THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT MOVING TO MIAMI (BEWARE!)⚠️

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[@micalcre8ts]

The problem with Miami is Florida has one of the lowest pay rates in the country it's very difficult for people working locally to afford the cost.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I see what your saying!

[@darealberrygarcia]

@@jamesmackentertainment I see what you're saying

[@darealberrygarcia]

@@jamesmackentertainment ghetto people have terrible grammar is ok kang

[@shalontehernandez6752]

This! I was just saying that to my family. Like how are people living there?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@shalontehernandez6752 it's a wonderful place if you can make it work!

[@TraciBinIT]

I lived in south Florida and had family there as well. All of us left because of the weather. Miami is miserably hot. It’s expensive AF and driving there isn’t fun. I don’t miss any of it.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

This year especially!

[@AmillionRays]

Born and raised in Miami and I used to love my city, but now it has changed significantly for the worse. Most of my friends have moved away.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I can see that for sure

[@rosetashajnnoel]

As a native Miamian ... I'm co-signing your accuracy... Your observation is on point 📍

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I swear I'm trying to keep it real! Check out the new video I just posted and let me know

[@JLKeener77]

I’ve traveled all over the United States, and Miami has a very, very unique vibe. It’s an extremely fast-paced, glamorous, and over-the-top kind of place. The freeway is like a dangerous racetrack. I also don’t find the people in Miami to be particularly down-to-earth and friendly, like you might find in the Midwest. People, please listen to what this man is saying. Many people who move to Miami will simply be chewed up and spit out by this expensive and crazy city.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Facts!

[@Pinesol605]

True. But people in the Midwest are fake nice and passive aggressive. I was born and raised in Miami. I live in North Dakota now. I miss people being the straight the F up. It doesn’t exist here.

[@tommyv5866]

That anywhere you go...but The freeway is wild though 😂

[@goldie3720]

Born & raised in Miami Beach here - absolutely no lies detected in this video 💯

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thank you!!!

[@ganymeade5151]

Miami is for rich people and pretend rich people.

[@oliviagonzalez2297]

I’m 23 now. I was born and raised in Miami. Let’s just say… living here is AWFUL. Everything about Miami is absolute GHETTO👏🏻 TRASH👏🏻 I’m so thankful I work from home because I cannot even imagine the traffic going to/leaving work. The rent here is beyond expensive, the crime rate has increased by 23%, the people here are rude/fake/ghetto, everything is EXPENSIVE!!!!!!! I seriously cannot wait to get out of here. And yes- when you enter west palm beach and above, you feel like you’re in a WHOLE OTHER STATE👏🏻 DON’T MOVE HERE, WE ARE FULL!!!!!!!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jamesmackentertainment]

You like Charlotte?

[@royaltykonceptz]

Ft Lauderdale is a lot better than Miami too...more laid back with common folk

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@royaltykonceptz I'm really about to start checking it out up there!

[@ContrarianExpatriate]

You described it perfectly!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thanks brother! I hope you subscribe , more intense videos coming soon

[@MosesBarr]

Yea man my wife and I moved down here about 2years ago. From Michigan. Its crazy drivers down here. I pray extremely hard for my wife and my safety daily. No cliche. Its s great city if you learn how to navigate. You have to find your place. Its definitely not a place to be lazy. You need to work and be about your business. But if you're focused, mind your business and do your thing you're good.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

That's right on bro!

[@IntrovertRockstar]

Cuz almost blackout Talking about that traffic 😂😂😂😂

[@itsannjay]

These videos have been so helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

It's my opinion... I hope it helps!!! Be sure to Subscribe for the next round!!

[@ganymeade5151]

Lots of very glamorous rich in Miami who sometimes look down on others who are not as glamorous or fortunate. I felt that attitude the most in South Beach.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

That's a fact!

[@locks4]

I wouldn't sweat it because alot of those people compromised there integrity to obtain their wealth and status..besides wealth and status does not equate to good character

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@locks4 facts

[@theevolvedrenegade4144]

Video is really in-depth! Appreciate that

[@jamesmackentertainment]

A few more coming soon!

[@MikeBDaniels-bv8io]

Just great info. Thanks!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Just telling my truth

[@DrSeuss-nw3px]

I just came back from Miami and everything you said is 100% accurate.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Big facts!

[@billjames3030]

​@@jamesmackentertainment I agree bro, Miami has lots of fake phony people trying to something they are not. Where originally are you from ? I grew up in Kendall Lakes area of Miami.

