Official Boo on Being White & Coming Up in a Black Hood
Summary
TLDRThe transcript captures a conversation about growing up in Jackson's predominantly black neighborhoods. The speaker, a white individual, discusses attending various schools and eventually dropping out due to disciplinary issues. He talks about his experiences in the 'hood, specifically the VD area, and how he was treated as the 'white boy.' Despite initial challenges, he gained respect and started making a name for himself in the local rap scene, gaining confidence from his unique identity and the support of his community.
Takeaways
- 🏘️ The speaker grew up in Jackson, a predominantly black neighborhood, and attended various schools in the area.
- 🚫 The speaker was frequently kicked out of schools and eventually dropped out, ceasing to attend school altogether.
- 📍 The speaker identifies with the North side of Jackson, specifically the area known as VD around 3800 L Avenue.
- 👥 The speaker estimates the white population in their neighborhood to be between 10-20%, with 'white junkies' being a noticeable presence.
- 🏡 The speaker clarifies that their neighborhood is not Brown Bottom, but rather the first street of VD.
- 🚗 Jackson is described as a small city where one can drive around the entire city in 30 minutes, with distinct areas like Madison County, Ranking County, and Hines County.
- 👦 As a young white kid, the speaker was initially tested by others but was eventually accepted and not picked on due to their likability.
- 💥 The speaker mentions gaining respect and 'motion' in the community over the past two to three years, which seems to be related to their presence and influence.
- 🎤 The speaker has a passion for rapping and music, and despite being young and from a 'hood' background, they have confidence in their abilities.
- 🔥 The speaker's music and videos were getting attention before they officially 'dropped', indicating early support and recognition in their community.
- 💰 The speaker's success is marked by being the youngest person in the club 'popping bottles', suggesting a level of financial success and social status.
Q & A
What is the predominant racial demographic of Jackson according to the speaker?
-The speaker describes Jackson as predominantly black for the most part.
Where did the speaker initially attend school before being kicked out?
-The speaker attended Madison School before getting kicked out and trying various schools in the area.
What happened to the speaker after being kicked out of multiple schools?
-The speaker eventually dropped out of school and stopped attending altogether.
What is the name of the neighborhood the speaker and his friends hang out in?
-The speaker and his friends hang out in an area referred to as 'VD' on 3800 L Avenue.
What is the estimated percentage of white residents in the speaker's neighborhood?
-The speaker estimates that the percentage of white residents is between 10 to 20%.
What type of people from the white community are mentioned in the neighborhood?
-The speaker mentions 'white junkies' as being present in the neighborhood.
What is the speaker's perception of his experience as a young white kid in a predominantly black neighborhood?
-The speaker felt that he was treated as 'the white boy' and was initially tested by others, but he did not feel the need to prove himself.
How did the speaker describe his rise in popularity and recognition in his community?
-The speaker mentioned that he started gaining recognition about two to three years ago, which led to people taking him more seriously.
What actions did the speaker take that contributed to his increased visibility and status?
-The speaker began to 'boom' or make a significant impact, which included buying a chain and being the youngest person popping bottles in the club.
What was the speaker's background that made him stand out in the rap scene?
-The speaker's background of being a young white kid from a hood made him stand out in the rap scene.
What gave the speaker the confidence to pursue a career in rapping despite the odds?
-The speaker felt that he was different and versatile, and the support and love from people in his city for his trailers and work gave him the confidence.
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