Gang Member interview-Face
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- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Face, a gang member from South Central Los Angeles.
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I joined a gang when I was 17. Worst decision I ever made. Started doing stuff that I knew was wrong. Ended up shooting a guy. Went to prison when I was 21 and did 5 years. Got out at 26. During that whole time I was locked up, the only ppl that wrote me in there was the very ppl that I had turned my back on. My real family! Never received one letter from any of my so-called ‘homies’. All I got out of that was the stamp of a felon! I’m 46 years old now. I’ve been out now going on 20 years in May. Hopefully this young man wakes up before it’s too late. The life of gang affiliation is a dead end.
when someone really needs to worry is when their family turns their back on you, thats the shittiest feeling
I joined when I was 14. Same situation and I was invited to join without me asking. People got locked up I looked out for their books. I get locked up nobody says a word. Not a penny. It ain't like I'm saying fuck them but I ain't doing a mission unless it's something I want to do in my own. Idc how og the person is that asks. I done stood in the county, prison, probation, parole. Alone. I wouldn't dare dedicate any value towards something that don't benefit me and I can't do it myself. Never got tattoos none of that cuz I ain't want to. No nickname because I went by my real first name. That's just what I did
I appreciate your comment
@@imshaunnurse SURE
Hey thanks for sharing that man. Well said.
I feel like he isnt glorifying the life. He is just being completely honest and answering questions that he is asked. Much respect.
He doesn’t need to because he’s official
yeah respect for a gang member . Good one.
He's also on a week long meth bender.
I agree
Ain’t no gangster glorifying the life they just accept it for what is instead of being in dream state
"its ok to be scared, just dont be no pussy" - dude applies to all things in life, well said
Knowledge brings fear, courage brings love.
Like they say in some situations, if you’re not scared you’re stupid
You can be scared all you want but when fear strikes you better stand tall in your ten toes and face thay hoe like a man
Talk to any real combat vet, and they’ll tell you the same shit too. Everyone out there scared for their life, but you fight for the brothers next to you. Out in the streets aint no real family. Dog eat dog world. Only real family is blood, or the people that been through it with you
I’m a psychologist and I love your interviewing style. You know how to strike an immediate alliance. I learn so much from you.
Thanks Amy,
Most seem to hate my interrogative questioning style. The truth is that because I’m off camera the viewer’s imagination turns me into whatever they want, which seems to something negative for many viewers. If you’ll notice, everyone I talk with seems very comfortable opening up with me. The truth of my interaction with my subjects isn’t shown in these videos, which is my design. I believe most of my audience has little understanding of what they’re watching here. These seem like calm little chats when in reality they’re often more like talks on a battlefield in a foxhole.
Yes, Amy. His interviewing style is always great. He uses a lot of open-ended questions and therapeutic communication. His style is very unique also.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly I always wondered what happens before the camera switched on, because most of the people seem so comfortable and trust you enough to open up.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly trust me my-friend 'iv never thought that n u would be amazed with wat i no n understand about human nature love n compassion as someone who have lived thru it all n come out the other side at 50 - Also u must remember most of your viewers haven't got a clue about this sort of life style wat your videos portray there just interested in it bc they haven't lived this way n its interesting n intriguing to them i guess n then theirs some like myself who have. stay safe Mark n take care mate from Sydney Nsw.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly That's deep and by you saying that I actually am seeing the interview differently. Wow
A generation lost. This brotha is passionate about his hood. Hope his energy changes for his baby
I don’t think it would he is too deep into the game it’s sad 🥺 he has potential but like he said he is too devoted into this lifestyle smh
It's been generationS. That lifestyle has been going on for decades. Since the 50s. And it will continue for decades more
He won’t trust me
@@danielkinn782 Well...yes. But according to my Dad and uncles these young Black men these days are on something else...🤷🏽♀️ Its not the same.
@@ashleyhanson1150 that's deflecting.
