Hello Mark. Thank you for sharing her story. Essances unfortunately was gunned down today. To come on this post and see how strangers seen her for who she was and spoke life into her, I thank y’all. Don’t think she didn’t have family who loved her. She was loved in so many ways, but we could not force her from this life.
To the producers/ owner of white belly thank you for seeing the beauty in my beautiful cousin she was a bright loving soul, this video have gave me closure and understanding on why she was called home. Your channel gave her a chance to tell her how she felt about her life and about her decisions. I LOVE YOU ESSENCE CHANEL JACKSON 💜 I LOVE YOU 💜
I’m so sorry for your loss. My best friend, my cuz, she was 5 months older than me, brought up like she was my literal sister died in her sleep 1 1/2 years ago. I still cry every single day missing her soooo much. Way to young to leave this earth and so was your precious cousin. I feel your pain. I have to believe we will see our loved ones again in paradise!!! My deepest condolences to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏😥
@@tashajackson5119 damn that breaks my heart thanks for keeping it real and I hope she gets her life back on track before these streets eat her up she’s so young and beautiful
@@shaterasimpson208 yes I don’t and regardless if she did this for money put in extras or whatever this my sister I will and want to protect my family and I just want her back fuck this video I just want her back
It’s heartbreaking to know she got killed. Especially when she was saying how it is not too bad down there. What a positive attitude this girl. You are definitely missed by everyone who knew you. RIP Essence 💔
You're right it's very sad. She didn't deserve something like that. But on the other hand, look at her, she wasn't very smart. She couldn't even buy a proper shirt smh.
@@Boris82 you worried about a tee shirt and my sister life is gone ? I’m confused 🤔 I would of just dead slapped you for this comment! Don’t tag me in no dumb shit ! Go fund her gofund me , go fund this Nigga page , go eat, Exercise , go to work , go pick flowers , scratch your nippiest just anything beside say stupid shit to me okay !!!!!
@@Boris82 who are you to judge someone’s intelligence according a t-shirt. She wore what she needed to wear it’s non of us business and it has nothing to do with hear dead. She was a beautiful soul and it’s a tragedy she passed away especially this way..
@@sunesim Blah blah blah i don't care for political correctness. If you're gonna walk around half naked you're gonna attract unwanted attention. The entire muslim world will confirm this for you, just ask.
The portrait Mark does in the middle of the video tells more of a story than the interview itself. The scars and beating they put their bodies through hopefully show young women this isn’t the life you really want
@@Kinpin95 We all know this girl is saving face. Deep down she's probably very misread and has too much selfish pride to the point that no one will EVER see her break down and cry about her life. It's not confidence we see here, it's immaturity, with a dash of desperation for attention, also with the addiction of fast $$(said so her self)
@@Kinpin95 And she didn't make it very clear that she has a pimp. Also, no one wants to risk their lives, just to give away the money you made. Read between the lines.
She’s so bubbly and has the cutest personality!! I like that she seems honest and straight forward. I think it’s refreshing to hear her honesty. Beautiful young lady. May God be with this beautiful woman and continue to bless her.
Dymond is the reason I looked her up and it seems like Dymond (and other girls) really cared for her! Losing a life is never an “ok” situation, but just like so many other people have said it’s refreshing to hear how so many people loved her and how she impacted so many people, just off the strength of her being her. She really was so pretty and she seemed really sweet. I pray for her son and I pray all those who loved her are able to heal from the loss and she rests well ❤️
I feel like my traumatic brain injury at 24 has kept me from maturing. I’m 42 and honestly still feel like my 24 year old self. I’ve learned how to walk and talk again but learning new things is a lot more difficult.
To know she passed and watching this interview is so fucking heartbreaking. I hate that had to happen to her. She was so bright and positive and pretty in this interview. Rip Essence this is just too sad.
It's America. You can get gunned down just being a kid going to school. Also warnings don't do shit to change people's lives. People get bombarded with "your brain will melt if you do drugs" and still become intercontinental kingpins. It's all about leading by example and leaders today. Are nothing more than scum looking out for nobody but themselves. Lying to and stealing from the people.
This is way better than intervention. The professionals rarely listen to the addicted on other shows. The whole family needs therapy but trauma is rarely considered. I appreciate this channel and Mark. I listened to your video about what brought you to do this. This is important for documentation and study. Hopefully we all can learn and grow especially so that positive changes occur.
Intervention seriously irritates me. The way the approach addiction in every single episode is basically pointing fingers at the addict instead of recognizing any trauma, etc.
Mark can't do it alone this is going to b fixed by one person. we need to find a solution. first step educate young adolescents how to save money, the value of a dollar & how to invest, and how to b a parent. cuz its bound to happen
She was bubbly, charismatic and refreshing. Such a nice young lady. I'm sad that she has passed away 😢 My sincerest condolences 🙏🏻 going out to her Son, SISTERS, and all her Family and friends. May she watch over y'all and keep you safe 🙏🏻 💜 Respectfully... from Toronto, CANADA 🇨🇦 ♥️
Intoxicating honesty. This work is important. Spot light truth.... Childhood influence matters. Human growth and development matters... The impact is lifelong. Thank you, Mark, Essence (and all that tell their unique, raw, real experiences), and all involved in this work.
Actually, one of the most overt signs someone is lying is they preface with claiming honesty. When someone says "To be honest, I'm going to be honest, I'm gonna be real, etc.", especially in conjunction with touching face or hair, is a sign what they are going to say after that is a lie. In police interrogations it is seen a lot and there is training to watch for it.
She passed away. Listen at 16 minutes onward. Those words are haunting. She is dead now. The streets took her life. I guess it is pretty serious after all, despite what she thought during this interview. 🙏🙌
❤️💔Really sad to hear of Essence’s passing💔 Truly sad… Especially when hearing how much she wanted to live💔..very sad for her son. Glad her story has been captured.. and in her own words. Thanks for all yr hard work making these videos Mark❤️ RIP Essence
She is typical of her community, no direction or ability or even will to do anything. She talks about how she “didn have nuffin and was used to havin tings” so she started robbing people and went to jail. Now she’s a street hooker. I have no sympathy
I’m leaning towards the latter. It sounds like she hasn’t experienced much of the evil side of prostitution so now she thinks it’s not so bad after all. I hope she gets out before anything actually happens
She made it seem that there were actually people out who wouldn't think she's absolutely beautiful when you'd have to be blind to not appreciate her striking beauty. Furthermore she had such a bubbly and sweet personality and it's heartbreaking to hear that she lost her life and most likely wasn't even the target but got caught in the crossfire, may she find peace in God's perfect loving embrace and I pray her family and especially her little boy are able to heal and only remember the good times they had with her..
@@lindasulpacio5737 Yeah she was just a child and it breaks my heart that there is no doubt people who would judge her when they haven't the faintest clue what's it's like to live in areas rife with such crime and poverty. You feel truly trapped and as if you have no options except to turn to the streets and I truly pray for the day America will get up off it's lazy ass and help those in the most need in this country. I know as soon as I get a handle on my mental illness and kick my substance abuse problem I'm gonna try my absolute best to do some good in this world cause Jesus doesn't expect anything less from us, we have to help each other..
Everyone has their own idea of beauty. Not everyone finds her beautiful. I don't. Not at all. Physically, I mean. So, it's not right to say 'you'd have to be blind to miss her striking beauty'. If you find her beautiful, that's fine, and if I find her unattrative, that's fine. We all have the right to our opinions/preferences on what is beautiful, so kindly stop acting like everyone has to find her beautiful.
I know she’s an adult BUT she’s still so young. I hope there is someone out there that sees this or hears about her. She, with the proper support (medical, professional, personal), will do amazing things in this world. Positive thoughts that things turn around for her.
It’s unfortunate that she predicted her own death by getting in the wrong car on Easter Sunday 4-17-22. I knew her and her twin from a distance praying for her family especially her children.
Wow rip to this beautiful girl. I was in the adult industry, I was coming on here to comment that this woman does NOT understand the seriousness of the situation and lifestyle she's in, than I see she was killed. Please ladies, let this be a lesson. The worse that can happen is NOT simply getting in the wrong tricks car. Sadly, it is death, it is being permanently maimed, it is lifelong emotional trauma that you will always be healing from or suffering from. my heart goes out to her family. It's not that sex work isn't appropriate for SOME people. Sex work is not beneficial spiritually, mentally, or physically for ANYONE, no matter how much they mask their pain for the camera and their customers, or how much they are in denial of the negative impacts of this work.