[@locks4]

When i was last in miami back in 2017 things weren't this bad...i guess social media has really amped up the narcissism

[@katriana_young]

@@locks4It also depends on what side of town you’re always on and the type of environment or people you’re consistently interacting with. Thats anywhere in the world. The sneaky, fake scammers are out here but there are also more laid back down-to-earth people as well. People who tend to live in Brickell or on the beach and frequent the nightlife or flashier or upscale environments will be the ones who come across self absorbed people more often. I was born in Miami and just moved back from the Atlanta area. The fakes and people pretending to be in higher spaces than they really are is out there as well.

[@michaelvaughn7539]

Thanks for the real in maimi...i planning on retiring there this year there...got to look you up

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Please do my friend! And make sure you subscribe, I have some nice content on the way ! 2023!

[@flip2hold]

Visiting Miami made me want to move from my hometown. I knew I could afford Miami to.... Great advice

[@jamesmackentertainment]

It's crazy

[@frog68390]

James you a man of the truth...Much love and blessings to you young man...Always wanted to see Miami but your video put a reality check for me..💯👍

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I appreciate it brother!

[@humble_frog]

great video mate, im moving out there from Australia in 2 months. the weather and the money stuff won't really bother me but this has given me a bit to think about. appreciate it!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

No problem.

[@GODLUAT]

like the real talk. makes you feel like these are our own thoughts and experiences telling it as it is

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I am trying to be as authentic as possible.. no extra fluff.

[@sihlemasondo2898]

Lol when u talk about nice woman u got a smile on ur face

[@mikeharris468]

Good info bro! Ive lived in Atlanta my who life and looking to make a move out of state. Miami is one of the places I've been considering. You confirmed a lot of the pros and cons I have suspected. I don't think its for me. Thanks again for the info.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Yeah it's a challenging environment for sure

[@neverresign7248]

Man, thank you for this video.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Check out the other one (why you should move to Miami now!!!

[@ganymeade5151]

Not a place for Seniors unless they are rich and can afford drivers.

[@bentravelstv]

This was a really good video and thank you so much for the in depth breakdown. My brother moved to Miami back in 2010 and has never left. I visited for the 1st time last year and spent a few weeks there and I can say for sure that Floridians have a strong attitude and I think it comes from being around New Yorkers and upper East Coast people who have migrated to Florida the past 80 or so years. I feel that Floridians have taken on the horrible attitude that New Yorkers have. The service is trash and it can feel racist when dealing with some of these people in those establishments. I do speak a little bit of Spanish and I am married to a Puerto Rican & Colombian woman she too said that the people have horrible attitudes. I grew up in Southern California where Spanish is prevalent and you will experience the same thing so I get it when you have the majority and others have ruined the experience by doing certain things that left a stigma. The Drivers, my goodness the worst I have ever seen in my life, good lord you will need the best car insurance you will ever need. The Drivers drive like it is Daytona 500 or Fast & Furious its INSANE! You will lose your cool because people cut you off at high speeds, smash on the breaks suddenly, bust U turns in the middle of the road, cut traffic off and swerve across 3 lanes to make a last second exit. I tell you it is Insane. I will say this though, you have good and bad everywhere, and I think the good outweighs the bad in florida. It is a Paradise like no other compared to the rest of the USA. Miami reminds me a lot of Los Angeles infrastructure wise and the grid. But Miami is 10x Better than Los Angeles to me because of the way they built around the Beaches, rivers, bays, sandbars, canals, channels etc... You feel like you are in another country. You will have to adjust and thats all, get in where you fit in.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

That is all facts!

[@IllUMINATED33]

I'm a native born Floridian. My whole family are Floridians, who descended from the Native Seminoles and mixed with black American slaves. We didn't get an attitude from being around New Yorkers. Floridians don't like New Yorkers, or any outsiders. We've watrched immigrants flood our state (thanks to the government) and people from other states come here and gentrify our communities and neighborhoods. Prices are high and native born Floridians are having a hard time paying, what was normal rent to us, now price gouging. We cannot be the only state with sunshine? the sun shines everywhere....we are tired of people moving here and diluting the native Floridian population. Miami was a city of white and black Americans predominately, before the cubans started flooding in in the 1970s and 1980s (mariel boatlift) and now you cannot recognize the city. It's majority hispanic immigrants! The same thing is now happening all over our state, except instead of just immigrants...it's people from other states. Why can't you people just stay where you were born??

