...thus the "not built for that life" line.

Like you said, everyone is a "mark" to them, because they don't give a fuck. So why be around those types? That's what I said in my first post. Again, you taking this as some sort of insult, but it's just real advice.

Edit: Apologies for the language I used if that's what bugged. Not trying to call your brother lame or wack, man. Just saying that in that *context* (ratchet jawn, raggedy dudes) he can't win because unless he becomes one of them he will always be a "lame" to them.