This guy is as real as it gets... he's truthful, he's laughing at the stories and I can see him taking control of his life, get his kids and speak on this portion of his life so others can learn from it. THANKS for your story DC. Best of Luck to you Brother.
@jocelynortega80004 жыл бұрын
His smile and laugh r so contagious
@gregoryambres18974 жыл бұрын
These guys are so adorable. There is absolutely nothing wrong with expressing that -- They are beautiful human beings.
@gentleben15904 жыл бұрын
His black and white portrait around 6:00 is a piece of art.
@Ejy643 жыл бұрын
Yes, they all are works of art. The best IMO are the ones of Johnny the Gangster. I also love his backdrop color choices to complement their clothing. Mark is an artist, as well as a wonderful human.
@jen87774 жыл бұрын
His demeanor is so chill. I liked listening to his story. I hope he has an easier life.
@vincentgibson9914 жыл бұрын
he seems like a smart, nice man...hope he gets out of there
@foreverhoticis4 жыл бұрын
He said, If you survive this...you can survive anything.
@c0048574 жыл бұрын
I always wondered why this channel don't have a few million followers. It is one of the best documentary around. It should be nominated for some academy award for best documentary. I think it's coming soon. Someone will notice.
@blossom53964 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree with that
@rahrahrobbbieee2 жыл бұрын
It has 3.3 million followers...
@cat1312.2 жыл бұрын
now it does !!
@MagaISaCULTBro Жыл бұрын
It does idiot
@angelacarter65932 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of my brother. From the way he describes the different drugs, to the way he is so casual about even the most disturbing topics to the way that he is willing to work hard even in the midst of his addictions.
@doreenviolet65294 жыл бұрын
Damn!! At 13 I was still playing with my toys!!! I don’t even know how half these people have survived their own childhoods let alone now that their grown!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I truly think the lifestyle your around does make your future, it takes a lot of strength and love to not fall in the cracks of your surroundings!! 😥😥
@thatchickcarol4 жыл бұрын
Doreen Violet what’s mind blowing with a lot of these stories are how they are using drugs at 9 and 10 nobody in their lives were decent people to stop that , that’s what’s sad.
@doreenviolet65294 жыл бұрын
That chick carol... I was thinking the same thing! A lot are doing hard drugs so damn young and even leaving home at such a tender age! Like how does this happen and not one person notices??? Just so sad to hear of all these people’s struggles as adults and when they were young children 😢😢😢 Heartbreaking needless to say! I pray they all get clean and find some kind of self worth before it’s to late🙏🏽🙏🏽
@marquitashiver61412 жыл бұрын
Right! I was playing outside playing sports with my friends after school and jumping in a trampoline.
@blossom53964 жыл бұрын
I grew up in DC, Maryland and now I live in Northern Virginia! Praying for you DC💙💜
@EsBignell4 жыл бұрын
Maybe i am wrong but i feel this is a really nice man.
@Taradise344 жыл бұрын
Yes your wrong and naive
@EsBignell4 жыл бұрын
@@Taradise34 maybe...thats possible .
@breebrown42384 жыл бұрын
You aren’t naive. Whoever taradise34 is is an idiot. Just because people do what they do doesn’t mean they aren’t nice.
@islandgirl53824 жыл бұрын
@@breebrown4238 I agree Bree!!!
@maipoina-xk5zk4 жыл бұрын
@@breebrown4238 exactly👏🏽
@GiselleGem4 жыл бұрын
Wow first person I’ve heard so far say in 5 years they hope to help someone not be in his position.. 👏🏼
@priscillaann8834 жыл бұрын
GiselleGem not true, a lot of ppl in these interviews use their story as a cautionary tale
@GiselleGem4 жыл бұрын
Lydia Marie Absolutely. It was the first one in this series of videos that I’ve heard it so far. I apologize if that came out in a negative way
@priscillaann8834 жыл бұрын
GiselleGem it’s ok! Totally understand ❤️
@miattabeah78004 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of Tyler the creator
@shannonday76654 жыл бұрын
Miatta Beah I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT. LONG LOST BROTHER 🤣
@ebkdoggmouthrenegade18284 жыл бұрын
Father
@addmyigcosnbhigobytdg58864 жыл бұрын
He deadass do that’s crazy 😭😭
@mc20434 жыл бұрын
OMG his mannerisms are even the same. I was thinking the exact same thing!
@ebkdoggmouthrenegade18284 жыл бұрын
@Rashan Sankofa shut yo troll ass up goofy
@ms.miwitdatbul5204 жыл бұрын
He seems like a real cool chill kind of guy. And that gap gives him a certain Je ne sais quoi.
@declamatory4 жыл бұрын
I don't know
@vickirosstudor4903 жыл бұрын
Doubt it’s a gap. Looks like a missing tooth. But he does seem cool.
