"Popeye" Ray | S1 | Barrio Driven hosted by Vince Romo

Barrio Driven is a show about being raised in the Barrio, being from the Barrio, and being Barrio Driven!
Produced by Vince Romo & Herdz Media
Filmed and edited by Mario A. Hernandez

[@alfonsogonzalestoribio1754]

I am a University Professor and I grew up in a barrio and can't change how I look, walk or talk. Sure there are moments of discrimination, and unjust criminalization, but as Mexicans we must always stand tall and continue to open doors for our gente and defy stereotypes.

[@veramanzanares37010]

HELLO. YA. THAT SIUNDS LIKE MY MOM I THINK SHE WAS BIPOLAR SHE WOULD BEAT ME ME THROW ME OUT OF THE HOUSE SINCE 5 YEARS OLD , AND OUR HOUSE I GREW UP IN WAS THE PARTY HOUSE WE HAD ONE BEDROOM I GOT SHE WAS SO HIGH ONE TIME I DONT REMEMBER THIS PARTICULAR. INCIDENT BUT SHE SAID I WAS ABOUT 3 BUT SHE SAID IM NOT SURE IF THEY HURT YOU BUT SHE SAID 2 MEN WERE GOING WHERE I WAS SLEEPING BUT SHE SAID I COULDN'T MOVE ONE OF HER BOYFRIEND DID. I WAS OUT THE HOUSE AT 14 RUNNING THE STREETS IM LUCKY MY DAD CAME BACK FROM CALIFORNIA I STAYED WITH HIM & HIS. NEW WIFE MY BABY SISTER 2 STEP SISTER I DIDNT TALK TO MY MOM FOR YEARS TO LING TO TEXT THE REST BUT GOD IS EVERYTHING MUCH LOVE & RESPECT TO ALL MANY BLESSINGS ❤️🙏👊

[@Yahshakar]

I had the same kind of relationship with my jefita..so this interview touched home and heart for me .. thanks carnal stay grounded in Christ..s/o to all the homies from B×G and all of the S.G.V

[@stevenfigueroa886]

Definitely the best interview I've ever seen. Popeye your peer integrity. Thanks for sharing your story and all the youth that will benefit from doing what is right God bless you. Vince you did a great job interviewing

[@martinadrian4715]

Every time I watch fights and see that guy I be like he’s hood u can tell by his walk and creased up on tv all the time!

[@judyayala7750]

This is a good interview with Popeye. It takes a lot to explain this Life style. Respect for you and your change in God bless 🙏🙏🙏.

[@DrVee-pi2ub]

Solid vato right here from big bad B! The homie spoke gold about fathers and sons.

[@ebayeastbay7269]

Good stuff homeboy! And gracias for the ride along thru beautiful BIG BASSETT. Much love PELON

[@jimmyzarate9551]

This fool said a mayate in medical 😂😂😂😂

[@butasthouwilt]

Please consider interviewing Moses Cuevas. Young man's got an Inspiring story, from gang life to prison and now social media influencer reaching Many around the Globe! He's changed his life around and helping others to do the same!

[@mreastla2953]

He is positive but he is burned out . Doesn’t really know what he is talking about.

[@preciousfigueroa1942]

i ♥️ this channel for sure!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ufaman13]

Firme interview. The cruise through the hood brought back a lot of memories. Grew up in Bassett across the street from victory outreach on Don Julian. Much respect.

[@theprofilepod]

Good stuff! Shoutout to Vince & Herdz Media!

[@deelight662]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@joseangelalvarez74]

Very good interview. Didn't know he was the one who refereed the Tyson fight.

[@tommorales8725]

QVOLE RAY GOOD STUFF PROUD OF YOU BRO MAY THE OWLS B WITH YOU KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@DavidVasquez-id4kf]

Hey it’s me, Is that you Sleeps?

[@kevinn6996]

Great interview. Thanks Big Homie!

[@robertlopez3129]

I really enjoyed this interview.

[@gaspercoronel8399]

Much love and respect too both of you vatos !!!!

[@binge9508]

Great video, God bless you brother!

[@twotone5979]

Good interview both of you have all my respect and may God continue to bless you.

