Melvin Farmer on Eight Tray Crips, Rollin 60s War, Tookie Williams (Full Interview)

[@jondoe406]

Vlad cant comprehend that he never "joined" the crips because he predates them

[@ScarlettFevers]

Jon Doe facts... he’s a founding member of the base and offshoot turf

[@lauderdalesosaofficial1469]

Then he asked did he get jumped in 😂

[@GBullockNC]

Just like Big U told Vlad “I never joined 60s” because Arlington Gang turned INTO Rollin 60s NHC

[@Infamous159]

@@GBullockNC djvlad dumb as fuck. he never understands anything about the people he talks to. He just wants to get the answers he wants to hear and keeps pressing until the end and still never gets the fucking answer lol. after all these years you'd think this dude would learn something.

[@joshuadurham1257]

Yeah vlad claimed that he was saying the Los Angeles police department were gangster in Los Angeles CA like WOW!!! And just talking to top dawg entertainment about the music video was great! Death row records all I can see the dramatic and never get to see top dawg entertainment at All. That's why? The top dawg entertainment had nothing to do with this situation cuz the artist group just accomplished working their goals in lifestyle and passionate.

[@SuperSwagga87]

Thank you! Nigga was tired of tryna piece them clips together, my favorite vlad interview so far

[@frosty2saucy538]

Only thing stronger then a man's pride is a mother's love

[@franklynmcgradycalderon977]

That’s tough man 💪🏽

[@3SIXTYPROD]

@@franklynmcgradycalderon977 and true

[@TYKLE82]

Melvin - I don’t like being called an OG. Everyone in comments - Calls him an OG

[@dwaynebass01]

But in the end he said he doesn't miss it. He refers to it as "opportunity giver"

[@an7malcap0ne7]

Call him O.C.! He used to go by o.c. skull

[@Keonn-jr8up]

He’s a mfn OG!!!!!!!

[@kennethfreeman9506]

Melvin it's Freeman u use to be my ♠️ partner in gwinnett County. Remember?

[@joshuadurham1257]

Yes basically

[@djsmith2574]

This generation got nothing on these guys. They stood for something back then. Now a days everybody telling on each other, people robbing and killing the elderly, it’s a shit show. Much respect to this brother and what they stood for.

[@DavidGarcia-nv9uv]

🤓🤓

[@3SIXTYPROD]

So true I got nothing but respect for men like this

[@jaywill94]

@@3SIXTYPROD You got respect for 🤡

[@joshlecroy8243]

Melvin dont like a question vlad ask he jus talks right around it like he didn't even hear him he making sure he don't incriminate himself or his people slaute

[@melvinfarmer5256]

Yup factz.😀😃😃😃

[@_k1ng.bk.sm8kes_]

@@melvinfarmer5256 r u the real Melvin

[@melvinfarmer5256]

@@_k1ng.bk.sm8kes_ .yup

[@_k1ng.bk.sm8kes_]

@@melvinfarmer5256 nothing but respect O.G

[@michaelwoods3141]

@King Croft Nz has more gangs than california.

[@JH-ko8se]

My favorite interview so far, a real G.

[@bigdawg9283]

I love how respectful the old school real OGs speak and carry themselves. That's something that got lost in translation and missing from the young generation. The loss of respect and "acting hard" is what became the start of rampant and prolific violence. Back in the day, even gangsters had their own code of respect.

[@hotboxyay9029]

That and they knew what they were about. No need to act tough when you really are tough.

[@ovrblaze5396]

The same "back in the old days" gangsters are the same young ones you see now a days acting. The only difference is their the old ones now brah. He's one of the same ones that was committing these crimes brah

[@ovrblaze5396]

I repeat it doesn't matter the generation the crimes are still the same no matter how much respect a gangster has

[@im_stilldizzy]

@@ovrblaze5396 Everything you said was true. People make mistake when young but as we get old lessons turns into wisdom

[@DJDLeanHDtv]

Lol he said dont call him a OG

[@flex20171]

My man had one tone throughout the whole interview and somehow it was still entertaining LOL.

[@brandoncooley70]

Melvin is a true American to me he stands what he believes in and won't budge

[@cbo4444]

Man very powerful interview. I grew up around all of the gangs in LA and to hear this brother speak on it was very powerful. I wish him the best.

