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It’s crazy when I hear “I ain’t have a choice”…listen, ANY young person reading this…I grew up in South Jackson, used to feel like I didn’t have a choice either. Did a lot I’m not proud of, but I made up my mind there had to be a way out. I came from NOTHING! I’m talking sharing a room with my two brothers, single mama 5 kids, hell I remember rolling pennies to get a black n mild…there’s always a way out. The streets the easiest choice but it comes with the hardest consequences. Nothing worth having in life will be given to you, it’s on you though whether you’re willing to make the sacrifices to go after them.
@@Itsnotthatdeep0the come up matters but you can still control what goes on. There are lots of opportunities and I’m sure there is a recruitment office in many of these places
@@Itsnotthatdeep0what’s ur point? The story isn’t what matters, listen to the point. No matter where your from and what you got, you always got a choice.
I’m from the Sipp, coast boys. It always gets me watching these sorts of videos. Fellow humans stuck in a continuous cycle of misery and death. Then having youngins next to you copying your behavior. Then turn around and wonder why things don’t change and are the way they are..
If you're an adult, you have zero excuses for this. Grown men shouldn't be standing around in front of their house all day long. Working can be tough, but it sometimes feels very rewarding, especially when you have mouths to feed at home.
@@Chucky4evaNO TF ITS NOT. And people like you need to stop speaking nonsense. You DO NOT have to do this bs. They could sit their ass inside just as easy as being outside doing this stupid bs and look which one they choose? Stop.
Yes!!!! Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gulfport to be exact!!! born and raised❤ there’s one thing every state CAN say is that this kind of violence or any kind of violence happens any where and everywhere…i hope one day it’ll get better😢
As a white man, born and raised in Mississippi (Pearl), and having lived in the Jackson area the majority of my life. I’d love to talk to you about my experiences. I am someone who grew up in a decent area, with a good upbringing, but surrounded by a lifetime of the most mixed culture anyone could imagine. I created an account for the sole reason of writing this message, because I believe that I come from a much more diverse culture/society than is predominately portrayed by many in videos. I’d love for you to be able to speak about the generation who didn’t see that divide, and who has lived with many of their closest friends being of the opposite race, class, etc. I know that you’ve spent your fair share of time and videos focusing on Mississippi, but I am (documented) a 6th generation of this area, and my family has a lot of history here, including a large hand in the old “Gold Coast”, which is now Pearl (preciously East Jackson) which people like Johnny Cash wrote songs about. I don’t care about being on camera, but would just love to speak with you because I do believe you are interested in learning and knowing what the true dynamics are in certain areas. I appreciate your hard work and the videos you produce, but I’d love to give you a perspective from someone who has lived a very diverse lifestyle in the state of Jackson area of Mississippi. Best of luck!
This is one of the best channels on UA-cam it deserves way more subscribers than it has it always shows the real truth about the streets and what comes with that life keep it up bro
Indeed. Up until the 1970's, our people had fewer opportunities than we do now. However, those generations didn't settle or rely on violence as a way of life. They did the exact opposite. They focused on their faith, family and community to make a better existence for themselves and their children.
I’m no longer blaming drill music for the violence…. It’s simply bad or the lack of proper parenting and guidance of young men….all these young men need a strong male figure in their lives, you can see it in their eyes that they are begging to be saved
The "strong male figures" around them are the older ones SHOWING them to tote guns, shoot their brothers, sell drugs, participate in gang life, and THEN to blame the system, or their neighborhood, or anything but accountability for their own actions.
I'm from Memphis and I won't put up no video promoting hatred and violence coming from my people. It's stupidity and our ancestors who fought for our freedom in this country is disgrace to see how our people hate each other
This is about child’s having child’s, there is not enough maturity to pass good decision to the next generation, that with a lot of extra things, this is multifactorial problem
As a civilian, I really don’t believe they are bad people. I see people, I see young men with a story, doing what they’ve seen. I pray that God will keep them and preserve their lives so they’ll be able to tell this and lead others in a different direction. They are surviving. That’s all they know. My heart goes out to them. Foreal.
That’s exactly how I see it. People wanna say get a job or something but it’s not that simple especially if there’s no jobs or due to racism there not getting the jobs. These are strong young men growing up surrounded by violence and death that deep down just wanna live a good life but are trapped by a system and a government that doesn’t wanna see them win. It’s sad and my heart goes out to them.
@@TonyS-u7z why are you lying to yourself ? The reason why they can’t “get a job” is because their job is to catch hats and scam , these fools are the little fish in the pond almost all of the shot callers in every hood aren’t even in these videos.
Although Jackson is the capitol of MS, it's still a small town of hoods. Jackson State University is in a hood. You can't escape the hoods in Jackson even while attending college.
I've lived in alabama and Mississippi. Traveled all over the south. The south sucks and I can see why there's racism. It's like going back in time. Up north is so different it's crazy
theres so many hoods ive seen in this video but i can tell you that i used to live in jackson, vicksburgh, and mendenhall before moving states. and jackson is DIFFRENT
whats even sadder is that a well meaning black man could not go into this area and make this kind of content, you would instantly be a target. kuddos to you for going into the trenches
Part of me feels bad for these dudes because they really didn’t stand a chance and part of me says you’re a man now take responsibility and do something different….stop the cycle
That’s how they want you to think it’s all psychological to prove to the civilians that they’re “misunderstood “ grown ass men and comments like this is exactly why they continue to do the same shit over and over because everyone is so decentralized by the violence.
