Gangs and the Drug Trade-Johnny
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- čas přidán 14. 01. 2021
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Johnny, an LA gang member who talks about the role drugs play in the gang life.
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I’m a 75 year old lady. I watch Marks channel everyday. I have come to understand people in a much deeper way. I have empathy for people that I could not understand two years ago. Johnny is one of my favorites. Thank you Johnny for sharing you story. You have a beautiful gift of word. I love you and will continue to pray for you. You are awesome.
Agreed ❤️
Respect to you 🙏
How lovely! Wishing you well!
Massive respect too you.
I love you Pat🥰
Some excellent pieces of advice here. Among them:
"There are no friends in the drug game"
"We make thousands of decisions a day, but it only takes one wrong decision to f**k everything up"
That second quote is right on the money. Unfortunately, we readily remember the mistakes we make in our lives and seldomly remember the good decisions we made.
WHO ELSE CLICKED FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF LIGHTNING, AFTER SEEING JOHNNYS NAME!! ??JOHNNY'S ART IS STORYTELLING, IT FEELS LIKE I AM RT THERE EXPERIENCING IT W/ HIM!! .. #THANXMARK
W H yes, I could listen to Johnny all day. ❤️
I clicked at a red light !!!! Fast!!!
ME!!!!!! This guy knows how to tell his stories!
I got a playlist of just johnny's interviews he's a great story teller. Reminds me of the big homies I use to listen to tell stories back when I started running the streets
Johnny is Excellent at his stories
Johnny speaks from the heart. He's up there with Eric
Absolutely
Respect and Love to Johnny
Yes he does!! We love u Johnny!!👏🏿👏🏿🥰
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@1 unfortunately 75 of the stuff johnny says are totally made up only an idiot cant see that
@@newleaf1534 lol and you know that how? Just because you dont believe something doesnt make it untrue
Johnny's back, anytime I see his video I always click on it. Awesome story teller.
Respect and Love Johnny
When he said you make it, get everything want, and once your in front of that big tv you say "why? I'm not supposed to have it like this"
I felt that
Have you ever been to a concert and the lights go down and a spotlight hits the stage ?
I've always dreamed of being the guy running that light .
@@theamishsoylentretailersof1952 i actually just got down doing that for 2 years, its pretty cool
His stories be best when he high he close his eyes and get to swirling back and forth like he’s back their in that place where he’s telling the story.
Respect and Love Johnny Always
Off a seeeek one hahahaha
He said he closes his eyes to help remember and see. Not cuz he's high. ( Not saying he isn't but he explained why)
@@jacobyates6417 also because he's high. But yea you're right too
The speed of his mind as he runs it back...I be doin that too
It was good seeing Johnny . He actually looks better , hope he stay safe and comes back.💙
Indeed👉
He does look healthier
Yea he does
He still has not open his 👀
@@fredg2777 lmao
His ability to have two different conversation that have two different points yet relate together. Is amazing. ♥️♥️♥️
The eyes closed this guna be good
You’re Absolutely correct
Respect and Love Johnny
Eyes closed from that good heroine
💯
Johnny should write a book it’ll sell like dope 💯
An autobiography and biography
@@driftking3407 p
Like Monster kody
And the first edition, the last page should be a "Rules Of The Hood" and the whole page is actually prayed with LSD or some shit lmao
But for real, he'd have to write like 7 or 8 booms just to get everything out he'd want to talk about and they would all sell like crazy.
BTW best comment/idea I've seen in a long time. Get this person a medal or a private call with Johnny to tell them a story over the phone or FaceTime lol 🥇
🥁🥁🥁
I’ve literally Only been refreshing SWU just to see if there was a new Johnny interview 🙌🏼
Respect and Love to Johnny
Me too
Same bruh i need this guys email i wanna cash app em a dub for the knowledge
Always good to see regulars like Johnny, Eric, Norman etc coming back.
I agree 👍🏼
Yes indeed Eric speak to my soul every video and Norman first time watching Johnny
@@datsgwallath0002 If this is your first time watching Johnny, you have A LOT to catch up on. Enjoy.
@@tallentstravels5727 will do. Thanks
@@takemefromamongtheheathen6508 Johnny is in his own lane
drugs are a young man's game. it stops being fun as you get older and you realized you wasted your youth.
Yep. Not worth the time wasted
Or start when you are already successful and mentally mature.
@@nukillerfridaymusic911 yeah...like Dr Carl Hart and his proud heroin habit. we will see how that works out. i don't think anyone is mature enough to tango with hard drugs. they can take anyone down with a little help from life's inevitable downfalls, like a family member dying, etc.
