A Black History of The Pimp

[@IntelexualMedia]

Corrections 1.Verbal Gaffe at 9:55-- should be *1940s Harlem*, not *1920s Harlem* 2. That’s Ron O Neal not Max Julien

[@technicallyspeaking6037]

@@IntelexualMedia curious to see where the interview subjects from American Pimp are now, I think some got serious time (Gorgeous Dre for one)

[@S5S5066]

❤❤❤❤ you are so talented and intelligent

[@RatchetCoon]

Keke Palmer played one in a movie of the same name,how come you didn’t mention that?

[@darrenlynb]

I love it here.

[@sadboijokes]

I dressed as a pimp for Halloween when I was a little kid. Obviously, I didn't know what a pimp was. I thought a pimp was just a dude that had a lot of girlfriends. So when I got older and realized what a pimp ACTUALLY was, I found it absolutely WILD that not only did my parents let me dress up as a pimp, but that I won a costume competition because of it. Like jeezus

[@foca7550]

Just say you went as Prince

[@ThePointlessChoice]

jeez all the adults that didn’t say anything 😅

[@Bloodhound-wu3up]

Yup, my granddad n great uncles were pimps, men n women both made money. dont let this girl with a wig n a fake accent tell u how to think👍🏾

[@DaPinanic02]

​@@Bloodhound-wu3up Who made the most money?!

[@emo.barbie]

​@@Bloodhound-wu3up my grandfather in law, great aunt, and 3 times removed cousin all ate babies. they made so much money doing it. dont let society tell you to not eat babies, think for yourself.

[@qtju]

I was trafficked by a pimp and have actually found your channel because I was looking for some comfort or education on for the “sexual” situation I was in. Not happy about it but I do think this video is necessary and your points at the end are correct. The world needs to understand sex trafficking/pimping especially the black community as well. I appreciate you keeping it somewhat light hearted and non biased

[@daniluv2696]

😢😢👏👏🌹🌹

[@shahanyodige2376]

❤❤❤❤

[@wantedalive0]

Sending you ❤

[@ChocoBeauty8]

Thank you for sharing

[@WeNeedToWorry]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. 🙏🏾❤️

[@karlatyson12]

I’m a therapist here in California and I work with comercially sexually exploited teen girls, aka teens who have been trafficked or pimped , and I am definitely going to to see about showing your video in my groups , they watch a lot of grim documentaries, but I think learning the history behind these degrading practices could be beneficial as well , 💕

[@IntelexualMedia]

That’s awesome, let me know what they think!

[@glassawata]

Well tell your people that there are obvious children standing on E 14th in Oakland right now, and the men that engage them only risk a misdemeanor charge.

[@karlatyson12]

@@glassawata these kids like myself are usually from Oakland,deep east Oakland might I add , they’re aware but not necessarily informed like I had the privilege to be , I was homeless in Oakland around 2009 when Gorilla pumping was a thing then , especially for us homeless teens , i definitely was blessed that nobody messed with me

[@blaqsolra5957]

Great idea🙏🏿

[@Cinnamun52]

The earliest cultures did not have prostitution. This is not the "world's oldest profession". Sociology wise, prostitution developed with the rise of commercialism and exploitation of human labor.

[@toffeestrange7706]

I remember when I was a in elementary school, a bunch of boys were talking about being pimps. They didn’t know what pimps were. So me, being autistic, explained what a pimp actually was in explicit, honest detail… and the boys never said the word pimp ever again.

[@heathermooney7013]

🎉 proud of you

[@MSSHARIII]

So sad that they even had the word in their vocabulary 🥹

[@sherenestuart2328]

What do you being autistic even have to do with anything???

[@missbearlockholmes]

I'm glad they had the sense to listen

[@lorenzohaynes5490]

and then everyone clapped and the principal gave you a medal

[@marieodu3149]

😂”it’s totally normal for a pimp to become a pastor because it’s so related” no you did not just drop that nugget - I’m patiently waiting for the out of control pastor video essay oh yeah I can’t wait 😊

[@ChocoBeauty8]

It's true. These megachurches are definitely pimping their congregation.

[@marinaavant]

HELLO 😂

[@VGBJournals]

Right!!!

[@sunrope77]

Ikr her televangelism video was such a banger 🔥🔥🔥

[@ViolaMline]

Td Jake’s will be on top of that list with the rest of them😂

[@aliasfakename3159]

Rap lyrics like "pimpin' over simpin'" don't help. I'd rather my partner flatter and cherish me rather than seeing me as an expendable sex machine to make him money

[@davesylvindeckerii4528]

and dont forget ppl wanna keep their pimp hand strong

[@lllinai]

Is the slippery slope of religion and telling women that we are naturally submissive. That men are leaders, thus strong and to disobey them is to disobey god.

[@FASBLAQUE]

@@lllinai Yes, pimpin' comes from the bible.

