O Block

Here's a documentary we did in the Parkway Gardens Projects a.k.a. O Block in Chicago, featuring interviews with O Block rappers like Boss Top, Shoebox Baby, and G Nuk, as well as discussions with Adam22 and DJ Akademiks in regard to the role that KZbin gang content and internet street gossip play in escalating real-life violence in the streets.
Also, though he didn't get much screen-time, one of the people who helped put this all together and arrange interviews was Munna Ikee, a young O Block rapper and singer. He would like me to share his music here if you want to check it out - / munnaikee

[@Channel5YouTube]

FYI - though he didn't get much screen-time, one of the people who helped put this all together and arrange interviews was Munna Ikee, a young O Block rapper and singer. He would like me to share his music here if you want to check it out - kzbin.info

[@TM-xy7fk]

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[@glutt0n0us]

Pin

[@VEHGAMAN]

someone pin this please and give brotha the likes on g.

[@Owen-zm6sq]

Def pin this, dude deserves attention.

[@deebojones]

I fuck with anyone Andrew fucks with. Thanks for the Slint shout out a while back.

[@a-zfan3229]

The Hamburga guy being asked what his biggest fear was and immediately saying hotdog killed me

[@rayedrama]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@p4nnus]

Real rivalry.

[@Sam-hz7nk]

Hotdog mfers get the strap 😤😤😤

[@tootoo2354]

Hamburger gang ambassador

[@J.W.Brogan]

It's like the General Mosquito vs. General Mosquito Spray warlord beef.

[@YoFonzz]

“Do you guys wanna go to the White Sox game with us?” Perfect way to lighten up the mood

[@seashotel]

getting a cut from you would lighten the mood.

[@multiplesifl]

And it was instantaneous, too!

[@BIGSuperstar-or4vx]

That was the best part.

[@bthomas2351]

Nailed that one

[@b0ssatr0n91]

Lfg, love it

[@crashtatti]

actually really liked that he asked if they’ve ever been to other areas of chicago or travelled & invited them to see the game w him, it probably reminded them they can do that, bc when things become really routine you forget you have options so that part was actually pretty sweet

[@happs784]

It was sad n hits different wen u kno wat thats like growing up here in this city not bein able to go 3blocks bcuz if u do? U may not come bck.. crazy bt thats wat life is like for sum here

[@myyoutubename1756]

Dude how about you actually spell words out. Just cause you live in the ghetto doesn't mean you gotta drag that trash spelling everywhere

[@TannerGoated]

Ima get hate for this but hot take Chief keef is a legend he made OBlock a legendary block in rap at the age of 15 that he got a white man going there to interview gang bangers

[@Derr1ck_yt]

Yea it’s insane, most of Chicago is pretty dope to experience especially in summer it’s not a bad lifestyle but once you go to the south/south west it’s a different world entirely

[@TannerGoated]

Chief keef is literally a legend imo the fact a 16 year old kid literally made OBlock basically a tourist attraction hood is crazy .

[@southernguru1455]

This man will forever be protected in all these dangerous areas due to the amount of love he actually shows. This brother aint another adam22 who loves making content without ever Associating with them outside of that let alone take them to a white sox game. Respect goes a long way and andrew will always be welcomed and protected in the "trenches". You get the energy you put out, its universal law. Salute Brother

[@jaypers232]

Isn’t adam22 just having sex with other dudes now

[@RoWithKash]

the fact that you think that is cute. they don't care about that man the same way they didn't care about Zacktv. He is serving his purpose for now and the first time he records or puts out the wrong thing he will be checked. don't act like one of those white boys who thinks because he watches hood videos he knows how the hood works or thinks.

[@nooneisrightallthetime-zv7hs]

U dumb

[@Gillfor]

The way the young guy in the beginning said "I just want to be successful." hit me really hard, really feel for that dude.

[@BallsMolosovich]

Honestly broke my heart when I saw the look on his face after, prayers and success for the homie🙏🏿

[@etherealhoney96]

His facial expression after is what really got me

[@thefinestgames]

That kid is out to lunch. I don't think he even knows what he wants to do.

[@cliqzyxbl]

@@thefinestgames you projecting?

[@thefinestgames]

@@cliqzyxbl If it makes you feel better, weirdo

[@mo_____2719]

"And before you knew it, white America was doing the hokey pokey to murder music and unknowingly singing along to the anthems of an actual gang war playing out in real time." damn, what a line

[@felixdawson8497]

Fr

[@raytheonorion]

Big time

[@vicekingryu]

Yet "First off, fuck your bitch and the click you claim" will always be universally quoted.

[@epi4925]

Andrew got Bars that’s facts!!🔥🔥🔥

[@DirectedByShonteauJoshua]

Factz

[@hondaega123]

As drunk as that guy was at the end, his thoughts mimicked mine as I went through his experience (although his were much slower) but I literally wish every single driver on the roads had this man's mentality. "Him passing is not affecting my existence" is how I summed up his drunk utterances but I think they are extremely profound and something to be acknowledged

[@alexjeffrey3981]

Yeah that dude was awesome, clearly got a lot of empathy for people even if they're not on his "side"

[@cashspilluh]

make it the best you can for everyone

[@nalgene247]

We all affect each other with every interaction. The sooner we acknowledge that, the better.

