I Investigated the City That Traps Homeless People Forever...

[@toepics363]

Kevin is a guy that fully acknowledges danger and the death threats and still gets hyped for an adventure

[@BulkernatorKerb]

Kevin is the real block commander. He keeps the blicky on him at all times

[@sleepycat3956]

You'll cowards don't even smoke crack

[@jeltoninc.8542]

What’s up with that? You’ll cowards DON’T EVEN SMOKE CRACK

[@ricraftz76]

​@@sleepycat3956thank god I do not

[@sleepycat3956]

@@ricraftz76 😂 my car run on coke

[@Dead2you]

Juan kind of broke my heart. you can tell he's clinging onto sanity by trying to rationalize his drug use, but he's almost totally gone and incoherent.

[@Mink_Tracks]

Its rare to see a guy like him who doesnt blame every bad thing on yt people in america. I hope he gets cleaned up and makes a better life for himself.

[@justsumguy5991]

Honestly I lived on skid row for a bit. Most every interaction feels like that. There is a thread of humanity left in some people but they're smoked out. They could recover though, and be far far better off than that but it's hard to help folks who want to get better TOMORROW.

[@HPsawus]

I know he was prolly geekin off the fent but he seemed like such a jolly guy. Pure spirit. I wish he could see his way out🙏

[@B4NDllKOOT_]

after I saw that bible laying there, that’s what I thought as well ❤

[@Mink_Tracks]

@@B4NDllKOOT_ I didnt even notice the bible! God bless him 🙏🕊

[@charlykatbat4468]

Can we all just agree that Kevin must have the biggest pair in the whole US? Especially staying THIS calm and collected in situations like that again and again?

[@sophie________]

vietnam veterans

[@charlykatbat4468]

@@sophie________ I don't think he'd be old enough for that

[@JoeMama-j7s]

Huh?? Making videos isn’t hard.

[@charlykatbat4468]

@@JoeMama-j7s are you mixing up people here?

[@PunchedScroll94]

​@user-ex5fx5jj7z are you talking about Tyler?

[@michaelmorey7544]

My brother died of fentynal in 2022. He wanted just regular heroin. He had an addiction and tolerance to heroin, but got fentynal on misconception. 34 years old and died. Wasn't even homeless. Fentynal needs to get out of America. It's too potent.

[@mannnyFresH52]

How about just not use drugs at all

[@crescentfresh7]

I'm sorry about your brother. May he rest in peace.

[@thatlaserlady3899]

It's nearly gone, now we got even worse. Xylaxine

[@wayfaringstranger8430]

​@@mannnyFresH52You're saying what we're thinking, but not what helps the people already on drugs...

[@dorismahoney1440]

So sorry for your loss. I do wish addiction would go...

[@kawaranai6742]

Kevin is such a cool guy, man. You can tell he's not fearless, but he's brave, and that's what matters

[@jesusofbullets]

It’s smarter to be brave than fearless, because fear keeps you alive.

[@mathewmadcap]

Kevin was charged with some pretty serious crimes, search his name

[@jesusofbullets]

@@mathewmadcap Charged or convicted? Big difference.

[@kinggreatness2355]

​@@mathewmadcap Please elaborate ?

[@natiivejay07]

@@kinggreatness2355supposedly lots of fraud

[@bryceh826]

Kevin checking on the guy that got slapped and validating that he didnt do anything wrong is why i like watching these videos with him. Hes so kind to everyone even in these kinda dangerous and scary scenarios and wants them to feel seen and heard

[@LuckyCharms777]

The only thing he did wrong was be White in the presence of a black guy.

[@nickbritto1511]

We need more folks like Kevin.

[@Inside.The.Football]

Bro seems like a douche

[@Inside.The.Football]

U hear his meth story at the end😂 bro a tweaker

[@wednesday9623]

Hmmm have u seen his latest charges? He literally dissapeared and smoked meth while on this video

[@Juju_The_Dude]

I was a heroin and fentanyl addict for almost 12 years, the last 2 1/2 of it being homeless on the streets. I was living and sleeping in places NO human being should have to live or sleep in, such as park benches, on concrete, behind gas stations, a porta potty in winter for 3+ months, etc. In May of 2021, I was robbed and stabbed 7 times by another homeless guy, whom I thought I was helping by giving him some food and a cigarette when he asked for it, but he used that as a distraction to pull the knife on me. Obviously, I lived and he got 8 years in prison for it(however, he gets out in a few months because he worked time off), and I've been clean a good while now. I work as a mental health tech at a local psych hospital/rehab, split rent on a 5-bedroom house, bought a truck last year, which was the first vehicle I had owned in 8 years, and my life has gotten SO much better since getting clean and off the streets. It's not been easy at all, but it's definitely been worth it.

[@CL-333]

You have overcome more than most have ever. You are an incredible person and I hope you always remember that.

[@NeophyteG]

How did you do it? Is it because you wanted to change? Or was there a special program you did?

[@willbhartley]

Well done mate! You should make a video about your story

[@Juju_The_Dude]

@@CL-333 Wow, thank you!

[@Juju_The_Dude]

@@NeophyteG I finally wanted to change and sought help. Nobody can be forced to quit, they have to want it for themselves. I went thru detox and rehab and then got into going to counseling and NA meetings, both of which I still attend. Getting clean is hard, but not as hard as STAYING clean can be. There are days that are extremely difficult, but I power thru those, I remind myself that no matter what the problem is, using is never the solution, and that I'm building a better life for myself thru my sobriety.

[@LeslieMorris]

Kevin has balls of steel and a heart of gold.

[@Lynix]

Amazing work Tyler, stay safe brother.

[@yikes710]

Have to love the unbiased reporting with a guy who reports on Fox News lmfao

[@S1mplyEd1ts]

NO WAY LYNIX OMG

[@madridlegion23]

Lynix?😮

[@clockwork_99]

WHAT LYNIX!?

[@aresfalcon1011]

woah didnt expect to see you here lynix

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

I feel so sorry for Juan. The weird internalised racism stuff firstly but he seems like he truly believes fentanyl is the solution to all his problems. I hope he gets better. I hope everyone there does.

[@Randybobandy024]

I didn't get his point Why not just smoke heroin?

[@banfive1682]

He's right though

[@SlapShotTakes]

💀 edgy twelve year olds talking shot on the internet instead of doing their pre-algebra homework

[@anythinggoes5574]

As a member of the White Majority, you're welcome for creating such an amazing country Juan. Also when this guy started thanking China for Fentanyl I was pissing myself. 😂

[@TheLynxsRealm]

​@@banfive1682about which part?

[@nevie2960]

The interview with Jeremy really struck me hard. You can tell that underneath whatever addiction and possible underlying mental health issues he struggles with, there is a genuine, kind, and proud soul fighting so hard to break free from the shackles forced upon him by poverty and lackluster mental healthcare. And to know that there he is just one of countless in the same boat is a tragedy my mind ceases to comprehend, this video is something thats gonna stick with me for the rest of my life.

