A Brit Lost Inside America's Worst Hood 🇺🇸 ( Kensington )

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    Over the past 12 months, I have been on a mission to discover the real Britain. What I have discovered is a changing and troubled nation, with social, homelessness and crime issues that reach almost every corner of the country. In the comments to my videos, I have received many responses that tell me although Britain is troubled, this is nothing compared to the wave of homelessness, addiction and crime that now sweeps many parts of the USA. I reached out to my friend ‪@Jeffshighonlife‬ to show me around his notorious hometown, Kensington Philadelphia. Kensington is known by many as the roughest hood in America. A dangerous gang-infested hellscape nicknamed "Zombieland" due to the contorted and twisted physical states of many of the addicts there. This is a much documented place and truly shocking. I set out with Jeff to meet the humans behind the epidemic of addiction that sweeps the city. I showcase their stories and reality through a series of interviews shown in this video. Thank you for reading.
    Check out Jeff's channel here: / @jeffshighonlife
    #kensingtonphiladelphia #philadelphia #usa #streetinterview #america #crime

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  • @WendallExplores
    @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +35

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    • @paulrobinson8795
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    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +1

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    • @eon14873
      @eon14873 7 місяців тому

      @@WendallExplores lol.she is pretty chilled

  • @Jeffshighonlife
    @Jeffshighonlife 7 місяців тому +514

    This was a lot of fun showing you around. I appreciate you treating these people with respect and dignity. Hopefully we can do it again in a different city

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +100

      Jeff you’re a true friend to the people in Kensington, thank you for guiding me around. This video would not have been possible without your help.. everyone go subscribe to Jeff’s channel!

    • @willosselburn3138
      @willosselburn3138 7 місяців тому +9

      thanks for everything you do man

    • @johnsmith-ik8il
      @johnsmith-ik8il 7 місяців тому +29

      Firstly, I want to commend you on 8 years of sobriety. I've never seen either of your channels before and I am only just 5 minutes in to the vid but I think I'll give you both a sub. Edit: subbed to you both.

    • @Jeffshighonlife
      @Jeffshighonlife 7 місяців тому +11

      @@johnsmith-ik8ilI really appreciate it

    • @assi2424
      @assi2424 7 місяців тому +22

      Well done on your 8 years sobriety 👏 ❤ from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @MrFleen
    @MrFleen 7 місяців тому +214

    You approached this much more sensitively and respectfully than most other UA-camrs would have, love your videos

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +13

      Thank you

    • @steglash4045
      @steglash4045 7 місяців тому +5

      Was in Philly in 2000 and it was rough, my friend's dad was saying to use his gun holster instead of his own, we were only going out for a drink! As they keep printing currency around the world all this is going to get worse unfortunately. People seem to only focus on the US Dollar but they've doubled the amount of pounds in existence in the last 5 years, all done by design to crash the west and bring in the great reset. Prep, pray and stay out the way people 🙏take care, cheers

    • @SEB78765
      @SEB78765 7 місяців тому +3

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    • @hennerzz3460
      @hennerzz3460 7 місяців тому

      with the possible exception of the manscaped ad......

    • @flawedgenius
      @flawedgenius 7 місяців тому

      @@steglash4045 😂😂😂

  • @InsideOutJellyBaby
    @InsideOutJellyBaby 7 місяців тому +103

    Seeing the 26 year old woman who had scratch marks on her arm from drug withdrawal absolutely broke my heart. She was beautiful. Such a shame she's found herself in this predicament. I truly hope she gets the help she needs!!

    • @tishainess9339
      @tishainess9339 7 місяців тому +6

      I know poor lil girl 😢💔

    • @santosdellior6917
      @santosdellior6917 7 місяців тому +7

      I'm going to keep my eyes out for her...I'm from Philly....and her story broke my heart 💔

    • @isurvivedscammy3109
      @isurvivedscammy3109 7 місяців тому +5

      I'm just going to say. She is beautiful

    • @InsideOutJellyBaby
      @InsideOutJellyBaby 7 місяців тому

      @@isurvivedscammy3109 She definitely is. Which makes the situation she's found herself in even more upsetting

    • @kiarapizarro2989
      @kiarapizarro2989 6 місяців тому

      @@santosdellior6917I’m from Philly as well let me know how she making out

  • @WaxAddictz
    @WaxAddictz 7 місяців тому +66

    I think that this is the saddest video I have ever watched about this place. Instead of just filming people "doing crazy shit when high" for sensationalist content like so many others do, you took the time to talk to people and listen to their stories which is a BIG reminder that these are PEOPLE too. Excellent job with this video man!

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +12

      Thank you for understanding the video

    • @victorymansions
      @victorymansions 7 місяців тому

      All those 'let's judge the tweaker' videos represent the true downfall of content creators. They are not designed to educate, or create a bridge between the unaware and the addicted. They are simply there to mock the individual without any regard for what may have led them down that road. Anyone who exploits someone who has been emotionally damaged, has never understood or experienced just how quickly your life can get flipped upside down.

    • @thekeysman6760
      @thekeysman6760 7 місяців тому

      'Doing crazy shit when high' in inverted commas implying so-called or supposedly, not quotation marks quoting someone. Thank you for understanding punctuation in the English language.

    • @WaxAddictz
      @WaxAddictz 7 місяців тому +1

      @@thekeysman6760 Ale v čestině bylo by ňeco velmi jineho :)

    • @african-history-fountain
      @african-history-fountain 5 місяців тому +1

      Exactly. Well said.

