Gerardo Lopez on the History of MS-13 and His Experience as a Former Member (Full Interview)

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In this VladTV full interview, former MS-13 member Gerardo Lopez spoke on the history of MS-13, along with his time spent in the organization. Along with that, Lopez talked about what ultimately led him to leave the MS-13 lifestyle.
Lopez talked about how he was facing 48 years in prison at one point and turned down a four-year deal he was offered during that time. Watch the full interview above.

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  • @fatso79750
    @fatso797504 жыл бұрын

    Every time he says "if you will" a homie gets his wings.. 😇

  • @thuglifejesus2673

    @thuglifejesus2673

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @NELLNICK

    @NELLNICK

    3 жыл бұрын

    As well

  • @user-fy8ql8uv7s

    @user-fy8ql8uv7s

    3 жыл бұрын

    XD

  • @maitrikpatel6643

    @maitrikpatel6643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gerardo If You Will Lopez is back

  • @brittanyhudley4683

    @brittanyhudley4683

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @KingCobraofMeta4
    @KingCobraofMeta44 жыл бұрын

    "If you will."-a book by Gerado Lopez

  • @carlosmoreno1847

    @carlosmoreno1847

    4 жыл бұрын

    .another clown. Carlos

  • @kitchensyncrecordingstudio4399

    @kitchensyncrecordingstudio4399

    4 жыл бұрын

    God damn that if you will or the fucking go ahead made this ass clown unlistenable. I’m a go ahead and not finish this shit.

  • @danh.mielke2193

    @danh.mielke2193

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where Hellen at... get these jokers out The auspicious game

  • @Rudy-xi4gp

    @Rudy-xi4gp

    4 жыл бұрын

    eastcoast shows he’s not Mexican clown guys from MS are Salvadoran 😂😂😂

  • @samsonslmpson1986

    @samsonslmpson1986

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go ahead if you will

  • @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo
    @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo2 жыл бұрын

    This Man is awesome because he’s Mexican and knows about EL Salvador and feels bad for the civilians. Thank you brother appreciate you.

  • @willromen

    @willromen

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s actually el salvadoreño

  • @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@willromen in another interview he said he was half Mexican half Peruvian

  • @FrankyCpunishmentSTYLE

    @FrankyCpunishmentSTYLE

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@willromen I just looked it up he’s not a salvi

  • @c.l.6345

    @c.l.6345

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WilliamRamirez-nk9xo half Mexican half Argentinian

  • @soramirez5473

    @soramirez5473

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@willromen most mara are from El Salvador, Guatamala and Honduras, but there are other latinos in it.. its rare though.

  • @CharlieTheTexan
    @CharlieTheTexan2 жыл бұрын

    Everyone's talking about "if you will," but when it comes to him saying _"El Salvador"_ correctly every time..... *THIS MAN DOESN'T MISS!*

  • @elyucca7582
    @elyucca75824 жыл бұрын

    Finally the full interview; the interview in it’s entirety if you will

  • @BikeLifeMike93

    @BikeLifeMike93

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @agrigorian4818

    @agrigorian4818

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ya but if i will or you will?

  • @alexgee3523

    @alexgee3523

    4 жыл бұрын

    Naw mean

  • @henrya9192

    @henrya9192

    3 жыл бұрын

    They got the 13 from the homies the Chicano gangs from the 13 is for M Mexican le marijuanos traditionally that’s what it means

  • @bigrich9526

    @bigrich9526

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you will...

  • @edgaralvarez1916
    @edgaralvarez19163 жыл бұрын

    This guy heard someone say “if you will” and knew it was for him

  • @privateuser4179

    @privateuser4179

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!! Funniest comment Here

  • @Ifakorede1111

    @Ifakorede1111

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you made my day!!!!

  • @berrafatale25yearsago87

    @berrafatale25yearsago87

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @Sikmind520

    @Sikmind520

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @jm5642

    @jm5642

    2 жыл бұрын

    😫🤣😂

  • @sapitoortiz9664
    @sapitoortiz96643 жыл бұрын

    Gerardo Lopez, you got that right... I am one of those MSS back from 1983 everything star in la calle Leeward ... Yo era el MENUDO ... Now I live in Canada ... I survive because of my familia ... 😎👈

  • @jovanicasares19

    @jovanicasares19

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s crazy

  • @javierteniza342

    @javierteniza342

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍 OG

  • @tommybahama3413

    @tommybahama3413

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should make an interview!

  • @realcapers

    @realcapers

    5 ай бұрын

    Westmoreland and 9th st is where the Stoners would kick it. The 7Eleven. Puro Metal 🤘

  • @Roc_Official
    @Roc_Official Жыл бұрын

    Take a shot everytime he says “If you will” good luck!