@AtlantaApartmentGuide3 жыл бұрын
Right Sis! He’s very handsome even with the gap.
@jimjimgl34 жыл бұрын
DC gave you everything in that portrait
@nomedigas79464 жыл бұрын
yes!!!
@Vixinaful4 жыл бұрын
He's got a good point: No point in moving, it's the same shit everywhere and its not just the US, its GLOBAL.
@Stbuster313 жыл бұрын
Late stage capitalism is the pits for many
@heartlesswoman19043 жыл бұрын
He’s lovely and a genuine person
@nancynicholson78154 жыл бұрын
Be the positive influence DC, you can do man!!
@covertLLC4 жыл бұрын
Yup!! In DC, sherm/angel dust/ PCP is called love boat/ boat/or water because it's liquid and you can dip cigarettes in it. A cigarette dipped in boat water is called a dipper...
@nomedigas79464 жыл бұрын
Right! That's some scary s**t too !! :(
@sharondarealbeautywilson-r1874 жыл бұрын
Absolutely and I guess on skid row it’s sherm cause that’s all I ever hear on here
@mrlong19794 жыл бұрын
If they dip a cigar it's called a big dipper
@covertLLC4 жыл бұрын
@@mrlong1979 makes sense to me 🤣🤣😜
@MrCamzdad4 жыл бұрын
Back when I was comin up we called it lovely, boat or butt naked
@andrewtolf85744 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark... you a real boss dude. I’m really impressed with your work man!!!!
@puma_doesit38994 жыл бұрын
Shout out to everyone born in Cook County.
@2329denise4 жыл бұрын
Chi town!!! Home sweet home. This man has that Chi mentality.
@pennypixie10854 жыл бұрын
Such a handsome man. Best luck to you. God bless.
@charneaharrisrobinson29164 жыл бұрын
DC! Praying for you to achieve your goals. God is going to bless you
@laurieingram49514 жыл бұрын
He still continues to smile.
@brelopes7073 жыл бұрын
DC.... I sure hope you get stable you have a great mind sweet soul and are deserving of nothing but the best!! I see this was filmed 2 years ago I hope you're in a better place hun!
@keythedon85554 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet/cool guy♥️
@Yahpah4 жыл бұрын
Its amazing me how intelligent these people are!!
@lisa916panther54 жыл бұрын
Why is it amazing? What homeless people or drug addicts can't be intelligent
@rhondataylor44554 жыл бұрын
street smarts and some homeless ppl had a life once
@teetot52764 жыл бұрын
Well they came from somewhere....
@sentb57444 жыл бұрын
“these people” are us people
@aventriasavery86394 жыл бұрын
These people? Fyb.
@berryposh79784 жыл бұрын
This man is deep and thoughtful. Speaks well and articulate. Too bad the pcp keeps him from his full happiness and potential
@valjones20632 жыл бұрын
Also definitely one of my favorite photos! So much connection in his photo.
@valjones20632 жыл бұрын
He seems more educated than some of the others. I hope he finds his way out of this struggle.
@user-sv5sj3db2i4 жыл бұрын
Unique perspective.. the free clothing and food keeps him there.
@cc-gx8hr4 жыл бұрын
It’s always crazy to me how jacked some homeless people are like they’re really out here getting ripped like that when there are people who spend thousands on gym memberships and surgeries to look like that
@teetot52764 жыл бұрын
c c thats what i said!!! These people are in shape, im like damn he got some nice arms...
@deronreed29454 жыл бұрын
believe it or not some of them have good genes
@charlesmccoy-williams57404 жыл бұрын
Majority of the homeless been in prison or the military so they already in the routine of excersing and staying healthy plus you don't wanna be sick and unhealthy on the streets
@thebabscast51544 жыл бұрын
Being black helps
@BlueberryI24 жыл бұрын
Looks like he was in prison recently
@terrihandy55164 жыл бұрын
Would like to see how he is doing today. Hope his Prayer to receive a better life comes 🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@shelinashelina30203 жыл бұрын
His poor mother tried so hard to break the cycle just for it to meet her son no matter what she did.
@zoe96324 жыл бұрын
You can do better... you've got the smarts.
@miltonfermine1542 Жыл бұрын
Really like this guy. Pleasant and Easy fellow.
@Iamtykisha4 жыл бұрын
I’m from DC & he still have that DC accent
@itsjp39414 жыл бұрын
ReinventingMe I don’t hear it
@miamibrando34714 жыл бұрын
The fuck is a “DC accent”?
@umademe13 жыл бұрын
@@miamibrando3471 you would have to be from here to know exactly what to listen for. Good question tho 👍🏼
@wilma75302 жыл бұрын
He has a Good soul just got sucked into bad situations. Wish him all the luck in the world.
