O Block (Full Documentary)
Added 2022-08-30 23:49:56 +0000 UTCHey guys -
Here's out full 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 confrontations with Adam22 and DJ Akademiks in regard to the toxic role that YouTube gang content and internet street gossip play in escalating real-life violence in the streets.
Oh, we also go to a White Sox Game.
Rather than upload two or three, different parts, I think this video works best as one straight-through documentary, however I've left up "O Block (Part One)" because I appreciate some of the comments.
Hope you guys enjoy. A condensed version should go out to YouTube next week.
Best,
Andrew, Nic and Evan.
Comments
Wow. The last scene. Great choice of an ending
Mary Gellen
2024-10-26 05:58:30 +0000 UTCakademiks the surprising voice of reason
DixonCyder
2023-12-02 05:49:57 +0000 UTCfantano the biggest faggot in america.
DixonCyder
2023-12-02 05:37:26 +0000 UTCjust did the math and the cumulative IQ of this video is 11.
DixonCyder
2023-12-02 05:34:26 +0000 UTCfake
Wolfsing813
2023-01-13 15:29:25 +0000 UTCYou should probably respond to your multiple Sexual Assualt allegations
Keah Mitchall
2023-01-12 03:22:25 +0000 UTCjoe rogan is a clown but you should do his podcast and bobby lee is a clown but thats why you should do his podcast
Titus Gilner
2023-01-08 03:40:03 +0000 UTCfantano jumpscare
mar cel
2022-12-26 23:59:29 +0000 UTC“Right there, his name is on the wall”. Bro what?
Aatu Ihalainen
2022-12-26 03:50:13 +0000 UTCplayed himself
lolwuthappend
2022-12-12 08:22:50 +0000 UTCHe was an active graff writer so it sort of makes sense.
Dustin
2022-11-30 23:40:22 +0000 UTCCosign, but not Patreon only
Josh Parsons
2022-11-28 16:17:41 +0000 UTCthis kinda thing would become public even if it got posted solely on patreon, so w/e. Hope we get it tho!
MySelf69
2022-10-17 23:44:31 +0000 UTCAbsolutely. But not Patreons only.
Duke
2022-10-13 20:26:39 +0000 UTCThis but not patrons only! Shit's important!
Luke Harris
2022-09-25 08:35:34 +0000 UTCcosign
Low Poly
2022-09-23 06:01:58 +0000 UTCyessssss!!!!
Leopold
2022-09-20 23:09:50 +0000 UTCHey guys! I tried looking into some stats you provided (because I go on 3am rabbit holes a little too often) and couldn't find some of the data you provided. I was wondering if you might consider including your sources in your videos? In my experience, a big problem with some *particular* major news networks is they don't offer sources to support their claims. I know you started as an ironic form of journalism but you've evolved so much since All Gas No Brakes and I think a lot of supporters would love to see the supporting reports, if publicly available. I think it would actually be a great *Patreons Only* feature!
Kaelani McKenzie
2022-09-19 09:10:17 +0000 UTCDid it again baby
H nomadic
2022-09-15 22:17:13 +0000 UTC#300
Arti Patel
2022-09-15 05:40:37 +0000 UTCGetting demolished now. Crazy
aaron
2022-09-12 18:11:18 +0000 UTCplease interview that goofy ass Vlad
Lucas Fitzsimons
2022-09-10 20:02:46 +0000 UTCLove this
Stef
2022-09-10 07:34:15 +0000 UTCYep
Stef
2022-09-10 07:30:56 +0000 UTCYes I very much agree. This felt put together without much direction.
Stef
2022-09-10 07:30:12 +0000 UTCYeah really?!
Stef
2022-09-10 07:20:03 +0000 UTCY’all needed Chicago world news on this one
margo chan
2022-09-07 19:27:52 +0000 UTCits just reality rap in the words of ice cube
dr blais
2022-09-06 23:56:36 +0000 UTCgonna need some elaboration on your theory about aliens visiting the US
Kavon Zamanian
2022-09-06 20:19:07 +0000 UTCWay to open the documentary with "Lebensraum" You're crazy for that one Andrew
John
2022-09-06 16:27:13 +0000 UTCThe juxtaposition of the housing project and the game is so powerful. I love when you kind of mix two seemingly random tones into a video to show how numb some people are to the struggles that their neighbors are going through. Great work team!
Paul Vaselopulos
2022-09-06 15:42:25 +0000 UTCi dont think he was suggesting that drill music caused those things at all
Prongu
2022-09-06 00:54:47 +0000 UTCI dont think he walked into his podcast wanting to take advantage of drill musics popularity, and help spread the violence to a larger audience. I think he just found out what works and makes money and was like “oh I’m gonna keep doing this” Really put yourself in his shoes, your making hip hop content one day, regular non gang rappers, then one day you bring on a drill music rapper who talks about some stupid street dispute, and it generates a shit ton of views, equating to a lot of money. It’s very tempting and it would be easy for anyone to rationalize it to them selves and moral.
Nutterslutter
2022-09-05 08:29:26 +0000 UTCI don’t know this felt a little incomplete to me, I know your style is to ask questions and let the answers reinforce your thoughts. Solid interviews with everyone, I think it would have been cool to see you show how drill music spread to other areas of the country and increased gang violence. Then also show clear examples of how drill music has increased the issues of tribalism and gang violence on the streets. Solid video and message, I think something like this topic could warrant a hour long documentary.
Nutterslutter
2022-09-05 08:19:25 +0000 UTCI briefly lived near the White Sox stadium and always wondered why that team existed. Appreciate that part of it!