Maybe have a read on (child) developmental psychology. The first few years are vital in terms of forming secure attachment, trust, even emotional regulation and a plethora of other vital skills. Lacking support in your younger years has a lasting effect. You can't just magically turn around a neglected 16yo that lacks a basic neurological - social - psychological framework.
grown ass men talking bout they have no choice....all I hear is complaining and putting other people at fault for they own wrong doings. when do they wake up and finally change
@@jaliciialake6189 I think some psychological traumas been imbedded in us since slavery but i would say in the present sense, fatherless homes and the destruction of the Black nuclear family is biggest problem in our communities. Along with this low vibrational music and culture. Alot of these young men lack that fatherly structure and discipline in their lives.
yo aaron, idk if you're going to read this but i want you to know you're the most talented documentary maker out right now! you're ON FIRE. keep going, you provide the best content for me right now. much love from toronto canada! :)
@@TheTabooRoomWithAaron the only frustration I have is....this is considered Content......NO these videos are actual human lives....Not entertainment....It's Sad
This channel is so dope you really question these men and you see them thinking about their actions…keep it up bro you not just glorifying violence for monetary reasons
Of all the ones interviewed, Marlowe really stood out to me. Seems like a genuine guy in a bad situation and doing his best to get out of it. He keeps his head down and stays on the grind. His crew wasn't hype men, just being support for their guy. Hopefully dudes situation improves drastically
The consistent level of production for over one hour is unheard of! You're the best in the game. Your ability to connect to the individuals is incredible to see. Louis Theroux like. Big up Aaron S !
No one is speaking about the obvious correlation between Jackson and the corruption of the local government level politics and the misappropriation of funds. Misappropriation doesn’t mean theft. It’s not an issue of funding for this area or funding for that area…it’s the fact that the local level government or political factions have no interest in growing these poverty zones. Much like democrat-ran cities up north, Jackson is a representation of their political leaders. Deion Sanders…and Ed Reed spoke to these factions the best as HBCU head coaches…the corruption within these communities, smh. Conservative policies could change and fix these areas, but as soon as it starts…people will scream, “gentrification’ or some other bs term that is anti-growth. Because ANY growth or restoration revolves around profit oriented policies….not hand-outs.
Yeah I'm from Durant, MS/ Holmes county area. One of if not the most impoverished county in MS. The town got around 1 million to remodel the historic train station her husband got the contract they barley even redone the windows probably spent less than 10,000 on it but the following months the mayor and her husband had a Corvette and new Hummer 🧐🤔 I really wish I had the connections and money to have them investigated
I live outside of Jackson off 49. It's crazy how bad it's become, especially south Jackson. Don't get caught lacking. A few weeks back I saw a kid with an AK47 walking the streets outside of Terry Road.
He one of the 1st people that seem like they have a genuine care for the people you are interviewing. Most of these UA-camrs just go to these hoods for views and exploitation. Protect this man
I’m from Ms, and honestly it’s not that bad bro (depending on where you at) people die everyday in every state. You got good parts here for sure tho. I’m a young 20 year old that’s in Mississippi saving money, building credit, and currently enrolled in college. Depends on what you want out of life fr.
It's a whole population of Black folks from the same ethnic group and same age as them that grew up in the hood or didn't grew up in the hood that work trade jobs, work in the medical field, play sports, own success business etc etc these yns in the videos are just our bad ass cousins who just need a lil help ❤️
I’m loving the growth Aaron and the way you understand and sympathise with these guys on a level and try not to promote the negative side of their lives. The sad thing is and I feel you understand is that these young men in these situations are literally boxed in and don’t necessarily have many other options. You can’t just say get a job when there’s no jobs to get or due to racism there not getting the jobs. It gets deep and my heart goes out to these guys. Good job bro.
This is eye opening... man from the way some of them talk I can tell some of them are duuuumb asl, that being said though a few of them really have potential. I really hope life turns out better for these brothers. Well done for your work, bravo
For 6 years, I worked in an all male corrections facility. I left corrections to work for the courts. My part-time job is at a homeless center. My boyfriend is 1 year into a 12yr sentence in Louisiana. I have pretty much seen and heard it all and the one thing I have learned is to shut tf up about situations I have never experienced. Definitely about trying to preach on what choices they had. I have a degree with two jobs and it's hard af trying to make it out here, so I can't possibly imagine the mental strength it would take to wake up every single day surrounded by drugs, guns, crime, no role models, and no real resources and still choose to do what's right. EVERY DAY FOR YEARS!!!! For all the people who say they made it out, my question is, have you done anything to try to help others get out since you now have an understanding of what it takes? I noticed a lot of older people giving advice to these guys, but who is actually putting anything in place to help them? There is plenty of criticism, but where is the help?
thats probably correct, but however, if you just happened to be RELATED to one of these dudes, you're a sitting duck working a 9-5. I'm also curious to how many McDonalds are even willing to open in one of these neighborhoods.
@@fatherxnae that is such bullshit, if we did not have culture we would not have obtained civil rights. somewhere along the lines spirits were broken and people just been crashing out since the 70s
I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA I BEEN LIVING IN JACKSON MISSISSIPPI SINCE 2001 AND IS NOT A FLEX BUT I TURNED 39 THIS YEAR I MADE IT OUT OF THAT SAME TYPE OF LIFE... ITS ALL ABOUT CHOICES...... MAKE BETTER DECISIONS YOUNG BLACK MEN OF MISSISSIPPI 🙏🏾
I’m from west Jackson Mississippi and I can tell you it’s rough I just moved to Gulfport ms just to get away from the killings me and brother was shot multiple times I’m blessed to be out of Jackson Mississippi
I used to live in an environment like this, at the age of under 20 they are looking for their identity, feeling tough, challenging others to be brave, finally turning to selling drugs and clashing with other dealers, at this point it will be bloody
Notice how every single person thinks they’re the baddest, they’re the one that’s different, they’re the one that’s been through the most, blah blah blah. It’s always the same bs when you put a camera on people like this. Nothing but boasting about how bad things are for them and people around them while being oblivious to the fact that in most cases they are the cause and *THEY ARE THEIR OWN WORST ENEMY.* Rinse & repeat. It’s not racism. It’s not poverty. It’s stupid people doing stupid bs and making excuses for it - period.