@78business4 жыл бұрын
He should go to central casting and get into acting when he gets clean.
@takaylathompson29304 жыл бұрын
He’s very open with his stories. It seems as if he is trying to turn his life around. I hope he make it out of that terrible nightmare 😢.
@sarahnicole32064 жыл бұрын
Never give up, never surrender. May God be with you always, may he bless you and give you hope. I believe in you!❤️
@ZeetiePie Жыл бұрын
Seems like he has a good head on his shoulders. I hope he can get clean and get back in his kids lives and make a difference. He presents like a person who could really turn his life around and help others.
@suzysunshine28094 жыл бұрын
DC, I hope you are doing ok. Childhood trauma is something that is hard to get over. You can get off the drugs! Smart to stay away from heroin. Get clean and go to those kids of yours. Sending well wishes a year late!
@alien10344 жыл бұрын
Powerful AF.
@mandydavis87364 жыл бұрын
I love DC he seems so sweet and fun
@Hilarynelzon903 жыл бұрын
I truly hope good things for this man!
@BigBabyTree4 жыл бұрын
I see in the comments how alot of people get charmed by the people you interview, not saying or throwing dirt on this man in particular. But alot of these charming people will do what they have to do and pull a wool over your eyes fast.
@LeciHere4 жыл бұрын
Theft is a means of survival for some people. Some hustling is all they know
@islandgirl53824 жыл бұрын
I can say, at least he is trying, admitting his mistakes wanting to help others to not do the same.
@deborahnieling23154 жыл бұрын
Wow...I LIKE THIS GUY!!!!At the same time...over and over with this series...you think : What a waste of Resources! These drugs...destroy some beautiful people!
@alannaferguson84434 жыл бұрын
This young man is an intelligent, decent, thinking, analytical, excellent communication. Come on little brother you’ve got too much to waste. Let mom be who she is ...she did what she thought worked. See yourself, respect, accept yourself.
@sophiamilton15573 жыл бұрын
Yeah he seams like a cool ass dude like foreal. That person everybody fuck wit because why not....hes coo type dude.
@bambam62319734 жыл бұрын
Chicago is an interesting place to be born. You get chance to see all aspects of life. I lived in NYC, Brooklyn and Queens in my early 20s. Chicago is a much different city now. it has lost many things that made it great. Looking to move away again soon.. God bless him!
@weeannie4954 жыл бұрын
The early 20”s. your over 100 years old
@bambam62319734 жыл бұрын
@@weeannie495* my*
@weeannie4954 жыл бұрын
Janine Ewing 😂 😂
@puma_doesit38994 жыл бұрын
You should come to Phoenix, there's a huge migration from Chicago going on.
@bambam62319734 жыл бұрын
@@puma_doesit3899 I should are you from Arizona? What part do you reccomend?
@mimosa.pw2ij4 жыл бұрын
I like how he pointed out how they are pacified. People are quick to shout "this shouldn't happen in America, we need to help them!!! How can America be so bad?!: *cue fake tears* Reality is the complete opposite. They are completely taken care of and offered an abundance of resources, especially in California.
@awesomenezzz4 жыл бұрын
How he has those arms? He must be doing push ups while getting high
@EsBignell4 жыл бұрын
No.he sales palents for money Those things are havy;)
@michaelmartinez67334 жыл бұрын
Some brothers are just swole out the box,natty
@teetot52764 жыл бұрын
They do the hood pull ups on the light posts at the corner.
@sharondarealbeautywilson-r1874 жыл бұрын
just fun palents????
@sharondarealbeautywilson-r1874 жыл бұрын
just fun also do you mean sells??
@MrFuchew4 жыл бұрын
that shit he was saying at the end is deep. It's easy to be homeless when you government helps you do it. SEATTLE
@kdrew24654 жыл бұрын
Wow im from Evanston. Im addicted to this show. Sad cus they all got untapped potential and don't even know it
@shawnjoseph75224 жыл бұрын
I'm going to LA for the first time in a couple of months... I may pass by this place
@miamibrando34714 жыл бұрын
Why? Nothing but drugs, bums and prostitution...
@scottwright3882 жыл бұрын
DC was wild in the Barry days. I miss the days when the Greaseman was on DC101.
@marquitashiver61412 жыл бұрын
You will overcome this! I am looking forward to ur turn around.
@priscillaann8834 жыл бұрын
Why am I just seeing this interview for the first time? Bc the views are so low?
@aboolaylaa19843 жыл бұрын
اللهم بارك He looks in great shape 💪🏻 someone seeing this should hire him.
@Noname-dg3pm3 жыл бұрын
I really like this guy There's something about him. Hope he is ok
@kaylaglazz4 жыл бұрын
So many have a bed bath and supply tent so easy to have stuff stolen when it's in a different tent
@420GanG_chan Жыл бұрын
Any updates on DC?????
