Philly Pizza shop hires only former inmates. Down North Pizza, Detroit-Style pizza with a purpose

In this episode I visit Down North Pizza located 2804 W Lehigh ave, Phila, Pa. This pizza shop specializes in Detroit-Style Pizza, wings and shakes. Watch the full video to meet the owner, staff as they dive into their mission and their favorite Philly rappers of all time.
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[@rrlee2800]

Kudos to them for helping people bring themselves out of bad situations!!!

[@miltonbrayboy1881]

BLACK THOUGHT#1

[@inFAMous1013fm]

I live in Detroit and I will literally travel to Philly this summer JUST to support this brother's business Down North Pizza. Seems like an amazing individual, a great owner, and I really hope they succeed. God Bless. And thank you JL for promoting these types of businesses. You're the man

[@annabelleray545]

I miss my chicago pan pissza

[@SweetHuneyDipz]

It don’t get no better than getting money with people you genuinely enjoy being around. Thanks for taking us into the kitchen. This was a great one! 🖤

[@darkchocolate6994]

😌..JUPE...OK..IGHT...you redeemed ya Biz...after that ugly RUTGERS misunderstanding...you in there..🤪

[@JLJupiterTV]

Appreciate you

[@cliftt]

Right?!

[@finnmarr-heenan2397]

Tell me more about these honey butter biscuits 🍪

[@isisheggs8065]

That is so true and doing what you love

[@jerrybarnett7613]

Im not gonna front.I thought this was another pizza vlog like everyone else but its all better when its your own ppl 💪🏿 Black Love

[@E80-t6e]

💪🏽💪🏽

[@rantsreviews3573]

I went here when I visited Philly for the first time two summers ago, great pizza, chill vibes, and of course the great story attached, glad I went.

[@timit2thelimit]

My wife and I love your channel and how you’re wielding it to help local business owners. Much love. Keep it up ❤️

[@KispylikeKreme]

I called out of work about a month ago and it was definitely worth it. Grabbed a Yeah that's us and while the chicken was seasoned very well and the buffalo sauce was great, the dough itself stood out to me the most. Crispy bottom but the dough was fluffy as hell. Now if I have to give a top 3 favorite Philly artist (because I don't care to compare who's better) I'm going: 1a/1b. Beans/ Black Thought (they can rap their asses off) 2. Philly's Most Wanted (They completely snapped on Get Down or Lay Down also in my top 10 favorite duos) 3. Peedi Crakk (dude was just unique as hell) Brick of Raw was one of my favorite from the dvd era

[@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673]

I just spoke to the owner on the phone...A very Respectful Brother....

[@4cylfreak46]

I hope the business does very well and keep y’all heads up and moving in a positive direction. Philly ❤️

[@Naim-Bey]

Shout out to North. Doing y'all thing!!! Respect & double honors JL JUPITER. You keep us shining & informed of great places. Shukr..🇺🇸🇲🇦

[@mrb2643]

U heard the athaan as his ring tone

[@JLJupiterTV]

🙏🏼💯

[@Valwattz]

I read this in Busta Rhymes voice

[@ericanewalt4009]

I hope this pizza shop takes off for these guys and many more stores to open...I support their concept...Good luck and God Bless you gentlemen!!

[@RighteousDread]

These kings look like they are loving every second at work. Nothing but respect and admiration for these brotha's hard work.

[@d.publicenemy]

Black Thought should be the very first Philly MC anyone ever says.

[@user-qx1dd6oy8e]

I just said that too.

[@DegraTrip]

Are you from Philly?

[@Mariotaina281979]

I’m sayin

[@d.publicenemy]

@@DegraTrip I'm from Brooklyn, NYC. It doesn't matter where I'm from, I know Black Thought is a Legend from Philly, those other cats just played small parts in Hip Hop.

[@pilet24]

That's exactly what I said.. How y'all gonna mention best Philly rappers and not name black thought.. He so underrated it's such a slap in the face!

[@jasminealford9078]

One of my favorite episodes. Love seeing the community uplift each other!!