[@bentravelstv]

@@IllUMINATED33 Thanks for your take on Florida! My family blood line is Cherokee & Black Feet Nation going back to the 1700's. I love Seminole history, but as far as moving and migration goes that is just life and we have to adapt, nothing will ever stay the same anywhere on the planet. Before the Europeans, French, Portuguese & Spaniards showed up the entire Americas was different. I just think that in life people will move to better places and we just have to always be prepared and be ready to adapt or migrate.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Wow

[@IllUMINATED33]

@@bentravelstv Very intelligent and enlightening reply. Respect.

[@kaitlinmanley151]

Your video is the realest I’ve seen regarding Miami! I have been planning to move there for over a year. I’ve visited so many times within that, and it instantly makes you feel out of place. I’ve never seen a man laying on the side wall, look like he’s dead, and people casually walking by. Huge culture shock for me personally, and realization of how selfish a city it really is. But I just have to remember why I’m going and be selfish in that regard, not apart of everyone else’s!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

In fact! Make sure you check out that new one I just posted about Miami!

[@biscaynesupercars]

I was born in Miami and live in Midtown now and grew up in Miami n Broward and yes you’re 1000% accurate. From the weather to the hispanics to the traffic and even the bugs lol. Miami is an extremely unique place and it’s great if you know how to maneuver and difficult if you don’t. I just subbed. If you’re still down here let’s link and network

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Send me a dm or a ig or something.. I love to link with like-minded people!... @jamesmackmiami

[@jones1301]

Great video

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thank you

[@antoinemoore8898]

I'm in Tampa and it's honestly the same way here. Crazy thing is that the price tag is going up big time here as well. I am looking to move to Miami also due to the Tech industry moving in. I'm from GA and lived in Atlanta area for a minute so alot of this is on point for there too.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

That's real talk! I thought Tampa would be cheaper?

[@antoinemoore8898]

@@jamesmackentertainment Some spots are and thats not many. Rent avg here is roughly $1900-$2000 (About 20-25 minutes) from immediate activity. But then if you want to be by YBor or things like that ...That pricing jumps to like $2400-$2600. It's not reall much of a prescence for Tech here either. I've come to notice that the area for that is now Miami or back in Atlanta.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@antoinemoore8898 The why you need to move to Miami now... Video is dropping later on today

[@antoinemoore8898]

@@jamesmackentertainment Bet. Preciate it...Gotta make sure I get down there in January to look at a few spots.

[@floridaroadways]

@@jamesmackentertainment Miami is nice and so is Tampa. Love the nightlife.

[@traetonmcglohon4563]

Great video ! 👏

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thanks ! I have more coming!! Please subscribe I don't want you to miss anything.. it going to get better!

[@evanrodriguez4234]

My honest opinion as a man of 27 years of age Miami native. Not worth it, live in better countries, live in better cities with better people and better energy. I’m leaving.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I feel you!

[@kurtg7630]

Miami is having a ton of influx of wall street money so no wonder I see "why Miami is the best place to move in 2023" articles everywhere that highlight all the shiny stuff and conveniently missing on the bottom line realities of common man's life. I applaud James for making this video with such honest and correct information.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I definitely appreciate it!

[@buhohaha]

This is so accurate

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@jacksantos4002]

I love Miami ❤ Been here for a year and while everything you mentioned is accurate, I fee l like the good outweighs the bad. Got to have your money right though.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Big facts!

[@mikerazor]

Where you get those glasses big homie? Nice!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I cant lie to you ! Zelool.com

[@user-nh2iy4rq7y]

Beautiful video bro, i am a black male Myself and was considering Miami. This video helped alot to put things into perspective

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I appreciate it ! Come to Miami , it's the future!

[@ari3300]

Born and raised in Miami. lived there for 33 years. Ten years ago, I picked up and moved to Brooklyn, I haven't regretted or looked back. Miami looks good from far but is far from good.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I really understand!

[@bwiggz5551]

currently living in Miami, this video is 1000 percent accurate, ive said all your points to my ppl before. take heed.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thanks 👍

[@michelelogan8975]

I just subscribed. I heard about the traffic, the people being mean etc. A 1 bedroom in Midtown is around $3500. I am trying to sell my house and move to either Edgewater or Midtown maybe Aventura more green space. This is the realest video I have ever seen on Miami. You need to change the title to The real truth when relocating to Miami BEWARE

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I'll do it right away!

