The Drama and the Bullsh*t of Skid Row-Latonya
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- Soft White Underbelly monologue by Latonya on life as a crack addicted prostitute on Skid Row.
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She really is a beautiful person. She Fed me when i was hungry and didn't ask for anything in return. Found myself wondering around skid row when i first came to Los Angeles and she Helped me. She really is a good person.
So kind she did that. I appreciate that you told that story cause alot of ppl don't think of those in this area as kind or nice. But they are such beautiful ppl and deserve such better lives.
I hope your doing well
That's beautiful😘
Nice of her to that for you hope you and her find the help y’all deserve blessings to y’all ❤️💯
I hope u have found your way @nobody cares …. I do!!!
I pray you have better days, and please pay it forward!!
Its amazing how lucid she is. I need sis to get it together bc she is light that needs to shine!
Exactly! She could easily be a drug counselor and a mentor for young girls. She's definitely smart enough to sit in somebody's classroom for 4 years.
She’s a bright women, even after doing drugs for yeeaarrs. I feel like if she had the right help she could be one to clean up her shit.
@@sweetestblkesscense qqqq
She is definitely raw and real and a little comedic in there but she's so unhappy the comedy part gets passed by. She would make a great speaker or advocate
I agree smart. I pray she can get out of skid row.
She really needed to vent. Mark didn't even ask a question.
I noticed that too she needed to release
It’s not all one shot
😂
They're all like that. I think they're just so hungry for human connection, for somebody to listen who cares.
I often think about how lucky I am to just have a home. I try to keep it in perspective when life seems tough.
So true
100%
True I've been homeless and I appreciate having a roof over my head God has brought me through such darkness and I pray for all to overcome this misery.
I'm sitting here in my own home thinking there by the grace of God go I. I'm so goddamn lucky.
@@Sammiejam yea , hank god you don't have to suffer and be dealt a bad hand in life like everyone that gets interviewed on this channel
This sister could serve and save Sooooo many with her life experiences. I pray 🙏🏿 this sister gets a real quality shot and help at life.
She was dropping gems this entire interview, very powerful message.
Thruths is really the key for all to listen
The price of drugs went up and the price of p***y went down! Damn! That means she's doing unthinkable things for nothing at all. Prayers to this sister. She has an amazing presence. Like a motivational speaker 💗
Nah, the part where she said Asshole and drugs cost more than 😹
I was just living in LA from July 22- Jan 23 the price of pussy is so cheap it’s astonishing. But it’s only that cheap Bc they sell it for that cheap and that desperate. I went down n was walking in Culver City n they tried asking me for 50$ for a 30 min session oh hell nah. Fuck I look like. Go ask a crack head.. girls up in norcal b sellin 200$ for 10 min at least where I’m from. Do the math yk. I feel for these women but she’s right there is resources down there everywhere that’s why I was down there for rehab it’s sad sad world. Hope she fine her inner willpower and her help 💔
She would, someone who’s attractive would not have to do much for a decent sum of cash
it's true too. there's no caine in the rock in East coast no more either
I like LaTonya ever since the first video . I hope she doesn’t have AIDS she lost a lot of weight . Her last video she expressed her reckless behavior. Crack didn’t make her look so skinny last time . She’s smart and articulate. I wish I could help her , help herself . She’s gifted .
I hope she doesn't have HIV/AIDS either. It really has me worried about her cause she mentions several times throughout the interview doing sexual favors in exchange of drugs. Man I hope she has the desire to get clean 💔
I have even offered to sponsor her in part. Once she decides to get clean. I am really concerned for her.
Drug Addicts don't have to have AIDS/HIV to experience rapid weight loss. Most people I know who are Drug addicts don't really eat....🤷🏽♀️ Or at least not on a regular basis.
@@ashleyhanson1150 she was on drugs in the first video. She looks very very different here.. praying for her. almost didn't recognize her.
@@ashleyhanson1150 It’s the fact she mentions she doesn’t often use protection.
"Everyone is for sell on Skid Row "
"Skid Row is misery, If you want company"
speechless.....
