Gang Member interview-Johnny

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Johnny, an East Los Angeles gang member. Photographed on October 6, 2019.
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[@Linziscool637]

Everyone can say what they want about this man, but he’s a genius. Real talk. If you sit back and think about the amount of things he ran, he’s a mastermind. He is silver tongued and is a quick thinker. He is a chameleon and has the ability to adapt to any environment or situation. The way his mind works is amazing. And he’s in an interview about himself and isn’t ratting anyone or himself out. He’s been in the game for almost his whole life so he knows what he can divulge in and what he’s not allowed to speak on. People can have their opinion about how his wife did everything for their family etc but she knew who he was and what was entailed and to come in life when you get involved with someone that’s in the game. It’s to be expected that your husband is going to go to jail repeatedly and probably not be there. I’m not saying what’s right and what’s wrong because at the end of the day, everyone thinks differently, but I’m sure he financially took care of everything and made sure his family didn’t go without even when he was locked up. I’m not glorifying gang life or anything because it personally scares the shit out of me, but it’s a real thing that’s out there and it’s interesting to have an inside look at it from someone that’s actually in it and honest about it. Please keep making more interviews with him!!

[@erikayahchelle1123]

Linziscool637 it was like listening to an episode of Breaking Bad..

[@tigercry5177]

@@erikayahchelle1123 Some think serial killers are smart, but I wouldn't admire them.

[@dannydvp303]

Linziscool637 did Johnny write this

[@Linziscool637]

Claire P Lol! No, I’ve lived in a gang neighborhood for my whole life and it’s close to Norwalk where his gang runs through. I’ve heard of his gang before because my city and the two neighboring cities would feud all the time. It’s just interesting to get an insiders perspective on things. Plus, I legit think he’s actually a very smart man. He kinda reminds me of my dad minus the gang stuff.

[@Ynotnow9900]

He's a well spoken piece of garbage

[@tyranichelle]

I like the background noise...I see ppl complain about it but street sounds fit the street stories (for me)

[@sandy_she3469]

Nurse Tyra Nichelle especially if you from a big city

[@robertbailey2570]

"Background sirens definitely adds to the interview "

[@jhsuccess76]

💯💯💯

[@pyrotechnick420]

I think it would sound weird without the city background noise. The ambient sound seems to solidify everything that the person on screen is saying, it's a strange effect

[@1w598]

Tyra Nichelle I like how real it is.

[@lovetolift82]

People keep saying he is telling on himself. People he is talking about things he has already been found guilty for ....you cant be judged twice. He has already done his time for the crimes. Not to mention 0 names...

[@sunkissed38queen89]

Rite. It's called double jeopardy and its illegal.

[@markhernandez3860]

@@sunkissed38queen89 Not necessarily if there was an accomplice he can be a witness. Or connection to another crime there are loopholes in that law

[@jmp43087]

Or they are all lies. He runs the prison but forced to put knives in his ass.... And so many other contradicting bullshit

[@carvedfromlife8949]

haha i like hearing his stories, but ya on that part i thought the same....

[@Anonymous-zx3do]

@@markhernandez3860 or certain violent crimes

[@coltonphillips190]

I would just like to say that this channel and johhnys stories have done so much for me personally, I have been a heroin addict for 2 years and I've made my first week sober. I'll never forget Johnny's story about smelling Roses flowers, all smells of life coming back. i was crying. a real one who knows. mad love to mark and Johnny. you guys have done so much for me. this channel needs to be taught in schools!

[@dolphinwatcher415]

You can do it, I hope all the smells of a sober life is will you for all your life. 🌹🌹🌹

[@611gay5]

Nice man. Dont get on sub

[@katrinamackenzie8789]

Hope you smell those roses forever

[@emanuelpenapantoja.realestate]

You can do it!!!

[@hotndangerous]

I’m just seeing this video on 4/31/23 and I pray you are still doing well and making it through

[@andyyoung3233]

Mark I've seen a lot of videos but this is the first real gangster I've seen on youtube or anywhere else. RESPECT MY GUY!

[@333Cherubim._.]

Lol...this guy gets an A for participating

[@Bidenomocs]

This dude is so full of shit. Same as you I guess lol

[@briankiser3227]

This guy's made 90% of this up. Maybe more than 90%. There is no damn 19 year old running 5 level 3 and 4 yards

[@brandentarbox4312]

I really appreciate how the interviewer always allows his guests to speak and explain themselves without constantly interrupting them often or questioning like I’ve seen other channels do

[@commiecrusher]

Cough cough joe rogan cough hack wheeze

[@nightfighter7452]

@@commiecrusher do you actually watch Joe Rogan?

[@brandentarbox4312]

@@commiecrusher I agree

[@Laurence23760]

@@commiecrusher you don’t actually watch joe so I’m gonna assume what you said is banter

[@YungC223]

*cough cough* DJVLAD

[@rixgaming9989]

"I had to keep a low profile so i colored my hair red" lmao

[@Candy2Bossy]

😭😭😭😭

[@MarstaJNZ]

😂🤣😂😂🤣😂

[@MarstaJNZ]

Vada Minot exactly.... not really low profile when you stand out 😂

[@damnter9360]

@Vada Minot Louis CK is one😁

[@msmagalie12]

RIIIGHT!

