there. This is a much documented place and truly shocking. I set out with Jeff to meet the humans behind the epidemic of addiction that sweeps the city. I showcase their stories and reality through a series of interviews shown in this video. Thank you for reading.
Check out Jeff's channel here: / @jeffshighonlife
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@@paulrobinson8795 quality shaver, your nuts deserve it
Leave them nuts natural. Shaved ones stick to your legs
@@eon14873 you have a very liberal partner 🤣
@@WendallExplores lol.she is pretty chilled
This was a lot of fun showing you around. I appreciate you treating these people with respect and dignity. Hopefully we can do it again in a different city
Jeff you’re a true friend to the people in Kensington, thank you for guiding me around. This video would not have been possible without your help.. everyone go subscribe to Jeff’s channel!
thanks for everything you do man
Firstly, I want to commend you on 8 years of sobriety. I've never seen either of your channels before and I am only just 5 minutes in to the vid but I think I'll give you both a sub. Edit: subbed to you both.
@@johnsmith-ik8ilI really appreciate it
Well done on your 8 years sobriety 👏 ❤ from Scotland 🏴
You approached this much more sensitively and respectfully than most other TH-camrs would have, love your videos
Thank you
Was in Philly in 2000 and it was rough, my friend's dad was saying to use his gun holster instead of his own, we were only going out for a drink! As they keep printing currency around the world all this is going to get worse unfortunately. People seem to only focus on the US Dollar but they've doubled the amount of pounds in existence in the last 5 years, all done by design to crash the west and bring in the great reset. Prep, pray and stay out the way people 🙏take care, cheers
Are you talking about the Manscape advertising?😅😂
with the possible exception of the manscaped ad......
@@steglash4045 😂😂😂
Shit man, this video gave me tears. My brother died from addiction when he was 21 years old and people don't understand how easy it is to get stuck in the vicious circle of addiction. Bless you Wendall for making these types of videos and bringing awareness to these problems. Your a top lad
I’m sorry for your suffering
Seeing the 26 year old woman who had scratch marks on her arm from drug withdrawal absolutely broke my heart. She was beautiful. Such a shame she's found herself in this predicament. I truly hope she gets the help she needs!!
Well done Jeff for been clean so long. You deserve a huge medal!!
I think that this is the saddest video I have ever watched about this place. Instead of just filming people "doing crazy shit when high" for sensationalist content like so many others do, you took the time to talk to people and listen to their stories which is a BIG reminder that these are PEOPLE too. Excellent job with this video man!
Thank you for understanding the video
I live in Britain and I have those wounds. Even heroin can cause those type of wounds. I have them on both legs and it's wrecked my life. My fault. But I was so young when I got the first wound _ 19 yrs old and a working girl in St Pauls Bristol. Man oh man what I'd do to stop others from ending up like me. I should edit this by saying that I'm clean now but I' ve lost a lot and there is so much pain that I've put people through. Luckily I've rebonded with my family. But I will never forgive myself for the path I stupidly chose. I had everything man. I hope if you're an addict and reading this you can be honest with yourself and take responsibility for some of your actions and get well. Or not coz it might not be a choice at the moment for you but PLEASE try to get to a better place.
It’s difficult often people are escaping from mental health and abuse. You have done well try and forgive yourself keep smiling 😃
Well done, keep up the good fight. Even telling your story may help someone without you even knowing. ❤
Well Written...Thanks For Sharing.. I'm 51 now & steel battling with addiction....!! I I'm from South London England..Steel Battling with the Demons....!! ❤🇬🇧😉
Can happen to anyone , we'll done for getting clean , 5yrs sober from alcohol addiction took a long time after relapse after relapse but that's addiction for you it can get a hold of you and not let go . Lifes good without that fake high 😊
Can happen to anyone , we'll done for getting clean , 5yrs sober from alcohol addiction took a long time after relapse after relapse but that's addiction for you it can get a hold of you and not let go . Lifes good without that fake high 😊
Super video !
My two favourite TH-camrs together !!!!
I’m from the uk but I have been following Jeff for 18 months.