@gentleben15904 жыл бұрын
Moved from Chicago into the Alpo and Silk days. It’s a wonder he’s not more violent.
@CatzASMRnMore2 жыл бұрын
And thats why they like living on the streets...free food no rent no bills come and go as you please.you heard from his mouth...thens he says dont live like this...I know when i lived on the street there was no money and harsh words from people.women have it the hardest on the streets...I feel for them.
@joeyjoey19623 жыл бұрын
Imagine that’s Tyler the creators dad 😂 Ik it’s dumb but it cracked me up
@murcutiogaming24 жыл бұрын
I might move to skid road just to feature in one of these videos
@alexine98063 жыл бұрын
Lol same. And hope he could help set me up with housing
@brians39484 жыл бұрын
Thorough.
@jazmynbrown68204 жыл бұрын
Everyone is from Chi Town lol
@SoftWhiteUnderbelly4 жыл бұрын
Jazmyn Brown Including me.
@jazmynbrown68204 жыл бұрын
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly Yes. 😁
@SoftWhiteUnderbelly4 жыл бұрын
Jazmyn Brown You too?
@jazmynbrown68204 жыл бұрын
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly No, I'm from Long Beach, CA.
@sugarfreelaura4 жыл бұрын
I was born at st.james hospital in cook county , Chicago heights as well
@priscillaann8834 жыл бұрын
Ppl need to realize that most of the ppl on skid row chose to be here. Listen to the last minute of the interview
@scarrysherry674 жыл бұрын
Linda Marie it blows my mind how SO many people do not understand that not all, but some people truly are happy & continent living this lifestyle. They choose to live their lives on the streets and don't want to live any better or different. ☺
@priscillaann8834 жыл бұрын
Sherry Graham Smith yes, watch Jerry who had his face blown off-he lives on the streets and is blind; everyone thinks the government won’t help him, but I highly doubt that is the case. I believe he chooses to live on the street as well.
@tanadiciamann24913 жыл бұрын
Can we get an update on him?
@Cece-lb7nc4 жыл бұрын
Watched for a min and was thinking why isn’t he living with his kids, but after that I was like ok I see why Cus he’s doing every thing out there apart from heroin. I’m sure he could be doing better but guess he don’t wanna . Just a shame people choose to have kids and also choose drugs !! Watching all of these makes me wonder if maybe contraception that’s banned n not drugs
@mattberg68163 жыл бұрын
My man is a tent tycoon.
@claire53992 жыл бұрын
Real estate
@shermsmoke4 жыл бұрын
Tyler the Creator off that raw
@twinscoupe4 жыл бұрын
He’s 38 damn looks rough
@brownhippiex4964 жыл бұрын
twinscoupe yup, he clearly lives a hard life.
@brwnskndgirl69484 жыл бұрын
If Skid Row is the rock bottom, these people don't know it.
@aza14794 жыл бұрын
I'm from VA
@peggieblue9666 Жыл бұрын
Our melanated men are so beautiful and muscular no matter how they're living
@rhondataylor44554 жыл бұрын
Tylenol subdues your pain and put some ppl asleep
@missbritt2884 жыл бұрын
street soldier
@ArghRawrWhoa2 жыл бұрын
Is he still alive
@kerosinebinhad71204 жыл бұрын
Dc BABY.!!!
@alexine98063 жыл бұрын
He's cute man, I feel for him being homeless
@douglasallen76394 жыл бұрын
like his shirt thought
@rahrahrobbbieee2 жыл бұрын
"most of America has no clue." DC
@akalunatam91963 жыл бұрын
Is crack the same as cocaine?
@ajzoegod25423 жыл бұрын
bro jacked
@user-tv9dy3vc1u4 жыл бұрын
This guy looks like Michael
@leilaniiloui84704 жыл бұрын
Michael who?
@aishahismail5903 жыл бұрын
💪🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@traemoran75872 жыл бұрын
He doesn't look like Tyler or act like him. Yall just don't k ow what charisma is
@angiegross723 жыл бұрын
So Damn cute!💚😄👀
@heatherhall34522 жыл бұрын
You just need to come back to your roots and you will be done dude, Best Instructions before leaving earth - ✝️ 📖 Bible ❤️💕🌟🌈
@sharsharbing35293 жыл бұрын
Your a cute cute kid. I hope nothing but the best for him. Seems like he was raised well, there's a kindness, a sweetness
@pnwfavmilf05-124 жыл бұрын
Flavorrrrr flavvvv
@thatfire1004 жыл бұрын
U a corny bitch
@lorenalorena70784 жыл бұрын
And you over here lookin like someone’s fungal big toe bitch. Stfu