Jimmy Lavender (Part 2) Original Gangster "Jimel Barnes" Avalon Gardens 

TERRY MILLER WAS THE LEADER OF THE WALLNUTS AND JERMEL WAS THE LEADER OF THE AVALON GARDEN C.R.I.P.S. TERRY MILLER USE TO GET THE BEST OF JERMEL EVERY FIGHT OUT.

Jimmy Lavender you may have been a cold gangster during your time but you are also a gentleman, scholar and maybe most importantly a true friend. Your compassion towards your old friend Jimel can teach us a lot!

Jimmy Lavender is a humble teacher...Salute to kev mac

This almost made me cry. You don't see this level of loyalty anywhere anymore. This is so commendable on all levels.

Mr. Lavender always takes the high road and he is to be admired for that.

The thing I learnt the most out of this interview is how us black folks can have a lack of compation towards mentally ill people in our comunitys,what's happened to jimmel Barnes is truly sad n can happened to any of those OGs who we're once his friends n naw have turned their backs on him,like Jimmy lavender said,you would hope if it ever happened to you that your comrades would be there for u,especially those who knew u when u had all your faculties intact,Mr Jimmy lavender you are a true comrade and a compassionate brother,I hope some of the other OGs see this and hopefully change their stances on jimmel,like I said it could happen to anyone.kev Mac this is another classic one under your belt,really felt this one on a human level for real,it really made me look at jimmel Barnes differently,good work

Regardless of what said part Jimel played, he definitely is from that Original era... can't rewrite history

Jimmy Lavender is in my top 5 KEV MAC VIDEOS. MUCH RESPECT TO KEV MAC💯💯

That was a powerful EDING! "If you want true HISTORY you gotta have JIMEL IN THERE ! ".

"I would of been a hard door knob for her". "She had to be one of the cutest girls to ever walk South Central ". Sounds like Jimel had some bad ones. Part 2 on Jimel please. Respect.

The one thing these stories show is these gangs were started with KIDS let that sink in..all gangs start with children

Mr.Lavender is a real solid dude. This was good

The third time I met Raymond Washington on Wadsworth and 98th he was walking wit Jimel in 1979! That morning Raymond was calling me and my friends the baby homies from the Neighborhood and Jimel was yelling, come on Raymond leave them kid's alone!!! And Raymond told us , Y'all think I'm scared of him HUH? Cuz he bigger than me HUH? Then Raymond told us , size don't mean nothing!Then Raymond said , I'm they leader as Jimel and others stopped to wait for Raymond.. Raymond said they bet not drink my beer cuz y'all bought me that beer cuz my friend Adrian used to give Raymond money through the school gate! So Raymond caught up wit them and walked in the middle of the street and called Jimel out as Jimel screamed, Raymond you just tryin to show out in front of them kid's !!!! Raymond took the 40 ounce beer from one of his homies and before he tossed it to his mouth HE RAYMOND LOOKED BACC AT US KID'S AND SMILED!!!! And they marched together down the sidewalk I guess to Raymond's house! The next day Jimel came to the school in the morning and stopped and told us not to talk to Raymond cuz Raymond love people and he be drinking!!! Jimel said u seen it got serious wit me in Raymond the other day ... Jimel said y'all liked that huh and smiled! He asked me was I Raymond's people! You know why I asked you that? Cuz you favor Raymond! Then Jimel walked off and said alright Lil homes!!!! TRUE STORY WORD FOR WORD AS THE TRUE ONE GOD is my witness! 1979 on Wadsworth! 😎

Nothing but Respect for Mr. Lavender! Prayers for you Jimmy the Bishop! Hope you are recovering well.

Out of all of the Jamel stories, I believe this one the most. Sounds like Jimel was bullied, and said eff it, and got turned out, like many youths today. I wish jimel could have a normal day, and give a real interview.

this guy done pissed me off on a couple of occasions, but when he spoke on friendship, and sticking by ya friend at the end, of the interview, made me smile!, now thats real og talk! respect on the black hand side!!!

The exceptional accuracy of a south central historian Jimmy Lavender 92 Bishop's is unmatched.