[@johnnycash8567]

Yeah a man getting used and abused for his money is flattering isn’t it? 😂

[@foca7550]

@@johnnycash8567Go back into your hole you goblin

[@brycepardoe658]

Pimping is very big among my people (Māori). We seem to have a similar experience to African Americans in many ways. Our pimps are violent, exploitative, & yet oddly hold a high status. The mentality here is that if you don't abuse a woman she will abuse you therefore "discipline" is required. Another great video from the beautiful historian.

[@daniellarkins3849]

It's like that for disenfranchised people, especially men who feel disempowered by white people.

[@edieandtheslugs8875]

I’m not Māori but I am from Aotearoa and grew up in an area that was mostly Māori and Pasifika people, it’s interesting how many overlaps in Māori and African American history there are. Particularly around health discrimination, glorification of gang, pimp and drug dealing lifestyles. I watched many people close to me fall into a trap that had been set for them decades prior by colonisers that want to totally disenfranchise Māori youth.

[@brycepardoe658]

@@edieandtheslugs8875 Yes it is interesting the parallels or overlaps. It's also scary too. But at the same time there are overlaps in the positive direction too. Like our African American cousins we too are making great leaps forward. For example I've noticed queerphobia is starting to get challenged more and more.

[@VGBJournals]

I lived in NZ and wish I could have had a longer conversation with Māori elders about the commonalities between the societal programming/agendas against our cultures. This being one.

[@LilTomatoBoi]

I find that the reason this type of dynamic comes about is because of colonialism and the patriarchy. I think that non-white men affirm their masculinity(the patriarchal sense) by showing what they can conquer much like white men do on a larger scale. It gains them capital and “respect” and allows them to socialize in the “big boy” club.

[@faith1780]

Snoops trajectory from pimp and a murder trial to doing children’s television and kekeeing it up in the Olympics is WILD! lol 🤣 and he’s still widely loved and accepted

[@cheddaman5169]

Snoop’s pivot or shall I say his image change should be studied

[@scantilysad]

I feel like the shift started after his public friendship with Martha Stewart. Pretty genius if that was an intentional pr move, but it seems like it all happened organically and he just benefited from it lol either way it’s fascinating.

[@soIariiaa]

im only 18 so I was around during reformed snoop and all of this is news to me 😭

[@okeydokey9693]

Snoop was always Hollywood ,all of them are actors first,he just went into another act. You will probably see another act soon after Puffys trial.

[@hereforit2347]

And remember, Snoop Dogg was producing pornography in the early 2000s. He won four AVN (Adult Video News) awards and said, “I changed the whole game and they thankful for me.” ☹️

[@MiracleBadu]

I’m glad you mentioned the pimp to pastor pipeline because it’s definitely a real thing. Project Pat is also a pastor now and everyone’s acting like that’s normal.

[@ReadyorNot811]

😂😂😂

[@1992s.h.i.t]

project pat is a rapper not a pimp

[@MiracleBadu]

@@1992s.h.i.t Project pat is from Memphis, TN where pimping and pandering has run rampant for decades. He’s also rapped about it in his music “gorilla pimp” “this pimp” for example. I’m hard pressed to believe he’s never pimped women out.

[@devadiosa]

My old church was a cult and was victimizing girls

[@TDiamond00]

​@@MiracleBadu rappers are entertainers, so he would be rapping about stories he heard. It doesn't mean he's an actual pimp. Most rappers lie about the life they've lived.

[@AmberBrooklyn24]

I’ve always wondered why this community is so obsessed with pimps and drug dealers. I’m glad some people are realizing how damaging it is.

[@come_on_barbie_123]

OBSESSED! it's the only "glory days" they have!! It's pretty sick

[@AmberBrooklyn24]

@@come_on_barbie_123 Exactly, very obsessed smh And if THIS is their 'glory days", that's a shame smh And I like your screenname, btw! 💗💗

[@come_on_barbie_123]

@@AmberBrooklyn24 thank you, luv! Yes, there was a smaller content creator who broke the p*mp culture and why its so glorified and my mind was blown! The only commodity BM had is p*mping out bw and/or decimating the hood with selling 💊! And they always blame the govt, but they were more than complicit.

[@mydadspulloutgametrash]

Talk about a bait and switch

[@adanetsegedeselit]

Drug dealing is a bit different isn't it? It may cause violence but it's much less directly harmful than pimping... youre selling a powder instead if a living breathing human lol

[@msjkramey]

Teaching middle school boys how to SA middle school girls... how do you lack empathy to that level. How much harm did he cause with that?

[@devadiosa]

The current dating experience

[@msjkramey]

@devadiosa current?

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

@@msjkrameyyeah. Basically trying to date these days is guaranteed SA. I’ve been trying to say it for a really long time and everyone thinks I’m crazy But everyone has stories of SA. Almost exclusively. They’re just not calling it that.