  • @Steve-rr8qf
    @Steve-rr8qf 7 місяців тому +124

    Shit man, this video gave me tears. My brother died from addiction when he was 21 years old and people don't understand how easy it is to get stuck in the vicious circle of addiction. Bless you Wendall for making these types of videos and bringing awareness to these problems. Your a top lad

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +16

      I’m sorry for your suffering

    • @painpatientsaddiction3640
      @painpatientsaddiction3640 7 місяців тому +2

      That's the problem people don't understand addiction but they judge them

    • @UNDGT
      @UNDGT 6 місяців тому +1

      It's weird watching a documentary that's 5 minutes from my house

  • @yvonnesimpson4584
    @yvonnesimpson4584 7 місяців тому +52

    Well done Jeff for been clean so long. You deserve a huge medal!!

  • @Nicki3765
    @Nicki3765 7 місяців тому +49

    Super video !
    My two favourite UA-camrs together !!!!
    I’m from the uk but I have been following Jeff for 18 months.
    Stay safe Jeff and Wendall 😊

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +11

      Jeff is a superstar mate

    • @carol2025-arg
      @carol2025-arg 7 місяців тому +1

      @@WendallExplores it is absolutely heartbreaking to know the tragic background behind these people and the sad present , thanks for sharing so respectfully I think It does help to expand awareness about the humanity that we have created ...and to think about the systems we are still supporting and being part (in terms of social, political, economics aspects) ..thanks for all , grettings from SouthAmerica

  • @williamjennings7521
    @williamjennings7521 7 місяців тому +28

    WOW, just WOW. I know I have said this alot about your content, but you have just gone onto ANOTHER level! They way you handle people and the genuine care you show, honestly blown away by this

  • @infowarriorone
    @infowarriorone 7 місяців тому +17

    Excellent video. You couldn't have found a better UA-camr than Jeff to collab with on this subject, which is indeed a very difficult subject to cover. He brings a degree of respect, empathy and understanding that no other 'Kenzo' UA-camrs do. Kudos.

  • @thomasmacias5032
    @thomasmacias5032 7 місяців тому +66

    Welcome to the USA Wendell you’re awesome my friend you kick ass can’t wait to sit and have my breakfast and watch you. Thank you for your hard work, my friend you rock.💯🙏🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @vantablack-ynwa
    @vantablack-ynwa 7 місяців тому +189

    I live in Britain and I have those wounds. Even heroin can cause those type of wounds. I have them on both legs and it's wrecked my life. My fault. But I was so young when I got the first wound _ 19 yrs old and a working girl in St Pauls Bristol. Man oh man what I'd do to stop others from ending up like me. I should edit this by saying that I'm clean now but I' ve lost a lot and there is so much pain that I've put people through. Luckily I've rebonded with my family. But I will never forgive myself for the path I stupidly chose. I had everything man. I hope if you're an addict and reading this you can be honest with yourself and take responsibility for some of your actions and get well. Or not coz it might not be a choice at the moment for you but PLEASE try to get to a better place.

    • @colindoherty1891
      @colindoherty1891 7 місяців тому +16

      It’s difficult often people are escaping from mental health and abuse. You have done well try and forgive yourself keep smiling 😃

    • @truefact844
      @truefact844 7 місяців тому +7

      Well done, keep up the good fight. Even telling your story may help someone without you even knowing. ❤

    • @frankiecella158
      @frankiecella158 7 місяців тому +9

      Well Written...Thanks For Sharing.. I'm 51 now & steel battling with addiction....!! I I'm from South London England..Steel Battling with the Demons....!! ❤🇬🇧😉

    • @claregale9011
      @claregale9011 7 місяців тому +7

      Can happen to anyone , we'll done for getting clean , 5yrs sober from alcohol addiction took a long time after relapse after relapse but that's addiction for you it can get a hold of you and not let go . Lifes good without that fake high 😊

    • @claregale9011
      @claregale9011 7 місяців тому +4

      Can happen to anyone , we'll done for getting clean , 5yrs sober from alcohol addiction took a long time after relapse after relapse but that's addiction for you it can get a hold of you and not let go . Lifes good without that fake high 😊

  • @1916jamesconnolly
    @1916jamesconnolly 7 місяців тому +47

    "In West Philadelphia Born and raised, on the Playground's were i spent most of my Days". Loved how you spoke to the poor Girl in White at beginning telling her that her Life was valuable, she was just Skin and Bone, heartbreaking, Great stuff Wendall

    • @thekeysman6760
      @thekeysman6760 7 місяців тому

      The words born, playground, days, girl, white, life, skin, bone, and great aren't proper nouns or place names or at the start of the sentence so don't use an upper-case letter for them.

    • @brentmcwilliams4332
      @brentmcwilliams4332 7 місяців тому

      "Living it up" ✌️

    • @mothspleen1343
      @mothspleen1343 7 місяців тому +1

      @@thekeysman6760 not really the important element of this though is it mate

    • @thekeysman6760
      @thekeysman6760 7 місяців тому +1

      @@mothspleen1343 Well, yes. Communication that is universally understood and actually able to be translated too brings us together. Over these subjects, or others. That is, if that was supposed to be a question that you wrote without a question mark.

    • @Tomorrison28
      @Tomorrison28 6 місяців тому

      This isn't West Philly😂

  • @TheOriginalGeekyNoob
    @TheOriginalGeekyNoob 7 місяців тому +79

    Absolutely NO WAY! Wendall in the US, that's awesome, this is the video we needed.