This is FAR too logical for most of this comment section. It's much easier to be degenerates, say they had no choice, and then blame YOU for their situation 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. You also don't have to build anything or contribute to modern society when you can say, "We built everything and it was stolen from us" because it's the victim mentality. It will NEVER change for them.
I’m glad you spoke on how off camera these people are good kind hearted people. That’s what we are as a community at heart. But being villainized in public on top of how things are within our community makes us look bad as a whole.
Ay and Aaron you a real 1, I feel like the folks you interview genuinely respect you, you not acting like da police or goin deep in depth with what side or who they into it with. You asking the right questions and actually do research before you touchdown unlike the other culture vultures that grew up burban af and think this shyt is fun and games
I grew up in MS from the Delta to Jackson... I moved to Jacksonville FL and honestly haven't heard gunshots on the daily like I did back in South Jackson. Much love to my cousin who coulda brought me into gang life but instead made sure I was protected going to school.
Everyone has a choice, it all depends on how strong you are. Your situation doesn’t dictate you’re out come. I’m from Louisiana, not much different from Mississippi. Prison ain’t it, death ain’t it! Appreciate life, appreciate your brotha, lift each other up, we all struggling! 🖤
Some boys just never grow up🤷🏽♂️ I got a son who’s 14 I’m from the streets. He will never live like this. Never gang bang running the streets ain’t nothing to brag about you at the bottom when you end that mentality praying for better days for all the young black youth.
I'm from Mississippi, and you couldn't pay me to go back to that place. It feels like going back in time and stepping into a time capsule. When I was a kids it was fun to visit, but as an adult, the opportunities are just not there. The level of despair makes me work harder to never have to live in a place like that.
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
I don’t think nobody realize within a span of almost half a year he visited Mississippi, three times to interview these people about the crime that goes Do you know how dangerous that city has to be
Trust me it's very dangerous in Jackson I stop going there and I live right by there! Somebody got killed this morning it's nothing new and 15 minutes ago It's life! Fr
You're killing it. Thanks for getting this content out! The most important thing to highlight is they all say, "my mama..." meaning they didn't grow up with a father. This is the most important thing in the black community. They don't grow up with a good standup father figure which leads to a loss of sense of self or self integrity because it wasn't instilled by their fathers so they go looking for that in the streets. Another thing is when you grow up with no resources or access to better things, then you only know what about what you got. Anyways, its always a pleasure watching your videos and if you wanna go somewhere really dangerous...two words... BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Excellent documentary because you actually documented and didnt glorify the lifestyle like many others try to do. You went like a true journalist. You can tell at 41:13 when you started talking to him about trauma and started to show you cared he felt some type of way and you can tell you got through to him. Dude probably has a good heart, he just dont see a way out. I think these youth need to be given a path away from all this. Show them they are worth more than throwing their life away over nothing. RESPECT to you!
I would love to interview you about this documentary. The racism is everywhere. A restaurant in same family for 4 generations vs shotgun homes and no opportunity. Not having crosses burned by men hiding in hoods does not mean there is no racism. Death by benign neglect.
Greenville Mississippi is my hometown. I haven't lived there in over 30 years but anywhere I've traveled to, when I say I'm from Greenville, they ask "what do you know about Nelson St?"
Love the documentary!! I moved to Mississippi 4 years ago between Hattiesburg and Biloxi and it's a beautiful area surrounded by DeSoto National Forest. I love the area!(Originally from Pittsburgh) I lived in the hood. I was poor. I joined the military and life got better. Hattiesburg is a wonderful town and full of opportunity with the college and businesses there. You can't do nothing and expect someone to give you a hand out. Go to college or join the military. move me out the hood. these people are crazy, one kid said buy me a house and move me out the hood. I WISH IT WAS THAT EASY!!
After 2013 everything changed. Outside influence moved through Mississippi and took advantage of the genuine niceness of the people from Jackson to the delta. I never thought I would see this type of evolution there. I love Mississippi and the people that still stand tall. This is not the way
We need a documentary showing the good in Mississippi because i'm from here and I Live here and I can tell you that its young "Rich" BLACK men in Mississippi getting it the legal way. Every video shows the hood but what about the men that live in MS that made it out of the hood ?
Just cause u black drill music is not the only music u can get into that is nonsense, black people more than just drill, grime and hip hop, we invented rock and roll, jazz, swing, rnb, soul, reggae, afrobeats, funk, house, garage etc... people dont do drill music rapping about 9-5s lets be for real, there is a difference between telling ur story and self stitching and making violent disses
That’s so true man that connection is very powerful, during the great migration out of all southern states that migrated to Chicago, Mississippi had the most people.
I like how he doesn’t bash or try to preach and make them dudes feel less than instead he give them game and get to understand them. he basically lowkey doin a therapy session
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You should really go film a video in Memphis Tennessee!!!!!
What are you opinions on road men vs American yn’s
You should’ve came back to Natchez. It’s a lot of places you missed bro. Good content tho!! Keep it up.
Whys it ecco an doubles the voice. You say somthing its said twice . Shit recording bro
Bra y dont you film a place where u from always missing with our people trying to make us look bad damn worry bout your own
It’s crazy when I hear “I ain’t have a choice”…listen, ANY young person reading this…I grew up in South Jackson, used to feel like I didn’t have a choice either. Did a lot I’m not proud of, but I made up my mind there had to be a way out. I came from NOTHING! I’m talking sharing a room with my two brothers, single mama 5 kids, hell I remember rolling pennies to get a black n mild…there’s always a way out. The streets the easiest choice but it comes with the hardest consequences. Nothing worth having in life will be given to you, it’s on you though whether you’re willing to make the sacrifices to go after them.