[@ashal4840]

I ain’t reading allat

[@diedinYSL]

im gonna forget ab this in 30 mins

[@herschel7643]

And that same Jeremy could very easily snap and rob you grape you and take everything off your unconscious body for another hit

[@stephmgreen]

Wow, so what you’re saying is, you’re realizing that these people are fucking human? And the only way you recognize that is by watching a video where someone treats them like an animal at the zoo? Your parents must be proud of you.

[@the-holder-of-a-boulder]

​@@herschel7643anyone could do that

[@nobody-dy1di]

i’m a high school student, and was recently in LA for a statewide competition. the place we stayed was like a block from skid row and you could definitely see the effects. i feel so bad for everyone experiencing homelessness and i hope our politicians will do something about tgis

[@ButterflyDragon9]

Uh, some politicians created this... You expect them to fix it?

[@nobody-dy1di]

@@ButterflyDragon9 uhh yeah i mean that’s literally part of their job??

[@jeffholt3841]

Wow....blaming others for drug use...I guess the politicians made them shoot the dope

[@flannelkitten1947]

Kevin really has the best intent for these people and im so amazed by his passion of actually meeting people at eye level and genuine care for their stories

[@Roastdinner4567]

He's recently been charged with identity theft and is awaiting trial...

[@smellulaterr]

@@Roastdinner4567r u joking

[@danielcoppock]

​@@Roastdinner4567😂bs

[@Quinold]

Kevin is so selfless. The world needs more Kevins :)

[@KDiamond666]

He is q God here on earth and no one can tell me otherwise!!!!❤

[@dookieface11223]

No we don't

[@cynthiaisako]

@@dookieface11223yes we do.

[@dumpyyummy]

He's an angel sent from heaven a true National treasure we need to be like him give others another chance and think from somes points of view

[@mrmelonman2893]

​@@KDiamond666chill my guy

[@markadorf7938]

I instantly click the second i see one of these videos. Tyler has actually become one of my favorite creators for investigative journalism.

[@AuggieSchultz]

Same bro

[@ilovehannipham007]

First time i watch him its about soulja console i immediately subs but i rarely watch his videos since, but after he's doing these journalism content i never miss any of his videos

[@jeltoninc.8542]

Me too!

[@HasanUnknown]

Islam is a religion who makes us to Believe in Jesus, We Muslims 100% Believes in Jesus, We Muslims Believes that Jesus is the Christ, We Muslims Believes that Jesus will Come Again to this World, Jesus did Miracles by the Permission of Allah, Jesus himself Never said “Im God” also Never he said anyone to “Worship Me” Jesus was Just a Prophet and Messenger Of Allah Only to Guide The People of Israel, ----------------------- *Jesus Denies Being God* | Read ⬇️ ----------------------- "My Father is greater than me." [John 14:28] “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to My God and your God.” [John 20:17] “Jesus said: 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” [Mark 12:29] “Jesus, Fell with his face to the ground and Prayed.” [Matthew 26:39] “Jesus said, “My teaching is not my own, It comes from the one who has sent me.” [John 7:16] “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgement is just because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father who has sent me." [John 5:30] “The crowd answered, This is Jesus, the Prophet.” [Matthew 21:10-11] --------------------- *The Coming Of Prophet Muhammad In Bible* --------------------- “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When he the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come, He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.” [John 16:12-14] --------------------- *Allah Clears About Jesus* --------------------- [Quran:- 5:72]:- “Jesus has said, "O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." [Quran:- 19:30]:- “Jesus has said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a Prophet.” [Quran:- 4:171]:- “Christ Jesus the son of Mary was no more than a messenger of Allah, So believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not "Trinity" desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah: --------------------

[@Panda77dumdumduummmm]

Same

[@Carlyssia.consult]

I dont know if Kevin is a believer in the faith of the Lord, but the fact that hes willing to go amongst the broken reminds me of this verse. God bless you Kevin. If youre meant to serve, serve. ‭‭Romans 12:16 NIV‬‬ [16] Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

[@Brooke-dy5ok]

AMEN

[@Wallflower318]

Thank you for sharing that! So true. God really does used the most unsuspecting people as his apostles.

[@th3.res3]

I think it was fair for the Japanese dude to say "Don't touch me". Some people don't like physical touch so I think apologizing would be the right move. You have to respect people's boundaries even if they're high. But other than that, I think its great that you guys are trying to spread awareness on Fetynol etc.

[@vp.vii4]

So true. E.g. I have asperger and I feel so bad if someone I do not know (or know but do not like the person) touch even my hand

[@Zeeboklown]

It was kinda freaky how fast and abrupt he changed tho. I woulda been scared too. Especially in that environment

[@jddyea5527]

I think you need ro be touched so you're jumping in and defending a crazy person. Now, where would you like to be touched?

[@avyskywolf6824]

I completely agree. Although it would be scary and very intimidating, it makes sense. They are probably used to getting beaten up or harassed. It makes sense why that would be their initial reaction. Kevin is amazing with his work. He's just trying to console these poor people. It makes sense why he would make such an honest mistake ❤

[@DeathLoveRobots]

They obviously don’t understand what boundaries are. And they kind but they don’t be aorund the those type of environments long enough to fully comprehend how to navigate there. Cause some people could be there and move around there with no fears

[@emma_nutella58]

Kevin is a real g. He’s going out to help people society has deemed “dead weight”. Everyone deserves a second chance, and I hope these people work the courage to take the first step in getting help

[@dougvuillemot8670]

Society hasn't decided there dead weight. These certain city's have. My rural area doesn't let it get to that.

[@Rasnark]

Bunch of these people are on their 20th 2nd chance

[@iferan4166]

Real mystery, I wonder why they're deemed dead weight...might have something to do with the surprise tent stabbings...idk.

[@repsycle3619]

That Kevin decided to face the threat and talk it down rather then panic and run and probably saved old mate a beating. Absolute warrior. If you run, a dog chases. Facing them and trying to separate them from the guy they where targeting was absolutely the right call. Other guy said "he was already half way down the street".

[@d1bagseller]

Eh, both sides are respectable. I was a cop in the LAPD and had to deal with skid row a ton. The gangsters and shit out there like the bravery and not being a chicken, but if Kevin said something that even remotely pissed them off he could have lost his life

[@lh7325]

@@d1bagsellerWhy did you quit?

[@d1bagseller]

@@lh7325 i got shot twice and i felt like i was no longer able to go 100 percent anymore

[@preston9135]

Tyler thinks his choice is the right one but doesnt understand. street politics . "You can't always run boy" in Kratos voice.

[@augusthoerth1373]

@@d1bagsellerthanks for your service. Dangerous job

[@Terribear-sd2un]

People struggling with addiction need to watch this!! If this doesn't make you want to change you probably need medical detox and rehab

[@arianna8350]

juan is so articulate and definitely educated, it's such a shame he's out there :( i hope he gets out of that environment

[@yourlocalhopedealer2162]

Me too.. he seems really kind too. ❤

[@-_oOtianaOo_-]

He seems very nice. unfortunately the nice ones get more problems on the street because people unfortunately take niceness as weakness . I hope he gets out of this. we need more nice people in the world, not loose them especially this way. I hope he can get help for his pain he is trying to hide.

[@juhuancook1185]

He's a fool he's far gone and worshipping the white man that has brought the world to it's knees and getting minorities especially black are taught to play victim to get what they think they want.