[@msjkramey]

@@nataliaalfonso2662 it's not new unfortunately. It's just different

[@viderevero1338]

​@@nataliaalfonso2662Is that new in the dating market, or do we have more awareness and accounts since the internet allows everyone's secrets and darkest moments to be statistically accounted for.

[@Nomadicfoodie0]

I swear she don't miss.

[@Michelle-mq5cw]

The etymology for white is black!

[@ashleykellon]

Not once!

[@Laura-sg6ss]

SHE IS A STRAIGHT SHOOTER!! SNIPER!

[@Laura-sg6ss]

​@Michelle-mq5cw ooo I'll check that out 🤎

[@lorip.3571]

Let her cook! 🔥🔥🔥

[@bbqueen93]

I lost a friend of mine at the hands of a pimp. I have a deep hatred for them ever since. I disliked them before but now it's just pure hate. Thank you for this video.

[@Therealpenelopepitstop]

Prostitution is a choice

[@johnnycash8567]

@@Therealpenelopepitstopif a man gets used and abused for his money it’s okay. But if it happens to the woman he’s a “trafficker” 😂😂

[@imani.mp3]

​@@johnnycash8567 Woosh

[@thekalenichannel1812]

​​@@johnnycash8567 traffickers don't "use people for their money." They kidnap people and sell them into slavery, where they are raped and beaten

[@aqvatofana]

⁠@@johnnycash8567 well duh because usually the women end up dead. That’s where the problem lies. Since you’re pretending not to notice it

[@thegentlemanphantom1040]

I've been saying pimp culture has had a negative impact on black relationships. Apparently it was not a popular opinion when I spoke on this lol. Even an ex of mine gave me the side eye on that opinion. But it seems like more are starting to see how cringe & awful the lifestyle/image actually is.

[@uraddiictOnx3]

Why the side eye damn. It’s valid. I hate how men commonly refer to their lovers as “my bitch” it’s demeaning af and I feel like it comes from pimp culture

[@sharonmiller7213]

​@@uraddiictOnx3 yes

[@sharonmiller7213]

​@uraddiictOnx3 pimps wore everything but lipstick (maybe) Being that flamboyant couldn't go unnoticed today.

[@qtju]

@@sharonmiller7213hilarious they disrespect their girls but want to dress as glamorous as them silk presses and painted nails and all

[@brivonn1580]

@@uraddiictOnx3Yes I agree. I would feel very demeaned. I'm glad I never had a man refer to me as a bitch in that nature. I'm quick to call them off.

[@venomvenomvenomous]

57:23 at one point I read an interview with a woman who worked in forensic psychology and a few other related careers with violent offenders, and when asked if she would rather work with someone who committed murder or sexual offenses, she immediately answered that she would pick murderers any day, because that crime was typically committed in a once in a lifetime circumstance, and that sex offenders tended to re-victimize innocent people over and over. You are absolutely correct, those people *cannot* be rehabilitated, and the evidence is right there and has been proven time and again.

[@davesylvindeckerii4528]

yes cuz sex offenders are weirdos and are not provoked at all hurting innocent ppl while as for ppl who committed murder there's always reasons behind it due to beef, pride, being provoked etc.

[@marquistf1996]

Agreed. There’s something uniquely insidious about sexual abuse. Perpetrators LOVE the abuse, there addicted to it. They will never be safe to be around.

[@laurenpullan7032]

This is the man vs bear argument

[@DustunColeman]

That's not true as long as a person has the will to change and have a mental capacity to. Some people won't there are people who can't but that's an individual to individual case

[@DustunColeman]

That's a terrible exscuse​@@davesylvindeckerii4528

[@sharaineroberts8537]

I am 59, and I have never seen or will see any film celebrating or exploiting the life of pimps. Like you, I the sex work should be legal if for nothing else but to get people away from pimps. As always, you have done an amazing job with this video.

[@davesylvindeckerii4528]

It's crazy that as a kid in middle school I thought a pimp was a nicely sharp dressed dude wit tons of girlfriends til I got older and realized what and who they actually are

[@BrandiByas]

As a victim of SA, I agree with every word you said! I grew up with both parents in an upper middle class family, and it still happened to me. It was over 30 years ago, and I still have days when I’m barely functional. The 3 guys (my “friends” who did this to me on my 18th birthday) for off Scott free! Yes, any abuser should spend their lives in jail! PS: I work for Elon- and I agree with what you said about him!

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

I don’t know any woman who isn’t a victim of SA. And I don’t know why we don’t talk about that earnestly. SA happens almost every time you try to even date a man. They literlslt use r*pe by fraud or r*pe by coercion or r*pe by incapacitation CONSTANTLY. But we’re supposed to pretend it something that only happens to the least lucky of us and only once or twice a lifetime.

[@Kxngteezy]

Yes! Another video this fast?? We’re winning.

[@IntelexualMedia]

Glad you’re enjoying the content!

