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  • @christianpaul-cp6746
    @christianpaul-cp6746 Před 11 měsíci +540

    Here’s another tip. If you’re in a neighborhood with a lot of graffiti where some of it appears to be scribbling out or “crossing out” other graffiti, you’re likely in territory where 2 gangs are fighting with each other. Be very careful in those areas and don’t get caught in the middle of it!

    • @Drilla81
      @Drilla81 Před 11 měsíci +1

      😂 Duh!!!!!!!!!!!! It seems like all you guys are nerds!!!!!

    • @CoreysHarmonyHub
      @CoreysHarmonyHub Před 10 měsíci +68

      Yes, it means the Transformers are battling the Decepticons.

    • @MOTA11000
      @MOTA11000 Před 10 měsíci +9

      Facts the tagging is a big one

    • @Malibukenn
      @Malibukenn Před 10 měsíci +24

      Another subtle clue, If you see a heavy Police presence on a daily basis, you’re in a bad area. The nice areas(with the exception of Beverly Hills) never has much police presence.

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +12

      Like Bloods, Crips, MS13, Surenos and Mexican Mafia.

  • @CHICOandtheVAN
    @CHICOandtheVAN Před 11 měsíci +434

    LA is done. Left 8 months ago and never looked back. People think living the dream is being in LA but it's a nightmare. Highest cost on everything and lowest quality of life....and dwindling. But this is a pattern that the elites want to do to every city. You will own nothing and be happy coming to a city near you.

    • @dm9310
      @dm9310 Před 10 měsíci +29

      Living in Pasadena CA visit LA daily I love it.

    • @CHICOandtheVAN
      @CHICOandtheVAN Před 10 měsíci +10

      @@dm9310 to each their own

    • @certifiedfinest5065
      @certifiedfinest5065 Před 10 měsíci +13

      @@dm9310isn’t Pasadena in LA?

    • @Malibukenn
      @Malibukenn Před 10 měsíci +45

      @@CHICOandtheVANElite’s and Peasants and basically the Only two classes in LA going forward. But People aren’t ready to have that conversation.

    • @DeflatingAtheism
      @DeflatingAtheism Před 10 měsíci +12

      @@Malibukenn Techno-feudalism.

  • @kevinfarmer5100
    @kevinfarmer5100 Před 11 měsíci +1024

    I live in LA and I don't experience problems, you just can't go to certain areas, simple as that. Also Hollywood ain't nice! At all! Lastly, I also lived in Atlanta for about ten years and I assure you, it is far worse! Bottom line, step your game up, get your paper up, and stay away from certain areas and people. You'll be fine.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 11 měsíci +139

      Solid advice 🤝🔥🔥

    • @lamarlo4437
      @lamarlo4437 Před 11 měsíci +146

      Exactly why u don't experience problems because u don't go to those areas, not that problems don't exist.

    • @dustincredible1249
      @dustincredible1249 Před 11 měsíci +58

      Same for me I'm from New Orleans been in los angels over 25 years love every second of it

    • @genxx2724
      @genxx2724 Před 11 měsíci +64

      Hollywood has been seedy for decades.

    • @jenniferjennifer9973
      @jenniferjennifer9973 Před 11 měsíci +43

      lmao get your paper up?

  • @krazyfan2000
    @krazyfan2000 Před 11 měsíci +313

    Been going to LA for decades and after visiting in 2020 I couldn't believe how grimy and filthy it was. Even the freeways were dirty. Also never saw potholes in the streets until my last visit. That city has definitely gone to shit.

    • @saonedixon5476
      @saonedixon5476 Před 10 měsíci +13

      Yeah LA got those dirty azz freeway signs 😂

    • @WORLDWIDESOCAL9
      @WORLDWIDESOCAL9 Před 10 měsíci +12

      its cause these weirdos that moved out here

    • @rackss1661
      @rackss1661 Před 10 měsíci

      @@WORLDWIDESOCAL9Why do u Los Angeles cats blame everything on what you bums call “outta towners”. Cali sucks dude and it’s because of you natives most people who move to L.A nowadays are successful and not used to seeing cities full of trash and homeless camps.

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci

      L.A. is been filthy since the late 1960's after the Manson era.

    • @marcorenteria5245
      @marcorenteria5245 Před 10 měsíci +11

      And yet we pay the highest taxes on everything, sales, fuel, auto registrations, etc

  • @RighteousFiyah
    @RighteousFiyah Před 10 měsíci +307

    One more thing about California as someone who is black living here. The competition with the other groups in the workforce is insane. I work construction and usually I’m the only brother working on these jobs. I like the east and south because you’ll see more of us and we own more businesses over there

    • @antweb20022003
      @antweb20022003 Před 10 měsíci

      the messed up part is that the Mexican dont wont you on the job site, and they talk shit abut you in Spanish, hoping that you dont understand the language. Who ever said the immigrant dont take American jobs need to come to California and see for them selves who is the dominant workforce here. Employers dont even care about hiring Americans anymore.

    • @SuperNovaHeights_
      @SuperNovaHeights_ Před 10 měsíci

      Got a problem with white people?

    • @mikewebbjr.9914
      @mikewebbjr.9914 Před 10 měsíci +9

      Real talk.... I live here too....

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +33

      California is Mexican turf. You will see more them working from migrant farming to maid and housekeeping.

    • @RighteousFiyah
      @RighteousFiyah Před 10 měsíci +12

      @@jacobtennyson9213 true. We’re just not deep here like that. We’re concentrated in Los Angeles and Oakland

  • @inkfromthebrain
    @inkfromthebrain Před 10 měsíci +79

    Im from NY orginally but lived in LA for 2 years. I wear dad hats, dont be flashy, be really on point on the subways. Dont always pay for the train, only at certain stations, do not pay at Compton. Dont mumble, never show fear, stay calm, be respectful. Downtown LA is very bad no matter how expensive it is. Racism is a whole different ball game than NY, and that will reflect in healthcare, work environments, and housing. Has beautiful scenery though, the beaches are awesome, gig apps pay more, and the ladies are a lot more friendly here, dating shouldn't really be a problem, unless you are purposely enjoying your solitude. Be prepared for lots of random conversations, some people love randomly talking to strangers. Thats it in a nut shell.

    • @Amanda_The_American_Mom
      @Amanda_The_American_Mom Před 10 měsíci +7

      Wow that seems like alot to have to do constantly to just live. I'm a country girl just trying to understand. Now I don't see any California trip in my future. Probably better just stay in the sticks where I belong lol.

    • @Haveagreatdayight
      @Haveagreatdayight Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@Amanda_The_American_Mom I grew up in LA and lived in Cali my whole life, trust me this place is a lot worse than it seems. The violence is insane especially if you’re a person of color but like the guy said if you’re respectful mind your own business and show no fear you should be alright, also don’t be a alone, that makes you an easy target for bad people.

    • @princesschanel469
      @princesschanel469 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@Amanda_The_American_Momit’s mostly the big cities that are like that. These ppl are insane. They’ve been in one city or just LA their entire life and think they just know California.

    • @jlivb
      @jlivb Před 9 měsíci +1

      You pretty much explained how it is in every major city in the US

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Preciate the viewpoint

  • @hailmaryrecordings8255
    @hailmaryrecordings8255 Před 11 měsíci +122

    My girl & I left in June.
    Never mind the crime. The landlords will rob you blind.

