FUN FACT. NYC fire hydrants used to be made in Rotherham Soutth Yorkshire. UK (Near me) Rotherham United FC's stadium is called New York stadium because its built in the area where the hydrants were made..
Yes I've read that somewhere 💪 I've also read about a place in Pennsylvania I've researched this topic at one point in my life I figured I could get fire hydrants from the original company for cheap I looked into it you need a certain kind of license to purchase it or something like 💪 this is like 10 years ago I looked into it
Great interview. My time writing was 1974 to 79. The BMT's. Brighton lines in Brooklyn the M and the D. Lay ups were coney island yard and the express tracks Between Sheepshead bay station and Kingshighway station. Weekends. Climbing the embankment next to kelly park and just killing those M's. To the Boys in Blue. Catch us if you can.
The story where the Dominican kids attacked, is 174 Yard on the C line. It's where the C train relays(in-and-out) at 168 north of station to go back to Brooklyn. The C train is not a 24-hour line. So the trains lay-up early and no one is down there for many hours until AM rush. The incident at 63rd where kids were making noise, is now the Q 2nd Avenue line. Back then it was a layup track.
Great interview RD is a graffiti legend anybody who lives in NYC and knows anything about graffiti knows RD… growing up in the 80s n 90s I’d see RD everywhere…. Much respect…. Another good choice Crime Spot
NYC legend. Proud to have ran with Rob in the late 80’s. Them facts he speaks about. Like Jay Z said, “Only wife of mines is the life of crime” growing up. Good time RD. - MR1 357
What's good brother it's been decades I hope life has been good to you I mention you every so often on my RUclips MR WONDERFUL MR1 357 💪💪💪💪💪💪💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
@@RD-gu3qp Yes sir, would love to come down this summer and catch up. I can share stories of being younger generation and being in this life. Trying to get paid and be kids. I remember a few stories with you I can share. Call out any writers from our time that want that smoke. 😂
I'm so glad to have made my mark on SF Muni, our busses and trains. The busyards are locked down and aren't crushed anymore it ended in the mid 90, since then I miss it. All of us now are almost 50, and the youngsters love hearing the stories. The bus yards were 3rds, Masonics, piers, Potreros and the Metro train yard at Balboa Park
Pretty cool interview! Always nice to hear someone else's life story. 70's-80's graffiti is pretty iconic. I definitely remember during the mid-70's/early 80's when I was little, riding the subway in Queens, often going on mini adventures with my grandma & the trains were completely covered in graffiti. I was too young to recall any specific lettering or designs, but I do remember always looking forward to riding those trains & looking for rats on the tracks too, and loving every minute of it. LOL! 🤣Great memories! Thanks for another interesting experience! 👍
Excellent interview @NYC Crime Spot! Much respect to RD357! Great to reminisce those past decades no surveillance! Good times good memories! Check your cash app son! 😎
@@RD-gu3qpHey, first off, it's great watching your content. We all looked up to you as degenerate kids running around Manhattan in the late 90s early 2000s. It's great to see and hear from the actual person behind the Graff. I always thought the Revs diaries were cool. Mostly because he was in almost every tunnel. And because not everyone would be able to read it. That kind of made it unique to me. I remember reading Revz saying he wanted to put a book together with all the entries with the pages made out of metal. Not sure if he was chain pulling or serious but I just thought it was cool. I could see how some might not like it though...waste of paint lol...all the best to you and keep the stories coming!🤪🙈🙏💪
RD, much respect. Did you ever write on the ones back in late 70's into early 1980's. Terror 161/ Zephyr/ Revolt/T.Kid 170/ Shock 123/ The insides were so ragged that it was hard to find a spot!! Lol!!
That Dominican gang he was talking about were the Ball Busters out of Washington Heights. Some of those guys went on to become the Wild Cowboys. Big time crew that had the whole uptown on lock at one time during the crack era.