@@sciencenotstigma9534 if her death had NOTHING to do with her lifestyle, I apologize for inferring that it was. However what she is saying is in this video is untrue, and it is important that people understand that there is ALOT of risks and damaging impacts from this lifestyle. The way she played it down as if the worse that can happen is getting in the wrong tricks car is a very naive and damaging message. That's what I hope people can take away from my comment. I do honestly have a hard time believing that her death had absolutely nothing to do with her lifestyle, but I could be wrong. I was unable to find out further details about the incident and I would love to cuz she touched my hearr. But when you are in that lifestyle, every choice and move you make revolves around your lifestyle. Most pimps or working girls (who are actually putting in work) will tell you that. It's a 24/7 job. Every task they do is revolving around their lifestyle. It could be getting drugs/alcohol so you can stay up and work, and get the courage to do their job. Could be going to the store to put money on a prepaid debit card so you could post an ad online. Could be going to the hotel so you can shower and make some money, etc When you're in this lifestyle and you're putting in work, everything you do revolves around the job. So maybe her lifestyle had absolutely NOTHING to do with her demise, but it doesn't seem very plausible to me. If you have any other information surrounding her death, please feel free to provide it.
@@sciencenotstigma9534 that vague description of the events surrounding her death doesn't prove anything. I have seen the comments left by her sister on this video. But I didn't see any statements explaining who killed her and why. I could be wrong, as I said. However, I stand by my point that she was wrong AF to downplay the severity of the lifestyle she was in. whether or not her death was DIRECTLY related to her lifestyle or indirectly related, I know for a fact that "the worse that can happen" is NOT just getting into the wrong tricks car. And getting into the wrong tricks car shouldn't be downplayed either, as it CAN and DOES lead to murder quite often.
Rest in Heaven to this young lady. She was a very beautiful woman. May God protect her son. You can tell she loved her baby by the way she spoke of him. RIP Essence
Wow she’s something else. She definitely has high energy and I understand that she didn’t want her son to go without but i think she could be so much more. I hope she finds a way out of this game 😕
@@chrissparks3254 I am speaking from my observation of the interview. She is clearly under the influence of something. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. We can surely agree to disagree. God bless
I heard from the video you posted of jay-p that Essence was murdered. That’s so awful to hear. I re watched this video so sad to know her son king will no longer have a mom in his life. She shined so bright❤️
Truth Life Does That To You...... 😔🤟🏽 Thankful I Was Raised By A Jesus'Christ Loving Family Bc I Was Wild In My Day,,, Not Like This ... But Far From An Angel
Wow.. it was in this comment section that I learned about her unfortunate death. It’s so crazy Mark was able to capture the words she said were her biggest fear and come to find out, that’s exactly what happened. Haunting and so sad, Rip love ❤️
I’m so sorry to see this young lady taken away. I truly believe she could and would have turn her life around and become an inspiration to many. She still will be of course I wish the world didn’t have to lose her. She still had the light.
She’s really likeable, very outgoing personality, and seems to have a very optimistic outlook on life. At 23 she still has time to start over & give a better life to herself & King. Hope she does.
That's not a good childhood honey :/ I think you have some pain to work through. We all do but it makes me sad to hear all those things that happened in your childhood. A parent going to jail is a trauma. Almost being put in foster care is a trauma too. A parent dying. :/ I hope you heal and find yourself ❤️
Poor girl was gunned down in South Central, LA. Rest In Peace Essence. Maybe God wanted to spare her life from more suffering. Keep your loved ones closer everyone💛
I just heard about Ebony's death. It's sad that the few articles I read say that she's unable to be "identified". (Shooting took place while being a passenger in a Jack in the Box drive thru). This interview is eerie because she spoke on not wanting to get murdered in an unidentified "Jane Doe" type of situation. RIP🌈♥️Ebony
I watched this video because I seen a post on Facebook. yo know she passed away yesterday makes me so sad because she was so young and full of life. Even through her pain and suffering she was a smart strong girl. honest and Likable. May her soul rest in her peace and her son be wrapped in love. 💕
Absolutely love the way Mark will give an endearing laugh to someone interviewing & I am certain he has heard it All! Warm & refreshing …. What a beautiful confident young woman getting by with the skill set she has learned- Take care of your King & keep shining on!!!
The girl lien tf outta her asss I tell you that !!!!! let’s be real about it she just talk a good game periodt she got my family fucked stupid bitch!!!!!!! Don’t ever try to do out family like that that’s some real asss bullshit
Agree. Theft convictions, kid at 17, mother dying @ 15, father being incarcerated, 'falling into' this life... a host of triggers for PTSD and bad life choices
Hello Mark I'm stunned by these interviews. They give a voice to the voiceless who should be heard and bring a greater awareness to the larger public that is often times numb to what's really the cause for things happening in the streets. I'm from germany, Frankfurt to be specific. Just like almost any other city it is a melting pot between drug abuse and the rush of the business districts where misery is often times just a block away. It also homes many people who been muted by society. I would like to start a similar project as S.W.U. Based on the idea of sharing the stories of these people over here. I'd really appreciate it (in case your reading this) if you could find the time and give me some tips on how you got started and how you established a basis of trust for these people to feel comfortable telling their fates. Thx already and keep it going.👏
This video made me really reflect….. Like this young woman, I lost my mother when I was 14. I could’ve taken a completely different life path, however I completed high school, went to college, got a job etc. Not saying any of that to talk down on her, but this could’ve easily been me if I let it. Also, when she said she loves makeup, I could see her doing makeup and hair she has the charisma to do it and she’s beautiful. I hope she finds God, herself, and accomplishes great things in life.
What you are doing is a breath of fresh air. Truth and reality. I grew up in South Central and I've heard these stories my whole life. Always wished the rest of the world could hear them and have a better understanding instead of being so dam judgmental. Whether it's thru pimping, hoeing, gangbanging, etc all we were looking for was a purpose. It makes life less hopeless.
Thank you for sharing that brotha; she left this realm but I hope people hear and consider the depth of what you shared! I hope we add purpose to our Families in these conditions ! I pray that you raise up and become a vehicle of PURPOSE to inspire purpose in these our people too!
I like how people come to the comments with their moral high ground and playing therapist as if these interviewees WANT to be in or want experience these situations. Many of them don’t want to be where they are no more than you want to be in rush hour traffic for 2 hours heading to your depressing 9-5 job every day. However, you’re simply doing what’s necessary to make ends meet just as they are. Possibly had an easier path to achieve this, as well. You people should simply relax and take their stories for what they are and not attempt to tell them obvious things they already know and have heard time and time again instead of coming here and playing UA-cam Comment Therapist. What accomplishments in your life are you most proud of? Ask yourself this. Many blessings. 🙏🏾
Exactly but they’re life is miserable even without being prostitutes and drug addicts. They come here to diagnose and judge somebody but refuse to heal themselves and fight their own demons
So sad to read she is no longer with us. She's so fun, confident, uncomplicated & beautiful. RIP, baby girl. God Bless your son & the rest of your family & friends.
My heart just sank 😔I just found this and it literally broke my heart : LOS ANGELES - A woman killed in a South Los Angeles shooting was homeless, authorities said Monday. She was identified as 23-year-old Essence Jackson, who died in a vehicle of a gunshot wound to her back, according to the coroner’s office. BY CITY NEWS SERVICE ON APRIL 25, 2022
Mark, what you do is so amazing. That you care about people who no one else cares about. All these people who people want to close their eyes to and pretend don't exist. I am so thankful for my sobriety
Not true Her and pimp robbed a John. And he chased them down and shot up their car. The guy was able to drive his Mercedes to a local Jack in the Box.. before passing out.
@@shadylivesofyoutube7885 actually it is true … she technically did get in the wrong car. Because if she was in the right one she would’ve still been here.
I am so sad to hear you are now passed, Essence. Your bubbly and sweet soul was so charming. When I initially saw your interview I was confident you could have a brighter future. Fly high with the angels and be at peace.
Came thru to show my condolences to this woman's family, & loved ones! I heard about her passing on another UA-cam channel, & I thought it was rather sad! Rest Easy🕊
I am was about 10min into this interview and I went straight to the comments. Only to see that this beautiful black sista passed away 😔😔😔😔sooooo sad! It was something about her spirit that seemed so sweet❤️Like many sistas out there, she didn’t deserve to be out there, her life was meant for so much more 😔May The Most High comfort her son and lead him on a positive path 💫
Essence you’re beautiful! I admire your self confidence. Please be safe and smart and girl keep that mase! Mark, you’re so gentle and wonderful. The tenderness and compassion you show for people is something I’m not sure I’ve ever witnessed before. I hope you’re doing well and staying safe too.