Unc they ain’t trying hear allat it’s a good story & all but your come up different from there’s mines everyone’s different
@@Itsnotthatdeep0the come up matters but you can still control what goes on. There are lots of opportunities and I’m sure there is a recruitment office in many of these places
@@Itsnotthatdeep0what’s ur point? The story isn’t what matters, listen to the point. No matter where your from and what you got, you always got a choice.
Mans biggest downfall is believing the limitations set by others.
We always have a choice! Well said mikemike!
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A culture that revolves around Respect, while simultaneously having no idea what the word means.
they claim they have no choice but to act this way
Dont see talking about racism on the system, ah yeah, that does not affect you so does not exist , right?
@@kaleidoscopicdocs8850 Racism has nothing to do with idiots picking up guns and killing because they're bored.
@@ChameleonMD123 privileged ass 85 IQ comment right here
Racism is why they kill eachother? 😅@kaleidoscopicdocs8850
Dawg your quality is unbelievable. Cinematic. Compelling. This is great stuff.
Your stuff is great too Tommy
come to mississippi next tommy
Tommy g uu gotta go see bout south panola Mississippi
You in the same mf'ing leauge brother, much love to both of ya
Both you boys are putting in solid work. Keep it coming 🫡
I’m from the Sipp, coast boys. It always gets me watching these sorts of videos. Fellow humans stuck in a continuous cycle of misery and death. Then having youngins next to you copying your behavior. Then turn around and wonder why things don’t change and are the way they are..
I’m from da coast to
Me too
fam from Louisiana to alabam..wsnt there local rapper by missisissippiSipp? shit was good. 601
Am from the Gulf Coast!! Gulfport MS,!! I left 19 years ago!! Best move i could ever made.
I’m not from there but I’m from Chicago and I don’t see it getting any better
If you're an adult, you have zero excuses for this. Grown men shouldn't be standing around in front of their house all day long. Working can be tough, but it sometimes feels very rewarding, especially when you have mouths to feed at home.
These aren’t men. They are posers.
Speak! Can’t talk about having kids and not being scared to die. Mindset is a mfer!!
i beg you to take a psychology class that shit is easier said than done
@Chucky4eva and your reply is exactly why it'll never end. Excuses keep them living that way, only they can change it.
@@Chucky4evaNO TF ITS NOT. And people like you need to stop speaking nonsense. You DO NOT have to do this bs. They could sit their ass inside just as easy as being outside doing this stupid bs and look which one they choose? Stop.
Mississippi is my home ! Born and raised ! There’s soooo much to say about Mississippi. Good and bad ! But it’s home ….
Yes!!!! Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gulfport to be exact!!! born and raised❤ there’s one thing every state CAN say is that this kind of violence or any kind of violence happens any where and everywhere…i hope one day it’ll get better😢
Jackson & you right there is plenty of things to say both good & bad but we only hear the bad
Agreed. Bay St Louis checking in
@@selenahollimon3817I’m here in miss point
Biloxi in here!
We are our own worst enemy.
we are not the same race
THEY are our worst enemies
Don't say that 😭
@ It’z so true🥃
🥷s being broke make em hate each other
Victim mentality, it’s a drug many are addicted to it ultimately gets you nowhere
Man the quality of your productions are unmatched nobody is doing what you're doing G
appreciate you my bro, have a blessed day - Aaron
@@TheTabooRoomWithAaron You should really go film a video in Memphis Tennessee!!!!!
I second this 💯
@@jjdaBigHomie indeed
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As a Mississippi native, who now lives in Nashville Tn. My ❤️ just goes out to these young men. Who have so much potential . God Bless them All ❤️
As a white man, born and raised in Mississippi (Pearl), and having lived in the Jackson area the majority of my life. I’d love to talk to you about my experiences. I am someone who grew up in a decent area, with a good upbringing, but surrounded by a lifetime of the most mixed culture anyone could imagine. I created an account for the sole reason of writing this message, because I believe that I come from a much more diverse culture/society than is predominately portrayed by many in videos. I’d love for you to be able to speak about the generation who didn’t see that divide, and who has lived with many of their closest friends being of the opposite race, class, etc. I know that you’ve spent your fair share of time and videos focusing on Mississippi, but I am (documented) a 6th generation of this area, and my family has a lot of history here, including a large hand in the old “Gold Coast”, which is now Pearl (preciously East Jackson) which people like Johnny Cash wrote songs about. I don’t care about being on camera, but would just love to speak with you because I do believe you are interested in learning and knowing what the true dynamics are in certain areas. I appreciate your hard work and the videos you produce, but I’d love to give you a perspective from someone who has lived a very diverse lifestyle in the state of Jackson area of Mississippi. Best of luck!
What is an opposite race
@@clayman117 Which race is it okay to hate in public and nobody will do anything about it?
This is one of the best channels on UA-cam it deserves way more subscribers than it has it always shows the real truth about the streets and what comes with that life keep it up bro
I agree
It’s absolutely wild how high quality the production of your documentaries are.
It’s super sad to see so many brothers glorifying this ridiculous lifestyle unbelievable Praying for wisdom for y’all.
and still they make someone else accountable for they wrong doings instead of themselves. talking bout they have no choice
@@jonasschultz5355 ikr talking about the murd!@ capital like its a good thing
Indeed. Up until the 1970's, our people had fewer opportunities than we do now. However, those generations didn't settle or rely on violence as a way of life. They did the exact opposite. They focused on their faith, family and community to make a better existence for themselves and their children.
why these mfkz keep erasing my comment like it aint true..blaks looking real bad RN
gang gang bang bang.
