LOS ANGELES IS DYING! HOLLYWOOD & BEVERLY HILLS STORES GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! THE NEW SAN FRANCISCO?

Los Angeles is dying! Hollywood and Beverly Hills stores are going out of business! L.A is definitely not what it used to be. In this video I will take you on a tour through Hollywood, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills to show you the aftermath of COVID 4 years later and the results of the decisions our elected officials have made for our city and the state of California.
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[@Moneyhardaway]

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[@Rob9mm]

Business cannot operate in a town that doesn't prosecute crime

[@Moneyhardaway]

BINGO!

[@LionMentality1982]

New District Attorney now. Things will start to change!

[@VegasD702]

Prop 36 passed. So we shall see

[@motherofthedrummer]

Boy, that sounds familiar.

[@KOAnonymously]

Not only that people who protect themselves are the ones prosecuted and sent to jail.

[@jneum33224]

I visited 6 years ago can’t believe how much it has changed. California you must get rid of politicians that not working for you.

[@TaskForceEntertainment2022]

they cheat on every election, how do we kick them out .. tell us ???

[@scrublord4480]

They won’t. They’ll vote democ rat and continue to let their state deteriorate.

[@richardbowie1]

They know they vote for evil people

[@BlacKnightRising]

They had chances after chances to do that but...

[@paulsammon3015]

@@BlacKnightRising It's also hard to do when you got no voter ID and illegals voting. The days of fair elections in California are long gone.

[@stevenfanale4553]

Thank you Democrats for making California what it is today a shit box!!!!!!!!!!

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

It looks like what republicans have done with the south!

[@matthiaswagner5637]

German here: And then you vote for Reps and after 4-8 years, you´re going to write the same nonsense about the other party. How about some OTHER parties in general in US politics, not only Reps or Dems. Just like in Europe or the rest of the democratic world? Might work wonders to cure your problems. Europe is a place where people know how to live and enjoy life, and there´s a good reason why Americans are drowning in work with very little free time, develop tons of mental health issues and are even proud uttering sentences like "you know how much I´ve been working throughout this year, I´m totally wasted". The "hard working American" has turned into some corporate slavery zombie thing within the entire nation. This can´t be good.

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

If I'm not mistaken, it was Ronald Ray-Gun, who turned ketchup into a vegetable for poor kids to eat for lunch. Don't get it twisted.

[@jeremybrown3748]

100% agree with you there!! Kick that idiot out!!

[@solice8844]

Democrats take, they don’t give.

[@JSStuart100]

I asked myself why do people keep voting for this but actually I don’t think anybody is voting for this. I think they’re just cheating.

[@inTruthbyGrace]

nope... they are wicked progressive in CA.

[@babaoreally8220]

They’re definitely third world leadership.Democrats were openly acquiescent to Venezuelan ’democracy’.Trying to install it here.

[@lenawilliams3797]

Bingo!! Newsome was recalled in a special election but magically beat it a few years ago, smh!

[@brendamartin7280]

@@JSStuart100 that's what I think too

[@maryhenri3254]

Exactly.

[@DeloresMcBride-uw7pb]

I have a friend that moved out to LA and he regrets it sometimes. The cost of living is outrageous. When my sister moved out there in the 80s, she loved it! Today, LA is a shell of its former self.

[@Moneyhardaway]

I agree! So expensive and for what? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@gennaropupa5599]

As an ex-nyer I have lived in la since 1956. NY has its air of tension, we here in LA are more subdued, and i cherish that. Yes, I still do love LA. What can we do now to make it better? Start SMALL. Yes, pick up your, and others trash and be respectful of all others...even when they don't serve it. BUT, most of all is to vote for candidates and propositions that make LA better. How the hell could we accept the likes of Gascon and now "prettyboyjerk" Newsome. Me? No way, until my dimise" am ever moving out of LA.❤

[@evacoleman9170]

@@Moneyhardaway For Newscum's pocket

[@DanielGennaro]

Yaaa man. I was supposed to move there last year man. Wish I moved out like 15 years ago even. It changed so much so fast

[@jstarzz3780]

Yesssssssssss a shell

[@kungfumtb310]

I left LA 20 years ago. When I join the Army , I grew up in Eagle Rock. I went back once and it changed not for the good. That’s why when I got out of the army I never went back

[@Rafael-e8b]

Born and raised in Hollywood moved last year and still don't regret it.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Wishing the best for you at your new home Rafael!

[@marger9713]

crazy man I come from northern Cali, up by Sac and I'm a tell you LA is trash . Was born in Anaheim, raised in NCali, moved here 2yrs ago and hate it here lol, working on moving back out north

[@BrooklynBaby100]

@@marger9713don’t tell everyone about the wonderful NorCal 🤫 😅

[@BounceBackBlaze]

You haven't had long enough to regret it 😂. But I hear yah

[@Rafael-e8b]

@@BounceBackBlaze lol I'm in my mid 40s bro!!! Been everywhere in La at least twice 😂😂

[@DB-sd5qw]

I agree, LA, Hollywood and Beverly Hills are all dead. Definitely not the cool place it used to be and that is sad. The whole L.A. vibe is just weird now.I left So Cal 3 years ago after living there for 45 years.

[@stealthbomber2127]

They can run, but they can't hide. The scales of justice are coming and soon.

[@A7LTEGugle]

Where'd you move to? I'm wanting out too. Born & raised here. 58 years now, and far too many. Like watching ones motherland die a slow death by opportunists. 😢

[@brendamartin7280]

@@A7LTEGugle I also want out of so. Cal. Was born in Oxnard and 75 years of it is too much. But where to go?? I'm not a city person and to old for road trip. I moved to Georgia in 82 that lasted 2 years until the humidity and bugs drove me nuts ugh!! Then I lived on Cape Cod for 5 years and Alaska for 3 months and ended up back where I started. I visited Mexico in the 60's but that was no place to stay!!! Hugs ❤️

[@ElizabethSollazzo-Daland]

Or maybe the big one will just cut it away... @stealthbomber2127

[@DB-sd5qw]

@@A7LTEGugle - living in Arizona now, I do miss the Cali of old but sadly I don’t think that those days will be back anytime soon.

[@Golden_Ghoul]

You get what you vote for ❤

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

California needs a new Governor. Throw him out!

[@candyberrio]

Gavin Newson sucks

[@Jack-ke5uv]

Don't blame the governor for the deterioration of Los Angeles. The implosion of Los Angeles started way before Newsom. Start with the building of the freeways which killed the wonderful trolley system LA used to have. Freeways creating mass congestion and pollution, killing off the many wonderful parks that used to be in LA. All of this online madness has killed all the wonderful cinemas that used to line downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood as well as all of the interesting and wonderful shops. Corporate mentality killed off the real Chinatown in LA and replaced it with a fake Chinatown. The once beautiful San Fernando Valley with its fresh orange and lemon groves and pure air has been replaced by bumper to bumper car traffic on almost all of the avenues and boulevards. Greedy landlords have tripled rents as foreign and corporate entities have usurped all the affordable housing. I would say the people themselves killed LA as they seem to have a mass apathetic attitude toward preservation. They tear down anything that has a history. The only thing that really matters now to people in LA is their almighty SUV and of course their smartphone.

[@winning3329]

​@@Jack-ke5uv also Hollywood attracts all the narcissist and phycopaths that has made the city trash. I remember talking to a young man on line who thought that he was so special that he was going to quit his emt job to become an actor, the stupidity and narcissism was astounding. I'm certain that he came and struggled and probably ran back home to Tennessee.

