King Lil G Keeps Compton's History Alive: Noisey Raps

In this episode of Noisey Raps we meet Compton's own King Lil G to visit the swap meet where gangster rap was first sold, and learn what it's like to be a rising hispanic rapper in Compton.
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[@disciplesimon2205]

Music is made for everyone to enjoy, Chicano, black, white, asian, etc.. GOD bless all my brothers of every color.

[@josephl9988]

Silencer Sz órale that’s whats good

[@kiingoverseer2671]

Spoken like a True KiiNG stay safe and stay blessed silencer Sz

[@MCMAGIC.]

Props to King Lil-G on his progress & recent deal with Del Records. #RealTalk most of these negative comments seem like bitter artists mad because they're not having any success. Music is art & not everyone likes or appreciates the same art. Please respect success & accomplishment! Blessings

[@giorod6528]

+Ssblue Rag you gotta give this fool credit tho.. his shit bangs...

[@xicanoRAPfan]

+magic602 I have a lot of respect for you and even seen you in concert. You also have to understand lilg raps about killing people, bangin on enemies, and selling drugs, none in which are true. Secondly, you have performed numerous concerts with Lil Rob, lilg made a song called Lil Rob 187 in which lilg made bogus claims about the homeboy. That is some jealous unmanly shit right there. And you ask us to respect this cat?

[@xicanoRAPfan]

+magic602 Lilg raps about selling kilos, killing people, and "bangin" on enemies, none in which are true. He also made a diss song to Lil Rob, a man that you have done many concerts with. The diss song was just made up LIES to get lilg's name out there, and we are supposed to respect this cat?

[@xicanoRAPfan]

+magic602 Lilg dissed Lil Rob for fame, made up lies to discredit him. None of which were true. Secondly, lilg says he sells kilos, and bangs on enemies: those stories are also fabricated. People don't respect a liar plain and simple. I respect you and what you represent, but lilg ain't nuttin buy a hypocrite.

[@giorod6528]

xicanoRAPfan damn u really lookin for attention huh.. been days and u still ranting about this shit lol

[@lefthook5605]

im not Mexican or black, but all I can say is that king lil G is 10 x better than these so called rappers on tv and the radio.

[@joelruiz4499]

The Sweet Science i agree hevda king

[@javiercervantes3188]

Jose Deleon Chavez better bro

[@retrobrian100]

If that was the case he would be making millions like them and getting endorsements right? Lmao I'm not knocking him but don't boost him up like that

[@block5221]

I agree bro but there are so many Latino sell outs now a days trynna be black I’m not saying there is a problem being black or listening to black rappers because I listen to black rappers but one has to appreciate their culture

[@jordandixon5424]

Bdoc look those rappers have social media that why there famous there living memes king lil g is a lyrical rapper wich isn't that popular to 12 year olds

[@reyesconfe9175]

Their is a bigger world outside than that one block that's right king lil g 👍

[@Shadowbox18]

There

[@neelchawla4640]

Been following King Lil G's music for like 5 years. Happy to see him reaching success.

[@xhimout1566]

im asain and king lil g music bumping in midwest from the west syd. bicking back bwing bool

[@thenowchurch6419]

As a Rasta I have to support King Lil G's positive attitude and message. Rasta say more Life not death. Bless up.

[@crazyjay2850]

This guy is talented I'm glad I discovered him I give this dude a lot of respect

[@derrickvisuals7740]

when i clicked this video i turned it off instantly, then i went and listened to his music and its really inspirational ... so i decided to come back and watch the video. Give it a chance, he got my respect.

[@denisenuno9736]

sad Compton swap meet closed down

[@Slim545]

too much gang violence

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

+Swindeville 90z that aint a bad thing

[@Slim545]

THISGUY That's y they shut it down

[@sikniz213]

Lil Gs music can hang with any other artist, just cause you haven't heard him on the radio doesn't mean his shit isn't dope, it just means your playlist is full of wack mainstream shit

[@marcusnixon8631]

i wanna see him make it with the big boys with kendrick, jcole, chance, etc he has good lyrics

[@infamousbird323]

i see my boy CONEJO music up in there

[@benatraneweckd3553]

Daniel Duran delete it then

[@ollazybastard9631]

Ur comment had 14 likes so had to hit tht like button puro sur trecex3

[@albertalves3693]

@@ollazybastard9631 push "like" like the sheep you are...