I respect this guy. Straight up answering questions and not acting tough. "I think I'm a good guy but I make bad decisions " fair enough
What you are witnessing is growth from life experience what all should be doing but are not
Well in that case the most heinous twisted Mass murderers in world history can say they are a good guys just making bad decisions
Crazy how crystal is affecting all races now. I remember its was mainly whites and mexicans. I did it for 15 years daily. I was a functional one though. Got married, my wife caught me one day. My family had no idea, i was responsible, kept the same job, paid bills, all that shit. My wife got me out of it, stuck with me through multiple relapses. Over 3years clean now. This videos can help change many lives, if they want to change.
Sounds like you have a good wife. Congrats on your three years clean. ✌
Congratulations on your sobriety! Sending you my love and encouragement
Congratulations on your sobriety!!! A good wife can make a Big difference. My daughter has keep her husband in line. If it weren't for his listening to her, he'd be dead or in prison like all the buddies he grew up with.
Congrats on 3 years sober!! 💜
Congrats and thank you for sharing
12 years of age when he got initiated into a gang.....what 12 year old can make a rational decision, a decision that will affect the rest of your life negatively. Sad.
They get kids to join since they're easier to manipulate
Plus when they been around the ganglide for thier whole life their not normal 12 year olds they think they think grown but in reality they still have a 12 year old mind still
Twelve is a common age to join a gang. Some are younger.
Sadly it's a generational dynamic in many black and brown families. Some people have grandparents, parents from the same hood. There's a chicano gang in Los Angeles that's 100 years old. Crazy.
10-13 are the most vulnerable ages for young men from certain communities in LA
He never knew his dad, his daughter will never know him, and the cycle will continue.
He has a daughter so therefore she would be the mother she can meet a man completely different from her dad
@@4hunnidmoochie264 Daughters need a father even more than boys, hence why so much whoring and other stupid shit we see today. A father teaches a woman self-respect, among other things.
Bingo
@@4hunnidmoochie264 but she may have trouble knowing what type of man is good because she doesn’t have an example
@@thermionicemission6355 This is so true. A father is just as important as a Mother.
"I think I'm a good guy. I just made bad decisions". He seems like it. He seems so close to being able to be such a different person. The same person, but a good decision good guy. His heart is in the right place.
@@wilburshuman Nicely said.😎
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Don’t let dudes like this fool u
@@Xwaterwicca Don't let your bitterness consume you.
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25 is young enough to start over but he should start now.
Leaving the gang, his life is on the line.
@@marylougeorge9890 relocate, plenty of bangers have left their cities when things got too rough.
@@lakersin556 👍
It’s never too late though.
Right
I love how this is so raw and unfiltered with the interviews . Nothing is sugar coated and it shows the true face of society . Keep this channel going for real.
Seems like he was raised right, but the hood snatched him up.
Hood took him under...
no pops....slim to no chance when u gotta grow up in the city
The Hood should of to em to chill tho
What you just stated is the reality for kids impoverished
Why are their hoods
It kills me when both male/female invest so much time in building relationships with their companions but too selfish to spend time, love, nurture, and provide for their own children.
You hit it right on the head. Selfishness
THANK YOU.
It's a vicious cycle. He never met his father and never learned how to be a father. Hopefully by God's grace his daughter has a father-figure in her life.
Peers are easy bc they’re old enough and capable of reciprocating what you put out. Children require one to put in more than the child. Many people are not whole, and co-depend on their peers energy and will do anything to fulfill their addictions.
Would it be validated if he was a millionaire or billionaire?
The honesty in these interviews are incredible and much needed in society
How he respects his elders “yes sir”! Respect homie
That could be from all the institutions he’s ben in....
Yea thats from being institutionalized
@@wrenchhead4378 but he got a granny n most blacc grannys either hood or spiritual the spiritual ones make u say yes ma’am
@#Here's Your TRIGGERWARNING seems like you dont know what respect is!
@P Smith true but as long as he is not disrespecting mark then we are good.
He's actually likeable. Sad that he was groomed into this.
Yeah, and to bad he's given a platform to glorify this lifestyle.
@@ralphwigham7596 Glorify? Shut Tf Up
@@ralphwigham7596 The idea is to watch.....listen.....and learn.
@@goldieblue8203 of course... do not criticize him. He's an amazing person, on his way to be a billionaire from selling meth. Why don't you shut the fuck up.