Sean Davis
2022-09-05 07:59:33 +0000 UTCYo, what’d you say to the drunk Sox guy tho?
Milky Cologne
2022-09-05 07:58:22 +0000 UTCyou totally right but i also think he is scared cause a lot off people in Chicago are mad at him for his videos
Jordan
2022-09-05 00:23:55 +0000 UTCVery interesting. Not far from the concept of "narcocorridos". If you guys in the future ever talk about narco culture in mexico... take me lol
Heather Luhn
2022-09-04 04:39:31 +0000 UTCBro if id never have to see tony fantanos face again, I'd be soooo happy.
Jackie Bird
2022-09-03 20:42:26 +0000 UTCthe dude at the end has some stuff figured out. good man.
Danny
2022-09-03 15:50:48 +0000 UTCHow?
Julian Papania
2022-09-03 10:55:32 +0000 UTCAdam22 might be an idiot but akademiks is the biggest pussy of the vid for saying he'd never been to or would come to Chicago. Bro is like a boomer thinking he's gonna get shot walking out of O'Hare
Alex L
2022-09-03 01:58:49 +0000 UTCOdee had same bday as me... goosebumps when I saw the tombstone
Christian Ferrer
2022-09-03 01:48:04 +0000 UTCimo its just denial, they dont want to think about having responsibility, so their minds simply block it out.
wool over eyes
2022-09-03 00:18:58 +0000 UTCWhy censor the Patreon version?
Guillaume Simard
2022-09-02 21:05:29 +0000 UTCthe fact that oh geezy actually has a decent hand on that no jumper wall is blowing my mind
mike perrino
2022-09-02 19:10:44 +0000 UTCagreed actually. Voiceover we recorded was a bit too poignant. Re-recorded for Youtube.
Channel 5
2022-09-02 18:45:12 +0000 UTCGood stuff. I think you gotta be careful with seeming on your high horse when portraying people like Adam, and i dont think you portrayed how he handles the responsibility fairly.
Theis
2022-09-02 18:15:29 +0000 UTCThis was excellent, Andrew and team. You continue to show all of your viewers across the country and abroad how strangely unique and beautiful the US can be, while not shying away from how much this country still has to improve. I’ll be thinking about some of the faces shown in this video, people with good intentions but born into bad circumstances, I pray for their safety. Also when the guy said “I believe the government controls this country” that was top tier comedy.
August Slaughter
2022-09-02 17:14:35 +0000 UTCshowing someone for who they are isnt doing them dirty he gave adam a chance to respond and he had nothing meaningful to say, and vlad is irrelevant as fuck why would anyone talk about him in 2022
Tj Williams
2022-09-02 16:34:38 +0000 UTCI feel like you did Adam dirty in some type of way, but only because there was absolutely no mention of VLAD whatsoever, and idk how you could leave him out of the equation when he was promoting the gang shit long before AK or No Jumper. Loved the documentary, this is the highest ranking production of content in society today. But the way Adam was painted juxtaposed with the lack of VLAD mentioning seemed off. 9/10 stars.
Jacob Knight
2022-09-02 14:54:49 +0000 UTCThis was incredible. What were the two song s played over the whitesox game?
CS
2022-09-02 14:49:56 +0000 UTCMade a patreon account just to watch this, don't think I'll be canceling my membership any time soon :')
Isaac Lee
2022-09-02 07:50:47 +0000 UTCI like how y’all speed up the music, shit sounds fire
Felix Gonzalez
2022-09-02 03:07:27 +0000 UTCI wish it was somehow a Slipknot concert again. Good shit guys.
Patrick Lewis
2022-09-02 02:00:46 +0000 UTCbeautiful message at the end.
Mario Reyes
2022-09-02 00:27:27 +0000 UTCdamn did adam kinda dirty
Bernie Macintosh
2022-09-02 00:21:18 +0000 UTCBig facts from A big guy. Excellent reporting as usual ❤️
Jeremy Rochelle
2022-09-01 20:43:41 +0000 UTCAkademiks looked a lot better here than adam22 IMO… and ak was lookin pretty bad
auntie luke
2022-09-01 20:19:01 +0000 UTCAdam22 played himself in this one
auntie luke
2022-09-01 20:18:23 +0000 UTCLmao you know Yeat is tired of Andrew’s shit with the FaceTime prank, never gets old. Seriously great documentary tho
Nathan Norris
2022-09-01 19:53:48 +0000 UTCUnsane on a chicago drill documentary, never change
Bob Fawcett-Hodge
2022-09-01 17:00:28 +0000 UTCThat spot is still running??
Channel 5
2022-09-01 16:43:38 +0000 UTCi c u turk e love from under richmond bridge in melb aus
Luaks
2022-09-01 14:54:04 +0000 UTCWe’re all on the same team
Jeremy
2022-09-01 11:04:48 +0000 UTCLoved it
Cory
2022-09-01 09:14:08 +0000 UTCno jumper is a complete moron jesus christ
Emiliano Maccaferri
2022-09-01 08:39:55 +0000 UTCLOVED…. So good y’all, keep doing your thing.. happy to be along for the ride
Red Queen
2022-09-01 07:10:32 +0000 UTCbest one yet keep it up
cloudmaster
2022-09-01 06:22:34 +0000 UTCGreat work dudes, its a shame that there are people that profit off of others miseries but such is life, only way to go about it is make people aware that it is happening and let them make their own choices
Fair_Pie
2022-09-01 06:16:40 +0000 UTCEpic philosophical monologue at the end there, great way to end it.