[@cloudsleyfalconbridge]

If you're from Chicago and not Cali, please mind your business

[@classictutor]

Very hard due to election fraud. Dems print fake ballots first and just truck in numbers just above what's needed to win as votes are counted. That's why they have early voting and late counting. CA accepts ballots by mail up to 7 days after the election closes nationwide.

[@robdevine69]

My wife and I were both born and raised in Los Angeles. We both loved growing up there in the 1980’s and 1990’s, it turned into a complete šħïťħõlè around 10 years ago so we moved to Houston Texas. We are living like royalty in Houston and could not be happier, and you have the freedom of speech in Texas unlike California.

[@bruceim3290]

80s and 90s was the weed and Crack era

[@marquishamagee9061]

Those was the best days of my life wish I could go back to that time I think about that everyday the place I was so so happy at you just be in that house when them streetlights come on and not a second later

[@bruceim3290]

@@robdevine69 Back then there was no internet , so you have to do drugs to so you won't get bored at home

[@Gforu81]

Truth. I'm a valley girl through and through. . We moved in 2021 now in Florida

[@Gforu81]

​@@bruceim3290they were good times

[@IshinoRed]

I moved away from California in 2013 due to the slow incline of the cost of living. My family used to frequent Los Angeles and Hollywood on the weekends, and I remember how busy it used to be. It is surreal to see areas I use to visit all but empty and dying out.

[@trainattendant5810]

To currently live in Los Angeles, as I do, is to live in an urban dystopia. Haunting & profoundly sad to witness the extreme brokenness & loss of hope for the average working class person.

[@PariahThistledowne]

Perhaps a good place to write a novel, but I would never go back

[@PariahThistledowne]

Perhaps a good place to write a novel, but I would never go back

[@MikeV-i1b]

And all of the young woke people are completely delusional about it

[@diamondbeats2024]

It’s like this in Texas too. Abandoned places. High rents. Expensive food.

[@PariahThistledowne]

@diamondbeats2024 in 2012, I worked 2 fulltime jobs in Easton, PA, while homeless...and I am a former Angelino. I had $600 in my pocket, any given day...yet no chance at a legit apartment. Thankfully, my Crusty background prepared me for this...I am over 50.

[@vanzarockin]

LA has gone down the drain, yet the cost of living is still sky high. Same with SF. Considering the quality of living, in both cities, things should be much more affordable. Sad to see the once great state of California failing us so miserably.

[@Moneyhardaway]

This is what is hard to understand. If the quality of life is dropping, how can the cost of living possibly be rising?!

[@kennixox262]

You can blame the Tech Bro's in SFO for the high price of housing and in LA the billionaire oligarchs.

[@intelligencehaswon5714]

You can also blame the far left faction of the Democratic Party

[@Heathsmusic1]

@@Moneyhardaway right exactly, that’s because it’s not true. LA’s doing just fine and dramatically improving in the last 6 months. Demand is very high to live here keeping the prices high as a kite. A lot of the negatives people always refer to, has been part of the LA experience for 100 years and not some new liberal dystopia.

[@opsvixen]

​@kennixox262. And, they are moving, NEXT, to your TOWN. This is what Harris was trying to Stop.

[@sashizakura9124]

Wow, the Standard! I thought that would be a trendy classic forever! I lived in Burbank to do my time in the studios from 1996 to late 2007, and really enjoyed my time in a vibrant, fun place! Luckily, in that time, I had a chance to study the history of old communities and historic Los Angeles neighborhoods, raves at the Alexandria, tons of Dodgers games, Little Tokyo, The Grove, shopping on Melrose, did the drives out to Vegas and up to SF from time to time (SF was also very healthy and alive back then, still!), all the fun LA stuff it's fun to do at least once! The cost of living was expensive, yeah, but reasonable enough for a place that had soooo much to offer, and it was all within reach! Just before I moved away was when things started getting bad with rent prices, and I made the gamble to leave. As an independent contractor, when the cost of living gets too high to be able to keep a reasonable savings intact, it's probably a good time to move on, and I made the right decision, but there are times I really miss it there, and consider it home. I raised my son there during his formative years, and I think he thinks of it as home more than anywhere else, too. I feel very lucky to have been able to experience all Los Angeles had to offer, while living there comfortably during that time. I'm really sorry to see the mess it seems to have deteriorated into and hope the economy will change soon.

[@spkofficialchannel2654]

Born and raised in la and its not the same at all brother everything changed after pandemic, it was already kinda dyin down 2019, 2018 was the last year it felt like something. I still stay in la now, I have no friends, no life outside work, and I hardly go out side. You see people doing cool things on the internet, but like you said it’s a façade. When you actual go outside, it’s a ghost town. I actually fell asleep at the club the other day it was so boring and expensive felt like I wasted my money lol

[@Moneyhardaway]

This is PRECISELY why I made this video! & EXACTLY what I meant by L.A is dead. Yes, you see people on the street. But most of them step outside quickly to get some air and go straight back inside. The sense of community is gone unless one of our teams wins a championship. You don’t speak to your neighbors, you don’t even know your neighbors names. Everyone is in and out of this city so fast that everyone is a complete stranger and the only time you speak to another human is to put in your food or drink order. There aren’t conversations, or plans. There is no where to congregate. You write to your phone, talk to your phone, and don’t ever look up at anyone to say hi. Forget about making eye contact with anyone, everyone is in their own world and already scared because they stepped a block off their porch. Yes there are pockets of the city that can be very active, but they are few and far between. There shouldn’t be 1 good restaurant and 1 good bar in a couple mile radius because everything else is a dead spot or has shut down. At the end of the day, this city has CHANGED. Thank you for this comment brother.

[@Moneyhardaway]

& as far as going out, I rarely go out in this city anymore. For the price of one weekend out, I can buy a plane ticket. Travel as much as you can brother, there’s so many beautiful places to see and beautiful people to experience. Any time I need to recharge and I need to be in a new environment, I book a flight ✈️

[@Silllywalks]

😮 SAD!!! Bcuz I know it used to be a fun place to be, a great city. Intentionally destroyed by bad policies. Way to go, democrats!! U can't blame it all on Diddy now!!!

[@Silllywalks]

​​@@Moneyhardawaythat's that 1984 Life, the book I mean. Dystopia created by phones. It's shameful. People that have lived in a place a long time contribute to the history and environment in special ways. When that is gone, it feels more empty!! It's really sad what has happened. Yes you really can destroy a city with lies and bad policies.

[@Heathsmusic1]

@@Silllywalks what exactly. I live next to Highland Park and crime is down 95% from when I moved here 20 years ago, under Dems the whole time in LA. LA saw saw some improvement in the final years of Shwsrtznegger let’s remember, the bad old 90s gang era had a Republican as governor with Republican policies

[@18andlikeit]

As a young, aspiring musician, I moved to Hollywood from PA in '78. Best move of my life. I was living in a apt with a balcony over looking Sunset Strip with a huge pool. I was in heaven. I found myself in several bands since then, playing just about every club there was to play. Whisky, Troubadour, Roxy, you name it. Moved to the Valley in '96. I'm still playing, but DTLA/Hollywood/West Hollywood is nothing like it used to be. It's been in a downward spiral for years now. Most all the cool clubs are gone, lots businesses shut down, higher crime, insane cost of living, with homelessness everywhere. What ashame. The only good thing left is the weather imo... I'm looking to get out of here. Many of my best friends have already left or are in the process of leaving ... But damn, what a awesome place this used to be...

