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What does the term 'popo' refer to?
What is the definition of 'lords'?
lordessfff
What does the number 187 signify?
California Penal Code for murder
What does '5 in the sky' mean?
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The term '6 Point Star' is symbolic to gangs within the Folk Nation.
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What does the number 420 refer to?
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The code '5-0' refers to the ______.
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Match the following codes to their meanings:
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Study Notes
Gang Codes and Terminology
- Popo: Slang for police.
- Lords: Often refers to various gangs with stylized names.
Numbers & Symbols Significance
- $: Represents power and money.
- 0-0: Refers to double ought buckshot, a type of shotgun ammunition.
- 000: Symbolizes blood; associated with gang culture.
- 001: Represents blood love.
- 006: Indicates silence (used by Black Gangster Disciples).
- 013: Code for assaulting someone (used by Bloods).
- 023: Warning to watch one's back (Bloods).
- 031: Affirmation of being a Blood.
- 041: Directive to kill Crips (Bloods).
Gang-related Numbers
- 13: The 13th letter 'M'; signifies marijuana or methamphetamine.
- 14 or XIV: Refers to Hispanic gangs in Northern California (14th letter stand for N).
- 18: Represents the 18th Street Gang in Los Angeles, associated with the Mexican Mafia.
- 100 Proof: Denotes authenticity or 'the real thing.'
Codes for Crime and Operations
- 187: California penal code for murder; often seen as a threat in graffiti.
- 211: Robbery; also used by Crips to indicate Blood killers.
- 212: New York area code (Manhattan); used among Bloods to signify blood love.
Important Gang Associations
- 360: Represents Folk Nation, symbolizing a full circle of knowledge.
- 40's: Relates to 40-ounce bottles of malt liquor, common in gang culture.
- 420: Indicates disciple trouble; also associated with cannabis culture.
- 5150: Refers to a mental health code, used to threaten or describe police hostility.
Disrespect Terms Within Gangs
- Terms such as "5 Poppin, 6 Droppin" refer to People Nation members targeting Folks Nation members with violence.
- Conversely, "6 Poppin, 5 Droppin" represents Folk Nation assaults on People Nation members.
Cultural and Symbolic References
- 5 Point Star: Symbolizes People Nation affiliates.
- 6 Point Star (of David): Associated with gangs in the Folk Nation.
- 730: New York law code concerning mental health; used as a Bloods identifier for unstable individuals.
Miscellaneous Codes and Slang
- 5-0: A colloquial term for police.
- 88: Associated with white supremacist groups.
- 6-6-6: Symbolizes affiliations with the Aryan Brotherhood, as well as connotations of satanic cults.
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Test your knowledge of gang terminology with these flashcards. You will learn key words and their associated meanings, alongside significant numbers and symbols used within various gangs. Dive into the world of gang language and enhance your understanding.