I’m no longer blaming drill music for the violence…. It’s simply bad or the lack of proper parenting and guidance of young men….all these young men need a strong male figure in their lives, you can see it in their eyes that they are begging to be saved
The "strong male figures" around them are the older ones SHOWING them to tote guns, shoot their brothers, sell drugs, participate in gang life, and THEN to blame the system, or their neighborhood, or anything but accountability for their own actions.
I'm from Memphis and I won't put up no video promoting hatred and violence coming from my people. It's stupidity and our ancestors who fought for our freedom in this country is disgrace to see how our people hate each other
Then don’t upload it? Ain’t no no one forcing you grandpa 😂😂
This is about child’s having child’s, there is not enough maturity to pass good decision to the next generation, that with a lot of extra things, this is multifactorial problem
@@VincentGonzalez-k2jcomments like this is why our black peoples are loss n going to stay loss
So we just pull it under the rug and pretend ain't nothing happening? That won't fix a thing
I don’t stupid
As a civilian, I really don’t believe they are bad people. I see people, I see young men with a story, doing what they’ve seen. I pray that God will keep them and preserve their lives so they’ll be able to tell this and lead others in a different direction. They are surviving. That’s all they know. My heart goes out to them. Foreal.
That’s exactly how I see it. People wanna say get a job or something but it’s not that simple especially if there’s no jobs or due to racism there not getting the jobs. These are strong young men growing up surrounded by violence and death that deep down just wanna live a good life but are trapped by a system and a government that doesn’t wanna see them win. It’s sad and my heart goes out to them.
Lmao you don’t think killers are bad people ? You don’t know half of what really goes on behind the scenes in the hood.
@@TonyS-u7z why are you lying to yourself ? The reason why they can’t “get a job” is because their job is to catch hats and scam , these fools are the little fish in the pond almost all of the shot callers in every hood aren’t even in these videos.
God not going to do shit.
Just lazy
Although Jackson is the capitol of MS, it's still a small town of hoods. Jackson State University is in a hood. You can't escape the hoods in Jackson even while attending college.
Property is cheaper in the hood, many universities are in the hood
I've lived in alabama and Mississippi. Traveled all over the south. The south sucks and I can see why there's racism. It's like going back in time. Up north is so different it's crazy
JSU off capitol street 😂 aint no winning
@@Tgriz-z9iyou can see why there’s racism…?
theres so many hoods ive seen in this video but i can tell you that i used to live in jackson, vicksburgh, and mendenhall before moving states. and jackson is DIFFRENT
my bad for the echo for the interview at 18mins - 20mins..
You should really go film a video in Memphis Tennessee!!!!!
Do Memphis
Do the NOLA
do chattanooga tennessee
@@northsidemod❗️
whats even sadder is that a well meaning black man could not go into this area and make this kind of content, you would instantly be a target. kuddos to you for going into the trenches
Lost black brothers
Part of me feels bad for these dudes because they really didn’t stand a chance and part of me says you’re a man now take responsibility and do something different….stop the cycle
That’s how they want you to think it’s all psychological to prove to the civilians that they’re “misunderstood “ grown ass men and comments like this is exactly why they continue to do the same shit over and over because everyone is so decentralized by the violence.
Maybe have a read on (child) developmental psychology. The first few years are vital in terms of forming secure attachment, trust, even emotional regulation and a plethora of other vital skills. Lacking support in your younger years has a lasting effect. You can't just magically turn around a neglected 16yo that lacks a basic neurological - social - psychological framework.
They think this interview is doing something different
grown ass men talking bout they have no choice....all I hear is complaining and putting other people at fault for they own wrong doings. when do they wake up and finally change
Most of them younger than 18. They’re kids.
As a young mom born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi I really wanna know when did we become our own enemy???
It’s what the government want, dey want us to look at each other as enemies instead of us coming together
@@jaliciialake6189 I think some psychological traumas been imbedded in us since slavery but i would say in the present sense, fatherless homes and the destruction of the Black nuclear family is biggest problem in our communities. Along with this low vibrational music and culture. Alot of these young men lack that fatherly structure and discipline in their lives.
When blaming others rather than their own actions!
Victim mentality and men who refuse to take accountability for their own actions.
@@jaliciialake6189 fatherless homes
yo aaron, idk if you're going to read this but i want you to know you're the most talented documentary maker out right now! you're ON FIRE. keep going, you provide the best content for me right now. much love from toronto canada! :)
I appreicate you bro! Thanks for the kind words my bro! Aaron
@@TheTabooRoomWithAaronPeople of the City of Memphis in Shelby County Tennessee would LOVE to meet you!!!!
@@TheTabooRoomWithAaron the only frustration I have is....this is considered Content......NO these videos are actual human lives....Not entertainment....It's Sad
This channel is so dope you really question these men and you see them thinking about their actions…keep it up bro you not just glorifying violence for monetary reasons
Of all the ones interviewed, Marlowe really stood out to me. Seems like a genuine guy in a bad situation and doing his best to get out of it. He keeps his head down and stays on the grind. His crew wasn't hype men, just being support for their guy. Hopefully dudes situation improves drastically
The consistent level of production for over one hour is unheard of! You're the best in the game. Your ability to connect to the individuals is incredible to see. Louis Theroux like. Big up Aaron S !
No one is speaking about the obvious correlation between Jackson and the corruption of the local government level politics and the misappropriation of funds. Misappropriation doesn’t mean theft. It’s not an issue of funding for this area or funding for that area…it’s the fact that the local level government or political factions have no interest in growing these poverty zones. Much like democrat-ran cities up north, Jackson is a representation of their political leaders. Deion Sanders…and Ed Reed spoke to these factions the best as HBCU head coaches…the corruption within these communities, smh. Conservative policies could change and fix these areas, but as soon as it starts…people will scream, “gentrification’ or some other bs term that is anti-growth. Because ANY growth or restoration revolves around profit oriented policies….not hand-outs.