[@lbisurfreak]

props to these gentlemen for giving impoverished families fresh and quality food in a place where there isnt any. gotta support them when i get back to philly this summer

[@earlenecarson395]

Shout out to Down North Pizza for it's mission providing jobs for prior inmates. I would totally support this pizza joint if I lived anywhere near it. All the pizzas look bomb!!!!😃👍

[@retrokidbk83]

Philly always has and always will have some of the best spittaz. Spreading love the Brooklyn way.

[@E80-t6e]

Salute from Philly bro I always said Brooklyn has the dopest rappers in hip-hop with my city coming in close second!!!

[@Nanny1Nation]

The story of everyone in the kitchen, and the love they have for each other makes this the best video I've seen, respect to you for showing them love and respect to them and all the best in the future with the restaurant. JL love your contents.

[@darrellgalloway2749]

I am from NY but Salute to Down North Much Success !!!

[@hawkwatch7052]

Im from the D, so I support these bruthas to the fullest if they're making Detroit style pizzas...I pray them all the success in the world because of their hiring process and their pizza style... Respect

[@JLJupiterTV]

Much love to the D. Thanks for watching and supporting the platform 🙏🏼

[@hawkwatch7052]

@@JLJupiterTV fa sho good bruh... keep up the good work and im always at'cha... Peace

[@shawnsodano2835]

When my daughter got out of prison, only one place here, a restaurant, would hire her. They loved her work ethic and customers loved her.

[@AveiroDan]

Wow! Proper Detroit pizza! I’m all about giving former inmates a new chance and training in the culinary arts to succeed. I will be taking a trip from CT to Philly to try this place out! Thank you for making this video!

[@musicforlife53]

Was just saying the same thing! CT to Philly really soon

[@SevenHunnid]

I get paid to get high on my KZbin channel & I’m invested in crypto #FuckAJob 💀

[@JLJupiterTV]

Thank you for watching and supporting the platform 🙏🏼

[@vitorriabrooks7145]

One of my favorite reviews. I hope you catch more establishments like this.

[@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673]

Absolutely true....we need more places like this to help the black man and woman have employment😁🐻

[@darkchocolate6994]

😔..I just feel sorry 4 duh next store owner who don't know JUPE....#GORUTGER

[@JLJupiterTV]

Yes I plan on it 🙏🏼

[@positivelypeaceful1]

I ❤ that they love what they're doing and having fun while serving the community. Philly represent!

[@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673]

I 👍 like your screen Name😁🐻

[@positivelypeaceful1]

@@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673 Gratitude!

[@TravisClinton]

As a native detroiter i must say these brothers have took detroit style pizza to another level !!!!! The next time im in philly im definitely pulling up to Down North and support these brothers ! #MotownPhilly

[@syates0425]

They lines be around the block everyday. We Ban Sal's in Philly we only eat Down North

[@martinsane]

Food looked great and the best part is the guys looked like they were truly into what they were doin, lotta love.

[@melissaji]

Thanks for showcasing these guys Jup!!!! 😊💜

[@sevenst.laurant1421]

Swear I love this ❤ we need more brothers and sisters like this also we need more establishments like this in all communities time to give back and support each other period I hope this encourages others to follow there heart and support each other out here because we really cant do it alone .. In Service to others instead of just self

[@sevenst.laurant1421]

Cassidy beanie eve and all of the philly sound movement family philly take the crown with the sound Pizza looks amazin

[@xxcatnip4988]

Amazing message. Thank you for shining light in this wonderful place. This really shows how powerful this channel's purpose is.

[@juicetone9024]

*Yall are appreciated more than you know, I just know* . *Good luck on blowing up even more* . *That pizza looks amazing the first minute and a half of pizza shots are so fire my mouth is watering* .

[@retrokidbk83]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 gotta support them for supporting the Community for real. Giving all those brothers a fair shake. I remember we had a Halal black owned Pizzeria in BedStuy on Malcolm X Blvd. When I was a kid.

[@Powerule23]

Very impressed by these brothers. This is officially on my list of things to do this summer. BTW, Black Thought doesn't get a nod for Top 3? Is he originally from Philly?

[@drizzb8547]

BT one of the best ever. PERIOD. For him to not be numero uno on their lists... makes no sense to me.