[@Moneyhardaway]

I feel this! You couldn’t stop L.A in the 80’s-00’s. Sadly it’s all changed

[@renisans]

@@Moneyhardaway Best thing about L.A. right now is the Dodgers. Bittersweet.

[@sophieryan8010]

So did London .Now it’s a shite hole.

[@marblox9300]

@@renisans Ya mean the Brooklyn Dodgers :)

[@angelphillips1849]

Weather and food are the only positives left, but even the restaurant industry is dying. My friend closed 2 restaurants down, another friend changed 12 jobs during last year, because restaurants cannot afford her anymore, she is GM with a lot of experience. The industry never recovered after draconian closures of COVID era, when Newsom went into complete dictatorship mode. There is some life still left in WeHo, on a few blocks in Santa Monica, tourists keep a few streets in BH alive, but everyone closes down early, there is no bustling vibe any longer. Newsom destroyed CA

[@thurstonrider]

Almost every major city in the world is experiencing this. It seems like you're unsure whether to move or not. If your heart is still with L.A., I would stick with it if you can afford it. Major cities go through cycles and eventually rebound. Even up here in Washington State, we're dealing with closing businesses, high crime, homelessness, and drugs (Kinda like 1940s and 1990s L.A.). I know some ppl who have or are planning on moving to California due to the mess we're dealing with in Washington and Oregon.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Portland and Seattle went downhill quickly. It’s all up to Dem voters. Cali moved 10 points toward red this time. I moved to Cali 40 years ago and there were Republicans Governors and office holders. I live 50 miles inland of LA. It’s normal in most of the state outside of the big cities.

[@mistysantos7571]

It's why I had to move out of California. I was born and raised, but it has become a third world country out there. At 57 years old I never would have thought I would witness such a decay of America in so fast a time. Our thieving government is to blame!!!!

[@Moneyhardaway]

It’s sad!

[@melaniekrygoski9284]

I enjoyed this informative video. I've known people leave the Midwest to live the California Dream around that 2015 mark, they exited very arrogantly like they were going to be the next movie star. I knew they were lying as people from around the world watched the well established celebrities from the 70s - 90s....go bust! Then there were movies that told us that hard times were coming. The Mule was a wake up call. It's as if an experiment was done to see how fast they could bring us to our knees by forcing everything to close....The Plandemic. We are either heading towards a Greater Depression or if you speak to people in their 70 - 80 range, they believe we are living in the end times. Very scary and humbling to see things vanish overnight, people living in the streets, it's almost as if we are reverting back to the wild west.( The Quick and the Dead). 🙏 For unity and the hope to rebuild.

[@A7LTEGugle]

Hey! Read my comment posted now. I too was born & raised here. I'm 58, we probably know each other! 😉 Trying to figure out where to move to. Too sad what's become of L.A. in my opinion. Tourists still swarm here for the slim pickens. ✌

[@victorylapp]

Do your politicians in the USA loot government funds? Didn’t know they did that , nothing gets really done in my country which is considered 3rd world because the government loots all the funds and do nothing

[@bearifiablepau2095]

sorry, but third world countries are not nearly as expensive. Also, our food is much better!

[@Ciskokid1970]

NEWSOM GARCETTI , GASCON AND THE NEW MAYOR HAVE DESTROYED LOS ANGELES

[@RamonAguilar-cf3ps]

lol..but yet people still come to visit LA..I work in that area and it ain’t what this guy making it to look like..California will always take out Florida Texas any Republican state..we make more money

[@comfeefort]

And L A needs an 80 million dollar loan, go figure

[@J_blox]

@@comfeefortto fight homelessness . Did you know the whole nation has programs where they bus their homeless to California? Yeah

[@jeffreyg607]

Respectfully, you're wrong.

[@factchecker6674]

@@jeffreyg607Respectfully, he forget to add Joe Biden and Kamala to his list.

[@bettylynn66]

Thank you for this . I used to go to Hollywood and Beverly Hills quite often with friends in the 80’s. I can’t believe how much it’s changed.

[@Moneyhardaway]

It’s definitely not the same as it was. 😔 Thank you for watching!

[@angieallsup]

@@bettylynn66 same! I moved to Idaho! Loved going with my friends to Westwood in the 80’s ! Now…I won’t go south of the grapevine ever again!

[@johnwilliams8353]

I have lived in California since 1984 it was amazing now it is pure hell on earth so sad 😢

[@Moneyhardaway]

Hopefully it all changes soon!

[@KathySheets-d4o]

❤

[@machupikachu1085]

"...now it is pure hell on earth..." I take it you've never been to Somalia. Or almost anywhere in Africa, Central, or South America. Or Alabama. Or Mississippi.

[@machupikachu1085]

@@SA-hz1rs what's wrong with Texas?

[@machupikachu1085]

@@SA-hz1rs The ENTIRE state? lol. Not my experience, but OK.

[@DPitt-ty4sd]

How very depressing. I moved here in 1976 and it was awesome! I am thinking of moving. So happy I got to live here when it was great. Great great memories, had some awesome nights in Hollywood. Being young in this town was amazing.

[@venomdank965]

tell people you know its the downfall of the USA cause lots of people dont want to believe this is happening.. They deny deny deny... its crazy... All great civs fall... ALL of them...

[@joesmith9216]

yes, LA was at it's peek then, you were lucky!!

[@snappyjo4642]

I moved To LA in 1980 and LA have me the time of my life and I’m sad young people today will never know the Los Angeles of the 80’s it was the best city in the country. Oh, I was born in Brooklyn and left NY at 19 for Los Angeles.

[@stephb7702]

It’s crazy how damaging government policies can be… and it can destroy cities completely in only a decade or two… insane

[@parislee2786]

I work in the music industry as an engineer- also very much worth mentioning- The Record Plant. One of LA’s legendary studios has closed. Another one, Sunset Sound, is close. Sunset sound has been surrounded by tents for a couple years now. Taylor Swift was actually almost physically accosted by a homeless tweaker. They juice the power off sunset sound. They even broke in and took a shit on the drum set. The local businesses took it upon themselves to put up planters, and Karen Bass immediately had them removed. It’s a fucking joke

[@DeflatingAtheism]

Hey, I was just trying to tell Taylor how much I liked her last album, I swear!

[@Moneyhardaway]

That’s sad I had no idea they were closed! Sunset Sound as well 😓

[@evolunacy2]

I had read that Sunset Sound closed, but didn’t know about the Record Plant. These are historic recording places! Very sad!

[@lorewilhelm9182]

Wow, I was in a band that recorded at Sunset Sound. I had no idea that it closed down. 😢

[@Extrapage333]

What’s your email brother?! I have a friend who makes music there!

[@user-ox2xi6kk8o]

Born, raised and work here. The rich thrive, the poor comfortably survive, the middle class struggles and dies.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Preach

[@gloriousjohnson1807]

: Pretty much.😢

[@psymi-hk1fp]

Democrat paradise

[@j.m.8558]

Born and raised here myself. My dad bought our current house in 1998 for about $180K on a truck driver’s salary. I couldn’t afford our house today as an attorney. Cost of living for the middle class is insane.

[@jeffreyg607]

💔​@@j.m.8558

[@brianjohnson9473]

Thanks for the info. America 🇺🇸 is in trouble, u are a real journalist

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thanks Brian! I greatly appreciate it!