[@igotbars6207]

Respect to a legend

[@joshuadurham1257]

Respect for the man g keep up!!!! 💯% ⭐✨⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@janedoe6071]

Men like Melvin Farmer &other activists &others need to be in the juvenile system reaching these young men while they can be reached.&need it most&all the things these young men weren't taught.about their culture..MANDATORY!!ipray for all children lockedup..its so wrong.sad asf.i 🙏 🙏

[@Itsjust_adeola]

Off topic: Melvin has a southern accent…. All the other cut in interviews have the standard issue Cali accent

[@Moongod2500]

@@Itsjust_adeola all the people from his generation and above and some below come from the south . What’s your point ?

[@snickdan7092]

Reply to Sean Ra I knew Melvin as a teenager when he showed me his first gun on my front lawn near Florence and Western. We had some adventures in the hood. He had heart then and certainly has heart now.

[@donaldmoore9679]

Snick Dan xx xx xx xx xx xx me me mm xx zzz xx xx xx zzz

[@snickdan7092]

Of course black on black crime should not be celebrated. And Melvin has more than certainly paid for his crimes. But i am not talking about that. I'm talking about a person i knew that you didn't. In every young person there are good and bad qualities. I saw the good qualities in Melvin even as a teenager; who would stand against his father who was committing black on black crime in abuse against his own mother. If that don't take guts i don't know what does. There are other qualities i saw as well. Part of being helpful to the black community requires the ability to see potential in individuals who are living in less than ideal situations and circumstances, without a good father, without older brothers who could set a good example. This how God sees us. This is how He saw me. He saw what i could become even when i was committing foolishness and did not write me off, but re-channeled my energies in a positive direction. And Melvin certainly has done that by using his voice against gang violence. And truly, he can be more effective than you nor i could ever be, because he's been there done that. It would be more helpful, rather than being quick to condemn those who are now committing black on black crime, to rather develope relationships with them, to see whatever good is there, and motivate them in the right direction. The difference between Melvin and i was that I was able to come out of that life sooner, because someone recognized gifts and talents in me that i was not aware of, and told me i was special. I believe that's how God sees all of us even in our ignorance and foolishness, he takes all factors into consideration. Why? Because he knows us. He knows what we can become. Two things i knew about Melvin was that he had courage and he was smart. I knew he was special. I didnt know how to guide him in that awareness because I myself was in the same boat. I was told as a child by my own mother, "I should have flushed you down the toilet." But at some point in my late teens early adult years someone told me i was special. And i was motivated to obtain at least three degrees and dedicate my life in service to my community. The same community as a child where i participated in unlawful acts in my ignorance. Yet years later Melvin has written a book, "The New Slaveship". I haven't any book as yet. He has helped to quell gang violence far more effectively than i ever could. Because he was not perhaps as fortunate as i was to be influenced away from that life sooner, nevertheless, I know the man, and in conversation with him now and is actively doing what can to prevent others from walking in the same path that he walked in the same communities where we grew up. So believe that Melvin can still be celebrated, not because of the sins he committed in the folly of his youth, but because of what has done to turn his life around and help others do same. Plus he is alive and well. God must have him here for a reason.

[@s619baby2]

I stg niggas always so quick to say they knew some1 😂

[@richphil4015]

Melvin's my great GrandUncle actually...Sweaadaagawdd lol

[@jaybriggs2430]

@@s619baby2 on god. Cant even name one of his siblings

[@eazyecurry8749]

It’s amazing how the OG has a great memory at his age love hearing his story

[@josebarron947]

Type of things you can't forget man God bless he lived to tell his stories

[@travisprince258]

@Eazye curry Special Type.

[@rcadepi]

Starts

[@mitchthablacksheep5023]

OC*

[@joshuadurham1257]

Real g

[@GoodControlz]

The fact the Vlad started laughing 5:25 bout him getting in trouble on the first day of school 😒 OG checked that shit real quick “ain’t funny about that” 💪🏽

[@isaiahhudson5470]

Nigga he didn’t even laugh 😂 wtf you talking about?

[@GoodControlz]

@@isaiahhudson5470 I see you didn’t go listen to the vid. Go try again. Dude wouldn’t of said that if a nigga ain’t smirkin or sum shit.

[@arturopuebla4924]

@@GoodControlz your how stupid ?

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

FACT 💯......

[@GoodControlz]

@@arturopuebla4924 I got the same level of intelligence that ya ma got 🤷‍♂️

[@ProfessionalSutton84]

Vlad: Was your father around Melvin Farmer: Yes! Vlad: Damnit!!!

[@cainop1097]

He didn like dat

[@dwaynejohnson7287]

Lol

[@normanhenderson7300]

Damn! I cant invoke the fatherless excuse for his early gang-banging. I will find other avenues, while the discussion continues, or I will just invent one and lead the witness so to say. Ha! race will do it.

