Boyle Heights Barrios

[@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

[@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 ?

[@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..🙄

[@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 😘😘😘😘

[@TheBrowns-Love]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@racielramirez1626]

I’m replying to my own comment 5 years later . Because now I work with Ronin Baptiste!

[@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

[@dzaxortpanos6950]

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

[@daydre2482]

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

[@ArmandoOriz_]

Angel Juarez si

[@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

[@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 💜💜💜🙏

[@ca.lunaaa]

Fr tho

[@rypdx]

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

[@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

[@joojoobomb]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Closed4good0]

Yeah trees do that for a while.

[@bluedevilz3898]

@@Closed4good0 lol

[@vivlioteca4318]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

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

[@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.

[@prjohan3110]

He should be the mayor of Boyle Heights

[@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💯

[@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.

[@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

[@WalksandSuch]

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

[@WalksandSuch]

@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

[@WalksandSuch]

@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.

[@WalksandSuch]

@@SOLDOZER 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

[@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.

[@kanwarmustang88]

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

[@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

[@thelexvisiondotcom]

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

[@l3tt3rbox]

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

[@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

[@sizzalspeakin]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ngsmith22]

East LA is a special place and its it's own world you cant compare anywhere else in LA to East La

[@slowedhits2506]

They bang the hardest on the Texas/Mexican border but that's nothing go be proud of. Reynosa and Nuevo Laredo are the most infamous. Something y'all don't know nothing about.

[@clightning9703]

give more details...

[@normreye7430]

Slowed Hits Texas politics are all fucked up and Zetas ain’t active in Califas because they would get wiped out by that Big SUR

[@mannybedolla8229]

Boyle heights aint east LA

[@joeystrange87]

@@mannybedolla8229 you dont know shit

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@josephjanezich655]

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

[@HoodVlogs]

Thank you.

[@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

[@Drewfrom323]

I’m from Boyle heights it’s nice but just watch where you walk😂we got beat up for no reason by 1st flats

[@04sinaloa17]

Awwee🤣😩

[@dethroned407]

My gf said sorry might have been people she knew

[@bertdafool5276]

cuz u look fruity asf

[@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

[@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.

[@gmln9ne]

Every man that claims a neighborhood, should be knowledgeable and informative about his hood like this man.

[@NoMonkeyBizz]

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

[@JoJo-gr1rp]

Born and raised in Boyle Heights 🙌🏽

[@scholageemusic9373]

Damn you sexy

[@TkRIGZPOPPEDU]

Schola Gee she is tho dog

[@phillipmontes4738]

What's your insta lol

[@artyart31]

This guy needs to be on discovery channel special on Boyle heights. I dated a chick from Roosevelt I remember meeting her after school. Drove down from Huntington Park. My pops use to take us to el tepeyac back in the 80’s.

[@flowerpetal3901]

I grew up across the st from The Estrada projects and I had no idea they were “the projects” I just thought they were apartments 😂

[@santiagoaveles6214]

Lol so did but I always knew they were projects my uncles were from WF and cousins grew up in old 4 st project's

[@flowerpetal3901]

Santiago aveles Yes so you we’re told what they were. My parents were Mexican Immigrants so they were never involved and when my dad would get asked on the streets where he was from he’d always say I’m just a Mexican and they would leave him alone but I do remember the time gun shots were fired and they landed inside of my house right next to where my dad was sleeping 😪 luckily nobody in our house got hit

[@santiagoaveles6214]

@@flowerpetal3901 the struggle was real my gma still lives off Lorena n Olympic my mom moved us to NM when i was like 13

[@flowerpetal3901]

Santiago aveles yes very real. Oh so you must have attended Lorena St elementary?

[@santiagoaveles6214]

@@flowerpetal3901 I did I plan on moving back after my boys graduate 5 more years all my fam still lives out there

[@moddestmodd6880]

Now this my Russian friend is a interview.

[@miguelgaleana1]

Boyle Heights had a Russian community back in the days...

[@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

[@tyresehammer7541]

this right here is a interview homie

[@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..

[@nansi6675]

I was born and raised in Boyle Heights! My parents moved us out of there after one of my cousins got killed in a drive by. As a mother, I would NEVER want my kids to live there. I’m so glad we got out of there.

