Understanding Crips and Their Rivalries in Los Angeles | Crips Blue

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A collection of black containers labeled 'Crystalweed' is arranged on a wooden surface. Each container has a different colored label indicating various products, and a small green plant is positioned near the bottom left corner.

Gang rivalry history.

Gang Rivalries

Exploring the intense conflicts between the Crips and Bloods.

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Rivalry Overview

Understanding the history of gang conflicts in Los Angeles.

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A person is sitting with eyes closed, holding a cigarette. The scene is dimly lit, creating a dramatic and introspective atmosphere. A table with several lines of a powdered substance and a card used for organizing the substance is visible. The shadows cast by the low light emphasize the contemplative mood.

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A pink background with a red credit card on the left. White powder spelling out 'DON'T DO DRUGS DO YOUR LAUNDRY' is arranged in the middle.

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Two people are engaged in a hand-to-hand interaction, exchanging what appears to be a rolled cigarette or joint. The scene takes place outdoors in a suburban neighborhood with focus on their hands and arms. One person is wearing a gold watch and a pink hoodie, while the other is dressed in dark clothing. In the background, there are parked cars and residential houses.

Conflict History

Examining the roots of gang rivalries in Los Angeles.