The Evolution of Jake | The Chi | Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Coming of age in The Chi hasn’t been easy for Jake Taylor. Here’s how his rollercoaster journey got started.
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About Season 6 of The Chi: This season, life in THE CHI reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows. Big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha’s (Birgundi Baker) blissful blended union is tested by his insatiable drive to expand Smokey’s and a new perilous partnership, while Kiesha finally races toward a rewarding new career. Douda (Curtiss Cook) deals with the fallout of Q’s murder and its effect on the shifting loyalty of his inner circle. Victor’s (Luke James) bold declaration of love for both his new girlfriend and his beloved community will impact his political ambitions. Happily married Jada (Yolonda Ross) mentors Emmett and her besties as they navigate relationships. Kevin (Alex Hibbert) is becoming a brilliant master gamer but struggles with the youthful pitfalls of early independence. Jake (Michael V. Epps) launches a new business, and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.) falls for an older woman while questioning his faith. What will become of their pursuits will be revealed over the course of this season’s sixteen jaw-dropping episodes.
About The Chi on SHOWTIME: On Chicago's south side, an average day finds kids prepping for school as their parents head off to work, young adults trying to make a living, and the elders keeping an eye on things from their front porches. But in this tough neighborhood, real dangers threaten daily to squelch dreams, and the simplest decisions can have life or death consequences. From Emmy® winner Lena Waithe, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
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[@kayladanielle1728]

You can tell Reggie really loved his little brother he was just too caught into the streets

[@Angelcrowley-yi4fp]

This!!!

[@youngm.a.r.s2614]

Yeah but Trig or Victor is more of a positive role model to Jake than Reg has ever been.

[@kimberlymcneill7283]

@@youngm.a.r.s2614I wish the writers let Reggie stay, the story line would’ve been perfect. He could’ve changed the lives of BOTH of his little brothers. Instead, they wrote him out & made it seem as if he didn’t exist after a while.

[@youngm.a.r.s2614]

@@kimberlymcneill7283 Everything you said was facts. Except Reg was only older than Jake, Trig is the oldest. But I do feel like Trig would’ve straightened Reg out and made him stop being so reckless and so much of a hothead on the streets and he could’ve used Reg as a muscle when necessary once he got into the politics. They could’ve been the dynamic duo and the perfect balance for Jake. The 3 Taylor brothers could’ve been unstoppable.

[@marcellusfinch6366]

@@youngm.a.r.s2614 this the one right here 💯 Lena Waithe was honestly petty for for letting Reggie’s actor go because he didn’t want his character to fall in love with a transgender 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@2manyxanax]

jake can play von in a bio bout his life tbh

[@2manyxanax]

like my comment so we can manifest this for bro, n we get poppa to play fbg duck 😭😭😭

[@1bluemoschino]

@@2manyxanaxNah poppa playing duck is where we draw the line 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rowdy_7441]

He was in Von music video

[@2manyxanax]

@@Rowdy_7441 which one !?!?!?

[@2manyxanax]

@@1bluemoschino 😭😭😭😭

[@katricemcgee]

i’m proud of Jake he came such a long way ✨

[@bclark1968]

Love me some Jake. He is the definition of how a lot of boys grew up.

[@denemiddleton3614]

I used to love him but I am really upset at him for what he did to me 😢😤

[@cheekoescobar1849]

@@denemiddleton3614move on darling

[@cheekoescobar1849]

@@denemiddleton3614move on darling

[@king_z03]

Reg toughened him up while Trig made him smarter

[@otf.cieraa]

fax

[@MzMayaJ]

Jake is gangsta as he** for telling Douda to hit him lol

[@househead67]

Stoked about watching Jake's growth in the upcoming season, especially when he's gonna have to watch Gemma get played after warning her.

[@kanarigoudeau]

that scene with the police officer broke me they really be hurting our people

[@denemiddleton3614]

Black Lives Matter’s 😊

[@lifewitheb4266]

Riiiiight is so sad😢✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@MrPasty82]

Then they want to cry when one of them🐷 die

[@keimtheactor1865]

2:39 “The f***” and how he looked at them 🤣💀

[@nicoleplumley4094]

I miss Reggie so much 😭😭😭

[@erinparker7993]

IM SAYIN BRO I CRY EVERYDAY CAUSE HE AINT HERE I KNOW JAKE MISS HIM😭😭😭

[@diamondhunt2163]

Had Trig/Victor not come into Jake’s life he would be knee deep into the streets by now. And he would’ve been terrible at it. As much as the lifestyle fascinated Jake, there’s still a little too much good inside of him for him to have been good at it. It’s basically what we’re seeing with Bakari

[@aGwEENapple]

That's the goodness Reggie was trying to keep in him.

