Boyle Heights Barrios

Tour of Boyle Heights with Ronin Gray.
Ronin on instagram ( / roninbaptiste )
Ronin's KZbin ( / domoretalkless )
HoodVlogs on instagram ( / thehoodvlogs )

[@JohnnyB21401]

This guy is a real dude not trying to act tough, not afraid to be himself - Great interview.

[@beenchillin7478]

You’re in my hair

[@skarceoneafd9609]

Yes

[@smartwerker]

What if being tough is "you"

[@conor1382]

Well he just said he’s not a gang banger

[@JohnnyB21401]

Been Chillin ……..I’m in your moms hair

[@ZAZUxTHExGREAT]

I feel like I went to a hood museum lol. You Def got a job being a tour guide.

[@rolandomota2607]

Drew Peacock You did

[@jennywithcandi6666]

Drew Peacock facts

[@vivlioteca4318]

Nice way to put it, now I can say I grew up in a museum instead of the fucking hood lol.

[@snoopblue1958]

This man is a person who gives off Good Vibes. He's not trying to act all hard and glorify where he is from he is just taking you on a trip down memory lane while being humble.. hope nothing but the best for this man and his future

[@vaper1986]

This guy is like a walking history book, he knows everything about his neighborhood, good stuff.

[@shadowboyfgr4950]

ESMCFORCE13

[@napelvision]

Nice job dude. I'm from Burbank. Love for the 818

[@slayer40sw]

Not really...he got a few things wrong but pretty decent....🤷‍♂️

[@brianbadonde9251]

@@slayer40sw hater foo

[@slayer40sw]

@@brianbadonde9251 because he got a few things off in MY hood yet I still respect the guy and proud of him for not getting sucked into gangs and bettering himself? Sure... if you say so..🙄

[@mrodriguezglobe]

Netlfix need to pay this man for a documentary

[@shadyws310]

mrodriguezglobe I agree

[@juanantonioperez1497]

@@shadyws310 hola 🌷

[@aaronmartinez224]

Fucking aggreed

[@Fuck_lames]

Serio

[@exluna1693]

I.g ?

[@joequinbrownsr2414]

I love people who can have a interview without all that cussing he did a wonderful Job.

[@19blaktop]

Or just plane talk without cussing..

[@sergeantsavage4234]

@@19blaktop ?

[@19blaktop]

@@sergeantsavage4234 Yes?

[@lowpro4650]

Notorious1503 nobody said anything about black people u racist hater

[@mikecontreras3540]

Hey

[@chalkyblack7582]

S/O to the Mexicans from Boyel Heights who put that Roof on my moms house for the Low Low🙏🏾👍🏾

[@shadowboyfgr4950]

Boyle heights music (SHADOWBOYFGR) KZbin

[@nicholascesparza]

You're welcome.

[@amber_Forever16]

Lol my husband is Mexican, when we first started dating I was shocked at how hard and long he’d work everyday and then come not tired at all! He gets up at 4:00 am and gets back as late as 10 pm , most days he gets back at 7:00 and then he wants to go out and he NEVER COMPLAINS! He’s never once complained about working he loves to work! He owns his own business putting rebarb in high rise buildings. So he isn’t sitting behind a desk. Yeah I cuffed him real quick!!

[@chalkyblack7582]

@@amber_Forever16 Salute to your husband u make sure to take good care of that man

[@madhatter9569]

@@amber_Forever16 What race are you?

[@Mike-zb7ts]

Great video! Thank you. I'm a middle-aged white guy from upper middle-class San Diego. Watching you describe your neighborhood as well as your childhood has been so cool. I really appreciate the respect you show for your history. For better or worse, most people tend to associate with people "like them" and it's a shame. You have educated me on things I would not likely have ever learned on my own. Keep up the great work.

[@crystalsanmiguel2181]

Not everyone who grows up in the hood turns out to be a gang member, drug dealer or killer . I respect this man right here ! #latinowestand

[@tpmmovement2684]

You never know what he did, just alot of people learn from there mistakes you know , hes talking with wisdom & experience

[@lamBETTERthanY0U]

He talks about going to prison in this interview lol

[@carlosmartinezz3022]

Crystal your correct except that the gang life and drugs are always there to turn people. Right now it isnt that bad as before 2012 and below.