[@shc6783]

Couldn’t agree more!! I was surprised that he wasn’t mentioned at all.

[@bighorse215]

It's the group thing black thought is never looked at as being bigger than the group, it overshadows his talent but every Philly artist would name him so that's all that matters.

[@darkchocolate6994]

🐐..BIG WILLIE STYLE

[@tommoney9157]

And yes black thought is originally from Philly, he is from south philly....

[@shaneacevedo8157]

Inspiring mission. Kudos to them and to you for shining a light on them

[@Capri4DaSkreetz]

We need more jobs for convicts who want to change their life around and make an honest living for themselves. Much respect to this place for setting an impactful trend to be followed by many others.

[@passionantagonist]

That first slice you tried looked fire! Good vibes in the kitchen haha that’s priceless. Respect!

[@darrellmckinneysr]

Thanks for posting this video bro, I pass the area all the time and didn't know they were there. Thanks to you bro, I will be supporting theme....

[@noblecyborg-savage]

I came in this video thinking it was just going to be generic advise, and it was but I needed to hear it again so it was very helpful so I dropped a sub just for that thank you. I appreciate the production quality on your intro and outros to very well done.

[@fazejones215]

Big props to JL for the exclusive content. The spotlight on these establishments is priceless and genuine. Only downside is the long lines after your video drops! 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@PhillyGirlLivefromthe215]

Thanks for highlighting this establishment JL, big ups 🙌🏾 I can’t wait to support 🙏🏾 My favorite three rappers from Philly: 1. Black Thought 2. Eve 3. Beanie Sigel

[@ibliskhan2527]

Mines is in no order Black thought Khalito Last emperor Freeway Jack frost Cassidy Beanie Segal Vinnie paz Reef da lost cause

[@dflenn9423]

What a beautiful thing! God Bless you and your cause!! You guys are doing a wonderful thing!!

[@courtneyj2392]

Your KZbin channel is a game changer. Facts. I literally watch your videos back to back. Food lover and all about quality.

[@jennifergreiner2496]

Amazing video! Gotta love those who can love beyond themselves, offering a hand up instead of a hand out only. Everyone deserves a second chance but not all are willing to work for it. Shout out to those employees (and everyone else outside of this spot) who are putting in the work on their journey! New subscriber here.

[@rnbnart]

This one of the dopest videos, them brothers are friends helping with the restaurant. And no pork on my folk menu. Pizza looking like pure greatness! Shoutout to the owners helping former inmates. We need more like them.

[@rowendacarter8790]

Thing is bacon and pepperoni are pork unless that was turkey pepperoni and bacon but they never said it was or wasn't 🤷

[@lisaanderson8235]

This makes me SO HAPPY! And thanks for giving the Detroit style pizza some love. It's delicious. 🍕❤️❤️

[@yankeerose9011]

I love this idea, everyone should be able to get back to living a happy, fulfilling life after doing time. God bless you JL, love what you do for communities all over America and soon the world. ❤🙏

[@abdulzakiyuabou9667]

COOOOOOLEST seeing BROTHERS pushing positivity hope and ConCore in society Jupiter Way My BLESSINGS from chi town chicago

[@TeamSwagGod]

A wing on top of pizza , haha let's go!

[@b.romero6846]

Hard to pick just 3 1)Black Thought 2)Beans 3)Cass 4)Freeway 5)Eve 6)E Ness 7)Oschino 8)Young Chris 9)Meek 10)Gillie honorable mention Spade O, Ms.Jade, Reignman (Rj Payne) Schooly D, Hollow Man great episode

[@Timmyskills]

Those boys are really doing it. Pizza looks unbelievable

[@DanDunDidIt]

Vinnie Paz, Reef Tha Lost Cauze, and Black Thought.

[@mountainfisher4183]

On Our Next Trip To Philly We Will Be Dropping By ! Thank You, And May God Bless You All With The Greatest Of His Gifts.

[@weedy3rd595]

I’m from Detroit. I’m happy for them brothers! Next time I’m in Philly I’m gone check them boys out

[@ericousleyjr9119]

Man JL….I absolutely love your channel. This video definitely hit me. The love between these guys and the togetherness is amazing!! Uplifting is an understatement. Big up to you for showing this place some love and big up to them for inspiring.