This may sound mean, and I do wish for her the best in her future. To be brutally honest, this isn't confidence we see here, this is foolish pride, immaturity, and the desperate need for attention mixed with the addiction of fast $$ flow. Her "confidence" is only her trying to save face..(foolish pride)~dont get it confused with confidence. No one will ever see this girl break down and cry about her own despair. So. Damn. Sad.
You don't "HAVE to" do what you're doing. I hope poor King is a fire fighter 🔥 “Family dysfunction rolls down from generation to generation, like a fire in the woods, taking down everything in its path until one person in one generation has the courage to turn and face the flames. That person brings peace to their ancestors and spares the children that follow.” -T Real
She tries so hard to cover up her pain. Not a lot of ppl will notice it, they will assume she is very outgoing and positive, but she wouldn't be where she is if she hadnt suffered some pain.
Exactly. Also immature and the desperation for attention. This isn't confidence we see here, this is foolish pride. So much to the point where no one will ever see her break down and cry about her miserable life. I honestly wish her the best.
@@wesleyAlan9179 its not foolish pride. It’s trauma. The grief, emotional , physical and sexual trauma will keep you mentally stuck and addicted to the same patterns of what you consider and normal. She’s normalized this style of living and yes.. incredibly dissociated and in denial.
@@wesleyAlan9179 it almost doesn't sound like you wish her the best, it sounds like you want her to feel guilt and cry and beg for forgiveness on camera. Also not many can feel so peace with $20-25/hr working 40hrs a week. Let's be honest, those people are the ones you should be wishing them the best
So sorry to see another beautiful soul depart so early. I too prostituted on Western been S.A. ,at gunpoint then runover by the same person and left for dead, multiple rapes,setup and more. And watching these stories let's me know how truly blessed I am. I am a survivor of the grim sleeper photo #88. These stories break my heart especially when they weren't able to escape the life. My baby sister was on here named Debra. She passed last year at 28 in her sleep. This is a reminder that I have a purpose and duty to tell my story in hopes others either are deterred from this path or see that their story doesn't have to end on a street corner or in a hotel room. There is life after THE LIFE. Fly high young lady
Mark, what ever happened to Anne? The older lady who was kidnapped and tortured by black men for 3 days? Also, where’s Kelly today? Is she back in this life or is she actually out?
She is so sweet and positive. If anyone had an excuse to be depressed, this girls got her head on as straight as she possibly could given her situation.
Who else cringed when she said her uncle watches her son and helps her out? She’s so pretty. I hope she can get her life together for herself and her son.
@@jumpinjohnnyruss I just worry about anyone watching anyones kids. I was abused by my grandmother so it could be anyone, where as my uncles never hurt me and always watched over me. I just hope her kid is ok is all
6am in New York City ....Mark, why are you not asleep ? - You just posted 20 minutes ago, I am up making tea and here to support .❤ MAY EVERY HUMAN IN THE STREETS , LOST, FIND A WAY. - May the cycle of sexual abuse and domination and drug addiction END ! Thank you Mark💕💕💕💕🌺🌺 I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 📺📺📺🖥🖥🖥
I watched it today. My first thought was that she is way too confident and I felt afraid for her safety, like with all her telling „its not that bad” on the streets…. And I just saw the comment that she is dead.. heartbreaking
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly I think others have figured that out, especially the ones who talk about how much they enjoy the job…but I agree she was the most strategic!
Wow I went to elementary school with her, she was the s school bully but also chill also had behavioral issues in class. We were classmates in 5th grade… she lost her mom at a super young age and it went down hill from there.I remember trying to keep up with her after elem. but I didn’t…. We had a whole memorial for her and her twin sisters mother at our 5th grade culmination…. All the student were even informed to be more sensitive towards the sisters after their mom died. Wow essence may you rest girl ❤️
Everytime I feel like I’m not doing enough I come watch a series of interviews. Essence got me. Seeing how understanding and respectful she was to the game and it still took her out really just made me realize this shit don’t love nobody. I heard you say you like makeup sis, I gotchu stay tuned. Long Live 💕 we for sure could have chopped it up under different circumstances
Feels like she's hiding lots of pain. Didn't really talk about her family, Mark usually lets them speak but he had to keep asking questions. 🤷🏻♀️ She made it seem like the track is all fun and games.
I never understood the correlation between wanting a good life for your kid and prostitution? Wouldn’t getting a regular safe job be better? Or roughing it out in a program to be a nurse? She has the high energy for it.
Im a single parent with a regular "safe" job and making more than 3xs the federal minimum wage i still cannot afford housing. Some of these SWs make what i make in two weeks in a matter of a few hours. Their earning potential GREATLY exceeds mine and money makes a HUGE difference in quality of life in the average persons life. "Sex work is the oldest profession in the book" and although theres a potential for risk, like plenty of other jobs, its not a guarantee, like plenty of other jobs, and the rewards often outweight them. You dont get food and housing for your entire family by going to nursing school and who is paying for that when no one can afford basic necessities? Lol
@@yooitsJADE By “safe” work, I meant not getting into cars with strangers who might murder you. I believe prostitution is fine if it’s done safely and at a set location like a brothel. In the U.S there’s no regulations for sex work. Maybe it’s just me but being picked up in a truck with a random guy just doesn’t seem safe. Also there’s a lot of free programs that community colleges fund. I’m currently doing a IT Specialist one and I’ve done a Electrical one before as well. Opportunities are out there, just have to look for them.
@@TheDudeWithHair1 uber drivers, bus drivers, taxi drivers do it all day every day and alot of them dont make enough money to support their families. She found something that works for her at least for today and sometimes thats all people can handle.
this might be one of my favourite people mark has interviewed. she’s so sweet. i hope she gets in a more protected career path like dancing or something atleast so she has protection.
@@zaypierson6255 I don't sorry but if you read the top comment it tells you about it in the reply her family are talking in the comment section it was a shooting at a Jack in a box I hope ibspelled that right I'm from England so we don't have them over here
Grrl you’re smart as hell. You could get the hell out of LA and be a saleswoman or something else that requires a quick wit and big smile. All the best to you. 💚
I don’t normally comment on these videos, despite watching loads of them, but her story has really touched me. I watched a few interviews & saw some other girls mentioning her, and how much her death impacted them, so I came to find her video. RIP Essence, what a beautiful beautiful girl she was. I really really wish things could’ve turned out different for her & she could’ve gotten out of the game & pursued make up- because she was good at it😔 Sending prayers to her family and her three kids😭🤍
As a woman speaking, it's not mark's place to police what they wear..but you did hear him mention it may not be published by youtube if her boobs hang out.
She admitted it the money she's making she can't make anywhere else and she's addicted to making that big money quick when she's wiser,(if ever she does mature) ; it was selling a part of herself that is meant as the expression of ultimate love between two people. Not realizing this, now it's you'll have to live with it knowing if on OK the things4 I've learned inTrue-Story I have for you,that will Help Many others♡With Truth,Care~GOOD DEEDs, simply;~ FOR FOR THE SAKE OF Sincerity♡~Shelly *mischelle🤗
Except when Mark forgets what he's just heard, which is frustrating, as I am sure it must be for the interviewee! Essence had literally just said she had a 6 year old son called King, then Mark asks, do you have kids? Mind you, his mind might have been on the 2 other matters poking him in the eyes!! 😂😂 How could he even keep a straight face, her sitting there facing him with her boobs hanging half out of her top! 😂😂
I'm watching this BECAUSE she was referenced in a newer video. At 13:15 when she talks about her biggest fear -- it really hits me in the heart. It really kills me to think "what if she turned her life around, but we'll never know"
@@CheffVonn Not hard to do, in these streets. It didn’t have anything to do with her, her sister said. When there is danger all around, you can’t miss it. I’m not arguing with you…I said the same thing, in a different thread. Then I got to thinking…
Essence had a beautiful bright light around her with a million dollar smile I’m so saddened to read the news what happened to her. Prayers for Essences family and friends.🕊️
She was so sweet. Love her energy but would also love to know how she got all those scars. I'm sure she's lived an interesting life and I'm praying she make it out okay if that's what she chooses
Her mother was an Alcoholic who never stopped beating her with anything at hand and told her to get out of the house she was not loved and wanted at age 11.
