Welcome to Harlem: Saint Nick, the Danger Zone, Drew Hamilton, Polo Grounds and Colonial Houses

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  • 0:00 Spending a day in some of the most legendary parts of Harlem: St. Nicholas Houses Project, The Danger Zone, Drew Hamilton Projects, Polo Grounds and Colonial Houses Projects
    00:33 St. Nicholas Houses Project "Saint Nick'
    Ft Lizzy Chanel
    Lizzy Chanel IG / lizzychane1
    Lizzy Chanel www.lizzychanel.com/
    01:34 Rich Rillz IG / rillzrich
    Rich Rillz YT • Rich Rillz "Roll Up" F...
    02:53 Big L Mural
    03:22 139 & Lenox "The Danger Zone"
    Ft BLK DIAMOND
    IG / _blk_diamonds
    BLK DIAMOND YT • BLK DIAMOND- BOSS MOVE...
    05:32 Drew Hamilton tiger King
    07:11 Drew Hamilton Projects
    09:25 Polo Grounds Projects
    09:55 Rucker Park
    Ft Josiah Hotwire
    Josiah Hotwire IG / josiahhotwire
    Josiah Hotwire Spotify open.spotify.com/album/3b6JhS...
    10:31 Ryan Dudley IG / ryandudley155
    Ryan Dudley YT • Ryan Dudley ft Qtg - c...
    Qtg / 600gzzqtg
    13:26 Colonial Houses Projects
    13:45 W.A.D.E. / lmgwade
    Song in the intro "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy IG / isitbeezy117
    "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy • Crip Go Crazy - IsitBeezy

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  • @HoodVlogs
    @HoodVlogs  Před 3 lety +213

    Spending a day in some of the most legendary parts of Harlem: St. Nicholas Houses Project, The Danger Zone, Drew Hamilton Projects, Polo Grounds and Colonial Houses Projects
    00:33 St. Nicholas Houses Project "Saint Nick'
    Ft Lizzy Chanel
    Lizzy Chanel IG instagram.com/lizzychane1/
    Lizzy Chanel www.lizzychanel.com/
    01:34 Rich Rillz IG instagram.com/rillzrich/
    Rich Rillz YT czcams.com/video/aVB7UKcBs20/video.html
    02:53 Big L Mural
    03:22 139 & Lenox "The Danger Zone"
    Ft BLK DIAMOND
    IG instagram.com/_blk_diamonds/
    BLK DIAMOND YT m.czcams.com/video/Ic4lO4F-AhU/video.html
    05:32 Drew Hamilton tiger King
    07:11 Drew Hamilton Projects
    09:25 Polo Grounds Projects
    09:55 Rucker Park
    Ft Josiah Hotwire
    Josiah Hotwire IG instagram.com/josiahhotwire/
    Josiah Hotwire Spotify open.spotify.com/album/3b6JhSF7IKlvCoG33DtMDu?highlight=spotify:track:1zhpR7DABrWbr3blaPLGru
    10:31 Ryan Dudley IG instagram.com/ryandudley155/
    Ryan Dudley YT czcams.com/video/_ofyhvfDrOk/video.html
    Qtg instagram.com/600gzzqtg/
    13:26 Colonial Houses Projects
    13:45 W.A.D.E. instagram.com/lmgwade/
    Song in the intro "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy IG instagram.com/isitbeezy117
    "Go Crazy" by IsitBeezy czcams.com/video/T_OS0v1hxt4/video.html

    • @getithowyoulive2.
      @getithowyoulive2. Před 3 lety +9

      You gotta come to jersey soon. If anything Newark, Paterson, Jersey City is not too far from harlem. And that's just to name a few

    • @kellynorvell5714
      @kellynorvell5714 Před 3 lety +7

      Please go to East New York Brooklyn. Much love and much respect.

    • @dannyboy5362
      @dannyboy5362 Před 3 lety +9

      Harlem got way more projects....way more....This could have been a lot longer.

    • @joaquinjimenez1771
      @joaquinjimenez1771 Před 3 lety +1

      Welcome 20 Rollin bloods

    • @nyhottcandy1104
      @nyhottcandy1104 Před 3 lety +3

      have fun ny is interesting

  • @jobeaty
    @jobeaty Před 3 lety +530

    My man hit it on the head, "it ain't too late, we just like 40 years behind." That shit applies to alot of us. Real shit.

    • @clockwork9825
      @clockwork9825 Před 3 lety +24

      400 years behind

    • @sarahbewley362
      @sarahbewley362 Před 3 lety +14

      Let's see if we can do something together collectively together in buying some real estate. ?

    • @infinite3995
      @infinite3995 Před 3 lety +6

      Yep. All people of all parts of the world
      🇦🇺

    • @gyfdguinh8193
      @gyfdguinh8193 Před 2 lety +1

      Whatsup

    • @shinetsuhiko2303
      @shinetsuhiko2303 Před 2 lety

      Are you a gangster? Could I join ur gang please

  • @zdruk1
    @zdruk1 Před 3 lety +1144

    The NYC Vlogs are just the best. Totally different vibe

    • @thawwtpoettt
      @thawwtpoettt Před 3 lety +112

      That's because it's beyond being ignorant. Not about all the killing NY been there done that. It's about life now.

