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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • Spending a day with Rich Roman in the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Queens, New York City. Largest housing projects in the US.
    Rich Roman Instagram ( / therealrichroman )
    Rich Roman SoundCloud ( / richromang5 )
    Rich Roman Twitter ( / realrichroman )
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    "Pyramid: A Queensbridge Story" web series ( / @tygibson849 _
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    Song in the intro "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( IsitBeezy / isitbeezy117 )
    "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( / crazy )
    "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( • Crip Go Crazy - IsitBeezy )

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  • @HoodVlogs
    @HoodVlogs  3 роки тому +346

    Spending a day with Rich Roman in the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Queens, New York City. Largest housing projects in the US.
    Rich Roman Instagram ( instagram.com/therealrichroman )
    Rich Roman SoundCloud ( soundcloud.com/richromang5 )
    Rich Roman Twitter ( twitter.com/realrichroman )
    Rich Roman Facebook (m.facebook.com/rich.roman.3705 )
    "Pyramid: A Queensbridge Story" web series ( ua-cam.com/channels/p8xVoMpLKvtG7JmxfaXeNg.html?app=desktop _
    HoodVlogs ( instagram.com/thehoodvlogs/ )
    Song in the intro "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( IsitBeezy instagram.com/isitbeezy117/ )
    "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( soundcloud.com/ggrviknfynivh/crazy )
    "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy ( ua-cam.com/video/T_OS0v1hxt4/v-deo.html )

    • @elduce829
      @elduce829 3 роки тому +6

      #HoodVlogs How about doing a blog on the homies from Upstate13? There's alot of varrios in Northern california 831,559,408,209,510,925,415,707,916,530

    • @richardmontanez5873
      @richardmontanez5873 3 роки тому +3

      DO MORE OF CHICAGO

    • @mactown91210
      @mactown91210 3 роки тому +1

      When you come back to Georgia slide down to Macon.

    • @lorenzbeaumacc1175
      @lorenzbeaumacc1175 3 роки тому

      Are u still with that beautiful lightskinned chic of yours I'd see a few years bac on your chanel?

    • @bishopsmith3796
      @bishopsmith3796 3 роки тому +2

      Them projects are condos compared to projects in the south.

  • @kenyawilliams432
    @kenyawilliams432 3 роки тому +1454

    Protect this guy at all costs. He seems like a genuine down to earth guy!

  • @Sadeye92
    @Sadeye92 3 роки тому +932

    It’s these types of dudes that prove that New York will never die, you can tell he has a lot of pride in the soil he claims

    • @xxfranknittyxx2270
      @xxfranknittyxx2270 3 роки тому +26

      You know we need to keep Ny Ny go back to the original style

    • @Bremith103
      @Bremith103 3 роки тому +19

      Never die? Ironic considering they be killing each other left and right, no love there. It's these "type of dudes" that be keeping that "killa" culture alive, degenerates.

    • @BlackKingBaby911
      @BlackKingBaby911 3 роки тому +12

      @@Bremith103 it's not their fault their in the projects i bet you didn't even watch the video you don't know what is like being black the stupid ass government made the projects for black people you could also say any race because theirs not just only black people in the projects

    • @aldov316
      @aldov316 3 роки тому +8

      @@BlackKingBaby911 nope Fort Green was the original pjs in NY and they were not made for black people back in the day (but yes it was affordable and low income) it was italians, irish and jews in there and guess what? fort green pjs even then were notorious (for violence cause gangs formed for each ethnic group back then and alot of italian mobsters came from there) for real and then after the 50s black people started moving in....

    • @BlackKingBaby911
      @BlackKingBaby911 3 роки тому +1

      @@aldov316 Thanks for the info bro

  • @Cjackson6672
    @Cjackson6672 3 роки тому +241

    I went to school wit son. Haven't seen him in years, glad to see homie doing good tho, he got a good head on his shoulders. You could love your hood but remember the main goal is to get out. There's no problem with loving your hood from a distance.

    • @crystaloliver362
      @crystaloliver362 2 роки тому +5

      When you say get out its just diffrent tpye of problem

    • @shokayeluv
      @shokayeluv 2 роки тому

      What is his name

    • @bornwithclass2365
      @bornwithclass2365 2 роки тому +2

      This is true

    • @ibrahim5865
      @ibrahim5865 2 місяці тому

      Im from pologrounds and i will never leave this place theres nothing like home

  • @TruthSeeker434
    @TruthSeeker434 3 роки тому +149

    I love how this young brother uses the word community throughout his whole video. You can live in the projects but still have love for your community. Well done my black brother.

  • @blvckviking1980
    @blvckviking1980 3 роки тому +1725

    I like his Energy!! Keep brothers like him around for the Hood Tours.

    • @joebaker7573
      @joebaker7573 3 роки тому +30

      Good energy facts

    • @rubensantiago1665
      @rubensantiago1665 3 роки тому +14

      Definitely brah

    • @mrmusic6409
      @mrmusic6409 3 роки тому +25

      Positive way to represent own neighborhood, talk positively and showed us a lot

    • @NewYorkSWAGG100
      @NewYorkSWAGG100 3 роки тому +3

      @TRUMENTE definitely fucc with the homies in the IE🤞🏾💪🏾💪🏾

    • @Teriteri22
      @Teriteri22 3 роки тому +10

      He done a fantastic job! Genuine and informative.

  • @mattsheezy5469
    @mattsheezy5469 3 роки тому +760

    This kid is very bright, and he speaks from the heart. A lot of the people who come from poor areas are guarded, and develop a hard exterior for protection. They fear being too transparent, or showing vulnerability, but I feel like this dude has the balls to be himself.

