Welcome To The Most Dangerous Trenches of Philadelphia

[@TheTabooRoomWithAaron]

R.I.P YbcDul

[@arodii]

Ybc *

[@TheDemonEarth]

Rip dul

[@NC-xt7ie]

live by the sword die by the sword

[@cfree1026]

Rest in poop

[@cfree1026]

Rest in pooop

[@cgreen7711]

The realest shit was hommie in the white tank top said you can jump off the porch and die the same night 💯

[@jalenn943]

💯💯

[@Phillygoat1983]

Facts

[@denzhorne2342]

That’s what’s goin on .. or they the 1s catching 2 body’s in 10 days on 8 attempts or 10 bodies by the age 21 … n locked or dead by 16 or 21 as well

[@MemeMoney-l9u]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oITac2WCq9Nsqsksi=Zi1iuSqWtENLico0

[@veircveircveircveirc]

ay if u wanna hear more from him look up BOX 29 NEWS he reports on trench shit from a solid perspective 💯

[@MrMonro27]

“You should never not be aware of your surroundings, even for a normal person”- facts. 👍

[@6000Skinny]

a lot of the things he was spittin was real. he's an intelligent individual which makes him dangerous meanwhile mr disrespectful overly tuff ahh played himself like a goofy trying too hard imo

[@dom_1220]

@@6000Skinny definitely, u aint see bro boasting abt none, but dul digging up mfs graves on ig live apparently

[@ezekielmajor5511]

My head's on a swivel no matter where I go. Idiots are abundant, and also everywhere. Gotta be ready to defend yourself at the drop of a hat. Folks are more nuts than ever these days.

[@DDDUUUUVVVVVAAAAALLLLLLLL]

@@MrMonro27 are you being funny or are you being serious? Just a question, not trying to offend you...

[@MrMonro27]

@@DDDUUUUVVVVVAAAAALLLLLLLL Def serious. Situational awareness is one of the most important abilities to learn for everyone, not just gang bangers.

[@lauraclavijo5647]

Wow…the guy with the white tank…”people that kill people have nothing to do tomorrow, they are the most dangerous people in the world “ Wow so true if you have no goals, dreams, plans or have nothing to look forward too then one would feel like they had nothing too loose. Also that same person is most likely filled with anger, depression, jealousy, and hatred. 😢😢😢

[@BloodGangBrazy]

Nah, that was a stupid generalization. There are a lot of real money-getters that will kill you as well.

[@dericslife1862]

@@BloodGangBrazyyou have to generalize because the majority is not getting money like that. A couple outliers does not change that.

[@tb2957]

Ptsd...all through the hood

[@gobot581]

​@trentonharris7676 yeah that descibes more of a crash out.

[@michaelwilliams6431]

@lauraclavijo5647 Don't get it twisted, they got goals, dreams and plans, listen to Skrilla @6:50ish he living his dreams, goals and plans and most these ngas are doing exactly what they want to do to. On the other hand some of them, their dreams, goals and plans might be dead because they feel hopeless like this the only way to have a decent life, ironic that one may think this life style is decent but the music, movies and t.v. shows and the people and things they see everyday tells them that it is. Once there, in it, it is like drugs, cause there is a rush that comes with it that quite literally only God can replace...

[@neelysgoldmine6674]

Learned a trade met my wife a high earner and moved to NJ suburbs. Left a lot a people in my rear view. Reached back and helped a lot of people enter construction unions.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Did you get that rear view line from the movie the town? Ha

[@ibexking69]

Aaah so you're a mobster

[@move2k600]

good shit brother keep going!

[@Ball.Daily11]

She for me. Came up in north, watched a lot of homies die and decide I’m not going tf out like that. Never drunk an ounce of alcohol or took a puff of weed, stayed focused, I got ADHD so college wasn’t for me. Got my CDL, that got me out the hood. Got some experience and now haul fuel locally, take home 1400 post tax. Brought a home 1 hour away from my hood. Got a handful of homies out that could put the weed down long enough and keep a drivers license clean for 2 years but that was very few. When you live in that environment it’s hell on earth, it’s hard to wanna be in your right mind

[@TheCastedone]

You did right

[@PihmpJuice]

My father was never much of a dad, but he did tell me “you are who you surround yourself with”

[@tytownsend8219]

💯

[@kamisoriluvis5790]

Ameeeeen

[@bleedwolf5]

Truth! Need to changes mines.

[@jamiesehdev2663]

True talk

[@Jdbreal299]

You lay with dogs you get fleas

[@drewtyrell]

You did this the correct way.. as a journalist. Not a fanatic.

[@Kayvonmalik]

U sneak dissing Brandon haha

[@Sholuhu]

@@Kayvonmalikwhich sucks cause his content isn’t supposed to glorify what goes on but sheds light on humanity of these areas to show these are real genuine people outside of their bad rep

[@Kayvonmalik]

@@Sholuhu yea but brandon also be flashing their guns n being peer pressured into doing certain shit cuz niggas told him to do it like it's cool. Shit like that lol he doesnt just cover what goes on. In some ways he does glorify it maybe without realizing it. Yea he's convering what's going on but that doesn't mean he's bringing awareness. He shouldn't even feel comfortable holding another nigga gun in a video but he did it cuz he lowkey wanted to be accepted by them. If he said no they would've thought he was a square. U can tell he's fanned out when he's around rappers

[@user-ei2ls9qc8g]

Agreed

[@Simonsays710.]

