Hey old friend well you know I copied you back in the day I wanted to be like bird 1959 19 up to 1963 when you used to stand out in front of the Manchester theater I would go with my mom I wanted to be like you I was a little kid looking up to Big Bird all right good seeing you bird Craig Monson out
I lived on 64th and Hooper and remember the parks, movie theaters and events of the past. Fights were settled with fists. Before there was a pool at Slauson Park. Of course an occasional knife, chain or zip. Red devils, Ripple and thunderbird. I went to Miramonte, Edison and Fremont.. WoW!! Thanks for the memories Bird. Much respect.
Thunderbird is a precious gem of Los Angeles history, and a real Elder. Definitely not an "older". I can remember some of the stories my parents spoke about the O.G. Slausons, and the Businessmen. Nothing but respect.
This guy’s amazing and sharp as a tack. I liked in the first part where he shares a little of LA history. And it was funny when he said, I had both parents and I was ALWAYS in trouble! I’m looking forward to more.
This my uncle right here,Uncle Bird.Him and my pops were OG Slausons.My pops was known as Lil Abner.These dudes stayed around my house throughout the 70s. Bird,Wolf,Baby Brother,J.C.,Tim,Roach.
Damn I'm starting to realize LA had just as much history as chicago and New York with the guys like this that was knee deep I like his demeanor really sharp cool cat that aint wit no jive mess can you digg it ..
Yeah, L.A. is very rich with black history. My grandmother came to Los Angeles in 1925 to live with relatives that had already been here for awhile. Although my grandmother is no longer with us, I'm hoping that we'll be able to put something interesting together that will showcase the black experience from way back then👊
They didn't have cell phones, laptops and the drugs that we have today. Not saying anything about you or anyone in particular, but it's known fact that the things I named play a huge part in why the average attention span has become lower. Samething with memory.
Judah TheOracle was gonna say same thing...especially being that we have phones that holds names and #s....back then you had to remember names, numbers, addresses, directions too...aint gonna lie i need my phone for all that especially directions lol
He brother Kev I'm from Chicago but I have so much respect for the LA history and Mr. BIRD is a huge part of it all. This is a movie waiting to happen. You could just let Mr. Bird go and let the film just run. I know Monson doesn't do interviews but if you could ever get him for an hour!!! History is amazing man!!!
So much history being given to us. Of all the documentaries I have seen Bird in this is the most in depth content. It's really broken down to the grain of beginning.
Thank you for sharing history with us viewers , I came up on the very streets you describe I always was aware that another set of footprints 👣 walked and occupied the place I once called home 🏠 decades before I came into existence 👶🏻 much love and respect 🤜🏼🤛🏾 to the elders , my name is John, A son of The Florence 90001 community and a product of The Assassins ♠️ 69th and Hooper .
Yall LA niggas need to put together yall's version of the Chicago movie "Cooley Hi"..Put in some actors to portray the role of the Slausons, Gladiators, Businessman, and the rest of them and date it back to the 50's/mid 60's era..I bet it would go hard..If the movie "Warriors" and "Dueces Wild" went hard I know that would sell out..Get that shit popping Kev.."You Got The Juice Now"..haha "..
Now that's how you recall history! Awesome job! His first encounter with baby Slausons was hilarious, I laughed to tears lol. The coat story was funny also. Excellent job!
True O.G. i know because my dad was a true a O.G. he use to tell me storys just like this too.Pops use too say that they use too duke it out and it was settlled no shooting after. Chito De Watts R.I.P. 2/27/1928 2/05/11
I always liked Bird from the documentaries bastards of the party and made in America. What I really liked about this one also was that he mentioned Kumasi! Kumasi was also in the made in America documentary. You gotta have both Bird and Kumasi together. lol I really liked this interview. Can't wait for the next one.
