It's not really bragging... it's a pride thing. When you aint got shit, pride is your only thing, & being proud to be one of the hardest cities in California, is the 'gangster' thing to do these days.
not condoning it, but explaining that I do not think this is bragging, vs a showcase of how bad it is, & the type of person it takes to survive there.
there is older people then him on here.