    • @natalieortiz14
      @natalieortiz14 3 роки тому +5

      Such dick dnt speak ahi u dnt know called acting fo da cameraman but any ways big grimey over here in qb dnt let shi fool u at all eat or be eaten

    • @rickyrunks510
      @rickyrunks510 3 роки тому +53

      @@natalieortiz14 Is that your black impression?

    • @slipknotflippinrocks
      @slipknotflippinrocks 3 роки тому +58

      @@natalieortiz14 you know damn well your mother taught you to spell better than that 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @EvosBasics
      @EvosBasics 3 роки тому +16

      Yea, he's owning that camera! Just being able to share so much about his neighborhood and how much he is embedded in the community

    • @Team_TopDeck
      @Team_TopDeck 3 роки тому +6

      That’s just New York bro.... and homie right niggas will fool you don’t sleep

  • @76biggdogg
    @76biggdogg 3 роки тому +405

    My man is a great narrator , You need to hire him for another documentary .

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 3 роки тому +255

    He's knowledgeable about Queens hip hop for a young guy.

    • @CashRules660
      @CashRules660 3 роки тому +19

      Well he's actually from there so I'd certainly hope so lol..

    • @kayflip2233
      @kayflip2233 3 роки тому +24

      @@CashRules660 I'd say 99% of young hip hop kids in this generation don't know about the juice crew and roxanne shante. I'm 40 and even people I grew up with in Queens the 90s didn't know about 80s rappers. They mostly knew about Nas, Mobb Deep etc.

    • @palatero
      @palatero 2 роки тому +4

      @@kayflip2233 I'm 30, so I may not be who you're referring to when you say "young hip hop kids", but I know about Roxanne Shante, the Roxanne wars, Shan, KRS and D-Nice. I'm from California but got into Nas and Wu-Tang as a teenager, and then worked backwards from there towards Rakim, KRS, Shan, etc. Admittedly I know nothing about the Juice crew besides them often being called The Legendary Juice Crew.

    • @patricklaurojr7427
      @patricklaurojr7427 2 роки тому +1

      Yea man of course his elders prob ran with those guys these kids from birth get taught about the success ppl have had it gives them hope

  • @gioswazyhaiti1931
    @gioswazyhaiti1931 3 роки тому +380

    Nothing but respect for the knowledge this dude has, especially talking about the history of his hood. Paying hommage to the legends, paying his respect to friends that passed away. Felt like I was watching a documentary on Queensbridge. May God bless him, and protect him.

    • @b1bo840
      @b1bo840 3 роки тому +5

      what i find far more amazing is how easy it is to impress black people by talkin' about the projects 🤣

    • @vernamorales2064
      @vernamorales2064 3 роки тому

      Is that for Tashana Murphy the hoops star ?

    • @Bremith103
      @Bremith103 3 роки тому +2

      How God gonna bless him when he be slinging dope and encouraging killing other brothers. Na Gio, ain't no love in these parts

    • @BlackKingBaby911
      @BlackKingBaby911 3 роки тому +6

      @@Bremith103 Joey stop speaking about shit you don't know your acting like people choose to live in the projects the dumbass government won't hire black people in good jobs they won't even make good jobs for black people to work at

    • @georgebrice4474
      @georgebrice4474 10 місяців тому

      @@b1bo840 What a shit comment, always some troll-ass mufukka tryin bring down people's positivity. Bring yo ass to QB

  • @252Ron
    @252Ron 3 роки тому +284

    Dude know his history. And, he clearly ain't a visitor; he knows his hood!! Respect king.

    • @b1bo840
      @b1bo840 3 роки тому +11

      his history? 🤣 how does it benefit him to know the history of the projects? no doubt his knowledge don't venture outside the projects!

    • @252Ron
      @252Ron 3 роки тому +10

      @@b1bo840 I don't see what's funny, and I didn't say it benefited him at all, you said that. At least he knows about where he lives or where he's from. Whether it's the hood or Calabasas, most people do not do the knowledge or even the history of where they live.

    • @b1bo840
      @b1bo840 3 роки тому +6

      @@252Ron no i didn't say it benefited him dude, the fact that you're not able to comprehend a comment explains why you think knowing the projects is important! 🙄

    • @252Ron
      @252Ron 3 роки тому +10

      @@b1bo840 Please stop talking to me. I didn't ask to talk to you, you commented on a person's comment that "doesn't know how to comprehend". I'm sure you have better things to do. Have a super day!

    • @PrinceCharmingNY
      @PrinceCharmingNY 3 роки тому +13

      @@252Ron dude sounds goofy asf XD these comments killing me 🤣 facts tho alot of history in the bridge , and all across the board 💀

  • @Thu2za
    @Thu2za 3 роки тому +44

    This guy so informed about the whole place its impressive. Crazy how he relates it to hiphop and movies and pretty everything, it’s like he knows everything that happened there.

  • @kurtcandelario8251
    @kurtcandelario8251 Рік тому +6

    Love it. I grew up there 1963 to 1979 and passed that moved just a few blocks up to 40th Ave and 24th St til 1992. I am now 61 watching you from Las Vegas NV. I was one of the mid 70s deejays from Ultra Sounds Disco. Big influences and mentors were Dr Bob Lee, Jap and Brucie, Phase Brothers, Disco Twins, the pioneers just before the birth of Hip Hop. Worked across the river on Roosevelt for 20 years til 2010 then moved here. Yes. QB was rough but it was a place where I remember the most love among the inhbitants, and to date I still have not seen that anywhere else and I will miss it and always remember it. Thanks for posting. Love to all who watch it and read these comments. - D.J. Captain Kurt

  • @r.h.f.6073
    @r.h.f.6073 3 роки тому +195

    Something so charming about this guy. Real New York swag.