[@R4venshore]

"I've stabbed a man in his a$$ 4 times...and he's a friend of mine"... at this point I was like - are we still talking about knives?

[@jordanwood183]

Johnny’s a legend. Great guest. His videos have replay value, like a good song or a movie, & that’s RARE for the medium of KZbin. Usually it’s watch one time & done.

[@encasaconbrittany]

He sounds like he’s been waiting to get this story out.

[@5p674]

Sound to me more like he's told it thousands of times.

[@jackmehoff2201]

That’s all it is a story I myself been to prison the shu level 4 180 yards and this guy is full of shit. sliced in the face aint a checking that’s him getting removed off the yard full throttle all this stuff he’s saying is a no no so he’s most likely a drop out due to sureños ain’t allowed to give interviews. I never even herd of Johnny Casper from canta Ranas

[@Robert12344]

@@jackmehoff2201 you're so right...that face mark,is a trash mark....

[@joeydelvillar9712]

Wow! This guy is miserable! Everything he's saying is embarrassing. Any youngsters watched this don't believe the hype it's a misleading imposter. SS don't make interviews like this. Big homies ckArnkales should never admit to even his own shadow he's a full fledge factor in the game. The scar is a "puto mark" means u no good. Go to school learn different languages study something u love, read a lot, that shit will put u in a position to have a happy prosperous life and set ur children up to have a chance at life. 5 guys with fileros and u stabbed all of them ? Fuck damn! Raza be humble glorifying negativity is for followers.

[@EL_TORCIDO]

Joey Del Villar this dude can beat up chuck Norris lmao

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

As a Felon who has done multiple prison terms myself, I will say this; Bragging, and talking yourself up is part of the culture. You have to take what people like this say with a grain of salt.

[@ericespinoza373]

I can’t vouch for the guy but his gang has a very well established reputation on the streets. The state of California used RICO charges to try to break them up but they’re still very active.

[@davecollette440]

I never went to prison. Growing up in the lifestyle and it absorbing most of family I can honestly agree with you. I recognize alot of what he says as truth though. Especially his story about putting a gun up in a tree. No one ever looks up. Our standard stash spots were always up high. My buddy literally had a pound drying in his living room but had it spaced out with pot pourri flower bunches. Cops weren't there for the weed but still they didn't even notice it. I believe his story of not having to be jumped in. I was once offered it. What I would like to hear him talk about more is how they use up their front line soldiers especially the white boys. Even higher up white guys. My older "brother" married in after twenty years they still threw him to cops when they got raided, even his own kids gave him up. I would never join up because my family in it was step brothers, sisters etc even though they were my blood since I can remember I didn't trust them. Even my own "real" sister set me up for shit I didn't do. Maybe at his level they don't turn as much but since meth came on the scene it seemed like a free for all. I saw people five hundred in debt on a re up marching off their dealer so they didn't have to pay. Sell ten years of a man's life for five hundred in shit. It's not worth it. Going back to what you said , I bust a guys story about being shot in front of his pups. He said he was shot and I started laughing it was from a bike wreck when we were kids it was obvious if you saw the scar. Almost ten years that dude would still have people trying to jump me over that shit.

[@FitnessAfterFelonies]

I think we on crystal and lying but hey grain of salt it is it was entertaining

[@yeahshedid]

It was the knife up the ass, then the 20, 15 ,10 set of squats for me that was like OK...this guy likes to tell stories LOL

[@keineahnung6124]

He gave himself up as a bragger when he claimed to speak nahuatl with the other dude and got him to switch sides just with a conversation. Not many Mexicans speak that language,and the chance that two total strangers speak it is so slim,there are dozens of different dialects of nahuatl that are unintelligible to each other.. Big BS.

[@bigtipsandtricks]

This is one of the most powerful videos I have ever watched on youtube. I could literally watch hours and hours of JC talking. It's incredible to me that humans can go thru so much and still have to live a normal life. The part about his Younger brother when they were kids and the first soul they took . I cant even fathom what that was like. Thanks to JC for sharing his story. This is so profound. wow. Thanks so much for this .

[@SherryB66]

Johnny I love listening to you talk and telling your experiences. I'm glad you're the type that can just talk without alot of questions from Mark. Long time ago about 30 years ago, my cousin was in a gang & I had a 1 bedroom apartment &let them crash there when they needed to &I told no one. My cousin let me know the members had respect 🙏🏻 for me. They showed it 1 time that I saw. I was getting weird phone calls from a unknown man & I lived alone and it scared me. I told my cousin 1 time, he picked up my phone made 1 phone call &a carload pulls up real late at night, how they found the guy and what they did I don't know to this day. All I know my cousin said it was taken care of. I never got another phone call. I respect you and I love listening to your life pretty much. Sending love and respect 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@Ranas0705]

Johnny Casper, cut it out, you were never all that. We're the real frogs from the Viejo side fool. E.

[@fuknfausto3923]

The most mind blowing thing about this whole interview is the fact that this man speaks Nahuatl

[@wowempirehalo]

Mexican gangsters study Nahuatl in prison. Some even change their names to Aztec names

[@thespot393]

Time stamp I missed it

[@patrickcenkush519]

@@thespot393 Around 12:15

[@linasantamaria5083]

True I met some one who spoke it and he learned in there.

[@annaxefta587]

@@wowempirehalo so really it’s a pointless thing they do in jail. Literally means nothing in the dorks we live in.