Sick shyt.
Now they created the "white district"
Almost like a mix of policy ideas would work better then a hard left or hard right push
Yeah I'm from Durant, MS/ Holmes county area. One of if not the most impoverished county in MS. The town got around 1 million to remodel the historic train station her husband got the contract they barley even redone the windows probably spent less than 10,000 on it but the following months the mayor and her husband had a Corvette and new Hummer 🧐🤔 I really wish I had the connections and money to have them investigated
I was talking about the mayor sorry didn't explain that
I live outside of Jackson off 49. It's crazy how bad it's become, especially south Jackson. Don't get caught lacking. A few weeks back I saw a kid with an AK47 walking the streets outside of Terry Road.
This is facts
Yeah I stay out souf and they got a lot of big shit they be shooting out there. I hear it every night!
Yup
sad tho. it need to change like why they dont care bruh?
Honestly that’s all over MS im in Laurel and that’s all u see every corner u turn they have guns sad but true
To the black sister with dreads who was sitting down talking I love you and thank you for your thoughtful and empathetic Spirit
He one of the 1st people that seem like they have a genuine care for the people you are interviewing. Most of these UA-camrs just go to these hoods for views and exploitation. Protect this man
I’m from Ms, and honestly it’s not that bad bro (depending on where you at) people die everyday in every state. You got good parts here for sure tho. I’m a young 20 year old that’s in Mississippi saving money, building credit, and currently enrolled in college. Depends on what you want out of life fr.
Make sure you fix the street's up and make better! For the next gen
@@Tyreseneilliit’s hard but yea
Thank You, they are acting like this is Baghdad
Might as well it got the highest murder rate in America @@moshehyeroozedek
It’s definitely a government based issue that impacts most states not just the sipp
It's a whole population of Black folks from the same ethnic group and same age as them that grew up in the hood or didn't grew up in the hood that work trade jobs, work in the medical field, play sports, own success business etc etc these yns in the videos are just our bad ass cousins who just need a lil help ❤️
Ruling class
I’m loving the growth Aaron and the way you understand and sympathise with these guys on a level and try not to promote the negative side of their lives. The sad thing is and I feel you understand is that these young men in these situations are literally boxed in and don’t necessarily have many other options. You can’t just say get a job when there’s no jobs to get or due to racism there not getting the jobs. It gets deep and my heart goes out to these guys. Good job bro.
Fuhhk the sympathy. Only tough love gon fix this. Y’all lost. 😢
Nah Aaron, the production go CRAZYYYYYY !!! WTH ! Edits, background music absolutely beautiful. Thank you
This is eye opening... man from the way some of them talk I can tell some of them are duuuumb asl, that being said though a few of them really have potential. I really hope life turns out better for these brothers. Well done for your work, bravo
Lead poisoning and other environmental toxins, food deserts, drug-addicted teen moms, no hope in sight.
I'm a senior citizen,we as Black people are lost.
Please stop saying Black people. You don’t know every black person .Put a name on it.
As a senior you wasted and wasting time your still alive and can help change whatever around you to better the future
@@devantetv5050just cause your one of the good ones doesn’t excuse the other 80 percent of you people
Nah bro I think Yal got us lost by not doin more in the 70s and 80s….
@@drulamanevictim mentality 🤣
We appreciate you coming to America & being genuine bro, most UA-camrs from the UK are on some weird shit with us
The videography at night is such an art form love it
appreicate you my bro - Aaron
@@TheTabooRoomWithAaron You should really go film a video in Memphis Tennessee!!!!!
@@jjdaBigHomiehe bet not 😭😭😂because this nice ass town go to Clarksdale Mississippi
@@TheTabooRoomWithAaron your camera quality is another level it looks like a movie or some very high quality documentary
@@DLOWSKITPGgo to South Memphis and Keep that same attitude(and make sure you go out at night)
For 6 years, I worked in an all male corrections facility. I left corrections to work for the courts. My part-time job is at a homeless center. My boyfriend is 1 year into a 12yr sentence in Louisiana. I have pretty much seen and heard it all and the one thing I have learned is to shut tf up about situations I have never experienced. Definitely about trying to preach on what choices they had. I have a degree with two jobs and it's hard af trying to make it out here, so I can't possibly imagine the mental strength it would take to wake up every single day surrounded by drugs, guns, crime, no role models, and no real resources and still choose to do what's right. EVERY DAY FOR YEARS!!!! For all the people who say they made it out, my question is, have you done anything to try to help others get out since you now have an understanding of what it takes? I noticed a lot of older people giving advice to these guys, but who is actually putting anything in place to help them? There is plenty of criticism, but where is the help?
Its crazy how its gotten. When i grew up in Mississippi we all lived around each other. Blacks white Spanish Asian etc....
The intros for these videos are simply incredible
Statistically the average small time street level drug dealer makes less than someone working the fries at McDonald’s. U choose to do dumb shit
thats probably correct, but however, if you just happened to be RELATED to one of these dudes, you're a sitting duck working a 9-5. I'm also curious to how many McDonalds are even willing to open in one of these neighborhoods.
Exactly
Yeah if they are selling someone else dope true
Yeah if they’re selling for someone else but if they’re buying and selling their own they make bank trust me I know
They need to learn history and reconnect with their bloodline, many of our ancestors owned 100s of acres in Mississippi.
we can’t . our real names was stolen years ago we made our own culture cus we ain’t got nun else
@ Find the oldest people in your bloodline and start there, most of us are “Indigenous or Indians”. No excuse
Island Boy lol
@@fatherxnae that is such bullshit, if we did not have culture we would not have obtained civil rights. somewhere along the lines spirits were broken and people just been crashing out since the 70s
@ who?