They're always likable. You just gotta sit down and get to the sensible part of them. I went to prison and every single hard core killer gangsta I ever met were the most genuinely nice person who just made a few wrong decisions because they were misled or groomed into a lifestyle that they see no possible way out of. Its sad. It's also why I did my dirt, selling drug or whatever, but I never fully jumped into that life because I always knew I had options in life...plus I was always a square deep down. A lotta those guys I was locked down with are either dead or are just getting out now...meanwhile I already moved on from that life, got married, started a business, bought a house and now my wife and I are raising 4 kids. When your in the gang life it consumes you and even when you try to get out law enforcement and your gang ties(because I'm not gonna put it all on the police. Your own gang homies will remind you that you're still a gangsta...no matter what you say you are or how much you say you've changed)won't let you walk away. Both sides make it EXTREMELY hard for you to get out and better your life.
Guy is so naturally funny, especially with the self-depreciating humor. Would probably rock as a comedian with his street stories.
fam I'm so glad I'm not the only one dying.. imagine an ex black crystal meth addict comedian.. fam, this dude is a gold mine. just naturally funny, too bad he views it as a weakness.
@@trip2belize yep
I like that he was honest about still loving that one girl and that he acknowledged he lost a good woman. Most people hate to admit that.
@ Tasha Cheyenne. You are right, he said he regrets breaking up with that bitch.
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😂these young niggas and there priorities, ohh “tasha” yall got this. #blm 🤣
How do u get that. ?
Shit I’m happy to admit there about 10 great girls I’ve lost being a dipshit as a young man
He know the truth but he stuck in the lie.
Hes not stuck in anything. He CHOOSES to do this shit. Hes got two kids he never sees. Why? "You know, gotta smoke dat weed, get high af, you know, that life."
This idiot, and the millions of idiots just like him CHOOSE this life. No one twisted his arm, no one forced him into it, no one is forcing him to stay. This is who he is, and who he always will be.
If society refuses to treat these people like adults, and constantly makes excuses for them, this will ALWAYS be their future.
@@carllennen3520 2 kids?
@@thematriarchy2075 Yes, 2 kids. He said he had 2 kids, and a daughter hes never seen. Why hasnt he ever seen that daughter? "oh, you know, too busy smokin, getting high AF, doin my thang".
say he has 1 kid, or 8 of them. They are all without a father. What is your point?
@@carllennen3520 I must have missed that. I heard him say that he has 1 child.
@@thematriarchy2075 he definitely only has 1 child lol people be hearing shit
There’s a lot of wisdom in this young man. The best part of him is his awareness ability and the way he holds himself accountable for his own life “I made a decision” “I accept all my consequences.” If only we could all be so brave and righteous. I hate that he felt this was the best choice he could make for himself because there’s so much more for him 😔
This man is not righteous there is a lil girl with a daddy that cares more about his homies and meth there is nothing brave or righteous about that
@@anthonyclements7429. Exactly. I pretty much was gonna say the same thing.
@@anthonyclements7429 your knit picking. he's talking about his ability to communicate.
Man this was such a down to earth... just real... personable interview
Matching the energy of the situation
Very polite as well. Says Sir to the interviewer multiple times
He has a perspective and takes accountability. He seems genuine but stuck on his path .
I love how honest and transparent he is. When he said “I can’t go nowhere”, that made me sad. As long as he thinks like that he’ll never get better for his daughter 😢
He is incredibly likable. I could listen to him speak for hours. It’s hard to ignore the good nature within him. I genuinely respect him.
Don’t be stupid. People like this would rob and kill your loved one in an instant.
Don’t get tricked, this gangbangin life can’t be displayed on a screen.
I can speak to you for hours 😉
I was homeless on the streets for 2 years and I'll tell anybody you will meet the realest and the fakest mfkers you'll ever see on the streets. You either stay solid or you crumble and die. You gotta be on your shit 100 everyday. People don't realize what it takes to stay alive on the streets. Real recognize real and the other real are what keep us pushing. It's a dark dark world even in the USA. You'd be surprised what's going on every single day
@@SalmanKhan-en9bt exactly. When you're in too deep you basically put up a front to be able to be around regular people. But once it's time to "slide" he's down. These people have the gift of gab and a lot of people on the street will rob you blind after calling you their best friend for years. Fuck the streets and anybody glorifying them.
