Gang Influenced
Music &
Movies
Gangsta/gangster rap is a style of rap music characterized by violent, tough-talking lyrics that glorify street-gang culture. Popular movies also focus on street gangs and their activities. Youth may show their interest in gangs through fascination with music and movies that portray street- gang culture. However, interest in these types of entertainment alone may not be enough to indicate involvement in a gang.
Sports
Clothing and Gangs
Letters, colors, or symbols associated with professional sports teams may have specific gang meanings in local street gang culture. Sports apparel may be purchased in nontraditional colors to correspond with a gang’s colors or may be altered with graffiti or extra symbols or writing.
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