[@ethanliess4203]

These dudes are so full of personality I could listen to them all day I swear

[@lj6284]

Felt bad when he said everyone he grew up with is dead, and he can only hang with the youngins. Kinda heartbreaking

[@rivetRnC]

I felt that. People I love and call my family Getting murdered, OD, dissappear and commit suicide

[@sebon11]

5:52 if anyone wants a minute

[@blazepukka2264]

Shouldn't have robbed keef then, took baby clothes and everything

[@ivanharris5099]

​@@blazepukka2264 you don't care about that, and Keef is not the reason people are dead. Lame for nothin.

[@s1ckboirari]

@@ivanharris5099 Everyone knows Keef, Reese and Fredo was involved in Lil Jojo's murder at the least, not to mention Reese and Fredo were the demons that put T.Roy and King Von on to do even more demon shit

[@JumpsuitJamboree]

I love how this dude went from clowning on weirdos to doing legitimate journalism without losing one inch of authenticity on either end.

[@marcusludvig6884]

best comment

[@ShoopityDoopity]

Andrew never clowned on anyone, they clowned themselves. He just held the mic.

[@Wubsaurus]

@@ShoopityDoopity yeah and no jumper and dj akademics didnt help to promote gang violence, they just made videos about it...

[@nathanlevesque7812]

@@Wubsaurus ...yes

[@kingquazi]

@@Wubsaurus whats your point? Andrew really didnt clown anyone. Hes a journalist and the stuff he chooses to cover just so happens to be weirder things. or the kinda stuff you wouldnt normally see covered in mainstream news outlets. i never once watched a video and thought he was clowning people, just give us a peak behind the curtains of various communities.

[@ecck2]

The fact you asked them if they've ever been to a game and then went with them made me so happy. W moment.

[@Lemaforthewin]

this still one of the most powerful documentaries out there. Thank you Andrew

[@barelyontime]

The way the joy exploded out of his face when Andrew asked about his best memory with odee was so sweet

[@CLZPRIDE0123]

Not Joy tho. That big smile got a lot of pain and is a tactic to not cry. For sure he happy remember the old days, but inside its a different thing.

[@barelyontime]

@@CLZPRIDE0123 yeah I mean humans have complex thoughts and feelings about things, but why must you make him suffer in your mind? Why can’t you just hope it’s only joy in that smile?

[@CLZPRIDE0123]

@@barelyontime bc its obvius; that smile is not pure joy, there is a lot of pain right there. Bc is not a pure smile, you can see that when your looking into his eyes.

[@barelyontime]

@@CLZPRIDE0123 again human emotions are complex. You are allowed to feel more than one emotion about things. When someone mentions people I knew who passed away I feel happy recalling the good and sad thinking about the fact that they’re gone. We don’t have to focus on how sad he must be that his friend died.

[@CLZPRIDE0123]

@@barelyontime like he said ''everyone in this b***cth got ptsd''

[@twod0peboys]

The dichotomy between the worldy concerns of the O Block residents and those of the White Sox attendees hit me deep

[@venisontron]

This is exactly where I'm at. Impossibly different worlds, but only a couple of miles away from each other.

[@ItsMiddleClick]

the juxtaposition nearly gave me whiplash

[@lukelaurin3594]

How he conceptualizes his videos on top of just being hilarious blows my goddamn mind.

[@TannerGoated]

In my opinion Chief keef is a living legend he made OBlock a iconic block and made drill music go global he deserves his flowers while he alive

[@kingart5749]

@@TannerGoated definitely made a impact in the genre and I don't even do rap much and will acknowledge this.

[@tankueytryn]

Praying for Chicago's youth... May God bless OB's children and break the cycle...

[@Heavennsent]

Said so beautifully

[@mckenna5272]

this was so good no additional commentary just letting everything speak for itself

[@DXTCHBEATS]

You literally can see the pain in his eyes when he was asked about the year 2011, But andrew’s question about the memories cheered him up immediately.

[@twinkletoes8094]

I loved that part. He seemed so happy to be talking about his friends past

[@N0kel]

@@twinkletoes8094 Yeah, so happy to recount when he hit a dog lmao

[@SK83RJOSH]

Man that shit hurt to hear, but I still found myself smiling when he started reminiscing. Andrew's interview style is just perfection. Leaves you feeling empathetic and connected like nothing else.

[@Huckle15]

All Chicago know 2011/12 shit was popping off

[@BRICKASTLEY99]

@@Huckle15 Drill was in its prime and it lit up the streets like crazy

[@williamvestbirk8173]

The way his demeanor changed when you asked about his friend who was shot. Can't imagine the level of trauma these guys live with.

[@LeynaViera]

I half-watched on Patreon, but on here that was some real shit, had me in tears. Great work as always 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@toast1012]

you mean how much they CAUSE. HURDUR.

[@Aidan-152]

@@toast1012 shut the fuck up dude. They are all born into an incredibly difficult situation. You haven’t lived one day in their shoes yet you’re one to judge on your anonymous KZbin account. You’re a loser

[@xwearenumber1x]

@@toast1012 It's a cycle, HURDUR...

