The Man That Should Be Dead! - London's #1 Gang Leader
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- Опубліковано 5 січ 2019
- ► The Man That Should Be Dead!
I sat down with Karl Lokko and spoke all about his previous involvement with running Londons #1 gang and how different his life is now he's no longer involved.
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Whenever I create longer more thought provoking videos like this one, I always read every single comment. So please leave some feedback with what you thought of the video and if you did like it, don't forget to give it a thumbs up and share / link it to a friend x
PointlessBlog thank you for sharing, Karl is incredible and Cassy also 💓🎤❤️
PointlessBlog longer videos are easier to just pick up and watch when it fits in
Its nice to see a youtuber actually delving into the real world! Really want to see more of this content xx
This was something so amazing to watch and to here and think about something so out of anything I'd ever imagine having to go through love how he turned things around to very positive change for the better x
This is the content we should be seeing, stuff that is expanding our knowledge but still enjoyable!
This is the best video you have ever posted Alfie in my opinion, more of this type of content
I’m loving this new content Alfie. This video is so interesting and so is Karl. I love stuff like this. I feel like I’m learning something! Please keep it coming.
Emma Betsy agreed
Love Karl Lokko! , honestly Alfie, you were not someone I was to fond of on UA-cam but recently you've been a favourite. The fact that you have listened to Karl and seen a glimpse of his world shows who you really are, many of us see this side of the world, see our friends and brothers lost in this type of world but some just don't understand how real it is, although you are not from this type of world you were able to open your ears to listen and understand his story, his life, his journey. Amazing video :)
Your new youtube contents are great. PointlessBlog has grown so much and changed a lot. And that's a good change. Every time I see your videos in my subscription box, I stop doing what I do and watch the video 🤘🏼 Thank you for creating awesome content that we can actually watch 🙋🏻♀️
ı agree with you. 👈
This new mature / adult content is a breath of fresh air. Seriously keep it up.
his story needs to be made into a film!
Jaddie L that would be incredible 🎥
As a viewer from a similar background as him. I think it’s great that Alfie is using his platform to talk about how the other side lives and create a space for this type of discussion.I encourage everyone to look more into topic like this there so much more to the topic.
Also...exceptional interviewing skills!
I haven't watched your videos since 2016, might restart again after this one
Beatriz Carvalho you haven’t watched his videos because he didn’t post until like 2 months ago 😂 love you alf
"We couldn't afford the luxury of pausing" that was such a powerful statement
Alfie you have found it mate, this is what you need to be doing! You are a hell of a listener!
It's weird how clearly intelligent you can see Karl is. Most people associate gang members with secondary school drop-outs and GCSE failures etc, but you can see how clearly smart and educated he is.
Normally I wouldn’t watch videos this long, it took me 3 stints but honestly this is the most insane video. To see someone who has be brought up in such a different environment and the things he dealt with from the age of 6/7? Please more documentary style interviews like this! X
I completely agree
This video was so thought provoking, raw and just genuine. I really appreciated this one x
I don’t usually watch your videos, not for any particular reason- I just don’t think I’m your target audience, but I am finding your recent honest interview style videos so interesting!! 🙌🏼
‘Change is real. Change will come’
I am absolutely loving these interview / video podcast you are now producing! Being 24 and having watched your videos for a long time and therefore growing up alongside your vlogs it’s so refreshing to have media to watch that I can still continue to connect with as I grow up! I love it, such good work from you Alfie, and what a guy Karl is for sharing his story and bettering his life and others around him! Powerful!
I’ve been subscribed to you for over 5 years & this is by far the most interesting video you’ve put up. Amazing!!!
You did so well on this Alfie. I was interested the whole time, you asked great questions and always chimed in at the right times. Also loved that you heard him out without judgement but also asked some hard hitting questions too.