    • @matrix2030x
      @matrix2030x Před 3 lety +28

      @@thawwtpoettt his other vlogs haven't been about the killing, they jus reppin the hood so what u talking bout 😂😂😂

    • @BigsmokeATL
      @BigsmokeATL Před 3 lety +77

      There’s a different energy out there in NYC for sure

    • @MIKExVICKx7
      @MIKExVICKx7 Před 3 lety +18

      Hes gotta do connecticut im from New haven ct

    • @MIKExVICKx7
      @MIKExVICKx7 Před 3 lety +22

      @@BrickCityBella nobody care bout jersey or Maryland either ...

  • @fitawrarifitness6842
    @fitawrarifitness6842 Před 3 lety +529

    "I'm not a product of my environment, I'm a product of who I am in my mind."

    • @jacobtorres6197
      @jacobtorres6197 Před 3 lety +14

      Ledgendary

    • @ThePresentation010
      @ThePresentation010 Před 3 lety +8

      That's not the way it works.

    • @Shot_City313
      @Shot_City313 Před 3 lety +39

      @@ThePresentation010 yeah it is. Unless your weak and succumb to what’s around you. If you don’t understand what that man is saying then I’m sorry I got bad news for you. Lol

    • @ThePresentation010
      @ThePresentation010 Před 3 lety +26

      @@Shot_City313 not the way it works.
      I can drop you off in the savannas of Africa.
      The desert villages in mid east or latin America.
      Or you can be born a family of medical professionals or royalty and be driven to a mansion after birth.
      All 3 of these environments will result in a different person because opportunities kid. It wont matter if you think your batman like some schizo, what matters are the cards your dealt.
      Born American you're given some of the best cards. But clowns would rather waste their time chasing or doing bs and rot away.
      And cry about it after.

    • @Shot_City313
      @Shot_City313 Před 3 lety +15

      @@ThePresentation010 yeah they’ll result in different opportunists but it doesn’t matter how bad you have it you can always overcome. The worse you could argue make you a stronger person. More privileged are less likely to succeed in the long term when faced with real life pressures and challenges.

  • @nubiannightmare4372
    @nubiannightmare4372 Před 2 lety +66

    Im a Chicago dude, and ive been to NYC a few times and i can honestly say, there's no place like Harlem. Its definitely a vibe. I received alot of love there. #respect

    • @QuinnSmalls215
      @QuinnSmalls215 Před 2 lety +5

      Same here. I’ve been to Harlem a couple times myself. Received NOTHING but LOVE.

    • @antoineb2409
      @antoineb2409 Před 2 lety +6

      Harlem is The Mecca of Black American culture. Starting from back in the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem is definitely a vibe. It's a bit different now because of the gentrification. You should have experienced it back in the late 80's to mid 90's.

    • @rlburney5027
      @rlburney5027 Před rokem +1

      All love in Harlem!

    • @danieltaylor211
      @danieltaylor211 Před rokem

      Me as well, a lot of black history in harlem

    • @mickeycheeba9714
      @mickeycheeba9714 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I'm from Chicago to the west side, to be exact, and when I went to NYC, Harlem definitely showed me love to daddio. Shout out to Harlem U.S.A.

  • @drewassic3020
    @drewassic3020 Před 3 lety +453

    NEW YORK OGs be cool asf

    • @Armed-Forever
      @Armed-Forever Před 3 lety +58

      Most ppl are cool, it's only a few ppl who wana cause problems

    • @sariah5755
      @sariah5755 Před 3 lety +10

      Straight up

    • @alpizzle2963
      @alpizzle2963 Před 3 lety +48

      Most Gz was cool and respectful despite the fact they would kill a mfer over his business or lack of funds. New age dudes wanna look tough for no reason. It's unnecessary

    • @PetsNLuv
      @PetsNLuv Před 3 lety +3

      @@alpizzle2963 💯

    • @jhh211
      @jhh211 Před 3 lety +1

      Facts

  • @urbannuance5151
    @urbannuance5151 Před 3 lety +63

    This was too official, this reminds me why New York had it on lock in the 90's. I like how homie talked about the History of Harlem. Home of the black entrepreneur. ANOTHER CLASSIC.

  • @Themanlb
    @Themanlb Před 3 lety +157

    I'm from Alabama, I heard about the guy with the tiger 🐅 in his apartment...... Legendary

    • @LongRange245
      @LongRange245 Před 3 lety +10

      Made an episode of Law and Order svu about that

    • @TheNewyorktrademark
      @TheNewyorktrademark Před 3 lety +3

      Dude use to be my summer school counselor ...use to be also come with either animal he had bring them around to barber shop when they were babies.

    • @robbieshorts861
      @robbieshorts861 Před 3 lety +2

      he lived 2 blocks up from me.

    • @nyc9692
      @nyc9692 Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂

    • @P-Atonement
      @P-Atonement Před 3 lety

      The apartment with the Tiger in it is the cover of a record by ARMAND HAMMER called “SHRINES”.
      The cover is a picture of a police man trying to control or subdue the Tiger through the apartment window. Good tunes, your ears will appreciate it

  • @cashzloty2383
    @cashzloty2383 Před 3 lety +129

    Awww man, seeing them young folks still showing love for Big L. Much love

    • @bruh.3598
      @bruh.3598 Před 2 lety +5

      Rip big l

    • @tdb4763
      @tdb4763 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Big L rip (gang Starr voice)

  • @tharealfrenchy
    @tharealfrenchy Před 3 lety +540

    I love the fact that is some "Hood Vlog" but no one acting tough, it's just about culture & community.