[@greg.osiris]

@@toast1012 white ppl dont get it

[@Ninjasnipes7]

I keep coming back to this video again & again as a Chicago native. I just want to say thank you Andrew for your work & the love & respect you show the people.

[@-in-the-meantime...]

Definitive journalism. The story is bigger than life. 💯

[@PopularNobody]

Look at how happy he got when said "what was your favorite memory". Man everyone just want to be happy man

[@MrDoppelhaken]

And then it wound up being about beating the shit out of his friend's dog...profound.

[@subtleusername5475]

@@BabyBoii work on reading the room. this isn't the place, clown.

[@KalinTheZola]

@@subtleusername5475 They're a bot best to not even respond, just report.

[@calebereid]

Ikr

[@brandon659366]

I really appreciate the juxtaposition between the gritty O Block mindset and the carefree nature of the baseball fans who reside in the same city.

[@kamakozy13]

This

[@Cannicus_]

@@datbang5072 It is the slums of America, and you downplaying it makes it worse.

[@keys5595]

@@datbang5072 🤓

[@AlaskaBoyAlex]

@@Cannicus_ facts

[@KrayToxic]

@@datbang5072 lol go over there and stay there a week. You’ll see it’s life or death over there

[@brendandemichele6451]

The Philosopher at the end. That dude had something going on that affected ALL the people around him. Not only his charismaically drunk-friendly demeanour, but the actual 10-mohshardness gems of wisdom he was throwing around. I love that guy. I loved this video - that aspect was a great way to conclude the story. ☆☆☆☆☆

[@KingShadStarSeed9]

I felt bro in the beginning. "I just wanna be successful" these fells dnt want that life they want out.

[@baruchwarrior2389]

True…

[@330newsgroup]

When the young kid at the beginning says "I just want to be successful" and sort of gets lost in his thoughts for a moment....that hit me. That kid has been grinding his entire life.

[@timothyallen4383]

I felt that

[@HennesseyOG]

I saw that too, kinda getting teared up looking into his future that he probably won't make it to...

[@shawnbender3520]

🙏🏾

[@shawnbender3520]

@@HennesseyOG wtf don’t wish that on lil bro

[@faded6089]

@@shawnbender3520 I really don’t believe that comment was to wish something bad to happen to lil bro. He was just pointing out he may not make it in time due to the violence in O block. It’s sad but most gang bangers lose their life extremely early for their age, and it happens to so many of them. I rather work a minimum wage job then be in a gang and have to witness awful stuff and always having to look over your shoulder. Sounds extremely stressful…

[@TheSexmaniac18]

The way boss top instantly smile when andrew asked him about his best memory with odee is a heart warming sight to behold.

[@ohithur]

That part was so heartbreaking and heartwarming. When he asked about 2011 boss instantly got uncomfortable.

[@juicegawdzavo194]

@@ohithur ay this ain’t talked about enough, you could feel that pain soon as he asked Frfr is was like “ 😕😔😕 “

[@waaaaa7984]

@@juicegawdzavo194 seemed like he withdrew hard there, the way he’s rubbing his arms and visibly uncomfortable looks like he wants the ground to swallow him whole. Sad as fuck

[@sourdoughpretzels2000]

I absolutely love how neutral your videos are, keep doing your thing.

[@WaterKreature]

"Crash out, or fall back"😢 too much man... Too much

[@paulfitzgerald9318]

South shore resident, white sox fan, conflicted drill listener, and parent---> you all did a lot here and represented us all honestly and in better faith than most. Peace!

[@eddyfitzgerald1978]

my brother has the same name as you hahahaha

[@illkissyourightnow]

@@eddyfitzgerald1978 no way!! and YOU have the same name as his BROTHER!!!!

[@illkissyourightnow]

@@eddyfitzgerald1978 fvckin’wild’ homie…

[@humanbean3]

im glad he represented "paul fitzgerald" and co honestly

[@Simon70517]

OMFG YO PAULL WHATS GOOODDDDD

[@Channel5YouTube]

FYI - It appears that KZbin is actively censoring this video and preventing anyone on a mobile app from viewing.

[@TennisGvy]

I'm watching from the mobile app

[@jamesluna6743]

lameahhh

[@Jay-qp6fx]

I’m on mobile watching

[@meatloaf7939]

Damn. Fuck YT

[@TheVinster205]

Yeah noticing that now

[@disbans]

Lowkey bro this vid was beautiful

[@justinreed7284]

Great work as usual

[@IdiotParty]

No limit how far Andrew will go for good journalism. So much respect bro

[@civiliantv7906]

Speaking of No limit, i hope he go there next

[@dreamman5588]

There's no audio

[@noursaccount]

@@dreamman5588 if ur on mobile youtube might be censorring

[@Cloudsurfer69]

@@dreamman5588 unmute it then

[@Gurtington]

id like your comment but its at 666 now xD

[@theonewithnoname3375]

Hearing them say they never really even left the block and went to a game or went downtown is honestly really sad they basically lost their entire lives to the violence and seeing them all go out and enjoy themselves at a baseball game has to be some of the most wholesome moments I’ve witnessed cause in that moment they actually are just chilling having a good time and not surrounded by all their trauma from losing so many friends. Great reporting as always. Props to him for going to one of the most dangerous spots in the us to show the real human side that news and media never cares to show.

