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In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TLOKS TKO, he reveals the blueprint to elevating not one, but two names to legendary status.

Known for his bold throw-ups and iconic sugar skull symbol, Tloks pulls back the curtain on how he crafted his signature style and developed a logo that dominates the streets. The vandal details, perfecting his throw-up to consistently repeating his signature mark.

He also shares why his sugar skull symbol replaced the “O” in his name, becoming a lasting icon.

Watch as the notorious vandal unpacks how he broke through the noise and established himself as a force in the Los Angeles underworld.

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, he undergoes a stunning transformation right before our eyes. As the camera rolls, TOOMER dramatically steps into his alter ego, MF TOOMS aka TLOKS, revealing the supervillain persona that has fueled his decades-long reign in the Los Angeles underworld.

This segment delves deep into the origins of the "TLOKS" moniker, offering an intimate look at how the name took shape and why it carries so much weight in the streets of Los Angeles. TLOKS also shares his raw feelings on seeing others adopt the "loks" title, unveiling a personal side rarely seen by the public.

Watch this gripping moment as TLOKS reflects on his influence, his evolution, and what it means to be at the center of a movement that’s bigger than one name. You won’t want to miss this pivotal moment in the interview!

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, he shares the story of an unexpected collaboration that brought together icons from both graffiti and hip-hop. The project, involving Toomer and rap heavyweights B-Real of Cypress Hill, Sick Jacken of Psycho Realm, and underground star 2Mex, became a celebration of graffiti, merging two of LA's most influential subcultures.

The unlikely collaboration culminated in a special track, resulting in a fusion of gritty lyrics and the visual power of graffiti, marking a pivotal moment where hip-hop legends and street vandals came together to amplify their shared connection.

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, often compared to the controversial Death Row Records CEO SUGE Knight, TOOMER addresses the striking parallels between their rises to power. He discusses the shared challenges of maintaining dominance in their respective worlds. Like Knight, TOOMER forged a ruthless path to the top of the underworld.

TOOMER also reflects on a pivotal moment early in his career when he first encountered Cypress Hill. While working as a street team promoter, he salvaged the group's posters from the trash after a previous team abandoned them. His dedication impressed an executive, leading to his management of all future Cypress Hill marketing efforts. This opened doors to introductions with rap legends like Snoop Dogg, who admired TOOMER's daring TKO freeway spots.

Much like SUGE Knight, TOOMER’s journey was defined by bold choices and an unyielding pursuit of influence.

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, he reflects on the recent passing of two iconic members, BOKE and 47ER. TOOMER shares how BOKE's passing hit him deeply, highlighting the strong bond they shared over years of collaboration. He also recounts a poignant moment with 47ER, when he tried to help him seek medical attention before his untimely passing.

In addition to these losses, TOOMER looks back on the rise of young talents like ZERK, recalling the moment when he realized they no longer needed help on walls.

These reflections capture both the highs and the heartache of life in the underworld.

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, he recalls his first encounter with the groundbreaking figure, TRIBE TKO. It was a chance meeting on the Vermont bus heading toward Olympic Boulevard, where two female writers noticed Toomer's tags and struck up a conversation. What followed was a day of mischief and graffiti, beginning with Toomer’s introduction to Korean food.

Toomer paints a vivid picture of Tribe’s rise to fame, not just as a graffiti pioneer but as one of the first women to reach legendary status in the male-dominated underworld. Tribe’s influence didn’t stop there—Toomer reflects on her groundbreaking role as a celebrity DJ long before the social media era, headlining events where the DJ was the star, something that’s now commonplace.

Watch the clip to hear Toomer’s full story about how two legends met on a bus and went on to shape two iconic cultures—graffiti and DJing.

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, he opens up about stepping away from the graffiti scene to embrace a quieter life. The legendary vandal reveals that for the first time, his vacations were not centered around graffiti, as he married and took a break from the adrenaline-fueled world of criminal vandalism.

Toomer also reflects on no longer being the leader of TKO, saying the crew now governs itself, a sign of its strength and evolution. He shares how he once assembled what many would call the “Avengers of Graffiti,” as every member in TKO went on to become an All-Star and legend in their own right.

Toomer's insights paint a picture of a man who has lived multiple lives—both in and out of the spotlight.

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, he opens up about the gritty realities of the 1990s graffiti scene, a time when tagging crews faced mounting pressure to join gangs. Toomer, in his characteristic candidness, shares how his crew, TKO, skillfully navigated the era's gang politics, refusing to affiliate with any neighborhood.

The legend speaks passionately about the fate of many young writers who ended up behind bars during this turbulent period, missing half their lives over kid decisions.

Tension spikes when Toomer becomes visibly agitated after the host refers to the tag-banging era as a "dark age" for graffiti. The veteran vandal is quick to correct the misconception, delivering an impassioned defense of the culture and its evolution.

This raw and unfiltered exchange sheds light on a time when graffiti was more than fun, it was a fight for survival. Tune in for an insider's perspective from one of L.A.’s most revered legends.

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, he reflects on the perilous "tag-banging" era that gripped L.A. in the mid-to-late '90s. Toomer recalls how Fox 11 News seized the moment, coining the term "tag-banging" and fueling a media narrative that painted the graffiti community as public enemies.

With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics looming, Toomer warns of an impending crackdown. As the city gears up for the global stage, he predicts a new wave of beautification projects aimed at scrubbing graffiti from the streets—along with harsh legal consequences for those caught in the act. Fines, felonies, and prison time could be the price vandals pay as L.A. seeks to reinvent itself before the big games.

In the next clip of our exclusive sit-down interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend TOOMER TKO, he delves into the adrenaline-charged world of the Bus Mobbing Era in Los Angeles Graffiti. He recounts when vandals tagged buses with markers, scribers, and even spray cans—turning city transit into moving blackbooks.

Toomer shares stories of distracting bus drivers during late-night rides while stealthily tagging the bus interiors. He also mentions the names of several other writers who became legends of that bus-mobbing era, their tags well-known and recognized throughout the city's transit system.

In a twist, Toomer also sheds light on the Ghost Team (Graffiti Habitual Offenders Suppression Team), a unit dedicated to tracking and building cases against the most notorious vandals across Los Angeles.

The interview closes with Toomer’s vivid memories of his favorite bus lines, the rush of the streets, and how the Ghost Team sought to bring this criminal era to a halt.