[@pietrocirrone4085]

Sad the contrast between how narrow and small this man’s life is how grand and glorious he thinks it is.

[@jim-ce5kt]

He makes his life out to be glorious, but it is NOT. He is living a nightmare just not smart enough to know it.

[@amvespinosa]

This man deserves to be recognized in The Book of Guiness Records for writing a book on a piece of gum wrapper

[@elgallitodelpalenque3152]

In jail they pass messages on kites with string.its really ingenious what goes on

[@Songbird1977jk]

Don't forget putting shit up his ass...he's pretty versed in that too.

[@PutlerHuyIo]

@@johnny2f55 Maybe he exaggerated certain parts, but I 100% believe the part about prison dudes trying to hide knifes in their asses or trying to flush chopped up parts of a murdered inmate down the toilet. Prison is a sick, fucked up, dark place.

[@ands6607]

You clearly don't know the art of mini writing which is how all kites are written in prison. The amount of writing can be put on a tiny piece of paper is mind blowing and is done all day so that's a fact.

[@2serveand2protect]

Damn! I'm really glad I stumbled upon your channel. There's more lessons to learn in one of those..."interviews" than in a hundred modern-day "documentaries".

[@WilfredBryaq]

Same...but this is not the video that I found...I found on the reccomendation about lin the meth addict..and saw this new post

[@2serveand2protect]

@@WilfredBryaq ...yeah - I think I saw these interviews because I was searching something else - idremeber exactly! - it was...I think I typed something like "drug-wars in Mexico" and there were documentaries about the freaking BODY-COUNT and alongside I saw these - I clicked on it...and remained stunned.

[@juicyqt6542]

One of these vids came up in my recommendation. Watched one, then binged watched a few more. I watch a lot of vigilante vids, so I'm guessing this is why the one that I saw first recommended was recommended. Algorithmm doesn't play, KZbin be paying attention to what we have interest in and suggestion things of similar nature.

[@Leandatastic]

Juicy QT scary though knowing they point us into directions - dang manipulation all around 😱

[@MEL2theJ]

Amen to that! @2serveand2protect

[@Baida83]

I have a brother out in the Berkeley area, I believe he is living in a tent, and based on the last time I spoke to him, he is probably a heroin user. His name is Zuber Awad, may go by the nickname Miami. If you happen to run into him, let him know his sister wonders about him all the time, and I love him very much.

[@tungsten1979]

Really love him?🤔.....then go down there to see how he is doing for christ sake. Family is family you know.

[@rougeroadie1193]

Radio Head 79 who are you?

[@sinqobilem]

​@@tungsten1979 We shouldn't pass judgement on people's actions or decisions. Nothing is black and white. The least we can do is listen, understand, and empathise. If you watch other videos on this channel you'll realise family sometimes isn't family.

[@ItsThatKidVurd]

If you keep waiting the coroner will probably call you

[@Baida83]

@Dulhan Begum we are Arab, not sure if he reverted.

[@teggstoo]

That glass messed his head up😂 he thinks he’s Pablo Escobar

[@Cheese6254]

You can almost tell the exact moment he starts to “stretch” a story. He starts with some elements of truth or reality and quickly embellishes or adapts it to his own.

[@heathernikki5734]

Oh cool, you were there? Or are you a human lie detector or body language “expert” 😂

[@Cheese6254]

@@heathernikki5734 It is called an observation. I’ve been around enough BS artists to be able to identify one. I’ve seen and heard from enough idiots as well and it looks like I’ve identified another one.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@@Cheese6254 You nailed it. He's been around gang life his whole life so has a ton of stories. He exaggerates, says they are all his own experiences. He's currently some kingpin calling all the shots from behind the curtain like the Wizard of freaking Oz? C'mon. In his own mind. He's a homeless aging drug addict . But admit, he's a great storyteller and entertaining. This is also CA. Guarantee he's hoping to get noticed and picked up for a TV show or movie or consulting on a gang life film. He even said that in another interview on SWU. But said they wouldn't hire him because he admitted he used drugs.

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

@@Cheese6254 🤣🤣

[@sd.cali.6197]

@jamall singh I can tell your clown áśś didn't grow up in california in the 80s.. it was fkn insane and it wasn'tbecause of the bloods or the crips!

[@randyiron2]

I also had a frog when I was a kid. He lived in a aquarium for 9 years. I totally relate to this guy.

[@preholds]

shut the fuck up

[@dwightchaos9449]

😂

[@randyiron2]

@@preholds go pound sand up your ass.

[@Want2SurfNow]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sphenoidjjj]

🤣😅

[@perugugic]

That means the guy with 3 frogs ended up getting 4 because someone had 5 but should have had 0. Boy, it's a crazy world

[@mariomacias2160]

Thinking the exact thing

[@JoseGranny]

Ribbit

[@rnftiquando8150]

u niggas wouldnt be talkin all this to his face or his homies

[@perugugic]

@@rnftiquando8150 I don't see that any of these comments are disrespectful!? Wasn't meant to be, for sure

[@halfieindatray7825]

Rnf Tiquando lmao you dont know how hard that fool is.

[@billywagner2862]

My family is 4 generations of Nortenos and we're always taught growing up southsiders are our enemies, only to find out that we're all the same and come from the same struggles. Hearing Jonny on here, really makes me stop and think about that. You seem like a solid individual and a righteous homeboy I send mines from up North bro and I appreciate you speaking nothing but the truth so some one else can maybe learn from you're mistakes.