[@floridaroadways]

I think I saw 1 bedroom in midtown for $2850 month. I pay $1700 for 1 bedroom in Richmond Heights.

[@floridaroadways]

Michelle midtown is a nice area and the rent is expensive. A lot of restaurants, shops and bars close by especially clubs. I spend over $800 month going to restaurants.

[@michelelogan8975]

@@floridaroadways I thought about Midtown so I could be close to the design district. Walking to Cartier and Chanel. The reviews of the people traffic and parking etc. I have seen some of the videos of the people in Midtown they look happy and nice. I am thinking of West Palm Beach waterfront apartments more normal environment.

[@michelelogan8975]

@@floridaroadways Thank You!! Do you know anything about 'West Palm Beach it is still expensive!!!

[@ganymeade5151]

Great video. Thank you for telling the truth about Miami. Although I am a northern white, I felt like an outsider in Miami. People were not friendly and some had bad attitudes. There is some prejudice against Northerners in the South.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Real talk... Thanks

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Regardless if you are from the United States you are going to feel like an outsider in this hell hole.

[@keemchillin]

Mannn you should do a part 2

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Check out my other video on Miami ... It's wild

[@azavy]

Miami ain't for the faint of heart. Never has been even in back in the day decades I ago. But sure is beautiful! 🌴 Thanks for video bro 👍

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I totally agree!

[@mcoted4president]

Been in Miami for 3/4 months now. And the only thing that fucked me up was my job that I was offered down here got delayed. Have a steady income. Move down here with people you know and know people in Miami that’ll make your leisure life easier. Everything else is on you. I feel like anywhere is what you make it

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Big facts

[@MHunj]

def on point esp with south beach scammers

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Ain't it!

[@missypete310]

I was born and raised in Miami in the 60's, 70's, and 80's. I left for the Air Force. I came back in the late 80's after the miliary. I stayed until 1994 working for law enforcement. I left again in 1994. I visited family but eventually, I moved my mother to the state I was living in. In 2020, After 27 years, I moved back to FL on the Westcoast. I still go visit family. The Miami today is not the Miami that I grew up in. It was very family friendly until around the 80's. That's when we started to see the drugs and the Miami Vice era. Now, there are so many rude people there. Last month, I was there in Macy's and out of nowhere, a woman just knew that she could walk in front of me until she realizes that I was not going to stop. I've experienced the same from the Europeans on the Westcoast of FL. I had to teach them that I don't adhere to white privilege. I make sure I sent the message with my eyes for them to have some respect and normally, they get the message and have some respect. It's all about you knowing who GOD made you to be and move like he told you to move. He said he gave man dominion and if we know understand that another man will attempt to dominate you. Also, I am not learning Spanish. I am in an American/Bahamian with Cherokee Indian ancestry. Also, the State of FL is full of scammers. I found this out after I moved back to FL.

[@Nick_Logan]

Best video I’ve seen about Miami

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I appreciate the love!

[@Nick_Logan]

@@jamesmackentertainment had to come out here for 3 weeks. My cousin lives here. One word…..Vanity. Thass it

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@Nick_Logan facts!

[@clownster456]

Thank you for this video. Dang so many negatives … what do you think of someone moving to Miami for the military?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I think it's a great move

[@missmariamendoza]

Great video and soooo true. I've been living here over 6 years and it's only gotten more expensive rapidly during COVID. I tell people don't bring yo ass down here if you aren't ready to pay to play! 😅

[@jamesmackentertainment]

That's facts

[@EugeakaEugene]

The most accurate, realistic video and honest opinion. isn't South Florida more oriented towards wealthy? Rent prices are high and real estate prices are in top of the most expensive. Not sure how Texas dealing with Californians and New Yorkers, but Californians and New Yorkers in Florida could be the reason why prices are bitting because city is overcrowded and competitiveness

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Could be! I've met a lot of new yorkers

[@LikiusE.ANambundunga-td5zl]

quality!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thanks

[@UltimateKeyboardWarrior]

I'm in Aventura and I love it here

[@jamesmackentertainment]

One of my favorite places

[@tidari]

lol, where are you originally from? i'm laughing cause i just passed the part where you said mosquitos will eat you alive. i live in north jersey, crazy rent, heavily spanish speaking area, terrible drivers and all that, so these sound like my life right now. i just put in a transfer request to florida with my job and i'll be strictly remote so limited driving when i get there. i fell in love with miami over 10 years ago and finally found my chance to make it my home 🤞🏽 just wondering what you're used to prior to this.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I live in Miami and Charlotte... The mosquitoes here are a hybrid or something! And I'm always on the golf course also! Let's link up , I'll show you around

[@joshhays9148]

I live in Nashville now but work in finance. The industry has expanded there since the pandemic. But think boca is a nice affordable place for a recent grads and just visit the Miami area on weekends. Really would like this move

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I can agree!