[@carlosmartinezz3022]

From what I can feel this guy been through some shit. I'm glad that he turned it around.

[@finejustgivemeaname]

I respect your parents for making your fine ass, crystal 😘😘😘😘

[@neckarsulme]

A Hoodstorian

[@tacticalsweater5119]

Do a live reenactment on your @$$

[@theoutspokenindividual9632]

😂😂

[@Cloudy_Days.]

😅

[@slayer40sw]

Not really. I grew up in the saaame neighborhood and he got various things wrong and inaccurate...🤷‍♂️

[@brandonfromkc2815]

@@slayer40sw Like?

[@ontaes]

This man is very well spoken, and you can tell he is well educated and knowledgeable about the history of his neighborhood and VALUES it. I felt like I was watching an educational film. Respect to him

[@chrisperez4540]

I grew up with David, he’s talking to my uncle at the beginning (the dude on the street next to his house walking the dog). My uncle recently passed away in that house. Crazy to see this video, brought back some pretty crazy memories.

[@whoopty2034]

Chris Perez R.I.P.🕊

[@TheSinaloakid]

Javi was your uncle?

[@valdegomez4581]

Barrio trece

[@CarlosCruz-jh3sz]

You never care for him stop it REST IN PEACE MI IDOLO HES A Legacy. nobody's take that away from him nobody care for him nobody even understand what happen ur aunt she killed him and now you commenting on this she kick him out the house when he had a will you just turn. Consuelo house into a college rental shmmm bad people like you shouldn't call him ur uncle cuz u was not there to help him

[@CarlosCruz-jh3sz]

R.I.P FROM YOUR REAL FAMILY ERIKA&CARLOS WHO LOVE YOU NOW AND FOR EVER

[@yungel002]

You can tell he a solid dude.

[@carlosmartinezz3022]

I appreciate the time and effort these gentlemen did showing Boyleheights.

[@weed420yee]

You can tell he a wigger

[@ralphmirales7210]

@@weed420yee wiggers are white

[@react124]

Come on he grew up in Boyle heights people from there are really street wise 😎

[@lutherpetty884]

Wigger??? Come on y'all chill out wit all that. We fighting the police who will shoot us and hurt our families.

[@omargonzalez5240]

All jokes aside, this guy makes me want to ready educational books from the way he speaks about things. The power of knowledge. Proud to be Mexican.

[@eddycarpenter8989]

are you really mexican if you arent born in mexico tho?

[@israelbanaga5869]

@@eddycarpenter8989 i am mexican, i was born in the u.s minutes from where my family is from which is tijuana but i know the culture and spanish is definetly my first language i dont speak english as much i also lived in México first before moving to San Diego so i know México and my parents culture because i was never in the streets..but all the cholos from u.s who proclaim themselves mexican are just a joke to me. They dont know anything about México or have never even been there lol

[@israelbanaga5869]

@@eddycarpenter8989 and they sound gay when they speak english and just one spanish word y todo mal pronunciado lol

[@israelbanaga5869]

@@eddycarpenter8989 those guys are not mexican i can tell you that probably even their parents and even grandparents were born and raised in the u.s.

[@melissacardoza6713]

It’s so crazy to see someone talk so well about Boyle heights and I’m growing up there right now

[@a.b6889]

Melissa born and raised in Boyle Heights ... I dropped out from Hollenbeck J. H. S but eventually got back on track. I am proud to say I have an education ( A. A, B. A and working on my M. A) and proud to say I'm from Los Angels. Stay positive Melissa , stay safe and stay on track . Many blessings from Texas 💜💜💜🙏

[@cabbastyles.]

Fr tho

[@rypdx]

It’s easy to live there which is why I bought a couple cheap homes. The homies are respectful and chill 👍

[@dzaxortpanos6950]

Finally someone who doesn’t act hard and just tells his story

[@ReZounds]

I really appreciate you guys making this video, i grew up in Boyle heights, Ramona gardens. Im deployed to Iraq right now and watching this video made me happy, gave me that nostalgic feeling, im proud of where i come from. Can't want to get home. Thanks again homies 🙏

[@RoninGray]

Thank you for your service, your comment and for watching the vlog. Return home safe.