[@donniesavage2051]

You're wrong America's not in trouble California does not speak for the rest of the nation believe me California is in trouble

[@jshim717]

Its way too late for LA. Soon itll be a dead city. The moment they put Karen Bass in I knew it was over, but good job getting rid of Gascon. Go blue go broke.

[@Moneyhardaway]

It definitely feels like something we’re not going to come back from any time soon.

[@stealthbomber2127]

San Fran, San Diego, and Chicago are locked and loaded too.

[@redhorse6652]

I think Las Vegas is the new scene.

[@Deeman-212]

Going blue is what got you broke😂 Trump 2024

[@trinasaisi6754]

So Bass is the reason for my hometowns decay not the takeover or the city council calling Black persons monkeys only concerned about their people, pathetic .People are going to wakecup to the reason for Americans decline

[@officialghetty]

You can barely go out to dinner in LA withwithout getting robbed for your phones, wallet, and jewelry. That type of stuff has an effect on businesses in the area.

[@Moneyhardaway]

I agree you can’t be too comfortable!

[@officialghetty]

I guess I should also mention this is only happening bc democrats marched through the city screaming defund the police after George Floyd died. So this is the result of defunding police. No consequences, no bail, and police show up 30 minutes after the call.

[@SMART-e1k]

Dont take ya phone, or wear jewellry then. You can go without those things for a couple of hours. Only take $50 cash with you, hidden in your sock, and $5 in your pocket. Dont dress expensively. Problem solved. Enjoy your meal.

[@nambintliff]

@@Moneyhardaway goodbye newsom > HELLO ho ho ho NEW CA GOVERNOR 😂😂😂 you fell down from a coconut tree 😂😂😂

[@Haruzak1]

​@@SMART-e1khow can you enjoy life like that?

[@JamesMcCoy-f5c]

I hear & feel ya, bro. My wife & I are kinda in the same boat. I’ve lived here for 30+ YEARS. My wife nearly 50 YEARS. We both grew up here, Both lived in Santa Monica where we both attended the same Jr. High & High School. NOT the same town, as you said in this video about other parts of LA. Very sad to see this happen. I miss the LA back in 1998, even. We, too, are just over LA & ready to move on to somewhere else. However, we too, have things tie-ing us up here. Thanks for giving an update on the status of places like that hotel, The Standard, right? I seen it when I passed by, but it’s been a while. I didn’t realize it CLOSED. WOW! VERY HIGH END! Thanks again, good job. Keep up the videos.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you so much for watching bro! I wish you and your wife the best!

[@citizenblaine6752]

Nicely done video, Mr. Hardaway! 😃 CA native here. I'm a '1957 model' --- so I have witnessed the changes first-hand. And YES, towards the end of your video you are CORRECT to point out that this is the GOOD part of LA! Rodeo is boarded-up?! [All thanks to Gov Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, and Adam Schiff.]

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you for checking it out Citizen!

[@thomasleblanc4228]

The downturns started with Governors Jerry Brown and Schwarzenegger. Plus everyone has moved online, and Amazon took over retail. Trump could have done a better job on Covid too. 1.2million dead, businesses closed down.

[@bentonrp]

Listen to the end of the video; Our boi sounds like an Italian citizen right after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire!

[@GregPeters1]

I grew up close to Beverly Hills. My first job was during high school at Neiman Marcus, a few blocks west of the closed Nike store you pointed out. That was in 1980. Brotha, i've got stories, cuz no city was touching L.A. in the 80s. Sad to see this current version

[@Moneyhardaway]

I was a kid but I got to live and witness how alive L.A was back then. To this day watching all the media from that time gives me goosebumps. It was an amazing time to be alive. Couldn’t imagine how much better it would have been if I was old enough to indulge in the adult scene!

[@charrua59]

Well what interesting stories can you share then?

[@andrewmartin8205]

I agree LA and San Diego have gone down hill

[@JamesBlackmanIII]

I worked there too. 1979-1982

[@evolunacy2]

I was 8 in 1982 when I went to Neiman Marcus with my mom and my aunt for a fun shopping day. We got dressed up, and had lunch in the restaurant there, and I had consommé for the first time. The wait staff was so friendly to me. Beverly Hills and Los Angeles at that time was really something special. I’m still here, thankful I was able to experience what it used to be. It is so bleak now.

[@Boxingcrane]

Went to LA last year for the rock bars on the Sunset Strip and I wasn't disappointed I loved it. Viper Room was crazy, I had to wait for a homeless man to stop pissing on the entrance before I could take a picture. Great video man 👌👌

[@JohnHenryRei]

When rent in that area is over 30 k a month plus employees, tax, electricity, water, ac plus merchandise being stolen. It don’t make sense be there.

[@Moneyhardaway]

100% agree.

[@oldschooldjernie]

Rich people who own the stores refuse to lower their rent

[@Muppetslayer153]

@@oldschooldjerniecommercial is 99.9% investment groups. High taxes, high crime, with small profit margins and no foot traffic for tenants has a domino effect. Equality of unhappiness for all

[@marylizakowski706]

Preach! 🙌

[@benmontes7062]

Fix it ❤ we all know what's wrong with it we all know what the problem is find solutions stop talking and start doing paint those wall plants those tree care for those animal in the streets it's easy to talk about what the problems are but nobody lift a finger to do something about it instead they are fast to point fingers . Fix it up❤ so it with love compassion and kindness. Remember love wins . Anything is possible. Don't let other people set limitations when you want to honestly do something about it so it with love pain those grafities fix those road those broken lights pick up the trash build momentum of someone sees someone caring trying doing good they will be encouraging to do the same. Don't add to the problem by ignoring it fix it❤

[@BrianWahzgo]

Simply the end of this era. It took about 80 years. Theres no going back. Get used to it.

[@princessdiva1717]

Oh dear this is very sad. 😔 I enjoyed holidaying in LA, basically CA. My first time there was in 2007. Stayed at the Standard Hollywood in 2008, cool hotel and the last time I was in LA was perhaps in 2014, it was still bustling. Planned to go again in May this year but called it off due to the situation of homelessness and drugs etc. I don’t wish to disappoint myself especially when it’s a long journey traveling from Singapore. I hope the government will do something about this. And tourists like me will feel confident to visit again. Please don’t diminish this iconic city. God bless and thank you for this video. 😊

[@kgaccount]

Feel the same way about San Francisco. This is what happens when narcissitic demon possessed people run things. This is all rooted in a spiritual battle. Get right with God asap. And lead your children to the Lord before the world ruins their hearts.

[@td8445]

AMEN!!!!!!

[@SKATESPOTSWORLDWIDE]

They have to fulfill the book

[@matthiaswagner5637]

Oh yes, the good old refuge for any broken mind in lower, uneducated classes: Religion. The "end is near" mantra, people have been uttering for 10.000 years and still, nothing ever happened. Stop quoting this childish nonsense, it´s unbearable.

[@donniesavage2051]

Where was Satan runs your industry in California

[@evelynwinchester4726]

HI,I was born and raised in.A. 68 Years ago. We used to cruise Sunset Bl. all the way to the beach, picking up hitchhikers in the early 70's. When i first moved out of my parents house, my rent was $75 a month! I could drive from Highland Park to downtown in 15 min.! I don't want to move out of state, but might have to.

[@jaydenp4975]

Great video! I live near LA but haven’t been to Beverly Hills or Hollywood in years. In the 80’s and 90’s it was THE place to be.