  • @ThunderKat2012
    @ThunderKat2012 Před 10 měsíci +95

    I tell people don’t come out here if your on BS…I won’t allow my little brother to come out here because he’s had drug problems in the past…this city will swallow you up if your not here for the right reasons…

  • @raymondbrown8360
    @raymondbrown8360 Před 10 měsíci +172

    Born and raised here. I’ve been back and forth between Detroit and LA as a child… my entire adult life has been in LA. It’s absolutely heartbreaking to see what LA has become. People are sleeping right in front of what use to be thriving businesses. The homeless don’t want to shake their habits, in exchange for housing.

    • @PODDEMO22
      @PODDEMO22 Před 10 měsíci +18

      Detroit checking in 313!

    • @raymondbrown8360
      @raymondbrown8360 Před 10 měsíci +11

      @@PODDEMO22
      Love Detroit… East Side 6 mile 💪🏾

    • @AntJanuaryFitness
      @AntJanuaryFitness Před 10 měsíci +6

      Wait so either you from the LAnd or you from Detroit lol I don’t get it. If you didn’t attend middle school and high school in the city you not really from here because adult years don’t really count you grown already…

    • @raymondbrown8360
      @raymondbrown8360 Před 10 měsíci

      @@AntJanuaryFitness
      So from my entire comment that’s what u got??? Nigga I’m West Side 115str IVCG who gone tell me I’m not weird ass nigga😡

    • @can_you_guess_my_new_username
      @can_you_guess_my_new_username Před 10 měsíci +9

      ​@@AntJanuaryFitness
      Adult years do count. It's where you have your most independent experience. I definitely consider myself from Atlanta and Delaware.

  • @Nina513
    @Nina513 Před 10 měsíci +166

    Los Angeles is one of those places a person shouldn’t move to unless you feel deeply called to. That’s why most people who move there get washed up and depleted. It’s not a place to move to at leisure; especially, due to the current crashing economy and fucked up behavior of humans out there.

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +8

      If you a have a high paying job in Los Angeles, then you can live there.

    • @Nina513
      @Nina513 Před 10 měsíci +22

      @@jacobtennyson9213 Of course, but most people out there don’t even make six figures. It’s a struggle for new residents and even natives now.

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +10

      @@Nina513 .... Don't make a move to another area unless your have a job, income and credit and have family members living there.

    • @Nina513
      @Nina513 Před 10 měsíci +12

      @@jacobtennyson9213 I agree. Some people step out of on faith, which is cool. But, LA ain’t one of them type of cities lol

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +8

      @@Nina513 ... But L.A. is one big homeless landfill site.

  • @longbeachhippy694
    @longbeachhippy694 Před 10 měsíci +61

    Truthfully, anyone not white in LA , going thru middle and high school. I can see they have a real tough time here. Gangs,drugs,poverty,etc . All around. If your not white,lived and grew up in LA and made it to the age of 21, congratulations .. You made it through the toughest ppart.

  • @KANUCHRONICLES
    @KANUCHRONICLES Před 10 měsíci +68

    Been here in L.A. for over 20+ as an adult so I can give a pretty good heads up. Simplest advice is don’t try to go be cool with everyone just because. Keep a tight circle & get familiar with the side of town that suits you. If u plan to be here for awhile just take time and learn different sides of the city. Less random type movement until you been here for some time. Best is to keep it simple / safe.

  • @Artemis49
    @Artemis49 Před 10 měsíci +41

    I don’t know man. Crime is random and I feel high percentage of encounters are “wrong place, wrong time.” My girl born and raised in Boyle Heights and has never had an issue. I live in San Diego and there was recently a drive by shooting in La Jolla, one of the richest neighborhoods in the country. No one can predict a violent encounter but I agree with the narrator. Keep your head on a swivel, don’t be peacocking and go about your business.

    • @lamesha776
      @lamesha776 Před 10 měsíci

      Not “peacocking” 😂

  • @rodriguezccg
    @rodriguezccg Před 10 měsíci +99

    I was born and raised in LA. Left the city a year ago to northern indiana. And let me tell you I feel alot safer in LA..Not all LA is dangerous

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +8

      It was dangerous in L.A. when I live there. Go to South Central and find out.

    • @4EverAlways3x
      @4EverAlways3x Před 10 měsíci +12

      Indiana? Lmao...come outnto Compton and see

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@4EverAlways3x Been there, done that. Didn't get hit but I see some Crips chillin' tho.

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@shotgunkingj1670 ... Every American big cities and small is worse today.

    • @yikes7298
      @yikes7298 Před 10 měsíci +9

      I live in Indianapolis and it's always something bad going on here .

  • @jerry132526
    @jerry132526 Před 9 měsíci +17

    Saying what's up and acknowledging somebody is great advice and goes a long way. Sends a message that you're not afraid but also aren't looking for trouble.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci +2

      It's real calm and respectable

  • @kujichaguliaself-determina7388
    @kujichaguliaself-determina7388 Před 10 měsíci +30

    Face Tattoo in Los Angeles says you're gang affiliated. Avoid face tattoos or cover them up with makeup. Unless you're a rapper with a record deal there's no point to tattoo your face and give employers another reason not to hire you.

    • @Darkest_Soul_187
      @Darkest_Soul_187 Před 10 měsíci +9

      exactly. The dude who made this video is asking for trouble to start with.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci

      It's a lifestyle choice, but I feel you

    • @leonhenry4861
      @leonhenry4861 Před 2 měsíci

      @@romeeperrynot a good lifestyle choice to make my g. At least put it on the cheek so you can grow your beard over it

  • @LeimertDreamer
    @LeimertDreamer Před 10 měsíci +162

    As someone who’s lived in LA and is from the Bay, I can say that the whole state done went off a damn cliff. Even when it was bad in the 90s there were still areas you could go to to get away from all the crime and drama. Now, even in some bougie and posh areas you gotta keep your head on a swivel. Just a few weeks ago there was a shooting in Pier 39 in San Francisco, a HELLA touristy area. Something like that was unheard of before. “Bipping” in the Bay Area is getting out of control and LA definitely ain’t much better. I’ve said many times that I don’t understand why people not from here or don’t have any family ties here would move out here long term. The cost of living is high and other than the really great weather and topography the costs ain’t really worth it if you just out here to parlay.
    With all of that said though, it isn’t as bad or good as the movies and media have historically portrayed it. Everywhere ain’t gonna be like the Boyz in the Hood movie just like everywhere ain’t gonna be like the Beverly Hills 90210 show. The reality is somewhere in the middle of all that and it’s important to do adequate research before moving ANYWHERE.

    • @MaxRider49er
      @MaxRider49er Před 10 měsíci +4

      Yeeeeee

    • @Rakeemgrant
      @Rakeemgrant Před 10 měsíci +7

      I'm from L.A. and live in the Bay. I love it up here but our whole state is fucked

    • @Metal_Face_Doom
      @Metal_Face_Doom Před 10 měsíci +8

      I'm here in the Bay and yup, "Bipping” has become a dam sport!!! Our streets are completely covered in glass from all of the break ins. And most of those break ins happen in broad daylight!