    • @chopboxing6197
      @chopboxing6197 Před 3 lety +39

      Yeah it’s never violence in nyc unless you come with some bad ass energy

    • @yourpurpose5548
      @yourpurpose5548 Před 3 lety +18

      This is true. Media does a good job playing it a bad place.

    • @haddingtoniangcp2464
      @haddingtoniangcp2464 Před 3 lety +13

      That acting tough is so 90s.

    • @hamletb
      @hamletb Před 3 lety +3

      well said.. perfect take. i was feeling that same vibe.

    • @salailindsey
      @salailindsey Před 3 lety +1

      Come to chicago 🐍

  • @guiltyuntilproveninnocent.
    @guiltyuntilproveninnocent. Před 3 lety +603

    Harlem has some of the deepest black history in America.

    • @ianmangham4570
      @ianmangham4570 Před 3 lety +20

      That's a lot of bbq

    • @animalstyle5242
      @animalstyle5242 Před 3 lety +21

      I love Harlem. Just came from there.

    • @guiltyuntilproveninnocent.
      @guiltyuntilproveninnocent. Před 3 lety +11

      @@animalstyle5242 💯 Always Love in Harlem.

    • @joycewoodruff5421
      @joycewoodruff5421 Před 3 lety +6

      THEY NEED TO TEAR THEM THINGS DOWN. AND THAT'S THE TRUTH. SO MUCH BLOOD SHED I HEAR THE LORD SAYING. I DON'T EVEN LIVE IN NEW YORK. THEY ALL WILL BE COMING DOWN.

    • @chrisblack5054
      @chrisblack5054 Před 3 lety +21

      @@joycewoodruff5421 tear what down??? Do you know what the cheapest brownstone is now in Harlem in 2021?? Try $2.5 million...the same brownstones the city was giving away for $1 in the 1980s...I suggest you take a trip to Harlem...haven't met a black person yet from out of state that wasn't impressed..

  • @lincolnsixecho7364
    @lincolnsixecho7364 Před 3 lety +212

    The big dude in the sweatsuit is a wise man, life is what you make it.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 Před 3 lety +12

      He was my favorite host in this video. Most positive.

    • @ericjones3221
      @ericjones3221 Před 3 lety +3

      Homee looks like biz marque

    • @singernick1974
      @singernick1974 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah, love his outlook and positivity. Solid guy!!

    • @kingperfect1192
      @kingperfect1192 Před rokem

      I think that’s my brother Kayshawn I haven’t seen him in years if you know you know he always showed love and kept a smile on his face and when he made a mistake he never blamed others for his move. My Handle is Black many know me from Dodge HS in the BX Blessings my ppl stay safe!

  • @ruggedmade1004
    @ruggedmade1004 Před 2 lety +21

    The Harlem Renaissance that birthed jazz and black businesses. The evolution of African Americans is remarkable. So proud of my people. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Cam-gk9ms
      @Cam-gk9ms Před 2 lety +3

      Harlem didn't invent jazz, that's new orleans but regardless, harlems roots in american culture is undeniably legendary

  • @regiluthfi
    @regiluthfi Před 3 lety +127

    ''as i got older i learn the essence of life, what life really means. not killing each other, seeing each other prosper'' i think BD is the wisest.

  • @MADNEWYORKER914
    @MADNEWYORKER914 Před 3 lety +450

    There is no place like NYC!!!
    A lot of love in the comments.

    • @Armed-Forever
      @Armed-Forever Před 3 lety +19

      Say it again for the dummies in that back

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Armed-Forever hahaha

    • @justone807
      @justone807 Před 3 lety +7

      Word up son!!!!!! Shout out to ALL my niggas in polo grounds!!! Downtown to uptown NY stand the fuck up!!!

    • @guiltyuntilproveninnocent.
      @guiltyuntilproveninnocent. Před 3 lety +7

      I’m surprised because we get a lot of hate on the internet

    • @MADNEWYORKER914
      @MADNEWYORKER914 Před 3 lety +6

      @@guiltyuntilproveninnocent.
      Me too!!!
      That's all you see these days is hate towards NYC.

  • @deadspace2
    @deadspace2 Před 3 lety +80

    I’m from the DMV but I swear I got nothing but mad love for NYC. The energy there is crazy, shout out to y’all fr 💯

    • @unclejitz
      @unclejitz Před 3 lety +7

      And NYC has nothing but love for the DMV fffffaaccctss

    • @garymurray5610
      @garymurray5610 Před 2 lety +1

      Gotta see the DC one fool

    • @Jay42000
      @Jay42000 Před 2 lety +2

      I’m from Memphis and I feel the same way. ✊🏽

  • @tooreal8968
    @tooreal8968 Před 3 lety +173

    You know NYC is dangerous when OGs don't even walk outside that much anymore

    • @keith3376
      @keith3376 Před 3 lety +71

      He tucked his his chain on his own block..🤦‍♂️

    • @garythesaint9267
      @garythesaint9267 Před 3 lety +23

      @@keith3376 you can tell he don't stay out there anymore. Stick up kids is out to tax

