The Jap5 Interview: Growing up Hoover, Prison Time, Crip Mac Beef & More 

1:32 Growing up in LA and family dynamic, Dad being in and out of jail 2:46 Understanding the street life at a young age 3:44 Dad was militant when he was around to take care of Jap5 5:12 Studying and manifesting his rap career 7:39 The Jap name throughout generations 8:55 Being raised into the street life is a curse but you can get out of that mentality 9:53 Jap5 had a bad reputations his friends were told not to hang out with him 10:43 Being associated with Hoover all his life 12:50 Understanding the "enemy" dynamic when he got to juvy 13:34 Jap5 stabbed a kid with a screwdriver at school 15:08 Fighting everyday in juvy 16:44 His dad taught him how to lift weights at a young age 19:18 Juvy is the worst for a kid 20:32 Jap5 went back in the county for pistol charge 22:19 Doing prison time after county, Jap got a reality check being around dude doing 50 years 25:36 Killing each other in the streets and learning how to get along behind bars 27:21 Beefin' with other races but mostly blks vs mexicans 28:56 In and out of jail and never had a goal before 30:40 One of his friends told him to rap 31:45 The first thing Jap did when he got out 33:24 First Jap was cutting hair 34:04 Putting his energy to his rap career 36:15 Being one of the few rappers to come out os his area despite being the most notable affiliated hood 37:12 When you start getting money you don't think about any beef 38:37 Gang members beefing to get viral? 40:45 Different level of respect 43:18 Is there an actual beef with C Mac? 44:55 How the "beef" actually started, just someone in the comments 48:35 Are they going to box or nah? 51:44 Linking up with other rappers and building friendship 52:37 New tape coming soon "The famous gangbanger"

Adam really giving these dudes from the hoods of la a platform to get bigger and make it out that’s dope 💯

Finally a young gangster who got enough courage to tell the truth about life in the hood. He ain’t duck the smoke of accountability and you can see how he transformed from a monster to a master. That’s real I can respect him.

bro said he's breaking the generational curse...bold shit to do ! i love to see it !

Love how Adam went from interviewing Bricc baby to Jap 5, some look at it as “Instigating” but it actually giving everybody a fair chance & showing no favoritism to just one side

Yo Adam is low key a goat for getting all these unknown LA individuals on his podcast

Jap5 and me are the same age, 24, and his mindset is really motivating. His story inspires me to keep going and hustle to provide for my family. Our goals align well and I can relate when he says he left the negative stuff alone to be better for his kids and his family.💯

Heavenly father I pray the person reading this alive, safe, healthy and financially blessed Amen 🙏

Loved this interview - I met a few dudes like this when I was inside. Came in tough as hell wanting all the wrong things but found something inside themselves and came out for the better. Hope to see big things from him

This nigga’s cut is clean. That’s one of the nicest fades I ever seen

Free Jap5. Dude a real one, hopefully he beats his case and comes out 10x hotter. Dude probably in there knocking shit out!

This young man is proof that redemption and growth is/ can be a reality. One of the best 'former thugs' stories I've come across yet!

Very good interview. Good dude. 24 just got out. With all respect he’s on his way to being wise and big dawg for sure but by 30 years old, so much will change and he’s gonna look back at this like “Damn I was young”. Respect to this young man. I just turned 30, life is changing constant.

Adam on sum real shit I got hella respect for you 💯 u put on for LA more then anyone on RU-vid has

Hope dude stays safe. Seems like he has a good head on his shoulders. God bless

That’s a real knowledgeable dude right there. Everyone needs someone like him on their team

Never made a post In life but this young man impressed me so much it brought ties to My eyes, Never took the bait stayed focused on positive point of view but never disengaged 💯

I like this dude....man you can clearly see some of these brothers would be brain surgeons or rocket scientist if not for the gangs and poverty they have to deal with growing up....