@@SalmanKhan-en9bt but you cant ignore the fact he's incredibly self aware and honest
"I got whopped and then i felt LOVE" - Its so sad this guy doesnt know what love is
The messed up thing is that he's one of the few people on this channel who had a good childhood. His big regret is that he realizes he didn't appreciate what he had when he had it.
Trauma bonding
Was just going to say- trauma bonding. It works and is used in so many ways. Smh to our humanity. Aliens must be fascinated by our beastliness.
Love comes in MANY different forms
@@iknowwhatimtalkingabout7045 exactly, sometimes it's painful
All these interviews almost everyone has a very similar trait. Everyone is so naturally polite. They answer yes sir, say excuse me, laugh etc. This is such a perfect example of how your environment can shape you so much but at the end of the day we as humans all want the same thing, love and companionship.
When he said “I can’t go anywhere” that hurt.
Yes I felt that
When is Chick-Fil-A going to go public?
This guy is impulsive but reflective, he understands exactly what he is in for and the decisions he has made, I feel that he struggles at making decisions in the moment though.
The part that stood out the most was when he said "I cant be talking to my daughter, get caught lackin on the phone and have your head blown off"
it really shows the situation he is in, he cant get out because of the commitments he made, his worth in society is now defined by the responsibilities he took on, and those responsibilities will tie him to this life until he is able to totally deconstruct his ego and get away from this shit.
He isnt ready to leave, he might never be, its not a good life but its a life none the less, he wants this because its all he knows, and the thrill is definitely unmatched.
His reflection is admirable, he knows where hes at.
Very well said.
I wish this young dude the very best in his life and that he continues to live day to day and overcome that depression. Keep your head up G! You got this! 🙏
“I’m still young...”
you’re going to wake up one day and realize how much you wasted and that little girl won’t know her daddy
Young man, but that lesson he gave is so fundamental... still struggling with it. Don't let anyone talk you out of your gut decisions...
I seriously wonder how many people get online to rationalize a bad decision they're about to make.
That advice can literally save lives. If you feel like something is wrong or you shouldn't do something other people are telling you to do, leave right away. Stop letting them influence you. Just leave and never come back.
He seems like such a good and genuine dude for real. I hope he can get his life straight before it’s too late for him.
You're so aware, my friend. You're aware of the trap you're in. You made grown decisions as a child and were raised socialized as a gang member but you're spiritual and deep and I feel it. No blame, total accountability. You're incredible. Those tattoos could be like birth marks; you don't have to keep identifying with them. As an RN I see the entire cross section of society and you are unique. I hope one day you can let yourself be vulnerable emotionally with someone, your child, a friend. You're too strong for that mask.
Beautifully said
Great words
The smarter you are, like this kid, the weaker you are. He knows better but still does it. He needs to realize the way he’s living is actually the harder way.
Well said
There’s a lot of people like that
Please do an update with him, I’m praying for him
🙏🏽
Thirsty much
@@FatherDIVINE. huh
@@FatherDIVINE. troll much?
@@FatherDIVINE. clowning much? Gtfo 🤡
A lot of y'all don't know what it's like being from South Central,(Here's what you don't know) believe it or not a lot gang members ACTUALLY did NOT have a choice. Some of us were forced into by way of protection from other gangs and like the brother stated better love and support than in your own home if it's badly broken and some of us gangbanging literally ran in the family (Moms,Pops, Brothers,Sisters,Cousins,Uncles and Aunts) so the apple ain't fall too far.
Stop getting is misconstrued that a lot of us wanted this, if we were born in Idaho we probably would've been potato farmers..
I'm a 36 year old white woman from St. Louis and I know you're 100% correct. It all started with the war on drugs locking up families and separating generations of black families. Most don't have a choice it's all they know as a kid. It's also VERY hard to leave a gang you would have to move far away for a clean start. We need more resources for those that want help. Locking up addicts does nothing for communities!
