In a heartfelt attempt to heal his community, rapper YG led a peace walk through Compton to end a decade-long feud between rival gangs.
- On August 18, YG walked the streets with members of Treetop Pirus and Fruit Town Pirus.
- Compton rapper The Game joined YG in the march, adding star power to the event.
- The walk started at Gonzales Park and even included a stop for burgers at Tam’s.
- YG reflected on the day’s success, celebrating the positivity and lack of police presence.
YG took a brave step to mend years of animosity in Compton. On August 18, he led a peace walk through his city, successfully bringing together two rival gangs, Treetop Pirus and Fruit Town Pirus.
Fellow Compton rapper The Game joined YG, amplifying the message of unity. The duo’s presence helped elevate the event’s significance, attracting attention to their cause.
The walk kicked off at Gonzales Park and made a pit stop at Tam’s Burgers, a spot famous in Compton. Kids and families joined in, sharing conversations and breaking bread under the sunny skies.
YG was hopeful about the day, saying, “We all from Piru so we don’t really need to be beefing with each other.” The rapper emphasized the importance of resolving their differences and moving forward.
The event was notably peaceful, with YG expressing his joy about the absence of “negative shit” and police involvement, celebrating the day as “all love and positive.”
YG’s history of social activism adds layers to his efforts. In 2016, he released the Donald Trump protest anthem “FDT” and followed up with “FTP” in 2020 after George Floyd’s death.
Although YG’s action is notable, he isn’t alone in his peace efforts. Kendrick Lamar also aimed for peace earlier this year by bringing rival gangs on stage during his concert in Inglewood.
Kendrick praised the moment, saying, “This shit is making me emotional, man. We’ve been fucked up since Nipsey died. We’ve been fucked up since Kobe died.” The gathering was a rare and hopeful sight for the community.
YG’s peace walk is a significant step towards lasting harmony in Compton.