Og Jimmy still got a toughguy aura...I could tell he demanded respect in his day

Great Interview Big Kev. Much respect by allowing Mr. Lavender to speak on his friend Jimel and give a different perspective on the O.G's life. Great to see Mr.Lavender stand tall with Jimel even if Jimel is battling some mental health issues.

And thanks for clearing Jimel's slate and giving him his honor..ppl act like they don't know what PTSD is.. you can't take nun from him... and we all have been affected in one way shape form or another if you was raised up in that hell. how to survive in SoCentral!! WeAreTaughtToSurvive! and that's WATTS UP!!

I was missing a whole channel... Another classic Kev Mac. #JimmyLavender this brings some real clarity. You sir, are quite the righteous man.

Big Hauncho and Mac Thomas Started the Compton Crips and Grape Sreet, Hauncho said Jimel was the Man

Another fire personal intro Kev!! Adds more soul and hypes it up before the video starts. Sick edits! 👌👍. Keep em coming and thanks for this epic history you keep branging us ✊💯

It’s cool how you getting all these triple OGS on film bro, on the real. I hate to say it but all these godfathers are most likely to be gone sooner rather than later, and I’m glad you are getting them out to the world to share before their time is up. Keep getting as many as you can Kev. Great work, appreciate it and am sure the OGS themselves appreciate you putting their story out for the world to see. I think it’s awesome that many, many future generations can always come back and look at these videos, that are more then just videos now, to be looked at as some real history. All because of what you do Kev this lifestyle will never be forgotten... ✊👊👍👌

This was a gr8 interview Kev mac✊🏽respect to you brotha Jimmy Lavender✊🏽

Thanks for that interview. It's always great to hear about the loyalty, respect, and dedication of two friends rather Brothers from another mother. True example of how to represent for a homie...🍔🍔🍔

Great Interview Kev Mac , I Got Major Respect For You Doing This Interview 💯

Excellent interview, great content!!

OOOG j.lavernder shoot that knowledge

Jimel Barnes was a Crip Gang leader, in the 1970’s, and his gang is still active today. Now.... I can only imagine, but I’m sure that title or position didn’t come easy. Who a man is at 60 is not who a man was at 20. Give credit where it’s due. Definitely interested in seeing a Jimel Barnes interview on here. Or any of the original Avalon Gardens (or young Walnuts for that matter). Anyone who can speak on behalf of his history and leadership and not his present state would be ideal. I appreciate Mr. Lavender for being real and positive. A lot of people are afraid to do what he just did here. I respect that. ✊🏽

Nice interview Kev Mac... Jimmy Lavender is a real stand up guy. I love his interviews well spoken and straight to the point. True friends will always be. Good shit Kev Mac. Much Love homie. Big B Ratt

Best one so far, Kev Mac VIdeos, Keep doing yo thang Kev, Thats a Nice Camera you got

The music makes me feel as if Jimmy is looking for someone, *movie Voice* one last mission. One last time! Jimmy Lavender stars in "The last Bishop" in theaters September 2nd!

J Lavender makes you just hang on every word and listen like a lil kid on a bedtime story or something. Damn

Thank you Jimmy for your honesty! Some people think its easier to jump on bandwagons and hate smashin on jimel seems like it the thing to do today. What you just did in front of that camera you dont see no more. Thats real solid leader type shit. Also Kev Mac the reason you got the respect you do for being so solid. You two had words and now you put this together! You a master of your craft no b.s! This wasnt the most interesting video but def shows who you are, and what and why you do what you do! Cream always rise to the top Kev Mac! You already know man!!

Kev you killing it on here

O.G. setting the record straight. Another good 1 Kev Mac

Jimmy is the best man.

He’s the best speaker frfr love the way this brother conveys his memories

Excellent Interview Kev! Classic Like Usual!

Mr. Lavender provides CONTEXT to this history , a true function of an elder in any culture.