    • @sabrina.natalie
      @sabrina.natalie Před 10 měsíci +7

      I completely agree. Beautifully articulated! 👏🏽

    • @ll4680
      @ll4680 Před 10 měsíci +11

      I live in SD and we chilling bro. No problems here 😎

  • @IntegraDIY
    @IntegraDIY Před 11 měsíci +67

    LA native here. Lived in the worst parts, and lived in the nicest parts of LA (close to Beverly Hills) and currently in a decent part of LA. LA is completely safe. “Stay in your lane”, don’t look the part and you’re good.

    • @surviveunplugged
      @surviveunplugged Před 10 měsíci +5

      Exactly.

    • @GMOBtv
      @GMOBtv Před 10 měsíci +19

      Completely safe is not accurate bro…

    • @karimsanchez3213
      @karimsanchez3213 Před 10 měsíci +11

      No such thing as completely safe in any city in the world, even in Japan

    • @k5elevencinc0
      @k5elevencinc0 Před 10 měsíci +1

      That part ong

    • @orangefield2308
      @orangefield2308 Před 2 měsíci

      yep completely 100% safe, no problems round here

  • @khayeelwilson-el5370
    @khayeelwilson-el5370 Před 11 měsíci +88

    Same thing happened to me years ago. I was stopped by two dudes who asked me where I was from. When I told the I was from Philly, they gave me mad love and told me where not to go and to be safe. I just don’t like the traffic! 😂

    • @adg_87
      @adg_87 Před 10 měsíci +2

      215..We just built different.💯

    • @al5603
      @al5603 Před 10 měsíci +7

      @@adg_87 RIP to him, but I wish PnB Rock would've used more of his Philly street smarts out in L.A.

    • @adg_87
      @adg_87 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@al5603 agreed

    • @slide5039
      @slide5039 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@al5603It’s like this. The area he was in, even LA Natives don’t really go to that specific Roscoes, myself included. The Westside can be treacherous but the EASTSIDE!? Pfffft, real wolves all through there. Smh

    • @newnew4142
      @newnew4142 Před 9 měsíci +1

      what made them stop you was it your clothes or cause you a new face. that's disgusting

  • @GMOBtv
    @GMOBtv Před 10 měsíci +35

    I’ve survived numerous situations by being respectful but matching the hostile energy. Like dude in the video said” not overly aggressive but showing no fear while respecting them will set you free. (I’ve also been shot at while minding my own business so it’s a wobbler)

  • @ateezyrozaytv1
    @ateezyrozaytv1 Před 10 měsíci +27

    This Is My Truth! I’m born & raised in LA. I left in summer 2017 and Never looked back! I Loved the Weather & The Woman but it’s a HIGH COST OF LIVING with “Real Gang Politics” Everywhere in The Inner City! You can lose your Life or go to Jail in seconds If You are a BM their. Be Smart Brotha’s! One Love ❤

  • @FEEBOLDEN
    @FEEBOLDEN Před 10 měsíci +48

    What's sad is most of this stuff only apply to black people. Non black people get to be so carefree and it's unfair 😢 we can't never not worry.

    • @marblox9300
      @marblox9300 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Because white people generally don't rob or shoot you unless they are mass shooters.

    • @stacielove4842
      @stacielove4842 Před 10 měsíci +13

      brown people dont go thru it?

    • @FierceLeo.
      @FierceLeo. Před 10 měsíci +4

      Curses

    • @CJ-mf3gz
      @CJ-mf3gz Před 10 měsíci +4

      Ignorance

    • @enosger
      @enosger Před 10 měsíci +4

      That’s only cos we exaggerate stuff and brag about our cities being tougher and more dangerous than other cities. We made it this way.

  • @sgg6927
    @sgg6927 Před 11 měsíci +53

    Took a family vacation couple weeks ago to LA. Visited Hollywood Santa Monica, Burbank, Universal Studios. The touristy places surprisingly werent as bad as I thought would be. Maybe its because they are tourist areas.

    • @supa28
      @supa28 Před 11 měsíci +31

      I’m from LA and it’s not as bad as it may seem. If you use common sense and aren’t flashy, 9 times out of 10 you’ll be left alone

    • @Lumpia_In_Texas
      @Lumpia_In_Texas Před 10 měsíci

      LA is a sh1thole.

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@supa28 It's just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

    • @hbeach14
      @hbeach14 Před 10 měsíci +8

      As a LA resident, you went to all the safe places I would recommend to a tourist.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci

      Definitely, anywhere tourists are is gonna be a little more secure!

  • @sidneyk7771
    @sidneyk7771 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Sounds like youre intelligent enough to be happy no matter where you are!!! I send you my best 🙏
    I live outside of Albuquerque, there are a lot of negatives but it is extremely beautiful none the less. ✨

  • @bluebonbon22
    @bluebonbon22 Před 10 měsíci +16

    I've lived in Los Angeles most of my adult life since the late '60's. Show no fear, give a quick nod to acknowledge other people and go about my day. I had a mobile pet grooming business and my tag line was I groom from Malibu to Watts. Pay attention to where you are and realize that LA is car culture so anyone can be anywhere at anytime, so just be aware ALL the time, everywhere. P.S. years ago someone who I casually knew mentioned that he never would break into a home or rob someone in South Central but had no problem going to the wealthier areas so just because it looks wealthier doesn't mean you are safer. I never carried a purse, hide your valuables!

  • @anonymousgirl799
    @anonymousgirl799 Před 11 měsíci +58

    They are breaking into homes in the best, affluent areas while people are home, now!!! I left in 2017 after 33 years. It was hard the last 10 years living there. Ridiculous. I don't miss it.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 11 měsíci +9

      Very true 🔥

    • @drblitz3092
      @drblitz3092 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Why would they break into broke people homes. They got nothing just like them

    • @OmarHudson
      @OmarHudson Před 11 měsíci

      Good I am glad they aren't just targeting other poor ppl. I never understood that train of thought. Go after the wealthy and stop terrorizing ppl that look like you in your neighborhood.

    • @winning3329
      @winning3329 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Los Angeles is a dumpster fire.
      I want to move but my funds are not letting me.

    • @winning3329
      @winning3329 Před 11 měsíci +4

      ​​@@drblitz3092they will steal your dirty underwear and try to sell it for drugs

  • @ritzpunsalan2149
    @ritzpunsalan2149 Před 9 měsíci +16

    what i notice when people ask "where you from?" they have hella stalking abilities. so generally, i give them a completely wrong city. like 5 cities away radious. I like to sleep well at night. i don't need a group stalking murders attempting to comit murder or robbery heist during the day or night at where i live. Also making sure you don't get followed helps too.

  • @Love_SumLotta
    @Love_SumLotta Před 11 měsíci +54

    Crazy when I moved, no one listened to me when I said this was gonna happen to LA. I left 15 yrs ago. When I visit I stay in Torrance or Calabasas areas. I dont bring no jewelry or nice gear. Back inside at the room by 6-7pm. It's real different....

    • @miketyler677
      @miketyler677 Před 10 měsíci +1

      What did you see that made you think LA would fall off?

    • @Chainbreak2023
      @Chainbreak2023 Před 10 měsíci

      Wow!