[@JayDee-ve6ml]

I met conejo in 2000 at the el monte swapmeet I didn't know who he was at that time i started to hear all his mix tapes and new shit out now and let me tell u this cat is on another level haven't heard any other gangster rapper that can do it like conejo

[@WretchedDrummer]

both Mexican gangs: Sureños and Norteños ,dont really get a push from "famous artists" which are mostly White and African American. I believe its because they go too hard in their raps and in the streets, so they are scared. The gang wars are no joke. Nowadays u can see Bloods and Crips rapping together, but you will never see a Sur 13 rapping with a Norte 14! So i believe it scares the rap industry to have that level of violence in it. Snow Tha Product is one of the few Mexican rappers blending the line of just being Mexican and not a Gangster (Sureña or Norteña), she was born in Northern California San Jose but went to high school in Southern California San Diego, so she was like "WTF WHY CANT I JUST BE A MEXICAN WHOS TRYIN TO FIGURE OUT HER LIFE?!" Her music is blowin up right now.. Certain Mexicans got fire when it comes to hip-hop but we used it for hate and violence against our own people, endless violence.... im trying to make my people proud too. Its all about Respect mi Raza..

[@WretchedDrummer]

***** its crazy how much Racism is in the Game, but i'm from Northern California near the Bay Area and over here blacks, mexicans, whites, asians etc. we all get along for the most part. Of course theres rival gangs and cliques/crews but it aint a race thing, it's about money over here. King Lil G is ok but personally wouldnt bump his music, i can get shot for it because he represents L.A (Southsiders 13) and i live where their rivals, the (Northsiders 14), are dominant. These 2 gangs have more beef than Bloods n Crips here in Cali. check out "Outlaw Empires Familia" on KZbin & see for urself! #crazystuff

[@xicanoRAPfan]

+WretchedDrummer I agree with what your saying. Snow the Product has flow and is her own individual, i respect that. Lilg on the other hand has no street credibility whatsoever, so he shouldn't be rapping about violence and gangbanging. Everyone be knowing but his fans are barely finding out.

[@snoopygee9545]

☝👌

[@sapomartinez6231]

it's crazy to cause now in la there crips that wear red and bloods wearing blue. colors don't matter anymore.thats 90s junk

[@carlosmartinrz3449]

+Sapo Martinez yea bcuz LA is becoming fake with this new fucked up generation kids

[@CDsBrickMix]

I've just discovered his music and holy shit have I been sleeping on this dude, his style is that real 90's gangsta sound that nobody plays no more, such a breath of fresh air in an industry full of trash trap

[@lvnnon]

king lil g the only rapper i respect right at this point in time tbh everything he speaks about in his lyrics, telling stories is just amazing

[@xynmata6683]

Mexicanos finally getting recognized! King lil G I was there when you only had 40 ppl in the crowd! keep doing it G

[@Differindividual]

Thank God Kendrick Lamar filmed at the Compton Swap Meet when he had the chance to do so.

[@TW3EK69]

Thats right king lil g. 818 stay bumpin yo shit !!!

[@shannen6531]

Saw conejo's music in there, hell yeaah 💕

[@BENNYLOCO100]

Shannen who?

[@checkdisout5604]

Same same 😈

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

yeah I saw it next too lilrobs

[@Funkyouropinion]

NLAND CLIQUES 2

[@boostedgrumpy]

Conejo westside harveys gang

[@sirjaishadmalik4034]

Damn they shut it down and put a Walmart. Ultimate oppression weapon, control land.

[@sergeantguile4571]

Dude go hard fam💯✊🏼 shout out from the midwest

[@DavidGarcia-zw7jq]

Never heard of him until i went to his show here in Colorado great music i think great messages in his rhymes and lyrics great man much respect and love KING LIL G

[@saulramirez4790]

I remember hearing his music such as grow up, living my dream and hopeless boy when I was little

[@z4br4k98]

I want a 20 min. Episode about Keith Ape!

[@Munkyfab]

béla u. FUUUUUUCK NO

[@sebastianmitchell8787]

Same yo

[@2KGrind09]

Glad I stopped by the CFC when I was in LA ....didn't even know it was history in that place. The same thing happened to UGK down in #Htown, walking in King's Flea Market & they were playing the tape before anyone knew about them & that's how they name got started around town.

[@fernandoresendiz779]

king lil G keeps it real, I was born and raised in California and now live in Dallas. I have never heard a rapper that I could relate so much in my life. keeping it real homie for la raza.