[@chayse1225]

Winning and eatin GOOD

[@evanwebber5164]

We really are‼️

[@Michelle-mq5cw]

LIVE FOREVER ♾️

[@Witch_of_TheWood]

"Return of the Mack", makes so much more sense to me now 😂 I should not have been singing that as a child lol

[@TheMysteryDriver]

It made it to number 2 on the billboard 100.

[@fidgetykoala]

Well the music vid is self-explanatory

[@gigibeal]

this is all i was thinking when i heard the phrase "macking" being brought up, i was like OHHHH! So THAT'S what he meant. lmao

[@myujmes]

i thought his nickname was mack, some weird play on his real name, mark

[@AesttseA]

Omfg I just realised that as well. 💀💀 Never saw the video or just don't remember it from childhood but damn

[@Jennyboomboom88]

Yes Lexual! ❤ I really enjoyed this sex history on pimps. I’m happy you decided to release this because it needs to be discussed! I totally agree with your conclusion as I too believe sec work should be decriminalized, but in many areas as described in your billet points. I dated a “pimp” in my early 20s and he tried to lure me into prostitution, working for him but masked it as he could take care of me & I won’t have to work. I was too head strong for that mess because I knew how and where I would end up if I had fell for that lie. He had the gift of gab, almost like a master gab guru, and I was in a trance for a brief moment. I had no idea I would date a “pimp” ! 😂 That situation was very short lived.🙅🏽‍♀️

[@ashantitheara]

As a sex worker, been waiting on this convo. Lex with another banger!!

[@choclitgal]

😂😂 oml

[@BeeSunshine-vf2im]

Over 10 years ago, I started to realize how too many people speak highly of pimping/being a pimp and it was bothersome. Pimping is human trafficking at it worse and they prefer to start with children. It's nothing to glamorize, nothing to pretend to be for Halloween or put in your rap songs. I like a few rappers and once I hear the word pimp, I delete the song from my library. Edit: I agree with your bullets points at the end. I also believe they should stay in prison until death / the same with offending pedophiles (the ones that harm) and whatnot. There is no rehabilitation.

[@MSSHARIII]

Perfectly said! The glamorization is insane.

[@professorxaviour3649]

Yet Hollywood is still thriving! Fake selective outrage people like you are pathetic and miserable! You always wanna blame rap music and black people! But you never say a word about politicians, corporate ceos and Hollywood films! These are most influential mediums and institutions in the world! Yet your anti blackness controls your pathetic and miserable life!

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

It’s literally always human trafficking. That’s what human trafficking is.

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

It’s always human trafficking.

[@viderevero1338]

We have a problem with glorifying the wrong people. We do it with drug dealers, killers, pimps, etc. It's all how it's marketed, particularly to guys as a way to attain power, or a status symbol, stripping these roles of the real human lives they effect, which often doesn't end well for the person with the power either.

[@TheForestBeganToSing333]

Your channel is so unique and authentic. People like you make me want to live my most authentic life. Thank you.

[@DehnusNorder]

Wooo. the Too Short part was good. Especially the "Son of two college educated accountants..." in the start was fantastic :P . The tone, the sarcasm.... damn. Thank you for that part :P

[@user-oy3wh9mj5z]

I like the parallel you draw between the glorifications of pimps and billionaires. It's so true, praising exploiters because they're seen as aspirational. Great video!

[@grrrrrrr0]

I feel infuriated hearing about the way pimping is normalized, keeping sex work illegal is just another way to control women's bodies and take away their agency. Another fantastic video, really happy you're talking about this

[@immortalink.9578]

So you want to get rid of pimps but now sex workers 😂😂😂😂 make it make sense

[@grrrrrrr0]

@immortalink.9578 yea, if sex work is legalized and protected would it not be like any other free lance work? If you watch the video all the way through you'll get to the part where pimps went out of business once sex workers could rely on the Internet to find and screen clients.

[@grrrrrrr0]

@immortalink.9578 yes, if sex work is legalized and protected like any other free lance work then what's the need? If you watch the video all the way through then you'll see that pimps were no longer needed once sex workers could find and vet clients online.

[@voidify3]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@immortalink.9578 well abolishing slavery didn’t get rid of farms… reducing the exploitation in an industry doesn’t change demand and won’t reduce supply to zero either

[@cheesydawg371]

Having women pimp themselves out is only a bandaid on a cracking tub of water. That will not solve the exploitative problem, especially when you look at the managers of the porn industry.

[@Elicalledtrans]

Your videos are some of my favorite on the platform. You rock

[@thegoblinspeaks]

very nice aesthetic as well!

[@Kittypotato89]

This is so disgusting and horrifying. I can't imagine the horrors all of these black women went through at the hands of these controlling violent bm. This stuff is still happening on top of our high femicide rates.

