Criminal Lawyer Reacts to The War in The Bronx: OGz vs. YGz vs. SevSide

TL;DR

The Bronx drill war pits three gangs, the OGz (original goons), the YGz (young gunners), and SevSide, against each other, driven by diss tracks between rising rapper K Flock and his blood cousin D Thing. The OGz and YGz were once a single gang until a founder crossed over a top member and the crew split. Criminal lawyer Bruce Rivers breaks down how the beef turned deadly, citing multiple murders and the 2021 killing of 19-year-old rapper Ty Swish, shot in the head in his apartment lobby.

Transcript

hi this is bruce rivers welcome to another episode of criminal lawyer reacts we are pounding these out like nobody's business i don't even have time to change my clothes um i am today we're reacting reacting to uh a beef out in the bronx war in the bronx it's uh k-flock and d-thing now this is kind of a sim you know this gang [ __ ] is not um just ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙈 Bronx drill scene mirrors patterns seen in Chicago and the UK, with rappers using music to provoke real-life violence.
• 🔫 Surveillance footage captures multiple homicides, highlighting the prevalence of gun violence in the Bronx.
• 🤨 The youthfulness of gang members, some as young as 13, raises concerns about their understanding of the consequences of their actions.
• 😮 K Flock's rise to fame comes with the price of being a target, exposing him to threats and potential dangers in the gang war.
• 🩸 Family ties and blood relations fuel conflicts, such as the ongoing feud between K Flock and his blood cousin, D Thing.
• 🖤 The lack of mentorship and positive male role models contributes to the perpetuation of violence among young gang members.
• 🥺 Social media platforms serve as a battleground for gang conflicts, with diss tracks leading to real-world retaliation and violence.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the OGz vs. YGz beef in the Bronx about?

The OGz and YGz were originally the same gang and controlled a few projects around Portland Ave. According to the video, one of the founders of the YGz crossed over another top member, so the dudes in his hood split off to form the OGz. Today the YGz are one of the most hated gangs in the Bronx and beef with almost everyone.

Q: What do the gang names OGz and YGz stand for?

In the video, OGz stands for 'original goons' and YGz stands for 'young gunners.' They are two of the gangs, along with SevSide, whose rivalry is fueling the deadly Bronx drill war.

Q: What is SevSide (Chef Side) in this Bronx conflict?

SevSide, also called Chef Side, is described as being made up of Mac Baller Brims and Sex Money Murders, and they are cool with the Rolling 80s Crips. K Flock comes from a Blood set around East 187th Street, on the Sev Side of the conflict.

Q: Who is K Flock and why is he central to the war?

K Flock is described as one of the hottest rappers from the Bronx, with millions of plays on songs like 'Being Honest' and 'PSA.' The video says he got on the block around age 12 and started rapping because of his homie Dougie B. There are also rumors he signed a seven-figure deal, but with that success he becomes a target in the gang war.

Q: How are K Flock and D Thing related?

D Thing, one of the YGz's main rappers, is K Flock's actual blood cousin. The two rappers have been dissing each other back and forth, and D Thing dropped a Chicago-style drill track called 'Talking Facts' that disrespects dead opps from nearly every gang the YGz beef with.

Q: How did the Bronx rapper feud escalate into real violence?

The video says the conflict started with rap and social media, then began with multiple murders followed by more threats and music. Bruce Rivers calls it a zero-sum game where killing someone means being prepared to lose your own life to return fire or prison. One example given is a 19-year-old rapper named Ty Swish, who in 2021 was shot in the head in the lobby of his apartment building.

Q: What role do surveillance cameras play in the Bronx gang war?

Bruce Rivers notes that surveillance cameras are everywhere in the Bronx, comparing it to George Orwell's 1984. Even low-quality footage can contain enough detail to identify someone, and he mentions having cases where cameras captured his client coming and going on the street, making them a key tool in these investigations.

Q: How does K Flock's Bronx drill sound differ from Brooklyn and UK drill?

The video explains that Bronx drill may share the same bass lines and hard flow as Brooklyn and UK drill, but it has its own unique sound influenced by classic New York hip-hop. Most of the beats use classic samples laced in with distorted 808s, giving the music a different vibe than drill from other areas.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Bronx, a borough with high crime rates, witnesses a surge in gang violence within the drill scene.

• K Flock, a rising rapper, leads the Bronx drill movement with unique sound influenced by classic New York hip-hop.

• The deadly war between gangs in the Bronx escalates through rap diss tracks, resulting in real-life violence.