[@tonyjohnson8362]

much love from Detroit back to Philly... I miss living in Philly... but I'm back home in Detroit and ya'll doing it up at Down North!

[@DSrDavis-tq9qp]

The food looks amazing but what they stand for puts them next level for humanity. Texas checking in , much respect bruhs.

[@anthonyquaglieri2498]

Absolutely doing a fantastic job for the people

[@kamf9616]

Outstanding work with them fellas out in philly. The pizzas looks awesome.Peace and strength king

[@gino423]

I can remember as a kid in Jersey City NJ during the 60s telling the owner how good his pizza was.....he said would you like to meet the dude I said yes......He was a black gentleman making them......good old days.

[@davedadrummajor7438]

I love the support and spotlight you’re giving to the local businesses. My2 centers that aren’t worth anything 🤣🤣🤣 Top 3 philly rap musicians, Cassidy, gillie, and meek

[@timothyplumley8316]

People helping people 👍. You two are drilling down on what the city of Philadelphia should be all about. The City of Brotherly Love ❤️. Giving back to the community is what it’s all about. Keep up the great work gentleman!!!! Life is all about picking one’s self up dusting off and moving forward. Just realize that second chances normally only come once in a lifetime.

[@meshelsweigart4820]

Beautiful! So nice to see those usually left behind being pulled up! Being from N. 5th and eating some of the best food, I look forward to eating there.

[@FlyinTrapezious]

After being a long distance ( coast to coast) mover for 30 plus years there is one thing I have to admit. The best helpers I had were always ex-con's . They were dedicated and diligent to do a good job and get it done.

[@Steely_Phill]

This is so freakin amazing so proud of these men much respect from the Bronx ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@dagecraig5829]

First, I love your channel. It includes so many great things at once: Great food; terrific people willing to take a risk and go for it; great tribute to people of all backgrounds, and to the Philadelphia area; your wonderful marriage, plus friends and family. Great channel!!! Great tribute to entrepreneurship, hard work, success and capitalism. Although I'm from the Philadelphia area (Upper Darby, just outside West Philly), I now live near Doylestown, PA. My free time is limited, due to work, and it takes awhile for me to get to many of the locations you review. However I'd love to support the type of restaurants you review. Can you make some videos of businesses in my area??? Warrington, Willow Grove, Doylestown, Warminster, Chalfont, Lansdale, Jenkintown, etc. Thanks, and again, awesome channel. I really enjoy it.

[@dmills7812]

Jl always look like he struggling when he takes a bite 🤣😂

[@justsaved3876]

That what's up love this video man...the vibe, the mission, the energy with them brother's was cool as heck man. To see us doing things together and not against one another..Beautiful. 💥That's what I call real Brotherly Love...Philadelphia!

[@wolverinescratch]

Salaam everyone deserves a 2nd chance in life alhamduillah

[@darkchocolate6994]

🤥..errrrrrrbody don't deserve a 2nd chance....only some...let's keep things a trilli...🥳

[@LittleTut]

@@darkchocolate6994 yeah. I get that. Some get too many chances.

[@crystalyana9533]

This is like MR D’S Barber shop on 5th and cambria back in the day!! He only hired the one coming out of prison and the a lot of the guys have they’re own shops now!!!!! I respect these guys……thank y’all so much for helping our fellow brother!!!! 🙏🏽❤️

[@zerotolerance4BS]

I'd visit this place just off the strength of these brothers and their mission. Mad love and respect. Not from Philly so I gotta give you my Chicago best three rappers of all time: Common Sense, Twista, Kanye

[@charlesrivers9509]

Salute to these brothers , many blessings ,

[@jimsradiocheck936]

I think it's great to give somebody a second chance in life

[@darkchocolate6994]

🤥..2nd chances should not be for pedaphiles.....

[@paullawson2830]

JL Jupiter, noone more real than you man. THIS is why I watch your videos. No matter how famous you get, you speak to the average Joe, like me. I appreciate you sir.