@@KayvonmalikI’ve seen like 2-3 of his videos and I thought he was semi professional but funny . Then the last one I just watched of him in Kensington he was doing whippets n shit looking like a junkie

[@kennymiller7068]

You be surprised growing up in Philly I had friends who never seen an ocean 🌊.. stay there long enough and you’ll become a product of your environment

[@Phillygoat1983]

Yup but for me I live in Philly and I know wen to go home and my circle is super small but I know alot a ppl

[@hachiman8935]

Holy shit I don’t care that u guys have no memories stop @‘ing me thanks

[@jvysvn]

@@hachiman8935 no way you’re serious 💀💀💀💀 how do people as dumb as you survive.

[@xavieryahayh5598]

⁠@@hachiman8935he meant like they never went to the beach or like never left Philly

[@kennymiller7068]

@@Phillygoat1983 that’s the way to keep it you already know head gotta stay on a swivel. I lived in Philly all my life it has changed so many ways reflecting back on it. Lost half my friends family to drugs or jail. I’m from around Berks el stop Towey playground

[@zebbates03]

Dude in the white tank top is as real as it gets in the streets. Got a mind of his own… most dudes in streets just be followers trynna act cool and fit in then you got the real ones like white tank top who in the streets but don’t be on that’s bs but well respected because ppl already know he will get on that but don’t be on that and stay out the way

[@yungmantiz0608]

Thats Chea Mac he was definitely a wild bull when he was younger he did a lil ig comedy too that's how he got his face out there and shit but went to jail in between that time and then tightened up like some of us (not all of us) do , he got a KZbin channel where he covers lil shit that goes on in Philly . It's called Box 29 or Box 39 matter fact cause he from 39st . Check bro out

[@sportsfreak441]

That's facts man, the sad part is though he's mainly lucky to have seen 30 and gotten the wisdom over time to change his thinking. I feel like a lot of them would end up like him too but they don't even live to see 25

[@youngcupz4365]

Tbh tho these always the ones that die , it never be the overly savage ass niggas

[@TonyS-u7z]

That was exactly what I thought when he replied the areas known for nothing except the school. Most would’ve started talking nonsense about it’s known for this and that like they’re proud when the reality as white tank top knows it’s nothing to be proud of cos he’s been there and done it. You can always tell who’s serious and who’s not. Hope he gets himself out of Philly or atleast onto better things.

[@iitoolit5726]

lol thats my cousin chuchea

[@aaronwilson8931]

I’m from New Orleans and hands down this the best ep because they talking with wisdom and sense

[@Flyeaglesfly215]

I'm from Philly fam but I lived in your city in a hood called Algiers and nice little part named Terry town.

[@whitey6317]

Forgiving someone after being shot and paralyzed, dudes living like Jesus. God bless that man.

[@Joe8Ball]

Da city changed me man. No bs I can honestly say that shyt took my personality, my spirit, and my drive away. Shyt make me feel lost with who I am at times. But I’m changing for the better learning not to care much about others thoughts and to more so focus on my life progression. If the streets taught me one thing it’s how to maneuver consciously in a selfish yet beneficial behavior. We all got heads on our shoulders, some just use they brain less than others. But regardless as long as you appreciate ya Growth, can’t nothing anybody say or do will affect u! I’m from da Trenches but I ain’t from the circus and I’m dam sure not a dummy💯 Pray for the generation under us💯

[@Breaktheatm]

Look up Nero knowledge you gotta use your mind and actions to raise above and get out. Be safe 🖤

[@jbrown4083]

Stay focused on self, family, and legacy and link with like minded individuals. You'll be good. I know it don't seem like it but this vid represents a very small percentage of folks...most people in the city aint on this bs...

[@invisiblerevolution]

You even from Philly??????

[@Joe8Ball]

@@invisiblerevolution wouldn’t be in the docu if I wasn’t, SMS

[@inspirationaldave]

U WRITE WITH SENSE MAN , AND ITS INCREDIBLE TO HEAR THAT YOU AT LEAST TRYING TO DO BETTER , SEE BETTER, MOVE BETTER, LOOK MAN ITS NOT EASY AT ALL, A CHANGED TRANSFORMED MAN IS THE REALEST OUT AND THATS REAL BRUH SO STAY ENCOURAGED BROTHER !!!!

[@nicecold1165]

This video holds such a dark overtone especially with the death of ybcdul. Certain statements and remarks make my chest hurt thinking about it. Time and time again this channel doesn’t disappoint. The format of the videos serve as a tool for reflection. To help aid our minds to conquer this evil plan they got set up for the black and brown community. I’m blazed asf right now.. good ass video thank you bruh🫡

[@nevhodge2190]

The crazy thing every person looks like they just surviving sad.

[@phillybul215]

Yeah Philly the biggest poorest city…it’s ugly here I’m tryna leave and find a job

[@ima8533]

Aint nobody thriving living like that bro

[@IlIStaticIlI]

That’s all it is out here fr fr ain’t nothing but tryna get out not sayin I made it till im out this jawn i love Philly but it’s just to far gone 🦦

[@Slim545]

That’s all you do in the hood is survive is terrible way to live but you got no choice when you’re born into a warzone

[@Jdottyy184]

Dats literally wat it is

[@RicoSanchez-qm6yi]

Bro in the white tank top is giving so much free game and he was saying a lot of things that were deep, “I didn’t even realize I was a grown”… it’s sad how much the environment has molded his mind to not even comprehend that he his the generation that the youth is watching.. all he has ever known is SURVIVAL

[@TheCastedone]

Poverty of the mind will do that to you

[@gavrilloprincip6787]

That footage of YBC dul in the alley at night is some of the most dark, haunting footage ive seen on a street documentary. Very well put together

[@MooreTainted]

💯 I felt the same way

[@ugandanlove7843]

This is by far the best production showing the painful mentality & reality of young black men in America that I’ve seen .

