Coolio IS A Gangster [Archive] - ThisisBigBrother.com

Stu

14-01-2009, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by letmein
I hear some saying outright, and others alluding to him not being a real gangster. Believe me, HE IS! He grew up and teamed with gang bangers. He is not a joke. He is not joking around. So, enough with the postings making him out to be some harmless guy who's just playing this up.
You do understand the rudimentary concepts of past, present and future, right?

Specifically how he was a gangster in the past.

Jackie

14-01-2009, 09:17 AM

A Gangster:laugh3: he thinks he is.

GiRTh

14-01-2009, 11:12 AM

Coolio is from Compton in South Central Los Angeles so during his life he must have at some point been involved in gangs.

albie

14-01-2009, 01:17 PM

The man is a big headed agressive childish prick. So yeah, he's a gangster for sure.

lily.

14-01-2009, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by GiRTh
Coolio is from Compton in South Central Los Angeles so during his life he must have at some point been involved in gangs.

That's a generalisation. Not everyone in Compton is involved in gangs.

GiRTh

14-01-2009, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Linda
Originally posted by GiRTh
Coolio is from Compton in South Central Los Angeles so during his life he must have at some point been involved in gangs.

That's a generalisation. Not everyone in Compton is involved in gangs. Probably, but apparently its the kind of area where theres little else to do. So if someone from Compton claims to be a gangster then I'd believe them.

lily.

14-01-2009, 01:34 PM

I see your point G. And, I'm also not disputing his claims either. I just felt I'd put it out there because some people do think that everyone from these areas is some kind of badass gangsta, when there are a lot of decent people there too.

Also, I'd agree with Stu. Even if Coolio was a gangbanger in the past, that does not mean he indulges in gang activity or associates with current gang members now.

GiRTh

14-01-2009, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Linda
I see your point G. And, I'm also not disputing his claims either. I just felt I'd put it out there because some people do think that everyone from these areas is some kind of badass gangsta, when there are a lot of decent people there too.

Also, I'd agree with Stu. Even if Coolio was a gangbanger in the past, that does not mean he indulges in gang activity or associates with current gang members now. My intial comment was a generalization but I made it show that Coolio is who he says he is.

In Hip Hop gang affiliation is kind of like a badge of honour. Some rappers even claim to have been members of very specific real life gangs. So even if he no longer is actively involved in gang banging his past still gives him the right to call himself a gangster.

lily.

14-01-2009, 01:46 PM

Yes he can call himself a gangster, but like you say could not be involved in gang activities. Therefore making this statement by the OP inaccurate:

So, enough with the postings making him out to be some harmless guy who's just playing this up.

He is pretty harmless if he's left the gang banging lifestyle.

GiRTh

14-01-2009, 01:53 PM

Yes. That statement is not true.

decdec456

14-01-2009, 02:19 PM

Gangster? *******ing Dope more like

lily.

14-01-2009, 02:19 PM

Constructive addition to the thread.

Thanks for that.

arista

14-01-2009, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by jackie46
A Gangster:laugh3: he thinks he is.

In the USA he is a Dad with kids getting under his feet
It is a good reality TV show
they featured it on Fox news 'Red Eye' show.

Coolio 2009 a Dad with kids
FACT.

M X

14-01-2009, 04:11 PM

I'm sorry that's just too funny for me to post a real comment..

andyman

14-01-2009, 04:58 PM

Most teens grow up in gangs... A gang can be a group of thugs on a street corner or a group of adults part of a underground criminal network.
The area he grown up does have a problem with gangs on all levels. As in a "Gangster" there is a real type and the fantasy type, real type spend most of their life in prisons and the fantasy type live in huge houses with sports cars and naked women everywhere.
As for Coolio being in a gang or being a gangster.... Maybe, maybe not.

easttt

14-01-2009, 08:33 PM

lol he aint no gangster,,he wouldnt be on big brother for **** sake

TomV87

14-01-2009, 08:35 PM

Plastic Gangster

WATERS

14-01-2009, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by TomV87
Plastic Gangster

No..

TomV87

14-01-2009, 08:42 PM

LOL please list the gangsters that dress up as toy cars? and wear face glitter and dance gear?

andyman

14-01-2009, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by TomV87
LOL please list the gangsters that dress up as toy cars? and wear face glitter and dance gear? OMG! They are the worse kind, not to be messed with!:sad:

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 12:23 AM

Coolio is a chav.