Sounds like she actually said sale, not sell. Which would be the correct word.
@@b1k2q34 really 😒
Real shit wow.
Yes. Sad poetry right there
@@b1k2q34 They are pronounced the exact same way you nitwit. 😂
She reminds me so much of Viola Davis. Her strength, voice, compassion, and accountability all are reminiscent of her.
My thoughts exactly
Me too.
You can tell she is tired and wants to get out she seems very intelligent, but the drugs got a hold of her..
Her only skills are on the street it would be very hard for her to walk away
@@michaelkeryger141 she can get a simple job somewhere far away from skid row working in walmart or something but her mind is trapped she thinks sexual favors is all she got to offer she has so much more and don't even know it....
Yes.. I agree I hope miss latonya will be alright.
@@geb912 If it was that easy everyone would do it
@@geb912 yea....if only it were that easy...
This woman is so poetic. It's clear she doesn't belong there, I hope she makes it out.
Just imagine if she was able to write a book on her life. She could gain income while teaching others so many lessons. I pray she is lifted out of her unfortunate situation.
Very poetic!
She needs to rap about her life.
I feel badly for her. It’s like she’s on the verge of tears but holding it in. God bless her. Will be praying for her.
It just blows my mind that we are measured by how much training and what we have learnt by an institution makes us intelligent but I found So many people I've listened to on this channel are not only the most intelligent people I've heard but they r interesting inspiroring and some have effected me and my life I haven't had raw emotional feeling that goes all the way to my soul in a really long time so thank u for enriching my life in a good way
Thank you for putting what I was thinking and feeling into words. Well said.
Its called life experiences she's gifted if she only knew
You nailed it Julie
Definately succint and concise.
Real and authentic ♥️♥️I just pray she makes it out to the life she deserves... loving and kind
I'm starting to realize that the ones who survive this lifestyle for this long are incredibly strong, sensitive and intelligent.
Exactly
They wear an iron shirt.
That dont mean the other ones wont devour you given the chance. Still gotta be on ya p and qs
yup.. definitely
I remember her first interview. I was glued to the screen. She held my attention. She gives it to u straight up no chaser. She doesn't exaggerate like she makes more money than she does. She doesn't make up excuses either. I prey to God she goes to rehah and stays clean. She would make a great speaker against drugs. I think Tyler Perry should make a movie about her life. She half the size she was. Doesn't matter why. She still God's child. I wish her well. Keep us posted on her please.
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How’s Latonya doing? Thinking about her a lot. Hopefully we see an update, and I hope she’s staying strong like always. Love her.
She is not there anymore! She said in the last video
Same
this women would be an amazing actress. she's like a natural in front of the camera, very well spoken.
She reminds me of Viola Davis..... powerful and real
I must agree !!
I wish Tyler Perry would find her and help her get clean. She would be wonderful in his movies!
Fame could be the worst thing she ever faced.
The food is making them sick...that's not something to overlook, that's a bit concerning!
Right!!!!!! And then she is cut off..... I think she was expressing some truth that the rest of us need to know!!!!!!
Just FYI, Mark replied to a similar HK Stans comment elsewhere: “She went off on a tangent about the food given out by the mission on Skid Row. I felt no need to include eight minutes about that rumor which had existed for decades. I left in a sentence about it and that’s all I’m willing to include. The alternative is to not use this video at all.”
I agree. I am just learning about soft petter. It's a drug that is crushed in prison food to lessen the sexual desire. Hence"soft Pete, soft meat"". As a matter of fact, I have heard some very disturbing things that go on behind jailed/prison walls. Its deep
@@geniasutt8918 You're thinking of saltpeter.
Her definition of "Karma" had me TERRIFIED! An angry MOMMA BEAR lurking to find and destroy who or what brought harm to her cubs will be NOTHING short of terror!
Freaked me too! Lol
She has so much potential, she doesn't even know. It's sad .
She knows it and I’m sure that just depresses her even more.