[@Aggie4life77]

I believe everything you’re saying about Miami. I think it’s a great place to go visit, but I don’t think Miami is a long term place to live unless you’re a multimillionaire and up. Even these people only live there part time. It’s like it’s not a real city. It’s like a tropical Vegas on water lol! It’s more of a place to visit and stay for an extended weekend and leave. People who do move there stay for a few years and then they grow up and move to real cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin, Atlanta, etc. last thing I wanted to touch on is the fact that Miami is a large city, but everything you want to do is concentrated within a small area which is basically Brickell, downtown, south beach, etc. if your there long enough, you tend to run into the same people.

[@Lookup33]

I’m about to make my own video on this lol! I’m cracking up about the driving 😂 they say NY drivers are crazy but FL takes the cake. Great breakdown, I recently moved here and tbh I don’t vibe with the ppl. Unfortunately I started a business here so it sucks to have to start over so soon but I’m seriously considering leaving. Just don’t know here yet 🤨

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I feel you! What kind of business?

[@Lookup33]

@@jamesmackentertainment opened an insurance agency. I work with loan officers and brokers to aid their closing process. I’m also appointed with Jeweler’s Mutual so I write jewelry insurance 😉

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@Lookup33 we need to talk... Where can I message you?

[@Lookup33]

@@jamesmackentertainment what’s your IG?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@Lookup33 @jamesmackmiami

[@JYP1M]

Co-sign all of this! Been here 18 months! I’m actually gonna do a video of myself! He mentioned it as #2 but it’s #1 on my list. The driving/drivers here are absolutely criminal. It’s honestly why I can’t recommend this place far as living here.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I appreciate that input!! It's wild!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@Belltown Daisy oh my

[@smileyG305]

Born and raised in the county of Dade, the thing you have to understand about Miami is that it has become a tourist trap. So either you have the money to live that life, or, like me, you adapt and make your career something that takes advantage of that fact. I’m an event bartender, so I get to see all the dopest venues, be at the most extravagant parties, meet all kinds of people, all while making money. I keep my bills as low as possible and live a great life in a truly beautiful city. But it’s only possible if you’re not trying to live above your means. Being bilingual is also a major advantage.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Facts.. I want to take notes

[@timothymadden5900]

Great breakdown of the city! I need to network with you if possible? I will be moving to the 305 in August!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@jamesmackmiami hit me up

[@timothymadden5900]

@@jamesmackentertainment Appreciate it! I will hit you up

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@timothymadden5900 check out that new Miami video I just uploaded also... Subscribe to so you don't miss out fam

[@heriport6654]

Latino guy here, bro you a great teller, look with latinas just learn spanish and salsa dancing you gonn be scoring left and right mane. Some them colombianas and cubanas only know how to say “jaguar yu” and get intimidated otherwise

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Ok I'm on it!! Thanks

[@erikaharris3517]

Nice video. You dress well. Also I lived in Miami for school at the art institutes but left because it was horrible. Miami is all about looks and clothing. I had no problems in that area but the Spanish rules that place. What happened to the professional blacks?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

You are right Erika... I've met a nice community of professional black people

[@anarky305]

Erika, professional Black Americans are scattered here and there bust mostly outside of Dade County. The issue is language, whereas you can be a Black Latin American and integrate seamlessly. It's not about color, but more about language and culture.

[@lulzak2591]

I wanted to move here more for the weather than anything else

[@jamesmackentertainment]

It's really unbelievable!

[@freshr7049]

"BLOW YOUR WIG BACK" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 aye no cap tho, it is what it is

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Make sure you hit the subscribe button!!

[@onlythereal6067]

The Accuracy…💯🎯

[@onlythereal6067]

@jamesmackentertainment Hey I’m new to the area..Any recommendations for the well-off/sophisticated brothers in the MIA dating scene?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Appreciate it fam!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@onlythereal6067 it really depends on what you like bro!

