Papoose argues that the perception of infidelity or lack of loyalty in hood relationships is often caused by a lack of support from partners, rather than inherent disloyalty.

“So, you know, you kind of that door is kind of implanted in your brain. When my wife became incarcerated and I started visiting her, when I went to the facility, the visiting floor is empty. >> Wow. It's no dudes visiting them and they got to visit every day. >> So I'm like, damn, the hood taught us”