[@selalewis9189]

Once again, another great rundown of history. I grew up in Milwaukee when pimping culture thrived so much the annual player’s ball was held and Vibe magazine had a feature layout of Milwaukee and Chicago pimps. That Too Short story was jaw-dropping. I always knew he was terrible but I thought, like most people, he would have grown out of it. NGL, to this day I still call Morgan Freeman “Fast Black.”

[@uraddiictOnx3]

morgan freeman was a pimp??? :0

[@MSSHARIII]

​@@uraddiictOnx3Right?! 😮 I'm hoping it's a character he played in a film or something 😮

[@jaragi]

@@MSSHARIII he played Fast Black in a movie called Street Smart

[@MSSHARIII]

@@jaragi Ah I see, thank you very much for the clarification. 💖

[@Multititlegirl]

👀 perfect timing, I was literally JUST thinking about wanting a video essay on pimp culture! Thank you!

[@IntelexualMedia]

You're welcome! Glad I could fill the void 😂

[@dvyneentertainmentonline1835]

I continue to be amazed at the high level of insight, storytelling and knowledge that is brought to every subject while remaining factually intact, surprising and alluring. If I was a student and you were my history teacher, I would NEVER miss your class. Kudos to you, well done 😊 Ms. Please keep up the good work 👏🏿 🙌 👍🏾 👌.

[@ReadyorNot811]

Well. .you kinda are her student

[@d6mafia13]

The ending of this video was the perfect cherry on top to this relevant and informative documentary. Im always excited to hear your insights and research. Thanks for everything you do!!

[@IntelexualMedia]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@VGBJournals]

Those bullet points though, sis! Thank you for what you stated about how we must affirm and love fatherless daughters while also locking up those who abuse Black children- esp boys!! Excellent video!

[@ReadyorNot811]

Yes! Mine died when I was 11 but before then he had been a fantastic father to me and a great husband to my mom, his wife. It can happen to anyone (having a fatherless child)

[@hazaubel6532]

the quality of your content is insane given the frequency thank you so much this was both educational and entertaining

[@IntelexualMedia]

I appreciate that - glad you enjoyed it!

[@Hydrogoth777]

Sex work IS work. I agree Lex! Sex work should be decriminalized for the safety of the workers. Growing up in the queer scene, it happened too often where our Trans sisters were murdered while working sometimes the only job they could get. Absolutely tragic and too common. Thank you for this video and all that you do ❤

[@brivonn1580]

I'm so glad you're covering this. Who remembers the documentary American Pimp? Even in today's society, you can still see black men impliment traits towards women that is a reminisce of pimping culture.

[@kristinbracy5189]

Thank you for the call out of Nasheed and his grift!!!

[@ChocoBeauty8]

Biggest Pimp on KZbin

[@WeNeedToWorry]

Wait I missed that part! Do you know the timestamp when she talked about him so I can go back?

[@kristinbracy5189]

​@@WeNeedToWorry 33:26

[@lmyers9861]

The black male culture is just disgusting.

[@T-Mr.Unknown93]

I thought, Tariq Nasheed seems like a pimp.

[@evanwebber5164]

I feel like damn near all teammates in High School talked about them reading Iceberg Slim & how it was passed down by an older brother, cousin or uncle. Alot of times it was the only book they read in high-school, shit was crazy. Iceberg Slim was trying to tell young men not to go his route but they did the opposite & tried to be just like him.

[@fairylesbyaintdve6536]

It reminds me of that idea that there’s “no such thing as an anti-war film” because by portraying the spectacle of war, one is inherently glorifying it to some degree….I wonder how much truth there is to these ideas

[@Cymai100]

@@fairylesbyaintdve6536very insightful comment and I think you’re right. Kinda like how some people want to be the American Psycho guy even tho the whole point is that he’s crazy. But then again people going to ignore the murder, the mental toll and focus on the material. Idek if there’s anyway around that

[@sourgreendolly7685]

@@Cymai100 I'd argue that's where teaching media literacy and critical thinking comes in. It's not a failsafe by any means, but it does prompt people to really think hard about the media they're consuming so that they are less likely miss the points being made (or blindly believe ideas as presented in other cases).

[@Rebelheart1985]

God I hate the very existence of Pimp Culture. …….also I’m now convinced Too Short should probably be on a watchlist for that one.

[@Lastdayone]

THIS IS JOURNALISM!!!✨

[@technicallyspeaking6037]

words can't capture the genius and profound insight of "who the hell is bishop don magic Juan??!"

[@eliza6971]

I don't have anything clever to say, this is just a really good video and I want to feed the algorithm

[@AbsoluteFruit]

22:49 had me involuntarily shouting WHAT out loud

[@marusbrown1348]

I’m. Sooooo glad it wasn’t just me like Wtf.

[@icildamurray4583]

Hug your daughters tight and tell them they are worth more than precious stones

[@doreensika837]

Lexi, are you have outdone yourself with this one. I thoroughly enjoyed every second, every minute, so much quotable things. Excellent work.

