Craig Monson & other Avenues remember Raymond Burns, a Los Angeles legend

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Raymond Burns (Jul 13, 1951 - Jan 4, 2018) passed on January 4 in Louisiana from cancer at the age of 66. There are a handful of legendary Avenue members from the 1960s. In addition to the founder Craig Monson, Raymond Burns was one of those guys who was a leader, highly athletic, a powerful brawler and one of the few who was not intimidated by Craig Monson.
He actually loved fishing and even though he can out play every athlete in most sports, at Fremont High School he never played competetive sports.
Date: January 2018
Location: Los Angeles
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[@malcolmbaldwin5735]

I like listening to the old school folks. They speak so much better . They dont repeat "know what I saying " " you feel me "

[@djvegas2920]

It was nice to see Craig Monson a humble giant that didn’t have to bully the younger guys to make a name for himself. I remember when he use to walk in the old neighborhood gym and the floor used to crack when he walked. A true L.A. Legend! 🎧Dj Vegas

[@theabsolutetruthyourelying7284]

Craig monson the true father of the crips. He inspired Raymond and tookie.

[@mrtisby99]

Whom ever made this video. My sis, my brother and I appreciate the wonderful things you all said about our father. R.I.P. Dad.

[@dw-or5xb]

Much love n respect to our Elders I'm very proud to be a South Central LA native shout out to my family n friends across LA WATTS Compton GARDENA Lynnwood long Beach

[@OGTrollTroll8]

d w3 Inglewood

[@LILBAD10]

Y'all gotta stop putting trying to put Alex & Kev Mac against each other it's room for both these cats to do there thing I support both keep bringing the heat @Streetgangs @Kev mac

[@rich3435]

MONEY UP this is a prime example of us(black folks) putting one as against another.thats why we separated as a people.glad you made that comment for people to see

[@AsiaticDisciple]

Rest In Paradise Elder. Gone from here but NEVER Forgotten in Eternity! Blessings to his family and beloved friends. God Bless!

[@MD-cd7em]

HE LEFT HIS MARK...LOOLS LIKE A LEGACY OF LOVE !!...THATS HOW YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED..!

[@blackmanea3112]

ALL I COULD SAY...YEARS WAY WAY BEFORE MY TIME. A.I.P:AvenueInPeace.

[@ldubb9621]

Nice piece Alonso! I'm glad we are getting to hear from our elders about the legendary figures! We are losing them and you are capturing history. Keep up the great work, bro!!!

[@streetgangs]

Claim Pro 3 thanks for watching

[@Hoodhistorian562]

Man, he had love.

[@MD-cd7em]

Hood Historian BIG TIME!!

[@wordlife9257]

Hood Historian I hope you have loved ones too. It ain't about gangsterism...

[@AlexAlonso101]

Hood Historian one of the biggest Gs of the 1960s in Los Ángeles

[@deepnitity]

Isn’t it crazy how Raymond and lots of the the OG’s from his era die of natural cause’s.

[@abaachi13]

Raymond was really close to my family. He used to hang out with my Uncle (Johnny Boyd). Raymond wasn't likeable, he was lovable. If he loved you, he loved you. I bought a 1962 Notchback Volkswagen because Raymond had one. His was sky blue and clean. He used to call it "Wolfgang." LOLOL I said once, "Raymond, it's wolfsburg." He said, "I know, I just like saying wolfgang!" He told me a lot about my uncle, because my uncle was killed in Viet Nam when I was three years old. Raymond was a real OG. No one was closer to our family than Raymond, Barbara, and Pookie. Rest in Peace OG... There will never be another like you.

[@AlexAlonso101]

RIP to Johnny Boyd for losing his life in Vietnam. He inspired Craig and many of these guys.

[@abaachi13]

@@AlexAlonso101 Much respect for that. I remember looking at my Uncle Johnny laying down in his casket when they shipped his body home from Viet Nam. Raymond used to tell me, "I loved Johnny Boyd. He taught us how to lift, how to run, and how to fight."

[@creepincarl]

Craig Monsons fist is the same size as my whole chest. That alone is frightening.

[@donellkyser3481]

he must been a good guy. he will be remember. that for sure. rest in peace og raymond burn

[@405boy4]

I see we got some haters disliking this good hood literature..

[@405boy4]

DR. ROZZ Yea we going to always have Klansman trying to infiltrate websites that draw a lot of attention from blacks. Hell the FBI did it With the Black Panthers, and we got Klansman that creep to this site to do it as well..

