tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post2499601159862154987..comments2024-01-20T17:06:53.151-05:00Comments on Maurice Garland: World-Renown, Locally-Respected Writer, Photographer. Tastemaker and Lifestylist: Does Atlanta Have A Gang Problem?southpeezyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569579646642589612noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-8437639536944218992013-10-08T19:00:45.165-04:002013-10-08T19:00:45.165-04:00Learn about Goodfellas and Mobb Life. Homegrown Learn about Goodfellas and Mobb Life. Homegrown Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-11450681625001357692012-10-31T11:42:26.847-04:002012-10-31T11:42:26.847-04:00I'm from Watts and I just recently moved to at...I'm from Watts and I just recently moved to atlanta trying to get away from that lifestyle and to see it in ga blew my mind its a lot of oppurtunity out here so for these youngsters to be running around flyin colors is crazy to me I grew up in a blood neighborhood but our gangs have been around for decades with multiple generations of bangers in atl there are no roots to that lifestyle. The youngsters just got life all messed up thinkin that its kool to be apart of that kuz of lil wayne and the game basically ppl that ain't put in no work on the turf and they idolize these ppl not knowing what comes with this life but they gonna wake up when they start losing homies and catching time smh out of this life all I got is a bunch of dead homies a doc number and a gang of war wounds this shit ain't kool ppl need to wake up and do something positive with they lives. And OYG BHrayZ Hunna said errbit of datAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-14437466167330182202012-03-08T02:30:54.059-05:002012-03-08T02:30:54.059-05:00Shawty this goes to show that white folks can get ...Shawty this goes to show that white folks can get away with anything.Monclerhttp://www.monclersfrance2012.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-12952302934717809522011-03-18T16:01:34.053-04:002011-03-18T16:01:34.053-04:00if yall aint into gangs why the fuck yall so conce...if yall aint into gangs why the fuck yall so concerned with what go on in gang life the way i see it all gangs are real its the people in certain gangs that make certain gangs fake just because the gang didnt start here dont mean nothing you have gang members that go state to state looking for new gang members and new places to make money just because you not into the gang life dont mean the people who is into it fake or lame thats only your opinion and to let it be known i am from atlanta and i am a bloodgang member and it aint a bone in my body thats fake or lame i bang for my fallin brothers money power respect and brother hood so dont judge people you never know whats a person reason for joinin a gang but that shouldnt be your concern anyway and most of the people who have something to say about gang members know nothing about gangs and often never know what the hell yall be talkin about anyway so a good word of advice:worry about your damn self im sure you got enough problems of your own why worry about somebody elses (9-tr3y yo-yo)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-13321509700731992422009-12-07T03:26:40.990-05:002009-12-07T03:26:40.990-05:00Well, I understand where your coming from, but I&#...Well, I understand where your coming from, but I'll be honest, it sounds a bit naive in my opinion. Heres my perspective, Im a guy, who works in the hip hop industry and before that I grew up slanging, associating with bad dudes, stupid shit all my life. Anyways, my point is, I've always seen the gangs here. Ill give you a quick breakdown off the rip, when I think, for example, most of the latin gangs tend to operate just outside the perimeter, alot of ppl who live in the city, don't even realize the HUGE fucking gang population that resides just outside the perimeter, where its safer, easier to operate, 2nd, alot of the black gangs operate in neighborhoods, just your average hood gang serving up boy or girl, whatever, grabbing there nuts clutchin their lorcin. Youve got alot of robbing crews/gangs in ATL, they tend to be small, tight knit, don't last long. Based off my own knowledge, I know alot of GD's congregate near zoo atlanta area, cyclorama, hate city area. Now when you talk about bangers though, real bangers, they do exist in ATL, but because our city sprawl really keeps them contained. One thing I do whole heartedly agree, dudes down here tend to focus on hustling rather then banging. Most of the time, its hustling first. But make no mistake, the gangs are huge, but they tend to keep the violence down and the hustling first. Just my perspective anyways. Also on a side note, Russian gangs are on the rise in Atlanta, very smart operations, businessmen, smart with technology, and they seem to have money, because I see their businesses, of coarse the Mexicans are always king shit in the gang world, and I swear theres gotta be some Mexican chuckling when your talking about Atlanta not having a gang problem, you just dont see it ya know. Hmmm, white gangs seem to be near non-existent in Atl or nearby, as far as violent ones, especially relating to race hate. Asian gangs are huge in ATL, they are responsible for alot of good indoor grown weed, they tend to operate in the suburbs just outside ATL, and are big in areas such as Lawrenceville and Acworth, Kennesaw. So basicly, the most prevalent, prolific gang in ATL is the various Mexican gangs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-43632136260226439212009-10-12T15:19:49.388-04:002009-10-12T15:19:49.388-04:00I live in Chicago and I grew up in College Park so...I live in Chicago and I grew up in College Park so I have a good understanding of gang and non-gang culture. Here, its a way of life - you got people who are in the same gang as their grandfathers and grandmothers. When gangs pop up in Atlanta its sorta funny because the people banging have no history or any sense of belonging. How can you truly claim a set that on the other side of the country? Even if you broke it down to them joining because of the beliefs of the gang, what kind of codes are they going by? Or is it just because niggas like wearing red? <br /><br />For the record though, Jody Breeze isn't a blood. He's a Blackstone Ranger (aka a Mo or Moorish). They heavy in Chicago and the midwest and red is one of their colors. They have alot of similarities to bloods (P-Stone, 5-point stars, etc..) so that's why they might be clicking up.Rashaan M.http://www.ihiphop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-61615162757818647652009-10-08T06:25:08.323-04:002009-10-08T06:25:08.323-04:00the thing that ,makes it worse is all these buddin...the thing that ,makes it worse is all these budding videographers basking in the ignorance and capturing these elements and making it look good, i guess everyone needs to eat eh!