[@praisethelord5457]

I’m more thinking about Naples fl now

[@jamesmackentertainment]

It's a super old places

[@praisethelord5457]

@@jamesmackentertainment really ? Is it pretty chill with a nice beach

[@RISQUE1963]

So moving from Waikiki, Hawaii to Miami is not that a big of a transition. We have the highest rents/housing costs in the nation, so paying $2500 for a studio is not a shocker. A lot of beautiful but fake, high-maintenance men and women here; food/restaurant costs almost the same (but we do have a lot of restaurants in between the high-end and cheap eats places; clothing is the same: you can find all the designer stuff here but there are also places like Ross, Marshall, and Target where prices are reasonable. One difference though is that the people here are very friendly, the aloha spirit is still alive (but rapidly fading). Our issues with traffic is that there is too much of it on the highway all day long...bumper-to-bumper and the lack of parking spaces, especially in town and Waikiki. If there's an accident or truck spill on the freeway, the entire freeway shuts down and you're stuck for hours until it's resolved. As far as the Latin thing goes, I love Spanish and Latin men (especially Puerto Ricans) so that's all good. We do have a ton geckos, chameleons , and big roaches--and the roaches will be in your house no matter how clean you are (I keep Raid and Combat on hand at all times) -- thank God no iguanas yet. So yeah, moving from Hawaii to Miami is not so big a change. Plus you guys get to travel anywhere in the lower 48 or the Caribbean without having to pay an arm and leg for plane flights like we do. But yeah, your weather there in Miami is no joke! Thanks for the heads up on moving there.❤

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Nice to know!!!

[@TwoPyramid]

I moved to Miami 18 years ago. Everything you said here is true.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

🙏🏾 thanks

[@anarky305]

In regards to driving, Miami has the worst paved roads in the State. Tons of manhole inundations, pot holes, debris and all sorts of suspension hurting occurrences.

[@datingandlifeadvicechannel7534]

Corrupted Latin government ruined it thr people need to fight back to maintain the city not those third world hellholes form Latin countries

[@ukprince4544]

Maybe not in number but definitely by influence of the restaurants, venues,social structure the mill’s & bill’s have always controlled Miami💰💯

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Facts

[@royaltykonceptz]

African American born in Miami raised in ATL...been living in Miami for almost 4 years...this is the most miserable I've ever been in my life....I'm working extremely hard to move ASAP ...Houston is my mission!!!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I don't blame you... It's definitely not for everyone.. however that's the opportunity itself! What's making you unhappy?

[@BriBri256]

honestly, houston is no better 🤷🏽‍♀️🤣

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@BriBri256 real talk

[@Andrembramwell]

lol houston is no better than Miami in fact its worse because the crime is high, rent is high and so many people moved here the job market is saturated i havent gotten a decent job interview in houston in 2 years i had to go remote OUT OF STATE at least in miami you have a nice beach to go too

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@Andrembramwell I thought Texas was the spot !

[@veryconfuseduser]

I like the way you presented your points, very down-to-earth. I have been considering a job in Miami and came across a lot of divided opinion about the importance of Spanish. Would you say areas slightly north of Miami like Hollywood or Aventura are more English-speaking, and people have better attitudes ?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thank you ! Appreciate it!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Possibly but then up there you have other languages like Russian... Learn some Spanish as soon as possible... And subscribe to .. I have some fire content coming next year

[@anarky305]

I live in Miami and for some reason been watching a ton of these videos from other creators. Yours has been the most truthful, as others don't touch up on the points you presented. Miami is more than just Downtown, Brickell, Midtown and the Beach. It's a very third world city outside of these tourist traps. Broward County is perfect for the non Latin and close enough to do what you need to do.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I'm going to check out coral springs

[@ganymeade5151]

You can use Translators on your phone. However, if people are going to live here, they should learn some English. It is not that difficult.

[@erikaharris3517]

Happy New Year. We were supposed to collaborate gorgeous guy.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I'm still looking forward to it... Send me a dm

[@erikaharris3517]

Will do

[@erikaharris3517]

​Hi, James I messaged you through your instagram business chat.

[@DocMc-zz9ms]

Ima be honest I’m from northern Virginia and most of the stuff you’re explaining sounds just like here lol. I want to move to Florida but it sounds like outside Miami is the best idea

[@jamesmackentertainment]

It's a good move!

[@LilwillTonice]

I couldn’t agree more with this video Miami is a good vacation spot I wouldn’t live down there .

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I see what your saying!

