Lil Reese on Growing Up Across the Street from O-Block, Feds Arresting Everyone in 2003 (Part 1)

Part 2: https://youtu.be/KJRaG11pIKE
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In this clip, Lil Reese detailed his upbringing on Chicago's infamous Southside near O Block. He recounted getting into rap at the age of 10 when he recorded his first track. Despite having the knowledge that rap could be a possible vehicle for him to get out of the Southside, Lil Reese discussed his descent into the streets after the murder of his friend at the age of 16. Following his death, Reese acknowledged how much of a different person he became.