Great video, always good content here

Mr. Lavender, a true gentleman... We ain't gon C too many moe of these types of bruthas. Pretty much tha last generation of true ol school folks... I wish we could sustain our ol school perspective so tha newer generations could inherit tha same principles... Oh well, we done gone to shits. 😔 Anyway, RESPECT AN LOVE TO OUR PEOPLE (even tho we so broken) 👊🏾 💪🏾 ✊🏾

great interview kev

Mr. Lavender has both class & compassion...Respect!

Also, remember that those guys from the Avenues were a bit older than Jimel. Those are the same guys that turned Raymond away because he was to young, and if I'm not mistaken, Jimel may be one year younger than Raymond😎

Much Love “Kev Mac Videos!” You Know It’s Fo_Sho....YEAH!

Tookie did mention Jamel Barnes in his book a few times so Jamel got to be very important to early Crip History

Jimmy, you are a true Gentleman.Thank you for such powerful and positive interview.

I can't even begin to say that this was a fantastic video. I get geeked off the information Jimmy Lavender puts down for all of us. So from me to both you Big Kev Mac & Jimmy Lavender. #Salute!!! Peace!

It’s crazy how everything goes back to the avenues

Great interview by Jimmy Lavender. He seems to be a humble Triple OG..

Hell yea! Put some respect on jimel name! On the quik quik! 🤣

Big Kev!!!! You drop it for me

Yep, these are true facts. After the Avenues reign, there was always the battles between the Wall-Nuts, the Park Boys, and the Avalon Gardens. At the time,, I was in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, and that was always the topic of discussion in school. The news would always travel over the "Hood Newswire" of where the fights were going to be😎😎😎

Real talk it's as simple as that we can't change history but it don't stop people from trying. Jimel is a big part of Crip history.

Great interview. That's the first off brand that genuinely sounds like he's telling the whole truth. Others always lying and with the extras.

I see ya on your editing game Kev💪💯

Jimmy Lavendar is like miyamoto musashi- the badass samurai warrior who hung up the sword and became a guru.

Me lavender is always a class act ... keep in mind he could go the path of least resistance and renounce jimel.but he is still riding for his friend god bless you mr lavender. Lesson not falling on deaf ears

Solid material bro. Keep it classy Jim 👍🏽👍🏽

I knew Jimel was official but PTSD will fuck you up for real !!! Respect to the founders !

Mr. Lavender is a truly genuine Evolutionary Elder.

Damn this shit is better than high school history and I’m 45 from the Bay Area in this sh;t is history.. part 1 and part 2

🤣🤣🤣 I love jimel barnes so much I can see him watching this interview saying nigga I did not jump out no window on the quick quick cuz you got me fuck up!

Mr. Lavendar is Dope and a True Friend. I sometimes wondered if Jimel was a popular name in the 70’s because my name is Jamel and I’m a late 70’s baby. Lol Great Interview Kev ✊🏾✊🏾

Yoooo! Cuz... You drawl'n cuz with that intro... Lmao..

Salute to the og Jimmy Lavender I like how u keep it truthful and respectful peace og

Proper order bro. Backing up the mental health. Sampson cool bro. All the way from Ireland. Amen. God bless

Damn good job Kev also Mr Lavender I feel stupid for dismissing you because of the hard truth you told.

Much love and respect for OG Jimmy lavender I used to live next door to Jimmy and his family and his brother Bobby and his sister Brenda at 8910 Beach Street Jimmy was a nice guy into you made him mad but God is good did you can tell all these youngsters how it was

Mr. Lavender We appreciate you for continuing to be an upstanding human being. I love my hometown.

i missed part 2 a year ago i didn't realize that till today so here i am playing catch up in '19. what up "Kal Mac?" in my Mr. Lavender voice

Jimmy a stand up brother.. He spoke so well when explaining mental health. 💯

My dude is such a soft spoken guy this nigga probably the best grandad 😂😂

damn kev you keep messing with my top ten list each video outscores the last one, kev you making it hard for a brother

This really explains alot about Jimel and his actions now. Respect

That intro music lol. Intense.

LMAOOO KEV MAC “what typa problems” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

TRUE HISTORY! MR JIMMY LAVENDER ...K.M VIDEOS ...KEV MAC!