[@malmofackingstad7685]

wtf u doin in iraq?stop being a slave and gtfo

[@meat.]

ReZounds no offense and I thank you for your service, but your proud of being from some gang shithole of a place? I’d hate to live there

[@ashadedreflection4486]

Thanks for serving brother

[@ReZounds]

@@meat. Although It may seem shitty to some, It's my home, I can say that I'm not a product of my environment, but I'll always be proud of it and I won't lose sight of where I come from.

[@jgp7414]

This guy is a hood historian

[@twentyafterfour4460]

Fr

[@publicopinion3596]

Lmao true

[@complexblackness]

Who? I hope you're not talking about the dude who filmed this. Definitely not a hood historian.

[@czar148]

Anybody that was born and raised in east la as that’s what I call it I don’t call it BH ANYWAY EVERYONE IN EAST LOS KNOWS THEIR EAST LA HISTORY LIKE HOMEBOY HERE WHICH I GIVE LOTS OF RESPECT FOR BEING VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIVE. But live even two years itself and east LA AND YOU WILL BE BOMBARDED WITH COLTURE WISDOM STREET SMARTS AND RESPECT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS ME AS A 6 year old I used to go to Sheridan elementary and ditch to the arcades donut shops walk all the way to Garfield hs Roosevelt’s hs hollenbeck ms what I’m trying to say everyone in east la roams all over the city that u learn real quick about everyone every place every hood. I LIVED IN STATE ST SHERIDAN ALSO ON BREED ST NEXT TO BANK OF AMERICA AND BACK THE BIG BUY NOW A WALGREENS INFRONT OF SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY MAN THISE WERE THE DAYS

[@MrMooney196144]

If you're from the streets you should be, or at least know the neighborhood your from, and those around you..

[@cynthiacler9284]

The guy who is doing the tour is really nice to listen to. IDK why, I think its his voice and mannerisms. He is so calm and knows what he is talking about. Its nice to hear him recall so many fond memories of his childhood.

[@mariabarone1232]

His assessment of the projects infrastructure being very similar to the inside of the jails being a reason why people from the hood feel comfortable in the pen is spot on 👌 ....dude is very wise, intelligent, and knowledgeable....best hood vlog I've seen by far!

[@cartergomez5390]

Yeah, I understand completely. I was born in Chula Vista and even though I didn't grow up there, I grew up in a border town and I knew not to go into the park whenever I was notified and could also read the "writings on the wall" to understand what was going on. Living in a border town means lots of drug trafficking and gangs but I never actually saw any of that but at one point I had a bodyguard with me when I attended middle school and I could sense people watching out for me because I never caused trouble so nobody bothered me. My dad was also born in sinaloa, where the drug cartel and el chapo was born but that's a different story altogether that has shaped the person I was growing up. But regardless, I plan on making the move to downtown L.A. in the near future because it is the most affordable place in California you can have but regardless, I am grateful for this video because if you don't have California blood running through you and understand how things work in the hoods and all that, you could get into a lot of trouble. I know how to navigate California and sense where I'm supposed to go and not go. It's basically all about respect. Gangs are basically tight knit people trying to survive and taking care of their families. You don't question anything that they're doing and mind your own business. You are responsible for yourself and only yourself. If you do eventually end up going to the wrong neighborhood accidentally, a gang member will politely tell you that you are in the wrong place and leave and you should do it fast with quiet, no questions asked. If you hesitate or start asking questions, you could or not get killed, depending on who you're talking to. It's a very easy concept to understand. Just follow the rules of the hood and there won't be any problems. If you start something, rest assured, you won't be the one finishing it.

[@bungchew3552]

*I love the story about the guys dad stealing a soda when he was kid and the store owner giving him another, then telling him not to worry about it... THAT'S how you get a loyal customer for life!*

[@carlosmartinezz3022]

El Tepeyac restaurant been here for so long, Great ownership and Employees to make run so far

[@carlosmartinezz3022]

@Vane B They close on Tuesdays only to my knowledge. Still open unless they do renovations.