  • @bizmarques4289

    @bizmarques4289

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol you'll be drunk 7 minutes in

  • @gmeister3022

    @gmeister3022

    Жыл бұрын

    And Salva'or

  • @Fracking2319
    @Fracking23194 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the interviews with the gangsters and business people. The rapper's dont be talking about shit

  • @VincentKillsLife

    @VincentKillsLife

    4 жыл бұрын

    Besides DayLyt

  • @jaytee5980

    @jaytee5980

    4 жыл бұрын

    VincentKillsLife 😂😂😂😂😂 he a battle rapper

  • @Cedyouseeibe

    @Cedyouseeibe

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jaytee5980 a battle rapper that got some real shit to talk about.

  • @jaytee5980

    @jaytee5980

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cedrick Green and mfas don’t even know it tho bro lol u seen when he was white he was the truth for tht interview 💯💯💯🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @Cedyouseeibe

    @Cedyouseeibe

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jaytee5980 yup its that 3rd eye type of conversation he gives

  • @SampsonSimp
    @SampsonSimp4 жыл бұрын

    I’m here for the “If You Will” comments.

  • @KennySeis

    @KennySeis

    4 жыл бұрын

    Damn you read my mind....

  • @SampsonSimp

    @SampsonSimp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kenneth Parra ...if you will.

  • @JRAHIT

    @JRAHIT

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @TheBuddahLoc

    @TheBuddahLoc

    4 жыл бұрын

    SampsonSimp me “as well”

  • @SampsonSimp

    @SampsonSimp

    4 жыл бұрын

    BuddaH LoC His 2nd Favorite phrase...if you will.

  • @Indigenous_Talk
    @Indigenous_Talk3 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit I was in federal holding when he beat his case me being a Northerner and him being MS13 we became friends we ate spreads and if he didn't have commissary I would give him extra soups and chips hygiene We went to Rec and came back and the CO was like hey Clever you're all over the news you beat your federal case and was only held on a 500 dollar bond I have like 7 racks on my books and offered to pay his bail his lady got him out Man good dude I had no clue he was on here super proud of you happy to call you my friend Clever 😀

  • @dameli1010

    @dameli1010

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @danteruiz9985

    @danteruiz9985

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you’re out, good heart homie 💯

  • @kevinyoung947

    @kevinyoung947

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too bad he str8 blames chicanos the whole time, they got off the plane looking the chicanos from the movies, the culture they drought back from L.A…..

  • @danzena4059

    @danzena4059

    2 жыл бұрын

    If ....you will!

  • @tommybahama3413

    @tommybahama3413

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kevinyoung947 Blamed the Chicanos? What you mean?

  • @driver55
    @driver552 жыл бұрын

    A very good history explained here about MS-13. Lopez did a good job explaining it in this interview. The history is always important so we get past all the myths & lies. If we don’t learn then history repeats itself.

  • @sheepous9428
    @sheepous94284 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in LA in the 80's and 90's and this guy is so on point...if you will!

  • @jmcstore

    @jmcstore

    4 жыл бұрын

    So you say "if you will" all the time too?

  • @sheepous9428

    @sheepous9428

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jmcstore lolz

  • @astrovibin3654

    @astrovibin3654

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup dudes was getting jumped in left to right crazy shit!

  • @chrisnajdek9538
    @chrisnajdek95384 жыл бұрын

    Vlad: Does MS mean army ants? Lopez: Mara Salvatrucha is slang in El Salvador for “If You Will.”

  • @wolfpack8275

    @wolfpack8275

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are you stupid or just dumb stoopid

  • @chrisnajdek9538

    @chrisnajdek9538

    4 жыл бұрын

    i&ione Art huh

  • @Eetswa888

    @Eetswa888

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂🤣 this wins “if you will” comments

  • @senorblancosenorblanco

    @senorblancosenorblanco

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha 🤣

  • @flo713hustletown

    @flo713hustletown

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @azuldreamfilms5890
    @azuldreamfilms58903 жыл бұрын

    Ironically MS started by other nationalities talking bad about the way the Salvadoreños spoke, and here we are talking bad about how this guy talks lol

  • @sdoe7381

    @sdoe7381

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nationality is the place of birth and legal citizenship. Other nationalities meaning Americans..

  • @arianna6682
    @arianna66822 жыл бұрын

    This interview is one of my favorites. I love the part where he talks about going to the law library in prison. Having to write all those motions must have been so hard. This was very inspiring. God bless you sir and may you continue to have a full life and happiness and health!

  • @Peakfreud
    @Peakfreud4 жыл бұрын

    Talks about life, death and serious suffering. Merica: He said "If You Will" 😐

  • @godlymajins

    @godlymajins

    4 жыл бұрын

    People are having fun.

  • @WMsandKFCisBackMOFOs

    @WMsandKFCisBackMOFOs

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@godlymajins On the topic of MS-13 ??? Yeah... That's a real "fun" subject.

  • @johnappleseed6608

    @johnappleseed6608

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cringe

  • @stevenscummy1458

    @stevenscummy1458

    4 жыл бұрын

    he said if you will a million times come on

  • @emanthep

    @emanthep

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenscummy1458 I never hear anyone say anything about literally every other guy on here saying "know what I'm saying" after every sentence

  • @yungj.c1036
    @yungj.c10363 жыл бұрын

    When he said “if you will” I felt that 💯

  • @mattm8932

    @mattm8932

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which time 😆

  • @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re the 100th person to make that joke , are people really that stupid?