[@augiegonzalez1082]

Salute from los homie...what part of the norte you from?

[@joepass1883]

Ruining what used to be a great country.

[@augiegonzalez1082]

@@joepass1883 like you've made this country any better😭🤣😂 sit the fuck down lame

[@fedecano7362]

norteÑos

[@nor_cal530]

The thing I like about south siders is they don't think they're black like northerners think

[@xlerate8488]

After watching several videos on this channel I am completely fine never visiting LA

[@ColoRADbro420]

Yea it seems like a real shit hole. Unless your rich

[@kittyboo2121]

Same, I’m good

[@youtubesurfer1022]

Dont come. Grass isn't greener on this side. It's home tho

[@hbjr5556]

LA is a cool place I go all of the time but I stay in Beverly Hills

[@kzam37]

I'm from Chicago and I hear that a lot about my City, however, you do your research, stay away from the bad hoods and you'll b OK. I visited LA on a tourist type visit, stayed right by Venice Beach and went over the to the Kobe mural and I didn't feel at risk or scared but then again I did grow up in Little Village in Chicago.so you just learn to keep away from any danger zones...just saying..lol..don't be so judgemental.

[@pariscortez8637]

"i can't rob a liquor store, but I can watch the door while someone else robs it"

[@angylujan4830]

Lol

[@KingLouis420th]

Why put yourself out there when you can get the same gain when you don’t have to?

[@Kyle__V]

He is telling you that he is above doing those types of crimes.

[@Ant-bm1qk]

William Rivera if his crew is robbing liquor stores then he’s low level . Even worse if he’s robbing stores within his own community

[@Ant-bm1qk]

This guy is a tweaker. When you’re from a varrio , you don’t rob from your own community. The whole purpose of a gang is to protect your neighborhood from outsiders.

[@ersellwilliams3649]

Police wondering if they can issue a warrant for his tent 😂😂😂LMAO

[@robertwhitley4775]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hshshdjdhdhdhdjd7828]

@Maddog worker probable* cause

[@agent9973]

lol

[@ronwashington1226]

I think this is best interview I've seen so far great work. True legend.

[@Bidenomocs]

Dude so full of shit 😂

[@leneo1731]

I'm extremely grateful for not growing up like this guy did, streets, gangs whatnot. Because this guy is pretty much a war veteran. Exept from the fact that he is still active. The things he's been through are similar to real war. But not like the Soldiers who are sent to Afghanistan for six months. This guy has been to war for probably three decades. Insane. I don't understand how he can be this normal.

[@clapdrix72]

Probably on the psychopath spectrum to some extent - so he only appears normal. He is not.

[@7InchGrowerDick]

cute that you buy everything this goofball says as gospel. He's such a big dog he has people doing what amounts to making hash in a fucking tent and burning themselves. In a tent.

[@codybrown4855]

He knows what he's fighting for, alot of the people that go to war don't entirely know what they are fighting for

[@JohnnyB21401]

Cody……you’re a silly fella. What’s he fighting for a street or a neighborhood he doesn’t own?? Turf to sell drugs to kids?? I hope you are joking otherwise you are pathetic.

[@xo.naee4]

Out of all the documentary's I've watch on this channel this one is by Far the most BEST INTERESTING ONE EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please keep them coming ! 💯

[@xcellgaming4136]

Everyone is saying he’s boasting and talking about himself, meanwhile it’s a interview about him, so he has every right to talk about his Experiences whether he’s telling the truth or not, that’s not for the peanut gallery to decide.

[@stevenkramer1975]

People love trolling especially when they have nothing interesting to say.

[@pr1ssycr1ssy]

Right? He has been asked to take part in an interview where they ask him questions about himself. Lord. People are dense.

[@stevenalshouse9481]

U must be one of them exaggeraters too

[@PirateTHESteam1]

who u calling a peanut u ? dont fuck with m e

[@InfiniteRhombus]

i actually work at the peanut gallery and me and all the other people employed here want to tell you to go fuck yourself

[@cinrok1]

This dude is high as fuck and just flowing. It doesn’t matter if his stories are true or not, he’s just blasted and vibing

[@Secter84]

Lmaoooo

[@laurae6658]

ISN'T THAT THE TRUTH HAHAHAHA

[@Maddsgigi]

This right here. Thanks for saying what I was thinking. Enjoyed his pontificating though.

[@julieann4616]

What is he on?

[@Deedee-zj3ic]

I’ve been around these gang banger mfs who be high as hell just talking n shit n telling stories

[@ivandred3655]

You can see Johny’s street cred on his face. You can tell he has lived the life for real.

[@sadcosmonaut2045]

The thing I find most fascinating about this amazing story is the passion this man put into talking about how small he could write.

[@rachel_Cochran]

This was my favorite part as well

[@krackshot322]

Or how small his brain is...

[@Noxidsignorantia]

@@krackshot322 this man could run rings around you. You don't live that long and continue unless you have the mental capacity to outsmart a majority of people.