[@edubb2491]

And..maybe he never stole again cause of that kind gesture 👊

[@dregsta]

Imma try that stuff at a bank

[@KeyloWick]

Generational

[@anoobis745]

Lol enters the Hazard Projecte “Gotta be careful over here” you’re damn right 😂🤘🏼

[@brandonbangersgomez7012]

Serio😂💯

[@daniels3795]

I heard big hazard is one of the oldest in east los

[@realStAnthony]

My brother said, “maybe their sharing the park. I don’t know.” Salute to such a positive spin on that assessment. Insightful doc, great work.

[@gmln9ne]

I liked the way he did that too. Not once did he promote or prompt tension between clicks or sets. Maybe he's on to something..... "Sharing a park"💡

[@realStAnthony]

D Twist Yes sir, he definitely displayed great liaison, mediation, and ambassador qualities. This type of mindset save lives.

[@timux3654]

"I like king taco". Lol

[@18wheelsarollin75]

Born and raised in Inglewood and South Central but there's just something about East L.A. and Boyle Heights that's unsurpassed! It has to be the balance of deep culture.. I'm a 44yr old trokero now and I love when I have deliveries anywhere in East L.A and Boyle Heights... It's great to view material and narrated by someone who knows what they're talking about. I was also a tagger back then and never met Chaka personally but yes he is a legend. I remember getting chased and jumped in the panic zone off the 10fwy back in 1990 by some gangsters who caught us tagging and called us scribblers!😂.... Damn good video bro

[@rickgomez7004]

EL CANO BORICUA 😘

[@miguelgaleana1]

LOL that would have been HAZARD

[@Me-sf2bn]

I'm an Irish girl from Canada and I'm so interested in this. I think the world is taking notice of the the Chicano culture, especially in L.A. with more movies coming out there is more of an audience for it. This documentary showed more and answered so many of my questions than anything else that I watched... ever. Great job on this project!

[@Mogen562]

I can show you around, you can be my lil good luck clover nena😋

[@andresmartinez8439]

V M come take trip to California.

[@orly360]

Thanks for sharing ur input interesting to see other people's point of view.

[@adammartinez3149]

Thanks you should come visit it is considered a bad neighborhood but it’s full of great people and full of culture and history. I used to bring all my Marine buddies who were from all over the country home to my house for weekend and show them around.

[@AP-hl8rg]

Ok

[@vivlioteca4318]

This is sick man, I lived here my whole life and this guy does a fantastic job talking about Boyle Heights.

[@joojoobomb]

This guy gives me such good vibes. You can tell he's a good dude.

[@06mec17]

My mom Ruby Cruz !!!! Went to Roosevelt high school in the 70’s and did the walkouts !!!!

[@Misterdeeh3000]

Much respect

[@virginiaryno2631]

Hehe so did 2 of my sisters. I know you're telling the truth. The other 2 went to Garfield high back then.

[@virginiaryno2631]

@T A - you wouldn't understand but Mexican/Americans would hardly given the right to higher education so the walkouts began in several schools. Students demanded better education, civil rights, and mostly the decease of racism. If I recall correctly. I was a baby. But I remember my sisters. My parents being scared for their participation and mind you we are white. We saw no color just friends of different shades.

[@virginiaryno2631]

@T A - absolutely correct. In especially since 2016. We have the power of choice.

[@ingodwetrust3809]

you have instagram

[@nicolegutierrez6150]

There needs to be a part 2! So much more to show & talk about...Boyle Heights is truly a historical place.

[@marioalmaraz7403]

@TRUTHxCJ you must not be from boyle heights for you to say that💯

[@l3tt3rbox]

I used to see CHAKA tags from Long Beach all the way to Venice Beach back in the early nighties. He got up!

[@nataliem.3879]

He knows so much about his hood its crazy!! He literally knows everything about the East LA Area.

[@JP89_]

🌹😊 @Natalie M

[@g3orgge788]

Ain’t going nowhere.

[@cblanco69]

IG?

[@CB41510]

@@g3orgge788 hatin for wat haha

[@frakgi8940]

Sgv

[@kingjamesversion83]

Very knowledgeable and informative this dude knows his hoods history great interview.