DansNull
2022-09-01 05:29:51 +0000 UTCReally need an interview with Sosa. He’s been up to so much with his brand and other ventures besides music. Dude just put up a story with like 10 3D printers in his crib. Dudes become a self made engineer from O block.
Joe Quinn
2022-09-01 05:06:02 +0000 UTCcamera man smackin the blunt lmao
Jayden Orstead
2022-09-01 04:36:07 +0000 UTCCrazy how Adam22 and Akademiks can just sit there and lack any sense of self awareness whatsoever. Either that or they've just made so much money off of what they do and truly don't give a fuck. I bet it was pretty scary but thrilling chilling in an apartment in O block
maxverstappeen
2022-09-01 04:29:25 +0000 UTCThe Cameraman is a friggin god.
Whole Lotta Nope
2022-09-01 03:53:36 +0000 UTCWhat's your biggest fear? Hotdog! Hotdog! Hotdog!
Sam B
2022-09-01 03:33:19 +0000 UTCDid… you guys use sperm guy’s philosophy about his interaction with a random man as a parallel to the philosophy for how gang violence should be resolved? He’s on the same team as that guy in the grand scheme of things, even though he doesn’t know him. Listen to him again, I can’t tell if that’s on purpose or not, but if it is it’s genius…
Colin Brady
2022-09-01 03:16:45 +0000 UTCNice palate cleanser at the end
Amarree Wade
2022-09-01 03:15:32 +0000 UTCRappers go on his podcast, knowing it will be posted, yet they go on there and continually shout out their enemies, and openly talk about beef. Adam has to do little to no digging to get these people to open up and talk about this stuff. They willingly do it 70% of the time on there. It takes 2 to tango. Adam doesn't do good, but to say he's the reason people get shot is just wrong.
Dylan McMahon
2022-09-01 03:05:28 +0000 UTCAll Timer
otto nelson
2022-09-01 02:07:02 +0000 UTCThose dudes at the white sox game so uncomfortable with drunk sperm man, love that channel 5 loves the cringe
Dani
2022-09-01 02:02:26 +0000 UTCOne of the best yet, so well put together
Matt Vera
2022-09-01 01:51:21 +0000 UTCmans says the white sox represent the workin man when each player will earn more this year than that dude'll earn in his life
Alyz
2022-09-01 01:45:26 +0000 UTCso good
Joel S.
2022-09-01 00:38:27 +0000 UTCwhat a constructive comment for society Jack. We appreciate the input
Joel Lopez
2022-09-01 00:30:12 +0000 UTCFans do want immersive content—that's why we support Channel 5. But that doesn't give you an ethical free pass to profit off of young Black men killing each other in the street. Fuck that dude. Another great episode, y'all.
Avery
2022-09-01 00:12:48 +0000 UTCthis edit is golden.
Allyn Hane
2022-09-01 00:08:08 +0000 UTCTHE GOVERNMENT HAS TAKEN OVER OUR COUNTRY
Henry Drayton
2022-08-31 23:51:41 +0000 UTCdisgustin people terrible for society. the influence of the youth is terrifying. gen z and beyond are neurotic like the world has never seen.
Jack Foster
2022-08-31 23:34:39 +0000 UTCshoutout to u guys, giving a real, introspective, and balanced documentary. soo many tired dialogues in this glad ya’ll took this turn
Kanzoni
2022-08-31 23:04:31 +0000 UTCLoved it, audio loop at 14:30 could use some love :D
andrea marmolino
2022-08-31 23:03:53 +0000 UTCdoing the right thing exposing adam22 🙏🏼
Jager Stewart
2022-08-31 22:58:09 +0000 UTCwell done
Alex Stanford
2022-08-31 22:49:19 +0000 UTCWow, guys, that's a next level. Loved the interviews of guys that cover gang conflicts and how they (try to) explain themselves their role in them. People are so weird
Igor
2022-08-31 22:11:47 +0000 UTC"I believe the government has taken over our country." might be the best quote they've ever recorded lmao
Brian Cody
2022-08-31 22:04:30 +0000 UTCTotally, you hit the nail on the head I feel like. That part made me really sad. Your words describe what I want to say better than I could write. I really appreciate Andrew's perspective on this. His approach comes with so much humanity, it's so much different from a lot of the other coverage of O-Block, as he makes clear in the video.
not here
2022-08-31 21:15:36 +0000 UTCHe’s probably one of the scummier people on the internet but his gf is hot and he sells some solid kendamas
Flawda Man
2022-08-31 21:15:02 +0000 UTCLoved the video Andrew. When you asked the boys if they had ever been outside of O Block and that area, and all of them were quiet. That really hit home and was quite devastating. I think it's easy for someone to look at these young men and say, "You live in the US. Go get a job and be successful on your own." These young men have to carve out a space for themselves in society. No one else is looking out for them besides each other. Beyond the trauma experienced as a byproduct of living in these communities, the lack of financial opportunities, and the systematic racism that exist in this country as is, when you think about their circumstances from birth, these folks are not set up to be successful. Talent is equally distributed, opportunity is not.
Nadia Ruzika
2022-08-31 21:02:46 +0000 UTCL
44stars
2022-08-31 20:54:39 +0000 UTCjasonmpeate
2022-08-31 20:35:40 +0000 UTCI got 6 kids
Peter _Mink
2022-08-31 19:59:24 +0000 UTCGod damn, we're failing these kids so bad
Jeffrey Schmitz
2022-08-31 19:46:53 +0000 UTCbest episode so far
Dj Haji
2022-08-31 19:43:56 +0000 UTChe's so in denial that his content escalates gang violence. "gotta have content that appeals to fans" even if that means putting gang beef in the spotlight. unreal.