From H to H I'm proud of you brother. You elevated your mind over the matter. My eye on you Jap 5. I support you till death

Dude has the ability to go far…his mindset is on point.

Damn Adam another interview I couldn’t turn away from! Great questions and great answers. Been waiting to hear this guys story.✊🏾✊🏾

I remember when he use to go viral for asking people where they were from and then slapping them... I thought back then he’d end up dead or in jail... Thankfully he turned his life around, it seems, and he’s headed down a different path.. Much success to him I’m glad he changed for the better

Jap a real one! His mindset is proper he’s a knowledgeable guy💯he’ll far in life trust!

This story is worth watching 100% Stay positive!

He’s right about the kids being dumbed down at his age. Smart brother

21 years later, Baha Mens question finally got answered. Jap5 let the dogs out.

Mad respect for Jap5 intelligent mindset brother..

First time hearing this interview.. mature young man .. wish he would left hook Adam tho

Dude is very respectful 💯

I don’t know this dude but I like him I wish the best for him! Seems to have the ability to critically think unlike most these new upcoming dudes

Mans has wisdom beyond his age love to see it

I dig these interviews. Adam can talk to humans like they're actually real humans. And the guys he gets on are all pretty real. This particular dude went through some shit and he came out covered in gold. Making the right choices, changing your program. I'm with that.

His barber on point that fade clean👌🏾

Adam you have a talent. Thank you for the interviews.

I see the Hoover’s on no jumper Adam haven’t missed these last few months ngl

I grew up NH but dude got a diff mindset than most. Hope he stays safe.

Jap5 a beast!! Hardest LA rapper out right now... he finna blow up! Shout out Milk74 for putting me on homie! 💯

This dude is the definition of "growth"

I respect his outlook on being his own man and knowing what his gang is to him. United we stand divided we fall.

Jap keep dropping heat Adam been tuned in since 2016

He’s the same age as me, 24, and has a great mindset and especially after doing time. He has a great mindset and attitude. Very smart young man bro 💯 we love to see it.

Loving the new interviews, the timing of the questions and conversation building has been on point!!

You can tell this young man has changed his mind and it makes me smile ...

“Son that’s a crackhead” lmfao

CripMac said Jap5 got a crazy squabble 😂

Sick interview! Don’t know the guy but seems like he’s reformed into a better person. Turned a negative into a positive

ADAM WANTED JAP5 TO TALK ABOUT THE HOOVERS OR ABOUT HIM BEING FROM HOOVERS SO BAD....BUT JAP5 JUST WENT AROUND IT...LOL

Should’ve mentioned him beating up the dudes from his hood for robbing the corn man. He beat tf outta those dudes.

He is real one!! ..him and AD represent Our West coast generation very well!! So please Get firebug or kapo from Inglewood families on here....C Mac stuck in the 2000’s

@NOJUMPER , Once again Other Legendary interview 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 , Great work .. we need Apart 2 ASAP

Adam talking bout the "streets " like they something like his gated community culdesac growing up. He's a vulture by every meaning of the word. He just shits outta his mouth every time it opens. Making snitches and cooperating since 2014 or how ever long he's had his bike shop. His name sb Adam 12. A cop tv show from the 70’s. Which I believe he really got his name from. IMO or that’s what I see. Idk why any real one fucks with him other than his platform.

Good to see a bunch of positive comments. I thought it was going to be a bunch of Hoova haters in the section.

OG JAP ONE OF THE REALEST OGS EVER FROM LA THIS IS COMING FROM THE OTHER SIDE REAL RECOGNIZE REAL RESPECT 💯

This young brotha has a good head on his shoulders✊🏽

Good shit Japanese5 🙌🏿show this other side of the sett only real one's speak like this.. f the hype you did MAGNIFICENT on this interview...

nigga got the smoothest fade i ever seen in my life. shot out to my boys barber.

