HERT USC (Part 6): Talks About The 234 Line Killers, and Stealing Paint

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with San Fernando graffiti legend HERT USC, he unveils the gritty reality of Los Angeles' 234 Line Killers, a notorious group of vandals who mobbed the city’s transit lines. Hert recounts the importance of writers' benches, where artists gathered to plan daring missions—long before the age of social media. He also shares memories of cruising the streets with his cousin, stealing paint under the cover of night. When pressed about getting caught, Hert’s answer is telling: "If you know what you’re doing, you don’t get caught." His stories offer a rare glimpse into the high-risk world of L.A.'s graffiti culture.