Stay safe Jeff and Wendall 😊
Jeff is a superstar mate
@@WendallExplores it is absolutely heartbreaking to know the tragic background behind these people and the sad present , thanks for sharing so respectfully I think It does help to expand awareness about the humanity that we have created ...and to think about the systems we are still supporting and being part (in terms of social, political, economics aspects) ..thanks for all , grettings from SouthAmerica
"In West Philadelphia Born and raised, on the Playground's were i spent most of my Days". Loved how you spoke to the poor Girl in White at beginning telling her that her Life was valuable, she was just Skin and Bone, heartbreaking, Great stuff Wendall
Thank you for humanising the most maligned people in society.
Did you not view them as human before? How odd
They dehumanise themselves
@@mustertherohirrim7315wrong it's a disease caused by synthetic drugs.
Balderdash! Nobody forced them to take drugs.
The deadbeats choose drugs
Welcome to the USA Wendell you’re awesome my friend you kick ass can’t wait to sit and have my breakfast and watch you. Thank you for your hard work, my friend you rock.💯🙏🇺🇸🇬🇧
It was an eye opener! Great people
WOW, just WOW. I know I have said this alot about your content, but you have just gone onto ANOTHER level! They way you handle people and the genuine care you show, honestly blown away by this
Thank you for the kind comment mate
Excellent video. You couldn't have found a better TH-camr than Jeff to collab with on this subject, which is indeed a very difficult subject to cover. He brings a degree of respect, empathy and understanding that no other 'Kenzo' TH-camrs do. Kudos.
It’s like I clicked thumbs up but feel guilty doing it, no so that I like what’s going on just to appreciate a good honest and respectful episode. Good material sad story
I hear you..... we are "liking" these incredible videos not because we like what is going on, but instead for the quality of the content.
Came from Jeff’s channel - KENSINGTON YOGA is crazy to see IRL. Great collab looking forward to seeing more of your videos!!
I'm uk based and watched many vids on Philly & its problems. AML films is another good channel. Also King Frank is the other one.
Absolutely NO WAY! Wendall in the US, that's awesome, this is the video we needed.
Distressing man. We think we have it bad here in the UK but this is levels above. Thanks for your work.
Its still bad here in uk
worst neighborhood in the usa. so damn depressing its like hell
UK doesn’t look too bad at all after watching that place it’s literally a hell hole those poor people 😢
@@Leojw10no where near on this level
This is what our politicians want the future of Britain to be. They think America is the shining light to emulate.
We're getting there folks. At this rate, another 5 or 10 years and our cities and towns will be like this.
Love this!!! Jeff’s a great human being!
Great Video glad you did it with Jeff he's definitely the right guy you want showing you around
wow you're on fire bro, more great content, well done
The woman 26 felt sorry for her
11 years on the streets which means since she was 15. Poor woman.
Why? She chooses drugs 1st everytime
This was a hard watch. Thank you Wendall, you're a legend
My new favourite youtuber atm. Binged the benidorm eps, and some of the UK ones. Amazing you are expanding like this.
Appreciate the support mate 🙏
I think he looks pretty trim?!
@@tobyjackman3212ahaha shut up
@@tobyjackman3212 😂
Fantastic video mate, extremely humbling and eye opening.
Best video yet, keep up the great work!
Appreciate that 🙏
I've been a huge fan of your work for a while now, Wendall. This video was truly eye-opening for me, and I want to thank you for sharing it with us. I also appreciate Jeff for his invaluable time and insights. What really struck me was how all the people you spoke to came across as genuinely nice individuals with great values. It was the drugs that led them to that dark place, but deep down, you can see that they are still there-they just need a little help. Wendall, thank you once again.
Wonderful comment. Yes indeed everyone I interviewed was candid, well spoken and welcoming. It was a very hard hitting experience to visit there and talk to the people.
I love Jeff's channel. And yours. I'm so glad you approached Jeff to do this video ❤
He was amazing
@@KarenTurner-ti4jq sorry I don’t know Amber, you’d have to ask Jeff
This is real journalism...Doing Great Work, keep it up 👍
Thank you again Wendall, great video. I subscribed straight away to Jeff's channel. Keep up the good work my friend.
