Origin of the Gang Name "Crips"
Abstract
The "Crips" derive their name from "cripples" which in turn derives from the "pimp canes" they carried as their badge and as a weapon with which to cripple anyone who messed with them. the original motivation was self-defense, but that, of course, changed with time.
Recommended Citation
Cohen, G. L., & Gray, W. (2007). Origin of the Gang Name "Crips". Journal of the American Name Society Maney Publishing.
Department(s)
Arts, Languages, and Philosophy
Keywords and Phrases
American Gangs; History of Words; Etymology; History of Names
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 Maney Publishing, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2007