[@RudyGuzman00]

Great interview ..God Bless

[@lisaparra4764]

Awesome Interview Vince Romo Wiith Popeye Ray!!! Lots of Memories

[@yolandalechuga3502]

You say Bassett Grande?? You probably know my brother's they were Puente 13 Tinflanes. We grew up in Bassett on moccasin and stichmen but my brother's ended up from LA Puente. Any how I'm glad to hear that you straightened up ur life through the grace of JESUS CHRIST.

[@marioponce5459]

Dope interview ✊🏽😎

[@jessecastro1448]

When I was a little Kid living in Valinda the older Homeboys would party with the Homeboys from Bassett. The Big Homie Apache brought Popeye Ray to my Block.

[@rsenalracing]

Bad ass videos! Real life gangsters

[@richiejackson8882]

Great interview much respect

[@everyone33]

Wow another one ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💥💥💥💥💥

[@mhzrango]

Brother great episode keeping it real. Popoye enjoy his honesrty an how he takes ownership of his acts Keep preaching.

[@trigs47TV]

Firme Interview ,,at the mural scene I actually thought Ray was the OG with the Brim n Pendleton all the way on the right 😂..Saludos n respects wish this channel the best 💯🍊👊🏽

[@rezkinginternational]

Hey Bro, Yo Soy de Bassett Grande, Los Noches Tecolotes (Nite Owls) seen you reffing boxing matches. I was in era Danny Psycho, Sammy Pachecha, Juan (john Di Bein), Sluggo, Bobby Sapata, Valdez Brothers, Chucky, Estrada, Trini, Bosco, Henry Lamas,I was there when Eddie Gueurra and Chucky wrecked. But ened up in the system Y.A, the joint1972, SQ 1974/75/76, Folsom 1974, etc. in the 70's, I seen you in championship bouts, and thought wow, a homie. I was raised on 3 rd ave. between Procter, and Valley Blvd. I got paroled back in 1986, on my Indian Reservation, been out every since. My kids still live in Basset Grande, right across from keenan by the Valdez, old house.

[@rezkinginternational]

Wow, I was in Tehachipi in the 70's on a parole violation. I fell in Sacramento, on Fed, state charges in in 70's so went to Vacaville guidance center, but caught a beef ended up in W wing, until back to Quentin to Adjustment Center, and seen Sluggo, and Tomas in the upper yard when the guards where taking me to the SHU. Hey I remember Bassaett Grande was the Black Sheep of the San Gabriel Valley, but had bros from many other varrios from Y.A, and Juvi, so had back up. Until Bunky de Sangra told the others we together, dudes from Puente, Monte, Bolen, Irwa became my brothers, we rolled together in the joint.

[@rezkinginternational]

I appreciate the interview, had me remembering all my homies, I disappeared in the 70's and don't know you, or recall you..

[@rezkinginternational]

Santa Mariana was the official vario when I was young.

[@Primonotion]

Goodstuff! Thank you!

[@dinoaguilar7032]

Great interview. Thanks for sharing your story Popeye. Much respect to Vince, Popeye, Mario, and Ruthy and the HerdzMedia familia.... God bless you all....

[@herdzmedia]

Thank you Brother Dino.

[@LBCREC562]

Herdz Media In da House

[@mandovargas1986]

Firme podcast dawgy just subscribed to support

[@werdskantxpress]

Yessir born and raised 1977. My uncles did over 20 years , Blessings to this man .

[@mryellowcrown]

Great Interview God Bless..

[@black-izhini6615]

Man that's one of a good podcast.......deep....

[@1dayvlogs925]

👏👏👏 great interview 💯💯

[@GMoney_213]

Great interview! Subbed.

[@richardalba693]

I remember When We Were Young in a group home and popeye Ray used to come and offer us to go to the gym and he always had a heart try to help kids and and the youth find a better way which was boxing while at the same time as well respected throughout the gang world I don't know if you read these Ray but I'm happy to know that you're serving the lord with Arlene and that you guys are still together after all these years tell her I say hello she'll remember me because I was in Manuel's home in La Puente back in the days but she was always a good person as well I heard many great things about you and also was a friend of your daughters too when she used to box may God continue to bless you and yours thank you for sharing

[@theglewshow]

Great interview and incredible story Popeye much respect to the homie

[@PayUp13]

Great Interview 👏

[@mr.o1246]

Keep up the great work on your interviews . Vince like the t-shirt where can I order one we all have to be Chicano kings.