@@armygirl85fuckhitler74 it started before the "war on drugs" but I concur with the rest of your response.
@@armygirl85fuckhitler74 blacks are minorities in thriving communities and the pressure and racism they face in that world is stressful too and more expensive...some get comfortable in the hood cause it's easy and no expectations
Sounds like the excuse the Nazis used.
I agree with your statement but no personal accountability, all of it is someone else’s fault?
Homie got the crispy black forces. Running yo pockets on sight. Lmao.
😁😄
He spent all his money on shoes, didn’t have enough for a haircut
@@fekearn dont nobody have to get a haircut to be accepted by the enemies and oppressor. This why they called locks Dreads because it was a dreadful day when they saw what the people with locks can do
Lol not true he got punked and pocket checked for his shit on the streets by a black blood female
These AF1s pass, they’re not the all black
Crazy the rise in Crystal Meth with Black American’s now, it was of course always popular with the middle American Biker / Trucker crowds.
Crystal is flooding all demographics, its cheap & can be made in your home! It's a BEAST
hell of a drug, seen so many friends destroy themselves and their lives over it, luckily I got out. I hope he can get away from it.
And the WWF/WCW crowd. Tractor pull guys like the stuff back in the 80’s.
Meth is awful completely destroyed my brothers life. Sad af
That's because we make certain shyt like drinking cough syrup and Poppin pills socially cool not thinking that only opens ones high thirst up to things like meth or worst
There's something really endearing about this guy. It's like he's never been able to show just how intelligent he naturally is. In a different neighbourhood and/or situation,things would look so different. I wish him well. ❤
Another good looking strong black man that has so much potential.........I'd love to see an interview in another 20 years if he is still alive when his vision is clearer. All these homies do not have your back and it will be a long time before you have a full understanding . Honestly, he has the power to do so much positive in his community.
All Facts, but this guy is gonna crash out pretty soon. Highly unlikely he's free or alive in 20yrs.
Lol when he said "I still love that bitch" I was dead af 💀😂😂😭
Smh 😂😂😂😂
Me tooooo 😭😭😭
Omg me too 🤣🤣🤣
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Best interview I’ve seen on this Chanel. What a beautiful soul.
Turn it up!
Crazy how he’s more committed to his gang than his own kid
I dont think it's crazy. He probably doesnt know how to show love depending on how he was raised
It’s better that way. People loose their kids because they’re afflicted in gangs.
I think he may not want his daugther to see him in this state. He's still in the streets maybe he dont want to be. a bad influence to his daughter
@@quanaquana9277 you right I didn’t think about that! At least they will be safe
its not crazy, its negative but not crazy.
This young man has respect, character, and manners. He knows right from wrong. Just needs to get away from the hood and the speed. God bless him wish him the best
If you really knew right from wrong and he would leave the game and go do something with his life I go and get a career and take care of his child he don't know s*** about wrong and right
@@ordinaryextraordinarybrotha to think it's that easy
Mark has a way of bringing the humanity out of people that typically never show it to anyone else.
I definitely respect this dude. He actually seems like a great guy, but that life took over. I can listen to him talk for days and not get bored. I wish him nothing but the best.
He’s probably committed murder. He’s interesting, but far from a great guy.
"Hitler was a bad guy". Facts.
@Andrew with thay said " Sorcery " Greek meaning - Pharmakia Aka English meaning Pharmacy so Sorcery has been around 1000s of years probably since the beginnings of man from Potions to Root cuttings mixed with Shrooms and different Alkalines from plants to Salts passed around from Medicine Men to Priests , witches and Warlocks , wizards all the characters we see in movies today existed back then creating there own Sorcerys and im sure many similars substances from meth have been around!
Go on rumble And watchTthe Last Europa, you'll think again about the lies we've been told about our history.
We need another one with Face, maybe some corner stories etc, I hope he reconnects more with his mother and maybe leaves this life behind, I appreciate his honesty
He’s so proud of this... and he’s still so young. I hope he can find a way out before it’s too late.