Been waitin for this one 💪🏽💪🏽

This man is a fresh of breath air. LA needs to protect this young man fr fr

I love how them LA cats rock the yellow Gold 👍🏾

This brother need to be leading a gang prevention program much love and respect! No jumper respect due👏

He been around way before this. Look at old Hoover videos on RU-vid you’ll see him in the mix. He had a freestyle way back to when he was young on RU-vid

this dude got a real good vibe. i like people who are authentic.

There’s so much talent in the city that doesn’t get to shine because no one will take a chance on people from certain sections. Preciate you showing the REAL from the land

Great interview. Im about to check him out because i really respect the level of grown man shit hes on. Real gentlemen, still young but wise as fuck.

This kid was raised right, shout out to his pops

Well deserved interview 🔥

Jap really a cool dude.

Jap5 is real smart. I pray he totally fulfill his purpose in life.

It’s not playing both sides, it’s being unbiased.

Salute To Jap 5 Cuz, I Love To See Young Men Grow An Find There Purpose. Now He's Ready To Get Real Big Entertainment Paper

He's a very smart individual I wish him the best in his rap career 💯💯💯💪🏾

Adam energy was different different after he brought up cmacc lol

Whatever you wanna do first think about it, think about the steps, then write that shit down and frame it and bring it into reality, then when it happens repeat with the next step and floss that shit cause it happens

Finally understand one his lines “especially my number 3 seem like cuh been dwn for ages” he was talking about his dad

Good music and a smart dude. Adam bringing us 🔥latelt

I see growth, he’s making changes for the better. He’s more intelligent then he let on in this interview. Either way Adam let’s him talk, other podcasters could learn from him

His cmac diss song is one of the hardest diss tracks i ever heard he can rap

Shoutout to the EC Ogs for lacing young Hoova shoes... Nh700Az...

Dudes only 24 but seems like an old soul already. You can tell he built different then all these crash dummies you see around the gang culture.

I can respect this dude. He got a good head on his shoulders hope he makes it to the top and lives a long prosperous life! Salute!

Well spoken brotha✊

Gotta respect the direction he's moving in and the maturity / growth. Wishing him the best success .

I heard some of dudes music before i watched the interview and could tell he was a real smart dude. Nice to see how he really be like that. this dudes a real one for sure. He got some knowledge and he aint just tryna show off on some fake shit. Props to jap5.

Im loving how you giving everyone the opportunity to be on ur show keep up the great work Adam

Cuz Solid, And im from the Other side of the 100s.

He really is a fly dude the gold is classic

Good interview bro wasn't camera shy . Interesting story wit proof of progression.

He be sounding like Gervonta “tank” Davis especially when he laughs 🤣💯 they personality be dope and they both come from that life

Bro headed places, glad to see him winning!

Great interview. Jap 5 has bars. Really good conversation.

He soft spoken so that lets me know he with the business!!

One thing i realize about the real vs fake gang bangers adam interviews is the real ones give great interviews and always have me intrigued with what yk is real spill. The fake ones will neva respond to shit fr and always neva really there for conversation and way less respectful.

I like this guy. There’s heavy cultural differences in America that I wish more people would understand. People say “oh that’s a kid but they still make their own choices blah blah”. Like nah, different things are respected in different communities. And realizing that can lead to everyone coming together and maybe even the cultures changing on BOTH sides. I’m talking urban poor vs. suburban wealthy. There’s professional and intelligent talent in both places

Cmac gets a disability check every month

Hoover got the best flow coming from the land that's on the set.

Free Jap5 he is definitely a real one…

This Is An Extremely High Performing Individual

I'm from Crenshaw section & I really see good in this guy he's real & positive he's grown & he's from the other side that's life..

This dude is a lot smarter than you think 😉😉😉

I been listening to his music for a couple years but this interview really made me change my mind on his persona he sound like a very smart level headed dude, it's crazy how much the environmnent you were born in can affect the outcome of your life. Wishin the best for you bro