Sasha
2022-08-31 19:40:54 +0000 UTCThis is the best video yet
Kays Vanderest
2022-08-31 19:19:47 +0000 UTCi too am afraid of hot dawg :(
Walid Jabri
2022-08-31 19:05:54 +0000 UTCHowd the boys enjoy the Sox game?
YeezusLovesYou
2022-08-31 19:02:25 +0000 UTCAmazing
Jack Keenan
2022-08-31 18:41:27 +0000 UTCbest c5 doc to date. channel 5 forever.
Sid Mullendore
2022-08-31 18:29:06 +0000 UTCAnother great video, love the serious vids and how you still attract some weirdos
Tom Hedges
2022-08-31 18:27:56 +0000 UTCAdam22 is complicit
Lee Knox
2022-08-31 18:27:20 +0000 UTCGreat work from the team. Channel 5 doing some real shit. Thanks for making something worth watching.
Dan Davis
2022-08-31 18:23:06 +0000 UTCI’m 100% certain I was at the same game, I can’t believe I didn’t run into you but WHITESOX!
Jackson
2022-08-31 18:19:52 +0000 UTCAdam22 very plainly said that he is fine with the consequences of his show as long as it appeals to his fans. Not really any nuance there. You can appreciate it or think he (as I do) is plain evil.
Blake W. Morris
2022-08-31 18:03:15 +0000 UTCSpectacular stuff guys. Really love it.
Elliot Walker
2022-08-31 17:36:11 +0000 UTCBut did they enjoy the White Sox game?
Oscar Leitner
2022-08-31 17:34:30 +0000 UTCHell yea
Atticus Stockdale
2022-08-31 17:25:48 +0000 UTC"i got six kids right there" lmao really though i fucking love you guys for sweating akademics AND adam22 like that. some amazing interviews in this one too ily
Odd Mushroom
2022-08-31 17:10:00 +0000 UTCplease never stop calling Yeat lmfao
Justin Candler
2022-08-31 17:05:33 +0000 UTCThanks for asking Adam22 and Dj Ak those questions. Literally spot-on. Click-bait vultures if you ask me. Your content is amazing. We need more!
Tyler Hanley
2022-08-31 16:28:39 +0000 UTCgreat doc, but it feels unfinished. Where’s the second half?
Evan Pearson
2022-08-31 16:15:42 +0000 UTCThis is a worthwhile watch. Thanks and keep it up!
davidwoolsey1
2022-08-31 16:05:18 +0000 UTCWhy do none of them use condoms???
James Atha
2022-08-31 15:42:46 +0000 UTChambuga hambuga hot dawdggggg
Brandon Hanger
2022-08-31 15:30:41 +0000 UTC"I have 6 kids over there" dude this guy is so funny lmfao
Ron Jones
2022-08-31 15:09:57 +0000 UTCEverything is commoditized. Our health, our sickness, love, hate, and violence are all for sale. These kids growing up in extreme poverty have no resources, and they see members of their community die in the streets, watching the ones who murder their neighbors come into fame, success, and wealth. They are shown every day that their life means nothing, so of course they're willing to kill and be killed for the chance to blow up. And rather than addressing the root problems of poverty, Americans sit by, watching, judging, and finding enjoyment in the misery of our most unfortunate—putting a $ value on the lives that are thrown away for our entertainment.
Beagle
2022-08-31 14:38:20 +0000 UTCI think the juxtaposition between seriousness and comedy is one of the larger themes in channel 5's work, and it's definitely what makes it unique. I think that out of all of the hard cuts in the past videos like the time he got on a beer bike tour in (I think) the pro choice video, this was one that made the most sense in the context of the broader story. I agree with Garret about it providing a full look at Chicago's wealth inequality. And, if you're willing to stretch, it's interesting to think about the metaphoric parallel between the gang violence being a spectacle on it's own to the drunken observers of the baseball game - it seems fitting somehow. It definitely feels a bit jarring to just end on the baseball game without feeling like like the original story line has a resolution, so I get where you're coming from.
Jame
2022-08-31 14:20:48 +0000 UTCHe was probably with his girl and kids
L R
2022-08-31 14:20:38 +0000 UTCHOTDOG, HOTDOG, HOTDOG, HOTDOGGGG. Comedy Gold.
Nic Westall
2022-08-31 14:11:22 +0000 UTCAndrew once again proving he is like a truffle pig that can sniff out flat earthers in any situation.
Michelle Sleeper
2022-08-31 14:10:28 +0000 UTCfuck that was sick! please add another show at Bellhouse BK 🫡🫡😭😭
joseph
2022-08-31 13:49:42 +0000 UTCWorse nightmare? HOTDOG HOTDOG HOTDOG😂
Daisy D
2022-08-31 13:44:33 +0000 UTCthat's what crack-a-lackin u feel me
Nicolas Nicolas
2022-08-31 13:27:24 +0000 UTC“The government has overtaken our country” lol
GC1931
2022-08-31 13:00:50 +0000 UTCFor whatever reason, the crew has a way of making some white folks look like real douche bags in comparison. Andrew and the whole crew are so genuine and down to earth, people like Adam22 really come off as real douche bags. It's not an intentional thing either, part of it is the style of letting people talk and asking to the point questions. You tend to get a more real side of people and it really gives good insight into whos been interviewed
Tincan Applesauce
2022-08-31 12:41:59 +0000 UTCi was gonna say i hope this gets dropped on youtube this shits amazing!! great video channel 5
lilspiceboi69
2022-08-31 12:39:53 +0000 UTCdj ak was weirdly mature in this one
Podge
2022-08-31 12:35:48 +0000 UTCI am enjoying this trolling of Yeat's facetime
Benjamin Glover
2022-08-31 12:32:23 +0000 UTCAwesome job! LOVED the guy at the ends metaphor. He was making a lot of sense for someone on what was probably a 7th beer.