[@kevincousin3560]

Jake is the most dangerous person in real life because there are some many people who have been cold blooded but change but never forgets the beast tht sleeps wit in

[@DakoldestMyahh]

Jakey is growing up on me😂❤

[@hdhdhdjskjdbdhh]

When he told kev he needed two days to heal and when the white girl asked he said he needed a couple of months 😂

[@begoodpeople9367]

Jake has truly evolved! Love watching his growth! Y'all should've put the scene when he was interrogated at school, that was hilarious 😂🫶🏿😂🫶🏿

[@marcellusfinch6366]

Gemma got on my nerves with that “you don’t believe in my talent “ bs 🤣🤣 like what talent!??

[@bigkiiatl]

Fr all she do is homie hop and get pregnant, miesha the only one with talent

[@marcellusfinch6366]

@@bigkiiatl FACTS!!! Gemma’s talent was her book smarts but that suddenly went out the window… now she a high maintenance hoe 😂

[@marcellusfinch6366]

@@bigkiiatl 😂💯💯

[@SnowwyDay]

Being a lil 304

[@michellecoles6645]

I have always loved Jake from the beginning

[@trajohnadams1772]

i love Jake he my favorite character 🐐🔥

[@Oridginale24]

The title should be “How Jake went from being gangsta to suburban kid.”

[@epsavoy]

nothing wrong with that. Sounds like a Kid with resources like guidance, stable living, and accountability. Sounds like a WIN

[@Jerzy00973]

That’s the whole point smh to get up out the hood

[@khristanmoore7520]

He's still got hood in him he's from the hood but got blessed to go to a private school so he's hood smart and book smart he knows how to act when he's at school and he's himself when school is out 💯

[@denemiddleton3614]

I’m really angry with him 😡

[@khristanmoore7520]

@@denemiddleton3614 for what

[@kadeencayenne1663]

I’ll be honest 😭 … Sometimes I do miss Reg on the show

[@carlosmedel640]

No cap

[@chidaluokoye528]

He died:?

[@JaeLshae30]

@@chidaluokoye528yea

[@GhostlierCube]

ngl Jake's character was way better when Reg was on the show, after they killed him off the show just went so soft & lighthearted, it didn't feel like a dark gangster show anymore.

[@av.the.antihero2585]

I think that was the point. It feels more like they were trying to humanize the people of Chicago more than just gangsters and such

[@youngm.a.r.s2614]

It’s called growth. Jake was just a little kid who was trying to play gangsta with no proper guidance. Now that he’s grown up he has the structure and guidance that he always needed from Victor and even Douda played a part in that by getting custody of him once Reg got killed and sending him to the same private school that Kevin was attending, which benefited him in the long run because now he has his own clothing business and doing real good for himself. As far as the show itself, I feel like now it’s more dark and gangsta than it’s ever been now that Douda is the main villain and is losing his mind.

[@bigsmoke4631]

@libtech98Yea it was lol, The show had chicago gangster vibes to it in the first 2 seasons, after that they made it some soap opera.

[@quincyjackson8461]

@@bigsmoke4631 that’s exactly what happened

[@jamesking2277]

1 thing about Reggie, he loved tf outta his baby brother, he just didn't know how to show it but look how he reacts when Jake comes home, thats a dude that would literally die for his little brother

[@Tequaviontavious]

"I aint no prop nyogga", Jake, the one with the dreads.

[@user-fn5we8mr6b]

At the End of the Jake Has An actual future besides being another black male statistic on the south side of Chicago and that's a good thing

[@kingston2779]

Jake is so funny

[@user-ks8kn4hx8q]

0:00 - 0:46 That guy lucky Reg wasn't there. He was very lucky Victor wasn't around at that time

[@Majok12345]

Man that's what Im saying

[@alonzoboyd8636]

Soooooo we gonna act like after the lil pep talk, JAKE AINT BOMB ON DUDE HARD AF LOL 🥊😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JKlutz3]

i miss my dawg reg‼️

[@Myheir1k]

On bro💯

[@user-ks8kn4hx8q]

They never showed his funeral. I think they can still bring him back

[@nollyfinder2598]

I’m surrounded by snitches😂

[@denemiddleton3614]

Believe me what if I told you I used to talk to him in real life he was a rat, a snitch, a lie

[@nollyfinder2598]

@@denemiddleton3614 what happened?