You're right. That would be a fire interview with the two of them, Bird and Kumasi. We'll see if we can make that happen. The stories alone will floor you🎭
Me too. And I enjoy the interview even more than I did 3 years ago because monsons interview added a little context about who bird is. The interview makes more sense that way
Bird way too nice he stay letting people try on his stuff. I remember I had the same kinda incident with my bike I let a homeboy from the area ride it he went off. Older kid you better believe I went looking for him and got on him
he didnt let nothin slide!.....love this gentleman. if he was your pops, and you got into it with someone and told pops that you didnt feel like fightin, he would whip you himself and you wouldnt want that lol
HEY HOMIE THIS IS THE BEST LESSON EVER .ALL IT TAKE IS COURAGE AND HEART .REAL MEN DO REAL THINGS .I HAVE THE UPMOST RESPECT FOR THIS TRIPLE O.G. AND ANOTHER THING KEV DONT PAY ATTENTION TO THE DUMB ASS COMMENTS PEOPLE BE MAKING CUZ !!!! IF WE DIDNT HAVE HATERS THE WORLD WOULDNT ROLL HOMIE ..3X 10 ......
Kev Mac....quick question. I always notice that alot of the Forefathers migrated to LA. from the same places...Texas or Louisiana? Was there a reason for that?
Ronald L. Jones it because of the Jim Crow laws of the south was so oppressive that black people started to leave the south for places like California Illinois and Michigan and the north East
No Crips or Bloods in Bay Area because of Black Panther Party,in the Bay Area the Panthers had such a large following it became the thing to do,as the party fell apart nation wide Huey Newton still commanded a cult like following in the Bay Area,It's been documented that Huey took that following and began building a Criminal "Black Mafia" as a result that entity dominated the street dynamic in the Bay throughout the 70's and had a lasting affect on their street culture
Great Work! Kinda funny though now that you interview a Elder who has been a positive and continues to be positive and the haters come out in full force??? This sound like some type of influence campaign?? You got to keep going for sure now! Damn, Kev Mac videos ain't safe? WTF? Appreciate you Brother...
jesusneverexisted300 Yea I thought I was the only one who noticed that..People with those size hands are usually Basketball players like 6" 7 and taller, but Bruh said he was only 5" 9..Damn
Kev they should have let you do Crips and bloods made in America not Baron Davis and the white dude....the work you've done in the last year have destroyed that entire documentary.
hmm was roach british or something? and i could crack a brew and listen to bird tell stories all night long. he make you wanna get your squabbles up lol
Hey old friend well you know I copied you back in the day I wanted to be like bird 1959 19 up to 1963 when you used to stand out in front of the Manchester theater I would go with my mom I wanted to be like you I was a little kid looking up to Big Bird all right good seeing you bird Craig Monson out
James Craig Monson good stuff!
I waiting for it
Legend
mawb town blood this Brims never been no punks rep that
I love hearing big craig tell stories on youtube I wish he had more videos
I lived on 64th and Hooper and remember the parks, movie theaters and events of the past. Fights were settled with fists. Before there was a pool at Slauson Park. Of course an occasional knife, chain or zip. Red devils, Ripple and thunderbird. I went to Miramonte, Edison and Fremont.. WoW!! Thanks for the memories Bird. Much respect.
“Heeey maan, I thought you didn’t have no mo bubble gum, you laaad” lol
I can't remember what I did yesterday and this man can remember 60 years ago. Sharp
Marcus Heath hahaha fareals
I said the same thing
Thunderbird is a precious gem of Los Angeles history, and a real Elder. Definitely not an "older". I can remember some of the stories my parents spoke about the O.G. Slausons, and the Businessmen. Nothing but respect.
This guy’s amazing and sharp as a tack. I liked in the first part where he shares a little of LA history. And it was funny when he said, I had both parents and I was ALWAYS in trouble! I’m looking forward to more.
I respect Kev for letting him speak without interruption. I could listen to him tell stories all day.
This my uncle right here,Uncle Bird.Him and my pops were OG Slausons.My pops was known as Lil Abner.These dudes stayed around my house throughout the 70s. Bird,Wolf,Baby Brother,J.C.,Tim,Roach.
Bird is a walking encyclopedia
Damn I'm starting to realize LA had just as much history as chicago and New York with the guys like this that was knee deep I like his demeanor really sharp cool cat that aint wit no jive mess can you digg it ..
