Shyt could of been worse, he lucky this wasn't the early 2000.
They would of definitely took everything he had on him. Back then if you looked at a dude the wrong way their would be confrontation. If you stepped on dudes kicks it was a wrap. If you was flashing your new Motorola Razr or sidekick all you would hear is "run your pockets"
Luckily growing up in East Flatbush I knew all the blocks to avoid.
Only a fool would enter a block where you could see from a distance 8+ guy posted up, blocking the entire sidewalk.
I did almost got jumped for my $1.50 bag of snacks though.