In the words of 2pac " They tell me it's the white man I should fear but it's my own kind doin all the killing here"

I got lost in LA a few yrs back and found myself in Grape st Territory....they invited me to the block party😁

This goes to show how lost as a community we are… the fact that he has to let someone know that he’s in their city is ridiculous

It's a sad state our black people are in that so much violence is attached to so many communities to the point you can't even visit a place and grab some chicken in peace.

These goofy ass rules only apply to hood folks and rappers when traveling becuase us normal people aren't checking in. Our ancestors didn't fight and die just for some street folks to start opressing us now.

Ay homie you need some help!???

Who got some snaps on the petro?

Eiht is my Dude since 1991. He has never fell off, never. Living Legend, Gyea.

Not wearing jewelry around your neck that's worth the same price as a mansion would surely help.

This is one of the main reasons I stay away from the streets and bad neighborhoods. If I constantly have to watch my back and look in the rearview mirror I'm not going. I also don't need to " check in " with anyone where I go. That's street and hood shit . The only people I'm checking in with is the hotel reservation staff and dinner reservations at the front desk .

I hope the youngins are watching his interviews. This man has been dropping gems 💎💎💎💯💯

People don't realize how deep & intricate the gang culture is in LA - just cuz you stay clear of Compton or South Central don't mean you good. There's people in every area of LA who are related to someone in a gang, or are affiliated with someone from the hood, or who are on patrol for their set so they out there observing & reporting back....

Bruh I'm a grown man I'm not checking in with nobody I get in handle my business and get out and if I decide to enjoy the town ima be strapped if you don't know me don't run up you gotta stay ready I'm lighting ya ass up 🤷

We gotta live in fear of our own people…..shame

MC 8ight) is speaking knowledge, Age brings wisdom. The places to be definitely aware of is Chicago, New York, L.A., & Philly etc. Keep Your Guard Up 👍🏽

Mutual respect & common courtesy can come a long way & Eiht sounds like he's figured that one out.

Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

“ yo homie , needs some help ?! “

Here in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, things are the same.

I've ALWAYS liked MC Eiht music to drive-by one of my favorite old school records I still like listening to

He check in out of fear.

Yo, I couldn't help but to chuckle at the beginning when he said "surroundings" lol. I had to rewind it real quick 🤣

I've never been to LA, but if I did go. I would stick to Downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Brentwood and coastal areas like Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Anywhere else would be a big no no.

He spoken a Truth.

Best perspective I've heard on checking in so far

Sad. No other genre or race ain't watching they back like that in LA.

MC Eiht is my dude. STRAIGHT UP MENACE.

Thanks brother great vid

Well said...first answer was the correct one...Know your surroundings.....period!

Eight is a true Legend to heart... There's none like him...

This is a wise man

I think of the crabs 🦀 in a bucket theory when I listen to guy’s like him talk about having to live like that in a free country it’s sad to listen to 😢

salute MC Eiht

Hearing Eihts perspective, checking in is a wise move .

Im from Philly. Been to LA 4x. And every time ive gone i go through Compton, Watts, South Central, Inglewood and Pasadena. Never had an issue. But whats crazy is most of those times i was all by myself. But i move so low key crooks not even really noticing me

He droppin jewels. Listen up!

Oh MC Eiht knows what it is, he use to be out in NYC back in the early 90s. I saw him on Fulton Street near Albee mall back then. Then a few months later he appeared in Wu Tang - Can it be all simple video.

I never hear people bragging about being “dolo” on O Block. I never hear anyone bragging about being “dolo” in East Atlanta, I never hear anyone bragging about being “dolo” in Brox New York but people feel the need to brag about being “dolo” in LA. I don’t understand it, I really don’t.

Everything he said was facts

Should have done this interview a long time ago And force rappers to watch it before coming here!

Dats da big homie...mC.eiht..watz craccn Cuuz

Good points for everyone to follow

Good vid

Glad to see an alternative to Vladtv! Subscribe button hit.

MC EIHT 💯💪🏾

These words should be taken very seriously.

I ran into some cool ass crips one time in LA.... show respect, dont be afraid, and you cool.... most of the time.

Always good to check in my opinion. Make you knowledgeable about where you at and who you are aound.💯 Precisely said by Ehit.

Check in the way he explained it, yeah. I do this just to let a person I'm there and I'm rocking with them. I do this almost subconsciously. But a forced Check in? Nah bro, we can get money but we ain't getting down for no kind of exhortation game.

"And they say it's the white man I should fear But, it's my own kind doin' all the killin' here" Tupac Shakur "Use your brain, use your brain It ain't them that's killin' us it's US that's killin' us It ain't them that's knockin' us off, it's US that's knockin' us off" Makaveli

Mc Eiht aged well. He looks handsome.

Be aware of where you are. Simple. Don’t be stopping at corner stores and gas stations for snacks and all that. Go from point A to point B. Especially when passing through people’s hood. This ain’t Atlanta, this ain’t DC. This is LA.

8 stand up cat. We Brooklyn kats fukk wit em. Bless he n he family

I hv a sneaky suspicion that MC Eiht has been one of your most popular guests...bc people love genuineness. Js

Eight is the realist dude I never met.

We have to correct this chaos. We have a self destructive taught behavior.