@Thomas Jamison well it’s a good thing that not everyone feels that way or has that attitude.. sometimes people will surprise you.. don’t be so quick to count someone out
She has no potential. Not anymore. The best case for her is a place to live in peace and quiet. Honestly, telling people like this they have potential is soul crushing. That’s a young junkies lie.
@@ExtinctionAgenda-bv7sd thats why telling her albeit I know this is on TH-cam so not quote accurate is doing more harm than good.
Dear little black girl:
You are the most amazing aluminating being on this earth.
You are worth more then crack
Yes she is ❤️
Yes
🤞🏽❤️
Wayyyyyy more
This brought me to 😢.
I cant believe you're almost at 2M , I can remember watching you when you had 13,000 , the progession has been mind blowing but not surprising , the rawness and realism that is projected in interviews is eye opening and life changing ! Well desired Mark!!!
Wow! One of my favorites is back! Ms. “Make it 20”- when a guy tried to lowball her for something sexual. She doesn’t need to be asked interviewer’s questions cuz she’s a fabulous storyteller fr fr...💯😉💯😉
My favorite too and she's from St. Louis also❤. Her first video had me cracking up and also crying talking about the rape and abuse from her mom's boyfriends and her mom not helping her. I pray she doesn't have AIDS and gets clean soon.
She is so articulate it is so sad how we are living in our lowest form losing so much potential and still manage to shine... that is the beauty in us
I've been up all night down the "soft white underbelly" rabbit hole... I just finished Latonya's video, She is a great story teller, I'm happy to have an update. Good Morning Mark!
it makes you feel so good about your own life when you watch shit like this right?
@@Thelavendel no, but it reminds me why I'm humble and don't judge. Treat those the way you want to be treated. 🥰 #karma
Check out the one interview with the woman whom escaped a serial killer attack with a hammer. Great story teller.
What about that entitled privileged straight white male junkie Matthew I heard he made the whole thing up and is a government plant
@@stephaniegarner2228 ok what a wonderful selfless human being you are then ;)
She is giving a grave warning. Stay off of drugs. If you don’t, you’ll do things/perform acts you’ll regret your whole life. 🙏🏻❤️✝️
She's lost a lot of weight since last interview. I hope she's well. I know last time she had concerns about STI exposure. 💕
Her appearance has definitely changed.
Hope she's okay. ✌
@Gordon Rodriguez no it’s not! That’s messed up . She is not in drugs and she is clean and not on there anymore. You’re a creep for saying this.
She speaks so well. I could listen to her forever.
I think many people from California are articulate.
She's a survivor. She's very articulate.
42... wisdom and sadness all in a beautiful struggle story. Please keep sharing.
@@aprilcox2891 omorning on boo ootjbbb
Surviving.
Not really. She sounds like when I needed more words in my essays in high school so I just started adding random shit and repeating myself in different ways. She’s just rambling.
I cannot say how much these videos have helped me to understand others who I probably never would have had the opportunity to understand without these.
It truly does change the way I view the world and those around me. I do thank you Mark for doing these. (You're not just helping with sharing their stories. You are helping others to hear them.)
I was hoping you would do a follow up on this woman... I can’t help but feel sorry for her. Keep your head up stay safe darling x
Yeah it hurt me to see that she is not doing better.
@@elaineweddle7267 Yh it saddens Me Abit... hopefully one day when she’s really ready she’ll get the help she needs 😊
Is she the one who was the heart of skid row?
@@WeareUsforreal yes
@Francoeur La hopefully not hiv... imagine she’s been smoking for a long time weight loss could be due to that 🙅🏽♀️I don’t know I just wish the best for her.
LaTonya, please remember this scripture....God is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18. Ask, and He will save you. He will.
AMEN. 💯❗️ HE is faithful 🙏
Amen...
Jesus 🙌🏿
PS:34 Amen
AMEN
“You decide your own fate” ain’t that the truth
This is my fave interview so far. I’ve watched about 6 tonight. Loved how she spoke about karma.
God damn. Excuse my language but Latonya has opened my mind more than any teacher or educator I have ever had. She is so well spoken and it breaks my heart that she is another one lost in this insanity. GIRL YOU ARE BETTER THAN THIS!!!!