    • @1Interloper
      @1Interloper Před 10 měsíci +8

      You Scary

    • @Trenchbaby32
      @Trenchbaby32 Před 10 měsíci

      Lol what ? Torrance is dangerous as well and a racist ass city 😂

    • @popetzm1
      @popetzm1 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Dayum in the house that early, it's like Blacula and Dracula live out there being the house by 6 p.m. cuz if you don't they will come out or something will come out and get u. I bet magic mountain and Disneyland closed early

  • @mrsgoldie14
    @mrsgoldie14 Před 10 měsíci +55

    I’ve been visiting California for the past 5 years and never felt unsafe!!! It’s crazy because whenever I visit I barely see any black people!

    • @Malibukenn
      @Malibukenn Před 10 měsíci

      The lack of blacks is why it’s safe. The more black people, the more crime there is, unfortunately.

    • @evandelegeane7596
      @evandelegeane7596 Před 10 měsíci +8

      Oakland has a beautiful range of cultures.

    • @Malibukenn
      @Malibukenn Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@evandelegeane7596 what percentage of Oakland is dangerous?

    • @evandelegeane7596
      @evandelegeane7596 Před 10 měsíci +9

      @@Malibukenn Unfortunately...100% of it at this point. I left for the pacific nw 8 years ago...and Oakland
      has just gotten worse...home invasions happen all over the place...Districts that were considered safe, really aren't in the long run of it all.

    • @mari0c0leman
      @mari0c0leman Před 10 měsíci +23

      Truth is, you’re a woman. The experience is not the same. Us men have to deal with the, dudes looking for other dudes, thing.

  • @burtmanly5208
    @burtmanly5208 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Like Chris Rock said, if you are in a place, where there are lots of women walking around in the day, going for coffee, going for Yoga, then you are fine
    If you are in a place with lots of men walking around in the day, men riding bikes and talking in their gardens, with gym equipment then you need to get the hell out of there

  • @ericsierra-franco7802
    @ericsierra-franco7802 Před 11 měsíci +25

    It's not uncommon for horrible neighborhoods to be relatively close to very nice areas....and that's on the East Coast too.

  • @richardt1792
    @richardt1792 Před 10 měsíci +53

    Great video and good advice for newcomers. I grew up in Chicago's Southside. Moving to LA was great. No snow, no humidity. Way safer than South Chicago. I'd go to Compton for Bludsoe's BBQ,Golden Bird Fried Chicken, Hawkins for burgers. Never had a problem standing in line with the gang bangers. Been here over 50 years now. Never been hassled, never been robbed. Be confident, don't be perceived as a possible threat, be respectful. I would also say be careful where you are after dark. Its a different city. Right now, I would say the greater physical threat are the mentally ill homeless. They are way more unpredictable.

    • @johndang887
      @johndang887 Před 10 měsíci +6

      everyone in these comments are over exaggerating like crazy. I’ve been in LA for a year and have been to every single section of LA/LA county of all hours. Never had any issues besides the homeless.

    • @jacobtennyson9213
      @jacobtennyson9213 Před 10 měsíci

      Filled with homelessness encampments, ruthless street gangs like the Bloods, Crips, Surenos and MS-13 and earthquakes.

    • @xrppornstar9483
      @xrppornstar9483 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@johndang887@naive and have been fortunate so far. Don’t be Glib bruh. I will come an check you and I live in LA

    • @pashon4percushon
      @pashon4percushon Před 10 měsíci +1

      I was in LA in 2010, got two parking tickets, and a $160 cell phone ticket. Yeah don't go to LA😆

    • @johndang887
      @johndang887 Před 10 měsíci

      @@xrppornstar9483 says who? you? I said I never had issues, cus I be on my toes out here, never said LA wasnt active so calm down crash dummy. Im not a succa so you can go head and try to check me😂

  • @Riles3152
    @Riles3152 Před 10 měsíci +46

    I used to live in Long Beach and Paramount and had and still have family from or around the LA areas. I moved far away from the area when I was in H.S. and I hated it at first, but seeing how everything has unfolded through the years, you couldn't pay me to move back to LA or a surrounding area. It's just not a place worth living in let alone raising a family in, all things considered. Too many dumb street rules. Too much gang culture. More and more lawlessness. LA (along with the rest of the country TBH) needs a whole spiritual revival!

    • @CODShowPodcast
      @CODShowPodcast Před 9 měsíci

      spiritual revival! Exactly if everybody was as religious as they claimed to be it the US would be just like other low crime countries.

    • @idkijs435
      @idkijs435 Před 9 měsíci +3

      It's the wild west

    • @deewayne1210
      @deewayne1210 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Tell that shit to lost buddy talking bout Atlanta worse than La😅😂

    • @imnotfromlaimfrominglewood3011
      @imnotfromlaimfrominglewood3011 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@deewayne1210You want a cookie? Whats the point of your comment?

    • @julesrandolph7910
      @julesrandolph7910 Před 9 měsíci +3

      LA was 100x worse in the 80's and 90's. The difference is now social media algarithyms have you thinking its the worst place ever. I do respect your opinion but its important to keep perspective

  • @Guttagangboosie102
    @Guttagangboosie102 Před 11 měsíci +57

    Videos like this is hilarious to me as a LA native born & raised. Outta towners got the wrong idea of the city because of the Hollywood media. Downtown LA is filled with smokers & homeless people. And just because you live in the nicer areas don’t think that’s gonna stop you from getting robbed 🤷🏿‍♂️ LA is also very segregated don’t forget to tell them that. If you ain’t from South Central, Watts, Compton, it’s best for you not to venture off into those areas even though the food is way better 😆

    • @ibiro868
      @ibiro868 Před 10 měsíci +7

      I went straight to the hood to get my Jamaican food first time in LA.

    • @GMOBtv
      @GMOBtv Před 10 měsíci +4

      L.A. ain’t really segregated at all. Minus the parts of town where I can’t read shit cuz it’s in Chinese or Korean. Everybody is basically everywhere.

    • @Guttagangboosie102
      @Guttagangboosie102 Před 10 měsíci +14

      @@GMOBtv nah you trippin all the blaccs is primarily in South Los Angeles and all the Mexicans is in East LA 🤷🏿‍♂️ it’s segregated af

    • @GMOBtv
      @GMOBtv Před 10 měsíci

      @@Guttagangboosie102 man you need to go to a real segregated city. One where u might not see another race for weeks/ months. LA is more of a melting pot. It’s Chinese,Hispanics and white people in south central. The whites is popping up because of gentrification but overall south central ain’t “just”black people but the south side of Chicago/ north side of Milwaukee/st.Louis/Cleveland/Detroit is ALLLLLL black folks

    • @Mr.REEP0
      @Mr.REEP0 Před 10 měsíci

      Born and raised here.. Lol.. These fools.. Always hating on LA in some way shape or form. ...Shits changed EVERYWHERE. period.. Not just in LA.. You out of towners here part time or for good ..Advice! Grab your sacks and be men.. Stop whining about be here.. 😂😂😂.. If you don't like it kick rocks.. We're good we don't need you here if your gonna bitch... Gonna be here till Rip.. LA/Cali love for life. 🎤 Drop

  • @jim72068
    @jim72068 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the tips. Very helpful!

  • @gamingwithdream2005
    @gamingwithdream2005 Před 10 měsíci

    I appreciate this video. Solid advice. I’ve been planning on attending college in LA next year for business and I have a mentorship opportunity from an R&B elite in the industry out there. This some good knowledge to have before going out there.