[@krackshot322]

@@Noxidsignorantia lol yeah right! He chose to be a violent coward.. not a sign of intelligence

[@Noxidsignorantia]

@@krackshot322 He didn't choose anything, when you grow up with normalized violent behavior and have been exposed to 'the life' at such a young age the likelihood of him continuing that indoctrination is so probable. Not defending his life but he grew up in prison and we both know that prison doesn't reform shit.

[@ericw6043]

I just wanna say thank you for showing the true definition of reality tv. I wish more people had the balls to educate the public as well as you do. Cheers to you fella

[@tomdebowskii2413]

This man needs a movie there's probably a lot of people who need movies but Johnny has been here so many times it's like I read an autobiography

[@diamondstar1200]

Gets in trouble for boasting that he's a soldier for the Mob. Proceeds to tell everyone on KZbin that he's a soldier for the Mob.

[@dodgernation5865]

I’m really glad I came across these episodes. It’s good for the younger generation to see this as well to realize how severe this lifestyle can be.

[@stevebrothers9470]

Johnny ain’t where it’s at.

[@vivianneu3676]

@@stevebrothers9470 so tru

[@whisperingbeeasmr]

He got cut in the face for saying too much and it looks like he has not learned his lesson lol

[@Leandatastic]

B hat does ASMR mean?

[@balancedactguy]

He was probably very low level then. Now he calls the shots it seems!

[@naomideleon8363]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Leandatastic]

@B hi what does ASMR mean?

[@Leandatastic]

@B still no reply - ill have to google it haha

[@TheHackedLabRat]

This video was a true blessing. Thanks Johnny 💙

[@doristriola4370]

This man is amazing..I look for these videos...thanks for sharing this ... he's real ...every word is interesting...true and honest it's like your reliving parts of your life ..thanks

[@Bidenomocs]

No none of this shit makes any sense because he so full ah shit

[@steveotatooed]

Oh yah I.got my throat cut all the way across 🤣🤣😂 You know you had a crazy life when you forget you got your throat cut

[@Candy2Bossy]

😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@londongraay8668]

Lmao for real

[@rnftiquando8150]

u niggas soft on the set u niggas aint ever put in work so shut up

[@logan6698]

Rnf Tiquando no one cares and no one knows who you are just be quiet

[@awakeningtothespiritchanne8990]

I stabbed a guy in his ass and he was a friend of mine. But I asked him if I could stab him in his ass roflmfao

[@kimcandy7515]

Thanks for uploading this again Mark this guy is intriguing, very compelling! Soft white underbelly you rock 👍

[@tnunez66]

There's no way this guy is who he says he is. Not saying he hasn't been where he's been, but he's giving up the game. No one in that position would be talking this much on camera unless they were debriefing. That scar on his face is a puto mark. You don't cut someone's face like that unless you want everyone to know that they're radioactive

[@whotelakecity2001]

what is puto mark? what is radioactive?

[@tnunez66]

@@whotelakecity2001 in prison when you mess up you catch a beating. But if you messed up so bad that there's no salvaging you they'll cut your face open so everyone who sees you knows you're no good. That's called a puto mark, basically a scarlet letter. That's only if they can't get ahold of you to kill you. Listening to the rest of this guy's stories, that's definitely what happened.

[@whotelakecity2001]

@@tnunez66 And why couldn't they kill him? He is out on social media? And what are different tiers he mentions in one of the vids (tier 3 and 4 I think) in prison? Thanks

[@fuck_it]

@@whotelakecity2001 puto mark is btch mark and radioactive as in don’t trust or snitch

[@vampirehunter_lee]

A puto mark is for pedos and shit. Stay away type "radioactive"

[@KfmPodcast]

These videos are amazing. I’ve been wanting do something similar with my platform but had no idea it was already here and expansive. Everyone has a story.

[@Waltham1892]

Those who talk about how they play the game, aren't playing the game.

[@TheBlackDog73]

Why is he on skid row?

[@Waltham1892]

@@curryfam Yeah, because he's got a 401K ...

[@Waltham1892]

@@curryfam I'm sure he's done serious time and I'm sure he's gang involved. But, a Capo? I don't think so.

[@2harriskeenan]

This guys full of shit

[@Leandatastic]

Waltham1892 yes my father always said if you have to talk about how much money you have you don’t have enough

[@contentlocked99]

I could probably listen to this guy for hours.

[@veronicamartinez2575]

Rich Games me too

[@loufromdabx]

Rich Games 💯

[@weeannie495]

Rich Games He’s going to go missing blabbing his mouth off

[@contentlocked99]

@@weeannie495 Yeah they say 3 men can keep a secret if 2 are dead.

[@weeannie495]

Rich Games 😂😂😂😂

[@taraef]

Sad to see how people think this is the only way of life. Prayers for this man. I appreciate him opening up and telling his story.

[@Warrior1_]

Amen

[@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134]

Good interviews on this channel 🔥

[@dredank]

Dude im high af i cant believe hes talking so long about keistering wtf is going on lol

[@17millionpercocetplease61]

Niggas always start talkin bout that shit and never stop 😂

[@youaintalivegaming8580]

dredank 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ericscott4092]

Me too I'm here like wtf! He gets real excited about it too

[@cazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

hahaha i couldn't believe the 9 inch knife thing holy SHIT..

[@bryanrobinson5085]

😂😂😂

[@mikehunt9140]

This man talking like they blurred his face and changed his voice

[@xeonn99]

Well, they probably told him they would but edited that part out.

