Los Angeles for my money is easily the greatest city in America. Washington is #2, then it would probably be New York for me.
This board has a history of LA slander, as if the same deviancy mf's get into in LA, aren't in every notable city that breeds the wealthy and their lifestyles. NY, Miami, Vegas, all these cities with that characteristic have that shyt going on.
People who aren't from LA tend to view it as a playground, and ultimately fall victim to the ills LA provides like any major city. If you're from or closely connected to LA, you're more grounded in its realities and you know how to move when you're there. Thats essentially what it boils down to, mf's go to LA and lose common sense. They don't move right.
To me, LA's culture is unmatched. It's real culture, the organic, grassroots culture. Anyone can find a scene, whatever your personality is, there's a scene for you. The true black culture of LA, the heart of it is so genuine, beautiful, and unique. You do have to hustle in LA, there's so many creatives and innovators there, so many smart and talented people, the city moves fast and you have to be able to adapt. I never did any nightlife in LA, no luxury partying or hopping, never stayed at a hotel there, never rubbed shoulders with any major celebrity, and I've had the time of my life in LA.
It's got it's uglier sides for sure but so does every city. Diddy and Ye were already deviants when they came here----->wherever you go, there you are.