[@ronjohnson9088]

Love the way you explain things over some circumtances

[@muhammadzinc5228]

As an Asian dude, I can relate to what he's saying. This is a Black and White society and us other minorities are generally ignored or shown no respect. American govt and important places only come running to get friendly with Hispanics when they want to get their votes. Much respect to this guy for keeping it real, and his music is actually really damn good. we brothers

[@danielgalindo5100]

sick side psycho realm

[@grisamaro9036]

Thank you 4 filming while the COMPTON SWAPMEET was still open. It brought a tear to my eye to see it like it was. Big shame it closed. Now its a dam Walmart.

[@sammysosaa]

This guys fire 🔥 showing luv from Toronto, Canada with Salvadorian blood flowing in me 🇸🇻🇨🇦

[@moko1485]

Rip that compton fashion center its now a wallmart

[@Chrisd4111]

WE WANT THOMAS MORTON!

[@chrisperez2503]

bluedevilfool exactly lmao

[@conkersfury]

so much respekt to king Lil g and his music been listening to his music since 2012 when my brother was bumping blue devil rolling in his old slammed 4door Integra with wood grain wheel

[@yungchubbz4203]

King Lil G! I want you to know that you're representing the Westcoast without the industry! You are the most impactful Chicano Rapper since the turn of the century! You're a legend in my book! I fuxx with you, bro bro! Keep it up!!!

[@pedrodelacruz6943]

Why people disliking this? Smh

[@Ozscaro]

Pedro Delacruz becose this is bs, these people should find some real job not propagand crime with their rap

[@pedrodelacruz6943]

+sIck0o7 you're right these pussies wouldn't last in these streets not talking about the violence part, I'm talking about the hard times to make it out.

[@guwop2234]

Pedro Delacruz cuz fuck noisey, they snitched on migos

[@Ozscaro]

117 no, its becose of the law .... and looks like you are racist hehe

[@pedrodelacruz6943]

+Fobofobia BOSON you listen to dub step FOH!

[@joshuavelazquez7903]

The king always gon be on top💯

[@JonDoe-bj9qu]

I first heard of him being out in the Bay Area for a while and ever since I haven’t stopped listening

[@joshua6381]

Left a like at 13k . That Kennedy jam is dope I started listening after that.

[@thekidsxo81]

About DAMN Time!!!! They pick Lil' G on #noisey #proud to see the world finally learning about real music #ak47boyz #dirtyMob

[@CesarHernandez-th2ol]

im from germany but when he said that swap meet was sold to WAL MART made me mad af

[@edgarcarrillo4304]

awesome feeling to see this artist all over the place after chilling with him in person you to humble king lil G but that's why you are going to make it far smoke a blunt with me one love

[@josiewithyomama]

King Lil G is actually a very good rapper. I’ve heard of him cause my brother played a song which made me wanna listen to him more.

[@mundobrown8177]

Kap G, Yl and Aston Mathews some dope as Mexican rappers

[@c3s4r612mx]

Kap G lame

[@PapiAldoDiaz]

check me out brotha got some shit up on my channel

[@MrChico317]

Aston mattews not even full mexican

[@comptonryan310]

Ashton 🔥

[@AllPureSkill]

Estalin Rosas Kap G is from Georgia and nobody in Cali really rock with him cause you cant understand him

[@vcarreon8252]

Dope shit respect the hustle

[@yung.starter.boy_ysb.1113]

Damn I'm been listening to kind lil g when he only got 100 likes damn I'm glad to see the homie have over 100k now I'm proud of you homie @9lilg

[@RMS1983]

Psycho Realm, Cypress Hill and King Lil G! Holding it down. Real hiphop!!! Especially Psycho Realm!

[@tommysubcuzz]

I'm from Compton and I've never heard of this dude. The Korean dude and his shop needs their own documentary all alone.

[@donguello2281]

Talking about Compton but showing images of Boyle heights

[@arturoespinoza8599]

Hatters , keep ur head up king lil g. much love from H-Town.

[@Xtrem3G4merHD]

in my opinion king lil g is the best rapper alive hes just bringin a new fresh style and he is rappin about real shit he is my absolute favorite newschool rapper, even my favorite rapper alive much love from germany to south central, keep it real

[@SLCK-lt1qj]

Buddy showing his chain like he showing his ID to the feds 😂😂😂

[@christinaponce8960]

RIP JROX 💙‼️

[@380block3]

Christina Ponce 😍

[@smartfkr]

king lil G... i'll rep that sound up here in northern calif carnal ... honestly first time hearing your music. Our people and culture gots to stick together, no matter how far apart the distance. FIRME.

[@puglife268]

"Stick Together"??? how about assimilating and becoming a successful part of the American society while crossing all racial groups and becoming friends and family with all shades and ethnicities?!!?