Appreciate you supporting Jeff 🙏
Jeff is the kindest guy! Great video ❤❤
Really impressed with how you approached this video. So good of you to call out the ‘zombie’ tag too. You showed that these are actual humans living within this hellscape and I haven’t seen that in any video I have watched on this area before.
Thank you for understanding
Im from the UK . I've just subbed to Jeffs channel.
Im truly hoping those drugs don't make their way over here, but Im sure they will.
Theres loads of people addicted to substances here where I live, but it's a different league entirely.
I truly hope they all get the help they deserve and find their way out of hell on earth.
Is already in UK. But I guess Europe has better mental health than Americans and don’t turn to drugs.
Been watching your videos on and off but this one got you another subscriber. Tragic to see people in such desperation and hopelessness. But a glimmer of hope with people like Jeff returning to use their experience to help. Also interesting to see the level of support available and reported on quite positively by people themselves. We might have a few less drug deaths here in the UK if there were more resources available! Really glad you had the opportunity to do this vlog it has really demonstrated your talent and potential. Hope it helps get you the recognition and resources to do more trips abroad 👍🏼
Thanks for watching and subbing, and for the kind review
You’ve approached that with great sensitivity and care. Great vid sir and an eye opener. I know near the start you couldn’t show some stuff, but the expression on your face said it all.
A place of terrible things mate
Thanks for this. Everybody needs to watch it.
Please share 🙏
Thanks for handling this with such sensitivity ❤
I've viewed Jeff's channel for the last two years, and he was the right YT guide to Kensington for you, Wendell. He's always given us a sensitive portrayal of the lives of people there.
What a fabulous documentary. I follow Jeff's High On Life from the UK he's an inspiration. A real insight to such tragic lives and circumstances. I often watch the live webcams and it breaks my heart, especially Amber.
Im from Manchester here in the UK and have visited Philadelphia on quite a few occasions as my uncle on my dads side moved to Pennslyvania in his early 20s, first to Pittsburgh, which definitely has its issues, and then over to Philadelphia. Hes drove us through the North Side of Philly to the suburb on the edge of the city where he lives on many occasions, and the first time he did so I was absolutely shocked at the poverty and deprivation. Kensington is not a place you
want to be after dark as is most of Inner City Philadelphia especially on the North Side of the City.
I’m from London but got a train from NYC to Philadelphia a few years ago.
I didn’t go to those tougher areas but I could tell just from what I saw from the train (which went through the north side of the city).
Between 2020 and 2023, the city saw 500-550 murders each year (and obviously many more non-fatal shootings), which is more or the around the same as the entirety of the UK (which has 65 million more people).
Good news is that those numbers now seem to be on the decline (and quite dramatically this year, as with other cities like Baltimore).
It’s worth noting that the vast majority of victims are young men/teens involved in gangs etc, rather than the drug users you see in this video.
@@eastender_So is it worse than South Manchester and Salford?
@@whitemountainapache3297
Philly? I would say significantly, yes.
Our politicians in Britain think America is THE place to emulate.
I don't understand it. It's like emulating actual hell.
Quality content as always.
Glad that your channel popped up in my feed. I have been following Jeff’s work for a while.
Great advice and compassion for that young lady.
Absolutely heartbreaking, been through opiate/heroin/cocaine addiction (i.v) this brought tears to my eyes.
Only strengthened my recovery, thanks for this ❤.
Dude! This was a BRILLIANT peice of investigative journalism. The way you connected with the subject and it's participants/captives shows you have potential to take this FAR! Already subscribed. Can't praise this new direction enough.
Appreciate the kind comment mate
Your should have seen Clearfield last summer. Was even wilder....
Jeff's sub here. I so enjoy your content!
Appreciate you coming over 🙏
what's the point of showing us kensington but censoring the reality of it?
£££
Agreed
incredibly good video, next level journalism
Love Jeff’s channel! He’s a great guy and the perfect person to show you around ☮️
Oh my, wendall, I can’t believe that you are here in the USA, I watch all the videos from the UK, when you go to the pubs, and Explora little towns, also when you went to Spain, and you are with Jeff he’s my favorite TH-camr, you just made my day, welcome to the US, BTW we also have pubs here ha ha ha, Take care. God bless.