[@Moneyhardaway]

It definitely was! Thank you very much I’m glad you liked the video!

[@vicki6624]

True. And that's a lesson not to get too cocky and complacent. Circumstances do change.

[@leagueG5]

I live here in L.A. and it really does feel like it's becoming a ghost town everywhere you go. Even Hollywood isn't putting out the movies like they used to. Awesome video content though, keep up the excellent work! 🔥

[@Moneyhardaway]

The only ones excited about L.A these days are the tourists and transplants. Thank you so much brother! More content coming asap!

[@hg27]

@@leagueG5 I highly agree with you.

[@Igotstaknowit]

Hollywood hasn't been putting out movies in decades. It's all overseas. Only B movies get filmed there.

[@leagueG5]

@Igotstaknowit very true

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

Yeas how many comic book superhero movies can we stand?

[@cindyselby1583]

I used to dream of living in Los Angeles, West Hollywood where the rock clubs are in the 80s and 90s, now , seeing how L.A. is dying, over expensive and messed up it is, I'm content with my small town in southern Indiana, which is growing with the Toyota vehicle manufacturing plant here, always hiring.

[@joesmith9216]

hey, good to hear indiana has some jobs, yikes, that place got flushed. Ever see that hbo docu on indiana?

[@Hobbyrants]

Can't believe the Standard is like that. I was a paparazzi back in 2011 and that was a good spot for celebs. Left L.A. 12 years ago. Sad

[@Moneyhardaway]

I remember those days. Long gone smh

[@CNHFTC2010]

SoCal local here - I live in the SGV. I used to go to the city a lot pre-Covid but have rarely gone since, especially west of DTLA. Nowadays it’s too much time and effort to go out. The problem is a lack of third places that don’t require one to spend $$$ - we are broke! Also gas ain’t cheap! Anecdotally, I stay closer to home when I go out; my area has seen a lot of new businesses and activity so there is no need to go out to LA to have fun - in fact a food hall just opened here in West Covina, for example. We have lots of good restaurants and local events even here in my area! The reason why LA is dying is due to post-pandemic habits and the fact that everything is so damn expensive!

[@RalphBarbagallo]

But LA isn't dying, LA now has multiple hotspots instead of one epicenter of Hollywood/DTLA etc. Like you say--SGV has tons of awesome stuff. Pasadena--which used to be a joke when I first moved to LA in the '90s--is now totally popping. The action has moved elsewhere....the Hollywood area is kind of dead. I hardly venture west of Fairfax these days.

[@528Hz_Truth_3]

Great Vid Thanks 4 The Realism & ShowIn The Truth Plenty Peace & BlessIns Brother King ✊🏾🙌🏾💜

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you for the support brother! New video up on the channel! 🙏🏽

[@honesty.integrity.respect]

Heartbreaking! I left CA at the end of 2019, I went back in late January and again September of 2020. I noticed right away after leaving LAX things were a bit off. Wilshire Blvd. and Sunset Blvd. had more homeless, dirty and trashy on the sidewalks, but still busy with people and the CA traffic. I lived in CA for decades, never in my wildest dreams could I ever imagine it would become what it is today. I am grateful to have lived there and see the beauty of what CA once was.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Yes it has just gotten worse since 2020. I’m sad to report there is still plenty of that famous L.A traffic but almost everything else has definitely changed

[@anthonyyoung626]

Thanks for the boots on the ground, realtime coverage of the truth. My daughter and her busband left LA two years ago and moved to a nearby state. Their quality of life vastly improved.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you very much for your support Anthony! I have a part 2 I uploaded today. Happy for your daughter and her family!

[@JamesMcCoy-f5c]

Yeah, kick Gov. “Nuisance” OUT, for sure!

[@petra6633]

I worked at the House of Blues on Sunset! Those were the days 🫶🏼 2007 ⭐️🍀⭐️ I feel very lucky ❤

[@Moneyhardaway]

My uncle worked there as well! My favorite venue of all time!

[@amberleesunshine]

I still miss that place.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

I hated that place - full of drunk yuppies shouting into their phones while the bands were attempting to play.

[@vereniamilner4593]

I worked at the Roxbury

[@stevensocher852]

I worked security at the friggin Highlands AND the Troubadour..... I bet the Troubadour and Canters never shut their doors

[@catherinerogers3395]

Thank you for sharing. I live in Wyoming. I think I understand why people are leaving California now. It's self-explanatory. ❤️🙏

[@Moneyhardaway]

Yes. Thank you for watching!

[@richardlukesh5807]

Do you see many Californians moving to Wyoming?

[@RGMusicStudio2024]

Good video carnal 👍🏼 Keep these videos coming. 👊🏼

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you bro! Will do!

[@RGMusicStudio2024]

@@Moneyhardaway Thank You Carnal, you are making great content! 👊🏼

[@leaveittobaker]

Good stuff bro! I lived in L.A. from 2002 to 2020 and I agree 100%. It really changed a lot and honestly, if it wasn't for COVID taking my job in 2020, it would have been hard to leave. L.A. has a vibe that most places don't. I worked in Entertainment for almost 20 years and when I lost my job, that was when me and my family pulled the trigger and left CA altogether. Funny enough, I'm making my 1st trip back in 4 years to collab with 2 other creators. Keep up the great videos.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you very much for the feedback brother! Best to you and your family! More videos coming soon!

[@TomDenneyArt]

So True. I can't believe this. Ten years ago this place was packed, even the traffic.

[@knightofniini7772]

This is crazy!!! 😱😢Good reporting!!!👍✌

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@johnnycarson6170]

It’s a sign of the times , it’s not just in LA, it’s happening all over the US and the world, nothing lasts forever, it’s really a sign that GOD is telling u to get your life together because he is on his way , just my opinion

[@realbosstakea]

your opinion is dumb thats my opinion

[@glenishhenderson3793]

11/14/24: Amen

[@victorylapp]

It’s the reality , Amen

[@silviaalatzia3413]

Amen

[@riverbankfisher]

I am equally convinced that it is the Tooth Fairy who is locked in mortal combat with Santa Klaus, while the ghost of Elvis looks on impassively from the corner of Sunset and Vine.

[@rodrigodiaz9472]

It's time to change the way we vote and make America great again 🇺🇸

[@GSIP69]

Whatever

[@GOAT-Luci]

🤣 you magas are very naive.

[@lbu9542]

I agree 💯

[@KellyP_]

Nah. Waste of time. Don't put your faith in MAN!

[@BeautifulDove-i7u]

Trump and all of you in his cult are evil

[@CousinSkeeter420]

I just subbed. Yeah man can you take us to the other side of LA the non tourist areas? Dope video.

[@Moneyhardaway]

I have 3 more videos up on the channel bro! Filming another tomorrow! Thank you for the sub!

[@WopRicci]

Breaks my heart to see the strip and Hollywood has declined so much. Born and raised in LA, grew up running streets of Hollywood, hanging everywhere there. worked in Hollywood in many different places through the eighties until I got a job in the nineties as a mailman in Beverly Hills. Drove the strip almost everyday , ate at Carney's regularly. Knew every place from Downtown LA to Santa Monica like the back of my hand, inside and out. Finally left 15 years ago, never looked back. So sad.

[@MikeV-i1b]

Yep sunset was magical

[@benhartart9487]

Yeah I lived here for 3 months back in 2005 and it was abit better then

[@michaelmendoza9214]

Why is the main reason you left?