[@TopBillinSports]

**Some** young black men. Don't paint with a broad brush, bro. Even in Philly, there are plenty who aren't on that type of time.

[@nathanbackner8742]

Majority don't kid ur self

[@TopBillinSports]

@@nathanbackner8742 - As if you know all of us black people. Cornballs like you go out of your way to watch stuff like this and think all black people are like this. Do you watch trailer park stuff and assume all white people are like that? No, you don't. I can take you all around this country and show you black people who are living way differently than this. We aren't all impoverished, you simpleton.

[@bloodyairforceones]

capitalism take a toll on the world it ghettoization of the world for always cheaper labor is the worst part i think we truly need to teach a socioeconomic class n sociology bc this is a lack of a resources severely but this systemically put the youth needs to learn politics and get into green party politics socialism

[@topproduce]

Interviews in the hood and bleeping curses gets annoying pretty fast.

[@mrbobbilly]

they have to do that to keep the video monetized

[@triple_gem_shining]

Beep beep, beep beep beep

[@oghash4912]

Real sh*+

[@AngelRivera-de1lq]

Then click off, whining gets annoying fast too

[@him_15in]

@@mrbobbilly dey totein poles in da vid but want da vid monetized

[@paul734]

I worked in a prison (level 1-3) and have over 10 family members who served time in prison. My own brother is currently serving life. Once the drugs wear off, friends on the outside die, the girls and bros stop answering calls, kids move on, and these dudes lose their mind in prison and become mentally dead. I've seen it with my own eyes. Momma, if you have one, is the only person left in the world who actually give a dang about you. Once momma die, you left alone for the rest of your life until you die. The big boy mentioned once you get locked up, people forget about you.

[@NohWun-i2x]

They forget whether you innocent or guilty cuz the system makes it that hard for them to afford to help you

[@HPSFCali]

I been out for almost 2 years now after serving 8 years. I felt that. I pray god keeps me out of situations where I may have to do something that will land me back

[@Bravosi-p3w]

@@HPSFCali3 weeks for me brother good luck

[@davet269]

I’ve worked at Trenton state prison it was insane! I don’t know how you prison guards work there everyday! You guys are crazy much respect

[@justinc4924]

​@@davet269tell some stories

[@jakemiller9922]

one of the best documentary on Philly. really shows what a lot of Phill’s mentality is like. i wish people could see bull in tank top talk.

[@khsimagesdotcom856]

Grew up in Philly and worked in North Philly last 10 years. To run into trouble, you basically have to go looking for it. It's hard for people who grew up in the middle of it.

[@PrincessG-zf6ii]

Not true anymore all you gotta do is be in the wrong place at the wrong time and your in the middle of something.

[@TopBillinSports]

@@PrincessG-zf6ii - That's a rare occurrence. If you're hanging out in Neighborhoods around people who are living a certain lifestyle, you're asking for it. Go to Fairmount park or something. Go to a restaurant. Go home and watch some TV. You hanging at corner stores all day and on the block is just asking for it.

[@youngboybetter5128]

⁠@@TopBillinSports It’s not rare oldhead. You just don’t be outside

[@TopBillinSports]

@@youngboybetter5128 - No, I be where people be who actually have money are and not some broken ass clown, like you, on the internet looking stupid saying, "iM oUtSIdE." You're broke Muhfukka you don't have another option! And I was in Fells Point and the Inner Harbor all the time when I lived in Baltimore. Broke, renters like you weren't doing anything but begging for a dollar as I walked past. Now I live in Philly and I'm literally on S. 56th Street in West Philly as I type this, just came from Baltimore Ave, ironically.. And guess what? Nobody is killing anyone. Get a life, fvck boy.

[@DandersAnders]

This why Wallo goes so hard to encourage a different mindset I went to trade school on Girard Ave and changed my life. The students at Drexel, Temple, LaSalle love Philly. It’s a tale of two cities and the gutter gotta want more🏁🙏🏾🦅

[@Vegeta_215]

Youth build?

[@DandersAnders]

@@Vegeta_215 ptti., Philadelphia technician training institute 💙🏁🙏🏾

[@barrydickins3476]

Fr!! I have nothing to do with the streets unless it’s a dirt road but he’s real for having these typa convos! Most interviewers only there for the views this shit gets deep with wallo. God bless anyone caught up in this and may they find a better path and represent a better future for their kin to inherit!

[@DandersAnders]

@@barrydickins3476 word.🙏🏾🏁💙

[@PrincessG-zf6ii]

Exactly

[@J5ive446]

When Chief Keef came out I watch the whole world change into what it is today as far as the streets

[@QuentinH2024]

Yup💯💯💯💯💯

[@rece5232]

That might be the dumbest ish I literally heard ever , wtf did chief keef changed exactly? lol I swear that dude has the most meat munchers

[@northwestkidmarc]

Fr glad keef made it tho 🙏

[@Hellcat71782]

Streets been bad before him. EDIT: all the looters are proud to be career criminals. Never seen a 60 year old retired thug for a reason. Have at it, it’s a great life for you to live. I’ll stick to working and being a productive citizen

[@J5ive446]

@@Hellcat71782 Definitely got worser niggas wasn’t flashing guns in videos and out and public niggas wasn’t dissing the dead etc…all that combined made shit worse

[@brookeburner4243]

As someone from Philly it’s crazy he got all these dudes to talk to him .. all these guys were poppin last 2 years in the city and I didn’t expect him to get all these different rappers

[@TopBillinSports]

Why wouldn't a rapper want free publicity in 2024?

[@mightymall88]

dude said that he didn't realize he was a grown man until a 18 year old reminded him he was a adult.....thats deep

[@CGoody564]

The brain isn't even close to being fully developed at that time. You're still a kid until your mid twenties at least

[@Spitta_abe]

bruh !!