This video is huge for this channel, I really hope he hits that 100k. This guy puts some serious effort into making these informative videos.
I appreciate that comment mate, thank you very much
Really enjoy your content mate. Where others might dress up their content and mask some things that are unpleasant, your stuff is raw and pure. Raw and pure insights into real-world places and real-world people. You're personable and don't come across as someone trying to get something out of the people you interview. It's obvious you want to give a platform to those who might never have had the opportunity to share their story before and the sincerity of the content shows.
Very underrated channel, keep it up!
Appreciate the kind words 🙏
I fully admire how respectful you were/are. You are a genuine good hearted human ❤️
Subscribed to Jeff's channel,good man. Heart breaking video to watch,I will pray for those souls to find peace. God bless Bon Jovi,what a great way to give back,surprised that was never a story on the news. Oh sorry,i forgot mainstream is nothing but negative. Well done Wendall,great work.
Great vid wendall.
Respect Sir...
Well put together. Good watch & listen.
Regards sent from Western Scotland.
I wonder if the locals have become desensitised to seeing people openly in such states. It says a lot about the police, government and their attitudes to treatment for addiction and maybe metal illness too, although i don't claim to know much about American politics but it makes you wonder! Massive respect Wendall for making this video.. and all your videos! Also, that manscaped add...wendalls wondefull walnuts 🤣
I’m sure they have become desensitised to a degree yes
Sadly its like a fire that spreads out of control. The small changes you see like the housing and the resources over and over. It may not be the first time but maybe the next day a relative comes down for some of those resources or a friend or classmate or the person in need of help. Slowly change can be made. Just moving the tents will not help but the resources will. I have seen it in some bad sections of Upperstate New York.
I’ve watched you for a long time and seen you grow! You are in my opinion the best at this type of vlog. Well done wendall fantastic content.
What! All the way to America, mr worldwide. Keep smashing it mate 👊🏻
Another great video. Great Vlogging style Wendall.
Wow, I always wanted you to cover philadelphia. Thanks so much, Wendall. ❤ 🙌 🙏🏽
I live in Philly I’m born and raised…gotta say I appreciate the light your bringing toward this I have kids and hate some areas and what it stands for so thanks for bringing some attention to this every little bit helps!
The first 5 seconds of this vid - the thing that hits me is the sunshine and blue skies. THAT in itself tells me that no way is any place in the USA worse than the UK. You have all the deprivation, crime, addiction, stabbings and even shootings in the UK now but it’s dark, cold, wet and windy 8months of the year in Britain. Even the weather is trying to kill you in the UK!
I’ve been through here in winter and it’s pretty grim weather
You are full of bull. There are many places in the US with bad weather. Then the heat in the US in many states is absolutely horrible. 100f in summer for months. I will take British weather over that any day. It's only dark for four months and only annoyingly for two months plus we get sunset at 10 30pm mid summer which is great.
You’re delusional, and in no way, shape or form do I condone violence, but the pretty weather here has nothing to do with how gut-wrenching crimes can be. The US has a few cities with per capita crime rates higher than places in Mexico (New Orleans and Baltimore)
That's funny! I watch a lot of content from the UK and it seems like the weather there makes everything worse. I live in Seattle where we have a similar climate to parts of the UK. However, it just seems more unaccommodating and grim. I feel a real kinship to the British people. More than any other Europeans. I would love to visit but I don't think I could live there.
Mate it's literally below freezing most days in Philly winters 😂
Great video sir I can not believe what I saw it's a real eye opener
Great video, just subbed.
I love that you and Jeff treated the people with respect. Actually, the people that you interviewed were all very articulate and gave a real insight into the problems in the area. I wish them well.
I met some troubled yet wonderful people in Kensington
Hi wendal looking to watching all of this
Glad your subs are going up u deserve it
The most shocking clip for me was children walking down the street. Breaks my heart that they're desensitised to seeing adults in catatonic states in large numbers like that! I appreciate the gritty & insightful content Wendall.