[@BayLuv87]

Professional Sutton lol

[@toonzrollxn1324]

Lmfaoooo

[@chiccngeorge3058]

“That’s where we differ.. ‘m an equal opportunist” lmao LEGEND

[@ericchristianson8888]

Probably one of the more informative interviews I have ever watched. Impressive gentleman.

[@lifeofderv]

I could sit and listen to this man all day.

[@GankTown]

*Vlad smile behind the camera* Melvin: ain’t nothing funny about that Vlad: absolutely *stops smiling*

[@Gia.Online]

Nothing funny at all lol

[@thomas-rs1vb]

Knowing Melvin and asking him if Vlad laughed or smiled to make him say that..He said no not at all he was just saying that in general..

[@king1ut275]

ain't nothing funny about almost getting your butt tore up HAHAHA

[@joshuadurham1257]

Yes basically

[@anthonyclarke5917]

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[@erickidd129]

I love hearing wisdom from the old brothers.

[@KinggofJudah.111]

Eric Kidd knowledge of a form of history

[@ministerjap8910]

Why? So you can go out and imitate them 🤣😂🤣

[@erickidd129]

@@ministerjap8910 naw why would I do that?

[@BeastmodeBeats]

There is nothing wise about living a life in and out of prison son. Wake tf up!

[@cmbsoldja]

Lol, wisdom isn't exactly how I would characterize gangbanging knowledge.

[@mycybercircletv]

"And momma and Dem going be alright!!!!!" Got to love this brother.

[@jermellhasson5556]

mycybercircle u caught that 2 I C.. O.C Mel is a fucking GLADIATOR

[@bigkeithstone2627]

Melvin always kept it real .. He used to hang on arlington ave with us before the war and we’re still homies today

[@bigkeithstone2627]

Wendy Hrico I don’t have to cap ask Melvin yourself yeah I’m a original Rollin Sixty Crip Without Question out of respect for this format I’ll leave with this only brand new people that don’t know nothing would Question my validity

[@bigkeithstone2627]

Drip Stick where you from.. I’m an original Rollin 60 .. No need for me to cap ask Melvin Farmar aka SKULL yourself

[@raynarounds8957]

Daddy is that's your people, that's your people. It's hard for people in the suburbs and small towns to understand these people live real lives with friends. Mwah

[@tinyfalcon1185]

@Alwys 100 Keithstone is a factor watch kev Mac videos and you’ll hear that name a lot along with keitarock, J-stone etc

[@chillacee6044]

“Ok so what day did you officially join the Crips” 🤔 “The day they started.” ✌🏾👍🏾

[@woodyhwy1776]

Lol

[@jerricacloud5158]

Call me big homie...C.Wayne

[@joshuadurham1257]

LoL yooooo hahahahaha

[@TheAutisticCapricorn811]

I'm surprised that I haven't even fell asleep after watching this. I can just listen to real people's stories all day long, and not feel even a bit tired. I know this because I have a grandma who's sometimes wise enough to tell me anything that my mom had never spend time with me about.

[@DB.KOOPER]

Really interesting interview. It's amazing this man's still alive to tell his tale.

[@angieyoung6776]

It wasn't as dangerous in his time and there was more order, these younger generations have no honor.

[@jugginjay9375]

@@angieyoung6776 prison also probably kept him alive. He said he quit gang banging at 17 but spent a majority of his life behind bars. Sometimes prison is safer than the streets

[@Moongod2500]

@@jugginjay9375 prison doesn’t necessarily save you from death . Especially when u bangin cuuh

[@arimasmemphis4061]

He lucky his dad didn't kill him in his sleep. Old school parents didn't play that threatening shit. They were not playing when they use to say I BROUGHT YOU INTO THIS WORLD AND I WILL TAKE YOU OUT.

[@writer46m72]

@@arimasmemphis4061 I was wondering about that. It's like, did Melvin have to lock his bedroom door every time he went to bed?