  • @jthahooper_8582
    @jthahooper_8582 Před 3 lety +36

    I went to school out here and I work in East Harlem now. I'm from Queens, but I got a lot of respect for errybody Uptown... They've shown me nothing but love. Big Up to yah, safety. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

  • @strong-islandny7799
    @strong-islandny7799 Před 3 lety +80

    " I'm not a product of my environment, I'm a product of who I am in my mind" Damn, I just love what he said right there. That automatically takes away the excuse ( Not saying shits easy not being a product of environment) of being a product of your environment. You can be whatever you want to be no matter your environment if you try hard enough. My guy spits a lot of wisdom he's gained over the years. 💯💯💯

    • @PAINTOOKOVERMYHEART
      @PAINTOOKOVERMYHEART Před 2 lety

      I most deff caught my real first case over there , I’m not proud of my younger life but I had to survive, harm no one unless they tried us it’s all live over there tho Boston Rashard Ski Pee Ect.

  • @n00dles79
    @n00dles79 Před 3 lety +70

    Big L is one of the best to ever do it. That 95 freestyle still makes my jaw drop.

    • @youngfig1
      @youngfig1 Před 2 lety +7

      139 and Lennox is da danger zone where no Man can withstand to hold his own

    • @truck36.
      @truck36. Před 2 lety +3

      It’s the triple 6 in the mix straight from H-E double hockey sticks

  • @beemocha
    @beemocha Před 3 lety +47

    My old stomping grounds.
    Born & raised in NYC. I went to high school in Harlem,worked in Harlem too next door to Drew Hamilton..& Polo Grounds is notorious lol. It’s right below the McComb’s bridge & my neighborhood was right above it

    • @heyok7974
      @heyok7974 Před 3 lety

      are there Africans?

    • @843Ramon
      @843Ramon Před 3 lety +1

      💯💯❤️❤️sexy

    • @abxqueen
      @abxqueen Před 3 lety +1

      They forgot to mention the ledgendary Rooftop Skating Rink near the Polo Grounds.

    • @jerren4493
      @jerren4493 Před 3 lety

      What's your IG Bev?

    • @beemocha
      @beemocha Před 3 lety

      @@abxqueen lol didn’t know they had one of those

  • @yeet--
    @yeet-- Před 3 lety +412

    this is a certified hood classic

    • @JGriffin5150
      @JGriffin5150 Před 3 lety +8

      This is why niqqaz have no hope

    • @tanishajohnson1917
      @tanishajohnson1917 Před 3 lety +3

      Facts

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 Před 3 lety +1

      This is Hoodlem in Harlem

    • @Tjay5679
      @Tjay5679 Před 3 lety +1

      🚨🚨Harlem runs as far as the Harlem River runs.... all of this NO-HA and West Harlem... I was sitting in class in St. Charles Borromeo on 142nd Street between Seventh & Eighth Avenue when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on 11/22/1963.

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 Před 3 lety

      @@JGriffin5150 haha

  • @SwingThaM249
    @SwingThaM249 Před 3 lety +21

    These NYC Vlogs are legit. Hearing them talk about where they come from. You can feel the love they have for it.

    • @JD-ny3vz
      @JD-ny3vz Před 3 lety +3

      Exactly that's why NYers are so proud in being from NY

  • @Taj_Fitness
    @Taj_Fitness Před 3 lety +82

    Love this man. Growing up in NY it’s magical all Boroughs take you to different journeys. Peace and love.

  • @jedalbano2014
    @jedalbano2014 Před 3 lety +153

    I am proud of the intelligent entrepreneurs in Harlem! So blessed to see those that grind succeed! Fantastic!

  • @ldillon9207
    @ldillon9207 Před 3 lety +86

    Man i have thoroughly enjoyed these NYC editions..the hosts do a great job representing their hoods and giving the history..shoutout to hoodvlogs and everyone involved.

  • @cherisewright4974
    @cherisewright4974 Před 2 lety +90

    I am so proud of my daughter Lizzy Chanel for putting this together. Well done! St. Nick Projects all day! 255

    • @videosurfah
      @videosurfah Před 2 lety +1

      Peace mom's! Greetings from San Antonio,Texas by way of New Orleans LA

    • @a.konadu4010
      @a.konadu4010 Před 2 lety +1

      ❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
      Great vibes.

    • @dolomike3553
      @dolomike3553 Před 2 lety +1

      Damn you look young mama keep it up stay healthy 💪🏾

    • @alakazam25yearsago8
      @alakazam25yearsago8 Před 2 lety +2

      Ima come through and rub on them toes next time I’m in 237 mama lol

    • @hazeltibbs192
      @hazeltibbs192 Před 2 lety +1

      😘💖😇🙌🏾 Love You Doll 💪🏾

  • @Ladyraedior
    @Ladyraedior Před 2 lety +6

    I grew up in Drew Hamilton and Polo Grounds, my dad retired from Drew Hamilton projects Housing Authority, born and raised in Harlem hospital in 1985. I lived in 2698 on the 6 floor. I lived in 2937 in Polo on the 28th floor. Each building has 31 floors. I loved growing up in Harlem and it really didnt seem as bad as they making it seem, maybe because my family was known so i was untouched.