Rolando Winborn
2022-08-31 12:18:31 +0000 UTCHey Andrew, awesome video! Would be cool to see/hear your take on the recent developments between Chicago and Atlanta beef, namely between OBlock and Never Broke Again, and how this beef with states between each other came about. I believe once drill music spread to other regions, it became apparent the violence would spread with it, or it’s possible the violence was already there and the mainstream found its way there because the music did.
Joey Planets
2022-08-31 11:58:53 +0000 UTCAwesome.
David Winking
2022-08-31 11:14:22 +0000 UTCAmazing content as usual. Cant wait to see ya in a few months in Cali on tour.
Andrew Ridgway
2022-08-31 11:01:58 +0000 UTCvlad, ak & adam are all war profiteers to me lol
Lama Muttaqi
2022-08-31 10:37:00 +0000 UTCHAMBUGA HAMBGA HAMBUGA
BreadSandwich
2022-08-31 10:36:48 +0000 UTCI loved the ending at the game, thought drunk fan's ideology about being on the same team inherently was a good contrast to the gang competition we had been watching.
Jack Pout
2022-08-31 10:34:57 +0000 UTCchiraqology are quaking!
Lama Muttaqi
2022-08-31 10:34:23 +0000 UTCMaybe it's because I'm not from the US but I wish all of it had subtitles. Especially struggled hearing everything Boss Top was saying. That said, thanks for the great content, continually improving ❤️ Grateful for the lack of nuts, Will Blunderfield and dicktugging.
Roar Hanasand
2022-08-31 09:15:32 +0000 UTCWorks for me, on iPhone.
Roar Hanasand
2022-08-31 08:59:42 +0000 UTCSurely your greatest video yet, excellent filmmaking
Finnian Langham
2022-08-31 08:59:28 +0000 UTCDid you talk to Adam about your thoughts on his role in perpetuating or instigating violence?
Roar Hanasand
2022-08-31 08:49:48 +0000 UTC"hey you guys wanna go to the White Sox game?" - Goes to the game - Immediately abandons boss top and his crew.
Martiska Reinikka
2022-08-31 08:35:14 +0000 UTCI never thought i would use patreon, but after discovering your channel, i just had to. I am not disappointed. Worth every fucking penny
Kidd Campbell
2022-08-31 08:32:18 +0000 UTCAmazing work as always Andrew
Stephen Hull
2022-08-31 07:48:32 +0000 UTCFavourite
Hollie Elsom
2022-08-31 07:43:34 +0000 UTCIt is fuckin nuts I can get my steps in whatever time of day without a worry in mind and only 1 hour south of me there’s a warzone where dudes gotta watch their backs having their friends killed left and right, ptsd and shit just put into a fucked up environment. I can only be thankful but godamn all I can do is watch as this shit unfolds, that dude’s around the same age as me and lived a completely different world. And like I said he’s only less than an hour away from where I’m at Nobody wants to take any sort of heat but once it goes down everyone loves talking about it and inadvertently provoking that toxicity right in their face. With that said your raw coverage on the topic is about as respectful as it gets around, I hope if o block or anyone from the area see this too they feel the same way. I kinda get the Sox bit too, it’s like getting my steps in, not a care in the world other than a good game playing
Joebebs
2022-08-31 07:20:02 +0000 UTCthe only bad part is it ended
Ian
2022-08-31 07:14:51 +0000 UTCThat’s super great, respectable stuff. Channel 5 for president
Samuel Pitcher
2022-08-31 07:10:36 +0000 UTCPersonally loved the transition to the White Sox game, felt jarring but that’s real life, there’s such a contrast of experiences going on in the city and it shows that. Also a palette cleanser after such heavy material. Honestly something uniquely cool with all your stuff is how the tone shifts all over the place depending on the reality of the moment.
Elijah Guess
2022-08-31 07:03:40 +0000 UTCthis is some award worthy ish right here
Ryan Sears
2022-08-31 06:45:53 +0000 UTCsame energy as eric andre's nightmare nightmare nightmare
Andrew Shaw
2022-08-31 06:39:50 +0000 UTCwhen the hambuga hambuga hambuga guy said his biggest fear was hotdog hotdog hotdog I felt that.
Andrew Shaw
2022-08-31 06:39:27 +0000 UTC"What's your greatest fear in life?" "Hotdog! Hotdog! Hotdog!"
Andrew Smoke
2022-08-31 06:37:50 +0000 UTCFinal moment of this video is great. You guys are so good at telling a story by showing, not telling, and that man just happened to send a perfect message about a story he didn't know was being told.
Garrett Bush
2022-08-31 06:32:35 +0000 UTCI’m also scared of hotdogs
Ahmad
2022-08-31 06:32:22 +0000 UTCLove the look into this community. damn fine journalism
Peter Kim
2022-08-31 06:24:06 +0000 UTCI feel like it's a pretty accurate representation of Chicago. You have pretty severe poverty and people that have never left their city block being traumatized by witnessing murder on a daily basis, and then you have people getting fucked up at a Sox game not too far away. It really shows the different realities we all live in.