That's what true life stories do she's speaking what's she knows not reading from a book
I had to go back and check to see if this was the same woman 😳 She looks so different here her first interview was so touching I was hoping she would get better but clearly she hasn’t 🥺 You Can Do It LaTonya❤️🙏🏾
After watching both interviews with her, I feel that Latonya is the oracle of the streets. She knows who she is, she knows how things are, and she speaks truth. Stay safe!
she’s so intelligent and self aware it’s insane. hope she decides on a different life before it’s too late
The statement that a hooker junkie is self aware says a lot about you & yes I am judgemental.
@@michaelhernon8163 you commenting on someone else's ability to be self aware is offensive. Take a looooooong look in the mirror and do some meditation.
@@oo1014 Your projecting ........I meditate 4 hours every morning. The thought 💭 that you would get offended over a comment made on a TH-cam video is LOL .....what a weak minded fool you can't even control your own emotions. Are you a homeless junkie too??
@@michaelhernon8163 proved my comment to be true. Michael, I wish you well.
@@oo1014 Wishing is the act of a COWARD......
is she the one who you once referred to as "THE HEART OF SKIDROW" love her...
Yes that's her
Yes, this is the same woman who shares The Heart Of Skid row!
Thank you all for your comments. I was kinda hoping Mark himself said something to. I'm a huge fan of his work here.
This gal has the gift of gab. If she ever cleans up, she might potentially make a great speaker at the local schools.
Yes this WOMAN has a beautiful gift!
I closed my eyes, and I heard a teacher, a counselor, a mentor. Help her get closer to her goal Father.
In Jesus Name AMEN
Amen
Why pray when you could personally help her🤔
@@cyberBIGGT Because when you pray the situation benefits the recipient, it opens up the pathway to recovering help.
Wow she lost a ton of weight
She sure did. That's what crack & that Skid Row life will do to you!!!
Yes but she also has a different mind set now too. I truly believe that she will have more.progress then what she knows right now.
I was thinking the same thing. But she has the gift of gab and she is intelligent. Those 2 things alone will get you far!!!
I was thinking the same thing! As soon as I seen her!
She also said that she knowing slept with a HIV positive man...I think that's also playing a role in her weight loss.
Hearing these stories is so heartbreaking! Like she said, don't ever say you won't do something until you find yourself in a situation where you have to. It's sad that the government won't do anything to help these people out.
There are resources to help. People sometimes get stuck and don't want to take the help.💚
She says in the beginning that there are a ton of resources but nobody wants them
I feel like she could do a deep documentary about skid row
This is THE person I feel is the most open, honest, insightful person I’ve seen on SOFT WHITE UNDERBELLY.
I just love this women with all the trauma she been threw she so honest I wish her the best ,if I lived down in that area I would loved to have met her god bless❤️🙏
She kept it a whole 💯
damn really stuck w me when she was talking about shame. i’m constantly shaming myself for things i do and it definitely is what holds me back from my dreams. such a hard thing to turn around after you have trained your brain to function in a way of shaming yourself.
Very articulate woman, she painted a vivid picture... i wish her the best, she has what it takes to get out of there. I hope she does.
...I've watched 3 SWU videos of her...this one seems to be the 2nd...in the 3rd one I got the impression that she is well on her way...out...from Skid Row...maybe an SWU intervention?...I really want to see her elevate...an audiobook?...a book?....there is a genius in her...
She has so much potential and she’s very intelligent and has amazing personality i really can’t wait for her to be in a better place and god can heal her heart
Latonya is brutally honest and intensely intelligent. She cuts through the bs very well.
Hope you’re doing well, Latonya.
Nothing more I respect than someone who accepts the fact that they have brought this upon themselves and had the choice
She would make an amazing life coach. She has so much insight, is charismatic, and offers great advice. She is amazing.
I can see LaTonya doing spoken word performances or paid for story telling!