  • @Simrooo
    @Simrooo 7 місяців тому +17

    Really impressed with how you approached this video. So good of you to call out the ‘zombie’ tag too. You showed that these are actual humans living within this hellscape and I haven’t seen that in any video I have watched on this area before.

  • @paulineward6576
    @paulineward6576 6 місяців тому +7

    My mom grew up in Kensington in the 60s. It's so sad what it has turned into. Suprisingly, i've seen it worse :(
    I live like 20 minutes from there now in New Jersey. I have old friends and family who have died from addiction in the area and in Camden. Thank you for your kindness and awarness. Love from NJ

  • @mikerope5785
    @mikerope5785 7 місяців тому +84

    Thank you for humanising the most maligned people in society.

    • @Thatresellergirl
      @Thatresellergirl 7 місяців тому +3

      Did you not view them as human before? How odd

    • @mustertherohirrim7315
      @mustertherohirrim7315 7 місяців тому +10

      They dehumanise themselves

    • @kjp1232
      @kjp1232 7 місяців тому

      ​@@mustertherohirrim7315wrong it's a disease caused by synthetic drugs.

    • @romich4536
      @romich4536 7 місяців тому +2

      Balderdash! Nobody forced them to take drugs.

    • @Vamosamigo123
      @Vamosamigo123 7 місяців тому

      The deadbeats choose drugs

  • @__gcjj
    @__gcjj 7 місяців тому +21

    Came from Jeff’s channel - KENSINGTON YOGA is crazy to see IRL. Great collab looking forward to seeing more of your videos!!

    • @DMWBN3
      @DMWBN3 7 місяців тому +4

      I'm uk based and watched many vids on Philly & its problems. AML films is another good channel. Also King Frank is the other one.

  • @matthewrobins2599
    @matthewrobins2599 7 місяців тому +11

    You’ve approached that with great sensitivity and care. Great vid sir and an eye opener. I know near the start you couldn’t show some stuff, but the expression on your face said it all.

  • @barrymorris7856
    @barrymorris7856 7 місяців тому +34

    Distressing man. We think we have it bad here in the UK but this is levels above. Thanks for your work.

    • @Leojw10
      @Leojw10 7 місяців тому +16

      Its still bad here in uk

    • @zzXertz
      @zzXertz 7 місяців тому +3

      worst neighborhood in the usa. so damn depressing its like hell

    • @TASIAawful1
      @TASIAawful1 7 місяців тому +6

      UK doesn’t look too bad at all after watching that place it’s literally a hell hole those poor people 😢

    • @sjanex
      @sjanex 7 місяців тому +7

      @@Leojw10no where near on this level

    • @pjl8119
      @pjl8119 7 місяців тому

      This is what our politicians want the future of Britain to be. They think America is the shining light to emulate.
      We're getting there folks. At this rate, another 5 or 10 years and our cities and towns will be like this.

  • @jamesmcmahon7837
    @jamesmcmahon7837 7 місяців тому +8

    Been watching your videos on and off but this one got you another subscriber. Tragic to see people in such desperation and hopelessness. But a glimmer of hope with people like Jeff returning to use their experience to help. Also interesting to see the level of support available and reported on quite positively by people themselves. We might have a few less drug deaths here in the UK if there were more resources available! Really glad you had the opportunity to do this vlog it has really demonstrated your talent and potential. Hope it helps get you the recognition and resources to do more trips abroad 👍🏼

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching and subbing, and for the kind review

  • @Jack-pp7td
    @Jack-pp7td 7 місяців тому +17

    My new favourite youtuber atm. Binged the benidorm eps, and some of the UK ones. Amazing you are expanding like this.

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +2

      Appreciate the support mate 🙏

    • @tobyjackman3212
      @tobyjackman3212 7 місяців тому +2

      I think he looks pretty trim?!

    • @Jack-pp7td
      @Jack-pp7td 7 місяців тому +2

      @@tobyjackman3212ahaha shut up

    • @J450NRS11
      @J450NRS11 7 місяців тому

      @@tobyjackman3212 😂

  • @Simplyrecovery
    @Simplyrecovery 7 місяців тому +8

    Absolutely heartbreaking, been through opiate/heroin/cocaine addiction (i.v) this brought tears to my eyes.
    Only strengthened my recovery, thanks for this ❤.

  • @Greg8
    @Greg8 7 місяців тому +20

    It’s like I clicked thumbs up but feel guilty doing it, no so that I like what’s going on just to appreciate a good honest and respectful episode. Good material sad story

    • @jlvjazz
      @jlvjazz 7 місяців тому +2

      I hear you..... we are "liking" these incredible videos not because we like what is going on, but instead for the quality of the content.

  • @resist.
    @resist. 7 місяців тому +27

    wow you're on fire bro, more great content, well done

  • @Doodoobrownisintown
    @Doodoobrownisintown 7 місяців тому +7

    Great Video glad you did it with Jeff he's definitely the right guy you want showing you around

  • @louisezuk7935
    @louisezuk7935 7 місяців тому +10

    I love Jeff's channel. And yours. I'm so glad you approached Jeff to do this video ❤

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +3

      He was amazing

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +2

      @@KarenTurner-ti4jq sorry I don’t know Amber, you’d have to ask Jeff

    • @jamesrobert4106
      @jamesrobert4106 7 місяців тому

      ​@WendallExplores She is almost the anti hero of Kensington.