No the ball buster were a different group that ran the #1 tunnel 135th street 145 st in the early '80s by 1985 they moved on these guys FK we're uptown further and in the A train tunnel on 175th street in the mid to late 80s Both groups became involved with the drug game an possibly worked together at that point but they are different crews FK actually had writers DISCO ZOOK an a bunch more The ballbusters only had like one are two graffiti writers like BABYROC Great comment definitely confusing 🤔
@@RD-gu3qp You ever thought about writing an autobiography, writing about the graffiti scene in the 70s/80s? Maybe firnd a journalist who knows his shit, or a blogger or something, they could help you do it and get it published. Fascinating subculture that hasnt got much attention, as far as im aware.
@@signoguns8501 no I don't want to jump on the graffiti book bandwagon Trust me where I live on upper east side .I know lots of reporters journalist & authors Some of them are actually known around the world for there writings Thank you for watching and commenting on my RUclips channel
RIP JJ 357. That Punisher piece under the 59th St. Bridge was Legendary. Sidebar I think a Cartoon about the Writers and Crew Beefs would be fire. Some of the stories I heard are Insane.
Alot of People, writers, music industry, artists knew TRACY ,MIKE,I AM ASHAMED OF HOW MANY PEOPLE LOVED HIM,CARED ABOUT BIG BRO,AND THAT IS B.S.HE STILL WENT TO MEET OUR FATHER WITHOUT ANYONE TELLING US HOW TO LIVE.
HAR HARD SHOP SPON DAR PART CASH COCO DELTA2 DEZ SHAKER aka STERLING179 DOVER JOVES ACER SPOOK CR TONY WEE BASE JR BIA3 SR aka STING RAY MJ CANCER SPOONY I could go on an on an on . SOE TNS and VFR even lived up there at times
As a writer on the West Coast , my utmost respects to Homeboy but he looks like he on some good "Stuff" . . . Just my opinion . . . My respects to Dude
He hit his first yard in 83. I was born in 83, 12 years later I hit my first bridge with a "TNT" dub. It's was terrible. The similarities of his entry into graff is the exact same as me.. The main difference been he was in the holy grail of graff spots, NYC and I was in small town in the UK. I did become king of said small town though. 😆 🤣 Not that it was hard been the only one hiting spots.
@@jamesparkerone LOL you're right. Did a quick glance and thought it was original content, not personal lists. Well might pick up on a punk band or the odd interesting vid all the same.
RD is a king
Correction, RD is THE king 🤴
A 60 year old loser
YES ...RD IS THE MAN 💪💪💪
Fuck yeah he is
💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Mr. RD is our cool older brother we never had !!
Mr. Rd. You. Sound like a fool. Get off. Dudes. Yock
Appreciate this interview, RD kills fr. May he get blesssst
Thank you
RD is the real deal no pun intended 🤣
FUN FACT.
NYC fire hydrants used to be made in Rotherham Soutth Yorkshire. UK (Near me)
Rotherham United FC's stadium is called New York stadium because its built in the area where the hydrants were made..
Yes I've read that somewhere 💪 I've also read about a place in Pennsylvania I've researched this topic at one point in my life I figured I could get fire hydrants from the original company for cheap I looked into it you need a certain kind of license to purchase it or something like 💪 this is like 10 years ago I looked into it
Great interview. My time writing was 1974 to 79. The BMT's. Brighton lines in Brooklyn the M and the D. Lay ups were coney island yard and the express tracks Between Sheepshead bay station and Kingshighway station. Weekends. Climbing the embankment next to kelly park and just killing those M's. To the Boys in Blue. Catch us if you can.
New quotes “Serial Killer Font” & “Art Comes From the Heart” we need these quotes on merch!! 😎
lol yes i thought of Son of Sam Breslin Letters 😂😂
I liked the "everyone's friends are dead " quote the best 💪
@@RD-gu3qp yeah I always say “no one gets out alive”. I really enjoyed the interview! Much respect! 😎🎨🚃
One of greatest pieces I seen was Casper the ghost saying “Die Young!”
My son is a huge graffiti buff. I'll share this. Thanks NYC-cs.