@@brianjensen7977 you mean 20% of those that use.
@@nukillerfridaymusic911 statistics aren't a hard science. i think anyone can fall from drugs. the more messed up your life is, the easier it is, but still anyone is potentially vulnerable, given that we all stumble upon hard times and if you use drugs to deal with it, in addiction can quickly form
Johnny needs his own CZcams channel, even tho he shot my uncle.
Oh, Lord...
DAAAMN.
Quit lying
😂
You’re absolutely correct and TV series too
Respect and Love Johnny
I need to really focus and binge watch Johnny. I need to set aside a block of hours for him. He is a whole TRANSPARENT institution all by himself!
So that you can be a loser?
@Dear WhattSon Dooright Go back to elementary school and learn the use of determiners and articles.
@Dear WhattSon Dooright wanna meet?
@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 Bro. People like Johnny sharing their stories are out here helping make the world a better place.
You are in the comment section of CZcams wasting your life. Who's the real loser?
TLDR: You are the loser.
I left the hood life 10 years ago because I got my girl pregnant and we moved out without me wanting to. I think my child saved my life because everyone I hanged out with did crystal meth and really gang banged. All my friends except ONE got shot, became homeless went to prison or are just strung out. I can't help but to think I would have ended up dead by now.
Thank God you moved for your child's benefit! And didn't go back!
My son in law is blessed to have married my daughter because all his buddies are living messed up lives(prison or addicted) or dead. She stayed On him. Threaten to send him to the military if he lost his job! 😂 They've been married 20yrs and had some major problems but he's still alive.😂
@@marylougeorge9890 thats great to hear! I know anyone can make it but the hood/peer pressure will take you down and fast if you don't have a backbone.
@@squllymcfadden6262 True! And my son in law is one of those people who needed guidance.😅
@@marylougeorge9890 i didn't have a dad so impulsively I went out and looked for trouble. I promised myself to give my children loving parents who would never abandon them. Im 31 and I hope my dad is okay wer ever he is and I love him.
@@squllymcfadden6262 Your children are blessed to have you as their father. I hope you've told them about your days before you became their dad. It's important to know where we came from.❤❤❤
I think Johnny is and tells the best stories..he a straight up G with it he gives you the good bad and ugly side of that type of lifestyle
Respect and Love Johnny Always
this guy could be spreading all that knowledge to young guys in jail & schools
This channel is a better place to do it.
Of course
Agree. He taught me to see beyond what I would have ever thought.
Preach. This is a person Mark could change his life if the dude would take the opportunity.
Respect and Love Johnny
Johnny is the best guest you have. A truly gifted story teller.
Finally now u need spooky to come back
Facts
Yes spooky was good
Ok
Facts! Been thinking about spooky
For real
Johnny is my favorite guest. I'm so excited he is back!
Johnny helped me do my homework when I was in high school hes cool I still have the drawing he helped me with and my daughter scribbled on the side of it 😂😭
Respect and Love Johnny
Respect ❤️
😼™️🍺👍
I’ve probably smoked a whole ounce listening to all the stories from this guy
`me 3
Respect and Love Johnny
Lol same
Johnny needs his own podcast. I’d watch every day.
That'd be tight!
I haven’t seen Johnny’s eyeballs ever lol
Look at the thumb nail lol
You are a loved person Johnny. By all of us. I hope that message is relayed to you
My favorite guy! He’s so interesting! If he wrote a book I would get it in a second.
Respect and Love Johnny
“There’s just a certain line I don’t cross in the ugly department” 🤣
26:54 had me cracking up
The way he said it had me dying
I almost peed my pants laughing! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I never click faster than when I see a new interview with Johnny. He retells his life stories so vividly and openly shares his knowledge and experience. I look forward to his videos on here.
Times have changed. The street gang mentality back 30+ years ago would never talk or bragg like they do now on social media.
Respect and Love to Johnny
@@adrgold423 there was tv idiot and most gang or street interviews were declined and the game wasn't ran by kids and adult losers that gotta borrow from there parents to act like bigshots it's a joke now idiot nothing but idiots with no morals or rules that didn't learn shitting in your own house is wrong and gross when I see old pranksters these days all I can think is the comedy Dont be a Menace.