  • @WesleyWinter.
    @WesleyWinter. 7 місяців тому +5

    What! All the way to America, mr worldwide. Keep smashing it mate 👊🏻

  • @mitzy123
    @mitzy123 6 місяців тому +16

    This is so depressing man. How TF does the worlds richest country end up in this state. We are constantly told America is the greatest country in the world.

    • @richardbarrett7236
      @richardbarrett7236 2 місяці тому

      Drugs. Addiction sucks.

    • @socomxx
      @socomxx Місяць тому

      Yup, it's the drugs, the fentanyl is killing us all.

    • @ians9390
      @ians9390 26 днів тому

      you're a joke for the rest of the world 😂

  • @tantatheindian7068
    @tantatheindian7068 7 місяців тому

    Creating an episode that reflects social reality, with ethical responsibility to report the issues is harder with censorship of demonetization etc. Issues created by insensitive governments, desensitized society and loss of community as a general consensus. We don't need political divide, we need community structure and more people to give these people a voice. Thanks for an insightful subject topic.

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому

      I really appreciate that, thank you 🙏

  • @gilliansworn6542
    @gilliansworn6542 7 місяців тому +7

    What a fabulous documentary. I follow Jeff's High On Life from the UK he's an inspiration. A real insight to such tragic lives and circumstances. I often watch the live webcams and it breaks my heart, especially Amber.

  • @alacrityaudiooffice7716
    @alacrityaudiooffice7716 7 місяців тому +5

    Dude! This was a BRILLIANT peice of investigative journalism. The way you connected with the subject and it's participants/captives shows you have potential to take this FAR! Already subscribed. Can't praise this new direction enough.

  • @denabeebe1888
    @denabeebe1888 7 місяців тому +8

    Love this!!! Jeff’s a great human being!

  • @danp2596
    @danp2596 7 місяців тому +15

    Best video yet, keep up the great work!

  • @thatsamshow
    @thatsamshow 7 місяців тому +5

    I've been watching the odd video on Kensington for several years now and it never stops being shocking. The abject poverty, the sense of despair, and the troubled lives that these people lead while hooked on drugs. It's worth remembering that they are someone's daughter or son who once lived a childhood of innocence. It's just a sad, sad situation.

  • @SteveSmith-qf3sk
    @SteveSmith-qf3sk 7 місяців тому +8

    Thank you again Wendall, great video. I subscribed straight away to Jeff's channel. Keep up the good work my friend.

  • @sylviathompson100
    @sylviathompson100 7 місяців тому +5

    Oh my, wendall, I can’t believe that you are here in the USA, I watch all the videos from the UK, when you go to the pubs, and Explora little towns, also when you went to Spain, and you are with Jeff he’s my favorite UA-camr, you just made my day, welcome to the US, BTW we also have pubs here ha ha ha, Take care. God bless.

  • @jamesjamesnet
    @jamesjamesnet 6 місяців тому +1

    Wendall I'm glad you come here to the USA to film with Jeff I'm glad I find you both on UA-cam.
    God loves you Wendall be safe.🙏🏿

  • @rudykisely3750
    @rudykisely3750 7 місяців тому +3

    I've viewed Jeff's channel for the last two years, and he was the right YT guide to Kensington for you, Wendell. He's always given us a sensitive portrayal of the lives of people there.

  • @fitnessisgood4u
    @fitnessisgood4u 2 місяці тому

    You did a great job with this mate. It's truly shocking, but you really dealt with it brilliantly. You showed real compassion and understanding. Fair play to you. Thanks.

  • @lukepatterson590
    @lukepatterson590 7 місяців тому +5

    Fantastic video mate, extremely humbling and eye opening.

  • @bobinator1998
    @bobinator1998 7 місяців тому +2

    Really enjoy your content mate. Where others might dress up their content and mask some things that are unpleasant, your stuff is raw and pure. Raw and pure insights into real-world places and real-world people. You're personable and don't come across as someone trying to get something out of the people you interview. It's obvious you want to give a platform to those who might never have had the opportunity to share their story before and the sincerity of the content shows.
    Very underrated channel, keep it up!

  • @joannaazar7396
    @joannaazar7396 7 місяців тому +6

    Jeff is the kindest guy! Great video ❤❤

  • @WillsTaticsViral
    @WillsTaticsViral 7 місяців тому +2

    It's great to see someone from the UK exposing the dangers, with people being out on the streets taking drugs...
    There is always hope out there 🙏.
    Good channel mate 👏

  • @ChubbyChecker182
    @ChubbyChecker182 7 місяців тому +5

    This is real journalism...Doing Great Work, keep it up 👍

  • @Drdam0
    @Drdam0 Місяць тому

    It's hard to see people like this.
    Your channel is amazing, mate. It's so real and genuine. Thank you 👊

  • @WildWoodlandsSW
    @WildWoodlandsSW 7 місяців тому +7

    Subscribed to Jeff's channel,good man. Heart breaking video to watch,I will pray for those souls to find peace. God bless Bon Jovi,what a great way to give back,surprised that was never a story on the news. Oh sorry,i forgot mainstream is nothing but negative. Well done Wendall,great work.