First off her mother was a hair dresser and she passed from cancer Annie stfu making up shit about her mother and my family she got the scars when she got ran over for being a dingy walking n the streets being a hoe life in the streets ain’t nothing to play with an she chose that life for herself although my father tryed to stop her this was her chose , they took alll 3 of her kids because she wanted to do prostitution over taking care of real life business. This is a life she wanted to live now she lien with her goofy ass about my family as if she was pushed to the streets nooooooooo she ran to the streets by being a follower.
@@annieseaside I could whoop your ass for just saying shit , if you don’t know the truth ask and u shall here but don’t lie oka her mother wasn’t on nooo drinking or drugs she wasn’t abused at 11 !!!!! Got damn shame u white women just be trying down talk us black women
@@annieseaside get your facts right. Her mom was a licensed a nurse. A loving mother who died of Cancer, after being in remission for years. Your information is so fucking wrong.
Hello Mark. Thank you for sharing her story. Essances unfortunately was gunned down today. To come on this post and see how strangers seen her for who she was and spoke life into her, I thank y’all. Don’t think she didn’t have family who loved her. She was loved in so many ways, but we could not force her from this life.
Did she die???
@@matildajones5035 Unfortunately, yes she did die.
My heart is hurting for her twin 💔
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔. Sending Love to Her Children, Family & friends.
Yes she was fatally shot in Los Angeles. Please continue to pray for us.
this interview was one of my favorites. the way she said "bye guys" just sounds so pure. rest in peace, essence. I'm so sorry to hear the news. :(
What happened?
@@countdooku1610 she got shot and killed a few weeks back
@@itachiuchiha6876 how do u know?
@@countdooku1610 Her sisters commented on this video saying that she was shot to death on April 19th..
@@angelrogers3880 she passed April 18th and she was tragically murdered
To the producers/ owner of white belly thank you for seeing the beauty in my beautiful cousin she was a bright loving soul, this video have gave me closure and understanding on why she was called home. Your channel gave her a chance to tell her how she felt about her life and about her decisions. I LOVE YOU ESSENCE CHANEL JACKSON 💜 I LOVE YOU 💜
I'm so sorry for your loss
She died ? What happened
@@fuegofaneto she was in a shooting that happened in Jack in a box I'm not sure if it's spelled like that cos we don't have them here in England
I’m so sorry for your loss. My best friend, my cuz, she was 5 months older than me, brought up like she was my literal sister died in her sleep 1 1/2 years ago. I still cry every single day missing her soooo much. Way to young to leave this earth and so was your precious cousin. I feel your pain. I have to believe we will see our loved ones again in paradise!!! My deepest condolences to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏😥
My condolences!
Her 6 year old son. My heart breaks for him. I hope he has a stable home.
@@tashajackson5119 damn that breaks my heart thanks for keeping it real and I hope she gets her life back on track before these streets eat her up she’s so young and beautiful
Rest n peace essence 🥹🥹🥹 cant believe you gone now dnt seem real
@@shaterasimpson208 yes I don’t and regardless if she did this for money put in extras or whatever this my sister I will and want to protect my family and I just want her back fuck this video I just want her back
@@tashajackson5119 is she a twin? If so was her and he twin involved with DCFS?
@@CaliDiva82 u were there case worker I remember you & yes
That “bye you guys” at the end was so cute 🥺 she really enjoyed doing this interview. So sad to hear of her passing. May you Rest In Peace Essence ❤️
How did she die
She died???? How? When?
@@rolandorzabal1955 about 3wks ago Gunned down
@@cryptoisthewaytogo 😔🙁
This is so sad! 😢
It’s heartbreaking to know she got killed. Especially when she was saying how it is not too bad down there. What a positive attitude this girl. You are definitely missed by everyone who knew you. RIP Essence 💔
Thank you love ❤️
You're right it's very sad. She didn't deserve something like that.
But on the other hand, look at her, she wasn't very smart.
She couldn't even buy a proper shirt smh.
@@Boris82 you worried about a tee shirt and my sister life is gone ? I’m confused 🤔 I would of just dead slapped you for this comment! Don’t tag me in no dumb shit ! Go fund her gofund me , go fund this Nigga page , go eat, Exercise , go to work , go pick flowers , scratch your nippiest just anything beside say stupid shit to me okay !!!!!
@@Boris82 who are you to judge someone’s intelligence according a t-shirt. She wore what she needed to wear it’s non of us business and it has nothing to do with hear dead. She was a beautiful soul and it’s a tragedy she passed away especially this way..
@@sunesim
Blah blah blah i don't care for political correctness.
If you're gonna walk around half naked you're gonna attract unwanted attention.
The entire muslim world will confirm this for you, just ask.
The portrait Mark does in the middle of the video tells more of a story than the interview itself. The scars and beating they put their bodies through hopefully show young women this isn’t the life you really want
I doubt anyone really wants this job. Out on the streets, i mean.
@@thematriarchy2075 She made it very clear she wants to do this, as it’s all a choice. Didn’t you hear her shit on being paid 25/Hr?
@@Kinpin95
We all know this girl is saving face. Deep down she's probably very misread and has too much selfish pride to the point that no one will EVER see her break down and cry about her life.
It's not confidence we see here, it's immaturity, with a dash of desperation for attention, also with the addiction of fast $$(said so her self)
@@Kinpin95 And she didn't make it very clear that she has a pimp. Also, no one wants to risk their lives, just to give away the money you made. Read between the lines.
@@thematriarchy2075 She made it clear she DIDN’T have a pimp, were you listening?
She’s so bubbly and has the cutest personality!! I like that she seems honest and straight forward. I think it’s refreshing to hear her honesty. Beautiful young lady. May God be with this beautiful woman and continue to bless her.
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continue to bless her ?? lol
@@shmoneyho3550 lol. I had the same thought when I read it. 😆
Lets wish her the best of luck.
@@shmoneyho3550 😂😂😂
Dymond is the reason I looked her up and it seems like Dymond (and other girls) really cared for her! Losing a life is never an “ok” situation, but just like so many other people have said it’s refreshing to hear how so many people loved her and how she impacted so many people, just off the strength of her being her. She really was so pretty and she seemed really sweet. I pray for her son and I pray all those who loved her are able to heal from the loss and she rests well ❤️
Thanks u love tell diamond thanks u
Dymond is the reason I watched essence but damn that's fuck up💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
@@JermaineMcDonald-mz8ul yes tell her thank you for even showing you. I believe I know whom you speaking of. And thanks again love
Crazy how consistently emotional damage will keep you stuck at 16 years old. Trying to escape that rut myself.
Trying to escape 13 years old myself.
I feel like my traumatic brain injury at 24 has kept me from maturing. I’m 42 and honestly still feel like my 24 year old self. I’ve learned how to walk and talk again but learning new things is a lot more difficult.
Arrested development is not just a hilarious TV series and a great band from the 90s.
So true. Trying to get past 15 and half. I’ll never forget it.
Me too, I'm 57 yes old.
To know she passed and watching this interview is so fucking heartbreaking. I hate that had to happen to her. She was so bright and positive and pretty in this interview. Rip Essence this is just too sad.
How do you know that?
@@Essays4Collegehe has a video dedicated to all the interviewees who have died and she’s one. Her family member said she was gunned down. 🙏🏽🥹
Why was she gun down that’s fucked up
@@Essays4Collegeher family literally confirmed it on this video. It’s the top pinned comment
Heartbreaking. Let her story be a warning for young people considering this life. Deepest condolences to her family
It's America. You can get gunned down just being a kid going to school. Also warnings don't do shit to change people's lives. People get bombarded with "your brain will melt if you do drugs" and still become intercontinental kingpins. It's all about leading by example and leaders today. Are nothing more than scum looking out for nobody but themselves. Lying to and stealing from the people.
Thanks u love
Condolences.
We need a foundation in her name to help others
@@patremagilbert8787 who is "We" this is my sister ?
This is way better than intervention. The professionals rarely listen to the addicted on other shows. The whole family needs therapy but trauma is rarely considered. I appreciate this channel and Mark. I listened to your video about what brought you to do this. This is important for documentation and study. Hopefully we all can learn and grow especially so that positive changes occur.
Intervention seriously irritates me. The way the approach addiction in every single episode is basically pointing fingers at the addict instead of recognizing any trauma, etc.
@@jakstge6252 It's on the same level as Dr. Phil.
Mark can't do it alone this is going to b fixed by one person. we need to find a solution. first step educate young adolescents how to save money, the value of a dollar & how to invest, and how to b a parent. cuz its bound to happen
She just got killed today
@@byrdie1111 the problems on this channel have little to do with being financially educated
I feel so bad , her son doesn’t have a mommy anymore I can’t imagine not seeing my son grow up and be safe with his momma.