  • @kYA00h
    @kYA00h Před 2 lety +19

    need more dudes like this guy telling stories about his culture to the new breed of youngsters. these stories are important with sustaining pride and knowledge of the culture.

  • @JerryRiceBall
    @JerryRiceBall Před 3 lety +183

    “139 and Lenox is the danger zone” - RIP Big L

    • @sweetartgee1100
      @sweetartgee1100 Před 3 lety +2

      What do they mean by it's the Danger Zone?

    • @Wave-sz6gr
      @Wave-sz6gr Před 3 lety +33

      @@sweetartgee1100 means if you bring yo goofy ass round there acting goofy you gonna get clapped

    • @sweetartgee1100
      @sweetartgee1100 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Wave-sz6gr dang that's crazy. I lived in that corner for 2 years and didn't know that

    • @ChristianMosi
      @ChristianMosi Před 3 lety

      That’s a fact !!!

    • @Yellowbitchblaze
      @Yellowbitchblaze Před 3 lety +3

      Where no man can withstand to hold his own

  • @Bugjuck
    @Bugjuck Před 2 lety +29

    Homie spit facts...80’s & 90’s (golden years) aloooooot of money was made but no one reinvested in the neighborhood...we behind 40 years 💯💯💯 learn from our mistakes

  • @7uplife67
    @7uplife67 Před 2 lety +13

    Definitely one of my favorite vlogs! I was born and raised in Harlem and it will always be home! Shout out to all the hoods and pjs in Harlem!

  • @zhamiragonzalez6925
    @zhamiragonzalez6925 Před 3 lety +87

    That Bronx-Harlem connection 💙❤️

  • @aniwayamuur6767
    @aniwayamuur6767 Před 3 lety +65

    New Yorkers ......especially from Harlem.....some of the most legit hearted peeps you can ever meet.....124th Lennox

  • @infinitewriter8135
    @infinitewriter8135 Před 3 lety +91

    I'm from Brooklyn but I love Harlem Vibes, some of the realest money gettin niccas Ever...💯👌

    • @Bugjuck
      @Bugjuck Před 2 lety +3

      Harlem all the way up to the heights the realest money gettin Niccas ever

    • @birdinreality8928
      @birdinreality8928 Před 2 lety +1

      Don't bite ya tongue

    • @infinitewriter8135
      @infinitewriter8135 Před 2 lety +3

      Manhattan makes it! Brooklyn takes it! That's all I ever knew 🤷‍♂️

  • @Tjay5679
    @Tjay5679 Před 3 lety +23

    Polo Grounds, I would go to Football games with my Father, in the early 60's, before it was torn down for those Projects to be constructed.

  • @madfx8058
    @madfx8058 Před 3 lety +285

    "..this ain't Cali, it's Harlem nigga we do walkbys
    No one can match me, tax me or wax me" -Big L

  • @phillylambo9180
    @phillylambo9180 Před 3 lety +98

    I'm from Jersey but got a lot of people in NYC too. One thing about NY cat's they can spit the exact location of they hood's block to block Avenue to Avenue

  • @charleszan74
    @charleszan74 Před 3 lety +20

    Harlem is the Mecca of hoods. It inspired a lifestyle like no other hood in the world.

  • @everettcoleman2335
    @everettcoleman2335 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m from Philly and Brooklyn my favorite borough to go to every summer, the OGs always spreading love and they got mad Jamaican food but Harlem a close second, it just got its own vibe. Much love BK, BX, Queens, and Harlem!

  • @bigrom
    @bigrom Před 3 lety +38

    I got a bro in Harlem and his name is JOSIAH HOTWIRE, took me there 10 years ago, multi talented genuine man I ever met, spitting fire like crazy… only good memories and more to come. Much love from Paris fam Stay UP 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🖤

    • @JOSIAHHOTWIRE
      @JOSIAHHOTWIRE Před 3 lety +8

      Let’s goooo bro Bro 🗣🗣🗣

    • @SP-ft4ir
      @SP-ft4ir Před 3 lety +4

      Wow you found your bro

    • @keith3376
      @keith3376 Před 3 lety

      "Spitting hot fire"

    • @ramire7heavenz252
      @ramire7heavenz252 Před 2 lety

      Y'all both legendary for finding each other like that. Y'all true brothers

  • @dannyboy5362
    @dannyboy5362 Před 3 lety +30

    Dude with the green pants at Polo was like no cameras buddy gotta go! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @yaboijack67
      @yaboijack67 Před 3 lety +4

      Fat nigga was hungry he gotta go home to eat lol

  • @karajlee
    @karajlee Před 3 lety +23

    Great job of picking a really good narrator for this. The guy in the Black hoodie is seasoned and I pray he will become a strong pillar in his community. It's in him.

  • @tameone5623
    @tameone5623 Před 3 lety +8

    From Chicago. Every time I go to NYC I always chill or stay in Harlem. Best neighborhood in America for blk ppl. Respect to Lincoln Projects

  • @willisthesnowman8931
    @willisthesnowman8931 Před 2 lety +23

    The history and authenticity just hits different in NY compared to that of the West coast.

