ARBE KOG (Part 1): On Growing Up In California and First Seeing Gang Graffiti

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ARBE KOG (Part 1): On Growing Up In California and First Seeing Gang Graffiti

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May 14, 2024

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In the first clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend ARBE KOG LTS, he shares memories of growing up in California and recalls first seeing gang graffiti while riding the school bus.

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May 14, 2024

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ARBE KOG (Part 1): On Growing Up In California and First Seeing Gang Graffiti

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