[@robcharette1915]

Anyone that survived those times deserves the respect and the OG rep

[@RareRico1]

One of the few Homies (Big Skull NHRSC) who kept it 💯 and refused to embellish, glorify, and sugarcoat. Salute, Loved One from an original Compton Crip..☝️😎💯

[@exclusivetv_583]

My boy melvin said everybody he grew up with started sets they didn’t join no sets he a real one

[@deeboy7803]

@mola adebsesi u slow asf & obviously didn’t watch the video

[@tinyissmall]

@mola adebsesi You dumb as shit

[@fazadam6652]

Original like me Clarks

[@marvinsmith4240]

@mola adebsesi stay off the internet your observation skills are fucked

[@Basedapple]

@mola adebsesi you know nothing about this life and you calling someone stupid, and yet some how you can’t even make a complete sentence...stfu and go read a book

[@RoyalWorkz]

Notice that Vlad haven't asked one question about why the organization was created, or what their original purpose was for the community

[@watchmyepics]

VLAD never asks the real info or the origins it seems...it just enjoys talking about the murders, the controversy, the gritty, and anything “BAD”........he really doesn’t care.....the crips n bloods were established to protect themselves from the whites a brotherhood...somewhere down the line stuff got outta hand but it handed for a good cause

[@simonfarre4907]

Stop it. I know some people love to believe the mythology around gangs, just as how some of the Mafia had its origin myths, but make no fucking mistake. They were ruthless, cold blooded gangsters and that's what it always was. They didn't name themselves "gangsters" as some form of community service group. They weren't like the Black Panther Party at ALL in that sense.

[@cdubo_o8792]

@@simonfarre4907 I grew up on west 47th street n crenshaw. My dad n grandfather both grew up in the same area around me. You're sorely mistaken

[@backseatja7411]

@@simonfarre4907 you know next to nothing on this subject, move on.

[@simonfarre4907]

@@backseatja7411 then explain to me why the black panthers didn't start out by immediately killing other people left and right, or robbing people, shooting shit up or selling drugs? Both the crips and the bloods did all that. Until you can provide evidence to the contrary, my point is still correct - they were nothing like the black panther party and shared far more similarities with organized crime.

[@ryanmarable2195]

Thank you for releasing the full video!

[@tracylenova3456]

I could watch him talk about some real shit all day...we need so many more like him..

[@truthhurts837]

Arrested 60 times and probably got away with 600 other crimes. Yeah we need more people like him. Man I feel sorry for the youth today.

[@tracylenova3456]

@@truthhurts837 well I'm sorry you missed the point in what he was sayn..and you do realize he changed his life around and is an activist ..maybe u have not been thru the life..ppl need to stop judging &listen..&try understand one and other

[@bennym5244]

No we don't need more gangsters. Gangsters that do time then when they wise up try and help the youth. Every one of them tries the same thing and it never works. These youth workers/activists achieve nothing, nada. There only doing it for themselves. The youth know this, that's why things are getting worse by the day.

[@tracylenova3456]

@@bennym5244 they wise up and try to help the youth...PERIOD!!..ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE SAID..

[@tracylenova3456]

@@bennym5244 and there is much more to the story than the youth as u say just gets worse and doesn't listen...all this is just my opinion/facts..but maybe if half the black men that are locked up on some bullshit/phony charge for life as he is a clear example this happens.&they were able to be at home with their children ..maybe the youth would be alil better..not as bad as its gotten..p.s. social media has a lot to do with this also..WHO do u think designed social media and what was their purpose for it?????????(for everyone)

[@zahctaylor8446]

"Betta not step on Nobodies Biscuit" lmao😂😂😂

[@nocookiecuttingdouglas2933]

Zahc Taylor “be better to shoot someone momma then to step on somebody’s biscuits”- OG too pretty Kenny original corner poccet crips

[@jaysmith61]

Yo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Eastside28Kee]

😂😂😂

[@ikechicoreralation]

Zahc Taylor 😂

[@MauriceSeven8]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@codysmith8933]

He a real OC! Old heads like him, don't go in and answer incriminating questions, regardless of the time frame, he a real mfker! But still, well spoken, very much respected as well!

[@bigjonah5503]

Facts

[@slagwill5599]

This man is a straight talker. No frills, no embellishments, no “sizzle” - all steak. Substance over style.

[@meekmillions6545]

"And have something in ya pockets if we checked twice" 😂

[@joshmoore3127]

Its over we threw talking...lol

[@jaybriggs2430]

Took me out 💀💀💀💀

[@ear4funk814]

Impressive ... Melvin talked about what he knew and didn't talk about what he didn't know ... unlike those that have to have an answer to everything. Interesting conversation.

[@klg4life826]

He didn't act like he was on every set when he was in jail he was in jail when on a particular situation he was in that situation. He actually gave a lesson on not embellishing the facts...FR

[@rosetaylor9832]

Honest ppl typically move like that💯

[@bagmanbiggest4849]

@@klg4life826 mik

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

Excellent point 👌

[@packrcch]

yes..he is asking him the same question in different ways. the police do the same thing to see if you give them a conflicting answer. that trick is going nowhere here because he is telling the truth as he knows it. I’m glad that he questioned him this way because it helps me to believe him more.