  • @CoolV3gan
    @CoolV3gan 7 місяців тому +1

    So glad I just happened upon your channel. Thank you for your compassion and kindness when talking to everyone, from all walks of life. ❤ from Canada

  • @rjflores438
    @rjflores438 7 місяців тому +22

    Im from Manchester here in the UK and have visited Philadelphia on quite a few occasions as my uncle on my dads side moved to Pennslyvania in his early 20s, first to Pittsburgh, which definitely has its issues, and then over to Philadelphia. Hes drove us through the North Side of Philly to the suburb on the edge of the city where he lives on many occasions, and the first time he did so I was absolutely shocked at the poverty and deprivation. Kensington is not a place you
    want to be after dark as is most of Inner City Philadelphia especially on the North Side of the City.

    • @eastender_
      @eastender_ 7 місяців тому +6

      I’m from London but got a train from NYC to Philadelphia a few years ago.
      I didn’t go to those tougher areas but I could tell just from what I saw from the train (which went through the north side of the city).
      Between 2020 and 2023, the city saw 500-550 murders each year (and obviously many more non-fatal shootings), which is more or the around the same as the entirety of the UK (which has 65 million more people).
      Good news is that those numbers now seem to be on the decline (and quite dramatically this year, as with other cities like Baltimore).

    • @eastender_
      @eastender_ 7 місяців тому +3

      It’s worth noting that the vast majority of victims are young men/teens involved in gangs etc, rather than the drug users you see in this video.

    • @whitemountainapache3297
      @whitemountainapache3297 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@eastender_So is it worse than South Manchester and Salford?

    • @eastender_
      @eastender_ 7 місяців тому +4

      @@whitemountainapache3297
      Philly? I would say significantly, yes.

    • @RxRec
      @RxRec 5 місяців тому +2

      @@whitemountainapache3297way worse American cities are way worse

  • @clairewest6676
    @clairewest6676 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much to you and Jeff for treating the people in this video with so much respect and sensitivity. None of us are immune from their situation, it only takes one significant life event, a missed pay check or two to potentially find yourself in the same situation. I have the upmost compassion for them and I wish that for once, politicians would show real commitment to change and practice what they preach.

  • @MichaelHoggart
    @MichaelHoggart 7 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for this. Everybody needs to watch it.

  • @Ryans_world215
    @Ryans_world215 7 місяців тому +1

    I live in Philly I’m born and raised…gotta say I appreciate the light your bringing toward this I have kids and hate some areas and what it stands for so thanks for bringing some attention to this every little bit helps!

  • @rjflores438
    @rjflores438 7 місяців тому +6

    Wendall, I was a bit worried at the start of the video as I thought you were going to be walking there alone, you were definitely smart to have a local drive you around Kensington and North Philly especially the hoods, it isnt for the faint hearted thats for sure. Its really sad to see the trauma these people are going through and the social problems this city has because it is a great city with a lot of culture, architecture and a lot of great people.

  • @rakayahtv5479
    @rakayahtv5479 6 місяців тому +2

    I’ve been trying find my friend for yearsss out of all the videos I’ve watched this the first time seeing her😢 Rachel I pray you get better and I love you

  • @Isabel-ui3ny
    @Isabel-ui3ny 7 місяців тому +11

    Your should have seen Clearfield last summer. Was even wilder....
    Jeff's sub here. I so enjoy your content!

  • @kevinmott6205
    @kevinmott6205 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow Wendall😢big respect to you for this vlog. I found it very moving and distressing. It looked bloody aweful mate. You are a much braver man than me. Your care, concern and compassion for people was clearly palpable. I was emotionally worn out by the end of the video, it was so so intense. Thankyou for dealing with this material so sensitively and professionally. ❤ ps say hi to Jeff top bloke too.👍

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching Kev, it was a very hard hitting experience. Jeff is awesome 👌

  • @Cl4rkz
    @Cl4rkz 7 місяців тому +84

    The woman 26 felt sorry for her

    • @ourkidof91
      @ourkidof91 7 місяців тому +23

      11 years on the streets which means since she was 15. Poor woman.

    • @Vamosamigo123
      @Vamosamigo123 7 місяців тому +2

      Why? She chooses drugs 1st everytime

    • @gdasfgqgadfsadf4
      @gdasfgqgadfsadf4 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Vamosamigo123 i hope you experience addiction personally.

    • @rumenslavov371
      @rumenslavov371 Місяць тому

      Coz of stupidity

  • @lorrainebennett7528
    @lorrainebennett7528 7 місяців тому +1

    I love that you and Jeff treated the people with respect. Actually, the people that you interviewed were all very articulate and gave a real insight into the problems in the area. I wish them well.

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +1

      I met some troubled yet wonderful people in Kensington

  • @remotematt
    @remotematt 7 місяців тому +4

    The most shocking clip for me was children walking down the street. Breaks my heart that they're desensitised to seeing adults in catatonic states in large numbers like that! I appreciate the gritty & insightful content Wendall.

