Graffiti Artist-Asher

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  • Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Asher, a graffiti artist in downtown Los Angeles. Photographed on March 6, 2020. To see more of Asher’s work on instagram go to @asher_the_great1
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  • @vibin552
    @vibin552 Před 4 lety +175

    I did graffiti from 14-20 yrs old. I definitely grew out of it.. but if you weren’t involved in this culture you wouldn’t understand

    • @abelmartinez9732
      @abelmartinez9732 Před 4 lety +5

      Word💨🦠

    • @Shot_City313
      @Shot_City313 Před 4 lety +7

      Word up

    • @Trending_Usa
      @Trending_Usa Před 4 lety +3

      So deep.

    • @Shot_City313
      @Shot_City313 Před 4 lety +11

      Alex Vives lol fuck off clown ass . Speaking on shit you know nothing about , you’re from the outside looking in .. there is culture in graffiti dating all the way back from the 70’s . Yeah there’s mad toys who tag up everything looking like shit but there’s people who actually follow a strict code . It’s vandalism . It even dates way back to cavemen marking their name up on the wall - it’s the same concept . It’s an underground subculture of some extremely dedicated artists who risk their life for their name in the streets - those who come from poverty and the slums where it’s their escape from drugs and violence . You wouldn’t understand cuz you’re a simp and a regular joe . This shit isn’t for you to understand .

    • @Codeblu89
      @Codeblu89 Před 3 lety

      True

  • @vampireLOREN
    @vampireLOREN Před 4 lety +19

    The courage it has taken to make this channel is amazing. It is so thought provoking , these stories hopefully open the mind of the viewer. I wish the content maker the very best and send all the karma I can muster to the story tellers.

  • @zakattack7799
    @zakattack7799 Před 4 lety +396

    I really hope this guy goes back and listens to this and realizes how much he contradicts himself with his own logic...

    • @karinaramirez-rattan4140
      @karinaramirez-rattan4140 Před 4 lety +22

      His Dad did use to say, "what's wrong with you?" He doesn't think before he reacts... When you grow up in jail, you have developmental delayed... JS... He is trying though...

    • @aderlinejohnson8566
      @aderlinejohnson8566 Před 4 lety +1

      I thought it was just me

    • @eileenw6002
      @eileenw6002 Před 4 lety +1

      Zak Oldham 👍🏼

    • @andreb7073
      @andreb7073 Před 4 lety +5

      You guys should watch his interview with Og Huskey Radio too

    • @ASAPxTVS
      @ASAPxTVS Před 4 lety +3

      @@andreb7073 LMAAAAAO someone remembers

  • @gabboagonistes
    @gabboagonistes Před 4 lety +454

    "If I don't commit this crime, somebody else will." --every criminal since the dawn of time.

    • @Leandatastic
      @Leandatastic Před 4 lety +3

      Gabriel Carpenter I know right? It’s like George Constanza from Seinfeld said - it’s not really a lie if you believe it- by this reason it’s not a crime if you believe it’s right - ok I’m off to murder some people, rob a few banks and then set fire to a church - happy days errrrgh

    • @Leandatastic
      @Leandatastic Před 4 lety +4

      Craig Blanche nooooooooo the victims are the business owners who have to pay to have his crap removed - so no they are the victims 💋

    • @Leandatastic
      @Leandatastic Před 4 lety +1

      Craig Blanche well let’s agree to disagree - peace be with you/ and when your house or business is tagged let’s see how you feel 😀

    • @Leandatastic
      @Leandatastic Před 4 lety

      Gabriel Carpenter yep 👍

    • @Leandatastic
      @Leandatastic Před 4 lety +1

      Craig Blanche well just because you are poor doesn’t excuse that your LANDLORD will have to pay and your rent goes up so suck fruit xx 💋

  • @BornWriter
    @BornWriter Před 4 lety +261

    I`m a Oldschool writer too - I started in 1983 and I can relate to Asher and how he thinks however as I grew I learned not to fight against or push the boundaries of society but rather work within - I found that you can get what you want out of this world by compromising and accepting some parts that you may not like or disagree with. I can tell by the violence mentioned that he is still fighting for something that he can never gain. The narcissistic tendencies that Graffiti Writers surround themselves with is a bit egotistical and hard to get out of - that is the result of having to do whatever in order to earn validation and credibility from our peers. I was so glad to hear that his children are successful and I hope that he can learn to use his skill more constructively - Curb the anger and use that emotion to be more open to being part of and not outside of society. I am a teacher, a father and a Graffiti Writer - I paint because Its who I am, What I do and my mental stability, my clarity and my inner peace is well taken care of - I create for me - but - I like the praise I get - I am satisfied and don`t need to fight against society anymore, I do for me but also I do to show others. Good luck with your court case Asher - use this as a learning experience and try to be more positive for your family

    • @BornWriter
      @BornWriter Před 4 lety +12

      @Ben 777 About what?