[@IntelexualMedia]

Yay, thank you!

[@doreensika837]

@@IntelexualMedia you are most welcome. ❤️

[@darkstarr984]

This is so important to talk about and it’s why I have been wildly against FASTA and other laws restricting internet usage, encryption, and access. Legal sex work actually will make so much difference in reducing the exploitation of children much more than the measures currently taken

[@T-Mr.Unknown93]

What's FASTA?

[@choclitgal]

read the bible ... these demons want innocent blood. nothing is getting passed tht but God himself. seek him nd his guidance, cover urself nd ur loved ones.

[@Layla-d9c6f]

Decriminalized sex work. Not legal.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

⁠@@Layla-d9c6fLegal work means regulations that can protect workers. Also part of what they're talking about with the Internet includes already legal work like making adult content. So not decriminalized. Legal.

[@skatebush]

Fun fact: Don Juan’s church was right next door to my Papa’s record shop 🤣 a HOT MESS HONEY!! I’ve met him a few times as a kid, but my mom would never let him say more than “hey baby gurrrl” to me 💀

[@choclitgal]

weird

[@KittyCat-k3tti]

This is exceptional! A morbid topic popularized and glamorized, but if it’s going to get better, it needs more education and awareness.

[@thegoblinspeaks]

what a cool channel to find

[@d6mafia13]

It's honestly one of the best on this whole platform!

[@BLACKRULERSHIP]

why all of sudden youtube feed showing me videos about pimps ?

[@thegoblinspeaks]

@@BLACKRULERSHIP idk depends on your algorithm

[@thegoblinspeaks]

@@d6mafia13 definitely been binging

[@brutusmagnuson315]

Even as a teenager, I always found it disturbing how much my peers idolized human traffickers. This was in the 2000’s, when “pimp” was used an adjective for anything cool and were thought of as the coolest people on earth

[@ashy_ankles_101]

Interesting topic as always. I read Sugar because of you and wanted to let you know it’s one of my favorite books of all time. Thank you.

[@IntelexualMedia]

That's so cool to hear - glad you enjoyed it!

[@WeNeedToWorry]

What's Sugar? Who is the author? I'm interested.

[@ashy_ankles_101]

@@WeNeedToWorry sugar by Bernice McFadden

[@WeNeedToWorry]

Thank you!

[@ashy_ankles_101]

@@WeNeedToWorry you’re welcome

[@PhoenixRoseYT]

As a doctor I can explain what “pimping” is to give it more reasonable context. We call it pimping because it is done to degrade and embarrass you in front of your peers. It is a show of dominance. It is not merely asking trivia questions or testing knowledge.

[@happygucci5094]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. You finessed an absolutely unfinnessable subject matter.

[@terrenceharris-hughes4436]

I do believe the sex ed should be mandatory in all high schools

[@DrDoLot]

This was an infinitely great video for the world in general. As a late Gen Z black man who has dealt with abuse that flew under the radar, it terrifies me how certain environmental factors were the difference between me being very forgiving despite the abuse and neglect, and being an absolute monster lost in unconsciousness out of anger and vengeance towards the lack of love I received from my mom and projection of my father‘s misdeeds on my Neurodivergent issues that she did not support. Fortunately, I was intelligent enough to figure out coping strategies for myself, but a five-year-old isn’t gonna improvise well enough. The normalization of these things started with Family Guy for me, and Even though boondocks was trying to convey a message against pimps, it was not received that way by my peers in elementary and middle school. I actually obtained friends by being able to imitate Herbert and quagmire, etc, and this was well received regardless of gender. We truly didn’t understand the full scope of what we were talking about, our emotions weren’t dysregulated when we talked so it made no sense for boys to see this as a problem. (I saw another comment about a woman saying in school she saw boys talking about pimps lackadaisically, and after explanation, they were horrified and stopped. I wish you were there when I was younger. This was all normalized to us.) The fact that all it took was my mom working a night shift for me to stay up an extra hour to see Family Guy every night shows why this problem is so complicated. Imagine 1 million problems festering in a family that treats authentic emotional expression as rebellion and betrayal, now imagine that kid finding healing through 2000s era television, I’m surprised I’m not dead or in prison. I owe it to my older sisters, Gen Z and millennial black women have changed the game, the generational trauma they’ve healed is profound. They would not allow me to run away from my emotions as much as I thought that was the solution, like baby boomers and Gen X have programmed us to think (people pleasing customer service). my sister’s refused to meet conflict with pure anger, they demanded I examine my thinking and emotions and see my folly or others. In the end, when I told my mom about how her neglect led to my abuse while she was Lost in survival and pride, she didn’t receive it well at all and I think I would be a very vicious person after that conversation if it weren’t for my sister on the phone 1,000,000 miles away making sure that I knew that she was supporting me. Sorry to rant, but this was a healing video. I conclude to say is, like you described, anyone can grow up to be a monster, the difference tends to be a support system with good emotional intelligence. I agree that sexual predators cannot be rehabilitated and will need to be imprisoned for life, and in that same conversation, we need to understand that these people were kids once, and the problems tend to start there. So like the end of your video said, if elementary school kids can dance to explicitly sexual songs under the supervision of adults (2000s pop was a wild time lol) kids can be properly educated on how they may be sexually exploited. It’s sometimes as simple as knowing the names of your parts so people can’t hide their evidence through your ignorance. We wanna hide that there is evil in this world so bad, and that’s exactly why evil prevails

[@_solange]

Was searching for this topic a month ago. Thank you for the extensive development.

