
Lil' Laniak II was with his daughter when he was killed around 1995 by the 83 Gangsters. Peanut II was shot 17 times and died in November 1995 by members of the Crips.

Of those 9 members, 7 have been confirmed deceased. Tip Toe, Pimp D, Spyder, O.G Mad Eye, Big Hawk and Lil' Hawk were from the Crenshaw Mafia. ī-Brazy, Peanut II and Lil' Laniak II were from the Denver Lanes. The two gangs have been close allies for decades and are still allied today. Denver Lane Bloods and the Crenshaw Mafia Bloods. The core members of the Damu Ridas were from two different Blood gangs: the L.A. ĭamu Ridas released their own self titled album ‘ Damu Ridas’ in 1995, followed by ‘ How Deep Is Your Hood’ in 1999. Ī notable member of the group was Donald “AWOL” Stallworth from Kelly Park, he was killed by law enforcement on June 4, 1997. The Nationwide Rip Ridaz released two albums, the self titled ‘ Nationwide Rip Ridaz’ in 1995 and ‘ Betrayed (Can't Trust Nobody)’ in 1999. Aftermath įollowing the end of the project, the two gangs started separate projects, with the Crips releasing albums under the Nationwide Rip Ridaz name, and the bloods under the Damu Ridas. Phillips on November 1, 2003, over a decade prior to release. None of the original artists are featured on the album, although it was still distributed through Dangerous Records with the help of Tweedy Bird Loc, following the death of producer Ronnie M. Ī third album: Bangin’ on Wax Part 3: No Passes was originally recorded in 2004, but not released until 2014. 139 on the Billboard 200 and #20 for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album was recorded and released in 1994 under Dangerous Records. Music videos were made for the album singles "G's & Locs" and "Wish You Were Here". The Saga Continues was the second and last album by the Bloods & Crips. The song was produced by him along with QLuso and Ronnie Ron. Also DJ Battlecat made an appearance in the "Steady Dippin'" music video as the event's DJ for the intro. It was the first time the group reconnected in the late 2000s since the 1990s. The Underworld Connection was formed in the early 1990s but was put on hold for projects like Tweedy Bird Loc's " 187 Ride By" and the controversial album Bangin' On Wax. They emerged a group called the Underworld Connection. Dannygirl), Sin Loc, and Blue Ragg (a.k.a. The next single, "Steady Dippin'", was performed by Crip members Do Or Die (a.k.a. On the group's single " Piru Love", the hook is sung by Fo' Clips Eclipse, one of the group's Crip members.

Official music videos for "Bangin' on Wax", "Piru Love" and "Steady Dippin'" were made, gaining widespread attention for the group. The album went on to sell over 500,000 copies, achieving Gold status. Four singles were released "Bangin' on Wax", " Piru Love", "Crip, Crip, Crip" and "Steady Dippin'". Bangin' on Wax was a success, making it to No. The album was released in 1993 under Dangerous Records. After Bangin' on Wax 2, the Bloods & Crips parted ways, with the Bloods becoming the Damu Ridas and the Crips became the Nationwide Rip Ridaz.īangin' on Wax was the first album by Bloods & Crips. One year later, the group's second and final studio album, Bangin' on Wax 2. In 1993, the Bloods & Crips released their debut album entitled Bangin' on Wax for Warlock Records. Actual gang members - Crips from Compton, Watts and Long Beach, and Bloods from Inglewood and Los Angeles - auditioned for the group and the best ones were chosen for the album. The Bloods & Crips project was originally organized by rappers O.Y.G Redrum 781 and Tweedy Bird Loc. had frustrated many in the gang community who saw the group capitalizing on the gang lifestyle. Bloods & Crips was an American gangsta rap group from Los Angeles County mostly known for their record selling song " Piru Love".