[@LILBolder]

HATS OFF TO KINGLILG FOR SHOWING RESPECT & love to his community helping others when you come from the ghetto the Section 8 apartments understand is hunger 💯

[@lilahdog568]

6:00 forget flaming hot cheetos that was a flaming hot chicana

[@davidvasquez9634]

you making noise my g.. lol.. they opened the door for you now they fuckd up. . now represent us the right way. . and let that flag fly up high

[@xicanoRAPfan]

+David Vasquez lilg viewbots his videos and likes. They are paid for, it's not really the actual views.

[@xicanoRAPfan]

+David Vasquez Jose Maria AKA chema AKA lilg viewbots his videos. He filters comments on his videos and pays for "likes". F%cking cheap and fake if you ask me.

[@davidvasquez9634]

Man are u going on every king lil g video and hatinn.. fuckn clown ass hater..do you come back every other week to check on the views.lol fuckn pathetic if u ask me...

[@xicanoRAPfan]

David Vasquez Its pathetic that someone has to pay a company to get more views on a music video and make themselves look more popular than they actually are. PS his name really is Chema, theres no hating. Just facts homeboy

[@xicanoRAPfan]

+David Vasquez Its pathetic that someone has to pay a company to get more views on a music video and make themselves look more popular than they actually are. PS his name really is Chema, theres no hating, just facts homeboy.

[@algee6180]

Keep it up lil G ! Stay positive !! RIP Jrox!

[@TOPDAWGSUAT562]

King Lil G is gonna make it up there trust!, Keep it up G.

[@allecfamily1832]

LIL G IS REAL AF

[@xavierarmendariz7155]

I’m still hoping he colabs with Cartel de Santa someday.

[@trilliamc5185]

Well done documentary

[@ozkrnone9541]

Raised in Compton just across the the swap meet in bullís apartments where the Game used to leave an came out, I support Lil G, an every one else coming out from LA County

[@jarb5110]

gangs do t even exist any more that's why LA is so chill now

[@sap1326]

Jar B do you know wtf you een talkkin bout

[@memoramirez4575]

Still remeber the younger days of how i was in love with being mexican i thanked god for blessin me now i dont really care that much about race cause i fucks wit everyone asians africans whites middles east people nothin but love to everyone

[@someguy9558]

Memo Ramirez yeah,pride in race) ethnicity is stupid

[@slideshowjim6729]

I grew up in Compton I am not a gang member but I remember I couldn't go because there was a different neighborhood in that area. Concerning lil g he is dope along with "REVERIE" shout outs to all my cpt peeps. Peace

[@digitfoxworld1636]

Interesting documentary. A lot to learn...

[@egr227]

All i see is haters! Lmao. wether u like it or not the homie is coming up in this industry and hes gona keep making noise.

[@JMLopez-iz4cc]

AK 47 MOB

[@xxP1ST0LER0xx]

If your haters multiplying then you making it. All they can do is sit back and hate which does nothing. 👍

[@lilclown9378]

ErikGrande Garcia paint the city blue

[@derwinlowery]

coming up in east LA, nobody ever heard of this rapper,

[@GoblinSwa666]

R I P Compton Swap Meet

[@isaacrodriguez8272]

The end of this vid is dope👌🏻💯

[@dredaydreday9451]

you inspired me right now im 11 and live in watts compton

[@1miketrip]

People hate cause there jealous of his success

[@pierrecries8021]

They're*

[@JustSomeLint]

Whats the name of the song from 1:50 to 2:00?

[@jonathankvelasco3500]

The song is "Love is Killing Me"

[@mowgli6840]

Kind lil g has been one of my favorite artists since 6th grade

[@vladimirbrizzuela346]

Orale the Eighteen carnal saludos hasta mexico baja califas

[@davyrockxx1563]

man the only hispanic rappers from LA that i really liked was CYPRESS

[@ispotsthemark7270]

Dave Sapien same here. And they weren't really Mexican

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Dave Sapien WORD!!! But I can't forget about "Funkdubious" either!!!

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

i Spots the Mark They're Cuban, and Bloods!!!