[@joanmartinsrz6362]

@@michaelmendoza9214 did you see the video?

[@snowfreak207]

Only people with money are of girls and big youtube

[@yokosomike]

That’s crazy. I used to have a home in the Hollywood hills and left 20 years ago. I remember all those places on Sunset and spent many evenings at the Standard and would have lunch by the poolside on occasion. I now live in Tokyo and wouldn’t go back. With Trump in office I pray that the economy begins to turn around. Born and raised in LA and Carneys was my favorite place to go to when I was a kid in the 70s. Thanks for the video and give it some time to see if the economy starts to change… otherwise, start thinking of plan B.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you for your feedback bro! Tokyo looks amazing!

[@kennixox262]

With Trump's proposed tariffs, some as high as 60%. Not sure how that will help the economy. My portfolio has never looked better. How quickly we forget during Trump's last term where there were numerous days in a row where the DOW lost 1,000 points each. We get it, the DOW is one aspect as is S&P, and other markets. Most of us also have investments in hedge funds and private equity. The average Trump voter is going to be in for one big surprise should Trump follow up on his promises. Remember, tariffs work both ways. Remember the soybean farmers that had to be bailed out by Trump? Short memories.

[@davidDQ333]

The Golden Age is about to pop off with Trump. He will gut out the corrupt and with that and his Policies A lot of opportunities are getting ready to come.

[@VictoriaMarch13]

​@@kennixox262as opposed to an Harris administration?? No thanks! Trump is the answer.

[@GSIP69]

​@kennixox262 yup, gonna be one long c/f but give maga what they want

[@thevirtualmixtape]

Thanks for giving us a preview of the real life streets of Los Santos.

[@Moneyhardaway]

GTA IRL

[@TBONE82]

DEMOCRAT RUN CITY🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 great video my man!👍🏼

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you brother! I appreciate the feedback!

[@YHWHWILLBEDONE]

Nah it's the demographics of LA that ruined that whole area.

[@The_Surge8760]

@@YHWHWILLBEDONE I live in Hollywood, it's definitely the democrats

[@TheOldTapeArchive]

I remember when LA & CA would throw the bums out in either party if they abused their power or did a poor job. Today, it's a one party state that re-elects the same characters no matter how much they f*ck up. Jesus Christ or Ghandi couldn't get elected here if they don't have a (D) after their name. Sad.

[@YHWHWILLBEDONE]

@@TheOldTapeArchive Yeah and the other party has a convicted felon. That pays adult film stars and hangs out with Pedo's. Get off your soap box 🤡. No one outside of your cult believes a word that comes out of your mouth. Just like we don't believe you're emperor/false idol!

[@Klapauzius-369]

Thank you for your work!💚

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you for watching Klapauzius! More episodes on the channel!

[@truthteller4442]

I’m from Chicago but used to go out to Los Angeles to party all the time in the MTV “The Hills” era, from 2006-2011. It’s just amazing how much commies destroyed this city. Everything used to be so lit and alive. Now it’s just a dystopian nightmare. It’s a beautiful city but its soul has been ripped out.

[@bldomain]

I don't understand why Americans describe Democrats as commie. From what I understand commie means Communism and communism is a state where there are no capitalism at all. All business and production of goods and services goes to the state. The state then distribute an income to each household of the country. Is that what's happening in Los Angeles and California?

[@DanielGennaro]

Right. I wish I went and visited back then man. I’m 35 and visited a few times over the years but never seen it back in the good days

[@stealthbomber2127]

@@bldomain Maybe because of their policies? Maybe because they had a self professing commie bastard run for president? Damn.

[@MrDarkElement]

​@@bldomain That is Agenda 2030. With BRICS it will happen otherwise totalitarianism will proceed. Your survival, clean air, clean water and wholesome food and decent shelter should be a primary concern. So many people these days, do not know how to use their hands. In the past trades passed on from Father to Son kept the families together. Skilled labor of a Tribal nature sealed relationships.

[@atatterson6992]

And Chicago is right behind ...

[@DidYouCatchThisTV]

I've lived in LA all my life, I'm 34 now, and i haven't visited these areas in years. This video def enlightened me to see how much has changed, and its definitely very sad. My 20's in Hollywood we're epic and it's sad people may never experience that again.

[@Moneyhardaway]

I agree! I spent a lot of my 20’s here as well and it was a different time for sure. At least we have the memories!

[@broccolihart1]

Thanks for the video. I used to work that area as a parking enforcement officer for W. Hollywood back when Lindsay Lohan was popular. That area was soooo busy back in the day. I kinda miss the hustle

[@Moneyhardaway]

That must’ve been during the Entourage era! Hollywood was the place to be back then and that show brought so many people here to chase their dreams. 80’s- early ‘00’s are undefeated!

[@Moneyhardaway]

And thank you very much for watching!

[@oldfriend327]

Hi Money thank you for this video. This exact topic here is very near and deep in my heart and soul. I just turned 50 in mid September 2024, born in and have lived in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley all 50 years of my life. We are in VERY big trouble and in so many different ways. It would take days to articulate. I ask God to please help me permanently relocate.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Hello old friend! It is with me as well. It pains me to see what our city is going through but it pains me more to watch those in power do nothing about it. It’s almost as if they don’t even want to address it. Here’s to hoping something will be done soon and I wish you the best with your relocation!

[@truther001]

@@Moneyhardaway Those in power caused it. Corruption & Incompetence are King in Cali, especially in Los Angeles.

[@Meow99999]

Socialism over capitalism in California.

[@LiberalLiving]

If it isn't making food or renting for housing, it's not a good biz

[@jdsmith556]

Make sure to leave your voting habits there before you relocate. Otherwise your just a mobile problem.

[@valerio2230]

Its sad not only in LA but all over Cities in through out the USA

[@Moneyhardaway]

Yea judging by all the comments sadly this is happening in many places smh

[@GUITARTIME2024]

My US city's doing great.

[@emjay313]

@@GUITARTIME2024which one

[@Weeks25]

It’s fine here in the suburbs north of Detroit Michigan. Same as it’s always been. Nightlife isn’t the same as it was 10-20 years ago but I also don’t go out anymore so could be good still for all I know 😂.

[@giftedtodance]

👍Thank You for your comment. For people moving out of LA twice as many must be moving to LA and surrounding areas. Traffic seems to be thriving and heavier more than ever. I'm like.. I thought everyone left. 🤷‍♀️ Lol There is still much to do in LA and the weather and the outdoor activities still can't be beat. No rain all summer long and beyond for a good 6 or 7 months time period. Helps in boosting the spirit and with fitness and health. The same video's are being made about other inner cities. So I guess it's the new trend! The surrounding areas of LA are booming in new construction and businesses so not to stereotype and gloom the whole Southern California. Stores can leave but there's nothing like the Southern California vibe and sunshine! ❤Southern Cal❤ LA is still paradise from what the Bay Area has become!😥

[@nookied3735]

Thank you for taking the time do show us the reality on the ground. I think a lot of Americans are nostalgic for better days of the past and they still go back hoping that things are still the way they used to be before when this country was worth living in.