[@MrNacho1955]

The legend Craig Monson 💯💯💯🙏🏼do you have an interview with him on his life 🙏🏼

[@jeffreywalker4040]

The uplifting of a real man from real friends. Can we ever get to respecting each other in this way again?

[@ANARCHITECT708]

Probably my favorite video of yours so far 💪

[@streetgangs]

William Knoch we’ll see if the viewers agree

[@AlexAlonso101]

thanks for watching

[@pauljenkins4029]

So Craig never slapped Ray I thought that's y he started cribs

[@geraldandrews2078]

@@pauljenkins4029 the slapped raymond is Washington not burns, lordy lordy, raymond burns nice guy but don't see anyone slapping him Not even Craig

[@NevthaChefGaming]

Y'all gotta stop tearin SG down.. B4 kev y'all had respect for the footage... Kev has the more indepth stuff cuz he is intertwined with culture so salute to him but... SG been doing his thing so let him rocc their is enough space for both. To put forth info.... Ppl like putting them against each other that shit is wacc..

[@imshaunnurse]

man aint nobody taking it that serious. its the internet

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

Craig got some big hands

[@mngo10]

Peace and Blessings

[@MegaAnu1]

Much respect

[@brandonbutts7468]

Respect

[@Qdub34]

Great video. More of these.

[@AlexAlonso101]

thanks for watching

[@conrob74roberts69]

Salute OG (R.I.P.) GodFather of Gs. Thankful for your existence.

[@MoneyOverFame]

Are you going to drop a whole Craig Monson interview?

[@omashanh9383]

Raymond Burns, Craig Munson and Donny Boy were the leaders of the Avenues

[@seanarmour5116]

Glad you cleared that up, cuz I don't know who the fuck Raymond Burns was.... I'm not from Cali, and it would've been good start the video by stating who he was.... #Chi-Town_Luv

[@streetgangs]

Yes, you know your history, and Donny Boy & Craig Monson are still living

[@dirtyreg22]

interview Donny boy id love to get some history from him after hearing craig monson speak of him.

[@AlexAlonso101]

Omashan H 3 real Gs right there. It was Donny Boy’s garage where Raymond Washington would hang out with the Avenues

[@sordidC]

streetgangs is Munson in the time Magazine article in 1967 after the riots with William Solomon? Does he remember William Solomon?

[@musclemark2710]

Love and respect ✊

[@LukaDonesnitch]

For a second I thought the title said Raymond Washington LOL

[@samsevan]

Good Video Alonso

[@AlexAlonso101]

thanks for watching

[@derrickhunter914]

lot of people got love n respect for cuz

[@TheSKULLSandBONES]

Rest In Paradise OG...

[@geepook7902]

R.I.P. Raymond member him as a child coming on my block to the Boyd’s house , I use to run with his nephew Shelton aka selt dog aka uncle B B from Crenshaw mafia R.I.P. , much respect to his brothers Pookie and young Marshall

[@anthonybey1324]

Big Jimmy, my bad, I did realize you went to Jr High with Raymond, i remebered you have the greatest artifact in LA gang history with that year book! I always looked at Bishop as a WATTS gang but the lines were drawn different back then so it was probably bigger than what we call WATTS today. Peace and Love

[@jimmylavender3895]

Anthony Bey yell watts starts on 92nd st Bishops ran 79st to 97 st.....Pookie his brother was my classmate Raymond was my brother Willie classmate from drew....He all was very tight

[@MoneyOverFame]

RIP to the OG!

[@calitouring1055]

Good stuff Alex

[@AlexAlonso101]

thanks for watching

[@shermanstewart1657]

I'm just happy to see the man, the myth, Craig Munson. Good stuff Alex. Hopefully u can release some unused footage...*crosses fingers*

[@AlexAlonso101]

i appreciate your support

[@lightbright2020]

Where are the interviews with Craig monson ?

[@jamesjesso2338]

Look them up lol

[@JayEP86]

Great video

[@blazinbillyy]

Rip , goes to show his homies love him ! Respect , this comment coming from a DAMU #S.M.M

[@befreelivelife8468]

B Billy smm take that fake shit bacc to NY

[@jamesgladney3298]

+Eastcoast 69 Dre -😂😂😂

[@lyndonsimmons8689]

+Eastcoast 69 Dre ayo don't respect the blazin or my hood foh $.m.m get love in Bali do ur history bozo

[@lyndonsimmons8689]

+Eastcoast 69 Dre ayo don't disrespect a blazin or my hood $.m.m can come to l.a without a problem in we get love from l.a do ur history bozo

[@blazinbillyy]

Lyndon Simmons let dude rock , he'll be all right..