[@AnotherWhoHitTheDust]

​@@-_oOtianaOo_- by that logic other people may be quite nice but had this aggressive attitude on all the time while on a street. Sort of adaptative strategy

[@heatherburke3556]

My heart goes out to everyone on those streets. No one says they want to be strung out, homeless, and abused at their kindergarten promotion ceremony. These are humans beings who once were children that now dance with demons. Any out reach is risky and beautiful. I tip my hat to those on the front lines. Thank you for this film.

[@AncientAlyx]

Those are some beautiful words.

[@ApolloTheDerg]

The drugs are what is scary, it takes a bad situation and straps lead weights to your legs as you swim, many just accept it and don’t see the way out, and it will be the hardest thing they could ever face.

[@hondaaccord2425]

I did in 5th grade. As I used to be in the dare program and all I ever wanted to be was a Junkie.

[@j.dviant]

Still no one forced these ppl to get on drugs🤷

[@ApolloTheDerg]

@@j.dviant if it was only that simple. Some people are lied to by medical professionals and are hooked on their prescriptions, some people are peer pressured into doing them, and some people just hit a low point seeking an escape. Some start with the lighter party stuff and slippery slope into harder stuff, and addiction is no joke. One moment you feel like you have self control, the next you are a slave to it. It isn’t smart to get hooked on, or really even mess with, but people in vulnerable positions can make bad choices, and it’s important to understand that. Until we address those reasons, this will continue to be a problem.

[@gabrielmora8403]

I got mad respect to Kevin for going in there by himself. That's some chad stuff nobody else is capable of pulling off

[@Kelly-d1l]

As a group or organization that helps the homeless community is a lot safer. Those bringing food, water, hygiene products, blankets, jackets, tents, resources, etc. For those ready to go to rehabilitation have beds ready, detox locations Available for those.

[@HANUMAN7454]

I been there.

[@thecoolassnose]

He does it in Portland too that guys a Chad

[@INRLXCLUSV]

Chad stuff ? I ain't gonna lie, I'm there all the time tryna find the plug 🔌

[@Threekayz]

@@INRLXCLUSV You pull up to skid row to try find your plug.... the fuck kinda plug you looking for bruh one that is injecting most of his product lmao? reply and ill give you my tele. Dont do hard drugs stick to RX only ! and some gas.

[@bvrdy]

The real answer is mandatory addiction treatment and asylums but no one wants to talk about that.

[@BenjaminPena-kz3hf]

A perfect world would require a lot of hard, unpopular decisions to be made.

[@mtsiga]

Man...I couldn't agree more...been watching all of Tyler's videos on drug abuse and you are the only person that has the same remedy I would put in place if I had the power ....good example is el Salvadors approach to gang violence..they are putting all the gangsters behind bars...so for such guys to get rehabilitation,the powers be must build rehabilitation centres where all these guys are forced to go and get help ...they should only be reintegrated back into society once they have sobered up and proved to be better ,and a system should be in place to make sure that they have basic jobs and shelter waiting on them when they come out

[@CarterNJreviews]

We’d need to figure out what treatment works then tons of these people go to rehab several times and once they get out they run straight back to the street and that would cost tax payers so much having people having to goto rehab everytime they get caught it just wouldn’t work. Plus the government isn’t doing good at anything rn and if you privatize it there’s even more chance for corruption. I wish it was that easy😪😪😪

[@patience1678]

Asylum's are abusive

[@BenjaminPena-kz3hf]

@patience1678 1. Elaborate 2. Then, if they are abusive, we'd have to keep better eyes on them

[@anakin225]

As someone who drives past skid row alot, and someone who enjoys the way Kevin was explaining the situation in Oregon, and the way he was so fearless talking to people. I’m glad he’s able to explain and show the situation in downtown LA as well

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything

[@jasminrani4894]

140 likes and no comment let me fix that

[@CauIifIower]

@@jasminrani4894🤓

[@lopslops26]

@@CauIifIower🤓

[@jasminrani4894]

@@CauIifIower you are that emoji for writing this comment

[@commanderty94]

Kevin has the heart of a saint and the courage of a marine. Y'all are doing great work spreading awareness here on your channel Tyler. Keep up the amazing reporting!

[@AndrewBrowner]

and the tism of an entire world of warcraft server

[@Keyser___Soze]

🤡

[@FarmerFpv]

He is not courageous he is ignorant & naive. He acts like a scared rabbit which is why they were getting punked a lot. Also, they keep touching people and putting hands on their shoulders, That is a no-no on the streets. It's like showing dominance.

[@wannabecarguy]

I understand why they give them tickets for the bus to take them somewhere else.

[@DGKREAKT]

Looks like Kevin’s out there smokin too

[@Joetime90]

Kevin is a person we all should strive to be. Dude isn't fearless, he's not stupid. He may be naive, but he's driven by his heart, making him courageous.

[@cr8114]

joe my classmate

[@bajorekjon]

Putting your life in danger is not courage, it's stupidity in my opinion. He's practically asking to get stabbed by a meth head

[@greentaigo2552]

@@bajorekjon But yet he hasn't been, so maybe he knows what he's doing and you're underestimating him lol

[@demonjmh]

​@@greentaigo2552 Or maybe he just hasn't met someone who will actually act on their threats yet

[@TadpoleArtz]

“We need to be humiliated by our collective failure” what a beautiful way to put that. We should absolute be ashamed that as a society we have failed these people.

[@WDGTA]

They fail themselves.

[@TadpoleArtz]

@@WDGTA stupid take but aight

[@WDGTA]

@@TadpoleArtz If they want to live this way, that's on them. It's not my job to support a bunch of adults when I have my own life to live.

[@TadpoleArtz]

@@WDGTA cool story bro. Go to therapy and learn some empathy . Byeeee

[@WDGTA]

@@TadpoleArtz Empathy? Why should society feel bad for other people's choices?

[@whisky37]

This is hard to watch but this is necessary for people to know that all of this is happening. Keep up the good work guys.

[@modernvivienleigh]

During COVID it was completely shut off. People couldn't leave or go in and the numbers were up to 40k.

[@saldragon4568]

Lol, they KNOW it's happening. They don't care

[@Hyper_028]

Yeah to be honest I never knew such place existed in the United States. It looks like a third world country

[@saldragon4568]

@@Hyper_028 there's a few cities where if you turn a corner, you'll find this plentiful

[@tldoctor2497]

​@@Hyper_028downtown seattle 3rd Ave

[@ArcticWarrior211]

Tyler and Kevin y’all need to continue to make more videos on this type of content. Y’all are great together. Kevin is a veteran to these kinds of things.

[@Spartain14]

I am legitimately terrified for Kevin. He needs to be more careful!

[@deztheray8935]

I don’t think they should at all. It’s not accomplishing anything except risking their lives. We know how bad the situation is already. They don’t need more free stuff, there’s programs to overcome their addictions but they don’t want to.

[@jontygordon4326]

@@deztheray8935what they are doing is informing the general public about stuff that doesn’t reach mainstream media

[@sarbantz]

Very sad, and it can happen to anyone. The vast majority of street homeless will be dead in the next several years due to fentanyl overdose, poor physical and mental health due to fentanyl, or drugs related violence.