It shocked me too
You got lucky...it looks pretty cleaned up. I've seen it way worse. Great vid...Thanks.
Wow that's cleaned up then that makes it so so sad.
Great work, Wendall 👍👍👍
Great video as always. Different level. 🇺🇲
Nice one wendall mate, been over the pond numerous times and I’ve seen some sights in LA and beyond, keep up the good work mate
I've followed the chaos at Kensington for a few years now, that was a very good video to watch, it's good people are getting more help if they want it 💓
Wow was not expecting an upload of this magnitude! Thank you for showing us your experience in Kensington. It really is a living hell there, you picked a good guide to get you safely through. I don't know what the solution is, but these people need to get out somehow!
Appreciate the comment, Jeff was an excellent guide
Fair play to you mate I'm very impressed to see you go to Philadelphia
Great job wendall! These poor souls! All I see is broken children in adult bodies. May god help them all 🙏🏼
Love your content Wendall , watch all your videos, your such an understanding gentleman, shout out from Christchurch city, New Zealand!
You're good at asking simple but powerful questions - a bit like Louis Theroux - and your empathy shows
I try my best, thank you 🙏
I agree, I like a lot of similar TH-camrs but Wendall seems a cut above. Louis actually did Kensington back in 2011 I think, it was bad then but nothing like now
A year ago it was much worse. Here from Jeffs channel and subbed
Wendall, I was a bit worried at the start of the video as I thought you were going to be walking there alone, you were definitely smart to have a local drive you around Kensington and North Philly especially the hoods, it isnt for the faint hearted thats for sure. Its really sad to see the trauma these people are going through and the social problems this city has because it is a great city with a lot of culture, architecture and a lot of great people.
Great video👍
Wow Wendall😢big respect to you for this vlog. I found it very moving and distressing. It looked bloody aweful mate. You are a much braver man than me. Your care, concern and compassion for people was clearly palpable. I was emotionally worn out by the end of the video, it was so so intense. Thankyou for dealing with this material so sensitively and professionally. ❤ ps say hi to Jeff top bloke too.👍
Thanks for watching Kev, it was a very hard hitting experience. Jeff is awesome 👌
Jeff seems like a great guy......you both are. Great video my mate. Now subscribed to jeff 👍👍
Great channel! 👍👍
I love your vlogs keep it going
Fantastic insight Wendall. Really makes you think doesn’t it. We are only one step away from ending up like this….
Mate i have seen so many you tube videos of this place but this is the best one i've seen your content is brilliant you got some bottle mate....
Appreciate the kind comment mate
Great video
Mate me and the Mrs stumbled across your Chanel a few weeks ago. Have been hooked since 😂 it was the belfast one initially as we live in Derry Northern Ireland. Then watched loads of others, this is by far one of the best ones! Looked sketchy as! Brilliant content 👍 America is a different world!
Oli, I’m made up for you my man, congrats with the Chanel, seems like a giant leap with this video, keep it up brother 👌🏻
Cheers Mick
great vid wendall
I've not watched the vlog yet, as I'm pretty shocked you out in PHILLY' Bold move chap. Watched lots of Philly vlogs & documentaries, itson another level out there and this has been cleared up.
All the best to you., regards,
BRIGHTON. ENGLAND.
Fantastic content. What some peoples lives are like. So sad
Very good content mate well done!
awesome stuff wendall . i like that your exploring other countries too . brill 👍
Appreciate that
Absolutely amazing content mate. Putting the mainstream media to shame here. Courageous, human, empathetic filmmaking. ❤
Thank you for the kind words 🙏
Greatly made video ... I actually feel like I'm there walking down the street ... BIG L❤VE to the man walking U around ... Look forward to more similar places abroad to see their neighbourhoods etc xx
Great vid, interesting place and loved the sponsored ad! 😂
Cheers Mark
Love the show, you must see the best in the worst.
Great video, thats a really tough place to film and hard stuff to see in person.
Thank you, it’s a hard hitting place
wow.....this hits so deep, the work you are doing sir is absolutely amazing!!!!! giving these people voices......bro i heavily eff the motive here and i want in, in any shape or form!!! ✌