  • @CvilleCeltics40

    @CvilleCeltics40

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WilliamRamirez-nk9xo and it’s still funny stfu douchebag

  • @berrafatale25yearsago87

    @berrafatale25yearsago87

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WilliamRamirez-nk9xo i agree. Things getting sometimes outta hand if you will let it happen.

  • @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CvilleCeltics40 How stupid do you have to be to laugh at the same lame joke 25 times? Probably why you’re name is Chum chum Quao

  • @juliofernandez9642
    @juliofernandez96423 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone got the "If you will count"? This is a mission for not just any average joe. You may not ever return. But know your courage and persistence will be forever grateful for every comment section ever created by man. Godspeed gentle soul.

  • @Face-fb6rx
    @Face-fb6rx2 жыл бұрын

    I just to say thank you Gerardo Lopez, u came and spoke to my sons school and made an impact on him !

  • @ss.fx3626
    @ss.fx36264 жыл бұрын

    "I STARTED MS13" -TK.KIRKLAND

  • @danh.mielke2193

    @danh.mielke2193

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha see yea. The comedian told a joke for once... was it funny?

  • @allenm.355

    @allenm.355

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah didn you hear TK drove the Van that took the guys to they first Black Sabbath concert

  • @ss.fx3626

    @ss.fx3626

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@allenm.355 bro i thought TK was the manger for black sabbath and he give them backstage passes

  • @JEFE310

    @JEFE310

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @ss.fx3626

    @ss.fx3626

    4 жыл бұрын

    @jolly fresh fake ass gang

  • @br3ad420
    @br3ad4204 жыл бұрын

    This dude gonna read the comments and never go back on Vlad

  • @tabl10s

    @tabl10s

    4 жыл бұрын

    How bad would it suck, if he returned with tech-savvy MS-13 members who can track IP addresses(gulp)!

  • @doodahman2995

    @doodahman2995

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you will.

  • @kervinpadilla4046

    @kervinpadilla4046

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you will🤣

  • @Noc4ball

    @Noc4ball

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think he will

  • @josephortiz3274

    @josephortiz3274

    4 жыл бұрын

    Basically, if you will

  • @MarioSilva-jg5nh
    @MarioSilva-jg5nh3 жыл бұрын

    This dude is just starting to get his wheels rolling in speaking about his experiences and the comments section shows no love

  • @roselyneleclerc332

    @roselyneleclerc332

    2 жыл бұрын

    It takes maturity To listen deeply To someone story. Especialy when it makes you inconfortable and want to play strong " if you will" Respecting life is the base of civilisation and those people or culture ( music, film) do not but we all embrasse it before knowing better. Long life to him and all the other "homies" coming clean.

  • @chloewright1

    @chloewright1

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's not true. I see lots of positive comments, and not just comments posted after yours.

  • @MarioSilva-jg5nh

    @MarioSilva-jg5nh

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chloewright1 this was 8 months ago. If there’s positivity now then great but when the vid first came out it was a 💩 show

  • @Zehahahaa
    @Zehahahaa3 жыл бұрын

    This Dude is the real deal. Not those Rappers people think are hard. If y’all are still interested in the Salvadorian Civil war. Please watch the Movie Voces Innocentes, Innocent Voices. This movie depicts the atrocities that Salvadorian people endured in those times.

  • @MarcYanOfficial

    @MarcYanOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    The "gangster rappers" aren't hard at all. Ms 13 seems to be like organized crime (mafia, cartels, triads, yakuza, etc) are the real deal in the underworld. The streets work for these groups.

  • @williedee8278

    @williedee8278

    Жыл бұрын

    Looks like two outsiders talking about some stuff they know nothing about. Stay online.

  • @MarcYanOfficial

    @MarcYanOfficial

    Жыл бұрын

    @@williedee8278 outsiders haha. Stay online. What are you doing then?

  • @aiming2shoot

    @aiming2shoot

    Жыл бұрын

    Where can I watch that movie

  • @ThatDudeRel
    @ThatDudeRel4 жыл бұрын

    I will Gerardo... I will.

  • @Melly-v2n

    @Melly-v2n

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @INitty07

    @INitty07

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @MexicanJesus1998
    @MexicanJesus19984 жыл бұрын

    That intro with the history was some college level shit

  • @s.k90
    @s.k90 Жыл бұрын

    He is a very passionate person if you will. He really wants to make a change and help the youth if you will. I believe his intentions are pure if you will. Hope he makes a difference if you will

  • @Girrrrrrrr
    @Girrrrrrrr2 жыл бұрын

    "I definitely didn't put in a 2 week notice or anything." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 One of the best djfed interviews!