<br /><br />dam,n these french keyboards 1 sorry guys[FADIA] [KADER] ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/12195180461486750664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-7876656825820094952009-10-08T03:27:24.601-04:002009-10-08T03:27:24.601-04:00Honestly I think Jody & Jeezy got some things ...Honestly I think Jody & Jeezy got some things that they need to work out because as u can see by the visuals that this is obviously bigger than rap. Of coarse Gucci nem arrived on the scene a few years back & they had a song called ''Gangs'', So this is something thats been goin on in the streets but it seems as if so many street cats are surfacing on the rap scene, Its kinda to the point of where you cant tell whats real & whats not but what you do know is that it will get the police watchin & talkin. Jody Breeze has an interview w/Hood Affairs where he talks about the whole situation between him & Jeezy but we probably will never know the real reason behind it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75x5vWp9Lt0Mr. DDRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09680354620913680926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-42644393414460007162009-10-08T02:35:03.499-04:002009-10-08T02:35:03.499-04:00By appearances, I think it COULD be a growing prob...By appearances, I think it COULD be a growing problem. <br /><br />I'm not police officer, Gang afficionado or crime expert. <br /><br />All I know is what I see. <br /><br />I've been talking to cats for a minute down here on the westside and it's been a growing problem.<br /><br />The tags have been increasing. I've even seen Ms13 tags over in East Point just east of Lee Street and that really was weird to me, but there is a growing Latino/a population here on the westside, so I guess it makes sense. <br /><br />It is what it is. If it isn't neighborhood gangs, it's Folk, Crips and Bloods. I'm not certain about affiliations or who is cliqued up with whom, but it's there.<br /><br />Are they active? Yes. They aren't just tagging. They are robbing, they are fighting. <br /><br />What I don't know is if they are trapping. If that is already happeneing, I can't tell by the colors I see in and around the westside. <br /><br />I was telling an eastside friend back in 2006 that this was a growing problem. I don't think y'all have it like that out there. <br /><br />I can't speak on the suburbs, but in S.W. Atlanta from 166 out to Mayson Turner, etc...I see them.<br /><br />I recall not buying a home out near Adair park/Sylvan Hills because of the amount of Bloods we saw out. <br /><br />On MARTA you see them physically late nights, you see the tags on the buses. On neighborhood days you see them, At the park on Sundays you'll see them. <br /><br />L.A. cats will say all sorts of things about how the "thugs" here aren't real or whatever. <br /><br />What I know is that most people I know within a 5 mile radius from MY home grill their steaks outside with a glock on them. <br /><br />Robberies and assaults in broad daylight are not uncommon at all.<br /><br />I don't know if I need it to be more "real" than that.FireBrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612244598611239007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-34875034957119158672009-10-08T02:26:09.647-04:002009-10-08T02:26:09.647-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.FireBrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612244598611239007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-49186531689340273452009-10-08T00:39:13.741-04:002009-10-08T00:39:13.741-04:00fuck a gang. i always liked jody's flow but i ...fuck a gang. i always liked jody's flow but i dont like this flow at all.. he is much better spittin instead of this bs.. oh and isnt he from griffin? we need to get some scared straight type stuff going round here.. get some former hardcore bangers from crenshaw and east la (those mex dont play) and show these kids it aint "cool" to be in a gang <br /><br />atlanta gangs=posersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-54123155597006354082009-10-08T00:18:55.020-04:002009-10-08T00:18:55.020-04:00Man I totally agree. Gangs have never been part of...Man I totally agree. Gangs have never been part of our culture. Miami Boys, Down by Law yeah but that was the 80's and that was really the extent of it. I think gangs in Atlanta is the DUMBEST thing these new cats could have done. And these cats promoting this garbage should be ashamed of themselves. Really, how is this cool?? Besides the obvious dangers and problems gangs present for the community...THIS SHIT AINT COOL, DUMBASS!!!!! Man I'm like you MG, I'm starting to ramble....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4849197989457216262.post-63200090640330186432009-10-07T22:19:42.179-04:002009-10-07T22:19:42.179-04:00I think it's a mix between a fad and folks doi...I think it's a mix between a fad and folks doing something cause someone "famous" co-signs it. Co-signing ignorance is stupid for one. As for myself, I refuse to settle for just one color I can wear anyways. I never got the whole gang thing anyway. Glorifying crime has never been cool in my eyes if you ain't giving 2 sides to the story anyway. Niccas need to wake up for real.Mr. Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181411727654653150noreply@blogger.com