I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA I BEEN LIVING IN JACKSON MISSISSIPPI SINCE 2001 AND IS NOT A FLEX BUT I TURNED 39 THIS YEAR I MADE IT OUT OF THAT SAME TYPE OF LIFE...
ITS ALL ABOUT CHOICES......
MAKE BETTER DECISIONS YOUNG BLACK MEN OF MISSISSIPPI 🙏🏾
I’m from west Jackson Mississippi and I can tell you it’s rough I just moved to Gulfport ms just to get away from the killings me and brother was shot multiple times I’m blessed to be out of Jackson Mississippi
I used to live in an environment like this, at the age of under 20 they are looking for their identity, feeling tough, challenging others to be brave, finally turning to selling drugs and clashing with other dealers, at this point it will be bloody
I’m in Mississippi I just wanna say we are not all like this bs
What part?
@ canton
Did he say all? I must have missed it..
Depends where you from. All I gotta say is
@@Sean.Harrell true
They don’t think so, but this is super embarrassing.. a lot of those men are very handsome. Talented, but just misguided or not guided at all. 🙏🙏
Notice how every single person thinks they’re the baddest, they’re the one that’s different, they’re the one that’s been through the most, blah blah blah. It’s always the same bs when you put a camera on people like this. Nothing but boasting about how bad things are for them and people around them while being oblivious to the fact that in most cases they are the cause and *THEY ARE THEIR OWN WORST ENEMY.*
Rinse & repeat. It’s not racism. It’s not poverty. It’s stupid people doing stupid bs and making excuses for it - period.
This is FAR too logical for most of this comment section. It's much easier to be degenerates, say they had no choice, and then blame YOU for their situation 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. You also don't have to build anything or contribute to modern society when you can say, "We built everything and it was stolen from us" because it's the victim mentality. It will NEVER change for them.
I’m glad you spoke on how off camera these people are good kind hearted people. That’s what we are as a community at heart. But being villainized in public on top of how things are within our community makes us look bad as a whole.
Ay and Aaron you a real 1, I feel like the folks you interview genuinely respect you, you not acting like da police or goin deep in depth with what side or who they into it with. You asking the right questions and actually do research before you touchdown unlike the other culture vultures that grew up burban af and think this shyt is fun and games
I grew up in MS from the Delta to Jackson... I moved to Jacksonville FL and honestly haven't heard gunshots on the daily like I did back in South Jackson. Much love to my cousin who coulda brought me into gang life but instead made sure I was protected going to school.
Yea because y'all got more!
I guarantee you don't stay in the trenches in Jacksonville
1:12:22 listen to the terminology…and they don’t want their friends to see their faces. Actions speak louder than words.
Exactly... "they won't let it go".. but when he said 80% of wht ppl aren't racist I laughed
Everyone has a choice, it all depends on how strong you are. Your situation doesn’t dictate you’re out come. I’m from Louisiana, not much different from Mississippi. Prison ain’t it, death ain’t it! Appreciate life, appreciate your brotha, lift each other up, we all struggling! 🖤
Y’all we don’t need no more rappers! We need plumbers, bus drivers, role models and etc!
The 'burg is my city. The 601💚. The USAR gave me my ride outta there💚💚. If you aren't careful, you will get stuck in Mississippi with nowhere to go💯.
Facts. Especially hattiesburg, it’s hard to get all your ducks in a line in alot of places in Mississippi to be able to move away.
Some boys just never grow up🤷🏽♂️ I got a son who’s 14 I’m from the streets. He will never live like this. Never gang bang running the streets ain’t nothing to brag about you at the bottom when you end that mentality praying for better days for all the young black youth.
God bless ya man that’s the problem in todays society no good men to father these kids
At some point you gotta blame the home not the government
Government took the home years ago
@@crowncity2300 I Agree With You..
@@crowncity2300and why was that?
Definitely in house problems
@@gilmoe73 the two parent home were more successful at productive offspring
May their Ancestors continue to guide these young men…until they’re finally Free.
Bliss to Aaron for allowing the world to see America.
They don’t need ancestors they need two parents
They are free. Victim mentality
I'm from Mississippi, and you couldn't pay me to go back to that place. It feels like going back in time and stepping into a time capsule. When I was a kids it was fun to visit, but as an adult, the opportunities are just not there. The level of despair makes me work harder to never have to live in a place like that.
I don’t comment much but have to say editors on point 👍🫡very professional man keep up the great work .another banger 🇬🇧
yall did bro wrong @ 35:40 🤦♂
What happened? Genuine question bro I was watching and guess I missed it
@ pause it at that time & look at bro lips
lmao the comment I was looking for!
@@DellBillionMobonb he had that shi in his gums😭
😂😂😂 I Just Said That Them Drugs Had His Lips White Af
The raps be sealing this documentaries 😂😂😂😂
they be hard ash fr
It agitated me…. I’m like so everyone rapping and killing 🙄🤦🏾♀️
As a Black woman that attended HS in Jackson, MS, this is so disturbing, disgusting and disappointing. The community is under siege by our own boys.
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
How are they not considered criminally insane??
That lady,and truck driver, and t-shirt business guy made so much sense! Great interview
I don’t think nobody realize within a span of almost half a year he visited Mississippi, three times to interview these people about the crime that goes Do you know how dangerous that city has to be
Trust me it's very dangerous in Jackson I stop going there and I live right by there! Somebody got killed this morning it's nothing new and 15 minutes ago It's life! Fr
These young men are so talented. Great insight into their lives--it's real in the field!