But the sister mentioned 3 children.Shes in the comments.
She was bubbly, charismatic and refreshing. Such a nice young lady. I'm sad that she has passed away 😢 My sincerest condolences 🙏🏻 going out to her Son, SISTERS, and all her Family and friends. May she watch over y'all and keep you safe 🙏🏻 💜
Respectfully... from Toronto, CANADA 🇨🇦 ♥️
How did she die?
How she die
There was a shoutout
Nice young ladies don't prostitute
Intoxicating honesty.
This work is important. Spot light truth.... Childhood influence matters. Human growth and development matters... The impact is lifelong. Thank you, Mark, Essence (and all that tell their unique, raw, real experiences), and all involved in this work.
Sheeit ma chile hood was lit af
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So very true 👍🏼
Gospel Matters Amanda B
Actually, one of the most overt signs someone is lying is they preface with claiming honesty. When someone says "To be honest, I'm going to be honest, I'm gonna be real, etc.", especially in conjunction with touching face or hair, is a sign what they are going to say after that is a lie. In police interrogations it is seen a lot and there is training to watch for it.
She passed away. Listen at 16 minutes onward. Those words are haunting. She is dead now. The streets took her life. I guess it is pretty serious after all, despite what she thought during this interview. 🙏🙌
❤️💔Really sad to hear of Essence’s passing💔 Truly sad… Especially when hearing how much she wanted to live💔..very sad for her son. Glad her story has been captured.. and in her own words. Thanks for all yr hard work making these videos Mark❤️ RIP Essence
💯🙏🏾
Oh no. Do you have a news article about it or anything?
Oh wow, 😔...smh
Oh wow! How did she pass? So sad.
Mark mentioned it in the interview with "Jay- p"
Either she has a hell of a sense of self confidence or she is really good at seeing her life through rose colored glasses. She is likeable for sure.
Couldn’t have said it better
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She is typical of her community, no direction or ability or even will to do anything. She talks about how she “didn have nuffin and was used to havin tings” so she started robbing people and went to jail. Now she’s a street hooker. I have no sympathy
Alcohol will do that
I’m leaning towards the latter. It sounds like she hasn’t experienced much of the evil side of prostitution so now she thinks it’s not so bad after all. I hope she gets out before anything actually happens
She made it seem that there were actually people out who wouldn't think she's absolutely beautiful when you'd have to be blind to not appreciate her striking beauty. Furthermore she had such a bubbly and sweet personality and it's heartbreaking to hear that she lost her life and most likely wasn't even the target but got caught in the crossfire, may she find peace in God's perfect loving embrace and I pray her family and especially her little boy are able to heal and only remember the good times they had with her..
Amen
She was still a child, I heard this in her voice. I am sad to hear she was gunned down.
Poor child of God 🙏
@@lindasulpacio5737 Yeah she was just a child and it breaks my heart that there is no doubt people who would judge her when they haven't the faintest clue what's it's like to live in areas rife with such crime and poverty. You feel truly trapped and as if you have no options except to turn to the streets and I truly pray for the day America will get up off it's lazy ass and help those in the most need in this country. I know as soon as I get a handle on my mental illness and kick my substance abuse problem I'm gonna try my absolute best to do some good in this world cause Jesus doesn't expect anything less from us, we have to help each other..
Everyone has their own idea of beauty. Not everyone finds her beautiful. I don't. Not at all. Physically, I mean. So, it's not right to say 'you'd have to be blind to miss her striking beauty'. If you find her beautiful, that's fine, and if I find her unattrative, that's fine. We all have the right to our opinions/preferences on what is beautiful, so kindly stop acting like everyone has to find her beautiful.
It’s heartbreaking knowing she was killed and clearly had a zest for life and had a positive attitude despite the hardships she had to endure.
OMGGG HOW WAS SHE KILLED
@@nofakesallowed6377 yes gunned down
When she said “ I’m 23 I’m finna LIVE”…..this just put tears in my eyes!!!
I know she’s an adult BUT she’s still so young. I hope there is someone out there that sees this or hears about her. She, with the proper support (medical, professional, personal), will do amazing things in this world. Positive thoughts that things turn around for her.
Lots of support
She passed away last night
@@ajanaecarter4884WHAT?!
@@heather4180 yea she passed last night
@@ajanaecarter4884 that’s awful 😣
It’s unfortunate that she predicted her own death by getting in the wrong car on Easter Sunday 4-17-22. I knew her and her twin from a distance praying for her family especially her children.
Fr?
Damn
Damn who kills a woman on Easter?! That's so evil. That was my son's first birthday. It seemed like such a peaceful day. RIP essence
The guy in the car was shot also but he lived. Both shot multiple times according to the news
@@originalpolo link ?
Wow rip to this beautiful girl. I was in the adult industry, I was coming on here to comment that this woman does NOT understand the seriousness of the situation and lifestyle she's in, than I see she was killed. Please ladies, let this be a lesson. The worse that can happen is NOT simply getting in the wrong tricks car. Sadly, it is death, it is being permanently maimed, it is lifelong emotional trauma that you will always be healing from or suffering from. my heart goes out to her family.
It's not that sex work isn't appropriate for SOME people. Sex work is not beneficial spiritually, mentally, or physically for ANYONE, no matter how much they mask their pain for the camera and their customers, or how much they are in denial of the negative impacts of this work.
Her murder didn’t have anything to do with the industry, her sister said. She was shot in her car at a drive-thru window.
@@sciencenotstigma9534 if her death had NOTHING to do with her lifestyle, I apologize for inferring that it was. However what she is saying is in this video is untrue, and it is important that people understand that there is ALOT of risks and damaging impacts from this lifestyle. The way she played it down as if the worse that can happen is getting in the wrong tricks car is a very naive and damaging message. That's what I hope people can take away from my comment. I do honestly have a hard time believing that her death had absolutely nothing to do with her lifestyle, but I could be wrong. I was unable to find out further details about the incident and I would love to cuz she touched my hearr. But when you are in that lifestyle, every choice and move you make revolves around your lifestyle. Most pimps or working girls (who are actually putting in work) will tell you that. It's a 24/7 job. Every task they do is revolving around their lifestyle. It could be getting drugs/alcohol so you can stay up and work, and get the courage to do their job. Could be going to the store to put money on a prepaid debit card so you could post an ad online. Could be going to the hotel so you can shower and make some money, etc When you're in this lifestyle and you're putting in work, everything you do revolves around the job. So maybe her lifestyle had absolutely NOTHING to do with her demise, but it doesn't seem very plausible to me. If you have any other information surrounding her death, please feel free to provide it.
@@sciencenotstigma9534 who shot her and why? Do you know?
@@sciencenotstigma9534 that vague description of the events surrounding her death doesn't prove anything. I have seen the comments left by her sister on this video. But I didn't see any statements explaining who killed her and why. I could be wrong, as I said. However, I stand by my point that she was wrong AF to downplay the severity of the lifestyle she was in. whether or not her death was DIRECTLY related to her lifestyle or indirectly related, I know for a fact that "the worse that can happen" is NOT just getting into the wrong tricks car. And getting into the wrong tricks car shouldn't be downplayed either, as it CAN and DOES lead to murder quite often.
@@courtmiller4116 Her sister said it had nothing to do with her job/lifestyle. That’s what I’m basing it on, not the pinned comment.
Rest in Heaven to this young lady. She was a very beautiful woman. May God protect her son. You can tell she loved her baby by the way she spoke of him. RIP Essence
“I’m 23 I’m finna live” rest up baby girl
Take it Alll inn
Wow she’s something else. She definitely has high energy and I understand that she didn’t want her son to go without but i think she could be so much more. I hope she finds a way out of this game 😕
'High energy' depending on the substance.
@@garibaldi54 right. She is clearly intoxicated and I see it getting progressively worse in her future simply due to her mentality.
@@shariB2012 You don’t know that.
@natural flavor she's definitely on something!! That's for damn sure
@@chrissparks3254 I am speaking from my observation of the interview. She is clearly under the influence of something. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. We can surely agree to disagree. God bless
I heard from the video you posted of jay-p that Essence was murdered.
That’s so awful to hear. I re watched this video so sad to know her son king will no longer have a mom in his life. She shined so bright❤️
Same
This was one of the best interviews I seen she so humble and real … I feel so saddened she passed …
If "the right mindset about the wrong shit" was a person
Truth
Life Does That To You...... 😔🤟🏽 Thankful I Was Raised By A Jesus'Christ Loving Family
Bc I Was Wild In My Day,,, Not Like This ... But Far From An Angel
Well Said
Exactly what I just said. She has the life’s a party mindset.
