**"Two Sides of the Gate: The Story of Dre from 73rd"** *By ELGMuzikGrewp* In East Oakland, the line between survival and success ain’t always clear. Sometimes it’s a thin gate—a steel one with tags and bullet holes—that separates the two. Dre from 73rd grew up around it all. His big cousin showed him how to flip eighths before algebra ever made sense. The block taught him economics before school did. And out here, hustle culture ain’t about ambition—it’s about eating. Dre got caught up at 19. Small charge, probation, a few community service hours. But that record? It shadowed him like a drone. Fast forward: he’s 27 now, tryna move different. He’s got a baby girl, a used car, and a dream to start a detailing business. He got skills—meticulous with the microfiber and that special Eastmont hustle charm. Folks trust him. Word spread. But you already know how it go. When Dre tried to lease a small garage space off International, the landlord asked for a background check. Denied...