Garrett Rincon
2022-08-31 06:13:49 +0000 UTCGOATED
Ethan’s Vlog
2022-08-31 06:10:34 +0000 UTCThe hamburger salesman was Based
basicallyabush
2022-08-31 05:58:15 +0000 UTCwe are the epitome of sperm
Leon Polyzos
2022-08-31 05:46:16 +0000 UTCy’all trolled the hell out of rapist22
Erik
2022-08-31 05:44:15 +0000 UTCApp is ass for me. I can go fullscreen on website tho so is cool.
AVA
2022-08-31 05:42:28 +0000 UTCBruh I can't even reply to u
AVA
2022-08-31 05:42:09 +0000 UTCShould be in the top left or right corner on both the app and website. If you don’t have it, it’s most likely your device and not the site or app bc I can get full screen on both.
Lawro duh Android man
2022-08-31 05:41:26 +0000 UTCI would've seen it
AVA
2022-08-31 05:35:47 +0000 UTCLawro nah I don't have anything on left corner bruh
AVA
2022-08-31 05:35:37 +0000 UTCReally good job.
Warren McCarthy
2022-08-31 05:30:32 +0000 UTCTop left corner.
Lawro duh Android man
2022-08-31 05:29:04 +0000 UTCprobably, but honestly that type of stuff happens a lot in the entertainment industry. If it's true, that's MAJOR news. HBO has great dsitribution and only signs on the best content.
David
2022-08-31 05:27:15 +0000 UTCGreat video Fuck Adam22
Junior Chrysler
2022-08-31 05:21:53 +0000 UTCI feel that. Just wanted to do something with the footage. But you’re right - Andrew
Channel 5
2022-08-31 05:12:45 +0000 UTCThe way you told the story of violence in Chicago is extremely good and tastefully done. However, I think the transition from the grim social commentary to drunk people being drunk at a game is a bit jarring. I feel like the video would stand on its own by letting people leave with the perspective of the documentary. Perhaps split the video into two parts for youtube? Or at least give a smoother tonal transition to the white socks game? It's still great, but mashing the two together gave me a bit of a confused feeling after the video ended. Love the work you guys do. Just a fan trying to provide some constructive criticism.
Bobby Voit
2022-08-31 05:01:18 +0000 UTCAmazing
Zachary feil
2022-08-31 04:55:21 +0000 UTCKeep up the good work guys!
Beer.Browser
2022-08-31 04:46:53 +0000 UTCHas anyone heard the song Vicarious by Tool?
Alix
2022-08-31 04:43:43 +0000 UTCThis is a fantastically well done documentary on gang violence and the culture in hip hop. I live in Chicago in a privileged neighborhood, and admittedly, was ignorant as to why gang violence persists and truly what that looks like. Just knew a that the north side is generally safe and south and southwest sides were more dangerous. how this trauma spreads from generation to generation. It’s heart breaking seeing a boy want to be successful even if it means more violence, yet I want him to be successful so he can break free as well. I get why people listen to it, I love hip hop and am glad some of these guys are getting recognized for their talent… I really hope we as a city, but also a country, can find a way to help and support these communities that need it. White privilege is real, and it’s bullshit. If you’re white and not aware of this you’re a part of the problem. Thank you Channel 5 for continuing to deliver content that MATTERS.
Ryan Frew
2022-08-31 04:37:20 +0000 UTC"I think the government has taken over... The country" yeah I mean that's true.
Matthew Jackson
2022-08-31 04:27:29 +0000 UTCbest thing all day :)
chellysshell
2022-08-31 04:27:10 +0000 UTCI love that y’all took them to the Sox game.
cameron webb
2022-08-31 04:25:46 +0000 UTCSo I can't go full screen? Lol only on website but not on the app . Dumb af
AVA
2022-08-31 04:12:25 +0000 UTCrefreshing to see such unity over no condoms
sean fahey
2022-08-31 04:10:55 +0000 UTCgood stuff
Alex Dowidchuk
2022-08-31 04:06:17 +0000 UTCLol yeah
Channel 5
2022-08-31 04:05:32 +0000 UTCgreat video, thanks for highlighting the humanity in chicago.
ALLCAPS
2022-08-31 04:05:11 +0000 UTCAdamcummygoo and DJ Wack are shameless.
Michael G
2022-08-31 04:03:44 +0000 UTCGreat video. Nice mix of journalism and random.
Woodknock
2022-08-31 04:03:29 +0000 UTCWould be cool to see a photo or something of the whole crew enjoying the game in the vid. Glad they had a good time
Max H
2022-08-31 03:59:52 +0000 UTCLong time supporter but new to the patreon. Love everything yall do keep it up and stay safe!
Ben Files
2022-08-31 03:57:41 +0000 UTCi think it would be cool if there was more footage of the oblock residents at the game. i wonder why not
Austin
2022-08-31 03:56:07 +0000 UTC"I believe the government has taken over the country" Hmm.
Michael Head
2022-08-31 03:53:02 +0000 UTCFucken finally someone using the best Unsane album, thank you Channel Five
naaro
2022-08-31 03:52:02 +0000 UTCWoah
Daniel Lees
2022-08-31 03:40:26 +0000 UTCAndrew I was wondering why you deleted your IG story saying that HBO bought the movie. Did you get in trouble for leaking that info early or something?