[@JenCole2107]

Awe, this is great. 👌 The pizza looks so good! I've always wanted to travel and immerse myself in other cities culture and food scene. You're giving me wonderful options on where to go. ✌️

[@briandelmore7188]

looks so good don't have many Detroit style around here , other than maybe pizza hut which i have not been into many moons ago. Hope that they do well and get the support they deserve.

[@daddyteddy85]

I am hooked to your channel JL..i have to watch 2 videos a day God bless Down North they are doing something very good

[@looking511]

That’s a great thing you guys are doing keep making love pizza looks fantastic

[@unnartheodorsson7291]

I love everything about this video!! Dude said Cool C and the Hilltop Hustlers - legends!!!

[@sonyaballard4922]

Man JL. Philly got the whip when it comes to food. I’m from Chicago but I am planning a trip to Philly, just because you have shown me that Philly is really in the house.

[@nedaification]

JL thanks for all that you do. Been a Mark W. follower for a long while and now you man. Speak the truth.

[@ginNjus]

Good to see owners give people a second chance to not only straighten out their lives but also give them hope to learn new skills.

[@AdamFitzJKD]

Love the attitude of these guys and the pizza looks incredible. Great video again JL

[@mimi0424]

More businesses should do this! That pizza looked amazing!

[@TommyWantWingyy]

This is one of my favorite episodes

[@creativecreations87]

I Love it! Giving "x-cons" opportunities How can you hate on that? plus the food looks A1! Everybody from Philly and from everywhere need to support Down North so this movement can grow!

[@IconRadio99]

Black Thought, Beans, and on the real, Will Smith

[@darkchocolate6994]

🙃..HATERS JUST DONT UNDERSTAND...🙂

[@cliftt]

Here from Mark Wiens. Subbed. 👍

[@tamarapickens1988]

New subbie here! The food looked soooo good, but hubby and I are aghast that noone mentioned Black Thought! We had to look up to make sure he is from Philly, wow. Great video, thanks for sharing! Hope to visit Philly one day.

[@contessanowacki5754]

Very good selection JL I'll most definitely come through. Top 3 Philly rappers: 1. Eve 2. Eve 3. Eve 😄

[@darkchocolate6994]

🤓..STOP PLAYING....EVE WAS HOT 4 LIKE 37 MINUTES...⏰

[@contessanowacki5754]

The lies you tell.... I like who I like thank you

[@agnesstokes1078]

Kudos it's good to see people reaching out to the underdogs

[@clewcayman]

By far one of the best videos I’ve seen you post and when I visit philly I’m goin here love the message

[@miguelito29229]

Bro your subscribers are going up up up i was following you when you had 7,000 people following you. great to see your doin amazing brotha

[@bernardroberts116]

Great content. Really enjoy watching these. You have a gift. I'm gonna go look up Philly Rappers!

[@iamladyblack1188]

My top 3 fav Philly rappers: Black Thought, Black Thought and Black Thought. Gotta try their pizza!!! Great mission!!

[@GraduatedMoney]

Beautiful thing to see man. Much success to Down North!! 🙌🏼

[@cliftt]

Love the concept. Shop is making a difference. 🤛

[@hookswu6251]

Jl my brotha lets go im alllll the way in when u do the halal episodes this what geez is talkin about NO PORK FOUL PORK EPISODES AN GOD BLESS THESE BROTHAS FOR LOOKIN OUT FOR THOSE EX INMATES RESPECT

[@cliftt]

Walking the walk. 🤜🤛

[@lstarrb]

Yaaaaassss. Love this place. Detroit style pizza. Im living in Philly but from Detroit. Big upps to these brothas.

[@PhillyGirlLivefromthe215]

I finally made it to Down North Pizza about 2 weeks ago. My pizza (No Betta Love /4 Cheese ) was soooo tasty. I’ve never had Detroit style pizza and what a great introduction. I also had the blueberry lemonade that was fresh and just the right amount of sweetness 👨🏾‍🍳😘 I definitely will be back soon 🙌🏾 also, shout out to the owners for their vision and hearts to give back to the community ✊🏾

[@ronnettebrown8453]

Thank you JL, we will be visiting from Delaware