  • @boog2fli
    @boog2fli Před 3 lety +15

    no where else in the world like Harlem, wish you could experience old Harlem it was so nostalgic it get me emotional

  • @ant1sdope249
    @ant1sdope249 Před 3 lety +5

    I love watching these videos. Showing the world all these hoods. And obviously my favorites are the hoods in my city of NYC 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @slapjohnson2808
    @slapjohnson2808 Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks for the Harlem walk-thru Lizzy! My grandfather was a huge Giants fan and he loved the Polo Grounds. God bless you and your entire family!

  • @getithowyoulive2.
    @getithowyoulive2. Před 3 lety +269

    Me living in jersey I love going to harlem. Out of all boroughs Harlem(Manhattan) just gives me more of a thrill. Its the fine chocolate bunnies/women and the soul food spots for me. 💯👌🏿

    • @kn7cks347
      @kn7cks347 Před 3 lety +31

      Harlem folks not like any other hood or borough form NYC. They got their own swag and way of carrying themselves. Much more laid back and they got their own fashion

    • @BigDyse
      @BigDyse Před 3 lety +8

      I’m born n raised in Paterson New Jersey im 38 now and been living in nyc the last 10 years this my second home I LOVE NYC.. I live in the Lower East Side now for 6 years the first 4 years I been in the south Bronx first 156&jackson then moved to upper East side/Spanish Harlem 96&2... jersey is just too hectic especially where I’m from in Paterson aka Pakistan it’s too small with too many people and they shootin like there ain’t no laws out that bitch.. I have a family to support and kids to raise and they more than good over here💯 shout out the whole HARLEM LES BX BK QUEENS

    • @streettravelxxi
      @streettravelxxi Před 3 lety +5

      I used to eat chocolate bunnies on Easter

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 Před 3 lety

      @@BrickCityBella that's you in your profile picture

    • @NijayScott
      @NijayScott Před 3 lety +1

      Harlem fuck with you back! 💪🏽

  • @carlitoway5833
    @carlitoway5833 Před 3 lety +81

    I still listen to big L ..from Pittsburgh ♥️✊

  • @anthonycooper4153
    @anthonycooper4153 Před 3 lety +7

    11:14: To clarify what he was saying is basically Harlem is what Kingston is to Jamaica and the Bronx is what Spanish Town is to Jamaica. Kingston is small and whenever civilians get caught up in the law there, they run to Spanish Town because it’s huge city and whenever civilians get caught up in the law in Spanish Town, they hideout in Kingston.

  • @ryanamari2233
    @ryanamari2233 Před 2 lety +22

    The New York vlogs are mini history lessons compared to the others

  • @TK-bd8ny
    @TK-bd8ny Před 3 lety +45

    I fw the new york vids heavy!! east coast style vids in general too so stay at it!

  • @Bx_Mel
    @Bx_Mel Před 3 lety +93

    Nice vid but you gotta do one on the “Barrio”(Spanish Harlem) and the west side(Broadway& Amsterdam) too 💯

    • @irvinghumphrey303
      @irvinghumphrey303 Před 3 lety +15

      Facts I’m from the east side hurt me that they never touched the east man el Barrio the Neigborhood 💯🙏🏽

    • @quickhands6347
      @quickhands6347 Před 3 lety +5

      @@irvinghumphrey303 Dark ass East Harlem lol

    • @nofacenocase3089
      @nofacenocase3089 Před 3 lety +2

      Sugarhill*

    • @jahminastephens8026
      @jahminastephens8026 Před 3 lety +2

      I’m from East Harlem too, but I got family from all over Harlem including where this video is located.

    • @irvinghumphrey303
      @irvinghumphrey303 Před 3 lety +4

      @@jahminastephens8026 great to see Harlem in general getting the love it deserves, no matter what side 💯❤️🙏🏽

  • @alangreen463
    @alangreen463 Před 3 lety +33

    These hoods were slaughter houses from 70-99. NYC changed a lot but it’s pretty dangerous again. But they influenced the world with style, music , culture, film. Dapper Dan made it to Gucci.
    Dipset, Bad Boy, too much to name. The black Mecca

  • @user-uo8cd6de8d
    @user-uo8cd6de8d Před 3 lety +31

    These guys inspired me to do better in my own life.

  • @letourvoicesechojaha
    @letourvoicesechojaha Před 3 lety +30

    My mom's friend had the tiger in his apartment, she grew up in drew, it's all family that way. I grew up on 122nd b/w 7th and 8th. RIP Mike Goodhope

    • @chandraanjelica5608
      @chandraanjelica5608 Před 3 lety +5

      we was talking bout him the other day. people dont believe that my man really had a tiger in the crib. Im just tryna figure out how nobody heard the tiger roar. u know them project walls thin.

    • @b1bo840
      @b1bo840 Před 3 lety +1

      @@chandraanjelica5608 maybe it was a cub

    • @Aboriginal_American_Hebrew
      @Aboriginal_American_Hebrew Před 3 lety

      @@chandraanjelica5608 deaf 😂 that's wild

  • @rhythm449
    @rhythm449 Před 3 lety +35

    I WISH THEY COULD'VE SEEN THE POLO GROUNDS IN THE DAYTIME ..LOOKING ALL PEACEFUL AND HOW IT TRANSFORMS AT NIGHT INTO....A HUSTLE ZONE...REAL TALK...

    • @chandraanjelica5608
      @chandraanjelica5608 Před 3 lety +2

      big facts. that whole strip. The crazy thing is polo grounds really is a nice spot but when u have so many ppl crammed into one neighborhood, crime is guaranteed and hustling is a survival tactic.

