This is a transcript from a conversation between multiple individuals, primarily discussing their experiences with gangs, jail, and life on the streets. The conversation touches on themes such as personal growth, redemption, and the perception of individuals from certain backgrounds.
The participants discuss their involvement with gangs, including the Playboy gang and the Hollywood Boys. They share details about their experiences, such as being jumped into a gang, the different prisons they've been in, and the tattoos they have.
There's also a discussion about the perception of individuals from certain backgrounds. For example, one person describes feeling judged due to their accent and attempts to rid themselves of it. Another participant mentions being perceived as not "thugged out" enough, despite their involvement with gangs.
The conversation also touches on the dangers and consequences of life in gangs, including being shot and the impact of prison time.
Towards the end of the conversation, there's a game of "Odd One Out," where participants try to identify the person who doesn't belong based on their background or experiences. The conversation concludes with the participants being escorted to the green room.
1. The speaker is a member of a gang.
2. The speaker grew up in Queens, New York.
3. The speaker's gang is from the Playboy's gang.
4. The speaker was incarcerated in both federal and state prisons.
5. The speaker was in MDC Brooklyn and MCC Manhattan.
6. The speaker served three years in a juvenile facility and three years in the feds.
7. Another speaker, Sean, also grew up in Queens.
8. Sean was incarcerated in YA and SRCC first.
9. Sean was committed for busting on some cops in 1991.
10. Sean's YA number is 63298.
11. Sean served about six years in total.
12. Sean was born in North Hollywood, California 91606.
13. Sean is from the Hollywood Boys and was called Stranger.
14. Sean was told to join the gang.
15. Sean's gang is TF.
16. Sean has full blown Hannyas and Japanese art.
17. Sean's clique is Crystal Bunnies.
18. Sean was a journeyman plumber and a CNA.
19. Sean owns several companies, including Dealer Synergy.
20. Sean is a professional speaker in the National Speaker Association.
21. Sean lives in Medford, New Jersey.
22. Sean was shot nine times at different occasions.