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.