Gang term originated on LongIsland New York by a group of fellow Mexicans from Nezahualcóyotl, MEX who dislike Mamones. If you get it you get it. If you dont keep scrolling.
Most likely picked up by English society by anime’s, where in most cases anime girls call boys “Baka” flirtatiously.
However, I myself, a masculine Gay guy, use “Baka” as a flirtatious joke towards some people like my friends or people I have crushes on and joking with them.
PleaseLoveMeAlready: Ugh. Just say what you wanna say.