Definitions by LADY OG

CRIP 

Gang member, originated in early 1970's, CRIP is NO abbreviation of any organization imagined or otherwise thought to be true, as the media, the "man" would like for you to beleive. CRIP term was taken as a way of "our walk, back in the day. Walk like a cripple, carry a cane"...that's were the word CRIP started. I am a lady OG of Los Angeles, 1970's.

Crips started as young teens seeking family/structure/protection. Sought to protect themselves, family, and neighborhoods from imagined imminent danger/take-over. When they realized their strenghts as a team, is when the criminal activites began.

CRIP by LADY OG December 16, 2008