Do you mean no poor in her place with sad story
Who pay
She’s honest
Not fake
@@modlsuper What exactly are you saying? This statement indecipherable.
@@modlsuper Clearly you are not familiar with very talented spoken word artists. Smfh Spoken word is a form of poetry which requires talent and the skillful ability to communicate, and graphically express concepts. Don’t be so quick to criticize if you’re not familiar with the subject.
@@tiffanyhoward9935
I feel pity for her
She's honest
@@modlsuper I never said she wasn’t honest. If you don’t understand clearly, you’re better off not commenting. Model super? wtf.
She's so intelligent, she can help others get off. I can see her cleaning up her life and having a rehab facility, she has processed every detail of the street life that she can relate to so many people and help them understand the progression of using drugs and the dark side of loving in the streets. I hope she cleans up, she can be a testament to those who are ready for change. Would love to see a follow-up about her.
This woman is amazing and honest and not once did she make any excuses. And she is right about Karma... Rooting for her that instead of what she said right away in the beginning- feeling hopeless, she can one day find Hope and get out. One Love.
"Shame will stagnate you" and "Karma is on the midst of all of that" 💯💯💯🙏🏻
“It’s misery if you like company” says it all
Her analogy on Ms. Karma is spot on!!
This is probably my favorite interview on this channel.
It’s really sad... she is very articulate and it’s as if she is talking in past tense and she should treat it as such and keep walking...
Wow 15 years there. That definitely changes you quite a bit.
Alder da gibts jemanden der macht seit 7 verschissenen Jahrne die Hölle durch obwohl er nicht derjeniche ist. Die Crackmulle hat keine Ahnung. Mobbing ist viel schlimmer!
@@maxgjr3265 Luger ist geladne und Pensi zuggt
RUNDA VON MEIM GRUNDSTÜCK ETZALA
She sees.
She’s a philosopher
She’s noticed all this before she did this.
It’s like she’s refined what she’s noticed and ready to express it anytime.
I’ve watched these a little while and this one stands out big time.
I weep for her. Beneath her great diction and lengthy story - I truly see depression and pain.
I want her to be a drug counselor. I see her as a rescue Angel!
Her definition of Karma should be on Wikipedia!
Definitely! Word 4 Word! Such a beautiful person. 🙏🏾💙
Yep she nailed it
I love her...she’s so brilliant... her energy is explosively vibrant and beautiful....
Damn this was 17 minutes?!?! I felt like it was 5! I could listen to this lovely woman talk for hours. I needed this today, I wish the best for her and I hope she catches a lucky break.
Her and One Check Norman should do a Skidrow Podcast. I’d love to hear what that sounds like
Norman has 4 interviews
Damn thats a genius idea! They are my 2 favs
No Luis would have us hollering
@@vickyomekam3491 That horn dog would try to lay up with her
Latoya, you are so right...this is not your life. When the running gets too hard and is no more fun, you will come in. I could relate so well to what you said. I was never on Skid Row, but I used to run the track (trick) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. People used to tell me that I didn't belong out there. But I would tell them that I am still having fun. You are the real-est. So honest and straight up about what's it's really like out on the streets. Ask. Seek. Knock. My heart goes out to you. Much love baby girl. ❤️❤️❤️😢☦️
She’s so smart! Imagine her without the drugs. She would be so powerful!!! I hope she gets her life together because she deserves better for herself. 🙏🏾
👋🏾Hey Latonya. Sis, I'm glad to see an update on you. You are such an impetuous storyteller. I can absolutely see you doing motivational speaking, as writer, & especially a poet. Such a sagacious black woman. Please continue to take care of yourself beloved 🤎🖤🤎🖤
I love listening to her speak
She’s a great storyteller
I hope she gets her life together and uses that voice to make an impact because she has so much potential
She needs her own business. She's madd smart...
You are so real and genuine. I really appreciate your interview!
She speaks very well if she trust in the lord she could get out of that life style 😓 I’m praying fir you sis
she is genuinely ONE OF MY FAVES
“You never know what you will do”
I’ve been really contemplating how separate we see ourselves from everybody else. This quote signifies to me the truth of the matter, never judge anybody because you never really know.