This video is just amazing. It is so eye opening and educational. The poem at the end is just wow. Great video Alfie and Karl was a great guest. Xx
This video really opened my eyes to the more non-mainstream stories that we (or I personally) don't tend to hear about on a day to day. But stories that are still so relevant and do in fact need to be made more public and do need to be brought so much more awareness. This story is so inspiring, although i cannot fully relate at all to the reality of that culture or that life it still hits home for me. I can understand all sides, and most importantly his. So thank you
Wow, this is my favorite video you’ve ever done. I love the honesty and transparency in the all the new videos. Keep it up!
This is the best thing I've ever seen. Can't wait to read his book. I understand everything he's on about, I know about this life, from the outside. People I know, Then theres my mom, come from drugs to church and wants to help her son do the same. Birmingham and areas I'm from are rife. I feel like everyone I know needs to watch this. People need to hear his story.
Alfie!!! I have no words...brilliant stuff! Looking forward to seeing more content like this
Can honestly say I stopped watching you for a good 2 years just because I didn't enjoy it or like the content. But this content is so you and so raw that it's brought me back. It's mature material really gripping and think it will prove to be very good for your channel!
This was brilliant. It highlighted the truth that the problem doesn’t lie within the gang member, or the criminal, but instead within our oppressive system that deprives people of the opportunity to show love in a positive way. It is heartbreaking how ones race, class, gender etc can determine their path in life. What a brilliant man, can’t wait to read his book.
zoellafan_ I agree in this case and in many cases but this isn’t always how it is! Sometimes the problem is really the criminal or individual
It’s amazing the different lives people lead in the same country. I like how he speaks about it still living in the reality of it and making us understand the reasons behind why. I like this type of video Alf, really insightful. Thumbs up 👍🏻 x
Came across Karl's story nearly 4 years ago now. Long story short, the guy inspired me to change my life. I grew up in similar conditions in Toronto Canada. Whenever I need inspiration to keep pushing and alleviate myself from the hood life, I'm reminded of Karl and keep pushing. I hope to have just a fraction of the impact in my community that Karl has had in London.
This video was so powerful, his story was so inspirational and I loved the poem. This content is so cool and really interesting and engaging :))) I hope the both of you have an awesome 2019 xx
The content we need and the content I love
I’m totally down for your new vibe on this channel
Incredible. I would love to have him come to my school and speak. I see too many of my students going down the same negative path he went down as a teen. I would love for them to see the possibilities.
I love the more mature content you’re bringing out
That’s the norm in most of South London. Especially Brixton. I personally don’t really care but obviously feel kinda weird when I see a group of boys I know to be in a gang, I even had people in my year in Secondary who were gang members and one day one of them didn’t turn up. That’s why I take to UA-cam and try to watch it as much as possible. 1) keeps me distracted from what’s happening outside. 2) keeps me from getting involved. I’m 16. Growing up I saw people stabbed and beaten with baseball bats outside my house and the next day when going to school you could see the blood on the floor. But like he said. That was the norm.
Absolutely in love with these types of videos Alf I just can’t imagine how much he must have been through and just watching this makes you really think about the different types of childhood backgrounds there is
Brilliant video Alfie. Great guest, great content 👍🏼
From beginning to end, this was deeply insightful. This man’s life is hugely inspirational & the positivity that he speaks of is a reminder to us all that through changing our mindset, we can change our outlook and ultimately our life.
If this is the standard of things to come on this channel in 2019 then what a year we have in store.
***Award-winning content***
I'm a young adult who works in the music industry in the USA and happened to come across this interview. As someone who works with individuals who have large platforms (and watch how these individuals choose to use their platforms), I had to let you know how important these videos are. You are using your voice to shed a light on thought-provoking, honest, and critical topics...that will impact the minds of those who might not have been educated on these topics otherwise. Keep this up! You are molding lives.
I’m currently doing criminology in college and my goodness how helpful this video is!! Definitely recommending it to my class!