  • @brendaleverick3655
    @brendaleverick3655 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Good video. I like your common sense and respectful attitude.

  • @jrmarshall120
    @jrmarshall120 Před 10 měsíci +10

    Born and raised in Los Angeles,
    Los Angeles is great place to live but you have to move differently. The more you make the better you'll be... I own rental property in Inglewood,CA and I live out in the valley. Lots of places to live where you can enjoy happiness.

  • @damioke1713
    @damioke1713 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Good video I just visited LA for the first time, and you are 100% right! Its the wild wild west out there.

  • @reidsmith4423
    @reidsmith4423 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this bruh✊🏽

  • @Deathbybigmac420
    @Deathbybigmac420 Před 11 měsíci +12

    😂 I commend you for moving here at this time. I’m From Detroit and moved here 17 years ago. I know personally that certain areas haven’t changed and we’re that bad when I moved here. I worked I. East LA for years and I always showed respect to the people living I. The parks. Pre Covid. Most of them are affiliated and the parks are their primary headquarters. 😂
    I’ve been asked where I from and I said Detroit and they had all love for me. I used to hook them up with free toilet paper and cleaning supplies.

  • @2ndexodusmove
    @2ndexodusmove Před 10 měsíci +13

    Facts. I came to LA and a homeless cat tried to fight me cause I walked into 711 very confident. In reality I was in a hurry and was focused on just getting an item.

  • @JayFingers
    @JayFingers Před 10 měsíci +3

    BRUH. I *just* learned about the fitted cap thing a few months ago - after living out here for 5 years! 🤣🤣 I’ve definitely been rocking Yankees caps without knowing. Guess I’ll save them for my trips when I’m visiting Brooklyn. 😆 You’re doing a great service by posting this video. I was shocked by how hostile things can get out here and how you can quickly find yourself in the middle of some foolishness through no fault of your own. I definitely keep my head on swivel out here. Gotta be mindful of your surroundings.

  • @TaraBoblitt
    @TaraBoblitt Před 9 měsíci

    The hubs and I want to visit Southern CA next year and this video was really informative. Thank you!

  • @AdeebShabazz
    @AdeebShabazz Před 9 měsíci +15

    Thanks for your insights. I moved here to L.A. nearly 5 months ago from Savannah, GA. I'm in South Central and take public transportation, and haven't had any problems whatsoever. I grew up in Brooklyn, NY, so I've got good street smarts, and of course did my homework before moving here. Still, it's good to hear as many tips as possible. BTW: Savannah is worse crime-wise.

    • @julesrandolph7910
      @julesrandolph7910 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Stay alert. You'll be good and carry yourself well . NYC street smarts will keep you ahead of people in the workforce and just for getting ahead in general. Please understand though that LA gang culture is nothing like NYC nor is the criminal mindset. Its senseless violence here not even about money. Just keep that in mind people are more ignorant and less intelligent overall. Its a diff culture. Aside from that people are very friendly and LA is a great city full of history all over the county.

    • @RellyMedia
      @RellyMedia Před 9 měsíci +1

      How is the public transportation? I'm thinking of moving there from Boston

    • @AdeebShabazz
      @AdeebShabazz Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@RellyMedia the public transportation is alright. It all depends on what you're trying to get done. As a native New Yorker who grew up with what is probably the premier public transportation system, and also as someone who just spent 21 years in a town (Savannah) that has a horrible transportation system, I found a middle ground here. The train system is relatively new (30 years) and is still being built, so the routes are limited. The busses take up the slack where the trains leave off, and they run pretty regularly: about every 10-15 minutes. If you are living in L.A. and trying to get around in L.A. then you shouldn't have a problem. If you are traveling between L.A. and Long Beach, Azusa, San Fernando Valley, or the San Gabriel Valley then you'll do fine. The problem is that L.A. COUNTY is SO large that many of the other cities and towns in the area are inaccessible or poorly accessible by public transportation, so if you are moving here and want to rely on public transportation, choose L.A., downtown Long Beach, Azusa or somewhere very nearby those locations, avoiding other cities and suburbs in the are before you investigate them individually about their transportation proximity.

    • @RellyMedia
      @RellyMedia Před 9 měsíci

      @AdeebShabazz that's my dilemma boston has some of the best public transportation in the country. What about culver city?

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yeah you already know how to move then fasho

  • @chasing_dragons
    @chasing_dragons Před měsícem +2

    I was born and have lived in Los Angeles all almost 50 years of my life. There is 💯 absolutely and with God as witness nothing special about Los Angeles. No, the weather is not so wonderful that people are dripping with joy.
    If it was not for an employment and family situation I would have been gone decades ago. It would take not days, weeks to articulate to someone who has never been here the variety of frustrations and miseries that zig in and out of everybody's lives. Even if somebody is A Lister mega wealthy person here, you will be miserable.

  • @mr77617
    @mr77617 Před 11 měsíci +57

    LA is just like any other big city this is basic common sense advice. Been all over LA at night and weekends never been in a bad situation but you know where to go and where not to go. I think the majority of people who dislike LA aren't from here or just take advice from people who also aren't from LA. TBH the only real thing I dislike about living in LA is the traffic.

    • @musashi-san____1409
      @musashi-san____1409 Před 10 měsíci +12

      Way too many people here. You got five people living in singles, and clogging up the parking everywhere.

    • @slide5039
      @slide5039 Před 10 měsíci +2

      As an LA Native, you hit that target square in the middle. To add to that, people that say LA is this or that don’t really kick it in LA. They usually mean West Hollywood or Melrose or Los Feliz. Anything north of Wilshire 😂. Just looking at a bunch of other transplants walking and talking how they THINK Los Angelinos are supposed to act. It’s funny watching them though

    • @lakerznation22
      @lakerznation22 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Truth is, ALOT of the homeless aren't ppl getting outta Jail..it's mfkrs thats watch too much entertainment tonight, and think LA is calling, then, get STUCK🤷🏽‍♂️ Locals went to school wit folk, got connects and hook ups and that's kinda how we move...network in cliques...NEVER had a "gang interaction" cuz those that came up during the Tookie/Jamal era, know the rules...besides cost of living, worst part of SoCal is Traffic if you grind normal hours..

    • @jlivb
      @jlivb Před 9 měsíci

      Well, I mean, considering there is several Californians and Los Angeles people that move out of their area and the whole state, I wouldn’t say that about all of the natives. Even though I’m a native to metro Atlanta, because that’s where I mainly grew up at, I do not like the area.

    • @julesrandolph7910
      @julesrandolph7910 Před 6 měsíci

      its not the same as any other big city

  • @jus3278
    @jus3278 Před 10 měsíci +26

    I love LA to visit but could never live there. The absurdity to still be killing people over colors and hats is something that has never set well with me. Plus all the Black folks are gone now. I believe LA is only 8 or 9% Black. Black folks have been disenfranchised there so much to the point where they feel like gang culture is the only thing that they can latch on to. Beautiful city and I actually love interacting with the people there, but between gang culture, lack of Black folks, and cost of living its a no no for me. Im from Houston and Houston and LA Black folks have always gotten along..even the eses showed me love there when I said I was from Houston.