[@ericworkman1562]

They can save up their money and take their ass to a baseball game instead of buying weed or stupid shit they just want to sit there and gangbang and play victims. Teach a 2 yr old "gdk". They need to listen to kanye. It's their own damn fault.

[@Eeee-mj9qm]

@@commenting000 at least they have people that care about them weirdo

[@TheFailedmessiah]

That’s what I’ve noticed with a lot of ppl from the hood, they never leave those few blocks. Even here in LA. If they’re from Inglewood or south central they don’t venture too far from those areas at all, so when they go to a place like Burbank , they’re like wow, this is so peaceful, it’s the same in Chicago, most of the crime is contained to just a few blocks, where all the murders occur. Like if they got out of there, it would change.

[@gazer99]

@@JB-xj4rn damn bro you really made an account just to post racist comments on peoples posts all day. that’s pretty sad. I hope you get better and realize that there’s more to life than just hate.

[@som3839]

Yea it’s like that in every hood, in DC the nations cap that’s one of the most popular area for tourists niggas never been downtown seen the White House or any monuments outside seeing it on the news

[@williammathieu4684]

this really is a great documentary, the presentation is great as well as the topics are necessary for people to know about and understand. Great topics and interviewing style. this is how journalism should be.

[@SGT.Alaska]

Bro I miss LA man 😭😭 he would’ve been big if he was alive today, still bumping his music till this day. RIP LA.

[@tysoncrawford2217]

"Do you guys wanna go to the white Sox game with us?" Andrew and everyone else involved in channel 5 news are restoring my faith in humanity. The internet needs more of this 🙌

[@youremom5463]

That was cool lmao

[@chaklatech]

His smile when you asked what his favorite memory with odee was made my day (RIP)

[@joby2174]

Me too man, really beautiful moment. Rip Odee

[@QuesoDipp]

Same here. I replayed that part a couple times, his facial expression changes so quickly.

[@ipeeinurbut]

yeah for real, It's a nice reminder that no matter what circumstances you come up in that, happiness is what you make of it along side with genuine friends

[@morkmon]

It's great interviewing, kinda pulling him out of the loss and into the good memories.

[@lif6737]

Ngl, the dude would intimidate the hell out of me, but that scene really highlights the humanity in people. He's clearly been through a lot

[@michaelhockus8208]

Very informative video, great work team

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

great job...finding out more about DJ Akademiks was great

[@esbluetheprototype]

I love how Andrew takes people with him outside of their comfort zone. I feel like that actually helps people.

[@xavierpantig1772]

They goin outside

[@reelwon3595]

The smile that came on his face when he said “Me and O”. Has to be terrible to lose a friend that early :/

[@PaskalS]

I felt that smile 🥹

[@themore-you-know]

He didn't lose a friend: - he got a friend killed.

[@shawnjahn7672]

@@themore-you-know facts

[@highandtight5544]

I started to tear up, it was like no one had ever asked him. Ugh. That poor guy.

[@shawnjahn7672]

@@highandtight5544 why you crying over a murderer. Y'all white folks trippin so hard over black folk lmaoooo

[@LilJollyJoker]

Amazing Documentary!

[@PositiveThinkTankSama]

This channel does a great job at making me feel like a normal, well-adjusted person. Thank you Channel 5.

[@eriksteverman1288]

"thats all i wanna be is successful" man you can see the pain in these dudes eyes. i hope homies make it out

[@wiseguy240Winston]

Even when they make it most times they don't grow and drop that mentality. Eventually they get killed or locked up cause that mentality stuck in them.

[@michaelallen2971]

I saw that. He was thinking hard on that. I have faith he will make it

[@theoffshoot8798]

He needs an education that will open more doors not just rapping or playing ball. Education is the key to success, unfortunately these kids get very little of it

[@franciscloutier5387]

@@theoffshoot8798 millions are spent on these hoods - the financial drain that are inner city communities on tax payers is INSANE. The average white american pays almost 100k in taxes over their lives to support poor black communities. At some point its on them to fucking man up and live an honest life. We're struggling too, and our tax dollars are funneled to kids who get excited about killing each other and laugh at "yt peepo" for being the suckers footing the goddamn bill.

[@0._9_.0]

His dumbass jus need to try...he's a follower.

[@brynno6745]

When Andrew asks about his favorite memories with O the immediate joy from remembering the good times with his friend literally made me tear up he’s just a guy who misses his friends 😔

[@xcowboyhat]

I noticed that too, quick change of expression/emotion

[@zacharylee7521]

Same shit with all of us who can make connections

[@howard1852]

Now they packs

[@howard1852]

🚬

[@yoyoiven]

He got you

[@997tone]

"Drama makes money" That really sums up the reason why violence is promoted so much

[@PapaPerk360]

You’re killing it dude. I’m from a Southwest Suburb of Chicago and you killed this video.

[@kaylee8004]

The immediate switch in Boss Top when you said 2011 just shows all the trauma he has to suppress to keep moving forward. Huge respect to the people who were interviewed that acknowledged the mental health aspect that everyone in this video is dealing with. Someone looks fine and all you have to do is say one word to trigger a response. As someone with PTSD, that response was like looking in a mirror, and really reflects what's under the surface.