  • @Arcie7887
    @Arcie78873 жыл бұрын

    And here I am, an immigrant from the South, who lived in a cardboard hut through years of my childhood now watching this video and thanking my parents for all of the love they gave us, for raising us to be respectful and value life...to have goals and have ambition, there is no need for prison, juvenile detention, post prison reform when there is good and proper parenting. If you can’t do that, you have no good reason to have children until you can nurture care and educate your child...if we all did that, this world would cure itself of criminals and there would be no need to label them for their crimes. If you can’t appreciate the label, then don’t commit the crime. Let’s do our part by mentoring these kids to help them become success stories instead of another number in prison.

  • @ruega

    @ruega

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shout out to your parents! They did a good job.

  • @1967KID

    @1967KID

    Жыл бұрын

    My un uncle wife is from el Salvador my 2 cousin's went to the navy, and marine's, 1 is a doctor 2nd is a nerse and have a good life she got her brother to come to USA he is a carpintero all of them doing good and positive energy always, Trump made Salvador like if all are ms13 and that is not true story the ms13 started in California USA made gang's all over not other country's. Respeto a todos los latinos de corazon familia desde Puerto Rico.

  • @jamesdjl4359
    @jamesdjl43594 жыл бұрын

    I can tell he wanted to talk more about how to fix the problem. He wanted to bring attention to the core problems. Not to glorify all the atrocities commited against his people. With poverty, horrible social infrastructure, no opportunities, no programs for rehabilitation, broken home/family unit etc.. The united states government has their hand in starting many criminal enterprise's/Gangs/terrorist groups. But, we never talk about the fact that they're bigger criminals than the actual gangs most of the time. Hope this gentleman is doing well and has the strength to help many people.

  • @blackjohnny9570

    @blackjohnny9570

    4 жыл бұрын

    Big facts 💪💯 they just thug's in suits but make us out to be the scum of the earth. They convinced the whole world that if you have dark skin you are devil's but really they their the real monsters.

  • @mikepeterson78

    @mikepeterson78

    4 жыл бұрын

    You almost understand

  • @marcoantonioc5437

    @marcoantonioc5437

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@blackjohnny9570 almost there bro; who is this "they" you and so many like you speak of? how bout you do some research and think for yourself, make your own conclusions. But you are happy repeating what you see online and playing the victim. And no im not white im mexican with a black mom.

  • @blackjohnny9570

    @blackjohnny9570

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@marcoantonioc5437 I do research and "they" is anyone who thinks he is above any other human because a physical difference such as skin color. If you do your research you would know we "melinated" or people of color stated civilization as we know it but Europeans came and stole and plunder and put there name on it. And that's facts not my opinion, tell me something brother how come all around the world people equate dark skin with poverty? Why did the white slaves owners didn't want slaves to read? Because they know we are equal mentally but they are so scared to scared to relinquish power and accept the fact that we were here before them. That's why they hate us so much, so do a little history yourself and figure why are history isn't taught and tried to destroy are very exists. But it's all love bra you just have to know the level of hate that some white people have for the original people, but some can't grasp it cause their heart isn't filled with such hate.✌️🙏

  • @dedrickdmonrolison6300

    @dedrickdmonrolison6300

    4 жыл бұрын

    PURO PUTASO

  • @FOGSosza
    @FOGSosza2 жыл бұрын

    He sneaks it in with such masterful linguistics... if you will.

  • @ryansandoval507
    @ryansandoval5072 жыл бұрын

    "absolutely if you will" great interview. This kept me intrigued and entertained .

  • @tainosavage2169
    @tainosavage21693 жыл бұрын

    Not as bad as "You know what I'm saying?" over and over..😂😂

  • @quintocreations5091

    @quintocreations5091

    3 жыл бұрын

    You mean: " knawm-sayin"

  • @mattm8932

    @mattm8932

    2 жыл бұрын

    True. These stupid rappers make you puke 🤮 after 2 minutes

  • @dray5363

    @dray5363

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your opinion. You still watch

  • @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or at the end of the day.... know mean.

  • @daemickey

    @daemickey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or.......ya mean, or......ya feel me.......or....know what I'm saying.....Lol

  • @robertfoye5510
    @robertfoye55104 жыл бұрын

    I really didn't know the history of the El Salvadorans. These people has been through alot. The fear of being deported is real. Much respect for the Salvadorans .

  • @andrewmcdonald5275

    @andrewmcdonald5275

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you will

  • @sparkyfister

    @sparkyfister

    3 жыл бұрын

    you should look up what they did to black people there

  • @andrewmcdonald5275

    @andrewmcdonald5275

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sparkyfister If you will.

  • @sparkyfister

    @sparkyfister

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewmcdonald5275 😂😂😂

  • @mrroyixo

    @mrroyixo

    3 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in pico union and went to jr high school with ^ Rambo^ in the early 80s he was the one who made the transition from heavy metal click to a true gangsters.

  • @KingPin23rdOfTha1700
    @KingPin23rdOfTha17002 жыл бұрын

    My parents were apart of the immigration during the El Salvador civil war and I like how this shed light on the topic as it hits home. Ms 13 is horrific gang that changed the country but there was a history of corruption within the government aswell.

