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TankMafia (AOG/264)x(PJC/752)

Detroit East Warren Crip alliance of AOG (264) & PJC (752) from The Villages at Parkside. Named in honor of Tank, a fallen member. Known for East Warren roots, repping the 4s, and beefs with 700 WAXGANG, 50 Zone / 50z, and 55 SMB.

“ TankMafia (AOG/264)x(PJC/752) run the Villages at Parkside, keeping AOG and PJC connected while repping 4s and honoring Tank’s legacy.”—Parkside local

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

The Villages at Parkside

Detroit’s first public housing project (1930s). East Warren & Conner. Home to crews like AOG/264, PJC/752. Old-school blocks, new-school beefs. Rappers, OGs, and street politics all in one spot. AKA “Parkside” or “The Projects.”

“Yo, I grew up in the Villages at Parkside, so I know every block where AOG and PJC hold it down.”—Parkside Projects Native

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

Colonel Hamtramck Homes (Hamtown Projects)

A public housing complex in Hamtramck, MI, considered part of Detroit’s East Side by locals. Known for its tight-knit community, diverse residents, and presence of local street crews and neighborhood cliques.

“Everybody knows the Colonel Hamtramck Homes (Hamtown Projects)—been seeing local crews run those projects for years.”—Hamtown local

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

Sojourner Truth Homes (The Bricks)

A historic public housing project on Detroit’s East Side, built in 1941 for Black defense workers. Known for its cultural significance, resilient community, and role in shaping Detroit’s Black history.

“Yo, I grew up in Sojourner Truth Homes (The Bricks), so I know every corner of the East Side like the back of my hand.”—Real Eastside Detroiter

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025

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

Herman Gardens Housing Projects

A historic Detroit Westside public housing complex (1943–2009) once home to thousands, including Big Sean and Greg Mathis. Known for its tight-knit community, high crime, and gang activity, it was demolished and replaced by Garden View Estates.

“My older cousins used to run around the Herman Gardens Housing Projects back in the ’90s before it got torn down and turned into Garden View Estates.”—Old School Detroiter

by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 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