[@jwhite7104]

“I’ve never been convicted for violence....Strictly Armed robberies” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vagoeart1262]

Doesn't mean he was violent during

[@zachmckinzie480]

Being specific…

[@jwhite7104]

@@vagoeart1262 Once a gun involved it’s violent my guy that’s a threat on someone’s life

[@durandparkerjr9502]

Thank you Triple OG Melvin Farmer these gems 💎 are incredible 💯👑

[@chrish5222]

OC

[@deshawzn79]

Finally got to see the entire interview powerful messages in this. Its a vicious cycle that has a lot of our youths because of where they are living.

[@charlesryan4646]

Has more to do with how they are being raised.

[@95alive77]

Been waiting for this Full Interview since I saw the first clip

[@brtshmvne8856]

No doubt. Same here. As annoying as Vlad is, he do be having some good interviews.

[@TheMeJustMe75]

The look in this guy's eyes is astounding. He doesn't blink, his expression doesn't change, he's just right there. I guess that's just the conditioning he had growing up in that kind of situation.

[@MacMilly707]

yep

[@fijiunlimited4503]

3 decades in prison made him in full control of what he could control - himself

[@exgtt2061]

Great comment

[@afriikaa1]

What this man is, is an idiot

[@afriikaa1]

I hate excuses!

[@dnice287]

This OC's memory is impeccable!! I can't remember what I ate yesterday and he's giving vivid details about things that happened over 50 yrs ago! Can't fathom such a life, but very interesting! 👍

[@janedoe6071]

He talking bout some real shit!!..thats why..just blessed his still here.&taking the risk he is even talking bout anythis.m7ch RESPECT 4HIM!

[@sooofisticated0499]

This is important American history documented. These kinds of interviews are a public service and as a lay historian I personally thank you, Vlad.

[@tracylenova3456]

And thank you Melvin Farmer for the entire interview that was actually educational.I learned alota shit from this interview.ALOT!!

[@timbuktoo7050]

Facts

[@jamesharris40001]

Yes documents to learn from mistakes should not be repeated

[@CrashbandicootXO-ih2qc]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@That90sShow]

Vlad Lyubovny (DJVLAD) IS A RUSSIAN JOOOW.

[@joshmunoz435er]

Nobody: Vlad: It was called Ready Rock

[@MACKTV82KINGS]

Lol

[@maczay7856]

Josh Munoz bro he looooooves that shit 😂😂😂😂 we don’t care lol

[@michaeldouglastv6641]

😂😂😂

[@joshmunoz435er]

@@maczay7856 For Real!!! Haha

[@toocool8050]

But never sold it a day in his life probably smoked it tho

[@wev2344]

This is the best interview of the gangsters by far. You need to have different eras on at the same time instead of individuals too.

[@jaydenmorgan2011]

Vlad always acts surprised when a black person reveals their father was around 😩😩😩

[@rosetaylor9832]

Its sickening💀

[@iwxw8437]

@@rosetaylor9832 yall dont have fathers

[@Army4life82]

@@iwxw8437 excuse me??? My father and mother have been married for the last 43 years my grandparents almost 67 years they're has never been a divorce on any side of my family so you have a seat we are some proud black people stand behind ours we all have jobs no government assistance we all own our homes!!!! every grandchild has graduated high school some have been off to college including myself

[@jasyon4149]

He literally said "ok" watchu talking about?

[@Army4life82]

@Agent Zer0 If being smart supposed to me you are a pushover? Don't respond to stupid people? You have life truly messed up!!!

[@Yozora_Xion]

i don't care what anyone says.interview of the year here

[@Pewpewpew1991]

Your wrong AND your GOING TO take that back!

[@Pewpewpew1991]

I expect an edited comment or deleted comment by 9 PM eastern time today.

[@sionefifita5891]

@@Pewpewpew1991 haha

[@bgeezie1984]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ERSpro]

Damn girl, you SEXY

[@jeremyhunter6008]

his message carries over not just the gang life but society as a whole the world is out of control and people need to stop and listen to people like this man right here..RESPECT...

[@hotrodrigs1]

Awesome. Very informative an Deep. Thank you,Vlad an Melvin

[@geraldandre5457]

This dude has the voice of a Narrator telling a Kingpin story that happen in Detroit.