[@dubtru8697]

My favorite character used to be Kevin but now it's Jake

[@BraidHeadMiles]

Jake and Jemma are my favourite characters from the show The Chi ngl

[@simplyniyaaa]

That’s weird

[@BraidHeadMiles]

@@simplyniyaaa wdym

[@janderson947]

But jemma did Kevin dirty though and then his friend too it’s different if it wasn’t intentional but she did it intentionally I’m just glad Kevin still friends with him though…

[@BraidHeadMiles]

@@janderson947 yeah that’s fax tho but do know Kevin he is already dating Maisha

[@janderson947]

@@BraidHeadMiles ik I didn’t see it coming but I wasn’t mad when it did I was pleasantly supprised😂

[@youngm.a.r.s2614]

At @4:51 when Reg said “My lil brother Jake’s Mama”, I thought him, Jake and Trig all had the same mama but different daddies🤔.

[@eve9287]

One of my favorite ❤❤❤❤ he has grown and has matured greatly

[@erics362]

Jake evolved into a full grown snacc. 🥰😍

[@kateshadysart3236]

Facts

[@erinparker7993]

LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT THIS IS MY MANN👿,MY SNACC SO STAY THE 🤬 AWAY. THANK YOUUU❤

[@erinparker7993]

@@kateshadysart3236 AINT NO FACTS THIS MY MANN

[@kateshadysart3236]

@erinparker7993 oh we can fight. .he's mine

[@juwanriley2222]

Jake really came a long way.

[@user-ks8kn4hx8q]

Kevin should had stopped being friends with Jake after Jake stole Jemma from him behind his back

[@flightcrew4721]

I ain’t gon lie he did him a favor

[@xoangelicaf0523]

@@flightcrew4721yea I agree

[@djohnson7087]

@@flightcrew4721fax she was a bop

[@Kenzod17]

I mean Jemma acted better with Jake

[@missantonia14goldsby]

@@Kenzod17no she didn’t she cheated on him too 😭nd didn’t wanna see him do better so far . The ending she got mad he didn’t wanna stay together kissed a stud took money from the stud to get a place before him she’s werid honestly

[@sadeharris1383]

Reggieeeeeeeee

[@ReggieSowell757]

I keep hearing about this show now I gotta watch it

[@aGwEENapple]

"You still got it good! I don't know my mom even if she knocked on that door" 😞

[@vevemoore1007]

Jake was snaking on Kev girl from the start

[@kayliathequeen9612]

Reggie was so chaotic. If he stayed Jake would have been killed eventually. Glad they changed his circumstances and showed him and other characters leveling up beyond their environment and circumstances.

[@erinparker7993]

YOUR WRONGGG REGGIE WAS THE BEST SO GET IT STRAIGHT👎👎

[@KingTheboss-yz2vl]

Bro said is that the ocean

[@tiffanyriggans1208]

So trig and Jake have the same mom but they all have the same dad

[@Cocoapebbels]

Jake is honestly my fav character I guess wen ur a mother of boys in the hood this always struck a nerve 💙👏🏾Duda is fine asf😮‍💨😍(very random😅)

[@lh8167]

I miss Reg! 😢💙 Trig would have helped him!

[@itzgorchess]

where the clip when papa was snapping on jake for nobody being there for him but bakari at? that scene gave me chills

[@user-fl5jr1gs5m]

Not gon lie this shii slick had me crying 🥺

[@4shok17songs7]

10:33 😂

[@4shok17songs7]

16:49 😂

[@mazotshompati2401]

He did Kev dirty, never going to forgive him for that. Evolution of a snake.

[@househead67]

If Kev could forgive him, who are you not to?

[@denemiddleton3614]

I’m really angry for what he did to me before 😡😤

[@roseandrea9647]

​@@denemiddleton3614 what did he do to you?

[@darkmunin]

@@househead67Idc what kev did, HE STILL WITH HIS GIRL

[@darkmunin]

@@househead67i understand if it was a one time thing and they both dropped her but he literally is still datin kev girl after snakin

[@Domxbey]

my boy JAKE love it

[@Gamez13188]

Is that the ocean?😂😂😂😂😂 4:11

[@hotspitta5]

I stopped watching this show in season 2. Good to see Jakes progression.