Thanks !!
That's cool I hear there's actually graffiti programs for children even college courses on graffiti it's amazing how far it's come
357 had RR / B line on f**kin smash. Lace, Sash, JJ
The RR and B lines both shared tracks at Coney Island Yard. Both lines had a lot of R-27/30 equipment.
The story where the Dominican kids attacked, is 174 Yard on the C line.
It's where the C train relays(in-and-out) at 168 north of station to go back to Brooklyn.
The C train is not a 24-hour line. So the trains lay-up early and no one is down there for many hours until AM rush.
The incident at 63rd where kids were making noise, is now the Q 2nd Avenue line. Back then it was a layup track.
You are correct 💯
THIS WAS GREAT
Yo! Thanks Bro 🙏🏻
💪 thanks
Great interview RD is a graffiti legend anybody who lives in NYC and knows anything about graffiti knows RD… growing up in the 80s n 90s I’d see RD everywhere…. Much respect…. Another good choice Crime Spot
Thank you!!
NYC legend. Proud to have ran with Rob in the late 80’s. Them facts he speaks about. Like Jay Z said, “Only wife of mines is the life of crime” growing up. Good time RD. - MR1 357
What's good brother it's been decades
I hope life has been good to you
I mention you every so often on my RUclips
MR WONDERFUL MR1 357 💪💪💪💪💪💪💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
@@RD-gu3qp Yes sir, would love to come down this summer and catch up. I can share stories of being younger generation and being in this life. Trying to get paid and be kids. I remember a few stories with you I can share. Call out any writers from our time that want that smoke. 😂
I'm still in the neighborhood
I live in the catacombs the ones downtown 💪
I'm so glad to have made my mark on SF Muni, our busses and trains. The busyards are locked down and aren't crushed anymore it ended in the mid 90, since then I miss it. All of us now are almost 50, and the youngsters love hearing the stories. The bus yards were 3rds, Masonics, piers, Potreros and the Metro train yard at Balboa Park
$ LORDS $
Pretty cool interview! Always nice to hear someone else's life story. 70's-80's graffiti is pretty iconic. I definitely remember during the mid-70's/early 80's when I was little, riding the subway in Queens, often going on mini adventures with my grandma & the trains were completely covered in graffiti. I was too young to recall any specific lettering or designs, but I do remember always looking forward to riding those trains & looking for rats on the tracks too, and loving every minute of it. LOL! 🤣Great memories! Thanks for another interesting experience! 👍
Thanks Michelle! I never got to experience it, but I’m sure it was a wild scene
Thank you 💪
@@nyccrimespot Those times are definitely unmatched on so many levels & unforgettable. 😎
@@RD-gu3qp Hola RD 357! 🤘
Another great one bro,miss the intro music but still another great one wit another NYC legend,thanks you
Thanks Jesse! I’m working on soemthing for a new intro
This account is so badass...hella costra nostra vids and the one writer on is rd...I couldn't have wished for any other writer
Thanks so much 🙏🏻
RD NYC Street gate king 🙌🏾
Awesome interview; would love to see more graffiti legend interviews
Excellent interview @NYC Crime Spot! Much respect to RD357! Great to reminisce those past decades no surveillance! Good times good memories! Check your cash app son! 😎
Thanks so much RoeRoe!!
@@nyccrimespot you’re welcome! 😎
Glad you enjoyed the interview 💪
@@RD-gu3qpHey, first off, it's great watching your content. We all looked up to you as degenerate kids running around Manhattan in the late 90s early 2000s. It's great to see and hear from the actual person behind the Graff. I always thought the Revs diaries were cool. Mostly because he was in almost every tunnel. And because not everyone would be able to read it. That kind of made it unique to me. I remember reading Revz saying he wanted to put a book together with all the entries with the pages made out of metal. Not sure if he was chain pulling or serious but I just thought it was cool. I could see how some might not like it though...waste of paint lol...all the best to you and keep the stories coming!🤪🙈🙏💪
Great interview
Another great video . Rd is definitely a nyc legend
Thank you
Heck yeah! Great interview!!