    • @misspriscillaswanson5848
      @misspriscillaswanson5848 Před 4 lety +5

      Well said

    • @Mothermoon420
      @Mothermoon420 Před 4 lety +17

      @Ben 777 Grow the fuck up. You literally sound 14. That joke is from 2015, find a new one lad.
      Attention seeking much 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

    • @danialdennison9545
      @danialdennison9545 Před 4 lety +11

      i think what he does & what ur saying he should do is the difference between an artist and ur average painter. ppl shouldnt conform and people shouldnt pressure ppl to conform. we need people in society that fight what is right and wrong. hes brave for holding his art above his own individual happiness or well being.

    • @xochilthvasquez362
      @xochilthvasquez362 Před 4 lety +5

      you sound toy af stfu

  • @bobbiek2960
    @bobbiek2960 Před 4 lety +74

    I was raised by my grandparents. My mom never came to pick us up for school, so I lived with my dad with my grandparents help. I was allowed to smoke, cuss and do anything I wanted. I chose not to. I was the mother of the house, worried about everything all the time. We didn’t have food and when I went to the grocery store, I did all the shopping at such a young age...I don’t make excuses, I choose the right thing to do.

    • @rosee4934
      @rosee4934 Před 4 lety +7

      Good for you! Strong headed soul x

    • @bobbiek2960
      @bobbiek2960 Před 4 lety +5

      Will Fess I’m stating facts and if you don’t like it, too bad. The comments are open for a reason. I’m talking about choices.

    • @bobbiek2960
      @bobbiek2960 Před 4 lety +7

      Will Fess since I was 9 to 17 and you call it boasting, I call it surviving.

    • @bobbiek2960
      @bobbiek2960 Před 4 lety

      Will Fess Theres meds and therapy for that chip on your shoulder. You sound so sad.

    • @bobbiek2960
      @bobbiek2960 Před 4 lety

      Will Fess You’re confused maybe rereading will help what I actually said cause you just don’t get what I’m saying but that’s okay, enjoy your life.

  • @kylec7263
    @kylec7263 Před 4 lety +27

    Appreciate these interviews.

  • @stevenoest
    @stevenoest Před 4 lety +5

    I just discovered this channel, and it's amazing. Great production!

  • @kaylakristine4949
    @kaylakristine4949 Před 4 lety +12

    I'm early! Love your videos, Mark. Well presented and well spoken.

  • @sergeantrl-3357
    @sergeantrl-3357 Před 4 lety +15

    Idk y but i cant stop watching these videos...

  • @marasg407
    @marasg407 Před 4 lety +17

    Lol! This interview is a roller coaster 🎢

  • @greggotteson4239
    @greggotteson4239 Před 4 lety +154

    "What I'm doing is not a crime if I don't believe it's a crime." -------------------------(silence)

  • @derris3989
    @derris3989 Před 4 lety +91

    "if you dont run and talk to them they will respect you, not beat or shoot you."
    five minutes later: "yeah this scar was when my head was split open with a pipe, ive been beaten with hammers before."

  • @GelliSolo
    @GelliSolo Před 4 lety +146

    He seems manic to me. Very proud of himself and he thinks that he can do anything. Rapid talking.

    • @linabingbing3881
      @linabingbing3881 Před 4 lety

      when im legit manic i never notice it until somehow tells me. then i see it clearly.

    • @Gromobran
      @Gromobran Před 4 lety +27

      I don’t see him that way. He’s living his life the best way he knows. Nothing manic or disturbing here

    • @richardmarquez9034
      @richardmarquez9034 Před 4 lety +9

      You just don't write, This dude's up. It's not about thinking He can do anything, it's knowing.

    • @actuallyNo...
      @actuallyNo... Před 4 lety +16

      You can't tell shit from this interview. You wouldn't be able to tell if he's manic just from this 10 mins of talking...YOU sound like the crazy one. What kind of fuckery is this, where we just watch a few mins of someone, then diagnose their life and circumstance?
      What a dumbass comment.
      He's not even talking fast...he's just not talkin ' slow.
      Lmao. Thw comments here are so comedic.

    • @alexandermaravilla4528
      @alexandermaravilla4528 Před 4 lety +9

      Asher is a legend on these streets.. Asher isn’t a maniac Asher is smart to you might think he’s a maniac but that’s because your not on the same level of his mentality Asher has gone through so much but he learns from them and learns to not let those things bring him down but to make him the person he is don’t call someone a maniac maybe you’re the true maniac for thinking someone else is a maniac don’t judge people just within 5 min of the video smh

  • @jcolterh
    @jcolterh Před 4 lety +103

    "You don't own this building but i understand that you own it" This guy isn't as smart as he thinks he is.

    • @rgw1380rw
      @rgw1380rw Před 4 lety +5

      My uncle is a rather rich man that is said to own a few different properties in NYC/NYS. He often will say that he's just investing money in properties because he ultimately has to get consent to modify a property that's supposed to be under his ownership. I'm not sure about other states, but an "owner" of a property just can't do as they please with something they're said to be the owner of. You can pay off your home, but could lose that home/money you invested for failure to pay the never ending tax that comes with what you are said to own.