[@laurencreech5894]

the part that got me was Tyler asked if they needed to take Kevin to the hospital and he said "no, it's just m*th". He is so desensitized to everything that he said it was "just m*th", he knows there are worse things that could've happened to him when he went alone. Major props to him.

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything

[@GeorgeThomas964]

In 2013, I was homeless, got into drugs went to prison, and then I got to know Jesus and he changed my life...Heaven came through for me in my finances too, getting $50,000 in 2months. I can support God's work and give back to my community. God is more than enough! Now I have a new identity and am a child of God

[@RussellMarie0]

Every one of my prayer requests is about to manifest in the Name of Jesus I receive and connect with this message in Jesus' Mighty Name Amen 🔥🙏

[@Suecowley231]

I have been searching for ways to achieve success. Can you please guide me on how to do so?

[@GeorgeThomas964]

Sure, the investment-advisor that guides me is...

[@GeorgeThomas964]

MRS CATHIE WOOD

[@jeanicecolson378]

Wow, that's a lot! How do you manage to earn that much every month?

[@1TulsaRed]

Holy Shit! I was homeless on the river in Tulsa OK and that was NOTHING compared to Portland. Portland would terrify me. Everyone assumes most become homeless due to drugs and that's just not true. So so many turn to drugs just to deal with the hopelessness of homelessness. I'm no longer homeless, but I'm one of the lucky ones. We simply MUST do something to help the ones who want to be helped. We must find a way to house people or they'll have no reason to get clean. I know, I've been there.

[@tishreni5183]

Does Tulsa have a bad homeless problem?

[@Ohnothetableits]

As someone like Kevin, an ex homeless, and addict. I am glad he is helping you bring more awareness to these kinds of things. It is important to see what the government is trying to hide.

[@509noah]

Hide or contain?

[@TotallyNotDoggo]

@@509noahdefinitely hide. all they see it as is a site for sore eyes rather than a legitimate problem that needs to be corrected

[@richape9288]

@@TotallyNotDoggo Can you really force people to stop taking drugs? It's 99% on them.

[@mrmelonman2893]

​​@@richape9288t's not about fully solving the issue, u got to at least try, put effort in. You can't get rid of all crime, but that doesn't mean you don't stop criminals no do you?

[@TotallyNotDoggo]

@@richape9288 i never said that was the solution to the problem but i’m saying there has to be a solution

[@weird874]

I will always appreciate the balls Tyler has to give us this informational content.

[@not-ur-average-OSTRICH]

and kevin

[@davechristian7543]

wat balls he didnt do anything it was all big kev.

[@AuggieSchultz]

Ikr

[@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303]

He has more ballz than the reporters on ABC.

[@ItsJustCarnage]

@@davechristian7543well no shit Sherlock kevin is a pro at this shit

[@delilahgarcia5272]

I live in the LA area. My husband works for Life Line Rehabilitation Center which is a Christian based rehab. He has gone to outreach at Skid Row… he has found that the governmental aid has made people very comfortable in their addiction with free food, toiletries and narcan… so many resources that people don’t see or feel the need to stop doing drugs… the resources put a bandaid on the problem but don’t fix the root issue. The government needs to invest more in rehabilitation instead of free hand-outs

[@Barbara-n5f]

100% agree

[@nickmacarius3012]

Finally, someone doing some actual investigative journalism.

[@ohyes2247]

Check out Soft White Underbelly & Peter Santanello if you haven’t already , similar style videos :) they’re all amazing

[@frenzalrhomb6919]

This ISN'T "Journalism," merely "Poverty Porn," you know, something designed for a short term distraction to our own $5.50 hr jobs with no heath care, and zero prospects of ever owning your own home, so we can point at these poor slobs and say "my life is great, this Society is the best in World, so good I can at least look down on these guys!!

[@MrMark-lw5us]

The 'host' is terrible, he doesn't listen, talks over the people he's 'listening' to and you can tell he's just thinking about the last question. He's not a good people person sadly, too much being done for the camera and not out of real empathy and understanding. You can tell the actual expert on homelessness actually knows how to interact with homeless people and people in general.

[@Lurch-Bot]

This is an adventure seeking adrenaline junkie masquerading as an investigative journalist. You don't go to Skid Row looking like an aging frat boy who just left a Blink-182 reunion concert. The first 10 minutes of Fletch, a movie he's old enough to remember, tell you everything you need to know about doing what he's doing the right way. A real investigative reporter would become Skid Row to get the story. His baby hit of meth doesn't even come close to where he should be with this story.

[@marudofu]

>actual investigative journalism >Goes around and piss people off, >Shoving camera in face without consent. Pick. One.

[@PrinceAli-1]

I'm liking this content from Tyler. It's as real as it gets. You can't fake an entire city being homeless and addicted to drugs. Major props to him going and talking with the population with no judgement. Tyler's a good dude in my book, Kevin as well. Can't wait for the next video.

[@jahjoeka]

The entire city homeless? Is your brain small or something?

[@PointlessRhetoric]

There's a hefty amount of judgment in the subtext. There's nothing about this video that suggests he is a good guy. He's an ignorant tourist at best. Kevin's cool though to be fair.

[@SunniRae-st9sj]

As a volunteer outreach worker, this is not the kind of trauma porn we need to be spread around the internet. I've been to skid row. I've been to the houseless encampments in San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Las Vegas. They're actually peaceful, and this sensationalist bullshit does nothing to highlight the organisations actually trying our best, and humanizing the people we work with. The reason he got a bunch of "I don't want to be filmed." Is because he's not with a trusted organization. If he had been, he might have been able to get honest conversations with the folks out there.

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything

[@backburner2128]

Wtf no. KEVIN is the only real one. The other dude we know, blah blah blah. Not gonna take a dump on his face at the moment. Although it is lame exploitation on his part.

[@gieco7727]

As someone who lives in LA it’s very much horrifying seeing how so many people from different countries come visit LA thinking it’s a beautiful city and then come and see this. Hopefully in a few years this gets better help

[@zachoxley6376]

No one thinks that anymore

[@Idelvion]

Sorry to say, but here in Europe as time passes fewer and fewer people wants to visit big Americans cities. You were a dream nation for everyone, but now we perceive you as a failed society under many aspects. It’s sad and scary to see these situations. Before, people that wanted to leave Europe were talking about going to work in America as synonymous of success; now they talk about Canada, Australia or Japan. I really hope your country returns to be the one we were dreaming before.

[@simchaschneider6600]

I’m from South Africa and often said I wish I was born American because America is so much safer . I still have that picturesque view of LA. Looking at this video is proper eye opening . Crazy to think that these places exist around the world .

[@jakegarrett8109]

@@Idelvion Even as an American I don't want to visit the big cities. What do most have in common? First thing is you are NOT allowed to defend yourself. Straight up if this happened in Texas, sure you'd have a few crazy people attack a Texan, but about 3 seconds later you'd hear 6 loud booms, a thud, and then Texan reloading. Problem solved, no crazy person running around threatening people with a hatchet, no dude just riding around slapping people in the face for no reason (because criminals do fear getting shot, its a good deterrent). But instead we have a party that likes European style laws were only the criminals are armed (and its not like a hatchet or knife is any safer, there is no winner in a knife fight). Everywhere I'm allowed to be armed, its pretty safe, don't even need to worry about locking vehicles. In places where its illegal to defend yourself, I've had people try to steal every single motorized vehicle I have (a car and 2 motorcycles) within just 2 years. Didn't even lock my car while in Texas, wasn't needed, but here I sometimes have a switchblade and a vest in the few places I'm allowed to because that's at least better than just my fists and my scrawny weak body.