This man is hypnotising 😍
It’s so crazy how all this goes on and young kids grow up like this not far from where we live. It’s like a different world isn’t it. Love this content and kind of video - especially on a January Sunday 😂
You are a really fantastic interviewer! Pushing for certain Q’s when necessary but letting the person tell the story and just listening to it too. This was beyond powerful!
This is so informing and interesting , I love this type of content it really spreads awareness of issues like this.
Can I just say how insightful and interesting this conversation was. I now look at people like Carl differently and thank you for making that clear. Good job.
So eye opening- Alfie you seem so engaged and genuinely interested which is great!
I am really loving this mature content and definitely learning a lot. I think visually it would be nice if we weren’t always looking at the same thing. I think that’s what made your flat earth video so interesting was because you were at his house and could film different things. I don’t know if you could do this legally but walking around his town while telling the story would’ve been interesting too. Overall really nice work!
Victoria S I personally like that it’s a podcast and they’re just sat down so you can listen whilst doing other things
Watching this opens my eyes, and many other people’s as well!! Please continue to enlighten us with these types of things
Love you xoxo
Pointlessblog changed... AND I AM HERE FOR IT!
Karl lokko is an inspiration. We need more people to be the light in this world!
I really loved listening Karl's story. This is the kind of content I want to see more. Thank you for doing this Alfie😊
What an intelligent and well-spoken man. An amazing interview and conversation going on here. I never thought something like this would be so interesting, but I loved it so much. He's very good at making his complex actions and thoughts something that others can relate to and something that makes sense.
You’re doing great Alfie, this was a great video. I watched it with my 11 year old son. Loving the rebrand, definitely going in the right direction. Now I wouldn’t hesitate if my teens watch your content.
This was amazing. Little long, but amazing. I loved how you guided the conversation, so well done.
Hi Alfie. Thank you for providing such an insightful video. I have always had a conflicted view of you. I have watched your videos off and on for years but could never marry up your two messages, one side of your personality which buys ridiculous things for video content and the other side that is so inspirational. Always telling your viewers to strive for the best in life and chance their dreams. You have such a unique position where you can incite change so thank you for making this amazing video. I couldn't stop watching it once I started!
Thank you for bringing these amazing videos to us! Yes I love watching you day to day but every now and again these educational and inspiring videos really leave an impact and I was hooked on listening to his story! I also appreciate how willing you were to learn and not judge!! More like this please :) xx
Ask Sean for the nails, remember when you guys had an agreement and said you can ask for them at any given time and if you don’t have it you lose.
What a great interview! Thanks for letting it unfold and not rushing to end quickly or cutting Karl off. You did a great job interviewing and I can see your love for storytelling will fit really well in this type of podcast/interview style. I appreciated you being vulnerable and asking him to clarifying things. It helps the listener so much and garner greater appreciation and understanding. I do like watching the video versions of these here on YT so thanks for making it available.
This was really interesting, crazy how inspirational his life came out to be!
I love the path you’re taking with this channel Alfie definitely keep it going you also look like you’re loving it, so amazing!
DAMNNNNN ALFIE! I don't think the channel was ready for this.This was impressive. Very eye-opening to say the least.
We are often exposed to stories about violence, be it in the movies or the media, but we almost never hear about it from the people who are a part of it. This was an incredible opportunity for you Alfie, to explore something that's often not discussed. And well done on maintaining this conversation very respectfully, you've done a great job. When Karl (I hope I spelled his name correctly) said "I hate you" when you didn't understand what "to get someone" meant, I also felt that. We can live on the same planet, maybe even in the same towns or neighbourhoods, but our lives and experiences will be so different, due to a series of circumstances, which we are most likely not responsible for. And thus, by sheer luck, you have a person who thinks violence is the only way out and you have someone who has never seen real violence. I'm glad this wonderful man got out of it. I think we could all learn to be more compassionate to people in similar situations and try to understand and help them the best we can. Congrats to both of you, and I wish you both (and whoever may be reading this) lots of happiness and a bright future.
