>Let's say you push product on a specific corner. Another cat
>rolls up trying to snatch your customers. That's bad for
>business, and it's going to be handled. A cat could come in
>from outta town trying to set up a lil shop in your area. If
>people are allowed to do this willy nilly, that could easily
>spell the end of your business. G's check in to let the
>hometown cats know they're in town, so they don't find out on
>their own and have to wonder if these dudes are up to funny
>business. This Tekashi guy is required to do this only
>because he claims to be a gangster. If he didn't project this
>image, he wouldn't have to check in.
>I'm not saying this is right or wrong... just answering the
>question.
>It would be smart of him to abide by the rules. Call street
>rules stupid and disregard them at your own peril.
>
This is all true, but has nothing to do with 69. They want him to check in so they can extort him. I mean, you really think they fear a NY dude setting up shop in LA? How?