She’s needs another interview !!! I love listening to her
Addicted to the lifestyle. People don’t realize that’s half of the problem. Bless you, sista🌷🙏🏽
She has a sense of reality. I wish her the best .
The business of being homeless is big business
Exactly why many prefer to b "homeless"
Yes honey, get out!! Latonya has lost a gang of weight! She looks good so I hope her health is good!! Her voice is strong! She should maybe think about doing something that requires public speaking, or maybe a voice actor??! Be well and I hope you are able to persevere in this trying time!!
Hey I have a ? 4 you
How is she supposed to do public speaking when the public 😒looks past people like her everyday... opportunities for people on skid row, positive opportunities don't come along for people to get out....
This is a hard life
she has a cute face
wow this scary
i cant look at these thumbnails and not click! Mark you are a creative genius. and yr clients are an amazing snapshot into the breadth of the human experience. thank u.
It was a relief to see Latonya’s face light up towards the end when she joked around. Hang in there!
This is a highly intelligent, charismatic and intuitive woman. It's too bad life took her this way. She could have really gone places. So sad to see but I hope things turn around for her and that she cones back soon for an update.
You could’ve told me that this was a Ted presentation, with her eloquence.
Definitely 😊
Should be. That's a great idea. They may put the photographer on stage for a TED, but you are right.....ought to be this woman and several others featured on Underbellies.......The snooty, and in general, ignorant-of -real -world society NEEDS to be faced with the faces they marginalize every day as they pass them on their way to work. .........thats a good way to fund something tangible and worthy to benefit the forgotten .
Great idea, xxx xxx
Yesss!
I was thinking the same exact thing. She’s a truth teller.
She’s so intelligent and very honest, I appreciate authenticity so we can be better parents and avoid this our children falling to the streets. Thank you 🙏🏿
She’s one I always re watched. She’s lost so much weight. I hope things are getting better for her
This is the last of all her interviews (I think so far). She is special. By that, I mean she’s articulate, boldly honest and leaves me wanting to help give her a life worth living. But I don’t know how. She could be a famous actress …she’s star 🌟 quality. I know she needs a break…a big huge break for a few years…with a ton of support. But I believe in her & am believing she can do this. Rooting for her, cheering for her and eventually over the top excited for her. Why? Because she has a quality that can propel her to higher heights. Not saying she can handle it all today…but slow & steady YES 👍🏼 she can make it. She’s in my daily prayers for her welfare & protection. May she have a good life worth living healthy and may that last forever. She’s a magnet. Thanks for these videos. Hug 🤗 to BOTH OF YOU.
She needs a nice outfit & a makeover , she could tell her stories in a club for money. She could draw a repeat crowd.
Amen
Yes, she just needs someone to believe in her, and more importantly, she needs to believe in herself. 🙏
Latonya, get well soon
I was waiting for an update on her 👏🏾👏🏾
One of the best interviews ‼️
One of the best interviews on here. She’s so wise and all the way 💯.
She's very wise. I hope one day she can love herself enough to choose a better path cause she has a lot to offer.
I pray for their courage & minds so that they can create their own reality in a positive way . With out the drugs, violence, & poverty
It has really been a revolution to me to watch so many of these videos.....these people are actually very nice people, intelligent and just deserve so much more out of life. 🥰🥰❤️
As soon as the video neared it’s end, I hit repeat. She’s so sweet and most def smart and very capable. I’ve learned more love and compassion from these vids than being around my family. You will leave skid. I know it. I will pray for this beautiful lady.
What does Skid Row have to do with this video? Frenchie has never even heard of Skid Row.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly isn't she speaking about leaving skid row?
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly this is Latonya’s video... 🤦♀️
Mark’s confused on which video this is. Pay no mind. Maybe having a bad day. 💞
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly Ha. I’ll take any comment from Mark. Please do a follow up on Frenchie 🙏. Both these women are powerful to me. Insightful and kind. Two traits I strive for each day.