  • @littlechieftaintv3701
    @littlechieftaintv37012 жыл бұрын

    what an Incredible Interview! . Much liove to Gerardo.. I wish him all the success!

  • @icantthinkofacooname3025
    @icantthinkofacooname30253 жыл бұрын

    Who cares if dude says if you will? Still a well spoken guy who gets his point across.

  • @randee4550

    @randee4550

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude said he was never involved in a shooting. I don't know, bro..

  • @eorgiatech8053

    @eorgiatech8053

    3 жыл бұрын

    In American English a lot of people whose English is their second language, they have some sort of verbal crutch. Seems like "if you will" is his verbal crutch

  • @oboy1918

    @oboy1918

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@randee4550 bee. To everything name it cant feel for ppl who havnt who claim they have or feel.the same as one whos been time tested over n over

  • @randee4550

    @randee4550

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oboy1918 Huh?

  • @codyknoll3012

    @codyknoll3012

    3 жыл бұрын

    The only thing that got across to me was "if you will"

  • @808dreamland
    @808dreamland4 жыл бұрын

    The real reason why the beaf started with 18th Street is because he wouldnt stop saying "if you will" at a party.

  • @mattieraiford3590

    @mattieraiford3590

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂✌

  • @mamabrantingtherapist

    @mamabrantingtherapist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beaf...🤣 beef... either way...🤣

  • @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s all you got from this? You’re not very smart nor loving.

  • @babyboyy207

    @babyboyy207

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @PinvinoPiggg

    @PinvinoPiggg

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup. Damn it it's infuriating af.

  • @MicDrone
    @MicDrone3 жыл бұрын

    Repeating catch phrases and key words is a key component to portraying oneself as the dominant party involved in a conversation, if you will.

  • @soniacasanova384
    @soniacasanova384 Жыл бұрын

    Another great interview!

  • @bennygarcia1913
    @bennygarcia19134 жыл бұрын

    “Will, if you” -Yoda

  • @chrisbdk4008

    @chrisbdk4008

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmaoooo

  • @spade6625

    @spade6625

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣😭

  • @hollywoodsaint57

    @hollywoodsaint57

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ekallday13

    @ekallday13

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @dadongp8154

    @dadongp8154

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @IbeSyke
    @IbeSyke3 жыл бұрын

    Vlad was so into this story he didn't even interrupted and ask a question for like 10min lol

  • @headfuel
    @headfuel2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview!

  • @GuillermoFields
    @GuillermoFields2 жыл бұрын

    Being from El Salvador its good to know my history. Thank you

  • @ChristinaBambina
    @ChristinaBambina4 жыл бұрын

    Just in the first two minutes There was so much mind blowing info, I had to rewind and listen again so many times just to grasp the perspective

  • @anotherdayanotherdollardcm4099
    @anotherdayanotherdollardcm40994 жыл бұрын

    Vlad" I remember like it was yesterday me and my Ms 13 Homie were chilling" Vlad, Pauses, Vlad continues " I will call the cops because I'm not a gang member. If you do something to me I'm calling the cops"- Vlad.

  • @jahmalgreen8580

    @jahmalgreen8580

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you will

  • @fullcontakt1
    @fullcontakt12 жыл бұрын

    This is actually my favorite vlad interview of them all, "if you will"

  • @michelle4025
    @michelle40254 жыл бұрын

    These “if you will” comments are hilarious but in all seriousness. This man has overcome the battles that he admits he put himself in and some that were put into his path and that’s admirable. He can distinguish where he was a victim and where he was in the wrong. He has changed his life for the best and has continued to educate himself.

  • @andrewmcdonald5275

    @andrewmcdonald5275

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you will

  • @angie8412

    @angie8412

    2 жыл бұрын

    YA 100% RITE! 👍✌️😷😷🇨🇦

  • @angie8412

    @angie8412

    2 жыл бұрын

    GOOD 4 HIM TO MOVE 4WARD! I NEED HIS STRENGTH & COURAGE! 👍👏✌️😷😷🇨🇦

  • @stevenscummy1458

    @stevenscummy1458

    2 жыл бұрын

    now he just needs to overcome the battle with the "if you will" tick

  • @VotEtoPizdets

    @VotEtoPizdets

    2 жыл бұрын

    The important part is that whether or not he was responsible for what happened to him, he took responsibility for it. This man has solid character and the world would be a much better place if everyone had half of what he does.

  • @sanjosharkstero14
    @sanjosharkstero144 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this a FULL video. Makes it easier to follow👍

  • @armyguyspc
    @armyguyspc2 жыл бұрын

    I love how Vlad expresses his political bias. Wish he would be a non bias interviewer.