    • @Rondonina
      @Rondonina Рік тому +1

      That’s my guy right there 💯💯💪🏾

  • @larryserrano5496
    @larryserrano5496 3 роки тому +350

    Honestly to see everyone show this dude so much love shows a lot about who he is you don’t have to stand on corners, sell drugs, and carry guns to be respected in the hood, respect to this young king. 👑

    • @almandoaveria2117
      @almandoaveria2117 3 роки тому +18

      They probably respect him because he did all that already

    • @KingBranBDM
      @KingBranBDM 3 роки тому +5

      @@almandoaveria2117 nope not at all. In some hoods to guys who sell the drugs and stand on corner pave the way for usually younger dudes to make it.

    • @CylindersxCalibers
      @CylindersxCalibers 2 роки тому

      He probably had a gun on him right now.

    • @Sandoo-M
      @Sandoo-M Рік тому +1

      I wish I had a community as his

    • @paco680
      @paco680 4 місяці тому

      That's why I absolutely love the black people....they know how to show love and care for everyone else🫶🏼🫶🏼

  • @jennifermcinnes.9160
    @jennifermcinnes.9160 Рік тому +20

    This is definately one of your best vlogs. It's calm, clear and the young man seems totally prepared to show everyone around. Vs. the vlogs where it's just a bunch of kids drinking and screaming. You can't hear anything over the yelling. More vlogs like this... Prepared and a lot of interesting stories. Love it.

  • @buddhastl7120
    @buddhastl7120 3 роки тому +10

    I like this guy and everyone else in this video more than most other videos you show. Dude doesn’t try to front or pose as a gangster or tough. Just his natural self with knowledge of his area’s history. That’s true confidence right there. Respect for him.

  • @Syte425
    @Syte425 3 роки тому +331

    So much Hip Hop history in NY. Imagine growing up around all that. You’d feel like you can make it in the game

    • @LogicHatesMe
      @LogicHatesMe 2 роки тому +19

      Great music in general coming out of NYC

    • @Syte425
      @Syte425 2 роки тому +15

      @@LogicHatesMe facts. Im from the Midwest and I always tell my homies imagine being from NY and being blessed to walk up and see actual record labels and worldwide brands at your doorstep.

    • @LogicHatesMe
      @LogicHatesMe 2 роки тому +1

      @@Syte425 I mean, there's great music everywhere but the NYC Hardcore, Punk, and Hip Hop/Rap scenes are huge for me. I'm from albany and a lot of NYC Artists come here and whatnot. Troy, which is right across the river had a huge metal/hard-core/sludge scene and I know and play with several bands.

    • @nycquill1359
      @nycquill1359 2 роки тому +13

      @@Syte425 I’m from queens grew up in the hood 10 mins from the bridge used to walk by the nas mural on the way to school, it’s mad history over here

    • @edge2991
      @edge2991 2 роки тому +7

      Lived in nyc for 26 yrs im in dallas now for good you right, we can make it anywhere if you got nyc roots

  • @enzigenes
    @enzigenes 3 роки тому +839

    Don't die for the projects homie. They're not going to name them after you once you die. The goal is to make it out.

    • @GABRIELADAWSON
      @GABRIELADAWSON 3 роки тому +50

      IKR they not even gonna name a STREET after you neither.

    • @oldschoolhiphop2275
      @oldschoolhiphop2275 3 роки тому +80

      Some people are like that. They don't wanna leave. Havoc continued to stay in Queens housing for a while after the Mobb was selling alot of albums. He said after a while it didn't make sense, & he had to go.

    • @lwrncjms
      @lwrncjms 3 роки тому +39

      @@oldschoolhiphop2275 Nas' mother also lived there for awhile until Nas finally moved her into his house on Long Island

    • @viewfromvenice2912
      @viewfromvenice2912 3 роки тому +43

      A street name after a person who dies ultimately means nothing...get out the projects this is not a place for any black person.

    • @godspeedmax6038
      @godspeedmax6038 3 роки тому +3

      Boom!

  • @soleil3gs
    @soleil3gs 3 роки тому +20

    This dude is real man he been through it but he stays positive. Love the energy

  • @palatero
    @palatero 2 роки тому +21

    As soon as he started talking about MC Shan, I was grinning. Peace to this dude for knowing his history, and it's dope to see the park Shan was talking about. That really helps color the image I had in my mind of what hip hop was like in the park.

  • @MrOski859
    @MrOski859 3 роки тому +605

    Fam dropped a lot of knowledge bout his projects...🚫🧢

  • @nikkibankhead6759
    @nikkibankhead6759 3 роки тому +180

    He spoke so much about people that he lost and that made me sad 😔 sending prayers for protection and growth over this young man. Thanx for showing us your city, stay safe.

    • @JT-fv6ih
      @JT-fv6ih 3 роки тому +2

      It’s crazy I stay in a small town where my girl is from. And was just telling her how many friends we lose in the streets where I’m from. She haven’t lost one in this town. I lost far too many R.I.P

    • @quanumphysics
      @quanumphysics 3 роки тому +2

      I noticed that as well and couldn’t help but wonder “is anyone alive?”

    • @skeleton5459
      @skeleton5459 3 роки тому +1

      this is what stood out to me the most.

    • @b1bo840
      @b1bo840 3 роки тому +2

      he didn't show you his city, he showed you around a housing project in queens. i guarantee you he don't know jack outside those projects 🤣🤣🤣

    • @nikkibankhead6759
      @nikkibankhead6759 3 роки тому +4

      @@b1bo840 and that’s sad, he showed us what his views were, let’s not laugh let’s focus on how we can expand our views. I’d bet my last that he’s wanting to escape that.