[@LandscapePapi]

Boys stop growing after 28

[@BR.9x]

​@@CGoody564lol that's what they all say but clearly that 18 yr old had more sense than the 30 yr old in the vid, maturity comes from experience not age this why you can have some niggas in there late teens who are more mature then certain niggas in there 30s or late 20s if that truly was the case then I wouldn't see men in Angola who are 30/40+ yr old act like complete fools

[@painfree1349]

Amazing documentary I’m from the U.K, this was very insightful, your style of interviewing is very honest & respectful. Also well edited and cinematically shot.

[@GPanda110]

No cap, this ish looks like some kind of nightmare dystopia. The drug addicts walking around like zombies at night is CRAZY.

[@Sholuhu]

It almost is and you can find places like these or close in almost every state of America

[@Phearsum]

It makes going for a convenience store run at night feel like a Resident Evil mission, I'll tell you what.. I visited friends in North Philly and wanted some munchies like 2AM and it was unnerving as hell. By the time I got back I wasn't even that hungry anymore cause of the adrenaline. 😆

[@SS-qu9nn]

Seen a lot of bad neighborhoods in Miami, NY, San Fran, Boston, Atlanta but I gotta say Philly, North Philly Kensington might be the worst place I’ve ever seen.

[@NotyoNinja]

That’s America . Every major city has addict zombies . Use to be real bad in Miami early 2000s

[@bostonceltics2691]

I lived in North Philly from 2009-2015 Philly was the toughest time of my life Keep in mind I also lived in NYC in LES where the bloods LK DDP were very active but never nothing like Philly Philly was different

[@jacknickolstine3355]

They letting it get bad so they buy the land for cheap. Its just as corrupt as it is bad.

[@kenyadaposey3907]

Yes, philly is a place of despair you won't find anywhere else. It is engrained in the culture and its embedded in generations.

[@KingPyramid-m5v]

Philly just look cut throat I'm glad to be born n raised in Florida such a breath of fresh air compered to any city up north 🏝😎

[@Dakidpepe]

NY Gangs scared of R.I.C.O so nighas aint gonna get active unless they have to. But in philly the FEDS only come for drug bust or school shooting.

[@qbanz00]

Come to north STL and watch you really learn to trust none

[@killaswing1000]

Black men 90% of your problem could be solved if you leave the city. Save your money move states and start over. Get a job learn a trade change the circle youre in. Its possible

[@45Jayyyy]

Facts save money focus on credit get a good trade.

[@dbw31]

Facts that what I did i went against the grain and joined the army. I got out at 21, moved to the south, and was a homeowner by 25.

[@killaswing1000]

Bro 21 shot 4 times and accepting death is crazy asf.

[@jdog5200]

Thats what I did lived in Philly my whole life now I’m gone

[@knado8135]

Especially when they can make a lot of fast money from dealing and get out clean without going to jail or dying. Instead, they choose to stay there so they can flaunt their wealth, which in turn is what gets them killed.

[@israelp6068]

It's just mind-boggling and truly sad how lost all these men are. To speak about others' lives in such low regard is scary but also your own ? They really accepted death or jail as they're only options. I've tried to understand them, but I simply can't when there have been people who have literally left entire countrys in search for a better life. I just pray they wisen up and straighten out before its too late 🙏🏽 great documentary with hard raw questions!

[@devthechamp9300]

I respect you heavily for genuinely speaking on the systemic issues that these youth are getting affected by, psychologically, socially, physically, and mentally. Especially because of the fact that you bring it up in the moments where they need to hear the contradiction of their own logic or when they need to understand the bigger perspective on the specific acts of deterioration that are affecting their communities. I fuck with the approach your taking on this journalism journey💯

[@rjflores438]

The guy at the end of rhe video was a very wise man whos obviously learned from experience. He is the mentor these young kids need in the future.

[@schemeteam2954]

Yup u can tell he's had enough because he seen the other side. But he can easily get right back in if he hasn't already because the streets is like drugs and alcohol.

[@ReshonBryant]

Seen bro around there. Running with my bros nem. I'm feeling like Tone Loc in poetic justice before Pac showed up on the BM🤣

[@ok-nx2es]

Low key most of these dudes are addicts. Probably to ease the struggle and pain.

[@MNH1198]

U can see it 🤦🏽‍♀️ so young too

[@PrincessG-zf6ii]

And to survive

[@nsur3077]

percs and lean 7 days a week

[@BuckyRodgerz]

My guy in the basement was cooked that drink hit different Just stay away from drugs, kids

[@jerseygetsherwetter345]

nodding off hard as hell 😂

[@BuckyRodgerz]

@@jerseygetsherwetter345 facts 😭😭😂

[@Jdbreal299]

That definitely wasn’t off the drank.. more like the tranq

[@kferg9034]

different hoods around America, same results is wild...

[@marusbrown1348]

Word

[@DarkAbyss199]

Yup. Jim Crow, indoctrination, self hate etc is working very well.

[@suffokategti7888]

Respect to T for having the actual understanding of why he does the things he does and actually listening to what was being spoken to him.

[@njguy655]

Crazy part is a lot of these dudes ain’t stupid by any means , the environment makes you more than people want to believe. We’ve only been free for about 70 years and we’re the 2nd richest class in America. I believe in us black man 🖤 I have survives remorse , I’m one of the few that made it out in a major way. & everyday I’m trying to find other People like myself. Let’s start this movement 💫

[@MacNCheese68]

We marched in 2020 for BLM to take away the cops so that y’all can do each other dirty.