Yeah, L.A. is very rich with black history. My grandmother came to Los Angeles in 1925 to live with relatives that had already been here for awhile. Although my grandmother is no longer with us, I'm hoping that we'll be able to put something interesting together that will showcase the black experience from way back then👊
I noticed alot of the ogs have great memory. They remember names, dates annnnnnd addresses. i can't even remember what i ate two days ago...damn..
They didn't have cell phones, laptops and the drugs that we have today. Not saying anything about you or anyone in particular, but it's known fact that the things I named play a huge part in why the average attention span has become lower. Samething with memory.
Judah TheOracle was gonna say same thing...especially being that we have phones that holds names and #s....back then you had to remember names, numbers, addresses, directions too...aint gonna lie i need my phone for all that especially directions lol
Facts
This was one of the first interviews I saw on this channel. 💪🏿 I'm still with you KMV
He brother Kev I'm from Chicago but I have so much respect for the LA history and Mr. BIRD is a huge part of it all. This is a movie waiting to happen. You could just let Mr. Bird go and let the film just run. I know Monson doesn't do interviews but if you could ever get him for an hour!!! History is amazing man!!!
Bird gone have the most quotable lines, hilarious gentlemen lol respect to OOOOOG
Its not where you from, its what you came for!!!!!
EAST OF THE 110 _ TRUE~》BiLL
Kev mac dropping 3 pointers from long range with these interviews lately. Bless up fam . Thanx for your content
“Slangin em like a big dog” !!!! “Okay” 😂😂
So much history being given to us. Of all the documentaries I have seen Bird in this is the most in depth content. It's really broken down to the grain of beginning.
Thank you for sharing history with us viewers , I came up on the very streets you describe I always was aware that another set of footprints 👣 walked and occupied the place I once called home 🏠 decades before I came into existence 👶🏻 much love and respect 🤜🏼🤛🏾 to the elders , my name is John, A son of The Florence 90001 community and a product of The Assassins ♠️ 69th and Hooper .
Big, lil, and baby Slausons... you learn something everyday... This structure explains a lot... another good interview from Kev Mac
PeBee FanSpeak Battle Rap there were around 25 cliques and Babies were around 500 deep.
ComplexBlackness And this was pre-Black Panther too... can only imagine how deep we were...
southkim cide I think he maybe talking about blacks being deep.
If you look at his name, I think he would be in late teens or early 20s.
southkim cide hold up... We, meaning Black people... secondly, I'm 43, born and raised in LA... a name has nothing to do w age lol
PeBee FanSpeak Battle Rap lol
maaan he is on it, he giving dates & locations. excellent interview man. i had to forward this to my pops
Yall LA niggas need to put together yall's version of the Chicago movie "Cooley Hi"..Put in some actors to portray the role of the Slausons, Gladiators, Businessman, and the rest of them and date it back to the 50's/mid 60's era..I bet it would go hard..If the movie "Warriors" and "Dueces Wild" went hard I know that would sell out..Get that shit popping Kev.."You Got The Juice Now"..haha "..
405 BOY agree
Now that's how you recall history! Awesome job! His first encounter with baby Slausons was hilarious, I laughed to tears lol. The coat story was funny also. Excellent job!
"Hey man, I thought you said you didn't have any more bubble gum. You liiiiiied...." I laughed to tears! 😂🤣😂
Max #classic
True O.G. i know because my dad was a true a O.G. he use to tell me storys just like this too.Pops use too say that they use too duke it out and it was settlled no shooting after. Chito De Watts R.I.P. 2/27/1928 2/05/11
Another great interview. These videos are on point.
"I don't have a $1.25 or no cam" classic. I've always liked Bird since Bastards of the Party, seems like a really nice guy.
Texas made Cali raised!💪🏾 Shout out to Thunderbird stay blessed big bro! Good interview Kev I got that notification bell on
The way he describes his stories reminds me of those old blackplotation films in the 70's. "Say man"! Lol
D Dubb 💯
Another heater kev!! We in history class
I always liked Bird from the documentaries bastards of the party and made in America. What I really liked about this one also was that he mentioned Kumasi! Kumasi was also in the made in America documentary. You gotta have both Bird and Kumasi together. lol I really liked this interview. Can't wait for the next one.