[@jjayregal]

kuz he aint no punk like them

[@StevenSeagull6969]

This guy is just a actor. He's just reading the script, as if he was the real guy.

[@drewhenni2277]

He pointed at the huge scar on his face and said ”discipline”.... “for talking too much”. What’s it gonna take!?😂

[@dannyboy4142]

@@StevenSeagull6969 things like this really happen punk

[@SwindleTV]

This dude is probably my favorite guest so far his energy is crazy

[@glmewtabv.8179]

So if you try to kill someone but they live do you get a toad tattoo?

[@BeyondGlam]

Applauses to the creative minds behind these documentaries, ... and wow, the photography is just marvelous. But specially , bravo! for giving the oportunity to those who are invissible to the society to speak up and let us know (or at least get an idea) how is like to live in their skins and how hard is to cope this world.

[@Leandatastic]

Copy Cat look at the preface - Mark Laita is the videographer and explains why he’s doing this ❤️

[@BeyondGlam]

@@Leandatastic Thank you, i just saw "Introduction to Soft White Underbelly" and after that I feel even more amazed by his work. I am a screenwriter and i worked on some short documentaries (I am from Mexico) and I know how hard it is to connect with people and found good stories and tell those stories in the way he does. He is truly gifted!

[@tonyedwards2064]

@@BeyondGlam The title to this Doc series is perfect..

[@fillyfingerz8425]

Amen!

[@mickmangles8000]

calls shots from his tent on skid row ...

[@hardworkingdiva]

duck my sick 🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@jackarmenta2036]

Hahahahaha this clown

[@tiagolo666]

This guys sounds so confident in his lies

[@benaiahwright937]

Where do you go after 2 decades in prison sir? Back to your mansion in Calabasas?🙄

[@vgee3926]

That's life for ALOT of ex cons in California.no need to clown him though.

[@sunray8136]

It doesn't matter who it is.... everyone wants their story to be heard

[@MARK-hk7bh]

Im desensitized to the point that I can't enjoy regular videos I need gory prison stories from a serial killer lol

[@davidg8629]

Amazing interviews man. Absolutely stunning to hear these individuals and thier lives

[@heynormars]

Chilling interviews I’m hooked

[@woldydalo2343]

NORMARS On bro 💯💯💯

[@DrDime_]

My bullshit detector is on high alert. This dude is delusional.

[@michaelbyers169]

Call bs on some shit. So this girl who you kinda know personally, she’s a big time hustler. To get close to her and her operation You change your appearance, knock on her door and introduce yourself as a complete stranger. She doesn’t recognize you. Now she’s a big dope dealer in the hood, but she lets a complete stranger she doesn’t know into her house. She starts talking shop with him and accept an oz of meth. No alarm bells go off hahahahahahah. He’s like most people that were in that life that tell stories. There’s a kernel of truth in his stories. That little kernel though is wrapped in distortions, and covered in wild exaggerations. Come on dawg.

[@Jaysmuv]

Getting killed because of a frog tattoo I’m good

[@jospeaches8533]

I have 7 oppies,I have them for hope,and resilience,plus their cool peaceful nature, ah damn that was a good story

[@numbernine3436]

🐸. Click click BOOM

[@drewdabs4214]

It’s deeper then that, it’s like saying dying for a country that is not yours. It’s more then just living in the area or turf.

[@mclovinjr9086]

@Hoodie got The uzi lmao you got warrior dna be a boxer or get into mma, getting killed for frog tattoos is the funniest way I heard I’ve someone lose their life. pure clown shit

[@justinneal1817]

@Hoodie got The uzi you think dying dying a frog tattoo is warrior DNA? Lol

[@melomelimel]

The way he talks about dead bodies like they weren't humans, daughters and sons, brothers and sisters, loved ones...

[@elpilotodeldesierto3113]

He's lying

[@corinnaherzog-burkart7005]

Gangstas

[@josephperez7998]

Johnny ur a fool.

[@maneets2413]

Melomeli Melmeli STOP WATCHING!!!... IT AINT FOR YOU🤷🏾‍♂️

[@dat1funnyguy259]

That’s the street life take it or leave it nobody asked you to watch the video 😂

[@DJMotorMouth713]

This is THE wildest interview/story I’ve heard in a very long time. Wow. We need a follow up on this guy

[@Bidenomocs]

Story! You got that right

[@srennielsen4545]

In the beginning he says he got out from prison 2 years ago. Later he says he got off parole 5 years ago?

[@sfwatxyo2162]

I sense a lot of bravado, he loves the lifestyle.

[@hayman122]

its un attractive as in wouldent like to live near this guy

[@latinasforthewin4274]

Obviously he loves the lifestyle. He’s a gang member. Most do it cause they like it.

[@sfwatxyo2162]

@@latinasforthewin4274 I disagree. Most do it because they know of no other options or are born into it. Most want out if they thought they could leave, but the lifestyle is an addiction too.

[@209er2]

I sense allot of bullshit

[@fullmetalpleb]

@@sfwatxyo2162 "Bitch you think I do this cause I need money? I DO IT FOR THE THRILL"- Emperor Nero after mugging a pleb

[@jonathanrosas4425]

These are by far some of the realest documentary/interviews i have seen. These are real people. This man here is telling it from the heart, no bull no made up no fantasy no glorification. Just an explanation of the circumstances. Jonnys docs are very interesting to watch. See only honesty, no inflection showing otherwise. Soft White Under Belly 👍

[@iExTiiNcT]

Sadly, it will always be impossible to know whether some things are made up, or over dramatize. You can say he seems honest etc etc, and I'm not saying he isn't, but there's a reason they're criminals, they lie, they steal, they kill, you can't trust a word.