    • @breakz187
      @breakz187 Před 4 lety +3

      @@rgw1380rw Yeah, a sibling of mine live in LA - the property tax is a fucking joke. You basically rent your property even when you "own" it :D
      fucking joke. Fuck that place.

    • @rgw1380rw
      @rgw1380rw Před 4 lety

      @@breakz187 You pay hundreds of thousands or more for a property, then have to pay a tax in order to not lose those hundreds of thousands. That shit just keeps you in debt.

    • @kalepegg
      @kalepegg Před 4 lety

      But if a wall of your building is on the public street than that wall isn’t yours, it’s the public’s wall now,

    • @sunkilmoonfan
      @sunkilmoonfan Před 4 lety +2

      He talked for 22 minutes and misspoke once bohoo.

  • @peace.404
    @peace.404 Před 4 lety +5

    I never realized there are so many layers to graffiti art. Wowee!

  • @spuitelf89
    @spuitelf89 Před 4 lety +22

    You can say what you want, but the illegal graffiti scene has sparked a massive art movement in return, one of which the majority of people are amazed by when it is in legal confinements. But, its roots, the "illegal" side will always have a place as being authentic, and respected by those who understand and or took part in that movement. Hence why he (and a whole list of others) has gained a spot in the history books and will have credit long after. Not many people can say that.

    • @amandarios448
      @amandarios448 Před 5 měsíci

      I really don't like graffiti myself, it's just not my type of art, but its kinda stupid to deny how much graffit has influenced art, just go to a shopping mall and look at the clothes, a lot of everybody's Tshirts look like it could have been s=inspired by grafitty, look at modern urban stamps. And thats not even talkimng about music, popular culture, photography, tattoos. Yes it's kinda illegal and prevalent in high crime areas and maybe thats why some people see it as ugly, the illegal or not illegal argument is a bit moot, illegal today, legal tomorrow, weed was like that and some people thought it would never change.

  • @programSense
    @programSense Před 4 lety +30

    Abusive would be the overwhelming term in a word map on words used by people on this channel

    • @JoJo-rw2ts
      @JoJo-rw2ts Před 4 lety

      Some u can believe, some I just assume the "abuse" was just being reprimanded by law/authoritarian figures for bad behaviors

  • @AlwaysRARE
    @AlwaysRARE Před 4 lety +6

    I loved this interview!

  • @robinw2613
    @robinw2613 Před 4 lety +25

    I’m sure this guy doesn’t care about my opinion but I couldn’t handle his personality

  • @Neenaross214
    @Neenaross214 Před 4 lety +24

    Anyone dizzy from the circles he talks in ??!!

  • @Gia_Mc_Fia
    @Gia_Mc_Fia Před 4 lety +6

    I personally would knock on the door of the place I want to paint and ask them what they would like to see on their place of residence. Then I would put my style in with their idea. So it is like two minds coming together in mutual respect and creativity.

  • @aPizzaStainedSlob
    @aPizzaStainedSlob Před 4 lety +16

    I find the comments here quite interesting compared to the other videos; particularly the comments of praise towards gang members that tell stories of shootings, drug abuse, robbery, etc. But the moment a guy says he changes the colours of a wall in the street, it's too far. This really speaks about how society perceives graffiti as some horrific crime rather than the art form is really is. From the very start the artist mentions that he'd write his daughter's name around the city to make her happy, that there details his artistic expression and willingness to create to make others happy.

  • @5p674
    @5p674 Před 4 lety +83

    Just because you're poor or own property in a poor area you're "fair game"...twisted thinking

    • @xochilthvasquez362
      @xochilthvasquez362 Před 4 lety +3

      5P it's literally true tho have u been to main Los Angeles? everything is covered in graffiti EVERYTHING so might as well have some dope shit Lol then bunch of wack graffiti

    • @yamomma6479
      @yamomma6479 Před 4 lety +17

      Yeah he respects well to do areas but poor areas just need to appreciate his art whether they do or not. But he admits he wouldn't want it on his own shit. Sorry dude get a paper canvass. Poor areas always get dumped on whether its trash or graffiti and its not ok

    • @angiecarlton826
      @angiecarlton826 Před 4 lety +12

      You people in the comments I totally missed the entire message here you pick out your little bits and pieces that you want to comment on but you can't follow his entire story because of your add or whatever other sheep diagnosis you may have

    • @confirmationofinformation7714
      @confirmationofinformation7714 Před 4 lety +2

      @@angiecarlton826 Are you high right now? Because if that's your reply , you obviously are not thinking with a clear head and you, yourself didn't hear him for who he is or what he said.

    • @eileenw6002
      @eileenw6002 Před 4 lety

      5P 👍🏼

  • @cappriment
    @cappriment Před 4 lety +10

    Some people think he's arrogant, crazy, etc. He's simply telling his story, explaining why he does what he does! I appreciate his honesty! The guy is a business owner and his happy!

