Slauson Girl Speaks

Slauson Girl

Slauson Girl is a multi-media journalist, author and media founder from South Central, Los Angeles.

  1. Oct 18

    Slauson Girl Speaks With Donald Bakeer: How an L.A. Teacher’s Book Crips Inspired the 1992 Hollywood Film South Central

    Before South Central (1992) became a Hollywood classic, it began with a South Central educator determined to reach young people caught in the growing influence of LA gang culture. In this episode, I sit down with Donald Bakeer, author of the 1987 novel Crips, which inspired the 1992 film South Central. We discuss his years as an educator and dean, his encounters with young men who would become notorious figures in LA's Crips, including Big U and Tyquan "Lil Fee" Cox, and how his independently published book caught Hollywood's attention. From Oliver Stone and John Singleton to the untold rivalry surrounding Boyz n the Hood and Menace II Society, Bakeer takes us behind the scenes of Black cinema history and reveals why he says Warner Bros. never honored his agreement to receive 2% of the film's profits. More than 34 years later, we're preserving the oral history behind one of South Central's most recognizable films, told by the man who wrote the original story.

  2. Jan 19

    Inside the Cypher House : Women Are Reshaping Hip-Hop in L.A Watts & Compton

    In this episode, Slauson Girl speaks with female rappers from The Cypher House for a raw, unfiltered conversation about lyricism, visibility, and carving space in a male-dominated industry. These artists speak on the power of the cypher as a community practice, the realities of being women in Hip-Hop from Watts, Compton and Long Beach and what it means to build something collective in a culture that often prioritizes individual clout.From navigating gender bias to preserving authenticity, this conversation goes beyond music—it’s about movement, sisterhood, and ownership. The Cypher House isn’t just a platform; it’s a statement. And these women are proving that bars, brilliance, and leadership can—and do—coexist.The Cypher House honors the fact that women have always been part of Hip-Hop’s foundation—and are actively shaping its future. Guest: The Queen of Compton, Bon Tha Don, Queen Ye, and Leelee babii.

  3. 09/17/2025

    Author DT West Brings South Central, L.A Streets to Life in Debut Novel 

    South Central, Los Angeles author DT West has released his debut novel, Lil Blue Devil, a gripping story inspired by his life growing up in the Hyde Park section of Los Angeles, in the heart of the legendary Rollin 60s Crips territory. Drawing from personal experience, West captures the reality of inner-city Los Angeles gang life including the iconic lowriders on Crenshaw, and the struggles and resilience of the community he calls home. West was raised by his grandmother after being saved from the foster care system. Growing up on Crenshaw, he witnessed the streets firsthand, giving him a unique perspective that he felt was missing in other books about gang culture in Los Angeles written by outsiders.

  4. 08/06/2025

    Slauson Girl Speaks With Zaire Calvin About The Eaton Fire & What's Next For Altadena

    On this episode Slauson Girl Speaks with Altadena native Zaire Calvin, about a report that came out noting that nearly 50% of burned properties in Altadena have been purchased by outside investors. Zaire and his mother both lost their properties and his sister was one of the people who tragically lost her life in the fire. He speaks on what's next for Altadena residents in the rebuilding efforts, and discusses his advocacy for the community and his cross collaboration with county and city officials. Our conversation also touches on Attorney Benjamin Crump's help with the lawsuit against Edison, who recently accepted fault for the Eaton fire.

  5. 05/29/2025

    Slauson Girl Speaks With Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. in Leimert Park

    On this episode Slauson Girl speaks with honorable Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. during his recent visit to Los Angeles where he also stopped in Leimert Park. The discussion covered his thoughts on the Los Angeles Black Panther Party, healing from decades of state sanctioned violence and repression of our Black political leaders, being brought on by Ryan Coogler as a consultant on the film 'Judas and the Black Messiah' which covers the cointelplro assassination of his father and more.

  6. 03/26/2025

    Slauson Girl Speaks With GRLA Hebrew on L.A Gang Infatuation, Kendrick Lamar/Drake, Kanye West, Kamala Harris & More

    In this episode, Slauson Girl Speaks with podcaster and Hebrew Israelite @GRLAHEBREW about the infatuation of Los Angeles gang politics especially in the Youtube space, Kendrick Lamar's recent halftime performance at the Super Bowl and his beef with Drake, Kanye West's crusade against the "powers that be," Kamala Harris losing the election, how to strengthen Black and Brown relations and more. Follow @GRLAHEBREW

  7. 03/07/2025

    Slauson Girl Speaks With New District Attorney Nathan Hochman

    In an exclusive interview, newly elected Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman shares his vision for the future of the city’s legal landscape, while addressing the pressing issues of juvenile justice, crime policy, and continuing George Gascon's review of wrongly convicted individuals.

  8. 02/07/2025

    Slauson Girl Speaks With April Showers CEO & Founder of Afro Unicorn

    Slauson Girl Speaks with April Showers, the CEO and Founder of Afro Unicorn, a brand that celebrates the beauty and power of Black girl magic. April grew up in South Central, Los Angeles and shares her journey of building Afro Unicorn from the ground up, the challenges she’s faced, and the importance of representation in business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, and the magic of believing in yourself. @gotAprilShowers @Afrounicorn_official

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Slauson Girl is a multi-media journalist, author and media founder from South Central, Los Angeles.

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  • Creator
    Slauson Girl
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Slauson Girl
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