[@nbaoldhead4666]

@Lamar Boyd What less would you expect from.an INTERVIEW? Do you think this information is only helpful to the pigs?

[@johnleon2594]

Yep I LIVED N 👌ETROIT & L A!!! I'MMA 👌 NICCA, BUT L A DEFINITELY INFLUENCED ME @ 11!!! 7 MILE AND 👌EXTA, REMINDED ME OF CRENSHAW

[@JoseRamirez-cl7te]

@@nbaoldhead4666 how does this benefit you and your life? Its entertainment

[@nbaoldhead4666]

@@JoseRamirez-cl7te I was replying to dude saying that All these questions that Vlad ask are for police intelligence. My point was that perhaps "all those questions" were asked because that's what you do in an interview. He must think that only police would benefit from it? Obviously ignoring the fact that all these views come from US Looking for entertainment.

[@jaywomack8935]

@Lamar Boyd boy you extra dumb it's an interview how can you be so dam stupid shit makes no sense.🤦🏽‍♂️

[@oscarmason3252]

I bet he don't want Mr. Farmer on his show ever again, get em Mr. Farmer!

[@calikeisha365]

This full interview came out fast...good job Vlad!

[@franklynmcgradycalderon977]

Those 2 hours were like 15 minutes lol, btw you a beautiful woman ☺️

[@leetate1963]

Wow, when he mentioned The IVC’s at Imperial and Crenshaw, it gave me a chill because I grew up in Inglewood on 112th and Crenshaw. On the North side of Imperial it was Bloods. South of Imperial was Imperial Village Crips. Probably the worst beating I experienced was at the hands of IVCs back in late 1979

[@That90sShow]

YOU A BLOOD NOW? YOU GOT A RED CAR

[@tinyfalcon1185]

@@That90sShow he got a beating at the hands of IVC in 1979 what you think?

[@Javiertorres-k10]

@@That90sShowweird

[@natiramckinley4194]

I love hearing from OG's they be so smooth with it and real💙💙💙🖤

[@brettcoyle2399]

U can hear the pain in this dudes voice he's a great interviewee for sure atleast u made it through all this most people don't know what rough is that's for sure

[@Throwback-Films]

He's an admitted Armed robber

[@elhombrenegro4999]

Kenny G - He most likely was once a crackhead, but not Necessarly by the term of using drugs, because that term crackhead was used way before the drug nickname crack was ever thought of matter of fact people who are on the drug was called that because they seem to be as a crackhead, but the term crackhead was orginal ment to define some who lack a mental capacity of knowledge, intelligent, no sense, dumb, or just plan ole stupid

[@reeseromeo6]

Melvin dropping so much knowledge sheesh

[@portlandhasbecometrash8437]

Hahaha what knowledge

[@fijiunlimited4503]

Dope-ass interview.

[@badhabits21900]

FIJI 🇫🇯

[@neilsuydam4476]

Very articulate; seems to be a true historian: very informative!

[@essenenaziriteyirmeyahu851]

Not gon lie. Lived in a crip hood in the early 80s even ran with some crip homies back in the day. But it never made sense to me how we can kill each other over a color. Selling dope to each other never made sense to me as a little boy. That's probably why this day I don't have a felony or have never committed murder. The one thing I remember more than anything was that we were all struggling. And a lot of us did not have fathers. Mine died. Ijs. Socioeconomics adds to this.

[@andreoates8405]

I don’t have no respect Melvin Farmer and the rest of the founders they didn’t do anything for the community you created a mess for these young boys yes 30 years for nothing you can build anything 30 years what you have to show no property just a street name don’t own a building to fight over 😳colors

[@moblack5883]

@@andreoates8405 facts

[@tyronshealy312]

@@andreoates8405 i wouldn’t say I have no respect for them. Reason being at the time they were kids and didn’t see the error of their ways nor have the foresight to see what would come from this. What I do admire bout any living OG is the realization where gang life takes you and you’ll never prosper in that life. That’s the message the youth needs to listen to

[@hi-mf3kn]

Never Understood why these cats where so serious about that lifestyle....Nothing gained but a bunch of blood shed..from other black men..shits crazy weird to me..