    • @lenajones3407
      @lenajones3407 Před 4 lety +3

      Yea I agree I'm kinda shocked by how offended everyone is... I just don't think it's THAT serious

    • @cappriment
      @cappriment Před 4 lety +3

      @@lenajones3407 No it really isn't and if you're asking or willing to listen to another person ask "Why", at least be willing to accept that persons rational! You personally do not have to subscribe to their beliefs!

    • @lenajones3407
      @lenajones3407 Před 4 lety +2

      @@cappriment exactly!!

    • @user-vj9zw5ib7w
      @user-vj9zw5ib7w Před 6 měsíci

      🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡hes a fucking junkie thief who would steal your last dollar FOH

  • @digitalartsi
    @digitalartsi Před 4 lety +50

    Being an artist from a broken home, covered in tattoos as well, from CA, I relate more to this guy than anyone else you've interviewed. Kind of surprised he gets a lot of criticism.

    • @calebjakande4294
      @calebjakande4294 Před 3 lety +17

      It’s because the platform he’s on... this CZcams channel is full of yuppies and hipsters. I’m reading through the comments and it’s just hilarious how triggered a lot of the viewers are. 🤷🏿‍♂️

    • @josephrizzo7500
      @josephrizzo7500 Před 3 lety +6

      I grew up with this dude. I know him by a different name. He’s as real as they come. I haven’t seen him in 25ish years.

    • @eastsideofthetracks8311
      @eastsideofthetracks8311 Před 3 lety +1

      @@josephrizzo7500 catch him in the DTLA streets that’s a fact 🎨

    • @albertheron6575
      @albertheron6575 Před 2 lety +3

      I’m from Phx (where this dude is from) he’s smoked.

    • @BHWATTZ
      @BHWATTZ Před rokem

      @@calebjakande4294 U smell like dogg poo 💩

  • @jayg9925
    @jayg9925 Před 4 lety +12

    He is smart he is just in his own world because of how highly he prioritises his passion and i respect that. just needs to realise that there is a world outside of the one he lives in and you do have to exist in that at some point lol

  • @BoxingBombs
    @BoxingBombs Před 4 lety +7

    Only someone that was raised by a grandma would understand his thinking about disrespecting her with his actions. R.I.P Big Mama

  • @Claudia-cr2pm
    @Claudia-cr2pm Před 4 lety +56

    Good lord this man is self absorbed!

    • @mary9983
      @mary9983 Před 4 lety +6

      Seriously. Like saying his kids were lucky to have his as their father. Really dude??

    • @je3917
      @je3917 Před 4 lety +2

      True that. But (Not an excuse, just to illustrate the environment) Asher is one of the greatest to ever do it.

    • @sadforever6774
      @sadforever6774 Před 3 lety

      Fucking Trash

    • @BHWATTZ
      @BHWATTZ Před rokem

      @@mary9983 Nobody knows u

    • @calebjakande4294
      @calebjakande4294 Před rokem

      @@BHWATTZ lol you must be that toy Asher… your account is 3 days old and you come to this video to cry because everyone is clowning you toy. 😂🤣😆

  • @llamatoots7699
    @llamatoots7699 Před 10 měsíci +6

    graff has really helped me with my depression and anxiety through out my life and ill probably never stop even if im 80 ill still be catching hands on shit ♥️

    • @Nicky-uo8zc
      @Nicky-uo8zc Před 29 dny

      It's therapy. It's the most beautiful painkiller i know.

  • @sallymalnar4625
    @sallymalnar4625 Před 4 lety +4

    We can certainly say that he has figured himself out and lives on those terms. He has accepted the consequences of his own behavior and has achieved what he has desired. I respect and like this man.

    • @ambrr_lily
      @ambrr_lily Před 4 lety +5

      Listen to it again.

    • @sallymalnar4625
      @sallymalnar4625 Před 4 lety +2

      @@ambrr_lily I do tend to first look and see the positive that's threaded between the negative. Doesn't mean anymore than that. But I get what your saying.

    • @user-vj9zw5ib7w
      @user-vj9zw5ib7w Před 5 měsíci

      You respect shit! You are a moron to say the least

  • @mach179
    @mach179 Před 4 lety +14

    Gosh, I'd be so proud to have 5-children that liked graffiti.

  • @Deborah-qw6dv
    @Deborah-qw6dv Před 4 lety +17

    I think he's rebellious but so talented. I do love graffiti art. It's unique and it's been going on for year's. Whenever I see it I always wonder about the person who did it. So artistic and has a story to tell, or simply just to show the world their talent in a different way.

    • @aldonapetrano4663
      @aldonapetrano4663 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yeah, you love it until it's done to your property that you own.

  • @ianyoung9983
    @ianyoung9983 Před 4 lety +3

    ASH has such an amazing signature artistic style. Him and ESPO are big time standouts in the area

  • @juliaimpoco1499
    @juliaimpoco1499 Před 4 lety +1

    I could listen to this man talk for three years straight

  • @OddFutureGoldWang
    @OddFutureGoldWang Před rokem +3

    Y’all remember when he hit a tag and got tackled on video and got his face sprayed chrome and was crying lol

    • @feiwong4310
      @feiwong4310 Před 15 dny

      Is this dude even out or still locked up.