[@MrMooney196144]

@@carcol04 there's books already pendejo, wtf are you talking bout 100yrs 😂😂😂..You seem butthurt, did you get Chin checked by a cholo Mija ??😂😂👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@scenelover78]

@@carcol04 take this stick out your colon😂🤣😂hes not promoting it dumbass...take your mad ass outside.

[@johnnyblake3015]

hood snitch

[@mariamedina6677]

Very good and educational!! Its not always about gangs and killings.

[@jonathansimmons1229]

@@carcol04 I guess he think America isn't the creator of thug life

[@racielramirez1626]

This guy knows A LOT of shit . Respect to that .

[@e.honchoo9596]

Ewolf5150 exactly 😂

[@BAlexanderProduction]

Means nothing to people that stay on the internet all day and talk shit behind a keyboard

[@yeyeyey]

This is my fave one so far, this dude is great! Not just yelling a whole load of incoherent bravado/noise into the camera lol but top notch, clear, easy to watch and entertaining information being eloquently translated! Really enjoyed this, would love to see another one, if possible :)

[@magical8013]

The guy showing us around the city is a very educated person. This was a good 30 minutes. I love how he has so much pride in this city.

[@RoninGray]

Thank you HoodVlogs for taking this trip through Boyle Heights.

[@tribeofissachar9148]

Nice vid bro.. keep it up .. 🔥👍🔥💯

[@RoninGray]

thank you.

[@johnsmith-qh2eq]

Great job Ronin but you missed one historical spot...the "Panic zone".

[@RoninGray]

Thank you for your comment. I am not familiar with the "Panic Zone" Where is it located ? Or maybe I know it under a different name.

[@frankiecoronado3]

Boyle heights miss it out there it sure has changed out there nice hoodvlog

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

Great vlog! Nice seeing those mom and pop stores/restaurants still in business.

[@shonarosemarybaker9211]

You're a great storyteller and this tour is really fascinating; thank you and g'day from Australia. Hope I can visit Boyle Heights one day!

[@hadesmetal6346]

Probably my favorite vlog so far. Very educated guy speaking. I actually learned something. Great video.

[@daydre2482]

by FAR one of the best hood vlogs ive seen, very informational

[@ArmandoOriz_]

Angel Juarez si

[@josephjanezich655]

So informative. That guy & u did a great job!

[@HoodVlogs]

Thank you.

[@ceofoxtrot]

Ronin did an absolutely amazing job with this tour… he’s a really smart dude and a true life mentor for his community! Awesome content!!! 😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@paydn202]

bro is the epitome of american youth you grow up and slowly the older you get the more you respect where you came from and landmarks in the community

[@aheatherw88]

I enjoyed this. I’ve been to Boyle Heights many times, I was born at White Memorial Hospital there. It was cool to hear the history of the area.

[@elcuh9506]

same my bc actually has brooklyn as the original street address for white memorial on it.

[@artbautista7987]

Ayyy I was born at white memorial too, I knew it was in LA but never knew it was in the Boyle heights area

[@ECELTICS90]

Me tooo Caesar E Chavez And Boyle St. White Memorial Hospital

[@powerfuldags]

White memorial baby here 87

[@user-dn7rn2fc6m]

if me (a black man) rents in boyle heights, would it be a problem?

[@streetbaby8026]

I grew up watching "American Me"and "Blood in Blood out", those movies are Classics!! This interview was the truth!

[@crazyfrank1456]

1 Love i grow up in Oceanside stabbing crabs and slobs

[@880life.7]

Great video!!! The landmarks are beautiful. Please make another. As a guy from the Bay Area I would have never known anything from these beautiful neighborhoods.

[@keving5330]

Really well put together video. Buddy knew alot about his neighborhood and kept very interesting throughout the video 👍

[@DoritosResidue]

My wife grew up in East L.A . She's Japanese , there was a Japanese community there back in the day.

[@willyboi3038]

Japanese and Mexicans also love each other

[@carlosmartinezz3022]

Their still is Japanese communities around.

[@willyboi3038]

Since the Railroad DayS

[@bobblehead7732]

Cheeto Residue it’s not that far from Rosemead literally just go down Cesar Chavez till u get to Rosemead and then it’s all asians I just moved here it’s lame nun but straight asians im one of the only Hispanics around here

[@alexnunez4574]

Yup los japoneses held it down growing up! Much respect!!