  • @official_dplanet
    @official_dplanet 2 роки тому +56

    I love Rich Roman's energy. It's crazy to me that there aren't statues for, or streets named after, all the legends that QB has produced. The City of New York needs to do better! Those blocks have produced kings and queens whose names are known around the world!

  • @kerrazee
    @kerrazee 2 роки тому +2

    Some of the best hood reporting yet. Hes comfortable talkin to the camera, has a smooth voice, knows his community, and shows love for them. Stay safe !

  • @mobbdeepfgc7947
    @mobbdeepfgc7947 3 роки тому +204

    Nas and Mobb Deep raised Queens as a whole. RIP Prodigy

    • @Thomzz95
      @Thomzz95 2 роки тому +15

      Don't forget Busta rhymes and 50

    • @subzero308
      @subzero308 2 роки тому +19

      @@Thomzz95 busta from East flatbush BK bro...

    • @Thomzz95
      @Thomzz95 2 роки тому +3

      @@subzero308 my bad you right

    • @jarl-caysen
      @jarl-caysen 2 роки тому +3

      i feel the sentiment but... Run DMC??? LL??

    • @benzobrimzs
      @benzobrimzs 2 роки тому +7

      What about the Juice Crew ?

  • @ninosantana2214
    @ninosantana2214 3 роки тому +165

    You can tell that man is valid in his hood 💯 every block he goes on they showing love 👌

  • @Killahhsteffff
    @Killahhsteffff 3 роки тому +12

    Love being from Queens, NY. Born and raised, we're always so proud!

  • @AppleGalaxy23
    @AppleGalaxy23 3 роки тому +9

    This video is definitely in my top of hood vlogs. You can tell this brother here is genuine. Many blessings to this brother real talk! Hood vlogs keep doing your thing bro, we need this for the culture!

    • @ronniekregar3482
      @ronniekregar3482 2 роки тому

      Hell yeah man....everybody outside of NY be fake as F....

  • @thatbaby_trina
    @thatbaby_trina 3 роки тому +269

    I like his energy! He is so humble and down to earth! God bless and protect him 🙏🏾

    • @Bremith103
      @Bremith103 3 роки тому +1

      How God gonna bless him when he be slinging dope and encouraging killing other brothers. Na Trina, ain't no love in these parts

    • @thehighcommunity247
      @thehighcommunity247 3 роки тому

      💯

    • @rodrigobarba930
      @rodrigobarba930 3 роки тому +8

      @@Bremith103 Did he say that he was slinging dope and encouraging murder? Or is there any evidence of this? Serious question

    • @Bremith103
      @Bremith103 3 роки тому +1

      @@rodrigobarba930 Did we watch the same video? Of course he not gonna outright say it, smh, but look at his friends and the people he talks about hanging out with. "Show me your friends, and I'll what kind of person you are."

    • @user-ci7vu7eo9w
      @user-ci7vu7eo9w 2 роки тому

      @@Bremith103 why they write songs like this and kill each other.they want to prove somethig or what.toughness?

  • @KOBE24-BlackMamba
    @KOBE24-BlackMamba 3 роки тому +152

    Seems like some laid back and chilled people. No violence was being promoted at all. Respect ✊🏾

    • @yomomsahoe5797
      @yomomsahoe5797 2 роки тому

      @@woah8626 you the typa person to live in the suburbs

    • @Rondonina
      @Rondonina Рік тому

      We different out here. Respect bro💯😵‍💫

    • @user-cd7kb7nx4v
      @user-cd7kb7nx4v 11 місяців тому

      Aye. QB has come a long fuckin way from what it used to be. You have no fuckin idea.
      I grew up in that place a White Latino. They used to think my whole family was Cops.
      They knew we werent, but they gave us small shit for it. Nothing serious though.

  • @angelatait9970
    @angelatait9970 2 роки тому +5

    This young man I am so proud of how he actually conducted himself in a very humble and professional way. God Bless you young man.

  • @thediaz07
    @thediaz07 2 роки тому +5

    Out of all the hood videos I've seen on here this guy seems to be one of the most positive dudes on here. Salute.

  • @JJ-me4yu
    @JJ-me4yu 3 роки тому +237

    That project livin serious, Shoutout all the project kids from broken families. I believe in y'all, it's up to us to break the negative cycles we see in our families and communities

    • @floJVO
      @floJVO 3 роки тому +6

      Amen to that!

    • @Bremith103
      @Bremith103 3 роки тому +7

      The only way we gonna break the cycle is when we stop praising this "killa" culture, slinging dope, killing fellow brothers. They act as self-imposed chains. The problem is culture

    • @allaboutgirl9665
      @allaboutgirl9665 3 роки тому +8

      @@Bremith103 i don’t know where you see people praising ‘killa culture’. i don’t get it. people shame us for living this way as if we CHOSE it. you cant choose what family you’re born into and where you are raised. you can only try your best to survive where you were dropped. yall talk a lot about people who live like this yet he still has his mindset. you can judge others for the way they live but at the end of the day don’t add your two cents if you’re not doing anything to help. you just want to shame and sit on your high horse because you’re ‘so much better’. do something about it then. practice what you preach. go out and save them if you care so much about the community.

    • @Bremith103
      @Bremith103 3 роки тому +2

      @@allaboutgirl9665 I am part of the community dumb@$$

    • @BOX3DOUT
      @BOX3DOUT 2 роки тому

      Preach!

  • @brucedavid3131
    @brucedavid3131 3 роки тому +498

    I notice when you interview most from LA they're in a group or around other's.. The New Yorkers are mainly solo-dolo giving tours...