    • @GeorgieGeorgeB8
      @GeorgieGeorgeB8 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Corpus Christi Texas born and raised. Have you been here to Corpus lately ? I have not been to Houston in years but I love Houston need to go visit

    • @jus3278
      @jus3278 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@GeorgieGeorgeB8 haven't been to corpus in probably 8 years or so. But Corpus is cool

    • @darryladams5644
      @darryladams5644 Před 10 měsíci +1

      🤘

    • @GeorgieGeorgeB8
      @GeorgieGeorgeB8 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@jus3278 The city is making a new bridge but 3 different company's cannot even build the bridge due to faulty acts. " supposably " the new bridge was supposed to have been completed already but NOOO.... now the bridge is halfway built but lots and lots of work needs to be implemented. What a waist . Are you familiar with that bridge collapsing in Florida that took plenty of lives ?? Well the company who built that bridge in Florida was already working partly on this bridge they're making right now but the City of Corpus is not being specific and likely making us worried about how the bridge that's already being built how stable is it really. No teamwork.....

    • @jus3278
      @jus3278 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@GeorgieGeorgeB8 wow ...that is crazy

  • @vrl4355
    @vrl4355 Před 11 měsíci +29

    I live in LA Inglewood Lax area to be exact ive been here since the 80s i think it was worse back then .. Thank god i have never experienced any negative situation. Not all neighborhoods are the same . I can say in my area its pretty peaceful.

    • @s.tiaira9081
      @s.tiaira9081 Před 11 měsíci +8

      Same I live in Mar Vista and it’s beautiful I love it and I feel safe.

    • @moonlightbae6365
      @moonlightbae6365 Před 10 měsíci +1

      i also stayed in inglewood (near the sofi stadium) a couple months ago and it was amazing! everybody there was nice i really liked it

    • @s.tiaira9081
      @s.tiaira9081 Před 10 měsíci

      @@moonlightbae6365 I work there sometimes! Lol

  • @kathybell7098
    @kathybell7098 Před 6 měsíci

    Excellent info as a person that came from L.A. - left 5 years ago and moved to Milwaukee, WI which I'm learning have bad neighborhood too. Take care

  • @globalmusicunlimited
    @globalmusicunlimited Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is very informative and will help save lives. Thank you.

  • @weakbruteforce
    @weakbruteforce Před 10 měsíci +21

    I live in LA and grew up in NYC. While LA may be more violent (at least what the stats say), the New York City lifestyle is way more stressful. I dont worry about being shot in either city but you need to be prepared for most other issues. And, that preparedness is needed all over the USA!

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah good point, stay ready so you don't have to get ready.

  • @beforeyourimmigrants8471
    @beforeyourimmigrants8471 Před 10 měsíci +35

    One of the first things I noticed is how unambitious the LA natives are and denying the position our community is in. It is not an Atlanta or Detroit. It's more like 1955 Birmingham, Alabama but the oppressor is talking in Spanish.

    • @brooklyn3299
      @brooklyn3299 Před 10 měsíci +12

      Omg yes. They literally have no goals it feels like and just want to simmer in their own life filth.

    • @marblox9300
      @marblox9300 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Ola. Like cock roaches - they can survive without money.

    • @caliresident5018
      @caliresident5018 Před 10 měsíci

      U must not be from La

    • @beforeyourimmigrants8471
      @beforeyourimmigrants8471 Před 10 měsíci +7

      @@caliresident5018 that's my point. If you come from a real black City to Los Angeles you will be shocked at the position black people are in.

    • @beforeyourimmigrants8471
      @beforeyourimmigrants8471 Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@brooklyn3299 It's weird. I think after everything that happened in the 90s has taken a toll on them and broke their spirits. I think in 20 years they going to be hispanicize and become anomalies within the larger community.

  • @OnlyDaFunk4444
    @OnlyDaFunk4444 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great Vid my Brotha. I tell everybody out East,, “ BE RESPECTFUL WHEN YOU ARE IN LA because Cali is Another Country within Itself ”‼️ Born and Raised in LA( Inglewood to be Exact). I live in ATL and travel all over the US year round and it saddens me to see the conditions Los Angeles is in. I’m in LA 2 to 3 times a year checking on my Property and visiting family and Every 5 year increments it’s starting to like a place I never Knew. I was a skateboarder growing up and lived at Venice Beach, I appreciate the Skatepark but Venice and Santa Monica doesn’t even Feel or Looks the same. There are some things that I Do Love about LA that you just can’t Get out East or in Denver Colorado where I frequent. I’m well versed in Los Angeles Street Politics, so I tell Ppl, “ Keep your head on a swivel and it can Go Down anywhere in LA”. Long Beach to Beverly Hills. Thankfully I was Raised in that Environment because it teaches you a set of skills that you can use to Navigate Just about any City.

  • @jadahood6094
    @jadahood6094 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This video was very helpful!!

  • @Damidas
    @Damidas Před 9 měsíci +14

    "If you show someone respect, 9 times out of 10 you will get it back" ..I love that

  • @burtmanly5208
    @burtmanly5208 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I lived in LA from 2016 to 2019 and then moved during covid
    Came back to LA in 2022 and its like a different place in some ways.
    I used to like walking from Echo Park to Hollywood and it had a nice feeling, sunny , pretty people, and people were open
    Since covid, not only have a load of things closed in Hollywood = Wallgreens, Cinerama, Arc Cinema, now this is in the center of Hollywood, where tourists go . Its crazy to me in the main part of the city , that the main cinemas have not reopened and Walgreens has left
    The worst part is , people are just not like they were, people are not as friendly and are closed off - which is natural when you think how the media there made everyone think everyone else had a killer virus

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Preciate the insight 🤝🔥🔥

  • @rahsansurges8632
    @rahsansurges8632 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I was born and raised in SOUTH CENTRAL and I approve this video especially about the Respect part and where you from part 💯

  • @krissifadwa
    @krissifadwa Před 9 měsíci

    06:34 is the MOST important one.
    Yet it is the main one that causes people to get hurt. Good video!

  • @jenniferjennifer9973
    @jenniferjennifer9973 Před 11 měsíci +20

    i ran away from LA, and moved to TN. Was born and raised my whole life, and LA is a pile its not glamorous unless youre able to live in 90210

    • @miketyler677
      @miketyler677 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Welcome to Tennessee. I'm from Chattanooga, TN.

    • @stacielove4842
      @stacielove4842 Před 10 měsíci

      have fun in TN LOL......

    • @rackss1661
      @rackss1661 Před 10 měsíci

      Remember you’re a refugee so vote and live in your new area responsibly.

    • @tyrushbk
      @tyrushbk Před 9 měsíci

      Why'd u run

  • @sandrasherman9294
    @sandrasherman9294 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I lived in LA from 98-2018 and mostly didn't have any major problems. I rarely wore red or blue, usually wore black, purple shirts with black pants and shoes that I could walk in. I was taught street smarts by my father. I'm mixed but look white to most people. I lived in South LA for two years and just treated people with basic respect. I had a few problems with a couple men, but not in south LA, but once they realized I wasn't going to show fear the situation ended quickly.

  • @trunkblast785
    @trunkblast785 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Bro, you was alllll on point, i live n Dallas now, but raised n watts from 5 years ol n da 80's. I also lived n south central & Inglewood. Went to st.lawerence , watts & 54 st & Horace mann, big brother went to Washington high all n da 80'z.
    U keep safe out there bro.
    LOS ANGLES IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY.

