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Few journalists have captured the raw and untamed undercurrents of Los Angeles like Chris Blatchford. The nine-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter, known for his fearless exposés on gangs, graffiti subcultures, and prison gangs, takes us behind the curtain of his storied career in an unmissable full-length interview. Blatchford’s journey is as gripping as the stories he’s uncovered. Fro...

In the highly anticipated conclusion of our exclusive interview series, veteran Los Angeles journalist Chris Blatchford opens up about how he hopes to be remembered and shares his top five all-time favorite news anchors. This final installment offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the mind of a reporter whose fearless storytelling has shaped the city’s history. Blatchford, a nine-time Emmy Award...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, opens up about the challenging final act of his celebrated career at FOX 11 News. As management shifted and newsroom dynamics changed, Blatchford began facing mounting difficulties that ultimately curtailed his groundbreaking investigative reporting. With characteristic candor, Blatchford reflects on t...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist recalls the moment he first learned of two of the city’s youngest gang members—12-year-old "Midget" and 8-year-old "Chuckie." In a series of special reports, Blatchford revealed the dangerous world these two boys were entrenched in, a brutal environment of violence, fear, and survival. T...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist takes us back to a dark chapter in Los Angeles history: the rise of the Asian Boys gang. Known for their cold-blooded brutality, this gang became infamous in the 1990s, leaving a chilling mark on the city with 13 murders in a matter of months. Blatchford recounts how a tip led him to inv...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist unveils a raw and captivating glimpse into Los Angeles’ underground party culture of the late 90's. Blatchford revisits the explosive phenomenon of "party crews," "ditching parties," and "Party Girls," where hundreds of teenagers would ditch school to pack into warehouses and backyards t...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist revisits a chilling night that redefined his career and the world of graffiti reporting. Filming a tagger in Los Angeles, Blatchford was thrust into the violent undercurrent of street culture when gunfire erupted, a moment that would come to symbolize the birth of what he later described...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist reflects on the wild phenomenon of bus mobbing, when packs of graffiti writers swarmed city buses to leave their marks. Blatchford, who received a special award from the RTD (Rapid Transit District) for his investigative coverage, describes the relentless wave of vandalism and the tense...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist shares how his investigative series became a defining feature of Fox 11 News. Known for diving deep into Los Angeles' underground culture, Blatchford recounts his first encounters with graffiti during the movement’s Tag-banging era. Blatchford admits he initially misunderstood the cultur...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist recalls his very first day at Fox 11 News, an unforgettable moment in history. It was April 29, 1992, the day the Rodney King riots erupted in Los Angeles, plunging the city into chaos and unrest. Blatchford vividly recounts the harrowing experience of being surrounded by rioters while o...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist takes us back to the high-stakes era of the cocaine cowboys in Miami, Florida. Blatchford reveals how his groundbreaking exposés on the rampant drug trade not only shook the Sunshine State but also reached the halls of Congress. His reports, brimming with danger and intrigue, were played...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist addresses the sharp criticism he received for his investigative specials and shares his perspective on the controversy. Critics accused Blatchford of glorifying gangs and graffiti culture through his reporting, raising concerns that his segments could encourage criminal activity. In this...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist revisits a time that left indelible marks on his generation. Reflecting on his own experience waiting to be drafted after college, Blatchford recalls haunting encounters with friends who returned from Vietnam, forever changed. “They weren’t the same people anymore,” Blatchford shares, hi...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist delves into the roots of his storied career and the turbulent times that shaped him. Blatchford shares captivating anecdotes about his family’s deep ties to journalism, which inspired his pursuit of a life in reporting. From his older brother’s sage advice to his transformative athletic...

In the first clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist is welcomed to the show where he shares his early life and background.

In an exclusive interview, BUGE BAM VS, the graffiti artist who transformed Los Angeles’ billboards into his unconventional canvas, delves into his rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most recognized names in the city’s street art culture. Renowned for his high-risk takeovers of towering billboards, BUGE reflects on the influences that shaped his creative vision and the pivotal mome...

In the final clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, the infamous vandal reveals his personal top five graffiti legends, giving viewers an intimate look at the figures who’ve impacted the city’s underworld culture. The vandal also reflects on the evolution of graffiti from his early days to the present, BUGE shares insights into how the scene has changed, hi...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, reveals the journey of his artistic rebirth. After years away from the streets, BUGE recounts his triumphant return, not as a lone vandal but as part of a formidable, close knit crew, now moving together as a unified, unstoppable force. BUGE speaks candidly about how the bonds of his crew have reignited his...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, he reveals the hidden world inside downtown LA’s Oceanwide Plaza Towers, a trio of towering skyscrapers frozen in time. Once imagined as luxury residences, these unfinished giants were left vacant when construction abruptly halted, creating an unlikely playground for the city’s most daring graffiti vandals....

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, he recounts a heart-pounding encounter that nearly cost him his freedom—and his life. Known for scaling dizzying heights to leave his mark on the city’s billboards, BUGE shares the story of one unforgettable night when he collided with law enforcement in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. BUGE was paintin...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, he recalls an electrifying time in the Los Angeles graffiti history, what he calls the "Billboard Era. This was an age when the skyline itself became a battleground for vandals vying to leave their mark on towering billboards, each daring production more ambitious than the last. BUGE describes an unspoken c...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, he takes us into the origins of his so-called “Bridge Era.” Reflecting on an offhand comment from a fellow writer, BUGE reveals how the casual remark ignited his fascination with bridges, launching him into one of his most dangerous painting phases yet. The clip delves into the high stakes nature of bridge...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, he recounts his most daring mission yet, a heart pounding climb to a legendary bridge known to be the ultimate test of a vandal’s resolve. Joined by two of L.A.’s top writers, BUGE takes us on a perilous journey to a spot where only the most fearless vandals have ever dared to catch, a historic bridge whose...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, he shares how he counts his successes in billboards painted, each one a victory symbolized by his ability to evade capture. “The trophy is getting away,” he shares with a grin, capturing the thrill and stakes that fuel his career. BUGE’s careful navigation of his craft is a lesson in secrecy and survival, a...

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles Billboard Killer BUGE BAMC VS, he unveils his covert plan to dominate the city’s skyline with a sweeping, synchronized reveal. BUGE, who has long been infamous for his high-stakes billboard takeovers, reveals a surprising trick he discovered: painting behind billboard ads on the wooden backing to ensure his work stays hidden, yet visible...