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Part 9: Big Tone on Getting Raided & Charged After Feature & Photoshoot with Woodie
Part 7: Big Tone on Fans Telling Him They Went to Prison Because of His Music
Part 1: Big Tone on Getting Jumped By Sureño Gang in 4th Grade, Sureños in Northern Cali
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In this clip, rapper Big Tone sheds light on why Sureño rappers seem to achieve more mainstream success than their Norteño counterparts. Big Tone points out that geography plays a pivotal role, noting that Southern California's entertainment hub offers more opportunities for exposure. In contrast, Norteño rappers face significant challenges due to entrenched regional and gang-related politics. DJ Vlad and Big Tone compare the situation to the division between Crips and Bloods in 1990s Los Angeles, where collaboration was fraught with tension. They suggest that while Black, White, and Asian rappers can freely collaborate, Latinos face unique political barriers. Despite these divides, Big Tone believes the younger generation might eventually bridge the gap. He hints at a potential future where emerging artists from both sides could find common ground, mirroring the cultural shifts seen in other communities. However, a complete truce remains uncertain, as deep-rooted tensions persist.