[@aabrumzy3851]

Check out proper dos

[@franciscovillalobos415]

Kid frost was good

[@massp84style]

RIP COMPTON SWAPMEET

[@hectoralvarado7718]

damm support to King Lil G supporting him since he came out with real life crazy how he came from all these years hope you come up more shoutout to LaGunSmoke you need bring him out more too and DrummerBoy to bro Also @Noisy They Should Show Devour

[@lp.shakur]

finally someone is noticing my man king lil g. love him

[@davev2870]

funny how they played still dre And that song is not even in the chronic ha

[@carolyngarcia3771]

Martin reyes They were actually playing one of king lil gs song which samples dres song still dre. But yeah they kinda did it at the wrong moment still

[@visionariesjourney8488]

You know u made it when your own ppl hate smh check out Ramirez too he's dope

[@slowe36bc58]

so automatically I'm supposed like him cuz he's Hispanic

[@visionariesjourney8488]

No but if your like 40% of these ppl in the comments talking down on a Hispanic rapper that made it then you gotta ask yourself why? Regardless of him being dope or not dope whatever's your preference it's the principal that one of your ppl has made it to a major platform in hip hop

[@visionariesjourney8488]

You're missing the point bruh plus you're taking what I'm saying out of context bruh,don't put words in my mouth, I'm done with this goofy ass back n fourth shit peace

[@ckompktonero]

naaa ain't even like that I give him props for making it out of HIS hood, but to be saying that he's keeping Compton history alive is a whole other thing, he ain't shit to Compton bro I mean props to him that he made it out the hood HIS hood but he has nothing to do with Compton he's from 18st Compton is 18 killa, I mean it's coo salute to him that he's living the good life now but ain't no way in hell that should be a reason to say hes keeping the city's history alive, a city that he's not even from, with or without him Compton's history will always be alive.. Compton don't need him to be known or whatnot

[@officialtjtrev8910]

ckompktonero What compton gangs beef with 18

[@nsd.granite]

I really love your music king lil g

[@hugofuntes8565]

Spm will forever be one of the greatest hispanic rappers but king lil g coming for that crown in my opinion dudes got skills and mad support from the Hispanic community in Atlanta

[@JuanCamaney1982]

This place is now Wal-Mart new location.

[@valentineramirez2824]

are you serious.... dats fucked up....

[@carlosmartinrz3449]

free my boi spm

[@sapomartinez6231]

I got love for spm.

[@callofdutyinfinitewarfarei7983]

True

[@DanielHernandez-bv3iy]

SPM Might Just Be the GOAT of Mexican American Rap Ever!!!!

[@ohwell14]

Young Suspekt that's right east co co records had the best talent

[@petefoster8698]

the rapist?

[@caleighflowers2535]

I grew up in Compton all my life never of him but im glad he out there making a name for himself.

[@user-ft2vf9lk7v]

King Lil G is my 2nd favorite West Coast Rapper. Too Short is my 1st favorite West Coast Rapper. And Cypress Hill my favorite rap group.

[@fearofsaturn]

Why are there so many dislikes? This could've been way better but damn. Lol I miss Thomas though

[@Ox714xC]

1:51 CONEJO

[@sssabamagoo64]

Song??

[@chalitomendoza9159]

dang boy real shit, keep it up Represent 💯

[@sdka4488]

Dude seems pretty humble and laid back. Wish Thomas was the host but still good insight. I think this host got lucky that Lil G was so engaged in the interview that he did most of the talking.

[@javellfcrx7935]

Fat Joe need to do a calibration with this hommie .Latino pride!

[@Jmartinez424]

Who the fuck is this?!?! Never once heard of him on ANYTHING.

[@732sombraz]

I live in New Jersey on the other side of the U.S. And his music is but here pretty sure you herd of him

[@ashthesimulacrum]

+Jmartinez424 King Lil G, a mexican rapper. If you're into hiphop, check him out. He's actually very good.

[@savageboii3169]

it's cuzz he underground only real Mexican thugs listen to him

[@carlosmartinrz3449]

right thats the same shit i said

[@ThatsDT]

Sad part I live in The Bay Area most Mexicans up here slapping black people music

[@joeypesina7437]

he is the king people may think he's fake but he has been in the struggle

[@TRoTV1]

4:07 min. E"verybody in my surroundings went to jail or just passed away" and then you see Jrox in the background... R.i.P Jrox

[@carlosmartinrz3449]

free my boy southparkmexican the realest mexican rapper with talent

[@GodblessAmerica617]

😂😂😂😂😂 shit is wack

[@domo535]

kind lil g keeps compton rap alive???💀💀💀 okay sure b

[@brianarteaga7053]

He not even from Compton.

[@brianwalsh8305]

Never heard of this dude till just now and I like him more than %90 of these new mumble rappers

[@espelopez1346]

ever since i heard letter to dr dre i knew he was going to get big i love ur music