[@franka2743]

After flipping through some of these comments I realize some of you people are so easily entertained, s*** I should write a book or start a KZbin channel, I grew up as bad (if not worse) than this guy and know plenty of dudes with these kinds of stories

[@Sadiq80k]

Had to come back to johnnys episodes, amazing story teller

[@PAPDOG1973]

He got asked one question and didn’t draw breath for 46 minutes.

[@MamtaNarang]

Please do lady gang members.

[@Margarita1928forever]

There a three videos of female gang members I've watched so far. I don't know how to share but they're there

[@tonykartracer8032]

Why? Iz u be bangin' YO?!

[@robbyraystewart6978]

@@tonykartracer8032 Bro what

[@michelemichele5204]

@@tonykartracer8032 speak and write English correctly fool. dont show your ignorance!

[@Leandatastic]

Mamta N if you to playlists you’ll see the ladies ❤️

[@abifuentes2621]

I am obsessed with these interviews. Thank you so much for all of the effort you guys put into these!

[@app1mxh]

solid review

[@diamarisrodriguez278]

Me too!

[@brad4908]

Unfortunately, despite his strengths, his influence appears to extend only over vulnerable and broken people. The tools that he uses to assert his control exploits those vulnerabilities and breaks them further. To his credit, he seems to limit most of his actions to other people who are committed to that life, and does not comment on actions against average citizens. Sadly, he seems to describe nothing over the course of his life that will leave his community stronger or less open to further exploitation in the future. He’s a survivor, but not a hero.

[@davidburke2697]

He's a career criminal. He's a douche bad A number 1.

[@creepnasty5370]

You couldn’t victimize him even if you wanted to

[@creepnasty5370]

You couldn’t victimize him even if you wanted to

[@htexas918]

Beautifully said

[@esperanzagarcia8004]

Wow great story Johnny Gracias for sharing a lil insight into your life much appreciated..And hear we think we gs this homies g life is on another level.

[@tHEdANKcRUSADER]

Shout out to all peoples watching this a hundred years from now!

[@gt2e]

hahhahahahaah you fucking clown,thats the worst attempt ever at prosterity

[@samsalamander8147]

He set that girl up with the police what type of gangster does that

[@wonerable]

More common than you think

[@tpacalypse]

That's what I'm saying; specially after stealing all her stuffs. He's such a bad person.

[@Morgan24_7]

Oh huny...that is not uncommon.

[@desertsun1000]

He set up a fellow dope dealer? Wtf

[@josh18astorga]

Lol

[@BeeKay4444]

Never a dull story when Johnny got the mic. Lol. Word ✊🏾

[@abelacosta7200]

There’s things that he’s saying that are hard for me to believe. But hey what do I know right. I’m straight from the streets. There’s things that I’ve done ✅ that I’ll never admit to. Whether I say it out right or subliminally, it’ll never come out of my mouth. Especially on camera! The way he speaks about it like it ain’t shit is just crazy. It’s a struggle for me daily just to let go of these things. It’s hard for me to fall asleep & when I do sleep I have nightmares. But this guy here? He talks bout this like he’s proud. It’s crazy. Kids, stay away from gangs & drugs!

[@alomusic1805]

"you get punished at this level because you carry yourself at this level" i always ask myself why some shit happens to me...i guess im just geting checked

[@EmpatheticEmpress]

Yo I was just here last night and there were only like 87k subscribers! Holy ish. Well deserved. Such great content that ppl need to see!! Keep up the good fight.

[@mosluggo1]

He only had 8k a week ago

[@Ali-Renee]

This channel has been blowing up within the last 5days

[@EmpatheticEmpress]

R Kelly wow!!!! Amazing

[@Taiyahbailey]

I agree Monet, it is well deserved!

[@gucciadjective7745]

Mark where have all the Jonny interviews gone?!

[@ericschmidt1741]

Interviews are so dope but the sirens I can do without

[@stevenalshouse9481]

When someone gets sliced on their face it usually means they talked about the wrong people and your no good. I don't know this individual obviously but he's talking too much right now.active members aren't even supposed to do interviews period

[@baibiegurl5849]

Exactly what came to my mind.

[@Leandatastic]

Steven Alshouse agree but his stories are good 😊

[@baibiegurl5849]

His stories seemed hella exaggerated to me. fake even. real g's don't be spilling their "stories" out like this. interview or not.

[@donnawentz7102]

Yeah, my old man is a Sureno and Mexicans do not allow any members to do interviews.

[@rebelicious407]

A buck fifty

[@eulogy_3073]

This is scary shit as to what life can be and what one can become when put in those situations. Very telling and terrifying. Great interview.

[@deancampbell8206]

why are the other 12 Johnny videos unavailable or hidden??

[@hankhill3772]

Why are all of the other videos of Johnny hidden?

[@bryantmartinez7751]

May be one of the best post prison interviews I've seen. I watch Wes Watson, 23&1 and a bunch other fools trying to stream. But this dude if he ever made a channel I would choose him over anyone.