[@Brandanmayhew]

😂 your country is being taken over by illegal immigrants.. wont be much longer until there won't be any Americans

[@ezekielmajor5511]

To be a boss on the street or even respected and feared in Philly takes intelligence. I know dudes who never had a single fight in the hood or never really put in work, but there were feared because they made their persona bigger than it really was. The have the phenomenal talent of the gift of gab. Genius moves, and are still around moving the same way. Not many can accomplish that in the streets of Philly.

[@njguy655]

@@ezekielmajor5511 we lost man , where I’m from ( trinidad ) that gab shit don’t get you far at all bro

[@wtfdude410]

So glad you asked real questions. The other KZbinrs are very shallow compared to this. Thank you.

[@1gmontana]

they literally aksed the same questions as everyone else

[@Astrohhh]

@@1gmontana Don't be hatin' dawg

[@1gmontana]

@@Astrohhh hating ?

[@IsaacBoadu-sy7mz]

@@Astrohhh he not even hating so wyo??

[@Astrohhh]

@@IsaacBoadu-sy7mz yeah tbh idk why I said that

[@TonyS-u7z]

I knew dude in the white tank top was better than this life when Aaron asked him ‘ What’s this area known for ‘? and my guy replied “ it’s known for nothing and having nothing except the school “ I knew he was different from the usual fake guys you see in these videos that would’ve replied all proudly it’s known for shooting and killing like it’s a good thing. I knew my guy had brains and was bigger than this bs when he said that. My guy in the white T top if you read this comment I wish you all the best bro try and find a way out of this nonsense. I know that’s easier said than done especially in the states at the moment but you can be the change your kids need to see. All the best from the UK 🇬🇧

[@jamalwoods6336]

Box29 philly

[@deebojones]

we live in a weird society where it's cool to brag about how bad your childhood was. it's honestly tiring and played at this point.

[@Ozama1221]

Rap music made it cool to be from the hood and have a fcked up childhood

[@samofresh1]

I think it’s more because most other segments of society aren’t doing anything cool. So when people going through hardship with a hustle mentality make art the lazy superficial people co-op stuff they don’t understand.

[@dimmadometv]

it comes from a place tho, ts really puts into perspective how many broken homes and broken people are out there, roaming the world. Something to really consider

[@tcollier38]

You gotta give credit where it’s due a lot of mfs basically be like “well if you can’t beat em join em” this one of the first interviews I seen with real street niggas who stated they normal is not a regular normal and it’s not okay a lot of niggas won’t even say that bruh 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@bloodyairforceones]

buddy this this is literally systemically put do you not know socioeconomics this is literally a production of their environment when the black panthers and other groups raised up against the systemically created environment they literally got killed by their same government it’s been defunded so many times these people literally live like shit zero resources zero public sectors resources underfunded jobs and overworked get into socioeconomic of the black community lol especially in capitalism

[@sdlsaves]

Im from Philly and have returned here for some time. Each few years i return the hood looks worse, and center city looks more expensive with more building expansions. There's a reason for what's happening, and it's not by chance.

[@starlettawilliams93]

Im from North Philly and dude wasn't lying! Even though they tryna gentrify its only near Temple once u get pass 22nd St its down hill

[@tetsballer1835]

3 blocks off Temple campus you might get shot, I went to Temple....

[@relleyorockk]

facts walk 3 blocks to far, everything changes !

[@Dan-c1p3r]

You see the shit they built on Lehigh going from frankford down towards the kensington ave across from that Sunoco right there. Those condos are crazy.. million dollar condos one block away from some of the richest dope spots in the city (jasper and Ruth and all up and down that area). They’re trying there hardest to gentrify that area.

[@tyler_krause2246]

Temple still trash

[@tetsballer1835]

@@Dan-c1p3r I wouldn't know, I never go down there ha but yea its crazy.

[@phillybul215]

Everybody in the hood had at least -10k -50k …a lot of ppl money ran out but they still had their guns and ppl couldn’t handle blowing that money and being broke again …

[@glizzyfreebandzz8752]

Nawl fr

[@jerseygetsherwetter345]

I seen it fahso

[@JerZ_Grape17nOX]

Especially during that Covid era!! I feel like that shit was a bittersweet feeling cuz niggas was really up thinking the UE and Scams was gone last 4eva now niggas can’t take being down bad anymore🤦🏾‍♂️

[@buckets267]

FAXXXX BRO THATS WHEN REGULAR MFS START TURNING KILLERS TOO. PHILLY IS FLAMING HOT WITH KILLINGS AND BS. WHEN WE WAS YOUNG BULLS IT WAS ALWAYS BAD BUT NOW WE GOT YOUGINGS AT 13-14 WITH A ARTILLERY OF WEAPONS SMH WE NEEDA CHANGE, BEEN NEEDING IT. WE USED TO IT IN PHILLY BUT WE SHOULDN'T BE THATS THE FKD UP PART

[@Rambo-hz4yk]

😂 I BET THOSE LOW LIFE LOSERS DIDNT WORK 1 HONEST DAY FOR THAT MONEY AND THEY STILL BROKE 😂

[@rjflores438]

Im grew up in the UK, and my uncle moved to The States from London in the early 1990s and he lived in both Pittsburgh and Philly during the 90s as he studied his doctorate in medicine over there. He trained as a doctor and treated gunshot victims in a trauma centre and victims of gunshot wounds came in almost daily. Philly was even worse than Pittsburgh from what he told me and the 1 time I visited, my uncle drove me through North Philly to the nice safe suburb at the edge of the city where he lived and it truly shocked me how rundown, poverty strjcken and destitute the inner city in Philadelphia was, especially Kensington, I could see why many people in those environments turn to the streets.

[@Coilygirl1]

Exactly, it's all by design.

