We all use to run in packs like this as kids/teens but somewhere between 17 to 25 this crap gets old. Some of us get older around 18 to 25 and realize our hidden dreams and goals have nothing in common with the people we hung with as kids/teens.

The “OG” outside in the middle of a day on a project bench doing nothing. What a role model 😭

Crazy they all got the same day off from work

They should've let homie with the green sweater narrate this video. The dude actually gave a history lesson and insight about the hood.

Their neighborhood about to be a coffee shop and dog park 😂

In the 1970s and 1980s Fort Greene as a neighborhood was nothing to play with. Now it’s one of the most gentrify neighborhoods in the country. My friend from college parents just sold their brownstone for $12 million that they bought in 1977.

Bunch of grown men still chillin in front of the building.

The more i watch these the more I feel sad for them. Whole groups of young men just standing around day and night, living this kind of life.. And every video is like this. There's more out here in the world for them to enjoy.

As he says don’t come here…then a random white couple walks by😂

That white couple was walking comfortable AF. Back in the day they used to cross the street. Gentrification got the cops out heavy so they have nothing to fear.

everytime I watch one of these "Vlogs" all I think is the people in the videos have "I want to fit in so bad" vibes.

Wishing these young men all the success in life. This was a good view of brooklyn but these young men need to make a change and inspire the youth to do better otherwise the cycle will always continue. The man in the green jumper was a wise guy who you could have a good conversation with for sure.

Crazy how they grew up in Brooklyn and saw it transform for the better but didn’t have the opportunity to benefit from the investment in the neighborhood

I am from Fort Greene Projects, and I moved away after my grandmother passed in 2001. I said that if my grandma was not there, neither will I. The gentrification began when the MetroTech Project was conceived in the 1970's and by the time 1989 came along, the project was already in progress. I love my home place, but not enough to move back or visit. But I'm glad that FG was represented in a manner that doesn't constantly bring up negative points.

I love watching these videos because it makes me really appreciate leaving NYCHA, NY in general.

Downtown brooklyn always been wild

Plenty of young, determined, focused entrepreneurs and block owners

Lots of respect to them. I respect the unity and love. Many people may not understand them but. I wish all of them well and lots of prosperity Thank you for walking us thru your hood

I visited NY for the first time from DC went straight to Brooklyn shit was lit😅😅 Ran into some real ones 💪🏾

All jokes aside...none of these young men never thought about going to college? How could you be comfortable living like this day after day? I'm black, and when I lived in the BX, I was putting in all the work I could to make a better living for myself. The world is leaving my young black brothers behind, and it's so sad. These young men have no skills, ambition for the wrong things, and good deli's! The average cost of living is on the up & up, and they're just staying pat. Hopefully there's one youngin that's in those projects, that we didn't get the chance to see who makes a change someday.

This channel is the best source for law enforcement ever🤣😂💯 Keep em coming

Its weird seeing people idolize this lifestyle and not want to make it out to something better

I was done with this life at 20. Trauma and drama woke me up.

I'm from Brooklyn born and raised I can't front The Projects is the worst thing that ever happened to the black community it keeps our people in a state of ignorance with this in & out of prison mentality and the only real chance for success is rapping or playing sports

What sucks is that when you say "the black community" these mofos take the stage and get the spotlight...sad

I remember the old Ft. Greene Pj's where you couldn't even come around filming anything. Now it's a kinder gentrified Brooklyn. 😂😂😂

I started working for NYCHA in January 2002 and did about 3 weeks of training at Fort Greene on the Ingersoll side. One of those weeks fell on a payday and nikkas thought we was getting paid 🤣We was getting all kinds of looks and we had to leave in groups. Come to find out Fort Greene nikkas was known for robbing housing workers and they even rob the trainees even though we didn't get paid. It was my first time and last time over there lol. Being from the Bronx I never messed with BK anyway until I met my ex who lived in the Bamaz in East New York of all places

I agree with the statement from earlier, dog parks, and coffee shops are headed their way!

They better get their lives together. Because staying comfortable in the projects will get them left behind in society.

THIS PLACE WAS THE MOST DANGEROUS IN THE 80'S.