Chula 😍
Like this dude. He knows where he is and tells all about it. Hope things go well for him.
@Whole Health for a Whole World no shit
These are the interviews that people need to hear so they can truly understand a person's life decisions. We just need to listen and respect each other. Thank you for doing this to both of you.
I really love what you do. You interview people that normally other people would deem as bad and yet you ask the deep questions too these people and it gives everyone a glimpse on who they really are why they ended up like what they’ve become. I love this channel
True.👍❤
So tell me how you got put on? Mark know that slang 😆
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Right 😂😂😂
Right!!😂 Mark is dope!!
That's caught my attention I was like wtf he sound Hood lol
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Thanks for this channel matey.. I could listen to this all day long… I love a story and and how it’s put forward… and with these videos it really works, look forward to going over your catalog of these interviews
He seems like to the core of his being, he’s a good person. He has manners and is articulate. He can go far in life, even with all the tattoos! I hope one day he can see his self that same way tho
All he needs right now is foundation makeup, at least until he can get those face tats removed.
Ted Bundy was nice and articulate too, that doesn’t mean shit, and he blames hitler for being on meth, they always gotta blame someone else for there sped decisions. They blame white people too much 😂 out here sayin “I miss that bitch” “I lost a good bitch” man yall needa brighten up, this dude will rob you if you got sumn he wants in a heart beat, let’s cut the bs 🤦♂️
He had half a dozen assaults in prison but yea, his tattoos are what you should worry about.
Being a good person must be subjective then.
@ashinTheBlunt I agree with you a lot of people haven't been around addicts. If they have, they would have their guard up more and be more realistic about what's really happening
Lord Jesus Christ have your way with this young brother before it’s too late God and all others that come on this platform. Amen!
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Amen
Why do all gang bangers believe in god?
Y'all already not making it to heaven for doing what y'all do..
That's shit is goofy
@@bettyvermont9352 Christ died for the sinner. You don’t know that. Make sure your born again or you won’t make it..
Amen. He is redeemable. Moses was a murderer and did some of the most powerful work of the Most High.
What Mark is doing is incredibly powerful. It’s like he’s paying troubled people to go to therapy. You can see most of the people who come to him reflect on their own thoughts as they speak. We should all be glad we get to watch this stuff and learn from it.
This dude is likable. He totally could of went to college too bad he chose the gang live. I bet he would be a wonderful father if he didn’t run the streets.
Did you went to college ?
It's not a choice.
@@duges5318 " You're killing me Smalls "
Rita ugh you’re crazy
It's not a choice when you're 12 and trying to survive
When a Father is absent, young boys look to other male figures to set the "rules" for how to behave and survive in the world... sad that the male figures in his life were in a gang...
I wished he would of had his Father's love too... yes, he is such a likeable young man...
Wishing him the Best!
Real talk, I always notice it too. Raised by my mom and there's always this part in me looking for a father figure. Over the years I morphed it in such a way that it's me now, I'm my own father figure now.
He was a baby when he joined. 😢 Hope you find the strength to turn your life around and make some positive decisions.
@@ReallyJay2x what set
@@ReallyJay2x u not from the land! Get yo country ass outta here
@@ReallyJay2x u been corny!!! On Tookie u a goofy and yo big homie. Y’all niggaz not from the land and need to quit influencing the kids wit y’all fake asses. It’s real enemies out here nigga! Niggaz really dying behind this shit and yo country ass perpetuating a lifestyle to be trendy as shit
@@ReallyJay2x game goofy ass nigga come to the land and get yo official put on
@@ReallyJay2x ain’t no 60s in no 400 block nigga! Country ass nigga u let white boys say “nigga”
Can’t help but to have love for this young man, I wish him a sober life so he can wake up 👊🇺🇸
HE MAD LOST
He asked him “where do you see your life going from here?” He said “a billionaire”. When I was a kid I used to say I wanted to be a millionaire and carried that thought process into adulthood. What’s crazy is how anyone could say they wanna be wealthy and never have an actual plan bout how to get there. Hope he finds what he’s looking for.
A brutally honest interview. He makes some really good points about your mentality and perspective. I wish him the best!