[@elgato4619]

Damm old man strength....💪 much love og

[@ottoc8722]

Man interesting story. This man is a real one

[@primo7620]

💯💯👏🏼👏🏼

[@juanarguelles6024]

Amazingly, inspirational real life story.

[@salcorrea6378]

Firme interview. Deep

[@Husky56vallero]

I jus seen this homeboy refereeing at the Garcia/Fortuna undercard fight....firme interview

[@keithkaya5998]

I grew up in East LA and saw gangs left and right.. knew guys from most of the gangs..they treated me with respect as I showed them respect..the 70’s was different..more hand to hand..there were some stabbing and shooting.. but most were hand to hand… where I went to high school there gangs from all over East LA..

[@michaelbravo4637]

Solid interview shout out to Bassett high class of 2010

[@archiebunker3686]

God bless EASTSIDE BOLEN PARQUE

[@RL-pm1dw]

God is good. 💯🙏🏽

[@renee6837]

I don’t know either of you, but much respect and love. I can only pray that you two continue pressing forward in Jesus mighty name Amen.

[@JoseDiaz-zd4sq]

Ray my most respect to you been a fan for years

[@eddieohh6627]

These interviews are awesome good job, Vince

[@mannya3223]

Good Interview Vince, Ray is a fine example of how you can be from the hood, and decide, i want more in life, Congratulations Ray and Vince both of you deserve to be recognized not only for your contribution to a solid life, but also an example for those wondering minds of our youth and or Homies that wonder, is there a way to move forward in life. Some wonder, and some do it.

[@barriodriven]

Please enjoy our other interviews as well. And thank you for the words of encouragement! It is much appreciated

[@nogoogle6349]

@@barriodriven What's Ray's last name?

[@AlbertLeumann-gm1yo]

DO ONE ON THE BIG BAD HAZARD GANG ESE.. EASTSIDE LOS ANGELES BOYLE HEIGHTS AREA..

[@123paisa]

Amazing story

[@lawabidingcitizen-youplayy2394]

Good stuff Carnal! Hey how much does a professional ref make these days my g?

[@Jayherbert626]

Grew up in Bassett, real talk. Love the hood!

[@mytube518]

Hey popeye ray great n deep interview of your life...cant wait to take a pic with u at the next fight u ref!

[@dannyaldama5228]

Tongva Native Tribe still fighting for recognition to this day we are on their land. That spot is closed down.

[@dannyaldama5228]

I think elderly relative should buy that property out and make it Into a boxing gym🤔 In his Barrio.

[@losbrotherstires-wheels]

Yes sir ever time I hit SGV taco nazo is the spot shrimp and fish tacos 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SelenaHernandez]

👏👏👏👏

[@annettedflores]

The night they killed Toe..😩 I remember that night so vividly!! Good interview !! Jumping fences😂! Toes backyard!!

[@mr.o1246]

First thing first… deep respect for Popeye Ray great interview Vince. Great advice for all young Chicanitos. The lifestyle of Latinos growing up, parents, family members introduceing to get high, be tough, buy nice car before college. The cycle never changes. Education is the key, aren’t we tired of being portrayed as convicts, gardeners, maids yes that’s right those NaZis and white collar educated baldy old men running our country have us labeled and feed us the crime and drugs in our very own barrios. That’s why prison are full of Mexicanos CHANGE

[@vicchavez6570]

Big Gumby, flaco and Topper are my brother in laws, RIP Robert ledesma aka Topper. Big Gumby did a 27 yr stretch.

[@HASHxFaceBOXING]

Great boxing ref great interview

[@chuynunez6065]

One of the best Boxing Referee in the game

[@herdzmedia]

Welcome to Barrio Driven!

[@sarcasm2960]

Wow I didnt know about his life. I knew I had seen him in boxing matches, he is a great referee. The guy who refereed Tyson vs Wilder 1 and some black referee who has some big ass eyes are also my favorite.

