Richard Cabral breaks down the East LA Thug Life to Jon Bernthal
East LA is a place where gangs are prevalent and the mentality of a teenage gang member is learned at an early age. Richard Cabral is an actor who was born and raised in East […]
Tattooed Tears Documentary 1979
It’s difficult to put into words what it’s like to be incarcerated in a California Youth Authority facility. It’s an experience that is both eye-opening and sobering. The four young males I spent time with […]
The Story of Timothy McGhee – “Monster of Atwater Village”
McGhee’s descent into a life of crime was neither sudden nor surprising. He earned his first prison stay in 1994 (at the age of 18) for assaulting a police officer in San Bernardino County. Truly, […]
The Story of Big Hazard “Most Feared Gang of East LA”
Big Hazard was one of the most feared gangs in East LA. They were known for their violence and for their affiliation with the Mexican Mafia. In 1995, Big Hazard was indicted on federal racketeering […]
NELA (Northeast L.A.) Gangs – Mexican Mafia Connection
A recent video was published by PFP publishing, a Youtube channel that breaks down the criminal world of Los Angeles. This lineup of talented writers has allowed us an exclusive peek into the minds of […]
MONGOLS MC VS MEXICAN MAFIA SURENOS
The Mongols and Mexican Mafia Surenos are two gangs that have been known for their violence and criminal activity. They are both considered to be very dangerous gangs, and have been known to engage in […]
Why 90’s Hip Hop was the best era for rap music
If you grew up in the 90s, then you know that it was the best era for rap music. There were so many iconic rappers and hip-hop songs that came out during that time period, […]
From Montebello to Monterey Park, Disco parties bloomed across the Eastside in the late 70s.
As the 70s came to a close, disco fever was in full swing on the Eastside. Steakhouses, Tiki bars, and even parking lots were transformed into disco party havens, as people from all walks of […]
The Rise and Fall of Hard House Music
In the early 1990s, a new genre of music emerged from the underground club scene in London. This new genre, known as hard house, was a harder, faster, and more aggressive version of the already […]