    • @redward18
      @redward18 3 роки тому +178

      Everybody's working, trapping or scamming. The streets are over for NY. Cameras and police everywhere. It's like Orwell's 1984 for young Black and Brown people in certain areas. The police will break up groups of young men for no reason. They'll run you into your own building and threaten you with loitering. But, we don't even fight it. We just give in

    • @inkedupkids
      @inkedupkids 3 роки тому +156

      New Yorkers never ran in large groups it bring too much attention.
      I use to roll solo to different projects in NY. I was on Demon time but ppl don’t bother you when u alone

    • @dmnkng3382
      @dmnkng3382 3 роки тому +49

      on the real though living in nyc sucks, but the crime rate is really high right now, with shootings happening like every other day..

    • @GBullockNC
      @GBullockNC 3 роки тому +95

      LA has a gang culture that people are raised on. Yes you have to be able to stand on your own, but they take pride in being around people from their “set”

    • @Powerule23
      @Powerule23 3 роки тому +58

      @@inkedupkids We run in sets, but in selective situations. But yes, you're 100% correct - if you roll alone, and don't attract the wrong attention, you won't have many problems.

  • @inevitableexpertise1016
    @inevitableexpertise1016 2 роки тому +8

    This was the best hood vlog I've seen.....This dude makes me wanna go hang out in Queens too.....Homeboy is straight genuine too.....

  • @ljt3084
    @ljt3084 2 роки тому +7

    This is one of the best instalments.
    He’s a great tour guide. Man knows his stuff and no padding it out with Sh… talking.
    Great to see/hear where some of the originators of hip hop came from.
    I hope he lives long and strong.

  • @ldillon9207
    @ldillon9207 3 роки тому +180

    This dude did a great job on this tour he seem like a solid dude s/o the bridge and hoodvlogs

  • @ye23.
    @ye23. 3 роки тому +86

    He has good hip hop knowledge too. Great video

    • @b1bo840
      @b1bo840 3 роки тому

      how far you think that'll take him? 🤣

    • @ye23.
      @ye23. 3 роки тому +15

      @@b1bo840 you’d be surprised, something in the music industry even a commentator or music journalist

    • @CashRules660
      @CashRules660 3 роки тому +4

      @@b1bo840 Living in NY there's plenty of things he could do and actually make a decent living if his grind is on point. So many ways to get it out here don't sleep cuz..💯

  • @Q.B.2.L.B.
    @Q.B.2.L.B. 3 роки тому +10

    My pops and his siblings grew up on the 40th side of Vernon...my siblings and I lived on 41st side of 10th...moved out to cali at a young age, but always went back 4 the summers....still got an uncle that stays up in there....sorry about the bio but I'm proud of the time spent in the bridge and I will always rep it!!..

  • @mrmartywaring
    @mrmartywaring 2 роки тому +2

    Sone of the hosts of some of these videos I watch glorify the ignorance of where they are from. This dude's energy is refreshing & he speaks about the positivity of his hood. Protect this man.

  • @sumyy1372
    @sumyy1372 3 роки тому +69

    Much respect to this brother. He seems humble and very intelligent def know his hood well. Please do more videos. Loved watching this

  • @jaesupreme4826
    @jaesupreme4826 3 роки тому +38

    I was born and raised in QB and I love the way the new generation is keeping our community and music spirit alive. 40th side 12th / 15 building (bompton) all day !!!!!

    • @Yonkers1978
      @Yonkers1978 3 роки тому +3

      40-15 like Mega and Horse?

  • @tittycurds
    @tittycurds 2 роки тому +3

    Humble, informative and full of love for his community.
    My favorite host of this series.

  • @FreedomWriter3
    @FreedomWriter3 3 роки тому +28

    I love his energy. He down to earth, ain't putting on a front. He just being himself. Respect King.

  • @hellothereperson2187
    @hellothereperson2187 3 роки тому +100

    Im from LA and had the privilege to live in queens. Loved the people out there ✊🏾

    • @Acord718
      @Acord718 3 роки тому +5

      💪

    • @TBgunsandbutter
      @TBgunsandbutter 3 роки тому +1

      as you should vato

    • @jarl-caysen
      @jarl-caysen 2 роки тому

      Let me guess... Astoria?

    • @hellothereperson2187
      @hellothereperson2187 2 роки тому +1

      @@jarl-caysen I’m not a hipster homie, raised in the barrio of LA. I lived in corona, I hung out in Bronx, Yonkers, cony island. Only once some kings tried to hit me up and I kept it real and they end it up Chopin it up with me.

  • @FutbolrClothing
    @FutbolrClothing 3 роки тому +53

    He did Queens Bridge proud...Salute

  • @rosiehailu2221
    @rosiehailu2221 2 роки тому +18

    “Even the crack heads be showing mad love” this guys energy is everything 😂

  • @roundtable8584
    @roundtable8584 2 роки тому +5

    Love this video!! This young man has represented the projects to the fullest and has given all the good people that live here so much recognition and credibility for our community. This goes for all the project boros because we all one big family. We out rank all rentals in the big apple. Thank you :)

  • @091IDGAF
    @091IDGAF 3 роки тому +39

    Its dope to see someone from the hood knowing their hood's history 100%

  • @isaacalexis9362
    @isaacalexis9362 3 роки тому +50

    I’m from South Jamaica Queens-we Bless you brothers @ Queensbridge. We are all family. Much love.