[@Sir.Rome.805]

🔥 PRAISE THE LORD 🔥

[@dannyaldama5228]

Congrats to his son, man 👏

[@paradiseon18wheels16]

Could you please link your wireless microphone’s to this video Sir? We’d like to know the name brand of the microphone’s so we could purchase for our KZbin channel Mr Vince Sir. Thank you ParadiseOn18Wheels 👍👍

[@keithkaya5998]

Play some pickup basketball games at San Angelo park..never had any problems with the Varrio… this was back in the early and mid 80’s…

[@NicolasLopez-iu4ky]

Shout out to ALL THA BIG HOMMIES !!!!! BIG

[@CeeLos323]

R.I.P Frankie "SOLO" Vasquez Miss you everyday my boy #BG

[@562fooo7]

RIP PRIMO 🙏

[@gonzpalacios7290]

Lets put the youth up on game so they don't have to go to prison but take leadership roles in politics and the workforce to help out our gente.

[@angelchavez458]

I hope this is eye opener i hope you the best structure guidance and example for our leaders of mannana respect and blessings

[@paradiseon18wheels16]

👍👍

[@vicchavez6570]

Taco nazo and kris's burgers, I got my first tattoo behind the taco nazo back in the mid 90's . Richards had some good tacos too on valley. my nephews played baseball at San Angelo and played basketball at Bassett high and Bassett park.i remember dingo.

[@mandovargas1986]

SALUDOS bro from north Carolina

[@staceybennett4095]

Now he's a real gangsta, don't need a weapon. These "gangstas " today think they're tough because they have a gun. No, tough is squaring up one on one.

[@dannyaldama5228]

Ohh cool he was in the ring with Tyson 2.0 sick.

[@javierHernandez-sm5wb]

I spard with Ray at the boys club in Baldwin park.he was I tough guy.i could never beat him.im glad that he is well.peace to you ray.may the peace of the lord always be with you and your family

[@vicchavez6570]

I used to train there back in the mid 90's

[@eddiecarney7354]

Thats right Popeye ray 💯 my nino is from BG and my uncle TURTLE is from LITTLE BASSETTE .RIP UNCLE 🦉

[@owl1873]

Big Turtle was a trust worthy Homie you could count on. Much love to his boys. Mobsters Here. 🦉

[@eddiecarney7354]

@@owl1873 that's right 💯

[@CarlosGonzalez-cf3je]

What mobster is this

[@CarlosGonzalez-cf3je]

@owl1

[@dannyaldama5228]

What is up with them shirts man that is hard.

[@keithkaya5998]

At one time you were on one side..the varrio side..no questions asked..now your a boxing Referee that has to be neutral and keeping the match even…GOD GAVE YOU A JOB HE KNEW YOU BE GOOD AT…

[@DavidVasquez-id4kf]

That was insightful

[@tezacatlipocaxocoyotzin9811]

Popeyes a good solid homie. Had the chance to conversate one on one with him several times. Won't say when and where but saludos, Ray.

[@losbrotherstires-wheels]

Dingo yes sir

[@gk82111]

Daimn the homie had it tough not in the Neighborhood but at home.

[@owl1873]

I remember when Droopy got shot. The bullet hole in the rain gutter down spout memorialized his death till recently when the market was remodeled. I remember crossing paths with Poppy at my favorite hangout locations Basetdale and Coberta.

[@kayolayton5384]

Did u know two older cats from basset they was brothers jeff and Eric I think Jeff was the younger brother crazy ass foo tho

[@MACRAMENTOsPloko]

👊🏽

[@manuelsepulveda3632]

God bless you homie popeye good you made a change in your life for Jesus christ our Lord.Grace of God your still here.

[@shrekcbo]

Good job this has changed since the 90 to the 2000 I call it the Tupac syndrome. These suburbs want to be gangster now but don't understand the beat down with bats side.

[@reymondcarrillo5367]

GOD BLESS YOU CARNAL POPEYE...MAY OUR LORD USE YOU IN A STRONG WAY..AMEN

[@KxTOONZ]

🙏🏼💯💪🏽♠️😎

[@rezkinginternational]

But in the ring, he looks normal like Benji Esteves, or others, but perhaps a little more time. I used to play rancheras in the hood on guitar, Danny Psycho had a piano in his house, and taught me how to play Night Owl on the piano, he did it good. And I stepped up and ended up playing in my Rock Band around the world, after I left the joint, I developed, a all around musician, performing on saxaphone, piano, etc, writing my own songs., but never became a millionaire rock star, I am happy with my experiences, and Ray will be a notable ref. I watched his fights, he reffed.

[@antonioquijas8033]

🙏🙏🙏