I had family that lived on Beach Street, between Firestone & 92nd, back in the 60's, hence the name "Beach Boys""🌴

Thank you

Much respect Mr.Lavender

If anyone ever got a shoe shine at Chambers, then you would recognize the presence of the Avenues👞👞👞

This man is a real one the only one who admitted Jamell knew of tookie they just weren't friends yet

Top 5 Kev Mac interviews 1 Jimmy The Bishop. 2 OG Cutes. 3 Hawk 4 Pretty Boy, 5 - Craig Munson.

He might be slippin mentally... But if his name is always brought up, positive or negative he is heavily involved. Whether anybody like it or not.

This video shows what real love is for a friend, and it reminded me of how Honcho talked about love amongst friends, can we get a one on one with Honcho too?

Wonderful Perspective from OOOG JIMMY LAVENDER and by doing this KEV MAC has displayed Fair & Balanced Journalism 👌👌👌💯💯💯

Man love this shit! Jimmy is so real he keep it 100 like it’s supposed be

Crips started with an open hand slap to Raymond Washington face....Jimmy Lavender thanks for being a TRUE friend to Jimel on the Quick, Quick, Quick, Quick....We need more people like you in this crazy racist world. Jimel might be going through some things now but in his hey day Jimel was a FACTOR. Pervis also said Big James Miller was bullied because he was a big kid. I respect EVERYONE that could stand toe to toe with bullies, especially if the bullies were older and more developed physically and mentally. Those bullies just wanted to control his swag early in his youth because they knew he would be a monster later in life when his mind , skills and game caught up with his physical presence and size. Both Jimel and Big James Miller were true warriors and they pushed the line in each of their hoods without having the backing of older brothers. Jimel not only get my respect but also my compassion. True LEADERS make thier own paths by being true to who they are and its clear that Head Huncho and Jimmy Lavender are TRUE LEADERS by telling the REAL vs jumping on the bandwagon to distort true CRIP / BLOOD history. True History will put Jimel Barnes as a reputable Day 1 OOOG. Remember he did it when it wasn't popular being light skinned which means although he was being hated on, he still was able to pull the baddest bitches in LA and hold his own from the shoulders up.....True Crip Legend.....Give that man his props..... Kev Mac you have a gift and I will always support your mission. SALUTE KM Videos...... Get at me for a REAL donation!!!

Real Men Are Not Defined By The Group They Run With Because Real Recognize Real.✌🏾🎧Dj Vegas

Kev Mac and Jimel, gone be best friends one day, Both yall funny as hell

Jimmy said Jimel was good at Basketball and Track and flag Football, Most gang memebers were the best athletes in the hood, i think Jimel could have been the first Bo Jackson

Hey Kevin Mac Cuzz, wsup? Yo, Mr Lavender, that's wsup man, mentioning the Wall Nuts. You know my father, Lil Tommie, a Wall Nut and my uncle Big John Seales. No secret that Jamel and John had difference of opinions. But thanks for the mention. I'm gonna let my pops know you through that out there. And also, you mentioned Bulldog. Is that the Bennie Ray Simpson rip Hoover Bulldog or another. My grandmother adopted him as her son years ago. I met him and when I tell you he was standing on my grandmother's steps wanting to fight 9 dudes from 87, he was all but ready....my father told me...they not coming cause they know who he is and what he is about...plus he wasn't gonna disrespect my granny's house...but dam. But again, thanks for that shout out to the Wall Nuts and Big John. Peace out.

That’s a really real OG a real one🤙🏾big ups Jimmy Lavender.

Salute to Jimel Every man need his just due! Truly seems he was a man 1st!

I could sit and listen to the O.G. speak for hours.

so the avenues use to bully jimel but didnt want raymond to join cause they said he was a bully💯THEY FEARED WHAT RAYMOND WAS GOING TO BECOME , A SERIOUS LEADER THAT WASNT GO TAKE NO SLACK FROM NO ONE

Jimel was fighting Avenues, In My Sampson voice ( Cutes shut the fucc up I raised you)