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it 💪
Real Deal is the Fukn TRUTH lets Gooo
RD is the goat ! He's og legit.! Mad props !
RD IZ DAT NIGGA!!!
The Punisher wall is EPIC… BadASS!!
RD, much respect. Did you ever write on the ones back in late 70's into early 1980's. Terror 161/ Zephyr/ Revolt/T.Kid 170/ Shock 123/ The insides were so ragged that it was hard to find a spot!! Lol!!
Zephyr the LEGEND 🙏
That Dominican gang he was talking about were the Ball Busters out of Washington Heights. Some of those guys went on to become the Wild Cowboys. Big time crew that had the whole uptown on lock at one time during the crack era.
No the ball buster were a different group that ran the #1 tunnel 135th street 145 st in the early '80s by 1985 they moved on these guys FK we're uptown further and in the A train tunnel on 175th street in the mid to late 80s
Both groups became involved with the drug game an possibly worked together at that point but they are different crews
FK actually had writers DISCO ZOOK an a bunch more
The ballbusters only had like one are two graffiti writers like BABYROC
Great comment definitely confusing 🤔
@@RD-gu3qp thanks for clearing that up sir.
The ballbusters were older then me by a good 4 or 5 years older
The FK guys were younger then me by 4 or 5 years 🤔
@@RD-gu3qp You ever thought about writing an autobiography, writing about the graffiti scene in the 70s/80s? Maybe firnd a journalist who knows his shit, or a blogger or something, they could help you do it and get it published. Fascinating subculture that hasnt got much attention, as far as im aware.
@@signoguns8501 no I don't want to jump on the graffiti book bandwagon
Trust me where I live on upper east side .I know lots of reporters journalist & authors
Some of them are actually known around the world for there writings
Thank you for watching and commenting on my RUclips channel
😂 him talking about revenge vandalism with rocks and sh*t is super refreshing 🤙🏼👍🏽😁😬
The 357 crew is Legendary.
RIP CroMag IMOK .. he doesnt get the praise he deserves
This was awesome. RD is Awesome.
Thanks for watching, Louis!!
@@nyccrimespot Thank You.👍
Thanks!
Thank you Damian !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@nyccrimespot My pleasure, your questions are excellent.
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RIP JJ 357. That Punisher piece under the 59th St. Bridge was Legendary. Sidebar I think a Cartoon about the Writers and Crew Beefs would be fire. Some of the stories I heard are Insane.
Like a comic book style
@@Chyeahokay yes indeed
Absolute legend right here much respect
Alot of People, writers, music industry, artists knew TRACY ,MIKE,I AM ASHAMED OF HOW MANY PEOPLE LOVED HIM,CARED ABOUT BIG BRO,AND THAT IS B.S.HE STILL WENT TO MEET OUR FATHER WITHOUT ANYONE TELLING US HOW TO LIVE.
Damn with the mafia shit , but knows bout writing on shit n shit like that. Awesome
Ohhh shit you knew zook,? HOW BOUT DISCO? I KNEW THEM ALL AND U.S. TOO STILL DO😮
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
💪💪💪💪
RD sickness
Mad ups my whole life in ny he was up
RD the godfather !!!
Thank you 💪
Great video...👍
He is prob a rad dad.. imagine your Dad is a living graf legend… that would be cool on a whole different level.
“Keep it fat but tight, son. 9 I said, 9!!”
He said mad madison mob. Bia3 HaR kid kool. El barrio kids. RD knows and has a great memory.
HAR HARD SHOP SPON DAR PART CASH COCO DELTA2 DEZ SHAKER aka STERLING179 DOVER JOVES ACER SPOOK CR TONY WEE BASE JR BIA3 SR aka STING RAY MJ CANCER SPOONY
I could go on an on an on . SOE TNS and VFR even lived up there at times
Legend and king
Shout out to RD 357.. I definitely looked up to him. He was a nyc king. Listening to this interview he's a cool dude..