He's the reason I haven't been watching much CBB, He is the anal wart of the human race.

letmein

15-01-2009, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by Sticks
And your proof is?

Insubstantiated statements like this could be considred libel leaving Mark at risk.

Please watch what you type :nono:

Hun, Coolio is not joking. You know nothing about the rap wars, West coast, East coast, in America.

letmein

15-01-2009, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by TomV87
LOL please list the gangsters that dress up as toy cars? and wear face glitter and dance gear?

Coolio is 45. He's not in a gang anymore. Point is, he comes from the streets. It isn't an act.

letmein

15-01-2009, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by Dezzy
Coolio is a chav.

He's the reason I haven't been watching much CBB, He is the anal wart of the human race.

No such thing as a Chav in America. Low class, yeah, probably. Although, low class with money. :spin:

letmein

15-01-2009, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by Linda
Originally posted by GiRTh
Coolio is from Compton in South Central Los Angeles so during his life he must have at some point been involved in gangs.

That's a generalisation. Not everyone in Compton is involved in gangs. You know nothing about Compton. Coolio's already talked about his past with the Crips.

Stu

15-01-2009, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by letmein
Originally posted by Linda
Originally posted by GiRTh
Coolio is from Compton in South Central Los Angeles so during his life he must have at some point been involved in gangs.

That's a generalisation. Not everyone in Compton is involved in gangs. You know nothing about Compton. Coolio's already talked about his past with the Crips.
She is right though, not everyone in Compton is in a gang. Unless you want to disagree with that, G? :rolleyes:

GiRTh

15-01-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Stu
She is right though, not everyone in Compton is in a gang. Unless you want to disagree with that, G? :rolleyes: You're right, not everyone from Compton is in a gang (I think I've already pointed out that my statement was a generalisation in order to make a point) but for a young man growing up in Compton - as Coolio did - it very likely that he'd been involved in gangs.

Stu

15-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by Stu
She is right though, not everyone in Compton is in a gang. Unless you want to disagree with that, G? :rolleyes: You're right, not everyone from Compton is in a gang (I think I've already pointed out that my statement was a generalisation in order to make a point) but for a young man growing up in Compton - as Coolio did - it very likely that he'd been involved in gangs.
I agree completely. It was Letmein's rather absymal 'you dont know anything about Compton' comment towards Linda that I felt I had to reply to. Such a fun guy, that Letmein :wink:.

GiRTh

15-01-2009, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by StuI agree completely. It was Letmein's rather absymal 'you dont know anything about Compton' comment towards Linda that I felt I had to reply to. Such a fun guy, that Letmein :wink:. No problem mate. I just wanted to explain myself.:thumbs:

lily.

15-01-2009, 07:40 PM

'Fun Guy' or 'Funghi'?

Apparently a lot of us "know nothing".

I know quite a lot actually. I know a lot about Compton, and I know a lot about statistics.

:D

andyman

15-01-2009, 07:49 PM

Stu

15-01-2009, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by Linda
'Fun Guy' or 'Funghi'?

Apparently a lot of us "know nothing".

I know quite a lot actually. I know a lot about Compton, and I know a lot about statistics.

:D
Your missing the point here, Linda. Coolio IS a gangster. Just like the thread title says.

Dont you know Caps Lock = Truth? :wink:

lily.

15-01-2009, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by Stu
Originally posted by Linda
'Fun Guy' or 'Funghi'?

Apparently a lot of us "know nothing".

I know quite a lot actually. I know a lot about Compton, and I know a lot about statistics.

:D
Your missing the point here, Linda. Coolio IS a gangster. Just like the thread title says.

Dont you know Caps Lock = Truth? :wink:

Damn Stu, I'm not down with the kids you know... In my day we just used "Fact." in the next sentence to create a truth. Fact.

arista

15-01-2009, 07:54 PM

Coolio 2009

Is a Dad with a Show on US Networks with his Kids.

He was once a Rapper/Gangster

But 2009
he is a Dad
With Kids that wind him up.
Fact.

lily.

15-01-2009, 10:15 PM

I applaud your use of the 'Fact.'

And, kudos for remembering the full stop. :wink:

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by letmein
Originally posted by Dezzy
Coolio is a chav.

He's the reason I haven't been watching much CBB, He is the anal wart of the human race.

No such thing as a Chav in America. Low class, yeah, probably. Although, low class with money. :spin:

If it looks like a chav, acts like a chav and talks like a chav...IT'S A CHAV!