He’s doing the same thing his dad did to him with his kids. Such a shame to see man
I THOUGHT THE SAME THING DAWG
Generational curse!
@@kimeishitalia1565 it can be broken we will prevail
this dude is as real as it gets. i pray for him
He's so respectful and smart. You can never judge a book by it's cover. You never know the things people are going through or what they've had to deal with so far.
See him in real life on the streets, in the store, at the restaurant…and I am sure your mind will be changed. Stop falling for the 15 minutes of theater hes putting on..
I'm the same age as this guy but wow our lives are different. Makes me appreciate what I got and hope better for those who don't. Like he said environment is everything
"I still love the bitchhhk" realest shit I heard this week.
Such a bright guy. Imagine if he had been dealt a better hand in life. Better options and education. It's never too late to make better decisions. I hope he finds his way.
I like him and he makes a lot of sense. Yet, his life is full of contradictions. "Be committed", but don't want his daughter to see him.
what do u call people who cant take their own advice
@@jay1k864 hypocrites!
That's not really a contradiction though, he did commit. To being a thug.
Some people don't want their child to see them at their lowest.
Who would want their kid to see them at their worst?
The yung OG seems like a good dude, hopefully he can get off of the “stuff” and get his life on track. Out here rootin’ for ya mane!
This guy said alot of things that young men should hear. Glad to hear he pretty much told the truth. Prison or death is a real thing for a young gang member. I'm almost 40 years older than him and a white man. We're worlds apart, but if his life would be different I believe we could of been friends if we could of met under different circumstances. May God bless him, he still has a chance to change his life,seems like he could be a decent guy if given a chance.
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To be fair, it’s probably wisest his daughter doesn’t see her dad in the state he’s at. Getting high off crystal for days on end and then sleeping long hours and constantly being involved in violence.... Hopefully he finds the will to clean up his act and become a present dad.
Dads play an important role in a child's life, i want my 2 boys to grow up and have a great future. I feel sorry for these youngsters who think gangs are the life.
He showed a lot of honesty and courage for doing this interview. God look over this man. Get off the drugs tho brother.
Agree as in touching...thank u Most High for protecting him...
Get off the drugs and come out them streets lil bro..
The gangs use Loneliness to lure the frightened Lonely into their quicksand of Death.
So true. Write a poem
👀 quicksand of death, what?
@@cordeeecurtzzz3249 you don't understand
@@iToxicTritton hell no🤣 it’s plenty of gang members still living
@@cordeeecurtzzz3249 🤦♂️ you're dense
This dude was so transparent I felt like I could really connect. Fr man thank u face
"Im a good guy, just make bad decisions" Such truth in the words, man truly struggles but deep down knows whats the right path.
he's got a good heart n seems to have learned a lot from his choices in life. He still has a good chance to turn his life around. He would make a good motivational speaker to all the young kids who are thinking of going down this road.
Normally not super into gang member interviews, but this guy is just super likable and seems to have a realistic view of himself.
When Mark said “It’s gonna make it hard to get a job at Chipotle” I screamed 😂😂
wasnt really scream worthy u dumb ass
@@heybro4241 how about you let me do me
@@summyv7058 It wasnt scream worthy. I am going to have to ask you to leave. Your comment can stay up but you are not allowed to say anything else in this thread. - TH-cam Support.
You screamed and laughed at Mark saying that to him? It's not scream worthy at all. It's sad and so are you.Smh. You have alot of growing up to do young lady.
@@canicole20 I screamed because it was so inappropriate! Like why would he say that while bro is telling him this?
Honestly, my heart breaks for this kid. I really feel like if he had the right people around him he would be on the straight and narrow. I hope he can change his life before it’s too late.
RIGHT?! DUDE IS A KID STILL & HE LOST AT THAT AGE
@@THEBIGGESTSCUMBAG He's grown.
