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Garden View Estates

A modern housing complex on Detroit’s Westside, built on the site of the old Herman Gardens projects. Seen as a symbol of neighborhood renewal, it mixes townhomes and apartments while carrying the legacy of the area’s past struggles and resilience.

“After Herman Gardens got torn down, my aunt moved us into Garden View Estates, and it felt like a fresh start for the whole block.”

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

West Chicago Insane GDs / WCR IGD

Detroit-based Insane Gangster Disciples set formerly active around West Chicago Rd. and Wyoming. Known for the “2-15-19” BOS tag and a crooked “I” symbolizing “Insane.” Their graffiti clashed with local Vice Lords over turf and respect. Likely defunct.

“The West Chicago Insane GDs / WCR IGD left their mark with ‘2-15-19’ tags, but most of their walls have been painted over since the city cleaned up the neighborhood.”

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

BandGang / ShredGang

BandGang – Detroit Westside Blood-affiliated clique around 6 Mile, known for L-Block influence, ties to BGSG, and creating the “scam music” wave. Closely linked with ShredGang (SG) at Fenkell & Hubbell. Allies include TTO and some LA Blood sets; rivals include TMCNE, CashGang, and Choppa Boyz.

“BandGang / ShredGang run 6 Mile with BGSG, dropping scam music while holding strong ties to TTO and other Blood crews.”—Local Detroiter

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

7-Tel Rollin’ 40s Neighborhood Crips

Detroit branch of the LA Rollin’ 40s, mostly around Grand River & Telegraph to 6 Mile (“Parcside Zone”). Allied with Rollin’ 60s, 113 OBC, and Rollin’ 100s; rivals with 5Point Nation, Hyena Crips, 107 Hoovers, and Black P. Stones.

“Graffiti along Grand River shows the 7-Tel Rollin’ 40s Neighborhood Crips claiming their Parcside Zone turf while keeping tabs on 5PN tags.”—Redford local

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

42 Gutta Boyz (42GB)

Detroit Eastside Crip set from Mack & Bewick, part of 4s / 444 / HGH alliance, Rollin’ 60s Crip-affiliated. Founding 4s clique, known for heavy Mack Ave presence, ties to Detroit rap, and influence in MDOC.

“42 Gutta Boyz (42GB) run Mack & Bewick, repping 4s and 60s Crip roots while shaping Detroit’s street and rap scene.”—Mack Ave local

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

Digital Crip

An online persona, often the Lady Dlow archetype: a self-styled gang member claiming street ties but with no real-life activity. The type who exaggerates, fabricates, or lies for attention.

A Digital Crip isn’t a real Crip—it’s just a bored asshole with too much free time.

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 12, 2025

Redford High School (Detroit)

A historic Northwest Detroit high school (1921–2007) once known for academics, athletics, and its massive red-brick campus. Closed due to declining enrollment and later demolished for a Meijer plaza.

“Back in the day, everyone on the Northwest side knew Redford High School (Detroit), now it’s just a Meijer lot where we used to hang out.”—Old School Detroiter

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025