  • @Jude1310
    @Jude1310 7 місяців тому +19

    Great job wendall! These poor souls! All I see is broken children in adult bodies. May god help them all 🙏🏼

  • @KristinaTheLatina1
    @KristinaTheLatina1 7 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for handling this with such sensitivity ❤

  • @Fishinwithme
    @Fishinwithme 7 місяців тому +3

    Just finished watching this mate absolutely touched my heart watching this my mom was addicted to drugs and alcohol and ultimately it ended up in her being murdered in middlesbrough uk. Drugs destroy lives family and friends its so hard to see people living like this. My brother and sister both from the same mom are both hooked on drugs also! If i wasnt so bad with my anxiety and mental health helping these people on the streets and people with addiction would be my dream to help them all!! Top work ❤

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +3

      Sorry to hear of all the pain and suffering you’ve been through

    • @Fishinwithme
      @Fishinwithme 7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks mate keep doing what your doing! Love it your a credit to the platform ❤​@WendallExplores

  • @MostlyLoveOfMusic
    @MostlyLoveOfMusic 7 місяців тому +10

    You're good at asking simple but powerful questions - a bit like Louis Theroux - and your empathy shows

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +2

      I try my best, thank you 🙏

    • @manonthestreet1703
      @manonthestreet1703 7 місяців тому

      I agree, I like a lot of similar UA-camrs but Wendall seems a cut above. Louis actually did Kensington back in 2011 I think, it was bad then but nothing like now

  • @cheeks4208
    @cheeks4208 7 місяців тому +1

    The girl at 15:14 is my best friend. I've been looking for her for over a month. Im sober, she wasn't ready for help. This hurt so bad.

  • @YaadManSteve
    @YaadManSteve 7 місяців тому +4

    Glad that your channel popped up in my feed. I have been following Jeff’s work for a while.
    Great advice and compassion for that young lady.

  • @benmakemson61009
    @benmakemson61009 7 місяців тому +11

    I wonder if the locals have become desensitised to seeing people openly in such states. It says a lot about the police, government and their attitudes to treatment for addiction and maybe metal illness too, although i don't claim to know much about American politics but it makes you wonder! Massive respect Wendall for making this video.. and all your videos! Also, that manscaped add...wendalls wondefull walnuts 🤣

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +4

      I’m sure they have become desensitised to a degree yes

    • @oshifish2
      @oshifish2 7 місяців тому +1

      Sadly its like a fire that spreads out of control. The small changes you see like the housing and the resources over and over. It may not be the first time but maybe the next day a relative comes down for some of those resources or a friend or classmate or the person in need of help. Slowly change can be made. Just moving the tents will not help but the resources will. I have seen it in some bad sections of Upperstate New York.

    • @junioradult6219
      @junioradult6219 7 місяців тому +1

      Of course they have. Visited the west coast with my mom and sister and we were shocked not only by the drugs and homelesness but how everyone else living there acted like it was a normal.

  • @mariajefferies8555
    @mariajefferies8555 7 місяців тому +7

    😢 I am just so sad to see that young Girl who said it’s either jail or drugs and death 😢 it’s such a sad sad situation
    What a world 😮

  • @doctorvonbrown881
    @doctorvonbrown881 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow was not expecting an upload of this magnitude! Thank you for showing us your experience in Kensington. It really is a living hell there, you picked a good guide to get you safely through. I don't know what the solution is, but these people need to get out somehow!

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +2

      Appreciate the comment, Jeff was an excellent guide

  • @britishmick
    @britishmick 7 місяців тому +7

    Oli, I’m made up for you my man, congrats with the Chanel, seems like a giant leap with this video, keep it up brother 👌🏻

  • @shaunhal1936
    @shaunhal1936 7 місяців тому +2

    Genuinely refreshing to have a Bald and Bankrupt type figure that isn't a sex tourist, or exploiting his enviroment for clicks, you have actual insight to give no matter the location you visit, never change Wendall

  • @johnnyjesus8
    @johnnyjesus8 7 місяців тому +6

    I promise you looking at this video they cleaned Kensington right up. Just about 3 months ago you would not be able to walk there. It was an Absolute Circus of Filth. Injecting themselves zombies everywhere..
    Little different then you found in Croydon and Slough 😅
    Great video Man.

  • @richiestrich8079
    @richiestrich8079 7 місяців тому

    Hats off to you Wendall going international, you really are pushing the boundary’s of your channel and producing some truely great content.

  • @cavanfarr
    @cavanfarr 7 місяців тому +3

    I payed a fortune in taxes last year and I have to live on the street in Philadelphia with my 14 yr old cat
    I walk by these shelters everyday. I never took drugs or drink. It's like a bad dream. Knowing they can get these apts so easy its unbelievable. Philadelphia kills it's own hardworking residents. The entire city is backwards.

    • @IsraelistheJewsland
      @IsraelistheJewsland 7 місяців тому

      Just tell them you are on drugs and get the same benefits. You could even act high, like being undercover.

  • @Giantist
    @Giantist 28 днів тому

    Your videos are truly amazing mate, well structured and edited, with fascinating interactions and insightful content, you deserve more subs 100% 👏

  • @Lindsay.k3492
    @Lindsay.k3492 7 місяців тому +1

    I’ve watched you for a long time and seen you grow! You are in my opinion the best at this type of vlog. Well done wendall fantastic content.

  • @icanseeyouallfromuphere
    @icanseeyouallfromuphere 7 місяців тому +8

    Where they used to call drugs / addiction a disease, now the drugs are a literal disease, it ain't right, and you did get the right guy to tell the tale there 👌🏻 Get well soon Philly ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻

    • @koilamaoh4238
      @koilamaoh4238 7 місяців тому

      The indonesian/SG, asia approach would fix it by removing drug dealers directly; while this would be the authoritarian conservative approach ... Hence no more drugs lol.. As they have 0% drug addicts. That lady says it herself.. 2 choices.. JAIL or rehab.. JAIL would actually be 100% more effective, as they wouldn't have access to outside drugs.. its why they NEVER choose jail., they are only enabling their behavior.

    • @DMWBN3
      @DMWBN3 7 місяців тому

      Zero addicts in Indonesia?
      You smoking crack? You are well off the mark. As for zero drugs in jail, there are more drugs in prisons than on the streets. Please do some homework as you spouting absolute rubbish.