    • @lulzak2591
      @lulzak2591 Před 3 lety +1

      @@chandraanjelica5608 on gd folkz you right as hell

    • @AD-gs7zb
      @AD-gs7zb Před 3 lety +1

      @@lulzak2591 cringe

  • @jmowise
    @jmowise Před 3 lety +5

    She def an og she called it taps. We called it Skelly but a couple different ways to play it. Salute tho love my Harlem fam!

  • @justicefreedom2722
    @justicefreedom2722 Před 3 lety +1

    I used to live in the building right behind him where that store is at in 2008. Harlem is definitely a vibe especially in the summer. Loved it

  • @getithowyoulive2.
    @getithowyoulive2. Před 3 lety +93

    Harlem be having some fine sistas. It gives you that strong black essence

    • @melvinpervis6678
      @melvinpervis6678 Před 3 lety +7

      They also have alot of HIV cases also

    • @getithowyoulive2.
      @getithowyoulive2. Před 3 lety +21

      @@melvinpervis6678 i wear condoms. But state your sources

    • @MADNEWYORKER914
      @MADNEWYORKER914 Před 3 lety +17

      @@getithowyoulive2.
      He can't!!!
      Melvin Flint is just a racist clown. They have to troll us on the internet because they won't say it to our face in the streets.

    • @getithowyoulive2.
      @getithowyoulive2. Před 3 lety +9

      @@MADNEWYORKER914 good lookz man. Because that was random asf when he said that

    • @RighteousFiyah
      @RighteousFiyah Před 3 lety +4

      Closer to Afrika. I live in Cali and I know there's more solidarity on the east coast

  • @thetec1589
    @thetec1589 Před 3 lety +57

    I love Harlem I swear I feel like ma past life was over there I'm from Compton tho

    • @Armed-Forever
      @Armed-Forever Před 3 lety +4

      I know what u mean lol

    • @chopboxing6197
      @chopboxing6197 Před 3 lety +11

      I think we all got killed in Harlem in a past life

    • @Hborn
      @Hborn Před 3 lety +1

      I seen American gangster

    • @denisatngh6796
      @denisatngh6796 Před 3 lety +1

      thats what i was thinking lol :))

    • @casino144
      @casino144 Před 3 lety +9

      much respect to Compton. R.I.P Eazy E

  • @KatoOnTheTrack1
    @KatoOnTheTrack1 Před 2 lety +1

    Born and raised in Drew. I remember St Nick projects was definitely the oops back in the late 90s. Glad I left the hood I can’t even imagine living there currently. Shout out to Drew, shout out to 8th…

  • @coole324
    @coole324 Před 3 lety +28

    “Welcome to Harlem where you welcome to problems” - Killa

    • @flip849
      @flip849 Před 3 lety

      "Got the whole world wearing pink"

  • @philthyrich1433
    @philthyrich1433 Před 3 lety +26

    Damn I remember seeing this channel when hood Russian would roll around his skateboard around my area. It's a trip how much this channel has grown.

    • @Joshstix95
      @Joshstix95 Před 3 lety +6

      yeah he profiting off our people. but go ahead

    • @ye23.
      @ye23. Před 3 lety +4

      @@Joshstix95 I just found out hes basically another vlad. Whole time thought he was mexican or something lol

  • @erickmoss3400
    @erickmoss3400 Před 3 lety +12

    I'm from Chicago moved to NYC 17 year's later the best move I've ever made Bx Harlem

  • @chrisauriemma1361
    @chrisauriemma1361 Před 3 lety +1

    Worked 3 years in Harlem as a teacher and outsider... community was awesome and welcoming.

  • @vanguard4065
    @vanguard4065 Před 2 lety +10

    when i was a little boy in the early 80s i used to ask my dad endless questions. i asked him once, “dad, who’s the toughest neighborhood in America?”
    he said, “Harlem”. 🇺🇸

  • @v9237
    @v9237 Před 3 lety +68

    Would LOVE to see Jamaica Queens. Especially colosseum, gertz plaza, sutphin blvd.

    • @MRSHOW329
      @MRSHOW329 Před 3 lety +4

      Nothing changed in Queens

    • @fevah1st604
      @fevah1st604 Před 3 lety +1

      Lets talk about it....salute

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 Před 3 lety +3

      That's my old area. But I'm from St. Albans. Would take the bus through to the 169 or Parsons subway. Now buses go to Archer where the E and L are. Jamaica Av is big shopping center.

    • @sharondiggs4115
      @sharondiggs4115 Před 3 lety +2

      Don’t forget about Margaritas

    • @johnnygarcia33133
      @johnnygarcia33133 Před 3 lety +3

      I used to by my fitteds at the Colosseum. And they had so many good sneaker stores

  • @kuttaranks5654
    @kuttaranks5654 Před 2 lety

    I'm from Greensboro nc but I used to travel to that block back in the days when I was hustling they show me mad love ! Love harlem

  • @keith3376
    @keith3376 Před 3 lety

    This was dope...I grew up in the Polo grounds back when it wasnt black gates it was chains going around the grass...when Blimpies was on the corner of 155th...