[@patriot9487]

@@jakegarrett8109 You can blame zoning laws for American cities becoming wastelands.(Western) European cities are incredibly nice, despite what you may like to think. Same with Japanese cities. Homelessness is a complicated issue, but a part that contributes to the problem is housing availability. Fun fact: Finland is the only country in Europe that is REDUCING it's homeless population, go look up why.

[@teresawyatt4391]

I grew up and was a homeless addict in California one step away from skid row and I decided to get clean and go to a sober living and worked hard to change my life I have been clean over 12 years now by the grace of God skid row is a very very scary place

[@AgentWoodss]

Tyler is out there telling the truth about the world and spreading awarness of problems in our world

[@Mr.Lightshine]

Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless! And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved! 1. Believe that God sent His Son (Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later. 2. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you!  3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever. 4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever. I'm Praying for you and you are loved! (Romans 10:9-13)

[@ZachPipAttack]

Ty for this. I'm Christian btw

[@Torrancee]

For real. Watching him start to bring awareness to the dangers of Fentanyl is a great thing. It's a horrible drug and lots of drugs are laced with it too, getting people addicted without knowing.

[@اسكندرفكار]

I think you meant the US not the world😅i live in Algeria and its 100 times better than the US

[@pugness]

​@@Torranceeeveryone is aware of the danger

[@MrsB95750]

Man Kevin has no fear. He really cares about everyone.

[@beezyb42011]

Kevin is stupid.

[@kylemontano228]

kevin genuinely has that dawg in him, so much respect for what he does

[@ccee1985]

Real talk!! His a G❤

[@myanimethighs73]

Don’t mistake foolhardy for courage or confidence

[@ccee1985]

@@myanimethighs73 🤣🤣 well it’s a thin line.

[@ivanduca3819]

@@myanimethighs73 He absolutely is courageous.

[@sarbantz]

Very sad, and it can happen to anyone. The vast majority of street homeless will be dead in the next several years due to fentanyl overdose, poor physical and mental health due to fentanyl, or drugs related violence.

[@truesovereignself]

I love how respectfully you are to those you interview and how you allow every person a voice. I true journalist and a genuinely good man.

[@ncob12]

The bravery and drive that Tyler has to document all of this while risking his safety is honestly inspiring.

[@SunniRae-st9sj]

It's not bravery. As an outreach organizer, it's using sensationalism and trauma porn for views. I've been to skid row. It's not violent. Yes, fights break out every once in a while but the reason Tyler and his crew got into trouble is because they did it wrong. They could have spent time getting to know folks and doing outreach work, but instead they just went in and invaded everyone's privacy.

[@plantboy6249]

@@SunniRae-st9sj Its called "Journalism". He is spreading awareness, outreach work is pointless on druggies. Most don't want help.

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything

[@tonyp2632]

Inspiring to who? Are you going to go help?

[@SunniRae-st9sj]

@@plantboy6249 He doesn't have a journalism degree, so it's not journalism.

[@ketjoaterbang]

its sad seeing US city falling down like that..America is broken 😢

[@keithjarvis4352]

I've lived in LA for over a decade. The situation is shit. Affordable housing and tiny homes are not the solution. During COVID many homeless were offered rooms in nearby hotels to stay in, most all of them declined due to the hotels having a rule that they weren't allowed to bring in drugs. These folks don't want to get off the street. As the man at 3:36 said, the resources to get out of it are already there. What we need is mental hospitals and asylums brought back.

[@Lex60]

There is a guy that makes videos, is from Venice Beach, and when the beach and Eccho park were cleaned, that was exactly the same thing I notice. People were offered places to stay but people refuse them cause "they can't live in a house". Like, WTF? Go live on the hills then, there are a lot of large places in Cali to live "free". But no. They want their "freedom" living in a popular area where they will get help from people who had no idea the damage they are causing. Seriously some people were protesting in Venice Beach cause they removed an old lady with dementia that was living in a tent full of rats! She was being taken to a hospital because she was clearly sick and is no way for an elderly person to live.

[@aabattery06]

@@Lex60 Because that's all they know, they feel safe in their terrible environments. It's insane. The solution is Genuinely housing first policy and mental institutions. These people are not sane or rational enough to be making decisions for themselves.

[@patriot9487]

lol first sentence in and you're already wrong. Look up how Finland is solving it's homelessness.

[@tickboy4229]

​@@patriot9487you think homelessness in Finland is the same as LA.😂😂😂. You obviously know nothing about homelessness in the US.

[@worthyisthelamb7]

Those places give you other drugs anyway

[@BankoleAdemolaMontana]

Shedding tears watching this, no one should be left to live like this I pray that God heals and help them all to become free from their drug addiction and give them a better life Amen

[@andrearoth9676]

i live in LA, and i hate when people romanticize it so much. Thank you for showing the reality of what it is truly like, and the safety factors that make it difficult to live.

[@user-fb1vm4uo1u]

These people choose drugs over having a home as the man said. Instead it should be a choice of drugs or starving to death.

[@stevemartin6792]

This has been pure entertainment. Not for the reasons everyone else is saying, but because between the both of you I don't see an ounce of street smarts. I mean none. This is not outreach, it's two naive dudes showing up asking the dumbest questions I've ever heard while dodging beatings at every turn. Excellent! We need more!

[@dominic8822]

Lmao fr was looking for this comment. Them being warned to not be around at night and then an immediate cut to them coming back at night was downright comical

[@MomMom4Cubs]

Maybe they should train up in a less dangerous place, like west Gary, IN or the 19th Ward of Rochester, NY.

[@maximellow5745]

Jup, they seem so detached from reality

[@Tysca_]

Absolutely. I'm amazed at how thrilled Jeremy was to prove to everyone he met at every turn that he was probably either a narc or astoundingly unaware 😂 "Get that camera out my face!" "ok sir, but please if you would be so kind, would you explain to the audience what kind of crimes you guys do?"

[@briiskyang]

Literally.. acting like theyre doing anything besides making a buck for themselves

[@mepueblo]

That Japanese guy was a complete plot twist 🤣

[@Rust_Rust_Rust]

*touches him* him - So you have chosen death?

[@boxlions2073]

I mean he doesn’t seem insane. He just didn’t want him touching him. He wasn’t comfortable I guess

[@dannydanumba]

So much for “friendliest guy out here” lmao

[@drewbigan3688]

@@boxlions2073yea, I’m with him honestly. Unless I invite you to, just don’t touch me. We don’t know each other like that

[@ashishjain4091]

Bro legit

[@MJ-py7dm]

2:25 Took me out 😂 “That’s the demons, the Blacks” 💀

[@OyesterPearl]

😂 bruh

[@Converged_Entity]

Kevin is a real G. Not afraid, no judgement. Just complete understanding and love for others.