:joker:

Just because the social type doesn't exist in America doesn't mean he can't be labled with it from a Brittish point of view.

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:04 PM

Coolios not a chav

Edited by Sunny_01 - dont you know its not big and its not clever to call people names, if this continues a warning will be issued.

Locke.

15-01-2009, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Dezzy
Originally posted by letmein
Originally posted by Dezzy
Coolio is a chav.

He's the reason I haven't been watching much CBB, He is the anal wart of the human race.

No such thing as a Chav in America. Low class, yeah, probably. Although, low class with money. :spin:

If it looks like a chav, acts like a chav and talks like a chav...IT'S A CHAV!

:joker:

Just because the social type doesn't exist in America doesn't mean he can't be labled with it from a Brittish point of view.

Nothing like a chav.

TomV87

15-01-2009, 11:05 PM

Haha thats right he is a CHAV!!!

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:06 PM

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by TomV87
Haha thats right he is a CHAV!!!

Insulting other members is against the rules. If you continue to insult others you will be given a warning.

30stone

15-01-2009, 11:08 PM

Yeh hes a chav...

Tina is to really.. or at least talks like one..

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:10 PM

Tina is scum not chav she is scum
and Insulting other members is against the rules. If you continue to insult others you will be given a warning.

30stone

15-01-2009, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by WATERS
Tina is scum not chav she is scum
and 30stone your a emo

an emo???

waters.... what the ****?!!?!?

i really dislike emos....

so... well done (=

Locke.

15-01-2009, 11:13 PM

Chav, Chava or Charva is a slang derogatory term applied to certain young people in the United Kingdom. The stereotypical image of a chav is a white aggressive teen or young adult, of working class background, who wears branded sports and casual clothing (baseball caps are also common) who often fights and engages in petty criminality and are often assumed to be unemployed or in a low paid job

1. Coolio isn't a young person.
2. He is not an aggressive teen or young adult.
3. He doesn't wear branded sports clothes or casual clothing.
4. He doesn't commit petty crimes.
5. He doesn't have a low paid job.

Coolio is no chav.

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by WATERS
Tina is scum not chav she is scum
and 30stone your a emo

an emo???

waters.... what the ****?!!?!?

i really dislike emos....

so... well done (=

Exactly see your not happy being branded something your not so why should you do it to Coolio. Hmmm?

TomV87

15-01-2009, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by David
Chav, Chava or Charva is a slang derogatory term applied to certain young people in the United Kingdom. The stereotypical image of a chav is a white aggressive teen or young adult, of working class background, who wears branded sports and casual clothing (baseball caps are also common) who often fights and engages in petty criminality and are often assumed to be unemployed or in a low paid job

1. Coolio isn't a young person.
2. He is not an aggressive teen or young adult.
3. He doesn't wear branded sports clothes or casual clothing.
4. He doesn't commit petty crimes.
5. He doesn't have a low paid job.

Coolio is no chav.

Haha he aint no gangster either

I mean what gangsters are z listers that go on uk gameshows? LOL wearing glitter on his face and a toy car LOL

CHAV

30stone

15-01-2009, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by WATERS
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by WATERS
Tina is scum not chav she is scum
and 30stone your a emo

an emo???

waters.... what the ****?!!?!?

i really dislike emos....

so... well done (=

Exactly see your not happy being branded something your not so why should you do it to Coolio. Hmmm?

What would you call him?

like fingers said looks and dresses like one and more. i dont do anything to be called an emo... there is a reason for calling him a chav..

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by David
Chav, Chava or Charva is a slang derogatory term applied to certain young people in the United Kingdom. The stereotypical image of a chav is a white aggressive teen or young adult, of working class background, who wears branded sports and casual clothing (baseball caps are also common) who often fights and engages in petty criminality and are often assumed to be unemployed or in a low paid job

1. Coolio isn't a young person.
2. He is not an aggressive teen or young adult.
3. He doesn't wear branded sports clothes or casual clothing.
4. He doesn't commit petty crimes.
5. He doesn't have a low paid job.

Coolio is no chav.

I think you should all look at this before putting finger to button now

Locke.