  • @ShootaV666
    @ShootaV666 Před 4 lety +24

    This dude is positive asf, lol it makes me happy that he's happy in life.

    • @jennifer-zs5wi
      @jennifer-zs5wi Před 4 lety +1

      Somberrr if delusions are good then yes he’s in a happy place

    • @BHWATTZ
      @BHWATTZ Před rokem

      @@jennifer-zs5wi Who r u?

  • @mattst4444
    @mattst4444 Před 3 lety +3

    he has alot of passion for his craft.

  • @binlandon1
    @binlandon1 Před 4 lety +1

    its something most people wont understand. but when it comes to being a writer hes on point!

  • @jprenner1429
    @jprenner1429 Před 4 lety +175

    Dude needs to step back and take a look at himself. Should be putting his family first and stop acting like a kid.

    • @sequincollection6925
      @sequincollection6925 Před 4 lety +5

      JP Renner 100%!!! I was litter thinking that this guy needs to grow up!

    • @AlwaysRARE
      @AlwaysRARE Před 4 lety +11

      JP Renner everyone has a different journey in life everyone grows up on There own time

    • @SoloStyles
      @SoloStyles Před 4 lety +4

      Are you a graffiti writer?

    • @ShootaV666
      @ShootaV666 Před 4 lety +1

      JP Renner Yea I am a graffiti writer. I write Sativa

    • @SoloStyles
      @SoloStyles Před 4 lety

      @@ShootaV666 I'm talking to the JP.

  • @merylvogel2702
    @merylvogel2702 Před 4 lety +30

    I tagged the back of a Cumberland Farms back in like 1994 I am still worried the cops are gonna come get me. 😂😂

  • @LordV1826
    @LordV1826 Před 4 lety +11

    You guys would be surprised to see how popular and loved Asher is.

    • @mscee
      @mscee Před 2 lety +3

      Hahahhaha NOT THIS YEAR! 🤡

    • @wolfpecker5710
      @wolfpecker5710 Před rokem

      @@mscee what did he do this year?

    • @BHWATTZ
      @BHWATTZ Před rokem

      @@mscee Nobody knows U.

    • @Kiki88292
      @Kiki88292 Před rokem

      HELP ME BASTARD

    • @BHWATTZ
      @BHWATTZ Před rokem

      @@Kiki88292 BasTard1er

  • @xMXWLx
    @xMXWLx Před 4 lety +1

    everyone hates on this type of logic but its harmless. he is actually very down to earth.

  • @trinity6993
    @trinity6993 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm from the Midwest, too, as well as being born in the 70's, ('74 to be exact). Thanks for sharing YOUR perspective on what you do as an expression of yourself.

  • @no_permission_needed
    @no_permission_needed Před 6 měsíci +3

    ""Help me bastardd!!!!"" lmfao this dudes a classic toy. all inflated ego and stories. all topped off with ultra toy style. shits a crack up.

  • @shaneitsaname6135
    @shaneitsaname6135 Před 4 lety +58

    He could talk underwater with a mouth full of marbles.

  • @thegardener7721
    @thegardener7721 Před 4 lety +1

    The real risk is doing it on what you yourself own and having your true talent battle through the many to become known as one of the few.

  • @jcolterh
    @jcolterh Před 4 lety +108

    This guy sounds like a 15 year old.

  • @vietredneck
    @vietredneck Před 4 lety +34

    Sounds like he's trying to convince himself of everything he's saying.

    • @stompthedragon4010
      @stompthedragon4010 Před 3 lety

      Agree

    • @loadbarone
      @loadbarone Před 2 lety

      If you remove the word graffiti and use paedophila it makes more sense seeing as he's chills w chomos

  • @sweetlife6299
    @sweetlife6299 Před 4 lety +17

    very uhhhhh.....humble guy

  • @culturalurge
    @culturalurge Před 4 lety +10

    I have been a big fan of his work for a long time... and to understand his consistency in getting up can only be summed up to pure passion and love for the sport! Even though I could never participate in that kind of action his Art will always have my respect. In my opinion creating art is not hurting anyone but commercial advertising is everywhere and that is acceptable just because corporations have the money to purchase the space. Society will always be divided on this and each side will call each other crazy!

  • @angie675
    @angie675 Před 4 lety +3

    Ugh so in love with himself. I can dig all the mods but the earlobe. It looks crazy

  • @nhlombardi6946
    @nhlombardi6946 Před 4 lety +8

    15:51 "You don't own this building, but I understand that you own it"

    • @rgw1380rw
      @rgw1380rw Před 4 lety

      I can understand what he meant by that comment. A conversation I had with my uncle many years ago made me understand that he himself doesn't refer to himself as an owner of the multiple properties he's said to own. He has to get permission to modify what he's said to own, or he could face hefty fines for doing what he pleases to something that's not completely under his control. He just looks at properties as an investment that he can get a return on.