You're right. That would be a fire interview with the two of them, Bird and Kumasi. We'll see if we can make that happen. The stories alone will floor you🎭
Kev Mac preciate wat you do. I look forward to these videos bro. Good look
Florida State GO NOLES Noles Fan here also.
Florida State GO NOLES thanx bro.
13:13 what he said there , is based on Character … One of the main theologies of the Great Boxing Trainer Cus D’amato
Bird is a character, great story teller👍
Man I been waiting on a kev mac video like a ho waiting on a tricc
"I fired on em" 🤣 Bird was with the BS
Bird is probably the most important historians of LA
Here again after watching Craig Munson.
Me too. And I enjoy the interview even more than I did 3 years ago because monsons interview added a little context about who bird is. The interview makes more sense that way
Great stories....gotta stand up for yourself...!
"WHY EVERYBODY ALWAYS APPROACHING BIRD.. ASKING HIM CAN THEY WEAR SOMETHING?"
Quadruple OG said.."I watched to see what hands the picked boogers with" Salute
That intro beat is nice. Brotha Macc keep doing ya thang
Kev is on his A1 game with these documentation pieces.....'s the beat in the beginning Kev.?
In the middle of Producing....SheeeeeeeT😤....Shut it Down on The PRONTO!!!
*Aint Nuttin Like The OLD SkooL!*
OOOG had me on the edge of my seat aye KevMac I started to put a missing person report out on you a nigga been checking TH-cam back and fourth
Nok Waller 🤦🏽♂️
Man I love that story about the tam.. real shit💯💪🏾
Respect O.O.O.G.!!!💯
Bird way too nice he stay letting people try on his stuff. I remember I had the same kinda incident with my bike I let a homeboy from the area ride it he went off. Older kid you better believe I went looking for him and got on him
He said he fought a kid named shorty.. I wonder if it was oooog shorty from the gladiators.
Top Notch shit right here homie! I could watch these all day. Thanks OOOOG Bird for sharing.
OG said I dont answer questions directly...lol im like thats an understatement to say the least
Man I see Morris Chestnut at least once a week. Next time I see him I’m going to ask him about his uncle Ralph ✊🏾
Yo Momma yea do it lol see what he says.
Great one
Bird is the truth. He needs to write a movie 4real
That story remind me of 50 cents line "type to swallow my blood before i swallow my pride"
It seemed like even back then the bigger the gang the more in house fighting, the Lil Slausons had to be instructed not to mess with the Baby’s
Ive been around some of all of theses streets that he speaks of and i always wondered what happened to us as a collective this is interesting
KEV MAC CAN YOU GET THE HISTORY OF THE BLACK P STONES BLOOD GANG💯💯💯💯💯
Checkin In. And he got them fighter hands.
"SO HE HAD TO PERFORM"..LOL!
he didnt let nothin slide!.....love this gentleman. if he was your pops, and you got into it with someone and told pops that you didnt feel like fightin, he would whip you himself and you wouldnt want that lol
"So I split... " lolol!!
Pops said yeah somebody got that ass.Real shit.
I heard he starts swinging and demonstrating some combos, where's that part?
ComplexBlackness I think that’s when he’s talking about the beef with Watts Part 4 or 5.
Kev Mac Videos oh ok probably gonna make cats go crazy in the comments section.
he's a good story teller lol
Before all the drugs and the killing !
HEY HOMIE THIS IS THE BEST LESSON EVER .ALL IT TAKE IS COURAGE AND HEART .REAL MEN DO REAL THINGS .I HAVE THE UPMOST RESPECT FOR THIS TRIPLE O.G. AND ANOTHER THING KEV DONT PAY ATTENTION TO THE DUMB ASS COMMENTS PEOPLE BE MAKING CUZ !!!! IF WE DIDNT HAVE HATERS THE WORLD WOULDNT ROLL HOMIE ..3X 10 ......
Mr. lodown capone 👍🏽👍🏽
He is the best authority I know of concerning the hood
Hey Bird, that's a nice leather Black vest you got on, can I see it? Lol
That's funny👍
deepnitity lmao
Real shit wasn’t nobody to come get had to get down I know that feelin bird 💯 you can tell he a genuine dude
That was dope
Kev Mac....quick question. I always notice that alot of the Forefathers migrated to LA. from the same places...Texas or Louisiana? Was there a reason for that?