[@AlexLecuyer-b3e]

Nigga who asked for this information

[@buckets267]

Im from North Philly and man you said it well. It's so easy to turn to the streets but you have to fight to stay out and I try to explain how vicious and run down looking Philly is, its the definition of what a trecherous hood is ... I pray my city gets better and the whole world.

[@rjflores438]

@buckets267 Yeah, and conpared to the inner city areas in the UK, Philly and other American inner cities are on another level. Aaron, tje documentary maker of this film is actually from Birmingham in the UK, and he actially grew up in a pretty rough neighbourhood there where there was some gun violence in tjat area, I was born on London but grew up in Manchester, a city about 80 miles north of Birmingham, and the area I lived in was probably one the roughest, and I used to hear gunshots probably every 2 or 3 weeks, and this was back in the early 90s when the UK had a gun violence issue concentrated in a few areas of the main cities, but it wasnt a nightly thing like what goes on in inner city Philly and it its worse wasnt that bad compared the the cities in the States. We have an issue with stabbings now, but in the main thankfully people still tend to sort their differences out with fists instead of weapons. When I waa in the U.S.A visiting family, I was always wary of retaliating back with aggression to anyone who had an issue with me or started a confrontation, which did happen, because of the fear they could have a weapon they could hypothetically use. I hope Philadelphia starts to put some real changes to lower the gin violence because it is such a great city with so many good hard wlrking people and the people deserve better.

[@DaYungeen]

it’s harder than you guys think… public schools , friends , the young kids having babies (us) & when we graduate it’s almost like if you don’t go to college you have to pick a side between your friends or go your own way and make new friends and it’s just difficult bro

[@lilguice1601]

This videography is top notch. Amazing work Aaron.

[@RedFox-oj8xh]

90% of the problems come from poverty.. its sad because nobody will help a place like Philly but they will help Venezuela.

[@Noname12478]

Who the hell is helping Venezuela? 😂

[@blackjesus4973]

@@Noname12478America!

[@RealityRenegade-bv2ww]

​@@blackjesus4973 Correction, bruh, you mean the American GOVERNMENT.

[@savVaLaza]

Well that's what he meant when he said"they" will help Venezuela. The govt. Also the American govt represents the US. Are u ok? U know America voted for them regardless of what u think of elections

[@ObiWantsKenobi]

They'll help you guys and y'all will take the money to Gucci and build nothing. Y'all are where y'all are because of mindset.

[@user-friendlyhuman]

Thank you so much for uploading this! I am currently mega high on cannabis and have a Made in Italy frozen pizza in the oven cuz. Once it's cooked, I will feast like a king and watch this legit independent journalism.

[@UFCSTARS]

😂😂😂 lol

[@DanielWyatt-r1q]

Born and raised in the 215. This video is WELL put together.

[@skipcook-e4y]

this production quality is insane.

[@BrandonBuckingham]

amazing video brother. really powerful stuff

[@TheTabooRoomWithAaron]

Much appreciated u G

[@MatJones-e1q]

You should takes notes of this video and learn from it this guy is also not making a music video with none of these guys neither

[@ushumgal-martu]

@@MatJones-e1qright at eem 😂

[@RichieRich1012]

You should take notes on how does this video... You do your videos completely different. You have a negative feel. Like there's no humanity with how you portray your interviewees. Now you got the PROVERBIAL BELT 2 AZZ coming to Chicago watch yo mouf dissing on BIG AK 😂😂😂😭

[@NawfDallas03]

Of course a mf called Mr disrespectful gets killed. Not saying it's a good thing but you survive in the streets by being respectful, honest and standing on business

[@daylebankston3736]

Facts

[@Stahlhalter]

No you survive by the decree of Allah. Little kids die all the time ain’t never hurt a soul.

[@FarmHandz-cx4rn]

Nah it's good that menace ain't round no more

[@bigbenji1194]

Bro got smoked by a 16 year old that was on a murder spree .. smh Philly is savage

[@DistrictWitch]

@@Stahlhalter get your nasty religion out of here mate

[@SampsaNissinen]

Hurt people hurt people

[@Pitbulllover77-y3l]

Oh please 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

[@anibalcolon2234]

Dul said 1 completely honest factual thing, IT DONt stop in Philadelphia. The revenge for the last situation just keeps it going and going and going no matter what

[@zaelphilly]

You got a lot of courage doing this type of video. Salute to you for highlighting the devastation our culture has caused. Our city is embarrassing at this point.

[@brianlee6677]

“You see what’s over my shoulder” 🤦🏻‍♂️ my young black brothers in these streets gotta stop asking the devil for a dance because when you do , you don’t know when and where he’ll be coming. I mean his biggest trick is to make us think he isn’t around right…..

[@Phillygoat1983]

Yup I rather dance wit Jesus and chocked out the Devil 🤷🏾🤷🏾🤷🏾

[@traysmith6209]

That same guy is now dead

[@partnerwithjee5114]

​@@traysmith6209who

[@The_Rapkid]

I see the guy on a wheelchair too, he got bars all day 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@realelplaga]

Strawberry Mansion been wild as long as i can remember. Kenzo hit different tho. It was always sketchy but when them people made it a "safe zone" it was over.

[@dants2444]

I'm tryna visit Philly soon what's the most north and west I should go to avoid the trenches. Like don't go above callowhill or fishtown?

[@Marcus-yg2ws]

What you mean , them ppl made it a safe zone ?