The lady hit it on the head-SOCIAL ENGINEERING.... these young people are being encouraged to ACT out in this manner.Smh
You always have a choice! ALWAYS!
You're killing it. Thanks for getting this content out! The most important thing to highlight is they all say, "my mama..." meaning they didn't grow up with a father. This is the most important thing in the black community. They don't grow up with a good standup father figure which leads to a loss of sense of self or self integrity because it wasn't instilled by their fathers so they go looking for that in the streets. Another thing is when you grow up with no resources or access to better things, then you only know what about what you got. Anyways, its always a pleasure watching your videos and if you wanna go somewhere really dangerous...two words... BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Excellent documentary because you actually documented and didnt glorify the lifestyle like many others try to do. You went like a true journalist.
You can tell at 41:13 when you started talking to him about trauma and started to show you cared he felt some type of way and you can tell you got through to him. Dude probably has a good heart, he just dont see a way out. I think these youth need to be given a path away from all this. Show them they are worth more than throwing their life away over nothing. RESPECT to you!
I would love to interview you about this documentary. The racism is everywhere. A restaurant in same family for 4 generations vs shotgun homes and no opportunity. Not having crosses burned by men hiding in hoods does not mean there is no racism. Death by benign neglect.
Greenville Mississippi is my hometown. I haven't lived there in over 30 years but anywhere I've traveled to, when I say I'm from Greenville, they ask "what do you know about Nelson St?"
I grew up on Cleveland St right off Nelson.
It's been 15 years, but not much has changed since the last time I've been.
@@AWesker99 Alexander and Colorado Street near Frisby Park
Aaron, please come to Baltimore soon. THE CITY NEEDS YOU!!
Come back to Chicago and do a Unity collaboration it's a big movement for peace in Chicago
😂😂
Hey everyone Jesus saves accept him as your savior today and repent if you haven't already hes coming back soon be ready. Jesus Christ is Lord 🙏.
It's sad to me how these young men put limitations on the things they can accomplish in life.
Sad to say that this is a mindset, which means it could be changed, sharpened, and shaped.
Baby los always tryna act like sumn he not 😂🤦🏻♂️ if only the interviewer knew who he was before he did this lol..
im saying bro, dude is a clown
Fr a straight goofy
👀😅 word?!
They are all trying to be someone they are not. Let’s see how tough they are without any guns 😂
Lol 🤦🏾
32:22 Why bro open his mouth like showing mommy that you brushed your teeth this morning 😂😂
Love the documentary!! I moved to Mississippi 4 years ago between Hattiesburg and Biloxi and it's a beautiful area surrounded by DeSoto National Forest. I love the area!(Originally from Pittsburgh) I lived in the hood. I was poor. I joined the military and life got better. Hattiesburg is a wonderful town and full of opportunity with the college and businesses there. You can't do nothing and expect someone to give you a hand out. Go to college or join the military. move me out the hood. these people are crazy, one kid said buy me a house and move me out the hood. I WISH IT WAS THAT EASY!!
Oh hub city, you were stationed at camp Shelby?
Watching this from Brazil, hoping things get better for yours south
Very nice docu man! You deserve all the views and more!
The BEST IN THE BUSINESS 🎬
Been waiting for you to drop
Bro we so fucked up its hard to even put into words how behind we is
Fr fr
After 2013 everything changed. Outside influence moved through Mississippi and took advantage of the genuine niceness of the people from Jackson to the delta. I never thought I would see this type of evolution there. I love Mississippi and the people that still stand tall. This is not the way
THE COLOR GRADEING IS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@2:38 whole bunch of goofies, real goofest 😂
fr he don’t know if he wanna be from BR or mississippi
Ay you’re a serious doc maker ur goin far
appreciate you bro
@@TheTabooRoomWithAaron You should really go film a video in Memphis Tennessee!!!!!
@@TheTabooRoomWithAaron You should really go film a video in Memphis Tennessee!!!!!
@@jjdaBigHomie soon come bro
@@TheTabooRoomWithAarongreat work 💪🏾
I’m straight from Out Souf come interview me & my skate community we’re on a whole different level of positivity for the city Peace & Love🤲🏽
We need a documentary showing the good in Mississippi because i'm from here and I Live here and I can tell you that its young "Rich" BLACK men in Mississippi getting it the legal way. Every video shows the hood but what about the men that live in MS that made it out of the hood ?
Next time make everybody read one paragraph from a book
yeah you can read you are better than those uneducated black men, you proud of it?
Hush watch the video
😂😂😂
This isn’t a act, this their real life 😂
So everyone can see how “great” America consciously and systemically fail them on a huge scale …
Just cause u black drill music is not the only music u can get into that is nonsense, black people more than just drill, grime and hip hop, we invented rock and roll, jazz, swing, rnb, soul, reggae, afrobeats, funk, house, garage etc... people dont do drill music rapping about 9-5s lets be for real, there is a difference between telling ur story and self stitching and making violent disses
It’s crazy how they’ve managed to brainwash themselves into thinking like that.
Chicago so close in relation with Mississippi than any other state in da US we really family my granny come from Mississippi 💯
From Jxn, mom and granny from Chi
That’s so true man that connection is very powerful, during the great migration out of all southern states that migrated to Chicago, Mississippi had the most people.
Mine too...Salute from Newburgh NY 💪🏾
@@blackplay4562 💪🏿💪🏿
Black Chicago gangs all stem from Mississippi Folks n Peoples, Larry Hoover & David Barksdale came from down there
I like how he doesn’t bash or try to preach and make them dudes feel less than instead he give them game and get to understand them. he basically lowkey doin a therapy session
This is so sad. I'm a mama and i cried so hard for these youngins mama.