[@jedd4838]

Being part of a gang never seemed so lonely

[@indis.1497]

you win comments section, so true, you start together but end alone.

[@grabtheburner187]

Pocos Pero Locos Ese

[@user-ss3yg4dv7m]

I love you Johnny, never stop being yourself ever ever ever. I respect your life, story, and your unapologetic existence. I’m very proud of you my guy

[@jimlahey9158]

The fact the lady he was tracking down decided to take a shower in the middle of a drug deal seems odd

[@tyreesneed]

yea and before he said she needed to use the bathroom. not take a shower. hes high as a kite this whole time making up all this stuff and telling stories hes heard from others. the guy is really a low level bottom of the totem pole JUNKIE

[@paulde-logan9444]

When he said she came out the shower im thinking she was just in the restroom alot of people refer to that room as the shower.

[@gracephelan9126]

Why would she get up in the middle of a business meeting to go take a shower? Who does that?

[@FreeTheSolid]

Grace phelan 🤣

[@EL_TORCIDO]

Notice he said he wanted to sell her pounds then magically robs her fur 5 pounds he totally changed his story mid way through

[@hugoalexis4445]

Right! Then how he sweet talked the bodyguard lol

[@edwardgonzales1640]

Middleman. She wanted that good, and he scored for her. Made the transaction himself, and drove off with her dope. Rookie move for someone serving pounds.

[@audrabrizendine4799]

Lol!!! My thoughts exactly!!

[@amywas1]

What we call, here in Australia: a legend in his own lunchbox.

[@tetumbo4290]

Fuck Australia!

[@1990sodapop]

Australia is the anus of the earth

[@amywas1]

@@1990sodapop Or, as our very sophisticated prime minister, Paul Keating, once said, it's the "arse end of the earth" Nevertheless, a wonderful place to be. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZqXdGCHYqZleZI

[@adambadam623]

A legend in his own lunchtime 😂

[@jasontaylor9871]

'' a legend in his own lunchbox'' fucking awesome !

[@hertfordshires3547]

Bloody brilliant character proper real calm calculated and you know he’s talking real stories , tough clever guy who has made the best of situations and family ties have allowed , don’t admire some of his actions but also couldn’t stop watching the interview

[@chezmomo6758]

Just when you try to get some work done, time to tune in to Johnny

[@megscott222]

He's so proud of being a thief. Sure talks a lot for a soldier

[@bigshine4490]

Meg Scott for some all they have left is there war story’s

[@zackcraft7204]

After rewatching this one for the millionth time I caught what Johnny said about his little brother at the end. That's really sad. I hope one day they can leave the gang stuff behind and be brothers again.

[@whotelakecity2001]

I didn't understand everything. What happened to his brother?

[@AndresGonzalez-xy1oj]

@@whotelakecity2001 his brother is a dropout of the gang he can no longer have contact due to street politics

[@johnasti7429]

Highly intelligent, manipulative, articulate and diplomatic individual who knows how to speak to people on many different levels. I enjoyed listening to this interview. Yeah, he did some horrible things, but he's a straight up guy .

[@JohnnyB21401]

Ha! Seriously?? Does this represent success for you?? 😂

[@JohnfuckingColtrane]

Oh he’s straight up alright! Straight up inside you with a knife

[@your_huge_ego_bores_me]

Oh hell no. Ain't fucking nothing intelligent about that fool. Nothing at all. About as dumb a man as exists. Don't know who you're trying to fool, fool.

[@owenplumley4282]

@@JohnnyB21401 he never said successful did he

[@OTOWN2STOCKTOWN]

"Straight up guy" to me rings something positive tho

[@kimberlyewell]

Did you end up filming part two for Cassandra? What a beautiful soul.

[@ctown8749]

All these experts that are calling this man a liar

[@evanholle1390]

I loved the interview but I think with a better mic and less background noise would really step your game up! keep up the great work!

[@Lora-Lynn]

I kinda like the raw city sounds in the background. Keeps it real.

[@globaloff-road3601]

@@Lora-Lynn Yeah me too, gives it a more real feel. I like that his studio is right off the street.

[@infamousb189]

@Evan Holle Buh.

[@GPx1]

In the past coupla days i seen like 10-12 of these interviews and this was the most interesting

[@joachimcoonan6255]

This reminds me of how my best friend from Argentina grew up, before he got deported to Australia to avoid a life sentence...( His mother was able to bribe the judge)...He was naturally of a very similar nature to this man, and grew up in the gangs, with a gangsta father also. It was largely the influence of a girl in Australia, the same one who helped transform my own life years later, who helped to bring about the transformation of his soul in many ways. He ended up fathering two girls of his own, despite battling cancer most of his adult life; two girls who are both absolute shining lights in this world, and was an amazing father and inspirational human being. He passed away in 2011... May he rest in peace. A truly intense, amazing and real human being, in every way....an inspiration.... Max respect Christian "Che" Damian Ortiz.

[@fabiansandoval6132]

Your friend is NOTHING like this dude if he changed. This homie right here has given his soul to the devil, no way he would ever change. The fact that your friend changed and this guy will NEVER EVER change does not make them similar what so ever.

[@joachimcoonan6255]

@@fabiansandoval6132 Yeah, true, I see your point...It was just certain mannerisms and the like that reminded me of him, that's all.