15-01-2009, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by TomV87
Originally posted by David
Chav, Chava or Charva is a slang derogatory term applied to certain young people in the United Kingdom. The stereotypical image of a chav is a white aggressive teen or young adult, of working class background, who wears branded sports and casual clothing (baseball caps are also common) who often fights and engages in petty criminality and are often assumed to be unemployed or in a low paid job

1. Coolio isn't a young person.
2. He is not an aggressive teen or young adult.
3. He doesn't wear branded sports clothes or casual clothing.
4. He doesn't commit petty crimes.
5. He doesn't have a low paid job.

Coolio is no chav.

Haha he aint no gangster either

I mean what gangsters are z listers that go on uk gameshows? LOL wearing glitter on his face and a toy car LOL

CHAV

The only person who called him a gangsta is the person who posted the topic, I know that he isn't because he was talking about it on the live feed about a week ago. Coolio is not a gangsta or a chav, he is an idol to every male.

30stone

15-01-2009, 11:18 PM

Why is he an idol? and to Every male... is a bit much... i wouldnt want to be anything like him...

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by WATERS
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by WATERS
Tina is scum not chav she is scum
and 30stone your a emo

an emo???

waters.... what the ****?!!?!?

i really dislike emos....

so... well done (=

Exactly see your not happy being branded something your not so why should you do it to Coolio. Hmmm?

What would you call him?

like fingers said looks and dresses like one and more. i dont do anything to be called an emo... there is a reason for calling him a chav..

Well he wears slightly different clothing to us yeah..
but its not chavy its like American clothing th clothing hes been brought up in
Chavs are unsucesfull people is he unsucesfull ? No
You havent done nothing to be called Emo but i could make stuff up to make you sound Emo just like you all did to poor defensless unchavvy Coolio

30stone

15-01-2009, 11:20 PM

Lol lets just say hes more of a chav than i am an emo.

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:21 PM

Coolio is not a gangster
he was involved in gangs but not a gangster
gangster rapper but not a gangster
how many more times does this need saying hes not a gangster
If he was he would not be on Big Brother or famous for that matter

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by 30stone
Lol lets just say hes more of a chav than i am an emo.

Yeah, if he was british and a young person and wore silly trakies

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 11:24 PM

Reasons for Coolio being a Chav:

1. Thuggish, intimidating behavior.
2. Obsession with guns, violence and gangsters
3. He's a rapper....they're ALL chavs.
4. It's american clothing sure, but if someone brittish wore it they would be called chavvy.

He's not exactly an average burberry chav but he's behavior and mannuerisms are pretty much the same as what you'd expect from a stereotypical Chav.

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:25 PM

Dezzy you think you know everything you dont please stop posting we just explained he is not a chav! have you banged your head or something FFS

Insulting other members is against the rules. If you continue to insult others you will be given a warning.

Rory

15-01-2009, 11:28 PM

Waters: Insulting other members is against the rules. If you continue to insult others you will be given a warning.

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by WATERS
Dezzy you think you know everything you dont please stop posting we just explained he is not a chav! have you banged your head or something FFS

I'm offering my OPINION of why I think he's a chav.

O P I N I O N

It's a good word you should look it up some time.

30stone

15-01-2009, 11:29 PM

I agree with dezzy...

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:30 PM

:o You think i dont have opinions ? lmao
Who did i insult and i am sorry but i cant remember

Locke.

15-01-2009, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by Dezzy
Reasons for Coolio being a Chav:

1. Thuggish, intimidating behavior.
2. Obsession with guns, violence and gangsters
3. He's a rapper....they're ALL chavs.
4. It's american clothing sure, but if someone brittish wore it they would be called chavvy.

He's not exactly an average burberry chav but he's behavior and mannuerisms are pretty much the same as what you'd expect from a stereotypical Chav.

Wrong again, Chico. If you class all rappers as chavs then you must be very very stupid, because clearly they aren't. Just because people have been brought up on the streets and have a violent past does not mean that they are a chav (which is the most annoying word ever!!) or a gangster for that matter. Would a chav were these clothes:

http://i44.tinypic.com/14946qp.jpg

No! Are they the stereotypical chav clothes? No!

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 11:36 PM

quote]Originally posted by David
Originally posted by Dezzy
Reasons for Coolio being a Chav:

1. Thuggish, intimidating behavior.
2. Obsession with guns, violence and gangsters
3. He's a rapper....they're ALL chavs.
4. It's american clothing sure, but if someone brittish wore it they would be called chavvy.

He's not exactly an average burberry chav but he's behavior and mannuerisms are pretty much the same as what you'd expect from a stereotypical Chav.