@@adrgold423 i dont think you understand. my generation and your generation are not the same
Watch "80 blocks fromTiffany's"---South Bronx hardest street gangs, 42 years ago
Oh man!! 😩 I been waiting alllll night for Mark to post and literally JUST turned my lights off and laid in bed and got this notification!!! FML haha 😅 I must resist the urge to watch the whole thing and wait til tomorrow, sadly. Or else I’m reeeeeeeaaaallllllyyyy going to be regretting it once my baby is up for good in a few hours 😬😂😭 Goodnight fellow SWU viewers!! 😆 and of course Mark as well! 💫✨Thank you for such amazing content & frequent uploads lately!! 🙏🥰
Respect and Love to Johnny and Mark
Congrats on your baby!
@@chrismatthews7389 Aweh thank u so much 😊 he is my biggest blessing ever!🥰🙏
Good stuff huh
I would just like to say that this channel and johhnys stories have done so much for me personally, I have been a heroin addict for 2 years and I've made my first week sober. I'll never forget Johnny's story about smelling Roses flowers, all smells of life coming back. i was crying. a real one who knows. mad love to mark and Johnny. you guys have done so much for me. this channel needs to be taught in schools!
So proud of your sobriety! 🥰 How are you doing?
Stay strong. It takes awhile to understand that sobriety is a good choice
Real talk Bro. I met this man personally at the DMV. Cool down to earth man. I wish him the best.
Johnny should write his memoirs & a screenplay script..it would be bigger & better than Boyz in the hood hands down.
Marks says Hey Johnny, presses play, leaves and does another hour interview. Comes back Johnny’s still going.
Lmaooooo
For the past couple of weeks ive been thinkin like damn wheres johnny? But hes back🙌🏽
Yes! So have I ! 👏🏼👏🏼
I had a friend like Johnny, He was my Heroin dealer and he lived with me for awhile. I literally had heroin at my finger tips any time and as much as I wanted. We had some crazy times involving guns girls and running from the police.......Crazy times.
Yea I had a friend like Johnny too. He also happened to be my meth dealer for a while. All those crystals man. Damn. We had crazy times with girls and the street life. Crazy times indeed.
What’s up! Long time no see! I hope you are doing well. Take good care of you. I hope you have a Beautiful Weekend!!!💘
@@CMoore8539 Hey Cindy good to see you. I have not been active on Robertas channel because I am not exactly living clean so I feel bad but I still talk to her lol. You too!
What channel are you guys talking about?
*Just being nosey and always looking for interesting content.
@Hannah 619 I have since gotten help from Suboxone. I was actually sober for a year and a half like Johnny wouldn't even take an aspirin but I soon realized I am not compatible with this world and all it's stresses so I made the safe jump back to Suboxone without using again.
It's not the best but it helps me cope and has no real danger. Be careful, You look like a beautiful girl and it would be such a waste for you too accidently OD because we all know there are times when you don't test the strength and you just want to be not sick.....Be careful.
Hey, Johnny! Been awhile! You're
Still alive! Grammy's should be
Coming up ...You are bound to win...
Best spoken word . You got my vote! 🇺🇲
Respect and Love Johnny he has My Vote too
Johnny is a true OG,
Protect Johnny at all cost.
I saw Johnny's post today and then came to this video. He delivers gang/ drug life in a direct and honest interview. You don't need to ask questions because he spells it out in detail. Johnny has incredible street smarts and he is intelligent. So much potential in this man.
I agree 150%
Yes I see it to. He has the potential to change lives. His engery is powerful but well he see what we see in him self... this is the question.
I have to watch whenever Johnny comes on. He really speaks to me and he’s led a life. This drug one was inportant bc I’ve been battling some inner demons and he dropped wisdom. I’m trying to do it right now bc all I’ve ever done was for wrong or only for myself. Thanks Johnny and Thanks Mark 🙏
I love when Johnny comes on!!!! One of my favorite guy I like on here.
Respect and Love Johnny
Adriana what city u from?
I'm from New Mexico
@@GODSSON365247 why you ask?
So funny he brings up not getting cold/flu sickness when you're on dope. It's so true
Hell yea. I only got dope sick.. but the first time I got dope sick I thought I had the legit flu. I had no idea it could be that bad. I thought the people were just pxssys or something. But boy was I wrong. But yes over my 15 yr run I only got a Real sickness once . So I thought I had bad dope and went and copped from a different spot but nope I was legit sickness.
@@Atrainswrld i wish dope sickness was only as bad as the flu.
Love this dude and his stories eyes closed reminiscing as always 💯
i love how he tells the story with his eyes closed like homer the bard
Respect and Love Johnny
Great comparison
Jonnys prob my favorite guest dude always comes with gems
Respect and Love Johnny
He should have his own talk show.
It would be interesting to hear Johnny interview El Chapo and a few others I won't mention. 🤭😎
Dumb comment. Why the hell would he do that?