[@julierivkees8952]

Getting cornered by a system makes real PTSD. Areas for people who want to, not walk through them - just have to not walk through it. just because someone doesn't like their area , does not mean it is unsafe. maybe someone & individuals are protecting their area in self defense. its just the cops and other people starting rumors , from the WASPY

[@dangerous8333]

Trauma just from hearing about your friend dying? Okay.

[@dangerous8333]

​@@julierivkees8952 Cornered? 😂

[@leanhoven]

Diaper bandit

[@lousiano8813]

No offense but those apartments were built to put people in failure…look at how those walls are built n look at the doors.. does that remind of u sum??? The designer of those apartments knew exactly how that complex was gonna play out.. only way is ⛓️or ⚰️

[@diretulip6944]

Andrew’s journalistic talent along with the hilarious editing speaks for itself. But can we PLEASE acknowledge this dude’s knack for spotting flat earthers at any event.

[@liesalllies]

Also we all really needed that after how depressing the first part of the video is.

[@jama211]

It's simple, find the guy without gorms.

[@kayemendi4501]

I’m so glad you’re entertained. As a black woman, this breaks my heart. The shit that perpetuates throughout the black community is devastating. Again, I’m glad you enjoy it.

[@zoeygraceg]

His bias is blatant. He mocks anyone right of centet while glorifies his lefties. He isnt a journalist but a propagandist ay this point. His ukraine coverage is proof beyond a doubt. Watching him mock people whilr allowing thesr worthless people have a voice is evidence enough

[@zoeygraceg]

@@kayemendi4501The culture is too blame, but your peiple reveal in it

[@richardgarnett5466]

What a gem you are offering to bring them to a socks game and to share that piece of yourself. Some fine journalism out of you even though you have to appeal to the short attention span of the day.

[@MeowChiquitita]

U kno it’s bad when Adam 22 saying it’s a net negative

[@meatslab]

Towards the end Adam22 says "The fans just want what they want", and immediately afterward we're dropped right back into your classic style of Man-on-the-street interviews. Masterfully done.

[@harleyrobles560]

Yes I love how he lowkey called out Adam22 hypocrisy. It was much needed!

[@dietrichwochner1401]

@@harleyrobles560 Adam is just a culture vulture

[@2MuckinFuch]

@@dietrichwochner1401 Adam22, Akademics, and VladTV.

[@CantTellYou]

and Akademics saying “I’ve never been to Chicago because of all that” cut to Channel 5 walking through O Block with the people who actually live through it

[@2MuckinFuch]

@@CantTellYou 💯

[@Boolery1]

The white sox segment was totally unexpected and love that you brought those guys out there to experience a game

[@emre7osun]

It did not fit the video imo

[@vito413]

@@emre7osun it's Chicago I don't think you understand baseball and teams but it's ok 👌

[@emre7osun]

@@vito413 I'm not American. It just felt disconnected from the other parts of the video, thats my opinion tho.

[@samuelhong4272]

@@emre7osun lol no it didn’t you just don’t have friends

[@smallone123121]

@@emre7osun it felt that way on purpose. They never had the experience of something as old as American baseball yet it’s near where they have been living their whole lives. Andrew is just showing some love to the community and giving them a different/new experience.

[@extremeuzer3]

Man this stuff is so heartbreaking, such an eye opening experience

[@issaSeeK]

This content is so unbelievably A1

[@333finn8]

The last guy really tied this whole topic all together. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the same team or not. We’re all fellow human beings and we gotta stand up to let eachother through sometimes. Atleast that’s what I think after I just took 5 blinkers

[@freeduhkidd9190]

I was just about to type this. I’m glad you pointed it out man. People are so disconnected with reality when we mindlessly consume shit on the internet. We forget the humanity in these people who’s problems are being exploited for views and profit. People who won’t help the situation, but add fire to the flames and stay unaffected. The fact that the guy at the end was able to perfectly tie the themes in the video was amazing, as it was hella coincidental. At the end of the day, Boss Top and the people he loves are still human beings who just wanna do normal human things - like go to a baseball game. It was depressing hearing the shift in his tone reminiscing about his lost friends. Top, hope everything good man.

[@najiinaj8263]

Yea man you guys are the best sperm

[@adamfakhari5134]

holy shit 5 blinkers😂😂

[@miscellaneousmedia3753]

@@freeduhkidd9190 imagine a drill remix of "take me out to the ball game"

[@freeduhkidd9190]

@@miscellaneousmedia3753 nah chill, streets need that on demand asap

[@stephensparks9350]

When he asked him about his best memory of his friend, that hit me hard. You could see the instant regression into that moment and his happiness. Then, how quickly it fleeted.

[@43liL]

Bruh stop feeling bad. Everybody deals with shit. They not special

[@Hip-Gnosis1134]

@@43liLespecially when you consider the dude more than likely has a body count, or at least partakes in some true buffoonery

[@Rahbekkk]

@@herbertmeier9695 It is possible to be both a part and a victim my guy.

[@QuanUzamaki]

@@Hip-Gnosis1134yea black people are the victim of white people putting them into ghettos and poverty through discrimination for hundreds of years

[@Rahbekkk]

@@herbertmeier9695 Thats a very nice nuanced perspective. I'm not defending these guys, I'm just pointing out, that most of em, probably wouldn't live the life they lead if circumstances where different. allow me to paraphrase Akala "We dont come out the womb wanna sell drugs, dont come out the womb wanna be thugs".