[@FATHERKNOSEBEST]

Sad video. I was born in Los Angeles many years ago and it really bothered me when I took my wife to Hollywood for our anniversary. Hollywood boulevard was dirty and smelled like urine. Then while eating lunch, a group of young bikers basically stopped traffic by showing off their so called skills by burning out and doing wheelies. Buncha amateurs stopped traffic and it was basically a bunch of noise and smell of rubber and exhaust. No reason to return until they clean up what was once a beautiful and historical area. 😢 Our Highlight? Musso & Frank Grill 😇 I'd definitely recommend it. Viva San Diego but we still need a new governor in California. Just my take. God Bless Brother

[@Moneyhardaway]

Hollywood was the place I would take all my dates to impress them when I was a kid. Now, I won't even take my daughters. There's nothing there but tourist shops and tourist traps. Walk a quarter mile off of Hollywood & Highland and Hollywood & Vine and you're stuck wondering where else to go. Musso & Frank is still on my bucket list! Thank you brother. God bless

[@cleofuss_the_junkie]

🎉You should go to the Promenade in Santa Monica,if you want to see a Dying downtown...

[@EagleTripping91]

I'm mexican from LA and its over here this place is left for wannabes believing in something that's dead los angeles makes me feel like I'm dead life in general is not going good amongst people... no one says hi as they walk by but you can see they are full of fear their eyes don't let you relax. I'm pretty tired of society and how everyone fakes personality and lifestyle online.... no one even notices when the light is green because they are always on the phones no one makes eye contact when driving and if you try to make eye contact with them to communicate they look away and stick their back of the head to the seat looking scared or something... old people are driving everywhere and they are in even worst mental and physical state and they take so much space and time from a active society.. I feel In this lh society people passed age 55 need to move to a city built for them and let grandkids live with them parents aren't even parents anymore they are stuck on self and "goals" and let the kids eat.. watch and do whatever and cry when they have to deal with their mess they neglected... they teach their kids 60dollar hair cuts and clothes is purpose and they can't afford it and eventually the kids starts becoming a material whore and grows having a weak personality... everyone adopted the European personality where u wake up never worry about another human u hust wake up to get paid...

[@Afurthyclays]

They're STILL doing that? We visited Hollywood Blvd about 3 weeks ago, & those bikers annoyed the HELL out of us! 🤬

[@TheUtuber999]

@@EagleTripping91 "everyone adopted the European personality where u wake up never worry about another human u hust wake up to get paid" Lol, that's not the European personality, bro.

[@NEKAYBAAW]

Moved to LA in 2004 and I moved back home to Birmingham from LA in 2020. I sometimes fight the feelings I have to move back and I must say your video helped me see that that would be a very bad decision. Yeah, if you haven’t lived there or were born and raised there, you don’t get how significant it is to see businesses boarded up on Sunset! Of all the places, Sunset. That’s mad crazy

[@MikeV-i1b]

I lived here from 2001 to 2010, I moved back to Philly 2010 until 2015 and then moved back to LA and am still here now. I would say that I just barely made the cut off. If I were you, I would definitely not waste time thinking about coming back here, everything you know is gone and ruined, it sucks now.

[@TimTheInsideMan]

I've been saying LA is dead for a few years now. Hollywood and the strip are done. You're on point with BH as well - tons of vacancies. Small pockets of LA are still fine but there has been a real mass exodus of entrepreneurs from the state. It's also not an employer friendly state and the tax rate is one of the highest in the country. I had a few friends have their stores completely smashed during the pandemic, and they were just cool hard working family owned businesses. LA needs to save itself. It starts with each person taking responsibility for their community and pulling together. Let's see how this all pans out.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

It’s been a dull, ugly dump for decades. People move here for work, save money, and get out while they’re still upright. Full of homeless and increasingly dangerous in all areas.

[@twal3]

I finally had to move away last June, after three decades. At least DA George Gascon was voted out last week- he's one of the main players responsible for the city's great demise (along with Gavin Newsom...the main architect).

[@staticcouch135]

I moved to Texas and been out for 3 yrs. Love it here and never looked back. Family friendly and I recommend getting out while you can

[@Moneyhardaway]

Keeping my eyes open! Thank you!

[@4evagrace789]

The Internet shopping ruined a lot of things, especially during the pandemic, and lets not talk about the taxes😢,, I hope you do more videos like this, We love to see LA ,,,A New Yorker.

[@alking6633]

3:10 That Strip Club Is Money Laundering. ALWAYS empty and the owners are ALWAYS happy

[@Moneyhardaway]

I believe you 😂

[@DeflatingAtheism]

Can we get 60-year-old Motley Crue to shoot some more videos there?

[@RodrigoTiz]

Si es parte de los negocios de " el tigre" un narco mexicano que hace negocios con los hijos de Andres Manuel ex presidente de Mexico

[@rich33888]

How many times have you gone?

[@analogsignal]

It’s not a business. Was just there and it’s totally closed.

[@thestu4602]

Great coverage! Thanks for sharing!

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@annajones9586]

thank you for sharing ,this is not only LA it is happening everywhere all over USA

[@Moneyhardaway]

Sorry to hear that. Thank you for watching!

[@Lordy2020]

Covid was also a kiss of death. It changed me, I no longer see value in eating out and drinking out. It all becomes obvious as a waste of time.

[@Moneyhardaway]

I agree Covid just exposed how weak our city was. It did change how a lot of people go about their day to day even today

[@casinodelosdesertores9672]

Intersting

[@randeepatillo1982]

This statement is very accurate now that I think about it. Outside of one outing with friends that I had at a restaurant a few months ago, I haven't gone out to eat since Covid. I used to do it all the time before the pandemic.

[@petersmithyy4556]

Nah I still love going out lol the nightlife in Jersey is pretty good

[@rich33888]

@@petersmithyy4556lol it’s absolutely dead in California.

[@user-ol4oi9oc4k]

Please please do more videos like this!!! We want to know more about what is actually going down there

[@Moneyhardaway]

Have another video coming this week!

[@user-ol4oi9oc4k]

@@Moneyhardaway Awesome! I’ve set notifications 🔔👍

[@sammysam2543]

It's like that in Seattle and Portland. What's the big surprise?

[@Airick9073]

Thank you for sharing. Wishing you success!!!

[@sherimcinnis3997]

I commented halfway through because I was enjoying it so much! But I want to write again -- you have a GREAT future as a KZbinr! You're SO great at it! So authentic, smart and cool. I'm so sorry for you guys in L.A. Haven't been there since 2009 and it was hopping back then! God bless! Keep up the **GREAT** work! I wish everyone who watched it subscribed! I sure did!! Good luck!

[@BlackSheepTruthMedia]

much love brother ,thanks for showing us reality

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you for watching brother!

[@ValeriePendelton-h1o]

Hello, from Florida. Thank you for your video but it is sad. I was born & partially raised in L.A. My mother & I had to move due to her divorce I was 12 Truth, I was homesick for L.A. for well over a decade it was like a death I could not get over. No joke. There is something special about it. There is another person here on the community comment that said that he was born & raised in San Fernando vallley he's 50. He is wanting to move elsewhere. Let me say that I hope he finds that somewhere however it's the homesickness of L.A. that this person might have a hard time with. Truth. Also some cities don't like ppl from Cali. Which is sad. I'm not kidding Money I developed diagnosed depression when I left. Very hard. Harder still is seeing all of those areas you showed on the video that are gone. It's like L.A is a shell of its former self. Wow I miss it. Florida ain't the same either.

[@jilllatacz-hueston1118]

😢 Florida isn't the same. I live in S. Florida but where are you actually going to move to?? Covid killed everything. 😂

[@Emily_Marilyn]

Blocks and blocks of vacancies all over the place. Sunset x Vine too... total ghost town, it used to be crazy busy there! All the business are gone!. I am from East Hollywood but moved to Vancouver in 2020 when things were getting weird - defund the police, you can shoplift up to $950, encampments, RV cities, etc etc . Every time I return to Los Angeles I notice even more businesses totally gone. It's shocking.