That’s the fast money 💰 and lifestyle
damnnbb
Wow.. it was in this comment section that I learned about her unfortunate death. It’s so crazy Mark was able to capture the words she said were her biggest fear and come to find out, that’s exactly what happened. Haunting and so sad, Rip love ❤️
I’m so sorry to see this young lady taken away. I truly believe she could and would have turn her life around and become an inspiration to many. She still will be of course I wish the world didn’t have to lose her. She still had the light.
She’s really likeable, very outgoing personality, and seems to have a very optimistic outlook on life. At 23 she still has time to start over & give a better life to herself & King. Hope she does.
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Yeah very outgoing personality right 😏
Her outgoing personality is going right out the bottom of her shirt. 🤪
Lol you really desperate...
oh please, she is going nowhere in life
That's not a good childhood honey :/ I think you have some pain to work through. We all do but it makes me sad to hear all those things that happened in your childhood. A parent going to jail is a trauma. Almost being put in foster care is a trauma too. A parent dying. :/ I hope you heal and find yourself ❤️
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Did her mom died as well?
Poor girl was gunned down in South Central, LA. Rest In Peace Essence. Maybe God wanted to spare her life from more suffering. Keep your loved ones closer everyone💛
I just heard about Ebony's death. It's sad that the few articles I read say that she's unable to be "identified". (Shooting took place while being a passenger in a Jack in the Box drive thru). This interview is eerie because she spoke on not wanting to get murdered in an unidentified "Jane Doe" type of situation. RIP🌈♥️Ebony
So how did they know it was here?
@@diamarisrodriguez278 They didn't INITIALLY know her identity. She probably didn't have any ID on her.
Yes, that’s at 13:13. Maybe she saw something in her future, just not the way she thought it would happen. R.I.P.
who tf is ebony?? i thought ha name wa
Essence or Ebony? & she said she has 1 kid but go fund me says 3?
I watched this video because I seen a post on Facebook. yo know she passed away yesterday makes me so sad because she was so young and full of life. Even through her pain and suffering she was a smart strong girl. honest and Likable. May her soul rest in her peace and her son be wrapped in love. 💕
She passed away?
@@sanyaforever101 yes, she was gunned down 😔
omg HOW SHE DIED
yess. she had so much potential, but she chose the wrong path. does anyone know why she got killed?
@@aidaj.lawstudent8963 from being a hoe she chose the wrong profession
rest in peace essence. definately shed a tear after watching this and then scrolling the comments halfway through the video. damn
Yeah I’m watching the video meanwhile scrolling to find of her untimely passing.. This was so disappointing :(
Absolutely love the way Mark will give an endearing laugh to someone interviewing & I am certain he has heard it All! Warm & refreshing …. What a beautiful confident young woman getting by with the skill set she has learned- Take care of your King & keep shining on!!!
Thanks Essence for the interview. You kept it real, and funny.. stay safe out there.
The girl lien tf outta her asss I tell you that !!!!! let’s be real about it she just talk a good game periodt she got my family fucked stupid bitch!!!!!!! Don’t ever try to do out family like that that’s some real asss bullshit
Unfortunately she lost her life on Sunday
Rest In Peace Essence You Always Had A Beautiful Kind Soul 💔🕊
that girl is trying to show that it is all fun and she is happy, but she hid 100% of her problems. I think she lied sometimes
Yup…great childhood but got kicked out for being violent…not that great if you cannot control your own anger…
Agreed
Unreal 😳
Agree. Theft convictions, kid at 17, mother dying @ 15, father being incarcerated, 'falling into' this life... a host of triggers for PTSD and bad life choices
She also said she is counting on this video to go up on UA-cam.. almost like to promote herself?
Hello Mark
I'm stunned by these interviews. They give a voice to the voiceless who should be heard and bring a greater awareness to the larger public that is often times numb to what's really the cause for things happening in the streets.
I'm from germany, Frankfurt to be specific. Just like almost any other city it is a melting pot between drug abuse and the rush of the business districts where misery is often times just a block away.
It also homes many people who been muted by society.
I would like to start a similar project as S.W.U. Based on the idea of sharing the stories of these people over here.
I'd really appreciate it (in case your reading this) if you could find the time and give me some tips on how you got started and how you established a basis of trust for these people to feel comfortable telling their fates.
Thx already and keep it going.👏
She’s absolutely beautiful. Poor girl. Her personality was warming. Rest In Peace sweetheart.
She died ?
This video made me really reflect….. Like this young woman, I lost my mother when I was 14. I could’ve taken a completely different life path, however I completed high school, went to college, got a job etc. Not saying any of that to talk down on her, but this could’ve easily been me if I let it. Also, when she said she loves makeup, I could see her doing makeup and hair she has the charisma to do it and she’s beautiful. I hope she finds God, herself, and accomplishes great things in life.
She was killed yesterday in LA
@@keedawavgod 😫😫🥺 are you serious?!
She was such a delight to listen to, so charismatic, and good sense of humour. May she Rest In Peace 💕
What happened to her?
What you are doing is a breath of fresh air. Truth and reality. I grew up in South Central and I've heard these stories my whole life. Always wished the rest of the world could hear them and have a better understanding instead of being so dam judgmental. Whether it's thru pimping, hoeing, gangbanging, etc all we were looking for was a purpose. It makes life less hopeless.
If you dont find a purpose after having 3 kids I dont know what will.
Thank you for sharing that brotha; she left this realm but I hope people hear and consider the depth of what you shared! I hope we add purpose to our Families in these conditions ! I pray that you raise up and become a vehicle of PURPOSE to inspire purpose in these our people too!
Yes! “The other half” needs our story heard. I’m tired of people telling us who we are, and why we do what we do. Mark gets people listening.👂
@@jaiwooden2007 Yes, @Frank Bread was speaking truth. I hope people listen and think, like you said. It’s a story that needs to be told.
The scars on her arms and legs tell a different story.
I like how people come to the comments with their moral high ground and playing therapist as if these interviewees WANT to be in or want experience these situations. Many of them don’t want to be where they are no more than you want to be in rush hour traffic for 2 hours heading to your depressing 9-5 job every day. However, you’re simply doing what’s necessary to make ends meet just as they are. Possibly had an easier path to achieve this, as well. You people should simply relax and take their stories for what they are and not attempt to tell them obvious things they already know and have heard time and time again instead of coming here and playing UA-cam Comment Therapist. What accomplishments in your life are you most proud of? Ask yourself this. Many blessings. 🙏🏾
shoulda bought Bitcoin! :D
👏👏👏 no judgment it could be any of us
I love this comment
Straight up
Exactly but they’re life is miserable even without being prostitutes and drug addicts. They come here to diagnose and judge somebody but refuse to heal themselves and fight their own demons
So sad to read she is no longer with us. She's so fun, confident, uncomplicated & beautiful. RIP, baby girl. God Bless your son & the rest of your family & friends.
how did she die ?
I wonder if this is “confidence” or an immature mind and adaptation. This baby is lost. She could be doing so much more with her determination.
What she said at 8:15 about being told lies too showed me she’s not mentally mature yet. I pray she understand her worth soon!!
@@mayasayss8629 I agree with you 100%
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Listening to her worst fears is gut wrenching 💔 she was a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul, I hate that this happened to her. Rip Essance 🙏
My heart just sank 😔I just found this and it literally broke my heart :
LOS ANGELES - A woman killed in a South Los Angeles shooting was homeless, authorities said Monday.
She was identified as 23-year-old Essence Jackson, who died in a vehicle of a gunshot wound to her back, according to the coroner’s office.
BY CITY NEWS SERVICE ON APRIL 25, 2022
:(
So sad
Did they catch the killer?
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Mark, what you do is so amazing. That you care about people who no one else cares about. All these people who people want to close their eyes to and pretend don't exist. I am so thankful for my sobriety
she said her biggest fear is a day coming where she gets in the wrong car. and that’s what ended up happening to her 💔
Not true
Her and pimp robbed a John. And he chased them down and shot up their car. The guy was able to drive his Mercedes to a local Jack in the Box.. before passing out.
@@shadylivesofyoutube7885 actually it is true … she technically did get in the wrong car. Because if she was in the right one she would’ve still been here.
Very sad
@@shadylivesofyoutube7885 oh no
@@shadylivesofyoutube7885 what guy when to jack in box, the John or pimp?