Wrong again, Chico. If you class all rappers as chavs then you must be very very stupid, because clearly they aren't. Just because people have been brought up on the streets and have a violent past does not mean that they are a chav (which is the most annoying word ever!!) or a gangster for that matter. Would a chav were these clothes:

http://i44.tinypic.com/14946qp.jpg

No! Are they the stereotypical chav clothes? No! [/quote]

A chav is more then the clothes on their backs. Somebody who could be classed as an emo can easily put on a tracksuit but does that make them a chav? No it doesn't. It's about BEHAVIOR and he behaves like a chav would.

I'll take back that Rapper comment since it's not true but ALL gangster Rappers are chavvy. Talking about gangsters, crime and guns liek that to me is chavvy.

I accept you're opinion as to why he isn't why is it so hard to accept mine?

Rory

15-01-2009, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by WATERS
:o You think i dont have opinions ? lmao
Who did i insult and i am sorry but i cant remember
There have been numerous occasions in this thread.

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:37 PM

Chavs dont have guns pfffffft
they have sticks and the ones who think theyre really big have knifes

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by Rory
Originally posted by WATERS
:o You think i dont have opinions ? lmao
Who did i insult and i am sorry but i cant remember
There have been numerous occasions in this thread.

Pfffffff

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 11:39 PM

Originally posted by WATERS
Chavs dont have guns pfffffft
they have sticks and the ones who think theyre really big have guns

Originally posted by Dezzy
A chav is more then the clothes on their backs. Somebody who could be classed as an emo can easily put on a tracksuit but does that make them a chav? No it doesn't. It's about BEHAVIOR and he behaves like a chav would.

I'll take back that Rapper comment since it's not true but ALL gangster Rappers are chavvy. Talking about gangsters, crime and guns like that to me is chavvy.

I accept you're opinion as to why he isn't why is it so hard to accept mine?

Locke.

15-01-2009, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by Dezzy
quote]Originally posted by David
Originally posted by Dezzy
Reasons for Coolio being a Chav:

1. Thuggish, intimidating behavior.
2. Obsession with guns, violence and gangsters
3. He's a rapper....they're ALL chavs.
4. It's american clothing sure, but if someone brittish wore it they would be called chavvy.

He's not exactly an average burberry chav but he's behavior and mannuerisms are pretty much the same as what you'd expect from a stereotypical Chav.

Wrong again, Chico. If you class all rappers as chavs then you must be very very stupid, because clearly they aren't. Just because people have been brought up on the streets and have a violent past does not mean that they are a chav (which is the most annoying word ever!!) or a gangster for that matter. Would a chav were these clothes:

http://i44.tinypic.com/14946qp.jpg

No! Are they the stereotypical chav clothes? No!

A chav is more then the clothes on their backs. Somebody who could be classed as an emo can easily put on a tracksuit but does that make them a chav? No it doesn't. It's about BEHAVIOR and he behaves like a chav would.

I'll take back that Rapper comment since it's not true but ALL gangster Rappers are chavvy. Talking about gangsters, crime and guns liek that to me is chavvy.

I accept you're opinion as to why he isn't why is it so hard to accept mine? [/quote]

Gangster rappers act like gangsters, not chavs. And it isn't because they want to, it is because they HAVE to in order to be successful in their style of music. And their record labels have a lot to do with it too.

And the way Coolio is acting in the house isn't neccesarily how he really is, he is acting like that so that he can try and keep to his gangster image- which he has said himself.

I've accepted your opinion too, but I have to try and change it.

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by David
Originally posted by Dezzy
quote]Originally posted by David
Originally posted by Dezzy
Reasons for Coolio being a Chav:

1. Thuggish, intimidating behavior.
2. Obsession with guns, violence and gangsters
3. He's a rapper....they're ALL chavs.
4. It's american clothing sure, but if someone brittish wore it they would be called chavvy.

He's not exactly an average burberry chav but he's behavior and mannuerisms are pretty much the same as what you'd expect from a stereotypical Chav.

Wrong again, Chico. If you class all rappers as chavs then you must be very very stupid, because clearly they aren't. Just because people have been brought up on the streets and have a violent past does not mean that they are a chav (which is the most annoying word ever!!) or a gangster for that matter. Would a chav were these clothes:

http://i44.tinypic.com/14946qp.jpg

No! Are they the stereotypical chav clothes? No!