[@d.a.1230]

Hi, Mr Hardaway! Thanks for posting this video! I live in the Cleveland, OH area and even though our businesses and malls have some stores closed- they are really still vibrant. There is also Crocker Park in Westlake, OH which has more high end stores but also has some favorites for people to shop at. I am really sorry to see your area take a nose dive like this. I remember seeing in movies how vibrant Los Angeles used to be and how they would film so many movies and TV series in that area. To see what you have shown us in the video is a real eye opener. I am sorry to say that under Governor Gavin Newsome's leadership- the state of California has really crashed badly- where crime and theft is not being prosecuted like it should be. I will keep you and everyone in your state in my prayers. Stay safe and God Bless!

[@GnarlsBarkley123]

While Hollywood and Beverly Hills is dying, my area is booming. I’m in Baldwin Hills and the surrounding areas have pretty much what we need and not have to travel outside of the neighborhoods. Since the pandemic, it has been very busy and lots of foot traffic to local stores. I’m in a rent controlled unit 1/1 ($1160) in a great family neighborhood. I’m never leaving lol take care.

[@anonymousgirl799]

@GnarlsBarkley123 My last apartment was in Baldwin Hills. My rent was $900 for eight years, a HUGE one bedroom, private parking space, and lots of storage. The person living there now pays $2,000 a month. My favorite watering hole was Post & Beam. I loved living in Baldwin Hills. Always felt safe there. I don't miss California anymore... Stay safe there!!!

[@JohnWalsh2019]

Yeah please stay there.

[@joesmith9216]

ya just exposed it dumb dumb, haha. JK, I am sure cali has it's nice pockets, but it won't matter, they will do forced vaxxines next, for all cali residents AND no gas powered cars by 2030.

[@drblitz3092]

LA is just old. Like 90 percent of it looks run down. Its like a 100 year old body with cuts, scars, band aids. It needs to be built from the ground up again. Too many patches

[@edmundmcgrath213]

Old Old Old is right. The laughable part is people are paying way over a million dollars for house there that is older and more beat up than it was 5 yrs ago. 10 years ago etc..

[@Moneyhardaway]

Agreed!

[@DeflatingAtheism]

Newer is not necessarily better. Look at the newer buildings that have been built or proposed just for the Sunset Strip the last few years…

[@KevinKimmich44024]

There's so much infrastructure there and it's all old and dirty and filled with trash. It's probably impossible to replace or fix all of it. Every little patch of concrete or asphalt or utility line is just some future repair bill. It's wild. It's like a future rust belt scenario but all playing out while the tech boom is ostensibly still happening m

[@JoyfulOne468]

I'm glad I found this video. I moved to LA two years ago to work in the music industry. LA is really nice but I was a bit disappointed. It really seemed dead to me. It's sad cause it's such a beautiful place. I left this month. I was kinda sad cause I really wanted it to work out but it was a bit depressing for me.

[@caterinalopez5297]

Excellent video. It pains me to see what these historical places have become. Wasn't born in LA, however lived there for 30 years, and these very grounds you showed used to be my favorite hangouts. So sad really. Please keep showing all that you can. Surely people are interested.

[@MarkJensen-se8nn]

*Re: Hollywood's Postmortem* Hollywood will *never* really recover after that writers strike. The cost of filming in CA is not competitive anymore. Newsom is way too late to the game. The entertainment industry has taken a major blow and has yet to recover. Regards -

[@DeflatingAtheism]

If Hollywood released a flop, they can recover those costs by releasing a blockbuster. If Hollywood loses the public’s trust, however, it will take a generation to recover from that loss. There were millions of American families who would go to the movies every week, come hell or high water, for family movie night, confident that there would be something there they could watch. Hollywood has lost those people.

[@RodrigoTiz]

Lo mismo para todo USA , ni Trump va poder salvarlo

[@acf846]

Good it's getting fuqd

[@Sponeri]

Im from Canada but have spent a fair amount of time in So Cal the past 30 plus years. Just left LA this morning actually...i kept saying "it's so crazy to see how it is now compared to x many years ago"...and how one side of the street is down and out and the other side is luxe. So bizarre.

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

Good presentation. Thanks for showing us this.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you very much for your feedback!

[@laidoffjournalist]

If Trump can take out the Mexican cartels, all this drug use and crime will stop. Business will come back.

[@Cloneufc]

There are so many homeless people walking around, pooping all over the sidewalks that it kills businesses. The cartels having nothing to do with it.

[@kcoughlan123]

Even then it's gonna take a long time bro newsom already said he's going to war with trump whatever that means. It's gonna take years and years

[@supermushroom3175]

Dumb. CIA and DEA control the drug trade not mention that weapon manufacturers and banks that launder money plus the US uses the cartels de distabilize Mexico. American ppl really have no clue

[@scubaliciouss]

Yeah thats not happening, Americans love drugs

[@KellyP_]

He isn't saving anyone or anything!! Don't you see??

[@thomasbayer2832]

Awesome video! Liked and subscribed!

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thanks Thomas! I appreciate it bro!

[@Igotstaknowit]

Prop 36 passed. Changes for the better are on the way. Might take a year or so to see a big difference, but it will be worth the wait.

[@Moneyhardaway]

I hope so. Theft has been a major issue!

[@traceymallard]

I agree!

[@redfoe77]

Not if they keep voting Democrat. It's not just about their weak on crime standards. It's their bad handling of money, high taxes and fees. Most of it goes to support "undocumented migrants". Yep. The money you work hard for is paying to support them. The Democrats are buying votes in a manner of speaking, as they accommodate and help undocumented migrants with YOUR tax dollars.

[@rbfarrell1]

Lets see if the A.G. of California really does it. And it will take many years to just improve alittle. Newscum has made California unfriendly to businesses. Newscum also invites illegals into the state and California is like 70 billion in debt.

[@stevensocher852]

Can I just ask why they keep using the same friggin prop #.. back in my day...prop 36 got the idiots who took it out of jail waiting then to go drug classes and whatever and when they missed those classes... They just went back to jail and did their time anyways

[@westcoastmex629]

Nothing like i remember it from back in my youth . The streets look dead even traffic looks less than it was 20 yrs ago

[@yamagrow420]

Traffic is much worse now than 20 years ago in this stretch of 8100-8300 Sunset that he is showing. 27 years at the same job, commuting down this very stretch of Sunset Blvd. I’ve seen it change, businesses come and go, but traffic only gets worse.

[@dianepancel-pierce4478]

It breaks my heart to see West Hollywood falling apart. I lived there for 3 years 12 years ago. I use to walk by the Standard all the time. It was beautiful. I pray that the Comedy Store stays forever. That building is iconic. Before it became the comedy store, it was once the famous Ciro’s nightclub. Artists like Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and more performed there. LA will always hold a special place in my heart but you’re so right, it’s truly changed.

[@Alphacloud777]

Politics or who is in office will never change the downfall of our city… only prayer and community collaboration will change things. Thanks for taking the time to document this. We have a choice folks. If you want something done right, we all have to do it ourselves!

[@thaluna3555]

I do believe that policies can improve big city life but I agree that there has to be drastic change 💯

[@Moneyhardaway]

I think a combination of all the above would be ideal!