Tag Archives: Crips

01Sep/26

Keffe D’s ego solved Tupac’s murder

September 1, 2026CrimeAll Eyez on Me, Assata Shakur, Bill Cosby, Binu Palal, Bloods, Carli Kierny, Compton, California, Crips, Davis Convicted, death row records, Duane Davis, Jack, James, Las Vegas, Lisa Gavin, Marc DiGiacomo, McDonald, Michael Sanft, Mob Piru, Murder of Tupac Shakur, Orlando, Orlando Anderson, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, South Side Compton Crips, Suge Knight, Tupac Shakur, Zayd Akinyelaadmin

Justice at Last: Duane “Keffe D” Davis Convicted of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Murder

Tue Sep 01 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Nearly thirty years after the drive-by shooting that claimed the life of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas jury has found former South Side Compton Crips leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder. Deliberating for less than three hours following a weeks-long trial, the panel of twelve jurors delivered the historic verdict in Clark County District Court under Judge Carli Kierny. While prosecutors did not allege that the 63-year-old Davis actually pulled the trigger, they successfully demonstrated that he acted as the “shot caller” who acquired the weapon, assembled the crew, and coordinated the fatal ambush. Under Nevada law, any individual who aids, abets, or orchestrates a murder shares equal criminal liability as the principal shooter. Continue reading →

03Apr/26

How Street Codes Survive the AI Era

April 3, 2026Music.google, African-American culture, Compton, Crip Walk, Crips, DeepMind, Hip hop, Hip-hop dance, Kendrick Lamar, Robert, Sam Mbale, Serena Williams, Signs, Snoop Dogg, Street dance, THAMES WATER, TikTok, West Coast hip-hopadmin

Decoding the Dance: How the Crip Walk Transformed from a Secret Gang Code to Global Entertainment

April 3, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The C-Walk, originally known as the Crip Walk, was developed in 1970s Compton by gang member Robert “Sugar Bear” Jackson as a complex, non-verbal “secret code”. It utilized precise footwork to spell out gang identifiers like “C-R-I-P” and visually cross out the names of rival gangs. During the 1990s, West Coast hip-hop artists like Snoop Dogg and WC popularized the dance, transforming it from a localized ritual into a mainstream symbol of regional pride.

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16Mar/26

Crip Walking from Compton to Super Bowl

March 16, 2026EntertainmentBloods, Compton, Crip Walk, Crips, Dance moves, Dogg, Footwork, Heel-and-toe, Hip-hop dance, Kendrick Lamar, Los Angeles, Serena Williams, Snoop Dogg, Street dance, Super Bowl LIX, TikTok, Tommy, Tommy the Clown, West Coast hip-hopadmin

The Kinematic Language of Compton: 5 Realities Behind the C-Walk’s Sophisticated Evolution

March 16, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The provided sources explore the Crip Walk, a distinctive hip-hop dance characterized by intricate and fluid footwork. Originally developed in Compton, California, in the 1970s, the movement served as a symbolic communication tool for gang members to display loyalty or taunt rivals. Over time, the dance evolved into several variations, including the high-speed Clown Walk and the hybrid Crown Walk, which often seek to decouple the technique from its original gang associations. Famous cultural icons like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have played pivotal roles in bringing the dance to global stages, such as the Super Bowl, transforming it into a broader symbol of West Coast identity. Despite its mainstream popularity and use as a victory celebration by athletes like Serena Williams, the dance remains a subject of controversy due to its historical ties. Instructional materials also detail specific technical components, such as the V-Step, the Heel-Toe, and Toe Tipping, which require significant balance and rhythmic precision. Continue reading →

22Apr/23

Roobet and Snoop Dogg Announce $420,000 Giveaway to Celebrate 4/20

April 22, 2023EntertainmentCrips, Dogg, G-funk, Gangsta rappers, Hip hop, Hip hop genres, Musicians, Snoop, Snoop Doggadmin

Roobet, the pioneering entertainment brand and one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto casinos, has announced its biggest-ever giveaway in company history, all thanks to their newly appointed Chief Ganjaroo Officer, Snoop Dogg. The campaign, ‘Make it Rain with Snoop Dogg,’ is a product of the groundbreaking partnership between Snoop and Roobet as they continue to push the boundaries of digital entertainment – this time, by leaning into cultural phenomena that have historically been ‘too taboo’ for brands. Continue reading