  • @marooniversal8949

    @marooniversal8949

    2 жыл бұрын

    He forming his questions over his political bias. We get it vlad, you don’t like trump

  • @cohenfromdiscord2551
    @cohenfromdiscord25513 жыл бұрын

    the story he told about getting shot at was wild, abuela: did you hear the shots? him: que? shots ... (after jumping over 3 blocks of fences dodging these gang members)

  • @jmcstore
    @jmcstore4 жыл бұрын

    Just a man and his "if you will" to survive..🎶🎼 is the eye of the tiger🎵🎼🎶🎼

  • @berrafatale25yearsago87

    @berrafatale25yearsago87

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @jm5642

    @jm5642

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ded

  • @MarkieB89
    @MarkieB894 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you decided to "Go ahead" and release the whole interview, Blahd.

  • @williamspotwood7116

    @williamspotwood7116

    4 жыл бұрын

    Marcus 😭😭😭😭

  • @domk2993

    @domk2993

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 I’m glad he did too, If You Will.

  • @menandroplan1554
    @menandroplan1554 Жыл бұрын

    Watching this 3 years later, or 36 months if you will.

  • @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer
    @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer2 жыл бұрын

    When this guy was learning English he must have heard someone he thought seemed really intelligent punctuate a metaphor with "if you will" and it just hit him _SO_ different.

  • @joesmoe1347
    @joesmoe13474 жыл бұрын

    "If you will" . The riveting true story of famed ex gang member Gerardo Lopez.

  • @dannyboymorales6995
    @dannyboymorales69954 жыл бұрын

    This is actually so on point. I grew up in LA in the 80s and 90s 🙏

  • @danielolguin6458

    @danielolguin6458

    3 жыл бұрын

    LeRoy Buchanan Poor timing “if you will”

  • @MarroquinDiaz2Dope3
    @MarroquinDiaz2Dope32 жыл бұрын

    I read the comments mid-way through the video & every time he says if you will, I start laughing 🤣🤣

  • @TheTwistedCaliLivesOf
    @TheTwistedCaliLivesOf Жыл бұрын

    Gerardo was that homie that always took the newspaper to his cell and didn’t leave it in the day room. Lol. Good for you bro!

  • @jbizzle2232
    @jbizzle22323 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly how the Los Zetas Cartel started here in Mexico, a bunch of Ex Military trained in the US that formed a cartel and got super powerful and ruthless

  • @JuanRodriguez-gj5zk

    @JuanRodriguez-gj5zk

    3 жыл бұрын

    All latinos needa come together really

  • @mking8242

    @mking8242

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmmmm

  • @JoseSoto-tp8ck

    @JoseSoto-tp8ck

    3 жыл бұрын

    Puro Sinaloa fuck zoras

  • @senorblancosenorblanco

    @senorblancosenorblanco

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JuanRodriguez-gj5zk lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @JuanRodriguez-gj5zk

    @JuanRodriguez-gj5zk

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JoseSoto-tp8ck idk what you talking about it doesn't even relate to my comment

  • @100gds2
    @100gds23 жыл бұрын

    Top 3 quotes at 34:37 "(3)IT'S HORRIFIC, (1)IF YOU WILL, when you (2)GO AHEAD AND hear something like that." GREAT interview! Homey ain't just solid, he's concerned and compassionate.

  • @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    @WilliamRamirez-nk9xo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your stupid observation, go back to school please.

  • @rythmikeffect
    @rythmikeffect2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best VLAD interviews. This dude is the sh*t (if you will).

  • @albertosalguero2558
    @albertosalguero25582 жыл бұрын

    He explained it so well from the beginning. Good stuff

  • @ezduz-it9281
    @ezduz-it92813 жыл бұрын

    I was in Camp Afflerbaugh in 1995 with my boy Gerardo. There were 5 dudes from 18 there. We werent gonna let them jump him so they both agreed to fight one at a time. And 1 after another they each came outta that utility room battered bruised and Clever had not a scratch! Lol! Good to see you carnal. STAY UP... Edgar Romero Aka Lil Spider Harbor City... 😉

  • @privateuser4179

    @privateuser4179

    3 жыл бұрын

    He went in to go ahead and show them whats up ..... If you......

  • @berrafatale25yearsago87

    @berrafatale25yearsago87

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@privateuser4179 will

  • @jae2823
    @jae28234 жыл бұрын

    So Vlad is just going to “go ahead and” release the full interview “if you will”.

  • @lhrealone
    @lhrealone Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Great interview.

  • @elmerchacon0612
    @elmerchacon06123 жыл бұрын

    This is a very interesting interview! Very intriguing, If you will.

  • @jenseneckles
    @jenseneckles3 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how much wisdom he has. How his perspective changed and how he wants to help make genuine change. Kudos!

  • @MrMuaythai84

    @MrMuaythai84

    Жыл бұрын

    close the border stop allowing these idiot to come here and raped and kill people

  • @nativearizona1
    @nativearizona14 жыл бұрын

    I hear a lot of guys speak about gangs and prison having gone through that myself for a third of my young life, & I can spot phony's when I hear them pretty much right off the bat. This guy is real, sincere, and truthful. One of the things that convinces me that he's truthful is that he doesn't exaggerate things like a lot of guys tend to do.