Jack Keenan
2022-08-31 03:33:07 +0000 UTCThis ^^
Andrew Hayner
2022-08-31 03:25:39 +0000 UTCI joined because you said 30 minites and this is 23 damn you
Gabe Hagan
2022-08-31 03:19:55 +0000 UTCDoing that big guy at the end a bit dirty tho
urb obne
2022-08-31 03:18:35 +0000 UTCHotdog
Raphael Loureiro
2022-08-31 03:15:16 +0000 UTCWhen it cuts to andrew walking o block after ak saying how he still to this day would never go to Chicago perfectly shows the disconnect these guys are from people they profited off of. Good shit showing them as humans and not a bunch of “assassins “
Fortysevenish
2022-08-31 03:13:47 +0000 UTCgod dam akademiks is such a meatball
Rick Nevill
2022-08-31 03:13:46 +0000 UTCGreat work Andrew, Nic & Evan. I’m excited to see the East Hastings Video soon.
Tyler Gray
2022-08-31 03:13:43 +0000 UTCI liked the message last homie had to say. well said.
Grant Wallace
2022-08-31 03:09:55 +0000 UTCLol same. I was like I think the government had admitted that they keep secrets from us
Vincent Terracciano
2022-08-31 03:05:55 +0000 UTCI kinda liked it! I thought the last guy was weirdly poignant and relevant to the video. Even though he was talking about another drunk guy walking in front of him at a baseball game, hearing, "Different team might be the same team in the long run," in a video about the proliferation of gang violence really hit me.
Michael Bishop
2022-08-31 03:01:17 +0000 UTCWe all at this Socks game together
Lucas Barker
2022-08-31 02:59:00 +0000 UTCAyy
basicallyabush
2022-08-31 02:57:59 +0000 UTCBeen watching “chiraq” content for while but this documentary shows the human side other media creators fail to show. Insane with all that money flashed throughout the years they never took the kids to a baseball game. Amazing work.
FTC
2022-08-31 02:50:46 +0000 UTCHotdog hotdog hotdog
Carlos Sanchez
2022-08-31 02:48:49 +0000 UTCR/Unexpected
Joshua Canovas
2022-08-31 02:48:36 +0000 UTCduuuude the philosopher at the end had a legit great metaphor with the guy passing through
Travis Herman
2022-08-31 02:48:04 +0000 UTC“Our country has been taken over by the government”🤯
Michael Walker
2022-08-31 02:43:26 +0000 UTCHe could not admit that he was doing it for his own YouTube career progression. Fuck that guy.
Zack H
2022-08-31 02:41:15 +0000 UTCfuck akademics. been saying that for years and this doc shows why i never liked that slimey ball of garbage.
Jilted
2022-08-31 02:38:32 +0000 UTCNah the point is to let those boys enjoy the game. I think we would’ve lost more of the plot if channel 5 began to air more footage of them at the game. Think about it. Huge lesson learned in this pivot. I hope more will see it.
Zack H
2022-08-31 02:32:54 +0000 UTCThe fact that you did not air any footy of the gentz from O block AT the WHITE SOX game was, to say the least, classy as fuck. Hats off. Fuckin brilliant to see dj nimrod and dumdum21 make fools out of themselves. Fuck em
Zack H
2022-08-31 02:25:37 +0000 UTCThe hamburga guy was based
Dylan Forman
2022-08-31 02:22:09 +0000 UTCJust that last part felt outta place.
anthony shaltin
2022-08-31 02:13:31 +0000 UTCGreat stuff guys but I have to ask, what's with the weird background music smash cut endings?
Mr. Pie
2022-08-31 02:12:22 +0000 UTCI really wanted to eat those nachos
Azrael Nauctis
2022-08-31 02:09:08 +0000 UTCGreat work, Channel 5
Mike Nichols
2022-08-31 02:08:07 +0000 UTCThats was fuckin fantastic
Mike Nichols
2022-08-31 02:07:16 +0000 UTCI really didn't expect, but thoroughly enjoyed, the enlightening conversations about the use of prophylaxis at the end.
Rasta Pasta
2022-08-31 02:02:28 +0000 UTCCome on Yeat answer the god damn phone Seriously this was top notch work guys.
Garrett Moriarty
2022-08-31 02:01:38 +0000 UTCHands down the best Ch5 vid yet.
aaron sainz
2022-08-31 02:01:24 +0000 UTCgotta love channel 5
Noah Leggett
2022-08-31 02:00:34 +0000 UTCThis guy said "the government has taken over our country"
Sean Rider
2022-08-31 01:57:50 +0000 UTCCool artistic decision to leave it as one piece. Respect
Steven Richter
2022-08-31 01:56:54 +0000 UTCWe’re all on the same team 🙌
Justin Frabasile
2022-08-31 01:55:56 +0000 UTC17:24 when he says “right there” and points to the signature, that’s Adam22’s own collection of bodies.
Rasta Pasta
2022-08-31 01:54:46 +0000 UTCAppreciate the philosophy
Christopher Guerra
2022-08-31 01:52:22 +0000 UTCLoved the drunk guy bit
Jon gabana
2022-08-31 01:49:31 +0000 UTCYou should go to Phish MSG
Robert
2022-08-31 01:42:03 +0000 UTCWalter Cronkite in a different body. Thanks for that
Brady Atomos
2022-08-31 01:38:09 +0000 UTCAgreed!
umichwolv
2022-08-31 01:36:19 +0000 UTCWhewf. Heavy. Had to watch that one twice. Amazing fucking work. Can't wait till nov. 10th ✊
Gabe Martinico
2022-08-31 01:35:45 +0000 UTCWish you guys got bosstop and them at the game more and showed their reaction to it I feel like it would've been nice to see
Rupert Galarza
2022-08-31 01:35:18 +0000 UTCnot enough for O blah
Burple
2022-08-31 01:34:41 +0000 UTC30 min?