[@JoseMendez-ru5hh]

Late 80's and 90's it was on and cracking!!!

[@CGJUGO80]

You guys both named the 2 best eras ever lol

[@robertogarciajr.8618]

60's & 70's, Boyle Heights was active AF ;)

[@dreamersgarage8307]

One of the best hoodvlogs. I could listen to him all day, can tell he is from that area and loves his hood. He portrayed his hood very well, true G.

[@_JerryLopez_]

Man, he knows his community. This brings back so many memories! Thx for the vid!

[@user-gh7ks6fs7f]

Much love ❤️ from northern Cali...we all the same...but they try to divide!...good vid!...wish you the best !

[@ProteckYaNeck]

✊

[@aperez8601]

✊ abuelita de batman

[@antwonolps4728]

Y'all divide urselves.

[@aguilareal1725]

Cali,California.

[@NoMonkeyBizz]

dope bro, im from Chicago this dude knows hes History u should bring him into your vlogs more

[@maryMartinez1813]

Thank you so much for taking me back to some of the places I grew up around I think you guys did a good job. THank you.

[@daruwest8775]

HoodVlogs this the best one I've ever seen and the Homie is so down to earth! This one is DEFINITELY A platum hit!!!!! Keep up the good work 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥(I have to make this point...all of your videos are the truth but this one is my favorite one.

[@kingdanny562]

This guy definitely grew up in Boyle Heights ELA he knows what he’s talking about. I grew up there myself.

[@TkRIGZPOPPEDU]

Danny Corona I grow up in el Sereno

[@madchubbsgames_it4895]

State and city view

[@AA-vc7dm]

Dope tour. Dude did an awesome job going in depth without losing the viewers interest at all. Such a good video. Like a mini documentary.

[@pedromendoza3194]

I grew up in Boyle heights and now live in Colorado. Lots of great memories from my crazy youngster days. I went to hollenbeck junior high and Roosevelt high.

[@AnubisGeb]

This man has don a great job with his tour!! It is really nice listening to him!!

[@sizzalspeakin]

Homie did a good job on describing n talkin bout us chicanos n his community

[@jesusp556]

90s was the real banging days

[@native_savage]

Late 80s

[@robertogarciajr.8618]

60's & 70's gangs were active AF, especially in Boyle Heights / ELA

[@ronsanchez4366]

20s was crazy zoot suit riots

[@newportnelson]

ur all pussies try growing up in the 1800 and 1700's then get back to me, i been thru some hard shit nigga

[@jmmr5221]

T 2 i feel ya folk

[@fastm3980]

You forgot to mention were they captured Richard Ramirez 😲😲😲😲... You drove by the neighborhood.

[@joymarie7161]

He lived in the house infront of me on 8th street. My dad and him hung out and I live infront of the liquor store where they had his wanted sign and the street was shocked when they found out who he was

[@fastm3980]

@@joymarie7161 I went to Murchison street school 👀😁

[@petermacias19]

@@fastm3980 in the projects ?

[@fastm3980]

@@petermacias19 Yes🤣😂🤣 good guess

[@deeramirez6066]

FAST///M3 Richard Ramirez is my uncle

[@Karakikon]

Loved this. Was very informative and refreshing to watch. And its exciting to see people really tell the truth about our communities

[@miguelortiz9827]

Your Beautiful girl

[@marlotremell]

I remember CHAKA from the 80's and 90's. All up and down slauson. Legendary

[@star_monet8958]

Marlo Tremell my thoughts exactly! I wonder if it’s the same OG from back in the days.

[@prjohan3110]

He should be the mayor of Boyle Heights

[@louiemoreno6358]

Best video and commentary I’ve seen so far

[@angelob.2681]

Always great learning more about Boyle Heights. My grandfather moved here from Mexico in 1910. The Italians were here also at one time. Lan Franco street is named after a famous Italian American also and gangster Mickey Cohen grew up in boyle heights too. Look into the neighborhood connection with the olympic auditorium because in the 1930s and 40s boyle heights had a lot of fighters boxing out of it. Thanks for this video and I look forward to more.

