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Gangs

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Written by: TROUBLMan

our-gang.jpgThe Mexican Mafia (or La Eme), one of the oldest prison gangs in the U.S., formed nearly 50 years ago in the DVI to protect members against other prison inmates and COs. Emulating the disciplined ideals of the Italian Mafia, the gangs narcotics trafficking and contract killing now extend far outside of the prison. The 1992 film, American Me is pop culture’s most celebrated depiction of the gang…

Serving up its own depiction, Stussy’s “Our Gang” collection returns with its second installment of gang themed attire. Zoom in here.

 

Gansta Gansta

Written by: TROUBLsome

gansta-gangsta.jpgWhen Kramer from Seinfeld uses the word nigger in his act can we blame N.W.A for dropping “Straight Outta Compton” in 1988? Should we blame the Jena 6 incident on the men who poured Old English all over the conceited women in Dr Dre’s “Nuttin but a G Thang” video? Did Ice-T’s “Cop Killer,” result in Rodney King getting his ass kicked? Chime in…

Ice Cube offers answers on his controversial single, “Gangsta Rap Made Me do it”. Watch video here. “Cube”come politic with us… We would love to pick your brain and gain some incite…

 

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