I am still being harassed by the police,” he described his ordeal.ĭespite these challenges, Larry has not wavered in his commitment to creating safety in his neighborhood. Larry is looking forward to the day when he will no longer be on the CalGang databse. It samples the chorus and instrumentation of Stevie Wonders 1976 song 'Pastime Paradise. The song was released on Coolios album of the same name, as well as the soundtrack for the 1995 film Dangerous Minds. the Tapeotronic sounds very similar to the Coolio track, as I remember it anyway. 'Gangstas Paradise' is a song by American rapper Coolio, featuring singer L.V. UPI also recently produced a comprehensive report, Analysis of the Attorney General’s Annual Report on CalGang for 2018, to inform gang database reform advocates around the county. What synth was used on Gangsters Paradise to make the choir tracks. Larry’s story unfortunately highlights the overly broad and often unjust labeling of people of color through California’s gang database. Our case has been featured on NBC News online, and by Spectrum 1 in video below. UPI’s attorneys have been helping Larry appeal this unjust labeling on the CalGang database. It is horrific accusing me of being something that I am not. The interaction didn’t result in any charges, but he later received notification that he was added to California’s gang database. But this commitment didn’t stop law enforcement from questioning Larry and his friends one evening at the very park he works in to promote peace. Larry, often known by his rap name, “LV”, is also an accomplished singer who provided the iconic vocals for Coolio’s hit “Gangsta’s Paradise” and has lived his whole life in the community.Įach summer, Larry works with UPI’s partners Chapter TWO, and the GRYD’s Summer Night Lights program, to keep the park open after dark with activities for families to discourage seasonal spikes in violence. Larry Sanders can often be found joking with youth and managing the grill at Green Meadows Park while working to creating a community of peace, positivity, and laughter in South Los Angeles.
UPI’s legal team is proud of this victory, but more work must be done to prevent the unjust inclusion of people of color on CalGang.
Coolio gangsta paradise chorus singer update#
UPDATE - OctoUPI has learned from the Los Angeles City Attorney Office that Larry Sanders has been removed from California’s gang database.
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