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The Bloods are a primarily African-American street gangs which was founded in Los Angeles, California. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the Crips. It is identified by the red color worn by its members and by particular gang symbols, including distinctive hand signs.
- 1972; 51 years ago
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- 1972–present
- 33 U.S. states, 1 U.S. territory (Guam) and Canada
Mar 31, 2021 · Today the Bloods and the Crips distinguish themselves with the colors red (Bloods) and blue (Crips). Raymond Washington was born in South Los Angeles in 1953, says Black Past, making him only 12 years old during the Watts Riots, a six-day battle between the community and the police that turned his neighborhood into a war zone.
Bloods, street gang based in Los Angeles that is involved in drugs, theft, and murder, among other criminal activities. The predominately African American gang is traditionally associated with the color red. It is nationally known for its rivalry with the Crips. The gang was formed in the early 1970s as the Crips spread throughout Los Angeles.
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Bloods & Crips was an American gangsta rap group from Los Angeles County mostly known for their record selling song "Piru Love". History. The success of N.W.A. had frustrated many in the gang community who saw the group capitalizing on the gang lifestyle.
- 1992–1995
The Bloods are the Crips' main rival. The Bloods initially formed to provide Piru Street Gang members protection from the Crips. The rivalry started in the 1960s when Washington and other Crip members attacked Sylvester Scott and Benson Owens, two students at Centennial High School.
- 1969; 54 years ago
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- 1969–present
The Crips were well-known for their rivalry with the Bloods—even though infighting caused three times more deaths. In an effort to distingush between the gang members, the Crips began wearing blue clothing or other items, while the Bloods became associated with red.
May 12, 2009 · Narrated by Forest Whitaker, Crips and Bloods: Made in America combines in-depth interviews with current and former gang members, educators, historians, family members, and experts with...
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