[@IntelexualMedia]

You're welcome, and thanks for watching!

[@tanyaisom]

I enjoyed watching this video! I agree with your talking points towards the end of the video. People, especially the younger generation needs to be educated about all that encompasses sex trafficking. The rabbit hole runs deep on this topic, from slavery, the catholic church, the music and entertainment industry, etc.

[@wreniverse]

Always so well researched and nuanced, I learn something brand new every video!

[@IntelexualMedia]

I appreciate that!

[@jtp2r]

Tarantino goes into detail about the yt pimp in Taxi Driver. Bc it wasn't a thing at the time. In fact, the only reason Keitel was hired was due to the studio was afraid that having a black pimp would upset black ppl and made Scorsese hire a Keitel. Even then, Tarantino admits he can't imagine the role played by anybody else.

[@niabelizaire3596]

Wow, I didn’t know that. Love Taxi Driver btw 💛

[@coolida23511]

There's a scene where a bunch of black pimps are staring Robert De Niro down in a diner.

[@dai.dai911]

if you were a college professor, i would be SEATEDDDDDDD

[@soft_serve_666]

I just want to thank you so very much for all the content you give us. I've been a member of your channel for years now. The subjects you tackle and the way you present those subjects is so unique and cool, and I always walk away having learned something interesting. Nobody is doing it like you on KZbin. This country is a scary place for women, and this is gonna come off corny AF, but your channel makes me feel safe and hopeful. Meaning someone out there feels the same way I do about the challenges we face.

[@IntelexualMedia]

That's so kind of you to say - I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@baskin_clarence]

I was very impressed with your journalism. A very well put together piece of work and the way it flowed was very good. I drive trucks and it’s refreshing to listen to someone not stumble over words and express ideas and opinions. I’m following now. Thank u for your hard work!

[@IntelexualMedia]

Appreciate the follow, and thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the other videos!

[@welkijken]

As a quietly raised white boy from the netherlands this was mighty informative. I never understood the glorification of "pimpin" and now i do. I also love the way you underline what's important and prominant without diverging from any well needed nuance. Keep the good work goin.

[@shaneecuevas7990]

Lex is putting in the work! Always well done and layered! Best informative yet entertaining videos around.

[@niabelizaire3596]

“No nigga, it’s A Pimp Named Slickback!” One of my favorite episodes from The Boondocks 🤣🤣🤣

[@benverboonen1108]

Holy crap this is so well researched

[@calicocalthecopperkid7230]

Yet, another FIRE video! Growing up in the 662 my Uncle had Dolomite,Pete Wheat Straw tDSI, Super Fly etc on repeat in the VCR😂 As a kid I loved seeing the lovely ladies in the flesh . Good times.

[@technicallyspeaking6037]

Incredible video, and fantastic research. You have such a novel and informative way of presenting topics. I have learned a lot -- and often topics you covered simply aren't covered anywhere else with the same rigor and insight. I'm truly grateful for the work you do.

[@niabelizaire3596]

I've been waiting for you to make a video on this topic! 💜

[@IntelexualMedia]

Glad to hear you've been waiting! This was a very important topic for me to make.

[@maudiidior9058]

This video needs to be shown in high schools!

[@IvyWolk]

amazing video. your points about ableism and medical debt leading to SW hit so hard. you are brilliant! love your work

[@IntelexualMedia]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@4namolly]

So good 🤘💜 It's a tough subject but this was a flawless delivery imo, worth the wait

[@dora7126]

Your channel and content is so unique. Glad I’m here!

[@IntelexualMedia]

Thank you! 🩷

[@keithevans2722]

I never understood the Appeal of PIMP especially after 50 cent PIMP song,thank for a nice analysis of a pimp culture

[@thesejoots]

for the past five or so years, i've viewed pimps and landlords in the same category: predatory thieves enabled by capitalist culture. glad to watch this, i really learned something here.