[@simpy3651]

i swear every video you make is a masterpeace. it shows the true side of things and you are never biased when it comes to showing it off.

[@XennialMDK]

If u want the true side of things, put a backpack on your back, and spend a month out here, a few days, or hours, u see whats on surface, not the truth, in how it is, how were treated, what we have to do just to eat everyday and not get murdered, help comes when 1 person befriends someone, offers them a hand up not out, and brings them in and makes them like family, cause as a human we are all family, and everyone of us, are related simply because WE ARE HUMAN

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything..

[@loganmoran6784]

Kevin’s so brave! Doing amazing work! I’m praying for him

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything..

[@botanicalwarehouse4730]

Not sure brave is the word lol

[@sarbantz]

Very sad, and it can happen to anyone. The vast majority of street homeless will be dead in the next several years due to fentanyl overdose, poor physical and mental health due to fentanyl, or drugs related violence.

[@th-cc6ei]

Hes not running into burning buildings saving people. Lol brave has different meanings to you i guess.

[@calebwilcott9699]

@@th-cc6eigoing to those places is very dangerous as people there can be very violent

[@gg-tn9zd]

Best journalist game changer ever. Keep up the good work and thank you for doing what you do

[@oldironsides4107]

lol. Journalist…

[@ingriddorantes8204]

Hello Tyler I love your videos, I’m currently going to school to be a substance abuse counselor and I honestly hope I can help so many people that want to get off the streets. Thank you Kevin and Tyler for being so humble and showing so much compassion. I love the work you guys do, keep it up. 👍

[@romanium365]

Bro Kevin is so awesome. He is humorous when he wants to be, serious when he needs to be. Truly a damn trooper.

[@wednesday9623]

Hmmm have u seen his latest charges? He literally dissapeared and smoked meth while on this video

[@elipatton9625]

@@wednesday9623what charges

[@timmy6890]

I’m glad you’re working with Kevin and also doing journalism in the most dangerous places to questionable ones

[@MrHtjet]

KEVIN IS THE REAL HERO.

[@moaziz23]

What sucks about Tyler’s content is…I wish it was slightly longer. His stuff is very engaging but after 15 minutes I wish there was more

[@leetraviusmckay314]

So true

[@sheyriojas9870]

I hope Kevin’s alright. The people who think you have to smoke to prove yourself are scum bags. How can you just turn down help like that.. I mean I know the obvious answers but cmon man. Losing faith in humanity most days until you see people trying to help and being consistent even through the dangers. Bravo to you guys

[@dominicmacaulay1227]

Tanks

[@DJ_POOP_IT_OUT_FEAT_LIL_WiiWii]

They all want to invite him to their tents, such nice hospitality. I think he's gonna be ok.

[@johnnylego807]

They aren’t scm, they just don’t want to go to jail again. Those it’s messed up. In there feeble thinking they thought that would prove he wasn’t a cop.

[@tb45g]

I don't think they're scum; they're twisted and scared. They're so addicted to drugs that it's completely normal for them. They're terrified of cops, who have only ever antagonized them (obviously for a reason but from their perspective they only do harm). I bet you literally everyone that guy knows or sees on a daily basis would hit the meth pipe like it's nothing. His perspective is competely warped due to his experience living on the streets like that, he can't imagine why someone wouldn't do meth. Also; homeless people are some of the easiest to take advantage of, abuse, and hurt. And there are plenty of people on the streets and off who want to do them harm. And there's really nothing to protect them. For that reason they become violent and aggressive, just to survive. As for why they don't accept help; there's lots of reasons. For one, they are completely addicted, and the help that they need involves painful withdrawal. Yet there aren't facilities that can help with that. Unfortunately telling someone to quit and even giving them some money won't help that. They need inpatient treatment. When they're high they get to live in bliss, if they quit it's possible they will never feel as good ever again. It's likely even if they do it won't be for a long time. Often times we hear statistics quoted of "X% of people refused help", but rarely do we hear what that help really is. It can often be insufficient, or come with stipulations that are unacceptable. For instance shelters often require you to leave everything outside except a backpack - anyone with a shopping cart full of their stuff would have to alow it to be stolen. Many shelters don't accept pets, and few people are willing to abandon their dog or other animal. Shelters can also have living conditions that are unsafe, such as sleeping unsupervised in a room shared with many other people, where they are vulnerable to being assaulted or robbed. It's no wonder some people prefer to find a quiet place to hide themselves and their belongings on the streets. That's not to say that those helping are doing a bad job or should stop what they're doing, it's still worth it for those that it can help. But it's a complicated situation with no easy solutions.

[@Adam444Tv]

That’s the street, Kevin was in his hood. I been down there they make the rules.

[@nikolasxtra]

"should we take you to the hospital" "no, it's just meth" i died😂😂

[@GodisaVerb2.]

It was really gutsy of you to go there to try to help others better understand the problems there. Thank you.

[@DesperadoDufel]

Man major shoutout to Kevin, what a real genuine dude. We need more Kevin's in the world out out in the field like him🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ingridakerblom7577]

He is incredible! I can't imagine how he have the strength to continguingly fight trough fear, constantly seeing all this hopelessness & not give up.

[@gtmemes6589]

I am Canadian and was homeless at one time myself when i was alot younger then i am now. Vancouver BC has gotten pretty much the same as what is happening there. Housing is so unaffordable people are being forced to the streets here now and its sad. I aged out of MCF (you guys call it DCS) and ended up on the streets at a young age for several years. I am 54 now and doing well, working a place etc. But the trauma stays with you for a lifetime

[@ayemad]

I hope you’re doing well now buddy.

[@rockybadger]

I'm glad you're here, and I hope every day you become more at peace with any ghosts of trauma that still haunt you. Peace and blessings to you.❤

[@FrostDrift69]

Just know you mattter and have a purpose ❤

[@gtmemes6589]

@@FrostDrift69 thanks for that. But i am good now man. Just lots of memories, funny when i get talkin to some of my friends about shit that happened and they cant relate at all lol... My one friend told me to write a book actually

[@pamelahornick8108]

@@gtmemes6589 I'm glad you made it through. I hope you have plenty of good days in your life now.

[@wooferton8446]

10:35 this guy sounded very genuine in what he was saying. By the way he spoke and sounded it seems like he's entirely there and isn't being taken over by drugs or violence. In homelessness your mind can go down the gutter especially with drugs and this guy seemed very down to earth.

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything

[@EnlightenmentDIY]

Ye

[@thululindesnothando5720]

7:13 😂😮 Lord i swear i didn't mean to laugh it caught me off guard 😢i feel bad that i laughed again after having watched it for the second time now

[@chrissyp9003]

Lmfao

[@LU-nc6oy]

Kevin is the toughest dude I've ever seen on KZbin !! Long live Kevin and his gigantic balls of steel!!

[@Ad.303]

Eh I think @CharlieBo313 takes that spot, Kevin is being more oblivious than tough. He thinks he can talk his way out of any situation, there’s people out there who won’t stand to hear what he has to say.