I am so sad to hear you are now passed, Essence. Your bubbly and sweet soul was so charming. When I initially saw your interview I was confident you could have a brighter future. Fly high with the angels and be at peace.
Great personality -- i hope nothing untoward happens to this girl. She's brutally honest. Great interview, Mark.
I learned a new word today!! TY
@@chelseyrader Personality?
judging from the way she's dressed that's magical thinking sadly
@@GoondocksCastle ...I bet it's untoward...wait,we're you being sarcastic? 😄😅
@@KatJ3st Wtf is that supposed to mean
Came thru to show my condolences to this woman's family, & loved ones! I heard about her passing on another UA-cam channel, & I thought it was rather sad! Rest Easy🕊
what's the name of the video?
@@MegaRara12 It was on Sinful the P, latest joint, but it has since been deleted and added to his Patreon!
@@trusno7751 what an asshole. Unless he's donating the money to her family.
How did she die.?
@@SantiagoOXfir gunned down and didn’t make. Her families comment is pinned up too
I am was about 10min into this interview and I went straight to the comments. Only to see that this beautiful black sista passed away 😔😔😔😔sooooo sad! It was something about her spirit that seemed so sweet❤️Like many sistas out there, she didn’t deserve to be out there, her life was meant for so much more 😔May The Most High comfort her son and lead him on a positive path 💫
Essence you’re beautiful! I admire your self confidence. Please be safe and smart and girl keep that mase! Mark, you’re so gentle and wonderful. The tenderness and compassion you show for people is something I’m not sure I’ve ever witnessed before. I hope you’re doing well and staying safe too.
This may sound mean, and I do wish for her the best in her future. To be brutally honest, this isn't confidence we see here, this is foolish pride, immaturity, and the desperate need for attention mixed with the addiction of fast $$ flow.
Her "confidence" is only her trying to save face..(foolish pride)~dont get it confused with confidence. No one will ever see this girl break down and cry about her own despair. So. Damn. Sad.
@@CasperInkyMagoo ..I hear you, she does have time to change. And I hope she does..I bet she's a very sweet person under all that "hood"
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She lost her life yesterday in a shooting it's in the first comment
She has the perfect personality type to do hair & make up & probably make bank doing it bc her vibe is very magnetic! ♥️🦋❤️🌿
This lifestyle ages the hell out of these young ladies. I hope she goes to school or pursues a better life. She has so much more to offer the world!
Too late. Rip
You don't "HAVE to" do what you're doing. I hope poor King is a fire fighter 🔥
“Family dysfunction rolls down from generation to generation, like a fire in the woods, taking down everything in its path until one person in one generation has the courage to turn and face the flames. That person brings peace to their ancestors and spares the children that follow.” -T Real
Bless you for your understanding 🙏 keep spreading the gospel.
@@ikyhwh my heart is with the innocent children. ❤️🔥❤️
She tries so hard to cover up her pain. Not a lot of ppl will notice it, they will assume she is very outgoing and positive, but she wouldn't be where she is if she hadnt suffered some pain.
Exactly. Also immature and the desperation for attention. This isn't confidence we see here, this is foolish pride. So much to the point where no one will ever see her break down and cry about her miserable life. I honestly wish her the best.
@@wesleyAlan9179 its not foolish pride. It’s trauma. The grief, emotional , physical and sexual trauma will keep you mentally stuck and addicted to the same patterns of what you consider and normal. She’s normalized this style of living and yes.. incredibly dissociated and in denial.
@@sablewoods7003 ...yeah,all that too, that's all at the root of it. I just call it (foolish pride)
Well all gotta suffer pain, it's part of our journey here and feelings just like time are relative to the individual.
@@wesleyAlan9179 it almost doesn't sound like you wish her the best, it sounds like you want her to feel guilt and cry and beg for forgiveness on camera. Also not many can feel so peace with $20-25/hr working 40hrs a week. Let's be honest, those people are the ones you should be wishing them the best
So sorry to see another beautiful soul depart so early. I too prostituted on Western been S.A. ,at gunpoint then runover by the same person and left for dead, multiple rapes,setup and more. And watching these stories let's me know how truly blessed I am. I am a survivor of the grim sleeper photo #88. These stories break my heart especially when they weren't able to escape the life. My baby sister was on here named Debra. She passed last year at 28 in her sleep. This is a reminder that I have a purpose and duty to tell my story in hopes others either are deterred from this path or see that their story doesn't have to end on a street corner or in a hotel room. There is life after THE LIFE. Fly high young lady
Wishing you the best.
May GOD bless and keep you!! ❤️🙏🏿
God bless you 🙏
Did your sister do prostitution to, sending you my condolences 🌹
She sounds like our "Amazing Amanda" who is missed greatly😔. Essence is beautiful. Prayerfully she discovers her purpose.
RIP AMANDA & ESSENCE 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@litespeedway6538 Essence passed away too??!😢
@@erikalittle3676 Sadly yes, she died from a gunshot wound on Easter Sunday🙏🏾. Her sister is in the comments under Tasha Jackson.
@@litespeedway6538 Wow😢 and thanks
I thought the same.. listening to Essence reminds me a lot of Amanda. May they both Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Mark, what ever happened to Anne? The older lady who was kidnapped and tortured by black men for 3 days?
Also, where’s Kelly today? Is she back in this life or is she actually out?
Great inquiries. I hope he informs us.
Ann has moved out to the desert, far from all the drama. Kelly and her boyfriend had a baby recently.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly Thanks for those updates Mark.
She is so sweet and positive. If anyone had an excuse to be depressed, this girls got her head on as straight as she possibly could given her situation.
Who else cringed when she said her uncle watches her son and helps her out? She’s so pretty. I hope she can get her life together for herself and her son.
Yea I hope he’s a decent person ugh
What are you assuming about her uncle?
I did for sure.
@@jumpinjohnnyruss I just worry about anyone watching anyones kids. I was abused by my grandmother so it could be anyone, where as my uncles never hurt me and always watched over me. I just hope her kid is ok is all
The motherly instinct in me did. Praying that’s he isn’t mistreating her baby.
Mark, can you interview the wives of the tricks? I would love to hear their perspective. 😂
🤣🤣
That’s a great idea actually!
Another "My mom was killed when I was young" story emerge. The circle of trauma and hurt perpetuate, that's a tragedy... Rest In Peace
It could be her son next n its heart wrenching.
6am in New York City ....Mark, why are you not asleep ?
- You just posted 20 minutes ago, I am up making tea and here to support .❤
MAY EVERY HUMAN IN THE STREETS , LOST, FIND A WAY.
- May the cycle of sexual abuse and domination and drug addiction END !
Thank you Mark💕💕💕💕🌺🌺
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 📺📺📺🖥🖥🖥
Have a good day
@@kndli67 Thank you !!!🌹🌹🌹Wishing you and all of you love, peace and happiness !!!🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫🌫 🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅☕🍵🍵🍵☕ 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌼🌼🥀🥀
Hey, good morning! Brooklyn here
I think I seen in one of Marks interviews that he's up at 3am to go to the gym lol Mark is a Machine..😂
Marks definitely committed to his work! I like his late uploads.
She got that Amanda voice..RIP.
Yes, she reminded me a bit of our little sister Amanda. ❤
Rest In Peace Essence. May the Lord hold you. I pray your son is doing well. I pray for justice for the coward who took your life.
19:15 This lifestyle should not be remotely associated with being a black queen, the two shouldn't even be In the same sentence 😵💫
Prostitution is for all rxces.
Unfortunately it is, this is their main source of income when choosing to be independent
I watched it today. My first thought was that she is way too confident and I felt afraid for her safety, like with all her telling „its not that bad” on the streets…. And I just saw the comment that she is dead..
heartbreaking
This is so sad and now she's deceased.😔😥 She had a amazing attitude and confidence....R.I.P. Essence.♥️🙏🏾
When Mark jokes around about not putting it on UA-cam and she goes come on I need it🙁 that was real.
By mentioning the corner she works, Essence is the first working girl who figured out that appearing on my channel could be a marketing tool.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly I got desire in my heart and I got 25 dollars in my pocket. I wonder if I'd stand a chance with a dame like her.
@@jumpinjohnnyruss 🤦🏽♂️don’t simp bruh
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly I think others have figured that out, especially the ones who talk about how much they enjoy the job…but I agree she was the most strategic!