The wild thing is that right outside of that radius of a few blocks are expensive apartments and mass gentrification. If you're not from NY, you'd never think that exists in such close proximity. Yet people who are raised in the projects tend to stay there. They post up outside in that one area. It's a mindset that keeps them there. I hope these Black men and women find their purpose and go beyond it. There's SO much more --- That Deli does pop though.The chopped turkey and tuna sandwiches go hard.

Place looks absolutely delightful

In HoodVlogs there's ALWAYS at least one person that come and drops WISDOM & HISTORY 14:50 - 15:48

TBH All these dudes did was represent and be proud of where they came from. No, it may not be as flamboyant as a lot of places you all came from, but they are proud of it. And btw these guys are young maybe they will find their way in life and make it to a better situation. i didn't see not one act of violence in this video.... I'm black and from Valley Green projects in SE DC, I remember acting wow as a younster now i own several properties and is set to retire at 55. I like to encourage our young people because i'm sure someone said the same thing about me.

This was nice man, took me somewhere else for a while

Imagine the growth that would happen if we focused the seemingly profound sense of loyalty and brotherhood that is shared amongst us in “the hood” into actually improving our current reality, as one nation of people. We have the ingredients, but we just don’t have the right recipe.

Back in the 70’s and 80’s, Ft. Green was the most notorious and dangerous housing project in Brooklyn.

Love your work bro 👍

God Bless The Child That Can Hold His Own! Love Yah Niggas! Never Stop Striving For Greatness!

Crimes every where because of these Ninjas.. Broke azz Ninjas outside looking for troubles😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

BROOKLYN!! 🙌🏾

And as a black person seeing a whole group like this would make me want to cross the street. It’s embarrassing to even say but it’s the truth.

I love your channel. I come from Fargo North Dakota and I’ve seen most of your videos. I love diversity ! I get to experience things through your videos. Thanks man

We could've been banded together to lift these communities up and keep our brothas in check for literal decades. Like 30, 40, 50 years. And we STILL have our folks glamorizing violence and gang activity. But then when these big companies start pushing us out of these neighborhoods to gentrify them, we complain and raise pitchforks. Sad to even see some 10 or 11 year old kid shout "Free iNasty". I'm so tired of this. We're gonna continue being looked down on for years and years

Theyre happy with theirDysfunction 👍

Back in the days (80s and 90s), you did not want to walk through the Fort. There weren’t many places in NYC then where you could be shot with no questions asked. Most places might beat you down or rob you and shoot as a last resort. But the Fort, ENY, Vanderveer, etc , you could be shot just for being an unfamiliar face. They had some nice Ladies out there too.

To those of you who wish the best for these young men god bless and thank you. W

what a bunch of young kids doing good and helping out the community

Another fantastic vlog and another hello from your fan in Australia. I may never have the chance to visit these places and meet these people in person, so it's awesome to at least be able to 'meet' them through these videos. The dude in the shiny, blue jacket, in particular, is an excellent narrator, great natural journalist/reporter. Also loved to hear another guy saying about how we should, instead of killimg each other, build together. Wise words, and that message is vital for the whole world - black, Hispanic, white, Asian, etc.; this hood, that hood, whatever your religion; country, gender, sexuality, etc. Peace and good vibes to all you people in this vlog.

I wonder how many of these young men have a father in the home?

That was a walk down memory lane for me, I was born and raised in that area. I had family in the Walt Whitman part of the projects. I remember Sarjay's the popular corner store.

Out of curiosity: Do you check in with the gangs you document? or do you approach and introduce yourself

Salute to Hood Vlogs for all the content 💯

These the type of kids to do a crime for no reason… it’s like they love that the neighborhood is “dangerous”

From California to Brooklyn. That's what's up. Hood vlog may respect. He always keeping it real with the hood 💯 from the west to the east. That's what's up 😎👍👍💯🇵🇷

I get so tired of them saying 💩 like our this and that but then when the people come and gentrify their neighborhoods they start whining because those very things they claim is theirs are the very things they fail miserably at taking care of that's when they realize that it's not theirs at the end of the day especially when they get marched up outta that piece by the gentrifiers smmfh

The ORIGINAL 50CENT use to TERRORIZE that same Hood back in the 80's

It always confuses my mind when they say you can't come to that neighborhood or ppl gotta check in and not a single one of these young men own piece of real-estate but think they own the block

There's a whole other world outside of the hood, I just pray they all get to experience it before it's too late. But, in the meantime in between time safeitup!