[@KeithYoung-gi6kz]

Best interview setup ever. Zero-Turn and a chair you found in a field. Ganster.

[@matthewpensinger5708]

The way poor community come together is amazing like everyone in dat building new each other and liked them

[@cem6730]

also the way they kill each other

[@favvors]

Bro came to my hometown and really showed love and respect in a lot of ways the media doesn’t and that brought a fucking tear to my eye. Good job Andrew and the peeps at Channel 5.

[@teamzippytv6275]

yall heard of owen haas from o block. that guy was INSANE

[@JustinSeara]

4:42 what ever you might say or think about these dudes…..the way his face lit up thinking about the good times with his friend…..that’s just pure love for a brother.

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

HIS SMILE IS SO CUTE AWWW I rlly hope he gets out

[@quackkith]

rip odee fr :( thats true love right there

[@brendankapfer9584]

@@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888 i hope he realizes he needs to get out

[@salted_carmel]

the good time was beating the shit out of a dog though

[@11energize]

and right after when he talks about the dog he say "on j money", still mentioning his friends name 10 yrs later after he passed

[@AitchWTee]

First interesting documentary ive seen in a while

[@user-jn2gg4dp6f]

You have a unique way of making even the simplest things entertaining. Love it!

[@poutine0010]

4:40 "What was one of your favorite memories of you and him?" is such a sweet, lighthearted and wholesome question to ask to someone who is grieving. Great stuff as usual Andrew.

[@nated4237]

The way his face lit up when he was asked about his friend was honestly just adorable as weird of a way to describe it as that is too

[@poutine0010]

@@nated4237 Exactly! I've seen Andrew ask that same question in other videos and the response is always the same. Just a big smile popping out and you can see them getting lost in all the craziest memories they had with that person. Its so nice to see

[@jeremymann6069]

Crazy his memory was attacking dudes dog

[@nated4237]

@@jeremymann6069 yeaaaaah but still ☠️

[@htcheeto420]

Seeing his face change when Andrew brought up the year 2011 was so heartbreaking, I think anyone who’s lost someone they love like that knows that sucker punch in the gut feeling when you have to explain it to a stranger.

[@deaddeaddeaddeaddead5667]

the way that kid looks around after saying he just wants to be successful is heartbreaking with the musical accompaniment. wild

[@tdb517]

I think he was just pretending, trying to look cool

[@leeham6230]

@@tdb517 gotta ham it up for the cameras. If all he wanted was to be successful, he would save his money and get the hell out of there.

[@xero0015]

@@leeham6230 I HATE when people who've obviously never been in any kind of hardship say shit like this, it ain't that easy

[@leeham6230]

@@xero0015 I'll bet that everyone who liked your comment hasn't been through any hardship either. Really, it's just self pity keeping these guys down. They can break the cycle, but they just take the path of least resistance. Guess what? Only the rich get to do that and be successful. That's why most of these guys (statistically) will have kids, abandon them at a young age, and be losers forever. Learned behaviour; self pity. I'm not perfect, either.

[@SoloDamus]

@@tdb517 clown

[@frankiebars4312]

It’s crazy and sad that they haven’t left that pj and are missing out on what life has to offer because of gang violence. Really appreciate this dude for talking them to a baseball game so they can see and an experience that is just unexplainable

[@codywood1295]

The fact you took a bunch of dudes to their 1st ball game in their home city, is beautiful! So america.

[@craz5634]

I love this channel because it’s refreshing to see American people of all walks of life actually be respected as people instead of just statistics. Empathy and understanding are hard to find nowadays, but they’re so necessary for this country to move forward and become a better place.

[@kingofgrooveness]

@@nomadproductions2812 L

[@thecrudest147]

@@nomadproductions2812 nerd lol get fucked

[@Slitherpy]

@@nomadproductions2812 you must be great at interviews

[@f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis]

it's not hard to find at all, stop engaging the mainstream and it's all around you

[@theglowingman2899]

@@nomadproductions2812 shoulda kept this one in the drafts chief

[@Maderasdesign]

Damn this hit hard. Being from Chicago and living in the south side for all of my life, it’s so easy to just brush off the news of someone dying due to gun violence every weekend. Thank you for humanizing this whole situation.

[@jerrym1218]

I know exactly how you feel my friend, I was born, raised and still living in Chicago, the Pilsen area where Little Village is as well. Chicagoans are very desensitized to violence because every single time you put on ABC, NBC, CBS, WGN or Fox Chicago news, you hear and see nothing but the aftermath of violent shootings or muggings where groups of men rob, beat up and sometimes kill an innocent victim who is probably just trying to go to work to make an honest living. One of the few good things about living in Chicago is the thick skin that you develop while spending most of your life living in Chicago, we also develop a six sense and look over our shoulder whenever we travel around the city. I do love this city so much, it will always be home to me, I just wish that people acknowledge the many other good things about Chicago, and not keep calling it the worst city to live in because of the violence.