  • @tyjacc5
    @tyjacc5 Před 10 měsíci

    Great advise bruh! I'm from Texas but a lot of family out in LA. You just have to be mindful of your surrounding and like you said be REPECTFUL but that's any major city. If they don't recognize you that means you'll be tested. Especially anyone walking around a city with their chest polked out and over aggressive. Just be you and be careful.

    • @assassin8636
      @assassin8636 Před 9 měsíci

      Not sure if any city is like that but why do you care

  • @SweetDimples
    @SweetDimples Před 11 měsíci +6

    Imma Cali native 57 strong SCLA and L.A. was always bad buhh now the badness is spread everywhere it’s a lot of tension out here and it’s slowly being and gentrified . If y’all wanna visit pop in and pop out

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 11 měsíci +3

      Pop in nd out is the way to go 🤝🔥🔥

  • @RudyGuzman00
    @RudyGuzman00 Před 11 měsíci +18

    I visited new york last april 2023 being from l.a all my life. I also saw philly and new jersey.i went to a yankee game in a dodger jersey n hat , ppl were actually friendly to me and very talkative coney island was awesome i would rather live in the east coast .✌🏽

    • @Bronxnative74
      @Bronxnative74 Před 10 měsíci +2

      👉👍

    • @odalisgonzalez6875
      @odalisgonzalez6875 Před 10 měsíci +1

      NYC is not perfect but what I see & hear about LA its on a different scale. As a New Yorker we don't focus on where anyone is from we just go with the flow

    • @hereisayana8207
      @hereisayana8207 Před 25 dny

      They were friendly because a lot of them aren't native NYers but transplants

  • @Ajax4470
    @Ajax4470 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for the the heartfelt advice

  • @devildiamond68
    @devildiamond68 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I'm here in the valley. 2 years now. I love Sepulveda Blvd ❤ I love the people and the mix of cultures here.
    Everyone is entitled to an opinion and to express it
    However, I must say that life is what YOU make of it.
    Live long enough, you'll see what I mean ❤

  • @BambieLashay
    @BambieLashay Před 9 měsíci +5

    As a black girl from New Jersey I visit LA once a month . Hollywood is hell 😅 but to be honest the hood is quite nice as long as you are respectful they are respectful its the same as every hood don’t be flashy tryna flex and like he said don’t chill no where for too long

  • @djannias
    @djannias Před 9 měsíci +4

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
    00:00 📊 Los Angeles has a higher violent crime rate than New York City, with a rise in violent crime since 2020 compared to pre-pandemic numbers.
    00:42 🧐 The speaker has lived in LA on and off for about seven years and has observed differences pre- and post-pandemic.
    01:25 💡 The video provides tips to stay safe in LA, including being cautious of surroundings, not displaying flashy items, and showing respect to locals.
    04:14 👀 Be cautious about wearing certain hats, as different MLB logos can be affiliated with different neighborhoods and gangs.
    05:09 🔒 Know which areas in LA are considered the "hood" and stay aware of your surroundings to avoid trouble.
    06:20 💍 Avoid displaying expensive jewelry, clothes, or accessories to minimize the risk of becoming a target for robbery.
    07:30 👋 Show respect to others, especially in unfamiliar territories, to diffuse tension and reduce the likelihood of conflicts.
    08:11 ❓ If asked where you're from, respond confidently and calmly, acknowledging the person's presence, but also avoiding confrontations.
    10:49 📺 The video concludes with a reminder of the presented safety tips and encourages viewers to subscribe and follow on social media.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the breakdown 🤝🔥🔥

  • @nweditor875
    @nweditor875 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I was born and raised in Washington state and from what you described its exactly what you described in LA. Moved out to Indiana best thing I have ever did.

  • @ericmcmillan2831
    @ericmcmillan2831 Před 10 měsíci

    Good video brother Rome. I lived Cali about 20 years ago. However, I did visit LA, as well as, the Bay Area. Shout out to the DMV as well. You mentioned you were originally from that area. That’s cool. Honestly, if I hit lottery, or got my money together, some suburbs like Santa Monica are pretty cool. As well as parts of the LBC, as long as you’re careful with your gear, like you mentioned. Good work brother. Peace. ✌️

  • @jordanking6939
    @jordanking6939 Před 8 měsíci +4

    The main issues about living in LA is the traffic and it's getting very expensive to live there. Crime is rapid anywhere, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • @nollieheel214aim
    @nollieheel214aim Před 9 měsíci +4

    Originally from Brooklyn here. I moved to LA (Highland Park specifically) for one year and LA is the worst, Bad traffic, LOTS of homeless people, dirty streets and sidewalks, lots of plasticity and fake people and yes the crime is insane, Someone on my block was shot and killed by a homeless person when I lived in Highland Park. Lots of car accidents, very high rent, high car insurance because of all the accidents. (Ive only gotten into two car accidents in my life and both were in LA on the freeway caused by other people). The only thing I actually liked was the weather and even then it becomes like Groundhog Day because everyday is literally the same except in the winter when it rains. Overall great place to visit but there is a reason why so many people are moving out of LA to places like New York and Atlanta and Austin.They really need to get that homeless situation under control.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci

      🤝🔥🔥

    • @xazimir4266
      @xazimir4266 Před 5 měsíci

      because places like NY and all of the east coast ship their homeless out here!!! VIRTUALLY none or very few homeless are actually even from LA let alone CA

  • @weknowthetruth2315
    @weknowthetruth2315 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I from East Oakland and be in LA alot. Good video. Start with respect because thats where outta towners coming to urban CA cities, (sf, oak, sac, LA, SD etc) go wrong. When you think your not being watched, you are, conduct yourself at all times correctly you'll avoid alot...

  • @LexDiamond270
    @LexDiamond270 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I’m from Philly I plan on visiting this coming April just for a vacation. A friend lives there and she is a native. She told me to be careful and just stay out the bad areas. She also told me I have to a rental car. I should be good.

  • @jas-n-motion
    @jas-n-motion Před 10 měsíci +3

    I'm from California and I agree with everything in this video

  • @sw4841
    @sw4841 Před 10 měsíci +10

    He’s definitely right -but let me say this ever since Covid happened. Crime went up everywhere. Many people lost their damn minds if you noticed people drive crazy on the highways now more than ever it is the Covid affect and some people haven’t recovered, so yes, LA can be safe it can be dangerous, but you just have to be aware of your surroundings just like any big city like New York City for example, but can be a great place to visit. Lots of culture lots of different restaurants. You got the beach 15 minutes away a lot of diversity but with all those benefits there are some downsides. You just have to be very self aware of what’s around you and who is around you .

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 10 měsíci

      Big facts

    • @brutaltruth4995
      @brutaltruth4995 Před 9 měsíci

      Its not covid tjat brought on the crime. Its bad policies that enable and incentivize criminals thats creating the crime surge.

  • @redredredredful
    @redredredredful Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you ..enjoyed your commentary

  • @sooooobadd44
    @sooooobadd44 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for your input bro. I'm making the move to LA in May of next year.