Ronald L. Jones it because of the Jim Crow laws of the south was so oppressive that black people started to leave the south for places like California Illinois and Michigan and the north East
Bird fired on em
"Ran a set"lolol now that's a New on to me!!
By hi by by by by by hi h hi by boo boo boo n no j hi hi uu
Kev What you think about doing interviews with artist Like OG Red Rum or TreyD? Not pertaining to music at all tho
Markee Hampton I think if that’s what people want they should tell the artist to get at me.
Seen too much of redrum online and on youtube but trey d would be nice. He never had a interview about his gang life on cam.
Don Miller Lol Tru.
Got caught slipping damn Kev Mac...didn't even make the podium!!
ComplexBlackness I'm in your rear view but don't blink .....matter of fact dont even take the trophy home😁
Kev I’ll like to know your thoughts on why the bloods and chips never where in the Bay Area ? Ex . Oakland, San Francisco etc.
Thinkpostive When I first moved to Oakland I was told that the crips tried, but they got ran out
No Crips or Bloods in Bay Area because of Black Panther Party,in the Bay Area the Panthers had such a large following it became the thing to do,as the party fell apart nation wide Huey Newton still commanded a cult like following in the Bay Area,It's been documented that Huey took that following and began building a Criminal "Black Mafia" as a result that entity dominated the street dynamic in the Bay throughout the 70's and had a lasting affect on their street culture
Great Work! Kinda funny though now that you interview a Elder who has been a positive and continues to be positive and the haters come out in full force??? This sound like some type of influence campaign?? You got to keep going for sure now! Damn, Kev Mac videos ain't safe? WTF? Appreciate you Brother...
Irwin Thompson im sayin
KEV MAC WUDDUPPP
KM VIDEOS ...KEV MAC !!!
He can breakdown the history of Mexican gangs and lowriding as well!
Frontline soldier
Damn that man's hands looks huge! Looks like he's got Dr. J hands, Kawi Leonard's hands. I hate for him to back hand somebody.
jesusneverexisted300 years of fist fighting bruh
jesusneverexisted300 Yea I thought I was the only one who noticed that..People with those size hands are usually Basketball players like 6" 7 and taller, but Bruh said he was only 5" 9..Damn
Hell yeah slang'em hammers i noticed that with a lot of these ogs on this platform..
@@dreadmanlv6700 you dont get larger hands from "years of fist fighting"
This dude memory is crazy good
where part 3?
Who was the gangs b4 the slausons so forth
3268right From what I heard Royal Aces, Deuces, some others.
More Og's from Bird's era
@kevmac these vidoes are boss, listen jacc. Hurry up with the next one because i know it's going to be solid.
@KevMac Keep it Rollin...♿
Kev Mac, have you ever thought about researching the history of Kelly Park Compton Crips?
Zong Xiong no
Kev Mac Videos You should get into. Especially in the history of Eazy-E. Keep up the good work.
Damn yall fast!!
tulsa91875 Ay I said tha same shit, they play no games on tha KM movement 😂
59 Brims held they own in San Siego central city Brims we held our own blood believe that
Wonder if RICKEY!!! know his uncle is a Slauson? Lol
I don't get it😳
Morris Chestnut uncle is a Slauson. Morris Chestnut played Ricky in Boyz n da Hood.
Kev they should have let you do Crips and bloods made in America not Baron Davis and the white dude....the work you've done in the last year have destroyed that entire documentary.
Fidel Cashflow I can only imagine the hatred I would receive from these pro black extremist that tend to comment every once in awhile. 🤷🏽♂️
Kev Mac Videos good point you know they need white daddy's approval as pro black as they pretend to be plus they ain't got the hood credentials lmao
Much Respect From 918
hmm was roach british or something? and i could crack a brew and listen to bird tell stories all night long. he make you wanna get your squabbles up lol
NHB that’s love no disrespect they did they thang
Are the slausons now rollin sixties❔
Joshua murray no.
Kev Mac would you ever interview a spook hunter
I like the older bro!
Only real ones catch fades..