Wow. Hearing his story, wisdom and outlook in such a profound and interesting manner... this truly moved me. The topic was utterly unique yet crucially important to talk about. And the final poem was perfection. Thank you for this and pls do more 🙌🙌🙌🙌
I usually never comment on videoes, but I really enjoyed this video and the new content you've been creating. It is such a relief to see someone with a huge following using their platform to talk to different people, and to discuss important, and at times tough, subjects in order for everyone watching to hopefully be more understanding and openminded
I. 👏🏻 LOVED. 👏🏻 THIS.👏🏻 It provided such a different perspective to life and others experiences. Seeing where he’s been and where he’s going is so cool. Watching this made folding Mt. Laundry so much more enjoyable. I’m recommending this to my family who normally doesn’t watch UA-cam to see. I’d love to see interviews with more people you find interesting. I love the set-up with the table as it made me feel like I was just sitting there with y’all. Well done!
I loved this video Alfie, i want more of these! So fascinating!
This is the best thing on UA-cam in a hot minute
As a 25 year old I’m really enjoying your new style of content!! These days UA-cam seems to be about bragging how much money you have and it’s really refreshing to watch something interesting and real.
Just finishing this video up and wanted to say I’m loving this new content of yours. You’ve done a great job of talking to and interviewing people. Thank you for opening up viewer’s minds to new topics, ideas and stories. I really feel as though I’ve learned and taken away something from your videos. Keep up the great work!
love the new direction of your main channel - the wait was worth it because youre making content you believe in and it shows ! enjoyed this so much :) such a unique and interesting insight on this whole world i knew nothing about... completely changed my perspective on gang culture. knowledge really is power
ALFIE!!! This was so so fascinating to listen to!!! Such a crazy story but the conversation felt so raw and genuine between the two of you! So great and the balance between questions and natural conversation was so perfect! Keep these videos coming!!! xx
This is the content i wanna see more of! Thank you!!
Such an inspirational, honest and humble man, this video should be shown to all teenagers
Wow, so inspirational, when I first looked at the video and saw it was over an hour long I never thought one person could be so captivating and I watched the whole thing. Truly inspiring and I feel like I have a more understanding sense about gang culture as you only ever hear about it from a negative point of view. Amazing.
Love your new style of videos and thank you for using your platform in the right way. Really amazing work! Thank you ❤️
Love this kind of content , very chilled and interesting to hear ! What a change on the pointless blog channel !x
Great job Alfie. Bringing something REAL to youtube. Loved watching this even though before I couldn't even imagine that life like that is possible. Loved watching and hearing this. And that poem was awesome too.
Abso loved your previous UA-cam ventures and have done for years but now at University and your shift into thought provoking, real life interesting conversations is a perfect shift for me, totally impressed, well done 😊👏
This is so pure and raw. This needs to be shown. The area I live in now is slowly going downhill into this gang lifestyle, shootings and stabbings and I think this man is the cure. What an inspiration. Alfie, I have watched your videos for years and been watching many other youtubers but I've never seen something so real as this. X
As a girl that grew up in the gang “culture “ this was good to see that people have been through things like myself but I feel like the a females perspective of a gang is so much more different than a males
This was an amazing watch, you’ve done so well in really delving into his life and this is what your meant to do Alfie, you’re so good at talking to people and allowing them to open up to you, a great talent to have, well done Alfie
This video was eye opening! You never think about people actually living this life even though it does exists... we kind of know it but not really. So seeing this video just opened up another perspective! He started out of love and to feel safe and that’s what the media doesn’t show us ...hence why we never really understand and make a negativ assumption out of it! Alfie I’ve been watching your videos over years and years and I’ve seen your growth and what you are doing is truly amazing! Your using your platform wisely. With your videos I really changed too and I always learn new things or you open up my thinking.. I really admire what you do and who you’ve become! I’m excited for the future! Good job Alf!