  • @joandickson9566
    @joandickson9566 Рік тому +10

    5 of my cousins were raised in Queensbridge, 4 were raised in Ravenswood. Their parents worried about their children going and coming to school, work, friends, the stores. None of them had cars..public transportation only. My mom and her childhood family moved into Queensbridge in 1939, the year it opened.
    As you know, it has 6 floors. In an effort to decrease building costs, the elevator only stopped at the first, third, and fifth floors. They lived on the fourth floor, so they had the choice of getting off on the third floor and walking up one flight of stairs or getting off on the fifth floor and walking down one floor. The newly formed NYCHA didn’t allow new residents a choice, including disabled residents. One the heels of the Great Depression, the apartments filled up as soon as they were finished.
    For many, these apartments provided heat, “real bathrooms”, hot water, a new kitchen with a couple of cabinets, a window, gas stove, oven, and 1930’s style sink.
    A “state of the art” nursery school was established within the community, complete with care for sick children whose families couldn’t afford a doctor. The centrally located community center had a solid wood floor (it probably still does). It served as a roller skating rink, an auditorium for community events, community meetings, free (basic, health and dental services. It was a link to community activities.
    My mom’s older sister continued to live in Queensbridge and raised her 5 children, in the standard 2 bedroom apartments. My mom’s younger sister moved to Ravenswood and raised her 4 daughters there.
    I was raised in a small town outside the city, but we spent a lot of time visiting my our two aunts and their families.
    You may not be interested in any of this, but it’s part of the two communities, history

    • @billyjansen7690
      @billyjansen7690 Рік тому

      Bruh u gotta be on drugs smh type wayyyyy less

  • @ricompeddico4574
    @ricompeddico4574 3 роки тому +6

    QB artists were my favorite back in the 90’s & 2000s. felt like I knew every street he referenced. 💯 long live QB

  • @musik4us358
    @musik4us358 3 роки тому +54

    This a real authentic video he not putting on for the camera unlike most of the videos. Salute to this young brotha ✌🏾

  • @SCOTTLDNE8
    @SCOTTLDNE8 3 роки тому +66

    Big shout out to Queens Bridge . One love from London uk 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

  • @WHOISCATALYST
    @WHOISCATALYST Рік тому +1

    Spent 2 years out there… this was 🔥 to watch… a lot of memories

  • @cyntk3306
    @cyntk3306 2 роки тому

    My childhood all over again. You made some good points. My mom didn't want me outside cause it was wild back in the day but the community watched us on the low , the hustlers always made sure the kids was good

  • @fabriannnaa6788
    @fabriannnaa6788 3 роки тому +227

    He’s very cute and well spoken and I like the fact that he didn’t have to pump fake like he was a thug just to say he’s from the hood.

    • @jonaveul
      @jonaveul 3 роки тому +29

      That’s the big difference from LA to NY

    • @seanleonard8067
      @seanleonard8067 3 роки тому +17

      Why you gotta say he cute ? Be a lady .1st thing out ya mouth .

    • @scootscoot6974
      @scootscoot6974 3 роки тому +17

      For sure the LA vlogs had a lot of grown men acting like fools. He took everyone on a tour & showed how everybody who live in the projects or hood ain’t doing negative shit.

    • @electrophilicaddition8919
      @electrophilicaddition8919 3 роки тому +68

      @@seanleonard8067 how tf you trying tell a female how to be a lady. Stfu.

    • @seanleonard8067
      @seanleonard8067 3 роки тому +5

      @Damian Jablonski not to her as a woman . Sounds thirsty as are most . People too worried about sex too much as it is . It's hard I know but we gotta do it male and female we all need self control .

  • @dwaynecavness2555
    @dwaynecavness2555 3 роки тому +50

    I grew in Cali but always wanted to see what Queens was really like after Nas dropped Ilmatic. His rhymes painted a picture of what i imagine NY to be... This is great footage and a brief history lesson. I'll make it out there one day. God Bless🙏

    • @bobafett317
      @bobafett317 Рік тому +3

      Props to you bro. Illmatic was one of the best rap albums ever made

    • @Baatar1998
      @Baatar1998 10 місяців тому

      ​@@bobafett317Albums every genre's

    • @user-lv1fh3gv5k
      @user-lv1fh3gv5k 7 місяців тому

      I'm from Queens whenever u ready I can show u round bro much to Cali

  • @quentinjones4588
    @quentinjones4588 2 роки тому +11

    Brother, don't ever feel like you're stuck in a place you want to leave. There's a whole world out there to see. Keep pushing bro. 💪🏾💯

  • @P-Atonement
    @P-Atonement 2 роки тому +1

    Dude has a vibe that he will be something and do positive things. Stay on that path mane

  • @mzkelly3023
    @mzkelly3023 3 роки тому +78

    This were I was born and grew up! WE MADE IT OUT.🙏

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 3 роки тому +5

      Congratulations...tough area ...

    • @ronniekregar3482
      @ronniekregar3482 2 роки тому +1

      @@dionbrooks4981 it's not the area, it's just the projects. They throwing a ton of money in long island city.

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 2 роки тому

      @@ronniekregar3482 got it

  • @GaryClutchClark
    @GaryClutchClark 3 роки тому +146

    "Time is illmatic, keep static like wool fabric
    / Pack a 4-matic to crack your whole cabbage"

    • @unclejitz
      @unclejitz 3 роки тому +14

      Life a bitch

    • @KSSBG
      @KSSBG 3 роки тому +11

      Nas the goat

    • @ye23.
      @ye23. 3 роки тому +3

      🔥🔥

  • @KYSE3
    @KYSE3 2 роки тому +1

    I visited the Legendary neighborhood of Queensbridge recently. I got on the F train and got off at the 21st station and honestly it was a great experience the people in the community treated me like I was from there. From Norfolk Va to Queensbridge USA Salute.

  • @seanflynn781
    @seanflynn781 Рік тому

    2 years later and this is brand new. Thanks for doing this.

  • @dripgod5502
    @dripgod5502 3 роки тому +100

    I used to live in projects made a mistake went to jail lost a lot
    is no way a person can be stuck
    If you get up and make right choices saying you stuck is a excuse
    You can’t change where you grew up
    But where you die is your choice simple

    • @lolowill7306
      @lolowill7306 3 роки тому +5

      Ik wat he meant tho, & the projects was set up to have yah fail.