  • @ichrismoku
    @ichrismoku 6 місяців тому +2

    31:41 leaves me speechless. This woman in the car. It's good to help people but we need to be real for a second. She has been given a LAUNDRY list of help over the years. Everything from paid-for apartments, rehab, medication, to cutting-edge treatments for HIV and hepatitis. Just IMAGINE how much public money has been spent on this one person. It is such a gross oversimplification to say "this is a disease". At what point do people admit that in some ways we are ENABLING these people to continue destroying themselves and their environment?
    There has to be more to solving this problem than public subsidies, and medications, and free housing. People need to wake the F up. Subsidising these people's lifestyles is not helping them and it's not helping society either.

    • @heyimvee
      @heyimvee 2 місяці тому +1

      Totally agree

  • @stratfan
    @stratfan 7 місяців тому +4

    Quality content as always.

  • @aceartdepot6198
    @aceartdepot6198 6 місяців тому

    Thank for coming down here with respect and humanity for the lost cuz at the end of the day there human just like u and I and lot of out of towners come down here and try to exploit them and there stories for the own monetary gains thank you for blurring out the sadness aswell

  • @stewartfooter3580
    @stewartfooter3580 7 місяців тому +4

    I have be following the stuggle for years there,i have seen the worst wounds,skin being eaten alive.most woman dates to feed the habbit and many woman just vanish or are found dead,the police are so used to it now that its no big deal to them,heart breaking.

  • @alessandrobanovich6847
    @alessandrobanovich6847 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi Wendall, Italian guy here! I love all of your videos, but this one in particular! Over the years, we've always been told about the greatness of the USA...but all that I'm seeing is sheer deprivation and poverty, really at a "off the scale" level.
    Greetings from 🇮🇹

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  5 місяців тому +1

      There is very bad poverty in US, but also very much good living too.. a land of extremes

  • @eelponna3145
    @eelponna3145 7 місяців тому +18

    The first 5 seconds of this vid - the thing that hits me is the sunshine and blue skies. THAT in itself tells me that no way is any place in the USA worse than the UK. You have all the deprivation, crime, addiction, stabbings and even shootings in the UK now but it’s dark, cold, wet and windy 8months of the year in Britain. Even the weather is trying to kill you in the UK!

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +4

      I’ve been through here in winter and it’s pretty grim weather

    • @dunki-dunki-dawg
      @dunki-dunki-dawg 7 місяців тому +9

      You are full of bull. There are many places in the US with bad weather. Then the heat in the US in many states is absolutely horrible. 100f in summer for months. I will take British weather over that any day. It's only dark for four months and only annoyingly for two months plus we get sunset at 10 30pm mid summer which is great.

    • @Zambineaux305
      @Zambineaux305 7 місяців тому

      You’re delusional, and in no way, shape or form do I condone violence, but the pretty weather here has nothing to do with how gut-wrenching crimes can be. The US has a few cities with per capita crime rates higher than places in Mexico (New Orleans and Baltimore)

    • @a00141799
      @a00141799 7 місяців тому +4

      That's funny! I watch a lot of content from the UK and it seems like the weather there makes everything worse. I live in Seattle where we have a similar climate to parts of the UK. However, it just seems more unaccommodating and grim. I feel a real kinship to the British people. More than any other Europeans. I would love to visit but I don't think I could live there.

    • @Matt-vp6eq
      @Matt-vp6eq 7 місяців тому

      Mate it's literally below freezing most days in Philly winters 😂

  • @lizberry5717
    @lizberry5717 7 місяців тому +2

    I've not seen ur page until now, it's cool that Jeff is showing you around I can only imagine what that is like in person because I've only seen it through the television. I'm in florida, Clearwater area, I've always wanted to visit London since I was a teenager into punk music lol. Hopefully someday. It was great to get a lesson in "Wendells Walnuts"😂 and then see the craziness that is Kensington. That 1st girl that u spoke with was heartbreaking. I JUST saw an interview w Joy recently, i cannot fathom having all the certificates & degrees that she has then working as an RN all while fighting that addiction. I went thru being prescribed pain meds...A TON of them for 14 years. Laws started changing and i went on Methadone. Its tough to say the least. Hope ur having a nice stay here in the 🇺🇸 USA! ♡✌🏼

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching, I’ve been to Clearwater it’s nice down that way 🏝️

    • @lizberry5717
      @lizberry5717 7 місяців тому +1

      That's awesome you've been to Clearwater! It's soo different now, like most everything it's just changed A LOT - the beach is mostly big hotels. BUT yes, the beach is beautiful & with all the tourism, it's necessary I guess. I subbed btw, look fwd to watching more! Thanks for the reply & enjoy the rest of ur stay😊 ♡ ✌🏼

  • @MsHunterGT
    @MsHunterGT 7 місяців тому

    I fully admire how respectful you were/are. You are a genuine good hearted human ❤️

  • @adammercysystem6450
    @adammercysystem6450 7 місяців тому +8

    Whats awful is the clear lack of mental health support in the US. Complete disregard for people. Sadly the UK is going the same way. I know it won't solve all problems but theres a lot to be said for it.

    • @claregale9011
      @claregale9011 7 місяців тому +1

      So true prevention is better than cure , maybe if these people had a place where they could get help for issues through childhood etc there lives could be very different .