This new style of content is amazing! The production quality, ideas, even just Alfie’s honesty in his interviewing is so refreshing. This and The Secret’s Out are some of my favourite things on UA-cam recently, well done Alfie - 2019 is gonna be a sick year if these videos are anything to go by 🤟🏽👏🏽🙌🏽
Making me so excited for the videos this year😁
Love this documentary style of interview and this type of content, I was brought up in such a different world and you’ve really helped share his story and open peoples eyes and that poem at the end, so so powerful. Loving this content
I feel so lucky to have watched this. Sometimes you forget to keep your heart open & this was the most inspiring reminder of that. Thank you for bringing this man to my screen.
So I never comment on videos, but this one was so professional and so well done that I couldn’t not express how much I enjoyed it. I loved the fact that you didn’t “educate” yourself before filming the video so during the conversation you were able to ask questions that many viewers, including myself, were wondering. The information was presented in a very raw and real way which captivated me almost immediately. I have been watching youtube since 2010 (I was 10) and now that Im almost 19, I feel myself being drawn to creators that have evolved their content as they’ve grown in their own life. I love this new content and I’m so looking forward for more in 2019! Well done Alfie!
Holy crap this is a long video. This video seems very interesting. I like this new style you’re doing on this channel. It seems almost as if it’s more towards your older viewers rather than the younger ones.
I think Alfie has matured a lot in the last year and his content now represents that. I really like the new style and it feels like Alfie feels comfortable in this role.
Emese Baranyai I completely agree with you!
this was actually so thought provoking and so interesting, i feel like i've learnt a lot just listening to you two talk. Big thumbs up Alfie! Please make more content like this, it's so important! x
This is honestly the content that i've been waiting for..pls do more videos like this..more documentary pls! so so good, very proud of you x
I'm loving your new content SO much!
I am loving all of your new videos Alfie, especially this video. It is really interesting ❤️🥰
Very inspiring story. Thank You both Karl and Alfie #welldone
Such a captivating story. Love hearing different perspectives and ended with a beautiful poem. Wow Karl! So much talent, truth, and hard work. God bless your future endeavors. Alfie thanks for bringing light to this story!!
This channel is going to grow so much through 2019!
I feel like for a short time the views and likes may be less than what this channel was getting a few years ago, but more and more people are crowding around this kind of content. This new mature content that Alfie is putting out is incredible, you can really see the work he is putting into these video podcasts, interviews etc.
I used to enjoy one or two of the videos this channel put out but now I have enjoyed every single one of the videos Alfie has put out since the comeback of PointlessBlog.
This channel is creating something so different to what people are used to and it's incredible. I believe that this is going to start many different creative influencers on different journeys to what consumers are used to and I love that!
I never leave comments but this video is honestly blew me away! Love the new style of content, keep up the good work 😊
Your past few videos have been your best ever! These types of sit down videos are some of the most intriguing in my opinion. Viewers really get all the ends and outs of what is going on as well as your thoughts and reactions! Extremely impressed with where this channel is going!!
This was amazing to watch! Please do more chats like this! Loving the new channel
I love all these interviews you are doing. They are so interesting and open up your mind to what's happening all over the world, looking at it from a different perspective. Please make more!
Karl Lokko 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I am glad other people can hear your story. Inspiring
amazing story! love the new content! i enjoy hearing personal stories in these interviews because it's really eye opening to hear what others have experienced!
Not only do I love this content Alfie but I, also, love your enthusiasm for it. Your hunger for progression and your need to understand other ways of life, people and perspectives makes you an incredible human being. This acceptance of people is infectious to us all and I am proud of you and the man you have become. This isn’t just ‘likes’ for you. I’m not naive... I realise that ‘likes’ help but you want to leave a stamp on the world. You are doing it! Keep going! Keep feeding our minds with important things xxx
very mature and honest content, loved it.