[@willyhin6154]

Angelo B. He need a channel

[@tyresehammer7541]

this right here is a interview homie

[@MrWicked1313]

I lived on Mott and Eagle for 20 years and man this brought so many good and bad memories! I wasn't from a gang but I used to get down with vatos from Evergreen and White Fence all damn the time! Got some good stories growing up in Boyle Heights. Thanks for this upload bro! 👍

[@PatrickGoddard]

Such a great episode. All the info and history sucked us right in. Great work on a compelling piece. I watched this with my wife and son, and we were all like, wow! we just learned a lot about an area of LA we didn't really know much about!

[@HoodVlogs]

Thank you guys for watching it.

[@yandman26]

This video was dope, I really enjoyed listening to this guy. He's really informative and knowledgeable. Props. More like this please.

[@williams.8964]

“El pino” that’s crazy that the tree is still standing. That’s definitely a part of history

[@pedropunjabi7339]

LaPinga. You want it?

[@danielmarquez9356]

Desxo Esco 😂😂

[@lionheart5329]

What's so crazy about it it's a fucken tree They stand for a long time

[@LongTanAndHandsome1]

Yeah trees do that for a while.

[@bluedevilz3898]

@@LongTanAndHandsome1 lol

[@drdingleberry9832]

Probably one of the most interactive blog you posted! Much better then the South LA blogs

[@markvalencia]

I remember Mr. Baker!!!!! This video took me back! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@lightningbrigade4722]

This gentleman did a great job showing his neighborhood. He is very knowledgeable and respectful. Great video. Much respect from Denver CO.

[@elguapo90]

As an east-coast Mexican-American, this is very interesting. I've always wanted to live in CA because the deep chicano roots.

[@elguapo90]

@K Will true....but that doesn't change my point. compared to the east coast, the whole of California has Mexican history.....obviously there are differences, just like there are between Orlando Puerto Ricans and New York Puerto Ricans, or Orlando Puerto Ricans and Miami Cubans, but they're all Carribean latinos just like in California theyre all Mexican. you probably see all the differences because you are used to all the Mexicans being the dominant latino group, but on the East Coast Mexicans are few and far between compared to Puerto Ricans/Dominicans/Cubans

[@elguapo90]

@K Will i feel that. but also outsiders can help you see the familiar in a new way. thanks for your perspective.

[@gamerlady1860]

K Will same with all the Californians romanticizing Portland. Tell them to stay where they are. Its not Portlandia.

[@elguapo90]

@@TOMVUTHEPIMP stay in your "first world" trailer park rofl

[@damarimoland1613]

Barber Mom aye aye I heard Oregon has beautiful trails and the weed is good As well

[@UrbanOutlaw713]

This was a good interview homeboy represented his area well. respect from Northside Houston

[@TheJoe89jan]

"North Houston", lol. Calm your country road ass down son. That side of town ain't as ghetto as LA county.

[@fremulanez]

Billy The Kid I was born and raised in southern Cali all over LA and SB county now I’m a truck driver and deliver all over Texas and Houston is a big city but it’s no where near as big as SoCal hood wise

[@TheJoe89jan]

I agree South Houston, more of the South East (Greater East End/Third Ward/Fifth Ward) pretty ghetto , but I think South West Houston ( Sharps Town/ China Town / Belleair) is the worst part of Houston.

[@CS-np2oo]

@@TheJoe89jan My man. I was born and raised on the East Coast in Boston and live in Houston now. I'm not Hispanic, but if you live long enough you'll realize theres real n%%%as everywhere. I've been to Cali..my wife is Mexican and raised in L.A. Real recognize real, never sleep on someone elses hood. People work and survive the best way they can wherever it is.

[@damarimoland1613]

Jose Reyna also tango eses

[@richgrubb808]

Dude was very well informative, very cool content, keep going bro, WIN

[@thrashermel]

Wow, a video of my old neighbor. Yup, I lived on wabash, between fickett and Soto. That was in the 60s. They wasn't a soto st exit from the freeway yet. You had to get off on state st to get to soto. Still love that neighborhood. Great video.

[@IntuitiveSugarSkull]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I was born and raised in Lincoln Heights (still live here). I'm always driving through Boyle Heights too and enjoyed learning about the history.