  • @Xclusic
    @Xclusic Před 3 lety +31

    Ain't no place like NYC

    • @cesarmarroquin8818
      @cesarmarroquin8818 Před 3 lety +1

      You wanna live in that dangerous and dirty ass ghetto? Nice I see what your focus is on

  • @tasmeiacameron4411
    @tasmeiacameron4411 Před 3 lety +3

    Love it I uses love coming to Harlem spending the weekend with my aunt & cuzzings on 149 bradhurst❤️❤️most ppl moved died

  • @julexabell
    @julexabell Před 2 lety

    I was born & raised in Harlem, 55th & 8, Colonial (rangel) houses (159-44) ...my parents moved me out to Long Island by the time i hit 13 yrs old tho! but im grateful for my Harlem my roots fr fr...

  • @ReelMuzikFein
    @ReelMuzikFein Před 2 lety +6

    If you never been to Manhattan. You’re missing out on life. You can feel the energy.

  • @Malik_Hoff
    @Malik_Hoff Před 3 lety +10

    "I'm not a product of my environment,
    I'm a product of who I am".

  • @BENNY_MAC
    @BENNY_MAC Před 3 lety +9

    The NYC vlogs are my favorite! Always good vibes

  • @MrReed-yj3hk
    @MrReed-yj3hk Před 2 lety +5

    The brother in the Dior cap did well, seems cool, intelligent, respectful and responsible. Kudos 2u young man. 🙌

  • @chrisblack5054
    @chrisblack5054 Před 3 lety +3

    In 1980 coming from queens I would walk from 110th to to 155th just breathing the air and witness life of my people in every direction...my uncle still has 2 brownstones that have been in my family since the 1940s..

  • @ldillon9207
    @ldillon9207 Před 3 lety +8

    My man June Cancun!! Harlem's number one mixtape pusher!!!

  • @delonthomas2772
    @delonthomas2772 Před 3 lety +4

    Respect this hood harlem never heard of Harlem before i sure enjoy seeing my black kings and queens living up

  • @Cozy.Mood.B
    @Cozy.Mood.B Před 11 měsíci

    Look at the heart of all these people. They introduce each other, support each other, push each other.... It's beautiful

  • @bookerwilliams1898
    @bookerwilliams1898 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for giving me insight into those parts of Harlem. A peek into a differs world. So different from mine.

  • @kweefsweat5628
    @kweefsweat5628 Před 3 lety +75

    I’m
    Surprised loaded lux not outside doing pull-ups on the street corner

  • @dupedezil
    @dupedezil Před 3 lety +55

    "Don't play on 40th cause they'll rob you after dark, wolf pack gang don't jog Central Park!"

  • @kallmeblessed
    @kallmeblessed Před 3 lety +2

    All over my hood Harlem hospital born native. Salute the history of Harlem.

  • @juneyahyahawadah144
    @juneyahyahawadah144 Před 2 lety

    That's my hood Double Nickle Pologrounds from bldg 2 to bldg 4 a.k.a Vietnam.Nuff respect to all of Harlem born and raised.Bless up Hood Vlogs!☝🏿🙌🏿💪🏿👊🏿

  • @houiduffle
    @houiduffle Před 3 lety +36

    Shout out to Harlem ya hurrdd💯✊🏾

  • @KJay610
    @KJay610 Před 2 lety +7

    We are getting a history lesson of Harlem in this vlog 5:04 love it 🖤

  • @starrdogchamp1
    @starrdogchamp1 Před 2 lety +7

    a lot of the world runs through this area! a lot of influence in music, movies, fashion.

  • @philliplyn2692
    @philliplyn2692 Před 3 lety +1

    Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @crownroyal2155
    @crownroyal2155 Před 3 lety +13

    I've been waiting for this one, thanks bro

  • @jordanolafson80
    @jordanolafson80 Před 3 lety +6

    Shout out to all the brothers in Harlem NY rip to the legend Big L and Black Rob Harlem Underworld represent!

  • @davidwight5544
    @davidwight5544 Před rokem +2

    What I've noticed watching HoodVlog is all the OGs and older dudes never act tough or glamorise violence. Shows why it's so important for the young dudes to have fathers.

  • @FrankLeeNacty
    @FrankLeeNacty Před 2 lety

    Lived at 154st between St. Nick and Amsterdam Ave on the top floor of the tallest building around the corner from the housing. For real the best view of Manhattan looking south as 155th and Amsterdam Ave is the top of a very steep windy hill.
    Also saw a grandma run off someone casing and trying to pop open BMWs on that block.

  • @NYC247
    @NYC247 Před 3 lety +10

    The tiger and crocodile was wild i remember when it happened 🤣

  • @nshishe
    @nshishe Před 3 lety +7

    “Now that we becoming conscious it’s never too late” Salute

  • @BigBuBaybe
    @BigBuBaybe Před 2 lety

    Shout out the hometown much love it’s always home when I go back to HARLEM ‘92 35th & Lenox Ave Harlem Hospital

  • @emoneybags3673
    @emoneybags3673 Před 3 lety +1

    I use to drive/train from Bridgeport,Ct to chill on 140th and St.Nick I believe when I was 15.It was lit!🤑

  • @mattmayers3012
    @mattmayers3012 Před 3 lety +6

    I felt everything Homie was saying I used to ride hard for my block but now I'm older I really think different!!