  • @TTG_JG

    @TTG_JG

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is the comment that should be at the top here

  • @waterwastewatetenvironment8810
    @waterwastewatetenvironment88103 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, glad he was the one that explained the history, without being a gangsta.

  • @ccruz0591
    @ccruz05913 жыл бұрын

    Amazing story. Thank you for this Vlad. The guys from Homies Unidos are great guys. Met them at a couple protests in Boyle Heights.

  • @nxtra
    @nxtra4 жыл бұрын

    If Dracula was Mexican...."if you will"! 🤣🦇 🤘

  • @JohnDoe-mg7ky

    @JohnDoe-mg7ky

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m pretty sure this guy is El Salvadorian and not Mexican.

  • @dookieboy81

    @dookieboy81

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JohnDoe-mg7ky he said he was half mexican and argentine

  • @jayd8925

    @jayd8925

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Killikia Productions At 49.50 he says his dad is from Argentina and at 56.27 he says his mom is mexican and 56.33 he says am not Salvadoran at all. Then he kept saying if you will.

  • @Tknononesense

    @Tknononesense

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣I can't with you

  • @mking8242

    @mking8242

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is actually funny 😆

  • @Mugicha808
    @Mugicha8084 жыл бұрын

    Hey Vlad, fantastic work here. Gerardo is a charismatic guy and has a fascinating story.

  • @jasonck9635
    @jasonck96353 жыл бұрын

    The machete was adapted into phillipino martial arts , a lot of people were farmers , so what he is talking about is true with a lot of Central America and indo pacific regions , a lot of weapons started as farming tools , the Japanese Kama and even the nunchaku was used for beating down the rice patty fields

  • @divinemessenger2030

    @divinemessenger2030

    6 ай бұрын

    That’s pretty cool. It’s amazing how their use got tainted.

  • @drewhenni2277
    @drewhenni22774 жыл бұрын

    He’ll never say “if you will” ever again for the rest of his life!!

  • @mikal1659

    @mikal1659

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol, bro you funny ashell

  • @franciscogil7149
    @franciscogil71493 жыл бұрын

    Excellent transmission from beginning to end on how he gave the roots and it's creation and present time

  • @selectiveeye4370
    @selectiveeye4370 Жыл бұрын

    I really liked this.... Interview, if you will. Im going to go ahead and express my gratitude

  • @K11XI
    @K11XI2 жыл бұрын

    this is the first time I seen anyone speak the truth about where the ms sign came from and how they really stated up. big ups to this man (Real man) who speaks the truth...

  • @vsamdol95
    @vsamdol954 жыл бұрын

    George is so intricate on describing how unfulfilling the gang life is.It’s very sad. Congrats on the 180 tho. Let’s hope the youth can see how misguided the gang life truly is through Mr. Lopez program. Good luck to you all.

  • @2313rafa

    @2313rafa

    4 жыл бұрын

    It relates to lots of people that think all your pride and respect is lost if you decide to not condone violence and pride anymore that barrios convey. I think we can all grow, que no?

  • @vsamdol95

    @vsamdol95

    4 жыл бұрын

    2313rafa I agree

  • @JustShawnie
    @JustShawnie3 жыл бұрын

    This was an outstanding interview and I hope all the best and peaceful moments going forward happen for this man who is a former member of MS-13.

  • @robertpolanco1831

    @robertpolanco1831

    3 жыл бұрын

    A lot better then the T.E.D. talks he did earlier for the common Caucasian nerds. He had to dumb it down a lot since slang would of made the lost.

  • @TheSands83

    @TheSands83

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertpolanco1831oh yes white people can never understand such complicated ideas as “slang “ words😂

  • @rexraptor4090

    @rexraptor4090

    10 ай бұрын

    If you will

  • @cubanmisses866
    @cubanmisses8663 жыл бұрын

    I can listen to him speak all day and night

  • @bootygrams
    @bootygrams2 жыл бұрын

    Imagine asking him, “how was your day?” You gonna lose a whole day listening to him explain, if you will😂

  • @Wcc6969
    @Wcc69693 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in LA played baseball in Queen Anne, Normandie, and Ardmore park in K town. The good ol day’s when we had all star games. MS and their enemies were always around but didn’t mess with us. We had solid coaches that would speak to em, no messing around while we played. Those that didn’t grow up in LA mid-City, K- town this mans story is solid I’m almost 40 now, those were some crazy times. But in the hood it was just a normal day. People getting shot and the ghetto bird trying to catch shooters that were long gone. I’m Salvadorian and I’m very familiar with machetes, and corbos. Y’all stay safe! Peace out!

  • @candicedelossantos4608
    @candicedelossantos46084 жыл бұрын

    These comments literally had me crying 😭 🤣😅 “if you will”

  • @mixz9929

    @mixz9929

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are beautiful. If you will.

