Portland gang veteran talks past violence, city’s current struggles

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[@ceasarromero3438]

So the point of this video is to promote a line of clothing and his rap name?

[@Cunch]

Y’all haven’t mentioned gangs in Portland like ever. It’s not just random gun violence out here.

[@godswittness69]

God bless you man, hope we can all have a positive impact on our beautiful community ! Hurting people isn't cool.

[@ginxxxxx]

its funny that he said he had it easier because the police stopped him every day and that children today have it harder because the police stopped harassing young gang members...and this is a person with 40 gang members as family...i wonder if 30 years ago he thought police harassment made his life easier.

[@oregonxyz]

@@ginxxxxx I wonder how many people he and his relatives shot at? I am guessing somewhere close to a hundred

[@jeffro5032]

I literally lived right next to him for 10+ years. I didn't know him personally , but really glad to see he straitened his life out.

[@politetiggys]

Why da cara aba what he dase I'fa dant know him. ? 🇺🇸 😫 🤒 Oua of anythi where in weurw, thas al tu wrirw? 🤣

[@saintpreferred9223]

Oh sure....now he works for Morgan Stanley, right?

[@jeffro5032]

@@politetiggys I literally have no idea what you just said. Can you type in English please?

[@oregonxyz]

Are you glad he shot people?

[@noonenothing422]

Straightened his life out? Man do you see that pinky nail? See those two cans of alcohol next to the basketball pole? I'm shocked this actually went on the air.

[@03PaK]

Now it’s worse than ever

[@imbetteratshootingthanleafy]

"I escaped gang culture, now I just propagate and glorify gang culture through music" really awesome guy. You're a wonderful influence.

[@rufust.firefly1921]

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[@edwright8053]

He’s an example of how a person can change..I’m sure your white an wouldn’t understand..I’m not saying it’s not ashame but it is what it is..we didn’t grow up with a silver spoon an had a whole government plan of action for us..look it up it’s real

[@BenjaminHartleyReturns]

I’m certain that you make music and build culture and community where you live too, right Cody?

[@imbetteratshootingthanleafy]

@@BenjaminHartleyReturns I'm not actively being a degenerate, if that's what you mean.

[@BenjaminHartleyReturns]

@@imbetteratshootingthanleafy Can’t wait to export whatever you qualify as “degenerate” to whatever flyover shithole you’re trolling from just to liven up and give color to the place for once Cody. It’s going to be great. And there’s nothing you can do about it except give us exactly what we want to manufacture consent for reigning in out of control conservative cultural bubbles like yours and setting you right and in your place. Looking forward to it. Whine and cry and bitch and complain. Nyaaa~~~

[@ArizonaPoet]

Missing piece of the puzzle ,,,,,,, punishment.

[@yodambomb4974]

Okay I’ve heard of Smurf .., he a factor

[@rufust.firefly1921]

Nice glasses!😂

[@808ghostMiller]

Minion block crips lol

[@spicyroads]

Why is his nail on his pinky finger so long ?

[@biscaynediver]

Interesting how that got filmed and made it out of the edit bay. No doubt the liberal station management wanted to tell a heartwarming story about a former degenerate who's all good now. Cameraman and editor weren't buying it. Left the clear sign of dope snorting in the piece. Way back, it was a coke scoop. Now it could be any powder.

[@noonenothing422]

Common for people who snort drugs. Quick and easy way of measurement.

[@Attorney.42]

He's still a pimp that carries guns

[@sallyisabel]

All his nails were long.

[@user-fg3pf8wy5i]

You know why 😂

[@Smurfluchiano]

Stop the violence! Im well and my kids are college graduates.. my education is from Holy Redeemer and Lincoln i learned from the best. Lets save the kids.

[@henryc1000]

I would have liked to hear some solutions from him.

[@Attorney.42]

He's still a gang member with guns. I dated him until I found out he had over 20 kids.

[@user-fg3pf8wy5i]

The glasses 🤓 bruh I can’t you serious 🧐

[@UnstoppableYaris]

Yeah... The lure of easy money is sure hard to break.

[@macabremofo945]

Gang Veteran?

[@Attorney.42]

He's still a gang member in las Vegas

[@edwingibson628]

He could tell on some of the gang's now and help put them in jail,

[@Rajonrondoo99]

And risk his life? That’s the police work

[@politetiggys]

👎

[@straykittycat1683]

Wtf is on his face?

[@zarmindrow5831]

gangsta rapper!

[@saintpreferred9223]

This isjust an ad for gun control.

[@canyonsuede]

Oregon Duccs

[@darrellsadler2848]

😴😴😴😴😴😴😴.

[@Attorney.42]

He's a pimp living in las Vegas and he carries guns in Portland when he sells drugs

[@gregoryhagen8801]

Typical. He thought he was a tuff dude when he was 18. Now he sits around the park, looking like Oprah, & saying don't join a gang. (smh)

[@Attorney.42]

He's a pimp in las Vegas right now and he's a gang member

[@noonenothing422]

So is this a promotion for a rapper or an actual news report on gang crime? You're literally showing him with cans of alcohol next to that basketball pole. Truly seltzer and what is that? Is that a Bud Light? I thought this was news.

[@mikeburgess1618]

Gangmembers are so dumb. Awe mane you wearin' blue? Can't have that now can we? What happens when a crip cuts himself on accident? Do all of his homeboys shoot him? He's got red on.🤣🤡