O Block

Published 2022-09-02
Here's a documentary we did in the Parkway Gardens Projects a.k.a. O Block in Chicago, featuring interviews with O Block rappers like Boss Top, Shoebox Baby, and G Nuk, as well as discussions with Adam22 and DJ Akademiks in regard to the role that YouTube gang content and internet street gossip play in escalating real-life violence in the streets.

Also, though he didn't get much screen-time, one of the people who helped put this all together and arrange interviews was Munna Ikee, a young O Block rapper and singer. He would like me to share his music here if you want to check it out - youtube.com/c/MunnaIkee

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  • FYI - though he didn't get much screen-time, one of the people who helped put this all together and arrange interviews was Munna Ikee, a young O Block rapper and singer. He would like me to share his music here if you want to check it out - youtube.com/c/MunnaIkee
  • @a-zfan3229
    The Hamburga guy being asked what his biggest fear was and immediately saying hotdog killed me
  • @barelyontime
    The way the joy exploded out of his face when Andrew asked about his best memory with odee was so sweet
  • @crashtatti
    actually really liked that he asked if they’ve ever been to other areas of chicago or travelled & invited them to see the game w him, it probably reminded them they can do that, bc when things become really routine you forget you have options so that part was actually pretty sweet
  • @southernguru1455
    This man will forever be protected in all these dangerous areas due to the amount of love he actually shows. This brother aint another adam22 who loves making content without ever Associating with them outside of that let alone take them to a white sox game. Respect goes a long way and andrew will always be welcomed and protected in the "trenches". You get the energy you put out, its universal law. Salute Brother
  • @YoFonzz
    “Do you guys wanna go to the White Sox game with us?” Perfect way to lighten up the mood
  • @chaklatech
    His smile when you asked what his favorite memory with odee was made my day (RIP)
  • @hondaega123
    As drunk as that guy was at the end, his thoughts mimicked mine as I went through his experience (although his were much slower) but I literally wish every single driver on the roads had this man's mentality. "Him passing is not affecting my existence" is how I summed up his drunk utterances but I think they are extremely profound and something to be acknowledged
  • I felt bro in the beginning. "I just wanna be successful" these fells dnt want that life they want out.
  • @Gillfor
    The way the young guy in the beginning said "I just want to be successful." hit me really hard, really feel for that dude.
  • @lj6284
    Felt bad when he said everyone he grew up with is dead, and he can only hang with the youngins. Kinda heartbreaking
  • @Lazaven
    Man I’m so grateful to have made it out the hood that mindset and mentality never infected me. Even tho I was raised in the hood I was never of the hood never got wrapped up in the rigamarole.
  • @tankueytryn
    Praying for Chicago's youth... May God bless OB's children and break the cycle...
  • @twod0peboys
    The dichotomy between the worldy concerns of the O Block residents and those of the White Sox attendees hit me deep
  • @PopularNobody
    Look at how happy he got when said "what was your favorite memory". Man everyone just want to be happy man
  • @ethanliess4203
    These dudes are so full of personality I could listen to them all day I swear
  • @Lemaforthewin
    this still one of the most powerful documentaries out there. Thank you Andrew
  • @brandon659366
    I really appreciate the juxtaposition between the gritty O Block mindset and the carefree nature of the baseball fans who reside in the same city.
  • @mckenna5272
    this was so good no additional commentary just letting everything speak for itself