  • @toussaintbatiste8438

    @toussaintbatiste8438

    3 жыл бұрын

    MARRY ME !!! IF YOU WILL 😍

  • @adrianpate4694

    @adrianpate4694

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have dinner with me if you will

  • @iuncanny9506

    @iuncanny9506

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honey could you pass the salt? If you will?

  • @bobbyhognuts4153

    @bobbyhognuts4153

    3 жыл бұрын

    If youre jill haha just stand still or take the pill n climb the hill....... But only "if you will"

  • @minemio4603
    @minemio46033 жыл бұрын

    L.A. native here. That was a very interesting interview

  • @derrikferguson3219
    @derrikferguson32192 жыл бұрын

    I counted -he said “if you will” 479 million times. That’s awesome.

  • @rod8696
    @rod86963 жыл бұрын

    Yo, you can really tell this man in the vid put in that work, thats why nobody fucks with real OGs. Even if they quit the hood life. Mad respect for this Mara

  • @jaym6187

    @jaym6187

    2 жыл бұрын

    No he didn’t, if he did he wouldn’t be here talking about it If your a real ms13 you gonna stay…. He grew up and knew it was stupid, he was trying to find belonging…. Fights aren’t 💩

  • @totogw84

    @totogw84

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jaym6187 I was 11 when I met him in Korea town, Los Angeles. He was feared by all the rivals because he was tall and knew how to fight. I watched him do some stuff he was respected and hated by many.

  • @tayloresquibel4329
    @tayloresquibel43293 жыл бұрын

    I love how Vlad changes his voice depending on his guest.

  • @badballiance87

    @badballiance87

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll listen closely, I haven't noticed before.

  • @larryhoover6594

    @larryhoover6594

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes he does but say wat u will vlad is the best interview and he is so selfless that he doesn't even show himself hats off feds no feds dis man homework game is official straight facts the guest be shocked 😲😲😳 every fucking show like wow how does he know I can he read my mind no he can see my hand but wait I played my card face down does he have the eye 👀 of pegasus no but if I will say Can he see y cinnamon toast crunch got swirls in every bite 😂 lol and I end my turn yaymooo

  • @Dinero1838
    @Dinero18382 жыл бұрын

    Best interview by Geraldo good luck 👍🏽 bro

  • @gilbertrojas1742
    @gilbertrojas17422 жыл бұрын

    I was lock up with you in S.R.C in Norwalk in 2002 P.S.P program in Norwalk Ca.i happy you are doing 👍I am proud of you

  • @geraldmontoya2791
    @geraldmontoya27913 жыл бұрын

    I pray that him and his children are reunited and if they ever see this interview I'm sure his children will be really really proud of him

  • @cantona7449
    @cantona74494 жыл бұрын

    I love the way Gerardo talks man, he sounds so cool. The Latino way of saying ‘Los Angeles’ is just sick.

  • @vonshiba8694

    @vonshiba8694

    4 жыл бұрын

    if you will

  • @edi.duzit23

    @edi.duzit23

    3 жыл бұрын

    All the mexicans makin fun of him tho ... Thats a trip

  • @robmendoza1030

    @robmendoza1030

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Original way. Los Angeles is Spanish

  • @mr.cangieter8758

    @mr.cangieter8758

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's original a Spanish name so...

  • @quintocreations5091

    @quintocreations5091

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@robmendoza1030 City of Angels =English (US dialect), Los Angeles = Spanish......... "The Original way"???? Lol, hmmmm no, it's simply called a different language. Los Angeles being used in the US in English is a pro noun.

  • @jesmed82
    @jesmed822 жыл бұрын

    Whats the time stamp for “if you will” I saw the whole interview and musta missed it

  • @joshuajewell7529
    @joshuajewell75293 жыл бұрын

    Good interview as well

  • @marcuswes
    @marcuswes4 жыл бұрын

    Full interview if you will

  • @rexraptor4090
    @rexraptor4090 Жыл бұрын

    Idk what’s more funny; this dudes look when he laughs or every time he says “if you will” 😂

  • @rexraptor4090

    @rexraptor4090

    11 ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @scottg5529
    @scottg55293 жыл бұрын

    'My teacher told me to turn in my essay, but I ain't no snitch dawg'

  • @stillgotyourmom

    @stillgotyourmom

    3 жыл бұрын

    never write off an essay!

  • @msjackson6131

    @msjackson6131

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @chrisf8855

    @chrisf8855

    3 жыл бұрын

    (crickets heard in the background)

  • @scottg5529

    @scottg5529

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisf8855 Weak. Boring sense of humour, boring life to even bother typing that comment... Sad, sad existence.

  • @chrisf8855

    @chrisf8855

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scottg5529 the irony

  • @romedawg337
    @romedawg3373 жыл бұрын

    Great interview, if you will

  • @StuEnt1
    @StuEnt12 жыл бұрын

    Yoooooo. That was the best. He needs a movie 🎬...

  • @hamilcarbarca1770
    @hamilcarbarca17704 жыл бұрын

    You took too long for full interview "if you will"

  • @domk2993

    @domk2993

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hamilcar Barca 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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