@@pffftt1234 your comment was even more dumb. Why the hell wouldn't he ? It would be interesting. Where the hell is your imagination. Go home !
I'm glad you did this video. They need to hear it from someone with your experience 🙏🏽
Johnny is one of the only reasons I subscribed to this channel. Johnny go ahead and make your own channel! You will have thousands of followers in no time.
Wow what a great interview, I lost track of the time and really got involved in this one. I wanted to listen to more of it and the next thing I knew it was ending. Thanks again. Great job.
Respect and Love Johnny
Yay Johnny’s back! I love Johnny!
Respect and Love Johnny
Johnny!!!!
My favorite by far.
~RESPECT~
Respect and Love Johnny
The grass is always greener on the other side...I have a feeling those five years he was talking about being the best times didn't feel like best times at that time... otherwise he would still be there. Happiness comes with being content.
You are clearly not a heroin addict. You couldn't be more wrong when it comes to an addict. Life can be going the best it ever has and all it takes is a craving, a little thought of "i just want to use once, just one time thats it" and it takes us right back out.
Man these Johnny videos just keep getting better and better every time, never a dull moment. Keep his videos coming.
I love this dude, I use to watch all of your videos but now I find my self binge watching Johnny
I love this guy, so many good lessons to be learned from listening to his life experiences.
expert at storytelling. The Best. Love the words of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding he has.
Somomes gotta get this man in the direction of writing a book, a truly amazing orator
This guy is all insight and conscience. Wish him all the best!
Respect and Love Johnny
@Dear WhattSon Dooright Real recognize Real nothing more
Respect and Love Johnny
He is a murderer. You should send your good wishes to the families of his victims.
I luv me some Johnny, he always keeps it 💯
This so right on time! Was getting bored and here’s one of the best storytellers I have ever heard!! Start your own channel homie!!!
johnny you are a super star. you talk and people listen, which is a gift worth more than gold.
Wow.. I remember not too long ago this channel had 500k subscribers. 😯 it’s amazing to see the growth & an honor to be apart of it 🙏🏾
"Being up that high comes with multiple, multiple problems. Eberybody wants to kick you out that seat, everybody wants to sit in that seat you have" 💯 💯 💯 💯. Johnny keeps it so REAL
He's a pretty talented story teller. Sometimes I think he's come off the rails and lost where he was going with the story, but he always gets it back and ties it all up in the end
As I binge these videos I get a strong feeling of a man who has been in a lifestyle that forbids the expression of feelings, regrets, deep down hidden parts of life that, after given a platform and an opportunity, are EXPLODING!!! to the surface at the age of 50. Johnny dosent need to be prompted by Mark because everything that comes spilling out has been destroying him, eating away year after year. It has to come out at this point because it's pure survival. This man is undergoing therapy, he feels the need to purge the decades of negativity, horror and violence on a scale most people could never phathom. Respect!!! A beautiful soul, I hope it's next incarnation can exist in peace.
I’ve been hoping for some new Johnny videos for weeks!
Great interview. What a character, Johnny is the real deal, that's his life, the path he chose and in a strange way you have to admire that loyalty and dedication to his cause.
This dudes a relic of that lifestyle in LA. Everything 100 percent true about dope. Lucky to still be alive.
Miss your story’s this one really had my attention hope all is well and life treating you right stay safe ! 😌 hopefully you come back around with more bangers 💯
I’ve now watched HOURS UPON HOURS of this channel . . . Every walk of life I’ve tried to listen to their story but something about Johnny makes me wish there was like a weekly video with his stories 🔥
Man he would be perfect in a new Cheech and Chong movie.
This is so true. After i quit heroin my love of music is gone. I cant listen to music anymore. I mean i can but it will never sound as good as when i was high. If i hear a song i like all i can think about is how much nicer it would be with heroin or pills. Then i start to crave it and then i'm in a bad mood. So i just stay away from it most of the time. I listen to a lot of podcasts and sports radio now. Keeps my mind busy.
I'm the same way about alcohol and weed with music.. you won't catch me jamming at all unless I have some weed and alcohol it just ain't the same...
I'm so sorry. Music is my life so it must be so hard. I wish you find your passion of music again.
I'm like that with music haha. I don't enjoy anything as much as if I was listening to music.
That’s crazy…..That literally makes 0 sense for you… Johnny is saying his senses(like everyone else’s) become dull or nonexistent when they’re high. That’s the whole point of heroin , to numb the pain of living day to day, so you don’t feel anything .