[@ompasa9407]

My condolences

[@ompasa9407]

What part where you from in Boyle Heights

[@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 ;)

[@nelsoncebrian2559]

Nice, I like how he explains the gang borders, "2 mile radius". Its true, I live in East La and I can name 5 different gangs in a 5 mile radius.

[@pdiz]

This guy could be a historian/documentarian, carries himself well, thinks for himself, etc. Much respect to listen to him, very interesting person!

[@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!!✊

[@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! 👍

[@WorldEndMedia]

This is one of the most educational vlogs without all the extra ish. No flagging, banging, gang signs, but you know those neighbourhoods are serious.

[@drdingleberry9832]

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

[@discoonelove]

CHAKA HE'S A LEGEND MAN THAT'S CRAZY

[@discoonelove]

Hecs Love when i was younger growing up in downtown L.A CHAKA was up everywhere i didnt even know about tagging just gang's graffiti use to think was a gang

[@NHPhamousPolo]

Hell yea, str8 LA Graff legend

[@Harsh_Trip]

Saw a purple CHAKA tag getting on the 101 going north from DTLA. shit was so sick to see. that dude is a true OG

[@lawrencev8771]

On god I'm 37 now but I remember Chaka hittin up everywhere damn

[@lostinspace1719]

Man I'm from Arizona a little border town and I've heard of chaka back in the mid 90s.

[@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....

[@slowedhits2506]

I love our Mexican/Chicano culture, let's keep it alive.

[@meat.]

Slowed Hits bunch of illegal gang members ravaging what used to be a nice state. Yeah keep it up

[@slowedhits2506]

@@meat. You're just mad cause you aren't a Native American. 😂

[@meat.]

Slowed Hits well I’m Mexican myself so idk if that counts but wtf lol

[@kennedyliberty1304]

Big Shalom!!

[@slowedhits2506]

@Jason Jason 😂

[@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.

[@canadianturtle7240]

Dude, I'm feeling nostalgic watching this, and I've never even lived here lol

[@alannlovesvicky4128]

DAMN MY BOY THIS SHIT GOT ME HOOKED THE FIRST MINUTES ITS FIRME REMEMBERING WHERE WE ALL STARTED FROM THUMBS UP MANDATORY!! MUCH LOVE PERRO KEEP DOING YOUR THING👍🤜👌👊

[@jonothandoeser]

It's like 60 Minutes!

[@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!

[@markyboy214]

This is not what I expected. Dude talks in complete sentences and knows actual history about the city he loves...

[@joshythehand2960]

Honestly bro. You should start tour business of that area. You seem extremely knowledgeable of not only the recent, but also historical story of that area. I think some folks fail to realise that what are thought as the rough areas now are the older or oldest parts of any town. The history and architecture pre dates anywhere elsein the city. You could have a great little business for yourself in that area.

[@jamesm6363]

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

[@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!!! 😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bighoose]

One of your best vlogs bro. Ronin got so much knowledge of the Boyle Heights history. Much respects

[@chrisolvera8327]

I WATCH LOTS OF VLOGS FROM YOU, BUT THIS BY FAR IS THE BEST ONE, BC YOU GOT SOMEONE STAIGHT FROM THE HOOD, AND WENT INTO GREAT DETAILS ABOUT THE WHOLE CITY, AND YOU DIDNT TALK, YOU LET HIM DO HIS THANG, VERY GOOD VLOG, FOR SURE TOP 3 , BC OF HOW HE WENT IN GREAT DETAIL, AND GAVE LOTS OF COOL INSIDE INFO, LOVED IT!!!!

[@_JerryLopez_]

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

[@maryaflleje9830]

Ronin Gray really knew the neighborhoods, great tour guide💯

[@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

[@hadesmetal6346]

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

[@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.

[@abbybg]

Born n raised in bh on breed street

[@jacobramos8524]

grew upon breed street, strange ave and ford boulevard

[@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.

[@hdelgado72]

I really enjoyed this video. About Boyle Heights in less than 30 minutes than I've ever did in the 13 years I've been living in LA. A big thank you to Ronin, he is very intellectual, articulate, and very knowledgeable on his hood of Boyle Heights. Thank you so much.

[@rigotovar5903]

Wonder if he walks around with a tooth pick all day pointing at things..

[@henrynunez1298]

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

[@richgrubb808]

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