Bloods

The Bloods are a predominantly African American street gang that originated in Los Angeles. Historically, they have been involved in a significant and often violent rivalry with the Crips, another prominent Los Angeles-based gang. This long-standing feud has been a notable aspect of the gang landscape in the region for decades. The Bloods are currently newsworthy due to ongoing legal proceedings related to the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, an alleged former gang leader and uncle of a South Side Compton Crips member, is facing trial for his alleged role in orchestrating Shakur's murder. The case highlights the deep-seated rivalries between gangs like the Bloods and the Crips that were prevalent in the 1990s and continue to have repercussions. The trial's commencement underscores the enduring impact of these gang conflicts on prominent unsolved cases.