[@essenenaziriteyirmeyahu851]

@@hi-mf3kn yep

[@geraldandre5457]

This dude can Remember shit since the Temptations group started

[@richrolla15]

but doesn't remember a piece of the crooked attorney's name, who fuc'd over him

[@elhombrenegro4999]

Anthony Johnson You have to remember he went school, but didn't go to class where he could've got those repetition skills

[@Abstract.Noir414]

@@elhombrenegro4999 Not a excuse, or maybe he purosely doesn't want to mention him

[@elhombrenegro4999]

RT Thom Maybe so, but i only took what he said that he couldn't remember, he didn't say he didn't want to mention the guy's name

[@t-rev88]

I've been watching this since the first interview to the end💪🏾

[@dknohoward6933]

Thank you Lord for the preservation of Melvin Farmers wisdoms! I'm 57yrs myself, and was raised primarily in 60th & Avalon, then Santa fe & Pine in Compton..met many of these brothers🙏 MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE. I'm gonna show my Sons & grandsons this video.

[@elAlemani77]

Hello sir, i am from Berlin germany and wanna visit the Hood of compton, watts....wanna Meet some O.G's is it cool or not a good idea for a white Dude?

[@dknohoward6933]

@@elAlemani77 It's just as if me a big black dude wanted to visit the hood in your region! Lots of particulars! I myself and many others could get you in & out safely 🙏 Because I have generations of immediate family members still living and surviving amongst the elements. Perhaps I might set up and give tours 🤔

[@elAlemani77]

@@dknohoward6933 i dont scare the hood, know the rules of the streets but Gang life here and in USA is diffrent because we dont have guns, anyway i come in peace and just wanna See the Hood as men who have a lot of Respekt to the Gs i think If you give Respekt you recive Respekt.. in wich area do you live Bro?

[@dknohoward6933]

@@elAlemani77 I live in Southern California

[@draztiktunez7104]

For a guy who dropped out in sixth grade he speaks highly intelligent etc. He's def got that O.G. vibe type cat you can just and listen to his stories for hours . Bless this man he survived the start of the crips he survived the crack era and the 90s when Gangbanging was the most viscous ( well I dunno at least they had some sort of code back then ,these young cats just going wild with the shit , but they were def violent and crazy decades ) this man seen some shit . Thanks for telling your story Mr. Farmer .

[@nasirjacobs7727]

One of my favorite interviews real talk

[@lijahp1]

Damn Uncle OC Melvin then put me on so much game today. Bless him and he a real one 2. Because for a fact the life he live ant nobody getting to his age its prolly him and one more OC.

[@tattoorobertjackson]

🔥 powerful interview.

[@terrencebarber7461]

One of the best interviews....real shit

[@mekodillon3609]

thank you, sir, I appreciate your story and the history and facts associated with it. May you continue to do great work and be blessed.amen

[@naturesopinion451]

Best interview so far in my opinion, Buffalo New York

[@dh-pyro3946]

Respect to the triple O.C

[@blengdiabloed7335]

I've seen Tookie's pictures together with Raymond Washington, this man is a living legend right here.

[@mikenicholas7646]

One of the smartest men iv ever seen talk

[@bennym5244]

On dear.

[@John-mf6ky]

Damn, I think this is the best Vlad interview I've ever seen (I know it's old).

[@JJ_DaJenius]

Best interview yet!

[@BayLuv87]

Vlad sound like he wearing a whole police uniform

[@tajaunt.5781]

😂😂😂👮🏻‍♂️ vlad & his cop questions “so u shot him in the head 10 times can u talk about it?”

[@raynardflanagan8744]

Haaaa

[@blairbushproject]

Tajaun T. Some cops just wanna know. It’s the old operation journalist.

[@NeighborWithAGlock32]

Lol i heard of other rappers calling him a snitch 🤣🤣🤣

[@joshuadurham1257]

Lol yooooo hahahahaha

[@NopeRope84]

I like how he answers the question but doesn’t give details that could be used against him

[@H2O-no2vg]

Respect, great interview.

[@murdarichblood7603]

This is Glads best interview!!

[@SCALES1992]

Imagine being at the Olympia and some jackboys pass their hats to you and say, "you better have something." 😂

[@95NLESS]

This guy all facts. Learning something here 🤞🏼

[@isaacstevens6472]

This the Realist interview ever!!!! He touched on soo much and how we as black are up against soo much in this World

[@proudconservative2158]

The sad thing is most of it is due to a fucked up culture of crime , murder robbery etc and growing up in fatherless homes. Until the communities themselves make an effort to change it’ll stay the same way. Blaming others for having hardships to overcome get you no where

[@tommycoe2333]

Hes still s criminal. What's the excuse for that?

[@tommycoe2333]

@@proudconservative2158 I agree with you accept this dude had a father. His father did a terrible job.

[@slagwill5599]

@@tommycoe2333 - is he making any excuses?