    • @nhlombardi6946
      @nhlombardi6946 Před 4 lety

      rgw1380rw yeah but this guy doesn’t own shit

    • @rgw1380rw
      @rgw1380rw Před 4 lety

      @@nhlombardi6946 Do you personally know him?

  • @sarahdixon6011
    @sarahdixon6011 Před 4 lety +96

    He's deluded poor guy 🤣 He is definitely the most interesting person he knows.

    • @breakz187
      @breakz187 Před 4 lety +3

      And dont forget, he is the most happiest that he has ever been :D
      Completely deluded.

    • @RekLooseRocks
      @RekLooseRocks Před 4 lety +8

      Our society created this man. Let that sink in before you judge.

    • @bobsinger7127
      @bobsinger7127 Před 4 lety

      he doesn't always drink beer but when he does, he drinks dasakis

    • @SeniorFellow74.5
      @SeniorFellow74.5 Před 4 lety +1

      What did he say exactly that was conjecture?

    • @sarahdixon6011
      @sarahdixon6011 Před 4 lety +3

      @@walker-vj2zp I'm the Queen of England and not deluded in any way thank you. And who are you?

  • @SonjaBlade608
    @SonjaBlade608 Před 4 lety +3

    I'm from the midwest & have enjoyed his art on trains so much. It helped me escape the abuse I was in for just a few moments. Thank You! 💖

  • @sugafreethapimp3489
    @sugafreethapimp3489 Před 4 lety +8

    I need another Johnny interview

  • @hattiecolley54
    @hattiecolley54 Před 3 lety +8

    I like Asher. Great Artwork. We need for him to come to Las Vegas, NV and have him take advantage of the spaces in Downtown Fremont Street East of the Experience. That would be beautiful. Some Art/Graffiti is there, but most of the larger buildings are empty creating great canvases. Thanks for sharing Mark, I like him because he seems to know who he is and stand up for what he had to bring to the table. Great job, and much success.

    • @user-vj9zw5ib7w
      @user-vj9zw5ib7w Před 6 měsíci

      Good luck with that! Hes a thief who stole shit to get pills 🖕🖕🖕🖕🤡🤡🤡FOH

  • @ArayArmenian
    @ArayArmenian Před 4 lety +8

    Homies perception is all methed up

  • @jDUB1
    @jDUB1 Před 4 lety +10

    So many haters here smh go watch the news gtfoh at least he keeps it real

  • @RandomGuyComments
    @RandomGuyComments Před 4 lety +5

    "Eye Pollution" I like that. My phone and laptop have a lot of that. Ads up the wazoo!

  • @briesthoughts2261
    @briesthoughts2261 Před 4 lety +49

    Dude is a grandparent but talks like he is stuck in the mentality of a teenage. He seems to boast and celebrate his graffiti, arrests, and fighting lifestyle a bit too much.

  • @DenverArtist
    @DenverArtist Před 4 lety +53

    Guy's a talented artist, but got into an argument with himself trying to justify the classic explanation for vandalism.

    • @stacey7954
      @stacey7954 Před 4 lety +7

      He doesn't write on personal shit he stays on skid row who gives a fuck sorry
      Property value already sucks I could give a rats ass
      U own property on skid row oh fun well ur business already looked like shit
      Everyone is like...omg he painted on shit skid row buildings
      Yes he should grow up but honestly who cares to that point
      Many that comment have plenty they just hide and in many ways are no better
      Oh well he painted in skid row buildings
      Many cheat on their wife gamble hide their drinking and shut their mouths and don't judge unless u are completely honest with self
      We arnt being 100 on live camera comments incognito
      With so many hiding some type of stupidity

    • @stacey7954
      @stacey7954 Před 4 lety +4

      At least it's skid row buildings
      that are shitty could be worse oh well

  • @ss.fx3626
    @ss.fx3626 Před 2 lety +3

    Dude got his pass revoked 💀

  • @Mia-qt4th
    @Mia-qt4th Před 4 lety +20

    Imagine being this guys cellmate-

    • @SkullDivisioN564
      @SkullDivisioN564 Před 4 lety

      Or graffitied...

    • @frankiellamas713
      @frankiellamas713 Před 4 lety

      I can Imagine you a I being cellies though

    • @jennifer-zs5wi
      @jennifer-zs5wi Před 4 lety +1

      Mia that’s why the cops let him go most of the time ... 2 mins in the car and they are like GETTTTOUUUUT

  • @fkcancer3730
    @fkcancer3730 Před 2 lety +19

    Should of been taking some jujitsu classes 😂😂😂

  • @donttrip6219
    @donttrip6219 Před 4 lety +11

    You should interview the infamous CHAKA he’s local and has been doing it for years.

  • @avinashsn300
    @avinashsn300 Před 4 lety

    One of the best interviews..

  • @PMANPMANPMAN
    @PMANPMANPMAN Před 4 lety +16

    Please try to get more Graff interviews man this was awesome thank y'all !! Stay up n out asher !!!