[@Arlene_witha_y]

I have lived in Miami my entire life, I was born here. It is most definitely not the same as it was when I was a kid, but I even hated it when I was a kid. And it is 1 million times worse now. I absolutely positively with every fiber of my soul, loath, hate, despise, loath MIAMI!!! The only reason I am still here is because unfortunately, I chose someone that was not a good partner and we had two children. I love my children, but I left my partner five years ago and I am coparenting. Once they are of college age, I am leaving. If they want to come visit me and stay with me wherever I am, they can catch a flight, but I am not staying in Miami!it is absolutely 100% garbage fire. If hell is a place on earth it is MIAMI.

[@javierjimenez2372]

💯

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Appreciate it fam

[@Jeschitown]

very good valid points that effect everyday life i would never live in Miami it's not worth it imo

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Lol I feel you!

[@truegamer2819]

a friend of mine told me, before i go down to Miami to be aware of Racism down there, its pretty heavy in certain areas, is that true

[@jamesmackentertainment]

That's a fact!

[@ItsMeMsAlpha]

🔥

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thanks for the love

[@TheMralexander19]

Great video my brotha!!! I know there are alot of afro Latinos in Brazil, Colombia and Cuba. Have these Black Latinos made it to Miami?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Oh yes!! For sure

[@TheMralexander19]

@@jamesmackentertainment Great. I was wondering if a African American brotha like me could date the black Brazilians or Cubans. etc?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@TheMralexander19 speaking the language is key 🗝️

[@TheMralexander19]

@@jamesmackentertainment I know some spanish and portugese. Im hoping to be able to talk to girls from the black cultures of Miami. Brazilian, Cuban, Colombian etc.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@TheMralexander19 your in there!

[@yungjus1]

I like that prices finna Blow yo wig back lolo 😅😂 I visited Miami for first time last month. I was surprised how expensive it really was. Bruh you not lying 🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂...$1,000 is nothing in Miami jeez 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@jamesmackentertainment]

It's the truth right!

[@yungjus1]

@James Mack entertainment 💯 brutha ✊🏾I'm from Columbus Ohio to be exact🤦🏾‍♂️😅Columbus is completely devoid of culture and cultural diversity of any sort🙄 trying to move this year..I'm 35+ now. The energy of Miami is like no other city I've been in America 🇺🇸. Everything you stated I saw first hand ✋🏾 traffic is, pretty bad, and horn honking 😅. I always got along great with foreign ppl 🤷🏾‍♂️and alot of my friend's are Latin American so I feel city fits my personality, plus I always loved all the genre's of music vallenato from Colombia &Venezuela 🇻🇪 bachata rd 🇩🇴 and so on 😅However I do notice everything is not what it looks like. The rising high cost of living may not be worth it for me...I might have to settle on Tampa and make the drives on the weekends 😬

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@yungjus1 get out of there bro!

[@yungjus1]

@James Mack entertainment 🤣 facts bro I'm subscribing to your channel too 📺 👌🏾talking to my Cuban 🇨🇺 friend in Florida right now he trying to help me escape from Ohio 🤣lolo 👌🏾

[@Sydneyrella]

Every single thing you said is true lol

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I'm glad you agree!

[@youtubeplumbing]

Miami too hot too much traffic, moving up north asap

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Man

[@MelissaKarmel]

Miami sounds a lot like Atlanta because the restaurant scene and driving is the same here

[@jamesmackentertainment]

You right!

[@henryfisherman-sw1ds]

If that's true I ain't missing out cuz I'm from Ga😬🚣❤️👀🚣

[@henryfisherman-sw1ds]

Cindermella? 🤭

[@Ferdinand_FE]

I grew up in Miami and I can tell you it’s trash. Miami is great for one/two weeks to visit, but to live it’s absolutely garbage

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I here you!

[@henryfisherman-sw1ds]

That's not what I'm seeing in the comments though everybody wants to go there what makes it trash I mean I even heard somebody say the good outweighs the bad?

[@chenanigans]

What about areas around it I guess like FLL? My job is based out of MIA but I would live in another area around it and just commute longer if there was a place more calm and less expensive, if that exists lol. I'm not about the turn up life but I am so ready for a sunny and warm place coming from Seattle...i just don't know if I'm cut out for the business tho...i like my quiet mountain life but I would trade it in for a quiet beach life lol

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@chenanigans I like spots like coral springs and ft Lauderdale... Sunrise also

[@americabless1568]

Beware of all "Big Box Business" Stay Away". One big hole business.Collecting information to get what they can from you.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I got you!

[@Jakayla5645]

-They want their money back 🤣😅

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I'm telling you!

