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Old 06-17-2013, 12:41 AM
 
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We all know that the rap group NWA put the CPT on the map as "the most dangerous city in America". But before they came along in 88 what was the reputation of the city really like? What was it known for before NWA?
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Old 06-17-2013, 02:32 AM
 
Location: West Los Angeles and Rancho Palos Verdes
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Umm...buffalo girls going 'round the outside?
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Old 06-17-2013, 09:21 AM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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Check out this thread:

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Old 06-18-2013, 09:51 PM
 
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Even back in the late 70s and early 80s (definitely pre NWA) it was already sort of scary.

The cap-it-al CPT ...
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Old 06-18-2013, 10:41 PM
 
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" Straight outta Locash! A crazy ******** named GUSTO "

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Old 06-19-2013, 12:07 AM
 
Location: South Korea
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I remember when it was still called Northwest Airlines!
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:21 AM
 
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Even back in the late 70s and early 80s (definitely pre NWA) it was already sort of scary.

The cap-it-al CPT ...
From what I've read the Bloods actually got organized in Compton in the early 70's.
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:22 AM
 
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Here's a profile of some Santana bloc Crips in Compton from 1984. I guess this gives an idea of what the gang scene was like back then.



Kenneth "Turtle" Johnson from Santana Blocc Crip in Compton - YouTube
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Old 06-19-2013, 03:19 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles, CA (South Central)
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Here's a profile of some Santana bloc Crips in Compton from 1984. I guess this gives an idea of what the gang scene was like back then.



Kenneth "Turtle" Johnson from Santana Blocc Crip in Compton - YouTube
Whoa, this footage is amazing!

Looks like they are at Skate Depot in Cerritos...if it had been South Central or Mid City gangs, they would have been at World On Wheels (which is closing this month).
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Old 06-19-2013, 04:00 PM
 
Location: West Los Angeles and Rancho Palos Verdes
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Wassup with this thread, know what I'm sayin'?
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