    • @user-vj9zw5ib7w
      @user-vj9zw5ib7w Před 6 měsíci

      Hes nothing but a junkie thief who stole shit 🖕🖕🖕🖕🤡🤡🤡🤡

  • @xXbikthxXrawrrXx
    @xXbikthxXrawrrXx Před 4 lety +28

    what is he talking about exactly? im so lost..

  • @noddinn7160
    @noddinn7160 Před 4 lety +31

    No one seems to understand this guy but I completely understand him. His mindset isn’t “normal” to everyone. He’s not the normal worldly person and has his own beliefs and there’s nothing wrong with that. Just let this guy be who he is. No ones hating on all the homeless drug addicts prostitutes or pimps or gang members but this guy seems to get all the hate when he’s making money and supporting himself

    • @chowell1451
      @chowell1451 Před 3 lety

      He’s making money off illegal graffiti?

    • @chowell1451
      @chowell1451 Před 2 lety

      @@eastsideofthetracks8311 no need to be a dickhead lol. I’ve never really thought about graffiti. Yt comments isn’t the place the channel all your miserableness.

    • @rosk169
      @rosk169 Před 2 lety +1

      I dont know him personally, but ive had friends that knew him well. Hes quite a liar from what everyones told me. Most people who write in LA and AZ kinda mock him. I know he was just in a viral video where he painted a guards face, who had him in a lock on the ground, and everyone reposting and commenting were just roasting him. And it probably doesnt help that some of him lines here are jacked from graffiti documentaries.

  • @artwars313
    @artwars313 Před 4 lety +1

    I can relate with Asher as a writer from the early 90's from the RIV "909" ALWAYS WRITE ASHER.

  • @Real_Iceout
    @Real_Iceout Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve seen this dudes work. He bombs, decent artist. Not my style, but dude is out there putting in work

  • @jiggyfreshape2128
    @jiggyfreshape2128 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m dying man I’m dying

  • @awalkthroughtorah6897
    @awalkthroughtorah6897 Před 4 lety +6

    Our local school does an activity called Paint the Hill that allows the kids to make their own art on a very steep hill that the whole town can see. They also do sidewalk chalk competitions and stuff for artistic students. Its been quite the outlet for a couple of my kids.

  • @rachelloello
    @rachelloello Před 3 lety +1

    OG. Joy is an act of resistance. And this man truly LIVES. 🖤🤘

  • @azeeninety55
    @azeeninety55 Před 2 lety +2

    "This foos tryna kill me"

  • @laplantski
    @laplantski Před 4 lety +12

    "REAL WILL ALWAYS RISE TO THE TOP" The top must mean different things to this boy...

    • @SeniorFellow74.5
      @SeniorFellow74.5 Před 4 lety

      Or your a clone

    • @laplantski
      @laplantski Před 4 lety +1

      @@SeniorFellow74.5* You're

    • @RichieAlton
      @RichieAlton Před 3 lety

      Wasn't he just talking about the art style rising to the top

    • @laplantski
      @laplantski Před 3 lety

      @@RichieAltonBRA.... My comment had nothing to do with what he was referencing, its got to do with his literal meaning of the Top. I know, it's hard to understand...

  • @frankn.floresjr.943
    @frankn.floresjr.943 Před 4 lety +5

    Need more graffiti stories

  • @mirellefritz9862
    @mirellefritz9862 Před 4 lety +24

    Worried for the homeless during this pandemic..

    • @lasermouthful
      @lasermouthful Před 4 lety +10

      @Glitter Kiss Because they have no home to quarantine themselves in? Hardly any money, if at all, to stockpile food, let alone toilet paper? No health insurance, no money for a copay, no support system, etc? There are plenty of reasons to be worried about them. The question is: why aren't you?

    • @lasermouthful
      @lasermouthful Před 4 lety +8

      @Glitter Kiss That's not how becoming homeless works for every single one of them, sweetie. As someone who previously was, that's extremely insulting and ignorant, not to mention callous. Don't talk about shit you don't understand.

    • @jhwwebster7273
      @jhwwebster7273 Před 4 lety

      How did you overcome homelessness?

    • @lasermouthful
      @lasermouthful Před 4 lety +5

      @Glitter Kiss WOAH good one dude, never heard that one before. Nice deflection, moron. 😘

    • @lasermouthful
      @lasermouthful Před 4 lety +4

      @@jhwwebster7273 My boyfriend and I worked two full time jobs and I had the assistance of some of my family. It was extremely difficult, but I worked hard and had resources that a lot of others don't

  • @alexandermaravilla4528
    @alexandermaravilla4528 Před 4 lety +4

    Hell yeah!!! Asher is the shit !!!!! I’ve been seeing this guys tags and Bombs since I can remember !

  • @abhishekdas9281
    @abhishekdas9281 Před 4 lety +10

    It's amazing how this dude is being joked around down the comment section but pimps and prostitutes are celebrated. Get a life. His actions aren't harming anyone. He creates art.