Dam i didnt know you had this vid ,i usually watch your vids about the mob ..rd a legendary writer .
Thank you. I have a part 2 interview with RD up alsoz
Amazing real life NYC oral history. Respect to RD.
Great interview…
Thank you!!
@@nyccrimespot ive been following graff since the 80's and it was great to hear about these beefs and finally see who this cat is
💪 thanks
Rd da Great 🔥💥
💪 I try 😇
You did great for yourself Rob. Be proud. I know your Bobby is proud of his dad
ARSON LIVED IN Q GARDENS, I MET HIM,BOND 007 TOO,PARENTS RICH,AUTHENTIC COOL BROS.
Real fucking deal!
Awesome interview! I felt like I was there back in time with this guy! Lol
FACT😮UP EVERY WHERE,.😮
Great interview… At the 29:45 mark you mention “PK”, is that any reference to “PK KID” or “KID PK”? Just wondering
He’s referring to PK Note 357. PK & Kid are legendary though ..
What a character-could listen to these stories Ad infinitum
Part 2 coming soon.
Legend NYC
Nino really wanted to groom Dominic into becoming a full blown LCN member.
JA One’s father directed Rocky & Karate Kid. John Avildsen
Im official, Bro,came from the originals 😊
Thanks for giving some news on the Real og neo🤘
Definitely NEO NOG 💪
R D. STILL GAME
Rd was all city
NYC legend
Great video!
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Yo that was the Decepticon erorr they were running hitting ppl with hammers
Ran wit those Platanos," in the 80s the were called the Ball busters, boy were we were100s deep back then!
You should interview the Ballbusters, I heard you guys are in a scene in Body Rock ?
🍻
GOAT!
He a legend my G get him back on for more
Part 2 interview out This week. I dropped a preview for it this morning
@@nyccrimespot can’t wait great work
Im 50 haven't gone bombing since 88,83 to 88 still tag up where im at tho😮
Assome intaveiw, awsome channel
As a writer on the West Coast , my utmost respects to Homeboy but he looks like he on some good "Stuff" . . . Just my opinion . . . My respects to Dude
LEGEND
The Ball Busters were dangerous on the ones tunnels.
Legend
punisher war journal. have them all
Tmr owned the 90s streets didn’t Saint king the hiways and streets???
\m/
👍
Great interview, boosting steaks and tuna to buy marijuana lol 😆
Tmris killed it
What about Zepher? Has ayone find him yet?
Master locks ,300 keys😅
He hit his first yard in 83.
I was born in 83, 12 years later I hit my first bridge with a "TNT" dub. It's was terrible.
The similarities of his entry into graff is the exact same as me..
The main difference been he was in the holy grail of graff spots, NYC and I was in small town in the UK.
I did become king of said small town though. 😆 🤣
Not that it was hard been the only one hiting spots.
That’s fine bro. Local writers always influenced guys who become really big writers.
@@nyccrimespot great interview mate.
Look forward to more graff content.
J Parker, just saw your channel and subscribed. Will be bingeing all that content after this.
@@ndogg20 my channel.?
I'm pretty sure there's nothing on it except some albums by "altered images"
@@jamesparkerone LOL you're right. Did a quick glance and thought it was original content, not personal lists. Well might pick up on a punk band or the odd interesting vid all the same.
DINT FK i believe used to patrol 175th Street layup
ZOOK VERY COOL WITH ME,ANY BAD STORIES I DONT HEAR.
I remember those FK dudes
Rd, rd , rd , rd
Don’t do graffiti , it’s Not Worth It
LEISM 2 CTB.. MTR... RIP RE, PZ KO....... LE 2ER... KINGS BMT LINES...
Does anyone remember CASER D.R.S.
If Jim Carry did
graff
Wombat!!
Zook fk
I. Respect. RD. For. His. Graf. Ups. No doubt. But. Also. He got heart. He ll. Throw. N us whitemen. Need. That