[@Digger-Nick]

Stereotypical blacks who refuse to break the cycle and democrat voters who are too woke to hold them accountable

[@doperegistry8504]

Was thinking the same thing, i was thinking about this if art its pushing more violence or is the violence imitating art. Being from south side of the chi this felt personal and close.

[@TannerGoated]

In my opinion Chief keef is a living legend he made OBlock a popular block around the world . And made a whole sub genre go global at 15 he deserves his flowers while he alive . I’m whit and know the impact Sosa have on my generation

[@user-nm9fb6rn8b]

@@TannerGoated yea glorifying murder is good for younger generations haha

[@alecwhatshisname5170]

Dayum. That guys philosophy really connected the video together. Good stuff

[@calebmhorvath]

i'm glad this video shows the love between brothers, i grew up with a lot of friends that were from the hood and they still my day 1s forever man, the more priveleged friends i had growin up were never as loyal, they wouldn't have ur back if shit was going down

[@thewopstop]

Andrew continues to push the envelope of what journalism can be. What a legend. Hamburga Hamburga Hamburga Hamburga

[@butta_your_bread]

Hot dog hot dog hot dog hot dog

[@abduladeniyi234]

@@butta_your_bread AHHHHHHHHH!!!!

[@austinchasteeny]

gonzo of our era

[@allhandsonsteamdeck1440]

Dj akademiks is the SNITCH OF CHIRAQ ON GANG!!!

[@aspaceproductions]

Except for the fact Brandon Buckingham did this first lol

[@2napoleon6]

INTENSE. Fucking absolutely love how un-intrusive you were with this one Andrew + crew. Your work is so essential right now, I couldn't appreciate it more.

[@woody6856]

Gotta respect the blacks

[@fridvy593]

@@woody6856 ????

[@noahhollingsworth3303]

@@fridvy593 I mean he's not wrong... Weird, but correct.

[@michaelgarcia2197]

This is the kind of coverage that I think will make a huge impact on our world in a major way.

[@alexisjsosa]

"Your work is so essential," "This will make a huge impact." HOW? What are you guys talking about? It's a cool vid for sure but wtf are you on about lmfao

[@plakbandkoning3742]

hands down the best camera work I have seen in ages! when that guy was telling us his falosothy I almost lost my sh*t when the camera filmed the people around him! (sory for the bad gramer and spelling)

[@b0ssatr0n91]

The way at the end how u went from the No Jumper studio to the cut then asked them about if they have ever even been outside of their neighborhood really hit me

[@DeadalusX]

This might be the most real news report I've ever seen. No over dramatization and bombardment of negative outlooks, just real people talking and going to the game :) I love this show

[@noodlefunny]

Fucking fantastic coverage as always

[@finnyoung2911]

Just wanted you to know that you make the most unique videos in the “animator” sphere of KZbin. The recent one with the 180 degree VR camera was crazzyy 🔥

[@squartbotai1383]

Noodle? That dude who hates halo and crazy taxi? I hate that guy!

[@avaaran2699]

All the best youtubers love Ch5, truly the modern barometer of taste.

[@dragnoft619]

yup

[@vincentlester9684]

Brandon Buckingham Show also has a great video interviewing some of the same exact people in O Block, like G Nuk for example

[@lemonaut1]

this is 1000% better than anything you can find on TV

[@ravioli512]

Bro got so excited to recount happy memories w his bro 😢

[@g0nk_droid]

“What do I think about condoms? I got six kids right there” Jesus Christ lmao that got me good. This is such a great piece

[@eazycapo5606]

ong

[@seanericson907]

six dindus

[@cooter1352]

​@@eazycapo5606 no not on God spook find some damn respect for our heavenly father and yourself while you're at it.

[@andrewx1932]

I wonder what he thinks about HIV?AIDS being a member of the race of people that are the most infected on this planet?

[@SilkyJohnsen]

HAHAHAHA

[@natluvcoach79]

I love how he treated Boss Top and all his kids to a White Sox game. That broke my heart when he said he hadn’t really been outta OBlock his entire life. I live in Atlanta and have been to countless Braves, Falcons, and Hawks games and have never thought much about it. The small things we are blessed with that we take for granted!

[@uncletheoneshotkid3001]

Goes to show just bc u famous doesn’t always mean u rich. A lot of these rappers rly don’t make much

[@nijahchilds6179]

@@uncletheoneshotkid3001yeah like ferry wap is in prison for selling crack cocaine

[@bakielh229]

@@uncletheoneshotkid3001 Yep, even big rappers don't make as much as they present themselves to make, the label/Spotify etc. are always the ones actually profiting

[@RickySwerv]

@@uncletheoneshotkid3001he’s literally been in mad places wit von and durk do sum reasearch

[@Yosef9438]

ATL represent

[@robertdecker8447]

I really like how this was put together if you really see the deeper meaning behind it. In my opinion it’s about we are all apart of some gang may it be a street gang all the way to that of a professional sports team. Also the microeconomic aspect of this is interesting as well. Very deep meaning behind this when you unpeel the layers.

[@mikeyswift2010]

He brought all of the squad to the White Sox. One of the sweetest things ive ever seen. Awesome man.

[@jdiabl035]

Those first 40 seconds displayed the reality of bro just wanting to be successful and make it out that life it was all in the eyes mad respect

[@stratking86]

Seriously. Kids shouldn't have to deal with or think about worries like that.