A chav is more then the clothes on their backs. Somebody who could be classed as an emo can easily put on a tracksuit but does that make them a chav? No it doesn't. It's about BEHAVIOR and he behaves like a chav would.

I'll take back that Rapper comment since it's not true but ALL gangster Rappers are chavvy. Talking about gangsters, crime and guns liek that to me is chavvy.

I accept you're opinion as to why he isn't why is it so hard to accept mine?

Gangster rappers act like gangsters, not chavs. And it isn't because they want to, it is because they HAVE to in order to be successful in their style of music. And their record labels have a lot to do with it too.

And the way Coolio is acting in the house isn't neccesarily how he really is, he is acting like that so that he can try and keep to his gangster image- which he has said himself.

I've accepted your opinion too, but I have to try and change it. [/quote]

I accept you're opinion but I still think the same. I think it's like shouting at a brick wall on both sides of this argument so how about we agree to live and let live and move on from this?

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:45 PM

Ok Dezzy aslong as you aknowladge that me and David are in the right

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by WATERS
Ok Dezzy aslong as you aknowladge that me and David are in the right

I wasn't talking to you, I was talking to David.

Also, look up what Live and Let Live means.

WATERS

15-01-2009, 11:53 PM

Me and David are one
(in a nongay way)

30stone

15-01-2009, 11:57 PM

lol ...

Tom4784

15-01-2009, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by WATERS
Me and David are one
(in a nongay way)

Okay now we've MADE sure that you're not a gay couple....I'm still talking to only David.

letmein

16-01-2009, 02:55 AM

The initial reason I made this thread was to point out that Coolio was not fantasizing about being in the "hood". He was in it. He talked about having bullets fly past his head. He's not making it up. No where did I say that he was still in it. I was merely pointing out that he is not lying to create this tough image for himself. He hung out with the Crips, stole, was involved in gun fights, etc. Is he dangerous now? Of course not... well, I hope not. He is not creating some alter-ego though. He is the real deal.

letmein

16-01-2009, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by Stu
Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by Stu
She is right though, not everyone in Compton is in a gang. Unless you want to disagree with that, G? :rolleyes: You're right, not everyone from Compton is in a gang (I think I've already pointed out that my statement was a generalisation in order to make a point) but for a young man growing up in Compton - as Coolio did - it very likely that he'd been involved in gangs.
I agree completely. It was Letmein's rather absymal 'you dont know anything about Compton' comment towards Linda that I felt I had to reply to. Such a fun guy, that Letmein :wink:.

No. He just repeated my point. :rolleyes:

letmein

16-01-2009, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by Linda
'Fun Guy' or 'Funghi'?

Apparently a lot of us "know nothing".

I know quite a lot actually. I know a lot about Compton, and I know a lot about statistics.

:D

Let's see the statistics? Got them handy? I'd be really interested!

Talk to anyone from Compton. You can't get by without hanging around the worst of the worst to not get shot or robbed.

Stu

16-01-2009, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by letmein
I agree completely. It was Letmein's rather absymal 'you dont know anything about Compton' comment towards Linda that I felt I had to reply to. Such a fun guy, that Letmein :wink:.

No. He just repeated my point. :rolleyes: [/quote]
So you say to Linda 'You know nothing about Compton' in response to her saying not everybody in Compton is in a gang, yet when Girth says it, he is merely repeating your point? Which side do you lie on here? We know Coolio was a gangster, but your view on the good people of Compton is a bit strange. You also know nothing about it, bud.

No where did I say that he was still in it

Except for your choice of thread title, which is written in the present tense.

lily.

16-01-2009, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by letmein
Talk to anyone from Compton. You can't get by without hanging around the worst of the worst to not get shot or robbed.

False.

Just because the majority get involved does not mean everyone does.

lily.

16-01-2009, 10:31 AM

His parents divorced when he was 11, and searching for a way to fit in at school, he started running with the Baby Crips and getting into trouble. Even so, he still wasn't really accepted and was never formally inducted into the gang; he tried to make up for it by creating a menacing, unstable persona and carrying weapons to school, and his once-promising scholastic career wound up falling victim to his violent, poverty-stricken environment. - Source (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:dxfwxqe5ldde~T1)

I'd advise you change your thread title to "Coolio did grow up in an environment filled with gangs", then maybe your point would be clearer.

The title of this thread (including the use of the caps on the word "is") is misleading as it infers that you think he is currently involved with gangs, yet you contradict this with your last post.

It's hardly surprising people are challenging your posts.