[@Smitty.4x]

@@dants2444 You don't really gotta avoid anywhere in Philly on some real shit. As long as you're not coming on some shiesty shit or poppin out flexing hella jewelry and money, driving slow down blocks/sitting parked up in the car doing nothing... Just don't do none of that and stay aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine 💯

[@Beeks0z0]

@@Smitty.4xthat’s cap. Philly sucks and people will rob you for no reason. I’m a locksmith and tried making a key for a dude and he tried robbing me as I’m there helping him. 95% of Philly just wants to steal your shit and destroy property.

[@denzhorne2342]

@@Marcus-yg2wsa safe place to do drugs .. most places don’t look like that smh

[@elisewynne3924]

I’m from Philly and this right here is indeed a good production that came thru to understand what’s happening in our area. Lord bless our folks, young and older and keeping our city in prayer cause we don’t Give up No way 💯

[@hookswu6251]

Philly use to be one of the funnest illest city in th3 world in 80s 90s until 2004 smh sad how these youngins destroyed an whole city GOD BLESS PHILADELPHIA

[@QuentinH2024]

What happened in 2004?

[@loumcclean7628]

Blame yall (the ogs). Yall started all this

[@kdyy3]

City been messed up the internet just makes it easier to see

[@Lex_Lugar]

Philly has areas that are nicer than they were back in those days. Philly has areas that are worse than ever before. It’s really not the simple as you put it.

[@iMustBeKoreanTheWayThisKpop]

@@QuentinH2024nothing philly has always been bad and beautiful just like most major cities but open air use and easy access to bigger guns is what’s keeping us down.

[@phinatic717]

I was locked up with mad kids from philly back in 08' at Glen Mills Schools and I would see dudes go home on homepass or get released and see em on the news the week after either dead or in prison for a murder. Philly is crazy.

[@EOJ111]

Yup they shut that school down

[@phillymadedb]

The one guy said "you cant go to school without a pipe (gun)" is sad man you either die without taking a gun or get caught by the police for taking one to school for your own safety.

[@VisionPoet]

This was well done. Not sensationalizing it but bringing the reality of what it is.

[@TTC215]

Hands down best interviewer that came to the city this was a great jawn 💯

[@kingcvb]

It’s quite scary to be born into a kind of environment that enables one to be so deep into evil that you don’t even realize it & it’s your default “normal”. & if you do, by then it’s too late to change because you’ve got blood thirsty foes who don’t sleep until they get you or somebody you love or care about. May God have mercy all of the fallen souls!

[@devanteboyd4309]

No cap bro in the red shirt snapped on his freestyle 🔥🔥

[@solmadison]

4real and he got a good rap voice

[@rileyharrison9694]

Nbs

[@Josh.Espada]

Nbs, boul was the tuffest one. Everybody else jawn was dookie.

[@patricechery8637]

I was looking for this comment

[@kiiidbot2594]

Dat Joe 8ball I think

[@KeepItFunkyTV]

Mr.Disrespectful had the semi on em but if they come for you , it dont matter what you got ‼️

[@Izzyroc215]

This is powerful. Every person living in these different hoods in Philly go through it. Growing up in North Philly I lost more than a handful of friends to gun violence, suicide, and drugs. I still know people that are stuck in the streets and all I can do is pray for them because they’re too deep in.

[@Jaj811]

I’m from Brooklyn .. I lived in Kensington Philadelphia for a year and half 2011-2012 ( somerset off the L line ) and still haven’t seen some of the stuff I seen in Philly ! I’m from a bad projects in Brooklyn and the hood is the hood everywhere , trenches all over but Philly was a different beast.. it’s a boxing city so at the time everybody knew how to fight or at least square up and they was quick to fight or grab a hammer off of any dispute big or small. Still some of the best times of my life (14 yo) and when I went back to visit you could see it got worse and the soul of the city is almost gone fr !

[@EOJ111]

I was grabbing on that block at that time

[@Nyz2Funny]

Frfr i think that most folks that jump off the porch is simply looking for a family that can rely on when shit hits the fan. I feel as though that’s why there is so many murders because going on drills is something most people would back out on, meaning they wouldn’t have their backs in sticky situations. My black brothers and sisters(and my white brothers and sisters)have been betrayed either by family or the system they can thought they could rely on. Single parents households,bullying, poor living conditions, racist cops, injustice for all the killings happening all over the world is just fuel for my broken brothers and sisters😢. I hope most people in this video see the wickedness of their living situation and try to escape before it’s too late…

[@410ToneMoney]

You gotta do Baltimore next 💯

[@FunkDoobie903]

Omar coming

[@partnerwithjee5114]

​@@FunkDoobie903umar

[@GMoneybagzzgdg]

FS Bender is a smart young dude and he takes accountability for what he do as a man💯🎯 Be safe Young King

[@T-Moss777]

Things aren’t going to change until you change. Hits me everyday. Create a better world. Walk away from it ..

[@linesoverlines]

Best coverage of Philly, no fluff, no silliness, just the real

[@marcoorlando3143]

Salute to Bender dude… speaking volume for real. Wishing the best of luck to this intelligent young man

[@sheabuttabeuty9929]

sad and embarrassing because this is not all of philly people in other places really think the city as a whole is the gutter. This generation has really done a number on our city reputation. People literally move from far away places to philly to have a better life. young folks of philly is lost and dont know if they will ever wake up.

[@JAYLOVE47]

Exactly what I always say people think the whole city is like this because this is all they advertise and show on KZbin

[@REmzRoller1028]

gang in the wife beater w the satchel the realest one in this whole video shouts out to bro everyone needs to be on this mindset if you want to see change in your life .

[@iitoolit5726]

my cousin chuchea

[@nicoleandrews6420]

I am praying for every black man in this video. I see the pain in your eyes. Please turn that pain into power and do something positive with your life. You all are talented and have a testimony that can change the lives of others. If no one ever told you today I’m letting yall know You Are LOVED ❤️🙏🏽 Sincerely, A Black Mother

[@victoirethondo2922]

Hi man, I live in France and imo your content is priceless. Thank you for letting brothers talk, it's deep.