[@chriskelly4299]

I mean really though? The guy spent a couple hours of his weekend walking to some people. Whereas these people actually live in this environment, all day, all night, year in year out but Kevin has balls of steel,... Sure. Also hes stupid for going in that dudes tent. He claims to be so familiar with these conditions but isn't aware enough to know that a lot of the times when strangers go into those tents they don't come out in the same condition they went in.

[@KalFx3]

You cant force anyone to get clean, you have to wanna do it for yourself. I was strung out for 17 years and 15 attempts to get clean but only because i would run out of access to money. Finally got fed up with chasing cash and now have 7 years clean. These people are not going to clean up if they have 3 meals a day and no consequences when robbing and stealing from people. California perpetuating the cycle is the worst thing they can do you need to hit rock bottom to snap you out of the insanity of addiction

[@ccee1985]

Good for you ❤

[@frozen9065]

I love this comment. If you don’t have a rock bottom you also have no need be clean. Make it the worst for em and I ganruntee half would make a difference.

[@1859ddd]

First off, good for you brother I am proud of you much love! Keep on pushing and bettering yourself. Second, why do you think as someone who has been in the situation you have and lived the experiences you have that creating more housing would help at all? And I am not saying this is an opinion you hold. I am just thoroughly curious because it seems that leaders of these non-profits and many people with left leaning political opinions truly think that getting these people housing would somehow fix the issue or at least be the start to fixing things. But we see in this very video how mentally disturbed these individuals are. So, how is putting a roof over their head truly addressing the issue at hand of street homelessness? And I specifically say street homelessness because as we saw in the video as well a perfect example of a gentlemen who successfully got off the streets. He even admitted that there are plenty of recourses to get off the streets if you want to. So why is it such a common or agreed upon belief that we must house these people? I'm really just trying to understand the thought process behind their thinking even if I mat not agree. Which is why I ask even someone like yourself. I'm not coming here from a judgmental view I am really just trying to understand.

[@mrbleepblopguy4638]

that or just let them OD

[@Lex60]

@@mrbleepblopguy4638 Really is the only two options. Let them live by themselves and affront the consequences and only give help to the people that actually want to go out. You can't give everything to a spoiled brat and expect that by a miracle the kid will become a good adult.

[@EricaFDP]

Kevin is a friend of my brother's and he is an amazing person. We need more people like Kevin in this world.

[@MetzgersFishing]

2:30 “that’s the demons, the blacks” probably the main reason I started laughing again

[@savvystrandsxsnatchthatcat8122]

😂 like sir aren’t u.. neva mind

[@Haniihao]

Like aren't you literally one..??😂😂

[@agb.88]

That was Uncle Ruckus right there

[@hallec4618]

Like what the fuck 😂

[@I.am.not.in.your.house.or.am.I]

*Friendly fire will not be tolerated*

[@TJMoolTricia]

Tyler, as a former teacher, I would like to gently suggest that if you’re not already, you take brain breaks between these pieces. You’re doing wonderful work. But I hope you’re taking care of your mental health and emotional state. There is data, and in my experience, bad mental states can have a huge affect, if you’re around it a lot. Thanks for your vids.

[@calr614]

Dude from 10:33 - 10:55 sounded very well put together. Crazy to think how intelligible he came across as yet he's found himself stuck in skid row...

[@lampenfieber]

I thought the same thing, I hope he gets the help he needs and deserves! 😢

[@largol33t1]

ANYone can be homeless. We don't know his life story so it's not crazy to see people with his potential intellect in a bad part of the city like this.

[@tweetybird3800]

Tyler's work ethic and love for the truth is amazing! Love to see it. Keep it up man!

[@SimplyHerb-h8k]

Great video showing the reality of the area.

[@chicachuqueen]

Homeless people don't like cameras because they are doing illegal activities and they don't want to go back to jail and of course they don't want people filming their suffering it's humiliating. Addiction is a fatal disease and it's hard to fight that on top of trying to get resources for help on getting sober and getting a home. And the government and politicians refuses to help. They need to help us homeless/mental/physically ill people. 😢

[@robertmaimone8733]

Close the borders and open the pipeline

[@modernvivienleigh]

Everyone knows that, but that's why people don't bother to show everyone else what's going on. Not everyone is opposed to the filming. Filming makes sure people stop ignoring what's going on outside their doors, that they choose to ignore every single day

[@apples874]

How exactly would you go about helping them?

[@MichaelSturm-i2h]

@@robertmaimone8733Closing the borders won’t solve the homeless problem.

[@solidbanjobanjo9367]

You are a perfect example of a modern white women, drug addiction is not a disease, also you lack responsibility…. In Asia we do not behave this way and do not have drug problems, I hope things stay the same in America and eventually people like you will be replaced by people with common sense

[@ragnar010162]

Hat's off Tyler for raising awareness. I'm a social worker who's worked in community mental health and outreach for nearly 30 years now. Keep your head on a swivel man! Don't turn your back on anyone out there.

[@sczuo]

Tyler is one of the best KZbinrs out there, it's a shame that KZbin is demonetizing his videos for trying to spread awareness and educate people all over the world. No matter how many setbacks he faces, he keeps going. Hats off to you!

[@Kelly-d1l]

Too many people came to California homeless for better weather and more resources. It's not a trap unless you trap yourself with your own doing/mental health issues or drug dependence/addiction. California does not solicit people from other states to come here. It's.purely by choice and better weather conditions. Many organizations exist to help those that want to change get off the streets. Most are not ready or feel totally hopeless not trusting or non conformists. There are rules and regulations for such services. It's to the point now the only way to stop is by choice and if you don't accept then forced. One way or the other it must be stopped. Stop all shipments from Mexico and China for a few years and see what a big change will happen.

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything..

[@isjeq837]

Jeremy Johnson throwing facts

[@curlyfries2956]

Kevin doesn’t think he won’t die. He knows he could die but does it anyway cuz he knows he’s helping the world

[@homk_FX]

the move you have made and the change in content type you have made is incredible. There are few youtubers i genuinely think highly of and you are one of them

[@rozzer3036]

idk he shoves his camera into peoples faces without regard for them clearly as seen by the fact he didnt blur anybodys face when they clearly did not have a say.

[@homk_FX]

@@rozzer3036 yeah with a touch of hindsight and seeing other people's exposé i no longer support this man

[@blushbunny7954]

When I was younger, I was part of a youth ministry. They took us to Skid Row and we got to feed them. Yeah, it was scary. But there were tons of people there who recognized we were younger and were there to help. The stories... some are so very heartbreaking. If I were still in CA, I'd do it again even though I'm aware the crime is worse. Sometimes these people just need compassion. No, not all. But if I had to risk safety to save just one other human, it'd be worth it.

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything..

[@ingridakerblom7577]

There are most likely homless people near you. You can always try to do something! I'm lucky to live in a country that has a housing first policy & our streets do NOT look like this. Homelessness can't be ignored if you want a crime free society. Desperataion drives people more than anything else..

[@wakawaka8736]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kristintipps6735]

That’s wonderful of you all to at least try and show desperate people some care. We all should be more generous and helpful. Thank you and your group!

[@HodorDoor]

Excessive "compassion" is what got us here in the first place. Sometimes the most compassionate thing you can do for someone is leave them alone.