@@jumpinjohnnyruss 25? I’d go up ⬆️
she was so excited when he asked about her son
so cute
What about the other 2 tho
What about the one she left in las vegas she not talking about that tho
Wow I went to elementary school with her, she was the s school bully but also chill also had behavioral issues in class. We were classmates in 5th grade… she lost her mom at a super young age and it went down hill from there.I remember trying to keep up with her after elem. but I didn’t…. We had a whole memorial for her and her twin sisters mother at our 5th grade culmination…. All the student were even informed to be more sensitive towards the sisters after their mom died. Wow essence may you rest girl ❤️
I'm going to be as humble as I can here, this girl is in real trouble.
she is trying to show that she is happy. But she is not really
I agree, it's so sad, she's so young & all she thinks she has to offer is her body, when men can get they for free, it's depressing...
Agreed. Absolutely heartbreaking
@@cediii5259 You may be correct. I was like that growing up without my parents .. appear so happy but hurting inside.
Crazy, she recently got killed. You called it.
Essence is so well spoken and charismatic. Thanks for the upload Mark
Nope
Not a good life. Very dangerous!
Well spoken?
@@Gram820 yeah it’s called taking in good faith
Everytime I feel like I’m not doing enough I come watch a series of interviews. Essence got me. Seeing how understanding and respectful she was to the game and it still took her out really just made me realize this shit don’t love nobody. I heard you say you like makeup sis, I gotchu stay tuned. Long Live 💕 we for sure could have chopped it up under different circumstances
The game didn’t take her out. Her sister said it didn’t have anything to do with her or her choices. R.I.P. Ebony 🕊
@@sciencenotstigma9534 it’s all apart of the same game yu sound like a square folks
Feels like she's hiding lots of pain. Didn't really talk about her family, Mark usually lets them speak but he had to keep asking questions. 🤷🏻♀️
She made it seem like the track is all fun and games.
I get the impression she’s not hiding any pain and seems to be enjoying her life.
@@Kodakcompactdisc Pat. Let me be the one to tell you: Santa Claus isnt real.
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I always question the prostitutes who say they had a "good" childhood.
For some women this type of life is a big party ... i had a friend tell me that she will never stop.
I never understood the correlation between wanting a good life for your kid and prostitution? Wouldn’t getting a regular safe job be better? Or roughing it out in a program to be a nurse? She has the high energy for it.
Im a single parent with a regular "safe" job and making more than 3xs the federal minimum wage i still cannot afford housing. Some of these SWs make what i make in two weeks in a matter of a few hours. Their earning potential GREATLY exceeds mine and money makes a HUGE difference in quality of life in the average persons life. "Sex work is the oldest profession in the book" and although theres a potential for risk, like plenty of other jobs, its not a guarantee, like plenty of other jobs, and the rewards often outweight them. You dont get food and housing for your entire family by going to nursing school and who is paying for that when no one can afford basic necessities? Lol
@@yooitsJADE By “safe” work, I meant not getting into cars with strangers who might murder you. I believe prostitution is fine if it’s done safely and at a set location like a brothel. In the U.S there’s no regulations for sex work. Maybe it’s just me but being picked up in a truck with a random guy just doesn’t seem safe. Also there’s a lot of free programs that community colleges fund. I’m currently doing a IT Specialist one and I’ve done a Electrical one before as well. Opportunities are out there, just have to look for them.
@@TheDudeWithHair1 uber drivers, bus drivers, taxi drivers do it all day every day and alot of them dont make enough money to support their families. She found something that works for her at least for today and sometimes thats all people can handle.
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It doesn’t make sense bc it’s just an excuse, she stays bc she likes the lifestyle. Has nothing to do with the kid lol sad af.
Awe I hope you can finally have peace. Such a tragedy. She was a baby. Rest easy baby girl !!
this might be one of my favourite people mark has interviewed. she’s so sweet. i hope she gets in a more protected career path like dancing or something atleast so she has protection.
Fr she needs to do a onlyfans and get off the street. She is to beautiful and smart
She lost her life yesterday in a shooting it's in the first comment
@@kenella74 no.. do you have a link?
@@zaypierson6255 I don't sorry but if you read the top comment it tells you about it in the reply her family are talking in the comment section it was a shooting at a Jack in a box I hope ibspelled that right I'm from England so we don't have them over here
YO SHE'S DEAD was GUNNED DOWN
Grrl you’re smart as hell. You could get the hell out of LA and be a saleswoman or something else that requires a quick wit and big smile. All the best to you. 💚
Yeah it’s sad when you see someone with some potential going down such a dark road…
Smart as hell? She sounds dumber than a box of rocks to me. Not to mention no morals.
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She died yesterday
I don’t normally comment on these videos, despite watching loads of them, but her story has really touched me. I watched a few interviews & saw some other girls mentioning her, and how much her death impacted them, so I came to find her video. RIP Essence, what a beautiful beautiful girl she was. I really really wish things could’ve turned out different for her & she could’ve gotten out of the game & pursued make up- because she was good at it😔 Sending prayers to her family and her three kids😭🤍
They keep saying she had 3 kids but in this interview she talks about her one son King. Did she have 2 other kids?
@@l.obrien8341 no. She had 3 children
@@kiwthebeauty In this she only spoke about 1, but she did in fact have 3 children x
Should have given the poor girl a cover-up sweatshirt or something. She seems like a real sweet girl.
As a woman speaking, it's not mark's place to police what they wear..but you did hear him mention it may not be published by youtube if her boobs hang out.
You do realize that’s how she goes to work, right ?
I love his line of questions. He is helping more than anyone knows. Creating a proactive Case around them without them knowing
She admitted it the money she's making she can't make anywhere else and she's addicted to making that big money quick when she's wiser,(if ever she does mature) ; it was selling a part of herself that is meant as the expression of ultimate love between two people. Not realizing this, now it's you'll have to live with it knowing if on OK the things4 I've learned inTrue-Story I have for you,that will Help Many others♡With Truth,Care~GOOD DEEDs, simply;~ FOR FOR THE SAKE OF Sincerity♡~Shelly *mischelle🤗
Except when Mark forgets what he's just heard, which is frustrating, as I am sure it must be for the interviewee!
Essence had literally just said she had a 6 year old son called King, then Mark asks, do you have kids?
Mind you, his mind might have been on the 2 other matters poking him in the eyes!! 😂😂 How could he even keep a straight face, her sitting there facing him with her boobs hanging half out of her top! 😂😂
I'm watching this BECAUSE she was referenced in a newer video. At 13:15 when she talks about her biggest fear -- it really hits me in the heart.
It really kills me to think "what if she turned her life around, but we'll never know"
That’s so crazy how she basically predicted her own death
@@CheffVonn chills 💔
@@CheffVonn Not hard to do, in these streets. It didn’t have anything to do with her, her sister said. When there is danger all around, you can’t miss it. I’m not arguing with you…I said the same thing, in a different thread. Then I got to thinking…
23 is so young. She’s gonna tired of all this soon I wish nothing but the best for her
Essence had a beautiful bright light around her with a million dollar smile
I’m so saddened to read the news what happened to her.
Prayers for Essences family and friends.🕊️
RIP to this beautiful soul🕊 so heartbreaking. God bless her son.👏🏾
She was so sweet. Love her energy but would also love to know how she got all those scars. I'm sure she's lived an interesting life and I'm praying she make it out okay if that's what she chooses
Her mother was an Alcoholic who never stopped beating her with anything at hand and told her to get out of the house she was not loved and wanted at age 11.
First off her mother was a hair dresser and she passed from cancer Annie stfu making up shit about her mother and my family she got the scars when she got ran over for being a dingy walking n the streets being a hoe life in the streets ain’t nothing to play with an she chose that life for herself although my father tryed to stop her this was her chose , they took alll 3 of her kids because she wanted to do prostitution over taking care of real life business. This is a life she wanted to live now she lien with her goofy ass about my family as if she was pushed to the streets nooooooooo she ran to the streets by being a follower.
@@annieseaside I could whoop your ass for just saying shit , if you don’t know the truth ask and u shall here but don’t lie oka her mother wasn’t on nooo drinking or drugs she wasn’t abused at 11 !!!!! Got damn shame u white women just be trying down talk us black women
@@annieseaside get your facts right. Her mom was a licensed a nurse. A loving mother who died of Cancer, after being in remission for years. Your information is so fucking wrong.
She lost her life yesterday in a shooting it's in the first comment
Why would someone want to kill such a sweet, beautiful young woman? That is super sad and I hope whoever is responsible gets punished!! RIP!!!!!
These interviews depress me. Smh. People that have so much potential. People that need so much help. RIP
I like this young ladies energy, she's very Bright, Energetic and Confident... Hope all the best to her and her son.
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