[@adamsauer6516]

go towards south dade, kendall, westchester, miami lakes if you want latin women who are more acceptable to black men james. alot of the women in Brickell and the areas your in are really just about money and being materialistic and themselves.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Ok I understand !

[@Terp305]

No that's worse lol

[@adamsauer6516]

you dont need to tip.. im a born miami raised native. i never tip, fuk that. especially for take out.. only if i feel like the whole staff deserve it.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Lol I hear you on that!

[@NicoleBermz]

Then you don’t need to eat out.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@NicoleBermz good point

[@richardramfire3971]

I experienced what he was talking about. Cheque comes with tip already included

[@NicoleBermz]

@@richardramfire3971 people are so broke nowadays. Tips go a long way, even $1 more.

[@erikaharris3517]

Hey I thought you wanted to collaborate.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I most definitely do!

[@erikaharris3517]

@@jamesmackentertainment please let me know.

[@Thepapperman]

is 400k year goog in miami?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Oh yeah !!!

[@Thepapperman]

@@jamesmackentertainment thanks ima keep it in mind maybe live on the outskirts of town

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@Thepapperman I would look at midtown... It's popping

[@adamsauer6516]

400k a year you can live nice in Brickell not even the outskirts of town... to live in brickell you need atleast 120k a year,, average pay in miami area is 55k

[@Thepapperman]

@@adamsauer6516 is it a bunch of old folks ir ghetto people there

[@erikaharris3517]

Do you wear a lot of pastels as a man since you are in miami.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I try. Unfortunately the weather makes you sweat... I have a new video posting soon about Miami! You should subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Can you design men's clothing?

[@erikaharris3517]

@@jamesmackentertainment I just style.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

@@erikaharris3517 let's work?

[@chillbillch]

Good video my boy. You think Miami worse than Cali? I don't think so. LA is trash

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Thanks 🤍

[@thedirtybubble9613]

You're 25 years too late. Miami was a much better place in the mid - late 90s even in the early 2000s. After that, it went down hill. Now, Miami is a terrible miserable place to be in. I wouldn't recommend it to outsiders. Also, a lot of native Miamians have moved away.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Oh man!

[@AmillionRays]

Spot on!! I miss the old Miami. This new Miami is for the birds!

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@AmillionRays It's the way they wanted it.

[@lulzak2591]

That boy want a Latin Woman... i noticed thats the thing out there

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Lol

[@gb6591]

Is not racism is cultural approach bro!

[@jamesmackentertainment]

How do?

[@gb6591]

@@jamesmackentertainment I’m black Cuban and they also act weird when they see me until I speak letting them know that I speak Spanish, then the whole perspective change! There’s nothing to do about that, is cultural and mindset! It matters of alignment I guess, same mindset or mentality!

[@user-td7ro7mr1b]

Por qué todo tiene que ser de racismo is all in your mind I have family black white and Chinese

[@chocolatequeen2019]

I pray that he encourages all of y’all not to come here. 🗣️🗣️we’re full.

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Lol

[@CrazyCrystalChronicles]

If they do come please stay downtown!

[@SoullessRiches]

DONT come down here with out of state plates. Just don’t. Lol

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Facts lol

[@shauncruzvo]

Lmao 😂 what part of Miami are you talking about? I was born and raised 36 years…. Everyone 600 shoes?

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Brickell

[@SamM-jd3fm]

Here's another reason...politics.

[@deniawise8224]

Where are u from?... I would have like to see a before pic of u b4 going there. You look like you've been traumatized or something lol😅(joking)

[@jamesmackentertainment]

Yes it's been rough

[@c.p379]

This man complaining about getting women who’s daddy don’t like black men 😂 this is why I’m always side eying black women who stand in front lines for black men. 🤡

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I don't understand.. help me see your message

[@AmillionRays]

😂😂😂😂

[@whypanamanow]

A lot of Latin women prefer to date men that are cultured, educated and speak Spanish. That’s why of course their preference is to date Latin men. It’s a no-brainer

[@jamesmackentertainment]

I never expected that to be a no brainer! See how you speak to me? That's the energy I get sometimes from Latin women... It's all good

[@IllUMINATED33]

I think you're making that bs up.....you're generalizing, because you're hispanic. all those mexican cartels and colombian drug runners, are far from ''classy'' and the latin chicks here in Florida are more like Cardi B. What the hell are you talking about fool??? I'm a native Floridian.