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RAKWAN is an acronym meaning "Rob and Kill, War against Nobility", and is the name of a gang/organization founded in Salem, Massachusetts. Little is known about the group as there are no known leaders or officials. Members of the group are referred to as RAKWANI and often reference RAKWAN in their music. Members of RAKWAN consider RAKWAN a movement promoting a war against the wealthy. RAKWAN sees acts of violence, theft, and vandalism as warfare against the rich. Various things are used to represent the movement such as the colors white and black, letters “RW”, as well as the numbers “1823” in reference to how R is the 18th letter in the alphabet and W is the 23rd.
"RAKWAN forever"
"IM RAKWANI till I die mf"
"RAKWAN lives on, big 1823"
RAKWAN by Street Slang CO March 13, 2024
RAKWAN is a acronym meaning "Rob and Kill, War against Nobility", and is the name of a gang/organization founded in Salem, Massachusetts. Little is known about the group as there are no known leaders or officials. Members of the group are referred to as RAKWANI and often refrence RAKWAN in their music. Members of RAKWAN consider RAKWAN a movement promoting a war against the wealthy. RAKWAN sees acts of violence, theft, and vandalism as warfare against the rich.
"RAKWAN!"

"Can't stop the RAKWAN movement!"
"RAKWAN forever."
RAKWAN by Street Slang CO March 13, 2024