[@19blaktop]

Lincoln Heights. Same here.. Was just at that new Lincoln Kitchen and Tap on Friday. Lol..

[@robertsmall3991]

Awesome interview... Something like this I could watch all day everyday and this is the type of video u want to pass on for others to see... Great job!

[@bobrothstein59]

GREAT VIDEO, Very educational! Excellent work HoodVlogs

[@lm6865]

I grew up in Boyle Heights and my grandma lived in Romona Gardens. I also went to school in Romona Gardens. I crossed the bridge everyday walking to school. I felt almost as if we shared the same experiences, places, sights, sounds. You showed what is to me, Home. Thank you for this great doc. I'll be watching more. 💗

[@ProteckYaNeck]

Much respect to you. I grew up in city terrace and I ways drive through Boyle heights whenever I visit the area. Pretty cool stuff. Keep it up brother!!✊

[@civlibertyconsultantsllc806]

Bro,I moved to Arizona 17 years ago,thanks for showing me home again

[@omarzaragoza7432]

What part

[@civlibertyconsultantsllc806]

Gilbert,Arizona-not LA that’s for sure,anyway I moved here just to raise a family 16 years later,I’m now divorced,probably going to move to Portland Oregon

[@omarzaragoza7432]

@@civlibertyconsultantsllc806 Giberts super nice I'm actually looking to move out there im in casa grande

[@civlibertyconsultantsllc806]

Omar Zaragoza nice when u have a family, my family moved back to Cali,no reason for me to be here anymore

[@fuckyou1640]

I moved to NorCal a year ago. I share your sentiment. I miss east LA sometimes.

[@henrynunez1298]

Cool documentary bro, really learning more about our Mexican culture and the history of Boyle Heights. This is home sweet home.😎👊

[@zacatecas5792]

This guy gaved really good knowledge speach for the neighborhood he really new what he was saying ..💯💯 He knows every part of the history of the neighborhoods you can see he grew up in the 80s. IM FROM THE 90S....

[@jamesm6363]

22:59 "That's highschool police" 😂 Big difference. Great video 💪 Detail.

[@kanwarmustang88]

This dudes real OG aren't no punk . Respect G .

[@Gunshinzero]

I grew up in New Orleans and live in Texas. I've never been to Cali or heard of Boyle Heights (although I've heard of Ramona Gardens before somewhere) and really didn't have an pre-existing reason to watch this (let alone finish it) but he attentiveness to the things that happened around him and manner of delivery is what kept me around. Some people are just trying to survive and navigate this crazy world and just end up in rough spots but can still get by without letting anger/aggression/fear consume them.

[@melinarojas6816]

Thank you for showing all us unfamiliar people around the barrios in L A. I'm not from LA but really love the history and LA vibe

[@HoodVlogs]

Thank you for your interest in LA and it’s people

[@shadyws310]

I stumbled across your channel , I really digging your channel, real education bout city of angels, plz keep content coming 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🖤🖤🖤❤️❤️

[@Hemotoxin]

We played a show I believe right across the street from Mariachi plaza at a Quince hall, i had no idea how historic it was, I legit remember unloading gear from that spot and hearing the mariachis playing hella loud at 3am I loved that so much!

[@Montano214]

Damn the vato very well articulated and well spoken. Shout to all the raza in East Los from Dallas.

[@anthonydiaz2752]

This is how it should be done. Great Job! Shout out to the the homie doing the walk through. Gracias

[@SergioMartinez-ci7kx]

Many thanks for a great educational video bro. Well spoken and knowledgeable. Keep up the cool clean vlog. Saludos, much love and respect from Texas.

[@marlon363]

I was born into Pico Gardens Projects for low income families mainly all Mexicanos in the early 90’s until they told us we had to move because they knocked them down and were rebuilt into modern society. This video gave me the chills and showed me my childhood playgrounds 2018 style.

[@robmar5883]

Everything was on point, I grew up there , I lived on soto st , directly across from the kfc in the background, Cincinnati st runs directly into my house, the other end of Cincinnati is VBC aka Variety Boys Club, loved this doc...

[@jmkenny]

Excelent tour! Seriously this dudes loaded with the facts!