The Crips are a primarily African-American alliance of street gangs that are based in the coastal regions of Southern California.

Apr 13, 2023 · Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, a 59-count indictment was unsealed charging eight members and associates of a violent subset of the Crips street gang known as …

Crips, street gang based in Los Angeles that is involved in various illegal activities, notably drug dealing, theft, extortion, and murder. The group, which is largely African American, is …

The Crips are a predominantly African American gang that originated sometime between the mid-1960s and 1971 in South Central Los Angeles, California. The origin of the Crips is highly …

crip up, to cast a nondisabled actor in the role of a character with a disability, or to play the role of a disabled person when one is not disabled, generally used to convey disapproval of this …

Jul 14, 2025 · Originating in Los Angeles during the late 1960s and early 1970s, these rival gangs have profoundly shaped the social fabric of American cities. Their presence extends far …

Crips gang members are implicated in murders, robberies, drug dealing, sex trafficking, and other serious crimes. This article summarizes the history of the gang, its symbology, and its …

Sep 21, 2025 · Definitions: The term Crip refers to a member of the Crips, a notorious street gang that originated in Los Angeles, California, in the late 1960s. The Crips are involved in various …

Apr 13, 2023 · Eight alleged gang members and associates were indicted Thursday for numerous violent crimes across Long Island, according to the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of …

Some have said the word "Crip" allegedly came about after a woman in a Los Angeles housing project filed a report against two young teenage thieves, (including founding member …