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

Folks. Can we quit it? Landlords, while they can be slumlords and the worst people on earth, do actually provide people an apartment or house once they pay yes? And they did have to pay for the house first and pay all the taxes and do all the tapirs and maintenance and take on the full liability right? Like one idiot tenant brings a single criminal into a building a landlord owns, and it can be taken by the government in civil forfeiture. Right????? And also…. I’ve never even once heard of landlords smacking and r*ping and punishing and branding random teenagers to force them into their apartments lmfao. Please stop. You sound like the pimps trying to downplay the atrocities they commit by comparing everything in the world to pimping. The only thing comparable is literally slavery. Bc…. It is slavery. It’s selling non consenting human flesh. Landlords can be exploitative and predatory. If they actually provide a home, they are NOT PIMPS. Especially if you can leave after 6 months or a year for literally free. And whenever you want for a fee. And especially since you can call the cops on them for anything. Like what are you saying? I promise you…… no yuppie that has overpaid for some gentrified apartment has experienced being sex trafficked.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

⁠@@nataliaalfonso2662 Landlords do not "provide" homes any more than pimps "provide" sex. They rent space to live in for a profit, they're not providers to their tenants. Not being a slumlord only makes it less exploitative but it's still exploitation. The very concept of landlording is why most of us will never afford our own houses. I'm not saying they should be compared to pimps because you're right - it's not slavery to rent places out to people for profit - but someone participating in the system making it near impossible to own your own home is not providing sht. Be so for real.

[@maliatheteabender]

How many women have realized that a lot of men have taken advice from these pimps on how to manipulate women and use these tactics in relationships?

[@__thelastpoet]

as a self-proclaimed hip hop historian, i learned from this. you ate

[@nattycasper2022]

Wonderfully put together educational piece and thorough analysis. Absolute excellence. Subscribed.

[@jollytamale3685]

Banger after banger after banger, i frickin love this channel

[@TarotwithPeachez]

GREAT CONTENT!!! Yes I did learn some things and how DEEP this stuff goes. Mentally, financially, emotionally, socially, thank you as always LEX

[@amyadams9970]

Im at work, but i shall return to watch this full video 🎉🎉

[@Nmendenh-rl6ej]

Always a fresh and new topic

[@Seaguardian80]

Very enlightening. I agree with you on all counts, but I expected no less. I’m from Amsterdam. You know how we get down. 💅🏾

[@mayraz5625]

I just want to leave a comment to say I appreciate you & this education!

[@carolynblackburn8780]

This video is one of the dopest one to date keep doing your thing lex👏👏👏💜

[@IntelexualMedia]

I’m glad you think so! thanks for watching

[@thrillhouse4151]

Looking back I think that the flamboyant pimp style of dress was probably the best fashion of the last century. I remember going through a phase when I was like 11 or 12 when everything was “pimp” to me, before I even had a quarter of a grasp on what it all entailed. 19:09, whatttt!!!!!

[@BushteaWoman]

This is a VERY IMPORTANT video. Thank you so much, sis.

[@Luna04567]

It’s been a rough day. Excited for the new video!

[@JohnDebt711]

Automatically one of my favorite essayists, this was thorough and insightful thank you

[@MaryamAhmed-on9hu]

Thank you so much for this video, so illuminating especially for non-Americans that consume the culture. I'm African (and still live in my country), growing up I thought pimp/pimping was something positive . As an adult I understand what it ment but I thought it was a mutual agreement between the women and their Pimp (equal profit sharing and finders fee etc) which is a common arrangement here. Then I read the Ice berg slim book and Wow...i couldn't believe it. Especially because so many blackmen keep mentioning this book as inspiration. How was this ever glamorized?!! Kids Pimp movies/costumes???!!! .

[@scarboroughdebutante]

I was waiting for you to mention Brooke Valentine’s “Pimped Out” but I guess it only went platinum in my apartment. 😂 Very happy to see another video this fast after the last tho!

[@ReadyorNot811]

😂😂😂

[@g7924]

Lmaoooo

[@LavishScentbar]

This video is extremely well done. Great job!

[@Ohsnapitzann]

I love learning new things about black american history. Elexus the phenomenal content that you post has helped me learn more about history than I did in highschool.

[@gringeroid]

Pimpin ain’t dead it just moved to the web -Sweet James Jones

[@starviewalley]

This is such a thorough piece of work. Thank you so much for sharing this

[@yuckitupyo]

Snoop Dog makes affirmation records for children. He's got this cuddly media image. Misogynoir is real in US culture for real. America runs on misogynoir.

[@brownhippiex496]

Are you new to Snoop Dogg?

[@sarahthesarah2850]

Thank you so much for educating on this sensitive topic in an approachable and clear way. We as human beings have to cease with upholding systems that support exploitation, abuse, violence and inequality. Dismantling those horrible patterns starts with each and every person. Education is so powerful. It can be difficult to keep hope sometimes because of how abuse of power and exploitation get glamourized. Having conversations and making sure that there are outside for people who have been victimized are vital. This comment section has much substance as well. I look forward to keeping an eye on it as more wisdom and experience get shared here. Thank y'all.

[@SAThomas777]

As always this was extremely engaging and insightful. Thank you for your consistency and dedication to studying and providing us with the best history content that youtube has ever seen.