    • @MrCpd80
      @MrCpd80 3 роки тому +1

      He’s still young, he will figure it out

    • @davemaid6741
      @davemaid6741 3 роки тому +1

      Quit making excuses

    • @DarkSoulja3323
      @DarkSoulja3323 2 роки тому

      Stuck rent free in America hahaha

  • @progressivelibertarianview8832
    @progressivelibertarianview8832 3 роки тому +50

    Queens bridge got grass, trees, parks, calm of the east river, Manhattan skyline, mad culture and mad flavor. It looks better than other pj's

    • @naturallaw1733
      @naturallaw1733 3 роки тому +1

      @@progressivelibertarianview8832
      it's a New York City Projects. I don't know what you expect it to look like?

    • @showmestatefinest5412
      @showmestatefinest5412 3 роки тому +3

      I never seen projects that didn't have grass and trees so what's your point

    • @elijahashman9716
      @elijahashman9716 3 роки тому

      Now

    • @DM-uz9pw
      @DM-uz9pw 3 роки тому +1

      Don't let the grass, trees & nice views fool you

    • @manu3698521
      @manu3698521 3 роки тому +2

      Trust me nyc projects is not nice and neither is it good looking you can lose your life over the littlest things be careful around nyc projects, u may think your some cool guy but trust me these ppl will test you and violate you

  • @keithsabanosh4958
    @keithsabanosh4958 2 роки тому +2

    This kid has great energy and a great attitude. Mobb deep fan is just a plus. I’m a fan already. I’d be interested to see his success in the future.

  • @sigmundfraud7186
    @sigmundfraud7186 Рік тому +2

    love this kid! dropping knowledge like some historian! dope! bless up!

  • @BuddaGheeski
    @BuddaGheeski 3 роки тому +57

    I had a strong affinity for NY growing up & I'm from the Chicago trenches. That's where black alot of black culture originated. Games, movies, videos all these things made me wish I grew up there, especially in the early 90's. Much respect

    • @southsidesaiyan8641
      @southsidesaiyan8641 2 роки тому +2

      I’m from Chicago too and I’d say Chicago had its own strong sense of black history and culture too but it’s too chaotic and violent these days.

  • @Cheezy616TheBandLord
    @Cheezy616TheBandLord 3 роки тому +51

    RIP prodigy and shout out to QB and all the artists from queens bridge! This is dope asl I grew up on nas and all that and it was nice to see a little more insight on things.💯👍

    • @showmestatefinest5412
      @showmestatefinest5412 3 роки тому +6

      Prodigy from Hempstead on long Island

    • @Cheezy616TheBandLord
      @Cheezy616TheBandLord 3 роки тому +3

      @@showmestatefinest5412 appreciate the correction 🙏did not realize that! But at the same time I was js rip prodigy because he is still from ny and he still had a presence in qb,one love my friend.

    • @mosesisraelites2598
      @mosesisraelites2598 3 роки тому +1

      Method man from Hempstead long Island just like Prodigy they said it to, Method on his track dangerous grounds and P on the infamous album

    • @kevinbrown1437
      @kevinbrown1437 3 роки тому +7

      prodigy was born in hempstead, long island but at some point he moved to queensbridge

  • @jackbulik7072
    @jackbulik7072 2 роки тому +2

    When he says “sometimes it feels like we’re stuck here” I’m from Jersey and have passed through queensbridge. It’s one of the grittiest places I’ve ever been

  • @kdeleon401
    @kdeleon401 2 роки тому

    I was a teen in the 80s and learner so much about the music I listened to. Very good video. Smart young man! Informational not just the block but history.

  • @YaBoyKelz95
    @YaBoyKelz95 3 роки тому +142

    RIP DMX 🙏🏾

  • @al5603
    @al5603 3 роки тому +32

    Salute to Rich Roman. He's seems like a real cool dude and everyone was showing him love. And salute to Q.B. for all of the great music that came out of those projects.

  • @rmortan
    @rmortan 3 роки тому +3

    Damn. This guy can have his own show. Facts. Great information about queens and humble af. Ja I fux wit this

  • @stefan2serb
    @stefan2serb 2 роки тому +1

    Respect to the tour guide, and to you for a nicely put together video about an Infamous place

  • @anthonycarella1779
    @anthonycarella1779 3 роки тому +17

    I am a New York native, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I worked with someone from Queens, and one day we got into a conversation about Queensbridge. His words, almost verbatim, were, "It could be the sunniest day outside in the middle of the summer, but in Queensbridge it will still feel dark."
    @1:35, the guy says "But sometimes, you know, as me and my friends grow up and a lot of things happened, sad to say... it feels like there is a dark cloud in this project".
    Also, I lived in LeFrak (Queens) and worked in Brooklyn for a few years ago. When I took the F train home, the 21st Street-Queensbridge stop was more often than not wild.

    • @718ant5
      @718ant5 3 роки тому

      Definitely cleaned up the area a bit. Walk 5 blocks and LIC is all luxury tall glass buildings. Lefrak did a 360. Used to play in the tournament with artest team when I was in high school.

    • @manu3698521
      @manu3698521 3 роки тому

      Lefrak makes more noise than queens bridge, queensbridge and Astoria is FILLED with white ppl

    • @718ant5
      @718ant5 3 роки тому

      @@manu3698521 so is lefrak. All Indian and Russian now. Don’t front.

  • @mpckeyway
    @mpckeyway 3 роки тому +29

    The brother with the ski goggles.... Took me back to the 80s for real. Real hip hop ish man...

    • @hottnicklez5450
      @hottnicklez5450 3 роки тому

      That OG energy yuurr

    • @freddycalipari4242
      @freddycalipari4242 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣

    • @busymike
      @busymike 3 роки тому

      That was late 90s, not 80s.....80s people dressed fruity.