  • @digitalcomplexity
    @digitalcomplexity Před 10 měsíci +5

    I'm from LA native and it's always been dangerous, but you just know how to keep it moving and / or know where to go and not to go. I can tell you it's dangerous everywhere but gotta stay on point...

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Stay ready so you don't have to get ready

  • @greerjones9791
    @greerjones9791 Před 11 měsíci +17

    That's too much work to live in LA. Thanks for the tips tho.

    • @intelligencehaswon5714
      @intelligencehaswon5714 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Sure is

    • @Lenron-B06
      @Lenron-B06 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yeah you know I am glad La has never been the dream city for me. I have thought about moving to Cali but I think I am just going to visit and leave it at that.

    • @jsalinas06
      @jsalinas06 Před 3 měsíci

      That’s what I’m saying. You gotta do too much just to live in an expensive a$$ place and be broke. I’ll just visit.

  • @imjuslooking7270
    @imjuslooking7270 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thanks so much for your video. Very real and informative!! Yeah, things can get bad in a second. I"m from the Bay Area and certain areas are like that too. Lack of respect is a HUGE thing. That almost got me shot one time in Vallejo, ngl. When I'm down there, I'm on my best behavior, not flossing, looking straight ahead, NOT staring at anyone, and if driving, windows are always up (IDC where I am) and just not looking for any trouble. The hats thing is true as well. Like in the Bay, just stay in your own lane, mind your own business, and stay out of gang neighborhoods if you can. If you have to go there, have a legit reason and no wrong colors. And go during the day.

    • @assassin8636
      @assassin8636 Před 9 měsíci

      Really was this necessary

    • @imjuslooking7270
      @imjuslooking7270 Před 9 měsíci

      Actually it was. Not everyone is street smart troll
      @@assassin8636

  • @colindahoward9145
    @colindahoward9145 Před 10 měsíci

    Appreciate this video 😊 very well done

  • @angelozicarelli541
    @angelozicarelli541 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I was born and raised in L.A, then I moved out in 2005 don't really miss it too much even though it's my home town

  • @ysierra1724
    @ysierra1724 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Stay away from compton, watts, Inglewood, south central, and north long Beach bro and you'll be alright.

    • @MiesAnthrophy
      @MiesAnthrophy Před 11 měsíci +1

      He makes the whole city and county seem like those areas.

    • @ysierra1724
      @ysierra1724 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @MiesAnthrophy been living here all my life these cities I mentioned are the worst for black and Latinos you just have to stand up for your self and be strong if they mess with you

    • @BillOhio73
      @BillOhio73 Před 11 měsíci +2

      I'm a middle aged white guy. Originally from Ohio. I moved from Glendale to Inglewood 3 years ago for the lower rent. I'm a couple blocks from downtown Inglewood. I drive Uber at all hours of the night. I street park my SUV. I haven't had any issues in three years here. Glendale/Burbank are nicer but Inglewood, at least the Western part of it, has been fine.

    • @ysierra1724
      @ysierra1724 Před 11 měsíci

      @BillOhio73 if you are white you'll be fine but black or other race have to be careful

  • @brandonhaynescomedy
    @brandonhaynescomedy Před 10 měsíci

    Good stuff,, I was just there. Stayed in Glendale. Really chill area. Then I went to a club on Fairfax,, different vibe.

  • @MikeBBlack4Life
    @MikeBBlack4Life Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lived in LA all my life and I must say you are on point!

  • @ericmcmillan2831
    @ericmcmillan2831 Před 10 měsíci +5

    You get it bro. Much respect. Unfortunately, a lot of Blacks are too afraid to go west of the Mississippi River. Unfortunate, but true. There’s a lot out there besides Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, N.C., even those they are great cities. It’s a big world and big country.

  • @chrisrodgers877
    @chrisrodgers877 Před 10 měsíci +6

    The best advice i have for O.T. people is to Google L.A. gang maps and it will attach to your google maps and you'll see color sections of the city lol

  • @EBR1
    @EBR1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    It depends on what part of Los Angeles. I live in a very safe neighborhood (not wealthy by any means). I'm sure stuff happens from time to time, but I can walk safely down the streets at night and it's perfectly safe. There are some bad parts though.

  • @lamarkx2259
    @lamarkx2259 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I visit LA and it’s sweet out there! Just mind your business stay cool and you will be find. Respect everyone underestimate no one.

  • @1Surinamer
    @1Surinamer Před 10 měsíci +20

    I'm not an American but I love travel vlogs. And this is an excellent video. Because what I find funny is when Americans visit countries such as Colombia, Mexico, or Brazil and wonder if it is safe...? Feel where I'm heading already. lol Maybe I watch too much American criminality, but in some cases, the level of crime that happens in America is worse than in South America. You don't have mass killings/shootings in (kindergarten) schools, parades, concerts, and every other place you can imagine.. So yeah...always found that crazy. But then again Americans are funny people.

    • @KitaKitaKita419
      @KitaKitaKita419 Před 10 měsíci +4

      It’s funny you say this because I’m black American and scared to leave America but will visit Detroit in the worse areas and not be scared😂😂😂

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 Před 9 měsíci +2

      America is generally safe but yes, we have some issues. We have 330 million people. Most people won't see any of the things you mentioned. We don't have favelas and "devils breath" like South America.

    • @carlosmelo5910
      @carlosmelo5910 Před 9 měsíci

      South America is more dangerous than north America👍💯 south America =poverty, favelas, and a lot of violence.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yeah America is a wild place right now for sure

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 Před 7 měsíci

      @@romeeperry depends. I live in a good city in America.

  • @anonymousgirl799
    @anonymousgirl799 Před 11 měsíci +31

    @kevinfarmer5100
    LA is very dangerous now. 😳 Break ins while people are home, like today in Mission Viejo. Very homeless, very filthy, expensive and unsustainable. You can get shot eating lunch in Beverly Hills. Not normal.... this guy isn't lying. I lived in LA for three decades. Glad I no longer do.

    • @romeeperry
      @romeeperry  Před 11 měsíci +7

      🤝🔥🔥

    • @plainvanillaguy
      @plainvanillaguy Před 10 měsíci

      And these people keep voting Democrat. Some people just can't be helped.

    • @stacielove4842
      @stacielove4842 Před 10 měsíci

      LA was way worse back then what are you talking about?.....lol im glad people like you dont live here anymore.

  • @rexx9496
    @rexx9496 Před 2 měsíci

    I've read the crime has gone down a bit since you posted this video. I grew up in LA and left about a decade ago. Still go back to visit from time to time. I was just ready for a change.

  • @thegiftedone
    @thegiftedone Před 10 měsíci

    Dropping some helpful facts! I did get checked for my NY cap at Union Station….I’m from there so they were cool….then we did the Soulja Boy! Lol. True story! Peace!

  • @CoreysHarmonyHub
    @CoreysHarmonyHub Před 11 měsíci +14

    It's not safe to live anywhere

  • @MsPaco21
    @MsPaco21 Před 11 měsíci +4

    He definitely has a unique perspective of LA.

  • @blaCMud
    @blaCMud Před 10 měsíci

    Super great video bruh straight up

  • @619sandiego8
    @619sandiego8 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Good video G

  • @Vic_NuRom
    @Vic_NuRom Před 10 měsíci +5

    Good luck finding a perfect place to live. As for me I’m good here in LA.