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.