[@mikegreen5502]

REST IN PEACE RAYMOND BURNS ON AVENUE CRIP !!!!!!!

[@geraldandrews2078]

Pookie gave us Ave/Eastside crips raymond was pretty much sitting at home during the watts Festival years

[@jukkas6807]

They just don't make solid brothers like that these days,

[@michaelthompson8359]

*CRIP RUN THE WORLD*

[@jesusneverexisted300]

You know they say that cat Raymond was a bad mutha...

[@commentcopbadge6665]

"Shut yo mouth" lol

[@jesusneverexisted300]

I'm talkin' bout' Raymond!

[@Mulaa5]

Y'all gotta stop this Alex & Kev Mac shit. These two brothers are doing it for the culture. Why is it so difficult to appreciate both platforms

[@lucienaugustin5805]

Avenues gang eventually turned into what gang?

[@GnosticCushite]

You and Kev Mac should get together and do an interview

[@Catthatisblue]

That lady sound like she talking into a fan

[@rolandramirez127]

💯

[@henrysedillo5834]

WOW YOU AND KEV MAC TV OR GOING NECK TO NECK ...WORD UP ...BLOOD CUZZINS PEACE TO ALL CULTURES REST IN PEACE TO THE SOLDIERS ....STREETGANGS!!!

[@Plvggaz]

Henry Sedillo bro they doing their thing its a lot of space for both

[@henrysedillo5834]

PLVGGAZ ....

[@apvenczel]

how did yall get the bikes?

[@ricanking20]

First 10 seconds into the video and we already have someone cracking a joke about stealing other peoples shit

[@Jihadhamlett]

I was waiting for these interviews can you find some business men i heard about them.

[@bkass6712]

🙏🏿

[@locoloc1489]

Rip!!!

[@tarheelred28390]

5:30 till the end is the best part!!!!

[@joebloe7253]

Streetgangs, I fuck wit ya'll heavy. Keep up the good work, much respect.

[@AlexAlonso101]

thanks for your support

[@mikegreen5502]

These old heads Gangsta

[@henrysedillo5834]

MIKE GREEN LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@geraldandrews2078]

These are Legends, and I Guarantee you that you will not tell his brother pokie that Raymond is A old head,

[@mikegreen5502]

@@geraldandrews2078 before I smack you

[@geraldandrews2078]

@@mikegreen5502 You would be the 1st and A Stubble nuble would definitely follow you back home my guess is u never slapped nobody in your life, and if u Really wish to get your man slapping in SA/POPCORN not hard to fine just hard to slap

[@mikegreen5502]

@@geraldandrews2078 where u at homie I'll go visit you stop hiding behind you're phone or keyboard

[@shindu7082]

I want to meet this brother can anyone help me meet him I respect this brother

[@wunsum]

Walter Payton looks alot like Raymond Burns

[@seani5277]

This was a big interview Alex

[@streetgangs]

yes sir

[@AlexAlonso101]

thanks for that

[@Pdstomps]

I only clicked cus I thought the lady was throwing up her set.

[@thatboizeke162]

THEY DONT MAKE G'S LIKE THEY USED TO

[@Jihadhamlett]

O shit Streetgangs came thru with a good one to compete with Kev mac

[@anthonybey1324]

I wonder what his relationship was with the other most famous Raymond from Fremont High-who was also athletic.

[@Maximum1OK]

Anthony Bey if I’m not mistaken, Jimmy Lavander said the leaders didn’t really care for Raymond Washington

[@anthonybey1324]

maximum Jimmy Lavender is from WATTS and was Raymond Washington's age. He was feom Bishop too, not Avenues. Raymond Burns was older cat from Raymond Washingtons nieghnorhood.

[@Maximum1OK]

Anthony Bey my bad, I wasn’t paying close enough attention to the comment, thanks for the correction

[@jimmylavender3895]

Anthony Bey I'm bordering Florence firestone and watts....I went to school in both....Raymond burns was like family...Notice my name written on the wall....He lived in the Avenues...Raymond Washington lived on 76 st....That's not The Avenues hood....That one reason he wasn't allowed in.....I knew them both well but their relationship with each other I don't know..But Teddy Bear and Monson didn't like him and that's all that matters

[@sordidC]

Jimmy Lavender are Munson and Raymond Burns in the Time Magazine pictures after the rebellion with William Solomon? Or is that another black avenues gang?