[@WEEZMULA104]

Jake said wat u want us to tap dance I ain't no prop ninja koldest line ever

[@deebornrich2929]

This deep💯💯

[@Bluestripdunt]

lol yall see him as “Jake” I SEE HIM AS MIKE FROM GRIZZLEY WORLD 😂😂‼️‼️‼️ONE OF THE BEST TOP 5 RP’ers

[@mxmmianaxo1160]

Obviously , I hated what Jake did to Kev , but I can’t help but like Jake😭😂 I miss Kev 💔

[@Dutchmaster412]

Jake my favorite character

[@Gloryboyz13]

Dat lil bibby ina beginning tho

[@SerPounceToebeans]

Sucks that they got rid of Imani, she was best for Taylor.

[@chriselfmade5092]

She complained all the time tho😂😂

[@user-wz2mc4wc6r]

That's dango Papa 😂😂😂

[@akwaubongnkanga369]

sup with the all seeing eye shirt jake wore in the second scene. has he been initiated already?

[@TamalaPope]

If runs house made a movie Jake could play diggy Simmons little brother russy 😂💯

[@basedlordfam]

Lol my dad was sleep wasn't he yeah he was sleep alright 😂

[@lifepathnumbernine6607]

I miss Reggie on the chi

[@sina7698]

Nice ❤

[@janaeMonroe584]

Kevin 😎😎😎

[@benjaminbryant7321]

I love the chi

[@youngm.a.r.s2614]

Jake and Kev my 2 fave characters on The Chi. I hate that Kev left the show though.

[@basedlordfam]

I see alot of ppl in the comments mad they stuck in the hood like bro wasnt supposed to grow and not die like reggie mane brother the mayor this why we as a community a never make it out of youtube comments or the hood 😂

[@WAWGBOYZZSXAT]

To the fact big boy missed all his shots when they was still there

[@MzMayaJ]

His voice was deeper as a kid sbd he had more meat on him lol

[@GoldWristX]

0:17 bro like 10 years bruh💀.

[@Chubz922]

I heard someone used the Logic pro x plugin called arcade for the soundtracks

[@ttiarrarenee]

♥️

[@Hensleytheofficial]

This lowkey reminds of my cousin

[@AlmightyTay15]

They needa start this back up bro it fix literally all my problems especially if my problems when I can’t do nun abt it I’ll get mad n put this on foreal no funny shi I’m dead serious I been rotating and keep restarting the show over n over

[@Thereal444visuals]

Trig was there for a lot of people and gave out help when mfs ain’t even deserve it, including his bruva n mom

[@miracleaaliyahh]

16:20 what’s that song

[@Desiree_Mills]

OMG THTS NOAH FROM STAR❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Hensleytheofficial]

Is this king von documentary

[@CaydenCuyler]

My nigga jake hood and the king von

[@ab_dat_guy2895]

Jake looks like lil dirk cousin Nuski

[@marcellusjones7894]

Bruh the shocking twist gone come out that Jake in his brothers are dooda sons that explains why dooda let Jake talk crazy to him in does not afters 😂👍

[@7nawt7]

I was in the 6th grade, when I took a Rambo knife to school. I was not a gangster. I was a child, with an imagination and foresight to go to the next level. That was the 6th grade. Imagine being in high school.

[@973Professa]

Name of song??

[@xfanta...6585]

the clip behind 10:57 was tuff

[@Respectfullyjaydayoungindagoat]

rip reg

[@Dragonballsparking115]

He's leaving too😢😢😢😢

[@MzMayaJ]

Jake’s leaving?? Nooo when? Why? Where you hear that?

[@sosablake5865]

I guess they not finishing part 2

[@shantemartin5713]

is it me or do jake get finer every season

[@jackiedaniels3561]

What the name of this series

[@Irene-rk3dk]

The Chi

[@davonnapunch2162]

She got a point I would not give my nomore of my cookie

[@Lilrobthree]

What’s the name of this show ?

[@SAKILE1]

The Chi.

[@Desiree_Mills]

It's on Paramount+

[@user-fl5jr1gs5m]

Whats the show called?

[@DurandHodgesJr]

It’s called unidentified crickets check the title it’s the chi

[@user-ew8db8fx2z]

He need to play King Von

[@SnowwyDay]

That lil girl was a 304

[@Itztrendy_]

That’s Mike From grizzly gang

[@JoshSims55]

0:06

[@Leo-7619]

Can someone please tell me who is the father of Jake?

[@bobbybr38k3r8]

Who is she? Wasn't he just with the dark skinned girl. Whoever made this video is skipping everything 22:47

[@truthis6054]

If this isn’t the official channel then They’re not allowed to stream the episodes in its entirety they’ll get a copy write infringement and potentially have their channel deleted.. btw that’s actually the same girl she was just older as the seasons progressed