only if you're a mark? it's no secret that the west side of chicago has one of the largest open air drug markets in north america.
also, contrary to popular belief, you're less likely to get mugged on a hot block than you are in just the regular ghetto. why? money. drug dealing is a business and these boys run these corners like a fucking business. having rich white kids from suburbia getting robbed on your block is bad for business as it discourages other rich white kids from coming to your block with their pockets stuffed full of cash, so generally they're pretty protective of their blocks. unless you're a little bitch, you'll be fine. you should be more worried about the cops than the brothas.