[@alshaff]

I’m sorry but that smack was so goofy 7:12 😂

[@Jasmine6oh4]

It was absolutely hilarious. Buddy just kept walking as if nothing ever happened. 😅

[@pogsog6314]

This dude went from escaping a box underground to being the best interviewer ever keep it up.

[@bradleystinnett4338]

Ever heard of a ghost talking to someone? I got one that will not stop talking to me and making it impossible to live my life. It is has been telling me for 5 years it is killing me everyday and giving my soul away. Meaning he keeps getting people to do stuff I do and prevents me from doing it anymore. Its only reason? I would not accept money from someone who wanted to pay me for something. Want to ask it a question? It don't shut up I will ask it anything..

[@JustJae210]

The first guy Kevin interviewed alone seemed to still have some sense about him and doesn't seem to be in as deep as everyone else you all encountered. Someone needs to go take him in and give him a hand UP. 😢 My husband is 20yrs clean and we help people on the east coast, you can usually tell, from a single conversation, the ones who are most likely to truly want help and succeed.

[@BMarie774]

As someone who grew up around some not so nice places “hey can me and my friends come film and talk to you guys?” Works a whole FUCK TON better then rolling up with cameras and expecting people to be chill on certain blocks.

[@Freakinkat]

Yo! Eyy, Just a quick word with you my man, I'm from Texas, so we don't really get out much but I got to ask, how come y'all so turnt up? Like I get not wanting cameras in your face. I mean hell no one wants that, but like don't y'all get along even a little bit or? I donno you seemed a little agg on your reply but I mean what do I know. Anyways feel free to respond?

[@JJokerMoreau]

Sounds to me like we need to invest in more prisons. Sure seems like a lot of people more than willing to do violence at the drop of a hat, yet here we're pretending it's better to let them be out on the streets. Mhm. Decriminalization is certainly helping.

[@sarbantz]

Very sad, and it can happen to anyone. The vast majority of street homeless will be dead in the next several years due to fentanyl overdose, poor physical and mental health due to fentanyl, or drugs related violence.

[@MomMom4Cubs]

That'd be preferable to the "obviously lack street smarts" way they bumbled around. Omg, these dudes aren't sugar coating the clout chasing. Nothing new is gleaned, and literally no one was helped (other than maybe giving terminal addicts the means to continue dying in public). People like these boys are just the worst.

[@JJokerMoreau]

@@MomMom4Cubs Lol. They're not. It certainly showed stuff I've never seen before and made me hate Portland/LA all the more.

[@jervey123]

you look at this guy, kevin, and the last thing on your mind is how this man has balls of steel... dude, looks like an accountant, but he has balls of steel

[@sptmbr]

“should we take you to the hospital?” “no, it’s just meth”

[@hermanmunster4949]

The saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" is also true for the street dwellers. They gather because the source of drugs is easily obtained, and in the city, so is the opportunity for crimes that yield money for them to buy the drugs. As the gentleman watching the door said, if one wants to get help to get off the streets, it's there for them. If they want to stay on the street to have access to their drugs, it's there for them too. The vast majority choose unwisely.

[@chaneykane3828]

Kevin is such a gem. He reminds me of my ex (not in a weird way) just personality wise. My ex wasn’t scared off by anyone, he’d never lose his cool and could always successfully talk to anyone and talk people down from violence. His best friend pointed a loaded shot gun at him once and he wrestled it out of his hands and turned it into the police and went back the next week and had beers with the guy like nothing happened 😂

[@yty445]

Ha ha how does he use his words to wrestle gun out of someone's hand

[@FrostDrift69]

@@yty445it’s cap 🧢

[@hanzomain8302]

@@yty445that calls Charisma

[@country-m1]

If you treat people like Animals they will become Animals, no statement has never been so true. Look at the people in prison, and hell even jail, being locked up 23 hrs a day isn't good for anyone.

[@tonyflags8968]

Makes sense calling it skid row. Like the skids on underwear. Once the shit stains are removed... they can change the name.

[@ADG.Est.1988]

😂😅

[@nvekk9965]

I've seen a video of Kevin doing outreach before, we need more understanding and caring people like him. May he stay healthy and blessed every single second for the rest of his life.

[@stephmgreen]

It’s not outreach. It’s trauma porn. It’s poverty tourism.

[@nvekk9965]

@@stephmgreen I guess, seems like he means well though.

[@stephmgreen]

@@nvekk9965 lol, no he doesn’t. Look at his old videos. He just finally did something that got him the views he’s been desperate for.

[@briiskyang]

@@nvekk9965he doesnt mean well though, he goes from place to place filming these people for his own profit. The real ppl that mean well are the social workers who live and work there everyday.

[@nvekk9965]

@@briiskyang I can see that opinion, I feel like since he goes to plenty of areas, shows me he cares about all walks off life. He puts imself in dangerous that could lead to ddeath or a positive life channging experience

[@4TengrisSake]

Both my brothers died from a fentanyl od. 1 back in 2018 and the other just recently (2 weeks ago). Shit fucking sucks. They were young, 20, and 24. People need to understand u don’t die by the drug itself whether it’s cocaine or heroin, you die from the fentanyl laced with the cocaine and heroin. Rip bros❤️ and all those we’ve lost to this horrible drug. Thank you for posting a video like this for more people to be aware of what’s actually happening. stay safe brotha and thanks for the vid!❤

[@xinphobia]

im the little brother doing the fentanyl and reading this comment made me feel bad thinking about how my older sister must feel ab the fentanyl use

[@Chief_Keithh]

@@xinphobiawe’re with u 😊

[@NeilCWCampbell]

​​@@xinphobiajust saying little bro... there's a big bro out there who cares... maybe reach out to your sister honestly...

[@Tamytutu81]

Jesus is better than any drug out there. There are demons of principalities at work here, and the only way to combat these demons is fasting and deliverance prayers!

[@NeilCWCampbell]

@@Tamytutu81 but can I grind it into a paste and rub it on my lips?... Keep it in church jedi 😜

[@iterativegrowth]

I like the first guy’s invisible microphone. I’ve done homeless outreach (not faith based, but no problem with those who do!) for many many years. People are people, it’s really no more complicated than that. I’ve been homeless several times - like, sleeping rough, not couchsurfing - not everyone wants out, but my heart breaks for those who do. More often than not, those who “don’t want out” just literally cannot comprehend a better life, whether due to the neurochemical damage from drugs, trauma, or socioeconomic factors. Similarly, before I got fully clean, I couldn’t even envision a life without drugs to just get by the vicissitudes of being. Never been happier to be wrong about something!

[@brittdivine7703]

“No… it’s just Meth” 😂 like what, Kevin you are wild!

[@luishizaru]

I escaped Skid row. Was homeless twice. Living there was truly hell on earth. There’s help and hope but not in Skid row. I have been sober for a little over a year now, have two jobs, and I’m getting my life together again. I am convinced that the only way to get out of that hell is by the grace of God. Living like that changed my atheist heart into a truly grateful human being who has a deep connection with a Higher Power. My prayers go to those stuck in that hell.

[@manintheline5331]

Tyler is really the truest form of journalism

[@joshuafist926]

The Japanese guy was a complete vibe 😂