    • @wandererofthewasteland400
      @wandererofthewasteland400 Před 3 lety

      Well said.. People just hate graffiti but love Letters when something is sold to you. Are letters to have a monetary value comment section?

    • @rebeccaadamski7743
      @rebeccaadamski7743 Před 2 lety

      Very well said 😊

    • @Nicky-uo8zc
      @Nicky-uo8zc Před 29 dny

      Exactly, the stupidity in humans these days is just hilarious.

  • @Mauro-ot2ux
    @Mauro-ot2ux Před 2 lety +3

    This is one respectable graff head. From the other side of the pond, I am so proud to have so much in common with people like this thanks to an art form which stems from pure vandalism for its own sake. Graffiti saved my life a thousand times over and I can see it did so for this man as well

  • @OmegaRedLotus619
    @OmegaRedLotus619 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This the fool that spray painted a security officers face and started crying “he’s killing me” when he was getting choked out 😆

  • @couchmayne4351
    @couchmayne4351 Před rokem

    Dam bro you definitely deserve your position the diversity on your channel is amazing

  • @ejuanahberry5595
    @ejuanahberry5595 Před 4 lety +38

    He really likes himself, doesn't he? lol

  • @thatblondechick
    @thatblondechick Před 4 lety +19

    I might tell my kids tomorrow that mommy just needs to do what makes her happy from now on.
    Nice to dream but sadly when I became a mother my happiness came secondary to my beautiful children. Seeing them happy is my happiness!

  • @ggwfghf3199
    @ggwfghf3199 Před 4 lety +3

    I watch these videos because I’m having a rough child hood right now and these guys go thru similar things my parents are seperated and my mom just yells and yells at me for little things like asking for homework and when she did she would call me stupid bc I’m in independent studies and only taking two classes right now.

    • @briesthoughts2261
      @briesthoughts2261 Před 4 lety +2

      That sucks that she is taking out her stress and hurt feelings on you. Don’t doubt your abilities and don’t doubt that you are loved.

  • @netherworldboi6762
    @netherworldboi6762 Před 4 lety +33

    the only interview on this channel where the interviewee thinks he's waaaaay more important than he really is.

  • @deonniejones2970
    @deonniejones2970 Před 4 lety +30

    what is he even talking about bro.

  • @densitydeep6630
    @densitydeep6630 Před 2 lety +5

    Damn baster got him good

  • @leahyoung2055
    @leahyoung2055 Před 4 lety +1

    It’s so easy to be fooled by this mans laid back demeanor, but the darkness behind his eyes is piercing

  • @experienceprecision5406
    @experienceprecision5406 Před 4 lety +1

    This guy seems pretty cool. There's level to everything.

  • @arsek503
    @arsek503 Před 4 lety +3

    Wow immediately I'm noticing this is going to be a different side of Asher I've never seen or heard. He sounds like a completely different person..

  • @gonnabeok
    @gonnabeok Před 4 lety +6

    Using his earlobes as slingshot would do the trick

  • @sleepwalker2977
    @sleepwalker2977 Před 2 lety +1

    Graff stories are always the best and a rush.

  • @beautifulmanclub2512
    @beautifulmanclub2512 Před 4 lety +1

    "you don't own this building. but now I understand you own it..."

  • @SimmerJas
    @SimmerJas Před 3 lety +14

    It’s mind blowing to me that the same people calling Asher a criminal is the SAME people praising Johnny and his gangsta stories. You rather praise Johnny for literally MURDERING people than say something good abt Asher who’s putting artwork on ugly buildings!? 😂 this world is out of wack for real smh

  • @je3917
    @je3917 Před 4 lety +3

    Holy shit, Asher is a fucking LEGEND!!

  • @katrinmurnain9197
    @katrinmurnain9197 Před 4 lety

    I understand what Asher is saying also being an artist.... past performance and also a paint artist , he is very articulate and being a creative being it is a very different way we see the world , but he explained it well ...great work , cheers from Kat from Australia

    • @katrinmurnain9197
      @katrinmurnain9197 Před 4 lety

      @Sara Allison no i'm not easily impressed as you put it , this guy may not do things according to what society deems wrong or right , but he was honest ...and YES has an intelligence and a passion in what he is doing ... no one can judge another's life experience ..and we are not all clones ... look and listen to his underlying story .

    • @katrinmurnain9197
      @katrinmurnain9197 Před 4 lety +1

      @Sara Allison i agree with that , but i think with direction his talent can go far .. my opinion ..

    • @katrinmurnain9197
      @katrinmurnain9197 Před 4 lety +1

      @Sara Allison A DIME A DOZEN ... oh dear you really have nil insight into the left mind thinking ... truly you are very narrow minded .. no use debating what i see according to your mindset ,wish you well

    • @katrinmurnain9197
      @katrinmurnain9197 Před 4 lety +1

      @Sara Allison i am a PSYCHOLOGIST ...AND ARTIST ..good luck with your world

  • @SouthSideFrank
    @SouthSideFrank Před 4 lety +2

    He makes a good point about if he hits it big financial wise people become a bunch of well wishers and celebratory.