Unfortunately it numbs everything else , like sense of smell , happiness , music , nostalgia etc .
In other words …. Everyone that does heroin knows what he’s saying and what I’m saying , that smell of flowers doesn’t bring him nostalgia . I’m the same way with music , when I got clean music was SO different it would literally make me emotional how nostalgic music could make me feel and how amazing it would be . It’s felt like I was listening to music for the first time ever.
It’s pretty crazy that you say your love of music was gone when you sobered up , it’s literally insane that you loved music only when you were high, it’s the legit opposite of what 99% of addicts feel! I guess everyone’s different and it hits everyone different , you just so happen to be the massive minority
Been waiting a minute for another johnny interview
Johnny’s inside perspective from the street life is fascinating. It’s like a portal into the underworld that if you’re not a part of is somewhat of a mystery, especially as far as the networking and politics.
This man literally talking about the plug burying his drugs before prison that shit crazy
Respect and Love Johnny Always
I love his storys, he needs a book.
You need a book on punctuation.
Just what he shared here would make a good read.
Series’s Johnny need TV Respect and Love Johnny 💕
@@tallentstravels5727 your in my business, dont do that 😂😂😂
Yes been waiting for more interviews with Johnny 💯💯💯
Welcome back Johnny ! We love your life experiences and story’s u share with us!!!!
Johnny is so interesting to listen to... yesss... another great interview... Thank you!
Respect and Love Johnny
He's right about the never getting sick.. I haven't gotten an actual sickness in forever besides dope sick. I just want to go back to a normal life I wouldn't wish this shit on my worst enemy
I hope you can get through it brother Shalom
It’s the hardest thing you will do but go get into a 30 day inpatient, followed by a 3 to 6 month out patient, then a 6 month sober living. Stop thinking, just do it. If you start debating with yourself about getting clean, your disease will
Talk you out of getting help.
Get in a methadone clinic if you can. I was so strung out man. The juice is the only way I can live a halfway normal life. Yeah I gota go everyday but I went to the dope mans atleast 1 or maybe 5 times a day. I had a very large habit for 13 years I havent done a shot in 3-4 months. I still think about it alot man but my lady snaps me out of it most the time.
@@nathanielrossi9659 thanks I appreciate it bro
@@NASkeywest it's not a disease it's a choice. & I managed to get caught up in the sickness.
Listening to Johnny feels like knowing him in a past life. Hard to explain
Watching the whole Johnny playlist today! Great content!
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Johnny could definitely write a book or a movie the way he speaks about his life. He’s looking way better from the first video and seems like he at that stage in life he wanting to kinda change. Or atleast maybe retire from the streets
Johnny’s experience hits home. Recovery is possible and life gets better. -Dopeless Hopefiend
Love how this guy gets SOO much soppier I’m here and always has more story to come Vald
11 videos by Johnny and Mark.... excellent treat, listening as I work. Johnny is an Rembrandt with his words, and he resonates as factual.
thank God for this man and his wisdom....he has a pure soul and could teach alot of people about life in general. Mad respect Johny
26:45 - "the ugly department" LOL
Been waiting for a new one from Johnny.
The best guest hands down. I feel lucky every time I hear one of his stories.
Him & Spooky From Orphans Have Firme Ass Stories. You Can Definitely Learn A lot , Good work Mark , Would Love To Volunteer for Y’all When Things Get Back To Normal 🏁🏁👑
What does firme mean
“You have no friends in the drug trade. Sometimes I can’t even trust myself.” Damn.
THANK YOU! Much Love from Sacramento 💯💯💯
Every time I see a soft white underbelly I light up and add it to my watch later..... everytime I see a Johnny video I stop what I’m doing and watch it
When I was growing up the 80s, a person under 18 couldn't get their hands on heroin, short of stealing it. Someone would have a problem if people found out that someone's dope was going down to minors.
lol. How many drug dealers do you actually think care ? Most of the low level dealers are users and don’t give a fuck
The dealers use to Card?
@@shahab814 Idiotic. Few people even wanted the stuff, as it's less than normal for someone to want to just start shooting up. They got my generation later in the 90s, with the oxy pill dumping. They pulled it about 10 years later, and then people were stuck turning to dope. You can't just quit that stuff like percs and vics that were around in the 80s.
@@nukillerfridaymusic911 You clearly are much younger than 55
He is very intriguing, I could listen to him for hours!
we need some more Johnny stories Mark, this would make a good Netflix series
Usually when someone is talking your mind has a moment here and there to contemplate on something yet not miss any of the story but this Johnny dude it's rewind here and there because it's so packed with info