Common Sense
2022-08-31 01:33:52 +0000 UTCThis is one of my favorite ones so far.
Cheezsesh
2022-08-31 01:33:02 +0000 UTCAmazing
Daniel Lee
2022-08-31 01:28:01 +0000 UTCDamn, amazing journalism and storytelling. Thank you for bringing so much to light! Ps sick camo crocs and we are the epitome of sperm is actually v inspiring and my new fav quote, can that please be in the next merch drop?
Molly Markell
2022-08-31 01:22:11 +0000 UTCNah they didn’t leave, we were all just having a good time watching the game didn’t really feel like filming. Most of the crowd interviews are from the last inning
Channel 5
2022-08-31 01:19:27 +0000 UTCSo good, y'all. This is so good. Thanks for doing what you do.
Matt Walters
2022-08-31 01:17:03 +0000 UTCDid the OBlock crew end up leaving? Would have been cool to see if they enjoyed the game. But also sick if they just got a nice experience without any strings attached eg being filmed
Samuel Pitcher
2022-08-31 01:14:20 +0000 UTCOne of your best videos yet!
Sean Schwarz
2022-08-31 01:12:37 +0000 UTCthe last guy a whole vibe
Cyrus Grove
2022-08-31 01:10:22 +0000 UTCThere is a big difference between running a gang gossip page from afar then what Zack did. Rip ZackTV though, truly best Chicago journalist of that era.
Channel 5
2022-08-31 01:09:25 +0000 UTCYou lost the plot towards the end there, they leave?
Victoria
2022-08-31 01:09:24 +0000 UTCYt suburban kids be like “I felt that…”.
FootFungus
2022-08-31 01:00:32 +0000 UTCBest journalism around today.
Justin Baggett
2022-08-31 00:57:06 +0000 UTCAwesome
The worlds greatest drone pilot botgrinder fpv
2022-08-31 00:48:38 +0000 UTCWOW! Just wow... The way you were able to tell so many stories in thirty minutes and then relate it all back to some random White Sox fan talking about picking a side but being on the same team. Way to go with drawing a parallel between gang violence and team sports. So many layers of tribalism in this video. Also, shout out to the editor's ability to draw out all this information and tel the story.
Adam Harrison
2022-08-31 00:44:07 +0000 UTCGood shit 🥳
JasonG
2022-08-31 00:43:25 +0000 UTCDid Boss Top enjoy the game?
awesame
2022-08-31 00:43:01 +0000 UTCThis was great but y'all should've at least had a segment on ZackTV. He was way more prevalent than No Jumper at the time.
umichwolv
2022-08-31 00:42:23 +0000 UTCSame here. Nice birthday surprise.
Jennifer
2022-08-31 00:41:12 +0000 UTCI had a similar conversation with a friend after both watching the No Jumper interview. Regardless of the truth, I really enjoyed seeing Andrew and team’s perspective on the conversation.
Z
2022-08-31 00:40:41 +0000 UTCPerfect cut at the end with the philosopher giving his take on the two separate teams. One moment you’re on separate teams against each other, next thing you’re on the same team for something else. Fuckin A philosophy.
River Richart
2022-08-31 00:40:13 +0000 UTCBrilliant video, love you guys.
Andrew Branzell
2022-08-31 00:39:21 +0000 UTCDo you feel Adam22 is responsible or is it more of bad timing that his interviews happen before tragedy?
Dongler
2022-08-31 00:38:18 +0000 UTCAmazing as always
Isaac
2022-08-31 00:38:11 +0000 UTCHOT DOG HOT DOG HOT DOG HOT DOG HOT DOG HOT DOG
Matthew Harris
2022-08-31 00:37:09 +0000 UTCAmazing work. I really appreciated how seriously you took the O-block segment while bringing it to a light and fun close. Bringing Boss Top to the White Sox game was a perfect transition, similar to bringing Crip Mac to the Slipknot show. I hope this becomes a recurring theme with Channel 5. Also, great job identifying the flat earther. 👁👃👁
Z
2022-08-31 00:36:20 +0000 UTCHOTDOG HOTDOG HOTDOG
Josh S.
2022-08-31 00:33:49 +0000 UTCman NGL ur interview with Adam was funny as shit, u knew more about rap culture and it's impacts then the man who's supposed to be rap culture. plus Adams attempts at trying to relief flex so he didn't seem so sludge brain was funny af. also congrats on HBO deal 🤝🤝🤝
shinkehh
2022-08-31 00:29:58 +0000 UTChambuuuugaaaaa
Amir
2022-08-31 00:29:31 +0000 UTCSolid-ass birthday present!🙌🏻
Tiffany Hedrick
2022-08-31 00:12:46 +0000 UTCYou guys are making the best shit right now big ups
Gus Donnelly
2022-08-31 00:10:44 +0000 UTCTRULY LEGENDARY THINGS ANDREW!!!!
ryan
2022-08-31 00:10:28 +0000 UTCWoo!
Ray Reyes
2022-08-31 00:09:43 +0000 UTC🪱
Elias Davis
2022-08-31 00:09:23 +0000 UTCSay bang bang
Cj Campos
2022-08-31 00:09:18 +0000 UTC🤌
Corey
2022-08-31 00:08:41 +0000 UTCThis new stuff is so much more interesting than any other documentary or investigative journalism right now
nick florian
2022-08-30 23:58:54 +0000 UTC