LA sounds like a wonderful place. Fresh air, friendly locals, honest government and the low crime rate. Doesn't get any better

Right boss

You had MC Eiht, Spice 1 & Krayzie Bone on your platform - You gotta suggest those three to get together and make supergroup to do an album together

Amazing how a beard makes a man look completely different. I saw MC Eiht like a thousand times, and I couldn't tell right away it was him. Dude looking like Smack

So checkin in is like tellin ya homeboy that live in another state you coming through so yall can kick it lol

What advice is given for George Zimmerman and Darren Wilson for continuing to live their lives while your attacking each other?

Just don’t wear all that jewelry and watch your colors. U never know who gonna trip out

I only ever heard gonzoe that used you get me as his bridge

Facts

and King spoken!♡♡♧♤

Pioneer

It not checking in…it’s a friend that’s gonna inform u on where to nd not to go…That’s called family

Check in w/a community Fool! I get it!

a wax did his thing on that movie. classic fasho

Sounds exhausting

I hope when Eiht answers the phone, he says "JEEEAH?"

LISTEN!

✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

I would love to hear a Emcee Eiht and Raekwon conversation between them

Ayo homie you need some help 💥💥💥💥

Your a target anywhere you go it’s just that serious especially when money is involved!!!

That’s any city.. It’s jus rappers frequent La more often….

I'm from the south and I tapped in to my homies from LA. I couldn't just go out there on some here I am shit. I got up with the right people and it was respectful and a cool visit.

I looked at the the thumbnail and saw John Salley with a beard then Gilbert Arenas with a beard, clicked on it that's MC Eiht.

It ain't just Los Angeles any city you can have problems

I travel alot and i definitely reach out to mfers when i get in town why thats why i have their numbers lol and as when they get to Jersey or nyc they hmu

My family - Mexican - born in East Los in the 20, eran Pachucos- and I won’t drive to Barbee St to see the homes where they was raised

Proper og og menace two society 🥶

It's crazy outchea

Westside Gunn been in L.A plenty of times and he a Blood, one of the most Icey dripped rappers you ever done seen. I don't know if he tapped in or not, but he seems to be having no issues whenever he lands in the land. Then again, Gunn is one of smart ones too!

I was dealing with this Sista from Houston TX for a couple of years before I went back to the States to chill with her in Houston. We met over in Kuwait and dated and things of that nature. But once i knew I was going out to Houston to see her i got at a few catts I knew from my military days and catts I just knew through others sources. Yeah I had been dealing with Pretti Babi(that's what I would call her) for about 5 years I still wasn't trusting her in her own hometown so I checked in. Nothing wrong with letting catts know before you hut any place rather you a celebrity or just a regular Brotha as myself. Safety that's all and most of us Fellas usually going to a place to chill or meet some female. Or just being adventurous then if you don't know anyone stay your azz near your hotel and make sure you in a nice hotel

For one I wouldn't come to LA wearing several huge VVS Diamond chains around my neck, wouldn't come to LA flaunting money around. Eiht is a True OG & speaks facts we all should & could learn from. Because it ain't nothin but a Compton Thang Ggggyaaaah.

Real n Smart People CHECK IN💯

Growin up in da hood

U get me

First thing I thought was PNB didn't check-in.

Rappers need to have security! Make sure your security game is strong when you're traveling to ANY city! You got wolves in every city! Just be aware and take precautions!

After all these stories of robberies, and scandalous killings, who would even wanna go to LA??? I'm good.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

MC eiht official hood politician that kiccs real street politics to a tee🤫

Real talk..its like calling yo homeboy to let him know I'm up the street..when in L.A watch for: Color codes: red and blue apparel * Even though times have advanced there are still sections and those whom identify by colors and often times one set might where the opps color to throw them off which can lead into baiting a vic(victim/opps) to thinking they on same team.,even more so with now access to high end clothes gangs dress more fittingly to blend in..Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing 2. Hats(Ball Caps) If you don't know about hat recognition then be careful about what ball cap you adorn for damn near every ball cap in Cali has some significance to a gang as well as particular sports gear. 3. Establishment safety and awareness As in the earlier forementioned of the passing of PNB Rock this is big even if your from here,liquor store, food and social establishments are the ones you gotta be on point for because the threat can come from any angle because these places often thrive with a certain type of element/traffic be regulars/locals,out of bounds regulars(local but stay a few miles in other towns which often bring other elements positive or negative to these situations also which comes to these places to enjoi the different attractions they don't have and it can also spill into stuff like robbery, gang violence etc

I’m from Chicago but California is just different, I don’t even wanna go no more I’m good off Cali y’all can keep that shit, I don’t want to go to the hood I’m already from the hood.

IMAGINE YOUR SITTING HERE TO HERE CONTENT AND YOU HAVE TO STOP AND CLICK EVERY 3 MINS

Why dont classical pianists, opera singers and rock musicians need to check in when they tour? I've never heard of Metalica or Jewel or Briney Spears needing to check in anywhere besides a hotel 🤣

The man could’ve been set up and told to go there by anyone claiming to be connected to that area for for all we know. I doubt he didn’t know his surroundings. His murder could have nothing to do with the people in that community so we need to stop making assumptions and dry snitching.