I don't be in the project hallways talkin about what I did in the projects all day 😅

That one dude keep saying since he was little Lmaoo

@3:40 "This be Murda Ave" -- incoming transplant couple from San Diego taking a leisurely stroll to Trader Joe's.

Hoodvlogs … we need a SouthSide Jamaica Queens tour … and you better stop at baisely , 40ps , sutphin & the AVE.

Sad. Seeing my community glorify hanging out in the hood, starting trouble, smoking and drinking nonstop. I’m embarrassed looking at others who do this. Definitely not role models at all.

There’s a old fort Greene and a new fort Greene. This the new generation. S/o to them tho. They definitely tapped in

Rich NuNu and Rich Glizzy music Raw af 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥🔥

I remember going to Fort Green and would hear someone playing the sax 🎷 in the park every time. That was back in the 80’s

Best times of my life started in Fort Greene and I will be down there Aug 19th for old timers day and the 26th is Fort Greene day! 2023!

The older I get the sadder this shit looks. damn smh

I'll never understand this about our community. People look at claiming and repping blocks and streets they don't even own as a Flex. Naw getting an Education and getting a good Job is the ultimate Flex

The guy in the green hoodie with glasses outshines all these little clueless kids around. 👑

My old hood i went to Ps 67 with some of the guys in this vid grew up with them all the way through middle school. After hearing they got locked up. All i wish is they get out that mentality and do good for themselves. Their is more to life then being in the Fort and New York.

Is anyone working? Construction work? Car repair? Any of the trades? Are they studying for the civil service tests?

Sad, different hoods same outcomes..unproductive.

Dope vid … I’m from BK back in the day … but I felt the same vibe

Everything's good in the hood, much love❤👍

Wow. Some real winners here. What would society do without them?

Peace and love

I was born early 80's, came up in Williamsburg BK. Fort Greene rang bells then. Shout out Myrtle Ave! I knew people in Farragut and it was not nice neither!!

i love when dude says you know what it is and im watching this from Eastern Europe

Nothing gangster about having to go to the orthodontist every 6 months my boi

A YO!!!! THIS VLOG BROUGHT BACK MAD MEMORIES OF MY CHILD HOOD. BUT I GOTTA CALL CAP ON THE BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT. FOR THIRTY YEARS THE BEST CHINESE SPOT HAS BEEN KUM KAU ON THE CONER OF WASHINGTON AND MYRTLE. #IFYOUKNOWYOUKNOW

Outside outside. Much love from Tanzania 🇹🇿

Its nice that they all have the same day off work 😅

3:40 I guess they checked in 💀

outstanding contributing members of society to say the least

Dope episode

Lived in Fort Greene during the 90s right before it went through gentrification, when shots was ringing every night from the projects. Half the people in this video wasn't even born when Fort Greene projects was really wild totally its a different version of Fort Greene right now. Myrtle, Dekalb, Lafayette gentrified AF. Oldheads from around there would tell me in the 70s the other side of the park with the brownstones was actually wilder than the Ps. Fort Greene park was featured in the Education of Sonny Carson when they gang warring. Salute to LG too.

BK in the mf building!!! Don't let them completely gentrify Fort Greene.

Salute to my good men in BK, DC Love......

These cats CAN’T leave that project area😂🤣😂🤣

Thank god I made it out of Fort Greene. Going away to study changed my world.

RIP the original 50 cent. This was his hood

🗣️Brooklyn forever 🗽🍎🚖

I love my neighborhood!!! 💚

Thanks for the vids, interesting.

Shout out to ft green. I’m originally from Farragut though. In the 90s it was a battle field out there. But salute to both sides. 💪🏼

I’m from Brooklyn and also from the projects. My partner and I own multiple businesses and I still go back to my hood to check on my ppl. Y’all don’t even know these guys and from one video y’all all came up with they didn’t go to college or they do nothing. This is one day. Y’all have no idea what these young men do stop judging ppl and just watch the video smh

Different generations mixed in with different generations family said it best miss my guy 💙💙💙

*Fort Greene all day ya heard.. was there from 5yrs old to 27yrs old...FAR SIDE ALL DAY... 68 Cumberland walk ya heard*