[@Kwami357]

24:31 bro said he doesn't wish jail on nobody. This means a lot that he doesn't want to tell you

[@fuxkyallhoes]

he know he f up if he say anything else, he cant even run

[@iAmkinghadez]

that’s because the nxgga who shot him is dead lol that’s why he smirking like that if u from philly u know this

[@Liteningflows]

damn.... bruh never had a chance the way he was moving.. got checked by a 16 yr old.. SMH

[@anthonysilva3540]

He was passin it to his main man but remembered it's always to the left 😂. I respect that

[@oghash4912]

Yes😂

[@andrerichards3896]

That's code my bro

[@anarchy_burger_]

I have family in Mayfair, a tiny neighborhood right next to Kensington. When we used to take the (PATCO )speed line from Jersey and then the L (Frankfurt line) up we used to get off at the K&A stop and take the bus to their house and in about 2010 it was nothing like the walking dead that part of the story comes in with fentanyl. The gun violence was always there but it has multiplied to the extent that we haven’t gone over there in years because it’s an actual war zone. I love Philadelphia and this really hurts my heart to see such a great city go through this.

[@jasperfriedman7978]

Very well done doc. Wish it didn’t have to be censored so much but if that allows more people to see this and more people to open their minds to the reality that everyone in this is a human being and deserves someone to truly listen to them than nvm. Just keep up the good work and the respect and realness. It’s the difference between real journalism like this and exploitation.

[@Tosi423]

Skrilla the only normal n humble one out there

[@Michael-ze4gx]

This isn't philly. @8:04 says it all. This is a drill-rap created world of fantasy violence that for whatever reason these kids believe they need to make real. Ride or die by. As an older black Philadelphian, it's sad to watch a whole generation willingly lose themselves and their lives in a continual cycle of mindless "beef" - often over the dumbest things. Most disturbing? They're lost in a city most of the rest of the world flocks to for its world-class opportunities, creativity, history, innovation and beauty. Particularly because many have had opportunities, nobody in my generation understands our young people's willingness to throw it all away. Or how to reverse the mindset. Elements of the video I appreciated. Overall though, this is just another form of poverty porn. Pandering to an incredibly false notion of what Philadelphia is while amplifying the self-damaging echo chamber these kids already live in. It's beyond unhelpful. Make videos instead that shake up & untwist these kids' worldview. Philly or even just Strawberry Mansion (or the Pocket or Kensington or Southwest) is not "dat gutter." "The trenches." "Zombie-land." Only a place for "running ops" and doing to "niggas what need to be done to them." Creating vehicles that only perpetuate these narratives simply strengthens the cycle that's literally killing the lives of our young people.

[@DILUSI]

So much talent in philly so many brother in different camps could make multiple dream teams and the whole city could become something crazy, but the devil hand is on these young boys

[@PrincessG-zf6ii]

Facts

[@DannyS-e4f]

Absolutely love all your KZbin videos keep them coming And much love to all Philadelphia Man you got some crazy shit going on there Love from Sydney Australia

[@HisImperialMaj3sty]

I respect this video!! It's not making a mockery of my people like that Buckingham dude....

[@NordicNerd66]

Tank top man in the end really stuck with me. Pray for him to find peace

[@XCaPTainClipzX]

“City of brotherly love” 💔

[@ReshonBryant]

No worries. My young bul upstairs on the charger😅

[@wellingtonmarshall3784]

Man thank God..17 cases In Philly a Lotta hungry nights and violence..I made it out and life changed..it's been 6 yrs..got my son from swp..he just started his new job..MashaAllah

[@loumcclean7628]

You gotta be a rat🐀 😂

[@mattconrad]

This the best episode I seen fr fr

[@cornell833]

Best documentary of new Philadelphia generation gangs 💯

[@TheSixtoem22]

That question about the worst memory the trenches gave them shows you they just really broken people but keep that shit moving.

[@trifezay4301]

This shit like a nightmare that never ends

[@adonisthepimp1260]

23:05 the man who shot him must no longer be with us with that smirk he giving 😂

[@aquilwolf]

And the interviewer wasnt even picking up on it lmao

[@just10case]

Mad respect Aaron great interviews and documentary

[@vincetofanicchio7063]

i feel for these guys, i wish the best for them. Good guys caught up in bad shit. Awesome job producing this too 👍

[@themaster804]

This is ridiculous. It's like mind control, I live in the same city and my experience is nothing like this.

[@biggant4444]

Bc ypu from the nice side of xity and even if u not, your out the way, cuz once you off that porch you off it your life changes I bet mfs like this from your side of city already know you not onnat you probably dont assicoate with those type of individuals etc and they peeped this they know to leave you alone if you even over there

[@blacklake3367]

Yeah because you’re not from this

[@realcoy2115]

I bet you only stay in CC to go out or like old city. imagine actually being born into one of the hoods, while your dad was also a part of the shit.

[@claykaineee]

Probably fortunate enough to live in the good part

[@PWerts]

Same here!!

[@Leeksosa]

33:00 I turned 29 in august and I feel bro 😂. I had an experience like that when I was 27 it’s crazy. I don’t feel old,I look the best I ever look physically. But I didn’t feel like a grown man. Even though I had a car note and my own place,job. The world doesn’t start treated you grown until your late 20’s you feel the respect change. That’s what it is. When you meet people and say your 24,25 is a way different Conversation if you say 28-30. They take you more seriously and expect more from you so it’s more for them to ask you or talk about.