    • @mike-A299
      @mike-A299 7 місяців тому +2

      This is what extremist politics does to a country. I couldn't believe how far the US had fallen when I was there last year. I genuinely never want to go back there!

    • @adebolabloke6962
      @adebolabloke6962 7 місяців тому

      Bidenomics

    • @junioradult6219
      @junioradult6219 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@mike-A299were did you visit. Thousands of cities in the usa and most are doing better then say west coast towns, philli, new york ect..

  • @CarlMCL
    @CarlMCL 7 місяців тому

    This video is huge for this channel, I really hope he hits that 100k. This guy puts some serious effort into making these informative videos.

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому

      I appreciate that comment mate, thank you very much

  • @margaretthatcher6828
    @margaretthatcher6828 7 місяців тому +5

    You got lucky...it looks pretty cleaned up. I've seen it way worse. Great vid...Thanks.

    • @davidn3394
      @davidn3394 7 місяців тому +3

      Wow that's cleaned up then that makes it so so sad.

  • @Ohhdatboul
    @Ohhdatboul 6 місяців тому +2

    I live here in Philly man and this is something that affected every single family in the city,,Kensington had taken more friends than I can list,,watching this brings tears to my eyes because it’s become normal and it shouldn’t

    • @jahnj2523
      @jahnj2523 Місяць тому

      U still a Yung boul to

  • @Amanda1234-nqc
    @Amanda1234-nqc 7 місяців тому +12

    Im from the UK . I've just subbed to Jeffs channel.
    Im truly hoping those drugs don't make their way over here, but Im sure they will.
    Theres loads of people addicted to substances here where I live, but it's a different league entirely.
    I truly hope they all get the help they deserve and find their way out of hell on earth.

    • @MbisonBalrog
      @MbisonBalrog 7 місяців тому +2

      Is already in UK. But I guess Europe has better mental health than Americans and don’t turn to drugs.

    • @Cloughjordan23
      @Cloughjordan23 7 місяців тому

      ​@@MbisonBalrogthere's only very small amounts of these drugs in the UK. Fentanyl is only here in bits n pieces, nothing major. These hoods in usa now have different mix of drugs on the street that are nowhere near coming to the UK. The main readon is be aise heroin is still relatively easy to get. On the American streets the heroin got harder to find and so the man made alternatives were created instead and look at the mess that created. The moral of the story is dont stop the heroin and then you won't get these far more damaging substances.

    • @Amanda1234-nqc
      @Amanda1234-nqc 7 місяців тому +2

      @@MbisonBalrog That's not true.

    • @AM-bm9rs
      @AM-bm9rs 6 місяців тому

      @@MbisonBalrog not the way it works

    • @MbisonBalrog
      @MbisonBalrog 6 місяців тому

      @@Amanda1234-nqc fentanyl definitely in Europe. So is tranq etc etc.

  • @MrGilliganz
    @MrGilliganz Місяць тому

    Man.. WENDALL today discovered and been hooked on your Vidzl blogs. This one brought tears to my eyes man. Especially that young Girl 26 I think. Wow man. This world. Millions spent on wars man and u hv pples lives looking like this.. Nyaway Thanks for ur works. The food as well 😂. Some bright and happy moments too. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇿🇼🙏🏾One luv

  • @Rayraywheelz
    @Rayraywheelz 7 місяців тому +3

    A year ago it was much worse. Here from Jeffs channel and subbed

  • @raymize4248
    @raymize4248 7 місяців тому +1

    "Your video powerfully highlights the serious issue of drug addiction in many American communities. Thank you for bringing awareness."

  • @debraweik3837
    @debraweik3837 7 місяців тому +8

    I worked in N Philly about a yr ago. Those are some tough kids, tough neighborhoods.

    • @debraweik3837
      @debraweik3837 7 місяців тому +2

      I'm a teacher. I've taught k to 12th grade kids, worked in upscale PA neighborhoods but also NE Philly, you really feel for these kids who have to raise themselves. Real!

    • @AM-bm9rs
      @AM-bm9rs 6 місяців тому

      @@debraweik3837 apprantly most of them have no parents due to them being in prison or on drugs and they are either raised by their grandparents or put in care

  • @ElboricuaHalal
    @ElboricuaHalal 6 місяців тому +1

    I live at the heart of Kensington and he actually came through on a good day when the streets were semi clean. But the majority of the time kenzo looks like some apocalyptic movie

  • @Macizem73
    @Macizem73 7 місяців тому +3

    I watch the Live webcams of Kensington Street all the time (USA Live TV) and saw a live shooting live on UA-cam on Mon 1:30am, it was surreal...

  • @jordsmords
    @jordsmords 5 місяців тому +1

    love the guy who admitted to being a drug dealer like he was earning an honest living

  • @janmd44
    @janmd44 7 місяців тому +3

    You should do a video in Benidorm and interview the local Spaniards, asking their opinions on how Brits have ruined their beautiful seaside town.

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  7 місяців тому

      I’d love to, but I don’t speak Spanish

    • @janmd44
      @janmd44 7 місяців тому +1

      @@WendallExplores i am sure their body language will convey how upset they are.

  • @urbansurvivor360
    @urbansurvivor360 5 місяців тому

    Just such a brilliant channel recommended you to a couple of people I know. Top channel top chap!

  • @Verolader
    @Verolader 7 місяців тому +12

    Bit different from Kensington in London

  • @Jimbo.jack47
    @Jimbo.jack47 7 місяців тому +2

    incredibly good video, next level journalism