[@kano3030]

Which one of Craig Munsons brother was beat up by Raymond Washington?

[@streetgangs]

ONE TRUE GOD story might not be true

[@kano3030]

+streetgangs I don't believe Raymond Washington's brother would lie and just make it up!

[@kano3030]

+streetgangs It's very true! Raymond Washington is not going to let nobody get away with nothing , I knew him!

[@omashanh9383]

ONE TRUE GOD Robert Munson. I think.I

[@streetgangs]

first of all, Robert Monson was like 6'6", they called him "Too Tall" and he was extremely muscular and I doubt that he was beat up by Raymond, when he was lifting weights with his brother Craig Monson getting swoll and fighting everyday. We have inquired about this multiple times and spoke to numerous people about it. Aint calling anyone a liar, but I doubt it happened.

[@kingkoop1893]

Can't wait for the hood official & CERTIFIED Kev Mac version. This generic version is watered down.

[@MagentaCircle]

King Koop 1 so true because Kev asks the questions we wanna know!

[@oneonta310]

Alex has been doing this for years

[@dogsandyoga1743]

N*ggas always want some type of division smh...

[@nexx2god27]

King Koop 1 lol

[@mrfantastic9966]

King Koop 1 stfu officer

[@kadeemnunes1438]

💙🔵♿️

[@Myactivechannel]

How did he die?

[@streetgangs]

Gixxer90 cancer

[@eddiemorris3006]

How,d he die?

[@AlexAlonso101]

natural causes, he was sick for several years

[@karceno4ever821]

Aaahhhh shit my nigga

[@down4thecause]

I would like to see a real video form 90s ogs who flipped birds/pigeons to warn cops were near, or was that just only in the movies and songs?

[@justinwinfree7843]

Down4TheCause123456 no that's real I use to see shit when I was a kid in the 80s

[@down4thecause]

justin winfree it would be interesting to see someone talk about all that type of stuff

[@drlecter8145]

Y'all bangers will be my slaves in hell trip six walkin..666

[@speakyopeacetv6795]

I wonder where the avenues got their name from and who named them?

[@complexblackness]

Speak Yo Peace TV I know the Answer lol I was told by a Slauson.

[@jimmylavender3895]

Speak Yo Peace TV The streets....Hooper Ave..central Ave....Stanford Ave and such

[@streetgangs]

from Hooper Avenue.

[@speakyopeacetv6795]

Jimmy Lavender thanks OG do you know who gave the name? Was it a particular person who named them or was it a given name?

[@speakyopeacetv6795]

streetgangs you know if it was Raymond Burns who gave it to em?

[@kekahikoahansonniheu3806]

Tu pac

[@complexblackness]

1st!

[@Phukhumans36]

ComplexBlackness 🍪

[@complexblackness]

man 123 lol

[@karceno4ever821]

Do a video on cuhz who just hot killed from ug

[@JYoung3rd]

I would slap the breaks off of craig monson.

[@Hoodhistorian562]

Aros De Humo get off that crack

[@JYoung3rd]

Never smoked it a day in my life nigga.

[@JYoung3rd]

Thats on the set loc.

[@EricOWilliam]

Aros De Humo Nicca trolling hard😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@henrysedillo5834]

YOU AINT FROM NO SET ,YOU SOUND LIKE A COP.......THATS ON THE SET LOC LOL NOBODY TALKS LIKE THAT BUT THE POLICE ....HEY BUDDY YOU NO WERE I CAN GET SOME CRACK ROCK LOL!!!! THATS ON THE SET LOC ....LOL!!!!!!

[@memk4749]

Can any CHICANOS tell me the name of this classic Chicano rap song? instagram.com/p/BTewzasg8hf/

[@carti5195]

La and Cali is fun I know...but come on plzz go to Atlanta or Chicago or new York I feel more of us are interested in the gangs there then Cali over and over again

[@dm7744]

carti this is based in Los Angeles. Tell someone from down there to do it

[@carti5195]

D M um no he's been to other places b4

[@dm7744]

carti yes but not made a whole channel dedicated to it. A Nigga from down there need to do it

[@tommyvette969]

HERES THE PROBLEM THIS DUDE IM PRETTY SURE IM NOT 100% SURE. NEVER HAD A WHITE FREIND IN HIS ENTIRE LIFE SO HE COULDNT HAVE BEEN THAT COOL.