Even when your family gives you everything, this can still happen
I love watching all of your interviews. So knowledgeable. I’m such a curious person so seeing these interviews help me out a lot….. but I must admit lol the awkward weird pauses gets me Everytime. Like you ask a question they answer and then it’s like 10 seconds pause just starring at them no noise or nothing. Very good mark keep it up
smart guy born in the wrong place
Bullshit. He has shown ZERO intelligence throughout this entire interview. Smart people learn from their mistakes. This man has not. He KNOWS he is doing wrong, yet continues to do so. Thats called a malicious personality.
This idea that "where you are born defines where you die" is idiotic, immature, irresponsible, and isnt true.
Stop making excuses for these people. He told you throughout this interview that he KNOWS he is doing the wrong thing, yet continues to do so. Where you are born might have to do with the choices you have to make, but it has nothing to do with which choice you make.
You are so worried about getting your virtue signal out into the world, you didnt even bother to listen to what he was saying to you.
@@carllennen3520 you're either plain ignorant or dumb as fuck (probably racist). If you would have listened to the first 60 seconds of the interview where he said he felt more love in the hood than at home. I don't know how you can possibly blame him for that.
It’s called product of environment
@@Slim545 No, thats called "making excuses"
@@carllennen3520 you probably live in the suburbs wity no type of violence! Its not as easy as you think! If you don’t live in a environment where everytime you walk out ya house you could get smoked than your opinion don’t matter
Never met his father. That's the root of the problem in our communities.
And now he’s doing the same to his daughter, so the cycle continues sadly.
I agree
knowing your father doesn’t automatically mean a stable life
Millions and millions of people without a father or a mother. This dude made his choice to get caught up in gang wars over nothing but drama.
This guy really smart, he could channel all that energy elsewhere and do GREAT! I love his persona.
his mannerisms are those of a respectful young man. I hope and pray things change for him
Mark said “it’s gonna be hard for you to get a job at chipotle” 😭😭
Lmaoooo 😂😭
It's sad he already set his life up to not get the start up jobs like fast food or even a janitor it's so sad when people get involved in the life because at the end of the day when you go to prison your homies won't take your time for you thier is no love in gangs they are all selfish and trying to stab thier brothers in the back
@@rockysworld4872 and even if something were to click off in his head about bettering himself ,he has no way of getting out. even if he wanted to. It’s detrimental either way 😢
@Tyrone JR that can cost hell of a lot of money
@@ms.j661 true cause all cases you have to die to get out they see too much in this life style that they think man I can't have this snitching on us which proves my point at the end of the day the gang will not love you back you can't get out you you have to die to get out that means there is no love there
I can’t be upset at a person who doesn’t HIDE or shy away from who they are! I can respect it.
So honest.... fine young man. Would love to see where this kid goes. Has a lot of potential! Like he said he’s a good guy just making bad decisions...
tell me this is sarcasm.
He also seems to be able to speak two languages.
Excuse me but, are you Bill Cosby?
@@tranquilrabies Close my name is Bing Crosby.
Dudes a thug he said himself he’s torn and you can never be a good guy when you don’t wanna be
this dude and Sharp are probably my favorite interviews you've done. I truly feel that these two young men should be going on tour to speak to the youth. So much wisdom through experience.
I like this guy, if he had grew up in a better environment his whole life could be different, he has charisma.
REGARDLESS of you “gang banging & being young “ you got a responsibility to take care of what you help created !
This is sooo important to put out there for young people. Stay straight. Stay outta jail. This interview series is amazing. Thx face!
You’re interviewing style is beautiful. The way you connect is rare. Very genuine.
Hes doing the samething his father did to him. Not in his child's life.
Its often like dat
dont judge his decisions without knowing his situation fam.
my heart hurts because i can see the little kid in him and feel like he has so much potential, so upsetting that the hood got to him before he thrived
Sorry sister I'm not seeing very much potential at all potential to be shot dead or in prison he'll have to change the whole way that he thinks and everything's and does he have the balls to do it
I see the potential too,
I love the honesty and. Love the fact he isn't trying to glamourise ganglife, prison death and addiction is all you see. You loose friends to all these. I hope face can find a way out as he can contribute alot more to his people by choosing the right direction. All the best bro.
I really enjoyed this interview. He’s well spoken and articulate.
"I think I'm a good guy making bad decisions" my boy finally realized that.. hope he get his shit right