    • @portatv759
      @portatv759 3 роки тому

      The way he looks and talk reminds me of Busta in a way. Any1 know if they are related or sum shit

  • @turps2433
    @turps2433 Рік тому +7

    Queens has so much rap culture behind it. So interesting to see it all the way from New Zealand

  • @iaintmadatcha
    @iaintmadatcha 3 роки тому +5

    I grew up thousands of miles away in London but always felt connected to QB through hip hop mainly Mobb Deep, Nas, LL, Cormega shits was dripping with culture, swag, charisma and its own stamp on the music game ever since the 90's when I first bought that infamous CD

  • @boneTHUGS111
    @boneTHUGS111 3 роки тому +177

    he dressed 90's style, Carhartt seems to be making a come back though.

    • @yulifadida6661
      @yulifadida6661 3 роки тому +20

      it already made a comeback... its been goin for like a year

    • @GotStones1
      @GotStones1 3 роки тому +19

      It’s also crazy seeing people inChampion

    • @Cheezy616TheBandLord
      @Cheezy616TheBandLord 3 роки тому +11

      That's been back,its just not a trend

    • @boneTHUGS111
      @boneTHUGS111 3 роки тому +13

      @@GotStones1 Yeah i hadnt seen people in Champion since 91/92 where im from. But been seeing it becoming increasingly popular again the last 2 yrs or so.

    • @juicyj3819
      @juicyj3819 3 роки тому +2

      NY NY big city of dreams...... Dpg

  • @brittanyjett90
    @brittanyjett90 3 роки тому +4

    He has so much love and passion for his community, love his spirit!

  • @nenelatrice7972
    @nenelatrice7972 2 роки тому +18

    I’ve always wanted to visit NY and it’s still on my list to do this was a great documentary 💪🏾

    • @deedeemoore6096
      @deedeemoore6096 Рік тому +1

      Yes I agree you definitely should visit at least once . its always something to do and the food is amazing

  • @sea4our
    @sea4our 3 роки тому

    yo i've been fucking with your videos for a LONG time and i'm hype to see you on the east coast. shoutout this young man Rich Roman right here for knowing his history and paying his respects. you don't see that shit very often anymore man. you can tell he really loves the culture.

  • @LadellTurner
    @LadellTurner 3 роки тому +36

    Much love to Queens! From Brooklyn #Nyc

  • @thulienaomi
    @thulienaomi 3 роки тому +10

    Finally😍 loved this! Salute to QB for all the great MCs and for all the music that came outta these projects❤️

  • @Joetheshow445
    @Joetheshow445 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this, I’m from west Virginia so I always thought city life and growing up in the city is fascinating. It’s truly unique

  • @l.s.6245
    @l.s.6245 2 роки тому

    He is well spoken describing his hood and the rappers from Queensbridge.
    Flash back from the 90’s!

  • @westleeswipe
    @westleeswipe 3 роки тому +35

    Hoodvlogs took it to Qb.. that's Major and homeboy broke it down real professional like, the whole video was interesting from beginning to end.. so much history came outta those projects, noyd, littles, mikedelorian, lakey the kid, barznhooks, im3, Tragedy, jungle, etc

  • @kendrick2k
    @kendrick2k 3 роки тому +296

    Hey you....yes you, random person that I will never meet, I want to let you know that you are loved and deserving of everything! Today is going to be a great day !🙂❤️

    • @stevieb.6168
      @stevieb.6168 3 роки тому +20

      It takes a real one to keep pushing out a positive message for people in the midst of all the negativity.....💯 CurlyheadKen🙏

    • @nealfitch1401
      @nealfitch1401 3 роки тому +4

      Thank you so much !!! ❤️

    • @rylordrylord7347
      @rylordrylord7347 3 роки тому +3

      Respect

    • @alpacino8572
      @alpacino8572 3 роки тому +2

      I love u man

    • @CaShDaColdRappa
      @CaShDaColdRappa 3 роки тому +1

      Mirror effect is real

  • @williamwilson9283
    @williamwilson9283 3 роки тому

    Great video brother. Love will prevail above everything. Keep spreading that awesome vibe and I love seeing your hood looking great and positive. Peace

  • @sleepyyam5391
    @sleepyyam5391 2 роки тому

    such a smart, well spoken guy - really appreciate all the knowledge he's sharing

  • @SonDialer
    @SonDialer 3 роки тому +41

    "Even the crackheads be showing mad love" 😂😂😂 love his attitude

  • @EvosBasics
    @EvosBasics 3 роки тому +5

    Randomly stumbled onto this video and I'm loving it! I'm from New York as well but its great that you are highlighting the people and neighborhoods that are often overlooked

  • @richjones7313
    @richjones7313 3 роки тому

    its a blessing to be born and bread NYC im from uk close to LDN and that metropolitan culture of skateboarding/graff/girls/hiphop/citylife/fresh clothes no one in your town is wearing, smacked me upside my swede growing up. big up!

  • @tommymccoy7532
    @tommymccoy7532 2 роки тому +2

    Love this brother right here! Thank you for the tour of your hood

  • @songszmusic
    @songszmusic 3 роки тому +11

    hes great at explaining things..im proud to be from nyc..this guy deserves his own show

  • @simonforrest2522
    @simonforrest2522 3 роки тому +3

    Seems like a good, positive person.. Not playing to the camera..Seems like he has genuine love for his hood and the people in it..That's a real good look Rich..Salute

  • @rkless_jayirl13
    @rkless_jayirl13 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU for your vlogs. Keeps me connected to NYC (bx/wash heights/harlem). I miss this. #homesickfr