[@Balonious_Crunk]

So much range of emotion just in his eyes alone.

[@Balonious_Crunk]

So much range of emotion just in his eyes alone.

[@Flashifyable]

Andrew is genuinely going to be one of those legendary journalists that we hold everyone else up to as a litmus

[@bricesato38]

Nardwar levels of longevity

[@Lakonthegreat]

Our generation's Louis Theroux

[@MrLFJ7]

Or walter cronkite for boomers

[@sunoclockoneday2576]

Charles Kuralt , "on the road" vibes for real

[@calebmhorvath]

the overwhelming success of hard rap music and the gangster lifestyle just shows how bloodthirsty we can be as a species, we crave conflict and find it hard to look away from violence

[@gzs7483]

opening bit was kind of dope accapella and everything even had his friends for the adlibs

[@hayhud97]

I love that y’all did the white Sox segment after such a heavy topic. It was a wonderful change of pace, you and the team are doing such a phenomenal job with these videos. I love how you do your interviews, it is clear to see how you try to just let the people talking tell the story and not put a spin on it in.

[@vainoo55]

i agree, and it also showed fantasticly the difference in areas!

[@nofapobama]

@@vainoo55 ...

[@Kigoz4Life]

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[@milesdavissmurfaccount5814]

@@Kigoz4Life whats your greatest fear dude?

[@daisychainsaw]

@@milesdavissmurfaccount5814 HOT DOG HOT DOG HOT DOG HOT DOOOGGGG

[@GrimFemme]

When he said everybody in O Block has PTSD, I absolutely believe that. And it's beyond fucked up. The thought of that alone...is unbelievably depressing.

[@TheeNino]

Trust me when I say that this is happening in various cities across the US. Some worse than others, but still experiencing the same thing. Go to Stockton, Cali or even South Central, Cali. Or places like New York inside of the Carnesie district. Places like Houston, Texas. It’s everywhere

[@johnindigo5477]

@@TheeNino houstons can be hell for people in the ward. Not to mention immigrants from hyper violent countries also coming in with thier own trauma. Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti, Venezuela.

[@storedkash5932]

@@TheeNino off fr difIf as sfoodidoofooo

[@AJBuddha]

Everybody that grows up in a violent environment

[@sleazykilla360]

they do it to themselves, and they love living that way. don't feel too bad.

[@davidburton210]

Great journalism

[@jacobfarmos]

Thank you

[@chrischain_]

Damn the transition from the drunk guy's "same team" philosophy speech back to O block was perfect, really made things come full circle

[@Kyles_Money]

Same team baby

[@chompushkabombushka3595]

Yeah it was a great parallel to the O block content.

[@P3R50N4]

Craziest part

[@IgotJoshsYTchannelTerminated]

@@chompushkabombushka3595 how

[@tinamcbaby]

The kid at the beginning rapping, saying he just wants to be successful, and immediately having a solemn look felt like a punch in the gut.

[@loopooillohg]

that was 100% editing he did not instantly react to saying that by looking solemn haha

[@NemesisTvT]

@@loopooillohg I don't think it's edited. Maybe I'm missing something, but if you look at the people in the back, it seems like it was just a zoom on his face and not actually a cut to another portion.

[@chrismartin9084]

0:33 when the young boy said all I want to be is successful but the look in his eyes is heartbreaking. I hope and pray he finds his passion and makes it out

[@jasonweaver5622]

Imagine complaining about how dirty your building is while describing pissing in the hallway 😮. Wow

[@unclejesse4271]

The Stark contrast between how Andrew interviewsws gang members vs Adam22 is so apparent. This is real humanizing journalism. Really appreciate you Andrew....

[@problematic_canik]

One is a actual journalist.

[@mooncake387]

i really hate when people use the situations that plague black communities for entertainment and monetary value..but Andrew humanized them and is a real journalist

[@VvvnimaL]

@@mooncake387 you act like they don't benifit from being on his show. News flash, no one is forcing people to be interviewed.

[@pablogats4627]

@@VvvnimaL real shit

[@mooncake387]

@@VvvnimaL most of thoe people are young and stupid, they idolize killers because thats what they grew up in, being a shooter is almost like a culture now to them..Adam22 is a grown man the reason Andrew kept asking him if he felt guilty is because he knows just like everyone that Adam fanned the flames

[@luvdarko5597]

I know Andrew has been having difficulty figuring out how he wants his documentaries to be, but I think this shows great use of both the serious side and the funny side of the world. Keep up the great work would love to see more with the same style.

[@LuisR3yes]

What makes you think he is having difficutly? Andrew is able to transcend all borders and connect with anyone. He acknowledges himself in one of his episodes. He is doing exacly what he intends.

[@manuelsanchez9649]

@@LuisR3yes He's spoken about this issue on interviews and podcasts, its something that he admits openly about dude

[@luvdarko5597]

@@LuisR3yes he's said it multiple times

[@jacklafferty6654]

Bro we are all just the epitome of sperm

[@maartent9697]

Yeah this form keeps you hooked, but he probably still wants to improve!

[@hallehuckleberry]

RIP to all of the lost loved ones on O Block u are remembered