[@tommycoe2333]

@@slagwill5599 I was replying to the comments, bro. Context matters.

[@leolicursi3536]

Raw melvin.. Brilliant interview

[@scottmcinnes2665]

Keep up the good work vlad

[@capofodedor7399]

All those who been through some hard shit are some humble people,while these youngins Trying to be hard

[@blengdiabloed7335]

well the crips was meant to be neighborhood watch that helps its own community. that's why Raymond Washington founded it. to prove to them they ain't pushovers. it wasn't all about the money and glory, but rather be the new black panther for their community to show that they care. but then 70's happened, coke and shit, also Raymond got incarcerated and all the infamy went to him. he went back to fix the mistake but he couldn't. he retired and got gunned down in the 80's because he was called on a car and he got popped.

[@fijiunlimited4503]

That's Real AF

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

FACT 💯......

[@evierli3]

5:20 vlad was laughing and he set him straight he was dead serious lol

[@SuperStick24]

@doghair247 don't be ignant bruh. Dude almost snapped on vlad. Just because you didnt hear it dont mean he wasn't smiling or giggling

[@amc6939]

Yup, Vlad smiled for sure. Melvin said ain't nothing funny about it twice.

[@999KMX]

Erica yeah I noticed that too..i bet Vlad was grinning ear to ear before Farmer checked him

[@souljaboytellemvevo7331]

Shawn246 facts

[@Abstract.Noir414]

Vlad seem like one of them type of cats that laugh and giggle while getting his ass beat

[@glennjoshua9950]

After a million interviews, Vlad remains as clumsy and clueless about black people as ever

[@Money-talking]

The whole time he's interviewing he has a totally different conversation going on in his head...

[@beagle808]

Glenn Joshua stop hating on vlad just cuz you didn’t get yo check yet cuz!

[@SilENT141GHOST]

Explain?

[@bishopthaprince6966]

When you interview a person the best thing is to act like you dont lmow shit so they can go in detail for the ones WHO DONT use yo head thos interview iant for vlad it's for us who dont know shit look at zack tv interviews he be acting like he dont knoe NOTHING but that's the nest interviews

[@glennjoshua9950]

@@bishopthaprince6966 The thing is, Vlad acting like he don’t know is no act

[@Charlieboy2680]

" Was that your pistol or the family pistol " 😅😅🤣

[@t-breezy1176]

Love listening to great interviews on here while doing my house chores

[@vannahmarchany2652]

"they didnt know it but that was the age we was starting to get active"😭hes an OG fr

[@michaelb.3438]

“Melvin does the work that very few people want to do in South Central,” said Najee Ali, a community organizer who has worked with Farmer. “He has used his street credibility to bring peace while risking his life in doing so.” Los Angeles Times article by By JEROME CAMPBELL DEC. 25, 2016

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

Hmmmm,interesting 🤔

[@timothyhasleysir2438]

Much respect truth being told.

[@SwagNastyKilla]

Wise words OC... RIP Turtle RIP Tookie

[@MacMilly707]

great interview Glad. keep up the good work.

[@KAYCKOKLEX]

"they didn't want to shoot at crips too much because of repercussions..." that look lol

[@franklynmcgradycalderon977]

U can tell he was and still cold blooded

[@jimmylongmyonlinevideos6711]

Very smart and knowledgeable brother. Thank you M.F. for being the leader that you are to us.

[@AZAZEL_TK]

I read “Thank you M*therf**ker” 😆😆😆

[@davont1445]

Now that's Deep. The 1st Crips wore Cross earnings!🔫 that's Gangsta!

[@groovygangent6970]

Sending mfs to God ✌️🤣🤣🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tinyfalcon1185]

Look at the fashion today a lot of people wearing cross earrings not even knowing that’s crip shit

[@dasmoothest79]

I promise it seem like vlad is trying to discredit melvin by asking the same ?'s over thinking he gonna give a different answer.

[@bgeezie1984]

Stay Woke News & Reviews Glad I’m not tripping. I thought this shit was skipping

[@justinlawrence4928]

Yo no lie I was like wtf how many times you gonna ask the man the same question. I like so of the Vlad videos but sometime I feel like he really fishing.

[@glockspecific7757]

I guess that's his job, I don't like it either.

[@blast4me754]

Melvin looks old as hell like he grew up in the 1940's instead of the 70's .…..

[@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303]

Yep

[@charleskobold115]

Very fascinating to say the least. Thank goodness this history has been recorded and won't be lost.

[@revolutionarymindset9437]

What a great guest!